Dr. V. Balasubramanian, M.Sc., M.Phil., PGDCA, Ph.D.,
Professor of Physics,
Department of Sciences,
Sona College of Technology,
Salem – 636 005. India.
Tel.: 0427 – 4099799
email: balasubramanianv@sonatech.ac.in, drvbsona@gmail.com
EDUCATION
| Degree |
Subject |
University |
Year |
| Ph.D. |
Physics – Evolution of different types of low cost and low consumption devices for solar thermal and photovoltaic applications |
Periyar University |
2011 |
| PGDCA |
Computer Applications |
Pondicherry University |
2002 |
| M.Phil. |
Physics |
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University |
2003 |
| M.Sc., |
Physics |
Bharathiar University |
1996 |
| B.Sc., |
Physics |
University of Madras |
1993 |
EXPERIENCE
Teaching Experience :
- Presently working as Professor of Physics in the Department of Sciences, Sona College of Technology, India.
- Worked as Lecturer in Physics, Thiagarajar Polytechnic College, India from Sept. 1997 to June 2002.
Industry Experience
- Worked as Sales Executive in Lab & Industrial Products, India June from 1993 to May 1994 and from June 1996 to August 1997. (Fabrication and Installation of deionisers)
Research Experience:
- 22 years of research experience in the fields of thin films, solar thermal and solar photovoltaic applications, biosensors and liquid crystals.
- Research Publications – 31
- Journal Publications – 18
- Conference Publications –13
Administrative Experience :
- SIP Cell Coordinator
- Worked as Associate Warden, Sona College of Technology Hostel, Salem.
- Former Coordinator – Science Club, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
- Former Member Secretary – Anti Ragging Committee, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
- Former Coordinator – Hospitality Services, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
- Institutional level Discipline Committee member
Other Experience:
- Qualified examiner for Anna University of Technology, Coimbatore and Chennai.
- Life Member in Indian Association of Crystal Growth.
- Life member of Indian Society of systems for Science and Engineering
- Coordinator – State Level Science Brilliance Test 2007 & 2008.
Other Responsibilities:
- Certified External Auditor from Anna University of Technology, Coimbatore for internal assessment of marks.
- Coordinator for first year Induction program
- Course Coordinator – Engineering Physics
SKILLS
- Proficiency in using standard and modern solar equipments.
- Computer Skills: MS Windows, PASCAL, COBOL, FORTRAN, C and C++ and Oracle
BOOK PUBLICATIONS :
- Co–authored a Book – Engineering Physics (CBT) – published by Sonaversity, 2018.
- Co–authored a Book – Engineering Physics (CBT) – published by Sonaversity, 2015.
- Co–authored a Book – Engineering Physics (CBT) – published by Sonaversity, 2014.
- Co–authored a Book – Engineering Physics (CBT) – published by Sonaversity, 2011.
- Co–authored a Book – Engineering Physics (CBT) – published by Sonaversity, 2010.
- Co–authored a Book – Applied Physics (CBT) – published by Sonaversity, 2007.
- Co–authored a Book –Engineering Physics I (CBT) – published by Sonaversity, 2006
- Co–authored a Book – Physics I (CBT) – published by Sonaversity, 2004
- Co–authored a Book – Engineering Physics I (CBT) published by Sonaversity, 2003.
