AN OVERVIEW OF COURSES

&
VISION-2015
at
Harcourt Butler Technological Institute, Kanpur

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 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

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 1. Status of accreditation

a) Under graduate programmes

1. B.Tech. Chemical Engineering
2. B.Tech Civil Engineering
3. B.Tech Computer Sc. & Engg.
4. B.Tech Electrical Engineering
5. B.Tech Electronics Engineering
6. B.Tech Mechanical Engineering
7. B.Tech Biochemical Engineering
8. B.Tech Food Technology
9. B.Tech Oil Technology
10. B. Tech Paint Technology
11. B.Tech Plastic Technology
12. B.Tech Information Technology
13. B.Tech Leather Technology
Accreditated for 03 years from 22/01/2008
Accreditated for 03 years from 22/01/2008
Accreditated for 03 years from 22/01/2008
Accreditated for 03 years from 22/01/2008
Accreditated for 03 years from 22/01/2008
Accreditated for 03 years from 22/01/2008
Accreditated for 03 years from 22/01/2008
Accreditated for 03 years from 22/01/2008
Accreditated for 05 years from 22/01/2008
Accreditated for 05 years from 22/01/2008
Accreditated for 05 years from 22/01/2008
Applied for accreditation
Applied for accreditation

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b) New proposed B.Tech. programme under self finance scheme

S.NO. COURSE CONCERNED DEPARTMENT STRENGTH

1. Bio Technology Bio Chemical Engg. & Food Tech. 30

2. Pharmaceutical Engg. Separate Department 30

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 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

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Post graduate programmes to be started
a) Programmes to be re-started

S.NO. COURSE CONCERNED DEPARTMENT STRENGTH

 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. COURSE CONCERNED DEPARTMENT STRENGTH
 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

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 New and innovative Post graduate programmes

 S.NO. COURSE CONCERNED DEPARTMENTS STRENGTH

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

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 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.

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 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
 

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 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.

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 ADVANCE CENTERS
AND
CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE

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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.

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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.
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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

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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).

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 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.

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3. 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.

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 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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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 Mechatronics
 Smart Materials
 Engineering Tribology
 Materials for Architects & builders
 Structures & their designs
 Finite Element Analysis with error estimators
 Engineering Analysis with ANSYS Software

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THANKS
THANKS

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