ANBALAGAN K. Professor

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  • Department of Chemistry
  • School of Physical, Chemical & Applied Sciences
  • kanuniv@gmail.com

Academic Activity

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Educational Qualification (UG,PG & Higher Order)

S.No Degree Subject/Title of thesis University/Board Year of Passing
1 PhD Chemistry Synthesis, Thermal, Photochemical and Electrochemical Investigations of Some Polymer Coordinated Chromium(III) Complexes and the Analogous Monomeric Systems University of Madras 1990
2 MSc Chemistry Passed with First Rank Annamalai University 1982
3 BSc Chemistry University of Madras 1980

Area of Specializaion

Nanomaterial photocatalysis, Doping of nanoscale semiconductors, Synthesis of nanosized ferromagnetic materials, Synthesis of nanocomposites, Photoreactions of transition metal complexes, Reaction mechanism by correlation analysis, Surface adsorption dynamics. More Recent Nanoscale magnetic photocatalysts, Synthesis of nanocomposites, Adsorption of metal complex on nanosized semiconductors. Citation Index of the Publications 2022 h-index - 14 i10-index - 20

Awards / Prizes Conferred

S.No Name / Title of the Award Type Name of the Agency conferred the Award Year of the Award Amount for Cash Award
1 Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Award, New Delhi, for the First Rank secured in M.Sc., Annamalai University. NATIONAL Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Award, New Delhi 1983 NA
2 Prof. V. Baliah, M.Sc Gold Medal for the First Rank secured in M.Sc, Annamalai University REGIONAL Prof. V. Baliah, M.Sc Gold Medal for the First Rank secured in M.Sc, February 1983, Annamalai University. 1983 NA
3 Thiru A. Natarajan Medal for the highest percentage of marks secured in M.Sc Annamalai University. REGIONAL Thiru A. Natarajan Medal for the highest percentage of marks secured in M.Sc February 1983, Annamalai University. 1983 NA

Teaching Experience

S.No Designation Department/Centre Institution
1 Professor Chemistry Pondicherry University
2 Reader Chemistry University
3 Lecturer Chemistry University

Research Experience

S.No Designation Department/Centre Institution Area of Research
1 Professor Chemistry Pondicherry University Nanomaterial Photocatalysis, Nanoscale Composites
2 Reader Chemistry University Photochemistry Nanomaterial Photocatalysis
3 Lecturer Chemistry University Photochemistry Environmental Chemisatry

Industry Experience

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Contribution towards Innovation

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Papers Published in UGC Approved Journals

