Department of Chemical Engineering
Overview
The Department of Chemical Engineering at SIT stands out to be the First Private Engineering College in Karnataka to offer B.E. in Chemical Engineering.
The Department was established in the year 1974 with the undergraduate Chemical Engineering program and with time, the department has transformed itself into one of high repute offering doctoral programs.
B.E. Chemical Engineering Programme has been accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA), New Delhi, wide their file no.: 25-113-2010-NBA, dated 04-112019, for a period of three years, from the academic year 2019-20 to 2021-2022, up to 30-06-2022.
The department has over the years been working towards achieving its Vision and Mission which are in tune with the Institute’s Vision and Mission and also a well laid-out quality policy being adopted in all its activities.
Department Milestones
A legacy of firsts — from Karnataka’s early Chemical Engineering programmes to international research collaborations.
Foundations & firsts
1974
First Chemical Engineering department to start B.E. in Karnataka after NITK.
1982
First department to establish its own dedicated departmental library.
1992
First department to start M.Tech in Chemical Engineering under Bangalore University.
1994
First department to launch the National Level Chemical Engineering Students Seminar ChESS.
1994
First department to establish a Research Centre for awarding PhDs.
Recognition & growth
2008
First Chemical Engineering department to receive autonomous status.
2014
First department to apply for patents
2016
First department to establish a Biomedical Research Lab — Bio-INvENT Lab — with international collaborations, funded by Rs. 50 lakhs from SSES Tumkur.
2017
First Chemical Engineering department to receive Rs. 1 Crore from Karnataka Govt. and SSES Tumkur to set up a Water & Wastewater Management Cell.
Research excellence & global reach
2018 – 2022
Department gets a funding of Rs. 1.21 crores from various Government agencies and private companies to carry out research (VGST, SERB, BRNS, DST-Lockheed Martin-Tata Trusts, ARVO - USA, Indo French Center)
2021 – 2022
Department generates a revenue of more than Rs. 6 Lakhs from consultancy projects and technical (analytical) services to multiple industries and institutions
2021
Department starts the first of its kind Risk Management Center of Excellence (RMCoE) in partnership with DNV-GL India (Norwegian Company) and IIChE
2022
Department hosts Prof. William Krantz (University of Colorado, USA) as the Fulbright Specialist for one month. The program was fully funded by the US-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) and the Fulbright Foundation, USA
2023
Department gets a research funding of Rs. 3.36 crores from DBT (Govt. of India) to set up a network research center to perform cutting edge research in the area of cancer immunotherapy, in collaboration with NIMHANS, Bengaluru
New horizons
2024
Established a world-class biomedical research Center of Excellence with funding from Govt. of India and SSES, Tumkur in collaboration with NIMHANS and IITs
2025
Department signs an MoU with AKXA Tech Pvt. Ltd., Belagavi to facilitate students internships, projects and placements in the area of process control data analytics
2025
Department signs an MoU with Cutis Medi Apparels LLC and Cutis Academy of Cutaneous Sciences <(a subsidiary of Cutis Hospital), Bengaluru to develop innovative skin healthcare products
2025
Department signs an MoU with Public Health Literacy, USA and Harvard Medical School, USA to work in the area of public health focused on environmental factors on community health
2025
Department gets a research & consultancy grant of Rs. 10 lakhs from Cutis Medi Apparel LLC, Bengaluru to develop Ag-TiO2 blended antimicrobial and UV protective clothing
2026
Department gets a research & consultancy grant of Rs. 34 lakhs from Cutis Academy of Cutaneous Sciences, Bengaluru to develop cell therapy protocols for Indian Vitiligo patients
Vision & Mission
Vision
“To be an internationally renowned department for Chemical Engineering education and research, meeting the aspirations of society“
Mission
M1 : To impart quality education in Chemical Engineering at all levels.
M2: To foster cutting edge research and development in Chemical Engineering
M3: To produce responsible and ethical engineers to serve society
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
A sound knowledge of chemical engineering to pursue a successful professional career
A spirit of inquiry and urge to pursue research in chemical engineering and thrust areas.
High ethical values and be socially responsible in discharging their duties.
Knowledge of the latest developments in their field of activity and commit themselves to life-long learning
Program Outcomes (POs)
Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization as specified in WK1 to WK4 respectively to develop to the solution of complex engineering problems.
Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions with consideration for sustainable development. (WK1 to WK4)
Design/Development of Solutions: Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design/develop systems/components/processes to meet identified needs with consideration for the public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon, culture, society and environment as required. (WK5)
Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems: Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research-based knowledge including design of experiments, modelling, analysis & interpretation of data to provide valid conclusions. (WK8).
