Technical & Applied Chemistry
January 17, 2025 2025-01-22 9:13Technical & Applied Chemistry
The Department of Technical and Applied Chemistry was established in 1906. The department is situated near gate number 13 of the Institute. The department conducts courses at the diploma and graduate level. The department is also recognized for doctoral research by the University of Mumbai. It has laboratories equipped with advanced equipment and test facilities. The department continuously undertakes research and consultancy projects to share and enhance technical knowledge. The faculty and students both benefited from the exposure they get through these activities.
Vision
The vision of the department is to be a nationally recognized Diploma Chemical Engineering program
Mission
- The Department’s mission is to provide a high-quality education in chemical engineering at the diploma levels that prepares students for productive careers in Engineering and allied fields yet for life as educated, effective citizens and leaders.
- Discover and disseminate new knowledge in Science and Engineering through creative activity in research and scholarship. Provide service to the state, nation and world by advancing the profession of Chemical Engineering.
Course | Intake |
---|---|
Diploma course | |
Diploma in Chemical Engineering | 60 |
Diploma Syllabus
DIPLOMA R-23 SCHEME AND SYLLABUS SCHEMES AND SYLLABUS OF REVISION OF R 2017Scheme | Syllabus |
---|---|
Semester I | View |
Semester II | View |
Semester III | View |
Semester IV | View |
Semester V | View |
Semester VI | View |
Expert Talk Session on


'Sustainability in the New Industrial World' by Mr. Ullhas Nimkar,
'Driving Sustainable Innovation: ESG, SDG, and Safe, Efficient Operations' by Mr. Anjani Prasad,





Staff Directory
Degree Staff (Chem [Tech])
Sr. No. | Name | Designation | Qualification | Specialisation | Biodata | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Dr. Sujata Parmeswaran | Professor & Head of the Department | hod_chemistry@hs.vjti.ac.in sujathap@hs.vjti.ac.in | Ph.D | Polymer Chemistry | View |
2 | Dr. Vitthalrao Swamirao Kashid | Assistant Professor | vskashid@hs.vjti.ac.in | Ph.D | Organic Synthesis, Organometallic Chemistry, Organophosphorus Chemistry, Catalysis | View |
3 | Dr. S.T. Bhange | Assistant Professor | stbhange@hs.vjti.ac.in | Ph.D | Organic Chemistry | View |
4 | Dr. D. Das | Assistant Professor | ddas@hs.vjti.ac.in | Ph.D | Organic Chemistry | View |
Diploma Staff
Sr. No. | Name | Designation | Qualification | Specialisation | Biodata | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Dr. N.N. Wankhede | Lecturer | nnwankhede@hs.vjti.ac.in | Ph.D | Physical Chemistry | View |
2 | Prof V.V. Thorat | Lecturer | msthorat@hs.vjti.ac.in | MSc | Physical Chemistry | |
3 | Dr. P.M. Pardeshi | Lecturer | pmpardeshi@hs.vjti.ac.in | Ph.D | Forward Osomosis Waste water treatment | View |
4 | Dr. A.D. Vibhandik | Lecturer | advibhandik@hs.vjti.ac.in | Ph.D | Membrane based Seperation Process, Water treatment | View |
5 | Dr. B.C. Hommane | Lecturer | bchonmane@hs.vjti.ac.in | Ph.D | Waste Water treatment | View |
6 | Dr S.P. Wasadkar | Lecturer | swasadkar@hs.vjti.ac.in | Ph.D | Filteration and Drying | View |
7 | Dr. P.S. Deshpande | Lecturer | psdeshpande@hs.vjti.ac.in | Ph.D | Organic Chemistry | View |
8 | Miss V.V Kanade | Lecturer | vvkanade@hs.vjti.ac.in | M.Tech | Chemical Engineering | View |
Departmental Activity




On October 5th 2024 Inaugural function of the facilities created in the Chemistry Dept. by the generous contribution of the Department Alumni, Mr. Sunil Chari, M.D. Rossari Biotech, happened. It was graced by the presence of Mr. Anjani Prasad, Vice President , from Archroma, Mr. Sunil Chari, Director VJTI, and in presence of Dept. Alumni members . Inauguration function and Dept. Alumni meeting together made this event a memorable one.
Staff Directory
-
Degree Staff
-
Degree Staff (Contractual)
-
Diploma Staff
-
Diploma Staff (Contractual)
-
Supporting Staff
-
Ph.D. Students
Teaching Degree Staff

Dr. Sujatha Parameswaran
Designation – Head of the Department
Qualification – Ph.D.
Specialization – Polymer Chemistry
Email: hod_chemistry[at]hs[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
View more

Dr. Vitthalrao Swamirao Kashid
Designation – Assistant Professor
Qualification – Ph.D.
Specialization – Organic Synthesis, Organometallic Chemistry, Organophosphorus Chemistry, Catalysis
Email: vskashid[at]hs[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
View more
Teaching Degree Staff (Contractual)

Dr. Debarati Das
Designation – Assistant Professor (Tenure)
Qualification – Ph.D.
Specialization – Inorganic Chemistry
Email: ddas[at]hs[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
View more

Dr. Shabdashri T. Bhange
Designation – Assistant Professor (Tenure)
Qualification – Ph.D.
Specialization – Organic Chemistry
Email: stbhange[at]hs[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
View more
Teaching Diploma Staff

Dr. Nilesh N. Wankhede
Designation – Lecturer (Diploma Head)
Qualification – Ph.D.
Specialization – Physical Chemistry
Email: nnwankhede[at]hs[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
View more

Prof. Mahendra Thorat
Designation – Lecturer
Qualification – MSc.
Specialization – Physical Chemistry
Email: msthorat[at]hs[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
Teaching Diploma Staff (Contractual)

Dr. Pankaj M. Pardeshi
Designation – Lecturer (Tenure)
Qualification – Ph.D.
Specialization – Chemical Engineering, Forward Osmosis Waste water treatment
Email: pmpardeshi[at]hs[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
View more

Dr. Ankush D. Sontakke
Designation – Lecturer (Tenure)
Qualification – Ph.D.
Specialization – Chemical Engineering, Nano Materials for Bio-Medical Applications, Environmental Remediation
Email: adsontakke[at]hs[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
View more

Dr. Priya S. Deshpande
Designation – Lecturer (Adhoc)
Qualification – Ph.D.
Specialization – Organic Chemistry
Email: psdeshpande[at]hs[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
View more

Dr. Amar D. Vibhandik
Designation – Lecturer (Adhoc)
Qualification – Ph.D.
[Ms]Specialisation – Membrane based Seperation Process, Water treatment
Email: advibhandik[at]hs[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
View more

Dr. Shilpa S. Haramkar-Wasadkar
Designation – Lecturer (Adhoc)
Qualification – Ph.D.
Specialization – Chemical Technology
Email: swasadkar[at]hs[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
View more

Ms. Vrushali Vasant Kanade
Designation – Lecturer (Adhoc)
Qualification – M.Tech
Specialization – Chemical Engineering
Email: vvkanade[at]hs[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
View more

Shri. Shilbhadra M. Kadam
Designation – Lecturer (Adhoc)
Qualification – M.E.
Specialization – Environmental Engineering
Email: smkadam[at]hs[dot]vjti[dot]ac[dot]in
View more
Supporting Staff

Mr. Shantaram H. Mirashi
Designation – Senior Clerk

Mr. Prakash S. Pawar
Designation – Lab Assistant

Mr. Pandurang B. Shende
Designation – Lab Assistant

Mr. Sharad B. Avhad
Designation – Lab Attendant
