Careers in Space Science & Technology

Space Science & Technology

Space science or Space Technology is the branch of science that deals with the study of the Universe, "excluding the Earth" and "outside the Earth's atmosphere". The various sub-branches of Space Science are Astrophysics, Astronomy, Cosmology, Stellar Science and Planetary Science etc.

In India, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) offers bachelors and masters courses in space science and related fields. Apart from IIST few other institutes including the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) also offer specialization programs (M.Tech) in Astrophysics, Space Technology, Aerospace engineering etc.

Eligibility

The basic eligibility criteria is 10+2 (with Physics, Chemistry and Maths). There are many BE/BTech program in Space science of four years duration. The selection is generally made on the basis of entrance tests (e.g. IITJEE, AIEEE, etc.) conducted at both national and state level.  

Job Prospects

Engineers with space science or technology qualification can be absorbed in Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) or can be employed with DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation), NAL (National Aeronautical Laboratories) or HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) etc. They can also apply to NASA.

Institutes/Universities

  1.       Indian Institutes of Technology

  2.       Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

  3.   Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST)

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

E-Mail : iist@isro.gov.in

Website : http://iist.ac.in

Courses Offered : Bachelor of Technology with specialization in Avionics, and Aerospace Engineering (4 year), Integrated Masters in Applied Science (5 year)

  4.   Birla Institute of Technology

Mesra, Ranchi 835215

Phone : 0651-2276249 / 267 / 432 / 2275444 / 868,

Fax : 0651-2275351 / 401

Website : http://www.bitmesra.ac.in/

Courses Offered : Master of Engineering in Space Engineering & Rocketry, Rocket Propulsion (2 yrs.), Aerodynamics (DOU 11102007)

Careers in Rubber Technology

Rubber is a natural liquid product which is extracted from trees, and processed by various techniques to make it useable by various industries for production of different end products. The most essential end product is tyre, right from high tech formula 1 car racing to tyre for bicycles. Treated or processed rubber is also used by various other end products like those used in various industries like car decoration etc.

The branch of engineering that deals with the processing of latex, natural rubber or synthetic rubber to transform them into useful products is known as Rubber Technology.

This subject of study includes the types of rubbers, their properties and descriptions of formulation of rubber compounds.

Eligibility

The basic eligibility criteria is 10+2 (with Physics, Chemistry and Maths). There are many BE/BTech program in Rubber technology of four years duration. The selection is made on the basis of entrance examination at state and national level.

The selection is generally made on the basis of entrance examination conducted either through IITJEE or through various other engineering entrance examinations at state level.

Career Prospects

Rubber technologists/engineers can find jobs in both public sectors and private. In India the demand for trained personnel are soaring high in the recent times. Students of Rubber Technology are generally absorbed in tyre companies like Jayashree Polymers group, Apollo Tyres Ltd, L.M.Fibres Ltd, Hi Tech Carbon Ltd, St Gobain Industries, CEAT Tyres Ltd, Mumbai,MRF Ltd, TVS Motors Ltd. etc.

As rubber is an important part of the semi-conductor industry huge recruitments are also taking place here.

Institutes/Universities 

  1.       Cochin University of Science and Technology

Kochi - 682022

Phone : +91 0484 2575396, 2577550

Website : http://www.cusat.ac.in/

Course (s) Offered : B.Tech. Polymer Science and Rubber Technology, M.Tech. Polymer Technology and Phd

  2.       Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

Course (s) Offered : MS (Rubber Technology), M.Tech. - Rubber Technology, Ph.D. (Rubber Technology)

  3.       LD College Of Engineering

Opposite Gujarat University, Navrangpura - 380015

Ahmedabad, Gujarat India

Course (s) Offered : B.Tech in Rubber Technology

  4.       Madras Institute of Technology

MIT Campus, Anna University,

Chromepet, Chennai 600 044

Tamil Nadu, India

Phone : (91)44 22232403 22235046(R)

Website : http://www.mitindia.edu

Course (s) Offered : B.Tech in Rubber Technology

  5.       Rubber Research Institute of India

Rubber Board PO Kottayam - 686 009

Kerala, India

Phone : 91-481-2353311-20 (10 lines)

Fax : 91-481-2353327

E-mail : info@rubberboard.org.in

Website : http://rubberboard.org.in

Course (s) Offered : Research work in rubber technology

  6.       Hindustan College of Engineering

Campus: Old Mahabalipuram Road,

Padur, Kelambakkam - 603 103.

