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Chemistry Department
Unravel the principles of matter and its transformations through theoretical insights and practical experimentation.
Details
The Chemistry Department of Wilson College, established in 1887 is the oldest Science Department in the University of Mumbai. The first batch of Chemistry graduates passed out from Wilson College in 1887 and the first ever MSc thesis was submitted through the department in 1917 in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. Dr A. R. Normand (Head during 1902-1933) pioneered research in Physical Chemistry in Mumbai University. In the 70’s Prof. James C. Barton pioneered Semi Micro Inorganic Qualitative Analysis in University of Mumbai and all its affiliated colleges-indeed a great innovation in Experimental Chemistry.
The Department has always been an active centre of research and has to its credit a good number of papers in prestigious Indian and International journals like Nature, Transactions of the Chemical Society, Analytical Chemistry, Organometallic chemistry, Indian Journal of Chemistry, Rasayan Journal of Chemistry to name a few. Some of the current areas of research are Kinetic studies of Organic reactions, Catalysis, Environmental Chemistry, Coordination Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Biochemistry.
The Chemistry Department has very well equipped laboratories and library and has a large enrolment of students at the graduate and postgraduate levels. The Department has received many research grants from UGC, New Delhi and other Government funding agencies. The highly qualified faculty is actively involved in the post graduate teaching programme of University of Mumbai and serves as resource persons for the National level competitive examination workshops. The Department offers M Sc in all branches of Chemistry and PhD.
ACTIVITIES
The Indian Association of Chemistry Teachers (now Association of Chemistry Teachers) was started in the Chemistry Department in 2000 to serve as the national registered apex body of Chemistry educators. Wilson College teachers are actively involved in the Indian National and International Chemistry and Junior Science Olympiad Programmes.
The Department offers many services to the students under its charge like Career guidance cell, Placement cell, Chemistry Seminar, Parent-Teacher Association, Industry-academia interaction and Chemistry Alumni.
Faculty
Prof. (Dr.) Harichandra Parbat
Professor and Head, Department of Chemistry
Qualifications:
Ph.D, Chemistry (2011), SET Chemistry (2006), M.Sc. Physical Chemistry (2004), B.Sc. Chemistry (2002).
Research Interest:
Chemical Kinetics, Catalysis, Material Science, Photocatalysis, Nanomaterials, Nano Composite and Quantum Chemistry.
Short Biography:
An Alumnus of University of Pune and Shivaji University, Kolhapur having more than 18 years of teaching experience at Undergraduate and Post Graduate level. Olympiad Chemistry committee member and Syllabus, Subject expert Assistant professor interview panel, Mumbai University Syllabus Committee member F.Y.B.Sc, T.Y.B.Sc., M.Sc. in Physical Chemistry, Mumbai University, Co-author in text book Physical Chemistry. Principal Investigator for 2 University level minor research projects and Co-Investigator for one UGC minor research project, Research paper publications-23 and text books-13. Life Member of Association of Chemistry Teachers (ACT).
Dr. Sanjay Devrav Mhaske
Associate Professor
Qualifications:
M.Sc., B.Ed., Ph.D., SET, NET, M.A., MBA, LL.B
Research Interest:
Carbon Nanotube Chemistry, Organic Synthesis.
Short Biography:
Subjects Taught: P.G & U.G Level: Organic Chemistry. Recognised PG Teacher in Organic Chemistry. Life Member of Association of Chemistry Teachers (ACT).
Dr. Ashish S. Uzgare
Assistant Professor
Qualifications:
Ph.D., M.Phil., S.E.T., D.C M., M.Sc.(Biochemistry), B.Sc.(Chemistry).
Research Interest:
Protein Chemistry.
Short Biography:
An Alumnus of University of Pune having more than 25 years of teaching experience at Undergraduate and Post Graduate level. Other information: Additional Charge - Warden Mackichan Hall Boys Hostel: 2013 till date. Dean Of Students: 2010–2015. Treasurer of Wilson College: 2013-2016. Vice Principal: 2016-present. Co-ordinator DST-FIST Program (DST FIST LAB houses equipment like AAS, GCMS, HPLC, Laminar Flow Cabinet, Computer lab with internet,etc.).
Dr. Jamson Masih
Associate Professor
Qualifications:
M.Sc, Ph.D, FICS, FICC
Research Interest:
Environmental & Analytical Chemistry.
Short Biography:
Dr. Jamson Masih has earned a doctorate in Chemistry on Indoor/Outdoor Air Pollution in different microenvironments of domestic homes from St. Johns College, Agra, India. He has also been a Dr. D.S. Kothari Post-Doctoral Fellow in the year 2010-2011 at the School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, India. Dr. Masih is working on indoor and outdoor air pollution studies, namely indoor/outdoor air pollutants emission source characterization and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Indian Cities. At present he is supervising two Research projects funded by University Grant Commission (UGC), New Delhi and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai, India. Awards and Recognition: CSIR-SRF (2010), DST SRF (2009), DST JRF (2007-2009), Best Thesis Awards AEACI, BARC, 2011 . Total No. of Publications: 30.
Dr. Hina Sheikh
Assistant Professor
Qualifications:
Ph.D, Chemistry (2016), SET Chemistry (2014), CSIR-NET Chemistry (2014), GATE Chemistry (2013), PET Chemistry (2013), M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry (2012), B.Sc. Chemistry (2010).
Research Interest:
Biochemistry.
