Department of Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry is a dynamic and forward-thinking academic unit dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and industry collaboration. With a strong emphasis on innovation and applied learning, the department prepares students to meet the challenges of modern science and industrial demands.
We offer a two-year Postgraduate (PG) Programme – M.Sc. in Chemistry with specializations in: Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry These programs are designed to provide a strong theoretical foundation, hands-on laboratory experience, and exposure to industry-relevant practices. Our curriculum is continually updated to align with current scientific advancements and industry standards.
The department is actively involved in research across various branches of chemistry, supported by experienced and dedicated research guides, thereby enhancing their academic and professional profile. We take immense pride in our placement record, with 100% of our students securing placements in reputed industries, research institutions, and pharmaceutical companies. Our strong industry linkages and skill-based training ensure that graduates are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, healthcare, and public service.
With a team of highly qualified faculty, modern laboratories, and a commitment to holistic education, the Department of Chemistry continues to nurture the next generation of scientists, researchers, and innovators.
- Human Resource Development and Departmental Advancement:To cultivate quality human resource in Chemistry/Organic/Analytical Chemistry and develop the Department as Centre for advanced studies in various branches of Chemistry
- Knowledge Acquisition and Skill Enhancement: To enable the student, acquire sound knowledge in the subject and develop practical skills to contribute effectively in the fields of Chemical Science, Academics, Industry and Research
- Career Progression and Leadership in Chemical Sciences: To prepare the students to ascend superior positions which require the advanced knowledge in Chemical Science
- Interdisciplinary and Industrial Relevance: To integrate chemistry knowledge with interdisciplinary areas such as environmental science, pharmaceuticals, nanotechnology, and materials science for addressing real-world challenges.
- Professional Ethics and Communication: To nurture professionalism, teamwork, ethical responsibility, and effective communication skills required for careers in academia, research, and industry.
- Lifelong Learning and Societal Contribution: To foster continuous learning and adaptability, empowering graduates to contribute meaningfully to scientific advancement, sustainable development, and societal well-being.
- Comprehensive Specializations:Offers distinct M.Sc. programmes in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Analytical Chemistry, providing students the flexibility to specialize according to their interests and career goals.
- Balanced Curriculum Design: Integrates advanced theoretical knowledge with extensive practical and research components to ensure holistic scientific development.
- Research and Innovation Orientation: Promotes independent and guided research projects, encouraging innovation, critical thinking, and publication in reputed journals.
- Industry-Linked Learning System: Includes internships, industrial visits, and collaborations with pharmaceutical, environmental, and chemical industries to enhance employability.
- Modern Laboratory and Instrumentation Facilities: Equipped with state-of-the-art instruments such as HPLC, GC-MS, UV-Vis, FTIR, and electrochemical analyzers, enabling real-time analytical experience.
- Experienced Faculty and Mentorship:A team of highly qualified faculty with research expertise offering individualized academic guidance and research supervision.
- Interdisciplinary ExposureEncourages learning across related disciplines like nanoscience, biotechnology, materials science, and environmental chemistry to address complex scientific problems.
- Ethics, Sustainability, and Social Responsibility: Emphasizes ethical research practices, green chemistry principles, and sustainable solutions for societal and environmental well-being.
- Career and Global Competence:Prepares graduates for diverse career pathways in academia, industry, and research, while building global competencies and lifelong learning abilities.
- Candidates who have passed the three-year B.Sc. degree examination of any University recognized by UGC with Chemistry/Polymer Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry/Forensic Chemistry/Science as one of the subjects provided, they have studied them as major/optional/special subject and have secured a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate.
- Recall the fundamental concepts, principles and theories in Chemistry.
- Understand the background of organic reaction mechanisms, complex chemical structures, and instrumental methods of chemical analysis, molecular rearrangements and separation techniques.
- Demonstrate a deep and comprehensive understanding of core principles, theories, and concepts in chemistry.
- Clearly communicate the results of scientific work in oral, written and electronic formats.
- Apply critical review of research literature to articulate the research problems
- Inspect environmental health and pollution through awareness and a sense of responsibilities.
- Develop advanced laboratory skills, including the ability to design, execute, and analyse experiments, as well as to safely handle chemicals and laboratory equipment.
- Develop effective scientific communication through written reports, oral presentations, and visual representations, catering to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Design the scientific experiments and interpret data to provide solutions to different industrial problems.
- Assess the physical aspects of atomic structure, dual behaviour, reaction pathways with respect to time, various energy transformations, molecular assembly in nano-level, significance of electrochemistry, molecular segregation using their symmetry.
Two-year Postgraduate (PG) Programme – M.Sc. in Chemistry with specializations in:
- Swayam
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- Quality Control (QC) Analyst in pharma, food, cosmetics, and chemical industries.
- Laboratory Technician / Assistant
- Production Chemist
- Sales/Marketing Executive – Chemicals/Pharma
- Government Jobs - SSC, UPSC, state public service exams, and PSU recruitments (like ONGC, IOCL, etc.), BARC, ISRO, DRDO, CSIR, etc. (through competitive exams like GATE).
- Teaching Assistant / School Teacher (with B.Ed. preferred). Lecturer / Assistant Professor (preferably with NET/SET/Ph.D.).
- Analyst in Environmental Labs - Testing water, soil, air samples in government/private labs.
- Medical Coding
- Research Scientist / Chemist - In R&D labs in pharma, chemicals, FMCG, etc.
- Analytical Chemist
- Patent Analyst / Scientific Writer
- Forensic Scientist
- Toxicologist / Chemical Safety Expert
- Chemical Analyst in Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI)
Meet our Experts
Dr. Sharatha Kumar
- DesignationAssociate Professor Stage - I & Incharge HOD
- Email sharathyiascm@yenepoya.edu.in
Dr. Namratha B
- DesignationAssistant Professor Stage - II
- Email namratha@yenepoya.edu.in
Dr. Sareen Sheikh
- DesignationAssociate Professor Stage - I
- Email sareensheikh@yenepoya.edu.in
Ms. Priya
- DesignationAssistant Professor Stage - I
- Email priyayu@yenepoya.edu.in
| Ph.D(Pursuing) MA, B.Ed, M.Sc, B.Sc, KSET |
Ms. Shailakshi
- DesignationLecturer
- Email shailakshi@yenepoya.edu.in
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