Department of Chemistry
Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra

Ongoing Research

Ongoing research – Department of Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry is actively engaged in diverse and interdisciplinary research areas that contribute to fundamental science as well as modern technological advancements. Faculty members are conducting significant research in Solution Chemistry, Micellization Behaviour, Liquid State Chemistry, Chemical Thermodynamics, Molecular Interactions, and Ultrasonics, focusing on understanding intermolecular forces, surfactant systems, and physicochemical properties of solutions. These studies have applications in pharmaceuticals, materials science, and industrial chemistry.
Another important area of research is Electrochemistry and Energy-related Materials, including work on energy storage devices, energy harvesting materials, and advanced electrochemical systems such as batteries and supercapacitors, supporting sustainable energy technologies.
The department also has strong research activities in Organic and Medicinal Chemistry, including synthetic organic chemistry, heterocyclic chemistry, green and sustainable synthesis, and drug design. Researchers focus on developing biologically active molecules, drug delivery systems, and medicinal bioinorganic compounds.
In the field of Inorganic and Coordination Chemistry, research includes coordination chemistry, macrocyclic chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, and nanochemistry. This work involves synthesis and characterization of metal complexes and functional nanomaterials used in catalysis, sensing, and medicine.
Research in Materials Science and Nanomaterials includes nanomaterials, biodegradable polymers, and advanced functional materials for environmental sustainability, energy applications, and biomedical use. Work also includes development of chemical sensors and analytical techniques.
The department is also active in Analytical Chemistry and Chemical Sensor Development, focusing on environmental monitoring, chemical detection, and biomedical analysis using modern analytical tools.
Research in Computational and Theoretical Chemistry includes cheminformatics, QSAR modeling, computational catalysis, and photophysical studies to predict molecular behavior and design new molecules.
Additional research includes Enzyme Chemistry and Biochemical Systems, along with interdisciplinary studies validating Indian Knowledge Systems in health using modern scientific approaches.
Overall, the department maintains a strong research environment integrating fundamental chemistry, applied research, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Work in catalysis, green chemistry, nanotechnology, computational modeling, materials science, and medicinal chemistry contributes to scientific innovation and sustainable development.
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