Department of Biological Sciences

Department of Biological Sciences

Welcome to the Department of Biological Sciences, BITS-Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa campus. The department presents learning by means of an interdisciplinary and multifaceted approach. Classroom based lectures, problem-based learning projects, basic hands-on experience for developing laboratory skills, seminars with scope for interactive knowledge sharing are offered here. Courses cover diverse topics of biology with roots in microorganisms, plants and animals with varied outlook through experimental and computational approaches. The teaching and research efforts here range from understanding basic to advanced biology.


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Programmes Offered

Research

Research at the Department of Biological Sciences is multidisciplinary. The topics of exploration burgeon from plants, animals and microorganisms with perspectives from nano, micro and macro level. Efforts towards understanding biological objects and their working, has experimental and computational directions. Basic theories as well as application oriented concepts are being studied here.

Research-based Consultancy

BIOWETS – Source Separation Toilet user interface and wastewater treatment

Soil Protection and Rehabilitation for food Security Terra Preta Sanitation

Research & Analysis of Bacterial Content in Washing Machine

Detection and quantification of enzymes in detergents and Patch Test Assays with Allergic reactions

To submit projetto study impact of negative factors which effect the ecology of wetland and importance of monitoring natural wetland ecosystem

MTU Field Study

Scholars

Garima Saini

Ph.D. Supervisor - Veeky Baths,

Co. Supervisor - Ph.D. Status - Ongoing

Deepali Shukla

Ph.D. Supervisor - Meenal Kowshik,

Co. Supervisor -

Ph.D. Status - Ongoing

Prajakta Patil

Ph.D. Supervisor - Srikanth Mutnuri,

Co. Supervisor -

Ph.D. Status - Ongoing

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Department of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department of Humanities and Social Sciences

Widely recognized as a research and teaching department, the Humanities and Social Sciences at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, was established in 2004. Since its inception the department, which also hosted the management stream but was later merged into the department of Economics, has long been known for its innovations and excellence in teaching and research. The department is dedicated to recruiting faculty members from newer research areas alongside traditional disciplines. It provides support and autonomy to the individual teachers to develop their areas and introduce new courses, particularly in interdisciplinary areas. The expertise of the faculty members range from Shakespearean studies, literary theory, ecocriticism, film studies, meta-cognitive studies, tourism studies to developmental studies, disaster management, environmental social sciences, maritime studies, qualitative psychology, mental health and professional ethics.

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Our Vision
and Mission

Vision:

  • To promote critical thinking and value-oriented learning in humanities and socio-scientific studies
  • To foster a transformative learning experience and a culture of inquiry

Mission:


  • To nurture a holistic learning environment which augments creative and cognitive capacities
  • To enhance the aesthetic appreciation of arts and literatures
  • To be a center of excellence in Humanities and Social Sciences
  • To impart experiential learning enabling socio-political awareness

Programmes Offered

Research

The strength of the Research Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, BITS Goa, is in the diversity of expertise of the faculty members. The faculty members are engaged in cutting edge research that are socially, culturally and politically relevant and contemporary. The publications of the faculty members are evidence for their research.

Scholars

Alvina Ahmad

Ph.D. Supervisor - Geetha Bakilapadavu,

Co. Supervisor -
Ph.D. Status - Ongoing

Shivani Keny

DAC Members - Prof. Aswini S., Prof. Rajneesh Choubisa

Ph.D. Supervisor - Prof. Bidisha Banerjee,

Co. Supervisor - Prof. K.A.Geetha,
Ph.D. Status - Ongoing

Athira Manoharan

Ph.D. Supervisor - Dr. Nilak Datta,

Co. Supervisor - Prof. K.A.Geetha,
Ph.D. Status - Ongoing

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Department of Mechanical Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering is considered to be one of the most diverse and versatile of the engineering disciplines. Mechanical Engineering contributes to modern standard of living and almost all products of modern life have contributions from mechanical engineers. The faculty members in the department are actively involved in academic and sponsored research to solve various fundamental as well as applied problems. We are offering programs at different levels namely B.E. (Mechanical Engineering), M.E. (Design Engineering) and Ph.D. The objective of these programs is to create well trained, imaginative and research focused workforce for the country. An emphasis is laid on inculcating the high order research and thinking skills in the students. The department make efforts to continuously enhance teaching-learning environment through using best practices and innovations in pedagogy.

