Department of Chemistry

VISION & MISSION

Vision:

To Provide an Excellent Academic Environment that Motivates and Inspires Students to Become Globally Relevant in the Field of Research and Teaching in Chemical Sciences.

Mission:

• To Provide Relevant Education in Chemical Sciences both at Undergraduate and Graduate levels.
• To Carry out Substantial Research and Scholarly Work with Relevance to Contemporary Problems Facing Society and Industry.
• To Build Foundation for Development of the Institution as a Premier Institution, by Nurturing Enthusiasm and Passion for the Study of Chemistry.

ABOUT DEPARTMENT

The Department of Chemistry was established in the year 2012 and since its inception it has been working as a center of teaching and learning at JECRC University, Jaipur. The Department offers B.Sc. (Honors) at the undergraduate level and M.Sc. (Chemistry), and Ph.D. programs at the postgraduate level. The department is enriched with highly qualified, experienced and dynamic faculty members with expertise in research in Inorganic, Organic, Physical and Environmental Chemistry. Faculty of Department have received various awards and felicitations for academic excellence at National Level and also honored with the memberships of prestigious professional bodies like Royal Society of Chemistry, American chemical society, Indian Chemical Society etc.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

1. B.Sc. Pass Course
2. M.Sc. Chemistry
3. Ph. D. Chemistry

Courses Offered in Other Schools:

• Engineering Chemistry - For all Branches of Engineering
• Chemistry for B.Sc. Physics & Mathematics (Hons.) Students

CURRICULUM

Attachment 1: B.Sc. Chemistry (Hons.) Syllabus

Attachment 2: B.Sc. Chemistry (Pass Course) Syllabus

Attachment 3: M.Sc. Chemistry Syllabus

FACULTY

Faculty Name	Designation	Qualification	Experience	Research Area	Publications / Patents	Profile Photo
Prof. (Dr.) Sonu Pareek	Professor & Head	M.Sc. NET(CSIR), Ph.D. (University of Rajasthan), PG Diploma in Environmental Sciences from University of Rajasthan	22 Years	Synthesis and Biological Assay of Organophosphorus Compounds Water Quality Analysis and Bio Remeadiation.	Research Publications: 10, Books Published: 05, Papers presented in Conferences: 40
Prof. (Dr.) Sanjay K. Sharma	Professor & Dean Research	M.Sc. Ph.D (University of Rajasthan)	22 Years	Green Chemistry, Heavy Metals Removal by Bio-sorption, Biopolymers and Green Corrosion Inhibition	Research Publications – 101, Books Published - 25, Patent Published: 02 Fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry (UK)[Membership Number: 442890 Member of American Chemical Society (USA) [Membership Number: 2441639] Fellow of Indian Council of Chemists [Fellowship Number: LF/1183] Fellow of Indian Chemical Society [Fellowship Number: F/6833] Fellow of International Congress of Chemistry and Environment [Fellowship Number: FL/S-5066] Life Member of Indian Society of Analytical Scientists [Membership Number: LMT-2007/54]
Prof. (Dr.) Sapna Sharma	Professor, Dean, ISR	M.Sc. Ph.D. (University of Rajasthan), B.Ed	22 Years	Adsorption chemistry and its kinetics and plants as potential source for removal of various ions from the agricultural/industrial wastes	Journal Publication - 18, Books - 06, Presentation in Conferences - 30 Member of Indian Chemical Society-F/5538 Life Member of Indian Science Congress Association- L13549 Life Member of Vigyan Bharti Rajasthan-LM/2016/0146
Dr. Saurabh Dave	Professor	M.Sc. Ph.D (University of Rajasthan)	19 Years	Inorganic Chemistry	Journal Publication: 17
Dr. Nidhi Bansal	Associate Professor	M.Sc., NET, Ph.D (University of Rajasthan)	19 Years	Inorganic Chemistry	Journal Publication: 10
Dr. Poonam Hariyani	Associate Professor	M.Sc., NET, SLET, Ph.D (University of Kota)	16 Years	Supramolecular Chemistry: Membrane Technology, Organic Synthesis, Bio-inorganic Chemistry	Publication: 12, Patent Published: 01, Book Chapter: 01
Dr. Vishnu Khandelwal	Assistant Professor	M.Sc., NET, Ph.D. (University of Rajasthan)	18 Years	Polyphosphate Glasses	Publication: 9
Dr. Savita Sangwan	Assistant Professor	M.Sc., B.Ed., Ph.D. (University of Rajasthan)	12 Years	Biochemistry: Quantitative & Qualitative Analysis of Secondary Metabolites, Biological Activities, Biodiesel	Publications: Chapters in Book - 2, International Papers: 13, National Papers: 05, Conferences: 26
Dr. Aruna Sharma	Assistant Professor	M.Sc., NET, Ph.D (University of Rajasthan)	6 Years	Synthesis and evaluation of biological activities of Triazolobenzodiazepines (TBZD) Based Five-, Six-, and Seven-Membered Heterocycles	Publication: 6 Professional body memberships: Green Chemistry Network Centre (GCNC)
Dr. Bhawna Jangir	Assistant Professor	M.Sc. Chemistry Banasthali University, Rajasthan, Ph.D. Chemistry, IIT, Delhi, India, UGC (NET) JRF 2011 (AIR 82), GATE 2012 (AIR 623)	4 Years	Noble metal Nano particles as Pickering interfacial catalyst for hydrolytic oxidation of organo silanes	Publications: 4, Patent: 01

