Department Profile
About the Department
Vision:
To cultivate skilled graduates and postgraduates who are equipped to thrive in the dynamic field of chemical science and technology, adapting to evolving challenges throughout careers.
Mission:
The mission of the Department of Chemistry is to provide exceptional education by delivering comprehensive knowledge and the latest advancements in both basic and applied chemistry, empowering students to excel in science and technology.
Objectives:
- Equip students with a comprehensive understanding of core chemistry concepts, including organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry, to build a strong academic foundation.
- Develop essential laboratory skills through hands-on experimental work, ensuring students can conduct experiments safely and accurately.
- Foster critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, enabling students to analyze data effectively and draw meaningful conclusions.
- Promote an appreciation for the interdisciplinary nature of chemistry, highlighting its applications in related fields such as biology, environmental science, and materials science.
- Introduce students to research methodologies and engage them in projects that enhance their understanding of scientific inquiry and innovation.
- Provide training in modern analytical techniques and instrumentation essential for contemporary chemical research.
Uniqueness:
- The department offers hands-on lab work from the first semester, ensuring students are comfortable with real-world applications early.
- Regularly organizing chemistry-related events such as science fairs (OpenHouse).
- Organizing workshops.
Best Practices:
- Peer Mentorship Programs: Create mentorship programs where senior students help junior students with complex topics and lab techniques, enhancing peer-to-peer learning.
- Regular field trips to chemical industries, labs, and R&D centers, along with guest lectures from industry professionals.
- Continuous Evaluation: Adopt a continuous assessment system with a mix of quizzes, lab reports, presentations, and group projects, keeping students engaged throughout the semester and encouraging active learning.
Innovations:
- Life Science Skill Programs: Young India Life Science Skill Programme that offers internships, practical training, and job placement support in the life sciences sector.
- Green Chemistry Mini Projects: Allow students to work on small, industry-relevant projects during their final year, providing practical solutions to real-world problems, such as developing eco-friendly cleaners or testing water quality.
Programmes Offered:
- MSc: Organic Chemistry
MSc (Organic Chemistry) Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of the MSc in Organic Chemistry, students will be able to:
- Master Fundamental Concepts of Organic Chemistry
- Apply Advanced Organic Reactions
- Interpret Spectroscopic Data
- Design Synthetic Pathways
- Execute Laboratory Techniques
- Analyze Reaction Mechanisms
- Solve Organic Chemistry Problems
- Conduct Independent Research
- Prepare for Professional Careers
Programme-Specific Objectives (PSOs):
- Comprehensive Understanding of Organic Chemistry
- Proficiency in Analytical and Instrumental Techniques
- Skill Development in Organic Synthesis
- Research-Oriented Approach
- Application of Green Chemistry
- Career Preparedness and Lifelong Learning
Certificate Courses:
- Research Methodology
- IPR Studies
Faculty Profile:
S.No. | Name of the Faculty | Qualification | Designation |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Mrs. M. Swapna | MSc, SET | Faculty |
2 | Mr. M. Mahesh | MSc, SET | Faculty |
3 | Dr. Naveen Reddy | MSc, PhD | Faculty |
4 | Dr. T. Krishna | MSc, PhD | Faculty |
5 | Dr. Pallavai | MSc, PhD | Faculty |
Present Composition of Board of Studies (BOS):
S.No. | Name of the Faculty | Designation | Position |
