Programmes offered by PST Overview of the Department 1. Bachelor of Engineering in PST : Eligibility criteria - Science Department of Polymer Science and Technology (PST) was established in the year 1987-88. PST offers B.E., M.Tech., stream students completing 2 nd PUC/ 12 th Standard through M.Sc. (Engg.) by research and Ph.D., programs. PST is active JSS MAHAVIDYAPEETHA

entrance exams like CET/ Comed-K. Diploma students in R&D and has produced more than 25 Ph.Ds and more than nd (Polymer Technology) can seek admission to 2 year B.E. 350 research papers in reputed International Journals. PST through lateral entry as per DTE (GOK) norms. has strong alumni rapport, good industry-institute Department of 2. Master of Technology in- interactions and offers a wealth of intellectual opportunities, i. Polymer Science & Technology, both inside & outside the classroom through outcome based education. Polymer Science and ii. Material Science & Engineering, Eligibility criteria- B.E. / B.Tech in the allied streams, namely Polymer, Plastic, Rubber, Textiles, Mechanical, Technology Industrial Production, Material Science & Engg, Chemical Engineering, IEM, EEE, ECE, IT, Civil Engg., CTM; OR M.Sc. in Polymer Science, Material Science, Chemistry, Physics; with a valid PGCET / GATE / JSSSTU entrance test score. 3. M.Sc. Engineering by Research: as per the norms of: a) JSS Science & Technology University; OR b) Visvesvaraya Technological University.

4. Ph.D.: Eligible candidate can pursue Ph.D. degree at dept. of Sri Jayachamarajendra PST either on part-time basis (for working scholars) or on full- Departmental Achievements & Highlights College of Engineering time basis (for non-working individuals or industry sponsored a. SJCE is the only institute in offering technical candidates) under the recognized supervisors as per any of degree in ‘Polymer Science and Technology’. JSS Science and Technology University b. Department has completed good number of R&D the following three university norms: a) JSS Science & sponsored projects from UGC, CSIR, DST, DRDO, VGST, JSS Technical Institutions’ Campus Technology University; OR b) Visvesvaraya Technological KSCST and others. University [vtu.ac.in ]; OR c) University of [uni- c. Department supports allround activities through Mysuru – 570006, Karnataka, India. mysore.ac.in ]. Polymer Engineering Students’ Association (PESA).

d. PST is the nodal point for Indian Plastics Institute (IPI) Mysuru chapter & Indian Rubber Institute (IRI), Department of PST Karnataka Branch. Correspondance:

