About Department

Chemistry department serves as a vital component in the education and training of future engineers, providing them with a strong foundation in Chemistry principles and preparing them to tackle real-world engineering challenges. The department provides resources and support for students interested in pursuing careers in various industries or furthering their education through graduate studies. The interdisciplinary approach fosters innovation and allows students and faculty to tackle complex problems that require expertise from multiple disciplines. The department is equipped with laboratory facilities where students conduct experiments to reinforce theoretical concepts learned in lectures. These labs provide hands-on experience with chemical processes, instrumentation, and analytical techniques. Safety protocols are strictly enforced to ensure the well-being of students and staff. Chemistry department actively engage in research activities, exploring areas such as materials science, environmental chemistry, nanotechnology, and renewable energy. Students often have the opportunity to participate in research projects under the guidance of faculty mentors, gaining valuable research experience and contributing to advancements in the field.Both part time and full time students are working in research activities.


Department Contact

Head of the Department

    Dr.T.A.Sukantha
    98942 94908

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Dr.T.A.Sukantha

Professor and Head

Natural products, nano composites, food formulations, waste water treatment

AICTE Faculty ID: 1- 4616779111  | College ID: CTCHF004

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Dr. Sukantha T A is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry in K S Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, India. She received Ph.D. degree in Chemistry from Avinashilingam University in the year 2013.Her tenure of service for 13 years in K S Rangasamy College of Technology and 11 years in Sengunthar Arts and Science College has honed her skills in teaching, research, social service and administration. Her research interests span a hybrid platform of theoretical and experimental approaches to study the diverse applications of Nanotechnology in drug development, composites, wastewater treatment, food packaging materials, sensors and energy storage devices as well as specialized in Phytochemistry & Phytotheraphy. She serves as a reviewer, editorial member and member in reputed journals. She has published more than 20 papers in international journals and conferences. She has filed one patent for anti-diabetic herbal formulation. She is currently working with a research group focusing on sustainable and eco-friendly materials for various industrial applications. She has authored one book and 4 book chapters. She is an active member of Eco care club to focus on SDG for the environment.

Mail-ID: [email protected]


Our Intellectuals

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Dr.R.Palanivelu

Professor

Nano Technology, Nano materials & Nano biomass

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Dr.B.Srividhya

Professor

Analytical Chemistry

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Dr.S.Meenachi

Associate Professor

Environmental Chemistry,Nano materials,Organic synthesis

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Dr.M.Tamilvanan

Associate Professor

Photopolymer, Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell, Batteries & Supercapacitors

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Mr.K.Tamilarasu

Assistant Professor

Photo catalysis

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Mrs.D.Kirthiga

Assistant Professor

Water treatment & Nano materials

Non-Teaching staff

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R.Sowthamani

Lab Assistant

Mail-ID: [email protected]

Internship Details

S.No. Academic Year Duration Number Of Students
1. 2 Weeks
2. 4 Weeks
3. 6 Weeks
4. 8 Weeks

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Academic Laboratory| Infrastructure

Academic Laboratory

A chemistry laboratory is a specialized facility where students and researchers conduct experiments and research related to the study of chemical substances and reactions.

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Chemistry Laboratory
Area = 228.671 Sqm
Lab Incharge - Faculty : Dr.S.Meenachi
Staff : Ms R.Sowthamani
Lab Incharge Mail Id : [email protected]

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spectrophotometer

Research Centre

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1. Ph.D 6
2. Ph.D. Supervisors 5
3. Ph.D. Pursuing 4
8. Ph.D. Completed -

List of Faculty Members Recognized as Research (Ph.D.) Supervisors

S.No. Name of the Staff A.U. Chennai Supervisor Recognition Lr. No. Date
1. Dr. T. A. Sukantha Lr.No.SUPR/27th/DB 12.01.2017
2. Dr. R. Palanivelu Lr.No.SUPR/27th/DB 31.03.2016
3. Dr. S. Meenachi Lr.No.SUPR/AR2/DB 25.06.2022
4. Dr. M. Tamilvanan Lr.No.SUPR/27th/DB 14.10.2016
5. Dr. K. Prabha Lr.No.SUPR/27th/DB 12.01.2017

Publications

S.No. Academic Year Book Chapters Journals Conference
National International National International
1. 2023-2024 2 - 8 - 2
2. 2022-2023 - - 4 - 2
3. 2021-2022 - - 1 - -
4. 2020-2021 4 - 1 - -

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

S.No. Academic Year Patents Copyrights
Filed Published Granted Filed Published
1. 2023-2024 1 4 - 1 -
2. 2022-2023 - - - - -
3. 2021-2022 - - - - -
4. 2020-2021 - - - - -

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Centre of Excellence

    National Instruments Academy(NICE)
    Quality Enhancement in Engineering Education(QEEE)
    Parametric Technology Corporation(PTC)
    Internet of Things(loT)
    Virtusa's CoE on CRM

Curricular

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Department Activities

S.No. Date Event Title of the Event
01. 24.05.2024 Guest Lecture Enhancing mechatronics with sensor Technology
02. 13.05.2024 Guest Lecture Smart materials: The next generation in science and engineering
03. 17.04.2024 National Conference National Conference Technological Innovations in Life Sciences Towards Sustainability (TILS24)

Clubs

    Name of the Club: ECO CARE CLUB
S.No. Date Event Title of the Event
1. 22.03.2024 Herbal gardening Herbal gardening
2. 21.03.2024 Tree plantation drive Tree plantation drive
3. 09.11.2023 One student one tree One student one tree
4. 04.09.2023 Tree plantation One Student One Tree
5. 03.11.2022 Organic Cultivation Organic Cultivation
6. 08.10.2022 Seed Ball Throwing Seed Ball Throwing
7. 05.06.2023 Environmental Day Celebration Environmental Day Celebration
8. 23.06.2022 Sustainable Approach for Waste Management Sustainable Approach for Waste Management
9. 17.06.2022 Wealth from Waste Wealth from Waste
10. 14.05.2022 Seed Ball Making Seed Ball Making
11. 28.04.2022 Women Self - Empowerement Women Self - Empowerement
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