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Department Profile

Name of the Department – Bachelor of Chemistry

Introduction of the department:

Year of Establishment:

1. UG: B.Sc. Chemistry, 1996

2. PG: M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry, 15 Oct. 2021.

The Department of Chemistry at Dr. Ghali College, established in 1996, is one of the largest science departments at the college. With a total of 11 staff members, the department offers a Master's degree course in Analytical Chemistry, which started in October 2021 with 22 students. The faculty members are actively engaged in cutting-edge research across various areas of chemistry, with three faculty having completed UGC-Minor Research Projects.Our staff continuously strive to enhance both the practical and theoretical knowledge of students, enabling them to apply their skills in research and industry settings. Many faculty members frequently publish research papers in esteemed national and international journals. As of today, the department boasts over 1,000 alumni. Students actively participate in prestigious programs and competitions, such as the Summer Research Fellowship Program at IISc Bangalore, the WEnyan Scholarship of Pune Knowledge Cluster, national seminars, conferences, and Avishkar Research Competitions.Over its 28-year history, the department has seen significant growth. It offers certificate courses in areas such as Interpretation of NMR Spectra and Preparation of Household Chemicals for B.Sc. Chemistry and M.Sc. (Analytical Chemistry) students. The Department of Chemistry is dedicated to both teaching and research, with faculty members consistently motivating students to excel on national and international stages in various fields of chemistry.

Objectives of the Department:
1. To impart a sound theoretical knowledge in Chemistry and a good practical exposure to improve scientific skill to meet the global requirements.
2. To develop a good background in Chemistry to pursue higher education.
3. To develop individual’s skill in both theory and practicals with enriched knowledge in Chemistry to serve the society.
4. To facilitate students to meet the expanding job opportunities.
5. To motivate students in setting their startup ideas through chemistry knowledge.

Offering Programmes:-

1. UG Level: B.Sc. Chemistry (Ist/IInd/IIIrdYear)
2. PG Level: M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry

Department Faculty Profile:UG

Sr.No Name & Designation of the Faculty Qualification Experience (in years) Research Contribution
1 Dr. Kiran Neminath Patil, Head of Department, Assistant Professor M.Sc., NET, Ph.D. 12 International Papers: 08 National Papers: 06 Any Other:00
2 Smt. S. D. Jadhav, Associate Professor M.Sc., M. Phil. 22 International Papers: 25 National Papers: 05 Any Other:00
3 Mr. Ashvin G. Godghate Assistant Professor M.Sc., B.Ed., SET, GATE 14 International Papers:30 National Papers: 10 Any Other: 00
4 Dr. Prasad Gajanan Mahajan, Assistant Professor M.Sc., Ph.D. 1 Years International Papers: 57 National Papers: 01 Patents Published: 06
5 Ms. Arati Shivaji Gavali, Assistant Professor M.Sc., SET 01 Years International Papers: 05 National Papers: 01 Any Other: 00
6 Mr. Jagan Murlidhar Gaikwad, Assistant Professor M.Sc., B.Ed., SET, NET 01 Years International Papers: 00 National Papers: 00 Any Other: 00
7 Mr. Abhijit B. Ingle, Assistant Professor M.Sc., SET, NET, GATE 01 Years International Papers: 01 National Papers: 00 Any Other: 00

Department Faculty Profile: PG

Sr.No Name &Designation of the Faculty Qualification Experience (in years) Research Contribution
1 Mr. Sachin S. Mane, Assistant Professor M.Sc. 03 Years International Papers: 00 National Papers: 00 Any Other: 00
2 Ms. Snehal N. Jadhav, Assistant Professor M.Sc. B.Ed. 03 Years International Papers: 01 National Papers: 00 Any Other: 00
3 Mr.Pankaj S. Dafale, Assistant Professor M.Sc. 03 Years International Papers: 01 National Papers: 01 Any Other: 00
4 Ms.Reshma G. Nagarpole, Assistant Professor M.Sc. 03 Years International Papers: 00 National Papers: 00 Any Other: 00

Department MoU :

Sr.No Name of the Collaborative organization Purpose & Scope Date of Signed Duration Activity Details (In short)
1 Pharmaceutical Analytical & Chemical Training Institute, Gadhinglaj. To strengthen analytical skills, to exchange faculty, knowledge exchange. 05 Jan 2022 05 years

Hands on Training on 11/05/2022

Hands On Training for UG 13th and 14th January 2023

Guest Lecture on High Performance Liquid Chromatography for PG 21/04/2023.

Hands On Training and ICT based Guest Lecture on Opportunities in Pharmaceutical Industry for UG/PG on 19th December 2023.

