About Chemistry Department

Department of Chemistry, PAHER University

PAHER University’s Faculty of Science was started in Pacific University in the year 2011 with Department of Chemistry at its first department. The rapidly growing chemical, pharmaceutical, polymer, industry and requirement of green chemical processes is demanding for more and more research and development personnel. The present number does not meet this requirement and therefore, there is a pressing demand on the Universities into produce trend persons in Chemical Sciences and then only, the present gap can be fulfilled. The department has designed courses looking to the need of various chemical industries. Department of Chemistry offers offers a specialization in Organic and Industrial Chemistry. Starting with the 2024 25 academic session, two additional specializations have been introduced: Inorganic Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry.

Pacific University’s Chemistry curriculum moves smoothly from fundamentals to industry focused expertise. Students first master structure elucidation and quantitative analysis via advanced spectroscopic and analytical courses. They then explore the life science interface through bioinorganic, medicinal, and natural product chemistry, while the organic track covers modern reactivity, heterocycles, and photochemistry. Inorganic depth comes with coordination, organometallic, and polymer chemistry. A four part Industrial Chemistry sequence builds process scale skills, safety, and sustainability. Collectively, these modules produce analytically sharp, innovation ready graduates for research labs and chemical industries alike.

For a B.Sc graduate, chemistry holds significant importance as it forms the backbone of various scientific and industrial fields. The knowledge gained during the course helps in understanding the principles behind chemical reactions, material properties, and analytical techniques, which are essential in sectors like pharmaceuticals, agriculture, environmental science, and manufacturing. It also develops critical thinking, laboratory skills, and a scientific approach to problem-solving. Whether pursuing higher education, preparing for competitive exams, or entering the workforce, a strong foundation in chemistry equips graduates with versatile skills and opens up diverse career opportunities in both academic and applied science domains.

Research students of the department are working in diverse fields of Green Chemistry, Photochemistry, Solarcells, Sonochemistry, Microwave Assisted Organic Synthesis, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Catalysis, Material Sciences, Polymer Chemistry, Nanochemistry, Quantum Dots, Photoreduction of Carbon Dioxide, etc. The laboratories of the department are well equipped with the latest state-of-the-art equipments supported by a well stocked library.

Renowned Professor Visit to Department:

A galaxy of Eminent Professors has visited this department from time to time to enlighten out students. Worth mentioning are Prof. P. S. Kalsi (Ludhiana), Prof. B. T. Thakur (Surat), Prof. K. G. Ojha (Ajmer), Prof. Uma Sharma (Ujjain), Prof. J. J. Vora (Patan), Prof. Dharam Kishore (Banasthali), Prof. N. B. Patel (Surat), Prof. Rajeev Jain (Gwalior), Prof. R. S. Lokhande (Mumbai), Prof. R. P. Sharma (Chandigarh), Prof. A. Venkatraman (Gulbarga), Prof. Sheela Joshi (Indore), Prof. K. R. Desai (Surat), Prof. Savita Dixit (Bhopal), Dr. Neelu Chouhan (Kota), Prof. R. D. Kaushik (Haridwar), Prof. B. R. Arbad (Aurangabad), Prof. K.H. Chikaliya (Ahemdabad), Prof. H. S. Joshi (Rajkot), Prof. J. Mehta (Bhavnagar), Prof. D. R. Godahani (Bhavnagar), Prof. Ranjana Agarwal (Kurukshetra), Prof. Sangita Sharma (Patan), Prof. Nisheeth Desai (Bhavnagar), Prof. Vinita Sharma (Jodhapur), Prof. B. Sreenivasulu (Hyderabad), Prof. B. K. Mehta (Ujjain), Prof. Shobha Jain (Ujjain), Prof. D. C. Mukherjee (Kolkata), Prof. C. Sinha (Kolkata), Prof. A. K. Singh (Mumbai), Prof. G. Govil (Mumbai), Prof. P. K. Sharma (Jodhpur), Prof. J. C. Warner (US) etc.

Department Highlight:

