Master of Science (M.Sc) Chemistry

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

The Department of Chemistry, right from its inception, extends its services to the engineering students, providing a strong foundation and practical exposure on Chemical Sciences related to their field. Well qualified faculty with strong research exposure provide guidance to students and research scholars. Besides offering a Master’s Programme in Chemistry (M.Sc. Chemistry), the department is involved in research in the following areas:

• Bioorganic chemistry
• Photocatalysis
• Biofuels
• Polymeric supercapacitors
• Synthesis of organic materials
• Biopolymers
• Nanomaterials for biomedical and environmental remediation

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The full-time Course on M.Sc.(Chemistry) offers essential aspects of chemical sciences viz. Physical, Organic, Inorganic, Analytical, Nuclear Chemistry, Spectroscopy and Biochemistry. Our M.Sc Chemistry syllabus also includes exposure to chemistry related to interdisciplinary areas is also covered. Tuning the students with knowledge and know-how on practical training and project training extending to research are the other essential components of our M.Sc Chemistry course. The total credit for the course is 80. The evaluation of the course comprises Continuous Internal Assessment (50%) and End-Semester Examination (50%). The students after completion of the course will have a good understanding of the applications of Chemistry in day-to-day life which will enable them to face the challenges of the current industrial needs.

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Vision

The Department of Chemistry strives for the construction of a strong society through Science Education by being adaptive, innovative and constantly meeting the ever-growing demands of the scientific community in inter-disciplinary Chemical Sciences, thus creating prepared minds to face the challenges.

Mission

To educate the students to gain an understanding of the fundamentals of Chemical sciences through a gradual exposure and equip them with practical skills to face the challenges in Technology Development.

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PROGRAMME’S EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO’S)

The Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs) of the Master of Science in Chemistry (M.Sc Chemistry) are:

• PEO1. Excel in his/her professional career after M.Sc Chemistry/or pursue higher education including research by applying the knowledge of chemistry.
• PEO2. Apply chemical principles and theories and acquire skills in synthesis, instrumentation and characterization.
• PEO3. Work productively as a chemistry professional by adapting to the environment with lifelong learning, adhering to ethical standards, and applying the knowledge acquired for the improvement of society.

PROGRAMME’S OUTCOMES (PO’s)

• PO1: Scientific Knowledge: Apply the knowledge of chemical sciences and employ the training in the use of scientific data for analysis and interpretation and provide a valid conclusion.
• PO2: Problem analysis and Critical Thinking: Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex scientific problems reaching substantiated conclusions using principles of chemistry.
• PO3: Teamwork: Function effectively as an individual, independently, as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings of chemical science.
• PO4: Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact of professional scientific solutions in the societal and environmental contexts and provide eco-friendly approaches for sustainable development.
• PO5: The Chemist and the Society: Apply reasoning within the contextual knowledge to access societal, health, safety and legal issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional scientific practice in designing innovative chemical routes leading to product development.

PROGRAMME’S SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSO’s)

• PSO1: Ability to synthesize, separate and characterize compounds using laboratory and instrumentation techniques required for a successful chemist.
• PSO2: Ability to envisage, and understand the current challenges in industrial chemical processes, work as a team and offer suitable solutions.
• PSO3: A flair for working as a scientist in industry/academy for the development of new methods for environmental pollution control.

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Depending on the choice of profile and specialization track, there is a constant lookout for tal­ent by the Organizations and companies in the chemical sector.

• As a Researcher

Research positions are available with institutions and industries for those who have a flair for innovative ideas, making it a great opportunity for jobs after M.Sc Chemistry. These roles offer a chance to contribute to groundbreaking research and development in various fields.

• As a Consultant

The M.Sc Chemistry scope offers a broad range of career opportunities, especially in industries like chemicals, research, and pharmaceuticals. Professionals in this field often engage in inspection services, consultancy, and policy development, where effective communication with experts from various backgrounds becomes a key skill.

• As an Academician

Students who opt for the education profile often can find work as teachers. They can also find job opportunities after M.Sc Chemistry, such as becoming a science journalist, education officer at a publishing house and so on.

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Materials Chemistry Laboratory:

The Department of Chemistry has Materials Chemistry Laboratory for B.Tech. and M.Sc. Chemistry students on the Ground floor of Vaiyapuri hall. It is equipped with modern digital instruments pertaining to the curriculum and syllabi. Special attention is given to individual students by providing the required numbers of apparatus to learn chemistry with excellence.

