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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 globally recognized Chemical Engineering Department that provides sound education to produce industry-ready engineers, leaders, researchers, and innovators for societal and industrial advancement.

 

Our Mission

  • To provide strong foundational knowledge in theoretical and applied Chemical Engineering.
  • To develop competent, ethical, and industry-ready graduates with leadership and entrepreneurial skills for the benefit of society at large.
  • To foster collaboration with industry, academia, and research organizations for augmenting technological advancements for sustainable development.

 

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 21st-century-relevant education to the students, thereby preparing the students for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st 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.

 

Courses

The Department of Chemical Engineering at MNNIT Allahabad offers a rigorous and forward-looking curriculum designed to prepare students for dynamic careers in industry, research, and academia. Our programs emphasize a strong foundation in core chemical engineering principles, coupled with hands-on laboratory experience and exposure to cutting-edge technologies and interdisciplinary problem-solving.

We currently offer the following academic programs:

Undergraduate Program (B.Tech in Chemical Engineering)

A comprehensive four-year program that blends theoretical fundamentals with practical skills in thermodynamics, transport phenomena, reaction engineering, process control, plant design, and others. Students also engage in computational modeling, simulation, and real-world project work to develop engineering intuition and innovation.

We, as per the institute guidelines, offer six different variants of Bachelor of Technology programs that are designated as Basic Degree namely, B.Tech., B.Tech. with Minor, B.Tech. Honours, B.Tech. Honoursand Minor, B.Tech. with Research, and B.Tech. with Research and Minor. Further details about these variants can be found in the Ordinances for Bachelors Programme, available on the institute webpage.

Postgraduate Program (M.Tech in Chemical Engineering)

A two-year postgraduate program focusing on advanced topics such as transport processes, reactor design, process modeling & simulation, environmental engineering, and others. It also includes a strong research component, enabling students to work on cutting-edge problems in chemical and allied industries.

 

Postgraduate Program (M.Tech in Bioprocess Engineering)

A two-year postgraduate program focuses on imparting knowledge of core engineering principles, coupled with hands-on experience in upstream involving reactions in bioreactors and downstream processing. It involves principles, theories, and methodologies from both life sciences and engineering. This programme includes the direction, design, and process required to turn innovations in life sciences into practical products that can meet the needs of society.

 

Ph.D. Program

Our Ph.D. program (Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering) is research-intensive and aimed at producing scholars capable of pushing the boundaries of knowledge in areas, however, not limited to, like:

Advance Separation processes, Microfluidics, Computational Catalysis, Multiphase Flow and Heat Transfer, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Process Modeling and Simulation, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Process Control & Optimization, Membrane Separation, Polymer Technology, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Waste Treatment & Recycle, Industrial Pollution Abatement, Hydrocarbon Engineering, Nanotechnology, Food Technology and Colloid Science, and others.

Faculty Profile

 

Prof. (Mrs.) Sadhana Sachan  

Designation: Professor 
Qualification: Ph.D. (IITK)
Area of Interest: Membrane Separation, Polymer Technology.
Phone No.: +91-532-2271522,+91-532-24455101, +91-532-2445077
Email: sadhanas@mnnit.ac.in
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Prof. Mohammad Siraj Alam

Designation: Professor
Qualification: Ph.D. (IITR)
Area of Interest: Nucleate Pool boiling, Heat Transfer, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Distillation, and CFD.
Phone No.: +91-532-2271584(O); +91-532-2271716 (R)
Email: msalam@mnnit.ac.in,  alamsiraj@gmail.com
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Prof. Sushil Kumar

Designation: Professor 
Qualification: Ph.D.
Area of Interest: Process Intensification, Separation Processes Polymer Technology, Biochemical Engineering, Modeling and Simulation.
Phone No.: +91-9455421398
Email: sushilk@mnnit.ac.in
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Dr. Ankur Gaur

