It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Department of Chemical Science and
Engineering at Delhi Technological University.
The department has a glorious history that dates back to the establishment of Delhi
Polytechnic in 1941 and has evolved alongside the university into a vibrant centre of
education, research and innovation. Over the decades, the department has played a
significant role in nurturing new engineering disciplines. It is a matter of pride that the
department served as the parent department of Chemical Engineering and Textile
Engineering, which were subsequently shifted en-bloc to IIT Delhi in the 1960s. The
department has also provided an academic foundation for the development of
emerging disciplines such as Biotechnology, Polymer Science and Chemical
Technology at the University.
Keeping pace with the changing needs of industry, society and higher education, the
department has continuously expanded its academic portfolio. B.Tech. Chemical
Engineering was introduced from the academic session 2020–21, followed by M.Sc.
Chemistry from 2021–22. The department also offers Ph.D. programmes in
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering In 2023, the academic portfolio was further
strengthened with the introduction of Integrated B.Sc.–M.Sc. Chemistry, and
M.Tech. Research in Chemical Engineering.
In recognition of this broad and multidisciplinary academic and research mandate,
the department was renamed the Department of Chemical Science and
Engineering in 2026. The new identity reflects the integration of Chemistry,
Chemical Engineering and Polymer Technology, while strengthening the
department's focus on advanced materials, sustainable technologies, environmental
applications, process innovation and interdisciplinary research.
The department is committed to excellence in teaching, higher education,
research and innovation across Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Polymer
Technology. Our academic and research activities encompass areas ranging from
fundamental chemistry and advanced analytical techniques to chemical process
engineering, polymers and composites, functional materials, catalysis, environmental
technologies, energy-related applications and sustainable processes.
The department strives to provide students with a strong foundation in scientific
principles together with practical, research-oriented and industry-relevant skills.
Through state-of-the-art laboratories, advanced characterization facilities,
interdisciplinary research and collaborations with academia and industry, we aim to
develop the ability to understand and engineer materials and processes from the
molecular and atomic levels to large-scale technological applications.
Our vision is to nurture future scientists, engineers, researchers, innovators and
entrepreneurs who can address contemporary challenges and contribute
meaningfully to society and the nation. We are committed to promoting sustainable
and responsible technologies in alignment with global priorities, including quality
education, clean water, clean energy, sustainable industrialization, responsible
production and climate action.
I invite students, researchers, academicians, industry partners and all stakeholders
to explore the academic and research opportunities offered by the Department of
Chemical Science and Engineering, Delhi Technological University.
Prof. D Kumar
Head of Department
Applied Chemistry
Delhi Technological University
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