Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College - Department of Chemistry

Profile

The Department of Chemistry started in the year 1957, was upgraded to a Postgraduate department in the year 1964 and elevated to a research Department in the year 1979. M.Phil. Programme, (Full time and Part time) commenced in the year 1997 and 1983 respectively. The Department was funded by DST-FIST in the year 2006. Right from its inception to till date, the Department is well known for the team work in planning and execution of responsibilities. 86% of faculty members hold doctorate degrees and they are actively engaged in research. Dr. D. Kalaivani, Associate Professor & Head (Retired) generated two patents from her research work carried out in our laboratory. Dr. S. Santhi has been granted a patent in the academic year 2020-2021 for her research work on chemosensors. The Department celebrated its Diamond Jubilee (1957-2017) in December 2017. Every year our students attend summer projects sponsored by Indian Science Academies, in reputed institutions like IGCAR, IISc, IITM, IIT Bhubaneswar, NISER, ICT Mumbai, CECRI, MKU & BARD and also receive university ranks both at UG and PG level.

Goals

To impart an in-depth knowledge in the various branches of Chemistry
To promote research attitude and aptitude
To develop the analytical, computational and problem solving skills in students to help them clear competitive examinations like NET, SET & GATE.

Objectives

To motivate students to take part in competitive exams and to enhance their placement
To impart organizational behaviour and time management
To inculcate entrepreneurial & employability skills and teamspirit among students

Programmes offered

B.Sc. Chemistry

M.Sc. Chemistry

M.Phil. Chemistry

Ph.D. Chemistry

Course Structure

M.Phil.

Research

Research Advisors
Ph.D.	M.Phil.
Dr. M. Vasuki	Dr. M. Vasuki
Dr. R. Santhi	Dr. R. Santhi
Dr. S. Santhi	Dr. S. Santhi
Dr. T. Vimala	Dr. T. Vimala
Dr. R. Malarvizhi	Dr. R. Malarvizhi
Dr. V. Gomathi	Dr. V. Gomathi
Dr. I. Rama	Dr. I. Rama
Dr. G. Valarmathy	Dr. G. Valarmathy
Dr. A. Subashini	Dr. A. Subashini

Research Projects	Books Published	Seminars Organized
Major Projects - 2 Minor Projects - 16 TANSCHE Students project-2	21	National - 5 International - 3

Result

M.Phil

University Rank

YEAR	RANK	NAME
2022-2023	4	S. Abinayasri
2021-2022	6	A. Sri Gayathri
2020-2021	6	B.S. Krishnaveni
2019-2020	2	V. Shruthi
2018-2019	2	S. Akila

YEAR	RANK	NAME
2022-2023	3	N. Priyadharshini
2021-2022	3	M. Dhanapriya
2020-2021	1	S. Akila
2019-2020	4	K. Vigneshwari
2018-2019	2	V. S. Karthika Banu
2017-2018	1	A. P. Mary Sri Archana

