The
Chemistry fraternity of the St Peters college, Kolenchery
started functioning from the inception of the college in
1964. Dr P.K Joy was the founder head of the department
and Prof S.P.S Subramaniam was the sole member of teaching
staff. In 1967 the department was upgraded as a graduate
department with the introduction of B Sc. Chemistry. Prof.
Mathew Abraham, Prof Jose Kurian, Prof P.E Poulose, Prof
M.M Varkey, Prof P.V Jacob, Prof V.I Saramma, Prof. K.E
Achamma, Prof S. Sudhamani Amma, Prof. M.P Lalu, Prof. Simulu
Kunjoonju, Smt. Ani Korah, Smt. Annies Antony, Sri. Gean
A. Varghese, Dr Dileesh S. joined the department in subsequent
years. Prof. Joy took his PhD from Karlsruhe university,
Germany. Prof S.P.S Subramaniam took over the charge as
Head of the Department in 1972. Prof P E Poulose succeeded
him in 1999 followed by Prof KE Achamma in 2001. Prof M.P
Lalu is the present Head of the Department. 6 non-teaching
staff in the laboratory ably assists teaching staff.
TEACHING FACULTY
Former Faculty of the Department.
Dr.P. K. Joy ( 1964-72)
Prof. S. Padmasankara Subramanyam (1965 -1999)
Prof. Mathew Abraham (1967-2000)
Prof. Jose Kurian P(1967 - 2000)
Prof. P.E. Paulose (1968 - 1999)
Prof. M.M Varkey (1968 - 1999)
Prof. P.V. Jacob (1969 - 2000)
Prof. V.I. Saramma (1970 - 2000)
Prof. K.E. Achamma ( 1971 - 2003)
Prof. Jacob Kurian (1971-1999)
Prof. S. Sudhamony Amma (1978-2001)
Present members of the faculty
Smt.M.P.Lalu (HOD and Lecturer, Selection Grade). M.Sc.
M.Phil.
Smt.Simulu Kunjoonju (Lecturer, Selection Grade). M.Sc.
M.Phil.
Smt.Annie Kora (Lecturer, Senior Scale ). M.Sc. B.Ed.
Smt.Annies Antony (Lecturer, Selection Grade).M.Sc.
Sri.Gean A Vargherse ( Lecturer) M.Sc.
Dr,S.Dileesh (Lecturer) M.Sc, Ph.D
PROGRAMMES OFFERED
Courses:
B.Sc Chemistry main with Physics and Mathematics as subsidiaries
Eligibility :
Plus two or equivalent examination with chemistry as one
of the subjects
Student Strength :
B.Sc Chemistry - 40 Seats
Learning Resources
:
The Department has well equipped lab, Computer facility,
software for molecular drawings and graphs, OHP, Electronic
balance & various kinds of models and charts. There
is a wide collection of around 200 Chemistry books and relevant
science journals in the department. A book bank is operating
for the help of financially weak students.
Academic facilities
:
There are separate laboratories for main and subsidiary
students. Seminars, group discussions, quiz programmes are
conducted for the academic development of students. Seminars
by experts are arranged under the auspices of the Chemistry
association. Previous question paper files are kept at the
department for the benefit of students.
ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
Special Achievements :
The department has started
an annual manuscript magazine titled 'THANMATHRA" (meaning
"the molecule") to enhance the creativity of the
students. A good number of our students are employed as
teachers; lecturers in various academic institutions and
many are well placed in leading industries like, FACT, Cochin
Refineries, Synthite Industrial Chemicals Ltd. etc. In the
first assessment report, the peer team has appreciated our
laboratory facilities.
Extension Programmes
:
As a part of extension works of social relevance, students
of the Department had conducted a survey on plastic pollution
among public and gave awareness of the health hazardous
effects of the plastic. The Department has done preliminary
arrangements for conducting a survey on harmful effects
of commonly used mosquito repellents.
Published Papers :
Publications
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Puri, P. P., Dileesh S.,
Nath, D. N. and Chowdhury M. 2005. Influence of molecular
shape on magnetic field effect on photo-induced geminate
radical pair in SDS micelles ", Res. Chem. Intermed,
2005, 1-3, pp. 7-17.
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Dileesh S. and Gopidas
K. R. "Photoinduced electron transfer in azatriangulenium
salts", J. Photochem. Photobiol. A. Chemistry,
2004,162, 115-120.
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Roice, M., Subhashchandran
K.P., Gean, A.V., Franklin, J. and Rajasekharan Pillai
V.N. 2003.Synthesis and Characterization of glycerol
dimethacrylate cross-linked polymethyl methyacrylate-
A resin solid phase peptide synthesis. Polymer (Elsevier
Pub),Vol 44,issue 4, 911-922.