S.No Title Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper Journal Name Volume, Issue & Page Nos. Year Impact Factor
1 Discerning the catalytic treatment of cationic dye wastewater in photoreactor comprising ternary (Co3+/Co2+)‑embedded SnO2/ZnFe2O4 composite sensiti Venkatesh Duraisamy, Maharaja Pounsamy, Thirumurugan Subramani, Anbalagan Krishnamoorthy Environ. Sci. Pol. Res. Environ. Sci. Pol. Res., Feb., 2024, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-024-32460-5 IF 1.302 2024 1.302
2 Enhanced efficiency of photocatalytically synthesised Co3+/Co2+-incorporated CeO2/SnO2 nanocomposite and supercapacitor studies R. Silambarasan, Uttej Siva Sai Sundar Perisetti, S. Pavalamalar and K. Anbalagan RSC Adv. 2024, 14, 4153–4164, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/d3ra07947c IF 4.036 2024 4.036
3 Interfacial charge transfer of hybrid (Fe3+/Fe2+)/SnO2/TiO2 composites for highly efficient degradation of chromium (VI) under ultra-violet light illu D. Venkatesh , K. Anbalagan* Opt. Mater., 135, 2023, 113327 135, 2023, 113327 Impact Factor 3.574 2023 3.574
4 Unveiling room temperature ferromagnetism in Zinc(II)-picoline complex modified TiO2 for spintronic applications Ganeshraja Ayyakannu Sundaram, Madhan Kuppusamy, Govindan Vadivel, Vaithinathan Karthikeyan, Kanchanok Emsaeng, Krishnamoorthy Anbalagan J. Solid State Chem 327 (2023) 124278, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jssc.2023.124278 2023 2.726
5 Photo-driven interfacial electron transfer reduction of cis-[Co(phen)2Cl2]Cl complexes with heterojunction CeO2/SnO2 nanocomposite and functional insi R. Silambarasan, S. Pavalamalar, Uttej Siva Sai Sundar Perisetti and K. Anbalagan Ionics Nov 2023, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11581-023-05288-1 2023 2.961
6 Harnessing MoO3/TiO2 Nanocomposites for Photocatalytic Reduction of [Cu(dien)(1-MeIm)Cl]Cl Complex: Paving the Way for Blue LED Application S. Pavalamalar, M. K. Komal Poojha, R. Silambarasan, Uttej Siva Sai Sundar Perisetti and K. Anbalagan J. Inorg. Organometal. Polym. Mater. Dec., 2023, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10904-023-02940-1 IF 4.19 2023 4.19
7 Scavenging solvent-mediated photocatalytic conversion of Co(III) to Co(II) by synergistic interaction of SnO2/ZnFe2O4 nanocomposites under ultraviolet D. Venkatesh, R. Silambarasan, and K. Anbalagan* J Mater Sci: Mater Electron J Mater Sci: Mater Electron, 2022, 33 (44) https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-022-08879-2 Impact Factor 2022 2.478
8 Synergistic Excited State Involved Catalytic Reduction of (NH3 trz) [Fe(dipic)2] Complex by SnO2/TiO2 Nanocomposite D. Venkatesh, S. Pavalamalar, R. Silambarasan, K. Anbalagan J. Inorg. Organomet. Polym. Mater. 32, 2712–2728 (2022) 2022 3.543
9 New monomeric mixed-ligand complex of iron(III)-3-chloropyridine: Synthesis, structure, luminescence, electrochemical and magnetic properties Ganesh Ayyakannu Sundaram, Karthikeyan Vaithinathan, Krishnamoorthy Anbalagan J. Mol. Struct. 1225 (2021) 129160 2021 3.196
10 Selective Photodegradation on Dual Dye System by Recoverable Nano SnO2 Photocatalyst D. Venkatesh, S. Pavalamalar and K. Anbalagan J. Inorg. Organomet. Polym. Mater. 2019, 29, 939-953. 2019 3.543
11 Photocatalytic, gas-sensing and double layer capacitance properties of nanoscale SnO2 obtained from template free solution phase synthesis Photocatalytic, gas-sensing and double layer capacitance properties of nanoscale SnO2 obtained from templaD. Venkatesh, S. Pavalamalar and K. Anbalagan J Mater Sci-Mater El. 2019, 30, 9245-9258. 2019 2.478
12 Chloridobis(ethane-1,2-diamine)(4H-1,2,4-triazole kN1)cobalt(III) dichloride Y. Aamina Naaz, S.Thirumurugan, D.Venkatesh, K. Anbalagan and A. Subbiah Pandi IUCrData 2018 3, x171728 2018 0.7
13 Ferromagnetic nickel(II)imidazole-anatase framework: An enhanced photocatalytic performance Ayyakannu Sundaram Ganeshraja, Subramani Thirumurugan, Kanniah Rajkumar, Junhu Wang, and Krishnamoorthy Anbalagan J. Alloys Compd. 706 (2017) 485-494. Impact Factor 6.371 2017 6.371
14 Synthesis and Structural Analysis of the Crystal Trans(Imidazole) Nickel(II) Dibromide T. Sivaranjani, K. Sakthimurugan, S. Thirumurugan, A. S. Ganeshraja and K. Anbalagan Int. J. Curr. Res. 9, 57931-57934. 2017 1.84
15 Photoinduced Interfacial Electron Transfer in 2,2’-Bipyridyl Iron(III) Complex-TiO2 Nanoparticles in Aqueous Medium Photoinduced Interfacial Electron Transfer in 2,2’-Bipyridyl Iron(III) Complex-TiO2Ayyakannu Sundaram Ganeshraja, Minghui Yang, Wei Xu, Krishnamoorthy Anbalagan, and Junhu Wang ChemistrySelect 2017, 2, 10648-10653. 2017 2.307
16 Facile synthesis of iron oxide coupled and doped titania nanocomposites: tuning of physicochemical and photocatalytic properties Ayyakannu Sundaram Ganeshraja, Kanniah Rajkumar, Kaixin Zhu, Xuning Li, Subramani Thirumurugan, Wei Xu, Jing Zhang, Minghui Yang, Krishnamoorthy Anbalagan and Junhu Wang RSC Adv. 2016, 6, 72791-72802 2016 4.036
17 Effects of structural, optical and ferromagnetic states on the photocatalytic activities of Sn-TiO2 nanocrystals A. S. Ganeshraja, S. Thirumurugan , K. Rajkumar, K. Zhu, Y. Wang, K. Anbalagan and J. Wang RSC Adv. 2016, 6, 409-421. 2016 4.036
18 Crystal structure of TrichloroIsoquinoline Cobalt(III)Isoquinoline. T. Nimalan, M. Manjunathan, K. Anbalagan, E. Govindan., Intern. ChemTech. Res. 2016,9(4),pp 416-420 2016 0.164
19 Crystal structure analysis of dichlorido bis(2-Isopropylimidazole)Zinc(II). K. Rajkumar, Antoni Samy Clara, K. Anbalagan, A. SubbiahPandi and R. Raja. Intern. ChemTech. Res. 12, No.7, pp 79-83, 2016 2016 0.164
20 Crystal structure analysis dichlorido bis(2-ethylimidazole)copper(II). K. Rajkumar, A. Clara, K. Anbalagan, A. SubbiahPandi and R. Raja. Intern. ChemTech. Res. Vol.12, No.8, pp 60-68, 2016 2016 0.164
21 Crystal structure of dichloridobis(4-ethylaniline-κN)zinc Crystal structure of dicJ. Govindaraj, S. Thirumurugan, D. Snehalatha Reddy, K. Anbalagan and A. SubbiahPandi, Acta Cryst. 2015 E71, m21-m22. 2015 0.413
