M.Sc, PGDCA, M.Ed, M.Phil [Phy], M.Phil [Edn], Ph.D [Physics]

POST DOCTORAL RESEARCH

Research Fellow, Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering , City University of HongKong during Aug-Sep 2017 and Oct-Nov 2019

Director (Student Cultural Affairs & programmes)
Member, Inter-University National Cultural board [IUNCB], of Association of Indian Universities, Govt. of India

MEMBERSHIP IN VARIOUS BODIES:
Member, Indian Society of Technical Education (ISTE), New Delhi.
Life Member, Ultrasonic Society of India (USI).
Life Member, Acoustical Society of India (ASI)
Life Member, Theme Centered Interaction (TCI –India)
Executive committee member, Thermo Physical Society of India.[TPSI]
Senior Member, Science and Engineering Institute (SCIEI), USA.
Chairman, Board of Studies, Department of Science and Humanities, SCSVMV University from June 2009 to May 2012.
Chairman, Board of studies in Physics from June 2009 till date.
Member, Board of Studies, School of Education, SCSVMV University from the year 2007-2008. Member, Board of studies, PG Dept. of Physics, St. Joseph’s college (autonomous), Cuddalore, Tamilnadu from 2011-12.
Member, Board of studies in Physics, MGR University, Chennai during 2012-13.
Member, Academic Council, SCSVMV (Deemed University) from 2005-2006 onwards till now. Member, IQAC cell, SCSVMV University from Feb 2014 onwards
Member, Planning & Monitory Board, SCSVMV University from May 2014.
External expert member, Academic audit, St. Joseph’s college (autonomous), Cuddalore.
Board Member, World Academy of Science, Engineerring and Technology
Organising committee member, International Conference on Material science and Graphene Technology, Dubai, Apr 09-11, 2018
BOS member – Sri Venkateswara College of Engg (SVCE), Sriperumbudur.

Area of research:
Nanofluids, Ultrasonic studies on polymers & blends, Molecular interaction analysis of liquids, Thermophysical properties of liquids, Wave propagation in solids, Population education & Teaching through ICT.

Research grants received:
Received a grant of 12.58 lakhs from Dept. of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India for the preparation of Indigenous Differential Scanning Calorimeter (Sep 2016- Aug 2019).
Completed projects on Population education sponsored by UGC, Govt. of India during 2004-2006 (1.5 lakhs)

Properties of matter – B.Sc (Physics)
Optics – B.Sc (Physics)
Engineering Physics – B.E
Laser and Spectroscopy – M.Sc (Physics)
Research Methodology – M.Phil (Physics)

LIST OF JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS:

PUBLICATIONS:

GopalanSaianand, Anantha-IyengarGopalan, Liang Wang, K Venkatramanan, Vellaisamy AL Roy, Prashant Sonar, Dong-Eun Lee, Ravi Naidu, “Conducting polymer based visible light photocatalytic composites for pollutant removal: Progress and prospects”, Environmental Technology & Innovation, Vol 28, (2022), Article No 102698. (IF :7.758/ WoS& SCOPUS ).

KarthikeyanVelmurugan, VaithinathanKarthikeyan, Krati Sharma, TuljaBhavaniKorukonda, K.Venkatramanan, DhineshBalasubramanian, TanakornWongwuttanasatian, “Contactless phase change material based photovoltaic module cooling: A statistical approach by clustering and correlation algorithm”, Journal of Energy Storage, Vol 53, (2022), Article No 105139. (IF : 8.907/ SCIE & SCOPUS)

GopalanSaianand, Anantha-IyengarGopalan, K Venkatramanan, Dong-Eun Lee, Prashant Sonar, “Chapter 3 – Introduction to various sustainable energy storage technologies”, Elsevier :Sulfide and Selenide Based Materials  for Emerging Applications, (2022), 33-57. (Book chapter)

Chandravadhana A, NandaKumar V, K.Venkatramanan,Gladis Raja Malar “A BriefReview on various applications of NanoSilica and coated Nano-Silica”, International Advanced Research Journal in Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol 9(3), (2022), 189-196.

 M. Sathish, K. Venkataramanan, R. Padmanaban, Helan Ruth, K. Vadiveland G. Ramalingam “Acoustic, thermal and optical properties of organic based
Di-sodium tartrate salt”, Int. J Sci. Res. Archive, Vol. 2(1), (2021), 012-027.

Vaithinathan Karthikeyan, Saw Lin Oo, James Utama Surjadi, Xiaocui Li, Vaskuri C. S. Theja, Venkataramanan K, Siu Chuen Lau, Yang Lu, Kwok-Ho Lam, and Vellaisamy A. L. Roy, “Defect Engineering Boosted Ultrahigh Thermoelectric Power Conversion Efficiency in Polycrystalline SnSe”, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Vol. 13(49), (2021), 58701-58711. (IF : 9.229 / WoS Indexed)

Mannu Rashmi, Vaithinathan Karthikeyan, Nandakumar Velu, Chandravadhana Arumugam, Vellaisamy A.L. Roy, Anantha-Iyengar Gopalan, Gopalan Saianand, Prashant Sonar, Kwang-Pill Lee, Wha-Jung Kim, Dong-Eun Lee, and Venkatramanan K, “Polyethylene Glycol Coated Magnetic Nanoparticles: Hybrid Nanofluid Formulation, Properties and Drug Delivery Prospects”, Nanomaterials, Vol. 11(2), (2021), Article no : 440. (IF : 5.076 / SCIE, SCOPUS & WoS Indexed)

S.M. Santhi Rekha, Vaithinathan Karthikeyan, Le Thi Thu Thuy, Quach An Binh, Kuaanan Techato, Venkatramanan K, Vellaisamy A.L. Roy, Sukruedee Sukchai, Karthikeyan Velmurugan, “Efficient heat batteries for performance boosting in solar thermal cooking module”, Journal of Cleaner Production, Volume 324, (2021), Article No 129223. (IF : 9.297 / SCIE & SCOPUS Indexed)

Gopalan Saianand, Prashant Sonar, Gregory J.Wilson, Anantha-Iyengar Gopalan, Vellaisamy A.L.Roy, Gautam E.Unni, Khan Mamun Reza, Behzad Bahrami, K.Venkatramanan and Qiquan Qiao, “Current advancements on charge selective contact interfacial layers and electrodes in flexible hybrid perovskite photovoltaics”, Journal of Energy Chemistry, Volume 54, (2021), 151-173.

(IF : 9.676 / SCIE & SCOPUS Indexed)

Rashmi Mannu, Vaithinathan Karthikeyan, Murugendrappa Malalkere Veerappa, Vellaisamy A. L. Roy, Anantha-Iyengar Gopalan, Gopalan Saianand, Prashant Sonar, Binrui Xu, Kwang-Pill Lee, Wha-Jung Kim, Dong-Eun Lee and Venkatramanan K, “Facile Use of Silver Nanoparticles-Loaded Alumina/Silica in Nanofluid Formulations for Enhanced Catalytic Performance toward 4-Nitrophenol Reduction”, Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, Vol. 18, (2021),  Article number 2994 (1-22 pages). (IF : 3.39 / SCIE, WoS & SCOPUS Indexed)

Khrongkhwan Yotkuna, Rungsima Chollakup, Tanawat Imboon,                          K. Venkatramanan  & Sirikanjana Thongmee, “Effect of flame retardant on the physical and mechanical properties of natural rubber and sugarcane bagasse composites”, Journal of Polymer Research, Vol. 28, (2021), Article number: 455. (IF : 3.097 / WoS Indexed)

Venkatramanan K, “National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and SCSVMV” SPRINGER : CSI Transactions on ICT, Vol. 9, (2021), 11-15.

S Swaminathan, S Balaji, G Sriram, K Venkatramanan, “Philosophical reflections about the virtual world”, SPRINGER : CSI Transactions on ICT, Vol. 9, (2021), 37-47.

T Gnanasekaran, R Parthasarathy, S Shyam Kumar, Venkatramanan K, “Indigenous heat flux differential scanning calorimeter (HF-DSC)”, SPRINGER : CSI Transactions on ICT, Vol. 9, (2021), 49-57.

K Venkatramanan, T Gnanasekaran, “Development of educational model of power compensated differential scanning calorimeter (PC-DSC)”, SPRINGER : CSI Transactions on ICT, Vol. 9, (2021), 59-70.

Jayanthi, K. Venkataramanan and K. Suresh Kumar, “An overview of the experimental techniques for characterization of laser-welded metal joints”, Elsevier : MaterialsToday Proceedings, Vol. 39(1), (2021), 572-581. (WoS & SCOPUS Indexed)

Jayanthi, K. Venkataramanan and K. Suresh Kumar, “Physical Characteristics of Keyhole in 316L Stainless Steel Joint During an Autogenous Pulsed Laser Beam Welding”, Springer Proceedings in Materials, Vol. 7, (2020), 519-531.