2 1. R. B. Madkholkar Mahavidyalaya, Chandgad To strengthen analytical skills, to exchange faculty, knowledge exchange.| 31 Dec 2021 05 Years

Workshop on Interpretation of NMR Spectra 19/04/2022

Guest lecture onRetrosynthesis for all PG/UG students dated on 01/04/2023

Guest lecture on Retrosynthesis 13/03/2024

Department Achievements:
1. 05 Students selected for Summer Research Fellowship Programme (IISc, Bangalore)
2. 01 Student Selected for WEnyan Scholarship (Pune Knowledge Cluster)
3. More than 05 students are selected for Malhotra Weikfield Foundation Scholarship at UG and PG level every year.
4. Participation of students in National Conference with ranks in Poster Presentation
5. Higher Placement Record and Student Progression.
6. Actively participation in awareness campaign of Environment Pollution, Green Chemistry, etc.

Other Information :


COC /SHORT TERM COURSES
a) Interpretation of NMR Spectra
b) Preparation of Domestic Chemicals

OUR DEPARTMENT ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN-

1. Guest Lecture on Transition Metal Carbonyls & Related Compounds organized on 17/12/2021 through Google meet and Resource person is Prof. Dr. S. H. Burangale, Head Dept. Of Chemistry, Y. C. College, Karad.

2. One Day Workshop on Opportunities in Pharmaceuticals & Drug Design for PG Students arranged on 08/01/2022 and Resource person is Mr.Ananda Malage, Owner, Resol Chemicals,Goa.

3. One Day Industrial Visit for PG Students arranged on 09/04/2022 to the Sar Senapati Santaji Ghorpade Sugar Factory Ltd. Belewadi – Kalamma, Kolhapur.

4. 04 students of B.Sc. III chemistry have participated & presented research paper in National Conference on Recent Trends in Pure & applied sciences on 21 & 22 Jan 2022 at Dr. Patangrao Kadam Mahavidyalaya, Sangali.

5. One Day Workshop on Green Chemistry Approach in Current Research Scenario for PG Students arranged on 13/03/2023 and Resource person is Dr. Suraj M. Sutar, Assistant professor, Y.C. Mahavidyalaya, Halkarni.

6. Two-day Industrial tour for M.Sc. II students at Resol Chemicals, Goa & Goa Science Center, Goa on 17th& 18thMarch 2023

7. One Day Workshop on Interpretation of NMR Spectra organized on 16/02/2023 and resource person is Dr. Sandip Kenawade, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Chemistry, Devchand College, Arjunnagar.

8. Our B.Sc. III year Chemistry student Miss Harshada Arun Patil and Miss. Harshada Yashwant Chavan got 4thRank in Two days national level conference on Emerging Trends in chemical Science and Nanomaterials (ETCSN -23) organized by Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj College,Kolhapur.

9. Guest Lecture on Role of Analytical chemistry in pharmaceutical industries for all PG chemistry students arranged on 15/12/2022 and Resource person is Mr. Dnyandevkalugade, Sr. Mananger, Alkem Laboratories Pvt.Ltd.Taloja,Mumbai.

10. 02 students of M.Sc.II chemistry have participated & presented research paper in National Conference on Chitosan Hydrogel catalyzed,eco-friendly and efficient promoter for Knovenagel Condensation at Room Temperature on 24 February 2023 at Rajarshi Chatrapati Shahu College Kolhapur.

11. Our Student Miss. Rasika Ramdas Patil awarded by WEnyan Research Scholarship of Rs. 30,000/- for three months research project from Pune Knowledge Cluster and BASF.

12. Guest Lecture on Designing Research problem and writing report for all PG chemistry students arranged on 25/10/2023 Resource person is Dr. Sanjay Ankushrao, Asst.Professor, Swami Vivekanand college, Kolhapur.

13. Organized COC on Preparation of Domestic chemicals for PG Students dated on 29/02/2024 to 09/02/2024 and Resource person is Dr. Kishor Gaikwad,Asst.Professor, Chatrapati Shahu College, Kolhapur.

14. One Day Workshop on Exploring Professional Path in Chemistry for PG Students arranged on 18/12/2023 and Resource person is Mr.Sambhaji Gholase, Quality Assurance Executive at Indoco Remedies Ltd.Goa.

15. Two-day Industrial tour for M.Sc.II students at Laxmi Organics, Ltd Mahad, Raigad arranged on 22th& 23rd Feb. 2024.

16. Our B.Sc. II student Miss. Akshara Khavare selected in Summer Research Fellowship Program 2024-25 in Chemistry at IIT, Ropar with fellowship of Rs. 25000/-.