22 Formation and characterization of metal doped titania CoII:nano-TiO2 using [Co(pic)4Cl2]/nano-TiO2 A. S. Ganeshraja, K. Rajkumar, B. Bhavana, and K. Anbalagan Int. J. Innov. Res. Sci. Eng., ISSN (online) (2015), 2347-3207 2015 1.672
23 Crystal structure of 2,2’-bipyridine-1,1’diium tetrachloridozincate J. Govindaraj, S. Thirumurugan, A. Clara, K. Anbalagan and A. SubbiahPandi, Acta Cryst. 2015 E71, m67-m68 2015 0.413
24 Simple hydrothermal synthesis of metal oxides coupled nanocomposites: Structural, optical, magnetic and photocatalytic studies A. S. Ganeshraja, A. Clara, K. Rajkumar, Y. Wang, Y. Wang, J. Wang, and K. Anbalagan, J, Appl. Surf. Sci. 2015 353, 553-563 2015 6.862
25 Photoinduced Doping of Nickel(II) Ion In Nanoscale Zinc Oxide Semiconductor S.Thirumurugan, A. S. Ganeshraja, and K. Anbalagan Int. Nat. J. Innov. Res. Sci. Eng. 2347-3207, pp1-5. Impact Factor 1.672 2014 1.672
26 Synthesis, Characterization, Structural, Electrochemical and Magnetic Studies of Monomeric [NickelII(1-MeIm)6]Cl2.H2O Complex A. S. Ganeshraja, K. Rajkumar, S. Thirumurugan and K. Anbalagan J. Environ. Nanotechnol. 2279-0748, 2014, 3, 121-128. Impact Factor 0.847 2014 0.847
27 Identification and characterization of metal doped titania CoII:nano-TiO2 using [Co(pic)2Cl2]/ nano-TiO2 K. Rajkumar, A. S. Ganeshraja, B. Bhavana and K. Anbalagan Int. Nat. J. Innov. Res. Sci. Eng. 2347-3207, pp1-5. Impact Factor 1.672 2014 1.672
28 Bis(1,10-phenanthrolin-1-ium)tetrachloridozincate monohydrate E. Govindan, Subramani Thirumurugan, Ayyakannu Sundaram Ganeshraja, Krishnamoorthy Anbalagan and A. SubbiahPandi Acta Cryst. 2014) E70, m53 2014 0.413
29 Catena-Poly[[[bis(1H-imidazole-κN3zinc(II)]-μ2-imidazol-1-ido-κ2N:N’] nitrate] E. Govindan, A. S. Ganeshraja, B. Bhavana, Krishnamoorthy Anbalagan and A. SubbiahPandi Acta Cryst. .(2014) E70, m298-299 2014 0.413
30 Bis(isoquinolin-2-ium) tetrachloridozincate dihydratete E. Govindan, Subramani Thirumurugan, Kanniah Rajkumar , Krishnamoorthy Anbalagan and A. SubbiahPandi Acta Cryst. .(2014) E70, m303. 2014 0.413
31 Synthesis, Characterization, Structural, Electrochemical and Magnetic Studies of Monomeric [NiII(1-MeIm)6]Cl2.H2O Complex A. S. Ganeshraja, K. Rajkumar, S. Thirumurugan and K. Anbalagan J. Environ. Nanotechnol. 2014 3, 121-128 2014 1.259
32 Crystal structure of trans-aqua(perchlorato-κO)-bis(propane-1,3-diamine-κ2N,N’)copper(II) perchlorate J. Govindaraj, K. Rajkumar, A. S. Ganeshraja, K. Anbalagan and A. SubbiahPandi, Acta Cryst. 2014 E70, 438-440. 2014 0.413
33 cis-Bromido(methylamine)bis(propane-1,3-diamine)cobalt(III) dibromide P. S. Kannan, A. S. Ganeshraja, K. Anbalagan, E . Govindan and A. SubbiahPandi, Acta Cryst. 2013, E69, m374-m375. 2013 0.413
34 Electron-rich ligand modified, ferromagnetic luminescent cis-[CoIII(e n)2(RNH2)Cl]Cl2 complexes and their electrochemical reduction behavior K. Anbalagan, and A. S. Ganeshraja, Inorg. Chem. Comm. 37 (2013) 59-65. 2013 3.17
35 Diaquadichloridobis(pyridine-κN)-cobalt(II) P. S. Kannan, A. S. Ganeshraja, K. Anbalagan, E . Govindan and A. Subbiah Pandi Acta Cryst. (2013) E69, m508-m509. 2013 0.413
36 cis-Diaquatetrakis(1-butyl-1H-imidazole-κN3)nickel(II) dichloride. P. S. Kannan, A. S. Ganeshraja, K. Rajkumar, K. Anbalagan, and A. Subbiah Pandi, Acta Cryst. (2013), E69, m498-m499. 2013 0.413
37 cis-Chlorido(methylamine)bis(propane-1,3-diamine)cobalt(III) dichloride monohydrate V. Maheshwaran, M. Manjunathan, K. Anbalagan, V. Thiruselvam and M. N. Ponnuswamy Acta Cryst. 2013, E69, m205-m206. 2013 0.413
38 trans-Diamminedichloridobis(1-H-imidazole-κN3)nickel(II) P. S. Kannan, A. S. Ganeshraja, K. Rajkumar, K. Anbalagan, and A. Subbiah Pandi Acta Cryst. 2013, E69, m410. 2013 0.413
39 Participation of nanocrystalline TiO2 surface in the electron transfer between semiconductor solid and adsorbed cobalt(III)-Rpy complex A. S. Ganeshraja and K. Anbalagan, Nano Systems: Phys. Chem. Math. 2013, 4 (2), 276-287 2013 0.92
40 cis-Chlorido(ethylamine)bis(propane-1,3-diamine)cobalt(III) dichloride V. Maheshwaran, V. Thiruselvam, M. Manjunathan, K. Anbalagan and M. N. Ponnuswamy Acta Cryst. 2013, E69, m170-m171 2013 0.413
41 Single crystal structure refinement of CoII(C9H7N)2Br2 and its surface affinity on titanium dioxide using PXRD, SEM and XRF measurements K. Anbalagan and A. S. Ganeshraja, J. Ind. Chem. Soc., 2013,90, 1-10. 2013 2.8
42 Interfacial electron transfer reaction between [CoIII(en)2(1-MeIm)Cl]2+ complex ion and excited nano-ZnO surface S. Thirumurugan and K. Anbalagan Inter. J. Nanotech. Appl. 2012, 6 (3), 248-252. 2012 0.367
43 Synthesis and characterization of Co/Nano-TiO2 using UV-light irradiation of CoII(pic)4Cl2 complex with nano-TiO2 A. S. Ganeshraja and K. Anbalagan Inter. J. Nanotech. Appl. 2012, 6 (3), 127-131. 2012 0.367
44 Excited nanoscale-TiO2 induced interfacial electron transfer reaction of redox active cobalt(III) - alkyl amine complex and the solid surface K. Anbalagan, A. S. Ganeshraja and C. Maharaja Mahalakshmi, Mat. Chem. Phys., 2012, 134, 747-754. 2012 4.094
45 Synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of cobalt(III)-alkyl amine complexes showing surface affinity: Single crystal X-ray structure determinati K. Anbalagan , C. Maharaja Mahalakshmi, A. S. Ganeshraja, J. Mol. Struct. 2011,1005, 45-52 2011 3.841
46 UV-Sensitized generation of phasepure cobalt-doped anatase: CoxTi1-xO2-δ nanocrystals with ferromagnetic behavior using nano-TiO2/cis-[CoIII(en)2(M K. Anbalagan J. Phys. Chem. C 2011, 115, 3821-3832. 2011 4.126
47 Solvent control on the electron transfer reaction between CoIII(en)2Br(L)2+–Fe(CN)64- (L = aryl amines) by regression relationships: the PXRD and e K. Anbalagan and I. S. Lydia, J. Phys. Org. Chem. (2011), 24, 45-53. 2011 2.391
48 Correlation of Photosubtitution Quantum Efficiencies of [Cr LmCln](3-n)+ Complexes with Solvent Properties in Mixed Solvents by Statistical Relationsh A. Rajendran, K. Anbalagan American Chemical Science Journal. 2011,1(3) 71-88. Impact Factor 16.38 2011 16.38