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Our Vision
and Mission

Vision: To consistently pursue excellence in Mechanical Engineering education, driven by impactful research, continuous innovation and robust industry partnerships

Mission:


  • To cultivate a community of learners and professionals who will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundationn
  • To address the engineering challenges of the future by encouraging creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning
  • To contribute to the betterment of society through the advancement in the field of Mechanical Engineerings

Programmes Offered

Scholars

Radhika Suresh Jakkappagol

Ph.D. Topic - SwedGuru: A privacy-aware smart wearable patch to analyze sweat and provide real-time health feedback

Ph.D. Supervisor - Vadiraj Anant Hemadri,

Co. Supervisor -
Ph.D. Status - Ongoing

Nithin Manoj

Ph.D. Supervisor - Dr. Ganesh M. Bapat,

Co. Supervisor -
Ph.D. Status - Ongoing

YADUKRISHNAN SATHISH NAIR

Ph.D. Supervisor - Pravin Madanrao Singru,

Co. Supervisor -
Ph.D. Status - Ongoing

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Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering

The department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering at K. K. Birla Goa Campus is the largest department on campus both in student and staff strength. The faculty of the department consists of young and experienced highly qualified members with versatile interests in teaching and research. Faculty members are encouraged to engage with industry and research institutions for developing research projects for possible sponsorship from national and international agencies. The Department provides modern facilities for practising modern techniques of pedagogy and research. The facilities include tele-presence class rooms, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) and Learning Management Systems, etc., to the advantage of students. There are ten different laboratories which are equipped with modern hardware/software design tools for facilitating practical training for first-degree as well as higher degree students. The facilities are also extended to students for developing demonstration projects for exhibition, conferences, publication in journals, etc.

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Programmes Offered

Scholars

Soumili Roy

Ph.D. Supervisor - Apurba Chakraborty,

Co. Supervisor -
Ph.D. Status - Ongoing

Mridula Dhende

Ph.D. Supervisor - Vinaya Kumar K B,

Co. Supervisor -
Ph.D. Status - Ongoing

Priyanshu Pallav

Ph.D. Supervisor - A Amalin Prince,

Co. Supervisor -
Ph.D. Status - Ongoing

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Department of Chemistry

Department of Chemistry

Established in July 2004, the Department of Chemistry at BITS, Pilani -KK Birla Goa Campus has marked its presence in Academia within India and abroad. The department is focused in both teaching and high-quality research (basic and multidisciplinary) in the frontier areas of chemistry and its interface with allied disciplines. Our mission and vision is to excel in teaching, innovative research and academia-industry collaboration and to propagate the same to become a leader in the field of chemistry and allied interdisciplinary domains. The department offers core courses in Chemistry for Undergraduate B.E. students of engineering. In addition, it offers 4 Yr Integrated 1st Deg Program (M.Sc. Chemistry) and Ph.D. program. The thrust areas of research includes water & environment, nanomaterials and nanotechnology, organic synthesis, physical chemistry, computational chemistry, biophysical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, bio-inorganic chemistry and medicinal chemistry. The department is well equipped with state-of-the-art research facilities, library resources (e-journals) and has established collaborations with various national and international laboratories. We aim to produce professionals and innovative leaders to meet needs of academia, industry and government through outcome-based education.

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Our Vision
and Mission

Vision: “To become a leading department of chemical engineering by imparting high quality education through state of the – art research & innovation in chemical engineering & allied disciplines for sustainable development to enhance the well being of the citizens of the nation, and the world”

Mission:


  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Industrial programs
  • Develop Technologies
  • Sustainable energy
  • Environmental protection
  • Advanced materials

Programme Offered

Facilities

Laboratory Facility

  • Lyophilizer
  • Electrochemical Workstation (Model SP150e)
  • Multi-Mode Microplate Detection Platform
  • Gas Chromatograph
  • UV-Vis Spectrophotometer
  • Ion Chromatograph

Instruments

  • Seven Multi pH and conductivity meter (Mettler Toledo Switzerland)
  • Instruments
  • Powder X-ray diffractrometer (Rigaku , Japan)
  • Multilabel Counter Victor 2 (Perkin-Elmer USA)
  • Six digit Electronic balance (Mettler Toledo, Switzerland)

