Vivekanandha
College of Arts and Sciences for Women (Autonomous)
'A+' Grade by NAAC || ISO 9001:2015 Certified
DST-FIST & DST-PG CURIE Sponsored
Approved by UGC Act 1956 under Section 2(f)&12(B) and AICTE
Affiliated to Periyar University, Salem
PG AND RESEARCH DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Chemistry, established in 2003, has experienced significant growth, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs initially, followed by the introduction of M.Phil. and Ph.D. research programs in the year 2009 and 2011 respectively. With well-furnished laboratories, the department boasts a strong faculty of 9 members as Ph.D. holders with extensive teaching and research experience. Currently, the department has a thriving student community of 163, comprising 107 undergraduate students,50 postgraduate and 6 research students, demonstrating its commitment to academic excellence and research endeavors.The Department of Chemistry is proud to be a DST-FIST sponsored department, recognizing our commitment to excellence in scientific research and education. This prestigious funding from the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Fund for Improvement of Science and Technology Infrastructure (FIST) enables us to upgrade our infrastructure and enhance our research capabilities.
Under the mentorship of our committed faculty, students have excelled in academic and extracurricular pursuits. Through the active Marie Curie Club, students haveconducted numerous events, including: Science Quiz Competitions, English and Tamil Debates on social issues, Mehandi contests etc., guided by faculty advisors, these initiatives encouragefoster teamwork, creativity, critical thinking, holistic development, innovation, and community engagement.
To foster a scientific mindset, the department organized guest lectures, conferences, and seminars to motivate students and faculty to pursue research excellence.A notable milestone in the 2024-25 academic year is the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Galileovasan Offshore & Research and Development Pvt.Ltd., Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu. This partnership will enable the establishment of a state-of-the-art R&D Lab, equipping students with cutting-edge technology to conduct high-level research in their areas of interest.
Our faculty members are renowned researchers in their fields, including Nano Science, Material Science, Organic, Inorganic, Polymer, Electrochemistry and Environmental Chemistry. They have published extensively in high-impact journals and guided students to publish scholarly articles in reputed journals.
As an Autonomous Institution embracing Outcome-Based Education (OBE), our College's Chemistry Department offers interdisciplinary learning opportunities to students from other departments. Through Non-Major Elective Courses (NMEC), we provide access to specialized areas of Chemistry, enhancing students' career prospects and holistic development. The following are the NMEC courses offered by the Chemistry Department in the ODD Semester for the UG Second year students.
1. Food Chemistry
2. Role of Chemistry in daily life
Apart from this, Chemistry Department conducts the Certificate Course in Lab Techniques and Chemical Analysis, Laboratory Safety & Basic IT Skills for Chemists, Nanomaterials and Nano Technology, Clinical Research and Water Quality Analysis (Both theory and practical classes) to the under graduate students of who have registered. The classes for Certificate and ValueAdded courses are being conducted in the afternoon after the regular class hours.We have conducted many placement drives in our College campus with more than twenty five companies including software company,core company and bank sectors. As a result, nearly 40 percent of our final year students got placed.
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OZONE DAY CELEBRATION
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HANDS ON TRAINING
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NATIONAL CONFERENCE
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INDUSTRIAL VISIT
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EDUCATIONAL TOUR
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VICAS TRY FEST
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EXTENSION ACTIVITY
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QUIZ COMPETITION