Department of Chemistry of Govt. College Jhandutta is one of the dynamic and growing departments with faculty dedicated to providing quality education for all undergraduate students of sciences. The objective of the Department is to discover, inspire and educate young minds and to cultivate a quality teaching environment for students. The Department aims to provide the best learning resources to its students. The courses offered by the department are affiliated with Himachal Pradesh University Shimla (H.P.). The department has implemented a Choice Based Credit System (CBCS). At present the department consists of two teaching faculty members and one LA. The department has one well-equipped lab with the facility of carrying out practicals according to the specified syllabus.
Chemistry is referred to as the science that systematically studies the composition, properties, and reactivity of matter at atomic and molecular levels. The scope of chemistry is very broad. The key areas of study of chemistry comprise Organic chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry.
In 2016, Government College Jhandutta Distt Bilaspur introduced the science discipline with Chemistry as one of the major subjects.
The broad aims of the bachelor's degree programme in Chemistry are: -
- Broad and balanced knowledge of chemistry in addition to an understanding of key chemical concepts, principles and theories.
- To develop a student's ability and skill to acquire expertise in solving both theoretical and applied chemistry problems.
- To provide knowledge and skills to the students thus enabling them to undertake further studies in chemistry in related areas or multidisciplinary areas that can be helpful for self-employment/ entrepreneurship.
- To mould a responsible citizen who is aware of the most basic domain-independent knowledge, including critical thinking and communication.
- To enable the students to prepare for higher education in Chemistry as well as for competitive examinations like UPSC/State Civil Services Examinations.
- To encourage students for higher study in Chemistry through JAM (Joint Admission Test for Masters) and various State/Central universities.
| 1. |
Name |
Dr. Nitesh Kumar |
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Designation |
Assistant Professor, Chemistry Department Govt. College Jhandutta, Distt. Bilaspur (HP) |
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Qualification |
M.Sc. Ph.D. |
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Contact Number |
70181-25398 |
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E-mail |
nitesha86@gmail.com |
Courses/ Training Programme
- Attended Induction Training Programme organised at SCERT Solan HP w.e.f. 25-07-2022 to 06-08-2022.
- Attended a 4-week Induction/Orientation Programme from 21st March to 19th April 2022 organised by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College University of Delhi.
- Participated in State Level Basic Course For Rover Scout Leader held at State Training Centre Rewalsar, Distt. Mandi HP w.e.f. 15-06-2019 to 21-06-2019.
Publications in Journals
- Nitesh Kumar, Raj Kaushaland Pamita Awasthi. “Non-Covalent Binding Studies of Transition Metal Complexes with DNA: A Review'' Manuscript Submitted in Journal of Molecular Structure (Manuscript Id: MOLSTRUC-D-23-02070R1)
- Nitesh Kumar, Raj Kaushal, Ashun Chaudhary, Saroj Arora & Pamita Awasthi. Titanium-based mixed ligand complexes: Synthesis, spectroscopic and in vitro antiproliferative studies. Inorganic and Nano Metal Chemistry 48, (2018) 467-476.
- Raj Kaushal, Nitesh Kumar, Archana Thakur, Kiran Nehra, Pamita Awasthi, Rajeev Kaushal and Saroj Arora. Synthesis, Spectral Characterization, Antibacterial and Anticancer Activity of some Titanium Complexes. Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry 18, (2018), 739-746.
- Pamita Awasthi, Nitesh Kumar, Raj Kaushal, Mohan Kumar, Srikant Kukreti. Comparative in-vitro binding studies of TiCl2(dpme)2, Ti(ada)2(bzac)2 and TiCl2(bzac)(bpme) titanium complexes with calf-thymus DNA. Biochemistry Research International 2015 (2015) Article ID 836928, 1-7.
- Nitesh Kumar, Raj Kaushal, Ashun Chaudhary, Saroj Arora, Pamita Awasthi,” Synthesis, structural elucidation, and in vitro antiproliferative activities of mixed ligand titanium complexes,” Medicinal Chemistry Research 23 (2014) 3897-3906.
- Raj Kaushal, Nitesh Kumar, Ashun Chaudhary, Saroj Arora, Pamita Awasthi, “Synthesis, Spectral Characterization, and Antiproliferative Studies of Mixed Ligand Titanium Complexes of Adamantylamine,” Bioinorganic Chemistry and Applications 2014 (2014) 1-12.
