UoK - Department of Chemical Technology/Engineering : Introduction

Chemical Engineering deals with the application of physical sciences particularly Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics to the process of converting raw materials or chemicals into useful and valuable forms at competitive prices. Chemical Engineering being a dynamic field is also concerned with the introduction of useful products, new materials and techniques, with due support of extensive research and development.

Chemical Engineering largely involves in the Design, Production and Maintenance of Chemical Process Industries. The development of the large-scale processes characteristic of industrial economics is also an important feature of Chemical Engineering. Indeed, Chemical Engineers are responsible for the availability of the modern high-quality materials that are essential for running an industrial economy.

In 1970 the Department of Applied Chemistry was established. To be more industrially oriented a programme of Bachelor in Chemical Technology, a four years degree course, was launched from the same Department in 1985. A separate Chemical Engineering Department was established in 2004. From January 2007 the Department is offering B.E. in Chemical Engineering.