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Established in 1926 alongside the introduction of the science stream at Union Christian College, Aluva, the Department of Chemistry has a rich legacy of academic excellence and pioneering research. Under the visionary leadership of its founder, Prof. T. R. Anantharaman, and later Dr. A. M. Chacko, the department has steadily evolved, launching the B.Sc. Chemistry program in 1953 and the M.Sc. program in 1982. Recognized as a Postgraduate Research Centre by Mahatma Gandhi University in 1984, the department has been a proud recipient of both DST-FIST sponsorship (2010) and DBT-STAR status (2018). Equipped with five state-of-the-art laboratories and a wide…

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Congratulations to Ms. Smitha Roy and Ms. Mansiya
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Congratulations to Ms. Smitha Roy and Ms. Mansiya

Chemistry department faculty member Ms. Smitha Roy and our former MSc student Ms. Mansiya has secured a design patent on ACRYLIC-PVA BASED MULTICOMPARTMENT STORAGE BAG. Hearty congratulations to both of you…

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  • Congratulations to Ms. Smitha Roy and Ms. Mansiya
    Congratulations to Ms. Smitha Roy and Ms. Mansiya
    January 22, 2026
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  • Centenary talk
    Centenary talk
    January 20, 2026
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  • Inauguration of the Centenary Celebration of the Department
    Inauguration of the Centenary Celebration of the Department
    January 12, 2026
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  • Beyond the Beaker: Research Opportunities and Higher Studies in Chemistry
    Beyond the Beaker: Research Opportunities and Higher Studies in Chemistry
    December 15, 2025
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Research

  • Research Infrastructure

    Laboratory Facility: B.Sc. Laboratory-2 M.Sc. Laboratory-2 Research Laboratory-1 Instruments : FT-IR Spectrophotometer (Shimadzu) UV Spectrophotometer (Shimadzu) Immersion cooler RFC-90-FP (Siskin Instruments) Flame Photometer  Sonicator  Water analyzer Muffle Furnace Rotary Evaporator…

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  • Publications

    Department of Chemistry( Journal / Book/ Patent Publications) 2025 Harsha R, Princy Mol A. P., Sharon Paul, Michael Badawi, T. G. Ajithkumar, H Jeevan Rao, Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai, Ajalesh B. Nair, P.…

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  • Research Guides

    Dr. Jenish Paul, Associate Professor Dr. Simi Pushpan K, HOD & Assistant  Professor Dr. Ajalesh B Nair, Assistant  Professor Dr. Nelson Joseph P, Assistant  Professor Dr. Divya Susan Philips, Assistant …

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  • Domains of Research

    Material Science Synthetic Organic Chemistry Medicinal Chemistry Catalysis Photochemistry Supramolecular Chemistry Chemical and Bio Sensors Organometallic Chemistry Bio-Inorganic Chemistry Macrocycles Biomaterials Energy Storage Applications Polymer Science and Nanotechnology

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Exploring the Elements: A Visual Journey Through the Department of Chemistry

Welcome to the Department of Chemistry’s visual showcase — a curated gallery capturing the vibrant academic, research, and student life that defines our department.