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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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!
