It is intended to strengthen the most advanced component of Technological Chemistry (to be completed at the level of 3rd cycle - PhD), contributing to the improvement of quality in training of highly qualified professionals and to innovation, fundamental steps towards the renewal and the development of the productive sector and the increase in wealth in Portugal.

The scientific objectives include the deepening of scientific and technological knowledge in the fields of industrial production chemistry, of up-to-date training in quality and industrial safety systems, of materials, of energy and environment and the application of chemistry and technology to solve current and future problems of the chemical and related industries.