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Message from the Head of the Department

[ Dr. Dipesh S. Patle ]

It is my privilege to welcome you to the Chemical Engineering Department, a hub of innovation, learning, and collaboration. Our department is driven by a vision to shape the future of chemical engineering through education and research that address global challenges. We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering creativity, and instilling a sense of responsibility in our students to contribute to a sustainable world.

Our cutting-edge programs are designed to inspire students to think critically and approach problems with a solution-oriented mindset. With access to world-class resources and a faculty renowned for their expertise, our students are equipped to excel in both academic and industrial arenas. We emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration, encouraging our community to engage with emerging technologies and global trends in chemical engineering.

I invite you to join us on this exciting journey of discovery and impact. Whether you are a prospective student, researcher, or partner, our department offers a dynamic platform to explore your potential, contribute to groundbreaking advancements, and leave a lasting mark on the field of chemical engineering.

Chemical Engineering Department

Welcome to the Chemical Engineering Department, where we are deeply committed to delivering an outstanding educational experience that seamlessly blends high-quality technical instruction with a balanced curriculum encompassing foundational principles, hands-on practical training, and exposure to pioneering, innovative concepts. Our mission is to foster a vibrant learning environment that not only imparts rigorous academic knowledge but also sparks curiosity and a passion for discovery in our students. We take immense pride in cultivating a diverse and inclusive campus community that provides unparalleled intellectual stimulation, robust support, and abundant opportunities for personal and professional development.

Our department is dedicated to preparing students to become leaders in their field by encouraging them to actively engage in the pursuit and dissemination of knowledge through transformative research. We are equipped with exceptional research and laboratory facilities that enable cutting-edge investigations in chemical engineering, providing students and faculty with state-of-the-art tools to explore new frontiers. Our highly qualified faculty members, educated at premier Indian and international institutions, bring a wealth of expertise, global perspectives, and a commitment to mentorship, enriching the academic and research experience. We strive to create an atmosphere where students are empowered to tackle complex challenges, innovate boldly, and contribute meaningfully to the global body of knowledge.

Our commitment to academic and research excellence is resolute, and we consistently evaluate the impact and leadership of our programs against the highest standards of quality, innovation, and visibility. Simultaneously, we maintain a warm, friendly, and supportive environment that nurtures creativity, collaboration, and a sense of community, ensuring our students thrive both academically and personally.

Our Vision

To be a foremost chemical engineering department in the country and abroad that provides sound education to produce industry-ready engineers, leaders and innovators for the benefit of society and industry.

Our Mission

To educate undergraduate and graduate students by offering solid foundation in both theoretical and applied aspects of Chemical Engineering and to discover and disseminate knowledge through research.

Our Core Values

Our department is guided by a set of enduring values that shape every aspect of our work:

• Innovation: We embrace bold ideas and champion creativity, encouraging students and faculty to push the boundaries of what is possible.
• Respect and Fairness: We treat all individuals with dignity, evaluate impartially, critique constructively, and encourage wholeheartedly, fostering an inclusive and equitable community.
• Courage: We demonstrate a willingness to take calculated risks, fostering an environment where experimentation and learning from challenges are celebrated.
• Excellence: We strive to excel in all that we do, prioritizing what truly matters and aspiring to achieve greatness in education, research, and service.
• Integrity: We uphold the trust and respect that our institution has earned, maintaining the highest standards of ethics, accountability, and transparency.

At the Chemical Engineering Department, we are not merely educating the next generation of engineers—we are shaping innovators, problem-solvers, and leaders who will make a lasting impact on the world, supported by exceptional research facilities and a distinguished faculty from top-tier institutions.

Academic Programs

We offer a comprehensive range of degree programs designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and adaptability required to excel in the dynamic field of chemical engineering:

• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Chemical Engineering: A robust undergraduate program that establishes a strong foundation in core principles while fostering practical application and innovation.
• Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Chemical Engineering: An advanced graduate program that deepens technical expertise and cultivates specialized research capabilities.
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemical Engineering: A research-intensive program that prepares scholars to push the boundaries of the discipline through groundbreaking discoveries.

In line with GoI’s vision, we (as an institute) have adopted NEP 2020 since the year 2022, where our prime aim is to impart holistic, flexible, multidisciplinary, and 21^st-century-relevant education to the students, thereby preparing the students for the challenges and opportunities of the 21^st century. Our academic programs are meticulously crafted to be both rigorous and flexible, allowing students to tailor their educational journey to align with their unique personal and professional aspirations. Supported by our exceptional faculty and world-class facilities, we provide an environment that enables students to identify their goals and pursue them with confidence.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POs)

Engineering Graduates will be able to:

1. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
   
   
2. Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
   
   
3. Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
   
   
4. Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
   
   
5. Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modelling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
   
   
6. The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
   
   
7. Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
   
   
8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
   
   
9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
   
   
10. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
    
    
11. Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
    
    
12. Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)

PEO 1: To produce graduates with strong foundation in basic sciences, scientific and engineering fundamentals which are required to formulate and solve chemical & allied engineering problems.

PEO 2: To train the students with on-site comprehensive exposure combined with innovative experiments in the laboratory thus leading to excellence in finding solution to real life problems in chemical industries.

PEO 3: To inculcate professionalism in students such that they perform their professional duties with responsibility and ethics and also to impart students with teamwork spirit and good communication skills leading to development of leadership qualities to tackle successfully any engineering tasks assigned.

PEO 4: To develop awareness among students about need for a multi-disciplinary approach in problem solving and to relate the evolution of technology relevant to the societal needs, so that the technology can be transferred for the benefit of society at large.

PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs)

PSO 1: A strong knowledge in Chemical Engineering subjects along with the foundation in basic fundamentals of science to analyze and investigate the complex problems, and design/ develop the solutions.

PSO 2: Application of chemical engineering concepts to attain competency in the analysis, design and control of process equipments and plants considering economic, environmental and safety aspects.

PSO 3: Application of computer/IT tools to solve complex chemical process engineering problems.

PSO 4: Understanding of professional, social and ethical responsibility and ability to translate the acquired knowledge and core competence among the professionals, clients and society.