About Department

The Department of Chemistry was started in 1984 at Undergraduate Level with the aim to provide comprehensive courses and laboratory experiences to build strong theoretical and practical knowledge in chemistry among rural and hilly students. The Post Graduate programme were started M.Sc. Organic Chemistry in 2008 and M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry in 2014 to equip students with the skills necessary for diverse career paths in academia, industry, research organizations, or government agencies.. The department believes in inculcating the skills among the rural students such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and laboratory skills in students, preparing them for professional careers or advanced studies.. The participative learning of the students is a priority to aware them about the cross cutting issues different fields of chemistry. The department has started Research Centre in 2022 to Promote Research and Innovation and Contribute to Scientific Knowledge.

Year of Establishment: 1984
Prorammes Offered
Level	Name of Programme	Year of Programme Started	Duration (Years)
UG	B.Sc. Chemistry	1984	03
PG	M.Sc.    Organic   Chemistry	2008	02
PG	M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry	2014	02
Ph.D.	Ph.D. Chemistry	2022	Min. 03 (as per SPPU Rules)

 

Objectives:

• Provide comprehensive courses and laboratory experiences to build strong theoretical and practical knowledge in chemistry.
• Impart an understanding of laboratory safety, ethical practices, and responsible conduct of research among students.
• Promote an interdisciplinary approach among students and highlight its practical applicability across various fields.
• Conduct and support fundamental and applied research in organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, and materials science.
• Encourage the development of new materials, chemical processes, or technologies that can address societal challenges.
• Disseminate research findings through reputable journals, conferences, and collaborations, contributing to the global body of chemical knowledge.
• Build partnerships with industry and government organizations to translate research findings into practical applications.
• Promote environmentally sustainable practices and green chemistry principles in research, teaching, and industry collaboration.

Teaching Methods Used for Effective Delivery of Curriculum

• Interactive Lecture method/ICT Enabled teaching
• Experiential Learning through Practical’s and Research Projects
• Participatory Learning: Add on courses 
• On Job Training Programme and Internship
• Field Visit and Study Tours
• Remedial Coaching

 Use of ICT:-

1. Learning Management System (LMS_Login Link)is use to provide learning recourses to the Students. 
2. Use of Google Classroom is used to deliver the curriculum.

 

Add-on Courses Conducted

Sr. No.	Title of Add on Course	Year	Number of Students
1	Chemical Analysis: Techniques used	2020-2021	40
2	Basic Instrumental Techniques used in Chemical Analysis	2023-2024	117

 

Events Organised:

Sr. No.	Event	Title	Duration	Funding Agency
1	National Conference	“Emerging Trends in Life Sciences”(ETLS 2020)	7- 8 Feb-2020	BCUD,  SPPU, Pune
2	FDP (Faculty Development Program)	“Characterization Techniques used in Chemical and Biological Sciences”	10 -16 Feb -2022	DBT Star &  HRDC-SPPU, Pune.

 

Infrastructure:

 

Infrastructure
No	Laboratory Infrastructure	Area
1.	Laboratory -1 General	1800 Sq.F.
2.	Laboratory -2 Inorganic Chemistry	600 Sq.F.
3.	Laboratory -3 Organic Chemistry	600 Sq.F.
4.	Laboratory -4 Physical Chemistry	600 Sq.F.
5	Instrumental Lab	90 Sq.F.
6	Chemical Store	300 Sq.F.
7	Preparation Room	130 Sq.F.
8	Staff Room	200 Sq.F.
9	HOD cabin	100 Sq.F.
10	Lab Assistant Cabin	100 Sq.F.

 

Laboratory Equipment’s
Sr.No.	Name of Equipments	Quantity	Funding  Agency
1	FT-IR 01 7600 (Lambda Scientific)	1	DST-FIST
2	Spectrophotometer	1	DST-FIST
3	Flame Photometer	2	DST-FIST
4	Photo-flourimeter	1	DST-FIST
5	Polaroscan	1	DST-FIST
6	Conductivity Meter	4	DST/BCUD/UGC/WCS
7	pH Meter	4	DST/BCUD/UGC/WCS
8	Auto Universal Titrator	1	DST-FIST
9	Water Analyzer	1	DST-FIST
10	Centrifuge	1	WCS
11	Deep Freezer	1	DST
12	Water Bath	4	DST/WCS/BCUD
13	Hot air oven	2	WCS/DST/BCUD
14	Weighing Balance	5	DST/BCUD/WCS
15	Rotary Evaporator	1	DST
16	Glass Double Distillation	2	BCUD /DST/WCS
17	G.M. Counter	1	BCUD
18	Potentiometer	4	WCS/BCUD
19	Abbe  refractometer	2	WCS
20	Colorimeter	4	WCS/BCUD