Chemical Engineering and Nanotechnology

Chemical Engineering and Nanotechnology

Introduction

The Department of Chemical Engineering at the College of Technology, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology (SVPUAT), Meerut, is dedicated to delivering excellence in technical education and fostering research that drives innovation in the field of chemical engineering. The department aims to develop highly competent chemical engineers with a strong theoretical grounding and hands-on skills, aligned with both contemporary academic advancements and industrial demands. It envisions equipping students to solve complex chemical engineering problems with creativity, responsibility, and technological insight.

The Department of Chemical Engineering also supports interdisciplinary learning by offering courses in various constituent colleges of the university. The curriculum spans essential subjects such as Chemical Process Calculations, Heat and Mass Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Reaction Engineering, Process Dynamics and Control, Instrumentation, Biochemical Engineering, and Environmental Engineering. The department also places special emphasis on emerging areas like Green Chemistry, Renewable Energy Systems, Waste to Energy Technologies, and Process Intensification, ensuring that students are well-versed in both foundational principles and modern industrial practices.

Backed by a team of dedicated faculty members with diverse expertise, the department cultivates an environment of curiosity, integrity, and critical thinking. The vision of the Department of Chemical Engineering is to produce solution-oriented engineers who can lead technological advancements, contribute to sustainable development, and address future challenges in the process and energy sectors. With this mission, the department welcomes aspiring chemical engineers to become part of a dynamic academic community where innovation, learning, and impact go hand in hand.


Undergraduate Program: B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering (Proposed to start from the next academic session)

The Department proposes to launch a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) program in Chemical Engineering from the upcoming academic session. This program is designed to equip students with strong fundamentals in chemical process engineering, materials science, energy, and environmental sustainability. Emphasis will be placed on practical learning, industrial training, and research-based projects to prepare graduates for careers in industry, academia, and entrepreneurship


Dr. Prerana Sikarwar
Dr. Prerana Sikarwar
Assistant Professor
Qualification: Ph.D
Area Of Interest/Specialization: Chemical Engineering
Email: sikarwaroct@gmail.com
Phone No: 7987327542
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Dr. Rahul Kumar
Dr. Rahul Kumar
Associate Professor
Qualification: Ph.D
Area Of Interest/Specialization: Chemical Engineering
Email: rahul.iitrahul@gmail.com
Phone No: 9927980806
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Dr. Lokesh Kumar
Dr. Lokesh Kumar
Assistant Professor
Qualification: Ph.D
Area Of Interest/Specialization: Nano Composite Waste Water Treatment
Email: lokeshkumar@svpuat.edu.in
Phone No: 9988473808
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Key Research Areas

Industrial Pollution Abatement
Developing innovative solutions and technologies to minimize industrial emissions and effluents, aiming for sustainable industrial practices.

Waste to Wealth
Converting agricultural, industrial, and domestic waste into value-added products to promote a circular economy and environmental sustainability.

Synthesis and Characterization of Nanomaterials for Diverse Applications
Designing and analyzing nanomaterials for use in catalysis, environmental remediation, energy storage, and biomedical applications.

Optimization of Extraction Processes
Enhancing extraction techniques for natural compounds, bioactive substances, and industrially relevant materials through process engineering and modeling.

Bioenergy
Advancing biofuel production technologies using biomass, waste feedstocks, and microbial processes to support clean and renewable energy systems.



Facilities

  • Computer lab for PG
  • Smart class/seminar room
  • Departmental library/study room

 

Heat and Mass Transfer Lab Equipment

 

Time Table

 


Gallery:

  • Sikarwar, P., Kumar, U. K. A., Gosu, V., &Subbaramaiah, V. (2018). Catalytic oxidative desulfurization of DBT using green catalyst (Mo/MCM-41) derived from coal fly ash. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 6(2), 1736–1744. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2018.02.015 (Cited by: 151)
  • Sikarwar, P., Gosu, V., &Subbaramaiah, V. (2019). An overview of conventional and alternative technologies for the production of ultra-low-sulfur fuels. Reviews in Chemical Engineering, 35(6), 669–705. https://doi.org/10.1515/revce-2018-0058 (Cited by: 94)
  • Gosu, V., Dhakar, A., Sikarwar, P., Kumar, U. K. A., Subbaramaiah, V., & Zhang, T. C. (2018). Wet peroxidation of resorcinol catalyzed by copper impregnated granular activated carbon. Journal of Environmental Management, 223, 825–833. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2018.06.051 (Cited by: 30)
  • Sikarwar, P., Kumar, U. K. A., Gosu, V., &Subbaramaiah, V. (2018). Synergetic effect of cobalt-incorporated acid-activated GAC for adsorptive desulfurization of DBT under mild conditions. Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data, 63(8), 2975–2985. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jced.8b00283 (Cited by: 26)
  • Gosu, V., Sikarwar, P., &Subbaramaiah, V. (2018). Mineralization of pyridine by CWPO process using nFe⁰/GAC catalyst. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 6(1), 1000–1007. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2017.12.058 (Cited by: 26)
  • Sikarwar, P., Nemiwal, M., Gosu, V., &Subbaramaiah, V. (2023). Adsorptive denitrogenation of indole from model fuel oil over Co-MAC: Adsorption mechanisms and competitive adsorption. Journal of the Indian Chemical Society, 100(1), 100801. (Cited by: 13)
  • Sikarwar, P., Gosu, V., Palla, V. C. S., &Subbaramaiah, V. (2023). Central composite design approach for concurrent desulfurization and denitrogenation of model liquid fuel over Mo‐AAC. Environmental Quality Management, 33(4), 677–690. https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.22130 (Cited by: N/A)
  • Kumar, R., Thakur, A. K., Kali, G., Pitchaiah, K. C., Arya, R. K., &Kulabhi, A. (2023). Particle preparation of pharmaceutical compounds using supercritical antisolvent process: Current status and future perspectives. Drug Delivery and Translational Research, 13(4), 946–965. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13346-023-01384-y (Cite Score: 9.8)
  • Kumar, R., Thakur, A. K., Kulabhi, A., & Mishra, A. (2023). Solubility prediction of lornoxicam in different pure solvents using semi-empirical correlations and thermodynamic models. International Journal of Thermodynamics, 26(1), 12–16. https://doi.org/10.55431/ijot.2023.26.1.2 (Cite Score: 1.3)
  • Kumar, R., Thakur, A. K., Banerjee, N., Kumar, A., Gaurav, G. K., & Arya, R. K. (2023). Liquid antisolvent crystallization of pharmaceutical compounds: Current status and future perspectives. Drug Delivery and Translational Research, 13(2), 400–418. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13346-022-01271-9 (Cite Score: 9.8)
  • Thakur, A. K., Kumar, R., Kumar, A., Shankar, R., Khan, N. A., Gupta, K. N., & Arya, R. K. (2023). Pharmaceutical wastewater treatment via advanced oxidation-based integrated processes: An engineering and economic perspective. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 54, 103977. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2023.103977 (Cite Score: 9.7)
  • Thakur, A. K., Kumar, R., Shukla, P., Sharma, P., &Kulabhi, A. (2023). Biochar from agricultural biomass: Current status and future scope. Materials Today: Proceedings. (In Press). (Cite Score: 3.2)
  • Gupta, K. N., Kumar, R., Thakur, A. K., & Khan, N. A. (2023). Treatment of dyeing wastewater using foam separation: Optimization studies. Water, 15(12), 2236. https://doi.org/10.3390/w15122236 (Cite Score: 5.5)
  • Arya, R. K., Thapliyal, D., Thakur, A. K., Kumar, R., & Verros, G. D. (2023). On the extremum dissipation for steady-state incompressible flow past a sphere at low Reynolds number. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer. (In Press)
  • Thakur, A. K., Kumar, R., Kumar, V. V., Kumar, A., Gaurav, G. K., & Gupta, K. N. (2022). A critical review on thermodynamic and hydrodynamic modeling and simulation of liquid antisolvent crystallization of pharmaceutical compounds. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 362, 119663. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2022.119663 (Cite Score: 9.7)
  • Kumar, A., Thakur, A. K., Kumar, R., Chaudhari, P., Aurangzeb, M. D., & Gaurav, G. K. (2022). Experimental investigation on in-situ void fraction of air-water co-current flow through milli-channels. Materials Today: Proceedings, 57, 1671–1676. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.01.164 (Cite Score: 3.2)
  • Arya, R. K., Thapliyal, D., Verros, G. D., Singh, N., Singh, D., Kumar, R., Srivastava, R. K., & Tiwari, A. K. (2022). On the validity of a linearity axiom in diffusion and heat transfer. Coatings, 12(10), 1582. https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings12101582 (Cite Score: 4.7)
  • Kumar, R., Rawat, D. S., Thakur, A. K., Chaudhari, P., & Banerjee, N. (2022). Experimental measurement and thermodynamic modeling of solubility of flufenamic acid in different pure solvents. Materials Today: Proceedings, 57, 1489–1493. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.01.139 (Cite Score: 3.2)
  • Gaurav, G. K., Kumar, A., Thakur, A. K., & Kumar, R. (2022). Sensor methods for the detection of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in industrial wastewater. Journal of Nano- and Electronic Physics, 14(6). https://doi.org/10.21272/jnep.14(6).06021 (Cite Score: 1.2)
  • Kumar, R. (2022). Numerical simulation to estimate the droplet size in aerosol solvent extraction system. Materials Today: Proceedings, 57, 1515–1519. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.01.144 (Cite Score: 3.2)
  • Kumar, R., Thakur, A. K., Banerjee, N., & Chaudhari, P. (2021). A critical review on the particle generation and other applications of rapid expansion of supercritical solution. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 608, 121089. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.121089 (Cite Score: 10.5)
  • Thakur, A. K., Gupta, S. K., Kumar, R., Banerjee, N., & Chaudhari, P. (2021). Multi-objective optimization of an industrial slurry phase ethylene polymerization reactor. International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering, 20(6), 649–659. https://doi.org/10.1515/ijcre-2021-0141 (Cite Score: 2.8)
  • Kumar, R., Thakur, A. K., Chaudhari, P., & Banerjee, N. (2021). Particle size reduction techniques of pharmaceutical compounds for the enhancement of their dissolution. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 610, 121203. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.121203 (Cite Score: 10.5)