• Ms. Neelam Kunwar was awarded First Prize for Best Oral Presentation in National Conference at Palanpur (Guj.) in 2013.
• Ms. Daksha Sharma was awarded First Prize for Best Poster Presentation in National Conference at V.B.R. I., Udaipur (Raj.) in 2014.
• Ms. Meenakshi Singh and Ms. Priya Parsoya were awarded Second Prize in Oral and Poster presentation in a National Conference held at Mewar University, Gangrar, Chittorgarh in 2014.
• Ms. Neelam Kunwar was awarded First Prize and Second Prize for Poster Presentation.
• Ms. Priya Parsoya & Ms. Meenakshi Singh in National Conference at J. N. Vyas University, Jodhpur in March 2015.
• Ms. MonikaTrivedi was awarded Young ScientistAward in Oral and Ms. Meenakshi Joshi was awarded Young Scientist Award in Poster Presentation in International Conference held at JECRC University, Jaipur in Dec.2015.
• Ms. Monika Trivedi was awarded for Best Poster Presentation in a National Conference held at M. L. Sukhadia University, Udaipur in January, 2016.
• Dr. Paras Tak and Dr. Satish Kumar Ameta have been awarded Second Prize for Poster Presentation in Senior and Younger Category, respectively in a National Conference at Govt. Meera Girls’ College, Udaipur in September,2016.
• Ms. Taruna Dangi has been awarded Young Scientist Award for Poster Presentation in a National Conference in PAHER University, Udaipur in October2016.
• Ms. Neha Kapoor has been awarded for Best Poster Presentation in a National Conference in Sangam University, BhilwarainDecember2018.
• Ms. Ruchi has been awarded for Best Poster presentation in National Conference on Applied Material Science, Centre for Applied Chemistry, Central University of Gujarat, in Gandhinagar, Gujarat 2018.
• Mr. Avinash Kumar Rai has been awarded Young Scientist Award for Poster presentation in 55thAnnual Convention of Chemists, Indian Chemical Society, Kolkata at Bhagalpur, Bihar2018.
• Mr.ShubangVyashasbeenawardedforBestPosterpresentationin38thAnnual Convention of Indian Council of Chemists, J.N. University, Jaipur, 2019.
• Mr. Avinash Kumar Rai got first prize in Basic Science Categories in West Zone Student Research Convention Anveshan2019.
• Dr. Jayesh Bhatt has been awarded for Best Presentation in an International Conference on Molecular & Instrumental Approaches, Gujarat Council of Sciences & Technology, Govt. of Gujarat R.K. University, Rajkot,2020.
• Dr. Paras Tak and Priyanka Kunwar Rao have been awarded for Best Poster Presentation in a National Conference on “Current Trends in Chemical Sciences-2022”, Organized by Hemchandracharya North Gujrat University, Patan & Seth M.N. Science College Patan on 14th Nov2022 in Senior and Junior Scientist category, respectively.
• Dr. Paras Tak received Prof. S. S. Deshpande Award in the National Seminar organized by Government Holkar Science College, Indore on 6-7thOctober 2023.
• Dr. Paras Tak has received approval for a patent on IOT Based Screw Press Sludge

Dewatering Machine for Water Treatment, and Dr. Neetu Shorgar, Dr. Priyanka Jhalora, Dr. Purnima Dashora, and Dr. Lalita Joshi have also been granted a patent for their work on an Organic Fertilizer-making Machine.”

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About Chemistry Department

Department of Chemistry, PAHER University

PAHER University’s Faculty of Science was started in Pacific University in the year 2011 with Department of Chemistry at its first department. The rapidly growing chemical, pharmaceutical, polymer, industry and requirement of green chemical processes is demanding for more and more research and development personnel. The present number does not meet this requirement and therefore, there is a pressing demand on the Universities into produce trend persons in Chemical Sciences and then only, the present gap can be fulfilled. The department has designed courses looking to the need of various chemical industries. Department of Chemistry offers offers a specialization in Organic and Industrial Chemistry. Starting with the 2024 25 academic session, two additional specializations have been introduced: Inorganic Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry.

Pacific University’s Chemistry curriculum moves smoothly from fundamentals to industry focused expertise. Students first master structure elucidation and quantitative analysis via advanced spectroscopic and analytical courses. They then explore the life science interface through bioinorganic, medicinal, and natural product chemistry, while the organic track covers modern reactivity, heterocycles, and photochemistry. Inorganic depth comes with coordination, organometallic, and polymer chemistry. A four part Industrial Chemistry sequence builds process scale skills, safety, and sustainability. Collectively, these modules produce analytically sharp, innovation ready graduates for research labs and chemical industries alike.

For a B.Sc graduate, chemistry holds significant importance as it forms the backbone of various scientific and industrial fields. The knowledge gained during the course helps in understanding the principles behind chemical reactions, material properties, and analytical techniques, which are essential in sectors like pharmaceuticals, agriculture, environmental science, and manufacturing. It also develops critical thinking, laboratory skills, and a scientific approach to problem-solving. Whether pursuing higher education, preparing for competitive exams, or entering the workforce, a strong foundation in chemistry equips graduates with versatile skills and opens up diverse career opportunities in both academic and applied science domains.

Research students of the department are working in diverse fields of Green Chemistry, Photochemistry, Solarcells, Sonochemistry, Microwave Assisted Organic Synthesis, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Catalysis, Material Sciences, Polymer Chemistry, Nanochemistry, Quantum Dots, Photoreduction of Carbon Dioxide, etc. The laboratories of the department are well equipped with the latest state-of-the-art equipments supported by a well stocked library.

