DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
Why Shiv Nadar University?
Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR, is a multidisciplinary research university founded in 2011 by Mr. Shiv Nadar, a leading philanthropist and a pioneer of India's technological revolution. The university comprises four Schools offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degrees across Engineering, Natural Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Management & Entrepreneurship.
SNU is the youngest university recognised as an Institution of Eminence by the Government of India—a distinction awarded to institutions that "strive to become top 100 institutions in the world over time." In the Government's National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), SNU has held its place as the youngest institution in the top 100 Overall category for the past five years. Most recently, SNU was named University of the Year 2024 in the Emerging Category (under 15 years) at the 10th FICCI Higher Education Excellence Awards.
These recognitions underscore the university's commitment to excellence in teaching, research, innovation, scholarship, and service to make meaningful social contributions.
ANALYTICAL THINKING, CREATIVITY, PROBLEM-SOLVING:
Didactic instruction is complemented by research projects, internships, entrepreneurial opportunities, and more, providing our curriculum with a strong balance of theoretical knowledge and practical application.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE:
Our faculty hail from leading institutions in India and worldwide and their expertise is highly sought by academic journals, grant agencies, and policymakers.
Why
Shiv Nadar University, Delhi NCR
PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING:
SNU is a vibrant community with numerous extracurricular activities on our beautiful 286-acre green campus that promotes everyone's holistic well-being.
JOBS, HIGHER STUDIES OR START-UPS:
Students are prepared for a world of opportunities, with alumni successfully placed in competitive postgraduate programs worldwide and leading chemical & biotechnology companies, among other fields. The only limits to our students' success are their interests and imagination.
Awards and Rankings
Recognized as an Institution of Eminence
1 of the only 4 private universities in the country to be designated as an Institution of Eminence by the Government of India
#1 India’s best young university
Careers 360, 2023 ranking of private universities
Global Top 200; India Top 5
SDG 6 and SDG 2: Times Higher Impact Ranking 2023, 2024
National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)
Youngest university to be ranked among the top 100 of NIRF, 7 years in a row.
#7 Top Universities in India
Careers 360, 2024 ranking of private and public universities
#3 Top private university in India
#5 Top private university for employability
Indian Institutional Ranking Framework 2024
QS Asia Ranking 2024
41 in India; amongst top 36% in Asia.
#20 Chemistry
#26 All Sciences
Nature Index India 2024 ranking of Indian academic institutions
Awarded University of the year 2024 (Emerging category under 15 years)
10th FICCI Higher Education Excellence Awards 2024
Why Study Chemistry at Shiv Nadar University?
Chemistry education at Shiv Nadar University provides a link between the fundamental principles governing the nature of the universe and the science of life and spans traditional as well as a variety of interdisciplinary areas. Chemistry is often called the central science, as it plays a vital role in nearly every other scientific field. At the undergraduate level, we offer B.Sc. (Research) in Chemistry. One can also combine a Minor in Chemistry with a Major in any other discipline at Shiv Nadar University and vice versa. University-wide elective courses in the curriculum allow students unprecedented freedom to explore subjects outside their chosen major; in some depth. This flexible and broad curriculum prepares students not just for a career in chemistry upon graduation but for a leadership role in the world as well.
At the undergraduate level, we offer a 4-year B.Sc. (Research) in Chemistry and also options to pursue specialisations in (A) Chemical Biology or (B) Computational Chemistry or (C) Materials Chemistry. These specialisations will allow the students to build their deserving careers in the specialised research areas. Several B.Sc. (Research) Chemistry students have been selected for M.Sc or Ph.D. studies (with full scholarships) at top universities worldwide such as Penn State University, University of Michigan, University of Utah, EPFL Switzerland to name a few.
Specialisation Opportunity
Curriculum
The chemistry curriculum at Shiv Nadar IoE provides both a broad background in chemical principles as well as an in-depth study of chemistry or chemistry-related areas that build on this background. The chemistry curriculum is divided into three categories: introductory general chemistry, foundation courses providing breadth across sub-disciplines, and rigorous in-depth courses that build upon these foundations and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Since chemistry is an experimental science, substantial laboratory work is an integral part of almost all our courses. The introductory general chemistry course provides a common grounding in basic chemical concepts for students with diverse backgrounds, develops basic mathematical and laboratory skills, and prepares students for the foundation courses. Foundation courses in general chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry provide breadth and lay the groundwork for more in-depth coursework.
Program Highlights
B.Sc. (Research) in Chemistry
Admission:
We admit students from both the streams PCM (Physics - Chemistry - Mathematics) and PCB (Physics- ChemistryBiology). Annual intake based on SNUSAT, JEE-mains, College board SAT, ACT, or CUET score.
