The Department of chemistry is established in the year 1979. The department aims at channelizing the basic scientific ideas to the engineering studies. The department is a recognized research centre of VTU, Belgaum. Presently eight students are working for their doctoral studies. It has developed research expertise in current research domains of Coordination Chemistry, Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Material Chemistry, Nanotechnology & Drug Delivery etc. Good numbers of R&D projects have been completed and 02 projects are in progress. The department has 04 faculty members with more than 90 research publications in reputed peer reviewed national and international journals with high impact factor. The department conducts various workshops and invited lectures to disseminate basic Chemistry knowledge to budding engineers. Blend of teaching and research expertise of the faculty is an added attribute in training the students.
Vision
To develop the art of excellence in teaching-learning, research and consultancy by chemo- innovations.
Mission
The stated vision can be achieved through:
- Commitment in achieving excellence through teaching learning process.
- Upgradation of knowledge by interdisciplinary research.
- Encourage to meet the needs of a changing society.
Faculty
Dr. A. A. Kittur is Professor in the Department of Chemistry at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka, INDIA. She has obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from Karnataka University, Dharwad. She received her Master degree in the year 1989-90 from Karnataka University, Dharwad. She got her Ph.D. from Karnataka University, Dharwad India in the year 2005. She has published 34 research papers in International Journal and 03 in national journals. She has presented 12 papers in international conferences and 09 in national conferences. She has contributed two book chapters published in Springer and Elsevier publications. She has undertaken one DST Project worth 4.44 lakhs and presently one VGST Project worth 20 lakhs is on going. She is life member of ICS, ICC, INS & IAE USA.
Email : aakittur@yahoo.co.in, Phone No.: 0836-2328188
Dr. Shashidhar Reddy is an Associate Professor in the department of Chemistry at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka. He obtained his Master degree and Master of Philosophy degree in Chemistry from Gulbarga University, Gulbarga. He received his Ph.D. from Gulbarga University, Gulbarga. Karnataka. In addition to this, he has worked as a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Material Research Centre, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore from 2004 to 2006. He is guiding Ph.D. students at Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, Karnataka and He has undertaken research project sanctioned by VTU, Belagavi. He has published 35 research papers in National and International Journal and more than 30 papers presented in National and International conferences. He is a life member of ISCA, ICS and MISTE.
Email : nshashidharreddy@rediffmail.com, Ext. No. : 8193
Dr. M. A. Phaniband is an Assistant Professor in the department of Chemistry at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka, INDIA. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in May 2002 from Karnatak University’s J.T. College, Gadag.. He received his Master degree in Chemistry on May 2004 from Karnatak University, Dharwad. He received his Ph.D. in Chemistry on Dec 2010 from Karnatak University, Dharwad, Karnataka, India. He is guiding Ph.D. students at Bharthiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. He has published thirteen papers at International Journal and seven at conferences.
Email: maphaniband@gmail.com, Ext. No.: 8192
Prof. Asma M Tatagar is an Lecturer in the department of Chemistry at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka, INDIA. She has obtained her Bachelor of Science from Karnataka University, Dharwad. She received her Master degree in the year 2008 and M.Phil in Chemistry in the year 2009 from Karnataka university,Dharwad. She is pursuing her Ph.D. from Bharthiar University, coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India. She has published five research papers at International Journal and one at conference.
Email: asmatatagar@gmail.com, Ext. No.: 8191
Prof. Sahana S. Nayak is Lecturer in the department of Chemistsry at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka, INDIA. She has obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from Karnataka University, Dharwad. She received her Master degree in Organic Chemistry in the year 2004 from Karnataka University, Dharwad.
Email: sahananayak1982@gmail.com
Dr. A. A. Kittur is Professor in the Department of Chemistry at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka, INDIA. She has obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from Karnataka University, Dharwad. She received her Master degree in the year 1989-90 from Karnataka University, Dharwad. She got her Ph.D. from Karnataka University, Dharwad India in the year 2005. She has published 34 research papers in International Journal and 03 in national journals. She has presented 12 papers in international conferences and 09 in national conferences. She has contributed two book chapters published in Springer and Elsevier publications. She has undertaken one DST Project worth 4.44 lakhs and presently one VGST Project worth 20 lakhs is on going. She is life member of ICS, ICC, INS & IAE USA.
Email : aakittur@yahoo.co.in, Phone No.: 0836-2328188
Dr. Shashidhar Reddy is an Associate Professor in the department of Chemistry at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka. He obtained his Master degree and Master of Philosophy degree in Chemistry from Gulbarga University, Gulbarga. He received his Ph.D. from Gulbarga University, Gulbarga. Karnataka. In addition to this, he has worked as a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Material Research Centre, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore from 2004 to 2006. He is guiding Ph.D. students at Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, Karnataka and He has undertaken research project sanctioned by VTU, Belagavi. He has published 35 research papers in National and International Journal and more than 30 papers presented in National and International conferences. He is a life member of ISCA, ICS and MISTE.
Email : nshashidharreddy@rediffmail.com, Ext. No. : 8193
Dr. M. A. Phaniband is an Assistant Professor in the department of Chemistry at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka, INDIA. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in May 2002 from Karnatak University’s J.T. College, Gadag.. He received his Master degree in Chemistry on May 2004 from Karnatak University, Dharwad. He received his Ph.D. in Chemistry on Dec 2010 from Karnatak University, Dharwad, Karnataka, India. He is guiding Ph.D. students at Bharthiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. He has published thirteen papers at International Journal and seven at conferences.
Email: maphaniband@gmail.com, Ext. No.: 8192
Prof. Asma M Tatagar is an Lecturer in the department of Chemistry at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka, INDIA. She has obtained her Bachelor of Science from Karnataka University, Dharwad. She received her Master degree in the year 2008 and M.Phil in Chemistry in the year 2009 from Karnataka university,Dharwad. She is pursuing her Ph.D. from Bharthiar University, coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India. She has published five research papers at International Journal and one at conference.
Email: asmatatagar@gmail.com, Ext. No.: 8191
Prof. Sahana S. Nayak is Lecturer in the department of Chemistsry at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka, INDIA. She has obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from Karnataka University, Dharwad. She received her Master degree in Organic Chemistry in the year 2004 from Karnataka University, Dharwad.
Email: sahananayak1982@gmail.com
Program outcomes (POs)
- PO 1. Engineering Knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
- PO 2. Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
- PO 3. Design/Development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
- PO 4. Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
- PO 5. Modern Tool Usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
- PO 6. The Engineer and Society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
- PO 7. Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
- PO 8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
- PO 9. Individual and Team work: Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in diverse teams and individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
- PO 10. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
- PO 11. Project Management and Finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
- PO 12. Life-long Learning: long learning: Recognize the need for and have the Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and lifelong learning in the broadest context of technological change.
