Significance of Course

Following the recent trends of transition of many public and private industries towards Petroleum and Petrochemical products and meeting their skill-requirements, the department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering has started a B. Tech. degree program in Chemical Engineering with a specialization in Petrochemicals and Polymers Engineering. This program combines fundamental chemical engineering principles with specialized knowledge in petrochemicals and polymers. This specialization opens diverse career paths, fosters innovation, and plays a crucial role in addressing pressing challenges of the sector.

The program offers a comprehensive education at par with international standard in core chemical engineering principles, such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, reaction engineering and process design etc. This is complemented by specialized courses in petrochemical processes, polymer chemistry, and polymer processing techniques, providing a well-rounded and in-depth knowledge essential for tackling complex engineering challenges of the industries.

Why @ RGIPT

• The Institute encourages and nurtures research and innovation skills of students through industry-oriented research projects under the mentorship of the Design and Innovation Center (DIC) at RGIPT.
• RGIPT's E-cell and incubation center aim to impart entrepreneurial skills to students, assisting them in incubating innovative ideas and achieving commercial success.
• Students have access to hands-on training opportunities in petrochemical and polymer industries, supported by the Training and Placement cell of RGIPT.
• The courses are taught by expert faculty, and students are exposed to state of the art laboratories and research infrastructure to effectively carry out teaching and learning process.
• The institute is associated with the leading International Universities/Institutions specializing in the domain of petroleum, petrochemicals, and energy sectors and has a strong industry-academia interface.
• Numerous undergraduate students have received offers for higher education from prestigious global universities such as Texas A&M, University of Utah, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Duke University, and others.

Course Highlights

The course is meticulously designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of petrochemicals and polymers industries. The syllabus includes the study and practices of all of the fundamental and recent technologies being used in the industry. The students are trained and gain hand-on experience on all of the advanced equipment being currently used by the industry. The department boasts excellent research and undergraduate laboratories, a petrochemicals and polymers based industry-focused curriculum, and world-class faculty members. Over 25% of the faculty have graduated from international universities or have gained research experience abroad, while others hail from esteemed IITs. The Chemical Engineering department's lecture series provides students with the opportunity to hear from industry experts, keeping them abreast of current industrial trends. Additionally, there is a robust connection with Indian Public Sector Units (PSUs) and multinational institutions overseas.

Future Prospects

• Students graduating with a degree in Petrochemicals and Polymers Engineering will gain a diverse skill set and knowledge base that will equip them for various roles in industries, research, and innovation. They will have many options and opportunity to go for higher education in diverse field.
• They will acquire expertise in chemical processes, polymer synthesis, material characterization, and product development, along with a solid foundation in chemical engineering principles and problem-solving techniques. The vast learning experience will enhance the critical thinking and multidimensional solution approach in the graduates.
• Overall, a degree in Petrochemicals and Polymers Engineering will prepare students for diverse career opportunities in industries such as petrochemicals, plastics manufacturing, materials science, renewable energy, and environmental engineering, where their specialized knowledge and skills are in high demand.