Department of Chemistry & Physics

The department of Chemistry and Physics has strong research programs both in the areas of pure chemistry as well as those having applications in Agriculture. Some of the important topics of research which have been pursued in the past and are also currently in progress include- Physico-chemical studies of Inorganic complexes; synthetic organic/medicinal/pesticide chemistry; chemical constituents and insecticidal natural products ; synthesis of agro-chemicals having biological activity; synthesis and characterization of bioactive compounds with antifungal, antibacterial and nematicidal activity; studies of complexes of transition metals & lanthanides; synthesis and structural elucidation of novel organic legends and their co-ordination compounds; Physico-chemical studies of surfactant solutions; synthesis and characterization of noble metal nanoparticles and their application as selective catalysts; X-ray cross-sections and monitoring of environmental pollutants; Optimization of parameters of nuclear track filters; and trace analysis of micro-elements in plants and soil.

The department has successfully completed a number of research projects financed by the ICAR, C.S.I.R. and other agencies. The research findings from the various research programs in Chemistry and Physics have been presented at the National and International conferences and also published in the form of a large number of papers in reputed journals. Apart from the various research programs being carried out in the department its faculty members are lending support to other departments of the university in interdisciplinary co-ordinated research programs, particularly, in the areas of Entomology, Soil Sciences and Plant Breeding. In Recognition of the excellent research activities in the department some of its faculty members and students have been offered national scientific awards and visiting fellowships.