DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

PLACEMENT BROCHURE

2014-2015

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

(Masters of Science)

Guwahati, Assam

CONTENTS WHY CHEMISTRY IN

IIT GUWAHATI

Chemistry is a dynamic subject that

is constantly evolving to meet the

need of the society. Department of

chemistry of IIT Guwahati has both

distinguished and outstanding repu-

tation for research covering most of

the areas of Chemistry. It is one of

the largest research institutes in

India producing potential Chemistry

post graduates per year. Our aca-

demic programme is vividly meant

to acquaint students with basic topic

and its applications of the subject.

There is also a great balance be-

tween theory and laboratory prac-

tices in the educational semester

courses. The department also col-

laborates with various educational

and industrial groups. The main ob-

jective is to flourish new, zeal and

capable student to handle the ap-

plied and industrial requirements.

Why Chemistry in IIT

Guwahati ……….. 2

Foreword : Message

From HOD ………. 3

The Department….. 4

Demographics……. 5

Programs Offered….. 6

Academic Structure.. 7

Research and

Development …… 9

Projects and

Internships ………. 10

Instrumental

Facility ………….. 11

Job Profiles ……… 12

Contacts …………. 13

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IIT Guwahati has been ranked among the top 100 of the world's

dynamic young universities by Times Higher Education (THE).

MESSAGE FROM HEAD

OF THE DEPARTMENT

Department of Chemistry at IIT Guwahati is one of the globally recognized,

emerging and leading department in science and technology comprised of

advance teaching program in chemistry,good no of state of art equipped facility

for advance research, excellent faculty and meritorious students pursuing

M.Sc. and Ph.D. courses. The department has a growing list of accolades earned

nationally and internationally. The training at institutional level and summer

internships in top laboratories, industries and universities make the students

capable to be eligible for educational and industrial field.

As the Head of Department, I proudly present the current final year batch to all

potential recruiters. We are confident that the current batch will surely raise

the already set high standards by their alumni in all fields, be it industry or

academia. With the excellence of our current batch we look forward to the

beginning of an amicable relationship between the recruiters and IIT Guwahati.

Prof. Bhisma Kumar Patel

Head of the Department

Department of Chemistry

IIT Guwahati

FOREWORD

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The chemistry dept. in IIT Guwahati was introduced in the year 1995. Since then it holds a good record in basic chemistry with skill in experimental and theoretical areas. IIT Guwahati provides a uniquely stimulating environment for both scien-tific and industrial research. Immersed in this environment of scientific discovery , the post graduate program has been designed to develop students’ ability to apply independent, creative, scientific thoughts in industrial research and cultivate habits of enquiry that will ensure continued intellectual develop-ment through out their careers.

The department is enriched with 33 experienced faculty

members including 10 professors, 8 associate professors

and 15 assistant professors. They are awarded with national

and international awards like Fellow of Royal Society of

Chemistry, DAE Young Scientist Award, Swarnajayanti

Fellowship, INSA Young Scientist Award in Chemical

Science, Young Career Award in Nano Science and Tech-

nology, Young Investigators Award (RGYI Scheme), Materi-

als Research Society of India Medal etc.

FACULTY MEMBERS

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IIT Guwahati ranked among top 10 Indian institutions, based on paper publication in top 20 journals viz.“Chemistry, Multidisciplinary” by RSC.

The Chemistry department has been accorded the centre of excellence to MHRD , which is under the aegis of Training and Research in Frontier Areas of Science and Technology (FAST)) of MHRD.

DEMOGRAPHICS

COURSE WISE STUDENT &

FACULTY DISTRIBUTION

YEAR WISE Ph.D. STUDENTS STATISTICS

M.Sc. STUDENT DISTRIBUTION

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Programs Offered

M.Sc. in Chemistry

strong chemical knowledge

Good level of expertise in research.

Intensive training in lab courses.

Course work in applied chemistry

Ph.D. in Chemistry

Extensive training in research areas.

Publications of research work in

international journals.

Patent & technology transfer.

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PHYSICAL

CHEMISTRY

Chemical kinetics

Electrochemistry

Thermodynamics

Quantum Chemistry

Group Theory & its

Application

ORGANIC

CHEMISTRY

Basic Principles

Synthetic Organic

Chemistry

Applied Organic

Chemistry

Bioorganic

Chemistry

Chemical Biology

INORGANIC

CHEMISTRY

Chemical Bonding

Bioinorganic Chemistry

Crystal Field Theory

Spectroscopic Methods

Magnetochemistry

Semiconductor materials

COMPUTATIONAL &

SPECTROSCOPY

Computational

Chemistry

Fortran

Introduction to Unix

Reaction Dynamics

using Computer

Programming

CD/MCD

Mӧssbauer

IR & UV-VIS

Resonance Raman

NMR Spectroscopy

INSTRUMENTAL

EXPERIANCES

NMR Spectroscopy

FT-IR Spectroscopy

UV-VIS Spectroscopy

Microwave Assisted

Organic Synthesis

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LABORATORY

COURSES

Organic

Laboratory

Preparation &

Estimation

Separation

Technique

Characterisation of

Compounds

NMR & IR data

Analysis

Crystallisation

Inorganic

Laboratory

Preparation &

Estimation

Solid State

Synthesis

Sol-Gel Methods

Use of Spectral

Techniques

Physical

Laboratory

UV-VIS & IR

Spectroscopy

Fluorescence

spectroscopy

Differential Scanning

Calorimetry

HPLC

Cyclic Voltametry

Enzyme reaction

Lb Films

Ion Selective

Electrodes

Optical Materials

Semiconductor

materials

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RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