Major degree:
The four-year research program provides options to students in higher education (abroad) and career opportunities in Industries.
The basic undergraduate degree program offered by the Department of Chemistry is the Bachelor of Science: B.Sc. (Research) in Chemistry. In addition, the Department of Chemistry also offers specialisation in Material Chemistry, Computational Chemistry and Chemical Biology in B.Sc. (Research) program (with Specialization).
(a) Course Design: All semester courses are structured to enhance students' core competencies in different branches of Chemistry.
(b) Electives: The Department offers a variety of elective courses covering a wide range of domains, such as analytical chemistry, biochemistry, material chemistry, computational chemistry, chemical biology, medicinal chemistry, food chemistry, polymer chemistry, among others.
The credit requirements for B.Sc. (Research) Chemistry are 152 [73 credits in Core Chemistry Courses (Introductory + Foundation + In-Depth) + 13 PCM (B) / 10 PCB credits (Physics/Life Sciences) + 12 PCM (B) / 15 PCB credits (Chemistry electives) + 12 credits (Senior project) + 42: (18 credits CCC courses + 18 credits UWE courses + 6 credits from either CCC and/or UWE/DSE (Department Selective Elective) category)]
Minor degree:
Undergraduate students not majoring in Chemistry can also take a Chemistry to Biotechnology
Master degree:
B.Sc. (Research) Chemistry student in 3rd year can opt for M.Sc. (Research), in that case degree awarded will be Intg. B.Sc.-M.Sc. (Research) Chemistry.
Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. and Ph.D. in Chemistry
Admission: followed by an interaction with applicants.
Major degree:
by the Department of Chemistry is the Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. (with M.Sc. (Research) as an exit option) and Ph.D. There are multiple options for achieving various degrees depending on the student’s choice and CGPA requirement. In a normal scenario, one can obtain an Integrated B.Sc.-M.Sc. (Research) degree for 5 years, M.Sc.-Ph.D. for 6 years, M.Sc. (Research) for 2 years and Ph.D. for 5 years.
a. Course Design:
to enhance a student’s core competencies in different branches of Chemistry.
b. Electives: courses covering a wide range of domains such as analytical chemistry, biochemistry, material chemistry, computational chemistry, chemical biology, medicinal chemistry, polymer chemistry, among others.
The credit requirements for Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. and M.Sc. (Research) in Chemistry are 83 credits.
• 83 credits = 33 credits (Chemistry Core Courses) + 25 credits (Chemistry elective courses) + 24 credits (Master project) + 1 credits Seminar (CHY615).
The credit requirements for Integrated B.Sc.-M.Sc. (Research) and Integrated B.Sc.-M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Chemistry in Chemistry are 211:
• 211 credits = 128 credits from 3 years B.Sc. (as suggested in UG prospectus) + 83 credits from 2 years M.Sc. (Research) for both the mentioned degrees.
The credit requirements for Ph.D. in Chemistry are 12 credits.
• 12 Credits = 6 credits (Chemistry Major Courses) + 6 credits Electives
Research in Chemistry
Research activities are not only confined to the postgraduate level but are integrated into the undergraduate programs through our Research Experiential & Applied Learning courses (REAL). Undergraduate research allows students to integrate and reinforce chemistry knowledge from their formal coursework, develop scientific and professional skills and create new scientific knowledge.
Original research culminating in a comprehensive written report provides an effective means for integrating undergraduate learning experiences and allows students to participate directly in the process of science.
Opportunities for research in chemistry at the University are available in the following areas:
• Asymmetric Catalysis
• Bio-Inorganic Chemistry
• Catalysis
• Chemical Biology
• Chemical & Biological Crystallography
• Computational Quantum Chemistry
• Coordination Chemistry
• Electrochemistry
• Green Chemistry
• Materials Chemistry
• Sustainable Main Group Catalysis
• Materials for Environment
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Metalloradical Chemistry
• Nano-biotechnology
• Natural Product Synthesis
• Physical Chemistry
• Polymer Chemistry
• Protein Chemistry
• Supramolecular Chemistry
• Synthetic Organic Chemistry
• Ultrafast Spectroscopy
• Next-Generation Battery
• Biophysical Chemistry
Department Highlights
SCOPUS
~ 417 Scopus | +42 Books/book
EXTERNAL GRANTS
~ 26 crores
PATENTS
Filed 19 (2 before <2020; 2 granted)
Representative Research Facilities at the Department
High-resolution FTIR Powder-XRD Rigaku Glove box
OUR Program
The Opportunities for Undergraduate Research (OUR) program at Shiv Nadar IoE is a pioneering initiative designed to immerse students in research from the early stages of their undergraduate journey. This program is meticulously designed to provide students with hands-on experience in research methodologies under the guidance of our faculty members.
