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Welcome to the department of chemical Engineering
The Department of Chemical Engineering was established in 1963 with an undergraduate program in Chemical Engineering. The department currently runs undergraduate (B.Tech.), postgraduate (M.Tech.), and doctoral (Ph.D.) programs in Chemical Engineering. The department grew and set very high standards in teaching and cutting-edge research.
The department pursues research in the broad area of chemical engineering, such as liquid & solid waste management, green catalysis, sustainable energy, energy storage, microfluidics, rheology, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), theoretical and experimental fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer, process design and intensification, process modeling & simulation, drug delivery, transport & separation processes, process safety, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), biochemical and bioprocess engineering, sustainable processing, circular economy, water treatment. Over the years, the department has supported the local chemical industries. In addition to the large number of sponsored research and industrial consultancy projects, the department runs a center of excellence (CoE) sponsored by the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers.
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Dr. Prasenjit Mondal
Professor and Head of Department
head@ch.iitr.ac.in
HoD Office
01332-285217
Message from the Head of the Department
Welcome to the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. Our department has a rich history of excellence in education, research, and innovation, dating back to its inception in 1963. Over the years, we have evolved to become a hub for cutting-edge research and high-quality education in the field of chemical engineering. The department is home to a diverse group of faculty members who are leaders in including but not limited to carbon capture, multiphase flows, drug-delivery, material science and circular economy. They are dedicated to advancing the frontiers of knowledge through their research and to mentoring the next generation of engineers and scientists. Our state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities provide the perfect setting for groundbreaking research and innovation. We offer a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs designed to cater to the diverse interests and career aspirations of our students. Our curriculum is regularly updated to reflect the latest advancements in the field and to meet the evolving needs of the industry. Our strong industry collaborations and partnerships with leading research institutions around the world provide our students with numerous opportunities for internships, collaborative research, and global exposure. Our alumni network, spread across the globe, stands as a testament to the quality of education and training imparted here. At IIT Roorkee, we are committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment that encourages students to excel academically and grow personally. We welcome you to contact the department for additional information or to plan a visit.
Notice Board
Department Seminar | Previous Seminars
Nov 20, 2025 @ 17:00 (Room # 102): Seminar on "Computational Modeling and Experimental Design of Drug-Eluting Intraocular Lens for Glaucoma Treatment" by Prof. Prateek K Jha (IIT Roorkee)
Nov 17, 2025 @ 17:00 (Room # 102): Seminar on "Thermodynamic and Computational Insights into Sequence–Structure Property Relationships in Bioinspired Materials" by Dr. Rakshit Kumar Jain(University of Texas at Austin)
Nov 04, 2025 @ 17:00 (Room # 102): Seminar on "Role of Ice in Accelerating Methane Hydrate Nucleation: A Molecular Dynamics Perspective" by Dr. Dalip Kumar (National Taiwan University)
Research Groups
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650+
Students
26
Core Faculty
3
Adjunct Faculty
5
Visiting Faculty
1
Professor of Practice
18
Supporting Staff
Achievements
Recent Patents
Prof. V.C. Srivastava receives "Herdillia Award for Excellence in Basic Research in Chemical Engineering" for the year 2022 by the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE)
Our institute has transferred the technology developed by Prof P P Kundu for making biodegradable polybags to a Noida-based company M/S Agarsar 
Prof. V.C. Srivastava has joined as an Editor of ‘Journal of the Indian Chemical Society’ published by Elsevier.
Prof. R.P. Bharti has joined as an Associate Editor of 'Frontiers in Chemical Engineering' Journal (Specialty: Microfluidic Engineering and Process Intensification)
Prof. A.K. Dhiman has joined the editorial board of "Heat Transfer (Wiley)" journal
Prof. A.K. Dhiman has joined the editorial board of "Journal of Computational and Applied Mechanics (JCAP)"
Prof. R.P. Bharti has joined the Editorial Board of "PLOS ONE" as an Academic Editor
Recent Patents
Patent # 541455 on "development of epoxy composites reinforced by waste kans grass (saccharum spontaneum) filler by hand-layup method" by Prof. Shishir Sinha
Patent # 536393 on "a biodegradable and water repellent polypropylene based coating material for packaging applications and its method of preparation" by Prof. P.P. Kundu
Patent # 507958 on "an iron and manganese oxide double impregnated modified alumina supported catalyst and its method of preparation" by Prof. T.N. Das
Patent # 496396 on "a small sized reactor to produce biodiesel from non-edible oil" by Prof. S. Ghosh and Prof. P. Mondal