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The study of Chemistry provides a molecular-level description as well as insights into chemical bonding, as to why a bond breaks and a new bond is formed. At Ashoka, our objective is to teach Chemistry in an integrative and holistic manner, connecting with other branches of science, physics, biology, and materials chemistry. Mathematics and computer science play key roles in the simulation of molecules and materials. As Ashoka moves to integrative science teaching and research, Chemistry will play a major role in this development. The main aim of the department is to integrate interdisciplinary research with teaching. To this end, chemistry will play a major role in synthetic biology, a thrust area of Ashoka University. Further, this will help in looking for drugs for novel diseases. Chemistry will play a significant role in materials research, understanding of catalysis, nanoscale materials, harnessing of renewable energy, as well as in providing clean water, separation, and a clean environment. As a long-term objective, the department will seek to carry out translation of much of the research in the above areas for societal needs and connection with industries related to water, energy, and healthcare.  As an immediate objective, the department’s focus is on holistic teaching in an integrative manner.

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Programmes

Undergraduate Programme in Chemistry

Undergraduate Programme in Chemistry

Ashoka University’s department of Chemistry teaches the subject through a holistic approach by interconnecting other branches like Physics,…

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Ashoka Scholars Programme in Chemistry

Ashoka Scholars Programme in Chemistry

ASP is an advanced major program in chemistry. Those who have completed all the requirements for the chemistry major can join ASP with chemistry. Those who have…

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Axis Bank Ph.D. Programme in Department of Chemistry at Ashoka University

Axis Bank Ph.D. Programme in Department of Chemistry at Ashoka University

The Department of Chemistry at Ashoka University offers full-time graduate program leading to Ph.D. degree in Chemical Sciences.…

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Faculty at Chemistry

Deepak Asthana
Deepak Asthana

Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Ashoka University

Ph.D. Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

Vidya Avasare
Vidya Avasare

Professor of Chemistry, Ashoka University

Ph.D., IIT Bombay

Santu Bera
Santu Bera

Faculty Fellow, Ramanujan Fellow of Chemistry, Ashoka University

Ph.D. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata

V. Chandrasekhar
V. Chandrasekhar

PhD, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Sourav Chatterjee
Sourav Chatterjee

Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Ashoka University

Ph.D. CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, India

Aryya Ghosh
Aryya Ghosh

Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Ashoka University

Ph.D. CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL), Pune

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Munmun Ghosh

Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Ashoka University

Ph.D. National Chemical Laboratory, Pune

Sourav Pal
Sourav Pal

Professor of Chemistry, Ashoka University

Ph.D. Calcutta University

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Facilities

Facilities

Ashoka has state-of-the-art Chemistry research laboratories that are equipped with essential & advanced instruments. The facilities available to the Chemistry department include: UG Lab with Chemical Fume Hood, Digital Melting Point Apparatus, Double Distillation Water Set-Up, Karl Fischer Titrator, and Rota Vapor with Chiller & High Vacuum Pump. Chemical Refrigerator High Temperature Dry Oven Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy Instrument with Kinetic Facility

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News

News

FACTS 2025: Frontiers and Advances in Chemistry

FACTS 2025: Frontiers and Advances in Chemistry

Aug 12 , 2025 01:08

Ashoka University’s Department of Chemistry hosted FACTS 2025, a three-day conference celebrating 100 years of quantum mechanics and honouring Professor…

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Towards Sustainable Energy Solutions: Mimicking Nature to Drive Vital Chemical Reactions

Towards Sustainable Energy Solutions: Mimicking Nature to Drive Vital Chemical Reactions

Feb 12 , 2025 05:02

As the world urgently seeks sustainable energy solutions, Dr Munmun Ghosh is conducting groundbreaking research to produce hydrogen gas and…

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Chemical Insights Unleashed: Mastering Analytical Techniques for Real-World Impact

Chemical Insights Unleashed: Mastering Analytical Techniques for Real-World Impact

Jan 16 , 2024 04:01

Guuleed Cali’s project has multifaceted contributions, spanning from a nuanced understanding of analytical techniques to practical applications in real-world scenarios,…

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Bio-Inspired Smart Materials and Nanotechnology

Bio-Inspired Smart Materials and Nanotechnology

Jun 20 , 2023 03:06

Dr Santu Bera's background of research focuses on the molecular self-assembly of bio-inspired building blocks into novel architectures with fascinating…

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Developing single molecule technologies to understand complex biological phenomena

Developing single molecule technologies to understand complex biological phenomena

Jun 14 , 2023 12:06

Prof. Shubhasis Haldar elucidates the role of mechanosensitive focal adhesion (FA) proteins by developing covalent magnetic tweezers

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Fundamental Research for Sustainability

Fundamental Research for Sustainability

Jun 14 , 2023 12:06

As scientists we can’t deny our role to the society. We can harness our knowledge for a better environment. The…

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Solving chemical and biological problems using theoretical chemistry

Solving chemical and biological problems using theoretical chemistry

Jun 14 , 2023 11:06

The branch of chemistry which fascinates me is the one which deals with decay processes of electronically excited state as…

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Design and Synthesis of Novel Multi-functional Photoactive Materials

Design and Synthesis of Novel Multi-functional Photoactive Materials

Jun 14 , 2023 10:06

The “Molecular Materials Lab” at Ashoka, headed by Prof. Deepak Asthana, brings together a group of people who like to…

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Development of Sustainable Technologies Using Computational and Synthetic Tools

Development of Sustainable Technologies Using Computational and Synthetic Tools

Jun 08 , 2023 12:06

Chemistry is the most powerful field which can help provide immediate and promising solutions to global warming and climate change…

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Chemistry at Ashoka: Spotlight and Faculties

Chemistry at Ashoka: Spotlight and Faculties

Jun 08 , 2023 10:06

The Chemistry Department is young and yet in short time, it has taken up teaching of topical areas of chemical…

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Contact Us

For any queries regarding Chemistry programmes, please contact:-

Professor V. Chandrasekhar

Head of the Department of Chemistry

hod.che@ashoka.edu.in

Ishita Mazumdar

Chemistry Student Representative

chem.rep@ashoka.edu.in

Puneet Kaur

Department Manager, Department of Chemistry

puneet.kaur@ashoka.edu.in

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