Welcome to Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur

+91-512-259-7629

head_che@iitk.ac.in

23^rd September 2025

We are delighted to share that 𝗠𝗿. 𝗥𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗮, has been awarded the prestigious: 🏆𝗜𝗜𝗖𝗵𝗘 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 Prof. Ashutosh Sharma Award for Best Research Paper Published in a National/International Journal by an Undergraduate Chemical Engineering Student (Male)

19^th September 2025

The Post Graduate Research Laboratory (PGRL), Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur, in collaboration with 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗮𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮, successfully hosted a 𝘁𝘄𝗼-𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗘𝗧 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘇𝗲𝗿 & 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗵𝗲𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿.

11^th September 2025

We are proud to share that 𝗠𝗿. 𝗥𝗮𝗵𝘂𝗹 𝗚𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗮, Ph.D. Scholar under Prof. Nishith Verma has been honored with the 𝗔𝗖𝗦 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 🏆 at the 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 "𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀: 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲" (𝗠𝟮𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗦𝗙-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱).

16^th September 2025

Heartiest Congratulations to 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. Jayant Kumar Singh, Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur, on being elected as a 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 (𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗔) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱!

15^th September 2025

The Post Graduate Research Laboratory (PGRL), Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur, successfully organized a 𝘁𝘄𝗼-𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗢𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 for graduate students of the department.

13^th September 2025

We are delighted to share that 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘀𝘂 𝗚𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗸, faculty member in the Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur, has been awarded the prestigious 𝗝.𝗖. 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 by the 𝗔𝗻𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗔𝗡𝗥𝗙).

11^th September 2025

The Department of Chemical Engineering recently hosted a thought-provoking talk by 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗔𝗻𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶 (IIT Kanpur) on the fascinating question: “𝗧𝗼 𝗺𝗶𝘅 𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘅: 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝘅𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀.”

07^th September 2025

𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗜𝗜𝗧 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝗽𝘂𝗿 @ 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘃𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
Under the theme "𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 – 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡", our department showcased cutting-edge research that pushes the boundaries of green energy solutions.

05^th September 2025

🏅 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗶 has been awarded the 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 (𝗗𝗧𝗔) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱.

These recognitions not only honor their dedication to teaching and mentorship but also reaffirm the department’s enduring commitment to academic distinction and student-centric learning.

25^th June 2025

🏅 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗦𝗿𝗶 𝗦𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗿 has received the 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗶𝗻-𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱.

These recognitions not only honor their dedication to teaching and mentorship but also reaffirm the department’s enduring commitment to academic distinction and student-centric learning.

20^th August 2025

The 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 successfully hosted the first talk of its 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 on Friday, August 29, 2025.
𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗚𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗺 𝗗𝗲𝗼, Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur.
𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀

23^rd August 2025

Just like particles in a high-energy collision, ideas and interactions sparked at the recently concluded 𝗣𝗚 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 and 𝗨𝗚 𝗬𝟮𝟱 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 organized by the Chemineers’ Society, IIT Kanpur.

21^th August 2025

The recently concluded Two-Day Workshop on X-ray Diffraction (XRD), held on 𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 and organized by the 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 (𝗣𝗚𝗥𝗟), 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗜𝗜𝗧 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝗽𝘂𝗿 proved to be highly enriching, bringing together participants from diverse research backgrounds.

20^th August 2025

We are delighted to announce that 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗞𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗺 has joined the 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗜𝗜𝗧 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝗽𝘂𝗿! Prof. Khanum’s research expertise spans 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗼𝗿𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗹𝘂𝗶𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀. With her interdisciplinary approach and commitment to excellence, she is poised to make significant contributions to both research and teaching at the department.

30^th July 2025

The Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur, warmly welcomed its Y25 postgraduate students through an engaging and interactive Orientation Program. The program began with a formal session led by Prof. Vishal Aggarwal (Acting DPGC), featuring insights from Prof. Nitin Kaistha (Head, ChE), and introductions of faculty, staff, and new students

25^th June 2025

B.Tech Y20 Topper

Congratulations to DEVESH SHUKLA our stellar achiever from the Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur for the best academic performance among graduating students of the 4-year/5-year.

25^th June 2025

IITK Excellence for Leadership in Students Affairs

Congratulations to VAIBHAV KADIYAN our stellar achiever from the Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur for exemplary work related to all aspects of student governance, hostel management affairs and leadership in organization of events at department/hall/institute level.

