Dr. Prabha G. Shetty, Associate Professor
Head, Department of Chemistry
MSc, Phd
prabha.shetty@sophiacollege.edu.in
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Areas of research interest:
Use of HPTLC for separation and identification of biomarkers, advanced analytical techniques for validation of efficacy of traditional medicines, Angiogenesis, pharmacokinetics, antidiabetic, antioxidant and immunomodulatory studies.
Other areas of interest: Chemistry education, developing innovative science experiments and innovative pedagogy for teaching, learning and evaluation.
Ms Rochelle Ferns
MSc, MPhil
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Assistant Professor in inorganic chemistry, joined the department in 2006.
Areas of interest: Bio-inorganic chemistry, environmental chemistry, development of innovative chemistry related activities to make learning fun.
Dr. Sirisha Murthy, Assistant Professor
MSc, Phd
sirish.murthy@sophiacollege.edu.in
Recognized guide for MSc by research in Organic Chemistry
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Area of interest:
Synthetic organic chemistry with a green chemistry approach, natural dyes teaching pedagogies like POGIl, RBPT.
Ms. Tanaz Asha, Assistant Professor
MSc, BEd
tanaz.asha@sophiacollege.edu.in
Teaching analytical and inorganic chemistry. Coordinates activities of CUC, Nature club and Sigma Club.
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Areas of interest:
Environmental chemistry, creating awareness about conservation of resources.
Ms. Lynelle Jeysus, Assistant Professor
MSc
lynelle.jeysus@sophiacollege.edu.in
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Area of interest :
Study of active components in natural products, colour chemistry, incorporate innovative teaching methodologies.
Sr. Rajani Khandagale, Assistant Professor
MSc, BEd
rajani.khandagale@sophiacollege.edu.in
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Areas of interest:
Sustainable Chemistry,Counseling and accompanying youth
Ms. Vaishnavi Ghugare
Assistant Professor
MSc
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Areas of interest:
Food and drug analysis
Ms. Sajal Ansari
Assistant Professor
MSc
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Areas of interest:
Quantum and computational chemistry
Ms. Payal Manna
Practical demonstrator/instructor for PG students
M.Sc (Analytical Chemistry)
Chemistry graduates can enter a wide range of professions such as:
- Teaching
- Pure and applied research
- Research and development in industry
- Quality assurance
- Management, production, packaging, quality control, marketing and sales,in industries such as pharmaceuticals, foods, dyes, cosmetics, polymer,Chemical, etc
- Consumer guidance
- Nutritional consultancy
- Science journalism
- Chemistry literature indexing
- Chemistry software development