Designation: Associate Professor
Qualification: Ph.D
Area of Interest: Carbon Capture, Waste Water Treatment, Thermodynamics
Phone No.: +91-9910068765
Email: ankur@mnnit.ac.in, chemankur@mnnit.ac.in
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Dr.  Harinder Singh

Designation: Associate Professor
Qualification: Ph.D.
Area of Interest: Food Technology, Metabolic Disorders, Nutrition, Air and Water Pollution, Bioplastics, Natural Products
Phone No.: +91-9936393111
Email: hsingh@mnnit.ac.in
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Dr. Ashish  N. Sawarkar

Designation: Associate Professor
Qualification: Ph.D.(ICT, Mumbai)
Area of Interest: Biomass Utilization, Pyrolysis and Gasification, Biochar, Wastewater Treatment, Machine Learning.
Phone No.: +91-8795291646
Email: ansawarkar@mnnit.ac.in
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Dr. Shabih-ul-Hasan

Designation: Associate Professor
Qualification: Ph.D. (IIT Bombay)
Area of Interest:

Modelling and Simulation, Process Design and Optimization, Selectivity Engineering,Reactive and Hybrid Separations, Membrane separations, Multiphase and Microreactors, Process Intensification, Conceptual design of Novel Reactors/Separators, Carbon Capture and Sequestration Technologies, Coke/Coal Gasification.

Phone No.: +91-8090803400
Email: shasan@mnnit.ac.in
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Dr. Suantak Kamsonlian

Designation: Associate Professor
Qualification: Ph. D (IIT Roorkee)
Area of Interest: Environmental Science and Engineering, Industrial Hazard and Safety Management, Wastewater Treatment, Electrochemistry, Biochemical Engineering, Petroleum Refinery Operations, Design and Optimization of Chemical Processes.
Phone No.: +91-7376539875
Email: suantakk@mnnit.ac.in
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Dr. Dipesh Shikchand Patle

Designation: Associate Professor & Head
Qualification: PhD (USM Malaysia), PDF (POLIMI Italy-Erasmus Mundus)
Area of Interest: Biodiesel Synthesis, Process Intensification & Simulation, Plantwide control.
Phone No.: +91-9003670402
Email: dipesh-patle@mnnit.ac.in; dipesh.patle@gmail.com
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Dr. Manju Verma

Designation: Assistant Professor
Qualification: Ph.D. (IIT Kharagpur)
Area of Interest: Computational Chemistry, Computational material Science, Molecular Simulation.
Phone No.:

05322271592(O)

Email: manju@mnnit.ac.in
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Dr. Parul Katiyar

Designation: Assistant Professor
Qualification: Ph.D. (IIT Kanpur)
Area of Interest: Molecular Simulations, Adsorption and self-assembly of nanoparticles.
Phone No.:

0532 227 1581(O)

Email: parulk@mnnit.ac.in
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Dr. Dheeraj Ahuja

Designation: Assistant Professor
Qualification: Ph.D. (Panjab University,Chandigarh)
Area of Interest: Bioprocess Technology & Biomass Conversion,  Polymer Nanocomposite & Bionanocomposite, Biodegradable  Polymers Biomaterials, Waste water treatment.
Phone No.:

+91-9467826650

Email: dheerajahuja@mnnit.ac.in
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Dr. Karthick Senthilkumar

Designation: Assistant Professor
Qualification: PDF (IIT Bombay), Ph.D. (NIT Calicut)
Area of Interest: Bioelectrochemistry, Microbial Fuel Cell, Wastewater Treatment, Electrocatalysts Synthesis, Environmental Nanotechnology.
Phone No.:

+91-8248954090

Email: karthicks@mnnit.ac.in
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Dr. Anand Mohan Verma

Designation: Assistant Professor
Qualification: Ph.D. (IIT Guwahati)
Area of Interest: General: Density functional theory, computational heterogeneous- and electro-catalysis, reaction mechanisms, microkinetic modelling, and machine learning.

