DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
RASHTRASANT TUKADOJI MAHARAJ NAGPUR UNIVERSITY
NAGPUR
About us
General Information-
The Department of Chemistry was established in the year 1963. The department offers two years M. Sc.
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course with four specializations at the M. Sc. Part-II level. Recently, one year M. Phil. Course has been restarted by the department. The post-graduate students in Chemistry are encouraged to carry out research work leading to the award of Ph. D. of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University.
The department has presently 13 sanctioned teaching staff comprising of three Professors, five Readers and five Lecturers. However, due to the superannuation of some faculty members, the present strength is reduced to five (two Readers and three Lecturers). Several research projects have been awarded to the faculty members by various agencies for carrying out research work in various fields in Chemistry. Under these schemes, various instruments have been received by the department for the benefit of teachers and students. Recently, an amount of Rupees Twenty four lakhs has been received by the department under FIST programme of DST. An equal amount has also been received from UGC under Xth five year plan.
The department is housed in an area of about 27000 sq. ft. including laboratory area of about 15650 sq. ft. The departmental library has been well maintained and there are about 1972 books in the library.
Academic vitae of Faculty members of the
Department of Chemistry
| S. N. | Name of faculty member, Date of joining & Present Designation, Specialization, Teaching experience | Area of Research | No. of Ph. D. awarded | No. of Ph.D. students working | Total No. of Paper published |
| 1. | Dr. H. D. Juneja (1983) Reader & Head Inorganic Chemistry PG-23 yrs | Coordination Polymers, Environmental Analysis, Metallic Gel | 08 | 08 | 72 |
| 2. | Dr.(Mrs.) J. S. Meshram (2000) Reader Organic Chemistry UG- 07 yrs PG- 07 yrs | Heterocyclic Chemistry, Green Chemical path ways for organic synthesis, Chiral Compunds | -- | 08 | 16 |
| 3. | Dr. D. V. Parwate (2000) Reader Nuclear Chemistry UG- 15 yrs PG- 09 yrs | Gamma radiolysis of inorganic and organic compounds, Neutron Activation Analysis | -- | 07 | 17 |
| 4. | Mr. R. S. Dongre (2003) Lecturer Organic Chemistry PG-04 yrs | Organic Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, | -- | -- | 02 |
| 5. | Mr. D. T. Masram (2004) Lecturer Inorganic Chemistry PG-02 yrs | Coordination Chemistry | -- | -- | 01 |
TEACHING FACULTY OF DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
RASHTRASANT TUKADOJI MAHARAJ
NAGPUR UNIVERSITY
NAGPUR
FACULTY
Dr. H.D. JUNEJA
Dr. Juneja is working as Reader in Inorganic Chemistry and has 23 years of experience in teaching and
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research in chemistry. Since, March 2007, Dr. Juneja is working as Head of the Department of Chemistry. Dr. Juneja has published 72 research papers and guided eight students for their Ph.D. work. At present eight students are carrying out research under his guidance. One student has also completed M.Phil. Dissertation under his supervision. He is investigating new manufacturing processes for some metallic gel with high thermal stability and may be used as surface coating materials. Under interdisciplinary schemes, he is working on study of possible biodegradable substitute for plastic carry bags. Dr. Juneja has successfully completed two Minor Research projects and one Interdisciplinary project in association with the Physics Department, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur.