Activities

Department

Organized a photo contest, "Chem - Click" 2023 on the topic "Global science for Global well being" during the period 01.03.2023 to 08.03.2023 for which 30 participants have participated from various colleges.
Conducted an "International Online Chem Quiz" on the eve of Science day celebration on February 24, 2023. 71 students of various colleges have participated.
Organized a training programme under social service league for active members of self help group on the topic “Learning By Doing For Home Economists” on 24.02.2023. Session I - Dr.P.Kanimozhi, Founder & Managing Trustee, Empower Trust, Trichy - 07 delivered a lecture on the topic “சுயஉதவிக்குழு பெண்களும் சமூக மேம்பாடும்”. Session II - A demonstration programme on “Detection of adulterants in food materials” has been organized. Session III - A programme on “The preparation of phenyle, washing powder and dish wash liquid” has been arranged
An International Virtual Conference on “Future Prospects in Chemical Research” conducted on 21st and 22nd Dec 2022. Dr. T. G. Abi, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Sacred Heart College, Thevara, Kochi, India gave a lecture on the topic “A Practical Approach to Research in Computational Chemistry”. Dr. S. Shanmugam, Senior Lecturer, School of Physics, University Sains, Malaysia delivered a lecture on the topic “Materials for display and optoelectronics”. Dr. Madhukar Hemamalini, Visiting Researcher, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia. (Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal) spoke on the topic “Hydrogen Bonding Studies of Pharmaceutical Cocrystals” Dr. M. Panneerselvam, Postdoctoral Researcher, Institute of Chemistry, Department of Physical Chemistry, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Brazil delivered a lecture on the topic “An Introduction to Computational Chemistry: Applications in Energetic Materials Research”.
On 13.04.2022, Dr. R. Lalitha, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Commerce, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirappalli 620 002 enriched the students on the title “Seven Steps to success” and prizes were distributed to the winners of the quiz contest.
Dr. K. R. Meenal, Dr. V. Kamala, Dr. Lalitha Gnanadoss, Dr. V. Meenakshi and Dr. T. S. Jani Bai Endowment Lecture was held on 30.03.2022. Dr. M. Rajan, Professor (Assistant), Department of Natural Products Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai delivered lecture on the topics Biomaterials Applications in Tissue Regenerations and Career Opportunities in India and Abroad' for Chemistry Students.
On the eve of National Science Day, a meeting was organized on 28.02.2022 - Prof. Dr. A. Ilangovan, Dean-Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology, School of Chemistry, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli – 24 was the chief guest and spoke on the topic “Chemistry In Everyday Life”
Commemoration lecture was organized on 01.02.2022. Mr. R. Jegan, Chemical and Metallurgical Department, CMT Laboratory, Southern Railway, Ponmalai Tiruchirappalli-4 gave information to the students on the title “Central Government Job Opportunities for Chemistry Students”
IQAC and PG & Research Department of Chemistry organized a special meeting on 30.12.2021. Dr. Rajesh Sonti, Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, Telangana gave a lecture on the topic ” NMR - A tool in characterization and structure elucidation of pharmaceutical degradation products ”
Alumnae Webinar Series in connection with the celebration of "Chemistry Day" - World Chemistry Forum was organized from 21.10.2021 to 23.10.2021. Dr. V. Violet Dhayabharan, Dean of Sciences & Associate Professor of Chemistry, Co-Ordinator, Department of Bio-technology and Bioinformatics, Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappalli, Dr. R. Vijayalakshmi, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Queen Mary’s College and Dr.K. Tharani, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Government Arts College, Tiruchirappalli were the resource persons.
Prof. K. Pandian, Controller of Examinations, Professor of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai delivered a lecture on the topic " Two Dimensional nanomaterials- Recent trends ”on 01.10.2021