Specific: Thermocatalytic/electrocatalytic CO2 reduction, Bio-oils/Biofuels upgrading, polyol oxidation, advanced 2D materials, and water splitting.

Phone No.:

+91-7663 070 315(O)

Email: amverma@mnnit.ac.in
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Dr. Asmita Mishra

Designation: Assistant Professor
Qualification: Ph.D. (IIT Kharagpur)
Area of Interest:

Sustainable Waste Mitigation, Alternate Energy Generation, Clean Coal Technology
Environmental Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering,Biomass Valorization and Bioenergy Production.

Phone No.:

0532 277 1581 (O)

Email: asmita.mishra@mnnit.ac.in
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Dr. Ankit Agarwalla

Designation: Assistant Professor
Qualification: Ph.D. (IIT Guwahati), MTech (NIT Rourkela)
Area of Interest: Membrane Technology, Ceramic Membranes, Polymeric Membranes, Wastewater Treatment, Gas Separation, CO2 Separation, Techno economic Analysis 
Phone No.:

+91 9101100500

Email: ankit.agarwalla@mnnit.ac.in
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Dr. Sneha Satish Puri

Designation: Assistant Professor
Qualification: PhD (IIT Bombay)
Area of Interest: Soft Matter and Rheology, Electro-responsive Materials, Microfluidics, Smart Bio-Materials, Soft Robotics
Phone No.:

 

Email:

snehapuri@mnnit.ac.in

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Dr. Kruthi Doriya

Designation: Assistant Professor
Qualification: Ph.D. (IIT Hyderabad)
Area of Interest: Bioprocess Engineering, Fermentation,  Environmental Bioremediation, Microbial Metabolites, Optimization, Waste valorization.
Phone No.:

+91-8374872694

Email:

kruthi.doriya@mnnit.ac.in

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Publications

Research excellence in the Department of Chemical Engineering is reflected through a consistent record of high-quality publications in peer-reviewed international journals. Faculty members, doctoral scholars, and postgraduate students actively publish in peer-reviewed journals from reputed publishing houses such as Elsevier, Springer, Wiley, ACS, RSC, and others. Further, the department’s scholarly output also includes conference presentations, book chapters, and patents, showcasing its commitment to innovation and global research impact. The publications by each faculty member can be accessed by clicking at the hyperlinks given with their names in the following table.

S. No. Publications by Faculty Members
1 Prof. (Mrs.) Sadhana Sachan
2 Prof. Mohammad Siraj Alam
3 Prof. Sushil Kumar
4 Dr. Ankur Gaur
5 Dr. Harinder Singh
6 Dr. Ashish N. Sawarkar
7 Dr. Shabih-ul-Hasan
8 Dr. Suantak Kamsonlian
9 Dr. Dipesh Shikchand Patle
10 Dr. Manju Verma
11 Dr. Parul Katiyar
12 Dr. Dheeraj Ahuja
13 Dr. Karthick Senthilkumar
14 Dr. Anand Mohan Verma
15 Dr. Asmita Mishra
16 Dr. Ankit Agarwalla
17 Dr. Sneha Satish Puri
18 Dr. Kruthi Doriya

 

