School of Advanced Sciences (SAS)
School of Advanced Sciences (SAS)
School of Advanced Sciences (SAS), which was established in the year 1984, comprises Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry departments. The vision of the School is to provide quality teaching and research which would make an impact at a global level. The School consists of a total of 232 experienced and energetic faculty which includes 133 in Mathematics, 45 in Physics, and 71 in Chemistry.
School of Advanced Sciences (SAS), which was established in the year 1984, comprises Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry departments. The vision of the School is to provide quality teaching and research which would make an impact at a global level. The School consists of a total of 232 experienced and energetic faculty which includes 133 in Mathematics, 45 in Physics, and 71 in Chemistry. Most of them are experts in their research fields, evident from their publications and research funding. Many of them are having after long years of research experience, both in India and abroad in reputed organizations. The Departments are recognized by DST-FIST to establish sophisticated instrumental facilities.
The School offers Masters Programs in Data Science, Computational Statistics and Data Analytics, Physics and Chemistry -Analytical or Inorganic or Organic or General Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Chemistry as specialization. Our MSc Chemistry program is the RSC Accredited course. It includes a full-time six months research-based capstone project in the 4th semester. The curriculum keeps abreast of the latest advancements in the respective domains and endeavors to develop scientists of high quality, with the syllabi being framed/revised by the Board of Studies with members drawn from repute institutions like IISc, IITs, and industries. In addition to classroom and laboratory teaching, the students are engaged in experimental learning through research participation. The Curriculum for Applied Learning (CAL) adopted presently facilitates students learning by practical implementation. The Semester Abroad Program (SAP) offers students international exposure to prepare effectively for professional employment or research degree in basic and applied sciences.
The School offers Ph.D. programs in frontier research areas in all 3 disciplines. The candidates selected through a National level test and a comprehensive interview, undertake extensive course work and the School has on roll 750 Ph.D. Scholars (both full-time and part-time). Faculty members have been awarded National and International projects to the tune of 38.54 crores (5.166 million US Dollars). They publish their findings in internationally recognized SCOPUS indexed journals and also have been granted patents. The School publishes over 500 SCOPUS indexed publications in a year and the departments have several teaching and research labs. It is also equipped with necessary instruments for research and also offers services to other institutions as well. Extension programs such as conferences, workshops, seminars, and symposia are periodically conducted on topics of relevance by the School and its departments.
The subject of Chemistry in VIT is ranked within the top 13 in India and top 401-450 in the world as per QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021 and 14th place at National level with 4 STAR rating in QS World Ranking. In India, VIT has been ranked 15th among the top universities for Subject of Chemistry in Best Global Universities ranking by U.S. News & World Report. Mathematics has entered the QS Subject Ranking for the first time and it is ranked within the top 12 in India and top 451-500 in the world respectively.
After graduation, students are placed in reputed companies in India and abroad have been securing admissions in India and abroad for their higher education.
Dr. Karthikeyan K
Dean
School of Advanced Sciences(SAS)
I am immensely pleased to welcome you to the School of Advanced Sciences, one of the oldest schools in VIT from its day of inception.
Our dedicated faculty and staff aim to inspire and develop a new generation of enlightened citizens and scientific leaders by providing them with an education that is both challenging and innovative. We see our students as an investment in the future. By fostering dynamic experiential learning, research opportunities and promoting life-long learning under the guidance of distinguished faculty, we persuade students for future employment and higher studies. Through research, our students enhance their scientific awareness and learn to apply their knowledge to solve problems aimed at making the world a better place. I am glad to emphasise that all our faculty members are doctorates and have extensive research experience abroad from reputed institutes which provide plenty of opportunities for benchmark research.
We are proud of the many accomplishments of our undergraduate, graduate students and the success of our alumni. Our students continue to impress and inspire us by bringing laurels to VIT. By receiving prestigious scholarships, awards, and taking up careers in top companies, ground-breaking research, and publications, they make the VIT flag fly high. Adding a Diamond to the Crown, the SAS-Chemistry has been ranked within the top 13 in India and top 401-450 in the world as per QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021 and 14th place at the National level with a 4 STAR rating. Mathematics has entered the QS Subject Ranking for the first time and it is ranked within the top 12 in India and top 451-500 in the world respectively.
With three departments, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, the School of Advanced Sciences offers University Core Courses for all UG and M.Tech Programmes at VIT and also offers its own Master’s Programmes in three disciplines. We are privileged to receive accreditation from the Royal Society of Chemistry for our M.Sc Chemistry program - the only RSC Accredited program. Our School pursues research in frontier areas and is supported by various funding agencies. Our publication profile is on par with any reputed institutes in the country and faculty have national and international recognitions. The SAS provides ambience more than just an excellent learning experience. It opens up horizons and instills confidence in students' minds.
I encourage you to visit our school and get to know more about the opportunities accessible to you at Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore.
Programmes Offered
- School offers University core and elective courses in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry for all UG Programmes.
- The School offers M.Sc. programs in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. It also offers core and elective courses for all PG Programmes.
- The School offers Ph.D. programs in frontier research areas.
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Events Conducted
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Insights
Events
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International Virtual Conference on High-Performance Materials for Energy, Environment & Healthcare in the Digital Era (30th Jun 2020)
Organised by Center Material Technology & School of Advanced Sciences.
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Annual events
InoVIT, National Science Day,Chemethon, Makeathon and Ideathon
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Bi-annual events
Science and Engineering Technology conference
School of Advanced Sciences has been organizing national and internal conferences, symposiums and workshops. Our School also actively involves in community activities i.e., Annual events such as National Science Day, InoVIT (National Science Contest for School students) and VIT Mathematical Meet (A State level Mathematical Contest for School students).