Nellore Manoj Kumar and K Venkatramanan, “Lidar Observed Optical Properties of Tropical Cirrus Clouds Over Gadanki Region”, Frontiers in Earth Science, Vol. 8(140), (2020), 1-8. (IF : 3.23 / SCIE, WoS & SCOPUS Indexed)

Nellore Manoj Kumar, K Venkatramanan, Anish Kumar M. Nair & Shekatam Satheesh Kumar, “On the characterization of descending nature of cirrus clouds over a tropical site, Gadanki”, International Journal of Remote Sensing, Vol. 41(17), (2020), 6550-6569. (IF : 2.976 / SCIE & SCOPUS Indexed)

Dhivya, R. Padmanaban, A. Gayathri and K. Venkatramanan, “Acoustic, Rheological and Optical Properties of Binary Mixtures of Aqueous Solutions of PEG 200—A Comparative Analysis”, Springer Proceedings in Materials, Vol. 7, (2020), 239-244.

Anantha-Iyengar Gopalan, Jun-Cheol Lee, Gopalan Saianand, Kwang-Pill Lee, Woo-Young Chun, Yao-long Hou, Venkatramanan K, Sung-Sik Park and Wha-Jung Kim, “Cost-Effective Production of TiO2 with 90-Fold Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity Via Facile Sequential Calcination and Ball Milling Post-Treatment Strategy”, Materials, Vol. 13(22), (2020), 5072. (IF : 3.623 / SCIE, WoS & SCOPUS Indexed)

Anantha-Iyengar Gopalan, Jun-Cheol Lee, Gopalan Saianand, Kwang-Pill Lee, Prashant Sonar, Rajarathnam Dharmarajan, Yao-long Hou, Venkatramanan K and Wha-Jung Kim, “Recent Progress in the Abatement of Hazardous Pollutants Using Photocatalytic TiO2-Based Building Materials”, Nanomaterials, Vol. 10(9), (2020) 1854. (IF : 5.076 / SCIE, SCOPUS & WoS Indexed)

Rashmi M., Padmanaban R., Vaithinathan Karthikeyan, Vellaisamy A. L. Roy, Anantha-Iyengar Gopalan, Gopalan Saianand, Wha-Jung Kim, Venkatramanan K, “A Comparative Evaluation of Physicochemical Properties and Photocatalytic Efficiencies of Cerium Oxide and Copper Oxide Nanofluids” Catalysts, Vol. 10(1), (2020), 34. (IF : 4.146 / SCIE, SCOPUS & WoS Indexed)

Vaithinathan Karthikeyan, James Utama Surjadi, Joseph C.K.Wong, K.Venkatramanan, Kwok-HoLam, Xianfeng Chen, Yang Lu, Vellaisamy A.L.Roy, “Wearable and flexible thin film thermoelectric module for multi-scale energy harvesting”, Journal of Power Sources, Vol. 455, (2020), 227983. (IF : 9.127 / SCIE, SCOPUS & WoS Indexed)

Jayanthi, K. Venkatramanan, K. Suresh Kumar, Conductive and convective heat transfer during welding of AISI316L stainless steel using pulsed Nd: YAG laser”, Elsevier : MaterialsToday Proceedings”, Vol. 22(3), (2020), 465-472. (WoS & SCOPUS Indexed)

A Chandravadhana, V NandaKumar and K Venkatramanan, “Mono and hybrid nanofluid based heat sink technologies – A review”, Journal of Physics: Conference Series, Vol. 1644, (2020), 012048-1-16. (WoS & SCOPUS Indexed)

Manoj Kumar Nellore, K. Venkatramanan, Arul Lenus Roy Vellaisamy, “A Statistical Method for Determining Optical and Geometrical Characteristics of Cirrus Clouds”, Climate, Vol. 7(72), (2019), 1-16.(IF : 3.9 / SCIE, SCOPUS & WoS Indexed)

Jayanthi, K. Venkatramanan, K. Suresh Kumar, “An investigation on laser induced downward expanded vapour region in laser weld butt joint of AISI 316L stainless steel”, IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering, Vol. 574 (2019) 012020-1-12 (WoS & SCOPUS Indexed)

A Gayathri, T Venugopal, K.Venkatramanan, “Redlich-Kister co-efficients on the analysis of physic-chemical characteristics of functional polymers”, Elsevier : Materialstoday Proceedings, Vol. 17, (2019), 2083-2087. (WoS & SCOPUS Indexed)

R.Padmanaban, A.Gayathri, K. Venkatramanan, “A study on Thermodynamic, Acoustic and Elastic properties of aqueous solutions of Hydroxyethyl Cellulose”, IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering, Vol. 390, (2018) 012038 (WoS & SCOPUS Indexed)

A Gayathri, T Venugopal, R Padmanaban, K. Venkatramanan, R Vijayalakshmi, “A comparative study of experimental and theoretical refractive index of binary liquid mixtures using mathematical methods”, IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering, Vol. 390, (2018) 012116(WoS & SCOPUS Indexed)

A.Gayathri, T.Venugopal, K. Venkatramanan, “A Comparative Study of Experimental and Theoretical Ultrasonic Velocity of Binary Liquid Mixtures Using Mathematical Methods”, International Journal of Engineering & Technology’ Vol. 7(4.10), (2018), 602-604 (SCOPUS Indexed)

Rashmi M., Venkatramanan K., Shammuganandam T. D., Padmanaban R, “Thermal and acoustical studies of CuO nanofluids”, International Journal of Current Research and Review, Vol. 10, No. 21, (2018), 81-85

 Padmanaban R, Venkatramanan K., Arumugam R, “A Study on the Acoustic and Rheological Properties of Polystyrene in Different Solvents”, International Journal of Current Research and Review, Vol. 10, No. 21, (2018), 99-102

Jayanthi, K. Venkatramanan and K. Suresh Kumar, “Modeling And Simulation For Welding Of Aisi 316l Stainless Steels Using Pulsed Nd: Yag Laser”, International Journal of Materials Sciences, Vol. 12, No. 2, (2017), 39-50

 C.V.Venkatakrishnan and K. Venkatramanan, “Spectroscopic and acoustic studies on synthesized nanoTiO2- PEG complex”, International Journal of Materials Sciences, Vol. 12, No. 2, (2017), 358-365

 C.V.Venkatakrishnan and K. Venkatramanan, “Synthesis of nano ZrO2-PPG complex and its spectroscopic and acoustic studies”, International Journal of Materials Sciences, Vol. 12, No. 2, (2017), 366-372

Padmanaban R., Venkatramanan K. and Muniasamy, ‘A Study on the Compatibility Nature of Polyblend [PEG/HEC] using Physical Methods’ International Journal of Materials Sciences, Vol. 12, No. 2, (2017), 131-136

Padmanaban R., Venkatramanan K. and Amareesan R. ‘Acoustic and Molecular Interaction Studies of PEG 200 in Benzene’ – International Journal of Materials Sciences, Vol. 12, No. 2, (2017), 123-130

Padmanaban R., Venkatramanan K., Sathishkumar and Rashmi M. ‘A study on molecular interaction and excess parameter analysis of Polyethylene Glycol’ – International Journal of Materials Sciences, Vol. 12, No. 2, (2017), 137-145

Padmanaban R., Venkatramanan K. and Sundari G. ‘A Study on Comparative Analysis of Polypropylene Glycol’, International Journal of Current Research and Review, Vol. 9, No. 10, (2017), 89-91

 R.Padmanaban, K. Venkatramanan, S.Girivel, Kasthuri, Usharani, A.Gayathri, Roy Vellaichamy, “Mathematical and Experimental Analysis of Ultrasound Velocity and Refractive Index in binary Mixtures of Pharmaceutically Important Polymer – PEG 600” SPRINGER Proceedings in Physics, Vol. 189, En. 58, (2017), 709-722.

