IIT-H Launches Country’s First AI Chemical Engineering MTech

Hyderabad: IIT Hyderabad has launched what it describes as India’s first MTech programs integrating artificial intelligence and computational modeling with chemical engineering, signaling a shift in how engineers are trained for modern process industries. The chemical engineering department at the institute on Friday announced two master’s programmes: MTech in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Chemical Engineering and MTech in Computational Chemical Engineering.

Programs; It aims to address the growing use of digital tools such as artificial intelligence, advanced simulations and data analytics in industries including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, energy and advanced materials.

Admissions to the programs will begin in the next academic semester through the Common Online Admission Portal and GATE-based selection. Graduates are expected to work in sectors such as chemistry, pharmaceuticals, energy systems and digital manufacturing.

The Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Chemical Engineering program combines fundamental chemical engineering concepts with machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data-driven modeling. The university told Deccan Chronicle that students will work on applications such as process optimization, reaction engineering, materials discovery, smart manufacturing and sustainable energy systems.

The Computational Chemical Engineering program focuses on modeling and simulation of complex chemical processes. The curriculum includes areas such as computational thermodynamics, computational fluid dynamics, molecular modeling and numerical optimization.

Institute director Prof. BS Murty said engineering innovation today is increasingly shaped by data and computational tools. “The future of engineering lies at the intersection of domain expertise and digital intelligence. These programs aim to train engineers who can combine basic science with advanced computing to develop technologies for industry,” he said.

Head of the chemical engineering department, Prof. Chandra Shekhar Sharma said the programs follow the rapid integration of artificial intelligence and simulation tools into chemical engineering applications.