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From Slide Rules to AI: Reflections on the Evolution of Chemical Engineering Tools
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Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Carretera Lago de Guadalupe Km 3.5 Atizapán de Zaragoza Col. Margarita Maza de Juarez, Cd López Mateos 52926, México
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Facultad de Química, Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico
* Corresponding Author:
Cristian J. Calderón,
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Volume 2, Issue 1
2026
Received: 07 August 2025
Accepted: 20 August 2025
Published: 06 November 2025
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Journal of Chemical Engineering and Renewable Fuels
Volume/Issue
Volume 2, Issue 1, 2026
Pages
6-8
Abstract
Chemical engineering, like other engineering disciplines, has evolved from manual calculations to advanced process simulators and artificial intelligence tools. This perspective piece reflects on how such technological shifts have transformed both professional practice and engineering education. Drawing from historical perspectives and current teaching experiences, it examines the balance between leveraging modern tools and fostering deep conceptual understanding. The discussion invites educators to critically assess how and when to integrate digital resources into the chemical engineering curriculum.
Keywords
chemical engineering
education
technology
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Calderón, C. J. (2025). From Slide Rules to AI: Reflections on the Evolution of Chemical Engineering Tools. Journal of Chemical Engineering and Renewable Fuels, 2(1), 6–8. https://doi.org/10.62762/JCERF.2025.832895
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TY - JOUR AU - Calderón, Cristian J. PY - 2025 DA - 2025/11/06 TI - From Slide Rules to AI: Reflections on the Evolution of Chemical Engineering Tools JO - Journal of Chemical Engineering and Renewable Fuels T2 - Journal of Chemical Engineering and Renewable Fuels JF - Journal of Chemical Engineering and Renewable Fuels VL - 2 IS - 1 SP - 6 EP - 8 DO - 10.62762/JCERF.2025.832895 UR - https://www.icck.org/article/abs/JCERF.2025.832895 KW - chemical engineering KW - education KW - technology AB - Chemical engineering, like other engineering disciplines, has evolved from manual calculations to advanced process simulators and artificial intelligence tools. This perspective piece reflects on how such technological shifts have transformed both professional practice and engineering education. Drawing from historical perspectives and current teaching experiences, it examines the balance between leveraging modern tools and fostering deep conceptual understanding. The discussion invites educators to critically assess how and when to integrate digital resources into the chemical engineering curriculum. SN - 3070-1058 PB - Institute of Central Computation and Knowledge LA - English ER -
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