SALONI GHODASARA - (BATCH 2021-23, GOLD MEDALIST)
Alumni Experience:
MY EXPERIENCE AS A STUDENT OF ISTAR’S INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY STUDENT WILL ALWAYS BE A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR TO WHAT I AM TODAY PROFESSIONALLY. IT POLISHED ME IN A WAY THAT I EXCEL NOT JUST IN ACADEMICS BUT AS A GOOD HUMAN.
WITH THE NEVER ENDING GUIDANCE OF OUR PROFESSORS I OVERCAME THE DISTANCE BETWEEN DREAM AND REALITY THEY TAUGHT US TO HANDLE THE STRESS TOO WITHOUT WHICH SUCCESS SEEMS FAR. IT IS DEFINITELY NOT A COLLEGE WHERE EVERYONE GOES JUST TO CHILL BECAUSE DISCIPLINE IS THE FIRST FACTOR THAT IS NECESSARY.
I AM THANKFUL FOR EVERYTHING FOR DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY,ISTAR HAS GIVEN ME.
PARAG BABARIYA - (BATCH 2020-22 GOLD MEDALIST) - PRODUCTION OFFICER - LUPIN LTD., ANKLESWAR
Alumni Experience:
INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT OF INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR ADVANCED STUDIES AND RESEARCH (ISTAR) IS KNOWN TO DELIVERED QUALITY EDUCATION ALONG WITH ABOUNDANCE GUIDANCE TO IMPACT THEIR STUDENTS CAREER POSITIVELY. I AM AN ALUMNI OF INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY (BATCH - 2020-2022).
FACULTY HERE IS HIGHLY ENTHUSIASTIC TO TEACH VALUES AND PRINCIPLES LIKE INTEGRITY, COMPASSION, RESILIENCE, AND A COMMITMENT TO LIFELONG LEARNING AND GROWTH ALONGWITH DEPTH KNOWLEDGE OF SUBJECT. FOR ME, COLLEGE HAS BEEN A TIME OF PROFOUND GROWTH AND SELF-DISCOVERY.
IT'S A PERIOD MARKED BY LATE-NIGHT STUDY SESSIONS, PASSIONATE DEBATES IN LECTURE HALLS, AND THE FORGING OF LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS. IT'S A TIME WHEN WE DARED TO DREAM BIG, PUSHED THE BOUNDARIES OF OUR COMFORT ZONES, AND DISCOVERED NEW PASSIONS AND INTERESTS THAT WOULD SHAPE THE COURSE OF OUR LIVES.
INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT HAS DEVELOPED ITS RECOGNITION IN VERIOUS PHARMACEUTICAL AND CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES WHICH IS REFLECTED IN ITS 100% CAMPUS PLACEMENT SINCE MANY YEARS. AFTER COMPLETION OF M.SC, I HAVE JOINED LUPIN PHARMACEUTICAL LTD. AS A PRODUCTION OFFICER THROUGH CAMPUS PLACEMENT AND ARMED WITH THESE QUALITIES, I HAVE NO DOUBT THAT I WILL GO ON TO ACHIEVE GREAT THINGS PROFESSIONALLY AND PERSONALLY.
AGRAWAL SIDDHANT P. - HANDLING PRODUCTION & SALES AT - MARUTI DYESTUFF
Alumni Experience:
HELLO EVERYONE! FIRST OF ALL, I CAN SAY THAT IT'S NOT FEELS LIKE A DEPARTMENT IT'S ALWAYS FEELS LIKE A FAMILY TO ME & FAMILY MEANS EVERYTHING. WHEN I WAS NEW IN COLLEGE ITS VERY DIFFICULT TO SET WITH EVERYONE BUT AS THE TIME GONE, I ENJOYED THE ATMOSPHERE OF COLLEGE.
AFTER JOINING IC, I REALIZED THAT I LEARNED LIFE LESSONS GIVEN BY DR. JIGAR SIR MORE THAN PETROCHEMICALS, I LEARNED DISCIPLINE GIVEN BY DR. MANDAR KARVE SIR MORE THAN THAT CURVED GRAPH, I LEARNED HOW TO UNDERSTAND CHEMISTRY INSTEAD OF LEARNING CHEMISTRY THROUGH DR. ROHIT DAVE SIR, I LEARNED HOW TO ENJOY THE CLASSES & TO READ ABOUT OTHER THINGS WHICH ARE HAPPING INTO THE WORLD IN DR. ARUNABH MISHRA SIR'S LECTURES INSTEAD OF JUST SITTING IN LECTURES.
