Department of Chemistry
Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal
Established in 2006
About the Department
The Department of Chemistry aims to provide comprehensive learning and quality education in cutting-edge areas of Chemistry. It motivates students toward research, emphasizing synthesis, characterization, applications, and instrumentation.
The department is a beneficiary of the DST-CURIE program and offers M.Sc., M.Phil., and Ph.D. programs. Areas of specialization include Coordination Chemistry, X-ray Crystallography, Medicinal Chemistry, and Bioinorganic Chemistry.
Vision
“Chemistry and Chemists for Mankind – Empowering Women in Science and Technology”
Mission
- ➤ To develop quality professionals with ethics for the benefit of mankind and environment
- ➤ To provide complete learning opportunities in frontier research areas
- ➤ To inculcate scientific attitude and training in synthesis, characterization & instrumentation
- ➤ To achieve academic and research excellence
- ➤ To equip students for global employment and entrepreneurship
- ➤ To foster national and international research networks
Department Highlights
- ➤ Fully equipped PG and research labs with Powder XRD, FTIR, UV-Vis spectrometers (DST-CURIE)
- ➤ M.Sc. & M.Phil. in-house research projects with real-time instrumentation experience
- ➤ National/International internships & research collaborations
- ➤ Guest lectures by IIT professors, global researchers
- ➤ DST-Inspire Fellowship mentoring
- ➤ CSIR-NET coaching and career counseling
Funded Research Projects
- ➤ TANSCHE – Oxovanadium Complexes for Diabetes (2021–2024) – ₹49.29 Lakhs
- ➤ DST-CURIE Joint Project – Colloidal Metal Nanoparticles (2011–2014) – ₹309 Lakhs
- ➤ UGC Minor Project – Hydrogen Bonding Studies (2017–2019) – ₹2.6 Lakhs
- ➤ UGC Startup Grant – Pharmaceutical Co-Crystals (2018–2019) – ₹8 Lakhs
Programmes Offered
- ➤ M.Sc. Chemistry
- ➤ M.Phil. Chemistry
- ➤ Ph.D. Chemistry
Faculty Profile Highlights
Dr. S. Jose Kavitha – Assistant Professor & Head i/c
- Specialization: Inorganic Chemistry
- Teaching & Research Experience: 15 years
- Publications: 31 (International), 9 Conferences
- Awards: Best Young Faculty, Research Excellence Award, Best Poster Award
- Research Guidance: 3 Ph.D. (ongoing), 19 M.Phil. (completed)
Dr. M. Hemamalini – Assistant Professor
- Specialization: Organic Synthesis, X-ray Crystallography
- Teaching Experience: 12 years, Research: 5.5 years
- Publications: 251 (International)
- Awards: SERB International Research Experience, Best Researcher (multiple)
- Research Guidance: 1 Ph.D. (completed), 3 Ph.D. (ongoing), 12 M.Phil.
Events & Academic Contributions
- ➤ 10 International Programmes
- ➤ 15 National Programmes
- ➤ Active participation in curriculum design, NAAC, sustainable development, student affairs
Contact
Department of Chemistry,
Mother Teresa Women’s University,
Kodaikanal – 624 101, Tamil Nadu, India
Email: josekavitha@gmail.com