Chemistry Careers
Chemistry offers excellent career opportunities for high-quality graduates. A majority of our students pursue higher education, with the four-year undergraduate program enabling direct admission to fully funded Ph.D. positions in North America. Graduates are also in demand in both developing and established markets, including the US, Europe, Japan, and Australia. Major employment sectors include agricultural technology, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and materials science. Additionally, IT industries focusing on artificial intelligence and related platforms are providing innovative solutions in life sciences, biotechnology, and healthcare. Career opportunities extend to R&D institutes, academia, and diverse sectors such as the chemical industry, forensics, food science, and healthcare.
Placements: B.Sc. (Research) Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry at Shiv Nadar University boasts an impressive record of graduate placements and further education achievements. A few of the representative achievements/placements are presented here.
Ritwik Bhattacharya (2024 Batch)
Ph.D. Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion, Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, Germany
Shikha Singh (2024 Batch) Mercer Mettl, India
Shreemad Patel (2024 Batch)
MS. Chemistry University of Pennsylvania, USA
Gunjan Gupta (2023 Batch)
Ph.D. Chemistry, Georgetown University
Vanama Eshwar (2023 Batch)
Ph.D. Chemistry, Louisiana State University
Sowmya Srinivasan (2023 Batch)
Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA
Aditi Iyer (2023 Batch) Analyst, Bain and Company
Sana Mendiratta (2024 Batch)
MRes. Chemical Biology & Bio-Entrepreneurship, Imperial college London, UK
Nishanthini Sampath (2024 Batch) University of Mississippi, USA
Aditya Verma (2024 Batch)
Intg. BSc-MSc
Ph. D. Inorganic Chem Purdue University, USA
Madhav Samanta (2023 Batch)
Ph.D. Physical Chemistry, Charles University
Krithik Sai (2023 Batch)
Ph.D., Northumbria University, UK
Abhinav Joshi (2023 Batch) MSc, IISER, Pune, India
Garvisha Mittal (2023 Batch)
Ph.D., Univ. of Illinois Chicago, USA
Sanjana Maheswari (2023 Batch)
Ph.D. Astrochemistry
Univ. of Maryland, USA
Malvika Ramkumar (2022 Batch)
Ph.D., Univ. of Michigan, USA
Malvika Singh (2021 Batch)
M.Sc. Chemistry
Freie Universität Berlin, Germany
Sneha V. (2020 Batch)
Ph.D. Chemical Biology Univ. of Minnesota, USA
Srirupa Sen (2018 Batch)
MS food science, Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison, Researcher, Centre for Diary Research, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Manasi Chandrachood (2023 Batch)
PhD, Indiana University Bloomington USA
Vidit Dixit (2022 Batch)
MS. Nanomaterials, Univ Manchester
Associate Scientist, Paragraf, UK
Ananya Biswas (2021 Batch)
M.Sc. Chemical Biology, The University of Geneva and EPFL, Switzerland
Sanjana K (2020 Batch)
Ph.D. Materials Chemistry Univ. of Penn State, USA
Keerthana A.K. (2017 Batch)
Ph.D., Univ. of Arizona, USA
Senior Scientist, Illumina, San Diego, USA
Selected Placements: M.Sc. (Research) in Chemistry
Naufia M S (2024 Batch)
Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Florence, Italy
Prateek Rai (2023 Batch)
Ph.D. Molecular Biosciences
Middle Tennessee State University
Rhythm Wadhera (2022 Batch) Consultant, Veeva Systems
Ishani Khandelwal (2024 Batch) Catalyst Researcher, Mumbai, India
Rudra Agarwal (2022 Batch) Teacher, Step by Step School
(2023 Batch)
Ph.D. Molecular Biosciences
Middle Tennessee State University
Anubhuti Srivastava (2022 Batch)
Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Kansas
Anjani Bhatia (2022 Batch)
Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Delaware
SagamoreXX - 2024 International conference - November 10-15, 2024
Academic Collaborations
Shiv Nadar University has several active collaborations with research and academic institutions in India and abroad with an aim to facilitate the exchange of ideas and resources in scientific research and development, and the exchange of students and faculty members. At the Chemistry department, presently, we have two MoUs, with the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune and Tamkang University (TKU), Taiwan.
