Central Department of Chemistry

Tribhuvan University (TU)

Kirtipur, Kathmandu

977 14 332034 977 14 330 537

ABOUT CAMPUS

Despite chemistry's foundational role in science and its link to national progress (particularly the chemical industry in the 20th century), formal Chemistry education in Nepal is relatively young. It began in 1921 with an Intermediate Science program at Tri-Chandra College, evolving into a Bachelor of Science degree by 1947.

Tribhuvan University, established in 1959, marked a turning point. The first Master's program in Chemistry, focusing on Organic Chemistry, launched in 1965 at Tri-Chandra College. This also paved the way for research initiatives in the field. The dedicated Department of Chemistry within the university complex was inaugurated in 1966, followed by Master's programs in Inorganic and Physical Chemistry in 1966 and 1967, respectively.

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OBJECTIVES

To produce high-level skilled Chemistry manpower with M. Sc. and Ph. D. Degrees
To conduct postdoctoral research
To promote research activities in Chemistry and related fields
To improve and upgrade the Chemistry curricula of the University at different levels in accordance with national requirements and maintain international standards
To promote relations with various national and international institutions concerned with Chemistry
To develop the relation between Chemistry related governmental and non-governmental organizations
To provide consultancy services in various areas of Chemistry.

Message From Head of the Department.

Central Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University was founded in 1965. It has been providing quality education in chemistry from its very inception. In the last 46 years, the department has made a long journey full of many ups and downs. Despite all the difficulties, it is a matter of pride that the department has been able to produce internationally saleable students. Our faculty members have forged joint research and academic collaborations with several research institutes abroad. We have an excellent team of highly qualified internationally competent manpower in various disciplines of Chemistry. Although the resources available to keep the regular activities of the department are limited, we have maintained the academic excellence of our graduates keeping them educated with recent advances on emerging new areas of chemical sciences. We have been utilizing the available facilities and resources for the maximum upliftment of the department; in particular by promoting interdisciplinary Ph.D. research in various fields of Chemistry. I would like to welcome you all to make our academic effort a success!

Professor Dr. Jagadeesh Bhattarai
Head of the Department

Programs

Ph. D. and M. Sc. Dissertations

The research works in the Department are conducted basically in the frame of M. Sc. and Ph. D. dissertations. The funding for the research works is generated by different projects, departmental budgets as well as personal efforts of academic staff and students. Our faculties are also conducting research in collaboration with different international institutions.