Department of

Chemical Engineering

HOD's Message,

The Department of Chemical Engineering was established in 1999 with an intake capacity of 60 students. The department is accredited by NBA, and AICTE, New Delhi. It has an extremely dynamic faculty and well-experienced supporting staff having strong research interests in conventional & emerging areas of Chemical Engineering. The department believes in continuous upgradation of the knowledge of the faculty and has been sponsoring the faculty for the postgraduation and research program for the last few years.

It has nine state-of-the-art laboratories having equipment worth Rs. 76.60 Lakhs. The department has an adequate number of computers with the latest configurations and internet facilities. The department provides excellent computational facilities including professional software such as UNISIM, CHEMCAD, ZWCAD, ESPOIR SMART INTERVIEW SIMULATOR and MATLAB to the faculty and the students.

In addition to this, the department has its own library with 410 books and a chemical engineering encyclopedia. The department motivates the students to participate in various national events such as Project Exhibition, Paper Presentation, Model Making and Sports Competition. Many students have also received prizes. The department has a good track record of academic results. Students of the department secured top ranks at university examinations and achieved success in GATE, GRE & other examinations.

The students of the department have been recruited in the top national & international chemical industries, contributing an important role. The department has established a student association named ACES (Association of Chemical Engineering Students). ACES organize Seminars, Workshops, Cultural Program, and Expert Lectures on various topics like Personality Development, Preparation for Competitive Examinations, Study Abroad etc. The association provides a strong platform for the overall development of the students. A national level technical event "CHEMFEST" is also organized in March every year.

This event provides a platform for active interaction of students to bring innovative ideas in the Projects & Model Making in Chemical Engineering. The department is proactive in good industry-institute interaction. It has signed MoUs with various industries for mutual benefits. Various experts from the industry are invited and industrial visits are organized every year to bridge the gap between theory and practice. The department organizes plant training for all second & third-year students every year in various eminent industries such as BPCL, HPCL, IOCL, Reliance, RCF, Biocon etc. Most of the final-year projects get sponsorship from the industry.

Dr. S. N. Jain Head of the Department

Board of Studies (BoS)

Sr.No.	Name, Designation , Address, Contact number and Email	Description	Position
1a	Name: Dr. S. N. Jain Designation: Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering Department Address: K. K. Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and Research, Amrutdham, Panchavati, Nashik-422003 Contact No: 8308912681 Email: snjain@kkwagh.edu.in	Head of the Department	Chairman
1 b	Name: Prof. V. N. Mawal Designation: Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering Department Address: K. K. Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and Research, Amrutdham, Panchavati, Nashik-422003 Contact No: 9922665190 Email: vnmawal@kkwagh.edu.in	Faculty	Member
	Name: Prof. Dr. G. B. Daware Designation: Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering Department Address: K. K. Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and Research, Amrutdham, Panchavati, Nashik-422003 Contact No: 9545518680 Email: gbdaware@kkwagh.edu.in	Faculty	Member
	Name: Prof. S. N. Derle Designation: Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering Department Address: K. K. Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and Research, Amrutdham, Panchavati,Nashik-422003 Contact No: 7588036014 Email: snderle@kkwagh.edu.in	Faculty	Member
	Name: Prof. Z. K. Deshmukh Designation: Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering Department Address: K. K. Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and Research, Amrutdham, Panchavati, Nashik-422003 Contact No: 9890045928 Email: zkdeshmukh@kkwagh.edu.in	Faculty	Member
	Name: Prof. P. P. Joshi Designation: Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering Department Address: K. K. Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and Research, Amrutdham, Panchavati, Nashik-422003 Contact No: 8668865521 Email: ppjoshi@kkwagh.edu.in	Faculty	Member
	Name: Prof. T. B. Mahale Designation: Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering Department Address: K. K. Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and Research, Amrutdham, Panchavati, Nashik-422003 Contact No: 8806553718 Email: tbmahale@kkwagh.edu.in	Faculty	Member
	Name: Dr. Yennam Rajesh Designation: Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering Department Address: K. K. Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and Research, Amrutdham, Panchavati, Nashik-422003 Contact No: 7981866382 Email: yennamrajesh@kkwagh.edu.in	Faculty	Member
	Dr. N. B. Gautam Designation: Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering Department Address: K. K. Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and Research, Amrutdham, Panchavati, Nashik-422003 Contact No: 8180858860 Email: nbgautam@kkwagh.edu.in	Faculty	Member
	Dr. Prashant Kumar Designation: Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering Department Address: K. K. Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and Research, Amrutdham, Panchavati, Nashik-422003 Contact No: 7477765777 Email: prkumar@kkwagh.edu.in	Faculty	Member
	Dr. Rajasekhar Ravula Designation: Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering Department Address: K. K. Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and Research, Amrutdham, Panchavati, Nashik-422003 Contact No: 7799331104 Email: rajravula@kkwagh.edu.in	Faculty	Member
	Miss Ritul Chaudhari Designation: Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering Department Address: K. K. Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and Research, Amrutdham, Panchavati, Nashik-422003 Contact No: 7588998649 Email: rmchaudhari@kkwagh.edu.in	Faculty	Member
2i)	Name: Dr. V.V. Mahajani Designation: Ex- Professor of Chemical Engg. ICT, Matunga, Mumbai Address: 204B, Archana, Shri Ambika Nagar, M. G. Road, Dombivali (West) 421202 Contact No: 9004266456 Email: vvmahajani@gmail.com	Two members in the subject from outside the college to be nominated by the Academic Council	Member
ii)	Name: Dr. Sanjay M. Mahajani Designation: Professor in Chemical Engg. Address: Chemical Engg. Department, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400076 Contact No: 9869461337 Email: sanjaym@che.iitb.ac.in		Member
3	Name: Dr. Ravindra D Gudi Designation: Professor in Chemical Engg. Address: Chemical Engg. Department, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400076 Contact No: 9769267231 Email: ravigudi@che.iitb.ac.in	Member (VC Nominee)	Member
4	Name: Mr. Pravin Marwar Designation: Director Address: Catapharma Chemicals Pvt., Ltd. A115-119, A122, A124-126, STICE, Musalgaon, Sinnar-422112, Maharashtra Contact No: 9422258316 Email: psm@catapharma.com	One representative from industry/corporate sector /allied area relating to placement.	Member
5	Name: Mr. Arjun Gujar Designation: Director Address: Hydron Engineering Solutions Pvt., Ltd.306, Prasanna Arcade, Old Mumbai-Agra Road, Nashik, Maharashtra 422002 Contact No: 9823156611 Email: info@hyrdoneng.com	One postgraduate meritorious alumnus to be nominated by the Principal. The Chairman, Board of Studies, may with the approval of the principal of the college, co-opt:	Member

