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Chemical engineering taught to unlock your full potential

The ChemEng Student is a premium online learning platform for chemical engineers, founded and taught by a PhD chemical engineer, and trusted by over 12,000 students around the world.

The platform at a glanceFig. 1

  • 15 chemical engineering & STEM courses
  • Taught up to master's level
  • CPD certificates on completion
  • Learners worldwide, led by a PhD lecturer
Active YouTube community
800K+ views

The ChemEng Student in numbers

Students learning
12K+
YouTube views
800K+
Courses & STEM subjects
15
Years teaching
10+
Fig. 2

Our mission

To make world-class chemical engineering education accessible, practical and career-transforming, blending academic rigour with real industry application.

Written by chemical engineers, reviewed by chemical engineers, and taught the way the work is actually done.

What we stand for

The principles behind every lesson we publish

  • Academic integrity

    Every lesson is authored and reviewed by fully qualified chemical engineers, so the methods you learn hold up under scrutiny.

  • Practical learning

    Step-by-step tutorials, advanced problem-solving tools, exam preparation and industry-focused content, not theory for its own sake.

  • Career impact

    We close the gap between academic excellence and industry-ready skills, so your degree turns into the career you wanted from it.

What we offer

Three ways we get you through your degree

Courses to learn from, engineers to learn with, and people to ask when a derivation stops making sense at 11pm the night before a deadline.

See how it works
  • On-demand courses

    15 chemical engineering and STEM courses tailored for high-impact, targeted learning up to master's level.

  • Mentorship & coaching

    Personalised support, study plans and career guidance provided by chemical engineering experts.

  • Community & webinars

    Live sessions, Q&A and networking events with students worldwide.

Meet the founder

Taught by a working chemical engineer, not a content studio

Dr Callum Russell holds a PhD in chemical engineering, focusing on sustainable and renewable energy. Driven by a passion for education, entrepreneurship and impact, Callum set out to bridge the gap between academic excellence and industry-ready skills.

  • PhD in Chemical Engineering, sustainable and renewable energy
  • Former Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering
  • Co-founder at Direct Air Carbon Capture S.L.
  • UK Director & Board Advisor at LiYF 2G Bioethanol
  • Public and motivational education speaker
  • Over a decade of teaching experience
Callum Russell

Dr. Callum Russell

Founder · lead course author

“Every lesson is authored and reviewed by fully qualified chemical engineers. Content follows your university modules, so topics match your lectures and coursework, not a generic syllabus.”

  • 10+ yrs lecturing
  • 800K+ YouTube views
  • Peer-reviewed lessons

Get in touch

Questions about courses, mentorship or partnerships?

Talk to the team and we’ll get back to you. Or start free and see the study plan we’d build for you.

Or write to us at info@chemengstudent.com

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