AN OVERVIEW OF COURSES & VISION-2015 at Harcourt Butler Technological Institute, Kanpur

1. AN OVERVIEW OF COURSES & VISION-2015 at Harcourt Butler Technological Institute, Kanpur HBTI, Kanpur April 08, 2008

2. Academic 1. Status of accreditation of the existing programmes a) Under graduate b) Post graduate 2. Post graduate programmes to be started a) Programmes to be re-started b) New programmes being proposed 3. New and innovative Post graduate programmes a) Mechatronics b) Biometrics c) Digital communication d) Nano technology HBTI, Kanpur April 08, 2008

3. 1. Status of accreditation a) Under graduate programmes 1. B.Tech. Chemical Engineering Accreditated for 03 years from 22/01/2008 2. B.Tech Civil Engineering Accreditated for 03 years from 22/01/2008 3. B.Tech Computer Sc. & Engg. Accreditated for 03 years from 22/01/2008 4. B.Tech Electrical Engineering Accreditated for 03 years from 22/01/2008 5. B.Tech Electronics Engineering Accreditated for 03 years from 22/01/2008 6. B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Accreditated for 03 years from 22/01/2008 7. B.Tech Biochemical Engineering Accreditated for 03 years from 22/01/2008 8. B.Tech Food Technology Accreditated for 03 years from 22/01/2008 9. B.Tech Oil Technology Accreditated for 05 years from 22/01/2008 10. B. Tech Paint Technology Accreditated for 05 years from 22/01/2008 11. B.Tech Plastic Technology Accreditated for 05 years from 22/01/2008 12. B.Tech Information Technology Applied for accreditation 13. B.Tech Leather Technology Applied for accreditation HBTI, Kanpur April 08, 2008

4. b) New proposed B.Tech. programme under self finance scheme S.NO.COURSECONCERNED DEPARTMENTSTRENGTH 1. Bio Technology Bio Chemical Engg. & Food Tech. 30 2. Pharmaceutical Engg. Separate Department 30 HBTI, Kanpur April 08, 2008

5. Post graduate programmes 1. M.C.A. Applied for accreditation    2. M.Tech Chemical Engineering Applied for accreditation 3. M.Tech Electronics Engineering Applied for accreditation 4. M.Tech Computer Aided Design Applied for accreditation 5. M.Tech Chemical Technology Application in Process for accreditation HBTI, Kanpur April 08, 2008

6. Post graduate programmes to be started a) Programmes to be re-started S.NO.COURSECONCERNED DEPARTMENTSTRENGTH 1. Paint Technology Paint Technology 10 + 05 + 03  2. Plastic Technology Plastic Technology 10 + 05 + 03 c) New post graduate programmes proposed under self finance scheme S.NO.COURSECONCERNED DEPARTMENTSTRENGTH  1. Environment Engineering Civil Engineering 10 + 05 + 03  2. Computer Sc. & Engg. Computer Sc. & Engg. 10 + 05 + 03  3. Bio Technology New Department 10 + 05 + 03 HBTI, Kanpur April 08, 2008

7. New and innovative Post graduate programmes S.NO.COURSECONCERNED DEPARTMENTSSTRENGTH 1. Mechatronics Mechanical and Electronics Engg. 10+05+03 2. Biometrics Computer Sc. & Engg. and 10+05+03 Information Tech. 3. Digital Communication Electronics Engineering 10+05+03   4. Nanotechnology Chemical Engineering 10+05+03 HBTI, Kanpur April 08, 2008

8. Mechatronics Mechatronics, a blend of mechanics and electronics, has come to mean the synergistic use of precision engineering, control theory, computer science, and sensor and actuator technology to design improved products and processes. Mechatronics is nothing new; it is simply the application of the latest techniques in precision mechanical engineering, controls theory, computer science, and electronics to the design process to create more functional and adaptable products. This, of course, is something many forward-thinking designers and engineers have been doing for years. The continued requirement of technology coupled with needs from industry have called for a trend of merging electronic engineering with mechanical engineering into a separate discipline called “Mechatronics”. Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary activity dealing with the integration of mechanical devices, actuators, sensors, electronics, “intelligent” controllers, and computers. Mechatronics is essential in the design of intelligent products’ it allows engineers to transform their conceptions into reality. Within the next decades, the trade of intelligent products with improved flexibility, performance, reliability and maintainability will be crucial for the economic vitality of any country. The Mechatronics program of the Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Electronics Engineering will involve research and teaching activities that push the frontiers of technology in intelligent product design and development. HBTI, Kanpur April 08, 2008

