OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Education for Chemical Engineers is 8. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)

Article	Citations
Overview of the current situation relating to chemical engineering degree courses	126
Low-cost heat exchanger benches for remote operation	68
Machine learning in chemical engineering: Hands-on activities	47
Online project-based learning in engineering design: Supporting the acquisition of design skills	34
Assessing the impact of augmented reality application on students’ learning motivation in chemical engineering	33
Enabling in-depth analysis in heat exchanger network synthesis via graph-theoretic tool: Experiences in Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus	29
Simulating a sustainable biorefinery process as autonomous learning tool for collaborative work in the chemical engineering degree	26
Team formation on the basis of Belbin’s roles to enhance students’ performance in project based learning	25
Teaching pharmaceutical process safety and environmental protection: A case study from Wuhan Institute of Technology	25
Teaching for chemical process technicians	24
Design, implementation, and evaluation of an online flipped classroom with collaborative learning model in an undergraduate chemical engineering course	23
FLUID-LABVIR, an immersive online platform as complement to enhance the student’s learning experience in experimental laboratories of Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Engineering	22
Assessment of a particle sedimentation hands-on learning tool with application in blood cell separations	22
Benefits and impact of emergency training in a VR environment	21
Integration of chemical engineering skills in the curriculum of a master course in industrial engineering	20
Updating chemical engineering degree accreditation in changing times	19
Enhancing PFD comprehension for non-majors: An innovative approach using a petrochemical pilot plant	19
Integration of sustainable development goals in the field of process engineering through active learning methodologies	19
Examining students’ engagement and motivation in organic chemistry through the use of a multimedia-supported flipped classroom approach	17
Integration of broader impacts and international perspectives into a sustainable energy engineering course	17
Critique on Tools for sharing: Pinch analysis challenge-based learning	16
A MATLAB-based simulator for the study of process control of fed-batch yeast fermentations	16
Mesocurriculum modernization of a chemical engineering program: The case of a high-impact regional university in Colombia	15
The CHEM Jam - how to integrate a game creation event in curriculum-based engineering education	15
Effectiveness of a large-scale implementation of hybrid labs for experiential learning at Imperial College London	15

Laboratory-independent exploration of stirred bioreactors and their fluid dynamics	12
Factors influencing the academic performance of chemical engineering students in physical chemistry	12
The influence of proactive personality on laboratory safety attitude of graduate students: Chain mediating role of safety self-efficacy and safety motivation	12
Hispanic excellence in chemical engineering: Practical examples for the classroom	12
Critique on spreadsheet for relaxation methods	12
How to teach frequency response easily to chemical engineers using spreadsheets	11
A laboratory experiment on preparation of 3PbO·PbSO4·H2O using less solvent solid state reaction for undergraduate students	11
Towards Education 4.0: The role of Large Language Models as virtual tutors in chemical engineering	11
Exploring the use of large language models (LLMs) in chemical engineering education: Building core course problem models with Chat-GPT	11
A capstone laboratory course on separations, reactions and control operations	11
Learning analytics system to aid students in engineering thermodynamics: Impact of pre-requisite course attainment	11
A bibliometric analysis of game-based learning applications in chemical engineering education: Key elements and evolution	10
The evolving engineer; professional accreditation sustainability criteria and societal imperatives and norms	10
Enhancement of efficiency of the training process with the use of digital technologies	10
Effective management of work groups through the behavioural roles applied in higher education students	10
A perspective on the synergistic potential of artificial intelligence and product-based learning strategies in biobased materials education	10
Lab at home in distance learning: A case study	9
Critique – Comparison between P-HENS and Aspen Energy Analyzer for heat exchanger network synthesis	9
Engaging students to shape their own learning: Driving curriculum re-design using a theory of change approach	8
Incorporating process safety into a Colombian chemical engineering curriculum: A perception study	8
An analysis of engineering students' risk perception to support process safety learning process	8
Developing middle school students’ problem-solving ability through interdisciplinary project-based learning	8
Spreadsheet to illustrate the application of relaxation methods for multicomponent distillation separations	8
Supporting students’ inquiry in accurate precipitation titration conditions with a virtual laboratory tool as learning scaffold	8
Critical analysis of the educational objectives and graduate attributes of a chemical engineering program in the western of Mexico: Towards the integration of sustainable approaches based on regional	8
Teamwork training and teaming skills to promote the development of professional competencies in chemical engineering students	8
A three-stage progressive teaching model for chemical safety engineering: Integrating flipped classroom and knowledge graphs for competency development	8
Utilising interactive applications as educational tools in higher education: Perspectives from teachers and students, and an analysis of academic outcomes	8
Generative AI in graduate bioprocess engineering exams: Is attention all students need?	8