Papers Published in Non UGC Approved Peer Reviewed Journals

S.No Title Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper Journal Name Volume, Issue & Page Nos. Year Impact Factor
1 New monomeric mixed-ligand complex of iron(III)-3-chloropyridine: Synthesis, structure, luminescence, electrochemical and magnetic properties Ganeshraja Ayyakannu Sundaram, Karthikeyan Vaithinathan, Krishnamoorthy Anbalagan , J. Mol. Struct. 1225 (2021) 129160 2021 3.1
2 Photocatalytic, gas-sensing and double layer capacitance properties of nanoscale SnO2 obtained from template free solution phase synthesis 2019 Photocatalytic, gas-sensing and double layer capacitance properties of nanoscale D. Venkatesh, S. Pavalamalar and K. Anbalagan J Mater Sci-Mater El. 2019, 30, 9245-9258. 2019 2.0

Papers Published in Conference Proceedings

S.No Title Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper Details of Conference Publication Page Nos. Year
1 Insight into the MoO3/TiO2 nanocomposite supported UV sensitized photoreductionof [Cu(dien)(1-MeIm)Cl]ClH2O complex via coactive excited state Pavalamalar Sasi and Anbalagan Krishnamoorthy First International Conference on Functional Materials for Advanced Technologies -"ICFMAT-1" on 2-4 January 2023, (On-Line Mode) Department of Physics, Central University of Kerala 2-4 January 202 2023
2 Annealing Process Engineered Development of CeO2/SnO2 Nanocomposite to Factorise electron/hole Separation using Cis-CoIII(1,10-phen)2Cl2 ion R. Silambarasan and K. Anbalagan First International Conference on Functional Materials for Advanced Technologies -"ICFMAT-1" on 2-4 January 2023, (On-Line Mode) Department of Physics, Central University of Kerala 2-4 January 202 2023
3 Photocatalytic Degradation Of Cis-[CoIII(1,10-phen)2(CH3NH2)2]Cl2 by Nanocomposite SnO2/CeO2 due to Synergistic Interfacial Electron Transfer Process R. Silambarasan, and K.Anbalagan, Virtual International Conference on Surface Chemistry SUCH-2022, 11th – 12th Feb. 2022, Annamalai University (A State University - Accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC), India 84 2022
4 Simultaneous catalytic reduction of Chromium(VI) and degradation of naphthol blue black by SnO2 nanoparticles D. Venkatesh and K. Anbalagan 4th International Conference on Chemical and Environmental Research, ICCER-2018, 19th Dec 2018, pp 59, PG and Research Department of Chemistry, Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirapalli-620 020, India 59 2018
5 Photo insertion of Copper(II) ion on the surface of Nano TiO2@MoO3 using UV irradiation S. Pavalamalar and K. Anbalagan, 4th International Conference on Chemical and Environmental Research, ICCER-2018, 19th Dec 2018, pp 60, PG and Research Department of Chemistry, Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirapalli-620 020, India. 60 2018
6 Photoreduction of CoIII(tn)2Cl(L)2+ on aqueous KI/TiO2 suspensions under visible-light illumination in binary solvent mixtures L. Devaraj Stephen, K. Anbalagan International conference on Advances in New Materials, ICAN 18, June 8-9, 2018, pp 104, Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Madras, Chennai 600 025, India. 104 2018
7 A transition metal complex approach to develop nanoscale Cu doped MoO3 with tunable dopant content in the host matrix S. Pavalamalar and K. Anbalagan, International Seminar on Advanced Nanomaterials, ISAN 18, February 27-28, 2018, pp17, National Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University of Madras, Chennai 600 025, India. 27-28 2018
8 Composition controlled hybrid nanocomposite: SnO2/TiO2 and photocatalyzed degradation of organic dye using varied wavelength illumination source D. Venkatesh and K. Anbalagan International conference on Recent Trends in Synthetic Methods and Material Chemistry, RTSMC-2018, February, 2-3, 2018, pp 100, p 36, Department of Chemistry, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar – 608002, Tamil Nadu, India. 100 2018
9 Synthesis and Optimized Photodegradation of Rose Bengal using nano-SnO2 under Ultra-Violet Radiation as a Decontamination Catalyst D. Venkatesh and K. Anbalagan International Conference on Renewable Energy Science and Technology, ICREST-2017, March 10-11, 2017, pp 01, p 35, Department of Energy Science, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, India. 35 2017
10 Metal oxide coupled nanocomposite: Effects of structural, optical and ferromagnetic states on the photocatalytic activities A. S. Ganeshraja, K. Anbalagan, J. Wang, The 16th International Congress on Catalysis, Catalysis for the Sustainable Development of the World, July 3-8, 2016, Beijing, China. 74 2016
11 Metal ion implantation in semiconductor lattice due to photoirradiation of Cis-[CoIII(en)2(1-EtIm)Cl]Cl2//nano-ZnO system S. Thirumurugan, K. Anbalagan, International Conference on Recent Advances in Nano Science and Technology, RAINSAT-2015, July 8-10, 2015, pp 226, Sathyabama University, Chennai – 600019, Tamil Nadu, India. 226 2015