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Noteable Alumni
Adjunct Faculty
NO. | NAME | DEPARTMENT / DESIGNATION | INSTITUTE / UNIVERSITY NAME | FULL ADDRESS | |
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1 | Prof. Tao-Ming Wang | Professor,Department of Applied Mathematics | Tunghai University | Professor Department of Applied Mathematics Tunghai University 181, Taichung Kang Road, Section 3, Taichung – 40704 Taiwan | |
2 | Prof. Mark Bradley FRSE, FRSC | Professor of Chemical Biology, Queens Medical Research Institute | University of Edinburgh | Professor of Chemical Biology, Queens Medical Research Institute, University of Edinburgh, UK | |
3 | Prof. Juozas Vidas Grazulevicius | Professor of Chemical Technology, Department of Polymer Chemistry and Technology | Kaunas University of Technology | XVI Chamber K. Bar-ausko g. 59, A450 kab., 51423 Kaunas, Lithuania | |
4 | Prof. Venkataraman Thangadurai | Professor of Physical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry University of Calgary | University of Calgary, Canada | Department of Chemistry, University of Calgary, Canada | |
5 | Prof. O. D. Makinde | Senior Professor of Applied Mathematics & Computations | Stellenbosch University, | Faculty of Miltary Scence, Stellenbosch University, Private Bag X2, Saldanha 7395, South Africa. | |
6 | Dr. Shashidhar N Rao | Scientist | Rutgers University | Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA | |
7 | Prof. Shiao-Shing Chen | Distinguished Professor | National Taipei University of Technology | Institute of Environmental Engineering and Management, National Taipei University of Technology, 1, Sec. 3, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Taipei 10608, Taiwan | |
8 | Prof. Srinivas Janaswamy | Dairy and Food Science Department | Â | Department of Dairy and Food Science, College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD 57007, USA | |
9 | Prof. Hongdoo Kim | Professor Department of Advanced Materials Engineering & Electronics | Kyung Hee University | Department of Advanced Materials Engineering & Electronics, College of Engineering, Kyung Hee University South Korea | |
10 | Prof. Kuppuswamy Kalyanasundaram | Laboratory for Photonics and Interfaces [LPI] | Swiss Federal Institute of Technology at Lausanne | Laboratory for Photonics and Interfaces [LPI] Swiss Federal Institute of Technology at Lausanne Station 6, FSB-ISCI-LPI-, 1015 Lausanne Switzerland | |
11 | Dr. H. Balaji Raghavendran | Associate Professor (Visiting) Tissue Engineering Group (TEG) | University of Malaya | Associate Professor (Visiting) Tissue Engineering Group (TEG) National Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence in Research and Learning [NOCERAL] Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine University of Malaya, 50603 Lembah Pantai Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
12 | Dr. M.R Murali | Associate Professor Tissue Engineering Group (TEG) | University of Malaya | Associate Professor (Visiting) Tissue Engineering Group (TEG) National Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence in Research and Learning [NOCERAL] Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine University of Malaya, 50603 Lembah Pantai Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
13 | Dr. N. Arul Murugan | Associate Professor Virtual Laboratory for Molecular Probes | Royal Institute of Technology | Associate Professor Virtual Laboratory for Molecular Probes Division of Theoretical Chemistry and Biology School of Biotechnology Royal Institute of Technology Stockholm, Sweden | |
14 | Dr. Pravin P Ingole | Assistant Professor Department of Chemistry | IIT Delhi | Assistant Professor Department of Chemistry IIT Delhi Hauz Khas, New Delhi – 110 016 India | |
15 | Dr. M.V. Venkatashamy Reddy | Department of Materials & Science Engineering and Physics | National University of Sigapore (NUS) | Department of Materials & Science Engineering and Physics Block S12, Science Drive 3 National University of Sigapore (NUS) Singapore – 117 542 | |
16 | Dr. P. Rajakumar | Professor & Head Department of Organic Chemistry | University of Madras, Guindy Campus | Professor & Head Department of Organic Chemistry University of Madras, Guindy Campus Chennai-600 025 India | |
17 | Dr. Paul Davis | Process Researcher, Propylene Oxide Derivatives | Shell Technology Center Bangalore | Process Researcher,Propylene Oxide Derivatives Shell Technology Center Bangalore,Plot No.7, Bangalore Hardware Park Devanahalli Industrial Park,Bangalore – 662 149,India | |
18 | Dr. M. Sathish | Scientist Functional Materials Division | Central Electrochemical Research Institute | Scientist,Functional Materials Division Central Electrochemical Research Institute Karaikudi,TN.India | |
19 | Prof. Debabrata Maiti | Department of Chemistry, Professor | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | ProfessorDepartment of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai,Mumbai-400076India |
Students Outreach Program
- The School interacts with distinguished organizations through research and consultancy. This has resulted in interdisciplinary research linkages between the School and industry. Some of these have potential for commercial exploitation.
- Besides industry interaction, the School has collaboration and linkage with India’s premier institutes such as IISc-Bangalore, IITs, NITs, Central Universities and Institutes etc., which helps in seeking quality, excellence, innovation and creativity.
- The annual events organized by the School towards community activities includes Science Day Alchemy-A-Thon and Math-A-Thon, in which, the students from various colleges participate. We also conduct InoVIT & VIT Mathematical Meet for School children every year.
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Contact
Dr. Karthikeyan K
Professor Higher Academic Grade & Dean
School of Advanced Sciences
Vellore Institute of Technology(VIT),
Vellore – 632 014, Tamil Nadu, India.
- 0416-2202322/ 0416-2202321 (O)/0416-2202469 (O)
- dean.sas@vit.ac.in