Academic Departments University of Calcutta

History

Year of Establishment : 1982

History of the department : The inception of the Department of Applied Chemistry was in 1920. University of Calcutta is the first among the Indian universities to pioneer studies in Applied Sciences at the post graduate level. In January 1982, Department of Applied Chemistry was trifurcated into three departments; Department of Chemical Technology is one of them. The university introduced B. Tech (8 semesters) 4 years course along with lateral entry for post B.Sc (Chemistry Hons.) 3-years (6 semesters) B. Tech. and 2-years (4 semester) M. Tech. degree courses in the Department of Chemical Technology since 2008. In 2015, Department started 4-years (8 semesters) B. Tech. course for the students passed 10+2 level and qualified JEE.

Special award/ recognition from UGC or related statutory body: Received Departmental Special Assistance Program (SAP-I) for 2018-2023

Academic

Faculty Members :
Name Designation Area of specialisation Email/Phone number
Dr. (Mrs.) Debarati Mitra
[Profile]		 Professor & [Head] Petrochemicals & Petroleum Refinery Engineering debarati.che@gmail.com
+919836058605
Dr. Sunanda Mukhopadhyay
[Profile]		 Professor Ceramic Engineering msunanda_cct@yahoo.co.in
+919836485805
Dr. Achintya Saha
[Profile]		 Professor Pharmaceuticals & Fine Chemicals Technology achintya_saha@yahoo.com
+919433134636
Dr. Prabir Maiti
[Profile]		 Associate Professor Ceramic Engineering prabir.maiti@gmail.com
+919432889369
Dr. Md. Farooque Abdullah
[Profile]		 Assistant Professor Pharmaceuticals & Fine Chemicals Technology mfabdullah13@gmail.com
+919874899385

Dr. Debjyoti Ray
[Profile]

 Assistant Professor Ceramic Engineering debucer@rediffmail.com
+916290013199
Dr. Sanjib Barma
[Profile]		 Assistant Professor Chemical Engineering sanjib.burma@gmail.com
+917896889085
Contractual Faculty members :
Name Designation Area of specialisation Email/Phone number
Dr. Anirban Chakraborty
[Profile]		 Assistant Professor Oil Technology anirban5178@gmail.com
Ms. Piyali Biswas
[Profile]		 Assistant Professor Oil Technology piyalibiswas697@gmail.com
Dr. Subhajit Kundu
[Profile]		 Assistant Professor Petrochemicals & Petroleum Refinery Engineering subhajitkundu1992@gmail.com
Ms. Megha Jethwa
[Profile]		 Assistant Professor Pharmaceuticals & Fine Chemicals Technology meg.exams2@gmail.com

Courses :

Programme Level of study Eligibility Intake capacity
B. Tech. in Chemical Technology (Ceramic Engineering) U.G JEE/ JELET 10
B. Tech. in Chemical Technology (Oil Technology) U.G JEE / JELET 10
B.Tech. in Chemical Technology
(Petrochemicals & Petroleum Refinery Engineering)		 U.G JEE /JELET 10
B. Tech. in Chemical Technology
(Pharmaceuticals & Fine Chemical Technology)		 U.G JEE / JELET 10
M. Tech. in Ceramic Engineering P.G. GATE 10
M. Tech. in Oil Technology P.G. GATE 10
M.Tech. in Pharmaceutical Technology P.G. GATE 10
M. Tech. in Petrochemicals &Petroleum Refinery Engineering P.G. GATE 10
Ph.D. in Ceramic Engineering Doctoral M.Tech. in Ceramic Engineering 8/faculty
Ph.D. in Oil Technology Doctoral M. Tech. in Oil Technology 8/faculty
Ph.D. in Petrochemicals & Petroleum Refinery Engineering Doctoral M. Tech. in Petrochemicals & Petroleum Refinery Engineering 8/faculty
Ph.D. in Pharmaceuticals & Fine Chemical Technology Doctoral M. Tech. in Pharmaceutical Technology 8/faculty
Ph.D. in Applied Chemistry Doctoral M. Tech./ M/Sc 8/faculty

