The faculty takes pride in teaching cross section of students enrolled in various courses and provide practical training to the students as per their academic curriculum. It also has a special facility for advanced lab-based research work for doctoral projects. In order to give market exposure to students, summer training projects are also conducted for undergraduate students. The Department is proud to have a committed faculty which has excelled in research publication, book writing and teaching. Every year distinguished speakers are invited to update the students about the latest trends in Chemistry. Chemistry course offers immense opportunities for further studies in Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Green Chemistry, Polymer Sciences, Agrochemical Sciences, Environmental Science and other related fields.

Teacher In-Charge : Prof. Deo Nandan Kumar

Department Coordinators: Dr. Namita Gandhi

DBT Star Advisory Committee Member : Dr. Umesh Kumar

Nutraceutical cocrystals: Synthesis & their computational study

Mentor/PI: Dr. Deepti Gupta
Co-PI: Dr. Vaishali Thakral
Number of students: 05
Status: Ongoing

Biogenic Synthesis of Transition Metal Oxide Nanoparticles: Application as Electrode Materials in Supercapacitors

Mentor/PI: Dr. Parul Singh
Co-PI: Dr. Aparna Shekhar
No. of Students: 05
Status: Ongoing

To Monitor the Water Pollution Profile by Determination of the Concentration of Dissolved Oxygen in some Water Samples from The Delhi-NCR Region

Mentor/PI: Dr. Namita Gandhi
Co-PI: Dr. Shilpi Khurana
No. of Students: 05
Status: Ongoing

Synthesis, Characterization and Photocatalytic Activities of Nickel/Cobalt Nanoparticles

Mentors /PI: Dr. Umesh Kumar
Number of students: 05
Project status: Ongoing

Synthesis, Characterization and Biological activity evaluation of Pyrazole-hydroxyl amine derivatives

Mentor/PI: Mr. Bhawani Shankar
Co-PI: Dr. Aparna Shekhar
No. of Students: 05
Status: Ongoing

Challenges Using Bio-Degradable Waste as a Natural Adsorbent

Mentor/PI: Dr. Archana Milhotra
Co-PI: Dr. Pratibha Kumari
No. of Students: 03
Status: Ongoing

Synthesis of functionalized magnetite nanomaterials and their catalytic application

Mentors /PI: Dr. Pratibha Kumari
Co-PI: Mr. Sanjay Kumar
Number of students: 05
Project status: Ongoing

Degradation of Azo Dyes using Sunlight and TiO2 Photocatalyst an Eco-Friendly Way of Waste water Treatment

Mentors /PI: Dr. Mahesh Chandra
Number of students:
Project Status: Ongoing

Special Lecture on Infrared Spectroscopy: Fundamentals and Applications

Convenor: Dr. Parul Singh and Dr. Aparna Shekhar

Date of the program: 08 April 2021

Invited Speaker: Prof. Ranjana Mehrotra, former Chief Scientist & Head, Physico-Mechanical Metrology Division, CSIR National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi, Presently Professor SBSAR, Sharda University, Greater Noida

Description: On April 8, Department of Chemistry organized a webinar on the topic “Infrared spectroscopy: Fundamentals and Application” under the aegis of IQAC, Deshbandhu College and DBT Star College Scheme on the zoom platform. The eminent speaker was Dr Ranjana Mehrotra, Former Head, Physico-Mechanical Metrology Division, CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi, India. The conveners of the event were Dr Parul Singh and Dr Aparna Shekhar. Webinar was moderated by Ms Palak Pal, student of BSc (Industrial Chemistry). The event was started with Saraswati Vandana. Prof Deo Nandan Kumar, TIC, Department of Chemistry greeted the guest speaker and audience and gave a brief overview of chemistry department Deshbandhu College. Dr Namita Gandhi, Department coordinator, DBT Star College scheme, expressed her gratitude to Principal Deshbandhu College and welcome the guest and participants. Dr Seema Lal introduced the speaker to the audience. Dr Mehrotra started the talk with Fundamentals of Infrared spectroscopy and then gave deep insight into instrumentation and applications of the technique. She has insisted students to visit National Physical laboratory to get exposure to the instruments. The topic of the webinar was of great interest to the students. They got greatly benefitted by the talk. The lecture was followed by question answer session. The speaker clears every doubt of participants. The Success of the event was evident by participation of more than 200 students and faculty members. The event was ended with formal vote of thanks.

