1. History and Brief Profile:
The Department of Chemistry was established on August 6th, 2018, and initially had Dr. Prabha Devi as its first faculty member. Subsequently, Ms. Bhagyasmeeta Sharma joined in March 2019, followed by Dr. Jutika Devi in September 2019. Initially operating as a self-financing program, the department underwent provincialization in 2020, resulting in the creation of three permanent faculty positions. On December 21st, 2020, Dr. Sagar Sharma, Dr. Jayanta Kumar Nath, and Dr. Mamon Dey joined as faculty members to fill these positions.
Under the RUSA grant, the Department of Chemistry boasts two contemporary and well-equipped laboratory facilities dedicated to conducting practical classes for the undergraduate program. In addition to conventional classroom teaching, the department's faculty members employ modern teaching methods and smart classrooms to ensure effective comprehension of concepts by the students. To promote participatory and experiential learning, the department actively encourages students to engage in a variety of activities, including contributing content to wall magazines, participating in group discussions, and delivering seminar presentations. Additionally, the department organizes informative sessions to enlighten students about the extensive range of opportunities available to them after graduation, including competitive exams for both job placements and higher education. Many of our students are pursuing post-graduation studies in higher educational institutes within the country.

Name and Tenure of the Faculty:
1 Dr. Sagar Sharma (HoD) December 2020 - Present
2 Dr. Jayanta Kr. Nath December 2020 - Present
3 Dr. Mamon Dey December 2020 - Present
4 Ms. Bhagyasmeeta Sharma March 2019 - Present
5 Dr. Himashree Mahanta May 2022 - July 2022
6 Dr. Jutika Devi September 2019 - December 2020
7 Dr. Prabha Devi August 2018 - February 2019

2. Vision and Mission:
Our vision is to establish ourselves as a leading department in the field of chemistry, imparting fundamental knowledge to our students and empowering them to emerge as leaders in the chemical sciences and related disciplines.
The Department of Chemistry is dedicated to delivering a comprehensive education in chemistry that prepares students for successful careers and meaningful contributions to society. Through innovative teaching methods and research endeavors, the department of chemistry aims to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills among the students. Furthermore, we strive to promote chemical literacy among the public, enhancing understanding and appreciation of the chemical sciences and their societal impact.

3. Aim and Objectives:
i. Enhance the department's research productivity and contribute to the advancement of the chemical sciences and related fields.
ii. Implement engaging and innovative teaching approaches that promote a deeper understanding of chemistry and related disciplines among students.
iii. Establish partnerships with local schools and communities to enhance chemical literacy and raise awareness of the significance of chemistry in everyday life.
iv. Ensure students have access to state-of-the-art equipment and technology to enrich their learning experiences.
v. Expand the availability of internships and co-op programs to provide students with valuable practical experience in the chemical industry and related fields.

4. Courses offered and Intake:
Programme Name Intake Capacity
B.Sc Chemistry (Honours) 15
B.Sc (Regular/Generic) 30

5. Departmental Activities:
1. Wall magazine of the Department of Chemistry was inaugurated on 4th November 2019.
2. Webinar on Intellectual Property Rights was organised by Department of Chemistry in association with IQAC on 30/06/2021.
3. Webinar on “Exploring Career Opportunities after Graduation” was organised by Department of Chemistry in association with Career Counselling and Guidance Cell on 7th July 2021.
4. Freshman Social was organised on 17th December 2021 for 1st semester students.
5. The wall magazine of the department was inaugurated on 31st December 2021. The theme of the wall magazine was “Green Chemistry”. The inauguration of the department's wall magazine took place on December 31st, 2021, with the theme of "Green Chemistry."
6. Freshman Social and Farewell for outgoing batch was organised on 26th September 2022
7. Faculty exchange programme was held on 27th August 2022. Dr. Mintu Maan Dutta, Assistant Professor of Arya Vidyapeeth College delivered lecture on “ionic equilibria”to 1st semester students.
8. The wall magazine for the year 2022-2023 was inaugurated by the Principal of S. B. Deorah College on 9th February 2023. The topic of the wall magazine was “Fabrics.
9. Faculty exchange programme was held on 16th May 2023. Dr. Kamal Krishna Rajbongshi, Assistant Professor of Handique Girls’ College delivered lecture on “alkaloids” to 4th semester students.