Scholars

Sapna Sudan<

Ph.D. Supervisor - Prof. Sunil Bhand,

Co. Supervisor -
Ph.D. Status - Ongoing

Anisha Mishra

Ph.D. Supervisor - Dr. Anjan Chattopadhyay,

Co. Supervisor -
Ph.D. Status - Ongoing

Darshana Anand Uper

Ph.D. Supervisor - Narendra Nath Ghosh, FRSC,

Co. Supervisor -
Ph.D. Status - Ongoing

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Department of Economics & Finance

Department of Economics & Finance

The Economics and Finance Department at BITS Pilani – K K Birla Campus offers M.Sc (Hons) Economics as a first degree, Minor in Finance and Ph.D. programme. The diversity of specialisations of the departmental faculty has promoted multi-faceted research at the Department and has brought a certain depth to the courses as well. Along with research, the Department recognizes the growing demand for trained manpower in education, industry, government and other sectors as well as nurturing future researchers and specialists in related fields. The teaching methodology seeks to provide students with a strong theoretical and conceptual foundation and to create a continuous interest and involvement with the real life applications of Economics, Finance and Management. Many of the students go on to do further studies, research and internships in fields related to economics and finance. Economics is of relevance to every individual.


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Our Vision
and Mission

Vision:The department is envisioned to achieve excellence in teaching and research in the fields of economics, finance and management.

Mission:


  1. To provide high quality education and training to undergraduate students in the field of economics, management, finance and entrepreneurship.
  2. To produce graduates who are well prepared for a wide range of jobs in industry, academia and research organizations
  3. To produce internationally recognized publishable research which adheres to the highest standards of professional rigor and ethics
  4. o disseminate knowledge and information by organizing Seminars/workshops/short term courses to develop professionalism
  5. To interact with the industry, educational and research organizations, and alumni in the fields of curriculum development, training and research to meet the demand of quality technical human resource at national & international level

Programmes Offered

Research

The Department of Economics and Finance gives a platform to pursue research on topics related to Economics, Finance and Management. The department also encourages research on interdisciplinary topics.

Scholars

Dr.Sheetal Thomas

Ph.D. Supervisor - Upasana Mahanta,

Co. Supervisor -
Ph.D. Status - Completed

EDWIN JAISON

Ph.D. Supervisor - Richa Shukla,

Co. Supervisor -
Ph.D. Status - Ongoing

MUFEEDA M N

Ph.D. Supervisor - R Leshma Manogna,

Co. Supervisor -
Ph.D. Status - Ongoing

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Department of Chemical Engineering

Department of Chemical Engineering

The Department of Chemical Engineering at BITS Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus was established in 2004. In its early days, it was referred to as the Chemical Engineering Group before it attained Department status in 2009. It offers a strong integrated First Degree academic programme (B. E.) and also a dynamic Higher Degree Programme (M. E.) in Chemical Engineering and Environmental Engineering that reflects the evolution of the Department. Over the years, the academic programme has evolved with a strong core curriculum complemented by electives in the important emerging areas of Chemical Engineering.


The continually evolving programmes emphasize on fundamental theory as well as practical applications in Chemical Engineering, keeping in view the continuous changing scenarios in this discipline. Aligning with the three tier structure of the University, the Department also offers a Doctoral programme leading to a PhD degree.

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Our Vision
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Vision: To become a leading department of chemical engineering by imparting high quality education through state of the – art research & innovation in chemical engineering & allied disciplines for sustainable development to enhance the well being of the citizens of the nation, and the world.

Mission:


  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Industrial programs
  • Develop Technologies
  • Sustainable energy
  • Environmental protection
  • Advanced materials

Programmes Offered

Research

Faculty in the Department of Chemical Engineering are engaged in fundamental engineering research as well as applied industrial research. The Department, through constant efforts of its faculty, has secured research funding for projects from several government agencies and industries. Research infrastructure has been created in niche areas with these funded projects and this is a constant ongoing activity. Experimental research via facilities created through extramural and Department funds is well complemented by theoretical research in the area of modeling, simulation and optimization based on computational facilities created and software packages used.

