
Advanced Engineering in Recycling Technologies (Level 2)
This advanced course explores cutting-edge recycling technologies and practices, with a focus on optimizing processes, handling emerging materials, and incorporating smart technologies. It covers advanced mechanical, chemical, and biological recycling methods, the latest innovations in recycling infrastructure, and the integration of AI, blockchain, and IoT in waste management. Participants will also learn about global recycling challenges, including the economics and policies driving sustainability, and engage in a capstone project to develop real-world solutions.
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Course Duration:
20 Hours
Level:
Intermediate to Advanced

Course Objectives
Develop advanced skills in waste stream analysis and lifecycle assessment.
Master complex recycling processes like pyrolysis, gasification, and solvolysis.
Explore emerging recycling technologies, including AI, machine learning, and blockchain.
Learn how to design and optimize integrated recycling facilities.
Understand the global economic and policy challenges in recycling.
Develop innovative recycling solutions for emerging materials such as carbon fiber, 3D-printed plastics, and rare earth metals.
Complete a capstone project by applying theoretical knowledge to real-world recycling challenges.
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of recycling processes (e.g., mechanical and chemical recycling).
Familiarity with sustainability concepts, such as the circular economy.
Prior experience in waste management, materials science, or a related field is helpful but not required.
