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Department of Chemistry

Vision

To emerge as a globally recognized Centre of Excellence in Chemical Sciences through excellent teaching and cutting edge research in emerging fields to address the global environmental challenges by producing ethically responsible professionals.

Mission

  • To provide strong fundamental and advanced knowledge in Chemical Sciences through quality teaching and training.
  • To drive frontier research in diversified fields of Chemical Sciences through collaborative and Interdisciplinary efforts.
  • To foster innovation and entrepreneurship for solving the global environmental challenges.
  • To instill ethical values, scientific integrity, leadership qualities, and social responsibility among the Professionals.

Department of Chemistry

Established in 1997, the Department of Chemistry is dedicated to academic excellence and cutting-edge research. The department offers M.Sc. (Chemistry) and Ph.D. programs in diverse and emerging research areas. Additionally, it provides foundational and advanced chemistry courses that support B.Tech., M.Tech., and M.Sc. (Physics) programs. Our primary goal is to nurture highly qualified and skilled students by integrating innovative chemistry projects into the laboratory curriculum, ensuring alignment with course and program outcomes.

The department boasts a distinguished team of 23 faculty members, each with significant expertise in both teaching and contemporary research. To date, the department has published over 400 research articles in Scopus, Web of Science, and UGC-CARE-listed journals. Furthermore, it has successfully completed research projects with a total funding of over ₹2.0 crores.

Students receive comprehensive training in chemistry and gain valuable hands-on experience through intensive research projects and industrial internships. To keep pace with the latest advancements, the department organizes workshops, webinars, and Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) annually, benefiting both students and faculty members. Ph.D. scholars, along with select M.Sc. students, actively contribute to research by publishing articles in reputed journals, authoring book chapters, and presenting their findings at conferences. The Department of Chemistry remains committed to fostering a dynamic learning environment, promoting research excellence, and preparing students for successful careers in academia and industry.

The department comprises qualified and goal oriented faculty members whose research expertise include major frontiers areas. Currently the department has 23 doctorates including 9 post doctorate fellows. The department has 6 Professor, 7 Associate Professors , 10 Assistant Professors and 3 Lab Instructors.

M.Sc. Online Application Open 2026
Ph.D. Chemistry Application Open 2026
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HoD Profile

Dr. CH. Hazarathaiah Yadav

PROFESSOR & HEAD

Dr. CH.Hazarathaiah Yadav received his doctoral degree in 2007 from Srikrishnadevaraya university, Anantapur .He has more than 2 decades of research, industrial and teaching experience in different positions. He is leading the department of chemistry from December 2014 onwards. He demonstrates strong administrative and leadership skills, contributing to academic planning, curriculum development, outcome-based education, and departmental coordination .His research interests are synthesis and characterization ,  nanomaterials and Environmental chemistry. He has published 50 + articles in Scopus, web of science and other peer reviewed journals. He is a member in Indian chemical society, Indian society of analytical scientists and  member of important academic committees of various institutions

Department Highlights

  • Dedicated and Accomplished Faculty – A team of vibrant, talented, and passionate faculty members committed to excellence in teaching and research.
  • Innovative Learning Approaches – Emphasis on student-centered learning through active methodologies such as Jigsaw, One-Minute Paper, Gallery Walk, and other interactive techniques.
  • State-of-the-Art Laboratories – Well-equipped laboratories designed to meet curricular requirements and provide hands-on learning experiences.
  • Comprehensive Academic Programs – In addition to supporting various B.Tech. courses, the department offers rigorous postgraduate (M.Sc.) and Ph.D. programs in chemistry, fostering advanced knowledge and research.

Programmes Offered

PG Programme Offered

  • M.Sc. Chemistry

Ph.D. Programme Offered

  • Ph.D. Chemistry

M.Sc. Chemistry

The M.Sc. program in Chemistry provides a comprehensive blend of fundamental and applied knowledge across key disciplines, including Physical, Organic, Analytical, and Inorganic Chemistry. The curriculum follows the Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS), allowing students the flexibility to tailor their learning experience based on their interests and career aspirations.
Designed to keep pace with the latest advancements in chemical sciences, the program aims to produce highly qualified scientists equipped with cutting-edge expertise. Our primary objective is to train the next generation of chemists to address the evolving social and technological challenges of the 21st century.
Through rigorous academic training, hands-on laboratory experience, and research exposure, students develop the essential skills required for success in higher education, the chemical industry, and academia. The program fosters critical thinking, innovation, and problem-solving abilities, preparing graduates for impactful careers in science and technology.

