M G Science Institute (Autonomous)
Chemistry Department (Self -financed Division)

Academic Year 2024 – 25
FOR AES NEWS LETTERS

Student’s Achievement:

• Mr. Sujal Sharma received an award and a cash prize of ₹ 11,000 from the Ahmedabad
  Chemical Association of India (ACTI) in the PG-level research category for his work
  on “Solvent Extraction and Trace Analysis of As (III) in Alloys, Biological, and
  Environmental Samples.”
• Mr. Sujal Sharma has published a research paper under the guidance of Dr. Chandramauly
  Sharma on “Solvent Extraction and Trace Analysis of As (III) in Alloys, Biological, and
  Environmental Samples” in the reputed journal Discover Chemistry, published by
  Springer Nature.
• Mr. Dhruvilsingh Solanki, Mr. Keyur Panchal, and Mr. Sujal Sharma won Second Prize in
  the Quiz Competition at CHEM-CHO 3.0, organized by the Department of Chemistry, St. Xavier’s College. The competition was based on Organic Chemistry at the B.Sc. and M.Sc. levels, with participation from over 40 students across six to seven institutes. Despite the tough competition, our students performed exceptionally well and secured a remarkable position.

Department’s Activities

Industrial Visit

• The Chemistry Department (Self-Financed) of M.G. Science Institute arranged a lab visit for
  M.Sc. Semester 1 students to Gujarat Test Lab Pvt. Ltd. (NABL & BIS approved) on 10th
  September 2024, where the laboratory owner, Mr. Arth Amin, and Quality Manager, Dr.
  Hemal Darji, welcomed the students and provided an overview of the facilities. The visit
  covered key instruments, their working principles, applications, and industrial relevance,
  with students being introduced to various sections of the laboratory such as the wet lab, dry
  lab, and analytical instrumentation room. Detailed explanations highlighted how these
  instruments support quality control, safety analysis, and research across fields like
  pharmaceuticals, environmental science, and cosmetics. Advanced equipment and
  techniques commonly used in chemical research and analysis were demonstrated,
  including UV-Visible Spectrophotometry, High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS), Cold Vapour AAS, Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), Triple Quadrupole GC-MS/MS, Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), Triple Quadrupole ICP-MS/MS, Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), and Triple Quadrupole LC-MS/MS.
• The students visited the NEPL Plant at Naroda as part of their academic curriculum to gain
  practical exposure to industrial operations. The visit was organized with the objective of
  bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world applications. Upon arrival,
  the group was welcomed by the company oƯicials, who provided an overview of NEPL’s
  history, core activities, and industrial processes. Students were introduced to the functioning of various units, machinery, and safety practices adopted in the plant. The visit oƯered valuable insights into production techniques, quality control measures, and environmental management practices followed by the industry. It also gave students an opportunity to interact with experts, clarify their queries, and understand the role of teamwork and technology in large-scale manufacturing. Overall, the industrial visit to NEPL proved to be a highly informative and enriching experience, helping students connect classroom learning with practical industrial applications

Teacher’s Achievements:

(A). Research Articles

• Dr. Chandramauly Sharma has published following research papers in Scopus listed
  journals.

1. Cloud Point Extraction, Preconcentration, Separation and Recovery of Zn (II) with
   Biphenylthiacalix [4] arene Hydroxamic Acid and Trace Determination by ICP-MS. Russian
   Journal of General Chemistry (in press).
2. Solvent extraction and trace analysis of As (III) in alloys, biological, and environmental
   samples by spectrophotometry and ICP-MS. Discovery Chemistry.
   https://doi.org/10.1007/s44371-025-00108-z.
3. Online sequential separation, preconcentration, extraction, transport of Ti, Zr, and Hf by ICP-
   MS and recovery from nuclear waste. Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Japan. https://doi.org/10.1093/bulcsj/uoae128.
4. Thermal Stability of Liquid Crystalline Hydroxamic Acid Derivatives. Russian Journal of
   Physical Chemistry B. https://doi.org/10.1134/S1990793125700149.
5. Sensitive and Trace determination of Albendazole by Spectrophotometric method. Indian
   Drugs. https://doi.org/10.53879/id.61.11.14850
6. Spectrophotometric and HPLC – MS / MS for Determination of Silodosin in Pharmaceutical
   Formulation. Austin Journal of Analytical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
7. Liquid Crystalline Behaviour of Metal–Hydroxamates. Russian Journal of Physical
   Chemistry B. https://doi.org/10.1134/S1990793124700726.
8. RP-HPLC Study of the Complexation of Acetamiprid, Imidacloprid and Carboxin Guest Molecules With Thiophosphorylated Calix [6] Arene in Dimethylformamide-Acetonitrile-Water Mobile Phase. https://doi.org/10.1093/chromsci/bmae052.
9. Side chain liquid crystalline polysiloxane hydroxamic acids and their liquid crystalline
   behaviour. Reactive and Functional Polymers , Elsevier.
   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2024.106009.
10. Solvent extraction and trace determination of cadmium(II) by spectrophotometry and
    ICP-MS. Vietnam J. Chem., https://doi.org/10.1002/vjch.202400096.

(B). Patent

1. CELLULOSE BASED POUR POINT DEPRESSANT FOR CRUDE OIL.
   Patent No : 549392
   Application No : 202321072176

(C). Certificate Courses

1. Completed a Coursera certificate from Duke University on Introduction to Chemistry:
   Structures and Solutions.
2. Completed a Coursera certificate from the University of Kentucky on Advanced Chemistry.

(D). As a Reviewer

1. Journal of Polymers and the Environment (formerly Journal of Environmental Polymer
   Degradation), a prestigious Springer Nature .
2. Applied Nanoscience a reputed journal in the field, published by Springer Nature.
3. Discover Nano'(formerly “Nanoscale Research Letters”) published by Springer Nature.