Department of Chemistry

History:

The department of Chemistry was established in the year 2008. The postgraduate course in Organic Chemistry and Analytical chemistry were started in 2013 and 2019 respectively. The chemistry department serves the purpose of imparting knowledge in the core science subject, which is a foundational building block for most science disciplines. Department provide the best facility, infrastructure, and environment to students, and faculty members. A staff of extremely capable teachers keeps the department running in full throttle.

Year of Establishment: 2008

Aim of department

• To provide a broad foundation in chemistry and to aware the students with the application of scientific principles, particularly those of chemistry, to societal issues.

Objectives of department

• To provide students with the skills required to succeed in Private industries.
• To develop the Students with a commitment to a life of learning.

Infrastructure:

The Department has three spacious independent laboratories fully equipped with instruments and consumables, advanced equipments and one spacious computer lab for teaching activities.

 

Highlights:

• Courses from UG to Post Graduation
• Highly Qualified Staff
• Good Infrastructure
• Innovative Practical demonstrations
• ICT classrooms
• Projects for Students
• Research Activities

 

Courses offered:

 

Courses	Specialisation	Duration	Sanctioned Strength per year
B.Sc.	Chemistry	03 Years	120
M.Sc.	Organic Chemistry	02 Years	24
M.Sc.	Analytical Chemistry	02 Years	24

 

 

Best Practices:

• The department is actively engaged in popularizing microscale experiments in chemistry. All experiments are conducted in microscale and these techniques have resulted in the
• Greater accuracy of results
• Lesser requirement of chemicals
• Reduction in pollution
• Department conduct soil and water analysis for the farmers of nearby villages.

 

Faculty Details:

There are seven faculty members in the department of Chemistry which have expertise in inorganic, organic, physical and nanotechnology. They take part in training and development activities that keep them up to date on the latest developments in chemical sciences and aid in the advancement of advanced research.

 

Sr. No	Name	Qualification	Designation	Email	Area of research
1	Dr. N. L. Bhandari	M.Sc, M.Phil. Ph.D.	Assistant  Professor and HOD	nageshmyadam07@gmail.com	Organic Synthesis, Material science
2	Prof. D. A. Sonwane	M.Sc, NET.	Assistant  Professor	dilipsonwane1978@gmail.com	Organic Synthesis
3	Prof. V. M. Salve	M.Sc, NET, SET	Assistant  Professor	vaibhavmsalve@gmail.com	Material science
4	Dr. R.R. Joshi	M.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.D. NET	Assistant  Professor	joshirekha2112@gmail.com	Organic Synthesis
5	Prof. S.B. Dhotre	M.Sc.	Assistant  Professor	sonabadhotre96@gmail.com	Organic Synthesis
6	Prof. S. S. Pate	M.Sc.	Assistant  Professor	sharayupate14@gmail.com	Organic Synthesis
7	Prof. P. B. Mazire	M.Sc.	Assistant  Professor	poonammazire18@gmail.com	Organic Synthesis

 

Activities:

1) CHEMIAD & PERIODIC TABLE COMPETITION

Every year Department of chemistry conducts CHEMIAD & Periodic table Competition in chemistry to assess the conceptual understanding in chemistry.

2) INDUSTRIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL VISITS

Department organises industrial and institutional visits for students  to offer an invaluable experience when making their future career choices.

3) Workshops/Seminars

Department organises workshops and seminars  to teach hands-on skills and to interact with expertise in the field of Chemistry.  

4) Guest Lectures

Department organises Guest Lectures of eminent scientist and Experts from industry to make aware of current thrust in Chemistry.

5) Avishkar Project Competition:

Department motivates and Guides UG & PG students to  participates in Avishkar Project competition organised by Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune.