Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

OVERVIEW

The department of Chemistry was established in the year 1951.The Department works with the Motto “SOAR HIGH SEAGULLS”. Our Vision emphasizes- “Search for Chemistry within and beyond by observation and analysis to produce a better Human being”. Our Mission proposes that ” We the department of chemistry will create and facilitate an environment for the students to Probe, Search, Learn and Evolve into an effective social being.” The department has progressed continuously since its establishment. We attained new heights with the inception of  Biochemistry in 2003 at the undergraduate program, Post Graduate programme  in Chemistry in 2011 and recognition as  research centre by Rani Durgawati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur in 2015. Presently four members of the department have been recognized by the university. The department is actively engaged in teaching, learning and research for the holistic development of the students.

Departmental Head 

Name of HOD	Tenure
	From	Till
Mr. P. K. Matthew (Founder)	1951	1971
Mr N.K Saxena	1971	1992
Mr. N.D Sen	1992	1994
Mr. B. P Namdeo	1994	1998
Dr. Anjali D’Souza	1998	2017
Dr. Smarika Lawrance	2017	Till date

Faculty Members 

Dr. Smarika Lawrance (Head)	M.Sc., B.Ed. Ph.D.
Dr. Anjali Dsouza Vice- Principal (Academics)	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Dr. Sutapa Roy	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Dr. Sweta Likhitkar	M.Sc.,B.Ed., Ph.D.
Dr. Amita Chhatri	M.Sc., Ph.D.
Dr. Manju Gupta	M.Sc.,B.Ed. Ph.D.

FACULTY PROFILES

Dr. Smarika Lawrance (Head)

Dr. Anjali Dsouza, Principal (Academics)

Dr. Sutapa Roy

Dr. Sweta Likhitkar

Dr. Amita Chhatri

Dr. Manju Gupta

 

SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED

• Two days National Workshop on ‘Synergetic Research Approach through RSM, Molecular Docking and SPSS for Scientific Computation’ sponsored by MP Council of Science and Technology from 4^th to 6^th January 2024
• The Department organized a seminar on “New Avenues for Employment in Chemistry” for the Chemistry students on 30^th September and 1^st October, 2022
• Two days Skill based Training Program for PG students on “Importance of Soil Testing and its Advantage” in collaboration with Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur held on 17^th– 18^th October 2019.
• National Workshop on “Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy Scientific and Societal Applications (FTIR-SSA)” Sponsored by Department of Science & Technology, Govt. Of India held on 27^th-28^th  September, 2019
• National Workshop on “Think Green and Sustainable” sponsored by UGC Bhopal held on 17^th– 18^th February 2017.
• National Workshop on “Basic and Applied Techniques in Chemistry”, was held from 5^th-7^th November 2012 sponsored by UGC Delhi.
• Two days intercollegiate PG seminar on “Roadmap to a Successful Career in Chemical Sciences”, 9^th-10^th March, 2016.
• A seminar for UG and PG students: “Fundamental Principles of Chemistry and Interpersonal Skills”, 19^th– 20^th March, 2015.
• A two day Interdisciplinary seminar for PG students: “Quest for Career Prospects” was organized from 9^th-10^th October 2013.

ACTIVITIES

• Departmental News Letter (Disha):Under the editorship of students a departmental newsletter “Disha” is published quarterly on the development related to the field of science especially Chemistry.
• Rasayanika:It is a departmental activity to tap the hidden talents of our students. This annual activity provides a platform to our students to showcase their talents under various heads. Different activities such as Debates, Antakshari, Quiz competition, Poster, Slogan Writing, Imagery writing to enhance their oratory skills, perception, analytical skills, boost their confidence and also teaches them event and financial management skills.
• Guest Lecture & Chemistry Seminars: To enhance the knowledge of Chemistry among the PG students guest lectures and PG and UG seminars are organized which gives them an opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge.
• Extension and Outreach Activity:To develop a caring attitude towards the emotional and material needs of the underprivileged and disadvantaged section of the society and also to spread the importance of Chemistry we have been organizing:
• Training Programmes, Certificate Courses, Industrial Visit, Research Based Societal Projects and Internships
  • Visit to orphanages, old age homes societal upliftment and developing empathy.
  • Financial aid is given to needy students and non-teaching staff.
  • Visit to schools for generating curiosity for Chemistry and allied fields.

 PROJECT RECEIVED

• 2018: DST WOS-A sanctioned a project entitled “Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy as non-destructive and radip method for residual emerging contaminants in treated water”.
• 2014: A Minor Research Project sanctioned by U.G.C entitled “Designing of Iron oxide containing Super Paramagnetic starch Nanoparticles and Evaluation of Magnetically Guided Release Behaviour of some Anti-tumour drug”.
• 2012: Minor Research Project sanctioned by U.G.C entitled “Biosorption of hazardous metals ions from polluted waters – An Eco-friendly and friendly green approach”.
• 2006: Minor Research Project sanctioned by U.G.C entitled “Developing a Cost Effective Method for Analysis, Mitigation and Defluoridation of drinking water in Jabalpur Mandala region”.
• 2005: Minor Research Project sanctioned by U.G.C entitled “Synthesis and Characterization of   Ni (II), Co (II) and Zn (II) complexes of some Biologically Active Schiff Base Derived From Sulpha Drug”.