25^th June 2025

IITK Excellence in Art & Cultural Activities

Congratulations to NITISH KUMAR TRIVEDI our stellar achiever from the Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur for outstanding work in various fields of art and cultural activities.

25^th June 2025

IITK Excellence in Community Services

Congratulations to PRATIBHA BAJAJ our stellar achiever from the Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur for outstanding work in various aspects of community services.

25^th June 2025

Sri Binay Kumar Sinha Award

Congratulations to PRANJAL BHARDWAJ our stellar achiever from the Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur for the best UG project of any department that has industrial applicability and partially/completely solves a problem affecting the common people.

25^th June 2025

Shrimati Tara Dube and Shri Raj Deva Dube Memorial Gold Medal

Congratulations to DIPTANSU PODDAR our stellar achiever from the Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur for best graduating student of 4-year/5-year programme in Chemical Engineering Department based on highest CPI.

25^th June 2025

Raghvendu Shukla Memorial Merit Award & Proficiency Prizes/Medals

Congratulations to LAKSHITA GOPALANI our stellar achiever from the Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur for graduating female student in the four-year UG program with the highest cpi & best UG project work done by graduating students in the 4-year/5-year.

25^th June 2025

Shri Ghisa Lal Kamdar Memorial Medal

Congratulations to NISHANTH SHANMUKHAM C our stellar achiever from the Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur for awarded to the best outgoing 4-year UG ChE student based on a. Good academic standing (CPI > 8) b. Involvement in social and community services (or through socially relevant project) and Involvement in sports / leadership activities.

25^th June 2025

Dr. Chandrakanta Kesavan Best Research Project Award

Congratulations to SNEH OMER our stellar achiever from the Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur for best socially relevant project by UG student(s) enrolled in four-year degree programme.

25^th June 2025

Outstanding Ph.D. Thesis Award

Congratulations to PRAKHAR SRIVASTAVA our stellar achiever from the Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur for the best thesis in Doctor of Philosophy programmes in each of the department.

25^th June 2025

M.Tech Y23 Topper

Congratulations to DHRUV DEEPAK CHAUHAN our stellar achiever from the Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur based on Highest CPI.

17^th June 2025

Congratulations to Mr. Shivam Singh Tomar (21102288) for being awarded the Jeet Bindra Student Travel Grant!

The Jeet Bindra Student Travel Grant aims to facilitate the academic and professional growth of students in Chemical Engineering by enabling them to present their research at international conferences.

17^th June 2025

Congratulations to Mr. S. Muthu Krishnan (22102270) for being awarded the Jeet Bindra Student Travel Grant!

The Jeet Bindra Student Travel Grant aims to facilitate the academic and professional growth of students in Chemical Engineering by enabling them to present their research at international conferences.

25^th April 2025

Congratulations! Dr. Raju K Gupta for being invited to join the International Advisory Board for Wiley journal ‘Energy Technology’

Started in 2013, Energy Technology has established itself as a leading journal in applied energy research, covering a wide range of topics from advanced materials and devices to energy system design, carbon capture, and sustainable fuel production.

05^th March 2025

The 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 extends its deepest gratitude to the 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟭𝟵𝟴𝟬 for their incredible support and generosity during their 𝟰𝟱-𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻

Your key initiatives— 🏆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗞.𝗦. 𝗚𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗵𝗶 & 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗦.𝗞. 𝗚𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 🎓 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗦.𝗞. 𝗚𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗮 & 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗞.𝗦. 𝗚𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗵𝗶 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 —honor two of our most esteemed former professors, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗞.𝗦. 𝗚𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗵𝗶 (𝟭𝟵𝟳𝟭-𝟴𝟲) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗦.𝗞. 𝗚𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗮 (𝟭𝟵𝟳𝟯-𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟮), who played a pivotal role in shaping a generation of engineers.

01^st March 2025

The Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur proudly congratulates Ms. Saumya Kumari (BT/CHE) for securing the prestigious Hyundai Hope Scholarship

Their innovative project, the "Advanced AI-Driven Headset for Visually Impaired People," leverages cutting-edge technology to provide real-time assistance and enhance the daily lives of those affected by visual disabilities.

05^th February 2025

The Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur proudly congratulates Mr. Nithin T.M (Roll No- 230709) & Mr. Akshat Jain (Roll No- 210090) for securing the prestigious Lovraj Kumar Memorial Trust Scholarship🏆

Their achievement is a testament to the strong technical foundation and excellence of our undergraduate students in core Chemical Engineering. 🎓

05^th February 2025

The Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur proudly congratulates Mr. Pranjal Singh (Roll No- 210743) for securing the prestigious IIChE (NRC) Golden Jubilee Scholarship 2024-25 🏆

Their achievement is a testament to the strong technical foundation and excellence of our undergraduate students in core Chemical Engineering. 🎓

30^th January 2025

The Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur proudly congratulates Mr. Prasad Vijay Dushing (231020026) & Mr. Panchal Bhumesh Ganpatbhai (231020008) for securing the prestigious IIChE (Northern Regional Centre) Golden Jubilee Scholarship.

Their achievement is a testament to the strong technical foundation and excellence of our students in core Chemical Engineering. Wishing you continued success in your journey ahead. 🎓

26^th January 2025

Congratulations to Prof. Ashutosh Sharma on being conferred with the Padma Shri 2025 for his exceptional contributions to Science and Engineering.

An alumnus of ChE IITK (BT/CHE/1982), Prof. Sharma has served as the Institute Chair Professor & Founding Coordinator of the DST Thematic Unit of Excellence on Soft Nanofabrication at IIT Kanpur since 2006. He also held the esteemed position of Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India (2015-2021).

26^th January 2025

Congratulations to Mr. R.K. Yadav, Sr. Tech. Superintendent on the Long & Satisfactory Service Award!

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mr. R.K. Yadav for being honored with the Long & Satisfactory Service Award in recognition of his 25 years of dedicated service. As per the institute’s tradition, this prestigious award, presented on Republic Day, acknowledges his unwavering commitment and invaluable contributions. Wishing him continued success in all his future endeavors!

26^th January 2025

Congratulations to Mr. Vijay Kumar, Jr. Tech. Superintendent on the 2024 Merit Award!

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Vijay Kumar on receiving the Merit Award for 2024, a prestigious honor recognizing his exemplary service and unwavering commitment to his duties. Instituted by the Board of Governors, this award is a testament to his dedication and hard work. Wishing him continued success and many more achievements ahead!

23^rd January 2025

IIT Kanpur proudly launched a Phase Change Material-Based Thermal Management System at Abhivyakti'25

Developed by Prof. Sri Sivakumar, this advanced, energy-efficient technology revolutionizes cold chain logistics, offering sub-zero temperatures for 12 hours without electricity. Perfect for ice cream storage, food preservation, and vaccine delivery applications!

16^th January 2025

Congratulations to Prof. Jayant K. Singh on being elected to the Fellowship of the Indian Academy of Sciences - 2025

With the development and use of molecular simulation methods, theory, and experiments, Prof. Singh's group is at the forefront of development of porous materials, devices, and computational tools, ranging from fundamental insight to a burning question to disruptive technologies.

06^th January 2025

✨ 🎓1989 Class Reunion - A bond so strong, it's lifelong! ✨

The one and only, retired Prof Anil Kumar, visited by his BTP students, Mr Joginder Singh Marwah and Mr Rajeev Rao, 35 years after graduation during the 1989 batch reunion. The current department Head, Prof Nitin Kaistha (1996 graduate), who was also taught by Prof Anil Kumar, accompanied the seniors. The IITK bond, so strong, its lifelong…

01^st January 2025

Prof. Nitin Kaistha Takes Charge as Head, Department of Chemical Engineering

As 2025 begins, Prof. Jayant K. Singh has passed the baton of Department Head to Prof. Nitin Kaistha today. We thank Prof. Singh for ably steering the Department through the COVID disruption, vigorously connecting with our Alumni, creating new infrastructure within the department, and various student-friendly initiatives.
We also wish Prof Kaistha the best for his 3-year tenure helming the department.

31^st December 2024

Congratulations to our Ph.D. student, Ms. Sobiya Ashraf for being awarded with the best poster award in the category of "Active and Responsive Soft Matter" at recently held CompFlu 2024 (16-18 December) Conference hosted by IIT Hyderabad.