Full event: https://youtu.be/V9xEuWJk9gc

Second Lecture of Motivational Lecture Series: What has Science done for our Society?

Convenor: Dr. Umesh Kumar

Date of the program: 21 October 2021

No. of participants: 165

Invited Speaker: Prof. A.K. Ganguli, Institute Chair Professor and Deputy Director (Strategy and Planning), IIT Delhi

Description: Department of Chemistry, Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi has organized second lecture of Motivational lecture series on the topic of “What has Science done for our Society?” under the aegis of IQAC and DBT star college scheme on 21st October 2021 at 11:30 am.

Ms Palak Pal has hosted the event and invited Professor Deo Nandan Kumar, TIC, Department of Chemistry to inaugurate the event with Saraswati Vandana and lamp lightening. Professor Kumar expressed his thanks and gratitude to Professor Rajiv Aggarwal, Principal and Professor Kamal Kumar Gupta, Vice Principal of Deshbandhu College for supporting and providing infrastructure facilities. Dr Umesh Kumar, program convenor, invited and introduced the speaker of the webinar Professor A. K. Ganguli to the audience.

Professor Ganguli delivered a very motivational, detailed, interesting, inspiring and enthusiastic lecture on the contribution of science in development of society. Before starting his talk, Professor Ganguli motivated undergraduate students for exploring their potential and gave the quote “money not drive yourself consciousness does”. He dedicated his lecture to Sir Stephan Hawkins and emphasized that one should always be thankful to the God for his blessing in the form of a perfect body.

During his talk, Ganguli Sir has discussed in detail about the novel science inventions during the time line of year 1218 to 2018. He highlighted that a single vaccine took decades to develop in earlier time bot during covid era, hundreds of vaccine were developed by scientists and researchers due to the availability of high tech science and technology and controlled the pandemic. Professor Ganguli have discussed in detail about some major inventions that played an emergent role in the development and betterment of mankind like inventions of Galileo, telescope, thermometer, photocopier, microwave, air conditioner, optical fibres, magnetic strips on credit card, barcode, GPS, spacewalk, laptop mobile blue ray DVD, dip pen nanolithography, self-cleaning clothes, shark skin technology and many more.

Ganguli Sir, concluded his lecture by motivating student to develop observation skills, curiosity, never complain attitude and not to turndown any opportunity.

The webinar was well concluded by vote of thanks extended by Dr Namita Gandhi, Associate Professor Department of Chemistry.

Full Event: https://youtu.be/DLZZRQkEt48

"Skill Up" - A Workshop on Laboratory Safety and Management for Chemistry Lab Staff

Teacher-in-charge: Prof. Deo Nandan Kumar

Date of the program: 22 - 24 December 2021

No. of participants: >35

Venue: CLT, Department of Chemistry, Deshbandhu College

Description: Department of Chemistry, Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi, has successfully organized a three-days workshop on Laboratory Safety and Management for Chemistry laboratory Staff under the aegis of DBT Star College Scheme and IQAC from the 22nd – 24th of December 2021.

The workshop successfully achieved its aim to impart hands-on and basic chemistry laboratory safety and management skills for the laboratory staffs. More than 35 participants from different Indian University, different colleges of Delhi University, different Department of our college and different institutions participated in this workshop from different parts of the countries. Total six sessions were conducted in this workshop which comprises of total 17 lectures by our eminent faculty members.

The workshop has covered almost all the broad Chemistry laboratory safety and management topics ranging from Chemical safety their handling and safe disposal, Fire hazards and safety, Electrical safety, Basic lab instrumentations, maintenance of equipment and First Aid management by a series of lectures cum practical demonstrations, how to prepare solutions, calibration of apparatus, accurate measurement, accurate weighing, why borosilocate glass , pictorial presentation of apparatus, How to arrange chemical in store etc delivered by our eminent faculty members.

A booklet summarizing all the topics covered during workshop was launched by esteem Principal Professor Rajiv Aggarwal, Vice Principal, Professor Kamal Kumar Gupta, IQAC Coordinator Dr Aditya Saxena, DBT star College Scheme Coordinator Dr I. K. Singh and Teacher In Charge Prof. Deo Nandan Kumar during inaugural session of the workshop.

