Department of Chemistry

About the Department

The Department of Chemistry was established in the year 1999 and is equipped with the latest facilities and state of the art infrastructure and sophisticated instruments. The total faculty strength of the department is ten, out of whom six are doctorates and the remaining pursuinig Ph.D.

The faculties have publications in national and international journals of rich impact factor and presented papers in the National & International Conferences. The department is having R & D centre approved by the Anna University.

The expertise of the faculty members includes Organic Synthesis, Inorganic Photochemistry, Water Treatment, Membrane Science, Photocatalysis, Supramolecular Chemistry, Nanomaterials, Green Chemistry, Click Chemistry, Macrocyles, Organic NLO Crystals and emerging frontier areas.

Opportunities

The Department offers research programmes in Chemistry, with three research scholars currently pursuing their Ph.D. degrees in the department's recognized research Centre. A distinctive strength of the department is the availability of sophisticated equipment in the Research and Development wing of the Chemistry laboratory. The advanced instruments include an Ultrafiltration kit, Nano material synthesis, Mechanical blender, Organic Material synthesis unit and Ultrasonicator. These state-of-the-art facilities provide excellent opportunities for research, innovation, and advanced learning, significantly enhancing the quality of scientific investigations and supporting cutting-edge research in Chemistry. The Department actively promotes research in diverse and emerging areas of Chemistry. The major research domains include Crystal Engineering, Inorganic Photochemistry, Photochemistry, Nanomaterials, Environmental Science, Asymmetric Synthesis, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Materials, Polymer Chemistry, Wastewater Treatment, and Membrane Science. These research areas address contemporary scientific challenges and contribute to the development of innovative materials, sustainable technologies, and environmentally friendly solutions. The department's research activities foster interdisciplinary collaboration and provide scholars with opportunities to engage in high-impact research and advanced scientific investigations.

Laboratory

Chemistry Lab - I

Capacity: 30 Students.

Well equipped with laboratory wares and clean lab with ventilation.

Engineering Chemistry Practical Classes are taken in this Laboratory.

Equipment

• Conductivity Meter • Potentiometer • pH Meter • Spectrophotometer • Cloud point apparatus • Pour point apparatus • Deionizer

Chemistry Lab - II

Capacity: 30 Students.

Well equipped with laboratory wares and clean lab with ventilation.

Engineering Chemistry Practical Classes are taken in this Laboratory.

Equipment

• Conductivity Meter • Potentiometer • pH Meter • Spectrophotometer • Vacuum Pump • Digital Weighing Balance • Heating Mantle

R&D Laboratory

Anna University approved R & D centre, with the capacity of 10 research scholars.

Well equipped lab with high speed internet and all lab chemicals and glasswares.

Equipment

• Flame Photometer • Digital pH Meter • Microwave Oven • Hot Air Oven • Heating Mantles (Different Litres) • Suction Pump • Digital Weighing Balance • Oil Bath • Water Bath • Sonicator with Hot Plate • Magnetic Stirrer with Hot Plate • Ultrasonic Sonicator

Achievements

Dr. L. Devaraj Stephen (HOD AP - Senior Grade)

Authored blurb for 9th and 11th standard text books for Department of School Education, Government of Tamil Nadu (2018)
Acted as a Judge for Jawaharlal Nehru Science Exhibition Organised by Department of School Education, Government of Tamil Nadu (2015-2018)
Chaired and Co-Chaired International and National Level Conferences (2016-2018)
Authored 7 Text Books (2009-2018)

Dr. M. Soundarrajan (AP - O.G)

2017-18( Odd Sem = 100% result)
He was a gold medalist at M.Phil Degree from Thiruvalluvar University
He received Best Faculty award from Arunai Engineering college on 2006
He received Best Faculty award from Dr.Pauls Engineering college on 2008 &2009

Dr. J. Krishnamoorthi (AP - O.G)