CompFlu-2024 is hosted by IIT Hyderabad and Indian Society of Rheology from 16-18 Dec 2024. Since 2002, the Complex Fluids meeting has served as a key scientific gathering for India's dynamic, vibrant and ever growing soft matter research community, bringing together academia and industry across various science and engineering disciplines.

24^th November 2024

Congratulations to Prof. Jayant Singh and his team on the transfer of technology ‘Soil Nutrient Sensing Device’ to ScaNxt Scientific Technologies

This device represents a transformative innovation in agricultural technology, particularly beneficial for farmers in India. By addressing the significant challenges related to timely soil testing, it offers an efficient and user-friendly solution to improve soil health management. The key features include real-time soil nutrient analysis, smartphone compatibility, portability, NIR spectroscopy technology, cloud-based data Storage, high testing capacity.

09^th November 2024

We are delighted to announce the inauguration of the Jeet Bindra PG Research Lab and Jeet Bindra Student Lounge in the Department of Chemical Engineering, made possible by the generous support of our esteemed alumnus, Mr. Jagjeet Singh Bindra (BT/CHE/1969)

The new Chemical Engineering postgraduate lounge, inspired by European elegance, offers a vibrant space for relaxation, collaboration, and connection. With comfortable seating, collaborative areas, and a welcoming ambiance, this state-of-the-art facility supports students in balancing academic commitments with personal well-being.

10^th October 2024

Congratulations to Prof. Animangsu Ghatak on being elected to the fellowship of National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI)

Prof. Ghatak, renowned for his work on soft materials, wetting, adhesion, fracture mechanics, elasto-capillarity, and bio-inspired materials. His research spans soft-bodied objects, soft optical lenses, gels, and microfluidics. A recipient of the prestigious SERB-STAR award, he is also a Fellow of INAE and INSA, marking another significant achievement in his distinguished career.

08^th October 2024

Congratulations to our M.Tech student, Mr. Shreepad Ravindra Gunge for being awarded with the Best Oral Presentation award at the CEES 2024 Conference, organized in association with Catalysis Society of India(CSI) & CO2 India Network.

His presentation, titled "Effect of Metal Loading over Ni/Al₂O₃ for Ammonia Decomposition," stood out among the participants at CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad, held from 18-20 September 2024. We're proud of his achievement! 👏

27^th September 2024

Congratulations to our PhD student, Mr. Nikil Surya R for being awarded with the 2^nd Prize for the Best Young Scientist Oral Presentation at the 3^rd International Conf. on Unconventional Catalysis, Reactors and Applications, held on 17–20 September 2024 in Warsaw, Poland.

His presentation, "Dry reforming of methane in molten In-Sn alloy," was recognized by hubergroup Poland Sp. z o.o. as one of the best young scientist oral presentations. Well done, Nikil! 👏

25^th September 2024

Congratulations to Prof. Animangsu Ghatak on being elected to the fellowship of Indian National Science Academy (INSA)

Prof. Ghatak an acclaimed researcher, has interests spanning the Mechanics of soft materials, Adhesion, Friction and Fracture at soft interfaces, Locomotion of soft-bodied objects, Fracture of soft gels, Membraneless fuel cell, and the Design of universal nucleant for crystallization of protein molecules. Department looks forward to many more accolades in their name !!

24^th September 2024

Please join us in warmly welcoming our newest faculty member Dr. Salman Ahmad Khan in the Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur.

With his impressive background in modeling complex catalysts and rare events simulation methods, Dr. Khan is set to bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to our team. We’re thrilled to have him on board and can’t wait for him to start working with our students and colleagues.
Let’s make Dr. Khan feel right at home and show him what makes our department a special place!

12^th September 2024

Congratulations to Prof. Dipin S. Pillai on becoming Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) Young Associates – 2024

Prof. Dipin S. Pillai has already made a significant mark in developing reduced-order models for physico-chemical transport processes to gain analytical or semi-analytical insights. Prof. Pillai research interests include Stability Theory, Nonlinear Dynamics, Reduced-Order Modeling, Hydrodynamic Stability, Thin Films, Electrohydrodynamics, Multiphase flows.

