DEPARTMENTAL OVERVIEW:

A dedicated chemistry department in an institution can be a huge benefit for students, faculty, and the entire institution. Chemistry is an essential part of many disciplines and having a department devoted to it definitely helps to ensure that students are well-versed in the subject. It also allows faculty to focus on research and teaching in their areas of expertise while ensuring that the institution’s curriculum covers all aspects of chemistry. With access to state-of-the-art laboratories, experienced faculty, and resources such as journals and books, students are well-prepared for their future careers. A dedicated chemistry department also provides an opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration between departments which can lead to advances in research and teaching.

The Chemistry Department of Guwahati College was first established in 1984 under the guidance of Late Dr. B. R. Deka, with Mr Indra Das as the founder teacher. Later on, Dr Abdur Rahim (1985-2007) and Dr Pulakananda Dutta Baruah(1988-2020), Dr Monidipa Baruah (1988-2018) and Mr Pranab Goswami (1990) took charge to lead this department ahead successfully. Over the years Mr Amal Das (2007), Dr Nithi Phukan (2020-2021), Dr Manash Jyoti Deka (2021) and Dr. Rituparna Chutia (2022) joined as faculty members of the department. The Degree Programme of the department was introduced in the year 1990 as pass course and Honours Programme started in the year 2005. The Major Course started with two students and since then the number has been gradually increasing. In terms of laboratory infrastructure, the department received a major boost from UGC in the form of a grant in 2004 and subsequently with support from the college, the department has been receiving funds (RUSA 2017 Grant) for overall growth. The students of the department have been performing well in various fields. Most of them have gone for higher education and have established themselves in the fields of academics and industries like pharmaceuticals, polymer, oil etc. The Department has a well maintained library enriched with over 250 books. It also provides a small spacious reading area where the students can read and also borrow books for the entire academic session.

MISSION STATEMENT:

The department wishes to strive for excellence in the field of academics. We want to make chemistry more engaging and accessible to a greater number of students and the general public. We are taking productive steps towards making learning chemistry simpler. Additionally, we intend to popularize the various aspects of chemistry and related topics by arranging talks, seminars, workshops and conferences that offer students a chance to gain more insight into the subject and expand their understanding.

VISION STATEMENT:

With the changing dynamics in education sector where the New Education Policy will be implemented from the coming sessions, the department is gearing up to embrace it in its true spirit and has been working towards its successful implementation. The department further wishes to increase its ICT and research facilities in the years to come.

DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES (RECENT)

1. Organized Parent-Teacher Meet for newly admitted 2022-23 Batch.
2. Organized One Week Lecture series on “Intellectual Property Rights” for Honours student in collaboration with IQAC, Guwahati College from 18th November 2022.
3. Organized One Week Lecture series on “Quantum Chemistry” for Honours student in collaboration with IQAC, Guwahati College from 11th November 2022.
4. Prepared Hand Sanitizer during 1st Phase of Covid Pandemic for the betterment of the society.
5. Educational trip to TRP valley Panikheti.

STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENT:

After passing out from our department, most of the students pursued higher studies in reputed universities and IITs and even got placement in Refineries. Some of them successfully cleared NET/GATE and secured good ranks and joined PhD programmes in various institutes.

A Glimpse of achievements:

1. Dr. Himani Medhi, achieved NET (LS), GATE and joined as Assistant Professor in Eastern Karbi Anglong College, Assam. She was offered the membership of Royal Society of Chemistry, London on the basis of her presented paper in an International Conference held in Bengaluru.
2. Abhijit Baishya achieved UGC NET JRF (AIR 3) and is currently pursuing PhD in Yogic Science, Central University of Rajasthan.
3. Utpal Kalita achieved NET (JRF-AIR 27), GATE (AIR-72) and joined as DTE lecturer in Morigaon Polytechnic through APSC.
4. Nitul Kalita achieved NET (JRF-AIR 90), GATE and also got PMRF fellowship, currently pursuing PhD at IITG.
5. Punam Pawe completed her MSc from IIT Kanpur.
6. Samrat Sarimuria is currently pursuing PhD under Gauhati University.
7. Habiyara Begum recently cleared the PhD Entrance Examination under Cotton University

Seminar / Workshop Participation:

1. Students of 5th Semester participated in One Day Hands on training programme on “Sophisticated Instrumentation Facilities” organized by Department of Chemistry Pandu College on 17 November 2022.
2. Students participated in “Science Conclave” and presented a Poster at Royal Global University on 1-2 November 2018.