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Chemical Engineering

Head of Department: Dr. G. M. Madhu

About the Department

Overview

Established in 1978 with an intake of 40 students, the Department of Chemical Engineering at MSRIT later enhanced the intake to 60 students per batch. The department currently offers a B.E. in Chemical Engineering along with doctoral research. The curriculum spans process and reaction engineering, thermodynamics, transport phenomena, process control and environmental engineering, delivered through Outcome-Based Education, modern process laboratories and industry collaboration. The department has been approved as Research Centre by VTU in 2002. The department main research areas are – Water Treatment, Nano Composites, Catalysis and Bioremediation.

Vision

To be a centre of excellence in chemical engineering education and sustainable process research, imparting quality technical education and progressive research at global level.

Mission

  1. To provide a state of art environment and a rigorous academic program that train students to excel in fundamental sciences, chemical and allied engineering fields.
  2. To offer a program that inculcates creative thinking and lifelong learning contributing to the advancements in chemical sciences and its application.
  3. To foster principles of sustainability and promote environmentally benign technologies for the benefit of society.

Programmes Offered

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Department Faculty

Meet the educators and researchers guiding our department.

Department Events

technical

PIAIEA 2027: 1st International Conference on Physics-Informed Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Applications

• ESB Block, MSRIT Bangalore

This two-day international conference brings together researchers, academicians, industry experts, and students working in Physics-Informed Neural Networks, Physics-Informed Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence for engineering applications. 2 days of keynotes, workshops, and networking 15 parallel Sessions and 5 Workshops Sessions covering Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Biotechnology, Circuit Branches, and allied engineering disciplines

academic

Department Orientation Day 2026

• ESB 226, Level 2, ESB Block

The Department Orientation Day is an introductory programme organized for freshers to familiarize them with the Department of Chemical Engineering, its academic programmes, faculty members, laboratories, facilities, and learning resources. The programme also provides an overview of the curriculum, career opportunities, research activities, student clubs, projects, and industry exposure, helping students understand the scope of Chemical Engineering and begin their academic journey with confidence.

All Department Events

technical

PIAIEA 2027: 1st International Conference on Physics-Informed Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Applications

• ESB Block, MSRIT Bangalore

This two-day international conference brings together researchers, academicians, industry experts, and students working in Physics-Informed Neural Networks, Physics-Informed Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence for engineering applications. 2 days of keynotes, workshops, and networking 15 parallel Sessions and 5 Workshops Sessions covering Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Biotechnology, Circuit Branches, and allied engineering disciplines

academic

Department Orientation Day 2026

• ESB 226, Level 2, ESB Block

The Department Orientation Day is an introductory programme organized for freshers to familiarize them with the Department of Chemical Engineering, its academic programmes, faculty members, laboratories, facilities, and learning resources. The programme also provides an overview of the curriculum, career opportunities, research activities, student clubs, projects, and industry exposure, helping students understand the scope of Chemical Engineering and begin their academic journey with confidence.

Department Circulars

Supplementary/ Summer Semester & Backlog Subject Practical Examinations - August 2026

Supplementary/ Summer Semester & Backlog Subject Practical Examinations for B.E. 3rd to 8th semesters will be conducted from 08-08-2026 to 17-08-2026 and for B.E 1st and 2nd semesters will be conducted from 24-08-2026 to 29-08-2026. The timetable will be circulated shortly.

01 Aug 2026 • examination

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All Department Circulars

Supplementary/ Summer Semester & Backlog Subject Practical Examinations - August 2026

Supplementary/ Summer Semester & Backlog Subject Practical Examinations for B.E. 3rd to 8th semesters will be conducted from 08-08-2026 to 17-08-2026 and for B.E 1st and 2nd semesters will be conducted from 24-08-2026 to 29-08-2026. The timetable will be circulated shortly.

01 Aug 2026 • examination

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Funded Projects

Ongoing

Process Intensification

SERB

₹18 Lakhs 2023 — 2026

Improving reactor efficiency using micro-channel technology.

