Department of Chemistry Gauhati University

17/02/2026

We are incredibly proud to celebrate the stellar achievements of Prachurjya Hazarika, a dedicated student of our 4th Semester FYIMP program.
​Prachurjya recently represented our institution at the prestigious NIUS (National Initiative on Undergraduate Science) Chemistry Camp 2025, hosted by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), TIFR, Mumbai. This is a remarkable platform that brings together some of the brightest young minds in the country. We are thrilled to share that Prachurjya has also secured a research project under the mentorship of Dr. Shraeddha Tiwari at the renowned Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai.
​This is a testament to his hard work, scientific curiosity, and passion for Chemistry.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations and wish him continued success in his future academic and research pursuits.

Gauhati University

31/01/2026

The Department of Chemistry, Gauhati University, warmly congratulates Dr. Ranjit Thakuria, Associate Professor, on his return to the University after an enriching nine-month international research assignment (April–December 2025) at the University of Warsaw, Poland, as an Ulam–NAWA Fellow.

Dr. Thakuria’s academic excellence and global impact are further reflected in his inclusion in Stanford University’s list of the world’s top 2% scientists for the last three consecutive years—a remarkable achievement that brings great pride to Gauhati University.

During his stay in Europe, Dr. Thakuria actively contributed to international academic exchange by delivering invited lectures at several prestigious institutions, including the University of Lincoln (UK), University of Zagreb (Croatia), University of Bologna, Italy (the world’s oldest university), Adam Mickiewicz University (Poznań, Poland), and the University of Sharjah.

We wish him continued success in his research, teaching, and future international collaborations.

Gauhati University
Ranoj Pegu

09/01/2026

The Department of Chemistry, Gauhati University is organizing an International Conference on Transformative Trends in Central Science at Interdisciplinary Interfaces, TTCSII 2026 on January 30-31, 2026 in Gauhati University. TTCSII 2026 has been conceived as an extension of the International Conference on “Internationalization of Higher Education” being organised by RUSA/PM-USHA Higher Education Department Govt. of Assam, on January 29-30, 2026.

All interested faculty members, researchers, and students are requested to join and submit their abstracts at the earliest. For details kindly visit the website given below:

https://sites.google.com/view/ttcsii2026gauhati

27/09/2025

The Society for Chemical Education, Assam, in association with the Department of Chemistry, Gauhati University, is pleased to announce the 21st State Level Chemistry Olympiad 2025 for students of Classes IX, X, XI, and XII.

Date of Examination: 16th November 2025 (Sunday)
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

This Olympiad provides an excellent platform for students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in chemistry. Awards will include cash prizes, medals, trophies, and certificates of merit.

We request schools and colleges to kindly share this information with their students. If there is no nearby centre in your area, please do not hesitate to contact us at the earliest.

Important Dates:

Registration opens: 16th September 2025

Registration closes: 16th October 2025

For further details, please contact your nearest Centre-in-Charge.

31/08/2025

On 30th August 2025, an outreach program was organized at PM Shri Agdala Chariali Higher Secondary School, led by a team of professors from the Department of Chemistry, Gauhati University, under the initiative of the Society for Chemical Education, Assam (SCEA). The program aimed to ignite curiosity and inspire students by bringing the excitement of chemistry through interactive demonstrations and engaging presentations.

12/06/2025

The Society for Chemical Education, Assam and the Department of Chemistry, Gauhati University are pleased to invite all awardees and distinguished guests to the Prize Distribution Ceremony of the 20th State Level Chemistry Olympiad 2024.

📅 Date: Friday, 13 June 2025
📍 Venue: Phanidhar Datta Seminar Hall, Gauhati University
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM onwards

On this occasion, Prof. Angshuman Nag, a renowned scientist from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune, will deliver the Prof. P. K. Sarma Memorial Lecture titled “Power Up with Materials Chemistry”. Dr. Jaideep Baruah, Director, ASTEC will grace the occasion as the Guest of Honour.

In addition to the top three rank holders (the list is attached with this post), the top ten rank holders in each category (a total of 56 students) will be awarded trophies and certificates. Furthermore, a Certificate of Merit will be presented to all students securing 60% or above marks, amounting to a total of 513 awardees.
(For any queries, students are requested to contact their respective Centre-in-Charge.)