- Developed CBT packages for high school / higher secondary school students for State Board, Matriculation and CBSE boards ( Theory and Laboratory) – Easy Learn, Salem
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS:
- Biomass-Derived Carbon (BC) Modified CoWO4 Nanoparticles Composites for Improved Performance of Dye-sensitized Solar Cells, Chemical Physics Letters, Imp. Factor 2.328, SCI Indexed, (available online) P. Nithya, C. Roumana, V. Balasubramanian, G. Velraj, Mohd. Shkir, Vasudeva Reddy Minnam Reddy
- Experimental and Computational (DFT) Methods: Exploration of Thermochromism in Homopathalic Acid and 4-N Alkyloxy Benzoic acid comprised hydrogen bonded liquid crystals, Journal of molecular crystals and liquid crystals, Imp. Factor 0.896, SCI Indexed, (available online) S. Sundaram, V. N. Vijayakumar, V. Balasubramanian & S. Balamuralikrishnan
- Published a research work entitled Gamma ray exposed Novel supramolecular hydrogen bonded liquid crystals for electro-optic devices’ in a book entitled ‘Novel Materials for Emerging Applications’ Vol. 1, October 2021, S. Sundaram, V. N. Vijayakumar & V. Balasubramanian
- Optical and thermal studies on binary liquid crystal mixture, Nanoscale reports, Vol. 4, Issue 1, April 2021, S. Sundaram. T. Vasanthi, T. Jayaprakash, V. Balasubramanian & V. N. Vijayakumar
- Optical and thermal characterization of Thermotropic hydrogen bonded liquid crystal mixture, Materials Today: Proceedings, Vol. 47, Part 9, March 2021, Imp. Factor 1.46, Scopus Indexed, V. Balasubramanian, A. Ramya, S. Radjarejesri & V. N. Vijayakumar
- Theoretical Studies (DFT) on Hydrogen bonded liquid crystal derived from 4-amino and 4-doedcyloxy benzoic acid, Materials Today: Proceedings, Vol. 47, Part 9, March 2021, Imp. Factor 1.46, Scopus Indexed, T. Vasanthi, V. Balasubramanian, & V. N. Vijayakumar
- Experimental Observation of Induced Thermochromic effect and Nematic Defects in Hydrogen Bonded Liquid Crystals, Acta Physica Polonica A, Vol. 139, No. 2, February 2021, Imp. Factor 0.577, SCI Indexed, T. Vasanthi, V. Balasubramanian, S. Radjarejesri & V. N. Vijayakumar
- Experimental observation of induced thermo luminescence Nematic liquid crystals for opto electronic applications, Journal of the Korean Physical Society, Vol 77, No.12, November 2020, Imp. Factor 0.418, SCI Indexed, A. Ramya, K. Rajakumar, V. Balasubramanian, S. Balamuralikrishnan & V. N. Vijayakumar
- Observation of Induced Luminescence and Thermochromism in Achiral Hydrogen Bonded Liquid Crystal Complexes, Zeitschrift fur Physikalische Chemie (International Journal of research in physical chemistry and chemical physics), Volume 234, Issue 10, October 2020, Imp. Factor 2.408, SCI Indexed, A. Ramya, V. Balasubramanian, R. Jayaprakasam & V. N. Vijayakumar
- Optical modulation studies of multiwall carbon nanotube dispersed in hydrogen bonded ferroelectric liquid crystal mixture for electro-optic devices, Ferroelectrics , Volume 558, No. 1, May 2020, Imp. Factor 0.69, SCI Indexed, P. Subhasri, V. Balasubramanian, T. Vasanthi, S. Balamuralikrishnan, R. Jayaprakasam & V. N. Vijayakumar
- Experimental and DFT studies on Thermochromism Induced Binary HBLC mixture, Brazilian Journal of Physics, Volume 50, February 2020, Imp. Factor 1.326, SCI Indexed, T. Vasanthi, V. Balasubramanian, P. Subhasri, R. Jayaprakasam, V.N. Vijayakumar
- Thermal and optical characterization of linear hydrogen bonded supramolecular liquid crystal mixture, International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering, Volume 8, Issue 8, June 2019, Imp. Factor 1.3, Scopus Indexed, T. Vasanthi, V. Balasubramanian, P. Subhasri, R. Jayaprakasam, V.N. Vijayakumar
- Electrochemical detection of estrus specific phenolic compound p-cresol to assess the reproductive phase of certain farm animals, Biochemical Engineering Journal, Volume 126, October 2017, Imp. Factor 3.226, SCI Indexed, N. Sudhan, C. Manikkaraja, V. Balasubramanian, G. Archunan, C. Sekar
- Comparison Conventional Light Sources with Energy Saving LEDs for Outdoor Lighting Applications, International Journal of Materials Science, Volume 5, Number 3, (2010), V. Balasubramanian, C. Sekar.
- Performance analysis based on different surface coating in Light weight Inexpensive Portable solar cooker, International Journal of Pure and Applied Physics, Volume 6, Number 1, (2010), V. Balasubramanian, C. Sekar.
- Fabrication and Study of Light weight Inexpensive Portable Solar Cooker, International Journal of Pure and Applied Physics, Volume 5, Number 2, (2009), V. Balasubramanian, C. Sekar.
- A study on conversion of unused dish antenna as dish solar cooker, I Manager’s Journal on Future Engineering and Technology, Volume 4, Number 4, May July 2009. V. Balasubramanian, C. Sekar.
- Probing the Nobel Prizes in Physics, Bulletin of the Indian Association of Physics Teachers, Volume 21, Number 3, March 2004, R. Balakrishnan, V. Balasubramanian, M. Moorthi.
CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS:
- Presented a paper entitled “Experimental and Theoretical studies on HBLC complex derived from TDGA and 12 OBA Compounds” in International Virtual Conference on Recent Trends in Materials Science (ICRTMS 2021) organized by Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, December 2021.
- Presented a paper entitled “Observation of Thermochromic behavior in hydrogen bonded liquid crystal complex (HPA:nOBA)” in International Virtual Conference on Recent Trends in Materials Science (ICRTMS 2021) organized by Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, December 2021.
- Presented a paper entitled “Experimental Characterization of MB Doped HBLC Complex” in CSIR Sponsored Two Day National Level Conference on Development in Organic-Inorganic Halide Perovskite Materials and its Modern Applications, organized by Nehru Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, December 2021.
- Presented a paper entitled “Synthesis and Characterization of Luminescence Induced Double Hydrogen Bonded Liquid Crystal Complex for Optoelectronic devices Applications” in CSIR Sponsored Two Day National Level Conference on Development in Organic-Inorganic Halide Perovskite Materials and its Modern Applications, organized by Nehru Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, December 2021.
- Presented a paper entitled “Thermochromic effect in hydrogen bonded liquid crystal complex Theoretical (DFT) investigation on hydrogen bonded binary liquid crystal mixture (4MCA:6OBA) ” in XII Biennial National Conference of Physics Academy of North East (PANE2021) organized by Department of Physics, Tripura University (A Central University) Tripura, India, December 2021.
- Presented a paper entitled “Thermochromic effect in hydrogen bonded liquid crystal complex” in International conference on current trends in material science and technology [CTMST - 2021], organized by Nehru Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, July 2021.
- Presented a paper entitled “Experimental and Computational (DFT) methods: Identification of thermochromism and induced smectic phase in hydrogen bonded liquid crystal” in the 2nd International symposium on "Modelling of crystal growth processes and devices" organized by SSN institutions, Chennai, July 2021.
- Presented a paper entitled “Molecular architecture of HBFLC complex formed between CHA and 11OBA monomer molecules” in the 2nd International symposium on "Modelling of crystal growth processes and devices" organized by SSN institutions, Chennai, July 2021.
- Presented a paper entitled “Enhanced Photocatalytic activity of Ag-ZnO nanocomposites: A study on methylene blue degradation” in the 2nd International symposium on "Modelling of crystal growth processes and devices" organized by SSN institutions, Chennai, July 2021.
- Presented a paper entitled “Optical and thermal Characterization of Thermotropic Hydrogen bonded liquid crystal mixture” in the International Virtual conference on Applied Science, Technology, Management and Language Studies ASTMLS - 2020, organized by Sona College of Technology, Salem - 5, December 2020.
- Presented a paper entitled “Effect of vegetable and fruit dyes in the performance of solar cells” in the International Conference on Advanced Nanomaterials for energy, environment and Healthcare Applications, ANEH ; 2018, jointly organized by KSR College of Arts and Science for women, Tiruchengode and Swansea University, Wales, United Kingdom, August 2018.
- Presented a paper entitled “A study on High Lumen Energy efficient LEDs for solar outdoor lighting” in the National conference on Recent Trends in Materials Science NCRTMS ; 2017, organized by PG & Research Department of Physics, Thiruvalluvar Govt. Arts College, Rasipuram, January 2017.
- Presented a paper entitled “A study on nano surface coating in Light weight Inexpensive Portable Solar cooker” in the National conference on Recent Advances in Nanotechnology and Biosensors NCNB ; 2011, Organized by Department of Bioelectronics and Biosensors, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, March 2011.
AWARDS
- Certificate of appreciation was awarded for achieving academic excellence by producing 100% results in the university examinations conducted by Anna university of Technology, Coimbatore and Chennai.
- Certificate of appreciation was awarded for achieving academic excellence by producing more than 90% results in the university examinations conducted by Anna university of Technology, Coimbatore and Chennai.
- Certificate of appreciation was awarded for Best class counselor.
- Certificate of appreciation was awarded for promotional activities about the institution throughout the state.
- Certificate of appreciation was awarded for providing best hospitality services in the institution.
ONLINE COURSES
- Completed the NPTEL course on ‘Waste to Energy Conversion’, as ‘Topper in Top 5% in Elite with Silver category’, Conducted by IIT, Roorkee, Jan – March 2022.
- Completed the NPTEL course on “Teaching and Learning in Engineering” in ‘Elite with Silver category’, Conducted by IISc, Bangalore, Jan – March 2022.
- Completed the NPTEL course on ‘Technologies for clean and renewable energy production’ in ‘Elite with Silver category’, Conducted by IIT, Roorkee, July – Sep 2021.