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1 | Dr. K. Kiranmai | Head, Department of Chemistry | Chairperson |
2 | Mrs. M. Swapna | Faculty AMSASCW | Member |
3 | Ms. K. Akhila | Faculty AMSASCW | Member |
4 | Prof. B. Manohar | Head, Department of Chemistry, O.U | University Nominee |
5 | Prof. B. Rama Devi | Chairperson; BOS in Chemistry- JNTU(H) | Subject Expert |
6 | Dr. Y. Prashanthi Reddy | Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, MGU; Nalgonda | Subject Expert |
7 | Dr. Shiva Lakshmi Devi | Assistant Vice President, Laurus Labs, Shameerpet | Industrial Expert |
8 | Ms. P. Kamala | Assistant Professor, Nalla Narasimha Reddy Engineering College, Hyderabad | Alumni |
Highlights of the Departments
Paper Publications:
S.No. | Name of the Author | Title of the Paper | Journal Name | Year of Publication |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Dr. K. Kiranmai | Preparation, Characterization, and Biological Assessment of Heterocyclic Schiff Base Metal Complexes | Advances in Research | 2024 |
2 | Dr. K. Kiranmai | Synthesis and Analysis of Benzopinacol from Benzophenone by Photoreduction in Green Chemistry | 2022 | |
3 | K. Akhila | Alkenes Hydroboration by Using Bimetallic ZnFe2O4 Nanoparticles as a Catalyst | 2022 | |
4 | K. Akhila | Direct Multicomponent Synthesis of 4-substituted-3,4-dihydro-2-pyridones in Acidic Ionic Liquid [Hbim]BF4 | 2022 | |
5 | M. Swapna | Regioselective Synthesis of Some Novel Indanone Chalcones and Their Antimicrobial Activity | Chemical Data Collections | 2021 |
6 | M. Swapna | Microwave-Assisted Synthesis and Antimicrobial Activity of Substituted Pyrrolidinone Derivatives | International Journal of Chem Tech Research | 2020 |
7 | M. Swapna | Synthesis and Antimicrobial Activity of (E)-2-[(1-Substitutedphenyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)methylene]-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-ones | Russian Journal of General Chemistry | 2019 |
8 | Dr. K. Kiranmai | A Review on Sewage/Wastewater Treatment Technologies | International Journal of Research | 2019 |
Projects:
Ten students from M.Sc. Organic Chemistry are currently working on a project at Dhruvtara Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
Intercollegiate Workshops Organized:
S.No. | Programme | In Collaboration with | Topic | Date |
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1 | India March for Science | Breakthrough Science | Breakthrough Science | 30.08.2024 |
2 | Environment Day | Jana Vignana Vedika | Environment Day | 05.06.2024 |
3 | National Science Day | VIBHA, Vijnana Telangana, Telangana | National Science Day | 28.02.2024 |
4 | National Science Day | LEE SHREYUS Foundation and EPTRI, Govt of Telangana | National Science Day | 28.02.2023 |
5 | One Day Seminar | Jana Vignana Vedika | Science for Social Awareness | 11.10.2023 |
6 | International Seminar | AMS Arts & Science College for Women | The Role of Generic Medicine in Sustaining Health and Current Challenges | 24.09.2023 |
7 | National Webinar | AMS Arts & Science College for Women | NMR Spectroscopy | 30.06.2020 |
8 | National Webinar | AMS Arts & Science College for Women | Analytical Techniques | 27.06.2020 |
9 | E.Quiz | AMS Arts & Science College for Women | Basics in Chemistry | May 2020 |
10 | Two-Day National Level Workshop and Competition | Shastra Fest (IIT MADRS EVENT) | Personalized Medicine: New Era in Biomedicine | 16 & 17 September 2019 |
11 | One Day Workshop | AMS Arts & Science College for Women | Chemdraw & Molecular Docking | 27 February 2020 |
12 | One Day Workshop | AMS Arts & Science College for Women | Color-Pops Cosmetics & Dyes | 23 January 2019 |
Outreach Activities:
The department actively participates in various outreach activities and awareness programs, including organizing a seminar on Science for Social Awareness in collaboration with Jana Vignana Vedika.