International Symposium on Chemical Wisdom by Her

Convenor: Dr. Pratibha Kumari

Date of the program: 31 January 2022

No. of participants: 811

Chief Guest: Prof. Balaram Pani, Dean of Colleges, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India

Chief Patron: Mr. R.N. Vats, Chairman, Governing Body, Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India

Description: Department of Chemistry, Deshbandhu College, under the aegis of IQAC, Deshbandhu College has successfully organized an online one day International symposium entitled “Chemical Wisdom by her” on January 31, 2022. The purpose of this symposium was to highlight the contribution of women scientists and promote the women empowerment in the field of science. This symposium is supposed to build stronger networks of women scientists and developing their capability to serve as leaders in scientific field.

The inauguration function of this event was graced by the Chief Guest Professor Balaram Pani, Dean of Colleges, University of Delhi. The chairman, Governing body of the Deshbandhu College, Mr. R. N. Vats, Principal Prof Rajiv Aggarwal, and Vice Principal Prof Kamal Kumar Gupta also enlightened the participants with their valuable thoughts during the inaugural session of the symposium. Our special guest of the event was Dr Praveen Dhamija (Advisor- Skill Council for Green Jobs, Government of India, Former-Advisor/Scientist G-Ministry of New and Renewable Energy). The e-symposium booklet of this event was also launched during the inaugural function.

This one day symposium was comprised of two scientific sessions. The Eminent speakers of the symposium, Prof H. Ila (Honorary Professor from JNCASR), Dr Khushbu Khushwaha (Associate editor at Wiley), Prof. Shivani B. Mishra (University of South Africa) and Dr. Sumati Bhatia (Freie Universität Berlin, Germany) delivered the very interesting and knowledgeable lectures about the synthesis of biologically important heterocycles, good manuscript writing skills, development of nanomaterials by sol-gel technology for various applications and responding to viruses with polymer materials. Two separate innovative and creative poster sessions and an inquisitive quiz session was also organized during this symposium.

This one day International symposium “Chemical Wisdom by her” received over 750 registrations and 68 posters under experimental and theoretical sections in the area of Health and Medicine, Green Chemistry, Women in Sciences, Nanotechnology, biofuels, Environmental remediation and many more. Participants of the symposium were the undergraduates, postgraduates, research scholars and faculty members from Deshbandhu college, other colleges of Delhi University, other Universities and academic institutions of India and from abroad. Total six winners from poster session were announced during valedictory session of the symposium including three under Experimental section and three under theoretical section each. There were three winners in quiz session. It was a great learning experience for all.

Event Part I: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifw-Gx7O3ck

Event Part II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMb0kyjrtyo

Two days International e- Conference on Recent Advancements in Chemical Sciences: Health, Environment and Society

Convenor: Prof. Sushila Singhal, Dr. Umesh Kumar

Teacher-in-charge: Prof. Deo Nandan Kumar

Date of the program: 8th and 9th April, 2022

No. of participants: 400

Chief Guest: Prof. Balaram Pani, Dean of Colleges, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India and

Prof. Shri Prakash Singh, Director, South Campus, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India

Chief Patron: Mr. R.N. Vats, Chairman, Governing Body, Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India

Description: Department of Chemistry, Deshbandhu College has successfully organized a two days International e-conference entitled “Recent Advancements in Chemical Sciences: Health, Environment and Society” (ICRACS - 2022) on 8th and 9th April, 2022.