12^th September 2024

Congratulations to Prof. Siddhartha Panda on being elected as a Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) – 2024

Prof. Panda’s research interests include transport phenomena, reaction engineering, materials processing and micro/nano fabrication for the development of chemical sensors using printable flexible electronics and silicon electronics based platforms. His recent innovations, namely the Haptic Smart Watch and Strip-based test to detect neonatal jaundice, have been pathbreaking and are certain to impact many lives.

05^th September 2024

Congratulations to Prof. Raghvendra Singh for receiving the Excellence-in-Teaching award at IIT Kanpur for the year 2024

The Awards for Excellence in Teaching recognize faculty members who inspire and facilitate students learning in ways that make a positive influence on how students think, engage and work. Prof. Raghvendra's key research interests include Stem Cells, Stochastic Processes, Systems Biology, Statistical Mechanics, Cancer Stem Cells, and Signal Transduction.

03^rd September 2024

Congratulations to our alumnus Mr. Gaurav Mathur (BT/CHE/1989) on becoming the CEO of Epsilon Carbon!

With over 30 years of experience in Specialty Chemicals, Paints & Coatings, APIs, and Fertilizers, Mr. Mathur has made significant strides in business integration, supply chain, and leadership. We are proud to see him continue his journey after leading roles at Chambal Fertilisers, Teva Pharmaceuticals, and AkzoNobel. Wishing him all the best in his new role!

23^rd August 2024

We are deeply grateful to Dr. Rajeev Gautam (BT/CHE/1974) for the generous institution of the 'Rajeev and Joyce Gautam Student Travel Grant.'

This grant will empower our chemical engineering students to present their research at international conferences, fostering academic growth and global collaboration. The endowed programs supported under the donation, reflect Dr. Gautam’s commitment to nurturing future leaders in the field of Chemical Engineering. Thank you, Dr. Gautam, for your unwavering support!

23^rd August 2024

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Rajeev Gautam (BT/CHE/1974) for instituting the 'Om Prakash Gautam Faculty Chair.'

This perpetual endowment honors and rewards distinguished professors in our chemical engineering department, ensuring continued excellence in education and research. The endowed programs supported under the donation, reflect Dr. Gautam’s commitment to nurturing future leaders in the field of Chemical Engineering. Thank you, Dr. Gautam, for your visionary support!

20^th August 2024

Department mourns the loss of Prof. Arvind P. Kudchadker, a former faculty member and an inspiring leader

Professor Kudchadker was filled with an infinite zest for life, positive energy, never-ending curiosity, and unconditional love for all. He will be remembered for his profound impact on education and his unwavering commitment to shaping the future of India.
The Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT Kanpur and the Institute at large, fondly remember Professor Kudchadker’s many contributions. May his soul rest in peace.

13^th August 2024

Dr. Rahul Mangal, Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT Kanpur has been selected as a Member of National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI).

National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI), Allahabad is the oldest of the three prestigious science academies in the country, with the objectives to provide a national forum for the publication of research work carried out by Indian scientists and to provide opportunities for exchange of views among them. Our heartiest congratulations to Prof. Mangal and best wishes for his future endeavors.

08^th August 2024

Congratulations to Ms. Sajal Wankhede (19102279) for being awarded the Jeet Bindra Student Travel Grant!

The Jeet Bindra Student Travel Grant aims to facilitate the academic and professional growth of students in Chemical Engineering by enabling them to present their research at international conferences. This grant not only provides financial assistance but also encourages students to engage with the global academic community, enhancing their research experience and broadening their professional networks.

08^th August 2024

Congratulations to Mr. A. S. Rusell (20102261) for being awarded the Jeet Bindra Student Travel Grant!

The Jeet Bindra Student Travel Grant aims to facilitate the academic and professional growth of students in Chemical Engineering by enabling them to present their research at international conferences. This grant not only provides financial assistance but also encourages students to engage with the global academic community, enhancing their research experience and broadening their professional networks.

07^th August 2024

Congratulations to Prof. Jayant Singh and his team on the transfer of 'Munh-Parikshak: A Non-Invasive Oral Cancer Detection Device' to Scangenie Scientific Pvt. Ltd.

