Department of Chemical Engineering
Shaping Innovators in Chemical Engineering Since 1964
The Department of Chemical Engineering at BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus is one of the premier departments in the country that provides a unique educational and research environment. The broad vision of the Department of Chemical Engineering is to excel in teaching/learning, innovative research and industry engagement and to disseminate the same in order to become a world leader in chemical engineering and allied interdisciplinary areas. The primary mission of Department of Chemical Engineering is to enable the students to imbibe technical and analytical skills through the culture of logical and critical thinking. The other goal is to establish modern infrastructure and conducive research environment for carrying out academic and sponsored research.
Our Vision
and Mission
Vision:To excel in teaching/learning, innovative research and industry engagement and to disseminate the same in order to become a world leader in chemical engineering and allied interdisciplinary areas.
Mission:
- To impart quality education and training in chemical engineering and associated fields to enable the students to imbibe technical and analytical skills through the culture of logical and critical thinking.
- To inculcate a sense of social and environmental responsibility among students which inspires them to apply chemical engineering principles in solving industrial problems through sustainable and eco-friendly technologies for the betterment of industry and nation.
- To establish a modern infrastructure and a conducive research environment for carrying out academic and sponsored research.
- To foster a spirit of excellence and professional leadership in students and faculty members through exposure to leading academic institutions, research organisations and external experts.
- To generate suitable opportunities for sustained interaction and collaboration with academia and industry.
Programmes Offered
B.E. Electronics & Computer
Campus: All Campuses
Ph.D. in Pharmacy
Campus: All Campuses
Ph.D. in Humanities & Social Sciences
Campus: All Campuses
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering
Campus: All Campuses
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
Campus: All Campuses
Ph.D. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Campus: All Campuses
The BITS Edge in Chemical Engineering
Besides being the frontrunner in the field, the Department of Chemical Engineering at BITS offers various other USPs that remain unparalleled.
- Established in 1964, the Chemical Engineering Department at BITS Pilani, Pilani campus,
has been advancing education and research for decades. - Access to various research facilities like the Analytical Lab, the Environment Lab,
Chemistry Lab, Research Setup Lab, Computer-Aided Design Lab, etc. - Access to modern infrastructure and a conducive research environment
for carrying out academic and sponsored research. - World-class faculty and mentors provide a unique
educational and research environment.
Research
The department is capable of undertaking contract research projects sponsored by a company, commercial organisation or institution with a predefined work scope and schedule. We can also work closely with companies to define project goals and tailor the project to meet specific needs.
R&D Center
Research Publications
- Carbonaceous catalysts (biochar and activated carbon) from agricultural residues and their application in production of biodiesel: A review, Chem. Eng. Res. Des., vol. 203, pp. 759–788, Mar. 2024
- Carbon Dioxide Adsorption over Activated Biocarbons Derived from Lemon Peel, Molecules, vol. 29, Sep. 2024
- Tin and lanthanum modified Ni/CeO2 catalyst systems for lowtemperature steam reforming of ethanol, Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, vol. 50, pp. 239–260, Jan. 2024
- Polyaniline and polypyrrole impregnated polyethersulfone based composite polymer beads for defluoridation application. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 10(5), 108283
- Air-CO2 and oxygen-enriched air-CO2 biomass gasification in an autothermal downdraft gasifier: Experimental studies
- Tar cracking enhancement by air sparger installation in the combustion zone of the downdraft gasifier”, Biomass and Bioenergy, Vol 166, pp. 106620, 2022
Research-based Consultancy
Development of microporous PVC films for synthetic leather applications
Research Initiatives
- Rare Earth Ion Doping
Professor & Head of Department, Department of Chemical Engineering, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
Dr. Banasri Roy
Hyderabad | Chemical Engineering
Professor & Head of Department,
Department of Chemical Engineering
Dr. Banasri Roy is a distinguished professor and academic leader at BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus. With a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from Colorado School of Mines, USA, she has extensive experience in chemical and materials engineering education and research. She has held teaching and research positions in India and the USA, including at the New Mexico Institute of Technology. Her administrative leadership includes serving as Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Co-Coordinator of the Central Analytical Laboratory at BITS-Pilani.
Scholars Driving Chemical
Engineering Innovation
Aashish Sharma
Ph.D. Supervisor – Dr. Krishna C. Etika
Co. Supervisor – Ph.D. Status – Ongoing
Mahi Chaudhary
Ph.D. Supervisor – Dr. Priya C. Sande
Co. Supervisor – Ph.D. Status – Ongoing
Anoop S. Kumar
Ph.D. Topic – Life Cycle Assessment of metal recovery from Lithium-Ion Battery waste
Ph.D. Supervisor – Dr. Smita Raghuvanshi
Co. Supervisor – Ph.D. Status – Ongoing
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