Renowned Professor Visit to Department:

A galaxy of Eminent Professors has visited this department from time to time to enlighten out students. Worth mentioning are Prof. P. S. Kalsi (Ludhiana), Prof. B. T. Thakur (Surat), Prof. K. G. Ojha (Ajmer), Prof. Uma Sharma (Ujjain), Prof. J. J. Vora (Patan), Prof. Dharam Kishore (Banasthali), Prof. N. B. Patel (Surat), Prof. Rajeev Jain (Gwalior), Prof. R. S. Lokhande (Mumbai), Prof. R. P. Sharma (Chandigarh), Prof. A. Venkatraman (Gulbarga), Prof. Sheela Joshi (Indore), Prof. K. R. Desai (Surat), Prof. Savita Dixit (Bhopal), Dr. Neelu Chouhan (Kota), Prof. R. D. Kaushik (Haridwar), Prof. B. R. Arbad (Aurangabad), Prof. K.H. Chikaliya (Ahemdabad), Prof. H. S. Joshi (Rajkot), Prof. J. Mehta (Bhavnagar), Prof. D. R. Godahani (Bhavnagar), Prof. Ranjana Agarwal (Kurukshetra), Prof. Sangita Sharma (Patan), Prof. Nisheeth Desai (Bhavnagar), Prof. Vinita Sharma (Jodhapur), Prof. B. Sreenivasulu (Hyderabad), Prof. B. K. Mehta (Ujjain), Prof. Shobha Jain (Ujjain), Prof. D. C. Mukherjee (Kolkata), Prof. C. Sinha (Kolkata), Prof. A. K. Singh (Mumbai), Prof. G. Govil (Mumbai), Prof. P. K. Sharma (Jodhpur), Prof. J. C. Warner (US) etc.

Department Highlight:

• Ms. Neelam Kunwar was awarded First Prize for Best Oral Presentation in National Conference at Palanpur (Guj.) in 2013.
• Ms. Daksha Sharma was awarded First Prize for Best Poster Presentation in National Conference at V.B.R. I., Udaipur (Raj.) in 2014.
• Ms. Meenakshi Singh and Ms. Priya Parsoya were awarded Second Prize in Oral and Poster presentation in a National Conference held at Mewar University, Gangrar, Chittorgarh in 2014.
• Ms. Neelam Kunwar was awarded First Prize and Second Prize for Poster Presentation.
• Ms. Priya Parsoya & Ms. Meenakshi Singh in National Conference at J. N. Vyas University, Jodhpur in March 2015.
• Ms. MonikaTrivedi was awarded Young ScientistAward in Oral and Ms. Meenakshi Joshi was awarded Young Scientist Award in Poster Presentation in International Conference held at JECRC University, Jaipur in Dec.2015.
• Ms. Monika Trivedi was awarded for Best Poster Presentation in a National Conference held at M. L. Sukhadia University, Udaipur in January, 2016.
• Dr. Paras Tak and Dr. Satish Kumar Ameta have been awarded Second Prize for Poster Presentation in Senior and Younger Category, respectively in a National Conference at Govt. Meera Girls’ College, Udaipur in September,2016.
• Ms. Taruna Dangi has been awarded Young Scientist Award for Poster Presentation in a National Conference in PAHER University, Udaipur in October2016.
• Ms. Neha Kapoor has been awarded for Best Poster Presentation in a National Conference in Sangam University, BhilwarainDecember2018.
• Ms. Ruchi has been awarded for Best Poster presentation in National Conference on Applied Material Science, Centre for Applied Chemistry, Central University of Gujarat, in Gandhinagar, Gujarat 2018.
• Mr. Avinash Kumar Rai has been awarded Young Scientist Award for Poster presentation in 55thAnnual Convention of Chemists, Indian Chemical Society, Kolkata at Bhagalpur, Bihar2018.
• Mr.ShubangVyashasbeenawardedforBestPosterpresentationin38thAnnual Convention of Indian Council of Chemists, J.N. University, Jaipur, 2019.
• Mr. Avinash Kumar Rai got first prize in Basic Science Categories in West Zone Student Research Convention Anveshan2019.
• Dr. Jayesh Bhatt has been awarded for Best Presentation in an International Conference on Molecular & Instrumental Approaches, Gujarat Council of Sciences & Technology, Govt. of Gujarat R.K. University, Rajkot,2020.
• Dr. Paras Tak and Priyanka Kunwar Rao have been awarded for Best Poster Presentation in a National Conference on “Current Trends in Chemical Sciences-2022”, Organized by Hemchandracharya North Gujrat University, Patan & Seth M.N. Science College Patan on 14th Nov2022 in Senior and Junior Scientist category, respectively.
• Dr. Paras Tak received Prof. S. S. Deshpande Award in the National Seminar organized by Government Holkar Science College, Indore on 6-7thOctober 2023.
• Dr. Paras Tak has received approval for a patent on IOT Based Screw Press Sludge

Dewatering Machine for Water Treatment, and Dr. Neetu Shorgar, Dr. Priyanka Jhalora, Dr. Purnima Dashora, and Dr. Lalita Joshi have also been granted a patent for their work on an Organic Fertilizer-making Machine.”