Overview
The Department of Chemistry at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University) provides a dynamic and engaging environment for budding engineers and research scholars to explore the fascinating world of chemistry.
It equips students with the practical skills and knowledge necessary for their academic and professional journey in the field of engineering. Department has a group of vibrant, talented and passionate faculty members whose areas of expertise cover a broad spectrum of topics: synthetic chemistry, chemical biology, biochemistry, physical chemistry and computational chemistry, The department is home to laboratories with cutting edge tools, faculty members with well-versed knowledge about the field, research experience at par and research scholars working in various aspects of chemistry, biology, environmental chemistry. To meet the latest requirements of industry the department is continuously updating and revising its teaching pedagogies and research schemes.
Highlights
Research Grants
- ₹90.27 Lakhs by CMPDI: “CO₂ Methanation over Green Bifunctional Catalyst to maximize the CH₄ production with stability”
- ₹60.00 Lakhs by ANRF: “Electrochemically Inspired Biomimetic Unified Approaches Toward Pyrroloiminoquinone Alkaloids”
- ₹15.36 Lakhs by CST UP: “Development of Ionic Liquid based electrochemical biosensor for breast cancer detector”
- ₹13.86 Lakhs by CST UP: “Design & Development of 3rd Generation Ionic Liquid for Treatment of Breast Cancer”
Sponsors (for Research & Conference)
Coal India, CMPDI, Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Council of Science and Technology, U.P. (CST UP) and CSIR.
High Impact Journal Publications
Our faculty publish in leading international journals, including Coordination Chemistry Reviews (IF 23.5), Chemical Engineering Journal (IF 13.2), Journal of Energy Storage (IF 9.8), Separation and Purification Technology (IF 9.0) and International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (IF 8.5).
Vigyan Darpan is the department’s bi-annual magazine that proudly showcases the creativity, research perspectives, and scientific expressions of students.
Through insightful articles, innovative ideas, and thoughtful contributions, students actively shape the magazine into a vibrant platform that nurtures curiosity, scientific temper, and academic excellence.

Research Collaborators
IIT Delhi, University of Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Central University of Gujarat, IndianOil, University of South Africa (UNISA), Kwangwoon University (Korea), North-West University (South Africa), Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, National Test House and Gyeongsang National University (Korea).