Munh-Parikshak is a user-friendly device having white and fluorescence light source that connects wirelessly to smartphones, tablets, iPads, etc. With a built-in power backup, it stores health history for tracking and provides instant oral health reports. The device offers quick and painless screening with 90% accuracy in clinical settings. It is safe, radiation-free, and does not require any additional chemicals or processes.

30^th July 2024

DIRECTOR’S GOLD MEDAL

Congratulations to Viplav Patel our stellar achiever from the Department of Chemical Engineering - Electrical Engineering, IIT Kanpur for outstanding all round achievement and leadership among all the students graduating in 5-year undergraduate programme.

30^th July 2024

OUTSTANDING PhD THESIS AWARD

Congratulations to Prateek Dwivedi our stellar achiever from the Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur for the best thesis in Doctor of Philosophy programmes in each of the department.

30^th July 2024

OUTSTANDING PhD THESIS AWARD

Congratulations to Haider Ali our stellar achiever from the Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur for the best thesis in Doctor of Philosophy programmes in each of the department.

30^th July 2024

GENERAL PROFICIENCY MEDALS

Congratulations to Pratyush Gupta our stellar achiever from the Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur for the best academic performance among the graduating students of all 4-year/5-year and 2-year M.Sc. programmes in each of the department.

30^th July 2024

IIT KANPUR EXCELLENCE AWARDS LEADERSHIP IN STUDENTS' AFFAIRS

Congratulations to Dhwanit Balwani our stellar achiever from the Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur for exemplary work related to student governance, hostel management and leadership in organization of events at the Department/Hall/Institute level.

30^th July 2024

IIT KANPUR EXCELLENCE AWARD IN ART & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

Congratulations to Kaustubh Agrawal our stellar achiever from the Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur for outstanding work in various fields of art and culture.

30^th July 2024

SHRIMATI TARA DUBE AND SHRI RAJ DEVA DUBE MEMORIAL GOLD MEDAL

Congratulations to Harjap Singh our stellar achiever from the Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur for the best academic performance in 4-year/5-year programmes of the Chemical Engineering department.

30^th July 2024

SHRI GHISA LAL KAMDAR MEMORIAL MEDAL

Congratulations to Ayush Raj our stellar achiever from the Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur for the best outgoing 4-year undergraduate student of the Chemical Engineering department.

30^th July 2024

RAGHVENDU SHUKLA MEMORIAL MERIT AWARD

Congratulations to Vidhi Jain our stellar achiever from the Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur for the best academic performance among all graduating female student in the four-year UG program of Chemical Engineering department.

30^th July 2024

DR. CHANDRAKANTA KESAVAN BEST RESEARCH THESIS AWARD

Congratulations to C Navya Nirmala our stellar achiever from the Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur for the best graduating full time Master’s student of any department students who have CPI 6.5 or greater and must have completed Master’s thesis in the area of energy sustainability and climate solutions.

27^th July 2024

IIT Kanpur signed a MoU with Steel Authority of India Limited to enhance collaboration in research, development, and consultancy studies

The MoU was signed between Prof. Tarun Gupta, Dean, R&D, IIT Kanpur; and Mr. Sandip Kumar Kar, Executive Director, R&D Center for Iron & Steel (RDCIS), SAIL in the presence of Shri. Nagendra Nath Sinha, Secretary, Ministry of Steel, Govt of India ...

25^th July 2024

University of Alberta-IIT Kanpur Seed Grant Awardees

Congratulations to Prof. Raghvendra Ragipani, Prof. Rahul Mangal, Prof. Raju Kumar Gupta from the department for being awarded the University of Alberta-IITK Seed Grant. The University of Alberta-IIT Kanpur Seed Grant 2024 program is to support collaborative research between faculty from both universities.

24^th June 2024

Exciting Collaboration !

Prof. Naveen Tiwari from our department recently visited Bipin Tripathi Kumaon Institute of Technology in Dwarahat, Almora, Uttarakhand. During his visit, he had a productive meeting with the Head of Chemical Engineering, Mr. Anshuman Mishra. They discussed potential future professional engagements and collaborations.