Department Advisory Board

Sr. No.	Name of Member	Organization	Designation
1	Dr. S. N. Jain	H.O.D., Chemical Engineering Department, K.K.W.I.E.E.&R., Nashik	Chairman
2	Dr. V. V. Mahajani	Ex. Professor, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai	Member
3	Mr. Praveen Marawar	Director, Catapharma (I) Pvt. Ltd., Sinnar, Nashik	Member
4	Mr. Sonu Zunj	Director, SVAAR Process Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Nashik	Member
5	Mr. Ishwar Pardeshi	Manager, Graphite (I) Ltd., Nashik	Member
6	Mr. Ajit Tambe	Deputy Manager, United Heat Transfer Ltd., Nashik	Member
7	Mr. Nilesh Lahoti	CEO, Giri Paints., Nashik	Member
8	Mr. Arjun Gujar	Director, Hyron Engineering Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai / Nashik	Member
9	Prof. V. N. Mawal	Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering Department	Member
10	Dr. G. B. Daware		Member
11	Prof. S. N. Derle		Member
12	Prof. P. P. Joshi		Member
13	Prof. Z. K. Deshmukh		Member
14	Prof. T. B. Mahale		Member
15	Dr. Rajesh Yennam		Member
16	Dr. Neha Gautam		Member
17	Dr. Rajasekhar Ravula		Member
18	Dr. Prashant Kumar		Member
19	Prof. R. M. Chaudhari		Member

Innovative Teaching Learning (ICT Supported Learning)

Faculty members effectively integrate ICT tools into the teaching-learning process to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Commonly used tools include PowerPoint presentations for structured delivery of content, Google Classroom for communication and sharing of materials, assignments, and syllabus, and LMS platforms for conducting quizzes and assessments. Faculty also create and share video lectures on YouTube covering both theory and practical aspects, and have developed online courses on platforms like Udemy to support self-paced learning. Students are encouraged to enroll in MOOCs such as SWAYAM to broaden their academic exposure. To further enrich the learning experience, a variety of co-curricular activities like quizzes, seminars, technical debates, group discussions, start-up idea sharing, career counseling, alumni interactions, expert talks and industrial visits are organized. Additionally, simulation software such as AutoCAD, MATLAB, UniSIM, Aspen Plus, Ansys Fluent and ChemCAD are used in practical sessions to provide hands-on experience and promote experiential learning.