Engineering Tool Usage: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering & IT tools, including prediction and modelling recognizing their limitations to solve complex engineering problems. (WK2 and WK6)
The Engineer and The World: Analyze and evaluate societal and environmental aspects while solving complex engineering problems for its impact on sustainability with reference to economy, health, safety, legal framework, culture and environment. (WK1, WK5, and WK7).
Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, human values, diversity and inclusion; adhere to national & international laws. (WK9)
Individual and Collaborative Team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse/multi-disciplinary teams.
Communication: Communicate effectively and inclusively within the engineering community and society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations considering cultural, language, and learning differences
Project Management and Finance: Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, and to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
Life-Long Learning: Recognize the need for, and have the reparation and ability for:
Independent and life-long learning
Adaptability to new and emerging technologies and
Critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change. (WK8).
Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
Graduates will be able to apply the knowledge of science and transport process for production and separation of chemicals in chemical and allied industries
Graduates will be able to analyze processes/equipment taking into consideration, process safety, project engineering, economics and environmental aspects.
Graduates will be able to analyze processes using process control, process optimization and integration using modelling/simulation tools for process developmen
Graduates will be able to design chemical equipment for a given process
Advisory Board
Chairman
Dr. N Meyyappan
Professor & Head
Department of Chemical Engineering
SIT, Tumakuru – 572 103
Convener
Dr. Sudhir H Ranganath
Assistant Professor
Department of Chemical Engineering
SIT, Tumakuru – 572 103
Internal Members
Dr. G R Suma
Assistant Professor
Department of Chemical Engineering
SIT, Tumakuru – 572 103
External Members
Prof. Raju Kumar Gupta
Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering,
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
Mr. Prasanna G Joshi
Co-Founder and Sales Manager, Aaruni Life Sciences, Bengaluru
Mr. Venu R
General Manager, Biozeen, Bengaluru
Mr. Gururaj D Rudagi
Senior Executive Vice President, Reliance Industries, Mumbai
Mr. Shridhar Rajappanavar
Founder and CEO, Key Sustainability, Bengaluru
Mr. Kiran Raviprakash
Advanced Data Scientist, Honeywell Technology Solutions, Bengaluru
Academic Programs & Syllabus
Under Graduate Programmes(UG)
B.E. Chemical Engineering
Intake: 60, Duration: 4 years
Research Programmes
M.Sc in Engineering by Research
Ph.D in Chemical Engineering
The curriculum of UG and PG courses have been developed by faculty in consultation with eminent academicians, industry experts, and research organizations in order to meet the aspirations and demands of the various stakeholders, viz., students, parents, industry, alumni, and society at large.
B.E. Chemical Engineering Program:
The B.E. Chemical Engineering program, which is widely popular among the student community, has been designed with specific inputs from all the stakeholders. The program effectively prepares the students to meet the challenges in the field.
Syllabus
Postgraduate Program:
M.Sc. in Engineering by Research.
Ph.D. Program:
Infrastructure & Facilities
The department is equipped with cutting-edge computing infrastructure: Classrooms, Seminar Halls and Laboratories
Innovation Labs – Dedicated spaces for research and development in chemical process simulation and nanomaterials.
High-Tech Analytical Labs – Equipped with advanced spectroscopy, chromatography, and material characterization tools.
Process Simulation Labs – Provides access to specialized software for chemical process modeling and simulation.
Environmental & Sustainability Labs – Hands-on research in water treatment, waste management, and renewable energy.
Pilot Plant Facilities – Offers real-world exposure to industrial-scale chemical processing.
Remote Access & Virtual Labs – Enables students to conduct experiments and research remotely, ensuring flexibility in learning.
