About the Department
- The course is a unique amalgamation of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, which has been recognized as a vital vocational technical course from the point of view of chemical industries and its allied industries. The curriculum of Industrial Chemistry at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level cater & fulfill the current needs of Chemical Industries in India and the world at large.
- The institute is offering Industrial Chemistry program at UG level since 1998 in the Saurashtra and Kutch region. Moreover, the college is awarded with UGC assistance for M.Sc. (Industrial Chemistry) under innovative program – Teaching and Research in interdisciplinary and emerging area in 2008.
- Industrial Chemistry program at UG & PG level is now offered under ATMIYA University since June 2018.
- The department has state of art experimental laboratories like Heat transfer, Fluid mechanics, Petroleum analysis, Mechanical operations, wet laboratories etc. and also dedicated dissertation lab to carry out the research work for UG & PG students.
Mission, Vision & Values
Mission
Department of Industrial Chemistry is passionate and committed to:
- Divulge the students the contemporary state of knowledge and to imbibe ethos of technocrat in rapidly emergent field of science & technology by building the foundation on fundamental sciences.
- Provide outstanding undergraduate and post graduate degree programs with excellent technical and leadership skills, integrity and social responsibility.
- Be recognized internationally as a leader in research and industrial science, creating novel and sustainable solutions to serve public interests and to address global challenges in areas such as health, energy and environment.
- Provide rigorous and contemporary curriculum that is responsive to future developments, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature and diversity of the industrial need, thus enabling students to become successful industrialist, entrepreneurs, academicians and leaders.
Vision
- Empowering graduates to become leading future technocrats with innovation, research and spirituality having a solid foundation of pure sciences in conjunction with applied sciences to serve the global needs.
Values
- To build, develop and maintain meaningful and innovative high quality educational programs (and research programs).
- To provide training to under-graduate and post-graduate students for generation of high quality publications in basic and applied research.
- To understand the need of industries and to work as a center of excellence in the field of education by establishing effective, strong and fruitful linkage with industries, academic institution, professional society, R&D institutions, foreign institutions and industries.
- To make students well-grounded ensuring sound fundamental principles and thorough knowledge of scientific techniques of Industrial Chemistry.
- To prepare students skill sets to cater a sustainable solution of problems in Chemical Industries.
Graduate Attributes
- He/she will have value based knowledge with integration of process safety considerations with environmental concerns.
- Chemical engineering knowledge: apply knowledge of Heat transfer, Mass transfer, Unit process and operations for the solution of industrial engineering problems.
- Design and development of synthesis: Design novel routes of specialty chemicals and organic compounds using green chemistry approach for the sustainable environment.
- Modern technique practice: select and utilize appropriate analytical, chemical and physical techniques, resources and instruments to identify and characterize unknown chemical substances.
- Life-long learner.
Program Specific Outcomes
| PSO-Side Heading | PSO
no. |
PSO Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamental Knowledge | PSO1 | Develop skills of chemical engineering including unit operation, unit processes, reactor designing, process calculation, process control and mathematical modelling. |
| PSO2 | Interpret the fundamental concepts of chemistry including organic, physical, inorganic, analytical, polymer, petroleum, dyes, pharmaceuticals, medicinal and material science. | |
| Technical Skill | PSO3 | Know and follow the standard operating procedures and safety regulations for effective handling and use of chemicals. |
| PSO4 | Demonstrate the ability to apply the chemistry knowledge at an advanced level. | |
| Research Skill | PSO5 | Able to use modern instrumentation and classical techniques, to design experiments and to properly record the results of their experiment in chemistry and chemical engineering domain. |
| PSO6 | Ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. | |
| Critical Thinking | PSO7 | Interpret chemical information from peer-reviewed publications. |
| Effective Communication | PSO8 | Communicate chemistry and chemical engineering topics effectively, both verbally and in writing. |
| Self directed and life−long learning | PSO9 | Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning |
| Ethics | PSO10 | Understand the ethical, historic, philosophical and environmental dimensions of problems for global solutions in an economic, environmental and societal context. |
Scope of the Program
- Pharmaceutical Industries
- Petroleum Refineries
- Petrochemical Industries
- Cement Industries
- Paint Industries
- Polymer Industries
- Textile Industries
- Ceramic Industries
- Pulp and Paper Industries
- Dyes and Dyeing Industries
- Electroplating Industries
- Water treatment Plants
- Academics etc.
