WELCOME TO DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
Department of Chemistry came into existence in 1960 at Dhanwate National College, Nagpur and later on shifted to existing building in 1967. It started functioning under the leadership of former HEAD of Chemistry Department Dr. C. R. Vekhande. Due to excellent results, infrastructure and well equipped laboratories our college has been accredited with five star grades by NAAC. The UGC has identified this department under CPE scheme for vertical growth. The department has established links with several NGOs and National and International organizations. The department of chemistry has received grant under COSIP in 1984 for glass blowing unit.
Under the CPE grants the department has procured sophisticated instruments for UG and PG. The RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur has recognized this department as a centre for higher learning and research in 2012. Currently, the department also has a five research guides and has produced four Ph. D. students. The department has certificate course in environmental analysis under COC program since 2006. The department is running skilled based certificate course on environmental and water management of 6 weeks duration since 2019.
Staff members are actively involved in teaching, learning, research and have showed major share in publications. They have authored books on curriculum of B.Sc. RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur. The department has state of the art well equipped laboratories along with qualified, experienced and dedicated faculties to impart quality teaching to students. Department provides an encouraging environment to develop the intellectual capacity, critical thinking and creativity.
DEPARTMENT FEATURES
- M.Sc. with a specialization in Organic Chemistry
- PhD Programme
- Glass Blowing Unit
- Departmental Library.
- Well equipped UG and PG laboratories.
- Completed one major and five minor completed research projects.
- Skill Base Course on environmental and Water Management.
- Independent UG and PG laboratories.
- One instrumentation and one Organic Chemistry laboratory.
- Curriculum that stimulates learning and research.
Programme Offered
| Sr.No | Programe Name | Degree/ Certificate | Aided/ Unaided |
| 1 |
B.Sc Chemistry
GROUPS AVAILABLE
Chemistry, Physics, Maths
Chemistry, Zoology, Microbiology
Chemistry, Botany, Geology
Chemistry, Physics,Geology Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics Chemistry, Botny, Zoology
Chemistry, Botany, Microbiology
Chemistry, Geology, Maths
Chemistry, Microbiology,Biotechnology |
Degree |
Aided |
| 2 |
Certificate Course- Environmental Analysis and Water Management |
Certificate |
Unaided |
| 3 |
P.G. COURSE M. Sc.
Specialization-Organic Chemistry |
Degree |
Unaided |
| 4 |
PhD in Chemistry |
Degree |
|
FACULTY DETAILS
| Sr.No | Faculty Name | Designation | Qualification | Subject Expertise | CV |
| 1 |
Dr. R.U.Khope |
Professor & Head |
M.Sc, B.Ed, M.Phil, Ph.D |
Physical Chemistry |
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| 2 |
Dr. P.S.Utale |
Professor |
M.Sc, Ph.D |
Organic Chemistry |
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| 3 |
Dr. Y.K.Meshram
|
Professor
|
M.Sc, Ph.D,SET
|
Organic Chemistry
|
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| 4 |
Dr. J.K.Gunjate
|
Professor
|
M.Sc, Ph.D,SET,NET,GATE
|
Organic Chemistry
|
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| 5 |
Dr. R.A.Deshmukh
|
Professor
|
M.Sc, Ph.D,B.Ed
|
Organic Chemistry
|
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| 6 |
Dr. R.D.Urkude
|
Professor |
M.Sc, Ph.D
|
Inorganic Chemistry
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| 7 |
Dr. P.N.Deshmukh |
Assistant Professor |
M.Sc, Ph.D |
Organic Chemistry |
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| 8 |
Dr. V.R.Kinhikar |
Assistant Professor
|
M.Sc, Ph.D |
Organic Chemistry |
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| 9 |
Dr. S.S.Dhote |
Assistant Professor |
M.Sc, Ph.D |
Organic Chemistry
|
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STAFF FOR PG
| Sr.No | Faculty Name | Designation | Qualification | Subject Expertise |
| 1 |
Dr. S.J.Kene |
Assistant Professor |