Activities:
Conference / Seminars / Workshops Organized / Attended:
S.No. | Name of the Faculty | Topic of Seminar/Conference | Organized by | Date |
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1 | Dr. K. Kiranmai | National Conference on Recent Advances in Green and Sustainable Chemical Sciences | St. Pious X Degree and PG College | 20 & 21 January 2023 |
2 | M. Swapna | Three-Day International Conference on Material Science for Societal Advancement | Osmania University | 20th to 22nd January 2020 |
3 | Dr. K. Kiranmai | Two-Day International Conference on Innovations and Applications in Basic and Applied Sciences for Sustainable Development | St. Pious X Degree and PG College | 6 & 7 December 2019 |
4 | M. Swapna | Two-Day National Symposium on Current Promising Advances in Nanochemistry & Technology | Anwarul Uloom College | 27 & 28 February 2019 |
5 | Dr. K. Kiranmai, M. Swapna | One-Day International Symposium on Recent Trends in Chemical Biology | Osmania University | 28 November 2018 |
6 | Dr. K. Kiranmai, M. Swapna | National Seminar on New Existing Frontiers of Chemical Sciences | Keshav Memorial College Hyderabad | 17 November 2018 |
Paper Presentations:
Name | Date | Paper Presentation | International/National/State |
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M. Swapna | 2nd – 3rd February 2024 | Microwave-Assisted Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles using Zingiber officinale extract, Characterization and Detection of Fe+3 metal Ion, Microbial Activity, and Dye Degradation Study | Two-Day 4th International Conference on Nanomaterials and Technologies (CNT 2024) |
MOUs:
S.No. | Name of the MoU | Year of Signing | Duration | Activity Taken Up |
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1 | Aradhya Biotech Private Limited | July 2023 | 3 years | |
2 | MVK MED CHEM | April 2023 | 2 years | |
3 | Breakthrough Science Society | 18th November 2022 | 1 year | Conducted rally |
4 | Government Degree College, Falaknuma, Hyderabad | 19th July 2022 | 5 years | Took practical-class demonstrations |
5 | Dr. MACS Biopharma Pvt. Ltd. | 17th October 2022 | 3 years | |
6 | MVK MED CHEM | March 2021 | 2 years | |
7 | Dr. MACS Biopharma Pvt. Ltd. | 12th December 2017 | 3 years | Industrial visit |
Research Publications:
S.No. | Name of the Author | Title of the Paper | Journal Name | Year of Publication | ISSN | Impact Factor |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Dr. K. Kiranmai | Preparation, Characterization, and Biological Assessment of Heterocyclic Schiff Base Metal Complexes | Advances in Research | 2024 | ||
2 | Dr. K. Kiranmai | Synthesis and Analysis of Benzopinacol from Benzophenone by Photoreduction in Green Chemistry | 2022 | |||
3 | K. Akhila | Alkenes Hydroboration by Using Bimetallic ZnFe2O4 Nanoparticles as a Catalyst | 2022 | |||
4 | K. Akhila | Direct Multicomponent Synthesis of 4-substituted-3,4-dihydro-2-pyridones in Acidic Ionic Liquid [Hbim]BF4 | 2022 | |||
5 | M. Swapna | Regioselective Synthesis of Some Novel Indanone Chalcones and Their Antimicrobial Activity | Chemical Data Collections | 2021 | ||
6 | M. Swapna | Microwave-Assisted Synthesis and Antimicrobial Activity of Substituted Pyrrolidinone Derivatives | International Journal of Chem Tech Research | 2020 | ||
7 | M. Swapna | Synthesis and Antimicrobial Activity of (E)-2-[(1-Substitutedphenyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)methylene]-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-ones | Russian Journal of General Chemistry | 2019 | ||
8 | Dr. K. Kiranmai | A Review on Sewage/Wastewater Treatment Technologies | International Journal of Research | 2019 |
Book Authored:
S.No. | Title of the Book | Names of the Authors | Publishers/Year of Publishing | ISBN NO |
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1 | An Overview of Rules in Chemistry Laboratory and Lab Reagents | Dr. K. Kiranmai, M. Swapna | Divya Lakshmi Publishers & Distributors | 978-93-91576-50-9 |
2 | Chemistry of Cosmetics and Food Processing | Dr. K. Kiranmai, M. Swapna | Divya Lakshmi Publishers & Distributors | 978-93-91576-39-4 |
3 | Applications and Concepts of Chemistry | Dr. K. Kiranmai | AGPH books/2024 | 978-81-978851-8-1 |