The Department of Chemistry at Biswanath College was established on 7th July, 1970. Initially, the department offered only the Higher Secondary Science Course, which was previously referred to as the Pre-University Course. Later, the B.Sc. General Chemistry Course was introduced on 20th July, 1976, and in 1980, the Major Course of Chemistry under Gauhati University was launched within the department.
The department was founded by Mr. Khiradhar Baruah, a former Head of the Department and a National Awardeeas a science communicator. His legacy has been further reinforced by the dedicated efforts of his successors.
Programs Offered:
The Department of Chemistry offers Undergraduate (UG) programs at both the Higher Secondary and Degree levels. To ensure the highest quality of education, the department comprises a team of competent and motivated teachers, well-equipped laboratories, and a departmental library.
Students have access to separate laboratories that are fully equipped with digital and sophisticated instruments for both Honours and Generic Courses. The department fosters a supportive environment where students are constantly encouraged to pursue higher education and research.
Key Facilities:
- Well-Equipped Laboratories for hands-on experiments and research.
- Departmental Library with a wide range of resources to support academic learning.
- Advanced Instruments for both Honours and Generic Courses.
The department takes pride in producing alumni who are well-placed in various prestigious positions across different domains around the world.
Faculty Members:
- Mr. Loknath Lama, M.Sc. (Gauhati), M.Phil
- Assistant Professor (Stage II) & Head of the Department
- Mr. Diganta Bharali, M.Sc. (Gauhati), M.Phil
- Assistant Professor (Stage II)
- Dr. Juthika Sonowal, M.Sc. (Dibrugarh University), M.Phil, Ph.D. (Dibrugarh University)
- Assistant Professor (Stage II)
- Dr. Rupa Pegu, M.Sc. (Tezpur), Ph.D. (Tezpur University)
- Assistant Professor
- Dr. Namita Devi, M.Sc. (NIT, Silchar), Ph.D. (NIT, Silchar)
- Assistant Professor
- Dr. Rituparna Borah, M.Sc. (Tezpur), Ph.D. (IIT, Guwahati)
- Assistant Professor