Classrooms
Class Rooms : 04
Area = 63 Sq.m
Equipped with LCD Projectors






Seminar Hall
Seminar Hall : 01
Area =189.49 Sq.mt
Equipped with Smart board






Dr. Y. J. R Department Library
Area : 43 Sq.m
Total number of books : 815




UG Laboratories
| Name of the Lab | Major Equipments |
|---|---|
| Heat Transfer Lab | Vespa Steam Generator (Automatic), Double Pipe Heat Exchanger, Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger, Thermal Conductivity & Stephen Boltzmann Apparatus, Vertical & Horizontal Condenser, Emissivity Apparatus, Spiral Heat Exchanger, Plate Heat Exchanger. |
| Mass Transfer Lab | Simple Distillation unit, Steam Distillation unit, Packed bed distillation unit, Diffusivity Measurement apparatus, Tray Drier, Vacuum Drier, Rotary Drier, Fume Hood. |
| Momentum Transfer Lab | Venturi & Orifice Meter, Pitot Tube, Packed bed, Helical coils apparatus, V-Notch, Single phase centrifugal pump test rig, Open orifice unit. |
| Process Control Lab | Flow rate Controller, Pressure controller, pH controller, Interacting and non-interacting systems, Manometer unit with vacuum pump, Transducer unit. |
| Mechanical Operations Lab | Leaf Filter, Rod Mill, Centrifuge, Air Permeability Apparatus, Screen Effectiveness, Drop weight crusher, Ball Mill, Plate & Frame filter press. |
| Reaction Engg. Lab | Tubular Reactor, Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor, Segregated Flow Reactor, Fixed Bed Reactor, Digital Spectrophotometer, PH meter, Combined Flow Reactor. |
| Srinivasa Ramanujan Computer Lab | Total No. of Systems in Lab – 36 Nos. Dell Vostro 3669 MT Desktop, Intel i5, 7th Generation, ACER P-IV Systems, Dell Optiflex 330/755, HP Laptop, HP Pro 3090, HP dx 7200 PC, HP Laser jet Printer. List of licensed software's Design-II for windows V 8.4 Design Expert V9 COMSOL Multiphysics 5.3 – Academic Kit – 30 User Licence Mat Lab 7.1. |









Research Laboratories
Faculty
Specializations: Environmental remediation, Waste to Wealth, Advanced Materials, Drug Delivery, Cell Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Reactor modelling/design, Nanomaterials, Biofuels, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning-enabled Process Engineering, Membrane Separations
Total faculty
Faculty with Ph.D.
Faculty with Master’s Degrees
Professors
Associate Professors
- R Eswaraiah
- Technical Helper
- P.U.C.
- re@sit.ac.in
- Working Area: Electrical Maintenance ,Store Keeping
- Ravi Shankar TR
- Instructor
- D.C.Sc. and E.
- ravi_gl@sit.ac.in
- Working Area: C prog,Computer maintenance,MS Office
- Eswarappa
- Technical Helper
- P.U.C
- hse@sit.ac.in
- Working area: Laboratory Maintenance, Plumbing
- R Shivanna
- Peon
- Working area: Office Assistance
VTU Registered Guides
- Dr. Poornima G Hiremath
- Associate Professor
- M. Tech., Ph.D.
- pgh@sit.ac.in
- Profile
- Dr. S Rajashekhara
- Assistant Professor
- M. Tech., Ph.D.
- rs@sit.ac.in
- Profile
- Dr. Suman Pawar
- Assistant Professor
- M.Tech., Ph.D.
- sumanvp@sit.ac.in
- Profile
Supporting Staff
- R Eswaraiah
- Technical Helper
- P.U.C.
- re@sit.ac.in
- Working Area: Electrical Maintenance ,Store Keeping
- Ravi Shankar TR
- Instructor
- D.C.Sc. and E.
- ravi_gl@sit.ac.in
- Working Area: C prog,Computer maintenance,MS Office
- Eswarappa
- Technical Helper
- P.U.C
- hse@sit.ac.in
- Working area: Laboratory Maintenance, Plumbing
- R Shivanna
- Peon
- Working area: Office Assistance
Faculty Achivements
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Excellence in Research, Innovation & Impact
SIT Chemical Engineering faculty have secured over Rs. 5 crore in research funding, delivered invited lectures at IITs, IISc, BARC, Indiana University & IIT Bombay, published 52+ journal articles, and earned international patents. Dr. Sudhir Ranganath received a Rs. 3.36 crore DBT grant for cancer immunotherapy research and was elected a Full Member of Sigma Xi — the world's largest scientific honour society.