Phone : 044 - 2747 4262 / 2747 4385 / 2747 4395

Fax : 044 - 2747 4208

E-mail : hetc@vsnl.com

Website : http://www.hindustancollege.com/rubber_technology.html

Course (s) Offered : B.Tech in Rubber Technology

Careers in Polymer Engineering

Polymer Engineering uses the theory and practice of chemical engineering to solve various problems involving the production and use of polymers. Polymer engineers use the principles of process design, plant design, thermodynamics, and transport phenomena to develop new products.

Polymer engineers also supervise the production process of plastics and other polymers. Under their supervision, plastic moulders and technicians carry out the shop floor manufacturing processes.

Eligibility

The basic eligibility criteria is 10+2 (with Physics, Chemistry and Maths). There are many BE/BTech program in Polymer Engineering of four years duration. The selection is made on the basis of entrance examination at state and national level.

The eligibility criteria for doing M.Tech in Polymer engineering/plastic technology is a B.Tech /BE degree in polymer engineering or plastics and rubber technology or mechanical engineering.

Career Prospects

Polymer Engineers can work in polymer manufacturing and user industries as a production supervisor, production planner, quality control inspector, mould designer etc. They can also take up jobs in the public and private sectors in: automotive, plastics, electronics, aerospace, power transmission and other related manufacturing industries.

In the public sector, polymer engineers may find employment in Oil and Natural Gas Commission, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural gas, and Oil India Laboratories, Indian Institute of petroleum, petrochemicals engineering plants, polymers corporations of different states, petroleum conservation Research Association of India, Petrofiles Cooperative Limited and other such organizations.   

Institutes/Universities

These are the names of few elite institutions in India offering courses in Polymer Engineering.

1. NITs
2. IITs
3. Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
4. Faculty Of Technology, Cochin University Of Science & Technology, Thrikkakara Campus, Cochin-682022, (Kerala)
5. Hindustan College of Engineering
6. Maharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT), S.No.124, Paud Road, Kothrud, Pune 411038, (Maharashtra)
7. Sant Longowal Institute Of Engineering & Technology, Longowal, Sangrur-148016, (Punjab)
8. Sri Jayachamarajendra College Of Engineering, Manasagangothri, Mysore-570006, (Karnataka)
9. SSE (Shri Shivaji Education) Society's College Of Engineering & Technology, Near Shivaji Park, Akola-444003, (Maharashtra)
10. University College Of Engineering, Thodupuzha-685584, (Kerala)
11. VRS & YRN College Of Technology, Department of Oil Technology, Prakasam Dt. Chirala- 523157, (Andhra Pradesh)

Careers in Plastic Technology

Plastic has become an essential part of our everyday life. There has been a consistent rise in the demand of plastic due to its low price, versatility, variety, light weight and durability. Making a career in Plastic Technology or Plastic Engineering is a correct option as the Indian plastic industry is offering enormous opportunities for growth. The programs are offered at various levels - diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate. Aspiring individual can start his career right after his schooling.

Eligibility

The basic eligibility criteria is 10+2 (with Physics, Chemistry and Maths). There are many BE/BTech program in Plastic Technology of four years duration.

The B.Tech course in plastic technology is of four years duration, while the M Tech / ME program is of one and a half to two years duration.

Job Prospects

Plastic technologists and professionals have great opportunities in today’s ever growing plastic industrial sector. Both public and private sectors offer good job opportunities to plastic technologists and professionals.

