Why ChE @ IITH
At the Department of Chemical Engineering @ IITH, we prepare the next generation of chemical engineers who can solve today's socio-technical problems.
- We offer B.Tech, M.Tech and Ph.D programs.
- We address problems that are central to sustainability and economic growth of the country.
- We create a reseach culture that is highly collaborative and interdisciplinary.
- We engage our students in industry sponsored projects.
- We strive to create an environment that is challenging and which enables our students to identify and pursue their professional goals.
- We affirm our commitment to the creation, development, and organization of fundamental knowledge, and to provide technical service to the community.
Our aim is to provide an excellent and accessible chemical engineering education program that is tailored to address technology challenges of the real world. Our dream is to become a department from which future technology leaders of the modern world will emerge. We hope to achieve our objective and fulfill our dreams with the help of young and vibrant team of faculty members, technical staff and scholars. Our core values of responsible training, integrity and mutual respect are the primary pillars on which the department stands. I believe that with these core values we can build centers of excellence from which future technology leaders will emerge.
Faculty from the department actively address challenges in the fields of health, energy security and national security. We address these challenges by utilizing our research expertise in a range of domains like- Advanced Materials, AI/ML, Biofuels, Catalysis, Drug Delivery, Fuel Cells, Mineral Processing, Nanoengineering, Polymer Engineering, Soft Matter and Systems Biology. The web pages of the department provide more information about the programs, facilities and the faculty members. Please reach out to the office of Chemical Engineering (office@che.iith.ac.in) or the faculty members if you have any queries about the programs in the department and the research facilities.
Admissions
The department offers the following programs
Ph.D
Admission to the program is based in the writen test and interview conducted by the department.
M.Tech(Sponsored)
Admission to the program is based in the writen test and interview conducted by the department.
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B.Tech
The number of seats leading to a B.Tech degree in Chemical Engineering is 35. The admission is solely based on the rank secured by the candidate in JEE advanced examination conducted by the IITs. For more about JEE advanced please click on the explore button
M.Tech
The admission to the M.Tech program is based on GATE score.The GATE papers considered for admission are CH and BT. All candidates admitted to this program will be provided teaching assistanceship as per MHRD rules.In addition to general M.Tech in Chemical Engineering, our department is also a participating department in the interdisciplinary M.Tech programs i) Energy Science & Technology ii) E-Waste Resources Engg iii) Polymer & Bio Systems. For more details M.Tech Brochure
Ph.D
The admission to PhD program of the department is based on written test and interview. All candidates having M.Tech degree in Chemical Engineering are elible to apply for the PhD program. Candiates with M.Sc degree must have JRF for considering their candidature for the program. The department reseves the right to decide the cut off for the written test. For more details Ph.D Brochure
M.Tech (Sponsored)
The admission to program is based on written test and interview. All candidates having B.Tech degree in Chemical Engineering are elible to apply for the sponsored program.
Careers
The Department of Chemical Engineering is actively looking for faculty members with excellent academic background and proven research record in various frontiers of chemical engineering.
We invite applications throughout the year. If you are residing abroad we encourage you to visit the department and deliver a talk whenever you are in India. Skype request for interviews will only be considered from candidates who have visited the department in the recent past.
For any queries related to faculty position please contact the faculty search committee: fsc[at]che.iith.ac.in
For all the posts the following educational qualification and experience criteria apply
-Essential
Ph.D. with first class or equivalent B.Tech degree in Chemical Engineering with consistently good academic record throughout.
-Desirable
Assistant Professor
- Below 35 years of age.
- Candidates with at least 3 years of post-doctoral experience from a reputed university/research institute may be considered for the post of Assistant Professor.
- Candidates with Ph.D but with less than three years of post-doctoral experience may be put on tenure track for the post of Assistant Professor (on contract).
Associate Professor
- Below 45 years of age.
- Candidates with at least 6 years industrial / research / teaching experience of which at least 3 years should be at the level of Assistant Professor in IITs, or at an equivalent level in any such other Indian or foreign institution / institutions of comparable standards.
Professor
- A minimum of 10 years teaching/research/professional experience of which at least 4 years should be at the level of Associate Professor in IITs, or at an equivalent level in any such other Indian or foreign institution / institutions of comparable standards.
- The experience is counted as on date of application.
- The candidate should have demonstrated leadership in research in a specific area of specialization in terms of guidance of M.Tech and Ph.D students, and have a strong record of sponsored research, publications in reputed journals, patents, laboratory/course development and other recognized relevant professional activities.
- Candidates should be preferably below 55 years of age
Areas of interest for the department
Candidates having strong research expertise in the following areas are encouraged to apply:
- Particulate Technology/Granular Flow
- Mineral Processing Technology
- AI/ML with applications in Chemical Engineering
- Electrochemical Engineering
- Sensor Systems and Devices
- Chemical Process Safety
- Systems Biology/Bioinformatics
- Process Control
The present faculty search committee of the Chemical Engineering department has the following members:
- Prof. Narasimha Mangadoddy (Convener)
- Prof. Vinod Janardhanan
- Prof. Mahesh Ganesan
- Prof. Lopamudra Giri
- Prof. Chandra Shekhar Sharma
- Prof. Saptarshi Majumdar
Documents required
- Completely filled pplication form
- Detailed CV
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
Incomplete applications will not be processed. For more details on application procedure please follow "Apply Now".