The inauguration ceremony of this event was started by the moderator, Dr. Namita Gandhi, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Deshbandhu College with virtual Saraswati vandana to mark the beginning of fortunate journey. She welcomed and invited all the dignitaries, chief guest, invited speakers, chairman, prinicipal and vice principal one by one for their welcome address. Dr Umesh Kumar, convenor of the conference then welcomed all and introduced the objectives of the ICRACS-2022. He said that all the major area of research related to chemical science, health, environment and society have been covered here. Prof Balram Pani, Chief Guest of the vent congratulated Department of Chemistry and organizing committee members and highlighted that chemistry is not a subject, it is a life line which is applied in the medical stream for the treatment of each disease by the use of novel drugs. He also said that chemistry is present everywhere in our society. Dr. S. K. Varshney, guest of honor, congratulated all and said that existing technology in chemistry has a great significance for the development of environment and society. He said that chemistry is a complex subject in itself as it covers all major concern fields i.e. discovery and development of alternative source of fuel (production of hydrogen), development of biodegradable polymers, treatment of toxic waste dumpling, hazardous chemical material and contaminated water, reuse of the waste material also. Prof Ashok K. Prasad, ead department of Chemistry, congratulated Teacher-In-Charge, Prof. Deo Nandan Kumar, convenors and organizing committee for conducting such a wonderful e-conference. He states that vaccine was discovered for the treatment of Covid-19 virus by the hard work of our chemists. He also delivered his best wishes to the speakers who have expertise in their field. e-abstract book of ICRACS-2022 was launched in virtual mode by the moderator. Prof Deo Nandan Kumar, Teacher-in-Charge, Department of Chemistry welcomed all and talked about the significance of conference and concluded the inaugural session. The convenors, organizing committee and every one who worked for well functioning of e-conference were appreciated and congratulated by him. On the behalf of ICRACS-2022, e-momento was presented to Prof Balram Pani, Shri R. N. Vats, Prof. Ashok K. Prasad, Dr. S. K. Varshney and Prof. Kamal Kumar Gupta.

Prof Sushila Singhal gave a brief introduction of keynote speaker Prof. Maya Shankar Singh (FNA, FASc, FNASc) Department of Chemistry, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh India, and invited him for his lecture on the topic “The Wonderful Chemistry of -Enolic dithioesters: A Sustainable Approach Towards C-C and C-X Bond Formation”. He delivered a wonderful lecture and focused his talk on hetero bonds, free radicals, pericyclic reaction, addition reaction, poly functional molecules, alkylation/arylation, cross and chainlam coupling, chemical, expedient electrochemical synthesis, metal and catalyst free one pot cascade coupling etc. After completion of lecture, certificate of honor & appreciation and e-momento were presented to him. The event involved five technical sessions. For more details please click here.

Day 1 Part I: https://youtu.be/DUwKqDpA2_A

Part II: https://youtu.be/AAuVdtRRKvY

Day 2 Part I: https://youtu.be/tmMod3_fuFQ

Part II: https://youtu.be/WJrqygg6KGs

FIRST Lecture ON “Technical Writing Skills & its Future Prospects

Convenor: Dr Namita Gandhi

Teacher-in-charge: Dr. Sushila Singhal,

Date of the program: 23 July, 2021

No. of participants: 190

Invited Speaker: Shree Rajesh Goyal

Former Director, CEPTAM, DRDO, Ministry of Defence.

Description: Shree. Rajesh Goyal Sir started his lecture by telling the differences between technical writing, scientific writing & creative writing. Various aspects of these three writing skills were discussed for e.g in the form of posters, slogans, articles, research paper, user guides & manuals for any instrument/product, policy making, FAQs etc. He told about his exposure to technical writing of important documents while being a scientist in DRDO. Also, he talked about the importance of learning technical writing skills by giving daily life examples. His lecture went for 1 hour, comprising of: four stages of documentation, rules to remember to be a technical writer, future prospects & demand of technical writers in industries and five categories of technical writing viz. Narrative writing, Descriptive writing, Persuasive writing, Explosive writing & Creative writing. He discussed each type in detail with examples. He ended his talk by giving an e-slogan for students that is “Just write words to say right things”. His lecture was vey descriptive & inspired not only the students but also the faculty members. Audience expressed their appreciation for the speaker through chat box. After the fantabulous lecture, the session was open for questions to which Dr. Goyal adequately answered.

Event details : https://youtu.be/1oZ6TXvA0Pg

3rd Lecture of motivational lecture series entitled "Integrated approach for molecular imaging" on February 28, 2022 on occasion of National science day organized by Department of Chemistry, Deshbandhu College

Attractive Cover Page Designing Competition.

Convenor: Dr Aparna Shekhar

Teacher-in-charge: Prof. Deo Nandan Kumar

Date of the program: 28 February, 2022

No. of participants: 160

Invited Speaker: Dr Raunak

Scientist F and Joint director, INMAS, DRDO, New Delhi, India

Description: Department of Chemistry, Deshbandhu College under the aegis of DBT Star College Scheme and IQAC organized 3rd lecture of Motivational Lecture Series entitled "Integrated Approach for Molecular imaging" on the occasion of National Science Day on February 28, 2022.

