Dr . T. MARUTHAVANAN
Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry
Sona College of Technology, Salem – 636 005. India
email: drt.maruthavanan@gmail.com, drt_maruthavanan@yahoo.co.in

• Education
• Present Position
• Experience
• Research Skills
• Conferences Attended
• Workshop Attended
• FDP Attended
• Publications
• Awards
• References

EDUCATION

• Ph.D. - Conformational studies of some 4-substituted-4-hydroxypiperidines, 2005, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar.
• M.Phil. - Spectral studies of some Aroyl hydrazone derivatives of piperidones 2002, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar.
• M.Sc. - Chemistry, I Class (66.4%), 1996, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar .
• B.Sc. - Chemistry (Main); Maths & Physics (Ancillaries) I Class (75.38 %), 1994, Bharathidasan University, Trichy.

PRESENT POSITION

Presently working as

• Assistant Professor of Chemistry (01.07.2007 to till date)
• Coordinator of Sona Science centre for Testing & Applied Research

at Sona College of Technology (affiliated with Anna University, Coimbatore), Salem – 636 005.

PRESENT JOB DESCRIPTION:

Present duties are

As Teaching Faculty :

• Handling Engineering Chemistry – I  & II,
• Applied Chemistry,
• Environmental Science and Engineering and
• Environmental Science for the B.E / B.Tech degree students.

As Coordinator of SONASTARCH:

• Monitoring the testing activities of samples of sago, starch & allied products, minerals, water, wastewater, oils, poultry feed raw materials, fertilizers, construction materials, all type of food products etc. Confirming the International standards. Establishing the laboratory needs. Standardizing the testing technologies.
• Involving in the Research and Development of extraction of bio fuel from tapioca tubers by modern technologies.

As Research Supervisor:

• Providing research guidance for Ph.D Scholars (Part time & full time) of Anna University, Coimbatore and publishing research papers in reputed National and International journals and conferences.

EXPERIENCE

Teaching Experience: 7 ½ years

• Presently working as Assistant Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Sciences, Sona College of Technology (Anna University), India from July 2007 onwards
• Worked as Senior Lecturer in Chemistry in the Department of Sciences, Sona College of Technology (Anna University), India from June 2006 to June 2007.
• Worked as Lecturer in Chemistry in the Department of Sciences, Sona College of Technology (Anna University), India from July 2005 to May 2006 .
• Worked as a Demonstrator for more than three years in the Department of Chemistry, Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar for M.Sc., Chemistry and B.Sc. Applied Chemistry students.

Research Experience: 11 years
Eleven years research experience in the fields of

• Synthetic Organic Chemistry
• Conformational study through NMR spectral techniques
• Adsorptive removal of Industrial dyes by modified activated carbons
• Synthesis and Characterization of novel metal oxide Nano composites for anode materials.
• Research Publications – 11 (International – 5, National – 6)
• Conferences (Paper presentation) – 14 (International – 6, National – 13)
• PhD candidates registered – 5 (Anna University, Coimbatore)
• M.Phil projects completed – 5 (under Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli)                                          
  
  – 2 (under Annamalai University, Annamalainagar)      – 9 (under Periyar University, Salem)

Other Experience:

Qualified examiner in

• Anna University Chennai,
• Anna University, Coimbatore and
• Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli
• Periyar University, Salem

Member in Research Body

• Member of Indian Science Congress [LSO (AM)080]

RESEARCH SKILLS

• Synthesis of various types of Heterocyclic compounds
• Organic synthesis involving special techniques
• Characterization of compounds using:
         One and Two dimensional NMR, FT-IR, Mass and UV-VIS Spectral Techniques.

• Purification of compounds using:
         Column and Thin layer chromatographic techniques

• Adsorptive Removal of some Industrial dyes by modified activated carbons
• Synthesis and characterization of some metal oxide nano composites for anode material

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

BOOK PUBLICATIONS :

• Co-Authored a Book – Engineering Chemistry with CD Rom - animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem - 2006
• Co-Authored a Book – Environmental Science and Engineering with CD Rom – animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 2007
• Co-Authored a Book – Engineering Chemistry - I with CD Rom - animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem - 2008
• Co-Authored a Book – Environmental Science with CD Rom – animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 2008
• Co-Authored a Book – Environmental Science and Engineering with CD Rom – animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 2009.
• Reviewed a Book – Engineering Chemistry - II with CD Rom - animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 2010. (Revised Edition)
• Co-Authored a Book – Engineering Chemistry – II with CD Rom – animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 2011. (Revised Edition).
• Co-Authored a Book – Engineering Chemistry – I with CD Rom – animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 2011.