On the eve of World Ozone day, a National level Intercollegiate Quiz was conducted from 13.09.2021 to 19.09.2021 in a virtual platform. Around 1100 participants from various colleges and universities were participated
PG and Research Department of Chemistry in collaboration with the Chemical Research Society of India (CRSI) (Trichy-Madurai Local Chapter) organised a E-lecture workshop on “Advances in Chemical Sciences” on 17.09.2021. Prof. Ganesan Mani, Department of Chemistry, IIT, Kharagpur and Dr. Shanmugaraju Sankarasekaran, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, IIT, Palakkad were the resource persons
Dr. P. Venkatesan, Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Laboratory of Nanomedicine and Drug Delivery, Department of Chemistry, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan, delivered a lecture on “Silica Nanoparticles Based Drug Delivery for Cancer Therapy and Chemsensors for Bio- Imaging” on 03.09.2021
An international webinar on “Sparkling facets of Chemistry” was organized on 27.02.2021. Dr. Durga Prasad Karothu, Research Scientist, New York University, Abu Dhabi Dr. Rajesh Sonti, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Hyderabad, Telangana and Dr. Sourav Laha, Scientist, Max Planck Institute, Germany were the resource persons
Faculty members and students demonstrated the preparation of Phenyle and Detergent powder to the public in the adopted village Manakkal under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan on 27.02.2021
COVID -19 awareness programme was organized at Manakkal village. The public were made aware of the preventive measures to curtail the spread of corona. Sanitizers and liquid soaps were distributed
Dr. S. Sowmiah, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Mc. Gill University, Canada, enlightened the students with her lecture on “Golden opportunities awaiting the students in India and abroad” on 15.03.2019
Dr. C. Uvarani, Postdoctoral Research fellow, Jinan University, College of pharmacy, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China delivered a lecture on “Opportunities in Chemistry for students in India and abroad” on 15.2.2019
Dr. B. Gopalan, Former CSO, Drug Discovery Research, Orchid Pharma Limited, Chennai, Metor, Drug Discovery Projects, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), Tarnaka, Hyderabad and Dr. B. Sreedhar, Senior Principal Scientist, Inorganic and physical Chemistry Division, Professor, Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, CSIR- Indian Institute of chemical technology, Hyderabad delivered special lectures on 10.01.2019
Dr. Thangarasu Pandiyan, Professor of Chemistry, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Ciudiad Universitaria, Mexico delivered a special lecture on “Nanoparticles application in environmental treatments” on 22.12.2018
A two day workshop on “Cheminformatics and its applications in Drug industry” in collaboration with Makeinturn & IIT, Delhi was organised on 18.09.2018 and 19.09.2018
Dr. Nagarajan Loganathan, UGC Assistant Professor, School of Chemistry, Bharathidasan University, gave a special lecture on 25.01.2018
Dr.S. Easwaramoorthi, Scientist, Chemical Laboratory, CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute, Adayar, Chennai, delivered a lecture on 20.12.2016
Dr. M. Sathish, Scientist, CSIR-Central Electro Chemical Research Institute, Karaikudi, gave a special lecture on 20.12.2016
Science academies sponsored work shop on “Recent developments in Chemistry” was organized on 04.03.2016 and 05.03.2016
Hands-on training on the preparation of Phenyle and cleaning powder is given to the students, non-teaching staff and public every year in collaboration with the ED Cell of SRC to develop entrepreneurial skill
Special science programs are conducted at Government Higher Secondary and Middle Schools in Siruvachur and Somarasampettai every year
A programme on the theme “Inculcating Scientific Approach through day to day Activities” is conducted in Veeran Middle School, Sankaran Pillai Road, Trichy every year
Endowment lectures are organized every year by inviting subject experts from renowned institutions like NIT, CLRI, CECRI, BDU, MKU and Central University

