Research in Chemical Engineering for Environment and Sustainability focuses on developing innovative technologies to address global challenges such as clean water access, climate change mitigation, renewable energy production, carbon capture, and efficient recycling processes. Chemical engineers work on advanced water purification systems, sustainable biofuels, low-carbon industrial processes, carbon dioxide capture and utilization, and eco-friendly waste management solutions, playing a crucial role in building a sustainable and environmentally responsible future.
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Process and Systems Engineering in Chemical Engineering deals with the modeling, analysis, control, and optimization of chemical processes to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability. It includes process intensification to develop compact and energy-efficient process units, process optimization for improved performance and cost reduction, application of IoT and Industry 4.0 for smart monitoring, automation, and data-driven decision-making, and system identification to build accurate mathematical models of complex chemical processes, enabling advanced control and reliable industrial operation.
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Energy in Chemical Engineering focuses on the development and optimization of energy conversion, storage, and utilization technologies essential for sustainable growth. Research areas include batteries for efficient energy storage, solar cells for renewable power generation, fuel cells and hydrogen energy for clean and low-emission systems, gas hydrates as potential future energy resources, and combustion science for improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. Chemical engineers play a key role in designing materials, processes, and systems that enable cleaner, safer, and more efficient energy solutions.
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Catalysis and Reaction Engineering in Chemical Engineering focuses on designing and optimizing catalytic reactions and reactors to achieve higher efficiency, selectivity, and sustainability in chemical processes. This field includes multiscale modeling to bridge molecular-level reaction mechanisms with reactor-scale performance, valorization of biomass, waste, and low-value feedstocks into valuable chemicals and fuels, and the development of novel catalyst systems with improved activity, durability, and environmental compatibility, supporting cleaner and more energy-efficient industrial technologies.
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Advanced Materials and Soft Matter in Chemical Engineering focuses on the design, synthesis, and characterization of materials with tailored physical, chemical, and mechanical properties. Research in this area includes polymers for structural and functional applications, colloids and active matter for understanding complex fluid and particle behavior, soft robotics inspired by soft materials and biological systems, and nanomaterials and ceramics for high-performance, energy, biomedical, and environmental applications. These studies enable next-generation materials with enhanced functionality, adaptability, and sustainability.
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Biomedical and Bioengineering in Chemical Engineering integrates engineering principles with biology and medicine to develop advanced healthcare solutions. Research in this area includes tissue engineering for regenerating damaged tissues and organs, systems biology to understand complex biological networks, vaccine and drug delivery systems for targeted and controlled therapeutic release, and cancer research focusing on improved diagnostics and treatment strategies. Chemical engineers contribute by designing biomaterials, delivery platforms, and scalable bioprocesses that advance modern medicine and improve human health.
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AI and Computation in Chemical Engineering focus on the use of advanced computational and data-driven methods to understand, predict, and design chemical systems. Research areas include molecular dynamics for simulating atomistic and molecular interactions, density functional theory (DFT) for studying electronic structure and reaction mechanisms, and the application of artificial intelligence and data science to accelerate materials discovery, process optimization, and predictive modeling. These approaches enable faster innovation, reduced experimental cost, and deeper insight into complex chemical phenomena.
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Congratulations to Dr. Nitin Muralidharan for being awarded the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) Early Career Research Grant! We are proud to have an awardee from our department.
Congratulations to Dr. Sankha Karmakar for being awarded the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) Early Career Research Grant! We are proud to have an awardee from our department.
Congratulations to Dr. Khushboo Suman for being awarded the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) Early Career Research Grant! We are proud to have an awardee from our department.
Prof. Jitendra Sangwai, Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT Madras, Chennai, has been inducted as a Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (FNAE) during the INAE Annual Convention 2024. Congratulations to him on this prestigious honor!
Congratulating to Dr. Nitin Muralidharan, Department of Chemical Engineering, on being conferred the Distinguished Alumnus Award by Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Chennai, his alma mater.
Yogendra Kumar (CH21D005) Received Institute research awards (KR Nominee) for my PHD research on Carbon capture and sequestration.
Congratulations to Mr. Jaganathan J (CH21D042) for winning the Best Poster Award at the 13th International Symposium on Electrochemical Science and Technology, held from January 8–10, 2025.
Yogendra Kumar attended the summer school in TU Dresden on sustainability and received a 1978 (1,950000 INR) Euro Saxon fellowship for travel mobility.
Congratulations to Mr. Suraj Kumar on Winning the MILRS 5-Minute Video e-Competition!
