The department of Biochemical Engineering came in to its independent existence as a separate department with inception of Harcourt Butler Technical University (earlier known as H.B.T.I.), Kanpur in the month of September 2016. Earlier, the department was established in1964 as twin department of Biochemical Engineering and Food Technology and completed 56 glorious years of its journey. The department is running four year full time undergraduate (B.Tech) program and two year full time postgraduate (M.Tech) program for award of B.Tech and M.Tech degree in Chemical Technology with specialization in Biochemical Engineering. In addition to this the department also offers admission to Ph.D program. The laboratories of the department are well equipped with modern facilities to meet necessities of various programs and to acquaint the student with latest practices used in industries and research areas relevant to Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology. The faculty members of the department are instrumental in enriching students with knowledge and skills that enable them to serve the industries and research organizations. The department has been granted various projects with financial assistance approved by reputed organizations for example CST, DBT, and World Bank. (TEQIP –I,TEQIP-II and TEQIP-III ) Recently, the department was awarded three projects in continuation by CPCB Delhi. The department has successfully organized a number of National and International seminars, workshops, conferences, and Faculty Development Programs. Various literary and technical programs organized almost every year by the students of the department enhancing creativity and productivity of students. The department is also actively involved in testing and consultancy work. The alumni of the department are highly placed in various industrial and other government and private sector organizations, contributing their best in growth and development of the nation and for benefit of the society. The department has a clear vision in enhancement of its capabilities in future by updating the faculty members and students with latest technical know hows through modernization of laboratories and periodic review of syllabus.

Vision

The department of Biochemical Engineering aspires to be globally recognized center to develop professionals with technical knowledge and skills, leadership qualities and strong ethical values for successful career in Biochemical and allied industries, research and development organizations.

Mission

The mission of the Department of Chemical Technology- Biochemical Engineering

• M1 : To develop state-of-the-art facilities to impart technical knowledge and skill to the graduate and post graduate students for Biochemical and allied industries and research organizations.
• M2 : To be a center of research and development for betterment of society in sustainable manner.
• M3 : To develop state-of-art the technologies for testing and consultancy for industry and society.
• M4 : To cultivate strong ethical values to be a successful professionals and to become life-long learners.

Program Educational objectives (PEOs) for B.Tech. Chemical Technology- Biochemical Engineering

The educational objectives of B. Tech. Chemical Technology-Biochemical Engineering program are:

• PEO1 : To produce globally competent technical manpower in the field of Biochemical processing, product formation and in the allied areas to cater the need of the country.
• PEO2 : To impart knowledge for development of innovative designs, production materials and processes for sustainable development of society.
• PEO3 : To serve the industry to meet the challenges in terms of quality assurance and standardization to withstand the global competiveness.
• PEO4 : To be able to discharge duties with professional attitudes and ethics.

FUTURE PLAN

• Development of Biochemistry & Molecular Lab-This lab is proposed to be developed in existing Chemical Reaction Engineering lab,housed in room 1-121 situated between BE department labs after shifting of Chemical Engineering department into the new building in very near future.
• Environmental Biotechnology Lab- This lab is proposed to be developed in existing Energy lab situated in vicinity of BE department’s labs, after shifting of chemical Engineering department into the new building in very near future.
• Departmental Library would be setup soon -This library is proposed to be developed in existing Energy lab situated between BE department labs after shifting of chemical Engineering department into the new building .
• There are two MoU (Memorandam of Understanding) is going to be signed with two renowned MNCs.
• To undertake interdisciplinary research project from Industry and other Government organizations.

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Departmental Activity

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