Sustainable chemicals manufacture: concepts/tools

Dear Students,

Welcome to the Master course Sustainable Chemicals Manufacture: Concepts/Tools (SCM). We are excited to have you all here, and are looking forward to a productive and engaging semester.

Course Schedule

The course begins on February 20 (weekly, 8:15-10:00 in Room GRA332). Please note the following dates when no lecture will be held:

• March 6
• March 27
• May 1

Most lectures will be conducted on-site, except for one guest lecture will be provided online on March 20. Nevertheless, I would encourage your on-site participation. 

Course Overview

This course will provide:

• Background knowledge on chemical-related pollution in air, water, and soil, as well as its presence in products and waste (including recycled materials), human exposure, and its impact on ecosystems and health—highlighting the need for safe and sustainable design.
• Key concepts, approaches, and tools for safe and sustainable design, including hazard assessment, occupational exposure assessment, risk assessment, and environmental, social, and economic sustainability. The course will also cover common challenges, pitfalls, and the latest developments in the field.
• An introduction to the regulatory and industry perspective, covering Swiss, EU, and global regulatory frameworks.

Course Communication & Materials

Moodle will serve as the main platform for course materials and communication. You will find lecture presentations, assignments, and discussion forums there. We encourage you to actively participate, ask questions, and engage with your classmates.

For any technical issues or support, feel free to reach out via Moodle or email (zhanyun.wang@empa.ch).

We look forward to a great semester together, Zhanyun Wang