01 · About the Department
A vibrant centre for chemical engineering education
The Department of Chemical Engineering at Amal Jyothi College of Engineering (Autonomous), established in 2013, has consistently focused on academic excellence, research, innovation and industry-oriented learning. Over the years it has developed into a vibrant centre for engineering education, preparing students to meet the evolving demands of the chemical, environmental, energy and process industries.
The department offers two flagship programmes:
B.Tech Chemical Engineering
Four-year programme with strong fundamentals in material & energy balance, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, transport phenomena, reaction engineering, process control and plant design — integrated with AI, process simulation and Industry 4.0.
M.Tech Environmental Engineering
Advanced postgraduate programme focused on water & wastewater treatment, solid waste management, pollution control, environmental impact assessment and sustainable engineering solutions.
Faculty strength: 6 Ph.D holders, 1 Associate Professor, 10 Assistant Professors and 3 experienced laboratory staff — with expertise spanning process engineering, environmental engineering, biochemical engineering, reaction engineering and data-driven process optimisation.
02 · Strong Core Chemical Engineering Foundation
The full spectrum of classical chemical engineering
The curriculum covers every major domain required for strong domain competency aligned with industry requirements:
Fundamentals
- Material and Energy Balance
- Thermodynamics
- Fluid and Particle Mechanics
- Mechanical Operations
- Transport Phenomena
Process Operations
- Heat Transfer
- Mass Transfer Operations I & II
- Chemical Reaction Engineering
- Chemical Technology
- Biochemical Engineering
Design & Safety
- Chemical Engineering Design I & II
- Process Safety Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
03 · AI-Integrated Modern Curriculum
Chemical Engineering + Artificial Intelligence
A unique strength of the programme is the systematic integration of Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics into Chemical Engineering. This makes our graduates industry-ready for Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing.
Core AI-Integrated Courses
- AI for Engineers
- Chemical Process Control and AI Fundamentals
- Machine Learning for Chemical Process Data Analytics
- Process Control and AI Analytics Laboratory
AI-Enabled Electives
AI for Environmental Monitoring
AI and IoT for Smart Manufacturing
Computational Intelligence for Process Design
AI in Energy Systems and Sustainability
Impact: Graduates are equipped to work on AI-driven process optimisation, digital twins, smart plant operations and data analytics roles alongside core chemical engineering.
04 · Extensive Laboratory Training
9 core laboratories · 18 credits of hands-on training
Students benefit from excellent laboratory infrastructure and hands-on training through well-equipped specialised laboratories. The department also houses sophisticated analytical instruments including a Brookfield Digital Viscometer, Trinocular Biological Microscope (LM-52-1803D) and UV-VIS Spectrophotometer.
Chemical Analysis Lab
Mechanical Operations Lab
Fluid Mechanics Lab
Heat Transfer Lab
Mass Transfer Lab
Reaction Engineering Lab
Process Control & AI Analytics Lab
Process Simulation Lab
Particle Technology Lab
Special facilities: FIST-funded laboratory and Kerala State Pollution Control Board approved Grade-B Water & Wastewater Analysis Laboratory — available for both teaching and external consultancy projects.
05 · Industry Exposure & Project-Based Learning
Bridging classroom and industrial application
Students gain significant practical experience through structured project and internship components totalling 14 credits:
Mini Project
Early-stage project work developing problem-solving, design and team-work capabilities.
Summer Industrial Internship
Structured summer placement with partner industries — petrochemical, pharmaceutical and process companies.
Project Phase I
Final-year research/design project foundation — literature survey, problem formulation and preliminary work.
Project Phase II / Internship
Capstone delivery — full implementation, experimental validation and industry-linked internship option.
Industry Collaborations & MoUs
- Kerala Minerals and Metals Ltd. (KMML), Kollam — industry exposure, internships, collaborative projects
- SynergenOG (signed December 2025) — skill development, internships, collaborative projects
- Regular industrial visits, expert talks and consultancy engagements with process and pharmaceutical industries
06 · Flexible Elective System
Customise your learning path
Students can customise their learning through 4 Programme Electives, 2 Open Electives, industry-linked elective courses, and MOOC-based elective options covering advanced topics:
Hydrogen Technology
Fuel Cell Technology
Process Intensification
CFD
Nanotechnology
Petroleum Refinery Engineering
Process Modelling & Simulation
07 · Honours & Minor Specialisations
Deepen or diversify
The 2026 curriculum supports multi-disciplinary expertise through structured Honours and Minor baskets.
