DEPARTMENT OF

CHEMISTRY

The Undergraduate Course B.Sc.  was established in the year 1984 and Post Graduate course M.Sc.  in 2011 along with B.Sc. (industrial Chemistry) . Chemistry  run parallel with various science subjects botany , zoology, maths , biotechnology and microbiology in different streams B.Sc. plain(Bio & Maths), Micobiotechnology,  Biotechnology   provides comprehensive learning of Chemistry . It aims to provide a strong practical and theoretical grounding and skills to understand and deal with chemistry.

Main vision of the Department is to inculcate among the students  social awareness, skill based knowledge to be a responsible citizen of the society. A tremendous change has been taking place globally in the last two decades in favor of the increased use of chemicals, in Agriculture, Textiles, Drugs, Leather and related industries. Nanotechnology and different fields of Chemistry are emerging as interesting area in this field. Education pertaining to identification of eco-friendly  techniques for all chemical processes and environmental pollution is the prime motto of this department.

Our mission stands in is  to make  maximum effort to strengthen the Department by   providing quality education to students to excel better in future and to  develop a student Teacher understanding

ACES

The Association of Chemical and Environmental Sciences at our college, situated within the Chemistry Department, serves as a dedicated platform for holistic student development. Committed to instilling social awareness and skill-based knowledge, the association orchestrates a myriad of activities aimed at fostering responsible citizenship. Through impactful initiatives such as awareness campaigns, workshops, and collaborative projects, students are exposed to real-world challenges and equipped with the necessary skills to address them. The focus extends beyond theoretical understanding, encouraging practical application and hands-on experiences in environmental conservation.

Objectives: By actively participating in activities, students not only deepen their understanding of chemical sciences but also cultivate a strong sense of social responsibility. The Association stands as a testament to our commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals who, armed with both scientific knowledge and ethical principles, are poised to make meaningful contributions to society as responsible and conscientious citizens.

Committee Member:

Dr. James Mathew (Associate Professor & Head of the Department)

Dr. Chanda Verma (Assistant Professor)

Dr. Arvind Kumar Sahu (Assistant professor)

Mr. Tej Prakash Yadav (Assistant professor)

Mr. Anil Varghese (Lab Technician)

 Officials of ACES:

M.Chaitaniya (President)

Paridhi Yadav (Vice –President)

Riya Dutta Sharma (Secretary)

Surbhi Bhendia (Joint Secretary)

Year of Establishment

Under Graduate-1984
Post Graduate-2011
Certificate Program-2021

Programmes Offered

BSc
BSc in Industrial Chemistry
MSc

Certificate Program

Analysis of Water Quality

FACULTY

Dr. James Mathew
Head of the Department

Dr. Chanda Verma
Assistant Professor

Dr. Arvind Kumar Sahu
Assistant Professor

Mr. Tej Prakash
Assistant Professor

Mr. Anil Varghese
Lab Assistant

PROGRAMMES & SYLLABUS

BSc
BSc Industrial Chemistry
MSc

RESEARCH

Dr. James Mathew
Name of Subjects/Specialisation : Inorganic Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry

Dr. Chanda Verma
Name of Subjects/Specialisation : Organic Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry
Registered Research Scholars in his/her supervision : 01

Research Center

RESEARCH SCHOLAR

S.No.

Name of the Scholar

Date of Registration DRC)

Title of the Thesis

Current Status

1.

 Amit Kumar Patil 25/05/2021 Studies on the effect of Pesticides Residues in major consuming Pulses at Chhattisgarh Ongoing

RESEARCH PROJECT

1. Title of the Project: Design and Develop BioAdsorbent for Removing Anionic Surfactants and other Pollutants from waste water bodies of Durg – Bhilai Region. Chhattisgarh Council of Science and Technology, 2013- 2015.
Funding Agency: CCOST
Grant Amount: 5,00,000
Duration of the Project: 2013-2015
Principle Invenstigator: Dr. Santosh Kumar Sar Professor & Coordinator BIT Durg
Co PI: Dr. Chanda Verma Asst. Prof. St Thomas college Bhilai

2. Title of the Project: Spatial distribution of uranium and associated water quality parameters in Durg and five nearby districts.
Funding Agency: BRNS (Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences)
Grant Amount: 24,65,550
Duration of the Project: 2015-2017
Principle Invenstigator: Dr. Santosh Kumar Sar Professor & Coordinator BIT Durg
Co PI : Dr. Chanda Verma Asst. Prof. St Thomas college Bhilai

BOOKS & PUBLICATIONS

Name of Faculty : Dr. James Mathew

  1. James Mathew Investigation of dominating routes of personal particulates among workers of battery recycling workshops in a mixed urban industrial environment’. Global Advanced Research Journal of Environmental Science and Toxicology: James Mathew, Shamsh Pervez, G.Balakrishna and Adapa Subramanyam, 64 (6), 454
  2. James Mathew Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals in Urbanised Location of Central India via Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables An Approach to Risk Assessment Study’ International Review of Applied Engineering Research Prem Narayan Gurjar ,Santosh kumar Sar, Ashish Kumar Bhui, James Mathew, 6 (1), 99-110
  3. James Mathew Natural Adsorbent: Removal of Anionic surfactant from grey water and its comparison with chemical adsorbent’ Journal of Energy Technologies and Policy: Chanda Verma, Santosh K. Sar and J.Mathew 3, 11, 2013.
  4. James Mathew Investigation of Dominating Routes of Personal Particulates Among Welders in a Mixed Urban Industrial Environment’ Journal of Ravishankar University-B James Mathew and Shamsh Pervez 28 (2), 37-43
  5. James Mathew Investigation of personal indoor-outdoor particulate relationships in welding workshops Journal of Scientific and Industrial research Shamsh Pervez, James Mathew and Rajnikant Sharma. 2005. V: 64(454-458)
    Name of Faculty : Dr. Chanda Verma

