Himaja M Professor, simplifying complex/advanced concepts
3 Reviews

Master organic chemistry from any level with a deep understanding of the basics. With hands-on 3D examples and fascinating stories, recall hard-to-remember concepts with ease. Experience 'aha' moments through explanations you can relate to. For example, molecules behave like humans -- molecules like to be 'lazy' and react when something disturbs them; how they react depends on 'who' disturbed them.

I have over 35 years of teaching experience, most recently at the School of Advanced Sciences, VIT University. I have been a guide to 10 Ph.D. students and 45 post-graduate students with over 150 research publications in scientific journals. My favourite thing to do is to simplify a concept to the level of the student -- whether it is high school or an advanced degree and I do this best with Organic Chemistry. With me as your tutor, you will no longer fear Chemistry, you will have a strong base and an accurate understanding of the subject that you can think and analyze for yourself and say goodbye to rote memorization.

I have tutored online students from various universities in the US, Canada, Ireland, Singapore, UAE and India, and I can communicate in English, Hindi, Odia, Telugu and Kannada.

Subjects I teach best:
- Full chemistry syllabus for grades 10 and under
- Organic Chemistry for 11th and 12th for various boards and exams- NEET, JEE Mains and Advanced
- B.Sc, M.Sc Organic Chemistry for Indian Universities
- ACS Organic Chemistry
- Pharma Organic Chemistry for B. Pharm and Engineering Chemistry for B. Tech.
- Advanced topics: Spectroscopic interpretation of simple organic molecules, Retrosynthetic approach for degree/PG/PhD students and teachers pursuing Ph.D. programs.

If you genuinely want to learn Organic Chemistry, I am there for you even if you feel you have no knowledge or zero understanding of Organic Chemistry. I want you to see the magic of Chemistry the way I do. So feel free to express your worries/queries and let's start our journey.

(Please Do Not Approach me for writing your exam/test)

Subjects

  • Chemistry Grade 8-Grade 10

  • Organic Chemistry Masters/Postgraduate-Doctorate/PhD

  • Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry Beginner-Expert

  • Organic Chemistry Honours Beginner-Expert

  • IIT JEE Organic chemistry

  • NEET Organic Chemistry

  • NMR Spectroscopy Beginner-Expert

  • Organic Chemistry Honors Beginner-Expert

  • Organic Chemistry Graduate level course

  • Organic Chemistry 3 Beginner-Expert

  • Chemistry (CBSE) Grade 8-Grade 10

  • Organic Spectroscopy Beginner-Expert

  • Chemistry (High School) Grade 8-Grade 10

  • Organic Chemistry grade 11

  • Organic chemistry 1, 2 and 3 Bachelors/Undergraduate-Masters/Postgraduate

  • Organic Chemistry (CBSE) Beginner-Expert

  • Organic Chemistry Advanced level

  • MS Organic Chemistry

  • JEE Main Organic Chemistry

  • Organic Chemistry for NEET

Experience

  • Professor (Jun, 2007–Sep, 2020) at Vellore Institute Of Technology, Vellore
    Teaching Organic Chemistry, Engineering Chemistry, Environmental Studies and research in Organic, medicinal and phytochemistry
  • Professor (Sep, 1988–Jun, 2007) at NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences Mangalore
    Teaching Pharmaceutical organic Chemistry for B Pharm, D. Pharm, medicinal Chemistry for M Pharm, Research in Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Education

  • Ph.D in Chemistry (Apr, 1994–Aug, 1998) from Mangalore university, Mangaluru
  • M.Sc Chemistry (Jul, 1983–Aug, 1985) from Berhampur University, Brahmapur

Fee details

    ₹600–1,200/hour (US$7.19–14.37/hour)

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    - 11th and 12th board ₹600 per hour
    - NEET and JEE ₹700per hour
    - B.Pharm ₹700 per hour
    - ACS undergraduate ₹1000 per hour
    - ACS graduate/MS ₹1200 per hour
    - Advanced topics like spectroscopy, retrosynthesis: ₹1200 per hour

    Fees can be reduced if number of students in a group are more.
    Fee structure is negotiable for customised teaching depending on topics and grade

3 Reviews
5 out of 5

User Photo October 25, 2023
Payment verified US$ 29.91 (2500 INR)

An incredible tutor

I am absolutely thrilled with the progress my daughter has made in organic chemistry, all thanks to Dr. Himaja, an incredible tutor. We have finished a few tutoring sessions now and the transformation in her confidence and understanding of the subject is nothing short of remarkable. We live in London, UK, and Dr. Himaja has been very accommodating of the timezone difference too, which we really appreciate. Thank you.

User Photo August 15, 2023
Payment verified US$ 24.01 (2000 INR)

Dr. Himaja is a true expert of her field

I sought help for an advanced chemistry topic (NMR Spectroscopy) and had a few sessions with Dr. Himaja. The way she explained such an advanced topic in the simplest of terms, even a high school could probably understand it. She filled in gaps in my base understanding of the topic and then built advanced concepts on top of it. An absolute godsend, glad I came across this amazing teacher. I will definitely reach out again for any other topics in organic chemistry that I find challenging.

User Photo August 10, 2023
Payment verified US$ 96.05 (8000 INR)

Absolutely amazing teaching

We've been struggling to find a good chemistry tutor who focuses on building a strong foundation instead of teaching for an exam, and we have finally found the one after going through several tutors in the last few months! Only a few sessions in, my niece who has been struggling with chemistry and feared the subject, now actually looks forward to sessions with Dr. Himaja. Thank you for working with Roohi to build her basics, and we look forward to her feeling confident in mastering year 10 chemistry.