WHO’S COMING FROM NEW YORK?
Looking for an international student community at Cairo University, built specifically for Chemical Engineering students?
Learn beyond the classroom. Build real projects. Connect with industry. Compete, create, and grow with AIChE Cairo University.
OUR COMMITTEES
One chapter. Different teams. Endless ways to get involved.
Whether you're into people, creativity, technology, chemical engineering, or making things happen behind the scenes, there's a place for you at AIChE Cairo University.
QUALITY CONTROL (QC)
Keeping the chapter on track.
QC monitors the performance and progress of the chapter, helping committees maintain quality and stay aligned with AIChE Cairo University's goals. They are responsible for enhancing our teams soft skills.
You’ll learn:
Evaluation • Performance tracking • Quality management • Problem-solving • Professional feedback • Soft skills workshops
Teams: HR · T&D
PUBLIC & EXTERNAL RELATIONS (PR & ER)
Building connections beyond the chapter.
PR & ER connects AIChE Cairo University with professors, professionals, companies, speakers, sponsors, and other organizations.
You’ll learn:
Professional communication • Networking • Partnership building • Negotiation • Outreach
Team: PR & ER
MARKETING
Giving the chapter a voice and a visual identity.
Marketing is where ideas become content. From social media and copywriting to visual communication, the team shapes how AIChE Cairo University is seen and experienced.
You’ll learn:
Content creation • Copywriting • Social media • Design • Visual communication • Branding
Teams: Content · Design
WEB DEVELOPMENT
Building the digital home of AIChE Cairo University.
The Web Development team creates and maintains the chapter's website and digital systems, turning ideas into functional digital experiences.
You’ll learn:
Frontend development • Backend development • Web development • Databases • Problem-solving
Teams: Frontend · Backend
TECHNICAL
Taking Chemical Engineering beyond the classroom.
The Technical Committee focuses on technical knowledge, research, and student development through activities such as the technical journal, peer tutoring, workshops, and competitions.
You’ll learn:
Technical research • Chemical engineering applications • Problem-solving • Technical communication • Teamwork
Teams: Journal · Peer Tutoring · Technical
OPERATIONS
Making every event happen.
Operations handles the practical side of AIChE Cairo University's activities from logistics and venues to registration and on-ground coordination.
You’ll learn:
Event planning • Logistics • Organization • Coordination • Time management • Problem-solving
Team: Organizing Committee (OC)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Have questions? Find everything you need to know about joining AIChE Cairo University and getting involved.
1. What is the AIChE Cairo University Student Chapter?
We are the official student chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), hosted atthe Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University (CUFE).
Our mission is tobridge the gap between academic study and industry, including petroleum, petrochemicals, fertilizers,water treatment, and gas. We do this through technical workshops, international competitions, and fieldactivities that prepare students both professionally and technically.
2. What sets AIChE Cairo University apart from other student activities?
We are the official student chapter of AIChE, the world's leading professional community for chemicalengineers, and everything we do is built around the field.
Four things set us apart:
• Real technical depth: Structured workshop tracks, peer tutoring bootcamps, a quarterlytechnical journal, and podcast interviews with professors and industry experts. We also run alocal Chem-E-Car competition, from theory to building the car, and ChemE Shark Tank forstudent startups.
• Industry connection: Technical sessions, panel talks, and a process safety awareness campaignkeep what you learn tied to how the industry actually works.
• A structured path to grow: Every member is trained by their committee, tracked through a fairevaluation system, and recognized for their contribution. Members with leadership potentialcan join our Leaders Program and help lead future seasons.
• A culture built on "one family, one chemistry": We are a community that gives back, throughschool visits, charity work, and community activities, and where no one is left to figure thingsout alone.
3. Is membership restricted to Chemical Engineering students?
It depends on the type of committee:
Non-technical committees (Human Resources, Training & Development, Public relations & ExternalRelations, Marketing, Web Development, and Operations) are open to all Cairo University students,regardless of faculty or major.
Technical committees are open to Chemical Engineering and Petrochemical Engineering students, sincetheir work builds directly on the core curriculum of these two programs.
Whichever path you choose, you'll be part of the same chapter, working on the same events andprojects, and benefiting from the same network and opportunities.
4. How do I join?
1. Fill out the registration form through the link or QR code on our website and social media pages.
2. Choose your preferred committee(s).
3. Complete a short interview.
4. Receive your confirmation and get started.
5. Do I need previous experience?
Not at all. We welcome students at every level, from first-year students to seniors. What matters most is your motivation to learn and your commitment. Each committee provides training and guidance, so you will build your skills as you go, alongside more experienced members.
6. How do I choose the right committee?
To choose, ask yourself what you enjoy most:
solving technical problems, creating anddesigning, organizing and leading, or connecting with people. You can apply to two committees and rank them by preference.
7. What benefits will I gain from joining?
Technical growth: Structured workshop tracks throughout the season, plus peer tutoring.
Professional skills: Training in teamwork, communication, leadership, and project management, withhands-on tasks from week one.
Industry exposure: guest speakers, and sponsor and company connections.
Competitions: Local and regional Chem-E-Car competitions and our Shark Tank event.
Leadership path: Our Leaders Program prepares members to lead future seasons.
Recognition: The top three members of every committee are honored at the closing ceremony.
A community: Friendships and memories with people who share your field.
8. What activities does the chapter run during the year?
Our season is built around technical growth, community impact, and real industry exposure.
Our main activities include:
Technical and skills development
Technical workshops delivered in structured tracks throughout the season.
Soft skills and programming workshops to prepare you beyond the classroom.
Peer tutoring bootcamps that support students in the subjects they find most challenging.
Technical sessions and panel talks with professors and industry experts.
Competitions and innovation
Local Chem-E-Car competition, run in phases from theory to building the car, with a pathway to regionalcompetition.
ChemE Shark Tank for student startups.
Knowledge and awareness
Quarterly technical journal and podcast interviews featuring professors and experts.
Process safety awareness campaign to promote safety culture among students.
Community and social impact
School visits to introduce young STEM learners to the fields of chemical engineering.
Charity work and community engagement activities, such as a festival lunch.
9. Will volunteering with AIChE negatively affect my GPA?
We take your studies seriously. Our calendar is built around the academic year, with activities pausedduring midterm and final exam periods.
Committee commitments are clear from day one, and memberscan miss up to two meetings per season with advance notice.
If you fall behind, your head and HR willcheck in with you first, so you get support rather than pressure.
Our peer tutoring committee also runsstudy groups for subjects students find difficult, so joining can actually help your academic performance.