The Star College Scheme was initiated by DBT in 2008 to support colleges and universities offering undergraduate education to improve science teaching across the country. This Scheme was launched for improving critical thinking and encouraging ‘hands on’ experimental science at undergraduate level in basic science subjects. On a larger perspective, the scheme was initiated envisioning that it shall encourage more students to take up higher education in science. Through this scheme the Department identifies colleges with potential for excellence and provides support for developing infrastructure for academics and laboratory activities. This support is in turn expected to invigorate teaching and provide unique exposure of students to experimental science. The scheme also acts as a catalyst in igniting young minds (faculty and students) to engage in networking, exposure visits to research institutes and industries and apply for research grants in order to prepare them for future challenges after the successful completion of their undergraduate courses. The American College, Madurai has received the DBT – Star college scheme from the year 2018-2019.
IMPACT OF DBT SUPPORT
COURSES & PROJECTS
Dissertation / Projects : 16
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S. No. |
Names of the students |
Project title |
Name of the Guide |
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1 |
B. SATHISH KANNAN 17CHE51 S. JOHNY MARSHALL 17CHE27 L. SARVESHWER 17CHE50 |
Synthesis of phenylglyoxal |
Dr. K. John Adaikalasamy |
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2 |
K. JOTHEESHWARAN 17CHE28 R. SARAVANAPANDIAN 17CHE65 A. SARATH CHARLES RAJ 17CHE49 |
Extraction, isolation and characterization of Acorus calamus
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Dr. S. Premsingh |
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3 |
K. V. BALAJI 17CHE12 VEERA VIGNESH 17CHE56 V. AJITH 17CHE03 |
Extraction and analysis of Resveratrol from grapes. |
Dr. J. Helan Ratna Monica |
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4 |
M. GOKUL 17CHE16 N. PRAVEEN KUMAR 17CHE41 K.SURYA 17CHES3 |
Electronic spectra of aqueous transition metal ions |
Dr. S. Jemima Balaselvi Juliana |
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5 |
M.ABDUL RAHUMAN 17CHE01 T. BALAJI 17CHE11 S. MARIATONY JEYANTH 17CHE32 J. XAVIER RAJ 17CHE63 |
Analysis of milk collected from milk points for composition and adulterants |
Dr. M. Vathana Ruba |
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6 |
J. JEYAPRAKASH 17CHE25 M.VENKATESH 17CHE58 |
Synthesis of benzodiazepine using o-phenylenediamine and acetyl pyrene with zinc oxide as catalyst |
Dr. B. Kirthika Rani |
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7 |
S. ARUN SATHIS KUMAR 17CHE10 A. AKILAN 17CHE04 P. VELLAI PANDI 17CHE57 S. DARWIN 17CHE64 |
Synthesis and characterization of Schiff base |
Dr. A. Selvan |
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8 |
M.VIGNESH 17CHE60 V. HILARI EBINESAR 17CHE20 K. MUGILAN 17CHE35 |
Estimation of water purification |
Dr. K. Karthik Kumar |
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9 |
K.VIGNESH 17CHE59 D. ROOBAN RAJ 17CHE46 |
Synthesis of paracetamol from p-aminophenol |
Dr. Y. Brightson Arul Jacob |
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10 |
R. HARISH BABU 17CHE66 M. RAJA GURU REVAN 17CHE42 T. MARIYAPPAN 17CHE33 |
Estimation of fluoride and calcium present in toothpaste toothpowder and mouth wash |
Dr. R. Ebenezer |
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11 |
J. VINCENT JOA 17CHE61 P. ARUNKUMAR 17CHE08 NITHISH KUMAR 17CHE39 V.SEENIVASAN 17CHE52 |
Synthesis of metal complexes using Schiff base |
Dr. T. Christopher Jeyakumar |
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V.AMBIKAPATHI 17CHS04 K.JEYASRI 17CHS20 M.KULANDAI VELU 17CHS29 N.NAVINASH 17CHS41 K.POOSATHURAI 17CHS46 M.SANTHIYA 17CHS58 M.SHANMUGARAJ 17CHS77 |
Synthesis and spectral studies of Schiff base ligand based metal (Ni, Co, Cu, Zn) Complexes
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12 |
S.ANJANADEVI 17CHS05 G.DHARANI 17CHS08 R.KUVERAN 17CHS30 R.RAJESHWARI 17CHS52 G.SANKARESHSHREE 17CHS57 N.SURJITH 17CHS66 S.VENKADESWARI 17CHS71 |
Corrosion inhibition of carbon steel by CTAB in simulated concrete pore solution
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Dr. V. R. Nazeera Banu |
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13 |
ARUN KUMAR A 17CHS06 DEEPARATHNA. N 17CHS07 ILAMARAN. K 17CHS15 JEYABHARATHI. R 17CHS19 KARTHIKA. MJ 17CHS23 PANDIYARAJAN 17CHS45 VASANTH. O 17CHS69 |
Synthesis of polysulfone – co – poly(vinyl chloride) |
Dr. A. Jancirani |
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14 |
M.AAKASH 17CHS01 M.AKASH 17CHS03 C.P.DHARANI 17CHS09 M.SRI BALAMANIMEKALAI 17CHS64 S.THARUN 17CHS68 |
Synthesis and characterization of Schiff-base ligand derived from Indole-3-carboxaldehyde and 3,4-Di-aminobenzophenone |
Dr. J. Daveethu Raja |
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15 |
G.JEEVA PRIYA DHARSHINI 17CHS18 P.KAMALI 17CHS21 N.MARIYAMMAL 17CHS33 G.NAVEEN KUMAR 17CHS39 M.RANJITH 17CHS55 SHERYL S DANIEL 17CHS61 |
Synthesis and characterization of indole derived Copper complex
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Dr.S.Johnson Raja |
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16 |
R.KARTHIKEYAN 17CHS24 S. KIRUTHIKA 17CHS28 N.MANONMANI 17CHS32 NS.NAVEENSANKARAPANDI17CHS40 C.SANTHOSHSHIVAN 17CHS59 D.KARUNYASHINY 17CHS75 M.SHIVAVARSHA 17CHS78 |
Corrosion inhibition efficiency of L-Leucine Zn2+ system on carbon steel in well water
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Dr.J.Angelin Thangakani |
Visits to research Institutes / Industries
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S. No. |
Place of visits |
No. of students participated |
Class |
Date |