Faculty Achivement Details
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Research
Guides
2025 Department gets a research & consultancy grant of Rs. 10 lakhs from Cutis Medi Apparel LLC, Bengaluru to develop Ag-TiO2 blended antimicrobial and UV protective clothing
2026 Department gets a research & consultancy grant of Rs. 34 lakhs from Cutis Academy of Cutaneous Sciences, Bengaluru to develop cell therapy protocols for Indian Vitiligo patients
Funded Projects
| # | Project Title | Principal Investigator | Period | Amount | Funding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Development, optimization, and antifungal evaluation of fabrics functionalized with Carbon Quantum Dot–stabilized nanoparticles for textile applications | Dr. Sudhir Ranganath | Feb 2026 – Sep 2026 | ₹8.96 L | Cutis Medi Apparels LLP, Bengaluru |
| 2 | Development and standardization of protocols for isolation, culture, characterization and purification of autologous melanocytes for transplantation in Indian vitiligo patients | Dr. Sudhir Ranganath | Jan 2026 – Jul 2027 | ₹34.90 L | Cutis Academy of Cutaneous Sciences, Bengaluru |
| 3 | Optimization and cost analysis of Silver nanoparticle synthesis process for antimicrobial Textile application | Dr. Sudhir Ranganath | Sep – Dec 2025 | ₹1.90 L | Cutis Medi Apparels LLP, Bengaluru |
| 4 | Network center for research on glioblastoma stem cell-targeted T-Cell immunotherapy using non-genetically engineered mesenchymal stromal cells | Dr. Sudhir Ranganath | Oct 2023 – Sep 2026 | ₹3.36 Cr | Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt. of India |
| 5 | Refurbishment of laboratory to implement DBT-funded research project | Dr. Sudhir Ranganath | 2024 | ₹37.4 L | SSES, Tumkur (Intramural) |
| 6 | Desalination of RO reject water using microalgae in photobioreactor and production of biodiesel and biochar from harvested biomass | Dr. Prakash Binnal | Oct 2022 – Oct 2025 | ₹18.3 L | ANRF, New Delhi (SERB-TARE) |
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| 7 | Development of a Prototype Adsorption Unit for Treatment of Fluoride-Contaminated Water | Dr. Poornima G Hiremath | Nov 2021 – Mar 2023 | ₹3 L | VGST, GoK, Bangalore |
| 8 | Unraveling a new strategy of inhibition of CETP by small molecule inhibitors through site directed mutagenesis and molecular dynamics simulation studies | Dr. Sudhir Ranganath (Co-PI) | Sep 2020 – Sep 2022 | ₹25 L | Vision Group on Science & Technology, GoK |
| 9 | Rescuing the hypothermia- and cytokine-induced damage to donor corneal endothelial functions by pre-treatment with microtubule stabilizers | Dr. Sudhir Ranganath | Jan 2020 – Dec 2021 | $10,000 | ARVO, USA (Roche Fellowship) |
| 10 | CLeONs: High efficiency contact lens-coated oxygen nanosensors for eye clinics | Dr. Sudhir Ranganath | Sep 2019 – Aug 2020 | ₹10 L | DST-Lockheed Martin-Tata Trusts (IIGP 2.0) |
| 11 | Nanoparticle-based prophylactic drug delivery to the corneal endothelium | Dr. Sudhir Ranganath | Sep 2018 – Aug 2021 | ₹35.04 L | SERB-DST, Govt. of India |
| 12 | Mesenchymal stem cell membrane-derived nanovesicles loaded with ¹⁷⁷Lu for targeted cancer therapy | Dr. Sudhir Ranganath | Aug 2018 – Jul 2021 | ₹28.82 L | BRNS-DAE, Govt. of India |
| 13 | Nanoparticle-assisted non-genetic, transient engineering of stem cells for therapy | Dr. Sudhir Ranganath | 2017 – 2018 | ₹9.5 L | TEQIP-II / SSES (Seed Grant) |
| 14 | Design and development of ocular theranostic devices | Dr. Sudhir Ranganath | 2017 – 2022 | ₹47.25 L | SSES, Tumkur (Seed Grant) |
| 15 | Understanding the biophysical properties of cell membrane-derived nanocarriers | Dr. Sudhir Ranganath | 2016 | ₹1.69 L | Indo-French Centre for Advanced Research |
| 16 | Water and Waste Water Management of MSM Enterprises | Dr. Thomas Theodore & Dr. Poornima G Hiremath | Feb 2017 – Oct 2019 | ₹1.35 Cr | KCTU / SSES, GoK |
| 17 | Defluoridation by biosorption technique for safe drinking water | Dr. Poornima G Hiremath (Doctoral) | 2015 – 2016 | ₹25,000 | Institution of Engineers, India |
