About The Department

The Department of Basic Sciences and Humanities has 12 full-time faculty members, six of whom teach mathematics, two of whom teach physics, two of whom teach chemistry, one of whom teaches economics, one of whom teaches English and one of whom is in charge of physical education. Three of our faculty members have doctorates, and one has a Ph.D. guideship guiding students for Ph.D. research in solar cells. While continuing service to other departments, the faculty of the department also coordinate research work for the college in the field of science and technology. The Department of Basic Sciences and Humanities boasts an up to-date English communication programme to increase proficiency in the English language to cope with the cut-throat competition in the job market. As part of English language teaching, life skills are imparted, enabling the students to improve their marketability and employability. The KMEA Language Lab is well equipped with 50 computers and a software package for training the students. The Language Lab is very helpful in language teaching as well as developing interactive and group communication skills in an effective manner. The Department of Basic Sciences and Humanities has a special mission to foster collaborative, interdisciplinary research in different areas of physics, chemistry, and mathematics that will address the future needs of society. The department promotes collaboration among the faculty as well as other institutions, industry, and government departments. The research activities of the department focus on the following areas: