The Department of Chemistry inducted in the year 1967 with inception of B.Sc. Degree programme has grown to become a postgraduate research department with M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes with quality chemistry education. The graduates are mentored to gain core knowledge and imbibe values and prerequisite skills needed to build their career and contribute to the community.
The Department of Chemistry also plays a prime role in educating undergraduate students from the Departments of Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Bio informatics, Zoology, Botany, Physics, Textiles and Clothing, Food Science Nutrition and Food Service Management and Dietetics in their discipline specfic elective chemistry course
Inception of Programmes
- 1967 Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Chemistry
- 1995 Masters Degree Programme in Chemistry
- 1995 Ph.DProgramme in Chemistry
- 1997 M.PhilProgramme in Chemistry
Thrust Areas of Research Include
- Corrosion Inhibition Studies
- Phytochemistry
- Nanoparticle synthesis and applications
- Environmental Chemistry
- Synthetic Organic Chemistry
- Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
- Advanced Materials Chemistry
Best Practices of the Department
- Adopting ICT in teaching
- Green Practices in the Labs
- On the Job training opportunities facilitated for post graduate students
- Efficient Dissemination of Information regarding all academic activities through conduct of regular departmental meetings
- Mentoring Students in curricular co-curricular and extracurricular aspects
- Providing information on recent research to students and scholars through invited lectures by eminent academicians and scientists
The department also encourages community engagement and entrepreneurial activities. Corporate connect, lab to field studies and social service activities are part of routine in the department
Contact mail id : aduchemdept@gmail.com