Department of

Chemical Engineering

Director - KKW Engineering College

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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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:  [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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:  [email protected]
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
K.K.W.I.E.E. & R. , Nashik
Chairman
2 Prof. Dr. V. V. Mahajani Ex. Professor, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai. Member
3 Mr. Praveen Marawar Director, Catapharma (I) Pvt. Ltd.,
Sinnar, Nashik
Member
3 Mr. Sonu Zunj Director, SVAAR Process Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Nashik. Member
4 Ishwar Pardeshi Manager, Graphite (I) Ltd., Nashik Member
5 Mr. Ajit Tambe Deputy Manager, United Heat Transfer Ltd., Nashik Member
6 Mr. Nilesh Lahoti CEO,  Giri Paints., nashik Member
7 Mr. Arjun Gujar Hyron Engineering, Mumbai Member
8 Prof.V. N. Mawal Assistant Professor
Chemical Engineering Department
Member
9 Prof. G. B. Daware Member
10 Prof. S. N. Derle Member
11 Prof. P. P. Joshi Member
12 Prof. Z. K. Deshmukh Member
13 Prof. T  B Mahale Member
14 Dr. Rajesh Yennam Member
15 Dr. Neha Gautam Member
16 Dr. Rajasekhar Ravula Member
17 Dr. Prashant kumar Member

Innovative Teaching Learning (ICT Supported Learning)

The ICT tools used by the faculties for the effective teaching – learning process are Power point presentation (PPT), Google classroom, learnico, YouTube, Udemy etc. All faculties use PPT for their presentation; Google meet for taking online classes; Google class for communication, for providing materials, syllabus and assignments; Learnico and Google forms for conducting quizzes and tests; and YouTube for sharing subject videos.

Faculty have developed YouTube videos for both theory and practicals. Faculty have developed and uploaded courses on Udemy and shared to students to get them benefited.

Students are motivated to register for MOOCs, SWAYAM videos. Efforts to keep the students engaged through various activities like quiz, seminars, NPTEL videos, debate on technical topics, discussion on start-ups, group discussion, career counseling, alumni interactions etc.

Simulation softwares such as AutoCAD, MATLAB, UniSIM, Computational fluid dynamics (CFD), ChemCAD and MyExamo are used for effective learning. Videos on virtual lab by various IITs for Mass transfer operation have shown.

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
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