Contact Number- 9371565344
RESEARCH GROUP OF DR. H.D. JUNEJA
| S.No. | Name of Student | Title of Research Work | Year of Award |
| 1. | Ms. S.M. Ray | Synthesis of Some Novel Coordination polymers of some Transition Metals and Their Structural Studies. | 1999 |
| 2. | Shri W.B. Gurnule | Synthetic and Structural Studies of Some New Tercopolymer Resin. | 2000 |
| 3. | Smt. S.A. Shrivastava | Synthesis of Some Novel Coordination Polymers of Some Transition Metals and Their Structural Studies. | 2001 |
| 4. | Shri D.M. Vairagde | Physico Chemical Studies of Ash-Bund Effluent of Thermal PowerStation. | 2002 |
| 5. | Shri Peter S. Lingala | Synthesis and Physico Chemical Studies of some New Tercopolymers. | 2004 |
| 6. | Shri S.D. Borkar | Structural and Thermal Studies of Some Coordination Polymers | 2004 |
| 7. | Shri Y.V. Lanje | Synthesis and Characterization of some Coordination Polymers of Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), and Zn(II), | 2004. |
| 8. | Ku. Vaishali V. Ukey | Synthesis and Characterization of Some Chelate Polymers. | 2005 |
| 9. | Shri A.D. Bonde | Synthesis, Spectral Magnetic and Thermal Studies of Some Chelate Polymers of Some First Transition Series Metal Ions. | 2006 |
| 10. | Shri A. V. Wankhede | Synthesis and Characterization of Some 1,2,4 Dithiazoidines, 1,2,4- Thiadiazolidines, 1,4,2-Dithiazolidines and Their Metal Complexes. |
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| 11. | Ms. Shabi Naz | Synthesis and Characterization of Coordination Polymers of Some Bis-ligands. |
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| 12. | Shri.R.S.Gubde | Synthesis and Structural features of some first row transition series metal polymeric chelates. | Submitted |
| 13 | Mrs. Mrinal Katkar | Synthesis, Characterization and catalytic applications of oxo-molybdenum schiff base complexes having NOO donor atoms |
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| 14. | Shri. Pratik E.Michael | Physico-chemical studies of some new terpolymers and their coordination polymers |
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| 15. | Ms. Ruhee Husain | Synthesis, characterization and kinetic studies of some chelate polymers of divalent metal ions. |
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| 16. | Mrs. Manisha P. Joshi | Synthesis spectral magnetic and thermal studies of some inorganic polymers. |
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| 17. | Ms. Meetu Chandra Kumar Gopalani | Studies on trace organics in environmental samples using different analytical techniques |
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Dr. (Mrs.) J.S. MESHRAM
Dr.(Mrs) Meshram joined the Department of Chemistry in February 2000 as Reader in Organic Chemistry.
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Her field of research studies is heterocyclic chemistry , biaryl synthesis using green chemistry methodologies. She has more than 17 years of teaching and research experience in Organic Chemistry and published 16 research papers. At present 8 students are carrying out research work for Ph. D. One student has completed M. Phil. dissertation work and 2 students are doing M. Phil under her supervision. She has presented one paper in UNESCO/IUPAC Conference at Stellenbosch, South Africa (20-23 Nov. 2006) and 2 papers will be presented at ICMAT Conference, Singapore(1-6 July 2007). Dr Meshram has successfully completed 2 research projects, one research project under unassigned grant (2001-2003) and the other R& D Major project funded by UGC, New Delhi under Xth plan(2004-2007).Studies are also being carried out in collaboration with Microbiology Department and Biotechnology Department, RTM, Nagpur University, Nagpur to enhance the effectiveness of the synthesized compounds against the microbial flora that can be extensively applied for medical purposes.
Contact Number- 9822937078
E-mail- drjsmeshram@rediffmail.com
RESEARCH GROUP OF DR. (Mrs.) J. S. MESHRAM
| S. No. | Name of Researcher | Topic of Research
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| 1. | Mr. Meghasham Narule | Synthesis of New Pyrroles |
| 2. | Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Singh | Studies on Heavy Metal Uptake rate by selected plant species to develop a model system for metal contaminated site |
| 3. | Mrs Megha Kulkarni | Biotechnological applications of Heterocyclic compounds |
| 4. | Miss Archita Kathale | Synthesis of 3-(alkyl/aryl)-5-furyl-isoxazolines, 1-phenyl-2,3-dimethyl-4-(2-alkyl/aryl-4-thiazolidino0-pyrazol-5-ones, 2-furyl-3-aryl-4-thiazolidinones and related compounds |
| 5. | Mr. R.S. Dongre | Development of Ecofriendly Defluoridation technique for drinking water |
| 6. | Miss Wasudha Thakre | Synthesis of Novel Azo Schiff bases, diazo dyes and diazopyrazolone dyes of 4 amino benzene containing azo moiety |
| 7. | Miss Preeti | An environmentally friendly route for the detection and photocatalytic destruction of phenolics by functionalized materials |
| 8. | Mrs. Shubhangi Kamdi | Novel synthesis of substituted pyrroles and related compounds |
Dr. D.V. PARWATE
Dr. Parwate has joined the Department of Chemistry in March 2000 as Reader in Nuclear Chemistry. He
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has more than 20 years of experience in teaching and research in Chemistry. A Minor Research Project has been successfully completed by him. His field of research includes Gamma Radiolysis of Inorganic and Organic Systems and Neutron Activation Analysis. One of his students has submitted thesis for Ph. D. award. Seven students are working under his supervision for Ph.D. Dr. Parwate was awarded Post-Doctoral Fellowship by Science and Technology Agency, Japan to work at NIMS (previously NRIM), Tsukuba, Japan in March 1999. He has published 17 research papers.