Research Projects

Core Research Projects

Research Projects Ongoing

S. No. Project Title Funding Agency Amount (Rs. Lacs) Principal Investigator (PI) Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) Duration
11 Addressing challenges of self-Life extension of easily perishable foods by dehydration and refrigeration techniques and preparation of food products Ministry of Food Processing of India (MoFPI), New Delhi 46.77 Dr. Harinder Singh Dr. Sangeeta Negi 2026-28
10 Ionozing radiation and enzymatic induced modification of Gum Ghatti Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS) 29.34 Dr. Harinder Singh Dr. Sangeeta Negi 2025-28
09 Cultivation of Chrysanthemum coronarium and Jasminum auriculatum and bio-fabrication of silver nanoparticles for therapeutic applications Council of Science and Technology, U.P, India 12.36 Dr. Suantak Kamsonlian 2025-28
08 Bio-Psycho-Social Intervention for Enhancing Mental Health and Quality of life of Women working in Unorganized Sector Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, GoI, India 45.65 Dr. Suantak Kamsonlian 2025-28
07 AI-Powered Smart Glasses for Print-Impaired Students: Improving Study Performance, Accessibility, and Quality of Life Funded Samdrushti Kshamata Vikas Evam Anusandhan Mandal (SAKSHAM), Nagpur 1.25 Dr. Dheeraj Ahuja 2025-26
06 Biopolymer and natural fibre based green composites to redress food packaging materials for sustainable development DST, New Delhi (DST-Wise PhD Fellowship 26.95 Prof. Sushil Kumar 2024-28
05 Magnetic-Pharmacodynamics of Nano Drug Delivery in Pulmonary & Arterial Systems DBT, Government of India 36.99 Dr. Shabih Ul Hasan 2024-27
04 Design of novel heterogeneous catalysts for CO2 capture from flue gas based on density functional theory computations SERB (EMEQ), DST, Gov. of India 41.91 Dr. Manju Verma 2023-27
03 Novel Ionic Liquid based Nano-photocatalytic Conversion of WCO into Biodiesel and Triacetin under Synergic Effects of Cavitation & Microwave: A Holistic Technique for Improved Economics with Reduced Damage to Environment and Safety SERB 47.00 Dr. Dipesh S. Patle Prof. Sushil Kumar 2023-26
02 Design and development of a continuous compact integrated hydroponics-biosorption system: A sustainable approach for cultivation of vegetables/herb plants and domestic wastewater treatment simultaneously Council of Science & Technology, UP 6.50 Prof. Sushil Kumar Dr. N.K. Singh 2023-26
01 Direct Biodiesel Synthesis from Microalgae Through In Situ Transesterification using Homogeneous Catalyst [1001/PJKIMIA/8014100] from USM Malaysia 16.35 Dr. Dipesh S. Patle 2018-20

Research Projects Completed

S. No. Project Title Funding Agency Amount (Rs. Lacs) Principal Investigator (PI) Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) Duration
11 Development and Demonstration of Integrated Electrocoagulation and Biofilter for Tannery Wastewater Treatment M/s Model Exims Unnao (UP) 6.80 Prof. Sushil Kumar 2023-25
10 Co-gasification of biomass and petroleum coke for production of hydrogen-rich syngas: Kinetics and thermodynamic analysis Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE), Kolkata, India 1.00 Dr. Suantak Kamsonlian Dr. Ashish N. Sawarkar 2023-23
09 Co-gasification of biomass and petroleum coke for production of hydrogen rich syngas: Kinetics and thermodynamic analysis IICHE, Sustainable Energy and Environment 1.00 Dr. Suantak Kamsonlian Dr. Ashish N. sawarkar 2023-23
08 Novel Processes of Synthesis of Physically Modified Starches for Application in Food Products and Agrowaste Composite Packaging Films UPCST, Lucknow 10.44 Dr. Harinder Singh Dr. Parul Katiyar 2022-25
07 Effect of dual modifications on starch isolation from various cultivars of sorghum for the production of speciality and resistant starches and evaluation of genotype diversity in cultivars using flour as model Ministry of Food Processing Industries, GOI 31.60 Dr. Harinder Singh Dr. Sangeeta Negi 2019-21
06 R&D project titled Development of a novel electrochemical membrane bioreactor (EMBR) for the treatment of low strength municipal wastewater and generation of sustainable bioelectricity simultaneously SERB, DST Govt. of India 39.30 Dr. Suantak kamsonlian 2019-22
05 Bioremediation for removal of reactive dyes from industrial waste water UPCST, Lucknow 10.44 Prof. Sushil Kumar 2017-20
04 In Situ Biodiesel Production from Microalgae using Ultrasonic Assisted Reactor SERB 9.71 Dr. Dipesh S. Patle 2016-19
03 Development and Analysis of Miniaturized Heat Transfer Devices AICTE (NPIU), Government of India 18.63 Dr. Raghwendra Singh,
Dr. Shailendra Kumar Pandey,
Dr. Ram Naresh
Prof. M. Siraj Alam 2015-19
02 Reactive extraction of nicotinic- and isonicotinic acids from aqueous solution Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, New Delhi (India) under Fast Track Scheme For Young Scientists 11.5 Prof. Sushil Kumar 2015-18
01 Experimental and Theoretical Studies on Liquid-Liquid Equilibrium of Aromatics + Aliphatics + Ionic Liquids funded by Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani 2.00 Prof. Sushil Kumar 2011-12

