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.

The Department of Chemical Engineering, is pleased to announce that Prof. Mahesh  Tirumkudulu has been elected as a Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE).The INAE Fellowship is a distinguished recognition of outstanding contributions to engineering and technology. 

The Department warmly congratulates Prof. Mahesh Tirumkudulu on this prestigious recognition and wishes him continued success in his academic and research endeavours.