Indian Chemical Engineering

M. Visvesvaraya, a renowned Indian engineer and statesman, is widely regarded as the father of Indian Chemical Engineering.

The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, has a long-standing reputation for excellence in Chemical Engineering education and research, earning it the nickname 'Mecca of Chemical Engineering'.

J. C. Ghosh, an Indian chemist and engineer, is renowned for his contributions to the field of catalysis, particularly in the development of new catalysts for industrial processes.

Y. V. G. Rao, an Indian Chemical Engineer, is recognized for his contributions to the study of fluidization and gas-solid reactions, particularly in the context of coal gasification.

The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, has a strong reputation in biochemical engineering and biotechnology, with research focused on areas such as bioprocess engineering, bioinformatics, and metabolic engineering.

R. K. Awasthi, an Indian Chemical Engineer, is recognized for his work on membrane separation technology, particularly in the development of novel membranes for gas separation and water purification.

The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, has a strong research focus on electrochemical engineering, with expertise in areas such as fuel cells, batteries, and electrochemical sensors.

H. S. Rao, an Indian Chemical Engineer, is recognized for his contributions to the development of indigenous catalysts for petroleum refining, reducing India's dependence on imported catalysts.