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1. |
Regional coffee research station, Thandikudi, Kodaikanal |
90 |
III B. Sc |
16-9-2019 |
FACULTY TRAINING & SKILL DEVELOPMENT
List of internal faculty trained for skill improvement
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S. No. |
Name of the faculty |
Title of the training / workshop |
Organizer |
Date |
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1 |
Dr. A. Selvan Dr. Y. Brightson Arul Jacob |
Orientation Programme |
UGC Sponsored at Madurai Kamaraj University at Madurai Kamaraj University |
10 to 30 July 2019 |
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2 |
Dr. M. Vathanaruba, Dr. V. R. Nazeera Banu, |
Faculty development Programme on “Instrumental methods of analysis” |
CSIR-Central Electrochemical research, Karaikudi |
11 to 15 November 2019.
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3 |
Dr. M. Vathanaruba Dr. B. Kirthika Rani
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Refresher course on Environmental awareness |
UGC Sponsor at Madurai Kamaraj University |
6 to 19 December 2019. |
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4 |
Dr. A. Selvan Dr. Y. Brightson Arul Jacob |
Emerging leaders of service learning programme |
UBCHEA sponsor |
13 to 16th Feb 2020 |
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S. No |
Seminar/Conference |
Topic of Lecture |
Date |
Speaker(s) |
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1 |
International Conference |
International Conference On Frontier Areas In Chemistry |
05.07.2019 |
Dr. Muthiah Manoharan, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Boston, USA. Dr. K. R. Justin Thomas, IIT Roorkee, India. Dr. Umadevi Deivasigamani, University of Dublin, Ireland. |
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2 |
One day seminar |
One day seminar on Hydrogen Fuel cells |
20.12.2019 |
M. Thamaraiselvan |
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3 |
One day seminar |
Current Trends in Magic Number Metal Nanoclusters |
13.12.2019 |
Prof. P. Prabhu |
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4 |
National Conference |
Recent Trends in Chemistry |
12.03.2020 |
Dr. V. Ganesh CECRI, Karaikudi Dr. Toka Swu Pondicherry University Dr. M. Jeganmohan IIT-Madras
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List of new practicals :
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S.No |
Experiment |
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1 |
Analysis of pH, TDS, DO and salinity of various water samples |
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2 |
Determination of pH from various commercially available beverages |
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3 |
Synthesis of silver nano particles using leaf extract |
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4 |
Synthesis of copper nano particles using leaf extract |
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5 |
Spectrophotometric determination of the glucose level in jam |
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6 |
Disintegration and dissolution of drug molecules (tablets) |
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7 |
Dissolution time of drug molecules (tablets) |
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S.No |
Experiment |
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1 |
Analysis of CO2 in the air sample |
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2 |
Determination of Ozone in the air using Ozone indicator |
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3 |
Estimation of available nitrogen in soil samples |
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4 |
Estimation of available phosphorus in soil samples |
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5 |
Soil Analysis-Determination of pH of Soil |
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6 |
Extraction of natural products |
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7 |
Measurement of density of various commercial milk samples |
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8 |
Determination of fat content in milk and milk products |
List of Instruments procured under DBT STAR College Scheme
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S.No. |
Name of the Instrument |
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1 |
Water And Soil Analysis Kit model – 161E, EI make |
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2 |
UV-Visible Spectrophotometer Single beam digital model – 118 ‘SYSTRONICS’ make |
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3 |
Rotary Vaccum Flash Evaporator digital BUCHI type model – PSU-6D |
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4 |
Tablet Dissolution Test Apparatus model – 912, EI make |
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5 |
Tablet Disintegration Apparatus digital model – 904, EI make |
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6 |
Soxhlet Extraction Apparatus 250 mL – multitype (3T & 3R) TECHNICO |
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7 |
pH Meter HANNA pocket type |
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8 |
Lactometer THIMSON |
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9 |
Butyrometer 0-80% |
|
10 |
Cream Separator Electrically with regulator |
ANY OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION:
LIST OF CONFERENCE ORGANIZED
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S. No. |
Name of the Conference |
Date |
No. of students participated |
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1 |
International conference on Frontier Areas in Chemistry |
5th July 2019 |
250 |
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2 |
Recent trends in Chemistry |
12 March 2020 |
250 |
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