TEQIP/(Seed Grant) Research Projects

Research Projects Completed

S. No. Project Title Funding Agency Amount (Rs. Lacs) Principal Investigator (PI) Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) Duration
21 Development of biomass derived nanomaterials for sensing and environmental applications Seed Grant 5.00 Dr. Dheeraj Ahuja 2023-25
20 Development of a Portable Biochemical Biosensor: Advancing Real-Time Water Quality Monitoring for Environmental Applications Seed Grant 5.00 Dr. Karthick S. 2023-25
19 Discovering a suitable modified graphene sheet as an electrocatalyst for a facile N2 reduction reaction (NRR) to NH3 using first principles methods Seed Grant 5.00 Dr. Anand Mohan Verma 2023-25
18 Kinetics of gasification of petcoke TEQIP-III 0.30 Dr. Ashish N. sawarkar 2019-20
17 Value Addition of Waste Plastics for Sustainable Development TEQIP Collaborative Research Scheme 14.68 Prof. Sadhana Sachan 2019-20
16 Ultrasound Assisted In Situ Fatty Acid Methyl Ester Production form Microphytes: A Dry Route Approach vs a Wet Route Approach TEQIP-III 2.00 Dr. Dipesh S. Patle 2019-20
15 Direct Biodiesel Synthesis from Microalgae Through In Situ Transesterification using Homogeneous Catalyst Seed Grant 2.85 Dr. Dipesh S. Patle 2017-18
14 Kinetics of pyrolysis of agricultural biomass waste TEQIP-II 0.30 Dr. Ashish N. sawarkar 2016-17
13 Preparation of dip charts for storage tank of organic liquids TEQIP-II 0.50 Prof. M. Siraj Alam 2016-17
12 Comparative study of modified clay and agro based waste materials for treatment of waste water TEQIP-II 0.50 Prof. Sadhana Sachan 2016-17
11 Synthesis and characterization of polymer clay composite membranes TEQIP-II 1.40 Prof. Sadhana Sachan 2013-15
10 Removal of hazardous contaminants from Industrial waste water through coagulants and electrocoagulation TEQIP-II 1.10 Prof. Sadhana Sachan 2013-15
09 Reactive Extraction of Isonicotinic Acid from Aqueous Solution TEQIP-II 1.10 Prof. Sushil Kumar 2013-15
08 Biochemical Engineering Aspects in Biopolymeric Nanoparticles for Targeted Drug Delivery TEQIP-II 1.90 Prof. Sushil Kumar 2013-15
07 Extraction of Metals Ions from Aqueous Solutions using Ionic Liquids (Green Solvents) TEQIP-II 3.70 Prof. Sushil Kumar 2013-15
06 Value-added products from bottom-of-the-barrel Plan Grant of the Institute, MNNIT Allahabad 2.18 Dr. Ashish N. sawarkar 2013-15
05 Selectivity Engineering with Reactive Distillation Columns MNNIT Allahabad 2.02 Dr. Shabih-Ul Hasan 2013-15
04 Analysis of convective heat transfer rate with nanofluids on modified surfaces TEQIP-II 1.20 Prof. M. Siraj Alam 2013-14
03 Experimental and theoretical investigation into legume starches through food polymeric approach Seed Grant 2.00 Dr. Harinder Singh 2013-14
02 Treatment of heavy metals from waste water using nanofibers. TEQIP-II 1.30 Prof. M. Siraj Alam 2013-14
01 Feasibility of ionic liquids as potential lubricant additives TEQIP-II 1.05 Dr. Ashish N. sawarkar 2013-14