Students

Ms. G. M. Pradeepalakshmi and Ms. S. Sowmiya of I M.Sc., won Ist Prize in Chem Charades- Chem Ozone’23 at St.Joseph College, Tiruchirappalli on 23.02.2023.
Ms. R. Adithya of III B.Sc won III Prize in English Extempore- Chemfest competition conducted by Holy Cross College on 31.01.2023
Ms. R. A. Vinotha of II M.Sc won III Prize in Chem Cartooning- Chemfest competition conducted by Holy Cross College on 31.01.2023
Ms. I. Jeyasri and Ms. R. Lavanya of I B.Sc won III Prize in Chem Rangoli- Chemfest competition conducted by Holy Cross College on 31.01.2023
Ms. G. M. Pradeepalakshmi of I M.Sc., secured 6th place in South zone Chess competition on 13.12.2022 held at REVA University, Bangalore
Ms. V. Dhanushika of III B.Sc was selected for Republic Day Parade 2022 , New Delhi
Ms. B.S. Krishnaveni of III B.Sc. won prizes in national level competition conducted on 23.4.2021 and 24.4.2021 by NIT, Trichy
Ms. S.Subashini of II B.Sc worked as a Content Development Intern at Delta Step Learning (P) Ltd, from 29.04.2020 to 29.06.2020 with the stipend of Rs.16.000/-
Ms. Srinivasan Mriudhula of III B.Sc won the title Ms.Horizon in National Level Intercollegiate Competition conducted by NIT , Trichy for the year 2019-2020
Ms. S. Mahintha of III B.Sc. secured consolation prize and a cash award of Rs. 1500/- in a district level competition held on 17.08.2019 by Murasoli Arakattalai in Kalaingar Arivalayam, Trichy
Ms. G. Bhuvaneswari secured first prize in group dance conducted on 18.08.2019 by Kailasapuram club, BHEL
Ms. R.A. Vinotha of II B.Sc. won fifth place and a shield in the state level drawing competition conducted by Kurinji Kabilar Tamil Sangam, Namakkal on 26.01.2019
Ms. S. Thenkuzhali of II B.Sc. Secured fifth place and a shield for poem writing in the state level competition conducted by Kurinji Kabilar Tamil Sangam, Namakkal on 26.01.2019
Ms. S. Akshaya of III B.Sc. won I prize in the quiz competition conducted by Srimad Andavan Arts & Science College, Trichy on 12.02.2018
The students won prizes in Chemshift, chemmask, chemfun and chem charade in Chem amigos held at Bishop Heber college on 10.01.2018
Ms. S. Mahintha of I B.Sc. Chemistry won consolation prize in Bharathidasan song recitation competition conducted by Murasoli Foundation held at Kalaingar aivalayam, Trichy at 05.08.2017
Overall winner shield was bagged by our students in Chemfest’ 17 conducted by Holycross College, Trichy
The students won prizes in quiz and chem maze competitions in Chem amigos-17 organised by Bishop Heber College, Trichy on 03.02.2017
Our students won I prize in Symphoria-17 quiz competition held at Jamal Mohamed college on 31.01.2017
Ms. A. Gayathri of III B.Sc won I Prize in poem recitation competition in Tamil conducted by Dhiravida Munnetra Kalagam Elaingar Kuttani, held at Kalaingar arivalayam on 28.01.2017
III B.Sc students won II prize in chemhunt, Horizon-16 held at NITT in 2016
Ms. S. Akshaya of II B.Sc won fifth place in Officers club quiz competition conducted by Anna Unuiversity, Trichy on 15.06.2016
The students bagged prizes in Quiz, Chemclippings, Poetry and Collage in Chem amigos-16 conducted by Bishop Heber College, Tiruchy on 07.01.2016

Resources

Books - 2403
Journals

Indian Journal of Chemistry-Section A

Indian Journal of Chemistry-Section B

International Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry

Journal of Crystallization Physics and Chemistry

Journal of Indian Chemical society

Journal of Chemical sciences

Indian Science Abstracts

Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research

Laboratories

Three spacious laboratories to conduct UG practical classes
Three separate laboratories to carry out PG Inorganic, Organic and Physical experiments
Two research laboratories for M.Phil. and Ph.D scholars + ONE instrumentation room

Special Instruments

Jasco: Spectrofluorimeter FP-8200
Systronics: UV-Visible Spectrometer-119
Schimadzu: Thermostated UV-Visible Spectrophotometer-UV 1800
Kleanzone: Fume Exhaust Hood
Roy: Gouy Balance-200D
Perkin Elmer: Atomic Absorption Spectrometer- Analyst 200
Kemi:Orbital Incubator
Perkin Elmer : UV-Visible Spectrophotometer- Lambda 25
Deep vision : Digital melting point apparatus with silicone bath
Four Probe Conductivity Meter- DEP-03