Dr. Parwate is the local coordinator of the National Workshop on Radiochemistry and Applications of Radioisotopes, to be held in the department during July 2-10, 2007.
Contact Number- 9822738642
E-mail- dilipparwate@rediffmail.com
RESEARCH GROUP OF DR. D. V. PARWATE
| S. No. | Name of Researcher | Topic of Research
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| 1. | Miss Indrani Birendra Das Sarma
| Gamma radiolytic decomposition studies of some organic and inorganic compounds | Submitted -2006 |
| 2. | Ku. Ujwala S. Sawarkar
| Studies on properties of some lubricating oil samples after gamma irradiation. |
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| 3. | Mr. S. V. Madhamshettiwar | Decolouration of waste water of various industries using gamma irradiation. |
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| 4. | Mr. G. H. Maskale | Characterization of mining overburden and industrial waste and its application for land use by blending. |
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| 5. | Ku. Babita Singh
| Developing methods for screening of antibiotics and establishing suitability of gamma sterilization technique for antibiotics. |
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| 6. | Mr. S. M. Kale | Gamma radiolytic transformations of some inorganic ions in aqueous solutions. |
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| 7. | Mr. C. P. Pandhurnekar,
| Thermodynamic and optical properties of some non-electrolytes in aqueous solutions at different temperatures. |
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Mr. R.S. DONGRE
Mr. Dongre joined the Department of Chemistry as Lecturer in
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Organic Chemistry in August 2003. He has successfully cleared
GATE-1996 and NET (CSIR-UGC) 1996 examinations. He has served as JRF and SRF in I.I.P. Dehradun and worked as Scientist-B in Waste Water Technology Division, NEERI, Nagpur, for three years, before joining the Department of Chemistry. He has published two research papers.
Contact Number- 9822706355
E-mail- rsdongre@hotmail.com
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Mr. D.T. MASRAM
Mr. D.T. Masram joined the Department of Chemistry as Lecturer in Inorganic Chemistry in December
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2004. He is doing research work under the guidance of Dr. N.S. Bhave, Retired Professor & Head Department of Chemistry, RTM Nagpur University Nagpur and has published one research paper.
Contact Number- 9422152278
E-mail- dhanraj_masram27@rediffmail.com
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CURRENT EVENTS
CURRENT EVENTS
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NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON RADIOCHEMISTRY AND APPLICATION OF RADIOISOTOPES (SPONSORED BY BRNS & IANCAS) - JULY 2 – 10, 2007
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5th National Symposium & Conference on Solid State
Chemistry & Allied Areas-
NOVEMBER 28-30, 2007
Collaborations with other Institutions
Collaborative work with NEERI, NAGPUR
RESEARCH PROJECTS AWARDED BY DST / UGC /
CSIR / BRNS / DAE AND OTHERS UPTO JUNE 2006
| S. N. | Name of the faculty member | No. of projects |
| 1. | Prof. G. Bagavant | 05 |
| 2. | Prof. K. N. Munshi | 05 + 01* |
| 3. | Prof. R. H. Sahasrabudhey | 06 |
| 4. | Prof. M. V. Kaulgud | 04 |
| 5. | Prof. M. N. Ray | 05 |
| 6. | Prof. M. G. Paranjpe | 03 |
| 7. | Prof. A. P. Joshi | 06 |
| 8. | Prof. A. N. Garg | 10 + 01* |
| 9. | Prof. M. C. Gupta | 01 |
| 10. | Prof. N. S. Bhave | 02 |
| 11. | Prof. A. A. Bhalekar | 04 |
| 12. | Dr. H. D. Juneja | 04 |
| 13. | Dr. Mrs. J. S. Meshram | 02 |
| 14. | Dr. D. V. Parwate | 0 |
DEPARTMENTAL LIBRARY AT A GLANCE
| S. N. | Name of the section | No. of books |
| 1. | Analytical Chemistry | 258 |
| 2. | Chemical Formulary | 22 |
| 3. | Chromatography | 24 |
| 4. | Environmental Chemistry | 252 |
| 5. | General Chemistry | 288 |
| 6. | Inorganic Chemistry | 303 |
| 7. | Nuclear Chemistry | 72 |
| 8. | Organic Chemistry | 291 |
| 9. | Photochemistry | 14 |
| 10. | Physical Chemistry | 295 |
| 11. | Polymer Chemistry | 48 |
| 12. | Spectroscopy | 105 |
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| Total number of books | 1972 |
Instruments/Equipments available in the department
1. Shimadzu Spectrophotometer(UV 240)
2. Gas Chromatograph (Agilent Technologies)
3. HPLC (Shimadzu-HPLC-LC-20AT)
4. GBC Model Cintra UV-Visible Spectrophotometer
5. Gamma Ray Spectrometer
6. GM counting systems
7. Am-Be Neutron source
8. Cobalt-60 Gamma Chamber
9. Metrohm Polarecord
Courses offered by the Department- M. Sc.