Current Research Areas

Research based consultancy

  • Study on various steps taken for the reduction in water consumption, reduction in wastewater generation, reduction in air pollution and reduction in solid waste generation for the existing products
  • Environmental impact assessment of production processes of Dimpa, Mefentrifluconazole, BAS-5601, Amino Ethyl Phenol, Mandipropamid, and Ortho substituted Phenyl Amide (Charges for NIPL studies)
  • Environmental impact assessment of 2,6, Difluoraniline and 4,4-Dimethoxy-2-butanone (DMB)
  • No increase in pollution load (NIPL) certificate for M/s Deccan Chemicals Ltd (erstwhile Syngenta India Ltd) for effecting change in product mix in respect of the products mentioned in their consent to operate
  • Ionic liquid -based fowarded osmosis desalination : A Bench Scale Study

Scholars

Jithu P James

Ph.D. Supervisor - Upasana Mahanta,

Co. Supervisor -
Ph.D. Status - Ongoing

Purbava Banerjee

Ph.D. Supervisor - Samarshi Chakraborty,

DAC Members - Prof. Vivek Rangarajan, Prof. SD Manjare, Prof.Sumit Biswas

Co. Supervisor - Anirban Roy,
Ph.D. Status - Ongoing

Santosh Shrikant Pawar

Ph.D. Supervisor - Puneet Siwach,

DAC Members - Prof. Pradeep Kumar Sow and Prof. Ramesh Vasan

Co. Supervisor -
Ph.D. Status - Ongoing

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Department of Physics

Department of Physics

The Physics department of BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa campus, established in 2004, is committed to fulfil the vision of the Institute, to “enrich, transform and inspire young minds”. We are currently twenty four faculty members with rich backgrounds, committed to the highest standards of excellence in teaching and research. We offer a four year Integrated Masters programme in Physics with input through BITSAT, Minor programmes in Physics and in Quantum Information and Technologies, for undergraduates majoring in other disciplines and a Doctoral programme. Our curriculum is vetted against the highest standards, and undergoes regular revisions and upgradation. Our courses encourage active participation and are geared towards the world of cutting edge science research.

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Our Vision
and Mission

Vision: To create future leaders in science and technology, to lead in physics education and research with inclusion and equity, to lead by example in nurturing a strong scientific temperament in the institute among all its members, flowing into society through our alumni.

Mission: To inculcate scientific temperament in bright young minds, to create a generation of scientists through quality education and training in research, to promote the values of social equity and inclusion through science, to contribute to the growth of scientific knowledge in fundamental and applied physics.

Programmes Offered

Facilities

Central Material Characterisation facility (PPMS), Spintronics Lab, Semiconductor devices lab, Optics Lab, Nanomaterials Lab, Soft Matter Lab, Superconductivity Lab

Research Laboratories

  • Optics Lab

  • Spintronics Lab

  • Semiconductor Materials and devices Lab

  • Nano-materials and optoelectronics Lab

  • Physics Central Lab for synthesis and characterization

Computer Facilities

  • collection of servers and workstations

BITS + DST FIST research facilities

  • Physical Property Measurement System (PPMS)

Scholars

Fran Ilcic

Ph.D. Supervisor - Indrakshi Raychowdhury,

Co. Supervisor - Ph.D. Status - Ongoing

Duttatreya

Ph.D. Topic - Generalized nonclassical states for enhanced quantum entanglement, memory and measurement sensitivity

Ph.D. Supervisor - I Sanjib Dey,

DAC Members - Radhika Vathsan, V. Sunil Kumar Ph.D. Status - Ongoing

Harsh Chandrakar

Ph.D. Supervisor - Tarun Kumar Jha,

Co. Supervisor -

Ph.D. Status - Ongoing

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Department of Mathematics

Department of Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics was founded in 2004 and is staffed by highly qualified faculty members with expertise in both pure and applied mathematics. It offers a range of academic programs, including a Bachelor of Engineering in Mathematics and Computing (B.E.(MAC)), a Master of Science in Mathematics (M.Sc.(Mathematics)), and doctoral programs. Annually, the department admits approximately 140 students into its undergraduate programs. Students are encouraged to pursue careers in education and research across various mathematical disciplines. The department also provides foundational courses for all students enrolled in first-degree programs (B.E. and M.Sc.) at the Institute, ensuring a robust grounding in essential mathematical concepts applicable to engineering and the sciences. Additionally, specialized mathematics courses are available for students in the B.E. (MAC), M.Sc. (Mathematics), and Ph.D. programs. The department plays a significant role in the Work Integrated Learning Programs (WILP) offered by the Institute, which are tailored for professionals in diverse industries. Graduates from the department are well-prepared for successful careers in science and engineering, as evidenced by the achievements of alumni who have secured positions in leading industries and prestigious institutions worldwide. The department is actively engaged in research and disseminates knowledge through publications, lectures, collaborations, and consultations, thereby contributing to both academic and industrial sectors.

