Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

Courses offered:

• B.Sc. Chemistry
• M.Sc. Chemistry
• Research in Chemistry

Certificate Courses:   

1. Certificate course on Instrumentation and Analytical Techniques in Chemistry.
2. Certificate course on Application of Chemistry in Daily- Life
3. Certificate course on Fun and Fact with Food

• Five Days FDP on Creative Approaches to Peace for Whole Person Education Organize by St. Aloysius College Autonomous Jabalpur Sponsored by United Board For Christian Higher Education In Asia From 19^th to 23^rd November 2024.
• Two Days National Seminar titled ‘Envisioning Viksit Bharat@ 2047: Achieving Environment Sustainability through Collaboration’ dated 23^rd & 24^th August 2024, Organized by Department of Chemistry sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi.
• National Science Day celebration on “Indigenous technologies for Vikasit Bharat”, funded by MP council of Science and technology held on 26^th Feb 2024 to 2^nd March 2024.
• 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.

• Research Based Societal Projects and Internships

  To Promote Research Based Learning and generate curiosity for Chemistry and Allied Subject Research Based Societal Projects and Internships are conducted for UG and PG. Students are also sent for Internship at Government and Non-Government Institutes.

• Training Program – Skill Development through Training Programs for making sanitizer Herbal Lipstick, Floor Cleaner, Candle Making, Moisturizer, Liquid Shop, Soap Bar, Hair Serum, and others.
• Industrial Visit: To bridge the gap between Industry and Academia Regular Industrial Visits are organized.

• 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:

PROJECT RECEIVED

• 2020-2023:  Star College Scheme by Department of Biotechnology Ministry of Science and Technology New Delhi.
• 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”.

• Publications by the faculty members in International and National Journals in Chemistry: 65
• Chapters in Book: 38
• Book Edited: 5

• DISHA NEWS LETTER VOLUME XVII
• DISHA NEWS LETTER VOLUME XVI
• DISHA NEWS LETTER VOLUME XV
• Disha Vol. XIII
• Disha Vol. XII
• Disha Vol. XI
• Disha Vol. X
• Disha Vol. IX
• Disha Vol. VIII