Department of Chemistry -Estd.1945

This is the largest department in the college having two postgraduate courses, two graduate courses and two doctoral research centres under Mahatma Gandhi University. The department has succeeded in producing several rank holders in the University examinations at the graduate and postgraduate levels. The department is a pioneer in Kerala to start the UGC sponsored vocational B.Sc (Industrial Chemistry) course with double main, Industrial Chemistry & General Chemistry.

The laboratories are equipped with sophisticated equipments to cope with the present needs of higher education and research. The department undertakes 'consultancy work and aids research activities. The department has also signed Memoranda of Understanding with leading industrial concerns in Kerala to provide in-plant training for its students and for doing project work. A Placement Cell has started functioning in the department to co-ordinate the activities and to provide placement to the students in various industrial concerns. In its 50 year history, the department has contributed significantly to the field of higher education. The Department conducts regular Endowment Lectures on modern trends and developments in. chemical studies. The Association of the former students, Chemistry Alumni actively participates in the various activities of the department. The department has always striven to achieve excellence in all fields of its activities.

Seminars and Lectures

1. Prof. P.E. Aravindksha Kartha Endowment to organize lectures in the field of Chemistry, instituted by his students & colleagues.
2. Prof. V.A. Joseph Endowment to organize lectures, instituted by his student & colleagues.
3. Prof. P.J. Joseph Endowment to organize All Kerala Inter-Collegiate Quiz Competition, instituted by his students
4. Prof. K.V. Thomas Endowment for organising National Seminars in the field of Chemistry, instituted by his colleagues, students and friends.
5. Prof. K.J. Thomas Jacob Endowment to organise lectures in the field of Chemistry, instituted by his colleagues and students.
6. Prof. Varghese Paul Endowment to organise lectures in the field of Chemistry, instituted by his colleagues and students.
   

Scholarships/Awards

1. Prof. M.V. Varghese Endowment for the best student in Final M.Sc. Chemistry, instituted by his students& friends.
2. Prof. M.V. Varghese Endowment for the best student in III B.Sc. Chemistry, instituted by his students and  friends.
3. Prof. K.A. Gopalakrishnan Scholarship for the best student in I M.Sc. Chemistry instituted by his students and colleagues.
4. Prof. K.A. Gopalakrishnan Scholarship for the best student in II M.Sc. Chemistry Theory, instituted by his sons.
5. Prof. Sitarama Iyer Award for the best student in II B.Sc. Chemistry in first attempt, instituted by his students & colleagues.
6. Prof. K.T. Kerala Varma Award for the best student in IB.Sc- Chemistry Part III, instituted by his- students & colleagues.
7. Prof Fr. George Kallarackal Award for the best student in III B.Sc Chemistry Part III, instituted by his students & colleagues.
8. Prof. Aravindakshan Award for the best student in I  M.Sc. (Theory), instituted by his students & colleagues.
9. Prof P.J. Joseph Award for the best student in B.Sc Chemistry (Main Theory), instituted by Teacher's Publications.
10. Prof. P.Babu Jose Award for the best student in final M.Sc applied Chemistry instituted by students & Colleagues.
    

FACULTY

1. Prof. P.J. Joseph, M.Sc., M.Phil., Associate Professor, HoD
2. Prof. P.M. Joseph, M.Sc,,M.Phil., PGDCA-QM., Associate Professor
3. Dr. Joseph John, M.Sc., M.Phil, PGDCA-QM.Associate Professor
4. Dr. Jose K.B.,M.Sc., Associate Professor
5. Dr. Joseph T. Moolayil, M.Sc., Associate Professor
6. Dr. Thommachan Xavier,M.Sc.,Ph.D., Associate Professor
7. Dr. V.S. Sebastian, M. Sc., B. Ed.,M. Phil., Associate Professor.
8. Dr. M.George, M.Sc.,Ph.D., Associate Professor
9. Dr. Franklin J., M.Sc, PhD, Assistant Professor
10. Dr. Jorphin Joseph.,  M.Sc, BEd, PhD, Assistant Professor
11. Dr. Grace Thomas, M.Sc, PhD, Assistant Professor
12. Dr. Jinu George, M.Sc, B.Ed, PhD, Assistant Professor