Eligibility

Candidates for admission to the first year of the Postgraduate Degree programme of Chemistry shall be required to have passed.

  • B.Sc. with minimum 50% in their respective domain.

Curriculum & Syllabi

Credit Distribution

Course Category

Credits
Programme Core 44
Programme Elective 15
Institute Elective 6
Internship 2
Major Project 10
Life skills 2
Extension Activities 1
Total 80
  • Central Government Jobs after M.Sc. in Chemistry
    There are many research institutes in our country that require professionals in the field of chemistry. They are like
  • IOCL
  • ONGC
  • ISRO
  • DRDO
  • NTPC
  • Bhabha Atomic research Centre
  • Advanced Centre for Treatment
  • Research and Education in Cancer
  • Industrial research scientist
  • Food & Drug Inspector etc

Take in students from M.Sc. Chemistry very frequently. On top of this, the UPSC, CSIR – UGC, SSC etc carry out entrance exams for the recruitment of qualified candidates into various departments of the government. In addition to these candidates with M.Sc. Chemistry can also appear in the Civil Service exams.

Private Sector Jobs

There are many opportunities for the bright future of students after qualifying M.Sc. in Chemistry which are as follow –

  • Chemist
  • Scientist
  • Pharma Assistant
  • Clinical Research Associate
  • Lab Assistant
  • Technical Writer
  • Toxicologist
  • Pharmaceutical Analyst

Teaching Profession in Government Sector after M.Sc. in Chemistry

  • Candidates can seek employment with different universities that are accepted by the government of India. Number of universities like the University of Kerala, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Osmania University, Mahatma Gandhi University, Delhi University etc take in M.Sc. chemistry graduates as lecturers if they have cleared NET.
  • Candidates who have a B.Ed. degree can go for teaching career in schools. As one might know, an M.Ed. degree alongside NET/SLET is required for candidates to apply for teaching posts in colleges or universities. After securing any of the government jobs, the candidates can later on appear for department tests. This way, they will get promoted into higher positions.

The department is home to a team of 23 highly qualified faculty members, many of whom have international teaching experience and post-doctoral research exposure. Their diverse expertise and global perspectives enrich the learning environment, fostering a culture of academic excellence and innovation. Committed to delivering high-quality education, the faculty actively integrate modern teaching methodologies and active learning techniques to enhance student engagement and understanding.