Research Laboratory:

The Department of Chemistry has a dedicated Research Laboratory for promoting the research activities of undergraduate, postgraduate, research scholars and faculty members. The department has 10 core faculty members with diverse expertise in chemical sciences and with funded research projects leading into high-quality publications in national and international journals.The major research facilities available in the department are

• UV-Visible Spectrophotometer
• Freeze-Dryer
• Sonicator
• Ultra-Low temperature Freezer
• Gas Chromatography
• Three-way gas analyser
• Shaking Water bath
• Vacuum Oven
• Muffle Furnace

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Our Faculty

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Research and Development

Research in the Department of Chemistry aims to develop innovative solutions to challenging problems. It aims to enhance its efforts through collaborations with leading research institutions and industry.
The department has received funded projects from DRDO, DST-Nano Mission and DST-SERB with a total grant of 1.25 Crores. Research Scholars are pursuing their Ph.D. in both full-time and part-time mode.

Recent Research Publications

• Rallabandi, J., Shown, I., Palladium-Catalyzed Site-Selective C─H Alkoxylation Using Biorelevant Heterocyclic Directing Groups, ChemistrySelect, 2025, 10(2), e202406066.
• Rajasekaran, S., Kungumaraj, K.K., Mani, D., Prabaharan, M., Chitosan/Guar gum – Graphene oxide porous scaffolds for tissue engineering applications, Materials Today Communications, 2024, 41, 110288.
• Rallabandi, J., Mohanty, S., Shown, I., Ruthenium(ii) catalyzed C-3 site selective alkenylation of indole derivatives via C-H activation, RSC Advances, 2024, 14(51), pp. 37788–37796.
• Joy, K., David, S.S., Shanmugavadivu, A., Selvamurugan, N., Prabaharan, M., Three-dimensional porous polycaprolactone/chitosan/bioactive glass scaffold for bone tissue engineering, Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition, 2024, 35(18), pp. 2829–2844.
• Joy, K., Sathya Seeli, D., Prabaharan, M., Carboxymethyl Chitosan-Based Derivatives in Diagnosis and Targeting, Advances in Polymer Science, 2024, 292, pp. 205–223.
• Kumar, P.J., Raghavan, P.S., Induja, S., Parthasarathy, V., Neem flower (Azadirachta indica) activated with sintered-CaP for enhanced adsorption of malachite green dye—adsorption, kinetic, and thermodynamic studies, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2024, 14(24), pp. 31245–31257.
• Kumar, P.J., Raghavan, P.S., Induja, S., Parthasarathy, V., Activation of neem flower with CTAB for irreversible adsorption of methyl orange—isotherm, kinetics, and thermodynamics studies, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2024, 14(16), pp. 19693–19703.
• Sathya Seeli, D., Das, A., Prabaharan, M., Zinc Oxide–Incorporated Chitosan–Poly(methacrylic Acid) Polyelectrolyte Complex as a Wound Healing Material, Journal of Functional Biomaterials, 2023, 14(4), 228.
• Sabhapathy, P., Raghunath, P., Shown, I., Axial Chlorine Induced Electron Delocalization in Atomically Dispersed FeN4 Electrocatalyst for Oxygen Reduction Reaction with Improved Hydrogen Peroxide Tolerance, Small, 2023, 19(45), 2303598.
• Prabaharan, M., Sathya Seeli, D., Progress of guar gum-based biomaterials as drug delivery carriersNatural Biopolymers, Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering, 2023, pp. 239–255.

Patents Filed

• Indrajit Shown. A process for developing nano-inspired ultra-thin large surface area anti-slippery self-cleaning anti-bacterial mattress, Australian Patent No. 2021105521, Year 2021.
• Indrajit Shown. A process for developing highly transparent stickable-feelable solar cells for building integrated photovoltaic device, Australian Patent No. 2021105520, Year 2021.
• P.S Raghavan, A. Shiva Kumar, S. Udhaya Kumar and T. Murali, Front View Reflector, Indian Patent, No. E-2/892/2017-CHE, 2017.
• P.S. Raghavan and S. Induja, Non-noble metal catalyst for Automobile exhaust gas emission control, Indian Patent, No. 2244/CHE/2013
• S. Induja and P.S. Raghavan, Sintered calcium phosphate as catalyst support, Indian Patent No.2303/CHE/2012
• P.S. Raghavan, Process for preparation of radio-opaque glass filler for dental restorative application, Indian Patent, No.478/CHE/2010.