Highlights

Dr. S. Santhi - awarded “Women Researcher award” by VDGOOD Professional Association on 2022.
Dr. M. Vasuki - awarded “Perasriyar Semmel Virudhu” by Anaithu India Tamil Ezhuthalarkal Sangam & Kavigan Pathipagam on 12.12.2021.
The department received FIST grant in 2014 under college level scheme category I
36 research scholars have been awarded the Ph.D. degree in the past 3 decades
The faculty members have completed 16 minor projects funded by UGC to an amount of 14,50,000/- in the past 17 years and received 2 major projects to an amount of Rs.9,81,000/- and Rs.21,78,000/- sanctioned by UGC and DST respectively
Dr.D.Kalaivani has generated two patents from her research work carried out in our laboratory. Dr. S. Santhi has been granted a patent in the academic year 2020-2021 and filed a patent in the year 2021-2022 for her research work on chemosensors
Around 400 papers are published (with high impact factor of 5.2) in various indexed journals
Dr. D. Kalaivani and Dr.S.Santhi presented their research findings in the international conference held in the university of Cambridge, UK in 2010 and in Athens, Greece in 2017respectively
The faculty members act as peer-reviewers in reputed journals
The department has produced 5 books and 8 lab manuals
Nearly 300 papers are presented in international & national conferences by the faculty members
Dr. T. Vimala received the Best NSS Officer award in 2012
The department has received 9 research awards
Students secure top ranks in the University rank examinations
Dr. R.Santhi received the Certificate of excellence in reviewing in 2021
Dr. S. Santhi won the Outstanding Reviewer award in 2017 and recognised reviewer award in 2020 by Elsevier for the Journal Spectrochimica Acta Part -A
Dr. M. Vasuki acted as the University Nominee of the Staff Selection Commission
Dr. K. Banumathi, Dr. R. Selvameena and Dr. M. Vasuki had been the commission members for course affiliation in various colleges affiliated to Bharathidasan University
Dr. T. S. Jani Bai acted as NAAC Peer Committee member and Dr. M. Vasuki as IQAC coordinator
Dr. T. S. Jani Bai and Dr. V. Meenakshi Endowment lecture is conducted every year from 2004 onwards
A new endowment is created in the names of professors Dr.Kr. Meenal, Dr.V. Kamala, & Dr.Lalitha Gnanadoss from 2018 onwards
Dr. T. S. Jani Bai was honoured with the award “Jewel of India”
Ms. K.R. Meenal and Dr. T.S. Jani Bai, formerly Associate Professors, served as the Principals from 1988 to 1993 and from 1996 to 2005 respectively and Dr. R. Selvameena, formerly Associate Professor and Dr. M. Vasuki, Associate Professor and Head served as the Vice-Principals from 2014 to 2017 and from 2017 and 2021 respectively. Dr. A. Janaki Arunan, formerly Associate Professor served as Self-financed section in-charge from 2003 to 2005
Dr. M. Vasuki, Associate Professor and Head serves as the Principal of Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College from 2021 onwards
Annual industrial visit and field trips are arranged for UG & PG students
Our Alumnae are working in various government organizations and private sectors
UGC sponsored International and National seminars are organized periodically
A seminar on “Chemistry of Environmental Pollution and its impact on health- Green 2K” was conducted in 2000
A faculty development programme on “Quality improvement” was organised in 2004
A seminar on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology was organised in 2007
An International seminar on “Cosmochemistry” was organised in 2012
A seminar on “Recent advances in X-ray crystallography” was conducted in 2014
A lecture workshop on “Recent Trends in Chemistry” in collaboration with Science Academies was organised in 2016
I PG and II UG students are selected periodically for summer research projects in reputed institutions like IGCAR, IISc, Bangalore, IITM, IIT Bhubaneswar, ICT Mumbai, NISER, CECRI, MKU & BDU sponsored by Indian Academy of Sciences for a period of two months with a stipend of Rs. 16,000/-. Overall winner shield was bagged by our students in national level competitions conducted by NIT, Trichy , consecutively for two years in 2018-19 and 2019-2020
Ms. S. Jeevitha (2014-2016) and A.P. Mary Sri Archana (2016-2018) have cleared SET Examination
Ms. S. Ahalya (2013-2015) has cleared NET securing 35th Rank, SET-2016 and GATE-2016
Ms. V.S. Karthika Banu and R. Sasikala have cleared GATE in 2018-2019
Ms. J. Nandhini has cleared TNPSC Group 2 exam and has been appointed as Junior Scientific Officer in Forensic Department in 2021