Department of Chemistry
Chemistry
The Department of Computer Science was established in 1999 to meet the growing demands of technology and industry. The department has implemented the FY NEP (2024–25) curriculum and, in addition to the core syllabus, conducts skill development, value education, ability enhancement, and add-on courses to support the holistic development of students.
Meet Our Faculty
Prof. (Dr.) Kalpana Patankar Jain
Principal – Royal College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Mira Road, Thane
Qualification: MSc, Ph.d
Specialisation: Analytical Chemistry
Number of Research Publications: 36
Number of Paper Presentations: 8
Number of Research Projects: 1
Number of Book Publications: 34
Number of Conferences Organised: 5
Dr. Aqeela A. Sattar Qureshi
Associate Professor
Qualification: Ph.D
Specialisation: Physical Chemistry
Number of Research Publications: 10
Number of Paper Presentations: 3
Number of Research Projects: 2
Number of Book Chapters: 1
Number of Conferences Organised: 3
Dr.Chitralekha Kotian
Associate Professor and Vice Principal
Qualification: MSc, Ph.d
Specialisation: Inorganic Chemistry
Number of Research Publications: 14
Number of Paper Presentations: 12
Number of Research Projects: 4
Number of Books as Editor: 1
Number of Conferences Organised: 6
Dr. Vibha Bhagat
Associate Professor
Qualification: Ph.d
Specialisation: Organic Chemistry
Number of Research Publications: 8
Number of Paper Presentations: 4
Number of Research Projects: 1
Number of Book Chapters: 1
Number of Conferences Organised: 2
Dr. Gunwanti Sinwal
Associate Professor
Qualification: Ph.d
Specialisation: Analytical Chemistry
Number of Research Publications: 13
Number of Paper Presentations: 11
Number of Research Projects: 1
Number of Patents: 2
Number of Conferences Organised: 2
Dr. Mustaqeem Mohammed Abbas
Associate Professor
Qualification: MSc, Ph.d
Specialisation: Organic Chemistry
Number of Research Publications: 31
Number of Paper Presentations: 20
Number of Patents: 3
Number of Conferences Organised: 2
Courses Offered
Chemistry: FY BSC
NEP Syllabus
Chemistry: SY BSC
NEP Syllabus
Chemistry: OE-Sem I and II
NEP Syllabus
Composition of BOS
The Board of Studies in Chemistry consists of experienced academicians, subject experts, industry representatives, and alumni to ensure a relevant and dynamic curriculum.
| Category | Name and Designation | Affiliation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chairperson (Head of Department) | Dr. Aqeela A. S. Qureshi, Associate Professor |
Royal College of Arts, Science and Commerce. Mira Road |
| 2 | Internal BOS Members | Prof. Kalpana Patankar Jain,
Principal Dr. Chitralekha Kotian,
Associate Professor Dr. Gunwanti Negi,
Assistant Professor Dr. Vibha Bhagat,
Assistant Professor Dr. Mustaqeem Mohammed,
- Assistant Professor Ms. Aamina Kadari |
Royal College of Arts, Science and Commerce. Mira Road
Royal College of Arts, Science and Commerce. Mira Road
Royal College of Arts, Science and Commerce. Mira Road
Royal College of Arts, Science and Commerce. Mira Road
Royal College of Arts, Science and Commerce. Mira Road
Royal College of Arts, Science and Commerce. Mira Road |
| 3 | External Subject Expert | Prof. Atul Chaska - Professor
Prof. Gayatri Barabde - Professor |
Institute of Chemical Technology, Matunga, Mumbai.
The Institute of Science, Mumbai [Dr. Homi Bhabha State University (HBSU)] |
| 4 | Vice-Chancellor Nominee | Prof. Krishnakant T. Waghmode | Ruparel College of Arts, Science & Commerce, |
| 5 | Industry Representative | Shailesh G. Poojary - Chief Manager, Parle Quality Systems, Parle Products |
Parle Products, VS Khandekar Marg, Vile Parle East, Mumbai-400057 |
| 6 | Postgraduate meritorious alumnus | Ms. Pratima Rajesh Yadav PhD. Scholar from ICT, Mumbai. |
Institute of Chemical Technology, Nathalal Parekh Marg, Matunga, Mumbai – 400019. |