17^th May 2024 Congratulations to our Alumnus Mr. Rahul Gautam (BT/CHE/1975), Chairman & MD of Sheela Foam, for being honored as one of the '𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗜𝗧𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀'! Your remarkable journey and Legacy of Building India's Story make us proud. 🏆 His inclusion among this distinguished cohort of 100 individuals, chosen from a pool of approximately 250,000 IIT alumni is a testament to his remarkable achievements and contribution to the industry. Join us in celebrating these extraordinary achievements and their enduring impact on IITK and beyond!

26^th April 2024

Congratulations! Prof. Raju Kumar Gupta for being invited to join editor board of Materials Today Sustainability

Materials Today Sustainability is a multi-disciplinary journal covering all aspects of sustainability through materials science. Prof. Gupta key research interests include Photocatalysis, Sustainable materials, Wastewater remediation, CO₂ capture and conversion, Perovskite solar cells, Energy storage devices, Hydrogen generation and nitrogen fixation.

19^th April 2024

Tata Chemicals Team Visit !!

Thrilled to welcome the Tata Chemical team to Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur on April 19^th, 2024, under the guidance of Prof. Himanshu Sharma! An enriching exchange awaits, paving the way for innovation and collaboration. #TataChemicals #IITKanpur #Collaboration

12^th April 2024

Engineers India Limited (EIL) Team Visit !!

We were honored to host a distinguished team from Engineers India Limited (EIL), including Shri Rajiv Agarwal, Dr. R N Maiti, Mr. Vidya Bhusan, Mr. Amish Mandoware, and Mr. Debasis Maity during their visit, our faculty showcased cutting-edge research technologies and innovations, and provided an insightful tour of our laboratory and pilot plants, focusing on emerging green energy solutions.

11^th April 2024

Prof. Rahul Mangal has been awarded the Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowship for the year 2024-25.

The Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowships aim to provide Indian faculty, researchers, and professionals the opportunity to teach, conduct research, or carry out a combination of teaching and research at a U.S. institution.

07^th March 2024

Dr. Rajeev Gautam (BT/CHE/1974) donates $2,50,000 to establish endowed programs in Chemical Engineering department

Dr. Rajeev Gautam is the President and CEO of Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies (PMT). Prior to this role, Dr. Gautam served as President of Honeywell Universal Oil Products (UOP) and Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of PMT.

07^th March 2024

Students team from our Department Secured First & Second position in hackathon "ChemQuest" Organised by ChESSx,IIT Patna

🌟Winners of ChemQuest:🥇 Komal Kumari (220540)🥇 Punam Singh (220835)🥇 Khushi Aggrawal (220529)
🥈 Runner Up Team: 🌟 Diya Saraf (220383) 🌟 Shrimi Agrawal (221036) 🌟 Dargu Sakshi Sameer (220323)

06^th March 2024

Best Poster Award at MD-60 Conference !!

Congratulations to Varad Daoo, PhD scholar from the Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT Kanpur has won a Best Poster Award at the MD-60 Conference jointly organized by the European Center for Atomic and Molecular Calculations (CECAM), and Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR).

17^th February 2024

35^th Reunion of the Class of 1988

Thrilled to host the distinguished alumni from Class of 1988! Their visit to the department was an incredible journey down memory lane, filled with shared insights and cherished memories. We're grateful for the wisdom they shared and the nostalgic moments we experienced together. These connections are truly timeless, and we'll carry the spirit of our reunion with us always.

08^th February 2024

STEM Impact Awards 2024

Congratulations to Prof. Siddhartha Panda and team at NCFlexE for their innovation “Haptic Smart Watch for Blind & Visually Impaired” being recognized for the socio-economic impact created with the successful technology transfer of the invention during the annual STEM Summit - 2024, held in Bengaluru.

03^rd February 2024

Happy Hour
Chemineers Society brings back our traditional event, "Happy Hour," an informal interactive session between professors and students. A great chance to have an informal interaction on countless topics with your department community, be it students or professors.

22^nd January 2024 Congratulations to Prof. Siddhartha Panda and team at NCFlexE for their innovation “Strips for simultaneous electrochemical detection of total and direct bilirubin” being showcased at IInvenTiv-2024! It discloses the fabrication of a non-enzymatic electrochemical sensing strip that can simultaneously detect the direct and total bilirubin in a single drop of blood, and provide the concentrations within a minute.

