Vision/Mission statement

To create a disciplined environment for research and development, teaching and learning in multidisciplinary areas of materials, chemical sciences and engineering; an environment that promotes innovation, creativity and collaboration across institutes within and outside the nation with the objective of creation of knowledge and development of technical manpower in the cutting edge areas of science and technology



B. Tech (Chemical Engineering)
A chemical engineer is a mathematician, chemist, physicist, environment activist and an innovator - all rolled into one wholesome package. Chemical Engineers are in the forefront of the cutting edge of modern technology. Chemical Engineering is a highly multi-disciplinary profession seamlessly merging with other disciplines such as medicine, bio-chemistry, computer science and material science.

The focus of Chemical Engineering has always been industrial processes that change the physical state or chemical composition of materials. Chemical engineers engage in the synthesis, design, testing, scale-up, operation, control and optimization of these processes.
The modern discipline of chemical engineering encompasses much more than just process engineering. Chemical engineers are now engaged in the development and production of a diverse range of products, as well as in commodity and specialty chemicals. These products include high performance materials needed for aerospace, automotive, biomedical, electronic, environmental, space and military applications. Examples include ultra-strong fibers, fabrics, adhesives and composites for vehicles, bio-compatible materials for implants and prosthetics, gels for medical applications, pharmaceuticals, and films with special dielectric, optical or spectroscopic properties for opto-electronic devices. Additionally, chemical engineering is often intertwined with biology and biomedical engineering. Many chemical engineers work on biological projects such as understanding biopolymers (proteins) and mapping the human genome.

Graduating students find employment in Semiconductor industries, Oil companies, Pharmaceutical companies, Agrichemical industries, Polymer & Plastics companies, Medical device manufacturers, project management and consultation firms, industrial research and development organizations, manufacturers of consumer goods such as paint, tobacco, soap, detergents and fast foods. Many opportunities are available in biotechnology, material science and pollution control. Many chemical engineers also successfully contribute to the software profession. Quite a few students pursue higher studies abroad and a high percentage of them return to India to pursue research and teaching at institutes of national importance.

B. Tech Chemical Engineering is being offered at Amrita starting in July 2007. The department has faculty with diverse engineering and science backgrounds, and the required experience and energy to meet the teaching and research needs of a top quality Chemical Engineering program.