Ph.D. (Chemical Engineering)

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering

Ph.D. Chemical Engineering or Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering is a Doctorate Chemical Engineering course. Courses are offered at various levels in the field of fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, reactions kinetics, surface chemistry and catalysis, thermodynamics, kinetic theory, process dynamics, control and synthesis, optimization, applied mathematics, engineering design, computational chemistry and molecular simulation, electrochemical engineering, semiconductor processing, polymeric materials, fermentation technology and biological process design, biomedical engineering, colloids and dispersions, and atmospheric chemistry. The duration of the course is from three to five years.

Ph.D. Chemical Engineering Eligibility

• Aspiring students should have passed a master's degree in any branch of Engineering or its equivalent from Osmania University or any other equivalent university/recognized institute and Obtained at least 60% marks at B.E. and M.E./M.Tech. level.
• Some reputed colleges and institutes conduct an entrance examination for admission.

Ph.D. Chemical Engineering Syllabus

Syllabus of Chemical Engineering as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Ph.D. Chemical Engineering Colleges

• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad
• Indian Institute of Technology - IIT Bombay, Mumbai
• University of Mumbai, Mumbai
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology - Kattankulathur, Kanchipuram

Ph.D. Chemical Engineering Course Suitability

• Students should be able to apply chemical engineering principles as well as advanced analytical and experimental techniques to the solution of large-scope open-ended research problems.
• They should also possess the strong technical ability and high motivation.
• Applicants should have an excellent analytical, communication and teamwork skills are a necessity and the candidate should be hardworking, good at organizing and solving problems.

How is Ph.D. Chemical Engineering Course Beneficial?

• The program is beneficial for those students who want to meet and form lifelong bonds with like-minded fellow students, faculty, and researchers in the global scientific and technological community.
• They can seek jobs in areas such as processing, operations or manufacturing, research and development, design and construction, finance and teaching.
• They are employed in the government sector to solve environmental problems such as waste and water treatment, environmental regulations and recycling; on energy sectors such as energy conservation and research on alternate energy sources and health-related research projects, defence establishments and atomic power plants.
• They are also employed in service industries such as scientific research and development services, particularly in energy and the developing fields of biotechnology and nanotechnology.

Ph.D. Chemical Engineering Employment Areas

• Fibres and Polymers Industry
• Toiletries Industry
• Colleges & Universities
• Food and Drink Industry
• Plastic and Metals Industry
• Pulp and Paper Industry

Ph.D. Chemical Engineering Job Types

• Materials & Corrosion Engineer
• Associate Lab Director
• Process Design Engineer
• Commissioning Engineer
• Production/Planning Engineer
• Environment Associate
• Mechanical Systems Diagnostics Engineer
• Assistant Engineer