9. Biometrics   Biometrics is the study of automated method for the identification or authenticating individuals using biological characteristics (e.g. fingerprints, face and iris images). It has the potential to solve the key security challenges associated with information system. As a case studies, the syllabi will include largely case studies on : ·Biometrics in Transportation (Airports, Railroads, etc) ·Biometrics in Commercial applications (Grocery Stores, Hotels, etc) ·Biometrics in Medical Services (Healthcare, Document Security, etc) ·Biometrics in Forensics (Criminal Justice, Disaster Victim Identification) ·Biometrics and Smart Cards (Federal Identify Cards, National ID, etc) ·Biometrics in Department of Defense ·Standarization of Biometric Systems HBTI, Kanpur April 08, 2008

10. Digital Communication Digital communications refers to the field of study concerned with the transmission of digital data. Digital communications is quickly edging out analog communication because of the vast demand to transmit computer data and the ability of digital communications to do so. The department of Electronics Engineering has the distinction of conducting M.Tech Programme in Electronics & Communication Engineering under UP Technical University and planning to introduce M.Tech. Programme in Digital Communication. Several faculty members of the department are pursuing Ph.D and have produced some high quality research papers in various journals of International / National repute. The department in collaboration with training and placement department has been organizing several value-adding training workshops in the areas of Signal Processing, and other related areas. The department provides well equipped laboratory and a Seminar hall for the PG students. Specialization in the field of Digital Communication will provide the candidates with a wide variety of opportunities, both in the Industry as well as in the R & D fields. They can work in areas dealing with Satellite Communications, Mobile and Wireless Communications, Optical Fiber Communications, Real time and Embedded System designs, Advanced Digital Signal processing and Image processing fields, etc. HBTI, Kanpur April 08, 2008

11. ADVANCE CENTERS AND CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE HBTI, Kanpur April 08, 2008

12. CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AND CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY Center for Chemical Processing Technology 1) The main areas of research would include : Advanced Polymer and Composite Engineering (i) The dynamic and expanding polymer industry is one of the few industries in which the India should maintain a strong leadership in an extremely competitive global market. CAPCED would foster increased collaboration among applications researchers in industry and fundamental researchers in universities, to enable more rapid modernization and commercialization of new ideas. The department would address the need for industry-institute collaboration by building a base of research, engineering education, and technology transfer, resulting in improved industrial practice and productivity. The research programs to be undertaken are given below: (ii) Thermoplastic Processing thrust area would focus on polymer rheology and advanced processing techniques such as injection molding (IM), gas-assist and thin-wall IM, and extrusion technology. (iii) The Thermoset Polymers and Composite Manufacturing thrust area would involve studies on resins, fibers, composites, and nanocomposites. Some of the projects would include material characterization, process analysis and modeling of liquid molding processes (RTM, SCRIMP and injection-pultrusion), development and characterization of low pressure SMC and BMC, application of low-profile additives to composite processing, in-situ permeability measurement, and carbon nanotube reinforced composites. (iv) The Integrated Development of Composite Products and Processes thrust area would involve the various life cycle issues regarding affordable composite materials using an integrated product and process development approach. HBTI, Kanpur April 08, 2008

13. Mould and Die Engineering Technology Mould and Die Engineering Technology Research would deal with design of mould CAD/CAM, products/moulds designing, developing and making fast, computer emulation technology, etc. Layered Polymeric Systems The research to be conducted on Layered Polymeric Systems will include research at the intersection between the physical sciences and polymer science and engineering. The research will center on a layering process that imparts features on the micro- and nanoscales. Digital Design and Manufacturing The research would integrate innovative computing with product design, materials characterization, and manufacturing technologies. Creation would be a multi-disciplinary research center with strengths in design, materials, solid mechanics, process control, and manufacturing. The research activities would cover the entire product development cycle-including product design, computational analysis, rapid manufacturing and process control, experimental characterization of material properties, and dimensional metrology. Environmentally Responsible Solvents and Processes The research to be conducted on Environmentally Responsible Solvents and Processes (CERSP) would be to enable a revolution in sustainable technology through cutting-edge, integrated physical science/engineering; social science; and educational programs. Research areas include: Macromolecular Synthesis and Engineering, Functional Materials and Devices, Nano structures and Separations. HBTI, Kanpur April 08, 2008

