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About the Lecture The study of chemistry is often a misunderstood process. We are often made to believe that the study of chemistry involves memorizing equations and formulae. In addition, we are made to memorize innumerable rules, many of them having numerous exceptions, which render the rules to be almost meaningless. There appears to be no method in the madness when it comes to the study of chemical sciences. The above statements are far removed from the truth. The idea of this presentation is to emphasize that the study of chemistry actually has a very logical thought process to it which is demonstrated through a number of visually appealing experiments and discussing the chemical principles involved in each of the experiments.
Introduction
Prof. K. S. VISWANATHAN
Retired Professor, IISER Mohali, Visiting Professor Krea University
Chemistry through Experiments
Q & A
Prof. K. S. Viswanathan, is Visiting Professor, Division of Sciences, Krea University, India. He obtained his Ph. D. in Physical Chemistry from Vanderbilt University, USA. He held various positions during his academic and research life. He served as Professor, Dept. Chemical Sciences, IISER Mohali (Aug 2011-Sept 2018) & Visiting Professor (Oct 2018-May 2019), Adjunct Faculty, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600 036 (May 2020-May 2022), Head of the Department of Chemical Sciences, IISER Mohali (Aug 2012-Sept 2017), Dean (Students) at IISER, Mohali (Jan 2014-Jan 2016), Professor in Homi Bhabha National Institute, (Deemed Univ), IGCAR, Kalpakkam (May 2006-July 2011), Dean (Academic), Homi Bhabha National Institute, (Deemed Univ), IGCAR, Kalpakkam (May 2006-July 2010) and Head, Analytical Chemistry & Spectroscopy Section, Materials Chemistry Division, IGCAR, Kalpakkam (Mar 2004-July 2011). His Research Interests are in Matrix isolation IR spectroscopy for the study of conformations, non-covalent interactions, reactions of high temperature species. Fluorescence spectroscopy of lanthanides and actinides. Laser induced breakdown spectroscopy, Glow Discharge Spectroscopy and Spectroanalytical methods. He is also interested in matters relating to Science Education in schools and universities.