Professional Body (IIChE Student Chapter Activities, KKWIEER, Nashik)

IIChE Chapter is established by the department.
Approval has been received from IIChE Head Quarter, Kolkata. (Approval Letter No. Ref: AG / C-2 /2020 / 375 Dated 08th November 2021)
Dr. Yennam Rajesh is nominated as coordinator of the chapter.
Various activities conducted through IIChE student Chapter:
- Lecture Series by Experts from Reputed IITs, NITs, Central Universities and Industrial Experts etc.
- Chem Fests (Technical Quizzes, Poster and Paper Presentations etc.)
- Students Interactions with Industrial Experts.
- Online Start-up Training Program: An Internship (at IIChE)

Details of activities conducted through IIChE student Chapter:

Sr.No.	Date	Activity Title	Resource Person with address	No. of Participant s attended
1	15/07/2024	Overview of Chemical Process Industries	Mr. Girase Tajas, Val Organics Pvt. Ltd.	31
2	18/07/2024	Design of Distillation Column	Mr. Ketan More, SVI Carbon Pvt. Ltd.	52
3	20/07/2024	IPR: Patent Law and Procedure	Mr. Santosh Sangle, Legismith Partners LLP	51
4	23/07/2024	Guidance on GATE Preparation	Mr. Sushant Shelke, M.Tech IIT Bombay	45
5	29/07/2024	Role of Chemical Engineers in Industries	Mr. Ganesh Sapariya, Emerson Measurements	48
6	02/08/2024	Energy Conservation and Auditing	Mr. Pramod N. Daspute, PCRA	54
7	05/08/2024	Higher Study and Career Opportunities	Ms. Vaishnavi Khetal, Keva Fragrance Pvt. Ltd.	43
8	08/08/2024	Industries and Scope for Chemical Engineering	Mr. C.R. Mohikar, Petro-Project Consultant	42
9	21/08/2024	Human Values and Ethics	Er. Dattatray Aher, Ex. Principal, ITI	64
10	24/08/2024	Chemical Engineers' Roles in Software Fields	Mrs. Anjali Patil, TCS, Mumbai	53
11	31/08/2024	Career Opportunities in Chemical Engineering	Mr. Kalpak Shinde, Federal Bank Ltd.	41
12	20/092024	Sulphur Recovery Unit	Dr. V. V. Mahajani, Rtd. Professor, Chemical Engineering Department, ICT Mumbai	78
13	26/09/2024	Career guidance to SY and TY Students	Mr.Rahul Patil, Process Design Engineer, CATA Pharma Nashik	47
14	08/10/2024	Insights and Experience on Nanomaterials, Biomaterials, and Bioprocesses	Sharly Mehta , Associate Improvement Manager, Dowanol Plant, Germany	69
15	21/10/2024	Understanding Harmony in Nature	Mrs. R.Y. Thombare, Assistant Professor, KKW Polytechnic College	52
16	07/11/2024	Guidance to BE students for placement in Galaxy Surfactants	Mr. Sumedh Devi, Assistant Manager, Galaxy Surfactants, Nashik	16
17	16/11/2024	Chemical Engineering scope in Reliance Industries	A Vijaya Sai , Senior General Manager, Reliance Industries, Navi Mumbai	15
18	09/01/2025	Alumni Interaction on Various Aspects such as Career Guidance, Placement Preparation and Research Innovations	Ms. Hetansha Boricha, M. Tech (IIT Madras),	87
19	18/01/2025	Development of Cenosphere Ceramic Membranes and its Applications	Dr. Ajit P. Rathod, Associate Professor, VNIT Nagpur	36
20	02/02/2025	Waste vegetable oils utilisation and management as a big source of green alternative fuel under Institute Innovation cell	Prof. (Dr.). A.K. Goswami, Director, UICT Jalgaon	67
21	05/02/2025	Overview of software/simulations applications in chemical engineering	Susheel Pote, Director Aademics, Invensys CAD Soluions Pvt. Ltd.	32
22	08/02/2025	ANSYS/CAD Applications in Chemical Engineering	Susheel Pote, Director Aademics, Invensys CAD Soluions Pvt. Ltd.
23	29/03/2025	Pressure Swing Adsorption for Green Hydrogen Applications	Madhura N. Chincholi, Assistant Manager, Deepak R&D Center, Vadodara	35

IIChE Actvitiy Report 2024-25

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