No. of students admitted in each session – 45; Duration- Two years
Eligibility- B. Sc. with Chemistry as Major subject, on the basis of merit and rules of the University
M. Sc. Part-I
| Theory Papers | Marks | Practical | Marks |
| Inorganic Chemistry | 75 | Inorganic Chemistry | 50 |
| Organic Chemistry | 75 | Organic Chemistry | 50 |
| Analytical Chemistry | 75 | Analytical Chemistry | 50 |
| Physical Chemistry | 75 | Physical Chemistry | 50 |
| Total marks | 300 |
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M. Sc. Part-II
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| Theory | Marks | Practical | Marks |
| (Common Paper) | Spectroscopy | 75 | -- | -- |
| One of the following specializations- |
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| Inorganic Chemistry (Special) | Paper-I Paper-II | 75 75 | Practical-I Practical-II | 50 100 |
| Organic Chemistry (Special) | Paper-I Paper-II | 75 75 | Practical-I Practical-II | 50 100 |
| Analytical Chemistry (Special) | Paper-I Paper-II | 75 75 | Practical-I Practical-II | 50 100 |
| Physical Chemistry(Special) | Paper-I Paper-II | 75 75 | Practical-I Practical-II | 50 100 |
| One of the following elective papers- 1. Applied Analytical Chemistry 2. Environmental Chemistry 3. Medicinal Chemistry |
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Courses offered by the Department- M. Phil.
No. of students admitted in each session - 10
Duration- One year
No. of theory papers - Two (80 marks each)
Seminars - (Two seminars of 20 marks each)
Dissertation work by the student to be submitted for the degree.
Research Contribution
1. Number of students who have been awarded Ph. D. since inception of the Department of Chemistry- 170
2. Total number of research papers published by the faculty members of the department - ~1300
3. Number of research students working presently-31
Research areas-
Coordination Chemistry, Photo Chemistry, Macrocyclic Compounds,
Coordination Polymers, Environmental Analysis, Metallic Gel,
Heterocyclic Chemistry, Green Chemical path ways for Organic Synthesis, Chiral Compounds, Gamma Radiolysis of Inorganic and Organic Systems, Neutron Activation Analysis, Environmental Chemistry etc.
Research grant received under
FIST programme (2005-09) of DST
1. For purchasing HPLC : Rs.10 lakh
2. For setting up of computer : Rs. 5 lakh
networking lab.
3. For renovation of Analytical : Rs. 2 lakh
And Physical Chemistry
Laboratory.
4. For renovation of Organic : Rs. 2.5 lakh
and Inorganic Chemistry
Laboratory.
5. For computer networking room : Rs. 2.5 lakh
6. For maintenance of laboratories :` Rs. 2 lakh
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Total amount- - - - - - - - Rs. 24 lakhs.
financial assistance received from
(UGC) NEW DELHI
UNDER X-PLAN (2002-07)
v Instrumentation facility for : rs. 18 lakhs
M. Sc. Part-I & II Laboratories
v Renovation of M. Sc. Part-I : Rs. 5 lakhs
Laboratory & Instrumentation
Laboratory
v Enrichment of Library : Rs. 1 Lakh
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Total amount- - - - - - - - Rs. 24 lakhs.