M.Sc, Ph.D |
Analytical Chemistry |
SUPPORT STAFF
| Sr. No. | Name | Designation |
| 1 |
Shri Rajendra S. Murte
|
Lab. Attendant
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| 2 |
Shri Bhargav C. Mangate
|
Lab. Attendant
|
| 3 |
Shri Ashok S. Bhoyar
|
Lab. Attendant
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| 4 |
Shri Satish M. Mokadam
|
Lab. Attendant
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| 5 |
Shri Sanjay P. Hedau |
Lab. Attendant
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OTHER SUPPORT STAFF
| Sr. No. | Name | Designation |
| 1 |
Shri Rishabh H. Gujar |
Lab. Attendant
|
| 2 |
Shri Moreshwar M. Dandekar |
Lab. Attendant
|
| 3 |
Shri Tarang V. Madane |
Lab. Attendant
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DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
| Category | Title of seminar/ Conference/ Training/ Visit | Local/ State/ National /International | Location/ date | Duration | List and Designation of Speakers/ Coordinator | Sponsoring Agency |
| Guest Lecture |
Opportuniy in Chemistry |
Local |
24 Dec. 2016 |
1 Day |
Dr. Balsubramaniyam |
Dept. of Chemistry |
| Guest Lecture |
Lecture Series |
Local |
19 Marth 2017 |
1 Day |
Guest Speaker Prof. V.S. Jamode |
Dept. of Chemistry |
| Guest Lecture |
How to maintain health without medicine |
Local |
18 Feb 2019 |
1 Day |
Guest Speaker Dr.Jayashri Dhamale |
Dept. of Chemistry |
| Visit |
Industrial visit |
Local |
Bajargaon 23 Aug 2019 |
2 Day |
Co-ordinator Dr. R. U. Khope |
Dept. of Chemistry |
| Guest Lecture |
Human Health Risk Assessment of Chemical |
Local |
28 March 2019 |
1 Day |
Guest Speaker Dr. Sunil Kulkarni |
Dept. of Chemistry |
| Visit |
Forensic Science laboratory |
Local |
Rahate Colony, Nagpur. 07 Feb 2019 |
1 Day |
Coordinator Dr.R.A.Deshmukh Dr.Y.K.Meshram |
Dept. of Chemistry |
| Science article writing Competition |
OZOWRITE |
Local |
16 Sep 2019 |
1 Day |
Coordinator Dr.R.D.Urkude |
Dept. of Chemistry |
| Workshop |
Tie and dye |
Local |
29 Jan 2018 |
1 Day |
Coordinator Dr.Y.K Meshram |
Dept. of Chemistry |
STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENTS
| Sr.No. | Name Of The Student | Class | Year | Academic Achievements Awards |
| 1 |
Ankita Dande |
M.Sc |
2018 |
College level Gold Medal |
RTMNU 3 rd Rank |
| 2 |
Ashivini Borkar |
M.Sc |
2018 |
|
RTMNU 6 th Rank |
| 3 |
Neha P. Burde |
M.Sc |
2018 |
|
RTMNU 7 th Rank |
| 4 |
Anushree Bhoyar |
M.Sc |
2018 |
College level Gold Medal |
|
| 5 |
Kikhat F. Faroque |
B.SC. |
2018 |
College level 1Gold Medal and 2 Silver Medal |
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ILLUSTRIOUS ALUMNI’S
| Name | Designation | Place |
| Dr.A.V.Gomashe |
Registrar |
RTMNU,Nagpur |
| Mr.Arun Dongare |
Assistant Commissioner |
Nagpur |
| Dr.Sunil P.Kulkarni |
Scientist |
Canada |
| Dr.Mrs.Samiksha Raut |
Scientist |
New York |
| Dr. J.D Eche. |
Associate Professor |
VNIT,Nagpur |
| Mr.Garave |
Director |
Anakon.Lab,Nagpur |
| Dr.Hema Gedam |
Associate Professor |
LAD, Nagapur |
| Dr.P.D Burghate |
Associate Professor |
Shri Shivaji Science College,Nagpur |
| Mr.Laxmikant Rewatkar |
Assistant Director |
Forensic Lab |
| Dr.C.J.Chandekar |
Associate Professor |
Shri Shivaji Science College,Nagpur |
| Dr.D.W.Deshkar |
Associate Professor |
Shri Shivaji Science College,Nagpur |
| Dr.(Mrs.)N.S.Dhoble |
Associate Professor |
Sevadal Mahila |
| Dr.(Mrs.)D.M.Borikar |
Associate Professor |
Dr.Ambedkar College |
| Dr.P.N.Tatode |
Associate Professor |
N.A. College, Umerer. |
| Ms. Kavita Mudliyar |
Associate Professor |
Ramdeobaba Engineering |
| Dr.H.W.Khandare |
Associate Professor |
Department of Geology |
| Dr.(Mrs.)R.D.Urkude |
Associate Professor |
Shri Shivaji Science College,Nagpur |
| Dr.A.M.Pophare |
Prof. Dept. of Geology |
RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur |
| Dr.P.R.Likhare |
Scientist G. |
IICT, Hydrabad |
| Dr.J.B.Bhagat |
Deputy Director |
ONGC |
| S.B.Pise |
Pilot |
India Air Force |
| Dr.R.N.Chuhan |
Sr.Geologist |
GSI Nagpur |
| Rekha Gajbhiye |
Geologist |
GSD Wardha |
| Jaya Shende |
Sr.Geologist |
GSI Nagpur |
| Dr.R.N.Jugade |
Professor |
Department of Chemistry RTMNU, Nagpur |
| Dr. Vaishali Meshram |
Assistant Professor |
Dharampeth Science college |