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National Seminar held on Trends and Challenges in the Teaching, Learning and Research in the field of Accounting
January 28-29, 2012

 
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The college has won first position (General Championship) at Avishkar Research Convention successively three years at the University of Mumbai.
 
GENERAL
Name of the Department Chemistry
Vision The development of fundamental understanding, with the emphasis on new structural, synthetic and theoretical techniques applicable in both academic and industrial contest.
Mission To provide the learners with sound preparation for requirement of modern industry and provide competency in basic academic research as well as a cohesive, clearly structured overview of Chemistry.
Goals and Objectives
  • To provide a complete description of Chemistry we live in.
  • To give more systematic direction to interdisciplinary Chemistry.
  • To solidify and extend learners scientific attitude, habit of investigation, sense of observation and understanding of the concepts of Chemistry.
  • To obtain more attention from learners towards Chemistry and its temperament.
  • To impart transferable skills, abilities and knowledge required in a wide range of careers in basic and applied research.
  • To produce professionals who demonstrate scientific conduct reflecting ethical and moral principles consistent with proficient integrity.
Extension Number/s                   Head of the Department: 127
Faculty Room: 128
Laboratory:  136
Email chem@ckthakurcollege.net
Year of Establishment of Department
Programme Year
UG 1997-1998
PG 2004-2005
Research 2008-2009
INFRASTRUCTURE
Total Built-up Area of the Department in sq.m. 635.94 sq.m.
Infrastructure of the Department
Sr. No. Laboratory / Preparation Room / Faculty Room etc. Area in sq.m.
i. Undergraduate Laboratory 231.95
ii. Postgraduate Laboratory 119.64
iii. Physical Chemistry Laboratory 88.68
iv. Research Laboratory-I 37.70
v. Research Laboratory-II 38.30
vi. Chemical Store and Preparation Room 29.23
vii. Chemical Store Room 05.58
viii. Chemical Store Room 43.09
ix. Office of Head, Department of Chemistry 14.27
x. Faculty Room 27.50
Total 635.94sq.m.
FACULTY
Total No. of Teachers 12
No. of Teachers with Postdoctoral Study Nil
No. of Teachers with Ph.D. as Highest Qualifications 06
No. of Teachers with M.Phil. as Highest Qualifications 01
No. of Teachers with PG  as Highest Qualifications 05
STAFF
No. of Administrative Staff 01
No. of Technical Staff 04
STUDENTS
No. of Students
Course Male Female Total
UG 142 283 425
PG 23 16 39
Ph.D. 02 02 02
Bridge 40 43 83
Certificate 21 13 34
RESULT
Result of Last Year
Class % of Departmental Result % of University Result No. of First Class
T.Y.B.Sc. 72.13 56.88 06
M.Sc. 89.47 73.43 08
University Distinctions / Ranks University Ranks: 04
Distinctions: 57
RESEARCH
No. of Patents 04
Publications by Faculty
Peer Viewed National Journal 11           
Peer Viewed International Journal 52
Total 63
No. of Projects
UGC (Ongoing) 01
University (Completed) 10
Total 09      
No. of Research Guides for Ph.D. 02
No. of Research Guides for M.Sc. by Research 02
No. of Students Admitted for Ph.D. Programme 04
No. of Students Admitted for M.Sc. by Research Programme 05
No. of Students Completed Ph.D. Degree 01
No. of Oral Presentations by the Faculty
International 01
National 06
State 04
University 05
Total 16
No. of Poster Presentations by the Faculty
International 06
National 06
State 01
University 05
Total 18
Thrust Areas of the Research
  • Heterocyclic Chemistry
  • Synthetic Organic Chemistry
  • Co-ordination Chemistry
  • Natural products
  • Solvent Extraction
  • Chemical Kinetics
  • Solid State Chemistry
  • Nanotechnology
  • Methodology in Organic Synthesis
ARTICLES / BOOKS
No. of Books Authored by the Faculty 04
AWARDS AND HONOURS
Awards and Recognition Received by Faculty Dr. S.K. Patil
  • Best Teacher Award by Ramsheth Thakur Samajik Vikas Mandal, Panvel (2005-2006)
  • Best Teacher Award by Ramsheth Thakur Samajik Vikas Mandal, Panvel (2010-2011)

