Introduction of the Association

Chemical engineering applies the principles of physical sciences together with economic fundamentals and human relations in fields directly related to processes and equipment where material undergoes changes in state, composition, or energy. In this context, the Iranian Association of Chemical Engineers began its activities in 1992 (1371 SH) upon receiving a license from the Commission of Scientific Associations at the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology. The Association is a non-profit, non-political organization engaged in specialized chemical engineering fields. Its governing body consists of 9 main board members, 3 alternates, one chief inspector, and two alternate inspectors, all elected for three-year terms by the general assembly of its individual and institutional members. The headquarters is located in Tehran near Sharif University of Technology, and the Association also operates several provincial branches. Its members include undergraduate and graduate chemical engineering students, university faculty (public and private), professional engineers and graduates, entrepreneurs in the field, and relevant managers. The Association’s activities are structured around four main pillars:

Service development and delivery to members

Member empowerment

Advocacy of members’ scientific and professional rights

Internationalization of the Association

In addition, social services, social impact, and social responsibility are central to the Association’s priorities.

Analysis of Higher-Level Documents

As a bridge between government, industry, and society, the Association monitors and analyzes key governing documents including:

Regulations of the Commission of Scientific Associations

Circulars issued by the Ministry of Science

Laws enacted by other ministries and Parliament

Furthermore, the Association translates and interprets international standards to participate in global decision-making, with similar projects already completed.

Mission Statement

In summary, the mission of the Association includes:

Conducting national and international scientific and cultural research in cooperation with relevant researchers

Collaborating with executive, academic, and research institutions to evaluate and implement educational and research programs

Encouraging researchers and honoring outstanding scholars and professors

Providing educational and research services to the chemical engineering community

Organizing scientific events at national, regional, and international levels

Publishing scientific books and journals

Facilitating job placement and career guidance for members

Safeguarding the professional rights and social dignity of chemical engineers in Iran

Building a database of activities in chemical engineering

Establishing links with related scientific and technical associations domestically and internationally

Vision Statement

The Association’s five-year vision includes:

Becoming the largest and most important authority in chemical engineering in Iran

Playing a central, active role regionally and internationally

Establishing regional branches nationwide

Opening branches in all chemical engineering faculties across Iran

Serving and enrolling all chemical engineering students in Iran

Enrolling over 200 industrial entities active in relevant fields

Values Statement

The Association upholds:

Strict adherence to regulations from supervisory bodies

Precision, responsiveness, and advocacy for members’ scientific and professional rights

Commitment to agreed obligations

Environmental protection and safety

Trust-building and reciprocity with members and partner organizations

Full utilization of Association capacities to empower members

Environmental Analysis

Internal and external factors supporting the Association include:

The importance of chemical engineering given Iran’s natural resource base

A large and diverse population of chemical engineers

The field’s significant contribution to national GDP

Availability of skilled professionals and student/faculty engagement

Opportunities for synergy with similar national and international associations

Strong trust within the engineering community

Strategic Goals

Recruit all professional chemical engineers in Iran as members

Enroll all active industrial units in the field

Achieve significant presence in international forums and secure key seats

Influence policymaking bodies to serve member interests

Establish presence in all chemical engineering faculties

Publish reference-level scientific and applied journals and books

Participate effectively in Ministry-level technical commissions

Forge strategic collaborations with public and private sectors

Operational Programs

Achieve ISI indexing for the Association’s international chemical engineering journal

Establish the national Chemical Engineering Licensing Organization

Standardize and rank educational programs in chemical engineering universities alongside the Ministry of Science

Cooperate with the National Standards Organization to certify and assess chemical industries

Recommend improvements to faculty promotion regulations, including rewarding participation in scientific associations

Join international bodies like the World Council of Chemical Engineering (WCEC) and establish regional chemical engineering confederations

Develop a comprehensive national database of chemical industry entities and professionals

Host annual nationwide student competitions

Open overseas branches in countries with advanced chemical industries

Form an international alumni forum for graduates from abroad

Collaborate in organizing and hosting the triennial World Congress of Chemical Engineering

Arrange joint seminars with international chemical engineering associations and appoint specialized international committees

Build global online communities linking all members

Join executive committees of international chemical engineering organizations

Support startup formation and innovation centers in chemical engineering

Partner with government innovation bodies (e.g. Presidential Science and Technology Vice‑Presidency, National Elite Foundation)

Coordinate with the Ministry’s innovation arm and provincial and international chambers of commerce

Cooperate with the Iranian Academy of Sciences (chemical engineering branch) on foresight projects

Implementation Actions

Provide practical, skills-focused courses for all members

Host bi-monthly webinars/workshops

Publish two Persian and English journals (bi‑monthly and quarterly)

Organize national and international seminars biennially, with annual scientific lectures and panels

Sign MOUs and agreements, including with:

Presidential Science & Technology Vice‑Presidency

National Elite Foundation

Ministry of Science’s Innovation Authority (tech‑entrepreneurship)

Private-sector firms for educational and consultancy services

ADR centers (e.g. Tehran Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Center) for legal dispute resolution

Innovation and startup support centers under the Vice‑Presidency for Science & Technology

Ministry of Science’s broader educational standards unit

Timelines

1. Agreements & Contracts

2. Events

Monthly: Two webinars/training sessions

Publications: One bi‑monthly Persian journal + one quarterly English journal

Conferences: National/international events every two years; lectures and panels annually

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Number and retention of individual/institutional members

Quantity of organizational contracts

Achieving national/international indices for Association journals

Securing international seats in technical organizations

Membership in decision-making committees and commissions

Quantity of scientific and student events

Success in resolving members’ legal/professional issues