Dr. R. VENKATESH
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry
Sona College of Technology, Salem –
636 005. India
email:venkateshr@sonatech.ac.in,venkat.phyorg@gmail.com
Education
- Ph.D. – Chemistry, Kinetic investigation of oxidation of aromatic anils by selective oxidants, 2017, Anna University, Chennai, India.
- M.Phil. – Chemistry, Removal of nickel from waste water using cassava waste, 2009, Vinayaka Mission’s University, Salem, India.
- M.Sc. – Chemistry, 2008, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, India.
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B.Sc. - Chemistry (Main), Maths & Physics (Allied), 1996, Madras University, Chennai, India.
Proficiency
Teaching Expertise: 8 years
- Currently working as Assistant Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Sciences, Sona College of Technology (Anna University), India from September 2009 onwards
Industrial Expertise: 12 years
- Technical Work carried out in Academic and Research laboratory under the Department of Chemistry, Sona College of Technology, India from September 1997 to August 2009.
Research Expertise: 9 years
Nine years research expertise in the fields of
- Green Chemistry
- Physical Organic Chemistry
- Surface Chemistry and Co-ordination Chemistry
- Mechanistic Investigation of Oxidation of some Chemical Compounds
- Catalytic Studies of Heterogeneous Compounds
- Phshico-chemical Analysis for ground water in Salem Region
- Ornamental Gold and Silver Analysis using Titrimetric Method
Other Expertise:
- ISO Internal Auditor
- Qualified Supervisor(Ref.No: 3070008) in Anna University, Chennai
Life Member in Research Bodies
Research Proficiency:
- Synthesis of various types of Homogeneous and Heterogeneous compounds
- Organic synthesis involving special methods
- Characterization of compounds using:
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NMR, FT-IR, Mass and UV-VIS Spectral Methods.
- Purification of compounds using:
- Column and Thin layer chromatographic methods
- Adsorptive Removal of some Industrial dyes by modified activated carbons
- Synthesis and characterization of some Nanostructured materials for energy storage devices
Publications
Book Publications :
- Co-Authored a Book – Chemistry for Mechanical Engineering with CD Rom - animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 2014.
- Co-Authored a Book – Chemistry for Civil Engineering with CD Rom – animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 2014.
- Co-Authored a Book – Chemistry for Mechanical Engineering with CD Rom - animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 2015.
- Co-Authored a Book – Chemistry for Civil Engineering with CD Rom – animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 2015.
- Co-Authored a Book – Chemistry for Mechanical Engineering with CD Rom - animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 2016.
- Co-Authored a Book – Chemistry for Civil Engineering with CD Rom – animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 2016.
Journal Publications:
- Venkatesh, R & Karunakaran, K 2013, ‘Kinetic investigation of oxidation of aromatic anils by potassium peroxymonosulfate in aqueous acidic medium’, International Journal of Chemical Kinetics, vol. 45, pp.542-550. Annexure -1, S No.3802 (Impact factor – 1.312)
- Venkatesh, R & Karunakaran, K 2013, ‘Kinetic investigation of oxidation of aromatic anils by magnesium monoperoxyphthalate in aqueous acidic medium’, Polish Journal of Chemical Technology,
vol. 15, no.3, pp.55-60. Annexure -1, S No.6989, (Impact factor – 0.337).
- Venkatesh, R & Karunakaran, K 2014, ‘Oxidation of aromatic anils by sodium perborate in aqueous acetic acid medium’, Asian Journal of Chemistry, vol. 26, no.3, pp.739-744. Annexure -1, S No.886, (Impact factor – 0.266)
- Venkatesh, R & Karunakaran, K 2015, ‘Oxidation of aromatic anils in aniline moiety by meta chloroperbenzoic acid in aqueous acetic acid medium’, Asian Journal of Chemistry, vol. 27, no.8, pp.2851-2855. Annexure -1, S No.886, (Impact factor – 0.266)
- Venkatesh, R & Karunakaran, K 2014, ‘Magnesium Monoperoxyphthalate Oxidation of Aromatic anils in Aqueous Acetonitrile Medium’, Chemical Science Review and Letters, vol. 3, no.8, pp.108-116.
Conferences Participated
Paper Presented in Conference/Seminar:
- Venkatesh, R & Karunakaran, K 2013, ‘Kinetic investigation of oxidation of aromatic anils by potassium peroxymonosulfate’, International conference on biological inorganic chemistry (ICBIC-2013), Periyar University, Salem, Tamilnadu, 20-22th February.
- Venkatesh, R & Karunakaran, K 2013, ‘Magnesium monoperoxyphthalate oxidation of aromatic anils in aqueous acetonitrile medium’, National conference on fundamental and applied chemistry, Dhirajlal Gandhi College of Technology, Salem, Anna University, Tamilnadu, 4th October.