THANK YOU SO MUCH TO TEACHING AND NONTEACHING FACULTY FOR GIVING ME THE CHANCE TO BE A PART OF IC FAMILY.
MAHAVIRSINH GOHIL(BATCH 2018-20, GOLD MEDALIST) - EXECUTIVE – PRODUCTION, ZYDUS LIFESCIENCE LIMITED
Alumni Experience:
I WAS VERY FORTUNATE TO BE THE PART OF DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY AT ISTAR COLLEGE. AS I REFLECT ON MY JOURNEY, I AM FILLED WITH GRATITUDE FOR THE EXPERIENCES AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT HAVE SHAPED ME INTO THE PROFESSIONAL I AM TODAY. MY TIME AT ISTAR COLLEGE HAS BEEN TRANSFORMATIVE, THANKS TO THE EXCEPTIONAL FACULTY, RIGOROUS CURRICULUM, AND VIBRANT COMMUNITY OF SCHOLARS. THE DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY PROVIDED ME WITH NOT ONLY A DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF THE SUBJECT MATTER BUT ALSO VALUABLE PRACTICAL SKILLS THAT HAVE PREPARED ME FOR THE CHALLENGES OF THE INDUSTRY. COMPLETING MY MASTER'S DEGREE IN INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY HAS BEEN A SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE IN MY ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY. I AM PROUD TO HAVE BEEN PART OF A DEPARTMENT THAT VALUES INNOVATION, RESEARCH, AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE. THE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE GAINED DURING MY TIME AT ISTAR COLLEGE HAVE EQUIPPED ME TO MAKE MEANINGFUL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FIELD OF INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY. ONE OF THE HALLMARKS OF OUR DEPARTMENT IS ITS COMMITMENT TO ENSURING GOOD PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL STUDENTS. AS I EMBARK ON THE NEXT CHAPTER OF MY CAREER, I AM GRATEFUL FOR THE SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF MY PROFESSORS, CLASSMATES, AND THE ENTIRE ISTAR COMMUNITY. I LOOK FORWARD TO STAYING CONNECTED WITH MY FELLOW ALUMNI AND CONTINUING TO UPHOLD THE VALUES OF OUR ALMA MATER.
AS ALUMNI OF ISTAR COLLEGE, LET US CONTINUE TO SUPPORT AND INSPIRE EACH OTHER IN OUR PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVOURS. TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE WORLD AROUND US AND UPHOLD THE LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE THAT DEFINES OUR ALMA MATER.
ARSHIN SAIYED - RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, - EVALUESERVE. (DELHI)
Alumni Experience:
COLLEGE LIFE IS ONE OF THE MOST REMARKABLE AND LOVABLE TIMES OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S LIFE. COLLEGE LIFE EXPOSES US TO WHOLE NEW EXPERIENCES WHICH WE ALWAYS DREAM OF EXPERIENCING AFTER OUR SCHOOL LIFE. LUCKY ARE THOSE WHO GET THE CHANCE TO ENJOY THEIR COLLEGE LIFE AND SO AM I CONSIDER MYSELF LUCKY THAT I CHOOSE TO GO FOR INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY FROM ISTAR.
TODAY, I AM SO GRATEFUL THAT I TOOK IC OVER OTHER SUBJECTS, IT CHANGED MY LIFE!!! STARTING FROM THE BEGINNING WHEN I DECIDED TO GO FOR THIS SUBJECT I USED TO GET FEEDBACK FROM OTHER PEOPLE THAT WHY YOU TOOK THIS AS A GIRL YOU WON'T HAVE FUTURE, YOU WON'T GET A JOB, IT'S MALE DOMAIN SUBJECT YOU WILL NOT GET EASILY JOB AND SO ON BUT AT THAT TIME ALSO I DIDN'T CHANGE MY MIND AND I AM THINKING WHY SHOULD I CHANGE MY MIND TO FIT SO-CALLED SOCIETY STRANDS AND THERE IS NOTHING PLACE IN WHICH GIRLS CAN'T SERVICE THAT IS MY PERSONAL BELIEF LATER ON, GOING FORWARD TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ISTAR…
WHERE I CAME ACROSS SUCH POSITIVE ENERGY PEOPLE JIGER SIR, ROHIT SIR, MANDAR SIR, MISRA SIR, NIRMAL SIR WHO MADE ME BELIEVE THERE IS NO SUCH DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GIRLS AND BOYS...THEY USED TO PUSH ALL TOWARDS A BETTER VERSION OF OUR SELF...AND YES THAT DAY WAS NOT SO FAR WHEN I WAS SELECTED AS RESEARCH ASSOCIATE IN ONE OF THE MULTI NATIONAL COMPANY!! IT WAS A CLEAR ANSWER FOR THOSE PEOPLE WHO THINK GIRLS CAN'T GO FOR THIS! ISTAR STRICT RULES AND REGULATIONS NOW HELPING A LOT TO SURVIVE IN THIS CORPORATE WORLD! I CONSIDER MYSELF LUCKY THAT I AM FROM ISTAR!!