R.Padmanaban, K. Venkatramanan, Girivel, Kasthuri, Usharani,Roy Vellaichamy,  “Thermal and Rheological Studies of Aqueous Solutions of PEG 400 and PEG 1500 Having Pharmaceutical Applications” SPRINGER Proceedings in Physics, Vol. 189, En. 58, (2017), 723-730. K. Venkatramanan, R.Padmanaban, “Thermodynamic Studies on Biocompatible Polymer”, Advanced Science Letters, Vol. 22, No. 11, (2016), 3948-3950. R.Padmanaban, K. Venkatramanan, “Miscibility studies of Polyethylene Glycol with Polystyrene in Toluene by Various Physical and Advanced Techniques”, Journal of Physics : Conference Series, Vol. 759, (2016),  012017-1-6. (WoS & SCOPUS Indexed)

R.Padmanaban, S.Girivel, K. Venkatramanan, “Compatibility and thermal studies of blends of PMMA 350000 in 1,4-dioxane by ultrasonic technique”, AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 1728, (2016), 020147-1-4 (WoS & SCOPUS Indexed)

Jayanthi, K. Venkatramanan, K. Suresh Kumar “Laser Beams A Novel Tool for Welding: A Review”, IOSR Journal of Applied Physics, Vol. 8(6), (2016), 08-26

Jayanthi, K. Venkatramanan, K. Suresh Kumar, “A Literature Survey on Modeling of Laser Welding and its Related Processes”, IOSR Journal of Applied Physics, Vol. 8(6), (2016), 42-53

Jayanthi, K. Venkatramanan, K. Suresh Kumar, “Modeling and analysis of temperature distribution and thermal cycles on a 316L Stainless Steel during Laser Welding”, International Journal of Current Science & Technology, Vol. 4(5), (2016), 209-215

Jayanthi, K. Venkatramanan, K. Suresh Kumar, “Optimization of Operating Parameters for Autogenous Welding of AISI 316L Stainless Steel and Steel Using Pulsed Nd: YAG Laser”, IOSR Journal of Applied Physics, Vol. 8(3), (2016), 46-54

Venkata Koteswara Rao, K. Venkatramanan, Saikiran samudrala, R. Sudheer Chowdry, R. Padmanaban, “Study on Rheological characteristics and Molecular Interaction properties of Annona Squamosa (Custard Apple) seed Biodiesel”, Applied Mechanics and Materials, Vol. 813-814, (2015), 862-865

K.Venkatramanan, R. Padmanaban, V.Arumugam, “Arumugam, “Acoustic, Thermal and molecular interactions of Polyethylene Glycol (2000, 3000, 6000)”, Elsevier : Physics Procedia, Vol. 70, (2015), 1052-1056 (WoS & SCOPUS Indexed)

A.Gayathri, T.Venugopal, K.Venkatramanan, “A Comparative Analysis of Ultrasound Velocity in Binary Liquid systems of PPG by Mathematical and Experimental Methods”, Elsevier : Physics Procedia, Vol. 70, (2015), 241-244 (WoS & SCOPUS Indexed)

A.Jayanthi, K.S.Kumar, K.Venkatramanan, “Selection and precise application of operating parameters of Nd:YAG and other Laser sources for Materials Processing”, Material Science & Engineering, Vol. 4, No. 5, (2015), 1000188-1-3

R.Padmanaban, K.Venkatramanan, “On the Analysis of Activation Energy of PS 35000 in Various Solvents”, American Institute of Physics-Conf. Proceedings (ISSN:1551-7616- online)  vol. 1675,  (2015), 020019-1-4. (WoS & SCOPUS Indexed)

R.Padmanaban, K.Venkatramanan, J.K.Elango, “Determination of Compatibility nature of blends of PMMA 350000 in Toluene by Physical methods”, Indian Journal of Science, vol. 13(39), (2015), 69-74.

C.SenthamilSelvi, K.Venkatramanan, V.Kannappan, C.Thenmozhi, S.Ravichandran, “Ultrasonic Investigation of Ternary mixtures of Crotonaldehyde at 298.15 and 303.15 K”, Asian Journal of Chemistry, vol.26 (8), (2014), 2471-2474. (SCOPUS Indexed)

D.Saranya, I.V.Anambiga, V.Suganthan, N.Arunai Nambi Raj, K.Venkatramanan, “Ultrasonic studies on Kidney stone Phantom”, Journal of Pure and Applied Ultrasonics, vol.35(2-3), (2013), 49-51.

K.Venkatramanan, R.Padmanaban, D.Kalidass, An investigation of compatibility nature of polyblends PEG 400/PS 35000 and PEG 4000 / PS 35000 using ultrasonic and related techniques”, Journal of Pure and Applied Ultrasonics, vol. 35(2-3), (2013), 105-108.

K.Venkatramanan, R. Padmanaban, V.Arumugam, “A study on the molecular interaction of PPG 3000 and its blend using Ultrasonic technique”, American Institute of Physics-Conf. Proceedings, vol.1433, (2012), 539-542. (WoS & SCOPUS Indexed)

K.Venkatramanan, “A Study on the Molecular Interaction of PEG 1000 and its Blend in Toluene Using Ultrasonic Technique”, International Review of Chemical Engineering, vol.3(2), (2011), 308-311.  

K.Venkatramanan, V.Arumugam, “Compatibility Studies of Blends of PPG 4000 and PEG 4000 using Viscosity Technique”, American Institute of Physics-Conf. Proceedings (DOI: 10.1063/1.3466567)  vol.1249, (2010), 59-62. (WoS & SCOPUS Indexed)

K.Venkatramanan, V.Arumugam, “ Miscibility Studies of Blends of PPG and PEG using Viscosity Technique”, American Institute of Physics-Conf. Proceedings (DOI: 10.1063/1.2927559)  vol.1004, (2008), 235-240. (WoS & SCOPUS Indexed)

K.Venkatramanan, V.Arumugam, “Ultrasonic studies on PPG and PEG and its blend in different solvents”, Ultrasonics – Macmillan Advanced Research Series, vol.1, (2008), 524-534.

K.Venkatramanan, V.Arumugam, “Viscosity Studies On Poly Propylene Glycol And Its Blend” International Journal of Thermophysics, USA., Springer Netherlands publication, vol. 27(1), (2006), 66-78. (IF : 1.608 / SCI & SCOPUS Indexed)

BOOKS AUTHORED / EDITED 

·                  Authored a text book titled “Experimental Physics for I Year Engineering”, June 2010. [SCITECH Publishers ISBN: 978 81 8371 403 7] 

·                  Authored a text book titled ‘Applied Physics for Engineers’, June 2012, SCITECH Publishers [ISBN: 978 81 8371 431 0] 

·                  Editor – Proceedings of International workshop on advanced topics in Chemistry and Physics [IWATCP 2012], ISBN : 978 81 83741 437 2 ( Nov 2012) 

·                  Editor – Proceedings of International Conference on Frontier Areas of Physics [INACFAP 2014] (Dec 2014) 

·                  Editor – Proceedings of International Conference on Functional Materials (ICFM 2017) (Mar 2017) 

·               Editor – Proceedings of International Conference on Functional Materials (ICFM 2018) (June 2018)

PAPERS PRESENTED IN CONFERENCES / WORKSHOPS/SEMINAR

• Presented a paper entitled “Theoretical and Experimental Expectations of Ultrasonic Velocity in Binary Liquid Mixtures of Cyclohexane with Isopropyl acetate / Isobutyl acetate – A Comparative Study” International Conference on Advanced Materials (ICAM-2023), Women’s Christian College, Chennai during 21-22 FEB, 2023.

• Presented a paper entitled “A Study on the Activation Energy of Binary Mixtures of  Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA 15000)” International Conference on Advanced Materials (ICAM-2023), Women’s Christian College, Chennai during 21-22 FEB, 2023.

• Presented a paper entitled “Determination of Physico-Chemical characteristics of organic liquid using Redlich-Kister coefficients” International Conference on Recent Trends In Applied Mathematics (ICRTAM 2023), organized by Loyola College, Chennai during 24-25 FEB, 2023.

• Presented a paper entitled “Molecular Interaction and Thermal conductivity studies of N-doped Carbon Coated Metal Oxides Nanocomposites Nanofluids” International Conference on Advanced Materials and Their Applications – (ICAMA – 2022), V.O. Chidambaram College, Thoothukudi during 29-30 Sep, 2022

• Presented a paper entitled “Ultrasonic and Thermal Conductivity studies of TiO2@SiO2 Core-Shell Nanofluids” International Conference on Advanced Materials and Their Applications – (ICAMA – 2022), V.O. Chidambaram College, Thoothukudi during 29-30 Sep, 2022

• Presented a paper entitled “Synthesis and Characterization of N-doped Carbon Coated Metal Oxides Nanocomposites” International Virtual Conference on Materials Research (IVCMR -22), Easwari College of Engineering , Chennai during 15-16 Sep, 2022

• Presented a paper entitled “Synthesis and characterization of TiO2-SiO2 Core-Shell nano-composites” International Virtual Conference on Materials Research (IVCMR -22), Easwari College of Engineering , Chennai during 15-16 Sep, 2022

• Presented a paper entitled “Smart Specks for Blind People” 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Materials and Technologies for Bio and Energy Applications (SMTBEA-2022), organized by Sri SivasubramaniyaNadar College of Engineering, Kalavakkam during 13-15 July, 2022

• Presented a paper entitled “Applications of Nano-Silica and silica coated nanoparticles: A brief Review” Third International Conference on Innovation in Engineering Sciences (ICIES-2022), organized by Techno Engineering College Banipur, West Bengal, India & RSP Conference Hub, Coimbatore during 26-27 Mar, 2022

• Presented a paper entitled “Applications of Nano-Silica and silica coated nanoparticles: A brief Review” 2nd Int. National web conference on Advanced Material Science & Nanotechnology organized by Department of Physics, VinayakVidnyan Mahavidyalaya, NandgaonKhandeshwar, Dist. Amravati, Maharashtra during 23-25 Nov, 2021.

