Overview
The Department of chemistry was established in the year 1997. The Under Graduate and Post Graduate programmes were instituted in 2017 and 2019 respectively.
The department inculcates good research culture and motivates the students for product development in order to meet out the expectations of the current scenario with their best performance. We have a dedicated team of faculty to enrich the knowledge capacity of the students.
Most of the faculty members have obtained their Ph.D. degree from the well reputed Universities/Institutes with significant years of teaching and research experience in various frontier research areas like Bio-inorganic chemistry, Organometallic Chemistry, Synthetic organic chemistry, Green chemistry, Crystallography, Coordination chemistry, Computational Chemistry, Nano Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Phytochemistry, etc.
Courses
Eligibility
H.S.C. Passed with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
Eligibility
B.Sc. Chemistry with Physics/ Mathematics/ Zoology/Botany as one of the allied Subjects/ B.Sc. Polymer Chemistry
Vision
To make the department as a centre of excellence in quality research and to ensure better education to its prospective learners to become a professional scientists.
Mission
To offer updated and enhanced, experiential teaching and learning through innovative methodology and to instill firm moral, ethical values among the graduates.
Department Activites (2025-26)
Seminar / Workshop / Conferences organized
| S. No. |
Date |
Nature of the Event (Conference/ Seminar/ Workshop) |
Title of the Event |
Resource Person |
| 1 |
10-Sep-25 |
Workshop |
Green Approach to Chemistry Practical’s |
Dr. S. Murugan
Head, Department of Chemistry (Retd)
South Travancore Hindu College, Nagarcoil |
Alumni Interaction
| S. No. |
Date |
Title |
Alumni |
| 1 |
27-Aug-25 |
Essential Skills for a Pharma Career |
Ms.S.Angel Sneha
Associate Scientist, Pfizer Health Care India Private Limited
IIT MRP Chennai |
Co-curricular Activities
| S. No. |
Date |
Event |
| 1 |
16-Sep-25 |
Competition on Ozone Day Awarness |
Archive (2015-2023)
Faculty Details
01. Associate Professor & Head (i/c)
Dr.R.Ravikumar
M.Sc., Ph.D.
ravikumar.r@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 13.5 years | Industry: 1 Year | Research: 25 years
Specialization
Phytochemistry and synthetic organic chemistry
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02. Professor
Dr.M.R.Ezhilarasi
M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
ezhilarasi.mr@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 11.3 years | Research: 18 years
Specialization
Synthetic Organic Chemistry
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03. Assistant Professor
Dr.M.Dinesh Kumar
M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
dineshkumarm@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 8.6 years | Industry: 1 Year | Research: 7 years
Specialization
Organo Physical chemistry
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04. Assistant Professor
Dr. P.Kavitha
M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
p.kavitha@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 9.3 years | Research: 5 years
Specialization
Solid State Chemistry
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05. Assistant Professor
Dr. R. Menaka
M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
menaka.r@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 7.6 years | Research: 11 years
Specialization
Corrosion Science and Polymer Science
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06. Assistant Professor
Dr.V.Nijarubini
M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
nijarubini.v@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 6.7 years | Research: 8 years
Specialization
Corrosion Science
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07. Assistant Professor
Dr. R. Rajkumar
M.Sc., Ph.D.
rajkumar@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 7.5 Years | Research: 6.11 Years
Specialization
Synthetic Organic Chemistry
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08. Assistant Professor
Dr.M.Mohanraj
M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D.
mohanraj.m@drngpasc.ac.in
Experience
Teaching: 5.5 Years | Research: 4 Years
Specialization
Coordination & Organometallic chemistry
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B.Sc. Chemistry
PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The Curriculum is designed to attain the following learning goals which students shall accomplish by the time of their graduation:
- To understand the interdisciplinary nature of Chemistry and to integrate knowledge of Mathematics, Physics and other disciplines to a wide variety of chemical problems.
- To enable the students to learn laboratory skills to design, safely conduct and interpret chemical research.
- To develop the ability to effectively communicate scientific information and research results in written and oral formats.
- To provide a broad foundation in Chemistry that stresses scientific reasoning and analytical problem solving with a molecular perspective.
- To make students learn professionalism, including the ability to work in teams and apply basic ethical principles.
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
On the successful completion of the programme, the following are the expected outcomes
| PO Number |
PO Statement |
| P01 |
Apply knowledge in scientific concepts, fundamental principles and varied theories to extend their relevance in day-to-day life. |
| P02 |
Build the foundation in the current trends of chemistry with experimental skills |
| P03 |
Make use research based knowledge in multidisciplinary approaches. |
| P04 |
Extend the role and need of the chemist in societal, environmental contexts and demonstrate the knowledge for sustainable development. |
| P05 |
Plan and organize as a member or leader in the diverse team and ability to engage in independent life – long learning in the broadest context of technological change. |
M.Sc. Chemistry
PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The Curriculum is designed to attain the following learning goals which students shall accomplish by the time of their graduation:
- To build the firm foundation in the fundamentals and correlate the application with the current developments in chemistry.
