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 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Assessing the impact of augmented reality application on students’ learning motivation in chemical engineering	113
Overview of the current situation relating to chemical engineering degree courses	67
Machine learning in chemical engineering: Hands-on activities	47
Low-cost heat exchanger benches for remote operation	33
Online project-based learning in engineering design: Supporting the acquisition of design skills	27
Teaching pharmaceutical process safety and environmental protection: A case study from Wuhan Institute of Technology	26
Simulating a sustainable biorefinery process as autonomous learning tool for collaborative work in the chemical engineering degree	24
Enabling in-depth analysis in heat exchanger network synthesis via graph-theoretic tool: Experiences in Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus	23
Team formation on the basis of Belbin’s roles to enhance students’ performance in project based learning	22
Teaching for chemical process technicians	22
Design, implementation, and evaluation of an online flipped classroom with collaborative learning model in an undergraduate chemical engineering course	21
Integration of sustainable development goals in the field of process engineering through active learning methodologies	20
Enhancing PFD comprehension for non-majors: An innovative approach using a petrochemical pilot plant	20
Benefits and impact of emergency training in a VR environment	20
FLUID-LABVIR, an immersive online platform as complement to enhance the student’s learning experience in experimental laboratories of Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Engineering	20
Updating chemical engineering degree accreditation in changing times	17
Integration of chemical engineering skills in the curriculum of a master course in industrial engineering	17
Examining students’ engagement and motivation in organic chemistry through the use of a multimedia-supported flipped classroom approach	16
Assessment of a particle sedimentation hands-on learning tool with application in blood cell separations	16
The CHEM Jam - how to integrate a game creation event in curriculum-based engineering education	15
Critique on Tools for sharing: Pinch analysis challenge-based learning	15
Integration of broader impacts and international perspectives into a sustainable energy engineering course	15
A MATLAB-based simulator for the study of process control of fed-batch yeast fermentations	13
Effectiveness of a large-scale implementation of hybrid labs for experiential learning at Imperial College London	12
Mesocurriculum modernization of a chemical engineering program: The case of a high-impact regional university in Colombia	12

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