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S. Dileesh and K. R. Gopidas
"Photophysical and electron transfer studies of
a stable carbocation", Chem. Phys. Lett. 2000,
330, 397-402.
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S. Dileesh and K. R. Gopidas
"The Mechanism of Photoinduced Electron transfer
of trioxatriangulenium cation" Submitted to Chemistry
and Society and waiting for editor's comment.
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S. Dileesh and K. R. Gopidas.
"Photophysical and Electron Transfer Studies of
a Stable Carbocation" "Symposium on Recent
Trends in Photochemical Sciences" held at Trivandrum,
January 8-10, 2001.
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S. Dileesh and K. R. Gopidas
"Fourth National Symposium in Chemistry" held
at National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, February 1-3,
2002."Photophysical and Electron Transfer Properties
of stable triangulenium carbocations"
Faculty Development Programme :
MPhil.
Smt Lalu M.P. & Smt. Similu
Kunjoonju of the Department obtained M.Phil under FIP 2002.
Tittle of the thesis
:
"Studies on polypropylene/wood flour and Polypropylene/natural
rubber latex waste Composite" Lalu M.P & Dr Sabu
Thomas
"Studies on properties of short sisal fiber reinforced
NBR composite".
Simulu Kunjoonju & Dr Sabu Thomas
Orientation programmes
attended :
Dr Dileesh S attended Orientation
programme from 07.06.06 to 05.07.06 at academic staff college,
Kariavattom campus, University of Kerala, Trivandrum
Sri Gean A. Varghese attended
74th Orientation programme in multidiscipline at UGC-ASC-University
of Kerala from 30-07-2004 to 26-08-2004.
Smt Ani Korah attened Orientation
programme from 3.3.04 to 30 .3.04 at academic staff college,
Kariavattom campus, University of Kerala, Trivandrum
Smt Annies Antony attended
Orientation course conducted by academic Staff college,
Kariavattom campus University of Kerala, Trivandrum from
16-08-94 to 12-09-94.
Refresher coursers attended :
- Smt Lalu M.P.
Refresher course in Chemistry Conducted by M. G. University
at Sacred Heart College, Thevara in 1993.
Refresher course in Physical and Inorganic Chemistry Conducted
by Cochin University of science and Technology in 1995.
Methods in inorganic chemistry at Cochin University Of
science and Technology in 1998.
- Smt. Simulu Kunjoonju
Refresher course in Chemistry organized by M. G.University
at S. H. College Thevara.
U. G. C. sponsored refresher course in physical &
Inorganic chemistry at CUSAT 1995.
U. G. C. sponsored refresher course in physical &
Inorganic chemistry at CUSAT 1999.
- Smt. Ani Korah
19-11-2001 to 12-12-2001conducted by Cochin University
of Science and Technology (CUSAT).
26-10-2004 to 16-11-2004 conducted by Cochin University
of Science and Technology (CUSAT).
- Smt.Annies antony
Refresher course in Chemistry Conducted by Mangalore University
From 01-12-98 to 24-12-98.
Refresher course in Inorganic and AnalyticalChemistry
Conducted by Cochin University Of science and Technology
from 18-07-2002 to 07-08-2002.
- Sri Gean A. Varghese
XVI Refresher course in Chemistry organized by UGC-ASC
University of Kerala from 11-05-05 to 31-05-05.
Seminars/conferences attended
- Smt Lalu M.P.
National workshop on "Recent advances in polymer
blends and composite at SCS, M. G. University, Kottayam
in 2001
U.G.C. sponsored National workshop on Spectroscopy at
St. Paul's College, Kalamasserry on 2003
- Smt. Simulu Kunjoonju
U.G.C. sponsored 3 days seminar named "Man and Hydrosphere"
on
September 2004 at Nirmala College Muvattupuzha.
National workshop on Recent advances in Polymer blends
and composites at SCS M. G.University, Kottayam-2001
- Smt. Ani Korah
U.G.C. sponsored National workshop on Spectroscopy St.
Paul's College, Kalamasserry on 2003
U.G.C. sponsored 3 days seminar nam "Man and Hydrosphe
on September 2004 at Nirmala College Muvattupuzha.
- Smt.Annies antony
Three day workshop on Teacher- the leader and facilitator
at Socio religioues center Calicut conducted by AIACHE.
Two day workshop on carrier guidance an Employment opportunities
by Cochin University employment information and guidance
bureau. February 19-20, 2004.
Particiated
in UGC sponsored workshop on ‘Capacity building of
women manager in higher
education
at SVR NSS College Vazhoor.
Attended
one day seminar on women’s counselling at M.G.University
Kottayam.
Participated
in the workshop on ‘Project Formulation and Funding’
organised
by
KSCSTE and KASc at S H College, Thevara on 0n 25 September
2006.