LABORATORY

Three well equipped Laboratories, one for UG Practicals, One for PG Practicals and one for research work

PATENTS

Faculty Name	Patent Particulars	Patent ID No.	Profile Photo
Prof. Sanjay K. Sharma	Novel Organoarsenic and Method of Synthesis Thereof Novel Organoarsenic as Antimicrobial and its Synthesis Thereof	202211027061 A 202211033611 A
Dr. Poonam Hariyani	Food Diet Monitoring Device	IN202211021631
Dr. Bhawna Jangir	A Process for Preparing Pickering Interfacial Catalyst and its application thereof	334795

RECOGNITION

Prof. Sanjay K. Sharma has been recognized globally by Stanford University, based on data from Elsevier’s Scopus, and published in PLOS biology journal.

• Prof. Sanjay K. Sharma received ‘Change Maker Humanity Award’ for his contribution to Green Chemistry & Research in ‘Education: University Teaching and Learning Processes’ on March 26, 2022.

Student Support & Progression

Preparatory Classes for NET / GATE / JAM for Higher Studies.

• CRT Classes: For UG / PG students at University Level - for Placements
• Internships
• IAESTE Internship
• Internship in Industries and Research Labs
• Active Participation of PG students in Conference, Workshops
• Academic Visits

STUDENT PLACEMENTS

Student Name	Program / Batch	Placed in	Profile Photo
Ms. Shubhi Dadhich	M.Sc. Chemistry-2020	Trainee at SBL Private Limited (Jaipur)
Ms. Pallavi Chauhan	M.Sc. Chemistry-2022	Business Development Associate, Exotic Learning
Mr. Shlok Nigam	B.Sc. Chemistry-2022	TrueBlue India LLP
Mr. Vishal Sukhnani	M.Sc. Chemistry-2021	Offer from Alkem Health Science Unit Beta Block (A Unit of Alkem Lab. Ltd.)
Ms. Nandini Soni	M.Sc. Chemistry-2021	Quality Control Officer at SBL Pvt. Ltd. (Jaipur)
Mr. Nishant Mishra	M.Sc. Chemistry-2019	Trainee Scientist (CRC Process) PI Industry, Udaipur
Ms. Suhawani Rathore	M.Sc. Chemistry-2019	Trainee Scientist CRC Process PI Industry, Udaipur
Ms. Monika Nanoma	M.Sc. Chemistry-2019	Placed in Dainik Bhaskar
Ms. Mansi Singh	M.Sc. Chemistry-2019	QC Chemist, Aayukart Pvt. Ltd, Jaipur
Mr. Omveer Yadav	M.Sc. Chemistry-2019	QC Chemist, Aayukart Pvt. Ltd, Jaipur
Mr. Kunal Sharma	B.Sc. Chemistry-2021	Waterproofing expert Asian Paints Ltd.
Ms. Nidhi Jain	B.Sc. Chemistry-2020	Graduate Trainee Hindustan Zinc Limited
Mr. Shailesh Gautam	B.Sc. Chemistry-2020	Entrepreneur in Cosmetic Industry
Ms. Anshika Rustagi	B.Sc. Chemistry-2019	Quality Analyst Grade-II Teleperformance D.I.B.S.
Mr. Mohit Badgujar	B.Sc. Chemistry-2019	Networking officer in NHSC JKLU