Advanced Catalysis Research
Completed

Advanced Catalysis Research

DST

₹25 Lakhs 2022 — 2025

Development of novel catalysts for green chemistry applications.

Labs & Infrastructure

Momentum Transfer Lab

Momentum Transfer Lab

The Momentum Transfer Laboratory in the Chemical Engineering Department provides students with practical exposure to the principles of fluid flow, pressure drop, and momentum transport, enabling them to understand and apply fluid mechanics concepts to real-world chemical engineering systems.

Momentum Transfer Lab

Momentum Transfer Lab

The Momentum Transfer Laboratory in the Chemical Engineering Department provides students with practical exposure to the principles of fluid flow, pressure drop, and momentum transport, enabling them to understand and apply fluid mechanics concepts to real-world chemical engineering systems.

Heat Transfer Lab

Heat Transfer Lab

The Heat Transfer Laboratory in the Chemical Engineering Department provides students with hands-on experience in understanding the principles and mechanisms of heat transfer and their application in the design and operation of thermal equipment used in chemical engineering processes.

Heat Transfer Lab

Heat Transfer Lab

The Heat Transfer Laboratory in the Chemical Engineering Department provides students with hands-on experience in understanding the principles and mechanisms of heat transfer and their application in the design and operation of thermal equipment used in chemical engineering processes.

Mass Transfer Lab

Mass Transfer Lab

The Mass Transfer Laboratory in the Chemical Engineering Department provides students with practical exposure to the fundamental principles of mass transfer and their application in separation processes such as distillation, absorption, extraction, and drying.

Mass Transfer Lab

Mass Transfer Lab

The Mass Transfer Laboratory in the Chemical Engineering Department provides students with practical exposure to the fundamental principles of mass transfer and their application in separation processes such as distillation, absorption, extraction, and drying.

Chemical Reaction Engineering Lab

Chemical Reaction Engineering Lab

The Chemical Reaction Engineering Laboratory in the Chemical Engineering Department provides students with practical experience in studying the kinetics of chemical reactions and the performance of different types of reactors, helping them understand the principles involved in reactor design and operation.

Chemical Reaction Engineering Lab

Chemical Reaction Engineering Lab

The Chemical Reaction Engineering Laboratory in the Chemical Engineering Department provides students with practical experience in studying the kinetics of chemical reactions and the performance of different types of reactors, helping them understand the principles involved in reactor design and operation.

Process Control Lab

Process Control Lab

The Process Control Laboratory in the Chemical Engineering Department provides students with hands-on experience in understanding process dynamics, measurement, and control strategies, enabling them to analyze and regulate chemical engineering processes for safe, stable, and efficient operation.

Process Control Lab

Process Control Lab

The Process Control Laboratory in the Chemical Engineering Department provides students with hands-on experience in understanding process dynamics, measurement, and control strategies, enabling them to analyze and regulate chemical engineering processes for safe, stable, and efficient operation.

Pollution Control Lab

Pollution Control Lab

The Pollution Control Laboratory in the Chemical Engineering Department provides students with practical experience in the analysis and monitoring of water and air pollutants, enabling them to understand various pollution parameters, environmental standards, and techniques used for pollution assessment and control.

Pollution Control Lab

Pollution Control Lab

The Pollution Control Laboratory in the Chemical Engineering Department provides students with practical experience in the analysis and monitoring of water and air pollutants, enabling them to understand various pollution parameters, environmental standards, and techniques used for pollution assessment and control.

Process Simulation/ Computational/ AutoCAD Lab

Process Simulation/ Computational/ AutoCAD Lab

The Process Simulation and Computational Laboratory in the Chemical Engineering Department provides students with practical experience in using computational tools such as ASPEN HYSIS, ANSYS Fluent, MATLAB etc. to model, simulate, analyze, and optimize chemical engineering processes, bridging theoretical concepts with real-world process design and operation.