Dr. V.D. Patil
  • Best Teacher Award by Ramsheth Thakur Samajik Vikas Mandal, Panvel, Dist-Raigad (2005-2006)
  • Prof. B.D. Aghav
  • ‘The President Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma Gold Medal’, University of Pune (1997-1998)
  • ‘Best N.S.S. Programme Officer Award’, University of Mumbai (2007-2008)
  • Silver Medal at Avishkar Research Convention, University of Mumbai (2011-2012)
  • Best Teacher Award by Ramsheth Thakur Samajik Vikas Mandal, Panvel (2010-2011)

Dr. S.S. Patil
  • ‘District Youth Award’ by Nehru Yuva Kendra, an Autonomous Body of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India (1996-1997).
  • ‘Panvel Bhushan’ a Citizenship Award by Karnala Sports Academy, Panvel (2001-2002).
  • ‘Best Student’ by Arts, Science and Commerce College, Panvel (1994-1995).
  • ‘Dr. N.B. Laxmeshwar Post Graduate Award’ by Institute of Science, Mumbai (1996-1997).
  • ‘Dr. K.M. Joshi Memorial Award’ by Institute of Science, Mumbai (1996-1997).
  • ‘Best Anchor Award’ by Atharva Samajik Sanstha, Panvel (2004-2005).
  • ‘Best Teacher Award’ by Ramsheth Thakur Samajik Vikas Mandal, Panvel (2005-2006)
  • ‘Best Teacher Award’ by Ramsheth Thakur Samajik Vikas Mandal, Panvel (2010-2011)

Prof. (Mrs.) A.S. Bodkhe
  • Best Teacher Award by Ramsheth Thakur Samajik Vikas Mandal (2010-2011)
  • First Prize at Zonal Avishkar Research Convention, University of Mumbai (2010-2011)

Prof. (Mrs.) A.S. Bodkhe
  • Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship

Prof. H.P. Deokar
  • Gold Medal at Avishkar Research Association, University of Mumbai (2011-2012)
  • Second Prize for Poster Presentation at National seminar on ‘Environmental Pollution and Monitoring’ Organized by Changu Kana Thakur Arts, Commerce and Science College, New Panvel, September 17-18, 2010
  • Second Prize  at Zonal Avishkar Research Convention, University of Mumbai (2008-2009)
ORGANIZATION OF SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS / CONFERENCES
No. of University Seminars Organized by the Department 01
No. of State Seminars Organized by the Department 01
No. of National Seminars Organized by the Department 01
PARTICIPATION IN  SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS / CONFERENCES
No. of University Seminars / Workshops / Conferences  Participated by the Faculty 79
No. of State Seminars / Workshops / Conferences Participated by the Faculty 31
No. of National Seminars / Workshops / Conferences Participated by the Faculty 50
No. of International Seminars / Workshops / Conferences Participated by the Faculty 13
PARTICIPATION IN  ORIENTATION / REFRESHER COURSES
No. of Orientation Courses Attended by the Faculty 05
No. of Refresher Courses Attended by the Faculty 09
CONSULTANCY
No. of Teachers Engaged in Consultancy Services 01
LIBRARY
No. of Reference Books in the Central Library 612
No. of Text Books in the Central Library 2632
No. of Journal / Periodicals in the Central Library 05
No. of CDs  / DVDs in the Central Library 10
DEPARTMENTAL LIBRARY
No. of Reference Books in the Departmental Library 104
No. of Journal / Periodicals in the Departmental Library 05
FACILITIES
No. of Computers 03
No. of Printers 01
No. of LCDs 01
No. of OHPs 01
Softwares ISIS Draw, Chem Draw
LINKAGES
Academic Linkages
  • Cipla Limited, Patalganga
  • Deepak Fertilizers, Taloja
  • Elder Pharmaceuticals, Mumbai
  • Hindustan Insecticides Limited, Rasayani
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai
  • Merck Development Centre Private  Limited, Taloja
  • Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai
  • National Environment Engineering Research Institute, Mumbai
  • Mumbai Waste Management, Taloja
  • Envirocare,  Thane
  • Aarti Industries, Dombivli
  • Arch Pharma Lab Ltd. Taloja
  • IPCA Laboratories  Ltd. Mumbai
Research Linkages
  • Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai
  • Algappa University, Karaikudi
  • Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai
  • Cipla, Patalganga
  • Madurai Kamraj University, Madurai
  • Merck Development Centre Private Limited, Taloja
  • Shivaji University, Kolhapur
FUTURE PLANS
Plans
  • To strengthen the existing academic programmes
  • To strengthen the research activities
  • To undertake the society based activities
  • To undertake the research projects (minor/ major)
  • To organize international conference