The agreement with the Chemistry department at IISER Pune enables us to pursue collaborative research in Natural Sciences. The scope of the agreement includes sharing relevant information and laboratory resources between the two institutions as well as the exchange of students, scholars, and postdoctoral fellows for projects.
The Shiv Nadar University-TKU MoU allows the exchange of undergraduate students from the Chemistry department and the possibility of research collaborations with the faculty members of the chemistry department at Tamkang University.
Senior
The City College of New York, USA
Visitor, May 2024
Dept. of Chemistry, Canada
University of The Balearic Islands, Spain
Dr. Erika Taylor Visiting Professor, Jan 2024 Chemistry and Environmental Sciences, Wesleyan University, USA
Prof. Pulickel M. Ajayan Visitor, May 2024 Dept. of Materials Science & Nanoengineering, USA
Prof. Dylan Jayatilaka Visitor, 2023-2024
Honorary Research Fellow, School of Molecular Sciences UWA Perth, Australia
Prof. George John Visitor, 2024
Prof. Jeremy Wulff
Prof. Bartolomé Soberats
Visitor, 2024
Chemistry Outreach
The Chemistry Department organises different outreach programs to enrich chemistry education among high school students. The department has organised a Chemistry Fair and Yousuf Hameid Camp, where the students from the nearby schools were invited and given an opportunity to get involved in different hands-on chemistry experiments and gain wide exposure to scientific research.
75+ Students Participated
Department of Chemistry Faculty
The faculty members of the Chemistry department are Ph.D. holders from top Indian and foreign universities with many years of international post-doctoral research and teaching experience. The publication records of the faculties are impressive. The research results are routinely published in highly reputed journals of ACS, RSC, Wiley and Elsevier publishing houses. The research topics include core and interdisciplinary areas of chemistry (experimental and theoretical regime). Our faculty have received extramural research grants from the Government of India and Other funding agencies. Many of them have received national and international recognitions, namely, Fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry, CRSI medal, NASI Fellow, Ramanujan Ramalingaswami Fellow, DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance fellow, and DST Inspire fellowships from the Government of India.
BIMLESH LOCHAB
Head & Professor, D. Phil., Univ. of Oxford, UK
Specialisation: Green chemistry: polymer chemistry, Li-S batteries, nanochemistry: nanodiamonds and graphene functionalization.
SUBHABRATA SEN
Professor, Ph.D., Univ. of Missouri, USA
Specialisation: Synthetic Organic Chemistry & Medicinal Chemistry.
ANIMESH SAMANTA
Associate Professor, Ph.D., National University of Singapore
Specialisation: Chemical Biology, Chemosenosrs, Bioimaging, Disease Diagnosis and Therapeutics
PARTHAPRATIM MUNSHI
Professor, Ph.D., Indian Institute of Science
Specialisation: Quantum Crystallography, Multifunctional Organic Electronic Materials, Polymorphism, Protein-Ligand Interactions.
DEBDAS RAY
Associate Professor, Ph.D., IIT Kanpur
Specialisation: Advanced photofunctional materials, thermally activated delayed fluorescence, room-temperature phosphorescence.
AJOY KAPAT
Assistant Professor, Ph.D., Univ. of Bern, Switzerland
Specialisation: Metalloradical Catalysis, functionalization of oleochemicals, Natural Product-Based Drug Design.
BASAB BIJAYI DHAR
Associate Professor, Ph.D., Jadavpur University
Specialisation: Catalysts for organic transformations, photoredox catalysis, coordination chemistry.
BISWAJIT GUCHHAIT
Assistant Professor, Ph.D., S. N. Bose NCBS, Kolkata
Specialisation: Ultrafast spectroscopy, Photoinduced electron and proton transfer, Electronic energy transfer, Confined ionic liquids
BAPPADITYA GOLE
Assistant Professor; Ph.D. Indian Institute of Science
Specialisation: Supramolecular Chemistry, Functional Materials, Peptide Chemistry, Foldamers, Organic Electronics
TATINI RAKSHIT
Assistant Professor, Ph.D. IACS, Kolkata
Specialisation: Bioanalytical Chemistry, Single-Molecule Manipulation, Force Based Microscopy and Spectroscopy, Bioelectronics
NAIWRIT KARMODAK
Assistant Professor, Ph.D., Indian Institute of Science
Electrocatalysis for sustainable energy generation, Computational materials.
KSHATRESH DUTTA DUBEY
Assistant Professor, Ramalingaswami Fellow, DBT
Ph.D. Gorakhpur University
Specialisation: Chemical Biology, Protein Chemistry, Enzyme Catalysis, Computational Chemistry.
