Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology Shibpur

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M.Sc Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology Shibpur

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The Department of Chemistry, which at present is 122 years old has a glorious past. The Department, besides engaging in undergraduate teaching of Engineering students from its commencement and also Masters of Science in Chemistry from the beginning of this century has a heritage of conducting quality research in various fields. A well-known Physical Chemist, Professor Barodananada Chatterjee became the Head of the Department of Chemistry, Metallurgy and Geology in 1956 and the first Vice-Principal (Academic) of the College. Under his direct supervision and encouragement, faculty members and several research students made significant contributions in soil chemistry, corrosion and chemical exploration of medicinal plants and in coal and petroleum products.

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