- Completed the NPTEL course on ‘Plastic Waste Management’, as ‘Topper in Top 5% in Elite with Silver category’, Conducted by IIT, Kharagpur, Jan – Mar 2021.
- Completed the NPTEL course on ‘Laser: Fundamentals and Applications’, in Elite with Gold category, Conducted by IIT, Kanpur, Sep - Nov 2020.
- Completed the NPTEL course on ‘Electronic Waste Management’, in Elite with Gold category, Conducted by IIT, Kharagpur, Jan - Feb 2020.
- Completed the NPTEL course on ‘Stress Management’ in Elite category conducted by IIT, Kharagpur, Aug-Sep 2019.
- Completed the NPTEL course on ‘Educational Leadership’ in Elite category conducted by IIT, Kharagpur, Aug-Sep 2018.
- Completed the NPTEL course on ‘Structural Analysis of Nanomaterials’ in Elite category conducted by IIT, Roorkee, Aug-Sep 2018.
- Successfully completed the NPTEL course on ‘Outcome based Pedagogic Principles for Effective Teaching’, conducted by IIT, Kharagpur, Jul-Aug 2017.
- Successfully completed the NPTEL course on ‘Solid State Physics’, conducted by IIT, Kharagpur, July - Oct 2017.
CONFERENCES/ SEMINARS/ SYMPOSIUM/ FDP ATTENDED/ ORGANIZED
- Attended the online webinar on ‘Scientific Computing with Python’ organized by Sona College of Technology, June 2022.
- Attended the program entitled ‘Leveraging Science Direct platform for Maximum Impact’ conducted by Elsevier, May 2022.
- Participated in the one day online workshop on ‘How to conduct the student induction program’ organized by AICTE, September 2021.
- Participated in the one week online workshop on ‘Part 1 of the UHV refresher 1 FDP’ organized by AICTE, August 2021.
- Acted as a Chair person for oral presentation session in the AICTE sponsored second international conference on ‘Energy, Environment and Advanced Materials for a sustainable future’ organized by Kongu Engineering College, Erode, July 2021.
- Attended one day international webinar on Current status and future prospects of perovskite solar cells organized by Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology ( Deemed University), Chennai, June 2021
- Participated in the National level FDP on Design and Development of Organic Non linear Optical Materials, organized by Marudhar Kesari Jain College for women, June 2021
- Participated in the Webinar on Career opportunities in Physics, organized by Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education, Deemed University, Kanyakumari, June 2021
- Participated in the One day webinar on Introduction to non-linear optical crystals and its applications, organized by KSR College of Technology, Coimbatore, June 2021
- Participated in the National level webinar on Future of Lithium Based Batteries - In Indian Scenario, organized by Karunya University, Coimbatore, June 2021.
- Participated in the National webinar on smart magnetic materials, organized by Nesamani Memorial Christian College, Kanyakumari, June 2021
- Completed web based Short Term Course on Practical considerations and system aspects of Solar Photovoltaics, organized by Kongunadu Arts & Science College, Coimbatore, June 2021.
- Participated in the online FDP on Growth, Characterization of NLO materials and Spectroscopic Studies, organized by Mohamed Sathak A. J College of Engineering, Chennai, June 2021.
- Participated in the Webinar Solar cells – an overview, organized by JP College of Arts & Science, Tenkasi, June 2021.
- Participated in the International webinar series on Indian Nuclear Programme, organized by Karunya University, Coimbatore, June 2021.
- Participated in the National level webinar on Opto-electronic devices and its applications, organized by Nehru Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, June 2021.
- Participated in the International seminar on Non-linear Physics (Online), organized by SSN College of Engineering, Chennai, June 2021.
- Attended one day seminar on Energy Materials organized by Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology ( Deemed University), Chennai, June 2021.
- Organized online refresher course on Material Science for the faculty members of affiliated colleges from August 10th to 14th 2020.
- Participated in the International Webinar on Solar and Wind Energies, organized by Sona College of Tarts & Science, Salem, August 2020.
- Participated in the Webinar on Virus crisis and financial management, organized by Sona College of Technology, Salem, August 2020.
- Participated in the Webinar on Mission Aditya, organized by Sona College of Technology, Salem, August 2020.
- Participated in the Webinar on Sustainable Electronic waste Recycling & Management in India, organized by Sona College of Technology, Salem, August 2020.
- Participated in the Webinar on Recent Trends in thin film technology, organized by Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, July 2020.
- Participated in the Webinar on Preparation methods and deposition techniques of nano structures, organized by National College, Trichy, July 2020.