Mr. Viral H. Karia
Assistant Professor
M.Sc. (Pharm. Chemistry), B.Ed., Ph. D. (Pursuing)
Exp.:15 Years
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Er. Dhaval A. Tank
Assistant Professor
M.Res. (UK) M.Sc. (Chemistry), B.Sc. (IC)
Exp.:06 Years
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Mr. Anand V. Khistaria
Assistant Professor
M.Res. (UK) M.Sc. (Chemistry), B.Sc. (IC)
Exp.:06 Years
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Achievements
Students Achievements:
| Sr. no. | Name of the Students | Programme | Event Name | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dadhaniya Bhavikkumar Hareshbhai (Sem-IV) | M.Sc Industrial Chemistry | Participated in “Abhivyakti” in ATMIYA ABHIGYAN-2020, one day National level symposium held at Atmiya University on 28thFebruary, 2020. | 1 |
| Dalsaniya Udaykumar Chandulal (Sem-IV) | ||||
| Hirani Sandip Dilipbhai (Sem-IV) | ||||
| 2 | Methta Mohit Sureshbhai (Sem-II) | M.Sc Industrial Chemistry | Participated in “Prashnottari” in ATMIYA ABHIGYAN-2020, one day National level symposium held at Atmiya University on 28thFebruary, 2020. | 2 |
Staff Achievements:
| Sr. No. | Name of the Faculty | Achievements |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Er. Ravi S. Tank | Book published on “Industrial Chemistry (Unit Operations)” ISBN: 9781522736110 by Mr. Ravi S Tank |
| Research paper selected as a KEY PAPER entitled “Implementation of Green Technology: Some Selected Industrial Case Studies” in the e-proceedings of 28th National Convention of Chemical Engineers & 2 Day National Seminar on “Green Technology and Environmental Sustainability at Ahmedabad Organized by The Institution of Engineers (India) Gujarat State Centre, 07-08 Sept, 2012 | ||
| Secured 1stRank in National Level Technical Symposium in Project Competition in VVP Technofest 2013 at VVP Engineering College organized in association with GTU, IETE, Biotech Research Society of India and ISTE on 16thMarch, 2013. | ||
| Awarded Best Research Paper of June 2013 in International Journal of Textile and Fashion Technology (IJTFT) ISSN(Print):2250-2378; ISSN(Online): 2319-4510; Volume:3; Issue:2 entitled “Treatment and Characterization of Wastewater from Various Dyeing Industries Using Different Adsorbents” in June, 2013. | ||
| Awarded Research Output, Faculty of Industrial Chemistry Department from Library and Learning Center, Shree Manibhai Virani & Smt. Navalben Virani Science College on 4thFebruary 2014 (Vasant Panchmi). | ||
| Awarded Research Output, Faculty of Industrial Chemistry Department from Library and Learning Center, Shree Manibhai Virani & Smt. Navalben Virani Science College on 12thFebruary 2016 (Vasant Panchmi). | ||
| 2 | Mr. Viral H. Karia | Resource Person in GSBTM Sponsored Crash Workshop for TY Students (Phase I) Organized by M. & N. Virani Science College (Autonomous), Rajkot held between 28thNovember 2019 to 3rdDecember 2019. |
| Resource Person in GSBTM Sponsored Crash Workshop for TY Students (Phase II) Organized by M. & N. Virani Science College (Autonomous), Rajkot held between 24thApril 2019 to 29thApril 2019. | ||
| Presented a poster on “Synthesis of triazine derivatives bearing triazole and sulphonamide isoxazole” in an international conference at R. K. University in January 2019. | ||
| Conducted a Lecture series at Harivandana College on “Dyes and Intermediates” during January and February 2018. | ||
| 3 | Dr. Pankajkumar M. Akbari | Awarded Best Research Paper of June 2013 in International Journal of Textile and Fashion Technology (IJTFT) ISSN(Print):2250-2378; ISSN(Online): 2319-4510; Volume:3; Issue:2 entitled “Treatment and Characterization of Wastewater from Various Dyeing Industries Using Different Adsorbents” in June, 2013. |
| Felicitated with Ph.D. degree by P.P. Tyagvallabh Swamiji on the occasion of Vasant Panchami Celebration-2019 | ||
| Recognized as Ph.D. Research supervisor by Atmiya University. | ||