Short Biography:
An Alumnus of Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai. Additional charge: Wilson College, Mentor Committee. Other information: Received Best paper presentation award at international conference at Kalsekar college, Thane district. Resource person for NET/Set lectures at patkar college. Member of Association of Chemistry teachers. Visiting faculty in NMIMS for Msc Chemistry. Published 5 research papers in international journals.
Dr. Kailas Shinde
Assistant Professor
Qualifications:
Ph.D. (Chemistry, 2022), CSIR-NET (June-2012), M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry, 2010), B.Sc. (Chemistry, 2008).
Research Interest:
Research focus on design, synthesis and biological studies of novel heterocyclic compounds.
Short Biography:
Dr. Kailas Shinde completed his Ph.D. from University of Mumbai in the area of synthesis and biological studies of heterocyclic compounds. He worked as Research Scientist in R & D Department in Nycomed-Takeda Pharmaceutical company for 2 years (2010-2012) and later, as Assistant Professor in Chemistry in Viva College for 2 years (2013-2015). He has published 5 research articles and presented 7 research papers in National/International conferences. Principal Investigator for 1 minor research project of Mumbai University. Served as a Resource person in various CSIR-NET-SET-GATE Workshops. Visiting faculty for M.Sc. (Organic chemistry) at NMIMS and Viva college. Convenor of Rotaract Club of Wilson College from 2018. Member of Association of Chemistry Teachers (ACT).
Dr. Anand Burange
Assistant Professor
Qualifications:
Ph.D, Chemistry (2011), SET Chemistry (2006), M.Sc. Physical Chemistry (2004), B.Sc. Chemistry (2002).
Research Interest:
Chemical Kinetics, Catalysis, Material Science, Photocatalysis, Nanomaterials, Nano Composite and Quantum Chemistry.
Short Biography:
An Alumnus of University of Pune and Shivaji University, Kolhapur having more than 18 years of teaching experience at Undergraduate and Post Graduate level. Olympiad Chemistry committee member and Syllabus, Subject expert Assistant professor interview panel, Mumbai University Syllabus Committee member F.Y.B.Sc, T.Y.B.Sc., M.Sc. in Physical Chemistry, Mumbai University, Co-author in text book Physical Chemistry. Principal Investigator for 2 University level minor research projects and Co-Investigator for one UGC minor research project, Research paper publications-23 and text books-13. Life Member of Association of Chemistry Teachers (ACT).
Dr. Thomson A. Fernandes
Assistant Professor
Qualifications:
M.Sc., GATE, CSIR-NET, Ph.D
Research Interest:
Metal recovery from metallic and non-metallic solid wastes by hydrometallurgical methods.
Short Biography:
Dr. Thomson A. Fernandes completed secondary school (SSC) in 2004 from Matunga Lions Pioneer English School, Matunga and Higher secondary school (HSC) in 2006 from Guru Nanak Higher Secondary School, Sion. Graduated (B.Sc. in chemistry in 2009) from D.G. Ruparel College. Completed Post Graduate Degree in Physical Chemistry in (2011) from Hazariamal Somani Bhavan’s College, affiliated to Mumbai University. He joined Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai as a Ph.D. student under the guidance of Prof. R. V. Jayaram and worked in the field of metal recovery from metallic and non-metallic solid wastes by hydrometallurgical methods. He is a recognized post graduate teacher of University of Mumbai (in physical chemistry by papers). He has been appointed as the convener of Muktangan Committee and also the member of Discipline, ICC (Internal Complaint Committee), Student Support and Welfare Committee of Wilson College.
Dr. Abhijit N. Kadam
Assistant Professor
Qualifications:
M.Sc. in Physical Chemistry (2011), Ph.D. in Chemistry (2015), Post. Doc in Material science (2016).
Research Interest:
His recent research interests include the development of core shell nanocomposites, biogenic nanoparticle synthesis, waste to value added nanostructures, metal nanostructures, and 2D materials for a variety of applications such as photocatalysis, water splitting, advanced batteries, supercapacitors, and electrochemical sensors.
Short Biography:
Dr. Abhijit N. Kadam received his Ph.D. degree in Chemistry from Shivaji University, Kolhapur in 2015. Later, he joined as a BK21 Postdoctoral Fellow (2016) in the Department of Electronics Engineering, Hanyang University, South Korea. After completing his postdoctoral study, he served as assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, at Gachon University, Republic of Korea from 2017 to 2022. In the year of 2021, he got a research fund (About 60 lakh Rupees) for a major research project from National Research Foundation, Korean government. He has published more than 69 research articles in international journals with 2228 citations (h index 25 and I 10 index 38). Besides he has published three book chapters and one patent. He is reviewer of about 25 international journals and serving topic Editor of international Journal of Molecular Sciences (Impact factor 5.9). He has delivered various invited talks in international conferences. According to a survey conducted by Stanford University scientists, he has been listed as the top 2% most influential scientist in the world for the year of 2020. Since the last two years he has been recognized as an AD scientific index acknowledged scientist in the world.
Mr. Sachin Gupta
Assistant Professor
Qualifications:
SET (Jan 2018), M.Sc (Analytical Chemistry, 2017), B.Sc (Chemistry, 2015)
Research Interest:
Analytical Chemistry.
Short Biography:
Currently pursuing Ph.D. (Chemistry) under the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Anna Pratima Nikalje at Wilson College, Chowpatty. Was a visiting faculty for M.Sc. (Analytical Chemistry) at the Department of Chemistry, University of Mumbai, Kalina campus and Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College.