About the Department
About the Department of Environmental Sciences
The Department of Environmental Sciences is committed to imparting technical education in the most efficient manner to produce technologically adept postgraduates and researchers, that can address emerging challenges to sustainability for the betterment of society. It came into existence in the year 2018. The department follows an industry-focused curriculum and strives to sensitize and train young students in the frontier areas of applied fields. It is committed to providing an excellent educational and research experience by working in various fields of education, research and organizing outreach programmes in collaboration with national and international fraternities. The department has state-of-the-art laboratories to provide a feel of the industrial work environment to the students.
At present, the department is offering an M.Sc. in Environmental Science, Ph.D. program, and a PG Diploma in Waste Management (PGDWM). It also supports the other Engineering, Science as well as Humanities departments of the University by teaching mandatory Environmental Sciences courses at the graduate level. With the continuous development and expansion of its scientific infrastructure and academic faculty, the department aims to become one of the shining beacons for the University and the nation in the future.
Vision
“A department that can effectively harness its multidisciplinary strength by imparting in-depth knowledge of scientific, technical, legal, and social aspects of the environment to produce technologically adept environmental engineers, post-graduates, and researchers, that can address emerging challenges to sustainability for the betterment of society.”
Mission
- To impart training for capacity building to tackle various environmental challenges in a sustainable manner.
- To provide holistic education to develop environmental leaders, policymakers, and solution seekers.
- To provide interdisciplinary and transformative research in the field of Environmental Sciences
- To provide technological exposure to the students through industrial training programs.
- To promote outreach activities for public awareness and societal benefit.
