15 February, 2024

A Chemical Engineering Department alumni expert session, organized by the VGEC Alumni Association, took place on the topic of "Role of Chemical Engineer in Industry." The session aimed to enlighten students about the technical, financial, and managerial aspects relevant to employment in the industry.

Key Features:

• Organizing Department: Chemical Engineering Department 
• Expert Name: Mr. Ashish Dave (Chemical 2010 pass-out batch)

Engineer –Utility for Petcoke Gasification Division

Reliance Industries Limited, Jamnagar

• Duration: 15thFebruary 2024 (4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
• Venue: Online 
• No. of Participants: 54
• Event Coordinator: Dr. Milap G. Nayak

Discussion Points

• Stressing the importance of subject knowledge in areas like Instrumentation, Control, Mass Transfer, Heat Transfer, and Fluid Flow operations during studies.
• Outlining the general eligibility criteria and expected qualities for students interested in Reliance Industries
• Exploring key industry terminology, including concepts like battery limit, DCS, 4R, and 5S.
• Discussing the significance of communication skills and the multifaceted role of Chemical engineers in the industry.
• Examining the challenges, opportunities, and future scope for chemical engineers, along with the requisite technical, financial, and managerial skills, including responsibilities at various stages

Words from the Alumni

• “Keen observation, analysis of failure and hard-work is a key to success”