| 18 | Production and purification of esterases from microorganisms | Dr. P. Nirguna Babu, Dr. Prakash Binnal (Co-I) | 2011 – 2014 | ₹7.98 L | AICTE, New Delhi (VTU RPS) |
| 19 | Production and purification of esterases from microorganisms | Dr. B.S. Gowrishankar | 2007 – 2009 | ₹10 L | AICTE, New Delhi (RPS) |
| 20 | Studies on hydrolysis of myrobalan for the production of gallic acid | Dr. K. Ramakrishna | 2000 – 2002 | ₹4 L | AICTE, New Delhi (TAPTEC) |
| 21 | Modernization of Heat & Mass Transfer Laboratories | Prof. S. Rajaguru | 1999 – 2004 | ₹12 L | AICTE, New Delhi (MODROBS) |
| 22 | Modernization of Technical & Instrumental Analysis Laboratory | Dr. Y.J. Rao | 1995 – 1996 | ₹5.5 L | AICTE, New Delhi (MODROBS) |
Patents
Paper Publications
| Faculty | Total Pubs. | Book Chap. | Citations | h-index | i10-index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. N. Meyyappan | 26 | 4 | 332 | 8 | 7 |
| Prof. K.R. Shadakshara Murthy | 4 | — | 89 | 4 | — |
| Dr. Sudhir H. Ranganath | 29 | 2 | 2317 | 16 | 17 |
| Dr. Poornima G. Hiremath | 23 | 2 | 144 | 7 | 5 |
| Dr. Suma G R | 16 | — | 161 | 9 | 8 |
| Dr. Rajashekhara S | 12 | 3 | 62 | 3 | 3 |
| Dr. Harish Phattepur | 11 | — | 119 | 6 | 3 |
| Dr. Suman Pawar | 22 | 3 | 43 | 5 | 7 |
| Dr. Prakash Binnal | 34 | 2 | 545 | 13 | 14 |
| Prof. Manjunath S P | 8 | — | 29 | 3 | 1 |
Research Scholars
| Sl. No. | Name of the Scholar | Title of the Project | Year of Completion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Ramesha H (Postdoc Fellow) | Understanding the cellular and molecular interaction between glioma stem cells and T-cells in the context of immune exhaustion | Mar 2025 – Till Date |
| 2 | Dr. Tanusree Saha (Postdoc Fellow) | Understanding the cellular and molecular interaction between glioma stem cells and T-cells in the context of immune exhaustion | Apr 2024 – Jan 2025 |
| 3 | Dr. Thanuja M Y | Development and characterization of natural & synthetic nanovesicles for drug delivery and biosensing applications | 2016 - 2021 |
| 4 | Dr. Anupama C | Effect of oxidative stress on the barrier function of corneal endothelium | 2018 - 2022 |
| 5 | Rudraradhya U | Prophylactic drug delivery to donor corneal endothelium | 2024 - Till Date |
| 6 | Varsha G | Synthesis & development of injectable, intravitreal & stimuli-responsive drug delivery systems to treat eye diseases | 2024 - Till Date (Co-guide) |
| 7 | Shubhangi Pandit | Microfluidic devices for cellular lysis for high throughput production of cell membrane vesicles for drug delivery | 2023 - Till Date (IIT Delhi, Co-guide) |
| 8 | Bharathi M | Small molecule inhibitors to combat atherosclerotic plaque by cholesteryl ester supply cholesteryl ester transfer protein | 2024 - Till Date (Co-guide) |
| 9 | Kavya S U (Research Fellow) | Non-genetic engineering of Mesenchymal Stem Cells to enable T-cell immunotherapy against glioma stem cells | 2024 - Till Date |
| 10 | Appurva K (MS Engg by Res) | Process development for the extraction of Lithium from RO reject using novel deep eutectic solvents | 2024 - Till Date (Co-guide) |
MoUs
- Honeywell Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru – Advanced Process Control, AI & Automation, Industrial Data Science for Chemical Engineers
- Technip Energies, Mumbai – Advanced Process Control (APC) & Real-Time Optimization (RTO) in Chemical Engineering processes
- IIT Hyderabad — Dept. of Chemical Engineering – Collaborative research in Microfluidics, Drug Delivery and Chemical Biotechnology; joint invited lectures
- IIT Bombay — Dept. of Chemical Engineering – INSA Visiting Scientist Fellowship; joint research in nanovesicles and drug delivery systems
- IIT Delhi – Co-supervision of doctoral research on microfluidic devices for cell membrane vesicle production
- KBR Bangalore – Process advisory for Chemical Engineering and career guidance initiatives for students
- Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai – Invited lectures and collaborative research engagements in biosciences and nanomaterials