Consultancy Projects

Consultancy Projects Ongoing

S. No. Project Title Funding Agency Amount (Rs. Lacs) Principal Investigator (PI) Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) Duration
01 Project Manager Ganga Pollution Control Unit I UP Jal Nigam Rural Prayagraj P.M. Ganga Pollution Control Unit I UP Jal Nigam, Mirzapur Road Near Purana Yamuna Bridge, Naini Prayagraj, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, 211008 Uttar Pradesh, Jal Nigam 11.09 Dr. Karthick S. 2026-26

Consultancy Projects Completed

S. No. Project Title Funding Agency Amount (Rs. Lacs) Principal Investigator (PI) Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) Duration
14 Thermogravimetric Analysis of samples Ensoverse Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi 0.30 Dr. Dipesh S. Patle Dr. Ashish N. Sawarkar 2025-25
13 Inspection of GPIs by Technical Institutions in Ganga Main Stream States for compliance verification of effluents discharge standard CPCB, New Delhi 38.01 Dr. D. Basu, CED Prof. M. Siraj Alam 2024-24
12 CPCB, New Delhi CPCB, New Delhi (CP/239/JAN/2022-23 Dr. Suantak Kamsonlian 2022-23
11 Inspection of 84 GPIs (Tanneries of Kanpur and Unnao District of U.P.) for compliance verification of effluents discharge standard CPCB, New Delhi 13.73 Prof. R. C. Vaishya, CED Prof. M. Siraj Alam 2023-23
10 Inspection of Gross Pollution Industries (GPIs) compliance verification of effluents discharge in main stem states of River Ganga and Yamuna CPCB, New Delhi 36.90 Prof. Sushil Kumar 2023-23
09 Inspection of GPIs (Tanneries, Textile mills, slaughter houses, fertilizers industries etc.) by Technical Institutions in Ganga Main Stream States for compliance verification of effluents discharge standard CPCB, New Delhi 20.23 Prof. R. C. Vaishya, CED Prof. M. Siraj Alam 2022-22
08 CPCB, New Delhi CPCB, New Delhi (CP/239/JAN/2021-22 20.23 Dr. Suantak Kamsonlian 2021-22
07 CPCB, New Delhi CPCB, New Delhi (CP/163/NOV/2020-21 12.18 Dr. Suantak Kamsonlian 2020-21
06 Inspection of GPIs By Technical Institutions in Ganga Main Stream States for compliance verification of effluents discharge standard during DIVYA-KUMBH 2019. CPCB, New Delhi 27.18 Prof. R. C. Vaishya, CED Prof. M. Siraj Alam 2020-20
05 Inspection of Gross Pollution Industries (GPIs) compliance verification of effluents discharge in Ganga Main Stem States CPCB, New Delhi 27.19 Prof. Sushil Kumar 2019-19
04 Inspection of Gross Pollution Industries, GPIs by Technical Institutions in Ganga Main Stem States CPCB, New Delhi 30.25 Prof. Sushil Kumar 2018-18
03 Inspection of GPIs by Technical Institutions in Ganga Main Stream States for compliance verification of effluents discharge standard CPCB, New Delhi 30.25 Prof. R. C. Vaishya, CED Prof. M. Siraj Alam 2017-17
02 Inspection of GPIs by Technical Institutions in Ganga Main Stream States for compliance verification of effluents discharge standard CPCB, New Delhi 31.04 Prof. R. C. Vaishya, CED Prof. M. Siraj Alam 2017-17
01 Inspection of Gross Pollution Industries GPIs for compliance verification of effluents discharge standard CPCB, New Delhi 31.04 Prof. Sushil Kumar 2017-17

