Agile process systems engineering education: What to teach, and how to teach. (February 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lewin, Daniel R.; Kondili, Emilia M.; Cameron, Ian T.; Léonard, Grégoire; Mansouri, Seyed Soheil; Martins, Fernando G.; Ricardez-Sandoval, Luis; Sugiyama, Hirokazu; Zondervan, Edwin
• Is Part Of: Computers & chemical engineering. Volume 170(2023)
• Publication Date: 2023-02
• Subjects: PSE education -- Curriculum -- Active learning; Chemical engineering -- Data processing -- Periodicals; 660.0285
• DOI: 10.1016/j.compchemeng.2023.108134
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0098-1354

Abstract

Highlights: Performed world-wide online surveys and in-depth interviews with prominent experts. Our surveys indicate a gap between available technology and teaching practice. We advocate an evolution to active learning methods such as the flipped classroom. We propose evolution of PSE teaching to cover evolving research areas. We recommend developing education modules to support teaching evolving PSE areas. Abstract: This paper investigates the current and future trends in the teaching of Process Systems Engineering (PSE) topics, addressing what should be taught and how these topics should be taught effectively in a classroom setting. It addresses which key PSE topics should constitute the core requirement of chemical engineering education and which application areas should be included. We surveyed existing courses on novel aspects of PSE applications, as well as polling PSE stakeholders to ascertain their opinion of what is taught and the degree to which graduates skills match their expectations. Existing gaps and interesting prospects have been revealed by the surveys leading to suggestions for the future. The second part of the contribution addresses how best the PSE content should be taught, so that our graduates are equipped to effectively apply their knowledge, given the availability of teaching technologies and the time available to effectively educate our students.