6. Achievements:
Year: 2021-22
• Mr. Sidrat Hussain qualified IIT-JAM 2022 exam and got selected in NIT Warrangal for M.Sc in Chemistry.
• Archita Bhattacharya took admission in M.Sc Chemistry in Parul University.
• Hema Mushahary took admission in Gauhati University for M.A in Sociology.
• Dr. Jayanta Kumar Nath published article in peer-reviewed journals (i) J. Colloid and Interface Sc (ii) Applied Catalysis A: General
• Dr. Sagar Sharma published articles in journal RSC Advances and Int. J. Quantum Chemistry.
• Dr. Sagar Sharma, Dr. Jayanta Kr. Nath and Dr. Mamon Dey “successfully completed one-month Induction Programme for Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education”, from 19 July - 17 August, 2021 conducted by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College University of Delhi.
• Dr. Jayanta Kr. Nath and Dr. Mamon Dey successfully completed the one-week Faculty Development Programme on “Recent Advances in Chemistry” from 27th Dec 21- 4th Jan 2022, organised by RK University Gujrat.
Year: 2022-23
• Nchamgailu Gonmei took admission in M.Sc Chemistry in Manipur University
• Taseen Abrar Laskar took admission in Masters in Tourism and Management in Pragjyotish College.
• Tanushree Changkakoti qualified IIT-JAM 2023 exam.
• Dr. Jayanta Kumar Nath published articles in peer-reviewed journals (i) Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry (ii) Green Chemistry (iii) Journal of Structural Chemistry (iv) Journal of Chemical Sciences.
• Dr. Sagar Sharma successfully completed the online Weeklong Faculty Development Program on Implementation of NEP 2020 in Higher Education Institutions organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Tezpur University from 26th April 2023-2nd May 2023.

7. Departmental Publications:
i. Biswas, S.; Barman, D.; Gogoi, G.; Hoque, N.; Devi, A.; Purkayastha, S. K.; Guha, A. K.; Nath, J. K. and Kusum K. Bania, K. S. Heterogeneous iron catalyst for C(1)-H functionalization of 2-naphthols with primary aromatic alcohols.
Org. Biomol. Chem., 2023, 21, 1657-1661 IF=3.876

ii. Devi, A.; Bharali, M. M.; Biswas, S.; Bora, T. J.; Nath, J. K.; Lee, S.; Park, Y. B.; Saikia, L.; Baruah, M. J.; Bania, K. K. Utilization of methanol and ethanol for 3,3′-bis(indolyl)methane synthesis through activation of peroxymonosulfate over a copper catalyst.
Green Chem. 2023, 25, 3443-3448. IF = 11.04

iii. Nath, J. K.* Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Dinuclear Metallacycle of Mn(II), Co(II),
Ni(II), Cu(II) and Cd(II) of 1,8-Naphthalene Dicarboxylate Exhibiting Dihydrogen Contact
J. Struct. Chem. vol. 64, No. 6, 2023, 112067. IF = 1.04

iv. Gogoi, G.; Bhattacharya, L.; Sahoo, S. R.; Sahu, S.; Sarma, N. S.; Sharma, S. Enhancement of air-stability, π-stacking ability, and charge transport properties of fluoroalkyl side chain engineered n-type naphthalene tetracarboxylic diimide compounds.
RSC Adv., 2021, vol: 11, 57-70 IF = 4.036

v. Bhattacharya, L.; Sharma, S.; Sahu, S. Enhancement of air stability and photovoltaic performance in organic solar cells by structural modulation of bis‐amide‐based donor‐ acceptor copolymers: A computational insight.
Int. J. Quantum Chem., 2021, 121, 1-15, IF = 2.444

vi. Baruah, M. J.; Bora, T. J.; Gogoi, G.; Hoque, N.; Gour, N. K.; Bhargava, S. K.; Guha, A. K.; Nath, J. K.; Das, B.; Bania, K. K.; Chirally modified cobalt-vanadate grafted on battery waste derived layered reduced graphene oxide for enantioselective photooxidation of 2-naphthol: Asymmetric induction through non-covalent interaction.
J. Colloid and Interface Sc. 2022, 608, 1526-1542. IF: 9.965

vii. Gogoi, G.; Nath, J. K.; Hoque, N.; Biswas, S.; Goura, N. K.; Kalita, D. J.; Bora, S. R.; Bania, K. K. Single and Multiple Site Cu(II) Catalysts for Benzyl Alcohol and Catechol Oxidation Reactions.
Applied Catalysis A: General, 2022, 644, 118816 IF = 5.57

viii. Nath, J. K.*; Borah, R. A Lanthanide cluster formed by fixing atmospheric CO2 to carbonate: A Molecular Magnetic Refrigerant and Photoluminescent Material.
J. Chem. Sci., 2023, accepted manuscript. IF = 2.150.