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Our Vision
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Vision: Department of Mathematics strives to be internationally recognised for academic excellence through the depth of its teaching and research, and to be recognised as a pioneering force in mathematical research, pushing the boundaries of knowledge and innovation to address complex global challenges.

Mission: To provide rigorous and comprehensive education in mathematics, equipping students with the analytical skills and knowledge necessary to excel in academic, professional, and research environments.

Programmes Offered

Facilities

Computational Facilities Computers: DELL Latitude 3460 Laptops (25) Ultra short throw projector (EPSON EB-1430Wi) LCD Monitors (VU-02) Inverter UPS (Microtek) Networking Facilities (155 Mbps Vodafone wireless network connection) Mathematical Software: MATLAB, MATHEMATICA, Scilab, FreeFem++, FEniCS, Tora, Statistical Software R, SAGE, Minitab, WinEdt & Overleaf NBHM Supported Library NATIONAL BOARD FOR HIGHER MATHEMATICS, GOVT OF INDIA has recognized and listed our department under the complementary book distribution scheme in 2013. Many books of undergraduate/graduate/research level have been received by the department for last four years.

Computational Facilities

  • Computers: DELL Latitude 3460 Laptops (25)
  • Ultra short throw projector (EPSON EB-1430Wi)
  • LCD Monitors (VU-02)
  • Inverter UPS (Microtek)
  • Networking Facilities (155 Mbps Vodafone wireless network connection)
  • Mathematical Software

NBHM supported library

  • NATIONAL BOARD FOR HIGHER MATHEMATICS

Scholars Driving the Future
of Life Sciences

Gamini R Magar

Ph.D. Supervisor - Anushaya Mohapatra,

Co. Supervisor - Ph.D. Status - Ongoing


Jasmine Gajanan Kalangutkar

Ph.D. Supervisor - Prabal Paul,

Co. Supervisor - Ph.D. Status - Ongoing

Shikha Shereef P

Ph.D. Supervisor - Monojit Bhattacharjee,

Co. Supervisor - Ph.D. Status - Ongoing

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Department of Computer Science & Information Systems

Department of Computer Science & Information Systems

Thrust Areas

Our Thrust Areas are Data Science, Networks, Software, Systems and Theory.


Data Science:

Data Science Research is actively involved in applying computational and statistical skills for data-driven multi-disciplinary problem solving. Specifically, the group is continuously working towards expanding the research areas such as Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Mining, Predictive Analytics, large-scale data analytics, Big Data which could be applied to solve variety of problems from various scientific areas such as Natural Language Processing, Computational Biology, Information Retrieval, Optimization Problems, Computer Vision, Speech and Image Processing, Information Visualization.
Please visit webpages of individual group members to have a glimpse of the group’s contemporary research in the field of Data Science.


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Our Vision
and Mission

Vision: Our vision is to utilise our Computer Science and Engineering knowledge to improve society and the environment.

Mission: Our mission is to conduct teaching and research, both in foundational and cutting-edge areas of Computer Science and Engineering.

Programmes Offered

Research

Faculties and students of the departments are actively involved in research in the following broad contemporary areas such as Data Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Networks, Systems, and Software Science. Many popular research conferences are being organised regularly by the department. Few examples are ICDCN-2015, ISEC-2016. International meetings such as ACM India Annual Event-2015, INDO-CHILE workshop on BIG DATA 2014 were also organised by the department.

Research Labs

R&D Center

  • Anuradha and Prashanth Palakurthi Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research (APPCAIR)

Scholars

Chandra Shekar R K

Ph.D. Supervisor -

Co. Supervisor -

Rizwan Parveen

Ph.D. Supervisor -

Co. Supervisor -

PARAB AISHWARYA RAVINDRA

Ph.D. Supervisor -

Co. Supervisor -

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