Guest Lecture on Challenges in Industries for Chemical Engineers

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1 Guest Lecture on Challenges in Industries for Chemical Engineers 25 th April,, 2017 Faculty Coordinators Dr. Swapnil A. Dharaskar Head of Department Dr. Pravin Kodgire Guest Speaker Dr. Bibekananda Basu Ex. GM, RIL, Silvaasa; Ex. Scientist, BTRA, Mumbai Organized by Department of Chemical Engineering School of Technology Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University Gandhinagar,, Gujarat, India

2 Introduction IIChE student chapter of the CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Department delighted to announce a guest lecture on Challenges in Industries for Chemical Engineers that was held on 25 th April, The objective of this lecture was to create awareness amongst students regarding the real industrial challenges for chemical engineers and introduces the technical requirement for the fresher s to grab the best industrial opportunities. Dr. B. Basu was invited a Guest Speaker for the lecture and he was delivered the expert talk on Challenges in Industries for Chemical Engineers. He was covered several aspects of industrial challenges that mainly faced by the engineers in industries. He was also addressed interesting key facts about how to deal and tackle with the industrial challenges. He was also expressing his view on polymers, Process control, and safety measures significance in the industries. Almost, 75 students (including UG & PG) were participated and listened the lecture with positive concern. The last session of interaction with students was quite informative and knowledgeable students gained many ideas during this session.

3 Mr. Harsh Tanna (3rd Year student) was brief about the Dr. Bibekananda Basu, Ex. GM, RIL, Mumbai Dr. Swapnil Dharaskar welcome Dr. B. Basu

4 Dr. B. Basu delivering the talk on Challenges in Industries for Chemical Engineers Dr. Basu deliveing details about how to face the challenges in Industries

5 Dr. Swapnil Dharaskar felicitated Dr. Basu by offering the momento as token of love and appreciation from PDPU, Gandhinagar Group Photo with all the students participants.

6 Summary of the Lecture The chemical industry is among the most diversified industrial sectors and includes basic chemicals and its products, petrochemicals, fertilisers, paints, gases, pharmaceuticals, dyes, etc. The sector covers over 70,000 commercial products, and provides the feedstock to many downstream industries such as finished drugs, dyestuffs, paper, synthetic rubber, plastics, polyester, paints, pesticides, fertilisers and detergents. The industry has a 14% weightage in the overall Index of Industrial Production (IIP) which gives an indication of its importance in the country s industrial growth. A robust chemical industry ushers in many economic and strategic benefits for the nation. As on March 31, 2008, the size of the Indian chemical industry was estimated at around USD 35 bn and 3% of India s GDP. The Indian chemical sector accounts for 13-14% of total exports and 8-9% of total imports of India. In terms of volume of production, it is the twelfth-largest in the world and the third-largest in Asia. Currently, the per capita consumption of products of the Indian chemical industry is one-tenth of the world average, which reflects the huge potential for further growth. The issues like inadequate technologies, skilled labour, environmental norms and need to innovate remain a threat to the industry. Analytical skills. Creativity. Ingenuity. Interpersonal skills. Math skills. Problem- solving skills are the requirements for the Chemical Engineers. Only 9.3% Engineers are unemployed.