Research

Research scholars :
Name Name of the supervisor Date of registration/Enrolment
Aditi Sinha Dr. S. Barma 23.09.2023
Aindrila Das Prof. A. Saha 14.11.2024
Amartya Banerjee Prof. A. Saha 20.12.2021
Anumita Dey Prof. S. Datta 20.12.2021
Budhadev Saha Prof. A. Saha 24.11.2022
Debdutta Mandal Dr. D. Mitra 14.11.2024
Gourab Chatterjee Prof. A. Saha 16.10.2020
Hyder Ali Dr. Md. F. Abdullah 14.11.2024
Kripasidhu Dolui Dr. D. Ray 21.09.2023
Megha Jethwa Prof. A. Saha 04.07.2019
Mihir Acharya Dr. S. Barma 24.11.2022
Pakter Niri Prof. A. Saha 16.10.2020
Paromita Das Prof. S. Mukhopadhyay 14.07.2015
Polopalli Subramanyam Prof. A. Saha 20.12.2021
Reshmi Chakraborty Dr. Md. F. Abdullah 16.10.2020
Riya Dasgupta Dr. D. Mitra 14.11.2024
Rupam Chatterjee Dr. D. Mitra 24.11.2022
Saswati Banerjee Prof. S. Datta 05.02.2018
Soumyadeep Ghosh Dr. Md. F. Abdullah 02.01.2019
Srija Pal Prof. S. Datta 24.11.2022
Sudip Chandra Dr. D. Ray 21.09.2023
Sukanta Garai Dr. D. Ray 02.01.2019
Sushma Rani Prof. A. Saha 16.10.2020
Sushmita Majumder Dr. Md. F. Abdullah 20.12.2021
Projects :
  • WB-DST Project, “Production of potential Exopolysaccharides from microbes and exploration of their commercial applications”, Financial Assistance (2016) for three years of Rs. 12.8 Lakhs.
  • UPE Project Phase II, “Studies on Characterization and Application of Bacterial Extracellular polymeric substances from waste”, Financial Assistance (2017) for three years of Rs. 15 Lakhs.
  • University Potential of Excellence (UPE) II Scheme Research Project, “Chemometric modeling on drug design and development of selective LRRK2 inhibitors for therapeutic application of Parkinson’s disease”, Financial Assistance (2017) for five years of Rs. 15 Lakhs.
  • UGC DRS1 Program, “Small Molecular Drug Discovery and Delivery Design Against Infectious Diseases”,Financial Assistance (2018) for five years of Rs. 1.41 Cr.
  • ICAR, Govt. of India Project, “Upgradation of Oil lab to Food testing lab”, Financial Assistance (2017) for five years of Rs. 157.80 Lakhs.
  • Department of Science & Technology and Biotechnology, Government of West Bengal Project, “Debezenation of model pyrolysis gasoline using pervaporation technique” Financial Assistance (2019) for three years of Rs. 11.30 Lakhs.
  • Dept. of Science & Technology & Biotechnology (DST BT), Govt. of West Bengal. Project “Solar Cooker-Assisted Photodegradation of Organic Pollutants in Wastewater Applying Calcium Alginate Beads Containing Iron Oxide and Titanium Oxide Nanocatalysts”. Financial Assistance (2024) for three years of Rs. 15.06 Lakhs.
Collaborations :

Academic collaboration : Academic collaborations is one regular activity and the department extend support to NITTR, NIPER, Bose Institute, Indian Statistical Institute, Academic Staff colleges of different universities, BIT (Mesra), West Bengal Pollution Control Board, Jadavpur University, University of North Carolina, St. Xavier’s College, GCCET, Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute etc.

Industrial Collaboration : FSSAI (Govt. of India), Coats of India, Mother Dairy, Edible Products Ltd. Quaker Chemicals Ltd. Proficient Food Products, Food Safety & Standard Authorities of India (Govt. of India), Indian Customs, Suman Proteins Ltd., Aloka Oils Ltd, Vinaka Fats & Oils, Budge Budge Refinery Ltd. Albert David limited, Sigcap Pharmaceuticals, Kaffa Kuwaa Innovation and several more.