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS:

INTERNATIONAL :

1. S. Balamurugan, A. Thiruvalluvar,  A. Manimekalai, T. Maruthavanan and K. Selvaraju, “1-Acetyl-3-ethyl-r-2-c-6-di-2-furylpiperidin-4-one”, Acta Cryst. E 62, p-2005-2006, 2006.
2. S. Balamurugan, A. Thiruvalluvar,  A. Manimekalai, T. Maruthavanan and K. Selvaraju, “1-Acetyl-r-2-c-6-di-2-furyl-3,5-dimethylpiperidin-4-one”, Acta Cryst.  E 63, p-789-791, 2007.
3. S. Balamurugan, A. Thiruvalluvar,  A. Manimekalai, T. Maruthavanan and  K. Selvaraju, “N-Benzoyl-r-2-c-6-di-2-furyl-t-3-methylpiperidin-4-one”, Acta Cryst.  E 63, p-2909, 2007.
4. A. Manimekalai, T. Maruthavanan, K. Selvaraju and Ibon Alkorta, “Benzyl group Conformation in some 4-Benzyl-4-hydroxypiperidines”,  J. Str. Chem., TOM 48, No. 6,                 C. 1104-1112, 2007.
5. A. Manimekalai, T. Maruthavanan and K. Selvaraju, “Unexpected shielding of methyl group protons in some piperidines” Magn. Reson. Chem., 46: 256-260, 2008.

NATIONAL :

1. A. Manimekalai, B. Senthil Sivakumar and T. Maruthavanan, “NMR spectral studies of some N-aroyl hydrazones”, Indian J Chem. Vol. 43B, August 2004.
2. A. Manimekalai, K. Selvaraju and T. Maruthavanan, “Conformational studies of some N-acyl-t(3)-isopropyl-r(2),c(6)-bis(2¢-furyl)piperidin-4-ones” Indian J Chem. Vol. 46B, August 2007.
3. C. Parvathi, T. Maruthavanan and C. Prakash, “Environmental impacts of textile industries”, The Indian Textile Journal ISSN0019 – 6436, 120th year of publication, Novermber 2009.
4. C. Parvathi, T. Maruthavanan, S. Sivamani, C. Prakash and C.V. Koushik, “Role of Tapioca peel activated carbon (TPAC) in decolourisation of Red Brown C4R reactive dye”, Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 3, No. 3, 290-292, 2010.
5. C. Parvathi, T. Maruthavanan, "Adsorptive removal of Megenta MB cold brand reactive dye by modified activated carbons derived from agricultural  waste”, Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 3, No. 4, 408-410, 2010.
6. C.  Parvathi, T. Maruthavanan, S. Sivamani and C. Prakash, “Removal of Dyes from Textile Wet Processing Industry: A Review”, Journal of the TEXTILE Association, March – April, Vol. 71 No.6, p.319, 2011.

CONFERENCES ATTENDED

LIST OF SEMINARS/CONFERENCES PARTICIPATED FOR PAPER PRESENTATION

INTERNATIONAL :