- Sri Gean A. Varghese
Workshop for college Chemistry teachers I, Organised by
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Studies. Bangalore
& RRL, Trivandrum from Jan, 29-31, 2003.
Workshop for college Chemistry teachers II, Organized
by Jawaharlal Nehru
Centre for Advanced Studies. Bangalore & RRL, Trivandrum
from Nov, 17-19, 2004.
National Seminar on Recent Development in catalysis held
at Maharajas College Ernakulam from Mar, 24-26, 2004.
National Seminar in Organic Synthesis at M. A. College,
Kothamangalam on 21-22 March 2005.
First National Seminar of Emerging Trends in Chemoinformatics
NSETC-2006, March 1-9, 2006 at S. B. College, Chenganasserry.
Participated
in the workshop on project formulation and funding organised
by
KSCSTE
and
KASc
at S H College, Thevara on 25 September 2006.
Attended
Prof.K.V Thomas Endowment National Seminar on modern trends
in chemistry at
SH
College,Thevara
on 22 and 23 March 2007.
Attended FCBS
Lecture Series in Chemistry organised by JNCASR at St.Thomas
College
Pala
on
13 April 2007
Participated
in National Symposium on Computational Chemistry,
organised by IIITM-K at Mar
Ivanious
College Trivandrum on 14 and 15 December 2006.
- Dr Dileesh S.
One day Seminar and workshop programme on Computational
Chemistry Conducted by The Kerala Chemical Science Society
at Nirmala college, Muvattupuzha, March, 4, 2006.
Attended
one day National Seminar on “Environment-Emerging
Responsibilities” Organised
jointly
by Swasrayabharath and S.S.V. College, Perumbavoor, held
at S.S.V. College,
Perumbavoor
on
16 October 2006
Attended
‘Rev.Dr. Mathew Thottiyil Endowment Lecture held at
Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha
on 11
November 2006.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Extra curricular Activities :
Member grievances redressal cell of the college (GRC).
Member Internal Quality assurance cell (IQAC).
The university recognized counselor for students at the
"Swanthana" counseling center of the college
Secretary of Women's Association of the College.
Member of College Staff Council
Executive member of the staff club of the college.
Member of Alumni association of the College.
Membership in academic and other bodies :
- Smt Lalu M.P.
Senior Assistant Superintend for conducting the University
Examinations.
Member of The Kerala Chemical Science Society (KCSS).
PTA vice president of St Peters senior secondary school
- Smt. Simulu Kunjoonju
Member of The Kerala Chemical Science Society (KCSS).
- Smt. Ani Korah
Secretary of Lioness Club, Kolenchery.
President of Y's menettes Club, Kolenchery,
Member of YMCA.
Member of Indian Association of Chemistry Teachers (IACT).
Member of The Kerala Chemical Science Society (KCSS).
- Smt.Annies antony
Treasurer of KPCTA
Member of Indian Association of Chemical Teachers (IACT).
Member of The Kerala Chemical Science Society (KCSS).
- Mr. Gean A. Varghese
Co-coordinator of Energy Conservation Club ENCON constituted
by Kochi Refineries Limited.
Member of Cheminformatics Society of India constituted
by National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) Pune.
Secretary for 'Job and Higher Education Guidance Bureau'
of the Parish.
Member "Environmental protection & water resources
management
Committee of Meenachil riverbanks", Peroor.
Member of Indian Association of Chemical Teachers (IACT).
Member of The Kerala Chemical Science Society (KCSS).
- Dr Dileesh S.
Member of The Kerala Chemical Science Society (KCSS).
Member of Indian Association of Chemical Teachers (IACT).
Member of Kerala river water protection committee.
ACTIVITIES
2006-2007
The Chemistry Association was inaugurated by Dr.Mareena
Rajan, MOSC Medical college, Kolenchery on 18th
September 2006, which was followed by a seminar on “Disciplining
for Winning” by Dr.Mareena Rajan. The association
award for the best outgoing student was presented to Kum.
Aswathi Mohan. Students of Chemistry Department conducted
a survey and awareness programme on ‘harmful effects
of mosquito repellents’.
2007-2008
Department Association was inaugurated on31st October 2007
by Dr.P.Harisharma, Department of Chemistry, S.S.V.College,
Valayanchirangara. The association award for the best
outgoing student was presented to Kum.JeemolP.A.
2008-2009
The
activities of Chemistry Association for the academic year
were formally inaugurated on 13th October 2008 by
Dr.S.N.Madhusudhanan(S.N.M. College, Malliankara). This was
followed by a seminar entitled" Chemistry in Daily life'.
An exhibition based on the chemical treatment of Coconut
Shell was organised at the department. A poster
competition was organised for students. Award for best
outgoing student was given to Ms.Dhanya T.M. |
