About
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering
Ph.D. in
Chemical Engineering is a 3 to 5-year doctorate course, the minimum
eligibility for admission to which is the successful completion of
post-graduation in Chemical Engineering or equivalent qualification in a related
discipline, completed from a recognized university. Admission to the
course is based on the candidate’s performance in a relevant entrance test such
as UGC-NET and/or round of Personal Interview. Successful professional of the
course are hired in capacities such as Analytical Chemist, Energy Manager,
Manufacturing Engineer, Materials Engineer, Mining Engineer, Production
Manager, Quality Manager, etc.
Popular areas
of employment for such professionals include:
·
Manufacturing
industries
·
Nanotechnology
·
Alternative
Energy and Biotechnology
·
Business
services
·
Healthcare,
food manufacturing, electronics, and energy.
Ph.D.
in Chemical Engineering: What is it About?
Chemical
Engineering is the science behind the operation of the modern every-day life
items such as food, clothes, cosmetics, detergents, paper, paint, tyres,
chemicals etc. As an academic discipline, Chemical Engineering essentially
involves an advanced study of the concepts such as:
·
Fluid
Mechanics
·
Heat
Transfer and Mass Transfer
·
Reaction
Engineering
·
Process
Control, Process Engineering
·
Process
Optimization
·
Design
of chemical manufacturing equipment such as reactors, and distillation,
absorption and extraction columns using computer software
·
Inter-disciplinary
research
·
Experiential
learning
Rapid development
in technology and subsequent increase in the need for sustainable development
has caused a need to focus on safety and environmental pollution control in
manufacturing.
The program
includes advanced coursework in Mathematics (Calculus and Differential
Equations), Chemistry, Statistics, Engineering, Macromolecules, Research and
Engineering Mathematics, Thermodynamics, Chemical Process Engineering, Quantum
Mechanics, Gas Chromatography, Bioengineering, renewable energy, and plastics
The
research-based course also touches upon the following allied disciplines within
its curriculum set by various Ph.D. in Chemical Enginnering colleges
·
Biotechnology
& Bio-Systems Engineering
·
Catalysis
and Reaction Engineering
·
Energy
& Environment
·
Materials
Engineering
·
Process
Systems Engineering
·
Transport,
Colloids, and Interface Science
Eligibility
for Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering
Candidates
wishing to apply for the course need to fulfil the following minimum
eligibility criteria
·
Post-graduation
(M.Sc./ M.Tech.) in Biology/ Pharmacy/ Biotechnology/ Chemical Technology, or
related stream, completed from a recognized university.
·
A
minimum aggregate score of 55% at the level of post-graduation.
Ph.D.
in Chemical Engineering: Admission Process
Most
institutes offering the course admit students based on their performance in a
relevant entrance test followed by a round of Personal Interview. Admission
process generally varies across institutes.
Candidates
are selected based on performance in the UGC/ CSIR (JRF)/ NET/ GATE, etc.
examinations, and subsequent round of Personal Interview.
Ph.D.
in Chemical Engineering: Career Prospects
Doctorate
holders in Chemical Engineering are professionally trained in terms of:
·
advanced
mathematical and scientific research understanding and applying chemical
manufacturing processes and their impact on the environment, workers, and
consumers.
·
Operating
in area specializations including Environmental Engineering, Biochemical
Engineering, Food Engineering, Waste Engineering, etc.
