Why Chemical Engineering
at IITH?
Pioneering research, world-class innovation, and a commitment to solving global challenges.
Our Philosophy
The Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT Hyderabad offers a complete academic pathway including B.Tech, M.Tech, and PhD programmes. Our curriculum balances strong scientific fundamentals with cutting-edge research exposure. Our research activities address important global and national challenges such as sustainability, energy, materials, and advanced process technologies. Students benefit from a collaborative environment that encourages interdisciplinary thinking and problem-solving. We aim to nurture innovation, curiosity, and practical engineering skills so that students are well-prepared for careers in industry, research, and higher studies.
Vision
To be recognized by academia and industry as the country’s top department for chemical engineering education and research and be the preferred place for students, recruiters and faculty in their quest for learning, identifying the next generation scientists and research freedom.
Mission
To deliver world-leading research, education, and inspiration in chemical engineering and practice what we learn as a chemical engineer to serve the country and society at large, catalyzing transformations in industry and society
Message from the Head of Department
It is my privilege to welcome you to the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (ChE @ IITH). Established nearly 16 years ago, ChE @ IITH has rapidly become one of the country's fastest-growing chemical engineering departments, earning an excellent reputation for both its teaching and research. Our primary goal is to provide an outstanding and accessible chemical engineering education, designed to tackle real-world technology challenges. We dream of becoming the department that shapes technology leaders of the future. We stand on foundational core values of responsible training, integrity and mutual respect. With these guiding principles, and with the dedication of our vibrant team of faculty, staff and research scholars, we are building a center of excellence poised to fulfill that vision. Our faculty are actively engaged in addressing critical challenges in healthcare, clean & sustainable energy, and national security. We leverage our research expertise across a diverse range of domains, including Advanced Materials, AI/ML, Biofuels, Catalysis, Drug Delivery, Energy Storage, Critical Minerals, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Polymer Engineering, Soft Matter and Systems Biology. You can find more information about academic programs, state-of-the-art facilities, and faculty profiles in our department webpage. If you have any questions about our program and/or research, please feel free to reach out to me at head@che.iith.ac.in, or contact any of our faculty members directly.
Life at Chemical Engineering
Moments from our labs, events, and campus life.
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