List of Supervisors and Specialization

S.NO NAME OF THE RESEARCH SUPERVISOR DESIGNATION SPECIALIZATION
1 Dr. HAZARATHAIAH YADAV. CH Professor & HoD Synthesis, Characterization and Chromatography
2 Dr. KANNIRAJ. A Professor Polymers, Environment, Materials and Modelling
3 Dr. HARIDHARAN. N Professor Polymer Chemistry, Surface Coatings and Nano Sensors and Computational Methods
4 Dr. KATHIRAVAN. A Professor Sensors, Solar cells, Photoscience
5 Dr. EDAYADULLA. N Professor Biomaterials, Natural Products Chemistry, Organic – Medicinal Chemistry
6 Dr. SIVARAMA KRISHNA. L Professor Environmental Chemistry
7 Dr. NAGOOR MEERAN. M Associate Professor Organic Synthesis and pharmaceutical application. Nanomaterial and It’s application.
8 Dr. THIRUNAVUKKARASU. K Associate Professor Surface Science, Catalysis, Schiff Bases and Sensors
9 Dr. VENKATARAMANA LOSETTY Associate Professor Nanomaterials, Analytical Chemistry and Thermodynamics
10 Dr. GOSU NAGESWARA REDDY Associate Professor Metal Complexes and Nanomaterials
11 Dr. SILAMBARASAN. A Associate Professor Advanced Materials for Energy and Environmental Applications
12 Dr. SRINIVASAN. V Associate Professor Nanomaterial, Sensor, Theoretical & Computational Chemistry, Material Science
13 Dr. MANOJ PUDUKUDY Associate Professor Catalysis, Energy and Fuels, Material Science, Nanotechnology
14 Dr. SIVAKUMAR. S Assistant Professor Corrosion science and Electrochemical Studies, Synthesis of composite material and Nanoparticles
15 Dr. RONIBOSS. A Assistant Professor Thin Film Coating, Nanomaterials, Crystal Growth, Biological Applications and Sensor
16 Dr. VIVEK. P.M Assistant Professor Stereochemistry, Chiral Sensors, Heterocyclic Compounds
17 Dr. GAYATHRI. J Assistant Professor Electrochemical Sensor, Corrosion and Heavy Metals in Environmental Samples
18 Dr. DIVYA. D Assistant Professor Sensors, Computational Chemistry, Batteries
19 Dr. RAMESH. M Assistant Professor Electrochemistry, Material Science, Energy Materials and Super Capacitors
20 Dr. MEENAKSHI. S Assistant Professor Electro Analytical Chemistry, Electrochemical Sensors, Biosensors, Corrosion and Super capacitors
21 Dr. P. SATHIYANATHAN Assistant Professor Piezoelectric sensors, Triboelectric Nano generators, Electrocatalysis, Batteries
22 Dr. S. SATHYAMOORTHI Assistant Professor Electrochemistry, Energy storage, Material Chemistry, Electro-Organic synthesis
23 Dr. K. SANGEETHA Assistant Professor Electrochemical Sensors, Battery, Nano Particles, Dyes and polymers
The Department of Chemistry has multidisciplinary and diverse research and teaching activities that can cover a wide range of fields, including fundamental studies, applied research, and interdisciplinary projects. The department offers active research programme to post graduate and Ph.D scholars to advancing knowledge in various subfields of chemistry while contributing to real-world applications. The department aims to strengthen and encourage interdisciplinary research, where scholars collaborate with researchers in fields such as biology, physics, engineering, or materials science. This expands their knowledge and allows them to apply chemical principles to problems in other domains and trained scholars to prepare research posters, learning how to communicate complex ideas visually to a broad audience through presentation and publications. Department often involves collaboration with other fields as Physics, Biology, Engineering and Environmental Sciences, as well as partnerships with industry and governmental agencies. The focus may also shift according to contemporary challenges like sustainability, renewable energy and eco-friendly and green synthesis. The department has nineteen authorized research supervisors with strong academic and research backgrounds. Most of the faculties completed their Ph.D. from reputed institutions like IIT Madras, CLRI, NCL, VIT and other state universities and gained post-doctoral experiences in various overseas nations like South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Malaysia and France. The faculty members of the department have published more than research publications in reputed international journals indexed in scopus and web of science and published textbooks and patents during the last five years. The department organizes specialized invited talks of eminent professors and also organize workshops, Faculty development programme, conference and other short-term courses. The department have high tech instruments and equipment’s open to PG students and scholars including high vacuum pump, Sonicator, hot air oven, pH and conductivity meter, UV-Visible spectroscopy, spectrophotometry, flame photometry, Magnetic stirrers and high-speed rotary centrifuge machine for successful research activities.

S. No Particulars Value
1 Highest h index 34
2 Highest i-10 index 75
3 Highest citation 3831
Publications
4 Research Articles (SCI + Scopus) 202
5 Text books & book Chapters 55
Patents
6 Granted 13
7 Published 3
8 Total 13

Funded Project

Over the years, the department has secured research funding from prestigious national organizations, including DST-SERB, UGC-DAE-CSR, DST-INSPIRE, and DST-GITA. These grants have supported pioneering research initiatives, strengthening the department’s contribution to scientific advancements.
In the last five years alone, the department successfully completed five funded projects with a total grant of approximately ₹1.3 crores, further enhancing its research infrastructure and fostering innovation in chemical sciences.

