Mahatma Gandhi University,Priyadarsini Hills P O,
Kottayam-686560.Tl:0481-2731036, e-mail: office.scs@gmail.com
| 4th International Conference on Polymer Processing & Characterization (ICPPC-16) : 9-11 Dec ‘16 at SCS |
One among the very first statutory departments constituted by the Mahatma Gandhi University, the academic programmes of the School of Chemical Sciences (SCS) were initiated from the very inception of the University. Known initially as Department of Polymer Chemistry which offered only one MSc programme, SCS has now diversified and widened its academic activities realizing the significance and the need for the development of all aspects of teaching and research in chemistry. At present the School offers four different MSc programs, Integrated MSc-PhD program in Polymer Science and Technology along with MPhil and PhD programmes covering all branches of chemistry and polymer science.
The School, since its inception, has been making a steady progress in all spheres of activity and has academic programmes spread in four broad divisions namely ;
• Inorganic Chemistry • Organic Chemistry • Physical Chemistry • Polymer Science
The MSc program provides a unique opportunity for the students to take up a research project in any of the National Laboratories or R & D institutes of their choice as part of their fourth semester course. MTech students are sent out abroad for one year as part of their project work.
Courses offered
• MSc (Inorganic Chemistry), MSc (Organic Chemistry), MSc (Physical Chemistry), MSc (Polymer Science), Integrated MSc-PhD Programme, MTech in Polymer Science & Technology, MPhil (All Branches in Chemistry) and PhD (All Branches in Chemistry).
Admission Procedure
The admission for the MSc and MTech programs are based on an all round performance in a national level entrance examination. Admission to MPhil programme is based on the marks of the qualifying examination, entrance examination and a subject interview. The admission for PhD is based on a national level entrance examination or on NET performance and a subject interview.
Research
All the faculty members are actively involved in research activities as is evident from the publications that appear in major national and international journals. The major thrust areas of the faculty include: Bio- inorganic Chemistry, Asymmetric Synthesis & Catalysis, Soft Chemistry, Nano Materials Usages, Propellant Chemistry, Organic Photochemistry, Lanthanide chemistry, Polymeric reagents and catalysts, Polymer blends, Organic Synthesis Photochemistr y, Thermoplastic Elastomers, Heterogeneous Catalysts, Bio-sensors, Reagents in Organic Synthesis, Theoretical Organic Chemistry, Enzyme Modelling, Solid State & Materials Chemistry, Organic- Inorganic Hybrid Materials, Nano Materials and Interface Chemistry, Peptide Synthesis, Coordination Chemistry, Polymer- metal Composites, Polymer Nano Composites, Polymer Membranes, Biomedical Applications, Interpenetrating Networks, Radiation Chemistry, Fast Reaction Kinetics, Conducting Elastomers and Polymers, Imprinted Polymers, Solid Phase Synthesis of Biologically Active Polymers, Self Avoiding Random Walk Model and Computational Chemistry.
There are now more than 70 research students pursuing their PhD work in the School. Over 230 students have completed their PhD from this School so far. This School has created a reputation in the field of postgraduate teaching and research in frontier areas of Chemical Sciences and Technology. More than 1000 research papers have been published in internationally referred journals. Six US patents have been granted for the work carried out in the department. It is a commendable achievement that the faculty members of this department have thirty one Indian/US/UAE patents issued/under process.Interdisciplinary special lecture programmes seminars and workshops are being regularly conducted at the School of Chemical Sciences.
The School has 10 research laboratories in varying areas of research. All faculty members are actively involved in research activities and School is receiving grants from various funding agencies such as UGC, DST, DBT, CSIR, BRNS, STEC, KSCSTE, AICTE, NSC and other international agencies. State-of-the-art instruments required to pursue research in different areas of Chemistry like Raman Spectrometer, Surface Analyser, Microwave Reactor, TG/DTA, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)/EDAX, Polarising optical microscopy, Abrader, Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Dynamic mechanical Analysis (DMA), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Elemental Analyser, High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), Universal Testing Machine(UTM), Fourier Trans-form Infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR), Gas chromatography – Mass Spectrometry (GCMS), Contact Angle Meter, Rheometer, Fluorimeter, UV-vis. Spectrophotometer, HR-TEM and Impact Tester.
