MATLAB for Chemical and Biological Reaction Engineering

Solving complex reaction engineering problems requires more than just pencil and paper; it demands robust computational tools. This text-based course introduces you to the foundational concepts of chemical and biological reaction engineering and teaches you how to model these systems using MATLAB. You will start with core kinetic principles and reactor types before moving into numerical simulation. By the end of this course, you will be able to confidently translate reaction mechanisms and mass balances into clean, executable MATLAB scripts to solve realistic engineering problems. What you'll learn: Understand foundational chemical kinetics and biological reaction principles; Formulate mass and energy balances for batch, plug flow, and continuous stirred-tank reactors; Translate system differential equations into MATLAB code; Solve non-linear algebraic equations and ordinary differential equations numerically; Implement modern MATLAB coding practices including vectorization and basic debugging; Analyze simulation results to optimize reactor performance and selectivity. This course begins with essential terminology, governing equations, and reactor definitions, followed by step-by-step guidance on structuring your numerical scripts. It is designed for engineering students and professionals who are new to computational modeling or want to apply their basic MATLAB knowledge to reaction engineering. Start computational modeling today and master your chemical engineering simulations.