12 Photochemical Implantaion of Manganese(II) Ion in Nanoscale Zinc Oxide Semiconductor Host S. Thirumurugan, A. Clara and K. Anbalagan, “8th Asian Photochemistry Conference [APC-2014]”, organized by IISER, Thiruvananthapuram, India Jointly with CSIR-NIIST, Trivandrum, India 10-13th , November 2014, P084, 232 84 2014
13 UV/Visible Light Inspired Incorporation of Copper(II) in the Lattice of Anatase K. Rajkumar and K. Anbalagan 8th Asian Photochemistry Conference [APC-2014]”, organized by IISER, Thiruvananthapuram, India Jointly with CSIR-NIIST, Trivandrum, India 10-13th , November 2014, P037, 185. 37 2014
14 Band Gap Analysis in Nano-TiO2 Crystals dye to Cu(II) Insertion by Adsorption and Photoreaction Processes K. Rajkumar, Elssa George, and K. Anbalagan, Asian Photochemistry Conference [APC-2014]”, organized by IISER, Thiruvananthapuram, India Jointly with CSIR-NIIST, Trivandrum, India 10-13th , November 2014, P026, 174. 26 2014
15 UV Light Assisted Synthesis of ZnO/TiO2 Nanocomposite: Photodegradation of Methyl Orange A. Clara, A. S. Ganeshraja, and K. Anbalagan “International Conference on Green Technology for Environmental Pollution Prevention and Control”, organized by the Department of Chemical Engineering, NIT, Trichy, India, 27th-29th , September 2014, P062, PP-257. 257 2014
16 Identification and Characterization of Metal doped Titania CoII:nano-TiO2 using [Co(pic)4]Cl2//nano-TiO2 K. Rajkumar, A. S. Ganeshraja, B. Bhavana and K. Anbalagan “International Conference on Advances in New Materials [ICAN]”, organized by the Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Madras, Chennai, India, 20th & 21st, June 2014, NM 64, PP-111. 111 2014
17 Photoinduced Doping of Nickel(II) ion in Nanoscale Zinc Oxide Semiconductor S. Thirumurugan, A. S. Ganeshraja, and K. Anbalagan “International Conference on Advances in New Materials [ICAN]”, organized by the Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Madras, Chennai, India, 20th & 21st, June 2014, NM 41, PP-104. 104 2014
18 Synthesis, Characterization, Structural, Electrochemical and Magnetic Studies of Monomeric [NiII(1-MeIm)6]Cl2.H2O Complex A. S. Ganeshraja, K. Rajkumar, K. Anbalagan “International Conference on Chemical and Environmental Research, ICCER-2014”, organized by PG and Research Department of Chemistry, Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India, 11th and 12th March, 2014, INO PP-9, 50. 9 2014
19 Surface Affinity of ZnII(bipy)Cl2 on Nano-TiO2 Particle in Aqueous Medium S. Thirumurugan, D. Snehalatha Reddy, K. Anbalagan, International Conference on Chemical and Environmental Research – ICCER – 2014”, PG and Research Department of Chemistry, Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India, 11th and 12th March, 2014, AEN OP-23, 82. 23 2014
20 Zinc(II) Ion Implantation on the Nanosized Anatase Matrix R. Rajkumar, K. Anbalagan International Conference on Chemical and Environmental Research, ICCER-2014”, PG and Research Department of Chemistry, Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India, 11th and 12th March, 2014, AEN OP-24, 83. 24 2014
21 Ferromagnetic Iron(III) Doped Anatase using Fe(II)-complex/Nano-TiO2 A. S. Ganeshraja, K. Rajkumar, K. Anbalagan “International Conference on Science and Technology, ICONSAT 2014”, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Panjab University, Mohali, Panjab, India, March 2-5, 2014, PP-41 (T4). 41 2014
22 Nanocrystalline ZnO Influenced Adsorption of Hexakis(Imidazole)Manganese Cation D. Snehalatha Reddy, S. Thirumurugan and K. Anbalagan Proceedings of the “National Conference in Advanced Materials and Its Applications NCAMA-2014”, Chief Editor: Dr. B. Rajamannan, ISBN-13, 978-81-909240-9-2, Engineering Physics Section, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, April 4-5, 2014, pages 4. 4 2014
23 Surface Affinity of [Zn(pic)2Cl2] Complex on Nanocrystalline Anatase P. Priya, A. S. Ganeshraja and K. Anbalagan Proceedings of the “National Conference in Advanced Materials and Its Applications NCAMA-2014”, Chief Editor: Dr. B. Rajamannan, ISBN-13, 978-81-909240-9-2, Engineering Physics Section, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, April 4-5, 2014, pages 5 5 2014
24 Photo Catalytic Activity of Copper Doped Nano Scale TiO2 Prepared using [CuII(Phen)(NN)Br]Br Complexes M. Manjunathan and K. Anbalagan “International Conference on Nanomaterials: Science, Technology and Applications (ICNM’13)”, Chennai, B. S. Abdur Rahman University, Chennai, Dec. 5-7, 2013, A81, 84. 81 2013
25 Surface Modification of Nanocrystalline Anatase with Ni(II)-Picoline Complex by Adsorption Process K Rajkumar, and Krishnamoorthy Anbalagan “Third International Conference on Materials for Energy and Nano Convergence-ICMENC-2013”, Chennai, July 4-6, 2013, Center for Excellence in Clean Energy and Nanoconvergence (CENCON), Hindustan University, Padur, Chennai, July 04- 06, 2013, MAT-26, p135. 135 2013