1. A. Manimekalai, T. Maruthavanan and K. Selvaraju, “Synthesis, Spectral and Stereochemical Studies of some 4-hydroxy-4-methylpiperidines”, International Conference on Life through Chemistry held at Ponnaiya Ramajayam College, Thanjavur on 25 and 26th February 2006.
2. A. Ramasubbu, G. Saravanakumar, R. Kannan, T. Maruthavanan, J. Sujee, K. Karunakaran, S. Muthusubramanian, S. Sivasubramanian, “Supramolecular Guest – Host Molecular Recognition Approach: Synthesis and Characterisation of certain Benzimidazole Derivatives in Calix[8]arene Medium”, International Conference on Life through Chemistry held at Ponnaiya Ramajayam College, Thanjavur on 25 and 26th February 2006.
3. A. Manimekalai, K. Selvaraju, T. Maruthavanan and A. Thiruvalluvar, “Influence of A1,3 strain in some N-Acyl-r(2),c(6)-bis(2¢-furyl)-3-alkylpiperidin-4-one oximes” The 94th Indian Science Congress held at Annamalai University, Annamalainagar from January 3 to 7, 2007.
4. C. Parvathi, T. Maruthavanan, S. Sivamani, C. Prakash and C.V. Koushik, “Removal of reactive dye using carbon prepared from agricultural waste”3rd International Textile conference on, “Global Textile Vision – Strategic Initiatives” held at SSM College of Engineering, Komarapalayam during 28 – 30th August 2009.
5. R. Kannan, J. sujee shanmuganath, P. Subbramaniyan, T. Maruthavanan, S. Vasanthakumar and A. Ramasubbu, “Cobaltferrate Impregnated Clay: A Novel Nanocomposite Modified Electrode towards Sensing of Psychoactive Substance”, International Conference on Active/Smart Materials, held at Thiyagarajar Engineering College, Madurai during January 7-9, 2009.
6. C. Parvathi, T. Maruthavanan, S. Sivamani and C. Prakash, “Batch adsorption studies on disperse Red G Dye”, International Conference on Computational Biotechnology and Nanotechnology (ICCBN-2010) at Department of Biotechnology, Vivekanandha College of Engineering for Women and Vivekanandha Educational Institutions during February 24-26, 2010.

NATIONAL :

1. Manimekalai A, Selvaraju K and Maruthavanan T. “Influence of A1,3 strain on the conformations of some N-Acetyl-2,6-di-2 '-furylpiperidin-4-ones”, Chemists’ Meet 2004, IIT, Chennai, March 26-27, 2004.
2. Manimekalai A and Maruthavanan T. “Spectral studies of some 4-hydroxy-4-phenylpiperidines”, National Seminar on Current Trends in Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Annamalai University, March 24-25, 2004.
3. Manimekalai A, Senthil Sivakumar B and Maruthavanan T. “Thermal studies of some aroylhydrazone complexes”, National Seminar on Applied Research on Solid State Chemistry and Nanotechnology (NSASN-2005), Department of Chemistry, Annamalai University, February 25 and 26, 2005.
4. A. Manimekalai and T. Maruthavanan, “Synthesis and spectral studies of some 4-Benzyl-4-hydroxypiperidines” CRSI Seminar on Recent Advances in Chemistry, held at Department of Chemistry, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar on 10 and 11 th March 2006.
5. R. Kannan, P. Subbramaniyan, T. Maruthavanan, A. Ramasubbu, D. Gopi, “Intercalation of Cobaltferrate in to Nano Clay – A Novel Material”, Recent Trends in Chemistry, National Conference on Chemistry, held at Periyar University, Salem, March 1-2, 2007.
6. N. Bhadusha, R. Kannan, T. Maruthavanan, T. Anandhabaskaran, A. Ramasubbu, D. Gopi, “Microwave Assisted Synthesis of Some Benzopyrimidine Derivatives”, Recent Trends in Chemistry, National Conference on Chemistry, held at Periyar University, Salem, March 1-2, 2007.
7. A. Manimekalai and T. Maruthavanan, “13C NMR Spectral studies of some 4-substituted-4-hydroxypiperidines”, National Seminar on Recent Trends in Hetero atom Chemistry held at Department of Chemistry, Annamalai University during 28-29th March, 2007.
8. A. Manimekalai, T. Maruthavanan and S. Sivakumar, “Solvent effects on the proton chemical shifts of some piperidines”, National Seminar on Theoretical and Chemical Sciences held at Department of Chemistry, Annamalai University during 23-24th February, 2008.
9. S. Kalaiarasan, T. Maruthavanan and P. Subbramaniyan, “Adsorption studies on the removal of Industrial Dyes by refractory Solid wastes”, National Conference on Recent Advances in Metalloorganic Chemistry (RAMC-2008) held at Department of Chemistry, Periyar University, Salem – 636 011 during 16 & 17th October, 2008.
10. C. Parvathi, T. Maruthavanan, C. Prakash and C.V. Koushik, “Decolouration of Dye House Effluent by Activated Carbon”, 2nd National Conference on Advance in Chemicals for Textile Polymers-Application and Quality Assurance, ACTPAQ 2009”, Department of Chemistry, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore-641 004 during 12 & 13th February 2009.
11. C. Parvathi, T. Maruthavanan, “Removal of reactive dye using carbon prepared from Agricultural waste”, National Seminar on Application of Biotechnology in Human welfare”, Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, VMKV Engineering College, Vinayaka Mission’s University, Salem – 636 308 on 14th October 2009.
12. C. Parvathi, T. Maruthavanan, S. Sivamani and C. Prakash, “Adsorption studies of Acid Brown 2 RL dye using Tapioca Peel Activated Carbon”,CSIR Sponsored National Conference on Computational Applications in Chemistry (NCAC-2010) at Department of Chemistry, VMKV Engineering College, Vinayaka Missions University, Salem – 636 308 during February 4 & 5, 2010.
13. P. Venkatesan, T. Maruthavanan, “Microwave assisted solvent free Synthesis of 2-(2-Chloroquinolin-3-yl)-4H-chromen-4-one derivatives”, RANCER 2011, held at Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai – Erode on 18 & 19th February 2011.