The Department of Chemistry spreads

over a vast area in research such as

basic inorganic chemistry, newer

reagents and methodologies, investiga-

tions related to bioinorganic and organ-

ometallics, synthetic and mechanistic

aspects of inorganic and organic trans-

formations, selective catalytic transfor-

mations, Liquid crystals, Functional

Materials, Molecular Electronics, self-

SPONSORED PROJECTS

-assembly, Green Chemistry. Laser Assisted Control of Chemical Reactions,

structure and property novel polymers, Catalytic Applications of Metal-Organic

Frameworks (MOFs), Peptidomimetics: Synthesis, Conformation and Biological

activity. Nanomedicine, Quantum dots, Carbon dots, Synthesis of natural prod-

ucts, chemistry of heterocyclic, Carbohydrates, Peptides, Nucleic acids, Supra-

molecular compounds, lipid synthesis and combinatorial chemistry.

Department of Chemistry is involved in various projects that are sponsored

by the Government of India and various industries. At present 120 sponsored

projects, costs almost 50 crores are going on. Some of our sponsors are :

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BRNS

GMC

GMC

TSG

DRL

Yashraj Biotech. Ltd.

Humboldt Foundation

Hindustan Unilever Limited

M/s Mott Mac Donald Pvt.

Ltd.

DST

DRDO

CSIR

UGC

DBT

The students of M.Sc. Chemistry experience two months summer research

program or industrial training along with M.Sc. Projects in the penultimate

year from reputed industries or research institute including IIT Guwahati .

These projects help the students to gain exposure and provides the platform

to enter the professional world. For example :

Vermicompost and vermiwash and its development.— Tata Chemical Ltd.

Central Lab, Haldia, West Bengal

Highly sensitive & selective colorimetric detection of As(III) by silver nano

prism based on morphology transition. —SINP, Kolkata

The Synthesis and Characterization of Selenium containing Unnatural

Amino Acid Seleno-allo-threonine and its modification for using it as SPPS

building block.—IISc Bangalore

Synthesis of inter digited H-bonded 3D Supramolecular framework. —

JNCASR, Bangalore

Synthesis of silver-naphthalene diimide lamellae based nanorod showing

conductivity— JNCASR, Bangalore

"Synthesis of Amino Acid Conjugated Aliphatic Norspermidine Analogues

(aaANAs) as novel class of antibacterial agents. — JNCASR, Bangalore

Transition metal catalysed C-O bond formation. — IACS, Kolkata

Synthesis and photophysical property of fluorescent active unnatural

Amino Acid.— IIT Guwahati

Computational Study on electronic ground state of carbon. - IACS, Kolkata

Spectroscopic studies of Thymol-a phenolic compound.— Presidency

University, Kolkata

Synthesis of Peptide Nucleic Acid Monomer of DNA Bases --IIT Guwahati

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INSTRUMENTAL FACILITY

ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS

Liquid Chromatograph Mass

Spectrometer

Differential Scanning Calorimeter

Gas Chromatograph

Medium-pressure Liquid

Chromatograph

HPLC

Magnetic Balance

Differential Scanning

Calorimetry Analyser

Ion Meter

Flash Chromatography

Elemental Analyser

Electrochemical Analyser

GC-MS

X-RAY CRYSTALLOGRAPHY

SPECTROSCOPY

FT-IR Spectrometer

UV-VIS Spectrophotometer

NMR & Fluorimeter

Flurocube

Bruker Nonius Smart Apex II X-ray

Single Crystal Diffractometer (CCD)

X-ray Powder Diffractometer

MISCELLANEOUS

Langmuir-Blodgett Film Maker

Cryocoolers

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CHEMISTS PHARMA

QUALITY CONTROL

IT

RESEARCH AND

DEVELOPMENT

PAINTS &

POLYMERS

OIL & PETROCHEM

Contrary to the contemporary science & tech disciplines, chemistry takes a step

ahead with emphasis being laid industry. The curriculum is designed keeping in

mind the latest technological developments and the requirements of modern

chemical industries. The students are well equipped to foray into various

challenging opportunities and perform di-erent roles in various sectors such as:

TEACHING

FOOD & PESTICIDES

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Prof. Bhisma Kumar Patel

Head of the Department

Phone: +91 361258 2307 (O)

E-Mail : patel@iitg.ernet.in

Prof. V. Manivannan

Placement Coordinator

Phone: +91 361 258 2306 (O)

E-Mail : mani@iitg.ernet.in

Mr. Abhijit Nandan

Placement Representative

Phone: +91 8011023623

E-Mail: abhijit.nandan36@gmail.com

Webmail: a.nandan@iitg.ac.in

Mr. Supriya Boral

Postgraduate Student

Phone: +91 8011034338

E-mail : boralsupriya@gmail.com

Webmail: s.boral@iitg.ac.in

Placement Cell

http://www.iitg.ernet.in/

placement/

Department of Chemistry

http://www.iitg.ac.in/chem/

Training and Placement Cell

1st Floor, Admin Building

Indian Institute of Technology

Guwahati - 781039

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Prof. Natesan Srinivasan

Faculty-in-Charge,Placements

Tel:- +91-361-2692173

E-mail: natesan@iitg.ernet.in