About the Book:
"Textbook of Engineering Chemistry." This comprehensive guide seamlessly merges fundamental chemistry concepts with their real-world applications, making it an essential companion for budding engineers striving to craft cutting-edge materials that are both sustainable and innovative. With a revamped layout, this edition offers a perfect balance between theoretical foundations and practical insights, paving the way for a deeper understanding of how chemistry fuels technological advancements. Packed with numerical problems, multiple choice questions, and thought-provoking exercises, this book equips readers with the tools needed to conquer the realms of Biotechnology and Advanced Materials. Embark on a transformative journey through the realms of chemistry and engineering, and unleash your potential to shape a greener, more resilient future.
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About the Authors
C. Parameswara Murthy has been on the faculty of Osmania University since 1974 and is currently the Professor and Head, Department of Chemistry, Nizam College, O.U., Hyderabad. He was a Visiting Scientist / Post-Doctoral fellow at various institutes abroad which include University of Karlsruhe, Germany (1980-81); Max-Planck Institute for Radiation Chemistry, Germany (1985-86); Ohio State University, USA (1987-88), Hahn-Meitner Institute (1993) and was a visiting Professor at University of Asmara, Eritrea (1997-98). He has 25 publications in Journals of international repute and authored & edited five books.
C.V. Agarwal is a retired Professor of Applied Chemistry, Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. He is one of the few celebrated authors in the field of Material Science and his book “Chemistry of Engineering Materials” is highly acclaimed and got eight editions with several reprints.
Andra Naidu obtained B.Sc (special) chemistry, M.Sc (special) Biochemistry and Ph.D (Biochemistry) from Osmania University. He has about 32 years of teaching and research experience in JNTU College of Engineering, Kukatpally, Hyderabad. He worked as Coordinator, Academic and Planning and also Coordinator of the Steering Committee for the accreditation of the University by NAAC. The University is accredited with ‘A’ grade by NAAC during 2004. He has published more than twenty research papers in National and International journals.