• Presented a paper entitled “Experimental and Theoretical Estimation of optical and Rheological properties of Polypropylene Glycol – A Comparative study” National Web Conference on Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Materials, organized by Dept. of Physics, Muthurangam Govt. Arts College, Vellore during 06-07, July 2020.

• Presented a paper entitled “A Review on Current research aspects in mono and hybrid nanofluid based heatsink technologies” International Web Conference on Advanced Material Science & Nanotechnology organized by Department of Physics, VinayakVidnyan Mahavidyalaya during 20-21, June 2020.

• Presented a paper entitled “Compatibility Studies of Polyblends Using Physical Methods-An Overview” International Conference on Materials & Mathematical sciences, organized by School of Advanced Sciences, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil, Tamilnadu, during 19-20 June, 2020

• Presented a paper entitled “Synthesis and Antibacterial Analysis of Nanosilver Coated Silk -A Green Approach” International Conference on Materials & Mathematical sciences, organized by School of Advanced Sciences, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil, Tamilnadu, during 19-20 June, 2020

• Presented a paper entitled “Thermal and Acoustical studies of Polyethylene glycol(PEG 10000)” International Conference on Materials & Mathematical sciences, organized by School of Advanced Sciences” Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil, Tamilnadu, during 19-20 June, 2020

• Presented a paper entitled “Mathematical and Experimental Investigation of Viscosity and Refractive index of Binary liquid Mixtures of Polypropylene glycol with Isopropyl Alcohol” International Conference on Materials & Mathematical sciences, organized by School of Advanced Sciences, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil, Tamilnadu, during 19-20 June, 2020

• Presented a paper entitled “Miscibility Studies of Blends of PEG / PS by Physical Methods” International Conference on Materials & Mathematical sciences, organized by School of Advanced Sciences, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil, Tamilnadu, during 19-20 June, 2020

• Presented a paper entitled “A Study On Rheological, Optical, Electrical And Magnetic Properties of Fe2o3 Nanofluids” International Conference on Materials & Mathematical sciences, organized by School of Advanced Sciences, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil, Tamilnadu, during 19-20 June, 2020.

• Presented a paper entitled “Techniques for evaluating microstructure and mechanical properties of laser welded joints : A review” International conference on recent trends in aeroscience and engineering technologies, Jeppiaar Institute of Tecchnology, Sriperumbudur, during 06 Sep, 2019.

• Presented a paper entitled “Acoustical, Rheological and Optical properties of binary mixtures of aqueous solutions of PEG 200 – A comparative Analysis” International Conference on Materials and Manufacturing Engineering (ICMME-2019) organized by Dept. of Mech. Engg., SCSVMV during 21-22 Mar, 2019

• Presented a paper entitled “Thermal & acoustical studies of PEG 3000” International Conference on Materials and Manufacturing Engineering (ICMME-2019) organized by Dept. of Mech. Engg., SCSVMV during 21-22 Mar, 2019

• Presented a paper entitled “Miscibility studies of blends of PPG by physical methods” International Conference on Materials and Manufacturing Engineering (ICMME-2019) organized by Dept. of Mech. Engg., SCSVMV during 21-22 Mar, 2019

• Presented a paper entitled, “Conductivity studies of Al2O3 and CuO Nanoparticles”, at National conference on Recent trends in Differential equations held at St. Joseph’s college of arts and science for women, Hosur, during January 23, 2019.

• Presented a paper entitled “Miscibility studies of PPG/PVP blends in water by viscosity, density, refractive index and ultrasonic velocity techniques” at National Conference on Materials for Sustainable Development organized by RAMCO Institute of Technology, Rajapalayam, during 11-12 Jan, 2019

• Presented a paper entitled “A study on acoustic, thermal and molecular interaction property analysis of PEG” at National Conference on Materials for Sustainable Development organized by RAMCO Institute of Technology, Rajapalayam, during 11-12 Jan, 2019

• Presented a paper entitled “Theoretical and Experimental Analysis of ultrasonic velocity and refractive index studies of binary mixtures of PPG with benzene” at National Conference on Materials for Sustainable Development organized by RAMCO Institute of Technology, Rajapalayam, during 11-12 Jan, 2019

• Presented a paper entitled “Effect of Sonication on the thermal conductivity of NiFe2O4 Nanofluid” at 13th Western Pacific Acoustics Conference (WESPAC 2018) organized by CSIR, NPL, New Delhi during 11-15 Nov, 2018

• Presented a paper entitled “Thermo – Acoustic Studies of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG 3350)” at 13th Western Pacific Acoustics Conference (WESPAC 2018) organized by CSIR, NPL, New Delhi during 11-15 Nov, 2018

• Presented a paper entitled, “Optical properties of cirrus clouds over tropical latitude observed by a polarization diversity lidar” APAS-2018, organized by Andhra Pradesh Academy of Sciences, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh during 09-11 Nov 2018.

• Presented a paper entitled “Conductive and convective heat transfer during autogenous welding of 316L stainless steel using pulsed Nd:YAG laser” at International Conference on Functional Materials (ICFM-2018), organized by Dept. of Physics, SCSVMV, Kanchipuram during 25-26 June 2018.

• Presented a paper entitled “Ultrasonic study of molecular interactions in binary liquid mixtures of Cyclohexane with MMA and 2-Ethylbutanol at various temperature” at International Conference on Functional Materials (ICFM-2018), organized by Dept. of Physics, SCSVMV, Kanchipuram during 25-26 June 2018.

• Presented a paper entitled “Thermal and acoustical studies of CuO nanofluids” at International Conference on Functional Materials (ICFM-2018), organized by Dept. of Physics, SCSVMV, Kanchipuram during 25-26 June 2018.

• Presented a paper entitled “Thermal, acoustic and molecular interaction studies of NiFe2O4 nanofluids” at International Conference on Functional Materials (ICFM-2018), organized by Dept. of Physics, SCSVMV, Kanchipuram during 25-26 June 2018.

• Presented a paper entitled “A comparative analysis of ultrasound velocity and refractive index in binary liquid systems of PPG and toluene by theoretical and experimental methods” at International Conference on Functional Materials (ICFM-2018), organized by Dept. of Physics, SCSVMV, Kanchipuram during 25-26 June 2018.

• Presented a paper entitled “A study on the acoustic, optical and rheological properties of Polystyrene in different solvents” at International Conference on Functional Materials (ICFM-2018), organized by Dept. of Physics, SCSVMV, Kanchipuram during 25-26 June 2018.

• Presented a paper entitled, “A Review on Magnetic Nanofluids”, at National conference (SYNERGY -2018) held at Christ college of Science and Management, Malur, Karnataka, during January 22, 2018.

• Presented a paper entitled “Acoustic, thermal and compatibility studies of PEG 10000 / HEC using physical methods” at International Conference on Materials Science & Technology (ICMST-2017) organized by Department of Physics, GONZAGA College, Krishnagiri during 05 Oct 2017.

• Presented a paper entitled, “A Review on Magnetic Nanofluids”, at International conference on material science and technology (ICMAST-2017) organized by Department of Physics Pachamuthu college of Arts & Science for women, Dharmapuri, during August 28-29, 2017.

• Presented a paper entitled “Modeling And Simulation For Welding Of Aisi 316l Stainless Steels Using Pulsed Nd: Yag Laser” at International Conference on Functional Materials (ICFM-2017) organized by Department of Physics, SCSVMV University, Enathur, Kanchipuram during 02-03 Mar 2017.

• Presented a paper entitled “Ultrasonic studies on nano TiO2 dispersed in PPG polymer matrix” at International Conference on Functional Materials (ICFM-2017) organized by Department of Physics, SCSVMV University, Enathur, Kanchipuram during 02-03 Mar 2017.

• Presented a paper entitled “Synthesis of nano ZrO2- PPG complex and its spectroscopic and acoustic studies” at International Conference on Functional Materials (ICFM-2017) organized by Department of Physics, SCSVMV University, Enathur, Kanchipuram during 02-03 Mar 2017.

• Presented a paper entitled “Spectroscopic and acoustic studies on synthesized Nanotitania-polymer complex” at International Conference on Functional Materials (ICFM-2017) organized by Department of Physics, SCSVMV University, Enathur, Kanchipuram during 02-03 Mar 2017.

• Presented a paper entitled “A study of thermal and acoustic properties of Disodium tartrate” at International Conference on Functional Materials (ICFM-2017) organized by Department of Physics, SCSVMV University, Enathur, Kanchipuram during 02-03 Mar 2017.

• Presented a paper entitled “A study on molecular interaction and excess analysis of PEG” at International Conference on Functional Materials (ICFM-2017) organized by Department of Physics, SCSVMV University, Enathur, Kanchipuram during 02-03 Mar 2017.

• Presented a paper entitled “A study of the compatibility nature of polyblend [PEG/HEC] using physical methods” at International Conference on Functional Materials (ICFM-2017) organized by Department of Physics, SCSVMV University, Enathur, Kanchipuram during 02-03 Mar 2017.