Department Activities
Invited Talks / Guest Lectures
Academic year : 2025-26
Resource person
Prof. Arun M. Isloor
Designation
Professor and Head,Dept of Chemistry, NITK, Surthkal
Date
17/3/2026
Topics
Tailoring Advanced Materials
for Multidisciplinary applications
Academic year : 2024-25
Resource person
Dr. Raghuraj Rao
Designation
Founder & Managing Director, AKXA Tech Pvt. Ltd., Belagavi
Date
20/5/2025
Topics
Smart FACTORIES : Changing Scenarios of Process Industries /
Career Opportunities
Mr. Prithvi Sai Nadh Garikiparthy
Principal Engineer – APC & RTO, Technip Energies, Mumbai
8/01/2025
Advanced Process Control & Optimization
Mr. Padmanabha N C
Technical Adviser Process, KBR, Bangalore
4/10/2024
Career Guidance on Chemical Engineering
Mr. Kiran Raviprakash
Advanced Data Scientist, Honeywell Technology Solutions
13/11/2024
New Frontiers for Chemical Engineers in advanced Process control
Industrial Visits
| Sl No | Name of the Industry Visited | Semester. | Date of visit. | Academic Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M/s. INOX Air Products Pvt. Ltd.,Hosur, Tamil Nadu | VII | 06-12-2025 | 2025-26 |
| 2 | Zeta Biosystems Pvt. Ltd.Nelamangala, Bengaluru Rural, Karnataka | VII | 02-12-2025 | 2025-26 |
| 3 | TCS, Bengaluru | IV and VI | 03-06-2025 | 2024-25 |
| 3 | TCS, Bengaluru | IV | 23-05-2025 | 2024-25 |
| 5 | Tumkur Dairy, Karnataka Milk Federation Unit, Mallasandra, Tumkur-572 107 | III | 21-12-2024 | 2024-25 |
| 6 | MRPL, Mangaluru | VII | 18-11-2024 | 2024-25 |





FDPS / Workshops / Training
Academic year : 2025-26
- A FDP entitled “Advances in Process Equipment Design” was organized from 19th Aug 2025 to 23rd Aug. 2025
- A FDP entitled “ AI Innovations in Engineering and Technology’’ was organized during 19th Jan to 23rd Jan 2026.
Academic year : 2024-25
- A FDP entitled “Computation methods in Chemical Engineering” was organized from 17th to 21st Sep. 2024.
- A FDP entitled “Innovative Process Technologies for Sustainable Development” was organized from 3rd to 6th March, 2025.
Academic year : 2023-24
- A Three-Day Hands-on Workshop on “Process Modelling Simulation” was organized from 7th – 9th August 2023







Symposium / Conferences
Department Newseltters
Placements


Student Achievements
- A Legacy of National & International Recognition SIT Chemical Engineering students have consistently won at IITs, NITs, IISc, IIChE and international institutions since 2016. In 2025, Deeksha Naik became the only Indian to receive the Sigma Xi Grant (USD 2,500) from the National Academy of Sciences, USA — and earned a Research Internship at Harvard Medical School, USA.
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Our Distinguished Alumni
Our alumni work in leading industries, research labs, and government organizations, contributing to the development of sustainable chemical processes and industrial advancements worldwide.
Gururaj Rudagi
Senior Vice President
Reliance Industries, Mumbai
Manjunath T
President, Technical Cell
Aditya Birla Group, Canada
Suresh K G
Operations Coordinator
Saudi Armco Total Refinery, UAE
Naveen Nagaraj
Deputy General Manager
Sanofi Aventis Group
Praveen Hans
General Manager, Mfg.
Lupin Limited, Mumbai
Mohit Kumar
Vice President, Projects
Wockhardt Ltd., Mumbai
Raghuram M
Vice President
Desmet Bellestra, Bangalore
Francis Kunjuman
Herbal Medicine Entrepreneur & Guinness Record Holder
Ravi Prasad
Corporate Environmental Manager
Seymour Constructions, Australia
Dr. B. N. Rai
Professor
IIT BHU
Dr. Basavaraj M G
Associate Professor
IIT Madras
Dr. Manoj Kumar
Professor
IIT BHU
Savitha B N
Manager, Order Management
GE Healthcare, Bangalore
Suvarna Chaudhari
Cost Control Engineer
Petrofac, UAE
Ram Mohan
General Manager, Operations
Praxair India Ltd, Bangalore
Admissions
Admissions for B.E. in Chemical Engineering are available through CET, COMED-K, and JEE Mains. Postgraduate admissions are based on academic qualifications and research interests. For more details, visit the Admissions Page.