The public sector organizations including Oil India Limited, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, polymer corporations of different states, petro-chemical research laboratories, and the Ministry of Petroleum and Chemicals offer several jobs to plastic professionals in their various positions.

Moreover, various private companies dealing with the production and marketing of plastics commodities offer attractive employment opportunities. Companies like Reliance, Spic, Nocil, Finolex and others have set up plants to produce raw materials as well as research laboratories to develop new products.

Institutes/Universities

  1.   Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology (CIPET)

CIPET Corporate Office

T.V.K. Industrial Estate

Guindy, Chennai - 600 032

Email : cipethq@vsnl.com

Tel No. Direct: +91-44-22253040

Tel No. Office : +91-44-22254780/83/84/85

Fax : +91-44-22254787

Courses Offered at its various branches: M.Tech (PE), Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma level courses at select centre across the country

  2.  Indian Plastic Institute (IPI)

30, Sarvodaya Industrial Estate, 1st Floor

Near Paper Box Factory, Off Mahakali Caves Road,

Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400093, INDIA

Phone : 91-22-56950347 / 56962601 / 28313870

Fax : 91-22-56950348

E-mail : ipi@vsnl.com

Website : http://www.inplasin.org/

Course Offered : Diploma of Indian Plastic Institute, other short term courses, courses through distance mode.

  3.   Madras Institute of Technology, Anna University,

Department of Rubber and Plastic Technology

Chromepet, Chennai,Tamil Nadu,

Pin code : 6000 44, India

Telephone : +91 44 22230850 / 222373777 / 22237276 Extn.: 207/238

Fax : +91 44 22232403

E-mail : rptmit@annauniv.edu

Website : http://collinfo.annauniv.edu:6060/mit/

Course Offered : B.Tech Rubber and Plastic Technology Engineering

  4.    LD College of Engineering, Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad 380 015 India

Phone : (91) (79) 26302887, 26303190

Website : http://www.ldceahd.org/

Course Offered : B.E. Plastic Technology

  5.   Nirma Institute of Technology

Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway,

Post : Chandlodia, Via : Gota,

Ahmedabad - 382 481

Gujarat, India

Courses Offered : Diploma in Plastic Engineering

  6.   University College of Science & Tech, Calcutta University

92, Acharyya Prafulla Chandra Road, Kolkata - 700 009

Phone : 2350 1397 / 6396 / 6387/ 8386

Website : www.pstunical.org

Course Offered : B.Tech/M.Tech Polymer Science and Technology

  7.  SSE College of Engg & Tech.

Babhulgaon (Jh), N.H. No. 6, Nagpur Road,

District – Akola, Maharadhtra

Phone - Fax : 0724 – 2259024

Website : www.coeta.org

Course Offered : B.E. Polymer

  8.   Harcourt Butler Technological Institute

Nawabganj, Kanpur (U.P.) – 208 002

Phone : +91-512-2534001-05

Fax : +91-512-2533812

Pin : 200 009

Course Offered : B.Tech. (Plastic Tech.), M. Tech (Plastic Tech.)

  9.  Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi

Course Offered : M. Tech Polymer Science and Technology

  10. North Maharashtra University

P.O. Box. 80, Umavi Nagar,

Phone : +91-257-2258428 to 2258438

Fax : +91-257-2258403, 2258406

Email : info@nmu.ac.in

Course Offered : B.Tech. (Plastic Tech)

  11. Central Polytechnic, Chennai

Tharamani, Chennai 600113

Phone : (44) 22541786

Course Offered : PD Tool Design (PT) 2 Yrs

  12. Shri Bhagubhai Mafatlal Polytechnic

Vile Parle (W), Mumbai 400056

Tel: 26142250, 26140022

Fax : 26110117

Email : - sbmp@sbmp.org

Course Offered : Diploma in Plastic Engineering

  13.   Central Institute of Tool Design (CITD)

  Hyderabad