• Presented a paper entitled “Acoustic and molecular interaction studies of PEG 200 in benzene (A comparative analysis)” at International Conference on Functional Materials (ICFM-2017) organized by Department of Physics, SCSVMV University, Enathur, Kanchipuram during 02-03 Mar 2017.

• Presented a paper entitled “A study on thermodynamic and comparative analysis of Polypropylene Glycol” at International Conference on Functional Materials (ICFM-2017) organized by Department of Physics, SCSVMV University, Enathur, Kanchipuram during 02-03 Mar 2017.

• Presented a paper entitled “Optical, Mechanical and surface tension studies of aqueous solutions of PEG 3350” at 3rd National conference on Materials for Modern world (NCMMW-2016) organized by Dept. of Physics, Eswari Engineering College, Chennai during 15-16 Sep, 2016.

• Presented a paper entitled “Mathematical and Experimental Analysis of Ultrasound Velocity and Refractive Index in binary Mixtures of Pharmaceutically Important Polymer – PEG 600” at International Conference on Recent Trends in Materials Science and Applications (ICRTMSA-2016) organized by Dept. of Physics, St. Joseph College, Trichy during 29 Feb, 2016.

• Presented a paper entitled “Thermal and Rheological Studies of Aqueous Solutionsof PEG 400 and PEG 1500 Having Pharmaceutical Applications” at International Conference on Recent Trends in Materials Science and Applications (ICRTMSA-2016) organized by Dept. of Physics, St. Joseph College, Trichy during 29 Feb, 2016.

• Presented a paper entitled “Compatibility and thermal studies of blends of PMMA in 1, 4 Dioxane by ultrasonic technique” at International Conference on Condensed Matter and Applied Physics (ICC 2015) organized by Department of Physics, Govt. Engineering College, Bikaner, Rajasthan during 30-31 Oct, 2015.

• Presented a paper entitled “Compatibility and thermal studies of blends of PMMA in 1, 4 Dioxane by ultrasonic technique” at International Conference on Condensed Matter and Applied Physics (ICC 2015) organized by Department of Physics, Govt. Engineering College, Bikaner, Rajasthan during 30-31 Oct, 2015.

• Presented a paper “Study on Rheological characteristics and Molecular Interaction properties of AnnonaSquamosa (Custard Apple) seed Biodiesel”, at International Conference on Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (ICMME-2015), organized by Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, SCSVMV University, Enathur, Kanchipuram during 2-3 APR 2015. 

• Presented a paper entitled “On the Analysis of Activation energy of PS 35000 in various solvents” at 4th National Conference on Advanced Materials and Radiation Physics (AMRP-2015) organized by Department of Physics, SantLongowal Institute of Engineering & Technology, Longowal, Punjab during 13-14 Mar, 2015.

• Presented a paper on “Determination of Compatibility Nature of Blends of PMMA in Toluene by Physical methods” at the International Conference on Frontier Areas of Physics – INACFAP-2014, organised by Department of Physics, SCSVMV University, Enathur, Kanchipuram during 18-19 Dec 2014.

• Presented a paper on “Rheological Investigation of PEG 2000” at the International Conference on Frontier Areas of Physics – INACFAP-2014, organised by Department of Physics, SCSVMV University, Enathur, Kanchipuram during 18-19 Dec 2014.

• Presented a paper on “Ultrasound on the determination of Miscibility studies of polyblends of PPG and Polystyrene” at the International Conference on Frontier Areas of Physics – INACFAP-2014, organised by Department of Physics, SCSVMV University, Enathur, Kanchipuram during 18-19 Dec 2014.

• Presented a paper on “Acoustical Investigation of PEG” at the International Conference on Frontier Areas of Physics – INACFAP-2014, organised by Department of Physics, SCSVMV University, Enathur, Kanchipuram during 18-19 Dec 2014.

• Presented a paper on “Thermo-Acoustic Investigation of PEG 6000” at the International Conference on Frontier Areas of Physics – INACFAP-2014, organised by Department of Physics, SCSVMV University, Enathur, Kanchipuram during 18-19 Dec 2014.

• Presented a paper on “Acoustical and Spectro studies on Nano TiO2 introduced into PEG 200 polymer matrix ” at the International Conference on Frontier Areas of Physics – INACFAP-2014, organised by Department of Physics, SCSVMV University, Enathur, Kanchipuram during 18-19 Dec 2014.

• Presented a paper on “Compatibility and Activation energy studies of blends of PMMA 350000 in 1 4 Dioxane by ultrasonic and related techniques” at the National Symposium on Acoustics, organised by All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysore, Karnataka during 12-14 Nov 2014.

• Presented a paper on “Physico-Chemical Investigation of PMMA using Ultrasonic Technique” at the Second National Conference on Recent Advances in Materails – NCRAM-14, organised by B.S.AbdurRahaman University, Chennai during 3-4 Sep 2014.

• Presented a paper on “Thermal and Ultrasonic Investigation of PMMA in benzene” at the National Symposium on Ultrasonics, organised by Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha during 24-25 Jan 2014.

• Presented a paper on “A study on the Activation energy of Aqueous solutions of PEG (400, 1500, 4000) using viscometry techniques” at the International conference on Advanced Polymeric Materials – ICAPM 2013, organised by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala during 11-13 Oct 2013.

• Presented a paper on “A study of Activation energy and molecular interaction of Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone (PVP 40000) at different temperatures” at the International conference on Emerging Trends in Physics – ICETP 2013, organised by St. Joseph College of Arts and Science, Cuddalore during 21-22 Feb 2013.

• Presented a paper on “Activation energy studies of PEG in toluene” at the International conference on Emerging Trends in Physics – ICETP 2013, organised by St. Joseph College of Arts and Science, Cuddalore during 21-22 Feb 2013.

• Presented a paper on “A study of activation energy and molecular interaction of polystyrene (PS 35000) at different temperature” at the INDO-ISREAL MEETING ON MATERIALS SCIENCE AND NANOSCIENCE – IIMMN-2013, organised by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala during 31-01, 01-02, 2013

• Presented a paper titled “Ultrasonic studies of artificial kidney stone models” at XIX National Symposium on Ultrasonics organized by Ultrasonic Society of India & CSIR at National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi during 30 – 31 Oct 2012.

• Presented a paper titled “An Investigation of Adiabatic compressibility, Free volume and Internal Pressure of PEG 200 using Ultrasonic Technique” at XIX National Symposium on Ultrasonics organized by Ultrasonic Society of India & CSIR at National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi during 30 – 31 Oct 2012.

• Presented a paper titled “A study on the molecular interaction of PEG 5000 at 303 K at different concentrations using Ultrasonic Technique” at XIX National Symposium on Ultrasonics organized by Ultrasonic Society of India & CSIR at National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi during 30 – 31 Oct 2012.

• Presented a paper titled “An Investigation of Compatibility nature of polyblends PEG 400 / PS 35000 and PEG 4000 / PS 35000 using Ultrasonic and related Techniques” at XIX National Symposium on Ultrasonics organized by Ultrasonic Society of India & CSIR at National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi during 30 – 31 Oct 2012

• Presented a paper titled “Ultrasonic studies on PPG and PEG and its blend in different solvents” at National symposium on Ultrasonics NSU-XVII, organized by Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi during Dec 4-6, 2008.

• Presented a paper titled “ Miscibility Studies of Blends of PPG and PEG using Viscosity Technique” at National Thermophysical Properties Conference organized by Amrita University, Kollam, during Sep 20-22, 2007.

• Presented a paper on “Ultrasonic Studies on PPG and its Blends in different solvents” during XIVth National Symposium on Ultrasonics organised by Ultrasonic Society of India at National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi, during Nov 2005.

• Presented a paper on “Ultrasonic studies on Polypropylene Glycol and its Blend” during XIIth National Symposium on Ultrasonics organised by National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi, at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, India, during Nov 2003.

RESEARCH GUIDANCE:

Guided 12B.Sc projects, 20 M.Sc
projects, 4 B.Tech projects,43M.Phil research scholars and 4Ph.D scholars.
(ongoing3 Ph.D scholars, 1B.Sc project)

AWARDS RECEIVED

·         Received JOHN J. WILD Distinguished Professor Award in recognition of the consistent superior performance in ULTRASONICS AND NANOFLUIDS 2022 on the eve of International day of Education 2022 hosted at IMRF Institute of Higher Education & Research, Vijayawada, A.P., India, on 26th Jan 2022. 

·         Received Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Research under the category HEI Professor during Auropath Global Awards 2019 during Nov 2019, organized by Auro service Trust, Puducherry. 

·         Received Best Director of the Year award during International education Symposium & Awards 2019 held at 29th Sep 2019 at Chandigarh from Mr. Troy D Cline, Director, STEM Innovation, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, USA and Padmashree Dr. V. Adhimurthy, ISRO. 

·         Shortlisted for the award category of “Outstanding Excellence In Physics Teaching”  during India Excellence Awards 2019,  organised on 15th December 2019 at Taj Hotel, Bangalore by www.blindwink.in 

·         Shortlisted to receive National Education Icon Award 2019, organized on 1st December, 2019 at Montecristo Banquet, Ahmedabad. 