14. New Courses/areas • Cellular and tissue engineering • Metabolism and bioprocessing • Cellular and tissue engineering • Metabolism and bioprocessing • Mathematical modeling of biosystems The principal technological barriers and the underlying scientific limitations associated with efficient processing of biomass resources into finished fuels: Need attention "The limiting factor to biofuels production is simply that low-cost processing technologies to efficiently convert a large fraction of the lignocellulosic biomass energy into liquid fuels do not yet exist." The main areas where research needs to be focused on are : • Selective thermal processing of cellulosic biomass and lignin • Utilization of petroleum refining technologies for biofuel production • Liquid-phase catalytic processing of biomass-derived compounds • Catalytic conversion of syngas • Process engineering & design • Crosscutting scientific issues • Advance catalyst systems for petroleum processing HBTI, Kanpur April 08, 2008

15. 2. CENTRE FOR INTEGRATED SYSTEMS IN SENSING, IMAGING AND COMMUNICATION High Performance Software (HiPerSoft) This would focus on developing the parallel algorithms needed to parallelize important applications from science and engineering and on the software technology needed to support easy-to-use parallel programming interfaces. HiPerSoft will drive research on a variety of important topics including: • Software for future generation scalable, parallel computers (PetaSoft) • Software for distributed heterogeneous computers (GridSoft) • Compiler management of memory hierarchy (OptiMem) • Software for compilation of Java on high performance computers (JavaComp) • High performance software libraries (HiPerLib) • Tools to support the construction of correct, efficient programs (SofTool) • Problem solving environments (ProSolvEnt). HBTI, Kanpur April 08, 2008

16. Areas of research Integrated systems in Sensing, and Communication The research on Integrated Systems in Sensing, Imaging, and Communications would promote the integration of physical models, device technologies, and signal processing theory for the development of information systems with applications in sensing, imaging, and communications. The integrated system design approach promoted by the Center will result in the development of more compact, functional, and marketable information systems. • Embedded Networked Sensing The research on Embedded Networked Sensing (CENS) would develop Embedded Networked Sensing (ENS) Systems and would apply this revolutionary technology to critical scientific and social applications. ENS systems are massively distributed collections of smart sensors and actuators embedded in the physical world. Research area would include: Adaptive Self-Configuring Wireless Systems, Coordinated Actuation, Collaborative Signal Processing, and Micro/Nano Sensor Technology. The societal applications of this research include: Habitat Sensing, Seismic Sensing and Structural Monitoring, Contaminant Transport Monitoring, and Monitoring of Marine Microorganisms. • Computational Nonlinear Science Branch of modern engineering science, which develops analytical techniques and computational tools to enhance understanding and applicability of spatio-temporal dynamical processes characterized by (potentially unknown) nonlinear mathematical models. HBTI, Kanpur April 08, 2008

17. CENTRE FOR NANOMATERIALS SCIENCE AND PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY • Nanoscale Science and Technology The Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology (CNST) would be devoted to nurturing nanoscale science and technology, which centers on the science and engineering of functional structures having dimensions between one and 100 nanometers. • Research areas to be included are Nanomaterials Characterization Science and Processing Technology The investigations on Nanomaterials Characterization Science and Processing Technology would engage a cluster of research faculty in independent and collaborative research investigations to advance the chemical knowledge base underpinning the unequivocal comprehensive determination of the chemical status of nanomaterials. This research would generate chemical information that would provide the intellectual foundation for verification of the directed synthesis, and fabrication of nanomaterials. The development of methods for processing new nanomaterials with clearly definable chemical identities and technologically useful properties also depends on characterization research. Predictably, the placement of the nanosciences and engineering on a platform for practical exploitation and impact on the economy strongly depends on the advancement of the state of the frontiers of characterization science. HBTI, Kanpur April 08, 2008

