About CMME
The Department of Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering (CMME) at BIUST had its first student intake in 2016 for the BEng (Chemical Engineering) and in 2017 for the BEng (Materials & Metallurgical Engineering) programmes. The first cohorts of students for the BEng (Chemical Engineering) and BEng (Materials & Metallurgical Engineering) programme graduated in 2019 and 2020 respectively. The Department is unique in that it is the first and currently the only Chemical, Materials & Metallurgical Engineering Department in Botswana. The Department has fully equipped laboratories and houses a number of Industrial pilot plants which enhances student training and exposure to Industrial processes. Our well qualified complement of academic, technical and administrative staff ensure that we deliver high quality teaching and research which addresses national, regional, and global needs in the areas of renewable energy, water, minerals and materials.
Our Vision
The Department of Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering (CMME) at BIUST envisions to be a centre of excellence in chemical, materials & metallurgical engineering and allied industries using cutting edge measurement techniques and instrumentation devices.
Our Mission
To develop Chemical Engineers, Materials Engineers and Metallurgical Engineers who will employ naturally occurring or synthetic materials to produce artifacts with limited or zero environmental impacts. We aim to build the “people for the country” and the “country for the people”.