| 4 | Dr. Govind V. Vagadiya | 2ndRank in national conference VVP Technofest. (Topic of presentation: Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. |
| 5 | Mr. Anand V. Khistaria |  London 2012 Summer Olympic torch bearer at Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom |
| Book published on “Spectroscopy (UV, IR, NMR, Mass)”, Bharat publishing house, Rajkot, Gujarat, India, 2017 ISBN: 978-93-5236-290-5 | ||
| 6 | Dr. Mehul L. Savaliya | Recognized as M.Phill Research supervisor by Atmiya University, (AU/Dec/2018/FoS/012) |
| Recognized as Ph.D Research supervisor by Atmiya University, (AU/aug/2019/FoS/022) | ||
| Recognized Reviewer of Journal of Cleaner Production, (IF-6.3), ISSN: 0959-6526, Copyright © 2019 Elsevier B.V. | ||
| Recognized Reviewer of Bioresource Technology Reports, (IF-1.0), ISSN: 2589-014X, Copyright © 2019 Elsevier B.V. | ||
| Recognized Reviewer of Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, (IF-2.1), ISSN: 2213-3437, Copyright © 2019 Elsevier B.V. | ||
| Successfully completed ACS Reviewer Lab course certification programme. | ||
| Secured first class in Rastrabhasha Prarambhik Pariksha, held by RASTRABHASHA PRACHAR SAMITI, VARDHA, INDIA on September 2002. | ||
| Ph.D Research fellowship by Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP), Phase-II, World Bank (For the period of 22/07/2013 to 31/12/2014). | ||
| Ph.D Research fellowship by Ministry of human Resource Development (MHRD), New Delhi under Full time Institute Research Scholar (FIR) category (For the period of 01/01/2015 to 01.06.2017). |
Department Achievements
Memorandum of Understanding
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Research & Publications
| Name of Faculty/Student | Title of Research Paper | Link of the published paper |
|---|---|---|
| Er. Ravi S. Tank | Implementation Of Green Technology: Some Selected Industrial Case Studies | https://www.researchgate.net/publication/276145836_Implementation_of_Green_Technology_Some_Selected_Industrial_Case_Studies |
| Energy From Industrial Waste As A Substituent For Fuel & Utilization Of Pollutant CO2Produced For Algae Formation | https://www.researchgate.net/publication/276145781_Energy_from_Industrial_Waste_as_a_Substitute_for_Fuel_Utilization_of_Pollutant_CO_2_Produced_for_Algae_Formation | |
| Economical Extraction Of Whey Protein From Milk | https://www.ijser.org/onlineResearchPaperViewer.aspx?Economical-Extraction-of-Globulin-protein-And-milk-sugar-From-Whey.pdf | |
| Treatment And Characterization Of Wastewater From Various Dyeing Industries Using Different Adsorbents | http://www.tjprc.org/view_paper.php?id=1877 | |
| Implementation Of Green Technology: Some Selected Industrial Case Studies | https://www.researchgate.net/publication/281832093_Implementation_of_Cleaner_Production_in_Laminating_Industries | |
| Mr. Viral H. Karia | Preparation Of Ionic Liquids And Synthesis Of DHPM Using Ionic Liquids | http://www.isca.in/rjcs/Archives/v7/i2/10.ISCA-RJCS-2017-005.php |
| Water Droplet Study On Rough Artificial And Natural Surface | ||
| Dr. Pankajkumar M. Akbari | ”Synthesis And Biological Screening Of 2-Amino-6-Aryl- 4-{[(3′-Difluoromethoxy)-5′-(3″-Methyl)-4″-(2‴,2‴,2‴- Trifluoroethoxy)Pyridin-2″-Yl]Methoxyphenyl}- Nicotinonitriles.” | https://www.wjpr.net/index.php/dashboard/abstract_id/8757 |
| ”Synthesis And Biological Screening Of N-(4-(6-Amino-5-Cyano-4-Aryl-Pyridin-2-Yl)Phenyl)Cyclopropane Carboxamide” | https://www.ijraset.com/fileserve.php?FID=16173 | |
| “Synthesis And Biological Evaluation Of N-(4-(5-Aryl-4,5-Dihydro-1h-Pyrazol-3-Yl)Phenyl)Cyclopropane Carboxamide” | https://www.ijraset.com/fileserve.php?FID=16330 | |
| “Treatment And Characterization Of Wastewater From Various Dyeing Industries Using Different Adsorbents” | https://www.researchgate.net/publi cation/273636430 |
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| Dr. Govind V. Vagadiya | Synthesis, Characterization And Biological Activity Studies Of Substituted 2-Amino-3-Ethoxycarbonyl-5-Oxo-4-(Substituted Phenyl) -4H, 5H–Pyrano-[3, 2-C]-Chromene | www.joac.info/ContentPaper/2015/1-5.pdf |