Academic Data (2010-2015)
• Total Publications in Journals : 1198 • Publications in Journals (2010-15) : 235 • Patents US/Indian/UAE for faculty • awarded/applied : 8 • Books published : 53 • Book chapters published : 64 • PhD’s awarded : 58
M.Tech. Polymer Science & Technology Programme 2015-’16
PROGRAMMES
School of Chemical Sciences
The School has academic programmes in four broad divisions namely;
Courses offered
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MSc Chemistry(Inorganic, Organic, Physical Chemistry , Polymer Science– 5 seats each) Eligibility: B.Sc Chemistry with Mathematics and Physics as subsidiaries with not less than 55% marks in part III |
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MPhil(All Branches in Chemistry- – 3 seats each) Eligibility: M.Sc Chemistry with not less than 55% marks |
| PhD(All Branches in Chemistry – Full time and part time) |
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M.Tech in Polymer Science and Technology(4 sem – 10 seats) Eligibility: B.Tech/B.E in Polymer Science and Technology/ Fibre Science and Technology/Rubber Technology/Plastic Technology/Chemical Engineering/Mechanical Engineeering/ Material Science/Chemical Technology with 60% or equivalent grade/ M.Sc in Chemistry / Polymer Science/Applied Chemistry from a recognized institution with 65% or equivalent grade. Preference for candidates with valid GATE score |
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Integrated M.Sc PhDin Chemistry (9 seats) Eligibility: B.Sc Chemistry with Mathematics and Physics as subsidiaries with not less than 50% marks or equivalent grade in part III |
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Integrated M.Sc PhDin Chemical Physics (3 seats) Eligibility: B.Sc Physics with Mathematics and Chemistry as subsidiaries with not less than 50% marks or equivalent grade in part III |
The admission for the M.Sc and M.Phil. programs is based on an all round performance in a national level entrance examination , marks in the qualifying examination and a subject Interview. The admission for Ph.D. is based on a national level entrance examination or on NET/GATE performance
Associate Professor & H.O.D:
Dr. Beena Mathew, Tel: 0481 – 3205279, 9447145412
Professors:
Dr. Sabu Thomas,Tel: 0481-2597914, 2590357, 9447223452
Dr. A.S. Padmanahban, Tel: 0481-2599906,9995281413
Dr. I. Ibnusaud, Tel: (91)481-2732992, 9446986704
Dr. Suresh Mathew, Tel: 0481-2732086 (O), 9447287247, 0481-2792391(R)
Dr. K.S. Devaki, Tel: 0481 – 2535397, 9446509697
Associate Professors:
Dr. Pius Kuruvilla, Tel: 9495446678
Dr. Raju Francis, Tel:9447464860
Dr. G. Anilkumar, Tel : 9496722065
Asst. Professors:
Dr. S. Anas Tel: 9567544740
scs research
School of Chemical Sciences
Research
All the faculty members are actively involved in research activities as is evident from the publications that appear in major national and international journals. The major thrust areas of the faculty include:
Bio-inorganic Chemistry
Asymmetric Synthesis & Catalysis
Soft Chemistry
Nano Materials Usages
Enzyme Modelling
Solid State & Materials Chemistry
Organic –Inorganic Hybrid Materials
Propellant Chemistry
Organic Photochemistry
Lanthanide chemistry
Polymeric reagents and catalysts
Polymer blends
Organic Synthesis
Photochemistry
hermoplastic elastomers
Heterogeneous catalysts
Bio-sensors
Reagents in organic synthesis
Theoretical Organic Chemistry
Nano Materials and Interface Chemistry
Peptide Synthesis
Coordination Chemistry
Polymer-metal composites
Interpenetrating networks
Radiation chemistry
Fast reaction kinetics
Conducting elastomers and polymers
Imprinted polymers
Solid phase synthesis of biologically active polymers
Computational Chemistry
Self Avoiding Random Walk Model
There are about 70 research students pursuing their PhD work in the School. More than 100 students have completed their PhD from this School so far. This School has created a reputation in the field of postgraduate teaching and research in frontier areas of Chemical Sciences and Technology. More than 560 research papers have been published in internationally reffered journals. Six US patents have been granted for the work carried out in the department, Sixteen patents (US +Indian) have been filed pending patent granting. The faculty members of this department have presented and chaired sessions in several national and international conferences. A large number of research schemes sponsored by national and international agencies like UGC,DST,BRNS,STEC,AICTE, NSC and international schemes sponsored by Third World Academy of Sciences have been successfully completed and are ongoing in the School. The School collaborates with a number of national laboratories, Universities, IIT’s and IISc. It has severalactive international cooperative programs in research with Universities in Germany, Belgium, Canada, Japan, USA and France.
Interdisciplinary special lecture programmes, seminars and workshops are being regularly conducted at School of Chemical Sciences under various chairs and heads. These include Jawaharlal Nehru Chair, Linus Pauling Memorial lecture and Decennium Commemoration Lectures. Several national conferences, workshops and discussions meeting are also being frequently held at School of Chemical Sciences.
The research work carried out by the School has received national and international recognition. It is gratifying to note that more than 30 research scholars have won state and national awards on their research performance and presentations.
School of Chemical Sciences
Interdisciplinary special lecture programmes, seminars and workshops are being regularly conducted at School of Chemical Sciences under various chairs and heads. These include Jawaharlal Nehru Chair, Linus Pauling Memorial lecture and Decennium Commemoration Lectures. Several national conferences, workshops and discussions meeting are also being frequently held at School of Chemical Sciences.
The research work carried out by the School has received national and international recognition. It is gratifying to note that more than 30 research scholars have won state and national awards on their research performance and presentations.
Workshops/Symposia conducted by the School 2000-2010)
Workshops/Symposia conducted by the School
FACILITIES
| School of Chemical Sciences |
| Departmental Analytical Facilities |
| The departmental provide facilities with modern instruments required to pursue research in different areas of Chemistry. This include TG/DTA, Scaning Electron Microscopy (SEM)/ EDAX, Polarising optical Microscopy, Abrader, Differential Scaning Calorimetry (DSC), Dynamic mechanical Analysis (DMA), Atomic Force Mocroscopy (afm, x-RAU Diffraction (XRD), Elemental Analyser, High Performance liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Universal Testing Machine(UTM), fourier Transfer Infrared Spectroscopy(FT-IR) Gas chromatography – Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) Contact Angle Meter, Rheometer, Fluorimeter, UV – Visible Spectro photometer and Impact Tester. |