About The Department
The Department of Chemistry is committed to academic excellence, innovation and research in the field of chemistry. Currently, the Department offers three programmes, B.Sc. (Hons) chemistry, M.Sc. (Hons) chemistry, Ph.D. in chemistry. The curriculum is meticulously designed to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and practical applications, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students. Equipped with the state-of-art laboratories and staffed by highly qualified faculty members specializing in emerging areas like nanotechnology, supramolecular syntheses, materials, organometallic, environmental chemistry and synthetic organic chemistry, the department provides comprehensive learning experience for students at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. Frequent conferences, synopsis, workshops and other educational programs organized by the department further enhances their learning experience. To support students in achieving their academic and professional goals, regular classes for UGC-CSIR NET are conducted, ensuring that they are well-prepared for competitive examination and advanced academic pursuits.
Vision
To be a leading centre in chemical sciences, promoting innovation, sustainability, and interdisciplinary research while nurturing human values, professional ethics and a commitment to societal well-being.
Mission
To provide high-quality education in chemistry, seamlessly integrating theoretical knowledge with hands-on practical experiences for the development of innovative solutions to real-world problems while upholding human values, integrity, and professional ethics.
Objcetives
- Develop a strong foundation in fundamental and applied chemistry to prepare students for academic and industrial careers.
- Promote interdisciplinary research in collaboration with national and international institutes.
- Equip students with skills for entrepreneurship and leadership.
Scope
- Graduates can pursue career opportunities in academia such as lecturer, professor or researcher in educational institutes.
- Research opportunities in industry or private/ government research laboratories.
- Positions in government organizations like DRDO, ISRO, and pollution control boards.
- Opportunities for pursuing Ph.,D. and postdoctoral research globally.
- Starting entrepreneurship, eco-friendly ventures or chemical-based startups.
- Graduates can also apply for positions like Quality Control Analyst, Formulation Scientist, Production Chemist, Industrial Consultant or Expert, Water Quality Expert, Forensic Analyst, etc., in multinational private corporations.
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Programmes
| Course | B.Sc. (Honours) Chemistry |
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| Duration | 4 years (Semester System) |
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| Course | M.Sc. (Honours) Chemistry |
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| Duration | 2 years (Semester System) |
| Eligibility |
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| Course | Ph. D |
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| Duration | 3 Years |
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Faculty
Dr. Atul Kumar
Assistant Professor
M.Sc., CSIR-NET (JRF), Ph.D. (NCL - Pune), PDF (Pune), PDF (South Korea)
Research
• Nanomaterial synthesis
• Water quality monitoring
• Mesoporous material synthesis and their applications
• Organic synthesis
| S.No | Student Name and Class | Title of Project/Dissertation | Supervisor |
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| 1. | Gagandeep Kaur | Killing Two Birds With One Stone: Removal of Iron by Spent Tea Leaves | Dr.Tirtha Mukherjee |
| 2. | Nancy Singla | Removal of Iron from wastewater using natural adsorbents | Dr. Atul Kumar |
| 3. | Harmanjot Kaur | Discussing dye removal over a cup of tea: Absorption of Methyl orange on spent tea leaves | Dr.Tirtha Mukherjee |
| 4. | Lovepreet Kaur | Photocatalytic degradataion of methylene blue dye using heterogeneous zinc sulphide photocatalyst under visible light irradiation | Dr.Iqbal Pakrudheen |
| 5. | Sukhveer Kaur | Green Synthesis of Cobalt Oxide Nanomaterials and its Catalytic Applications | Dr.Sandeep Kumar |
| 6. | Rahul Bansal | Green Synthesis of Manganese Oxide Nanomaterials and its Catalytic Applications | Dr.Sandip Saha |
| 7. | Priya | Synthesis and applications of tin oxide based nanoparticles | Dr.Sandeep Kumar |
| 8. | Mandeep Kaur | Application of Mesoporous silica in controlled release of fertilizers | Dr.Atul Kumar |
| 9. | Veerpal Kaur | Reduction of 4-Nitrophenol to 4-Aminophenol using Ni/MCM-41 | Dr. Atul Kumar |
| 10. | Lovepreet Kaur | Green Synthesis of Copper Oxide Nanomaterials and its Catalytic Applications | Dr.Sandeep Kumar |
| 11. | Neha Rani | Rational Design of Indole-Carbazole and Dibenzofuran Based DHFR Inhibitors as Anti-Cancer Agents | Dr. Shaveta |
| 12. | Rekha Rani | Parametric Study on Water Quality of Kalanwali Village in Sirsa District of Haryana | Dr.Sandip Saha |
| 13. | Yashmeen Kaur | Parametric Study on Water Quality of Talwandi Sabo village in Bathinda District | Dr.Sandip Saha |
| 14. | Priya Rani | Rational Design of Cox-2 Inhibitors Using Molecular Hybridization and In-silico Molecular Modelling Studies | Dr. Shaveta |
| 15. | Rano Kaur | Photocatalytic degrdataion of crystal violet dye using Cr-doped copper sulphide photocatalyst under visible radiation | Dr.Iqbal Pakrudheen |
| 16. | Neha Bansal | Preferential location of a dye molecule in charge micelle in bulk water and in water-polyvinyl pyrrolidone medium | Dr.Arnab Maity |
| 17. | Shavina | Sugar coating a problem: Absorption of Methyl orange on Sugarcane Bagasse | Dr.Tirtha Mukherjee |
| 18. | Satinderpal Kaur | Effect of Dextrose on the PhotoPhysical Alteration of a Cationic Dye in Micellar Medium | Dr. Arnab Maity |