Professional Ethics

The students, researchers, and professionals associated with Chemical Engineering department are expected to abide by the professional code of ethics at all times. The professional code of ethics requires that the professionals and the students take ethically and morally correct decisions in pursuance of their studies and professional career. The guidelines given below will help individuals take the right decisions when confronted with difficult moral choices.

• Consider health, safety and welfare of colleagues, employers and general public vital. If there is doubt as to the harmful effect of any action, advice should be sought from relevant seniors / authorities before going ahead with the action.
• Try to reduce the environmental impact of all research and other professional activities undertaken by you.
• Accept responsibility for all actions and be open to critical review of own work
• Provide unbiased opinion on the work of other professionals in your field, as required. This is necessary for taking the field further.
• Avoid conflict of interest in performance of duties. In case of doubt, escalate to relevant authorities and seek guidance.
• Treat peers, juniors and seniors with proper respect and fairness. Credit should be given to others for their inputs and work. Provide stimulating environment and proper direction to further the careers of those under your supervision.

Ensure that the workplace is fee of harassment of any kind. The law of the land sets the minimum standards to be followed.

The above set of guidelines is indicative only. You are expected to apply common sense and unbiased judgment to do what is ethically correct.