The School of Chemical Engineering is closely integrated with Ningbo’s leading green petrochemical industry and the emerging biopharmaceutical industry. Through collaboration with local industries, the school cultivates highly skilled talent equipped with innovative capabilities in production operation control, quality control, and production management. Its programs in Applied Chemical Engineering Technology, Environmental Monitoring Technology, and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology are recognized as part of the national Double High Plan advanced program cluster. The school is distinguished by two national-level teaching teams: an Innovation Team in Vocational Education Teaching and a National Outstanding Teaching Team in the Petroleum and Chemical Industry. It also employs a number of part-time instructors, including senior engineers from various companies.

The school leads the development of the Ministry of Education's Innovation Action Plan Application Technology Collaborative Innovation Center, fostering technological innovation among students. In collaboration with corporate partners, the school has co-established six provincial and municipal-level research and development platforms, resulting in over 30 invention patents. Its research prowess is confirmed by awards, including one Zhejiang Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award and three Ningbo City Science and Technology Progress Awards. The school’s deep collaborations with industry leaders such as Formosa Plastics Group and Zhenhai Refining & Chemical enhance its educational offerings, utilizing both on-campus and corporate-based instructors. This collaborative approach not only benefits the institutions involved but also ensures a consistent supply of talent for the regional green petrochemical industry, creating a mutually beneficial environment for enterprises, students, professionals, and teachers.