HIMANSHU SUTHAR - PRODUCTION OFFICER- LUPIN LTD, DABHASA.
Alumni Experience:
IT IS MY PLEASURE THAT I GOT A CHANCE TO EXPRESS MY WORDS FOR INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT. STUDYING IN INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT IS LIKE GETTING ALL FRUITS ON THE SAME TREE. AS I AM WORKING IN PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT, IT BENEFITS ME THAT I HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF BOTH CHEMISTRY AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY.
IT IS LIKE YOU ARE PLAYING A ROLE OF AN ALL-ROUNDER ROLE ON YOUR TEAM, A CHEMIST AND A CHEMICAL ENGINEER. WHEN I AM WORKING IN PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT I HAVE TO THINK ABOUT THE CHEMICAL REACTIONS THAT ARE HAPPENING, THE PARAMETERS THAT EFFECTS THE QUALITY AND YIELD OF THE PRODUCT AND ON THE SAME ROLE I ALSO HAVE TO PERFORM CERTAIN OPERATIONS LIKE DISTILLATION, FILTRATION, DRYING ETC. AS I HAVE STUDIED IN INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT IT HELPED ME TO SETTLE IN THAT ENVIRONMENT. THANKS AND REGARDS
RITIK SOLANKI - QC OFFICER UNICHEM LABORATORIES, PITHAMPUR, INDORE
Alumni Experience:
WELL DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START BUT THE JOURNEY OF TWO YEARS WAS NOT LESS THAN A ROLLERCOASTER RIDE. STARTED THE JOURNEY WITH MANY THOUGHTS IN MIND TO DO AND DID MOST OF THEM IN THE 1ST YEAR. THE EXPERIENCE WAS VERY AWESOME LEARNT SO MANY THINGS. THE SUPPORT FROM THE TEACHERS WAS GOOD. THE SUPPORT WAS THERE IN ANY SITUATION ANYTIME WHEN WAS NEEDED.
IN THE COVID-ERA, ALL WERE AT THE HOME BUT THE TEACHING AND LEARNING PRACTICES NEVER STOPPED. EXCEPT THE ONLINE CLASSES MANY WEBINARS WERE ALSO CONDUCTED. NEVERTHELESS AT LAST THE TWO YEARS COMPLETED IN BLINK AND THE EXPERIENCE WAS SO AMAZING. THANKS TO THE ALL FACULTY BEING THERE BEHIND US ALWAYS.
SAJJAD ANSARI - EXECUTIVE -DQA (DEVELOPMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE) - INJECTABLE R&D ALEMBIC PHARMACEUTICAL LIMITED, VADODARA
Alumni Experience:
IT WAS MY IMMENSE LUCK AND FORTUNE TO BE THE PART OF IC DEPARTMENT, ISTAR WHERE I GOT LOT'S OF OPPORTUNITIES. THE PROFESSORS HERE MAKE THE DEPARTMENT WHAT IT IS TODAY. WITH AN ATTITUDE OF BEING EVER READY TO HELP, AND NOT ONLY DELIVERING CLASSROOM TEACHINGS, BUT THEY ARE ALSO THE PILLARS OF THE IC DEPARTMENT. THE ENTIRE FACULTY AND DEPARTMENT LEAVES NO STONE UNTURNED TO SHAPE ONE'S FUTURE.
