Chemistry and Chemical Engineering in the Canadian Armed Forces
- Reactive:
- Chemical science and engineering ensures that our materials are ready to operate in humanitarian or combat operations, day or night in all weather and clmates.
- Protective:
- Innovative chemistry protects the health of CAF members from the full range of potentially harmful environments, situations, and materials.
- Stable:
- Storage, maintenance, repair and disposal of equipment are only as reliable as the chemicals and processes employed toendure consistent results.
- Strong:
- From armour to armament and turbines, chemistry and chemical engineering enable the CAF to project power on the move or in flight.
The department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (CCE) at the Royal Military College of Canada is committed to the education of Officer Cadets in the broad fundamental and applied areas which aid them in their mission as future officers in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). The programmes bring emphasis on Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN), Life Sciences and Environment for the Chemistry Programme and on Materials, Nuclear and Ammunition Engineering for the Chemical Engineering Programme. Through strong links with different DND stakeholders, the CCE department has developed different programmes, certificates and courses to disseminate knowledge to military members answering a very broad range of CAF needs.
The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering has over 16 full time tenured and tenure-track faculty members and military faculty working in the following areas of research:
- Materials Research and Engineering
- Nuclear Science and Engineering
- Environmental Science and Engineering
- Fuels and Power Sources
- Munitions Engineering
Faculty in CCE collaborate with DRDC Suffield Research Centret to assess the protective capability and design of respirators, clothing systems and equipment against CBRN agents and toxic industrial material for both the military and civilian first responder community.
We are one of the only bilingual universities in Ontario, serving both military and civilian Anglophone and Francophone students from across Canada.