SANTOSH SINGH
Assistant Professor, Ph.D. National Chemical Lab, Pune
Specialisation: Electrochemistry, Next-generation energy technologies (Fuel cell, Water electrolyzer, flexible batteries and supercapacitor).
SANTANU GHOSH
Assistant Professor, Ph.D. IISER, Bhopal
Specialisation: Natural Product Synthesis, New Chemical Transformation, Asymmetric Catalysis
NIDHI MALHOTRA
Assistant Professor, Ph.D. IIT, Delhi
Specialisation: Molecular modeling and molecular dynamics simulations, molecular recognition and self assembly, structural bioinformatics, protein-protein, protein-drug, protein-lipid interactions
SHARATH KANDAMBETH
Assistant Professor Ph.D. NCL, Pune
Specialisation: Energy storage, Electrochemistry, Na-ion, Li-ion, & Metal-sulfur batteries
TUSHAR DEBNATH
Ramanujan Faculty, Ph.D. BARC, Mumbai
Specialisation: Optical and ultrafast spectroscopy, Semiconductor nanomaterials, Photophysical properties, Energy research, Quantum dots.
MD. MUJAHUDDIN SIDDIQUI
Assistant Professor, Ph.D. IIT, Bombay
Specialisation: Main group catalytic systems, Radicals of s and p block elements, CO2 functionalization, Small molecule activation and Constrained phosphines.
BIDYUT SARKAR
DBT-Wellcome Trust India Alliance Intermediate Fellow, Ph.D. TIFR, Mumbai
Specialisation: Single-molecule fluorescence spectroscopy and microscopy, Structure-dynamics-function relationship of biomacromolecules: gene-regulatory noncoding RNA
ARNAB GHOSH
Assistant Professor; Ph.D. IITB & Monash Univ Australia
Specialisation: Energy storage, Electrochemistry, Na-ion, Li-ion, & Metal-sulfur batteries
Support Staff
RAVINDER SINGH
Technical OfficerAFM & EPR
MOHAMMAD AJMAL
Technical Assistant –LCMS & MALDI
NAVEEN GAUR Sr. Lab Assistant
SHRIPAL MALIK Technician, NMR
DR. NISHA YADAV
Technical Officer GPC, DSC & TGA
DR. ANIRUDDHA DAS
Technical Officer SCXRD & PXRD Senior Laboratory Assistant
PAWAN SHARMA Lab Assistant
VIKAS GAUTAM Program Manager
Admissions Eligibility
B. Sc (Research)
Program Selection Criteria
Route 1: JEE Mains 2025 or 2024 + Interview*
Route 2: SNUSAT + Interview
B.Sc (Research) in Chemistry
Route 3: College Board SAT + Interview*
Route 4: ACT + Interview*
Route 5: CUET 2025 + Interview*
*The option to apply through would be available after the declaration of the result of the National Level Exam.
Class 12th Eligibility
Aggregate of best 4 academic subjects in the marksheet must be >=65% (must include English & Chemistry)
Contact Details
DR. BIMLESH LOCHAB
Professor and Head, M. Tech. (IITD), D. Phil. (University of Oxford), FRSC Department of Chemistry,
Mob# 9899915584
Tel. No. +91-0120-7170257
E-mail: bimlesh.lochab@snu.edu.in
DR. BAPPADITYA GOLE
SPOC UG Admission
Assistant Professor Department of Chemistry, Mob# 9900496504
Tel. No. +91-0120-7170637
E-mail: bappaditya.gole@snu.edu.in
DR. BASAB BIJAYI DHAR
Undergraduate Advisor
Department of Chemistry, A Block, A227H
Mob# 9999872154
Tel. No. +91-0120-7170135
E-mail: basab.dhar@snu.edu.in
MS. SARITHA RAJAN
Senior Executive Assistant to the Head, Department of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences
Room No. A227
Phone +91-120-7170118
Email Id: saritha.rajan@snu.edu.in
DR. ANIMESH SAMANTA
Postgraduate Advisor
Department of Chemistry, A Block, A227E
School of Natural Sciences, Mob# 8921745567
Tel. No. +91-0120-7170660
E-mail: animesh.samanta@snu.edu.in
MR. VIKAS GAUTAM
Program Manager, Department of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences
Room No. A227.2
Phone +91- 0120-7170649
Email Id: vikas.gautam@snu.edu.in
MAILING ADDRESS
Department of Chemistry, Shiv Nadar University, Delhi NCR
NH 91, Tehsil Dadri, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh - 201314, India
Ph: +91-120-7170100, +91-120-2662002