 

Research Facilities

The Department of Chemical Engineering at MNNIT Allahabad is actively engaged in innovative, interdisciplinary research aimed at addressing pressing global challenges in energy, environment, sustainability, and advanced materials. Our research endeavors span fundamental studies and applied technologies, encompassing everything from molecular-level investigations to pilot-scale process development. With a strong emphasis on academic rigor, our faculty and scholars explore both classical chemical engineering problems and modern frontiers like carbon capture, green hydrogen, nanomaterials, and AI-driven process optimization. These efforts are supported by state-of-the-art laboratories, advanced computational modeling tools, and collaborations with academic institutions and industries across India and abroad.

Key Research Areas:

Membrane separation Polymer technology Process intensification
Natural Products Biochemical engineering Waste water treatment
Biomass utilization Food technology Metabolic disorders
Molecular simulation Machine learning Pyrolysis and gasification
Petroleum residue/heavy oil upgrading Industrial hazard and safety management Adsorption and self-assembly of nanoparticles
Carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration Multiphase and microreactors Reactive and hybrid separations
Novel reactors/separators Coke/coal gasification Plantwide control
Computational catalysis/Chemistry Computational material science Thermocatalytic/electrocatalytic CO2/N2 reduction
Density functional theory Bioprocess technology Bioelectrochemistry
Heterogeneous- and electro-catalysis Biodegradable polymers biomaterials Polymer nanocomposite & bionanocomposite
Microbial fuel cell Reaction mechanisms Microkinetic modelling
Bioplastics Advanced 2D materials Water splitting

 

Faculty members in the Department of Chemical Engineering are at the forefront of impactful research, leading numerous sponsored projects funded by premier agencies such as the Department of Science and Technology (DST), UPCST, SERB, TEQIP,and others. Their work spans fundamental investigations to technology development in areas like wastewater treatment, catalysis, renewable energy systems, and sustainable process intensification. Faculty actively publish in high-impact international journals and often collaborate with industries to translate academic research into scalable, real-world solutions. The department also encourages interdisciplinary and multi-institutional collaborations to maximize the societal relevance and technical depth of ongoing projects.

Research Facilities:

Apart from the central research facilities available at the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research (CIR) at MNNIT Allahabad, the department currently possess the following state-of-the-art research facilities as well.

S. No. Analytical Instruments S. No. Analytical Instruments
1. Gas Chromatography (GC) 18. Mass Flow Controller for N2 Gas
2. Ultrasonic UV Sonicator 19. Refractometer
3. Centrifuge 20. Thermal Test Apparatus
4. Hot Air Oven 21. HPLC
5. Gas Analyzer 22. Muffle Furnace
6. Water Analyzer Kit 23. Laminar Airflow
7. UV Visible Spectroscopy 24. Electrospinning machine
8. Texture Analyzer 25. Ion Exchange Chromatography
9. Micro Titration Setup 26. Polymer Film Making Device
10. Pool Boiling Setup 27. Water Quality Meter/Analyzer
11. Constant Temperature Kinematic Viscosity Setup 28. COD TOC Digestion Cum Reactor System
12. Electrochemical Membrane Bioreactor Setup 29. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
13. Simultaneous Thermal Analyzer (STA) 30. Integrated Cavitation and Electrochemical Oxidation Setup
14. Thermo-reactor 31. Aspen Tech Software
15. COD Digester Unit 32. Ansys Software
16. Nano Fluid Interferometer 33. MATLAB Software
17. Membrane Filteration Setup    

 

Laboratories

The Department of Chemical Engineering at MNNIT Allahabad is equipped with a comprehensive suite of undergraduate and postgraduate laboratories that provide hands-on experience across core and advanced chemical engineering subjects. These labs play a vital role in reinforcing theoretical concepts, fostering experimental skills, and supporting student and faculty research.

