Polymer Engineering DepartmentPolymer Engineering Department came into

existence in the year 1983 as a part of

Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Pune.

It is the only institute offering an Undergraduate,

Post Graduate course and Research Center in

Polymer Engineering under the aegis of Pune

University.

Objectives and GoalsThe department aims at establishing and obtaining the recognition as research

center by building excellent testing and characterization facilities and offers this

service to small, medium ands large-scale industries.

The department aims at building the bridge between the industry & academia by

the way of continuous interaction with the industry.

To provide best Infrastructure in the form of State-of-Art laboratories, equipments,

computing and library facilities.

Modules Covered

1) : Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Physics and Synthesis Theory

Characterization, Polymer Thermodynamics

& Blends, Polymer Structure and Property

Relationships, Polymer Reaction Engineering.

2) : Chemical Engineering Operations, Polymer Processing Theory

Rheology & Processing, Polymer Processing

Operations, Instrumentation & Process Control,

Processing of Composites, Applied Polymer Rheology.

3) : Polymer Materials, Polymer Composites and Blends, Rubber Materials Theory

Technology, Speciality Polymers, Fiber Technology, Packaging

Technology.

4) : Design of Equipment & Machinery, Mould and Die Design, Design Theory

Mechanics of Composites, Product Design and Computer

Applications.

5) : Students gain hand-on experience on various machines likePractical Knowledge

Blown film extrusion plant

Single and Twin Screw Extruder

High Frequency Di-electric Welding M/c

Profile Cutter

Rotational Molding Machine

Transfer Molding Press

Injection Molding Machne

Sigma Mixer

Two Roll Mill

Extrusion Blow Molding M/c

Thermoforming M/c

Pultrusion

Plasticorder Brabender

Students are also exposed to the working of CNC lathes, Milling Machine, Surface

Grinding and other tool room machineries.

The testing laboratory is equipped with

Compression Stress Relaxometer

Direct Reading Specific Gravity Meter

Dutron Tensile Testing Machine

Instron Capillary Rheometer

Gas Permeability Equipment

Melt Flow Indexer

Brookfield Viscometer

Volume and Surface Resistivity Equipment

Friction Tester

Falling Dart Impact Tester

HDT Equipment

Izod Impact Test Equipment

Instron Tensile Testing Machine

Shore Hardness Tester

Rota Evaporator

The students are well versed with softwares like AutoCad, Mold Flow, ProE, Catia,

Advanced Composite Laminate Design.

Students undergo In-Plant Training for a month after their third year which exposes

them to the latest trends in the industry.

Polymer Students AssociationThe objectives of PSA are:

To develop a long-term association with the industry and to bridge

the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical experience.

To increase awareness among the students about the advances made

in the world of polymer engineering and to provide exposure to the

research taking place in the field.

Activities of PSA

Affinity and Confluence

Affinity and Confluence is a national level technical paper presentation competition

arranged by the PSA in the college campus since 2003. Various colleges from all over

the country participate in this event and is supported by the industry.

On the whole, PSA aims to expand the domain of its activities in the coming years

and possibly work in a tandem with the other polymer associations in the country.

Confluence aims at an interactive session between eminent industrialists,

academicians and students therefore enlightening the students with the latest

entrepreneurial trends

Affinity also taps upon its massive Alumni database to bridge the gap between the

past and the present aiming towards a brighter future

From Head of DepartmentAffinity & Confluence were started by Polymer Student Association. It helps them

hone the organizational skills. It is heartening to see students from different parts

of the country participating in the paper presentation competition. Faculty of

Polymer Engineering Department wishes them all the success.

A lecture was organized for the students of Second, Third and Final year students by

PSA which was guided by Dr. Vikas Nadkarni. An entrepreneur, eminent professor,

consultant, researcher with several patents to his name, he shared with the students

his several real life experiences in various fields. He imparted his knowledge and

answered every doubt and query put up by the students to their full satisfaction.

The 2 hour long session proved to be very beneficial to the students.

Guest Lecture by Dr. Nadkarni

PSA invites eminent personalities as speakers from various industries and research

organizations as a part of its regular activities. These lectures pertain to Polymer

Science and Technology, Management and Entrepreneurship. It also organizes

industrial visits regularly to various industries in the city which helps students

understand various industrial processes practically.

Prof. (Dr.) V. D. KaradFounder & Mentor

MAEER’s MIT, Pune

Prof. (Dr.) Pramod S. JoshiH.O.D of Polymer Dept.

Late Prof. M. V. JoshiFirst H.O.D of Polymer Dept.

The Polymer Engineering course deals with core subjects like

chemistry of polymers, rheology, processing, testing and product

design.

TrendsApproximately 1300 students of Polymer Engineering passed since 1986.

Bajaj Auto Ltd.

Reliance Industries Ltd.

TVS Motors

Gharda Chemicals

Supreme Petrochemicals Ltd.

Jyoti Plastics

Elkay Silicones Godrej

Dow Chemicals

Reifenhäuser (India) Ltd.

Asian Paints

DSM Engineering

BASF

SABIC

TACO Ltd.

Kolsite

NCL

MECP

Mahindra

Pidilite

Nilkamal

Contact MAEER’s

Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Pune, India

Polymer Engineering DepartmentS. No. 124, Ex. Servicemen Colony Post Office,

Paud Road, Kothrud, Pune - 411 038.

Ph. : (020) 30273496, 30273504

MAEER’s

Maharashtra Institute Of Technology, Pune

&

Department of Polymer Engineering

Presents

30 Glorious Years Of

Excellence in Education

Polymer Students Association

Affinity&Confluence

47% of students have settled abroad at places like USA, UK, Australia, Germany,

Japan, etc.

13% of students have cleared competitive exams like GATE, GRE, CAT, etc.

40% students work in various industries and research organizations.

Our students are placed with some of the following organizations.

Affinity & Confluence 2013

Pillars of Department

Polymer Engineering Department has learned faculty from diverse disciplines

of Engineering such as Mechanical, Chemical, Polymer Chemistry, Organic Chemistry,

Physical Chemistry and Materials

Sponsors for Affinity 2013