| Synthesis And Antimicrobial Activity Of 2-{[(4’-Arylidine-5’oxo-2’ Phenyl) Imidazolyl]-1’-Yl}-3-Keto-1,5-Dimethyl-2-Phenyl Pyrazole | www.joac.info/ContentPaper/2019/1-15-8-1-52-12.pdf | |
| Synthesis And Antimicrobial Activity Of 2-{[(4′-Arylidine-5′-Oxo-2′-Phenyl)Imidazolyl]-1′-Yl}-3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl) Propanoic Acids | http://www.joac.info/ContentPaper/2019/28-8-2-44-18.pdf | |
| Synthesis, Characterisation And Biological Activity Studies Of Substituted 6H-12H-Benzopyrano [4, 3-B] Quinolin-6-One | https://scholar.google.co.in/scholar?oi=bibs&cluster=6629849029533082665&btnI=1&hl=en | |
| Mr. Anand V. Khistariya | Dynamic Behaviors Of Water Droplet Impacting Antiwetting Plant Leaves | http://www.isca.in/rjcs/Archives/v9/i2/3.ISCA-RJCS-2018-074.pdf |
| Synthesis And Characterization Of Novel Trisubstituted N-(2-Methoxy-4 Nitrophenyl)-1-Phenyl-5-Aryl-1H-Pyrazol-3-Amine Derivatives. | http://chemistry-journal.org/dnload/Mahesh-M-Savant-Ravi-S-Tank-Anand-V-Khistariya-and-Faldu-Darshak/CHEMISTRY-JOURNAL-CHJV06I10P0893.pdf | |
| Synthesis Of Carboxamide And Sulfonamide Bearing Novel Pyrazolopyridones. | http://www.isca.in/rjcs/Archives/v7/i3/3.ISCA-RJCS-2017-008.pdf | |
| Dr. Mehul L. Savaliya | Eco-Friendly Process For Preparation Of Biodiesel From WFO Over MTSA-Si Catalyst: An Innovative Approach For The Utilization Of Side Product | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1226086X18301576 |
| A Simple And Sustainable Process For The Preparation Of Fuel Grade Esters Using PE-Si Composite: A Reusable Catalytic System | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960148117301593 | |
| A Simpler And Highly Efficient Protocol For The Preparation Of Biodiesel From Soap Stock Oil Using A BBSA Catalyst | https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2015/ra/c5ra13422f#!divAbstract | |
| Current Trends In Separation And Purification Of Fatty Acid Methyl Ester | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15422119.2013.872126 | |
| Cutting Cost Technology For The Preparation Of Biodiesel Using Environmentally Benign And Cheaper Catalyst | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10562-016-1861-z | |
| Cellulose Sulfuric Acid Catalyzed Esterification Of Biodiesel Derived Raw Glycerol To Medium Chain Triglyceride: The Dual Advantage | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10562-014-1275-8 | |
| A Notice On Newly Synthesized Silica-Induced Boron Trisulfonic Acid Catalyst Towards Biodiesel Synthesis From Refined Soybean Oil | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11164-014-1885-1 | |
| A Concise Review On Acid, Alkali And Enzyme Catalyzed Transesterification Of Fatty Acid Esters Of Glycerol (FAEG) To Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) Fuel | http://www.chemijournal.com/vol1Issue3/13.html | |
| An Experimental Investigation Into Methyl Laureate Production Via Direct Esterification Of Solid Fatty Acid By Using Amylum Sulfuric Acid: An Efficient, Biodegradable, And Recyclable Solid Acid Catalyst | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11164-014-1548-2 | |
| A Study Of Dairy Effluent Of Various Products On The Basis Of Chemical Oxygen Demand Value And A Comparative Study Between Common ETP With Respect To Other Plants And Possible Load Reduction Method | http://www.irphouse.com/ijca/ijcav4n3_08.pdf | |
| Measurement And Evaluation Of Total Dissolved Solid (Tds) From Dairy Etp And It’s Comparison With Other Plants And Possible Load Reduction Method | https://www.tsijournals.com/articles/measurement-and-evaluation-of-total-dissolved-solid-tds-from-dairy-etp-and-its-comparison-with-other-plants-and-possible.pdf | |
| A Study Of Dairy Effluent On The Basis Of Do Value And A Comparative Analysis Of Cetp With Respect To Other Plants And Possible Load Reduction Methods | https://dokumen.tips/amp/documents/a-study-of-dairy-effluent-on-the-basis-of-do-value-and-a-study-of-dairy-effluent.html | |