- Raj Kaushal, Nitesh Kumar, Pamita Awasthi, Kiran Nehra, “Syntheses, characterization and antibacterial study of titanium complexes,” Turkish Journal of Chemistry 37 (2013) 936-945.
- Raj Kaushal, Nitesh Kumar, Rajeev Kaushal, Pamita Awasthi, “An insight into metal-based anticancer drugs,” International Journal of Current Research and Review. 3 (2011) 15-23.
Papers presented at National and International Conferences /Symposiums
- In-vitro cytotoxic and calf thymus DNA binding studies of some titanium complexes. Nitesh Kumar, Raj Kaushal, Ashun Chaudhary, Saroj Arora, Srikant Kukreti and Pamita Awasthi. National Conference on Recent Trends in Chemical Sciences, Engineering and Technology 2014 held from 29th-30th May 2014 at National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur Himachal Pradesh 177005.|
- Synthesis, characterization, cytotoxic and DNA binding studies of titanium complexes. Nitesh Kumar, Raj Kaushal, Saroj Arora, Shrikant Kukreti and Pamita Awasthi. National Conference on Recent Developments in Chemical Science and Technology: Young Scientists’ Meet (RDCST-2014) held from March 15-16, 2014 at the National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha.
- Synthesis, characterization and in vitro cytotoxic studies of mixed ligand titanium complexes.Raj Kaushal, Nitesh Kumar, Pamita Awasthi. The fiftieth annual convention of Chemists 2013 was held from December 04-07, 2013 at Punjab University Chandigarh. 160014.
- Synthesis, structural elucidation and in vitro antiproliferative activities of mixed ligand titanium complexes. Raj Kaushal, Nitesh Kumar, Ashun Chaudhary, Saroj Arora, Pamita Awasthi. International conference on interdisciplinary areas with chemical sciences held from October 30 to November 1, 2013 at Panjab University Chandigarh. 160014.
- Synthesis, Characterisation and Antibacterial Study of Titanium(IV) Complexes.Raj Kaushal, Nitesh Kumar, Kiran Nehra, Pamita Awasthi. National Symposium on Biotechnology: Present Status and Future Prospects held from March 15-16, 2013 at Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology Murthal, Sonepat-131039.
- Synthesis and Characterisation of titanium complexes as anticancer agents.Nitesh Kumar, Raj Kaushal & Pamita Awasthi. Symposium on New Developments in NMR and Conference of the National Magnetic Resonance Society held from February 5-8, 2012 at NMR Research Centre Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.
Awards
- Best oral presentation award on ‘Synthesis, Characterization and antibacterial study of Titanium Complexes’ at National Symposium on “Biotechnology: Present status and Future Prospects” Organized by Department of Biotechnology, DCRUST, Murthal from March 15th to 16th, 2013.
- Awarded “Professor A. K. Dey Memorial Award” for the best Oral presentation on “Synthesis Characterization and in vitro cytotoxic studies of mixed ligand titanium complexes” in the Inorganic Chemistry Section of the Annual Convention of Chemists 2013 held at the Department of Chemistry and Centre for advanced studies in Chemistry, at Panjab University, Chandigarh-160014 during December 04-07, 2013.
| 1. |
Name |
Sapna Sharma |
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Designation |
Assistant Professor, Chemistry Department Govt. College Jhandutta, Distt. Bilaspur |
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Qualification |
M.Sc., pursuing Ph.D. |
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Contact No. |
82196-41351 |
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E-mail |
dream211997@gmail.com |
Courses/ Training Programme
- Completed Four Week Faculty Induction/Orientation Programme for “Faculty in University/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education” From 21st August to 19th September, 2023 Organised by TLC Ramanujan College, University of Delhi.
- Completed NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme Under MM-TTP of UGC by HPU from 23rd to 2nd February, 2024.
Papers presented at National and International Conferences /Symposiums
- Presented paper entitled “Synthesis of Zea Mays-Based Polymeric Matrix And its Antimicrobial Properties” in two days National Conference on Global Perspective On Science & Technology For Sustainable Development Organised By Department Of Chemistry, RPS Degree College, Balana, Mahendergarh On 3rd To 4th November, 2023.