MY TWO YEARS AT IC DEPARTMENT HAVE BEEN A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE OF LEARNING WITH PROLIFIC EXPOSURE TO OUTSIDE. A HUGE RESPECT, LOVE AND DEVOTION FOR ENTIRE FACULTY MEMBERS FOR GIVING THEIR EFFORTS TO MAKE ME COUNT MYSELF INTO BETTER PROFESSIONALS. I AM THANKFUL TO THE TRAINING & PLACEMENT CELL FOR PROVIDING A PLATFORM TO ENHANCE MY SKILLS AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE THEM. ONE THING I LIKE ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT IS THAT EACH AND EVERY STUDENT WAS THE SAME FOR THE PROFESSOR ALL STUDENTS GOT THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND IT WAS LIKE LEARN WITH JOY.
THESE TWO PARAGRAPHS ARE NOT ENOUGH TO EXPLAIN THE EXPERIENCE OF COLLEGE LIFE BUT THOSE WHERE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND MEMORABLE DAYS. MY MESSAGE & THOUGHTS EDUCATION IS NOT A SAFETY NET. IT IS THE ROCKET WHICH WILL PROPEL YOU TOWARDS SUCCESS. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS HAVE AN AIM AND WORK ON EVERYTHING THAT TAKES TO GET A LIFT-OFF.
ARYAN PATEL - DIRECTOR AAMOTONA INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, AHMEDABAD (GUJARAT )
Alumni Experience:
I AM ONE AMONGST THOSE PRIVILEGED STUDENT WHO HAVE DONE EDUCATION FROM ONE OF THE BEST AND POPULAR DEPARTMENT. THE DEPARTMENT CALLED AS INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT (I.C. DEPARTMENT) THE BEST THING WHICH I CARRIED FROM MY DEPARTMENT WAS EXCITEMENT, RESPONSIBILITY, PUNCTUALITY, AND THE FRIENDS WHICH I COULD EVER ASK FOR.
WE GOT THE BEST KNOWLEDGE WITH THE HELP OF WELL -EQUIPPED INSTRUMENTS AND SKILLED FULL MENTORS TO GIVE THE RIGHT SHAPE TO EACH AND EVERY STUDENT.
THE MEMORIES WE GATHERED FROM CLASS ROOM TO LABORATORY, CANTEEN TO THE CELEBRATION OF ALL FESTIVALS, LEADERSHIP TO RESPONSIBLE PERSON ARE INCALCULABLE. IF I TRY TO WRITE ALL THINGS L, WE NEED A BOOK SO LAST BUT NOT THE LEAST I.C. PROVIDE YOU THE BETTER FUTURE FOR SURE.
DR.DEVANG NIRANJAN WADIA - MANAGING DIRECTOR: DDS PHARMATECH PVT. LTD - LUCENT PHARMATECH LLP, AHMEDABAD.
Alumni Experience:
DURING MY ACADEMIC JOURNEY WITH INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT IN ISTAR FROM 2002-2004, I HAD DEVELOP MY KNOWLEDGE IN THE FIELD OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY , UNIT PROCESS AND OPERATIONS , PHARMA CHEMISTRY & LAST BUT NOT LEAST ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY. INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT HAS GIVEN A PLATFORM TO STUDENTS LIKE ME AND HAD TAKEN EFFORTS IN PUBLISHING SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ARTICLE. FROM ALL THE KNOWLEDGE I HAD ACQUIRED DURING MY ACADEMIC TENURE WITH INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT IN ISTAR, IT HAD HELPED ME IN PURSUING MY EXCELLENT PROFESSIONAL CAREER IN PHARMA INDUSTRY. DURING MY PROFESSIONAL CAREER I HAVE LEARNT MANY SKILLS LIKE ANALYTICAL METHOD DEVELOPMENT, PROCESS TRANSFER, PROCESS VALIDATION, STABILITY STUDY AND VARIOUS SKILLS IN OPERATING SOPHISTICATED ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS AND ALL THIS I COULD EASILY RELATE AND ACHIEVE DUE TO STRONG BASIC KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPED AT INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT.
INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT HAS NOT ONLY HELPED IN DEVELOPING MY PROFILE AS A PHARMACEUTICAL PROFESSIONAL BUT HAVE ALSO INCULCATED SKILLS IN ME THAT WOULD SUPPORT ME THROUGHOUT MY PROFESSIONAL CAREER. INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT HAS A VERY HELPFUL TEACHING FACULTY WHO DO EXTEND THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND THEIR 'GURU MANTRAS' WHENEVER YOU ASK THEM. INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT FELICITATION AND CONTINUOUS BECKONING HELPED ME GROW. WITH GREAT INFRASTRUCTURE, FACILITY AND CONSTANT SUPPORT PROVIDED BY THE MANAGEMENT, HOD'S AND ALL THE PROFESSORS HELPED MY CAREER GROW.
ONE MAY SURELY GET TO KNOW THE LEVEL OF ATTENTION AND SUPPORT A STUDENT GETS AT INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT BY SURVEYING OTHER INSTITUTES. IF THE STUDENT HAS GREAT IDEAS AND EAGER TO FULFIL HIS DREAM, INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT DOES PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE STUDENT TO EXCEL…IT IS MY EXPERIENCE!
DEEPEN PATIDAR - SR. EXECUTIVE-MFG. - ALEMBIC PHARMACEUTICAL LTD.
Alumni Experience:
INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY WILL MADE US EQUIVALENT OR ALMOST SAME PAGE AS B.E. IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AT INDUSTRIAL LEVEL SO IC AT ISTAR IS PATH-SHOWING FOR INDUSTRIES.
DR. MEHULKUMAR L. SAVALIYA - ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Alumni Experience:
"IT IS A MATTER OF PRIDE AND HONOUR FOR ME TO WRITE A FEW LINES ABOUT THE IC DEPARTMENT. IT IS NOT JUST AN ACADEMIC FUNCTIONING DEPARTMENT, IT'S A HOME FOR HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT FOR THEIR STAKEHOLDERS, WHICH INCLUDES, KNOWLEDGE GAINING, KNOWLEDGE DISSEMINATION, TRAINING AND ABSORBANCE TO CORPORATE SECTOR"
GAURANG D PATEL - GSFC LTD, VADODARA
Alumni Experience:
THIS DEPARTMENT ACTUALLY WORKS FOR THEIR STUDENTS. FACULTY DEVELOPS ALL TYPE SKILL OF STUDENTS WHICH REQUIRED IN INDUSTRIAL AS WELL IN NORMAL LIFE. THE RELATION OF DEPARTMENT AND STUDENT NEVER ENDS.
DEPARTMENT ALWAYS STAY IN TOUCH WITH STUDENTS AND HELPING THEM THROUGHOUT THEIR CARRIER AND LIFE. QUALITY EDUCATION, PRACTICAL SKILL, JOB PLACEMENT ARE TAKEN AS RESPONSIBILITY OF FACULTY IN DEPARTMENT.
RAVI D. BHATT - DEPUTY MANAGER - QUALITY ASSURANCE - AARTI INDUSTRIES LIMITED G.I.D.C., JHAGADIA - 393110 DIST.- BHARUCH, GUJARAT, INDIA.
Alumni Experience:
COLLEGE LIFE IS KNOWN AS ONE OF THE MOST MEMORABLE YEARS OF ONE'S LIFE. COLLEGE LIFE EXPOSES US TO NEW EXPERIENCES AND THINGS THAT WE WERE NOT FAMILIAR WITH EARLIER. DURING MY COLLAGE JOURNEY WITH "ISTAR” HAS BEEN GREAT FROM 2010-2012 AND FULL OF MEMORIES TO CHERISH FOR A LIFETIME. IT'S BEEN 11 YEARS AND IT STILL SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY.
"INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY" COURSE CONTENT IS VERY BROAD AND COVERS A WIDE RANGE OF FIELDS LIKE AGROCHEMICAL, PHARMACEUTICALS (API AND FORMULATION), PETROCHEMICALS, POLYMERS AND OTHER CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES ETC., WHICH HELPS STUDENTS TO FIND OPPORTUNITIES IN VARIOUS FIELDS IN THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY. THE YEARS SPENT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY ARE FULL OF LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. ISTAR HAS A GOOD NAME IN PREPARING THE FUTURE OF STUDENTS BY INDUSTRIAL VISITS AND COLLEGE CAMPUS OF GOOD INDUSTRIES ABOUT INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY.
