Department of Chemistry
The department of chemistry was established in the year 1969 with B.Sc., Chemistry. Then in 1995, M.Sc., course was added and later M.Phil., and Ph.D., courses were introduced in the year 2008. The programmes provide students with comprehensive training in theoretical concepts, laboratory techniques and research methodologies across various sub disciplines of chemistry. The department comprises a diverse team of faculty members and their research interests span a wide range of areas.
AIM :
• To provide the fundamental principles and theories of chemistry
• To equip students with critical thinking abilities, problem solving skills and analytical skills necessary for pursuing careers in the field of chemistry
• To promote ethical conduct in scientific research and practice including adherence of safety protocols
Objective :
• To enhance the quality of chemistry education through implementing academic practices.
• To encourage the students of first generation learners for better understanding of basics and applications of chemistry.
• To promote the economically downtrodden students to acquire better job opportunities.
| S No | Date | Name of the Activites | Title | Chief Guest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 29-02-2020 | A State Level One Day Workshop on “Micro Level Research Analysis of Chemical Substances” |
1. Dr.V. ALEX RAMANI, Associate Professor of Chemistry, St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. 2. Dr. S. ANTONY SAKTHI, Associate Professor of Chemistry, St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. | |
| 02 | 10.06.2020 | National Level Webinar on “New Age Teaching” |
Dr. S.K.KAVITHA, Assistant Professor & Coordinator – Office of Academic, Collaborations, Vellalar College For Women, Erode. | |
| 03 | 23.04.2022 | National Webinar on “Entrepreneurial Stimulation for Youth” jointly organized by the Department of Chemistry, Kandaswami Kandar’s College, Velur-Namakkal-638182 & Indian Chemical Society (ICS), Tamil Nadu Branch. |
1. Dr. E. SUKUMAR, Co-Convener & Secretary, ICS-Tamil Nadu Branch. 2. Dr. J. DANIEL CHELLAPPA, Eminent Nuclear Scientist, Chennai. 3. Mr. N. S. VENKATARAMAN, Director, Nandini Consultancy Centre, Chennai. 4. Mr. B. GOPALAN, Former Scientific Officer (H) & Dy. General Manager, Nuclear Fuel Complex, Department of Atomic Energy (NFC), Hyderabad. 5. Dr. G. NAGAPPAN, Professor and Head, Dept. of Computer Science Engineering, Saveetha Engineering College, Chennai. 6. Mr. K. VIJAYAN, Dy. General Manager, Tamil Nadu Mercantile Bank Ltd., Thoothukudi. 7. Dr. V. SESHADRI, Chairman, ICS-Tamil Nadu Branch, Chennai. | |
| 04 | 15.12.2023 to 29.12.2023 | Refresher Course in Chemistry (Online) under the aegis of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching Ministry of Education |
Department of Chemistry, Kandaswami Kandar’s College, Velur, Namakkal. in collaboration with 1. Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi. 2. Kongunadu Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Coimbatore. |
Under Graduate :
B.Sc Chemistry
Post Graduate :
* M.Sc Chemistry
Research Programme :
*M.Phil Chemistry(Full time/Part Time)
*Ph.D Chemistry(Full time/Part Time)
* Unaided Courses
Staff Profile
| S No | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Dr.S.VEDANAYAKI M.Sc., M.Phil., SLET., Ph.D., |
Associate Professor & Head |
| 02 | Dr.A.SANKAR M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., |
Associate Professor |
| 03 | Dr.N.LATHA M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., PGDYE., |
Associate Professor |
| 04 | Dr.M.SENTHIL M.Sc., Ph.D., |
Assistant Professor |