We are also pleased to announce that six Centre-in-Charges will be felicitated during the ceremony for their exemplary efforts in the successful conduct of the 20th State Level Chemistry Olympiad 2024. They are:

Mr. Dilip Bora, Ramanujan Jr. College, Nagaon

Dr. Shreemoyee Phukan, Silapathar College

Dr. Bidyot Bikash Gogoi, DHSK College, Dibrugarh

Dr. Gaurangi Gogoi, Pub Kamrup College

Mr. Tarun Saikia, DCB Girls College, Jorhat

Dr. Utpal Das, DK College, Mirza

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all awardees and invite everyone to join us for the Prize Distribution Ceremony.

24/05/2025

02/05/2025

Like every year, students from the Department of Chemistry, Gauhati University, have excelled in the recently held National Eligibility Test (NET) and GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) in Chemical Sciences, some of them with outstanding all-India ranks.

Congratulations to:

Moumita Dey (JRF- All India Rank 23, GATE)

Surajit Talukdar (JRF- All India Rank 39, GATE)

Debasish Sharma (JRF- All India Rank 42, GATE)

Md. Sabur Uddin (JRF- All India Rank 73)

Biliphang Ramchiary (JRF-All India Rank 152)

Pritam Daimary (JRF-All India Rank 158)

Pranadhika Das (LS, GATE)

Yosh*ta Chakravarty (LS, GATE)

Kaushik Moni Saikia (LS, GATE All India Rank 193)

Kaberi Saikia (LS)

Samiron Buragohain (LS, GATE)

Pahari Gogoi (GATE)

Stuti Borgohain (GATE)

Dhritiraj Deka (GATE)

Sarmen Teron (GATE)

Your success is a reflection of your hard work and the academic environment of the department. We wish you all the very best in your future academic and professional pursuits.

Gauhati University

27/12/2024

The Department of Chemistry, Gauhati University, in collaboration with the Society for Chemical Education, Assam (SCEA), organized a special lecture on "Science in the Era of Deep Machine Learning" on December 23, 2024. The event witnessed an enthusiastic participation of attendees, including students, researchers, and academicians from diverse disciplines.

The program was inaugurated by Prof. Utpal Sarma, Registrar of Gauhati University, who highlighted the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in education, research, and administration. In his welcome address, Prof. Anup Kumar Talukdar, Head of the Department of Chemistry and President of SCEA, emphasized the significance of such initiatives in popularizing cutting-edge research and fostering interdisciplinary awareness.

The keynote speaker, Dr. Ashish Kapoor, CEO and Chief Scientist of Scaled Foundations, Kirkland, WA, USA, delivered an engaging lecture on the applications of AI and ML in solving complex problems in climate modeling and other scientific fields. With over 25 years of experience in AI research, Dr. Kapoor shared insights into how advancements in deep machine learning are revolutionizing simulation, modeling, and optimization in science and engineering.

18/12/2024

The Department of Chemistry, Gauhati University, in collaboration with the Society for Chemical Education, Assam, is organizing a special lecture on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning titled “Science in the Era of Deep Machine Learning”. The lecture will be delivered by Dr. Ashish Kapoor, CEO and Chief Scientist at Scaled Foundations, Kirkland, WA, USA. The event will be held on 23rd December 2024 at 11:00 AM in the Phanidhar Datta Seminar Hall, Gauhati University.

We invite interested students and academicians to join us for this informative session.

06/10/2024

We are excited to invite all interested students of classes IX, X, XI, and XII from across the state to participate in the 20th State Level Chemistry Olympiad 2024, organized by the Society for Chemical Education, Assam, in association with the Department of Chemistry, Gauhati University. The exam will be held on 17th November 2024 at nearly 50 centres throughout the state. We believe this is a wonderful opportunity for students to showcase their knowledge and skills in chemistry!

We request schools and colleges to share this information with their students. If there is no nearby centre in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact us as soon as possible. Let’s come together to inspire the next generation of chemists!

For more details, please reach out to your nearest Centre-in-Charge or the coordinators of the State Level Chemistry Olympiad 2024.