Chemistry

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Chemistry

Year of establishment: 1937.

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	Courses offered
	Faculty
	Research Guides
	Highlights
	University toppers
	About Faculty

Departmental Notice Board

Courses offered:

Aided Courses

Unaided Courses

	B Sc Chemistry
	M Sc Chemistry (By Research and by Papers) - 4 branches
	Ph D Chemistry - 4 branches

	Diploma in Industrial and Analytical Chemistry - an evening part-time PG Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
	Basic Course in Analytical Chemistry for non Chemistry Students- UG Certificate Course.

1. Professor Dr. Suhas Pednekar, M.Sc., Ph.D. Principal
2. Ms. K. Raghuraman, M.Sc., HOD
3. Ms. Jyotsna Deshpande M. Sc, M. Phil
4. Dr. Ms. Sushama Sathe, M.Sc., Ph.D.
5. Dr. P. A. Sathe, M.Sc., Ph. D, Vice-Principal
6. Ms. Rukmini V. M.Sc., (on FIP leave)
7. Dr. Vikas Vaidya, M.Sc., Ph.D.
8. Dr.. Vidya Dighe, M .Sc., Ph.D.
9. Ms. Chandana Rege, M.Sc. (on FIP leave)
10. Dr. Ms. Jyoti Patwardhan, M.Sc., Ph.D.
11. Dr. Manish Hate, M.Sc., Ph.D.
12. Mr. A. M. Mapari M.Sc.
13. Dr. Ms. Kamini Donde M.Sc. Ph.D.
14. Ms. Madhavi Badole M.Sc.
15. Ms. Sonali Trivedi M.Sc.
16. Ms. Khushboo Bhargava M.Sc.
17. Ms. Prachi Kulkarni MSc.
18. Ms. Sneha Ranade.M.Sc.

Research Guides

Name, Qualifications & Designation	Research Guide for	Area of Interest for Research
Dr. J. N. Gadre	M. Sc.& Ph.D.	Organic Synthesis
Dr. Suhas Pednekar	M. Sc.& Ph.D.	Organic Synthesis, Microwave assisted Reactions, Green Chemistry
Dr. P. A. Sathe	M.Sc.	Electro-Chemistry, Spectrophotometry
Dr. Vikas Vaidya	M. Sc.& Ph.D.	HPLC, HPTLC, LC-MS, Herbal
Dr.. Vidya Dighe	M. Sc.& Ph.D.	HPLC, HPTLC, LC-MS, Herbal
Dr. Manish Hate	M. Sc.	Electro-Chemistry
Dr. S. S. Kamat	M. Sc.& Ph.D.	HPLC, HPTLC, LC-MS, Herbal

Highlight of the department

	The department has started M.Sc. Programme in Bioanalytical Science in 2004-05.
	Well-equipped, three UG and two PG Laboratories.
	The department has a very long tradition of research.
	The Department houses sophisticated instruments such as GC, FT-IR, AAS, HPLC, HPTLC and Electo-analytical work station.
	Departmental library for PG, Research, DIAC.
	The department is very active in conducting Refresher Courses (4 in the last seven years).
	Faculty as a resource person to other Institutions and Universities.
	Various co-curricular activities under the banner of Chemistry Association and Dr. R. A. Kulkarni R and D Foundation. The events include Inter- and Intra-Collegiate aptitude test, Poster and Model Competition, Seminar Presentations and Chemquiz Competitions for UG and PG students.
	The Association has instituted two trophies for the overall championships for UG and PG students.
	Faculty involved extensively preparing students for participating successfully in co-curricular activities.
	The Department conducted a seminar on Pros & Cons of Autonomy in 2003.
	A national seminar on globalization of Ayurvedic & Herbal products: Challenges & strategies was organized by the department in 2005. It was supported by PRDSF, Department of Science & technology.
	Another UGC sponsored national seminar titled “the Role of Teacher in the Changing Scenario of higher education” was organized on 10th March 2005.
	Mentorship Programme for T. Y. B. Sc. students.
	Maintains records of medical history of S. Y. B. Sc. and T. Y. B. Sc. students.
	Safety measures during practical sessions.
	Remedial courses for academically needy students.
	In-plant training and industry visits.
	All the senior and some junior members of the department have presented papers at national and international conferences.
	University Toppers: B Sc Rankers: Priya Parameswaran and Sampada Chitale M Sc Rankers: Pushkar Shejwalkar (PI and PII) and Zenab Merchant (PI)
	Shalaka Dewan, Vibhuti Dunakhe and Swati Nigudkar are selected for UG Training Programme by Homi Bhabha Center for Science

About Faculty

Principal Dr. Suhas Pednekar has been selected as Professor of Chemistry. He attended a
three week course on Micro scale Techniques in Chemistry in United States. He was also
invited for 4 months as a visiting scientist at Stevens Institute of Technology, New Jersey.
Green Chemistry is his area of interest. He has attended and presented papers at four
international conferences in the U.S.A.

Mrs. K. Raghuraman, HOD, a perfectionist by nature, is known for her administrative
excellence. She is in charge of College Admissions and Examinations.

Mrs. Jyotsna Deshpande is Chairperson of the Vigilance Committee.

Dr. Shushama Sathe was Chairperson of the Marathi Vadsabha for several years.

Dr. P.A. Sathe, Vice Principal, is actively involved in research and was Chairperson of
Science Association. As a member of the Library Committee, he takes keen interest in the
development of the college library. He is Member of Board of Studies, University of Mumbai.

Dr. Vikas Vaidya is a research guide at M.Sc. and Ph.D. level.

Dr. Mrs. Vidya Dighe attended Complementary & National Healthcare Expo at London in October 2004.

Dr. Mrs. Jyoti Patwardhan is actively involved in 'Paryawaran Shala' - NGO for creating awareness about Environment amongst school children and society.

Dr. Manish Hate is an NSS Programme Officer.

Dr. Kiran Mangaonkar, M.Sc., Ph.D. Resigned and joined in June’06 as Principal,
Mithibhi College)

Principal Dr. R. T. Sane (Professor) retired in June 2005. The college scaled new heights
in almost every field during his tenure. (14 years)

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