31 January, 2026

The ChemSOFT Club of the Chemical Engineering Department, VGEC, successfully organized workshop for undergraduates students of Chemical Engineering on ‘Microsoft Excel for Data Analysis & Engineering Application’ during 10:30 AM to 1:30 AM on 31th January 2026.

The objective of the workshop was to familiarize students with the practical use of Microsoft Excel in data handling, calculations and analysis commonly required in chemical engineering academics, laboratory work and industry. The session helped participants develop skills to efficiently analyze experimental data and present results in a structured and professional manner.

• Key Features:
  • Organizing Department: ChemicalEngineering
  • Expert Name: Dr. Milind Joshipura, Head & Professorof the Chemical Engineering Department, Nirma University
  • Duration: 31th January2026
  • Venue: H-202/3, Chemicalengineering Department, VGEC
  • No. of Participants: 39
  • Event Coordinator: Dr. Girish D. Vegad, AssociateProfessor,

Chemical Engineering Department, VGEC

• Discussion Points:
  • Introduction to Microsoft Excel interface and basic function
  • Data entry, formatting and organization techniques
• Use of formulasand built-in functionfor engineering calculations
• Application of Goal Seek for solvingsingle variable problemsin engineering calculation
• Use of SOLVER for optimization problemssuch as mass balance, cost optimization and process parameter estimation
• Creation of chartsand graphs for experimental and project data
• Words from the Expert:

“Microsoft Excel is a fundamental tool for every engineer. From laboratory dat analysis to industrial reporting, excel helps convert raw data into meaningful and actionable information”.