July 31: Reaffirming Amity University's commitment to global academic excellence and research leadership, Prof. Dr. Harsha Kharkwal, CChem, FRSC, Director, Amity Institute of Phytochemistry and Phytomedicine, has been awarded the Designation, Chartered Chemist by the Royal Society of Chemistry , UK and is entitled to use the letters “CChem”. The internationally recognised designation signifies excellence in chemical sciences, ethical practice, leadership, and continuous professional development.
The global CChem community comprises over 10,000 Chartered Chemists, including researchers, academicians, entrepreneurs, teachers, policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders. The designation validates professional competence, strengthens research leadership, enhances teaching credibility, and bridges academic research with industrial application.
CChem designation is an international validation of Dr. Harsha Kharkwal’s scientific expertise, enhancing her credibility among global peers and strengthening her competitiveness for prestigious research grants, leadership opportunities, and international collaborations. It also provides access to a global network of Chartered Chemists, fostering knowledge exchange, multidisciplinary research, and innovation while reaffirming her commitment to the highest standards of ethical scientific practice.
The recognition extends beyond individual achievement by validating the quality of its research ecosystem before funding agencies, industry partners, governments, and international collaborators. It strengthens opportunities for sponsored research, commercial partnerships, consultancy projects, technology transfer, and large-scale national and international research grants. It also connects the University with a distinguished global network of Chartered Chemists and scientific institutions, fostering international collaborations and academic exchange, while reinforcing the highest standards of research governance, ethics, safety, and regulatory compliance, thereby strengthening stakeholder confidence and reducing research compliance risks.
Expressing pleasure on this achievement, Prof. Dr. Harsha Kharkwal said,
"I am grateful to Amity University for providing an ecosystem that nurtures interdisciplinary research, innovation, and international collaborations. Receiving the Chartered Chemist (CChem) designation is a proud milestone in my professional journey as it recognises my commitment to scientific excellence, ethical practice, and continuous professional development. This recognition inspires me to further strengthen my research, teaching, and collaborative efforts towards advancing chemical sciences while developing innovative solutions to global challenges."
Congratulating Prof. Dr. Harsha Kharkwal, Dr. Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, said,
"Prof. Dr. Harsha Kharkwal's achievement is a matter of immense pride for the Amity fraternity. Her conferment as a Chartered Chemist reflects her scientific excellence and reinforces Amity University's commitment to global standards in research, innovation, and academic excellence. Such internationally recognised recognition strengthens our global reputation, fosters industry partnerships and research collaborations, and inspires our faculty and students to pursue excellence with integrity and purpose."
Prof. Dr. Harsha Kharkwal's achievement further strengthens Amity University's position as a globally connected, research-intensive institution committed to advancing scientific knowledge, fostering innovation, and creating meaningful societal impact through excellence in education, research, and international collaboration.
