Department of Chemistry
Royal School of Applied and Pure Sciences (RSAPS)
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About Department
The Department of Chemistry, RSAPS is dedicated to teaching both fundamental knowledge and practical applications in the chemical sciences through a diverse range of research areas. Organic and Inorganic synthesis focus on creating organic and inorganic compounds, respectively, contributing to new materials, pharmaceuticals, industrial applications, and biological applications. Catalysis accelerates of chemical reactions using catalysts, essential for efficient and sustainable chemical processes. The works on sensors develops sensors for detecting and measuring substances in environmental monitoring and medical diagnostics.
Research in Energy, Environment, and Sustainability explores new materials and processes for sustainable energy production, environmental remediation, and eco-friendly technologies, addressing global challenges with an emphasis on sustainability. Computational Chemistry employs the computational methods and simulations to understand molecular properties and interactions, predicting experimental outcomes and designing new molecules. Chemical Biology, at the intersection of chemistry and biology, investigates chemical processes within living organisms, designs chemical tools for biological studies, advances drug discovery, and elucidates molecular mechanisms of diseases in cellular level. The department's goal of achieving excellence is to inspire research and developed towards translational research that commits to scientific findings and ethical responsibility for the betterment of society. The department has provision of special laboratories for different areas of organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry dedicating to empower students for industry, academia, and research. The departmental labs are equipped with modern-day instruments for qualitative and quantitative analysis, ensuring alignment with the curriculum. Major safety measures such as emergency equipment, proper ventilation, and clear guidelines are in place to protect students and faculty. Additionally, the department features dedicated classroom spaces with audio-visual aids, well-appointed faculty offices as well as qualified faculties in all disciplines, a specialized library with relevant textbooks, and ample storage facilities for laboratory equipment and supplies. Robust networking and connectivity facilitate seamless communication among faculty, students, and researchers, fostering a collaborative academic environment. Regular maintenance and upkeep ensure that all facilities remain in optimal condition, reflecting the university's commitment to providing a high-quality learning environment that is accessible and inclusive to all students.
Vision & Mission
Our Vision
- To offer nationally and internationally integrated opportunities for industry, academia, and research in the field of Chemistry to create socially responsible global citizens.
Our Mission
- To achieve academic excellence through innovatively designed, research intensive, industry-oriented course curriculum.
- To empower students with a deep understanding of chemical principles, analytical thinking skills, and ethical responsibilityfor the betterment of humanity.
- Through rigorous academic training, hands-on research experiences, and service-learning initiatives, we nurture students who are dedicated to giving back to the society.
Courses Offered
Courses Structure and Syllabus
Events
Our Lab
The university boasts of a well-stocked chemistry lab with various reagents, chemicals and other apparatuses required by students to perform experiments and bring concepts to life. The chemistry lab has all the latest equipment and has proper ventilation. Students can locate the chemistry lab in the block- B in room No. B-Gr-012 on the ground floor.
Work carried out in the laboratory includes
- Modern organic and inorganic synthetic techniques.
- Chromatographic methods used in the separation and purification of reaction products.
- UV-visible Spectrophotometer, Centrifuge, Ultrasonicator, Rotary Evaporator, Photochemical setup used in various modern chemical synthesis.
- Kinetic and thermodynamic studies.
- Some study of reaction mechanics and intermediates.
