Dr. S. Balasubramanian is a HOD of Chemical Engineering at the KPR Institute Of Engineering & Technology. He did B. Tech. in Chemical Engineering from University of Madras. He completed his M.Tech and Ph.D in Chemical Engineering from SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur. His interested areas are Microfulidics, Membrane Processes, and Water Treatment. He is skilled in Chemical Engineering Teaching - Learning, CFD tools (ANSYS CFX - ICEM CFD, COMSOL), AutoCAD, Latex, Teamwork, and Leadership.

KPR Institute Of Engineering & Technology

What is latest in Chemical Engineering at KPR Institute Of Engineering & Technology, Coimbatore?

“Combination of fundamental engineering and software tools available in the curriculum”

Our latest program is Chemical Engineering tailored with a full stack of contemporary curriculum. The program is a combination of fundamental engineering and software tools to meet the digital developments. Combination of fundamental engineering and problem-solving using software help our students to stand apart from the rest of the crowd.

What are the factors that make Chemical Engineering best?

“Meet the basic needs of human kind, and monitor the manufacturing operation process”

B.Tech Chemical Engineering is recognized by Govt. of India, State and Federal Governments of many developed countries such as the United states of America, United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, Singapore and so on. It assists students to look around the basic needs of human beings such as food, water, Shelter, clothing, sanitation, healthcare and offer fruitful solutions. Pupils get a unique platform to work with other engineers, mechanical, civil, electrical, electronics and instrumentation. We choose a variety of Master’s Program such as energy, safety, environment, materials, food, biotechnology, bioprocessing etc. 

What are the best practices offered on the Chemical Engineering in KPR Institute Of Engineering & Technology, Coimbatore?

“NCC, NSS, cultural, community services, state and national level competitions are available for pupils”

We adopt an active-learning approach in our courses. Students can experience the joy of learning fundamental principles in a team or individually. They can participate in extracurricular activities such as sports, NCC, NSS, cultural, community services, martial arts, state and national level competitions. 

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What valuable insights do you provide about Chemical Engineering? 

“Professional elective courses, research and experience the real time processes for students”

We give a platform to students to explore the basic sciences, engineering and technology. Our campus contains research institutes and industries that help students to experience the real time processes and testing of materials. We give professional electives courses offered in the program to help the students to plan their career path after their graduation. Some of the professional elective courses are Design and manufacturing, Bioprocess Engineering, and Computational Chemical Engineering. 

How does the program ensure that students are being prepared for the future? 

“Provide e programming languages like C, Python, etc in our syllabus and teaching learning process for pupils”

Students get a chance to solve the problems with the use of modern software tools in engineering. We introduce various programming languages like C, Python, etc in our syllabus and teaching learning process. It gives confidence for our students to meet the future requirements in the industry. 

How did you train faculty to deliver programs to the students in KPR Institute Of Engineering & Technology, Coimbatore?

“Short term training program, faculty development program and seminars are available for faculties”

Most of the faculties in campus are highly qualified from the premier institutes in the country. They get training in emerging areas through short term training programs, faculty development programs and seminars. All these are organized by Research and Development Institutes. 

How do you tend to build an industry connection with programs on campus?

“Placements, internships and updated syllabus as per industry standards are provided for pupils”

We prepare syllabus by the guidance of CEOs, and MDs from esteemed companies. It paves way for students placements in reputed organizations. Our department is powered by KPR group, one biggest business conglomerate in southern India driven by values and technology. We update syllabus as per industry trends each year. 

What project types are students working through the programs at KPR Institute Of Engineering & Technology, Coimbatore?

“Industry projects, Theoretical design projects and experimental based research projects are worked on by students”

Our students are working on computationally intensive process modeling and simulation projects involving the use of softwares’ such as ASPEN PLUS, MATLAB, ANSYS, COMSOL to mimic the real-time process. They were encouraged to select, visit and understand the specific problems of the industry through industry projects. On the other hand, theoretical projects involving a group of students not more than 4 under the guidance of a professor. We allow students to test a hypothesis, conduct an experiment, analyze the results and provide a solution under the guidance of a faculty with experimental based research projects. 

What are the career options available to students after pursuing the course?

“Students get job opportunities in research, teaching, chemical engineering, biotechnology and more”

Our students get different career options after completing graduation. They get jobs in research, teaching, chemical engineering, biotechnology and more. Both government and private sectors are looking for chemical engineering graduates. 

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Any valuable advice do you like to give students to have a prosperous career ahead?

“Think deeper, be open minded and kick start your career”

My advice for students is to think deeper and be open minded. They need to enjoy learning and work hard. Kick start your career through knowing about the latest industry trends.