WORKSHOP ATTENDED

• “One day workshop on Patent Awareness” conducted by Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Annamalai University on 14 th April 2004.
• One day Awareness Programme on “Renewable Energy Sources” held at Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sna College of Technology, Salem-5 on 22.08.2006.
• Two day National Workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights Awareness Programme” jointly organized by Centre for Intellectual property Rights, Anna University, Coimbatore and Controller of Patents, Designs and Trademarks, Government of India, Chennai held at Sona College of Technology, Salem – 636 005 on 23rd and 24th May, 2008.
• One day Workshop on “Research Update” for the research supervisors conducted by Centre For Research, Anna University, Coimbatore held at PSG College of Technology Coimbatore on 6th June, 2008.

FDP ATTENDED

• One day Faculty Development Programme on “Teaching – A Noble Profession”, conducted by HRD, Sona College of Technology, Salem, 2005.
• Thirty six hours Faculty Development Programme conducted by HRD, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 5. 2005.
• Twelve days AICTE Sponsored Induction programme on, “Instructional design and delivery” for Engineering College Teachers held at NITTTR, Taramani, Chennai from 23.01.2006 to 04.02.2006.
• One week Anna University Sponsored Faculty Development Programme on Engineering Chemistry at Sona College of Technology, Salem-5 from 26 th June to 1 st July 2006.
• Two days Programme on, “Leadership Skills” conducted by Sona School of Management at Yercaud on May 24 & 25, 2006.

AWARDS

• P.C. RAY Award was awarded for achieving the First Place in M. Sc. Degree.
• Certificate of Appreciation was awarded for achieving professional excellence in the field of Extension Services (Testing Centre – SONASTARCH) from Sona College of Technology, Salem – 636 005.
• Certificate of Appreciation was awarded for achieving academic excellence by producing 100% result in Engineering Chemistry (for I year Engineering students of Sona College of Technology, Salem affiliated to Anna University) from Sona College of Technology, Salem – 636 005.
• Certificate of Appreciation was awarded for achieving academic excellence by producing 90% result in Engineering Chemistry (for I year Engineering students of Sona College of Technology, Salem affiliated to Anna University) from Sona College of Technology, Salem – 636 005.

REFERENCES

• Dr. A. Manimekalai
  Professor of Chemistry
  Annamalai University
  Annamalainagar – 608 002

• Dr. C. Karunakaran
  Professor and Head
  Department of Chemistry
  Annamalai University 
  Annamalainagar- 608 002

• Dr. M. Swaminathan
  Professor of Chemistry
  Annamalai University
  Annamalainagar- 608 002

• Dr. K. Karunakaran
  Prof. & Head
  Department of Sciences
  Sona College of Technology
  Salem – 636 005.