PROUD ALUMNI

Alumni Name	Program / Batch	Higher Study	Profile Photo
Aswathy Pillai D.	B.Sc. Chemistry Hons. (2015-18)	Qualified JAM, M.Sc. (Chemistry) from NIT, Surtkal, Karnataka
Vishal Yadav	B.Sc. Chemistry Hons. (2016-19)	Qualified JAM, M.Sc. (Chemistry) from NIT, Meghalaya
Kamlesh Mewara	B.Sc. Chemistry Hons.(2017-20)	Qualified JAM, M.Sc. (Chemistry) from IIT, Guwahati
Richa Joshi	M.Sc. Chemistry (2016-18)	Got offer for Ph.D. in Chemistry from Lisbon University, Portugal
Rohit Solanki	M.Sc. Chemistry (2016-18)	Pursuing Ph.D. in Chemistry, Kiel University, Germany
Jitendra Kameliya	M.Sc. Chemistry (2012-14)	Ph.D. from MNIT, Jaipur
Mangaldeep Paul	B.Sc. Chemistry (2017-20)	Pursuing M.Sc. Chemistry from UIT, Dehradun
Aman Jaiswal	B.Sc. Chemistry Hons. (2015-18)	Got offer for MBA from EU Business, School Munich Gmbh, Germany

Student Internship Program

1. Shubhanushi Prakash (M.Sc. 2020-22)- Recent Advances in Chemical Sciences, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology Vandalur, Chennai
2. Nandini Soni (M.Sc.2019-21)- Rajasthan Forensic Science Lab, Jaipur, & ONGC, Dehradun
3. Vishal Sukhnani (M.Sc.2019-21)- Rajasthan Forensic Science Lab, Jaipur
4. Shaily Sharma (M.Sc.2018-20)- Bhabha Atomic Research  Centre(BARC),Mumbai at RPCD (Division) under the guidance of Dr. Barik Atanu also received offer for Internship from CDRI, Lucknow
5. Omveer Yadav (M.Sc.2018-20)-  Amol Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Jaipur
6. Swati Sharma (M.Sc.2018-20)-  Amol Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Jaipur
7. Mansi Kalal (M.Sc.2018-20)-  Forensic Lab, Delhi
8. Mumal (M.Sc.2018-20)-  Ground water quality Department, Ajmer
9. Shubhi Dadhich (M.Sc.2018-20)-  Sangam India Ltd(Textile Industry), Bhilwara
10. Vishal Singh((M.Sc.2017-19)- Amol Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Jaipur
11. Kirti (M.Sc.2017-19)- Amol Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Jaipur
12. Sushma Rajawat (M.Sc.2017-19)- Amol Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Jaipur
13. Nishant Mishra (M.Sc.2017-19) – Thera Chem Research Lab, Jaipur
14. Suhawani Rathore (M.Sc.2017-19) – Thera Chem Research Lab, Jaipur
15. Monika Nanoma (M.Sc.2017-19) – Dainik Bhaskar, Udaipur
16. Richa Joshi (M.Sc.2016-18)- School of Chemistry, University of Hyderabad, & IAESTE Internship, University of Lisbon, Portugal
17. Rohit Solanki (M.Sc.2016-18)- IAESTE Internship, Kiel University, Germany

IAESTE Interns

Activities & Achievements

Industrial Training to Geographical Survey of India on May 02, 2022.

An Educational Trip for B.Sc. and M.Sc. students on 22 March, 2022.

In House University level quiz competition called Eco Venture Olympiad_2021, conducted on 11th Dec. 2021 based on environment issues: Air, Water, Soil, Ecosystem, Biodiversity, Forest, Natural resources, Natural disasters, Environmental act and regulations, Waste management & Current environmental issues/disasters.

Celebration of Menstrual Health and Awareness Day as ‘Happy Periods Day’, 5 February 2020.
Venue: Girls Hostel JU, Resource Person: Dr Sudha Gupta, Senior Gynecologist, Rajkiya Mahila Chikitsalaya

State level Rashtriya Balika Diwas Samaroh (22-24 Jan 2020) organized at University of Rajasthan.
Ms. Mansi Kalal, student of M.Sc. Chemistry, JECRC University won second runner up prize in poster making competition.

Activity @ Swachata Pakhvada 24th Jan 2020

Food Adulteration Awareness Camp by M.Sc. Students

SEMINARS & WEBINARS

PROJECTS

PROJECTS COMPLETED / SANCTIONED:

1. Prof. S.K. Sharma entitled “Share of ‘Green Chemistry’ in Indian Chemistry Journals: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Study’’ of Rs 23,51,600 is sanctioned by DST, Delhi, under NSTMIS scheme of DST in 2019-20.
2. Prof. Sapna Sharma, PI in Science Technology and Innovation Hub, JECRC University (PI) 2020-23-Sanctioned by DST, New Delhi (2.99 Crore).
3. Prof. Sapna Sharma,) (Co-PI) co-PI in Project Development of Women technology Park (WTP), at Vidhani Village, JECRC Foundation (2015-18- Sanctioned by DST, New Delhi (70 Lakhs).
4. Prof. Sapna Sharma, (Co-PI) JU-BBI JECRC University Biotechnology Business Incubation Center 2019-20-Sanctioned by DST, New Delhi (30 Lakhs).