Thrust areas in teaching and research of the academic department :
  • Nanomedicine
  • Biotechnology
  • Vegetable oils
  • Lipid Nutrition of unsaturated fatty acids and modified fats
  • Enzyme Biotechnology
  • Cheminformatics Drug Design
  • Herbal Drug Technology
  • Glass-ceramics
  • Ceramic Membranes
  • Refractory
  • Castables
  • Sol gel Processing
  • Petroleum Refining
  • Bioremediation
  • Biosurfactant
  • Membrane Technology
  • Catalytic Reaction in Petroleum under high pressure (like Hydrocracking)
  • Characterization and applications of sol-gel materials
Teaching support :
  • Virtual laboratories
  • E-learning
Research support :
Name of the equipment Funding agency
SEM TEQIP Phase I, CU
CHNS analyser TEQIP Phase I, CU
FTIR DST FIST
FTIR UGC DRS-I
GCMS DST FIST
HPTLC TEQIP Phase I, CU
HPLC UGC DRS-I
UV-VIS Spectrophotometer TEQIP Phase I, CU
UV Spectrofluorometer UGC DRS-I
ELIZA Reader AICTE
Tintometer TEQIP Phase II, CU
Gel Electrophoresis TEQIP Phase II, CU
Petroleum Product Analyzers TEQIP Phase II, CU
Attritor Mill TEQIP Phase I, CU
Precision Cutter TEQIP Phase I, CU
Spin coater TEQIP Phase I, CU
TBP Distillation unit TEQIP Phase I, CU
Molecular Distillation Unit DBT
Rotary Evaporator DST
Lyphilyser TEQIP Phase II, CU
Fermenter TEQIP Phase II, CU
Cold Centrifuge UGC
Ultra Centrifuge DST FIST
Ultra Centrifuge UGC DRS-I
High Pressure Reactor TEQIP Phase I, CU
Tensiometer University
Server DST SERB
Cheminformatics tools DST SERB
Refrigerator (-80°C) UGC DRS-I
Rheometer UGC DRS-I
High pressure homogenizer UGC DRS-I
Constant Temperature Bath UGC DRS-I
High temperature furnace UGC DRS-I
Modeling software, Molsoft UGC DRS-I
Non destructive testing instrument TEQIP Phase III, CU
Major activities :
  • Industry visit for 2nd  and 3rd  year students
  • Organizing remedial classes for final year students
  • Job opportunities through placement cell, Mr. Krishnendu Banerjee, Officer of Placement and Training (Extn. No. 579) (e.mail:  placementofficer@caluniv.ac.in) The Placement Cell along with the faculty members organize value-addition programmes like soft-skill development and provide placement opportunities to students. It also acts as the major interface between the industrial sector and helps in developing the industry-academia inter-relationship.
Links :
  • Alumni  Association: http://www.chemtechaa.org
  • Facebook:  www.facebook.com/groups/100286150127325/
  • Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/chemical-technology-alumni-association-1a6268240
Additional information :
Vision :
  • To achieve excellence in new age technology developments, innovations in technology fundamentals, and motivate in realistic scientific contributions cutting across different technology barriers. Strive will be a national model of excellence for challenging, learner- centred academic activities that will achieve the highest level of intellectual excellence, embrace diversity, motivate confidence within a diverse collaborative  research  Environment.
  • Excel in participative learning and inspire young mind for lifelong learning with social and professional commitments.
  • Contribute whose members shall share a passion for research, teaching  and  lifelong  learning with an abiding commitment to  society.
  • Promote strong traditions for  intellectual  academic delivery and application of knowledge  in rapidly developing changes in national and international science  and  technology  scenario.
Mission :
  • The mission is to inspire young mind for continuance of cohesive contributions in science based technology applications and innovations.
  • Creating multifaceted opportunities for the faculty, researchers and the freshmen for excellence in professional knowledge and skills, comprehensive social developments and personal commitments build upon strong ethical and moral  values.
  • Creating sustained developments through multilateral collaborations directed in innovative research, industry requirements and continued learning  needs.
Programme Educational Objectives :
  • To impart high quality education to the students foradaptation of emerging technologies in the field of Ceramic Engineering, Oil technology, Petrochemicals & Petroleum Refinery Engineering and Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemical technology and excel in  their  professional careers.
  • To encourage the students to pursue higher education and contribute in research and development activities in the areas of Ceramic Engineering,  Oil  Technology,  Petrochemicals & Petroleum Refinery Engineering and Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemical Technology.
  • To lay the foundation on managerial and behavioral aspects of professional Life, exhibit leadership qualities and satisfy the technological needs of the  society.
Programme Outcomes :

