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
Vision
The Department of Chemistry seeks to be recognized as one of the best centres of Chemical Education in South India and distinguish itself by its successful education of students in the chemical sciences.
Strengthening of core areas of research and contribution to interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research that addresses societal problems is envisioned.
Mission
The Department of Chemistry serves to disseminate knowledge in Chemistry by educating students at the graduate and postgraduate levels. Learning, research and engaging with community will be the prime focus of action of the students.The Department is committed to prepare competitive and professional graduates for a diverse and changing world.
Every student is mentored to attain her academic potential by creating a suitable environment.
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
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