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JSS MAHAVIDHYAPEETA

JSS COLLEGE OF ARTS, COMMERCE & SCIENCE

(Re-accredited by NAAC with 'B++' Grade (III Cycle), Affiliated to University of Mysore)

NANJANGUD-571301

Chemistry

Department Profile
Program Offered
Staff
BOS Members
Placement Details
Activities
Achievements
Gallery
Best Practices

About The Department:

Chemistry is one of the major Departments in the College. The Department motivates the students for their future career in higher education and industry. The Department organizes industrial visit, special lecture programs and internship courses. Taking the advantage of vicinity of industrial area, the department also organize campus interviews for our students so as to get absorbed in Chemical & Pharmaceutical companies after completion of B.Sc degree.

Vision

“Strive to achieve greater heights in education to bring out the best in young men and women by providing value based, career oriented education and create self-reliant global citizens.”

Mission

    • To adapt and excel in general education.
    • To impart quality education to mould the holistic personality of rural students.
    • To ignite the young minds by changing and synchronizing their energies and nurture their hidden talents for National development.
    • To sensitize the rural students so as to imbibe human values and create a healthy atmosphere for learning.
    • To promote the attitude for intellectual growth and develop skills necessary for self reliance.
    • To promote national integration and achieve the goals enshrined in our constitution.
    • To bridge the gap between knowledge and development in social, cultural and scientific aspects of privileged and under privileged sections.

Staff Details

 Name  Dr.B.K.KENDAGANNASWAMY
 Designation  ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
 Email – Id  bkkswamy1991@gmail.com
 Qualification & years of service  MSc, Ph.D , 34 Years
 No. of Publications  17 papers

 

 Name  Sri. PRAVEEN KUMAR H S
 Designation  ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
 Email – Id  hspraveenkumar63@gmail.com
 Qualification & years of service  MSc, B.Ed
 No. of Publications  08 papers

 

Educational Qualification

Sl. No. Name Qualification University Year of Passed Out
1. Dr.B.K.KENDAGANNASWAMY MSc,Ph.D UOM 1991
2. Sri. H. S. PRAVEEN KUMAR MSc UOM 2017

Work Experience

Sl. No. Name Institution Name Designation / Department Period
1 Dr.B.K.KENDAGANNASWAMY SJCE LECTURER 1991–1993
JSSCACS, OOTY ROAD, MYSORE LECTURER 1993–2004
JSSCACS, OOTY ROAD, MYSORE ASSISTANT PROFESSOR 2006–2020
JSSCACS, NANJANGUD ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR 2020–TILL DATE
1 Sri. H.S.PRAVEEN KUMAR JSSCACS, C.H.Nagar ASSISTANT PROFESSOR 2017-2018
JSSCACS, Nanjangud ASSISTANT PROFESSOR 2019-Till Date

Publications

Sl. No. Title Name of Journal Year of Publication Volume No/Issue No/Page No
1 Physico Mechnical, Optical and WAXS Studies of Chain Extended PU Films”, J.Macromolecular Sci., Part A Polymer Chem., A 2000 37 (12) , 1617 – 1625.
2 Interaction of Chain Extended PUs with Chlorinated Alkanes Polym News, 2001 26 (12)
3 “Chain Extended Polyurethanes – Synthesis and Characterization . J Applied. Polymer. Science 2002 84 , 359 – 369.
4 Structure-Property Relationship of Diol Chain Extended Castor Oil Based PUs” J. Material Science 2003 38 , 451- 460
5 “Structure-Property Relationship of PAni filled Chain Extended PU J. Polymer. Engineering. and Science 2004 44 , 772 – 778.
6 Sorption and Diffusion of Chlorinated Alphatic Hydrocarbon Penetrants through Diol Chain Extended PU Members J. Hazardous materials 2003 B99 , 177 – 190
7 “Structure-Property Relationship of Starch filled Chain Extended PUs J Applied. Polymer Science 2003 90 , 2945 – 2954
8 Computer Simulation Method for Calculating Concentration Profiles in Polyureathanes / Polystyrene Interpenetrating Polymer Network Membranes, J.Applied. Polymer Science 2003 90, 122 – 128.
9 Synthesis and in vitro antioxidant activity of quinolin-5-ylamine derivatives” Current chemistry letters., 2013 2 , 119-124
10 “Investigation of Antioxidant Activity of 3, 5-Dimethoxyaniline Derivatives”, Journal of Applicable Chemistry 2014 3 (5): 2131-2137
11 Solar irradiance induced photocatalytic degradation of indigo carmine using hydrothermally developed lithium zincate nano powders assessed through electronic spectral studies International journal of advanced research 2016 4(4); 1145-1150
12 Microwave assisted physico-chemical modification of Bentonite clay: characterization and photocatalytic activity Science direct, materials today 2017 4; 11727-11736
13 Optical Performance appraisal of Mechanically Flexible and Visibly Clear PVP-PVA/ Calcium doped Zirconium Oxide Nanocomposites for UV Shielding Applications Optik 2021 227(7) 1-21
14 Optical, Electrical and Thermal Behaviors of CaZnO2 Nanofillers Loaded PVP–PVA Nanocomposite Thick Films Polymer Science, Series A 2022 Vol. 64, No. 4, pp. 326–341.
15 Optical, electrical, and biological properties of PVP‐PVA/Ca‐doped CoO nanocomposites for opto‐electronic and biological applications Ionics, Springer 2024 communicated
16 Total Synthesis of [N]-Gingerols and its Anti-Cancer Properties” to Arabian Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Arabian Journal of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants[AJMAP] 2025 communicated
17 Exploring light matter interaction and triboelectric behaviour in carbon nitride quantum dot/ polymethyl methacrylate nanocomposites Carbon Letters (Springer ) 2025 communicated

