FROM THE DESK OF DEPARTMENT HEAD

In ever changing field of technical education. Technology is moving at a very fast pace. What was breakthrough yesterday is obsolete today. This has made it imperative that future technocrats must be familiar not only with technical skills but also with the technology of tomorrow with proper basic knowledge of science. Academicians and Industrialists alike have recognized the value of the degree in developing challenges of the rapidly changing Science & technology. Chemistry is a bridge that connects Pure Science with Engineering practices. It aims to provide a strong foundation for students of engineering and is one of the indispensable departments of the institute. Chemistry taught at the undergraduate level. The Department has well equipped laboratories which enable faculty and students to employ fundamental principles to create innovative new technologies. These novel solutions are then handed off to engineering disciplines to be refined, enhanced and used to address important problems. Guidance provided to the students by Faculty at the Department. The Campus environment and work culture will encourage individuals from all walks of life and from all special backgrounds. Indeed the campus at CEC is rooted in the belief that the wider the range of students background and experiences the more it aids the learning process. I hope young engineers passing from the institute will create difference in National and Global scenario. I expect my students to be sincere, responsible and committed to their work. They should have "never give up attitude and unquenchable thirst of knowledge.

FACILITIES

The well equipped, spacious lab provides safe and comfortable working environment for students. There is a good stock of chemicals, which is being replenished from time to time. The Department has a Research Centre approved by VTU for conducting programmes leading to the award of Ph.D. degree.

Instruments available in the Department.

• UV-visible spectrophotometers (Spectrum Tek)
• Electronic balances
• Water Bath
• Flame photometer
• PH meter
• Conducto meter
• Colorimeter
• Magnetic Stirrers
• Water distillation Unit
• Melting point apparatus
• Heating mantles
• Hot-air oven
• Micro-oven

ACADEMIC DETAILS

The Chemistry department is devoted to teach Engineering Chemistry to B.E first year(All branches), and higher semester (Open elective) students. Since its inception in 2001, the department has qualified & experienced faculty, good infrastructure, and is actively involved in basic and applied research work besides pursuing its objective of preparing students for challenging careers. Two staff members are Doctorate holders from reputed University. The department has been recognized as Rsearch center by VTU in 2010-11. The department faculties have expertise in the synthesis, characterization of various novel compounds and applications in field of catalysis, water analysis and purification, polymers and electrochemistry and Organic synthesis.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Dept of Chemistry recognized as research Centre under VTU in the academic year 2010-11. Two Ph.D Students were registered on Part-Time basis.

Details of Research Grant Sanctioned for Department of Chemistry.

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