17^th January 2024 Congratulations to Prof. Nishith Verma and team for being granted another joint US and European Union (EU) patent with Shell plc, that aims to offer innovative solutions for wastewater management under a decade-long collaboration. It aims to offer innovative solutions specifically for a ‘catalytic wet oxidation process’ developed for treating industrial wastewater effluent of propylene oxide producing plant.

01^st January 2024 Congratulations to our Alumnus Ms. Vartika Shukla (BT/CHE/1988), for being featured in ‘The She List’ Top 100 Women Achievers of India by India Today. Currently serving as the Chairperson and Managing Director (Technical) at Engineers India Ltd. (EIL), she continues to exemplify professional excellence and dedication to India's growth. Join us in congratulating her on this remarkable achievement!

05^th December 2023 IIT Kanpur bags Best 'Assisted Technology Initiatives by Educational Institutes’ award at ATF Awards 2023 for engaging in assistive technology activities, Prof. Siddhartha Panda and team received the award for the technologies titled, “Haptic smartwatch for blind and visually impaired” and “Single Refreshable Braille Cell Based Braille Learning Device with a Touch Sensitive”.

03^rd November 2023 Congratulations to Mr. Joel Parayil Jacob, PhD scholar from the Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT Kanpur has won a poster presentation award at the International Conference on Membrane Based Separations:Past, Present & Future, held at Vadodara, Gujarat, 16-18 Oct 2023.

28^th October 2023 Congratulations to Mr. Anup Bagchi, (BT/CHE/1990) for being awarded the prestigious Distinguished Alumnus Awardees 2023 by IIT Kanpur. He holds engineering and management degrees from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur and IIM Bangalore, respectively.

28^th October 2023 Congratulations to Prof. Deepak Kunzru, (BT/CHE/1968) for being awarded the prestigious Institute Fellow 2023 by IIT Kanpur on 02 Nov., Foundation Day of the institute. He received his B.Tech. from IITK in 1968 and Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh in 1972. He joined IITK as a faculty in 1974 and superannuated in June 2013.

27^th October 2023 Congratulations to Ms. Riya Sharma, a PhD scholar from the Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT Kanpur, for receiving the Prime Minister's Research Fellow Award!

19^th October 2023 Congratulations to Mr. Muktesh Pant, (BT/CHE/1976) for being awarded the prestigious Institute Fellow 2023 by IIT Kanpur on 02 Nov., Foundation Day of the institute. Mr. Muktesh Pant currently serves as a Senior Advisor at Beyond Meat. He is also the former CEO of Yum! Restaurants in China.

17^th October 2023 We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our alumnus Mr. Rakesh Bhargava, (BT/CHE/1973) for instituting Rakesh Bhargava-Class of 1973 Annual Travel Grant to support the Chemical Engineering Dept. at IIT Kanpur.

17^th October 2023 Visit by our esteemed alumni Mr. Muktesh Pant (BT/CHE/1976) and Mr. Sudhakar Kesavan (BT/CHE/1976) back to their alma mater, the Chemical Engg department at IIT Kanpur.

13^th October 2023 We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the outstanding students of the Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur for their remarkable achievements in the ChEmference 2023, held at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa campus.

01^st October 2023 We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Y.M. Joshi for being awarded the prestigious J.C. Bose Fellowship by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) for a period of 5 years.

26^th September 2023 Congratulations to Prof. Jayant K Singh on being selected for INAE-SERB, DST Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship. This Fellowship is awarded to outstanding engineers to recognize, encourage and support translational research.

22^nd September 2023 Dr. Raju K Gupta of our department has been invited to join a new Elsevier journal, "Sustainable Chemistry One World," as Founding Editor. Congratulations to Prof. Gupta for this recognition.

19^th September 2023 We are delighted to share that Dr. Rahul Mangal has been selected for the prestigious Indian National Science Academy(INSA) Associate Fellows (2023).

24^th August 2023 Congratulations to our student Mr. Mangesh Bhendale recipient of the Jeet Bindra Travel Award.

24^th August 2023 Congratulations to our student Ms. Garima Singh recipient of the Jeet Bindra Travel Award.

7^th July 2023 Congratulations to our Alumnus Prof. Aditya Bhan (BT/CHE/2000) for being awarded the prestigious 'Paul H. Emmett Award' in the recently completed North American catalysis society/NAM28 meeting.