About the Department
The main focus of teaching and research in the department is centred on interdisciplinary themes and pledges itself in the broadest and most liberal manner to encourage the advancement of all branches of engineering through its practically skilled education and service missions. The department has a well equipped laboratory with modern infrastructure. The faculty members of the department are well qualified, experienced and have expertise in most frontier areas of research. They have contributed towards publication of a good number of research papers in national and international journals and conferences. The department is recognized as a research centre by VTU and has a separate R & D centre. Many students have registered to pursue Ph.D from various institutes. The department also organizes workshops, seminars, induction programmes and other curricular and co-curricular activities.
Dr. Avinash K
‘Chemistry must become the astronomy of the molecular world. — Alfred Werner’
Chemistry is a colourful fundamental subject of science which has a lot of importance in engineering and technology. The subject places more emphasis on applications of chemistry in today's world and provides solutions to many problems we are facing today. Nowadays, the world is focused on interdisciplinary studies, hence students should give importance to the subject for their future studies, career and to excel academically. The faculty members of our department are highly qualified, experienced and involved in research activities in core areas of the subject and engineering applications. Best utilization of faculty, infrastructure and a keen interest in studies gives a strong foundation to budding engineers.
Vision
Development of academically excellent, culturally vibrant, socially responsible and globally competent human resources.
Mission
- To keep pace with advancements in knowledge and make the students competitive and capable at the global level.
- To create an environment for the students to acquire the right physical, intellectual, emotional and moral foundations and shine as torchbearers of tomorrow's society.
- To strive to attain ever-higher benchmarks of educational excellence.
Programme Outcomes (POs)
PO1. Engineering Knowledge: Apply fundamental knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.
PO2. Problem Analysis: Identify and formulate complex problems to reach substantiated conclusions.
PO3. Design/Development of Solutions: Create solutions that meet specific needs, considering health, safety, and environmental factors.
PO4. Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems: Use research-based methods to design experiments, analyze, and interpret data.
PO5. Engineering Tool Usage: Select and apply modern techniques and IT tools to engineering activities.
PO6. The Engineer and the World: Understand the impact of professional engineering solutions on society and the environment.
PO7. Ethics: Commit to professional ethics and responsibilities.
PO8. Individual and Collaborative Team Work: Function effectively as an individual or team member in multidisciplinary settings.
PO9. Communication: Communicate effectively regarding complex engineering activities with the engineering community and society.
PO10. Project Management and Finance: Apply management and financial principles to project work.
PO11. Life-Long Learning: Engage in independent and life-long learning in the context of technological change.
Short Term Goals
- The department is aimed to improve academic performance of students using innovative and creative methods of teaching. Conducting programmes to acquire knowledge, skills, innovative and creative thinking etc.
Long Term Goals
- The basic objective of the Department of Chemistry is to educate the next generation of graduates with the capacity to solve real problems and provide leadership that can lead to the economic and social transformation of students.