Ms Dakshina, a final year student of BSc (P) APS Industrial Chemistry started the event with virtual lamp lighting ceremony and Saraswati Vandana. Dr Aparna Shekhar, Assistant Professor Department of Chemistry and program coordinator of this webinar briefed the gathering about importance of National Science day and introduced the speaker.

Dr Raunak, eminent speaker of the day, enlightened the audience on the topic entitled "Integrated Approach for Molecular imaging". During her lecture she highlighted the contribution of DRDO in the health sector. She also emphasized on the applications of molecular imaging in biomedical sciences with thorough elaboration of key steps in molecular imaging. Dr Raunak explained how the molecular imaging and diagnosis revolutionised the healthcare sector. With the help of specific markers, the screening, diagnosis , treatment and monitoring of several diseases can be taken up with more ease. She has explained the functioning and applications nuclear imaging utilizing Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Single Positron Emission Tomography (SPECT) in detail. Dr Raunak also discussed the chemistry of nuclear reactions ,isotopes formation and designing of specific imaging prob for targeting a specific moiety.

The question and answer session was taken up by Dr Parul Singh, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Deshbandhu College.

Dr Namita Gandhi, Associate professor, Department of Chemistry, Deshbandhu College and Department coordinator, DBT Star College Scheme have highlighted the work done under the aegis of DBT star college scheme. She has also announced the results of online “Cover Page Designing” competition for the International e-Conference on the topic of “Recent advancements in Chemical Sciences: Health, Environment and Society.”

A formal vote of thanks was proposed by Mr. Bhawani Shankar, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Deshbandhu College.

Resonance 22 (I programme)

Invited Lecture on the topic of “Sugar Modification and Synthesis of Value-Added Compounds”.

Convenor: Prof. Mahesh Chandra

Teacher-in-charge: Prof. Deo Nandan Kumar

Date of the program: 8th March, 2022

No. of participants: 150

Invited Speaker: Prof. Ashok K. Prasad, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi

Description: “Resonance” the Chemical Society of Department of Chemistry, Deshbandhu College has organized annual chemical festival on 8th March, 2022. Prof. Ashok K. Prasad, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi was the chief guest of the event and delivered a talk on the topic “Sugar Modification and Synthesis of Value-Added Compounds”. This highly informative and interesting lecture of common interest was attended by more than 100 participants. Resonance ’22 comprised of various intra college events including Rangoli Competition, Chembola and Best out of waste. Theme for rangoli completion emphasized on clean and green chemistry. The winners of all the events were announced during the valedictory session.

Resonance 22 (II programme)

Invited Lecture on the topic of “Challenges and Progress in Drug Development and Delivery ”.

Convenor: Prof. Mahesh Chandra

Teacher-in-charge: Prof. Deo Nandan Kumar

Date of the program: 26th - 27th April, 2022

No. of participants: 100

Invited Speaker: Prof. Sunil K. Sharma, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi

Description: “Resonance” the Chemical Society of Department of Chemistry, Deshbandhu College has organized two days annual chemical festival on 26th and 27th April, 2022. Prof. Sunil K. Sharma, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi was the chief guest of the event and delivered a talk on the topic “Challenges and Progress in Drug Development and Delivery”. Resonance ’22 started with the special lecture and then various inter college events including Rangoli Competition, Debate, Treasure Hunt were held on first day. Chem Charades and Poster making competition were held on the second day of Resonance 22. The winners of all the events were announced during the valedictory session.

Wall Magazine RE "ACTIVE"

Convenor: Dr Namita Gandhi, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, DBC

Start of the program: 1 February 2020

No. of participants: Students of B.Sc (H) Chemistry and B.Sc. (P) Industrial Chemistry

Description : Under the aegis of DBT STAR COLLEGE SCHEME, The wall magazine has been running on the noticeboard of Chemistry Department, Deshbandhu College for the students of B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry and B.Sc. (Programme) Industrial Chemistry, to express their creativity. It provides a platform to our students to showcase their reading and writing skills as well as increase their interest towards the current events in the field of Chemistry.

During 2021- 22, a webinar on technical writing skills was organized to enhance the writing skills of the undergraduate students. An online cover page designing competition was also held for an International conference on the topic of "Recent advancements in the Chemical Sciences: Health, Environment and Society. For more details click here

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