K.Ramakrishnan College oF Engineering

Chemistry

About Department

The Department of Chemistry plays a crucial role in everyday life by expanding knowledge and creating vast career opportunities for students. As a fundamental science, chemistry serves as the backbone of various scientific and technological advancements, making it an essential field of study for aspiring professionals.

The department is committed to providing high-quality education, training, and research in the field of chemistry. It is supported by a team of well-qualified and dedicated faculty members who guide students through theoretical concepts and practical applications. The department is equipped with modern laboratories that allow students to gain hands-on experience and strengthen their understanding of chemical principles.

To enhance the learning experience, the department actively organizes workshops, seminars and international-level conferences. These initiatives aim to keep students and faculty updated with the latest advancements in chemistry and its applications in various industries.

Vision

To empower students with knowledge of engineering chemistry, enabling them to recognize technological advancements and excel in their engineering fields.

Mission

To achieve and maintain high academic standards in teaching and learning.
To foster the holistic development of students, promoting mutual respect and healthy human relationships.

Faculty Details

S.No	Name	Designation	Qualification	Email ID
1	Dr. B. Rajeswari	Associate Professor & Head	M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.,	rajeswarib.snh@krce.ac.in
2	Dr. S.K. Jesudoss	Assistant Professor	M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.,	jesudoss@krce.ac.in
3	Dr. T. Pooventhiran	Assistant Professor	M.Sc., B.Ed., Ph.D.,	pooventhirant.snh@krce.ac.in
4	Dr. A. Dinesh	Assistant Professor	M.Sc., Ph.D.,	dinesha.snh@krce.ac.in
5	Dr. P. Anandaraj	Assistant Professor	M.Sc., Ph.D.,	anandarajp.snh@krce.ac.in

Department Highlights

Highly Qualified Faculty: 100 % of the faculty members hold a doctorate.
Research Excellence: Faculty have published over 30* research papers in Scopus and SCI-indexed journals, and including papers with high impact factors of 5.8 and 7.1, respectively.
Department Research Impact: The department has an h-index of 13, an i-index of 17, and a total of 986 citations.
Ph.D. Supervisor Recognition: One of our faculty (Dr. T. Pooventhiran) received Ph. D. Supervisor Recognition order received from Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
UHV Certification: Department of Chemistry faculty members have completed the AICTE–ATAL UHV Certified Course.
Continuous Learning: Our department faculty members have completed more than four NPTEL certifications in the Elite category.
Professional Development: Faculties are attended Workshop / FDP/ Refresher Course in various Reputed institutions like IIT, IIITDM, NIT, VIT, SASTRA etc…
Book Publications & Student Guidance: Faculty members have authored books for students from 9th to 12th grade, as well as on Engineering Chemistry, and actively guide school students in their academic pursuits.
Patent Achievements: During the academic year 2024–2025, faculty members have applied for more than 2 patents.

Events Organized

On 19-09-2024, the Department of Chemistry, KRCE organized the 9th year Installation of Students' ExNoRa and EVS Club by conducting a seminar on 'climate change' with speakers Mrs. Devaki Chellaiya M.A., MSc., M.Phil., B.Ed., Social and Environmental activists, and Mr. R. Thirukannan, Educationalist and Hospitality, Professional, Chennai. Over 100 participants attended. This seminar's goal is to raise awareness of the value of eco-friendly lifestyles and humankind's attitudes to the environment.

K.Ramakrishnan College of Engineering (Autonomous) Students' Exnora organized a one-day International Colloquium'24 on October 7, 24. Dr. Are Holen, Professor of Behavioral Medicine at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Norway, delivered a speech titled "Stress and de-stress." This event explains what causes stress in current pupils and the significance of attitude.

An ACEM MEDITATION BASED ON MODERN PSYCHOLOGY event had been planned by the EVS club and Students’ Exnora of Chemistry Department. February 29, 2025. Mrs. Kalpana Jayaraj, M.A., ACEM Meditation, and Dr. I. Jayaraj, B.Com. B.L., provided a thorough explanation and demonstration of ACEM meditation. The students' ability to manage stress is enhanced by this meditation event, which also helps them focus on the here and now and lessen negative emotions. This will assist in lowering blood pressure and tense muscles.

Faculty Achievements

Membership(s)

Dr. T. Pooventhiran served in the following professional memberships:

Lifetime Member – International Younger Chemists Network (IYCN).
Editorial Board Member – Frontiers in Chemistry (Theoretical and Computational Chemistry Division) (Impact Factor: 5.22).
Editorial Board Member – Journal of Molecular Modeling (Impact Factor: 1.810).

International Conferences

Oral presentation titled "Effect of Doping Concentration and Electrochemical Properties of Sn-Doped ZnO Nanoparticles" at the First International Conference on Innovations in Material Chemistry for Sustainability (ICIMCS-2026), Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, during 18–20 February 2026.
Oral presentation titled "Influence of Sn Doping on the Structural, Optical and Electrochemical Characteristics of ZnO Nanoparticles" at the 8th International Conference on Recent Trends in Applied Science and Technology (ICRTAST-2025), Gandhigram Rural Institute, during 11–12 December 2025.
Offline oral presentation at the International Conference on Advanced Materials for a Healthier Planet (ICAMHP-2026), Gandhigram Rural Institute, Dindigul.
Participated in the International Conference on Trends in Organometallic and Bioinorganic Chemistry (i-TOB 2025), Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli.
Participated in the 5th International Conference on Chemical Science for Global Sustainability and Innovation (ICCS-GSI 2025), Government Arts College, Tiruchirappalli.

Workshop Participation

Two-Day National Level Workshop on Nanomaterial Characterization (NMC-2026), National College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, 27–28 February 2026.
Three-Day Workshop titled "AI & ML for Chemoinformatics: From Theory to Practice", Farook College (Autonomous), Kozhikode, Kerala, 15–17 January 2026.

Faculty Development Program(s)

5-Day Face-to-Face UHV-II FDP at K. Ramakrishnan College of Engineering, Tiruchirappalli (24–28 November 2025).
Innovation Ambassador (Foundation Level) Training by MoE's Innovation Cell & AICTE.
Innovation Ambassador (Advanced Level) Training by MoE's Innovation Cell & AICTE.
Five-Day International FDP on "AI-Driven Innovations for Chemistry Education & Research", Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli.
Five-Day Online FDP-cum-Workshop on Research Innovation and Academic Advancement, M.A.M. College of Engineering.
5-Day Online FDP on Universal Human Values in Technical Education organized by AICTE.
AICTE ATAL Academy FDP on Energy Conservation and Storage Technologies for Global Sustainable Developments.
Participated in various additional National and International FDPs.

Resource Person Contribution

Dr. T. Pooventhiran served as a Resource Person for the Workshop on "Introduction to Research and Publication Skills in Chemistry" at MIT College of Arts and Science for Women, Musiri, on 18 February 2026.
Served as a Resource Person for the Two-Day International Conference on "Topical Drifts in Organic Synthesis and Environmental Science (TDOSES'25)" at Nadar Saraswathi College of Arts and Science, Theni, on 9–10 September 2025.

World Record Achievement

During the event ENVIRON 23, the institution received the Jetley Book of Records for serving organic millet-based food to all participants, students, staff, coordinators, and guests.

A Group Photo with Chief Guest

Chief Guest receiving welcome Gift from Principal

Research Grant & Conferences:

With reference to the sanctioned letter F. No. 10-146/AICTE/IDC/SPICES/2021-22 under the AICTE SPICES scheme, we received an amount of Rs. 1,00,000/- through NEFT on 27.08.2024. We are very thankful for the consideration and release of the funds for the college.