The Programme outcome includes the following – B. Tech students should have

  • Ability to apply knowledge of science, mathematics, and Technology principles to practical situations in their respective professional career.
  • Ability to design and conduct experiments and interpret and analyze the data obtained on experimentation.
  • Ability to function on multi-disciplinary  teams.
  • Ability to identify, formulate and solve the technological problems of  industry.
  • Ability to understand the professional and ethical  responsibility.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in multicultural environment and work with Team professionalism.
  • Ability to acquire broad education necessary to understand the impact of Engineering & Technology solutions for global, economic and social  environment.
  • Knowledge on contemporary issues.
  • An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern Technology tools necessary to succeed in the graduate competitive examinations and pursue higher studies in Chemical  Technology.
  • Recognition of the need for engaging in life-long learning and continually update technical know-how by self learning.
Programme Curriculum :

OLD Regulation

New Regulation [w.e.f Academic Year 2024-25]

In Plant Training/Institutional Training :

Students have to undergo an In plant Training program for a specified period (4–6 weeks) related to one’s course/subject in an industry, like Cipla Pharmaceuticals, Mendine Pharmaceuticals, Stadmed, East India Pharmaceuticals, Dey’s Medical, Zuventus, Strassenburg Pharmaceutics, Emami Pharmaceuticals, Freshnius Kavi Pharmaceuticals, Torrent Phrmaceuticals, Aventis Pharma, Indian Oil Corporation limited, Haldia Petrochemicals, Reliance Petrochemicals, Essar Oil Limited, British Oxygen, Asianol Lubricants, INOX Gases, Houghton International, Axzo Nobel, Nalco Chemicals, Berger Paints India Limited, Emami Agrotech Ltd., Adani Wilmer Ltd., Ruchi Soya Industries ltd., Gokul Refoils & Solvents Ltd., Budge Budge Refineries Ltd., Balmer Laurie Ltd., British Paints, Alfa Laval India, Britannia, Shalimar Paints India, Gemini Edible & Fats, Acalmar, H.R. Johnson India Ltd, TRL Krosaki Refractories Limited, OCL India Private Limited, Aditya Birla Insulator, EPCOS India Private Limited, Vesuvius India Ltd., Hindustan National Glass Ltd., IFGL, Somany Tiles, Nataraj Ceramics, Calderys India Limited, Saint Gobain, Carborundam Universal.

Consultancy Services :
Sl No. Project Title Funding Agency
1 Evaluation of nutritional facts of Veg oil samples Suman Proteins Pvt Ltd., Kolkata
2 Evaluation of nutritional facts of Veg oil samples Proficient Food Products, Kolkata
3 Analysis of ester samples by GC Quaker Chemical India Ltd, Kolkata
4 Comparative study of frying characteristics of four veg oil available in market Budge Budge Refinery Ltd, West Bengal
5 Analysis of edible oil samples Vinayaka Oil & Fats Pvt Ltd., Howrah
6 Testing of bleach ability of three solid waste samples Eastern Resources, Kolkata
7 Analyses of Vanaspati samples i2i Management Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd
8 Analyses of sesame & linseed oils B N Exports Pvt Ltd, Kolkata
9 Surveillance of Edible oils available in Kolkata Market FSSAI, Govt of India
10 Comparative study of quality of mustard oil available in Kolkata Market Emami Agrotech Ltd
11 Analysis of edible oil samples JVL Oil Refinary, Jl No-149, HPL Link Road , Haldia
12 Analysis of Mustard oil M/s Krishna Enterprise, 3/109, Bhawanipur,  Haldia

Apart from these a regular CUIIPP activity on ‘Analysis of imported vegetable oils’ is carrying out with FSSAI, Govt. of India & Indian Custom from July 2009.

Contact

Campus : Rashbehary Siksha Prangan (Rajabazar Science College Campus)

Address for communication : The Head, Department of Chemical Technology, University of Calcutta, 92 Acharya Prafulla Chandra Road, Kolkata-700009

Email : hdctcu@gmail.com