·         Selected for the award Excellence in Education by Venus International Foundation at 1st Industry Leadership Awards -ILA 2019, during Nov 2019 at Chennai 

·         Received BEST TEACHER AWARD from SCSVMV (2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019) 

·         Received EXCELLANCE IN RESEARCH AWARD from SCSVMV (2016-2017). 

·         Received Distinguished Professor award during 2nd International Award Conference on Review, Research and Evaluate (Indo – Thai Academic Awards-2019) on Sunday 21st September 2019 at KU Home, Kasetsart University, Chatuchak, Bangkok, Thailand. 

·         Received BEST DEPARTMENT AWARD from SCSVMV (2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19)

INVITED LECTURES / PAPER PRESENTED IN ABROAD

• Presented a paper entitled “Viscosity Studies on Poly Propyleneglycol and its blend”at the 7th Asian Thermophysical Properties Conference (ATPC), held at Hefei and Huangshan, PR China, from 23-28 August 2004.

• Presented a paper entitled “Viscosity Studies on Poly Propylene Glycol In Different Solvents”at the 17th European Thermophysical Properties Conference (ETPC), held at Bratislava, Republic of Slovakia from 3-8 Sep 2005.

• Presented a paper on “A study on Compatibility and molecular interaction of Polypropylene Glycol and its blends using Ultrasonic technique” at the International Conference on Ultrasonics-ICU 2007, organised by Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, Austria during 9-12, April 2007.

• Presented a paper on “A study on the molecular interaction of PPG 3000 and its blend using Ultrasonic technique” at the International Conference on Ultrasonics-ICU 2011, organised by University of Gdansk, Poland, during 5-8, Sep 2011.

• Delivered an invited talk on “Ultrasonics and Applications ” at the Special Seminar, organised by Department of Physics, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand during 03-05 July 2014.

• Presented a paper entitled “Thermal and molecular interactions of Polyethylene Glycol (2000, 3000, 6000)” at 2015 International Congress on Ultrasonics (ICU 2015) organized by ICU, hosted by Georgia Tech Lorraine, Metz, France during 10-14, May 2015.

• Presented a paper entitled “A Comparative Analysis of Ultrasound Velocity in Binary Liquid systems of PPG by Mathematical and Experimental Methods” at 2015 International Congress on Ultrasonics (ICU 2015) organized by ICU, hosted by Georgia Tech Lorraine, Metz, France during 10-14, May 2015.

• Delivered an invited talk on “Ultrasonic and Molecular Interaction studies of Nanofluids” at Siam Physics Congress 2017 (SPC 2017), organised by Department of Physics, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand during 03-05 May 2017.

• Presented a paper entitled “Lidar Observed Characteristics of Tropical Dual Layer Cirrus Clouds over Gadanki (13.50 N; 79.20 E)” International conference on Climate Change and Coastal Environment (CCCE), organized by Binh Duong University, Vietnam, during 29th August 2018.

• Presented a paper entitled, “Effect of sonication on the thermal conductivity of Nanofluids”, at International conference on Nanotechnology and Nano-science, Osaka, Japan, during September 28-30, 2018.

• Served as International Organizing Committee member and Session Chairman inInternational conference on Nanotechnology and Nano-science, Osaka, Japan, during September 28-30, 2018.

• Delivered a talk titled “Ultrasonic and thermal conductivity studies of few Nanofluids”, at 3rd International Conference on Emerging Advanced Nanomaterials,(ICEAN 2018), organized by Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN) , University of Newcastle, Australia during Oct 30-Nov 2, 2018.

• Served as International Advisory Committee member and Session Chairman in The 8th Pacific IIW International Congress held at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand from 20-22 March 2019.

• Delivered an invited talk on “Ultrasonics and applications with special reference to nanofluids” at the graduate seminar organized by the Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Thailand on 29th Aug, 2019.

• Presented a paper entitled “A systematic analysis on the conductivity and inherent properties of CuOnanofluid towards probing ion transports” Asia-Pacific Symposium on Ion Analysis (2019 APIA), Daejon (South Korea), during 06-09 Nov, 2019.

• Presented a paper entitled “Exploration study on molecular interactions and conductivity of Al2O3 nanofluid” Asia-Pacific Symposium on Ion Analysis (2019 APIA), Daejon (South Korea), during 06-09 Nov, 2019.

RESOURCE PERSON

• Examiner for Allied health science course (B.Optom) of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore

• Examiner for Ph.D thesis of various Universities including Punjab University, Bharathidasan University, VTU,Tumkur University, Dravidian University

• Acted as resource person at ASCON 2019 for panel discussion on the topic “Eye care and technology – the latest happenings” organized at Chitkara University, Punjab by ASCO (Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry), India during 22-23, June 2019

• Deliver a talk on “Thermal and molecular interaction analysis of few Nanofluids” at the National Conference on Materials for Sustainable Development (NCMSD 2019) organized by Departments of Chemistry and Physics, Ramco Institute of Technology, Rajapalayam, held during 11-12, Jan, 2019.

• Acted as an observer for World Guinness record BHARATHA MAZHAI 5050 organized bySaveethaUniverrsity, Chennai on 02nd Dec, 2017

• Acted as resource person and delivered a talk on “Ultrasonics and applications” during the “In-service training programme for Science teachers” of Kanchipuram District, organized by Govt. of Tamilnadu on 10-07-2017 at Aadhi College of Engineering, Walajabad.

• An invited talk was delivered on “ Ultrasonic studies on polymers and their blends-A view on low cost instrumentation techniques” at the National workshop on Instrumentation techniques for Advanced Research, organized by Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Sriperumbudur on 28th July, 2017.

• Delivered an invited talk titled “Thermal and acoustic studies of Nanofluids” at International Conference on Nanomaterials and Molecular Research on 8th& 9th Dec 2016, Organised by PG & Research Dept. of Physics, St. Joseph College of Arts & Science, Cuddalore

• Chaired a session titled “Metal doped ZnO Nano structures for magnetic Behaviour” at International Conference on Nanomaterials and Molecular Research on 8th& 9th Dec 2016, Organised by PG & Research Dept. of Physics, St. Joseph College of Arts & Science, Cuddalore

• Delivered a lecture on “Nanofluids – An overview” at the International Conference on Recent Advances in Applied Sciences – ICRAAS 2016 organised by the Science And Humanities Association, St. Peter’s University, Chennai during 11-13 Feb 2016.

• Delivered an invited talk on “Research – Ultrasonics and Polymer Blends” at the National Level Seminar on Recent Trends in Physics’14 – RTIP’14, organised by the Department of Physics, Sri Akilandeswari Women’s College, Vandawasi, during 20-21 Aug 2014.

• Delivered a talk on “Compatibility studies on Polymer blends” at the International conference on Emerging Trends in Physics – ICETP 2013, organised by St. Joseph College of Arts and Science,Cuddalore during 21-22 Feb 2013.

• Delivered a talk on “Viscosity studies of PPG and blends” at CLRI,Chennai at one day seminar organized by Biophysics laboratory during July 2010.

• Inaugurated Einstein’s Physics forum of Sri Sankara Arts & Science College, Kanchipuram and delivered a lecture on “Ultrasonics and its applications” during July 2009.

JOURNAL REVIEWER

• Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications (Taylor & Francis online)
• Journal of Science of Advanced Materials
• Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance
• Measurements and Control
• Journal of the Turkish Chemical Society Section A: Chemistry
• Optics and LASER Technology (Elsevier)
• Earth Science Research
• Materials Today Proceedings (Elsevier)
• Journal of Biomaterials
• Advanced Science Letters
• SPRINGER Proceedings in Physics
• RASAYAN Journal of Chemistry
• Polymer Bulletin (SPRINGER)
• Indian Journal of Scientific Research
• Indian Journal of Science
• International Journal of Acoustics and Vibrations

SEMINAR/WORKSHOP / FDP ATTENDED

• Attended business meet on “Solar Thermal Applications” sponsored by Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources (MNES), Govt. of India, organised by Dept. of Mechanical Engg., SCSVMV (Deemed University), Kanchipuram, during March 2003.

• Attended one day seminar on “Educational Philosophy in a changing world” organized by SSKV institutions during 15-11-2003.

• Participated in the International workshop on ‘Theme Centered Interaction’ organised by Ruth Cohn Institute, Switzerland and TCI -India, at SCAD Engineering college, Tirunelveli, India, during Jan 2004.

• Participated in the Regional seminar on Intellectual Property Rights [IPR] organised the Dept. of management studies, SCSVMV, DeemedUniversity, sponsored by MHRD, Govt. of India, during March 2005.

• Attended State Level Seminar in connection with World Year of Physics, Dec 2005 at Sri Sankara Arts & Science College, Kanchipuram.

• Attended National seminar on “Advances in Cryogenics and its applications” organized by Dept. of mech. Engg.,SCSVMVUniversity during 23-24, March 2007.

• Participated in the National workshop on “Micro and Nano technology- Advances and Implications” held at SCSVMV University on 21-22 March 2008.

• Participated in the UGC sponsored workshop on Hindi organized by the Dept. of Science & Humanities, SCSVMV University on 30-03-2009.

• Participated in the National workshop on Theory and practice of X-ray diffraction Techniques [UGC-SAP and DST-FIST sponsored], organized by Alagappa University, Karaikudi, during July 13-17, 2009.

• Attended National seminar on “Emerging trends and challenges in Higher education” organized by School of Education, SCSVMV University during 21-08- 2009.

• Attended Faculty development programme in “Application of Research in Contemporary Management & Social Sciences” during 5-11-2011 organised by Dept. of Management studies, SCSVMVUniversity.

• Participated in the National workshop on “FACTS Controllers Applications in Transmission Systems” organized by Dept. of EEE, SCSVMV during 06-08-2012.

• Attended International seminar on “Recent trends in electrochemical research and solid state NMR spectroscopy [INSEM 2012] during 12-9-2012 at Dr.MGR Educational and Research Institute University, Chennai.

• Participated in the One week Training program on Computer Interfaced Science Experiments organised by Inter-University Accelerator Centre, New Delhi during 03-10-2016 to 08-10-2016.

• Participated in the “Short term course on “OpticalFiber communication throughICT” organized by Dept. of ECE, SCSVMV during 05-09-2016 to 09-09-2016.

• Participated International seminar on Quantitative Nano-Mechanical / Nano-Electrical Properties Measurement” organized by BRUKER Nano surfaces division on 01-09-2017 at Materials Science department of City University of HongKong, HongKong

• Participated South zone Regional workshop on “Initiating UBA Activities in village clusters adopted by participating Institutes” organized by IIT, Madras, on 03/12/2018.

• Participated workshop on “Simulation enhanced techniques in Physics & Electronics Teaching” organized by MGR University, Chennai, on 07/02/2019.

• Participated Conference on “ASCON 2019” organized by ASCO, Chitkara University, Punjab, on 22/06-25/06/2019.

• Participated Webinar on “Creative writing of research proposals & Articles” organised by AdikaviNannaya University, Rajamahendiravaram on 04/03/2020.

• Participated IPR online QUIZ in Commemoration of world IPR day, organised by Kumaraguru college of Technology, Coimbatore, 26/04/2020 .

• Participated “Indian Summer School on Crystal Growth (ISSCG-2020)” organised by , SSN Institutions (Autonomous) Chennai, on 14/05-23/05/2020.

• Participated International Webinar on “Functional Novel Materials for Electrochemical Sensors and Energy storage devices” organised by ThiagarajarGollege, Madurai on 15-05-2020.

• Participated International Webinar on “Cosmology and Nanotechnology” organised by NallamuthuGounderMahalingam College, Pollachi, on 27-05-2020.

• Participated WEBINAR on “Advances in Materials Science” organised by PG Department of Physics, Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai, on 29-05-2020.

• Participated WEBINAR on “GLOBAL NANOTECH FOR FUTURE ADVANCEMENTS” organised by Department Of Physics, Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai, 29-05-2020.

• Participated WEBINAR on “Graphene based Nanocomposites for Energy Storage”organised by Department Of Physics, V.O.Chidambaram College, Thoothukudi, on 01-06-2020.

• Participated WEBINAR on “Hybrid Nanocomposites for Energy Storage” organised by Department of Science and Humanities, RVS Technical Campus – Coimbatore, KumaranKottam Campus, Kannampalayam, Coimbatore, on 04-06-2020.

• Participated International WEBINAR on “60 Years of LASERS : A Fascinating Journey” organised by L.N. Govt College, Ponneri, on 04-06-2020.

• Participated WEBINAR on “PREPARING OURSELVES TO MEET POST COVID ACADEMIC CHALLENGES” organised by GEETHANJALI Institute of Science & Technology, Nellore, on 06-06-2020.

• Participated “INTERNATIONAL WEBINAR ON RECENT TRENDS IN MATERIAL SCIENCE” Organized by PG & Research Department of Physics, Muthurangam Govt. Arts College(A),Vellore, on 06-06-2020.

• Participatedwebinar on “Terahertz spectroscopy: Forbidden gap transforming into an advanced application” organized by PG & Research Department of Physics, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli on 09/06/2020.

• Participated NationalFaculty Development Programme on “The art of writing and publishing in SCOPUS journal” organised by JNAN VIKAS MANDAL DEGREE COLLEGE, MUMBAI, on 20-06-2020.

• Participated “Online National awareness workshop on UGC-DAE CSR FacilitiesSwayam cell”organised by HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar –Garhwal on 09/11-12/11/2020.

• Participated in 3-Days Online Training Workshop on “CONCURRENT DISASTER AND ENGENDERING COASTAL COMMUNITY RESILIENCE” organised by Indian Red Cross Society Puducherry& National Institute of Disaster Management, MHA. New Delhi & District Disaster Response Team Periyar Arts Collage, Cddalore on 24/03-26/03/2021.

• Participated National level FDP on “Advance Topics in Physics” organised by St. Mary’s college, Thoothukudi on 12/07-17/07/2021.

• Participated One Week Online Faculty Development Program on “Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Novel Materials” organized by the Department of Physics & Chemistry, Ramco Institute of Technology, Rajapalayam during 02.08.2021 – 06.08.2021.

• Participated InternationalWebinar on “Emerging Materials” organised by Sethu Institute of Technology, Chennai, on 23-02-2022.

• Participated 3-week summer school on “Optics &Photonics : Fundamentals and applications” organised by IIT, Delhi, on 06-06-2022 to 24-06-2022.

• Participated in National Workshop on “LASERS and Z-scan Experiments” organised by Bharathidasan University, Trichy, on 26-08-2022.

• Participated in “International Webinar on Indigenous Materials for Energy Storage Applications” organised by Bharath University, Chennai and Centre for R & D Education and Social Integration & Indian Ceramic Society, Hyderabad on 03-09-2022.

• Participated in “International Faculty Development Programmeon Foremost Frontiers of Material Science” organised by Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai on 12-09-2022 to 20-09-2022.

• Participated in International Webinar on “Advanced Materials for Armour Applications” organized by Centre for Research and Development in Education and Social Integration (CRESIHRD), Bharat Institute of Engineering and Technology and Indian Ceramic Society, Hyderabad Chapter on 01/10/2022.

• Participated in International Webinar “On demand: Hot Spots in Coupling – The New TG-FT-IR Coupling” organised by NETZSCH on 24-10-2022.

• Participated in the International workshop on ‘Theme Centered Interaction’ organised by Ruth Cohn Institute, Switzerland and TCI -India, at SCAD Engineering college, Tirunelveli, India, during Jan 2004.

• Participated in the National workshop on “Micro and Nano technology- Advances and Implications” held at SCSVMV University on 21-22 March 2008.

• Participated in the UGC sponsored workshop on Hindi organized by the Dept. of Science & Humanities, SCSVMV University on 30-03-2009.

• Participated in the National workshop on Theory and practice of X-ray diffraction Techniques [UGC-SAP and DST-FIST sponsored], organized by Alagappa University, Karaikudi, during July 13-17, 2009.

• Participated in the National workshop on “FACTS Controllers Applications in Transmission Systems” organized by Dept. of EEE, SCSVMV during 06-08-2012.

• Participated in the One week Training program on Computer Interfaced Science Experiments organised by Inter-University Accelerator Centre, New Delhi during 03-10-2016 to 08-10-2016. SEMINARS ATTENDED:

• Business meet on “Solar Thermal Applications” sponsored by Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources (MNES), Govt. of India, organised by Dept. of Mechanical Engg., SCSVMV (Deemed University), Kanchipuram, during March 2003.

• Attended one day seminar on “Educational Philosophy in a changing world” organized by SSKV institutions during 15-11-2003.

• Participated in the Regional seminar on Intellectual Property Rights [IPR] organised the Dept. of management studies, SCSVMV, Deemed University, sponsored by MHRD, Govt. of India, during March 2005.

• Attended State Level Seminar in connection with World Year of Physics, Dec 2005 at Sri Sankara Arts & Science College, Kanchipuram.

• Attended National seminar on “Advances in Cryogenics and its applications” organized by Dept. of mech. Engg., SCSVMV University during 23-24, March 2007.

• Attended National seminar on “Emerging trends and challenges in Higher education” organized by School of Education, SCSVMV University during 21-08- 2009.

• Attended Faculty development programme in “Application of Research in Contemporary Management & Social Sciences” during 5-11-2011 organised by Dept. of Management studies, SCSVMV University.

• Attended International seminar on “Recent trends in electrochemical research and solid state NMR spectroscopy [INSEM 2012] during 12-9-2012 at Dr.MGR Educational and Research Institute University, Chennai.

