
Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune offers a four-year undergraduate programme in Chemical Engineering (B Tech). Established in 1999, the programme offers a research-oriented programme that makes the students industry ready for multidisciplinary roles.
- Bioenergy/ Biogas/Biotechnology
- Modelling And Simulations
- Data Modelling
- Wastewater Treatment
- Nanoparticle Synthesis And Application
- Harnessing Low Temperature Heat Using Absorption Techniques
- Pinch Technology
- Green Chemistry
- Thermodynamic Property Evaluation
- Organic Synthesis
- Carbon Nanotubes
- Nanofluids
- Optimisation
Faculty Research
Publication of papers in national and international journals and conferences is considered the benchmark for faculty research.
Faculty Research Publications
Eminent Research
Achievements by Faculty

Publications in International
Journals
Academic Year: 2018-2019 International Journal
Manjusha A. Thombare, Dinesh V. Kalaga, Sandip B. Bankar, Rahul K. Kulkarni, Satchidanand R. Satpute, and Prakash V. Chavan, “Novel multistage solid–liquid circulating fluidized bed: liquid phase mixing characteristics”,
https://doi.org/10.1080/02726351.2018.1522403, 2018
Academic Year: 2017-2018 International Journal
- A. D. Palsodkar, D. S. Bhatkhande ” Effect of compatibilizer on the final performance of linear low density polyethylene/e-waste plastic blend”, International journal of Environmental studies, 74(4), 2017, 625-635.
- S. P. Kodolikar, D. S. Bhatkhande, V. G. Pangarkar, P. Kulkarni, ” Extraction of toluene and n-heptane mixture using ionic liquid Aliquat 336 and mathematical modeling for solvent selection”, Separation Science and Technology, 53:1, 61-70, DOI: 10.1080/01496395.2017.1377733.
- H. U. Karne, D. S. Bhatkhande, S. Jabade, ” Mesophilic and thermophilic anaerobic digestion of faecal sludge in a pilot plant digester”, International journal of Environmental studies, 2018, DOI:10.1080/00207233.2017.1406729.
- Sanket Chougale, Dhammaraj Rokade, Tanushree Bhattacharjee , Harshawardhan Pol, Renu Dhadwal, “Non-isothermal analysis of extrusion film casting using multi-mode Phan-Thien Tanner constitutive equation and comparison with experiments”, Rheologica Acta, 57, 2018, 493–503
Academic Year: 2016-2017 International Journal
- Sumit Gujar, M. M. Upkare, S. R. Satpute, “ Pinch Analysis of Xylene Fractionation and CCR-Plate-forming process using Aspen Plus ”, chem. Sci. trans., 3(5), 2016, 35-39
- Neha Saxena, S. R. Satpute, N A Mali, “ Study of thermally coupled distillation column system for energy efficient distillation”, Sadhana, 42(1), 2016, 119-128.
- Shrikaant Kulkarni,”Synthesis of Complexes of Lanthanide ions with 2,2’:6’,2-terpyridine Ligands for Luminescence Properties”, International Journal of Chemistry and Applications, 2, 2017, 126-132.
- Shrikaant Kulkarni , Synthesis, Characterization and Physio-chemical and Antimicrobial Investigation of Selected Lanthanide Ions with Schiff Base”, Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Sciences, 3, 2017, 201-210.
- C. V. Kapadnis, D. S. Bhatkhande, “ Synthesis of copper nanoparticles in presence of surfactants and evaluation of heat transfer performance of copper nanofluids”, Journal of Nanofluids, 6(2), 2017, 334-342.
Academic Year: 2014-2015 International Journal
- A.Kulkarni, D.Bhatkhande, “Ultraviolet Induced Photocatalytic Degradation of Pthalic Anhydride Using AeroxideP-25 and Kronos”, IOSR Journal of Applied Chemistry, Volume 7, Issue 7 Ver. II. (July 2014), PP 01-08,e-ISSN:2278-5736.
- B.A.Bhanvase, M.R.Sarode, l.A.Putterwar, Abdullah K.A, “Intensification of convective Heat Transfer in Water/ethylene glycol based nanofluids containing TiO2 nanoparticles”, Chemical Engineering and Processing:Process Intensification, 82(2014) 123-131.
- S.E.Karekar, B.A.Bhanvase, S.H.Sonawane, M.P.Deosarkar, D.V.Pinjari, A.B.Pandit, “Synthesis of Zinc Molybdate nanopigments by an ultrasound assisted route:Advantage over conventional method”, Chemical Engineering and Processing:Process Intensification, 87(2015) 51-59.
- M.P. Deosarkar, S.M.Pawa, B.A.Bhanvase, “In situ sonochemical synthesis of Fe3O4 –graphene nanocomposite for lithium rechargeable batteries”, Chemical Engineering and Processing:Process Intensification, 83(2014), 49-55.
- Satish R. Inamdar, Abhishek Kulkarni, Anita S. Joshi, “Big data management of a cyber-physical multi-location chemical factory”, International Journal of Industrial Electronics and Electrical Engineering (IJIEEE), 2 (8).
- S.A.Lamture, D.S.Bhatkhande, “Conversion of Kokum (Garcinia Indica) syrup in powder form from kokum extract under vacuum and its HPLC analysis”, Industrial Journal of Science Research and Technology, 2(4), 2014, 16-20, e-ISSN:2321-9262
Conference Proceedings – International
- Santosh Shinde, Prashant Shevgaonkar, State Estimation of Styrene Polymerization Using Unscented Kalman Filter, CHEMCON, Dec27-30, 2014 at Punjab University Chandigarh.
- Mayur Chaudhari, Makarand Upkare, Desulfurization of natural gas using ASPEN TECH, CHEMCON, Dec 27-30, 2014 at Punjab University Chandigarh.
- S.P. Kamble, Trupti Telang, M.P.Deosarkar, Defluoridation of water using Fe-Al mixed metal hydroxides, CHEMCON, Dec 27-30, 2014 at Punjab University Chandigarh.
- Rahul Thakare, Satish R.Inamdar, Signal Processing and system Integration of a Distillation Column with a side rectifier, CHEMCON, Dec 27-30, 2014 at Punjab University Chandigarh.
- Vishajit Shirkande, Satish R.Inamdar, Experimental Optimization of catalytic hydrogenation on reaction to prepare aniline, CHEMCON, Dec 27-30, 2014 at Punjab University Chandigarh.
- Ravi Pawar, Satish R. Inamdar, Utility system design and optimization for a chemical process plant, CHEMCON, Dec27-30, 2014 at Punjab University Chandigarh.
Book Chapters
- S.H.Sonawane, B.A.Bhanvase and M.P.Deosarkar, Preparation of PANI/Calcium Zinc Phophate Nano Composite Using ultrasound Assisted In.Situ Emulsion Polymerization and its Applications in Anticorrosion Coatings, ICCBPE,Nov. 16-18, 2013 at National Institute of Technology Warangal.
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