Department of Chemistry

Overview

The Department of Chemistry has started its functioning in the year 2018 as a part of School of Science to provide quality education in the contemporary as well as conventional areas of science and grow into a centre for teaching and research to acquire a top position in the academic map of Indian arenas. The department focuses on the application based hands-on curriculum with the emphasis to make students industry ready to be absorbed in various organizations. The Department offers courses both at undergraduate and postgraduate level as well as offers doctorate programme. The students are monitored and evaluated by regular assessments, seminars, assignments, projects, mid and end-semester examinations. The students are exposed to various basic to advanced laboratory facilities which bring out their intellectual skills in conceptualise and analyse scientific problems. The faculty members are actively involved in research with the major focus on Supramolecular Chemistry, Synthesis and Characterization of Advanced Materials, Asymmetric Catalysis, Medicinal Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, etc.

Key Highlights & Achievements

Curricula of undergraduate science education focused on interdisciplinary and practical aspects of science.

Provide more experience-based learning, in an active environment than traditional content learning style.

To stimulate student autonomy and independence, such as would be required in a real research environment.

The main focus of courses will be on teaching more procedural knowledge including content teaching, laboratory skills, experimental design, data analysis and interpretation.

Wide options of courses to choose from to enhance student-driven career development.

Facilities

Chemistry Lab

Learning by doing is the driving philosophy of the Department of Chemistry. The Department has state of the art laboratory with latest instruments to support teaching–learning. It caters the requirements for UG, PG and provide support for research. The major equipment & instruments available are Automatic Polarimeter, Fume Hood, Colorimeter, Digital Spectrophotometer, Vernier Lab Quest System with sensors like Conductivity Probe, pH sensor, ORP sensor, Gas pressure sensor and Drop Counter, Digital Conductivity Meter, Digital pH Meter, Digital Potentiometer, Bomb Calorimeter, Abel’s Flash & Fire Point Apparatus (Open & Closed Cup), Muffle Furnace, Hot Air Oven, Digital water bath, Hot plate, Heating mantle, Magnetic stirrer, Melting point apparatus, electronic balance, etc.

Chemistry Lab

Learning by doing is the driving philosophy of the Department of Chemistry. The Department has state of the art laboratory with latest instruments to support teaching–learning. It caters the requirements for UG, PG and provide support for research. The major equipment & instruments available are Automatic Polarimeter, Fume Hood, Colorimeter, Digital Spectrophotometer, Vernier Lab Quest System with sensors like Conductivity Probe, pH sensor, ORP sensor, Gas pressure sensor and Drop Counter, Digital Conductivity Meter, Digital pH Meter, Digital Potentiometer, Bomb Calorimeter, Abel’s Flash & Fire Point Apparatus (Open & Closed Cup), Muffle Furnace, Hot Air Oven, Digital water bath, Hot...

Achievement's

International Multidisciplinary Conference 2024

Two students of MSc 1 st sem Chemistry has participated (oral presentation) in “2nd International Multidisciplinary Conference 2024” organized by Shri Shankaracharya Professional University, Bhilai, (C.G) Amit Chatterjee (M.Sc. Chemistry 1 st sem) Kiran Rathore (M.Sc. Chemistry 1 st sem)

Isha Verma

Ms Isha Verma MSc 1st sem Chemistry has published paper for her project entitled “The Oil extraction from Watermelon seeds (Citrullus Lanatus) and their nutritional value” in peerreviewed international journal IRJMETS

Amit Chatterjee

Amit Chatterjee (BSc 6th sem) Chemistry has published paper for his project entitled “Cu complex of 8-hydroxyquinoline Organic phosphor for OLEDs: Synthesis, Characterization & Photoluminescence Studies”. ISSN: 2349-5162 in peer reviewed international journal named Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research.

Kiran Rathore

Kiran Rathore (BSc 6th sem) Chemistry has published paper for his project entitled “Extraction, Estimation and Characterization of Peperine from Black Pepper”. ISSN: 2349-5162” in peer reviewed international journal named Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research.

paper published

Amisha Yadav (BSc 6th sem) and Shagufta Naaz ( MSc 2nd sem) Chemistry has published paper for his project entitled “Anthocyanin Extract from Rose Petal as an AcidBase indicator ” in peer reviewed international journal named Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research

Naresh Patel

Naresh Patel MSc 3rd sem Chemistry has published paper for his project entitled “Novel idea and approaches of sainitizer preparation from Indian Herbs and their action"” in peer reviewed international journal

Vijaylaxmi Kaiwartiya

Ms Vijaylaxmi Kaiwartiya, MSc Chemistry 4th semester student secured 1st position in poster presentation on “Solid State Synthesis of Nickel Ferrite and their Characterization” at International e-Conference on Multifaceted Application of Biotechnology and Applied Sciences (e-COMBAS 1.) held during 26- 28 July 2024 organized by Edu Leviate Pvt. Ltd. A MSME Udyam and Startup India registered company.

Dr. Ankur Rastogi

organized 3rd Virtual International Conference on Innovation and Research in Science & Technology for Sustainable Development during 30- 31 May 2024.

Dr. Ankur Rastogi

organized One Week Online FDP on Recent Advancements in Materials & Applications during 13- 17 January 2025.

Dr. Ankur Rastogi

Delivered an invited talk on Organometallic Compounds for UG students in department of Chemistry, Govt. KG Arts & Science College (affiliated to Shaheed Nand Kumar Patel University) Raigarh, on 14th October 2023.

Dr. Ankur Rastogi

Delivered an invited lecture on “Photochemistry and its Applications” for UG final year students in department of Chemistry, Govt. College, Gharghoda (affiliated to Shaheed Nand Kumar Patel University) Raigarh, on 10th February 2024.

Dr. Ankur Rastogi

Attended 5-day Online FDP on the theme “Inculcating Universal Human Values in Technical Education” organized by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) from 30th January to 3rd February 2023 (certificate No. F.No AICTE/ FDP-SI/OnlineWorkshop/201/173617).

Dr. Ankur Rastogi

Attended a One Day International E-Seminar on IUPAC Global Women Breakfast (GWB- 2025): Recent Advances in Chemical Sciences organised by Department of Chemistry, CVRU, Bilaspur in association with IUPAC, Association of Chemistry Teachers, Indian Photobiology Society & RSC London on 20th February 2025.

Research Areas

  • Macrocyclic Chemistry, macrocyclic ligands, macro-bicyclic and tricyclic cages, bridged ring systems, fused ring systems, co-facial dimers
  • Coordination complexes with Transition metal ions.
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Biological, Chemical and Antioxidant Properties of Andrographispaniculata (King of Bitters)
  • Soil Analysis with special references to N, P, K
  • Biotechnological approach
  • Asymmetric Catalysis and Synthesis.
  • DFT Calculations
  • E-waste Management
  • Analysis and remediation of rice mill effluents
  • Quantum Dots

Clubs & Chapters

Club & Chapters

Indian Chemical Society Student Chapter
  • Year of Establishment: 2025
  • Number of Student Members: 93
  • Number of Faculty Members: 04
  • Membership Fees: Rs. 100
  • Faculty Coordinator: Dr Ankur Rastogi/Dr Sanjana Dewangan
  • Contact Number: 97559 27688/73021 95696
  • Mail id: ankur.rastogi@opju.ac.in / sanjana.dewangan@opju.ac.in