chemistry

Department of Chemistry

Chemistry

About the Department

Established in 1990, the Department of Chemistry has been a cornerstone of academic excellence at the college, committed to delivering high-quality education and fostering cutting-edge research in the field of chemistry. From its modest beginnings in the old building, the department has grown into one of the most prestigious and dynamic science departments of the institution.

The department currently offers two undergraduate programmes — B.Sc. Physical Sciences and B.Sc. Life Sciences — designed to provide students with a strong foundation in chemical sciences along with practical skills for diverse career pathways.

With a team of 12 dedicated faculty members, comprising 6 Professors and 6 Assistant Professors, and supported by 6 highly skilled laboratory staff, the department prides itself on its blend of academic expertise and technical proficiency. Our two state-of-the-art laboratories are equipped with advanced instruments to facilitate hands-on training, innovative experiments, and research-oriented learning.

The faculty are not only acclaimed educators but also active researchers with numerous publications, research projects, and collaborations to their credit. Notably, Prof. Pramod Kumar serves as the Coordinator of the Environment and Sustainable Resource Management Subject Expert Group (SEG) under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, the flagship programme of the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

Through its unwavering dedication to academic rigor, innovation, and societal contribution, the Department of Chemistry continues to inspire and empower the scientists of tomorrow.

Courses Offered & Syllabus

Faculty

Prof. Pravita Kumar
Prof. (Mrs.) Pravita Kumar

Designation: Professor

Qualification: Ph.D. (University of Delhi), M.Phil., M.Sc. (Rohelkhand University)

Email: Pravita.kumar@gmail.com

Area(s) of Interest: Organic chemistry, Green chemistry

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Prof. Sangeeta Kaul
Prof. Sangeeta Kaul

Designation: Professor

Qualification: Ph.D. (Bhopal), M.Sc.

Email: kaulsangeeta@hotmail.com

Area(s) of Interest: Physical chemistry

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Prof. Soni Rastogi
Prof. Soni Rastogi

Designation: Professor

Qualification: Ph.D. (University of Delhi), M.Sc.

Email: soni@aurobindocollege.in

Area(s) of Interest: chemistry of Biomolecules

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Prof. Vinay Kumar Singh
Prof. Vinay Kumar Singh

Designation: Professor

Qualification: Ph.D. (University of Delhi), M.Sc. (Agra)

Email: vinayksdu@gmail.com

Area(s) of Interest: Inorganic chemistry

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Dr. Laxmi Tanwar
Dr. Laxmi Tanwar

Designation: Associate Professor

Qualification: Ph.D. (Jiwaji), M.Sc.

Email: lakshmitanwar@gmail.com

Area(s) of Interest: Chemical Kinetics, Instrumentation

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Prof. Pramod Kumar
Prof. Pramod Kumar

Designation: Professor

Qualification: M.Sc. (Bihar), M.Phil., Ph.D. (J.N.U.)

Email: pramod@aurobindocollege.in

Area(s) of Interest: chemistry, Atmospheric sciences

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Dr. Shikha Narang
Dr. Shikha Narang

Designation: Assistant Professor

Qualification: Ph.D. chemistry

Email: snarang_chem@aurobindo.du.ac.in

Area(s) of Interest: Supramolecular chemistry, Crystal Engineering

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Dr. Sakshi Malik
Dr. Sakshi Malik (Teacher-in-Charge)

Designation: Assistant Professor

Qualification: Ph.D. (University of Delhi), M.Sc.

Email: maliksak@gmail.com

Area(s) of Interest: Heterocyclic chemistry

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Dr. Narpat Raj Nenival
Dr. Narpat Raj Nenival

Designation: Assistant Professor

Qualification: M.Sc. (chemistry), L.L.B., Ph.D. chemistry

Email: nrnenival@gmail.com

Area(s) of Interest: Physical chemistry, Photochemistry

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Dr. Shashank Shekhar
Dr. Shashank Shekhar

Designation: Assistant Professor

Qualification: Ph.D.

Email: ssekhar_chem@aurobindo.du.ac.in

Area(s) of Interest: Coordination chemistry, Nano Materials, Polymers, Drug Design

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Dr. Priyanka Meena
Dr. Priyanka Meena

Designation: Assistant Professor

Qualification: Ph.D. chemistry

Email: pmeena_chem@aurobindo.du.ac.in

Area(s) of Interest: Organic chemistry

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Dr. Avinash Kumar Sonkar
Dr. Avinash Kumar Sonkar

Designation: Assistant Professor

Qualification: Ph.D. (BHU), Post Doctoral Fellow (IIT Kanpur)

Email: avibhu65@gmail.com, asonkar_chem@aurobindo.du.ac.in

Area(s) of Interest: Coordination chemistry, Bioinorganic chemistry, Theoretical Studies, Detection of Biologically Relevant Ions

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Faculty Achievements

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Departmental Council

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Student Achievements

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Activities

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Capacity Building

The Department of Chemistry has implemented several capacity building initiatives to enhance the skill of students. A number of Skill enhancement courses have been offered by the Department of Chemistry which helps students to improve their skills. The Department organizes educational trips to various industries which provide students a knowledge of real world application of chemistry. These trips help the students to understand industrial processes and explore career opportunities.

We have a Mentor-Mentee program where faculty members interact with students and help them to set goals, develop career plans and overcome challenges in daily life. Also, the Department organizes the career counseling sessions at regular intervals to provide insights into the job market.

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