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Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering is a 5-6 year doctorate program where the students are trained in qualitative and quantitative research on topics such as thermodynamics, kinetics, polymers, nanomaterials, renewable energy and the likes. The program curriculum allows students to develop concentration in specific sub-disciplinary areas through a scholarly program of study.
They work under very strict guidelines when it comes to laboratory skills, research skills, writing academic papers, and reading research findings. The final activity is dissertation that provides an original contribution to the knowledge in chemical engineering. The standardized tests accepted for the purpose of admissions for the program of Ph.D. Chemical Engineering are GRE, GATE, GMAT and some University prescribed tests as per their selectivity. GRE General & Subject: It is a measure of verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing abilities. Syllabus of GATE Chemical Engineering includes topics like mass transfer, chemical reaction engineering, petroleum refining, process calculations, thermodynamics, polymer science, and instrumentation. It also insisted that prior academic background as well as performance in these standardized tests dictate the admission into doctorate programs.
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form, Duration | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering, 3-5 years |
| Course Level, Eligibility | Doctoral, Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field with minimum 55% marks, NET/JRF qualified |
| Top Colleges | IIT, IISc, NIT, Anna University, Jadavpur University, ICT Mumbai |
| Entrance Exam | NET, JRF, GATE, CSIR-UGC NET, UGC-NET, college-specific entrance exams, interview |
1. Obtain a Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering or any other related field like Chemistry or Biochemistry with certain minimum grade point average commonly set to be 3.0 or higher.
2. It is advised to sit for the GRE examination and obtain reasonable scores; however, most programs give priority to higher scores in the verbal and quantitative sections.It is standard that scores vary from 150 to 170.
3. Determine specific research areas and possible faculty mentors and contact these faculty members to determine their willingness and capability to supervise new students. This defines the kind of research that is available in the department.
4. Include your official transcripts, scores on standardized tests conducted across the academic year, recommendation letters, statement of purpose, and any other documentary proof within the stipulated program deadline.
5. Optional – if invited, interview with the faculty in order to prove an applicant’s readiness for further studies and further research in the department’s interests and topics for the projects.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics | Equilibrium thermodynamics, non-equilibrium thermodynamics, phase equilibria |
| Chemical Reaction Engineering | Kinetics, reactor design, catalysis, reaction mechanisms |
| Transport Phenomena | Momentum, heat, and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, boundary layers |
| Process Control and Optimization | Control systems, optimization techniques, process modeling, simulation |
| Chemical Engineering Materials | Materials science, nanomaterials, biomaterials, materials processing |
| Energy and Environmental Engineering | Energy systems, environmental impact assessment, sustainable development |
| Research Methodology | Research design, data collection, data analysis, research ethics |
| Specialized Courses | Advanced topics in chemical engineering, seminars, workshops |
| Thesis | Original research work, dissertation, defense |
| Specialization | Job Profile | Average Salary (per annum) |
|---|---|---|
| Process Engineering | Process Engineer, Plant Manager | ₹15,00,000 - ₹30,00,000 |
| Research and Development | Research Scientist, R&D Manager | ₹12,00,000 - ₹25,00,000 |
| Environmental Engineering | Environmental Engineer, Sustainability Specialist | ₹10,00,000 - ₹20,00,000 |
| Materials Science | Materials Scientist, Nanotechnologist | ₹9,00,000 - ₹18,00,000 |
| Energy Engineering | Energy Engineer, Renewable Energy Specialist | ₹8,00,000 - ₹16,00,000 |
| Academia | Professor, Researcher | ₹6,00,000 - ₹12,00,000 |
| Industry | Chemical Engineer, Process Consultant | ₹5,00,000 - ₹10,00,000 |
| Pharmaceutical Engineering | Pharmaceutical Engineer, Biotechnologist | ₹4,50,000 - ₹9,00,000 |
| Petrochemical Engineering | Petrochemical Engineer, Refinery Manager | ₹4,00,000 - ₹8,00,000 |
