The Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Bombay, announces the Prof. Sunil Potale Award for Best SLP-IDP Project, with the approval of the Institute.

The award has been established through a generous donor contribution to recognize student-led teams that excel in developing innovative solutions to industry-defined problems as part of the SLP-IDP Project.

Two awards, each carrying a cash prize of ₹20,000, will be presented to deserving students based on their performance in the SLP-IDP Project during the respective academic year.

The Department of Chemical Engineering,IIT Bombay, is pleased to welcome Prof. Sai Nikhil Subraveti, who has joined the department as an Assistant Professor on 22 October 2026.

Prof. Subraveti received his B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering from IIT Madras and his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park, USA. Prior to joining IIT Bombay, he worked as an ORISE Fellow at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and as a postdoctoral researcher at Princeton University, USA.

The Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Bombay, successfully organized an introductory session of DAMP+ Alumni Connect  on 9 October 2026. The initiative aims to strengthen alumni–student interactions and provide second-year undergraduate students with valuable guidance for academic planning, professional development, and future career opportunities.

The Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Bombay, successfully organized Internship Day 2026 on 30 September 2026 at the Institute Recreational Facility, New Gymkhana. The event brought together students who had completed summer internships in various industries within the chemical engineering domain, providing a valuable platform for sharing practical experiences and professional insights.

The Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Bombay, is pleased to welcome Prof. Ranjith Chiplunkar, who joined the Department as an Assistant Professor on 16 October 2026.

Prof. Chiplunkar holds a Ph.D. from the University of Alberta, Canada, and an M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering from IIT Bombay. His research interests include process systems engineering, probabilistic modelling, process control, and data-driven modelling, with applications in bioprocessing and advanced manufacturing.

The Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Bombay, is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof. Ateeque Malani as the first Associate Head of the Department, appointed by the Director, IIT Bombay.

In his new role, Prof. Malani will oversee various academic, research, and administrative activities of the Department. His rich academic experience and expertise contribute significantly to the continued growth and development of the Department.

The Department extends its warm wishes to Prof. Ateeque Malani for his new role in the Department.