S. No. Name of the Laboratory Name of the Important Equipment
1 Mass Transfer Laboratory Bubble Cap Distillation Column,
Forced Draft Tray Drier,
Vapour - Liquid Equilibrium,
Diffusion of an Organic Vapour in Air,
Adsorption in Packed Bed,
Swenson-Waker Crystallizer,
Steam Distillation Unit,
Water Cooling Tower,
Mass Transfer With or Without Chemical Reaction,
Solid Liquid Extraction
2 Chemical Reaction Engineering Laboratory Isothermal Batch Reactor with Air Compressor,
Isothermal Plug Flow Reactor,
Semi Batch Reactor,
Combined CSTR and PFR,
RTD Studies in CSTR,
RTD Studies in Packed Bed Reactor,
Hydrodynamics of Trickle Bed Reactor,
Plug Flow and Tubular Reactor with Air Compressor,
CSTRs in Series with Air Compressor
3 Chemical Technology Laboratory

Muffle Furnace,
Hot Air Oven,
Aniline Point Apparatus,
Cleveland Flash and Fire Point Apparatus,
Tar Viscometer,
Wet-type Gas Flow Meter,
Distillation Apparatus,
pH Meter,
Conductivity Meter,
TDS Meter,
Thermal Test Apparatus,
Thermal Cracking Reactor

4 Environmental Monitoring and Pollution Control Laboratory Flocculation Test Unit,
Aeration Unit,
Elutriator,
Orbital Shaking Incubator cum BOD Incubator,
Turbidity Meter,
DO Meter,
Vortex Shaker,
Vacuum cum Pressure Pump
5 Process Dynamics and Control Laboratory Cascade Control Trainer,
Two Tank Interacting System,
Two Tank Non-Interacting System,
I to P and P to I Trainer Kit,
Dynamic Behaviour of First Order System in Series,
Control Valve Characteristics
6 Fluid Mechanics and Mechanical Operation Laboratory (FMMO) Plate and Frame Filter Press,
Sedimentation Apparatus,
Vibrating Screen,
Hammer Mill Pulverizer,
Jaw Crusher,
Roll Crusher
7 Chemical Engineering Laboratory 1. Process Engineering Laboratory:
Combined CSTR and PFR,
CSTR Connected in Series,
RTD Studies in Packed Bed Reactor

2. Advanced Modelling and Simulation Laboratory:
ASPEN PLUS Software Package,
ANSYS Software Package

3. Analytical Laboratory:
GC, UV, HPLC, XRD, SEM, STA, FTIR, and EDX
8 Heat Transfer Laboratory Thermal Conductivity of Metal Bar,
Pin Fin Apparatus,
Heat Transfer in Forced Convection,
Heat Pipe Demonstrator,
Emissivity Measurement Apparatus,
Thermal Conductivity of Insulating Powder,
Heat Flow Through Lagged Pipe,
Parallel Flow / Counter Flow Heat Exchanger
9 Process Modelling and Simulation Laboratory MATLAB, ANSYS, and ASPEN PLUS Software are used for modelling and simulation of different chemical engineering systems

 

Past Students

B.Tech. Students Graduated in Chemical Engineering

Sl. No. Year No. of Students
16202559
15202461
14202347
13202243
12202144
11202038
10201946
9201837
8201741
7201644
6201540
5201436
4201337
3201226
2201123
1201018

M.Tech. and PhD Students Graduated in Chemical Engineering

Sl. No. Year PG Ph.D
16202512
15202440
14202315
132022131
12202150
112020123
102019113
92018140
82017121
7201646