Process Simulation/ Computational/ AutoCAD Lab

Process Simulation/ Computational/ AutoCAD Lab

The Process Simulation and Computational Laboratory in the Chemical Engineering Department provides students with practical experience in using computational tools such as ASPEN HYSIS, ANSYS Fluent, MATLAB etc. to model, simulate, analyze, and optimize chemical engineering processes, bridging theoretical concepts with real-world process design and operation.

Mechanical Operations Lab

Mechanical Operations Lab

The Mechanical Operations Laboratory in the Chemical Engineering Department provides students with hands-on experience in the principles and operation of equipment used for size reduction, particle separation, solid handling, and mixing, enabling them to understand their applications in various chemical engineering processes.

Mechanical Operations Lab

Mechanical Operations Lab

The Mechanical Operations Laboratory in the Chemical Engineering Department provides students with hands-on experience in the principles and operation of equipment used for size reduction, particle separation, solid handling, and mixing, enabling them to understand their applications in various chemical engineering processes.

R & D Lab

R & D Lab

The Research and Development (R&D) Laboratory for PhD Scholars in the Chemical Engineering Department provides an advanced research environment equipped to support innovative experimental investigations, interdisciplinary research, and the development of novel solutions to contemporary challenges in chemical engineering.

R & D Lab

R & D Lab

The Research and Development (R&D) Laboratory for PhD Scholars in the Chemical Engineering Department provides an advanced research environment equipped to support innovative experimental investigations, interdisciplinary research, and the development of novel solutions to contemporary challenges in chemical engineering.

Other Facilities

Department Library

Department Library

The Department Library in the Chemical Engineering Department provides students and faculty with access to a wide range of textbooks, reference materials, journals, and other academic resources to support teaching, learning, research, and professional development.

Department Library

Department Library

The Department Library in the Chemical Engineering Department provides students and faculty with access to a wide range of textbooks, reference materials, journals, and other academic resources to support teaching, learning, research, and professional development.

Top Recruiters & Industry Collaboration

Top Recruiters

Amazon
Desmet India Corporation Private Limited
Worley Limited
Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited
Tata Power
Akzo Nobel India
Adani Industries
Larsen & Turbo Limited
Shell Technology Centre
Jindal

Industry Partners / Collaborations

Utthunga Engineering Transformation

Utthunga Engineering Transformation

Industrial internships, Involvement in curriculum preparation, student projects, course delivery by industrial experts

Shell Technology Centre

Shell Technology Centre

Industrial internships, Involvement in Department Advisory Board, partial course delivery by industrial experts

Sravathi Advance Process Technologies

Sravathi Advance Process Technologies

Industrial internships and student projects, Involvement in curriculum preparation, partial course delivery by industrial experts

Akzo Nobel India

Akzo Nobel India

Industrial internships and student projects.

Biocon Bristol Myers Squibb

Biocon Bristol Myers Squibb

Involvement in curriculum preparation

Placements

2024 Batch: 86% placed Average package: ₹6.4 LPA Highest package: ₹20 LPA Core process & IT placements

Research Areas

Process & Reaction Engineering Process Modelling & Control Environmental Engineering Nanomaterials & Catalysis Polymer & Petrochemical Technology Energy & Sustainability

Achievements

  • The Department is certified thrice in succession by the National Board for Accreditation, certified with ‘A’ grade by NAAC and was ISO 9001:2000 certified till January 2016.
  • Over 2000 students have graduated in 34 batches.
  • The Bangalore Regional Centre of the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers is functioning from this department for almost a decade.
  • The country’s most prestigious event in Chemical Engineering CHEMCON-2011 was organized at MSRIT.
  • The department has handled several projects sponsored by DRDO, VTU, IEI and KSCST.
  • The department is approved as Research Center by VTU for acquiring higher qualification leading to M.Sc by Research and Ph.D degrees.
  • Students have won various prestigious awards, international internships and high accolades for innovative projects.

Board of Studies

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