About Department of Chemistry
DST-FIST sponsored Department
Established in 1948. The department instituted M.Sc in Organic Chemistry in 1969 , Analytical Chemistry in 2009 and Research centre in 1973.
Department Library : The Departmental library is with 400 books and 13 research journals and exclusive internet facility for the chemistry students is a special feature of the department.
Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF) : The central instrumentation facility equipped with sophisticated instruments like UV-DRS, FT-IR and HPLC is housed in the department.
Research : 29 student have completed their Ph.D. from the department.5 major and 11 minor research projects have been completed by the teaching faculty.3 are ongoing projects. More than 100 research paper have been published by the teaching faculty in various national and international journals.
MOU: The department has entered into a MOU with E. I. du Pont de Nemours and company for the Material transfer and Biological Testing.
Linkages : The department has linkages with IIT (Mumbai), NCL, ISSER, SPPU, SAIF (Punjab University, Chandigarh), ICT (Mumbai) and Maximum students get placement in industry like Glaxo, Lupin, Pidilite, Delta Fino Chem, Mylan, Mega Fine
Activities for the Students : The department conducts the various activities for the students like Inter collegiate Chemquiz competition for UG and PG student, Concept test, Chemiad, Poster competition, seminar, workshop, lecture competition, Project, Industrial tours etc so as to develop skills, critical thinking , analytical thinking and also to acquire basic skill required to carry out independent research.
Tutor Ward System : Department conducts Yoga Workshops for the students for their health and holistic development and has a regular Tutor-Ward system where the teacher work as mentor and counsel the students.
Best Teacher Awardee of the Department :
- Dr.R.S.Varkhede has received the Best Teacher Award by Sarvajanic Vachanalaya Nashik in September 2017.
- Dr.A.V.Borhade has received the Best Teacher Award by Sarvajanic Vachanalaya Nashik in September 2018 and the Best Teacher Award by Savitribai Phule Pune University in 2015.
- Dr.V.D.Bobade has received the prestigious Prof. Narsimhan Endoment Award for his research activity by Savitribai Phule Pune University in 2013.
| Degree | Eligibility | Course Type | Intake | Note | Admission Procedure | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc(Chemistry) | An applicant who has passed the H.S.C(12th Science) Examination of the Maharashtra State Board or equivalent of any other statutory Board or University with English and 3 science subjects out of 1)Chemistry 2)Biology 3)Physics 4)Mathematics is eligible for F.Y.B.Sc. | Grant | 120 Seats (TYBSc) | Reservation as per Government Rules | Selection through merit list | Under Graduate |
| M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry) | B.Sc. Chemistry | Grant | 24 Seats | Reservation as per Government Rules | On merit basis (Marks obtained at degree level) | Under Graduate |
| M.Sc. (Analytical Chemistry) | B.Sc. Chemistry | Non-Grant | 24 Seats | Reservation as per Government Rules | On merit basis (Marks obtained at degree level) | Post Graduate |
| Ph.D. | M.Sc. WITH PET / NET / SET | Non-Grant | 24 Seats | Reservation as per Government Rules | As per Savitribai Phule Pune University Norms | Doctorate |
Faculty List
| Faculty | Qualification | Designation | Experience(Yrs) | Profile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prof (Dr.) S. J. Kharat | M. Sc. Ph.D. | HOD, Professor | 33 | sanjeevan.kharat@gmail.com | View |
| Dr. Sachin Vishnu Patil | M.Sc, B.Ed, SET, NET, Ph.D. | Assistant Professor | 13 | sachin.dhokare@yahoo.com | View |
| Manjusha Balkrishana Suryawanshi | M.Sc., SET | Assistant Professor | 13 | manjoosha28@gmail.com | View |
| Jyoti A. Agashe | M.Sc. SET | Assistant Professor | 18 | jyotiagashe@gmail.com | View |
| Manisha Dadabhau Patil | M.Sc., SET | Assistant Professor | 13 | mknerkar2009@rediffmail.com | View |
| Dr. Vidya Uttamrao Patil | M.Sc., Ph.D. | Assistant Professor | 18 | vuppatil@gmail.com | View |
| Mahendra Bapurao Dhande | M.Sc.,B.Ed., GATE, NET | Assistant Professor | 09 | mahen_dhande@yahoo.co.in | View |
| Dr. Kailas Khandu Sanap | M.SC. NET, Ph.D. | Assistant Professor | 08 | ksanap100@gmail.com | View |
| B. U. PATIL | M.SC., SET | Assistant Professor | 13 | bupatil29@gmail.com | View |
| Dr. Dipak R. Tope | M.Sc. Ph.D. | Assistant Professor | 07 | dipak.tope@gmail.com | View |
| Dr. Amar A Patil | M.Sc., Ph.D. | Assistant Professor | 03 | amarpatil2@gmail.com | View |
| Dr. Arun G. Dholi | M.Sc. M.Phil. Ph.D. | Assistant Professor | 20 | dholi.arun@gmail.com | View |
| Varsha D. Dani | M.Sc. | Assistant Professor | 03 | varsharayu@gmail.com | View |