In this blog post, I’ll introduce what you learn in the Chemical and Biological Engineering major and the various career paths you can pursue after graduation. My major is Chemical and Biological Engineering. Having loved chemistry since I was a child, I struggled a lot between the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering as I prepared to enter...
In this blog post, we’ll examine the fundamental differences between chemistry and chemical engineering and explore the roles and purposes each discipline serves in science and industry. What is Chemical Engineering? And how do Chemistry and Chemical Engineering differ? As modern science has advanced and the range of academic disciplines has diversified, chemical engineering has emerged as...
In this blog post, we’ll explore the background behind chemical engineering’s emergence as a core technology of the Industrial Revolution and its evolution into modern science and technology. What is chemical engineering? It is a discipline dedicated to designing optimal production processes and advancing the technologies needed to operate and control them, with the goal of making the...
In this blog post, we’ll explain in simple terms the principle behind how chemical cells generate electricity and how a metal’s ionization tendency determines the anode and cathode. A chemical cell is a device that generates electricity through chemical reactions; the batteries we use in our daily lives are a type of chemical cell. There are various types of batteries depending on their...
In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at the key topics covered in the Chemical and Biological Engineering major and explore the career paths available after graduation. The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering provides cutting-edge specialized knowledge necessary for developing practical technologies using core technologies from the chemical and biological engineering...
In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at the chemical processes hidden within the cosmetics we use every day and shed new light on their value. Appearance isn’t everything, but we live in an era where it matters a great deal. Whether meeting a potential partner for the first time or attending a job interview, appearance plays a significant role in the first impressions we form of...
In this blog post, we’ll explore why recycling waste heat from crematoriums evokes emotional resistance despite its environmental benefits, and examine its importance from a thermodynamic perspective. I recall reading an unusual article a long time ago. It described how a small town in the UK was using waste heat from a crematorium to heat a nearby swimming pool, among other things. While...
In this blog post, we’ll examine the dual nature of fossil fuels—how they have driven humanity’s remarkable progress while also causing environmental problems. Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas Coal is a fossil fuel formed when layers of trees—composed primarily of cellulose and lignin—accumulated in thick deposits and were carbonized under pressure. Depending on the degree of carbonization, it...
In this blog post, we’ll examine the necessity and limitations of fossil fuels and explore how we can address sustainability and environmental issues. Definition and Overview of Fossil Energy The English word “energy” refers, in physics, to the ability to perform work. Furthermore, since an energy source is required to generate physical energy, the term “energy” is often combined with the...
In this blog post, I’d like to share the places that left a lasting impression on me and some of the little stories from my 6-night, 7-day trip to Hong Kong and Macau. Two Days in Macau I arrived at Incheon International Airport with mixed feelings of anticipation and anxiety. My worries were short-lived, however; having lost sleep the night before due to the excitement of traveling...