Minor Basket
Applied Specialisations
- Process Safety
- Material Science and Engineering
- Energy Engineering
Honours Basket
Advanced Specialisations
- Advanced Heat Transfer
- Process Intensification
- Environmental Engineering
- Deep Learning for Process Industries
- AI-Enabled Digital Twins & Smart Plant Operations
08 · Professional & Holistic Development
Beyond technical skills
The curriculum develops leadership, ethics and communication skills through dedicated courses:
Professional Ethics
Universal Human Values
Technical English & Soft Skills
Engineering Economics
Production & Operations Management
Employability Skills
Sports / Yoga / Health & Wellness
Indian Knowledge System
Constitution of India
Innovation & Entrepreneurship is also built into the curriculum — the department actively supports student participation in the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE) Student Chapter and startup-oriented activities.
09 · Outcome-Based & Industry-Oriented Design
Aligned with national priorities
The curriculum is aligned with:
- NEP 2020 principles
- Outcome-Based Education (OBE)
- Current and emerging industry requirements
- Sustainability and environmental responsibility
- Entrepreneurship and innovation
Special Strength: "Chemical Engineering + AI + Sustainability + Industry 4.0" — uniquely combining core chemical engineering with artificial intelligence, process automation, sustainability, environmental responsibility, industry-linked learning and advanced specialisations.
10 · Alumni & Career Destinations
Strong representation across every sector
Our graduates work across the full spectrum of chemical engineering careers, in India and abroad.
Pharmaceutical & Biotech
- Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
- Cadila Healthcare
- Cipla
- Laurus Labs
- Apotex Inc.
- UQUIFA India
- Reckitt Benckiser
- Fleming Laboratories
- Wintac, Biozeen
Petroleum & Energy
- HPCL (Hindustan Petroleum)
- Shell (Oil & Gas)
- KBR (Kellogg Brown & Root)
- L&T (Larsen & Toubro)
- Jacobs Engineering
- Wood (energy consulting)
- Worley (energy consultancy)
- Bio Petro Clean India
Core Chemical & Process
- HOCL (Hindustan Organic Chemicals)
- Travancore Cochin Chemicals
- Cross Disciplinary Engineers
- Converge Engineering
- Digital EPCS
- Techin Process Technologies
- Chem Process Systems
- Plant Lipids, GBL Chemical
International Companies
- International Gulf Trading Co. (UAE)
- Emirates Pre-Insulated Pipes (UAE)
- Roles across UAE, USA, Canada
Higher Studies & Research
- IITs — Madras, Delhi, Kharagpur, Bombay, Gandhinagar
- NITs — Suratkal, Trichy
- Curtin University, Australia
- Kyoto University, Japan
- University of Houston
- Iowa State University
Sectors Covered
- Core Chemical Industries
- Process Design & Engineering
- Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
- Petroleum & Energy
- Environmental Engineering
- Research Organisations
- International Companies
11 · Programme Structure at a Glance
At a glance
2013Dept Established
2028NBA Accredited Till
9Core Laboratories
18Lab Credits
14Project & Intern Credits
6+1Electives (Prog + Open)
Accreditation: The B.Tech Chemical Engineering programme is NBA-accredited till 30th June 2028, with first NBA accreditation received in 2022 — reflecting the department's commitment to high academic standards, Outcome-Based Education and continuous quality improvement.
12 · Conclusion
A future-ready, globally competitive programme
The 2026 Flexible Curriculum in Chemical Engineering offers a balanced blend of Fundamental Engineering + Emerging Technologies + Practical Skills + Research + Industry Exposure — producing highly skilled, innovative and globally competent chemical engineers ready for higher studies, research, entrepreneurship and modern process industries.