Program Educational Objectives e. Department conducts Triennial national conference ‹ Hon. Vice Chancellor: [email protected] PEO1: Provide graduates with strong fundamentals of science POLYCON. ‹ Registrar: [email protected] and engineering for a successful career in Polymer Science & f. Professors have research collaboration with Universities in South Korea, Brazil, USA; and MOUs with CNU (Korea) ‹ Princpipal/ Dean: [email protected] Technology. and IRI. ‹ HOD: Dr. Siddaramaiah: [email protected] PEO2: Enable graduates to pursue higher education and take up Opportunities innovative research so as to solve multidisciplinary issues. • Higher studies or research at premium research institutes/ Fax: 091-821-2548290, PEO3: Equip graduates with technical skills and moral values for universities; Phone: 091-821-2548285-89. being responsible individuals. • Job at MNCs/ industries: manufacturing, design, technical Mob: +91 9972095262. marketing, quality control, product development, etc.; • Entrepreneurship or acedemic. Website: www.polymerjss.in JSS Mahavidyapeetha About Polymers State-of-the-art Lab facilities The core purpose of JSSMVP is to transform lives through the Polymeric materials are made up of high molecular weight long Thermoanalytical techniques - philosophy of “education for all”. This is serving remarkably in religious, chain molecules. Apart from natural polymers in the form of- DNA, Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC), skin, proteins, starch, cotton & cellulose (the foundation social, educational and economic spheres. (jssonline.org/jss ) Thermo Gravimetric Analyzer (TGA), components for life), there are thousands of synthetic Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA), About the University macromolecules in the form of plastics, rubbers, fibers, resins & In accordance with GOK’s Vision, JSSMVP has established Jagadguru Sri lattices. Polymers are one of the three major classes of solid state Heat Distrotion Temp (HDT) & Vicat Softening Temp (VST ); Shivarathreeswara Science and Technology University at Mysuru in materials that are used both in engineering and commodity Analytical tools – 2016 with a vision ‘to be an effective instrument in enhancement of applications around the globe. IR Spectrophotometer (FTIR) with ATR attachment, knowledge in the society & thus the social transformation’, through Polymers everywhere! X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD), National Focus, Global reach & multidisciplinary approaches. The Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) with EDS attachment, campus is one of the major landmarks of the western part of Mysuru, Polymers are used in fields like, Aerospace, Agriculture, Automobile, Polarizing Optical Microscope, Haze mater; with its sprawling 117 acres with several recognizable buildings. Construction, Defence, Domestic, Electrical & Electronics, Food, Testing equipments – (jssstuniv.in ) Medical, Adhesives, Coating & Packaging, Submarine, Textiles, etc. About the Institute Universal Testing Machine (UTM), LCR meter, Flammability Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE) was established in tester, Impact tester. 1963 with a motto “A commitment to Technical Education”. SJCE was Processing equipments – affiliated with University of Mysore till 1997; subsequently to Haake Rheomix and Twin Screw Extruder, Visvesvaraya Technological University; further, it was accorded Recruiters Injection, Blow and Compression Molding machines. autonomous status in 2007 & presently it is under JSSSTU. SJCE is AICTE a) SABIC (GE), Reliance, Dupont, UTC Aerospace, 3M, Akzonobel, Faculty approved, Govt. Aided, lead institutes with assistance from the World Dr. G M Shashidhara - Professor & Dean (Research) GM, Volvo, DOW, Bosch, Suzlon, Tyco Electronics, Bostik, Molex- Bank under TEQIP Scheme & is known for its achievements in curricular, Dr. Siddaramaiah - Professor & Head co-curricular & extra-curricular activities and the excellent campus Material Eng., Exxon Mobil, Molecular Connections, Hamilton Dr. G S Anantha Padmanabha - Professor placement records. (sjce.ac.in ) Housewares, IPIRTI, Schenieder Electric, TVS groups, Sundaram Dr. Roopa S - Associate Professor Mrs. S H Kameshwari Devi - Associate Professor Polymers, Brakes India Pvt. Ltd, Steer Engineering, Under Writers Mrs. K G Pradeepa - Assistant Professor Department of Polymer Science and Technology Lab, Lanxess, TAFE, TESCO, LM glass fibers, Toyota, Mahindra & Mr. M P Chandresh - Assistant Professor VISION Mahindra, KPIT Cumins, Indo US MIM, Braddy, Amaron Batteries, Dr. A B Hemavathi - Assistant Professor Mrs. Suchetha N Raju - Assistant Professor To excel in polymer engineering education and research and to Autoliv, Prescient Colors, Konspec Ltd., NAL, HAL, Engel, Syngene, serve as valuable resource for multi-faceted industry and Adjunct Faculty (> 50 plastic & composites related companies/institutes including Prof. P Sridharan society. Govt. Sectors) Prof. C R Narasimha MISSION b) CEAT, APPOLO, JK TYRES, BKT, IRMRA, BIRLA TYRES, MYPOL, Dr. R. Mukhopadhyay M1: To provide well balanced curriculum and conducive environment to excel in polymer and allied engineering Park seals, United rubbers, Kurl-on, Bremel rubbers, (> 15 Rubber disciplines. based companies). M2: Creating state-of-the-art facilities for polymer research and c) TCS, Infosys, Accenture, Honey-well, Wipro, IBM, [> 8 IT make the best use of the facilities. companies]; and o thers include- Entrepreneurs, Teaching M3: To undertake collaborative projects for long term Profession, Civil Services & other business. interactions with academia and industries.