26 Preparation and Characterization of Zinc Doped Anatase Using Zn(II)-Complex/Nano-TiO2 By Photoreduction Method A. S. Ganeshraja and K. Anbalagan “Third International Conference on Materials for Energy and Nano Convergence, ICMENC-2013”, Chennai, July 4-6, 2013, Center for Excellence in Clean Energy and Nanoconvergence (CENCON), Hindustan University, Padur, Chennai, July 04- 06, 2013, MAT-20, p134. 134 2013
27 Synthesis and Characterization of cis-[CoIII(en)2(R-Im)Br]Br2 Complexes M. Manjunathan and K. Anbalagan “International Conference on Biological Inorganic Chemistry”, Department of Chemistry, Periyar Univesity, Salem, India, Feb. 20-22, 2013, PP-279, p 300. 300 2013
28 Photo Degradation of R-Cresol under Visible Light (365nm) of ZnO Nanoparticles M. Manjunathan, and K. Anbalagan “International Conference on Bioenergy, Environment & Sustainable Technologies”, Arunai Engineering College, Tiruvannamalai, India, Jan. 27- 30, 2013, PO 14, p 106. 106 2013
29 Role of UV Light Induced Nanocrystalline Anatase Catalysed Reduction of Fe(bipy)Cl4- Ion in Water/2-propanol Medium A. S. Ganeshraja, A. Arunkumaran and K. Anbalagan “International Conference on Nano Electronics and Nano Devices-ICNEND’13”, Saveetha University, Thandalam, Chennai, Jan. 21-22, 2013, OC0108. 108 2013
30 Surface Impregnation of Transition Metal Ion on Polycrystalline TiO2 using CuII(en)(Im)22+ Complex Ion in Aqueous Medium Kanniah Rajkumar and Krishnamoorthy Anbalagan “6th International Symposium on Macro and Supramolecular Architectures and Materials (MAM-12)”, Coimbatore, K. S. Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode, Tamilnadu, ISBN: 978-93-80406-59-6, Nov. 21-25, 2012, OP 396, P. No. 117 117 2012
31 Participation of Nanocrystalline TiO2 Surface in the Electron Transfer between Semiconductor Solid and Adsorbed Cobalt(III)-Rpy Complex A. S. Ganeshraja and K. Anbalagan ”6th International Symposium on Macro and Supramolecular Architectures and Materials (MAM-12)”, K. S. Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode, Tamilnadu, ISBN: 978-93-80406-59-6, Nov. 21-25, 2012, PP 131, p 185. 131 2012
32 Interfacial Electron Transfer Reaction Between [CoIII(En)2(1-Meim)Cl]2+ Complex Ion and Excited Nano-ZnO Surface S. Thirumurugan and K. Anbalagan National Conference on Nanomaterials NCN-2012”, Suganthi Devadason, A. Kingson Solomon Jeevaraj, B. Vidhya, and S. Rajesh (eds.), Department of Physics, Karunya University, 2012, pp 271-275. 271-275 2012
33 Synthesis and Characterization of Co/Nano-TiO2 Using UV-Light Irradiation of CoII(Pic)4Cl2 Complex with Nano-TiO2 Synthesis and Characterization of Co/Nano-TiO2 Using UV-Light Irradiation of CoII(Pic)4CA. S. Ganeshraja and K. Anbalagan Synthesis and Characterization of Co/Nano-TiO2 Using UV-Light Irradiation of CoII(Pic)4Cl2 ComplexNational Conference on Nanomaterials NCN-2012”, Suganthi Devadason, A. Kingson Solomon Jeevaraj, B. Vidhya, and S. Rajesh (eds.), Department of Physics, Karunya University, 2012, pp 241-245. 241-245 2012
34 Surface Impregnation of Transition Metal Ion on Polycrystalline TiO2 using CuII(en)(Im)22+ Complex Ion in Aqueous Medium Kanniah Rajkumar and Krishnamoorthy Anbalagan “Advanced Nano Materials for Industrial Applications”, V. Rajendran, P. Paramasivam, K. E. Geckeler (eds.) © Bloomsbury Publishing India Pvt. Ltd. 2012, pp. 293-300. 293-300 2012
35 Participation of Nanocrystalline TiO2 Surface in the Electron Transfer between Semiconductor Solid and Adsorbed Cobalt(III)-Rpy Complex A. S. Ganeshraja and K. Anbalagan, “Applications of Nano Materials: Electronics, Energy and Environment”, V. Rajendran, R. Yuvakkumar, K. Thyagarajah and K.E. Geckeler (eds.) © Bloomsbury Publishing India Pvt. Ltd., 2012, pp. 265–272. 265-272 2012
36 Synthesis, Characterization and Interfacial Electron Transfer Reaction between CoIII(tn)2(py)23+/TiO2: Spectral, Electrochemical, Luminescence, and Si A. S. Ganeshraja, S. Thirumurugan d K. Anbalagan, emistry, Velammal Engineering College, 2012, pp 61-67. “National Conference on Polymers & Composites in Medicine, Engineering and Defence-(PCMED-2012)”, Department of Chemistry, Velammal Engineering College, 2012, pp 61-67. 61-67 2012
37 Nanocrystalline ZnO Mediated Photoreduction of Monomeric CuII(RC6H4NH2)2Cl2 Complexes in Water/2-propanol Solvents C. Maharaja Mahalakshmi, A. Arunkumaran and K. Anbalagan, National Conference on Polymers & Composites in Medicine, Engineering and Defence-(PCMED-2012)”, Department of Chemistry, Velammal Engineering College, 2012, pp 47-53. 47-53 2012
38 Photoreduction of CuII(en)Cl2 Complex using Excited Nanocrystalline TiO2 in Water/2-propanol Medium. M. Manjunathan, K. Rajkumar, V. Shivaprashanth and K. Anbalagan, “National Conference on Polymers & Composites in Medicine, Engineering and Defence-(PCMED-2012)”, Department of Chemistry, Velammal Engineering College, 2012, pp 58-60. 58-60 2012
39 Adsorption Studies on cis-[CoIII(en)2(RNH2)Br]Br2 on nano TiO2 and their Characterization M. Manjunathan and K. Anbalagan, “National Conference on Polymers & Composites in Medicine, Engineering and Defence-(PCMED-2012)”, Department of Chemistry Velammal Engineering College, 2012, pp 54-57. 54-57 2012

