Department of Chemistry

VISION AND MISSION: To nurture scientifically curious, ethically grounded, and environmentally responsible individuals who excel in the field of chemistry and contribute meaningfully to scientific innovation and societal well- being

Department Activities & Initiatives: Science Club activities, Inter-collegiate chemistry fests, Field visits

Student Support & Mentoring: Academic mentoring, Personal mentoring, Remedial classes, Counseling

Career Opportunities: Pharmaceutical, Environmental, and Chemical Industries, Forensic Science, Biotechnology, Food Technology, Research and Academia, and Government Jobs.

Message from the Department: Chemistry is not just a subject—it is the key to understanding the world around us. At the heart of every discovery lies curiosity, and in every experiment, a spark of innovation. Here in our department, we strive to ignite that spark in each student. With dedication, discipline, and a spirit of inquiry, we aim to shape not just future scientists, but responsible citizens who use knowledge to uplift society. Let’s explore, question, and grow—together.

Mr. Vibin Varghese (Coordinator)

M.Sc, B.Ed
Lecturer

Mr. Raghavendra R

M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed
Lecturer

Ms. Neenu P Davis

M.Sc, B.Ed
Lecturer

Dr. Sowmiya Carmel

M.Sc, B.Ed, Ph.D
Lecturer

Ms. Mary Salomi J P

M.Sc, B.Ed
Lecturer

Ms. Anisha Priya Frank

M.Sc, B.Ed
Lecturer

Ms. Ancy Kiran

M.Sc., B.Ed
Lecturer

Ms. Jayanthi A.K

M.Sc., B.Ed., DIT
Lecturer

12. Staff Achievements

Dr. Sowmiya Carmel – Lecturer – M.Sc, B.Ed Ph.D

Publications

1. Sowmiya Carmel Y, Prabodh Ranjan and Hari Prasad Suresh*, “Synthesis, antimicrobial/radical scavenging, and in-silico investigations of a novel class of 4-[(4’-hydroxymethylphenyl)-1H-chromen-2-ones” Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry, (2021). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/jhet.4385
2. Sowmiya Carmel, Noor Shahina Begum, Prasad N L, and HariPrasad Suresh*, “6-Methyl-4-{[4-(trimethylsilyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-1-yl]methyl}-2H-chromen-2-one”. IUCR data (2020), 2414-3146. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1107/S2414314620004277
3. Sowmiya Carmel, Noor Shahina Begum, Prasad N L, and HariPrasad Suresh*, “Synthesis of -4-[(-trimethylsilyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-1-yl) methyl]-2H-chromen-2-ones: A novel class of heteroaryl anionic synthon”. Synthetic Communication. (2018) 48, 588-593. DOI: https://doi.10.1080/00397911.2017.1416634

Awards

1. Awarded the certificate of honour for doctor of philosophy in the field of chemistry on 11th January 2025 at Sir Puttanna Chetty Townhall Bangalore, presided by Archbishop Most Rev. Dr. Peter Machado. For dedication, intellectual, rigour and outstanding research that exemplifies academic excellence to inspire future generations.
2. Ph.D conferred by the honorable Governor of Karanataka in the presence of other eminent personalities on 20th October 2023.
3. Felicitated by SJICPUC for obtaining a doctorate degree in Chemistry in January 2023
4. Awarded first place for oral presentation for a paper titled “Synthesis of some-4- trimethylsilyl-1,2,3-triazolyl coumarins” at state level CHEMPOSIUM – 2017 organized by department of chemistry of Indian Academy Degree College and sponsored by Merck SIGMA-ALDRICH Chemicals Pvt. Ltd
5. Received Best poster award for the poster entitled “Synthesis of some-4-trimethylsilyl-1,2,3-triazolyl coumarins” in the International Conference on Science and Technology: Future Challenges and solutions-2016 (SCFCS - 2016) held during 8th-9th August 2016 at Vijnana Bhavan, Mysore under the auspices of the University of Mysore and Japan Science Promoting Society (JSPS)
6. Awarded Second place for paper presentation on the 25th National Science Day held at VIT Univeristy, Vellore-632014 on 28th February 2011.
7. Awarded third place for model making in the National Seminar on “Science in 21st Century” held in February 2008 organised by the Science Association and Research Centre of Mount Carmel College.

Conferences Participated

1. Participated and presented Poster on the “Synthesis of a novel class of 4-[(4ʹ-hydroxymethylphenyl)-1H-1ʹ,2ʹ,3ʹ-triazol-1-yl-methyl]-2H-chromen-2-ones” in the Frontiers in Organometallic and Catalysis (FOMC-2021) at the Department of Chemistry, MNIT Jaipur on January 20th-22nd, 2021
2. Participated in a one-day online workshop on “In silico research-a boon during COVID Pandemic” organized by Bharat Ratna Prof. C.N.R. Rao Research Centre, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science Education for Women, Coimbatore on 6-3-2021
3. Participated in “Science Academies’ Lecture Workshop on “Organic Chemistry from Bench to Industry” SALWOCBI-2017 organized by PG- Department of Chemistry of NMKRV College for women and sponsored by Indian Academy of Sciences on 14th and 15th March 2017
4. Participated in a one-day workshop at the Department of Chemistry, central college campus, Bangalore University organized by Association of the Central College Chemistry Alumni (ACCCA) held on 18th March 2017.
5. Attended a three-day lecture series / seminar / workshop on “Recent Research Developments in Chemistry” held during 26th – 28th March 2015 jointly organized by the Karnataka Science and Technology Academy, Bangalore and the Department of Chemistry, Bangalore University, Bangalore.
6. Participated and presented a research paper in the 2nd International Conference on Science, Engineering and Technology organized by the school of Bio Sciences and Technology, VIT University Vellore-632014, Tamilnadu, India held from 20-21 April 2011.