- To get sufficient expertise in the operational knowledge and laboratory skills in all major fields of chemistry.
- To emphasize on integrating various disciplines of Science and encourage for interdisciplinary approach.
- To acquire problem solving capacity, interpretation of results with the use of sophisticated instruments and devises new preparation techniques.
- To motivate the students to prepare for competitive examinations, job carriers and get trained for industrial entrepreneurship.
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
| PO Number |
PO Statement |
| P01 |
Make use of knowledge in the major fields of Chemistry which would make them to analyze the significant role played in the field of energy, materials, health sector and environment. |
| P02 |
Select the appropriate modern scientific instruments, to plan and execute in laboratory. |
| P03 |
Interpret the Knowledge and skills to develop independent writing reports and to execute the ideas. |
| P04 |
Take part in research- based knowledge in interdisciplinary approach including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data for Provide better solution in emerging issues. |
| P05 |
Utilize the knowledge for social, economic, and environmental challenges globally and formulate for life –long learning in the broadest context of technological change. |
Department Achievements (2025-26)
Staff Recognitions
| S.No |
Date |
Name of the Staff |
Nature of Recognition |
Organization / Institution |
| 1 |
09-Sep-25 |
Dr.M.R.Ezhilarasi |
Resource Person |
A.D.M College for Women, Nagapattinam |
Staff Participation
| S.No |
Date |
Name of the Staff |
Event |
Organization / Institution |
| 1 |
04-Aug-25 |
Dr.V.Nijarubini |
Workshop on Pharmaceutical Industry: Trends, Challenges and Insights |
Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women |
| 2 |
04-Aug-25 |
Dr.M.Mohanraj |
Workshop on Pharmaceutical Industry: Trends, Challenges and Insights |
Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women |
| 3 |
19-Aug-25 to 22-Aug-25 |
Dr.P.Kavitha |
4-days online workshop on Shaping Tomorrow: “Cutting-Edge Tools for Research & Innovation |
Department of Chemistry, KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology |
| 4 |
19-Aug-25 to 22-Aug-25 |
Dr.R.Menaka |
4-days online workshop on Shaping Tomorrow: “Cutting-Edge Tools for Research & Innovation |
Department of Chemistry, KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology |
| 5 |
19-Aug-25 to 22-Aug-25 |
Dr.V.Nijarubini |
4-days online workshop on Shaping Tomorrow: “Cutting-Edge Tools for Research & Innovation |
Department of Chemistry, KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology |
Staff Publication
| S.No |
Name of the Faculty |
Title |
Journal Name |
ISSN / ISBN No., Date of publishing, Vol. No. |
Impact Factor |
Indexed in (SCI/WoS/UGC/SSCI/Scopus) |
|
1
|
Kavitha P,Menaka R,Nijarubini V
|
Visible light-driven Nd-ZnSe: Structural insights and enhanced photocatalytic degradation of Congo red dye
|
Applied Physics A
|
ISSN:1432-0630
23-May-25,
131, 491 , PP 1-11
|
2.8
|
SCOPUS and SCIE
|
|
2
|
Menaka Rand Kavitha P
|
Exploring the physicochemical and quantum chemical investigation on N,N-dimethyl-4-aminopyridinium-2,4-dihydroxybenzoate monohydrate: An organic salt crystal for biological application
|
Journal of Molecular Liquids
|
ISSN:1873-3166
22-Aug-25,
437, part A, 128378
|
5.4
|
SCOPUS and SCIE
|
Students Participation
| S.No |
Date |
Name of the Student |
Event |
Organization / Institution |
Prize Won |
| 1 |
07-Aug-25 |
Asintha V, Dineshkumar A S |
Intercollegiate chemistry students meet |
Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore |
Third Prize in CHEM REELS |
| 2 |
07-Aug-25 |
Bhavatharani R |
Intercollegiate chemistry students meet |
Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore |
Third Prize in CHEM AD |
Book / Book Chapters Publications
| S.No |
Date |
Name of the Staff |
Name of the Book/ Title of Chapter |
Name of the Publisher |
Year |
ISBN |
| 1 |
Aug-25 |
Dr. R. Rajkumar, Dr. M. Dinesh Kumar, Dr. R. Ravikumar and S.Kavya |
Applied Chemistry |
Maheswari Publishers |
2025 |
978-81-992374-4-5 |
| 2 |
Aug-25 |
Dr. R.Rajkumar, Dr. M.Mohanraj, Dr. R.Ravikumar and Ms. M.Anusha Roselin |
Introduction to General Chemistry |
Maheswari Publishers |
2025 |
978-81-992374-1-4 |
