BS in Chemical Engineering

About the Program

Rapid commercialization across global process industries has created a high demand for skilled engineering professionals. At the heart of every process plant is the Chemical Engineer—the central strategist who integrates core engineering disciplines to design, optimize, and troubleshoot complex industrial operations.

The Department of Chemical Engineering (DChE) at GIKI offers a rigorous 4-year undergraduate degree program aligned with international Outcome-Based Education (OBE) standards.

• Years 1 & 2: Focus on foundational engineering principles, core sciences, and advanced mathematics.

• Years 3 & 4: Transition into specialized, industry-aligned coursework, advanced unit operations, and independent design projects.

State-of-the-Art Laboratories

Our modern laboratories bridge theoretical concepts with real-world applications. Equipped with high-tech experimental rigs and risk-free digital simulation tools, our lab curriculum is explicitly designed to foster critical problem-solving and analytical thinking rather than routine data logging.

Department Mission

Mission Statement

To develop and disseminate expertise in chemical process design and operations, empowering graduates to excel across academia, research, business, and industry, while contributing ethically to the sustainable development of society.

Core Thrust Areas

• Process & Equipment Design: Computer-Aided Design (CAD), modeling, simulation, and optimization.

• Thermodynamics & Transport: Fluid handling, heat/mass transfer, and phase equilibria.

• Reaction Engineering: Chemical kinetics, catalysis, and reactor design.

• Separation Processes: Advanced unit operations, membrane technology, and novel separation techniques.

• Advanced Materials: Polymer-based materials and advanced functional structures.

• Environmental Sustainability: Pollution abatement, waste treatment, and clean process technology.