Program - Chemistry
Ph. D. in Chemistry is a doctoral program offered by the School of Physical Science, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Bengaluru, and Coimbatore campuses.
Faculty Members
- Amritapuri
- Bengaluru
- Coimbatore
Dr. Sreedha Sambhudevan
Associate Professor
Dr. Zeena S. Pillai
Professor
Dr. Sreedhar K. M.
Associate Professor
Dr. Saritha Appukuttan
Associate Professor
Dr. Rejithamol R.
Assistant Professor (Sr. Gd.)
Dr. Moumita Gangopadhyay
Assistant Professor
Dr. Santhy A
Assistant Professor
Dr. Beena S.
Associate Professor
Dr. Naveen V. Kulkarni
Associate Professor
Dr. Pattath D. Pancharatna
Assistant Professor
Dr. Akhil Sivan
Assistant Professor (Sr. Gd.)
Dr. B. L. Bhaskar
Chairperson
Dr. Anil Kumar S.
Assistant Professor (Sl. Gd.)
Dr. S. Giridhar Reddy
Head of Department, Assistant Professor (Sl. Gd.)
Dr. T. M. Mohan Kumar
Assistant Professor
Dr. Amrita Thakur
Assistant Professor
Dr. B. H. Nanjundareddy
Assistant Professor
Dr. B. Siva Kumar
Associate Professor
Dr. Satheesh Babu T. G.
Professor
Dr. Elango K.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Yamuna R.
Professor
Dr. Prasanna Ramani
Chairperson, Professor
Dr. Asha Sathish
Vice Chairperson, Associate Professor
Dr. Thilagavathy P.
Assistant Professor (Sl. Gd.)
Dr. Boopathi T. S.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Suneesh P. V.
Associate Professor
Dr. Aarathi Pradeep
Assistant Professor
Dr. Gangadharan D.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Sivasubramanian G.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Darbha Venkata Ravi Kumar
Assistant Professor
Dr. Pandurangan Nanjan
Assistant Professor
Research Areas
- Amritapuri
- Bengaluru
- Coimbatore
Polymer nanocomposites
Surface engineered nanomaterials for biomedical Applications
Development of Electrochemical sensor devices
Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
Photoinduced Chemical Biology
Organic Photochemistry
Sanskrit Pedagogy, Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry and catalysis
Spintronics
Smart materials
Electrochemical sensors
Environmental science
Organic chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Inorganic chemistry
Physical chemistry
Nano science and Nano technology
Bio science and Biotechnology
Drug delivery and Pharmacology
Environmental chemistry and Environmental science & Sustainability
Polymers
Computational chemistry
Nanotechnology
Solar OLED
Batteries
Biosensors
Lab-on-a-Chip Devices
Paper analytical devices
Nanomaterials
Immunosensors
Microfluidics
Wearable devices
Organ-on-a-chip devices
Medical textiles
Inorganic materials and antimicrobial coatings
Synthesis of biomaterials
Synthesis of chalcones and chromones
Drug-Releasing Polymers
Peptoid Oligomers
Optical Biosensor development
Drug chemistry with 1,2,3-triazole
Polymers for dye/metal adsorption
Metal-organic frameworks for environmental remediation
Food chemistry & Natural Fiber chemistry
Organo electrolytes for energy storage
Supercapacitors
Solar-to-chemical conversion materials
Biomaterials for solar harvesting
Thermochemical conversions for sustainable fuels
Liquid crystals & supramolecular chemistry
Why Amrita?!
The core vision of Amrita lies in providing education for life, grounded in intellectual social responsibility through compassion driven research that will translate into a positive global impact. The Schools under the aegis of Amrita University have over 108 programmes in disciplines as diverse as Biotechnology, Engineering, Management, Medicine, Dentistry, Ayurveda, Pharmacy, Nanotechnology, Communication, Arts & Science and Education, providing our students with an outstanding training in our several campuses across multiple states. Needless to add, this multi-disciplinary character of our University facilitates a laudable synergy within our midst greatly enabling us all to derive maximum benefit from the expertise of each other.
Outstanding Faculty from India and Abroad
Industry-Aligned Curriculum
Immersive Learning Experience
Top-Ranked University
Admission Procedure
ELIGIBILITY
FULL TIME PHD
B. Tech / M. Tech in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Automobile, Civil, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Equivalent Degrees.
applicants are expected to have strong academic records.
PART TIME PHD
Applicants who have a full-time appointment at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham or at another academic/ R&D organization are eligible to apply for part-time admission. Other eligibility requirements of such applicants are same as full time applicants. Part Time students are permitted to proceed at a slower pace in completing their doctoral requirements.
INTEGRATED PHD
Exceptional students pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree at Amrita will be allowed to apply for the Integrated Ph.D. program subject to the requirement that he or she completes all the requirements of the Bachelor's or Master's degree prior to 'advancement to candidacy'
DUAL DEGREE PHD
Exceptional students who satisfy the eligibility requirements of Amrita and that of Amrita's International Partner University (IPU), as stated in the Dual PhD. MoU signed between Amrita and the IPU, are eligible for admission to the Dual PhD program.

Fee Structure
|
TUITION FEES (Per Annum) External Scholars |
TUITION FEES (Per Annum) Internal Scholars |
|
| AMRITAPURI | ₹30,000 | ₹20,000 |
| COIMBATORE | ₹30,000 | ₹20,000 |
| BENGALURU | ₹30,000 | ₹20,000 |
| CHENNAI | ₹30,000 | ₹20,000 |
Admission
Doctoral programs at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham are designed to develop outstanding educational researchers with a wide range of research skills as well as in-depth knowledge and practical understanding and expertise in their chosen field of educational research.
We Facilitate Your Education
At Amrita, students work closely with the faculty who become their mentors, advisors and friends. Our faculty aims to provide holistic education to students, strives to structure their skills, helping them to reflect on real-world issues by thinking critically, allowing them to channelize their skills to be used in real life scenarios, by giving them optimal industrial and academic exposure.
Important Links
PhD Telegram Group
By joining the official Amrita Telegram group, we can provide you quick details on interview dates, programs, admission procedures, departments, student achievements, career advice, research, and the scholarship program.
Email: phd@amrita.edu