List of ongoing/completed projects

Ongoing Projects:

• Dr.Indrajit Shown, Probing the dynamic photocatalytic CO2 reduction activity and interface carrier transport of direct Z scheme heterostructure based on in situ spectroscopy, DST – GITA, 44.47 Lakhs
• Dr.Indrajit Shown, Development of highly efficient direct Z-scheme hetero structure photo catalyst based on 2D metal sulfide for CO₂ reduction, DST - SERB, 2021-24, 49.41 lakhs
   

Completed Projects:

• Dr. M. Prabaharan, Development of multifunctional nanomaterials for cancer therapy, DST-Nano Mission, 2014-17, 46.83 lakhs.
• Dr. P.S. Raghavan & Dr.S.Induja, Development of Carbon-dioxide Adsorbent as per IS-5321 Standard using Indigenous raw materials,  DRDO-NRB, 2013-15,18.84 lakhs
   

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EVENTS ORGANISED

International Symposium on Materials for Sustainable Energy, Environment and Engineering Applications (MSEEEA-2025)

The International Symposium on Materials for Sustainable Energy, Environment and Engineering Applications (MSEEEA-2025) was successfully conducted on 12th February 2025 at Good Shepherd Hall, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS), Chennai. The event brought together eminent researchers, industry experts, and academicians to discuss advancements in materials science for sustainable energy applications. The symposium focused on photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, hydrogen fuel cells, and materials for sustainable lighting.

Dignitaries, including Mr. Sadagopan Krishnan (Senior Vice-President, Ashok Leyland Limited, India), Prof. Li-Chyong Chen (National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan) and Prof. Kuei-Hsien Chen (Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan), were felicitated. The discussions and presentations provided valuable insights into cutting-edge materials research for sustainable energy applications.

Winter course on Scientific Research Practice & Instrumentation Techniques on 20th December 2023

The Department of Chemistry and Physics at Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai, conducted a One-Day Winter Course on Scientific Research Practice and Instrumentation Techniques on December 20, 2023, at KS Moorthy Hall, SPADE Building. The workshop aimed to offer in-depth insights into research methodologies and instrumentation techniques, with a special focus on the significance of proper research documentation. A total of 23 participants, including research scholars and students, attended the event to enhance their knowledge and skills in these areas.

National Symposium On Green Hydrogen Technology: Harnessing the Power of Renewables on 20th April 2023

The National Symposium on Green Hydrogen Technology: Harnessing the Power of Renewables was successfully conducted on 20th April 2023 at the Andromeda Lecture Theatre, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science. The event served as a dynamic platform for academicians, researchers, and industry professionals to explore the latest advancements in green hydrogen production, storage, and utilization.

Eminent speakers from both academia and industry delivered insightful talks on the role of hydrogen as a sustainable energy carrier and its integration with renewable energy sources. The symposium emphasized the importance of green hydrogen in achieving energy transition goals and reducing carbon emissions. Participants engaged in interactive sessions and panel discussions, fostering knowledge exchange and collaborative opportunities. 

Guest Lecture on Advancements of biomaterials in Drug delivery on 7th Feb 2020.

A Guest Lecture on "Advancements of Biomaterials in Drug Delivery" was organized on 7th February 2020 by the Department of Chemistry, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science. The session was delivered by Dr. Agnishwar Girigosai, Professor, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Chennai.

Dr. Girigosai provided valuable insights into the emerging trends and applications of biomaterials in targeted and controlled drug delivery systems. The lecture highlighted recent innovations, clinical relevance, and the interdisciplinary nature of biomaterials research.

The event witnessed active participation from students and faculty members, who engaged in an interactive Q&A session, making the lecture both informative and thought-provoking.

International Conference on Physics and Chemistry of Solids on 7&8 March 2019.

The International Conference on Physics and Chemistry of Solids was held on 7th and 8th March 2019 at Padur Hall I, Dr. K. C. G. Verghese Research and Resource Centre, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science. The conference brought together researchers, academicians, and industry experts from across the globe to discuss recent advancements and future directions in the field of solid-state physics and chemistry.

The two-day event featured keynote addresses, invited talks, and technical sessions covering a wide range of topics including material synthesis, characterization techniques, nanostructures, and solid-state applications. The conference provided a vibrant platform for knowledge exchange, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and research opportunities. The event concluded on a high note with enthusiastic participation and positive feedback from all attendees.

SCIENCE MEET- 2018

A Guest Lecture on "Plastics and Its Impact on the Environment" was conducted on 07th September 2018 at Padur Hall, Dr. K. C. G. Verghese Research and Resource Centre, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science. The session was delivered by Dr. V. Deepak Samuel, Scientist - D, National Center for Sustainable Coastal Management, Government of India, Anna University Campus, Chennai.

The lecture focused on the environmental hazards caused by plastic pollution, especially in coastal and marine ecosystems. Dr. Samuel highlighted current research findings, government policies, and sustainable alternatives to plastic usage.