Books

S.No Title of the Book Name of the Authors as per the order in Book Publisher Year ISBN No.
1 Inorganic Photochemistry K. Anbalagan (Author), +G Publishing, Bangalore, India 2006 ISBN
2 Advances in Inorganic Chemistry: Synthesis & Reaction (vol. I) K. Anbalagan (Editor), +G Publishing, Bangalore, India 2006 ISBN
3 Advances in Inorganic Chemistry: Biological, Environmental & Modeling Studies (vol. II) K. Anbalagan (Editor), +G Publishing, Bangalore, India 2006 ISBN

Chapters in Books

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Edited Books

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Ongoing Projects

S.No Title of the Project Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year
1 Selective Construction of Multiphase Mxn+@(SnO2/TiO2) Hybrid Nanocomposite Materials for High Performance Photocatalytic Applications Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, HRDG, New Delhi June 18, 2018, Date of te 6 Lakh 2018

Ongoing Consultancy Works

S.No Title of the Consultancy Work Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year

Completed Projects

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1 Site Selective Removal and Recovery of Polluted Metal Ions from Aqueous Systems using Metal Oxide Nanoparticles Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, HRDG, New Delhi 17-05-2012, - 16-05-2015 Rs. 17,64,000 2012
2 Photoassisted Reduction of Toxic Metal Ions in the form of Complexes in Aqueous Media using Polycrystalline Semiconductor Particles Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, HRDG, New Delhi 10.8.2007-09.08.2010. Rs. 9,00,000 2007
3 Interfacial Electron Transfer Dynamics in the Photoreduction of Cobalt(III) Complexes Anchored on Nanocrystalline Semiconductor Particles Department of Science & Technology, Science & Engineering Research Council, New Delhi 25.04.2007-24.04.2010 Rs. 18,00,000 2007
4 Reclamation of Drinking Water Polluted due to Industrial Efluents in the Four Blocks of Dindigul Anna District Rajiv Gandhi National Drinking Water Mission, Ministry of Rural Development: 01-06-1996-30-04-1999. Rs. 6,14,240 1999
5 Assessment of the ecological/environmental loss caused by tanneries in and around dindigul The Loss of Ecology (P&PC) Authority, Government of India: 13.9. 1998 - 22.4. 2000 Rs. 2,65,000.00 1998

Completed Consultancy Works

S.No Title of the Consultancy Work Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year

Career Guidance Offered to students

S.No Name of the Scheme No. of Students Competitive Examinations/ Career Counseling No. of Students Passed No. of Students Placed

List of capability enhancement such as Soft skill development, Remedial coaching, Language lab,
Bridge courses, Yoga, Meditation, Personal Counselling and Mentoring etc.,

S.No Name of the Programme/Scheme Date of Implementation No. of Students Enrolled Agencies Involved

Research Guidance - PG

S.No Year Degree No. of Students Awarded Department/Centre
1 2020 M.SC two waitin Chemistry
2 2019 M.SC 3 Chemistry
3 2018 M.SC 3 Chemistry
4 2017 M.SC 4 Chemistry
5 2016 M.SC 3 Chemistry
6 2015 M.SC 6 Chemistry
7 2014 M.SC 5 Chemistry
8 2013 M.SC 4 Chemistry
9 2012 M.SC 2 Chemistry
10 2012 M.SC 2 Chemistry
11 2011 M.SC 4 Chemistry
12 2010 M.SC 2 Chemistry
13 2009 M.SC 2 Chemistry
14 2008 M.SC 2 Chemistry
15 2007 M.SC 2 Chemistry

Research Guidance - Ph.D

S.No Student Name Registration Date Registration No. Thesis Title Thesis Submitted Status Thesis Submitted Date Vivavoce Completed Status Date Awarded
1 Rajkumar K 21-11-2011 UV light Induced Formation of (Co, Ni, Cu, Zn) : Nanocrystalline SnO2 Semiconductor and Preparation of Coordination Compound Precursors YES 16-06-2016 YES 30-05-2017
2 Thirumurugan S. 22-10-2010 Synthesis and Characterization of Metal Complexes [Co(III), Mn(II), Fe(III), Ni(II)] and Photochemical Preparation of Metal Ion Doped Nano-ZnO YES 17-08-2015 YES 13-10-2016
3 Bhagyaraju B. 21-08-2009 Azido and Phenoxo Bridged Dinuclear Copper(II) Complexes Derived from Mannich Base Ligands: Magnetic, Biological and and Structural Investigations YES 17-04-2014 YES 22-08-2015
4 Manjunathan M. 31-12-2008 Cyclic Voltammetric Analysis and Photoreduction Behaviour of Co(III) and Cu(II)-Mixed Amine Complexes in Binary Solvent Systems YES 07-04-2013 YES 06-12-2014
5 Maharaja Mahalakshmi C. 29-12-2008 Photosynthesis of Metal Doped Nanocrystalline Anatase Semiconductor Crystals Using [CoIII(en)2(RAn)Cl]2+ and [CuII(N2)Cl2] Complexes YES 08-07-2013 YES 19-09-2014
6 Ganeshraja A. S. 08-01-2008 May.2013 A. S. Ganeshraja Dec 2013: Investigation of Ferromagnetism in Nano-TiO2 containing Transition Metal Ion Impurity Produced by Photoreduction Process YES 07-04-2012 YES 02-05-2013
7 Venkatesh D. 16-09-2014 R36954 Photoinitiated Metal Doped Nanocrystalline SnO2 and Binary SnO2-ZnO bases NO NO
8 S.Pavalamalar (R42274) 29-08-2016 R42274 Photochemical Conversion of Nanosystem into Metal-Semiconductor Binary Compounds NO NO

