Publications

Research Projects

Workshop/Seminar Details

The Department of Chemistry conducts seminar/conferences on regular basis to promote the research culture and update with latest development in specific area of research. Besides this the department also conducts Refresher courses/Faculty Development Programmes for College and University teachers at different period of time.

List of Seminar/Conferences/Refresher Course/FDP organized in Last Five Years:

Achievements

Students (NET/GATE/TIFR)

Students/Research Scholars Awards/Achievement (others)

Faculty Awards/Achievement

• Prof. N. Das: Prof. Bhupendra Sahai Saxena Award for Best P.G. Chemistry Teacher for 2018 by Association of Chemistry Teachers (India).
• Prof. N. Das: Selected and participated in MHRD, Govt. of India funded “Leadership Programme for Academician (LEAP)” at TISS, Mumbai (19 – 30 August 2019) and at Graduate School of Education, University of Pennsylvania, USA (16 – 20 September 2019).
• Prof. P. K. Sahoo: Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavana Award 2017 by Rajiv Gandhi Forum, Odisha.
• Dr. H. K. Kisan: PDF at Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel 2019-20.
• Dr. S. N. Pal: Best poster award in chemical science at National conference, KIIT, Bhubaneswar, 2016.
• Dr. S. N. Pal: Best oral presentation award  at National seminar, NISER, Bhubaneswar, 2018.
• Dr. A. K. Behera: Best poster award at MTM-2020 international conference, SVNIT Surat, Gujarat, 2020.

Placement

Students

List of Mentor–Mentee of M.Sc. 2nd Year Students (2023-25)

List of M.Sc. 1st Year Students (2024-26)

Alumni

THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY, UTKAL UNIVERSITY (Regd. No. 2183-68 of 2016-17 under the Act XXI of 1860)

The first alumni meet of Department of Chemistry, Utkal University was held on 6^th May (Sunday), 1990 (the day following 4th Annual Conference of Orissa Chemical Society held on 4-5 May, 1990) with Prof. R. K. Nanda as President and Dr. B. C. Singh as Secretary. There after alumni meet was held on few occasions. From 2012 onwards, the alumni meet has been conducted regularly in the Department. The alumni association was formally registered as “The Alumni Association, Department of Chemistry, Utkal University” on 16/09/2016 (Regd. No. 2183-68/2016-2017).

Objectives:

“The Alumni Association”, Department of Chemistry, Utkal University has following objectives:

• To create a platform for interaction among the old students and staff of the Department of Chemistry, Utkal University for the promotion and development of overall interest of Chemo-scientists.
• To promote and update the student of all branches of Chemical Science.
• For achieving the above objectives and overall development of the Department, Alumni, may undertake the following programmers and any other such steps as may be deemed necessary from time to time.
• Publication of a directory (Name, Batch (year), Designation, Address, Telephone number, Activities etc. of the members)
• Publication and circulation of newsletter/journals/seminar proceedings/special publications relating to different frontiers of chemistry.
• Installation of Award(s) in frontier fields of Chemistry at institutional level, state level etc.
• Felicitation to eminent chemistry.
• Organization of seminar/workshops on any suitable themes of Chemistry and related fields
• Welfare fund for employees/students/Alumni

Activity Report

The Alumni Association has undertaken several activities during last few years

• Felicitation of Ex-honoured faculty members of the Department in recognition to their contribution for overall development of the department and shaping the professional career of large number of students.
• Certificate of Merit to the student securing First Position in M.Sc. examination.
• The association instituted two merit prizes namely Prof. P. K. Jesthi Best student Award and Mrs. PravabatiJesthi best student award for securing highest marks among boys and girls, respectively out of the interest generated from the fund given by Dr. P.K. Jesthi.
• The alumni of 1982-84 batch contributed substantial amount for renovation of floor departmental gallery. Barbered wire fencing for maintenance of garden and protect of trees have also been by the association.
• During last one year, the number of Patron and life members has been increased to 75 and 100, respectively (as on 10/02/2017). Besides, several alumni have contributed generously for new activities in the Department. Some of the proposed activities initiated by the alumni association are:
• ‘Prof. Bhaskar Dash Scholarship’ to a poor and meritorious M.Sc. 1st year student.
• It is proposed to conduct memorial lectures every year in the department every year in the name of following three ex-faculty members:

• Late Prof. S. R. Mohanty
• Late K. C. Dash and
• Late Prof. V. Chakravortty

• “Prof. R. K. Nanda Best seminar presentation award” every year to one student for presenting best student seminar in that year.
• “Prof. A. C. Dash Best Paper Award” to a student pursuing Ph.D. in the Department.
• Renovation of old store of the Department as “Golden Jubilee Hall” and renovation of gallery.
• Publication of an ‘Alumni Directory’ with details of alumni to facilitate the department in general and students in particular as and when necessary.
• Assistance in publication of “Golden Jubilee Souvenir” of the Department during 2017.

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