Laboratory

The department is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, enabling advanced research and hands-on learning. It houses specialized equipment for the synthesis of nanomaterials and various high-end instruments, including:

  • UV-Vis Spectrophotometer – For precise optical analysis of chemical compounds.
  • Electrochemical Workstation – Facilitates electrochemical studies and material characterization.
  • Polishing Machine – Used for corrosion studies and material surface preparation.
  • Sonicator – Enhances reaction efficiency and nanoparticle dispersion.
  • Rotary Evaporator – Essential for solvent removal and concentration in chemical synthesis.

These facilities support cutting-edge research and experimental learning, reinforcing the department’s commitment to scientific excellence.

Department Library

The Department Library serves as a vital resource hub, supporting the research and academic pursuits of students, scholars, and faculty members. It houses a growing collection of 302 textbooks covering various domains of Chemistry and related disciplines. The library provides access to essential reference materials, fostering an environment of continuous learning and knowledge expansion. Through its well-curated collection, it plays a crucial role in enhancing both theoretical understanding and research excellence in chemical sciences.

S.NO
Faculty_ID
NAME
DESIGNATION
QUALIFICATION
1 TTS 2005 Dr. HAZARATHAIAH. CH PROFESSOR & HoD B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.
2 TTS 2429 Dr. KANNIRAJ. A PROFESSOR M.Sc., M.E., Ph.D.
3 TTS 2717 Dr. HARIDHARAN. N PROFESSOR B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.
4 TTS 3081 Dr. EDAYADULLA. N PROFESSOR B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.
5 TTS 3348 Dr. SIVARAMA KRISHNA. L PROFESSOR B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.
6 TTS 3368 Dr. KATHIRAVAN. A PROFESSOR B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.
7 TTS 2817 Dr. NAGOOR MEERAN. M ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.
8 TTS 2879 Dr. THIRUNAVUKKARASU. K ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.
9 TTS 3039 Dr. VENKATARAMANA LOSETTY ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.
10 TTS 3337 Dr. SILAMBARASAN. A ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.
11 TTS 3504 Dr. SRINIVASAN. V ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.
12 TTS 3508 Dr. GOSU NAGESWARA REDDY ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.
13 TTS 4125 Dr. MANOJ. P ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.
14 TTS 2987 Dr. SIVAKUMAR. S ASSISTANT PROFESSOR B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
15 TTS 3233 Dr. RONIBOSS. A ASSISTANT PROFESSOR B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
16 TTS 3268 Dr. VIVEK. P.M ASSISTANT PROFESSOR B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.
17 TTS 3344 Dr. GAYATHRI. J ASSISTANT PROFESSOR B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.
18 TTS 3521 Dr. DIVYA. D ASSISTANT PROFESSOR B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.
19 TTS 3706 Dr. RAMESH. M ASSISTANT PROFESSOR B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
20 TTS 3728 Dr. MEENAKSHI. S ASSISTANT PROFESSOR B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.
21 TTS 4097 Dr. SATHIYANATHAN. P ASSISTANT PROFESSOR B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.
22 TTS 4102 Dr. SATHYA MOORTHI. S ASSISTANT PROFESSOR B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.
23 TTS 4104 Dr. SANGEETHA. K ASSISTANT PROFESSOR B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
S. No Name of the Event Date Resource Person
1 5 days National Level Workshop on Frontiers in Chemical Research: Innovation and Applications 17.02.2025 to 21.02.2025 In this Workshop, 5 National deliberates from reputed institutions delivered their talks
2 Breaking Barriers: Women in Innovation and Entrepreneurship 07.03.2025 Mrs. Ishwariya Senthilnathan, Director, Blinc Smart Homes
3 Energy Conservation 14.12.2024 Mr. J. Mohanan Pillai, Energy Auditor, Madras Atomic Power Station
4 National Pollution Control Day online Quiz competition on Nature Crisis 02.12.2024 Department of Chemistry
5 Motivational Sessions 26.09.2024 Mr. Parthiban Veluchamy, Founder-CEO, Nativespecial Products Pvt. Ltd
Ms. Sahithi Divi, Founder, Soul of Swadesh Foundation
6 Talent Search Forum in view of National Science Day (Science Fest) Every Year Department of Chemistry

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