DST-SERB Funded Project: SB/FT/CS-020/2014/ dated 12/09/2014 (under Fast Track/ Young Scientist Scheme)
Title of the Project: Catalytic Asymmetric Synthesis of Biologically Active Natural Products via Rhodium(II)-bound Carbonyl Ylide Formation-Cycloaddition Process
Principle Investigator: Dr. KRISHNAMURTHI J, AP/Chemistry
Date of commencement: 27-10-14
Date of completion: 31-03-2017
Total Funds Sanctioned: Rs. 17,70,000
Total Funds Expenditure: Rs. 17,60,139

Dr. N. Jayaprakash

One of the authors of a book “selected Topics in Chemistry” by Laxmi book publication, Solapur,Maharashtra,India.[ISBN:978-1-329-12875-0]
Topper in “Atomic and Molecular Absorption spectrometry for pollution Monitoring” in NPTEL online Certificate Examination.
100% Result produced in Anna University Theory examination 2014-15- Engineering chemistry-I(semester-I) 2014-15-Engineering chemistry-II(semester-II) 2017-18- Engineering chemistry
Publishing Research papers in high impact journals.

Dr. S. G. Gunasekaran

University Rank – 6th in B.Sc.,
Gold Medalist & First Rank in M.Sc
No. of Publications in Reputed International Journals:15
No. of Articles presented in International/National Conferences:14
No. of Ph.D candidates guided/guiding: 01
NPTEL online course by IIT Madras:
Topper in NPTEL course conducted during Jan-Mar 2016
Elite award in NPTEL course conducted during Jul-Oct 2017
Got Certificate conducted during Jan-Mar 2016, Jul-Sep 2016, Jan-Mar 2017
Research Excellence award 2021

Mr. V. Arivalagan

Books Published: One of the authors in a book without ISBN “Engineering Chemistry-1”, “Engineering Chemistry-2” and “Chemistry laboratory Manual-1&2”.
Publications: Published research journals in the National and International journals with high impact factors.

Mrs. M. Meera (AP - O.G)

100% Result produced in Anna University Theory examination
2014-15- Engineering chemistry-I (semester-I)
2014-15- Engineering chemistry-II (semester-II)
2016-17- Engineering chemistry-I (semester-I)

Mrs. R. Kamakshi (AP - O.G)

She was a silver medalist at UG level from University of Madras.

Dr. P. Maheswari

Young Scientists Award.
Participated in 59 th meeting of Nobel Laureates to be held at 2009 Lindau in Germany.
National Youth leadership Award, NCC Directorate Rajasthan.
Best outgoing NCC cadet.
Secured I st Rank M.Sc.
Best Paper Award.
Published Book Chapter in Wiley Online Library “Applications of Electrospun Membranes Immobilized with Biosorbents for the Removal of Contaminants”.
Published Papers in high Impact Journals.

Research

List of Anna University Recognized Research Supervisors

S.No	Name	Designation	University	Area of Research
1	Dr. L. Devaraj Stephen	AP (Sr.G) & HOD	Anna University Guideship No: 2070106	Crystal Engineering, Inorganic Photochemistry, Nanomaterials, Environmental Science
2	Dr. J. Krishnamurthi	AP (Sr.G)	Anna University Guideship No: 2670043	Organic Synthesis, Asymmetric Catalysis, Organic Materials, Polymer Chemistry
3	Dr. N. Jayaprakash	AP (Sr.G)	Anna University Guideship No: 2970121	Material Science, Environmental Chemistry, Nanomaterials, Inorganic Chemistry
4	Dr. S. G. Gunasekaran	AP (O.G)	Anna University Guideship No: 2670045	Thermosetting Polymers, Polymer Nano Composites, Environmental Applications
5	Dr. P. Maheswari	AP (O.G)	Anna University Guideship No: 2570021	Membrane Technology, Waste Water Treatment, Nano Materials, Biofouling

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