Research Guidance - Post Doctoral

S.No Scholar Name Designation Funding Agency Fellowship Title Year of Joining Year of Completion

Financial assistance availed to attend conferences / workshops and to pay membership fee
of professional bodies during the year

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E-Lecture Details

S.No E-Lecture Title Development of e-content/e-learning/delivering Member of Editorial Bodies Reviewer/Referee of
Content/Module Title Institution/Platform Year Weblink

Details of Online Education Conducted

S.No Nature of Online Course No. of Sessions Target Group Date

Invited Talks in Conference/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme

S.No Title of the Paper Conferences/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme Organized by Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level From To Year
1 Integrated Photochemical Cofactor Generation: An Opportunity for Clean Energy and Environment UGC - Human Resource Development Center (HRDC), an interdisciplinary refresher course on “Environmental Sciences" (Physics, Chemistry, Earth Science UGC - Human Resource Development Center (HRDC), Pondicherry University, Pondicherry. University Level 10-07-2018 30-07-2018 2018
2 Ferromagnetic Nanoplatforms for Photocatalytic Applications UGC - Human Resource Development Center (HRDC) Refresher course in Chemistry UGC - Human Resource Development Center (HRDC) Pondicherry University University Level 08-06-2018 28-06-2018 2018
3 Magnetically Dictated Nanoplatforms for Photocatalytic Applications 2nd International Conference on Advances in New Materials [ICAN 2014] 2nd International Conference on Advances in New Materials [ICAN 2014], Department of Inorganic Chemi International Level 08-06-2018 09-06-2018 2018
4 Ferromagnetic CoxTi1-xO2- nanocrystals: A photoassisted synthetic technique International Conference on Advances in New Materials [ICAN 2014] Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Madras, Tamil Nadu, India International Level 20-06-2014 21-06-2014 2014
5 Advantages and Applications of Nanotechnology Lecture E. R. K. Arts & Science College, Hanur, Salem College Level 28-02-2014 28-02-2014 2014
6 International Conference on Chemical & Environmental Research International Conference PG & Research Department of Chemistry, Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli, India International Level 11-03-2014 12-12-2014 2014
7 Nanoscience and Technology: Evolution of Science in Nano Level,”National Conference on Current Tre National Conference Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli. National Level 27-03-2013 28-03-2013 2013
8 Refresher Course in Chemistry Lecture UGC-Academic Staff College, Bharadhidasan University, Tiruchirapalli University Level 20-12-2012 20-12-2012 2012
9 Inorganic Photochemistry Lecture Department of Studies in Chemistry, Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri University Level 03-04-2004 09-04-2004 2004

Conferences/Seminars Organized

S.No Title of the Programme Sponsors Venue & Duration Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level From To Year
1 Chairman, Indo-French Seminar on Bio-inorganic Approaches to Current Health Problems Indo-French Center for Promotion of Advanced Research Chemistry, Pondicherry University proaches to Current Health Problems (March 24-28, 2014), Indo-Fre International 24-03-2014 28-03-2014 2014
2 Chairman, National Symposium on Recent Advances in Chemistry (NSRAC-2013) UGC CSIR DST Chemistry, Pondicherry University National 22-03-2013 23-03-2013 2013
3 Convener, National Conference on Frontier Areas in Chemistry (NCFAC-2011) University UGC Chemistry, Pondicherry University eas in Chemistry (NCFAC-2011) Dec. 22, 2011. National 22-12-2011 22-12-2011 2011

Workshop Organized

S.No Title of the Programme Sponsors Venue & Duration Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level From To Year

Administrative Responsibilities in the Government and Quasi Government Agencies

S.No Name of the Position Agency/Organisation Duration Nature of Duties

Affiliation in Academic Bodies/Societies

S.No Name of the Body/Society Nature of Affiliation Year

Participation & Extension Activities (Academic/Administraion)

S.No Name of the Position (Head, Dean, Co-ordinator, Director, etc.,) Duration Nature of Dutites
1 Dean i/c, Madanjeet School of Green Energy Technologies, Pondicherry University Dec. 23, 2014-July 6, 2020 School Level Academic and Administrative Activities
2 Head, Department of Chemistry, School of Physical, Chemical and Applied Sciences Sep. 5, 2012-Sep. 22, 2015 Department Level Academic and Administrative Activities

Participation & Extension Activities (Co-Curricular)

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Collaboration with Institution/Industry

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Institution / Industry		 Details of Collaborative Research/Teaching
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Faculty Development Programme Attended (Orientation, Refresher, other Short Term Course during the year)

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Details of Executive Development Prog/Management Development Prog. conducted

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Participation in IMPESS, IMPRINT, SPARC, STARS, LEAP Programme etc and DSF Funding Programme

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Enrolment under ARPIT Programme

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