Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry

About the Department

The Department of pharmaceutical chemistry consists of 06 faculty members, PhD research scholars and PG students working at the interface of drug chemistry and target biology. The faculty members are actively involved in search of novel inhibitors in the area of inflammation, cancer, tuberculosis as well as isolation and characterization of natural products. The undergraduate and postgraduate programs for the students are designed in such a way to develop better understanding of the subject throughout the curriculum and enhance student’s training to meet industrial need. Students learn organic synthesis, analytical instrument handling, natural product isolation and characterization, medicinal chemistry, lead identification and optimization with modern equipment for research work. The pharmaceutical chemistry graduates, postgraduates and doctorates are widely employed on both national and international levels.

Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Dr.M.K.Kathiravan

HOD

Welcome message

Welcome to a place where discovery knows no bounds – welcome to the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Here at the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of drug chemistry and target biology.

We delve into cutting-edge research areas, including the quest for novel inhibitors in inflammation, cancer, tuberculosis, and the exploration of natural product isolation and characterization. Our state-of-the-art research facilities ensure that students receive the highest quality training, preparing them to meet the demands of the ever-evolving pharmaceutical industry.

The impact of our graduates reverberates both nationally and internationally, with pharmaceutical chemistry alumni making significant contributions across various sectors. As you embark on your journey with us, we look forward to fostering a collaborative environment where innovation thrives, and excellence is celebrated.

Thrust areas

The Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry specializes in the area of organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, phytochemistry, analytical method development, drug design and development. The department thrust area is the development of small molecule inhibitors for breast cancer, tuberculosis and SARS -CoV-2. The faculty has published research paper in reputed national and international journals. Every year conferences/seminars are being organized to update students as well as the faculties with the recent advances in the field.

Design and development of small molecule inhibitor for breast cancer, antimycobacterium, anti-inflammatory, SARS-CoV-2, PCOS and Diabetes
Natural product chemistry, including isolation of active phytochemicals, standardization, development of polyhedral formulation
CADD and analytical method development

Consultancy

Instrument

FT-IR Bruker – Rs 100 / 2 samples

Drug Design Softwares

Molecular Docking – Rs 3000 for 10 compounds

Molecular Dynamics – Rs 5000 for 1 compounds

QSAR, Pharmacophore modelling, Synthesis, Quantum calculations – Contact Kathirak@srmist.edu.in

Consultancy

Instrument

FT-IR Bruker – Rs 100 / 2 samples

Drug Design Softwares

Molecular Docking – Rs 3000 for 10 compounds

Molecular Dynamics – Rs 5000 for 1 compounds

QSAR, Pharmacophore modelling, Synthesis, Quantum calculations – Contact: Kathirak@srmist.edu.in

Faculty

Teaching environment and quality are central to SRMIST’s capabilities profile. Our Professors are the reason for our continued ability to foster vibrant and value adding learning experiences for our students. The success of our students’ in terms of their learning and overall development enabled by our faculty members is an area of focus of Leadership at SRMIST. Many opportunities are provided to our faculty members to conduct research and engage with the industry in consultancy and other projects. This platform brings to our faculty members an opportunity to expand their knowledge contribution as well as bring those rich experiential inputs to the classrooms and labs therefore benefiting our students.