Somaiya Vidyavihar University

Ph.D in Chemistry

The PhD program in chemistry at Somaiya Centre for Integrated Science Education and Research is designed to foster research excellence in both foundational and emerging areas of chemistry. The program encourages interdisciplinary approaches and aims to develop independent researchers capable of addressing scientific challenges with innovation and critical thinking.

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Key Information

Research Areas

  • Biomaterials
  • Biopolymeric systems
  • Enzyme catalysed synthesis
  • Nanotechnology
  • Material science
  • Targeted Drug delivery Systems
  • Tissue engineering systems
  • Trigger responsive systems
  • Surface modification of polymers

Eligibility

  • Master’s degree (MSc/MS/MTech) in Chemistry or related disciplines or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent as per UGC regulations.
  • Candidates seeking admission after completing a 4-year or 8-semester bachelor’s degree programme (e.g., B.Tech, B.E., B.Pharma, MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, or B.Sc. (Honors)) must have secured at least 75% marks (or equivalent) as per UGC regulations.
  • Applicants whose master’s dissertation has been evaluated but whose viva-voce examination is pending may be provisionally admitted to the JRF programme, subject to successful completion of the master’s degree prior to final admission.
  • For international students: Candidates possessing a Degree considered equivalent to Master’s Degree of an Indian Institution, from a Foreign Educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to PhD Programmes

Guide list

Research Guide Qualification Research Areas
Dr. Biji Balakrishnan Ph.D Biomaterials, Nanotechnology, tissue engineering systems, trigger responsive targeted drug delivery systems