18. Design of Nanoscale Materials for Molecular Recognition The research would focus on the exploration of the fundamental science and engineering necessary for designing nanoscale materials for molecular recognition. Research activities in the section would be both basic and applied. The basic component would include the synthesis and characterization of the new materials, and would explore the development and validation of a computer-aided molecular design (CAMD) framework for identification of novel target nanomaterials with molecular recognition capability. The applied component would consist of bench-scale evaluation of the performance of the new materials as sensors, drug delivery vehicles, and separation media for water treatment. The research would be structured around the following thrust areas: molecular recognition sites, nonporous and porous polymeric surfaces, dendritic nanoparticles, nanocharacterization of surfaces, and modeling and simulation. • Nano biotechnology Nano biotechnology is an emerging area of scientific and technological opportunity that integrates nano/microfabrication and biosystems to the benefit of both. The Nano biotechnology section would be characterized by its highly interdisciplinary nature and would features a close collaboration between life scientists, physical scientists, and engineers. HBTI, Kanpur April 08, 2008

19. Clusters and Nanostructures Enhanced materials: nclusion of nanoparticles may lead to more durable and effective drilling components, lighter and sturdier offshore platforms and a variety of corrosion-resistant materials, among other benefits. New separators and nanomembranes: Stable and lightweight membranes could be used to filter impurities from heavy oil and tight gas, as well as in environmental applications. "There are particular separation technologies that will be extremely useful - not only for the exploration and production industry, but also for the carbon-capture issue," added. Advanced fluid additives: Nano-scale additives might be used in everything from improved drilling fluids to more efficient and environmentally friendly fuels. Sensors and imaging agents: The special electrical and magnetic properties of nanomaterials make them well suited for use as injected sensors and contrast agents. "Because they can withstand high temperature and pressure, nano-scale sensors could be especially useful for characterizing deep reservoirs." The other projects which can be worked on are: • Carbon nanotube production process for application in catalysts, fuel cells and storage of natural gas • Application of nano-lubricants to improve the lubrication conditions of NIOC equipments • Identification, synthesis and utilization of nano-catalysts in petroleum industry processes • Application of nano-additives in gasoline and diesel fuels to reduce fuel consumption and pollutants • Processing and Purification of natural gas by the utilization of nano-materials. HBTI, Kanpur April 08, 2008

20. 4. CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENERGY SYSTEMS Environmental and Energy Systems • Advanced Centre for Environmental and Energy Systems would strive to optimize extraction of energy resources, clean up environmental contamination, minimize human impact on global climate change, and develop suitable policies in these areas. It would encourage interdisciplinary research by focusing the talents of faculty from academic departments within the schools of engineering, natural sciences, and social sciences upon issues of concern in the interrelated areas of energy and the environment. Research areas: • Processes in Porous Media • Mechanics of Solids And Structures • Engineering and Process Chemistry • Earth Systems • Energy and Environmental Policy • Fuel Cells – Electrochemical Source • Semi Conductors & Photovoltaic • Solar Energy-thermal Systems • Waste Minimization • Solid Waste Management • Effluent Treatment/Plant Design • Air/Water Pollution • Environmental Impact Assessment HBTI, Kanpur April 08, 2008

21. Multimedia Communication (CMC) Advanced Power Systems The purpose of the Centre for Advanced Power System would be to create a multidisciplinary organization that will foster large, collaborative, research efforts in the areas of clean, efficient, and sustainable Power Systems technologies. This Center will develop both fundamental and applied knowledge that is required for the next generation of low-emission, high-efficiency vehicles. The Center will seek to bring together and coordinate a large number of researches in the area of I.C. engines, spray formation, combustion modeling, combustion and mixture controls, torque converters, alternative fuels (including ethanol, bio-diesel, and hydrogen), hybrid powertrains, fuel cells, and powertrain noise. The result will be an interdisciplinary Power Systems research Centre that will be responsive to the economic and the energy needs of the Nation. HBTI, Kanpur April 08, 2008

22. 5. ADVANCE CENTRE FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING • Joining Technology Centre of Joining Technology would have three parts: computer simulation of welding process, intelligent control of welding process and new material and special type joining technology. • Cooperating Autonomous Robots and Robotics in general Characterized as intelligent systems that integrate perception, reasoning, and action to perform cooperative tasks under circumstances that are insufficiently known in advance, and dynamically changing during task execution. Robotics is one areas which will be focused on for research so that it can be applied to areas / conditions which are difficult to comprehend and difficult to stand. HBTI, Kanpur April 08, 2008

23. Mechatronics • Smart Materials • Engineering Tribology • Materials for Architects & builders • Structures & their designs • Finite Element Analysis with error estimators • Engineering Analysis with ANSYS Software HBTI, Kanpur April 08, 2008

24. THANKS HBTI, Kanpur April 08, 2008