| A Study Of Dairy Effluent Of Various Products On The Basis Of Oil And Grease Value And A Comparative Study Between Common Etp With Respect To Other Plants And Possible Load Reduction Method | https://www.tsijournals.com/articles/a-study-of-dairy-effluent-of-various-products-on-the-basis-of-oil-and-grease-value-and-a-comparative-study-between-commo.pdf | |
| A Study Of Dairy Effluent Of Various Products On The Basis Of Bod Value And A Comparative Study Between Common Etp With Respect To Other Plants And Possible Load Reduction Method | http://www.irphouse.com/ijca/ijcav4n3_08.pdf | |
| Chemical Transformation Of Triglycerides Of Fatty Acid Of Pongamia Pinnata Seed To Fatty Acid Methyl Esters By Microwave Irradiation | https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Chemical-Transformation-of-Triglycerides-of-Fatty-Savaliya-Dholakiya/00ec4aacffb7676327511e3362d3496c12fc80e7 |
Faculty Development Program
| Sr. No. | Name of the Faculty | FDP Organized/Attended |
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| 1 | Er. Ravi S. Tank | A Faculty Development programme workshop on the “Effective Teaching & Time Management” held on 24-25-26thApril, 2010 at AITS, Rajkot |
| Participated in MST-DBT Sponsored Faculty Development Workshop on “HPLC Theory & Instrument Operation” at Virani Science College, Rajkot, held on 1stMarch, 2012 | ||
| BISAG Training & Capability Building Programme Organized by Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat Department of Education, Government of Gujarat at Shri M. & N. Virani Science College, Rajkot on 04/06/2012 To 09/06/2012. |
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| UGC Sponsored Refresher course Special Summer School-2014(B) conducted by UGC: Academic Staff College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot during 02/06/2014 To 22/06/2014. |
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| UGC Sponsored Special Summer School-2015 conducted by UGC: Human Resource Development Centre, Saurashtra University, Rajkot during 25/05/2015 To 14/06/2015. |
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| STTP on “Present scenario & environmental sustainability of ceramic industries” jointly organized by Department of Chemical Engineering and Department of Civil Engineering on 22/06/2015 To 26/06/2015 at VVP Engineering College, Rajkot. | ||
| A training workshop on “Industrial Safety & Ergonomics” jointly organized by Tata Chemicals Limited, Mithapur & Department of Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Atmiya University on 30/01/2019 at Tata Chemicals Limited, Mithapur, Devbhoomi Dwarka. | ||
| “Season 5 of Skycampus on the theme The Future of Skills – Education, Employment & Entrepreneurship” Day 2 – Expert Sessions for FDP by Dr. Sibaram Khara, Vice Chancellor, Sharda University Rishikesh Patankar, Chief Operating Officer, CSC e-Governance Services India Ltd Moderated by Dr B Anbuthambi, President, ICT Academyon 12thMay, 2020 | ||
| An Online Faculty Development Programme on “Rubrics development” from 18thApril 2020 to 15thMay 2020 organized by Atmiya University, Rajkot | ||
| 2 | Mr. Viral H. Karia | Participated in “COVID-19: Virology, Epidemiology, Diagnostics and Prophylaxis” organized by Life-science of Centre of Education, IITE Gandhinagar on 12thand 13thApril 2020. |
| Participated in “How to publish a High Quality Technical Journal Paper” organized by IEEE on 20thApril 2020 | ||
| Online ConFab on “Heal your Body, Heal your Mind, Heal your Soul” organized by Centre of Extension IITE, Gandhinagar on 20thMay 2020 | ||
| An Online Faculty Development Programme on “Rubrics development” from 18thApril 2020 to 15thMay 2020 organized by Atmiya University, Rajkot | ||
| 3 | Dr. Pankajkumar M. Akbari | An Online Faculty Development Programme on “Rubrics development” from 18thApril 2020 to 15thMay 2020 organized by Atmiya University, Rajkot |