I WILL ALWAYS BE GRATEFUL TO "ISTAR-INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY" DEPARTMENT AS THE STRICT RULES OF 'ISTAR' PROVIDED ME A PLATFORM TO LEARN AND PREPARE HOW TO WORK IN CORPORATE WORLD AND PERSONAL LIFE. INDUSTRIES CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT HAS EXCELLENT INFRASTRUCTURE, FACILITIES AND GOOD SUPPORT FROM COLLEGE HOD, PROFESSOR AND ALL STAFF WHENEVER NEEDED IN ANY SITUATION SO I CONSIDER MYSELF LUCKY TO COME FROM
Dr. Tirth M.Panchal ( Laboratory in-charge, Analube lab. ) @ Pramukh Swami Center of Excellence for Renewable Energy PDPIAS Campus, CHARUSAT University, Changa
Alumni Experience:
Industrial Chemistry department at Institute of Science and Technology for Advanced Studies and Research (ISTAR) have been shaping the career of students very enthusiastically. I am the alumni of I.C. department, year 2010-2012. After completion of master degree, I continued for Ph.D. in this department. Faculties at the department are experienced and rich in knowledge along with the gesture, to put all their efforts, for continuous betterment of the students and alumni’s. The Industrial Chemistry department has developed its recognition in various sectors of industries like chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, polymer, agrochemical, dyes and pigments etc. The repute of department in industries is reflected by its 100% placement every year. During the span of two years of M.Sc., apart from gaining subject knowledge, students learn various skills like event management, presentation skills, soft skills, discipline, team work, which are equally important to sustain in corporate culture. In a nutshell, Industrial Chemistry department has been the stepping stone in grooming the career of students and their all-round.
Dr. Ashvin Panchal ( Director, Saarathi Academy ) @ Academic Coordinator, Jambukhand group of Institutions, Banswara- Rajsthan
Alumni Experience:
The IC Department is fantastic journey that not only gives you the academic skills required but prepares you for the real world. Its more than just a way to get a fancy degree, it is about developing a whole new outlook at life. Life at IC Department is the time when the teenage years end and we all dive deep into the ocean of new beginnings and possibilities. This golden period better equips you for all the challenges you’ll face in life and creates a strong foundation of knowledge.
Industrial Chemistry Department was one of my best decisions in life. It’s not a place for a people who enjoy college life as imagined; it is a place for people who have dream to achieve something big, something that is not accessible to everyone. Joining IC department brought me a step closure to achieve my dreams. I would recommend anyone or everyone who has dream to reach unknown heights and most importantly have the courage to dream BIG……….
Rejoy Kuriyan @ Atul USA Inc Charlotte
Alumni Experience:
College life is a very important phase of life. I have had a great college life, full of memories to cherish for a lifetime. It’s been 15 years and still feels like yesterday. It also gave me an opportunity to meet different kinds of people, make friends and learn from the interactions.
I am thankful to all the faculty members, mentors and the non-teaching staff department of IC Department for providing us with quality education.
I would like to take the opportunity to thank Merlin Mam, Jigar Sir & Tejas Sir for all the effort that they took to groom us. I also appreciate the efforts being put in by the current team of faculty members to create and sustain the alumni network.
The focus of the department on getting the students readied in line with the broader requirement of the industry is commendable. The content of Industrial Chemistry course is very extensive and covers a wide range of areas like pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, paints, polymers, etc, which helps students to find opportunity in a variety of sectors within the chemical industry.
The years spent at IC department have been full of learning opportunities. I will always be grateful to the department for providing me a platform for learning and preparing me for the rigor of corporate life.
Jayen Barochia( Technology Management ) @ SABIC, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Alumni Experience:
Greetings to all ISTAR M.Sc. I.C. alumni,
I like to share some of the memories of M.Sc at ISTAR. My relationship with ISTAR I.C. department was started in 2004. I spent some of the golden days of my life at ISTAR. Some of the major turning points of my life took place at I.C. department. Starting a flourishing career with the gold medal and getting married to a classmate are few of them. Making projects for the science fair, project work for the dissertation, industrial visits, interaction with industry experts, visit IndiaChem exhibition etc. were memorable including the most memorable trip to Mahabaleshwar. I have also mentored students for the project work and guidance until their successful placement.
After getting placement in a pharma company from campus interview, I have changed my field to ‘Petrochemical Catalysis and Technology Development’, a very specialized and truly global field, but relatively unexplored for I.C. students, where I have to compete with doctorates and post docs from very reputed international universities. But with the help of diversified knowledge and attitude gained during M.Sc., today I am proud to see myself on key position of Technology Management at global level in one of the biggest chemical company in the world.
