Doctor of Philosophy Chemistry

Doctoral program in Chemistry, focuses on specialized research areas within Chemistry and related fields. This Ph.D. program is ideal for candidates aspiring to conduct research across various branches of chemistry. Graduates of this program will find numerous employment opportunities in academia, research institutes, industry, and entrepreneurship, along with personal growth and success as individuals.

After completing a Ph.D. in Chemistry, graduates can explore various areas and key positions, including organic synthesis, research and development, API synthesis, analytical methods development, intellectual property rights (IPR), structural determination, and product development. Career opportunities also exist in Contract Research Organizations (CROs), agrochemicals, surfactants, paints, cement, polymers, lubricants, oil and gas, environmental chemistry, and advanced instrumental techniques. Additionally, roles in the management and marketing of chemical products, instruments, and equipment are available.

The Faculty of Chemistry are associated with collaborative, funded research projects as well as industrial consultancy projects.

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Eligibility

  • Master's degree (2 year or 1 year) or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent as per UGC regulations.
  • Candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent as per UGC regulations
  • Candidates who qualified in UGC - CSIR -NET-JRF/ ICMR-JRF / DBT-JRF (BET)/ INSPIRE/ GPAT/ICAR/JEST/ qualified/valid GATE score in relevant branches /Prime Ministerʼs Fellowships and those qualified in any of the UGC recognized national or state level eligibility tests with a valid fellowship/scholarship in the related subject are exempted from appearing for the Somaiya Entrance test but will be required to appear for personal interview at the respective department.

Details of Research Supervisors (Guides)

Sr.No. Research Guide Qualification Research Areas No of Students Registered
1 Dr. Daly Davis Ph.D. Electron Induced Chemistry, Astro-Chemistry, Quantum Chemistry, Electron-Molecule Collision. 01
2 Dr. Anant D. Kulkarni Ph.D. Computational and quantum chemistry, Hydrogen storage & generation materials, Molecular clusters, Catalysis Nanomaterials. Nil
3 Dr. Pushpendra Rai Ph.D. Biochar synthesis and Applications, Surface Chemistry, Adsorption, Wastewater treatment and Water quality monitoring, Membrane Technology, Solvent extraction, Photo-Catalysis, Water splitting. 01
4 Dr. Jitendra R. Satam Ph.D. Green chemistry and sustainable chemistry, Inorganic and Organic synthesis, Materials synthesis and characterization, Nanomaterial synthesis and applications study, Catalysis, Surfactants, Polymers, Water treatment, Nano-Drug delivery systems 02
5 Dr. Druman Ramesh Utekar Ph.D. Organic Synthesis, Heterogeneous catalysis, macromolecules, and polymers Nil
6 Dr. Bharati Pandit Choudhari Ph.D. Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Heterocycles, Biologically Active Molecules, Medicinal Chemistry, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), Polymorphs and Bioavailability. Nil
7 Dr. Biji Balakrishnan Ph.D. Biomaterials-materials for biomedical applications, biopolymeric In situ gelling systems for biomedical applications, Tissue engineering, drug delivery systems, targeted cancer therapy, Polymer Surface modification for blood compatibility Nil

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