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Welcome to the Department of Chemical Engineering

About Chemical Department

IIT Bombay's Chemical Engineering Department, established in 1958, is a leading academic and research hub in India. It offers B.Tech., M.Tech., Dual Degree (B.Tech. + M.Tech.), and Ph.D. programs, focusing on core principles and advanced topics like process systems, materials, energy, and environmental engineering.

With more than 45 faculty members, the department is renowned for research in areas such as reaction engineering, computational fluid dynamics, nanotechnology, and bioengineering. State-of-the-art experimental and computational facilities support these research initiatives.

The department fosters strong industry collaborations, providing students with practical exposure through initiatives like "Course on Wheels" and industry-sponsored projects. Its vibrant student community actively engages in technical events and competitions, further enhancing their academic experience.

Alumni from the department hold prominent positions globally, contributing significantly to academia, industry, and entrepreneurship. IIT Bombay’s Chemical Engineering Department continues to lead in advancing technology and addressing societal challenges.

Area of Research

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Chemical and Electrochemical Reaction Engineering

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Process Systems Engineering

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Fluid and Granular Mechanics

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Biological Systems Engineering

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Thermodynamics and molecular simulations

Polymer nanocomposites

Soft Matter Engineering

Academic Programmes

Undergraduate (UG)

Postgraduate (PG)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Events and Announcements

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Prof. Supreet Saini and his group receive the R. Kumar Modelling Award 2025

We are pleased to announce that the work of Prof. Supreet Saini and Pavithra Venkatraman, Department of Chemical

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Prof. Ratul Dasgupta receives the Class of 1973 Faculty Award for Research Excellence 2025

We are delighted to share that Prof. Ratul Dasgupta, Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Bombay, has been selected

Workshop

National Workshop on Philosophy of Science Organised by InSIST

Join the First Online National Workshop on Philosophy of Science exploring foundational issues across sciences

24/09/2025

How cells can sense and respond to invisible mechanical patterns—like built-in tensions around them

Researchers at IIT Bombay uncover how strain fields produced by embedded inhomogeneities within biomaterials influence cell alignment, reshaping our

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Capacity fading in lithium ion battery

Formation of the solid electrolyte interface at the graphite electrode results in capacity loss in a lithium ion battery. The makeup of the solid

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How plastic degrades into micro and nano plastic

A study by a team at IIT Bombay and their collaborators reveals how the majority of commercial use plastic degrades into micro and nano plastic