| 05 | Dr.J.PRAKASH M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed., SET., Ph.D., |
Assistant professor |
| 06 | Dr.D.SAKTHILATHA M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., SET., M.A., |
Assistant professor |
HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT
| S No | Name | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr.R.MAHARAJAN M.Sc., M.Phil., |
1963 | 1997 |
| 2 | Mr.C.RANGASAMI M.Sc., M.Phil., |
1997 | 2003 |
| 3 | Mr.M.DHANDAPANI M.Sc., M.Phil., |
2003 | 2005 |
| 4 | Mr.R.SIVAGNANAM M.Sc., M.Phil., |
2005 | 2007 |
| 5 | Dr.V.RAGUNATHAN M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., |
2007 | 2011 |
| 6 | Dr.S.VEDANAYAKI M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., |
2011 |
RETIRED PROFESSORS
| S.No | Name | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr.R.MAHARAJAN M.Sc., M.Phil., |
1963 | 1997 |
| 2 | Mr.C.RANGASAMI M.Sc., M.Phil., |
1997 | 2003 |
| 3 | Mr.K.PALANISAMI M.Sc., M.Phil., |
1965 | 1996 |
| 4 | Dr.T.PALANIVELU M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., |
1971 | 2002 |
| 5 | Mr.M.DHANDAPANI M.Sc., M.Phil., |
1971 | 2005 |
| 6 | Mr.A.VAIGUNTHAVASAN M.Sc., M.Phil., |
1964 | 1999 |
| 7 | Mr.R.SIVAGNANAM M.Sc., M.Phil., |
1971 | 2006 |
| 8 | Mr.A.JEGADESAN M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., |
1972 | 1982 |
| 9 | Mr.V.MURUGESAN M.Sc., M.Phil., |
1973 | 1974 |
| 10 | Mr.G.GOPAL M.Sc., M.Phil., |
1974 | 1980 |
| 11 | Dr.V.RAGUNATHAN M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., |
1977 | 2010 |
| 12 | Dr.K.MOHAN KUMAR M.Sc., M.Phil., M.Ed., Ph.D., |
2006 | 2019 |
| S No | Date | Name of the Events | Resource Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 17.09.2018 | Association Function |
Dr. T. SELVARAJU, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore – 641 046. |
| 02 | 17.09.2019 | Association Function |
Thiru. K. THANGARAJU, Chief General Manager (Production), TNPL, Kagithapur, Karur. |
| 03 | 18.03.2022 | Association Function |
Dr. P. MAHESWARAN, Vice President (Administration), PGP Group of Educational Institutions, Namakkal – 638 182. |
| 04 | 12.06.2022 | Alumni Meet |
Alumni's |
| 05 | 29.01.2023 | Alumni Meet (1997-1999 Batch) |
Alumni's |
| 06 | 03.04.2023 | Association Function |
Thiru. D.S. KANNAN, Formulation Scientist, Novozymes South Asia Pvt.Ltd., Bangalore. |
| 07 | 01.03.2024 | Association Function |
Dr. K. MOHANKUMAR, Senior Lecturer / Chemistry, Basic Engineering, The Karur Polytechnic College, Karur - 639008. |
| 08 | 14.02.2024 | Association Function |
Dr.P.PRAKASH M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Associate Professor of History, Thiruvalluvar Government Arts College, Rasipuram. |
| 09 | 21.03.2024 | Webinar on History Students and Archaeological Research Under MOU with Salem Historical Society |
Mrs.M.NALA Assistant Professor of History, Sarada College for Women, Salem. |
Experiential Learning
| S No | Date | Name of the Events | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 07.03.2020 | One day Industrial Visit |
Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited, Kagithapuram, Karur, Tamilnadu. |
| 02 | 06.03.2023 | One day Industrial Visit |
Kannan Devan Tea factory, Munnar, Kerala |
| 03 | 24.03.2023 | One day Industrial Visit |
The Erode District Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd., Chithode, Erode, Taminadu. |
| 04 | 26.09.2023 | One day Industrial Visit |
CSIR - Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi, Tamilnadu.(Trivandrum) |
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Activities
2020-2021
National Seminar on Research Methods in Nonlinearity with Unidirectionality