M.Phil / Ph.D Thesis

Sl. No. Title Guide Name Institution Month/Year
1. Synthesis and Characterisation of chain extended PUs Prof.Siddaramaiah SJCE, Mysore Dec 2002

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Seminars/Conferences/Symposium/Workshops
Sl. No. Name Conference /Seminar Symposium/Workshop
1. Dr.B.K.KENDAGANNASWAMY Participated in more than 70 workshops, seminars, conferences and symposiums. Presented 12 papers, Chaired the sessions and delivered three invited talks in International /National conferences.
2. Sri. H.S.PRAVEEN KUMAR Participated in more than 40 workshops, seminars, conferences and symposiums.

Activity/Event Details

Sl. No. Activity/Event Details Date Details of Activity Remarks
1 Two day internship training program 28th & 29th January 2021 Chemistry Students are given training on first day and second day students visited CIPET, Mysore. Hands on Training in CIPET, Mysore
2 Science day 28.02.22 Science day celebrated. To mark this event a special lecturer was organised Sri.Shivalingaswamy
Prof of Physics, Govt college, Mandya
3 Science day 28.02.23 Science day celebrated. To mark this event a special lecturer was organised Sri. Sathyanarayana Rtd. Maths teacher Nanjangud
4 Special lecture 02.02.23 A special lecturer was organised on Spectroscopy Dr.Mallikarjuna I Herimath, Prof.of Chemistry, Maharanis College, Mysore
5 National Webinar 13.02.2023 A national level webinar on “Advances in Material Science” was organised Prof.Shivaprasad of JNCASR, Prof.Yellamagad and Prof.Midhun Dominic were the speakers
6 Science day 28.02.24 Science day celebrated. To mark this event a special lecturer was organised Dr.Mallikarjuna I Herimath, Prof.of Chemistry, Maharanis College, Mysore
7 Science day 28.02.25 Science day celebrated. To mark this event a special lecturer was organised Sri.Shivakumar Lecturer, Govt.college, Nanjangud
8 Special lecture 08.03.25 Special lecture on soil testing as a part of Internship activity Sri.Rajanna soil scientist, KVK Suttur
9 Industrial visit 06.03.2025 As a part of internship activity Chemistry students visited Sri Nanjundeshwara agri foundation, APMC yard, Nanjangud Internship activity

Students Achievement List

Sl. No. Year Achievements
1 Academic year 20-21 Eight students joined MSc chemistry and 05 students selected to different companies
2 Academic year 21-22 Twelve students joined PG Chemistry and 03 students placed
3 Academic year 22-23 Sixteen students joined MSc chemistry , one cleared KSET Exam, 3 students joined B.Ed program
4 Academic year 23-24 One student Joined Msc and one B.Ed

Best Practices of the Department:

1. The department adopts reliable, safety & green Practices in lab

2. Conduct Mentoring / Counselling for students; Personalized Advising and Career Guidance both Academic & Personal- The department provides personalized guidance, helping students navigate their academic paths, set career goals, and make informed decisions about their future. This individualized support maximizes each student’s potential for success.

3. Department of chemistry developed a approach of linking theory and practical, which has a big impact on developing students and understanding the concepts of chemistry

4. Chemistry department has established strong partnerships with both industrial and academic institutions. These collaborations provide our students with access to internships and guest lecturers from experts in the field. This bridge between academia and industry enriches students’ learning experiences and provides real-world insights.

5. The department offers Remedial classes for slow learners

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