  1. Chanda Verma Spectrophotometric determination of SLS as a prime anionic surfactant and contaminant in Central East Chhattisgarh. Rasayan Journal of Chemistry, Vol.No.2, 2008 page 236 – 245
  2. Chanda Verma Reliable technique for the determination of Sodium dodecyl sulphate by crystal violet in relation to the effluents of Durg-Bhilai region. J.Chin. Chem. Soc., Vol.56, No.6, 2009
  3. Chanda Verma Rapid reliable method to remove Sodium Dodecyl sulphate using natural Bioadsorbate Res.J.Chem.Environ.Vol.15(2) ,2011,29 – 33
  4. Chanda Verma Natural Adsorbent : Removal of Anionic Surfactant from Grey water and its comparison with chemical adsorbent. Journal of Energy Technologies and Policy 33(11),280 -291
  5. Chanda Verma Medicinal Plants the key Bio- Adsorbent for Anionic Surfactant (SDS) from Waste water. Chemical and Process Engineering Research ( Vol.15, (2013)
  6. Chanda Verma Cost Effective Natural Adsorbent for the Removal of Fluoride: A green Approach, Rasayan journal. Chemistry, Vol.12, 455- 463 (2019)

Dr. Arvind Kumar Sahu

  1. Arvind Kumar Sahu From α-nucleophiles to functionalized aggregates: exploring the reactivity of hydroxamate ion towards esterolytic reactions in micelles. Namrata Singh,Yevgen Karpichev, Rahul Sharma, Bhanushree Gupta, Arvind K. Sahu, Manmohan L. Satnami & Kallol K. Ghosh, Organic Biomolecular Chemistry 2015 Mar 14;13(10), 2827-48
  2. Arvind Kumar Sahu Kinetic and physicochemical analysis of structurally different bispyridinium oximes against pesticide inhibited AChE, Arvind Kumar Sahu, Bhanushree Gupta, Rahul Sharma, Yama Singh, Kamil Musilek, Kamil Kuca & Kallol K Ghosh, Indian Journal of Chemistry, 54, 2015, 40-45.
  3. Arvind Kumar Sahu Oxime Mediated In-Vitro Reactivation Kinetic Analysis of Organophosphates-Inhibited Human and Electric Eel Acetylcholinesterase. Arvind Kumar Sahu,Rahul Sharma, Bhanushree Gupta, Kamil Musilek, Kamil Kuca, Jyotiranjan Acharya, Kallol K Ghosh. Toxicology Mechanism and Methods 2016, 26, 1-8.
  4. Arvind Kumar Sahu Synthesis and in-vitro reactivation screening of imidazolium aldoximes as reactivators of sarin and VX-inhibited human acetylcholinesterase (hAChE). Rahul Sharma, Bhanushree Gupta, Arvind Kumar Sahu, Jyotiranjan Acharya, Manmohan L. Satnami, Kallol K. Ghosh, Chemico-Biological Interactions, 2016, Nov 25, 259, 85-92.
  5. Arvind Kumar Sahu Reactivation kinetic studies of bis-pyridinium mono-oximes against nerve agents poisoning: An in vitro screening Arvind Kumar Sahu, Rahul Sharma, Bhanushree Gupta, Kallol K Ghosh, Toxicology Letters, 2016, 258, S250.
  6. Arvind Kumar Sahu Degradation of Organophosphate Pesticides Using Pyridinium Based Functional Surfactants Rahul Sharma, Bhanushree Gupta, Toshikee Yadav, Srishti Sinha, Arvind Kumar Sahu, Yevgen Karpichev, Nicholas Gathergood, Jan Marek, Kamil Kuca, Kallol K. Ghosh, 2016, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 4, 12, 6962–6973.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

S.No. Title of Award  Date of Award  Name of Awardee  Organisation 
1 Best Teacher Award 2015 Dr. Chanda Verma Rotary Club, Bhilai Crown
2 Young Scientist Award (Santi Ranjan Palit memorial Award) Dec.9-12, 2014 Dr. Arvind Kumar Sahu 51th  Annual Convention of Chemists-2014, Kurukshetra University, Haryana
3 Young Scientist Award (Association of Kineticst Award) Dec.28-30, 2015 Dr. Arvind Kumar Sahu 52th Annual Convention of Chemists-2015, JECRC University, Jaipur.
4 Young Scientist Award Presentation Jan. 03-07, 2016 Dr. Arvind Kumar Sahu Indian Science Congress Association, University of Mysore
5 Shri Premchand Jain Memorial Young Scientist Award Dec 2 -3, 2017 Dr. Arvind Kumar Sahu Adina group of Institutions, Sagar, M.P.
6 Second prize on poster competition – Dr. Arvind Kumar Sahu One Day symposium on Science and Technology, SoS in Chemistry, PTRSU, Raipur.
7 Organic Process Research and Development, best poster award 1 – 4 Feb. 2018 Dr. Arvind Kumar Sahu 22 nd Chemical Research Society of India, Pt Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, C. G.

ACTIVITIES

2020-21
2019-20
2018-19
2017-18
2016-17

RESOURCES

Laboratory
Department Library

PLACEMENT

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ACHIEVEMENT

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JRF/NET/SET HOLDERS

2021-22