Research Areas
Please click on faculty members to filter out their broad research areas. If you hover the mouse on the theme image, you will be able to find the list of faculty members working in that particular theme. You can find a brief description about the department's research focus on each of the following themes by clicking on the 'more details' link
- All Faculty
- Alan Ranjit Jacob
- Anand Mohan
- Balaji Iyer
- Chandra Shekhar Sharma
- Debaprasad Shee
- Devarai Santhosh Kumar
- Giridhar Madras
- Kirti Chandra Sahu
- Kishalay Mitra
- Lopamudra Giri
- Mahesh Ganesan
- Narasimha Mangadoddy
- Parag Pawar
- Phanindra Jampana
- Ramkarn Patne
- Ranajit Mondal
- Saptarshi Majumdar
- Satyavrata Samavedi
- Shelaka Gupta
- Suhanya Duraiswamy
- Sunil Kumar Maity
- Vinod Janardhanan
Testimonials
Impressions of our students and alumni. Please click and hold on a tesimonial to stop the scrolling
The department of Chemical Engineering at IIT Hyderabad is one of the most esteemed branches in the country because of its supportive, approachable and research oriented faculty; finest labs and Industry driven curriculum. Along with the curriculum requirements, one can easily avail opportunities to delve in other fields of interest within the department. The four years of my B.Tech at IITH has not just helped me academically, but also in finding the best version of myself, with a major role played by the faculties at the Institute.
Anand Vikram Singh
B.Tech class of 2020
Studying at IIT Hyderabad's Chemical Department has been transformative. The rigorous curriculum, coupled with hands-on experiences, honed my analytical skills and industry acumen. This foundation was pivotal in securing an esteemed role as an analyst, where I seamlessly apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. I owe my professional success to the comprehensive education and invaluable support received at IIT Hyderabad
Yash Sharma
B.Tech class of 2020
My experience with the Chemical Engineering Department at IITH has been inspiring and truly exceptional in enriching my research interest. The departmental curriculum structure with core, departmental, and free fractal courses has been a catalyst for my growth. I am grateful for the support and guidance of faculty in every conceptual aspect that created interest in academia and research projects. Indeed, it helped me in refining and enhancing my technical and leadership skills which are essential for my career.
Meeniga Jyoshna
B.Tech class of 2020
My journey in IITH as a part of the Chemical Engineering Department has proven transformative. I went from being timid to a confident person. I explored my academic and personal interests, which was only possible with approachable and encouraging faculty and cutting-edge facilities. The department's support and resources helped me to delve into and pursue my research interests. The rigorous coursework and flexible curriculum helped me develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills crucial for my career
Gattu Sowmya
B.Tech Class of 2020
A well-balanced curriculum focussed on problem-solving, creativity, and practical knowledge makes the Chemical Engineering program at IIT Hyderabad, an excellent option for all budding engineers. I believe one of the best skills that I have acquired in these three years of my B.Tech is to think in an interdisciplinary manner. For this, I’m grateful to our flexible curriculum and intellectually stimulating conversations with our very young, dynamic, and approachable professors.
Ahmed Z Sihorwala
B.Tech Class of 2017
Research staff
Staff
Ms Suman Gupta
Technical Officer Grade-1Mr Someshwar Rao Nama
Senior Technical SuperintendentMrs P.Gayathri
Senior Technical SuperintendentMr Veerabhadra Rao Koruprolu
Senior Technical SuperintendentMr Ramireddi Hari krishna
Technical SuperintendentMr Nagarjuna Ponnoli
Senior TechnicianMr Ch Venkata Krishnaiah
Junior TechnicianMr Kavvampalli Srinivas
Junior TechnicianMr Dasari Kirankumar
Junior TechnicianMr Parla Somasekhar
Junior AssistantMr Cheemakurthi M Subhani
Multi Skill Assistant Gr-1Campus Placements
The Department of Chemical Engineering at IITH offers a state of the art curriculum for its students at all levels to prepare them to become leaders of tomorrow who can transform the chemical industries to solve the socio-economic problems in a sustainable manner. The core of the undergraduate curriculum is designed to build strong foundations in chemical thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, fluid mechanics, process control, and principles of mass and transfer. The department also offers a large number of electives in the areas of energy and environment, advanced materials, chemical processes and biological engineering. The advanced electives along with training on live projects prepares our students to address problems that cuts across the boundaries of conventional chemical engineering. Some of our past recruiters are listed below.
For more details:https://ocs.iith.ac.in/.
Contact Us
Location:
Academic Block-A,IIT Hyderabad,IITH main road,
Kandi, Sangareddy-502284
Telangana, INDIA
Email:
head[at]che.iith.ac.in
office[at]che.iith.ac.in
Call:
+91 40 2301 6200