At present, many institutes are offering M.Sc. Industrial Chemistry course, but I.C. department at ISTAR stands apart for many reasons. Few of them are, pioneer in M.Sc. Industrial Chemistry in India, practical approach in subjects, up-to-date syllabus as per industry demands, personalized treatment from faculties and focus on inclusive development of student to produce future industry leaders and entrepreneurs.
Getting job offer before having final exams is a dream of every student. With the help of personalized efforts of faculties, I.C. department helps students to make their dream come true by offering 100% placement year after year since inception of the institute. Our proud MISA alumni are brand ambassadors of the I.C. department in industries. They are not only enlightening image of the I.C. department and ISTAR. But their caliber and achievements in industry also play a major role in the placements.
I am very thankful to Merlin Mam, Jigar sir and Dipesh sir for nurturing my career and also Mineshbhai, Rajubhai Darbar and Parulben for their support. Finally, I wish all the best to all the current and future alumni to achieve height of success.
SANKET PATEL ( Lab Manager ) @ Cliantha Research Ltd, Ahmedabad
Alumni Experience:
Hello Sir,
Thank you so much for providing me opportunity to write about my experience at IC department ISTAR.
Choosing Industrial Chemistry at ISTAR was the best choice I ever made..!!
One thing that makes this department different from others is its culture - created by its faculties - they want their students to do well; they don't just want to do their students do well but they work really hard to make it happen. They do not just teach Chemistry and Technology but they infuse never losing attitude in their students.
Here, I would like to share one of my experiences. During my final year of M.Sc., I got selected in API production of Lupin Ltd. through campus interview. After one year working there I got an opportunity to work in Bio-analysis at Lambda Therapeutic Research Ltd. This was totally different work then what we studied, I had to change my mind set at work from Tones to nanogram. Gradually I learnt and gained confidence and found my self doing better than people who were having relevant education. Still, in one corner of my mind, I had feeling that An Industrial Chemistry student can not be on the top of a Bio-analytical CRO until I knew about the person drawing highest salary in my organization. One day I was looking at his facebook page, surprisingly the first common friend was Ms. Merlin Thomas. After few days he met me in the office when I asked about his connection with ISTAR and I came to know he was my next batch pass out of IC-Industrial Chemistry.
This episode proved, an Industrial Chemistry student does not just possess knowledge of Chemistry but carries an attitude to be successful in any direction of life. This is because, faculties cultivate values in the students.
I have not witnessed such faculties anywhere, who are so much concerned about future of their Students.
Always feel lucky to have blessings of Faculties (Ms. Merlin Thomas, Mr. Dipesh Parikh and Dr. Jigar Patel) which changed my life.
Mr. Kuldip Sharma ( Manager ) @ Lupin Ltd, Vadodara
Alumni Experience:
Last year, I surveyed my location & I found 48 employee (i.e. 7 %) are Alumni of IC Dept., ISTAR & working in 7 different department (Production, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Validation, Technical Training, Regulatory Assurance & Analytical Development Lab)
I don’t think, any other department can contribute in so diversifiedfield, its come true due to visionary Dr.D.A.Raval Sir.
I got chance to be part of 1st batch of ISTAR, (M.Sc. IC 1999-2001), which was turning point for my life. It’s my privilege that I got chance to share my view about IC Department, ISTAR.
Industrial situation was not so favorable at that time (Year 2000-2001). Except than academic education, we were continuously taught about industrial condition & shop floor realities. Staff of IC dept. put great efforts to make us aware & prepared to face every situation. It was only due to efforts of Merlin Mam & Alumni that our nearly whole batch got job before final exam, even dates of exam also schedule to relieve us on time.
Surprisingly role of IC Department & its STAFF was not finished when we left VV Nagar, but bonding increased day by day. Hats off to the efforts of Merlin Mam & staff of IC Dept.
We got continuous update for our development & what we should do for making ourselves more productive. Similarly, we were asked for giving current requirement of industries, which can be incorporated in revised syllabus.
As we got great contribution of IC Department to build our career, it’s our moral responsibility & we are also trying our best to support IC Students & Department.
Thanks a lot IC Department for everything.
I wish All the Best to IC Department to keep their good work continue & will be happy to support my department at any time.