• Attended International seminar on Quantitative Nano-Mechanical / Nano-Electrical Properties Measurement” organized by BRUKER Nano surfaces division on 01-09-2017 at Materials Science department of City University of HongKong, HongKong INVITED LECTURES / RESOURCE PERSON:

• Ph.D thesis examiner for Punjab University and Tumkur University

• Received Best Teacher Award during the year 2017-18 and 2018-19 from SCSVMV University during the Teacher’s Day Celebration held on 14th Sep 2019

• Delivered an invited talk on “Ultrasonics and applications with special reference to nanofluids” at the graduate seminar organized by the Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Thailand on 29.08.2019

• Acted as resource person at ASCON 2019 for panel discussion on the topic “Eye care and technology – the latest happenings” organized at Chitkara University, Punjab by ASCO (Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry), India during 22-23, June 2019

• Served as International Advisory Committee member and Session Chair man in The 8th Pacific IIW International Congress held at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand from 20-22 March 2019

• Deliver a talk on “Thermal and molecular interaction analysis of few Nanofluids” at the National Conference on Materials for Sustainable Development (NCMSD 2019) organized by Departments of Chemistry and Physics, Ramco Institute of Technology, Rajapalayam, held during 11-12, Jan, 2019.

• Deliver a talk titled “Ultrasonic and thermal conductivity studies of few Nanofluids”, at 3rd International Conference on Emerging Advanced Nanomaterials,(ICEAN 2018), organized by Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN) , University of Newcastle, Australia during Oct 30-Nov 2, 2018.

• Acted as resource person and delivered a talk on “Ultrasonics and applications” during the “In-service training programme for Science teachers” of Kanchipuram District, organized by Govt. of Tamilnadu on 10-07-2017 at Aadhi College of Engineering, Walajabad.

• An invited talk was delivered on “ Ultrasonic studies on polymers and their blends-A view on low cost instrumentation techniques” at the National workshop on Instrumentation techniques for Advanced Research, organized by Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Sriperumbudur on 28-07-2017

• Attended 2nd review meeting of the expert advisory group [EAG] of Device Development Programme of Department of Science & Technology [DST], Govt. of India on 04-08-2017 at IIT, Delhi and presented the progress report of the ongoing DST funded project titled “Indigenous Differential Scanning Calorimeter”. The review committee expressed their satisfaction towards the progress of the project. Sri. Parthasarathy, Research officer of SCSVMV and Sri. K.C. Srinivas, SJCAR, SCSVMV also attended the meeting.

• Pre-Ph.D Viva-Voce Examiner – Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum – Venue : BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore – 21.01.2017

• Delivered an invited talk titled “Thermal and acoustic studies of Nanofluids” at International Conference on Nanomaterials and Molecular Research on 8th & 9th Dec 2016, Organised by PG & Research Dept. of Physics, St. Joseph College of Arts & Science, Cuddalore

• Chaired a session titled “Metal doped ZnO Nano structures for magnetic Behaviour” at International Conference on Nanomaterials and Molecular Research on 8th & 9th Dec 2016, Organised by PG & Research Dept. of Physics, St. Joseph College of Arts & Science, Cuddalore

• Ph.D thesis Evaluator – Dravidian University, AP – Dec 2016

• Delivered a lecture on “Nanofluids – An overview” at the International Conference on Recent Advances in Applied Sciences – ICRAAS 2016 organised by the Science And Humanities Association, St. Peter’s University, Chennai during 11-13 Feb 2016.

• Delivered an invited talk on “Research – Ultrasonics and Polymer Blends” at the National Level Seminar on Recent Trends in Physics’14 – RTIP’14, organised by the Department of Physics, Sri Akilandeswari Women’s College, Vandawasi, during 20-21 Aug 2014.

• Delivered an invited talk on “Ultrasonics and Applications ” at the Special Seminar, organised by Department of Physics, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand during 03-05 July 2014.

• Delivered a talk on “Compatibility studies on Polymer blends” at the International conference on Emerging Trends in Physics – ICETP 2013, organised by St. Joseph College of Arts and Science, Cuddalore during 21-22 Feb 2013.

• Delivered a talk on “Viscosity studies of PPG and blends” at CLRI, Chennai at one day seminar organized by Biophysics laboratory during July 2010.

• Inaugurated Einstein’s Physics forum of Sri Sankara Arts & Science College, Kanchipuram and delivered a lecture on “Ultrasonics and its applications” during July 2009. JOURNAL REVIEWER

• Reviewer – Earth Science Research

• Reviewer – Journal of Biomaterials

• Reviewer – Advanced Science Letters

• Reviewer – SPRINGER Proceedings in Physics

• Reviewer – RASAYAN Journal of Chemistry

• Reviewer – Polymer Bulletin (SPRINGER)

• Reviewer – Indian Journal of Scientific Research

• Reviewer – Indian Journal of Science

• Reviewer – International Journal of Acoustics and Vibrations

• Editor, Proceedings of International workshop on advanced topics in Chemistry and Physics [IWATCP 2012], ISBN : 978 81 83741 437 2 ( Nov 2012)

• Editor, Proceedings of International Conference on Frontier Areas of Physics [INACFAP 2014] (Dec 2014)

• Editor, Proceedings of International Conference on Functional Materials (ICFM 2017) (Mar 2017) BOOKS AUTHORED

• Authored a text book titled “Experimental Physics for I Year Engineering”, June 2010. [SCITECH Publishers ISBN: 978 81 8371 403 7]

• Authored a text book titled ‘Applied Physics for Engineers’, June 2012, SCITECH. [ISBN: 978 81 8371 431 0]

SEMINAR/WORKSHOP/CONFERENCES ORGANISED

• Organized National level seminar on Emerging Research Trends in Basic Sciences during March 2010.

• Organised DST sponsored National Workshop on modern trends in Analytical Chemistry during Feb 2011.

• Organised National workshop on modern Physical and Chemical Instrumentation techniques [PCINTECH 2012] during March 2012.

• Organised International workshop on advanced topics in Chemistry and Physics [IWATCP 2012] during Nov 2012.

• Organised One Day National Workshop on Basics of MATLAB during Oct 2014.

• Organised Third National Workshop on Instrumentation Techniques in Physics [PINTECH’ 14] during Oct 2014.

• Organised a Special Seminar on Crystallography & its Applications (IYCr 2014) during Nov 2014.

• Organised International Conference on Frontier Areas of Physics (INACFAP) during Dec 2014.

• Organised National Workshop on Basics of MATLAB during Sep 2015.

• Organised Fourth National Workshop on Instrumentation Techniques in Physics [PINTECH’ 15] during Nov 2015.

• Organised International Seminar on Modern Synthetic Chemistry – Approaches and Achievements during Feb 2016.

• Organised IAPT (Indian Association of Physics Teachers) sponsored National Seminar on Recent Advances in Physics during Sep 2016.

• OrganisedInternational Seminar on Overseas Academic Opportunities during OCT 2016

• Organised Fifth National Workshop on Instrumentation Techniques in Physics [PINTECH’ 16] during Oct 2016.

• OrganisedInternational Workshop on Functional Materials (IWFM 2016) during Nov 2016.

• Organised Interaction and research consultancy with Professors from Kasetsart University and King Mongkut University, Thailand during Dec 2016.

• Organised International Seminar on Astrophysics During Jan 2017

• Organised a Wellness training Programme associated with SJS Medical Centre during Feb 2017.

• Organised International Conference on Functional Materials – ICFM 2017 during Mar 2017.

• Organised International Seminar on Recent Advances in Chemical Science – 09/08/2017

• Organised National Seminar on “Glimpses of Indian Space Program” (Past, Present and Future) – 25/01/2018

• Organised Sixth National Workshop on Instrumentation Techniques in Physics [PINTECH’ 19] during 12/03/2018.

• Organised Workshop on Electronic Circuits and Projects – 02/04/2018

• Organised 3^rdInternational Conference on Functional Materials – ICFM 2018 during 25/06-26/06/2018

• Organized guest lecture on“Quantum Dots for Next-Generation Photovoltaic Solar cells” on 27/12/2018

• Organized International Seminar on Artificial brain for Artificial Intelligence and Sensors – 08/02/2019

• Organised Seventh National Workshop on Instrumentation Techniques in Physics [PINTECH’ 19] during 27/02/2019.

• Organised National Science Day (NSD-2019) during 04/03/2019

• Organised FIVE Days YOGA training program during 11/03 to 15/03/2019

• Organized International Seminar on Global Opportunities in Higher Education during 09/08/2019

• Organized a workshop on “Student Solar Ambassador workshop” during 02/10/2019

• OrganizedInternational Seminar on the topic “BORON for BATTERIES to BACTERIA” during 03/12/2019

• Organised National Science Day (NSD-2020) during 28/02/2020

• Organised National Science Day (NSD-2022) during 28/02/2022

• Organised International Seminar on “Research To Realization” during 29/06/2022

AS CULTURAL COORDINATOR

• Organised National level youth festivals -2; South zone level-3; State level -10.