- Venkatesh, R & Karunakaran, K 2013, ‘Mechanistic investigation of oxidation of aromatic anils by sodium perborate in acetic acid medium’, National Seminar on chemistry education and Research & National convention of chemistry Teachers (NCCT-13), Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamilnadu, November 8-10.
- Venkatesh, R & Karunakaran, K 2014, ‘Kinetic Investigation of Oxidation of Aromatic Anils by meta-Chloroperbenzoic Acid’, MoES Sponsored National Conference on Recent Advances in Nanotechnology, Chemistry and Environmental Research, Kongu Engineering College, Erode, AnnaUniversity, Tamilnadu, December 11&12.
- Venkatesh, R 2015, ‘Kinetics and Mechanism of Oxidation of Aromatic Anils by hydrogen peroxide in aqueous acetic acid medium’, Indian National Conference on Development in Inorganic Applications (INDIA-2015), Department of Chemistry, Periyar University, Salem, Tamilnadu, October 15&16.
- Venkatesh, R 2016, ‘Environmental Green Chemistry Technology’, National Conference on Energy, Environment & Ethics 2016, Centre for New and Renewable Energy Studies and Department of Energy Studies, Periyar University, Salem, Tamilnadu, March 28&29.
- Venkatesh, R 2017, ‘Investigation of Oxidation of Aromatic Anils by potassium peroxydisulphate in aqueous acetic acid medium’, National Conference on Recent Advancements in Materials Science (NCRAMS-2017), PG and Research Department of Physics & Chemistry, Government Arts College, Tiruvannamalai, Tamilnadu, July 25&26.
Seminar/ Conference Participated:
- Participated in Symposium on “Sago India 2004” Conducted by Sona College of Technology 25-26.08.2004.
- Participated in UGC National Level Seminar on Glimpses of Materials Science” organized by the Departments of Physics & Chemistry, Sri Sarada College for Women (Autonomous), Salem on 1st February 2010.
- Participated in Conference on “Recent Applications of Nanomaterials in Chemistry and Environmental Research” organized by Kongu Engineering College, Erode, 18-Feb to 19-Feb 2011.
- Participated in BRNS, CSIR & UGC Sponsored “National Seminar on New Vistas in Catalysis and Surface Science” (NVCSS-2012)organized by the Department of Chemistry, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar during 16th – 17th March 2012.
- Participated in Conference on “Advanced Characterisation Techniques in Chemistry, Periyar University, Salem 25-September 2015.
- Participated in Conference on “Role of Technical Education in Energy Conservation ROTEC 15” Conducted by Sona College of Technology, Salem.
- Participated in Seminar on “CHEM CONNECT 16 UGC Sponsored state level seminar in chemistry” 19-Feb 2016, Government Arts College, Salem.
- Participated in the National Seminar on ‘Recent ResearchTrends in Chemistry-2017’ (NSRRTC-2017)held on 10th February 2017.
- Participated in the All India Seminar on ‘An Effective Integrated Management Approach to Municipal Solid Wastes in India’ conducted by the Institution of Engineers (India), Salem Local Centre in association with Department of Civil Engineering of Sona College of Technology, Salem on 25th & 26th April, 2017.
Workshop Participated
- Workshop on “Padagogy Training Programme” during 04-09 June 2007 at Sona College of Technology, Salem.
- AICTE – SDP Programme on “Research Methodology” during 18 – 30 Apr 2011 at Sona College of Technology, Salem.
- Workshop on “Advanced Instrumental Methods for Engineering Materials (AIMEM – 2014)” Conducted by Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathymangalam, 18-Oct to 19-Oct 2014.
- Workshop on “Padagogy for Effective Teaching” Conducted by Sona College of Technology, Salem, 5-January 2015.
- National Workshop on “Advanced Characterisation Techniques” department of chemistry, Periyar University, 29-January to 30-January 2015.
- Participated in National Level Workshop on ‘Bloom’s Taxonomy: A Taxonomy for Accreditation’ on 28th July, 2017, organized by Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore – 560 054.
Awards
- Certificate of Appreciation was awarded for achieving professional excellence in the field of Consultancy Services from Sona College of Technology, Salem – 636 005.
- Certificate of Appreciation was awarded for achieving academic excellence by producing 100% result in Environmental Science and Engineering (for II 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.
- Certificate of Achievement was awarded for achieving successfully completed the assessment for the Internal Auditor Training Course on Quality Management Systems (Based on ISO 9001:2015 Standard) held on June 06-07, 2016 from Sona College of Technology, Salem – 636 005.
References
- Dr. C. SHANTHI
Professor & Head
Department of Sciences
Sona College of Technology
Salem – 636 005.