Chemical Engineering in essence concerns the economic design and operation of chemical plants. Today chemical plants encompass a considerable range. "New" chemical plants such as, computer chip, manufacturing units, engineered micro-organisms, engineered ecosystems for environment upgradation, and drug delivery systems coexist with the "traditional" chemical plants for manufacture of polymers, pharmaceuticals, cement, fertilizer, etc.
Chemical Engineering fundamentals draw from physics, chemistry, mathematics and increasingly biology which are then combined with engineering principles to understand and control molecular and macroscopic processes in these diverse systems. The discipline is expanding and the new science and engineering are helping develop technologies that are more efficient, safer and environmentally friendly. Chemical Engineers have made important contributions to society over the years and the breadth and versatility of their training will continue to open many new opportunities for them in the future.
The Chemical Engineering Department at IIT Bombay is committed to excellence in Chemical Engineering education in the context of the evolving discipline. The Department has a strong core curriculum complemented by electives in important emerging areas at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Research is an important focus of activity and the faculty in the Department lead high quality research programmes in a spectrum of areas. The Department houses excellent experimental facilities for research and is supported by a strong team of technical staff. The Department has strong links with industry with interactions spanning consultancy, sponsored research, and continuing education programs. In addition, the alumni are important stakeholders in the Department’s vision and have continuously provided generous support in different ways.
Our mission is to create and sustain an environment for learning, enquiry and generation of new ideas to aid the education of chemical engineers who will lead the profession in development of new technologies and in service to their profession.