- Participated in the Webinar on Begin to Breathe, organized by Sona College of Technology, Salem , June 2020.
- Participated in the Webinar on Yearn for Knowledge, organized by Sona College of Technology, Salem , June 2020.
- Participated in the Webinar on Rx Food, organized by Sona College of Technology, Salem, June 2020.
- Participated in the Webinar on Insights of Covid ‘19, organized by Sona College of Technology, Salem , June 2020.
- Participated in the Webinar on Emerging Nano-technological advancement in Light Emitting Diodes, organized by Sona College of Technology, Salem, May 2020.
- Organizing committee member in ‘Sona Breeze”. An Interschool Techno & Cultural Fest, conducted by Sona College of Technology, October 2019.
- Participated in the One day workshop on “Goal Setting” organized by Faculty Development Cell, Sona College of Technology, Salem, May 2019.
- Participated in the AICTE-sponsored Faculty Development Program for Students Induction Program for AICTE approved Institutions” conducted at PSG College of Technology, July 2018.
- Participated in the workshop entitled “Deliberations on AICTE Model curriculum – 2018” conducted by CIT – TLC, Coimbatore, June 2018.
- Participated in the “The Pedagogy Training Program” conducted by Sona College of Technology, Salem, June 2018
- Participated in One day National level workshop on “Bloom’s Taxonomy: A Taxonomy for Accreditation” conducted by Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, July 2017.
- Participated in the “Two-week ISTE STTP on Electric Power System”, conducted by IIT, Kharagpur, from June – July 2017.
- Conducted “Two-week ISTE Short term Training Program on Engineering Physics”, organized by IIT, Mumbai, December 2015..
- Participated in a “One-Week ISTE STTP for coordinators” conducted under National Mission on Education through ICT by MHRD, at IIT, Mumbai, September 2015.
- Organizing committee member in the one day “ISTE Regional Conference on Role of Technical Education in Energy Conservation – ROTEC ‘15”, organized by Sona College of Technology, February 2015.
- Participated in the two day workshop on “Advanced Instrumental methods for Engineering Materials – AIMEM – 2014”, organized by Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, October 2014.
- Attended a seminar on “New Technologies, Business and Entrepreneurship in Solar Energy Systems” organized by PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, Coimbatore, August 2014.
- Participated in the “Faculty Development Programme on Solar Photovoltaic Energy Technology” organized by Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University), Agra, held at DEI ICT center, Tirunelveli, January 2014.
- Participated in the “National conference on Fast Forward with solar Mission: Thrust Areas and Institutional Initiatives in Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Human Resource Development” organized by Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University), Agra, held at DEI ICT center, Tirunelveli, January 2014.
- Participated in “RENERGY 2012, International Conference & expo on renewable energy” Organized by Tamilnadu Energy Development Agency (TEDA), March 2012.
- Participated in "National conference on Recent advances in Nanotechnology and Biosensors" conducted at Alagappa University, Karaikudi, March 2011.
- Attended the “Training workshop for Academic Auditors” conducted by Anna University Coimbatore, January 2009.
- Participated in the “National conference on Earthquake and Transportation Engineering” conducted by Sona College of Technology, March 2007.
- Participated / Organizing committee member in “International symposium on study of Rainfall rate and Radio wave Propagation” Conducted by Sona college of Technology, Salem, January 2007
- Attended a “Teacher Training Programme on Renewable energy source for engineering educational institutions” Conducted by Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources, RO, Chennai. – Aug’ 2006.
- Participated in “National Conference on Materials Science” Conducted by Department of Physics, Periyar University, Salem Feb’ 2006.
- Participated in the “First International Congress on English Grammar” Conducted by Sona college of Technology – Feb’ 2006.
- Participated in the “Second National Conference on Crystal Growth” Conducted at SSN College of Engineering, Kalavakkam, Chennai Dec’ 2005.
- Participated in the National symposium on “Crystal Growth on Laser related Materials” Conducted at SSN College of Engineering, Kalavakkam, Chennai Dec’ 2005.
- Participated in the workshop on “Crystal growth and Characterization” Conducted at SSN College of Engineering, Kalavakkam, Chennai Dec’ 2005.
- Participated in Workshop on “Recent Trends in Physical Sciences Research” Conducted by Department of Physics, Periyar University, Salem Aug’ 2005.
- Participated in the “First National Symposium on Sago” SAGO INDIA 2004 Conducted by Dept. of Chemistry, Sona College of Technology, Salem Sep’ 2004.
- Organizing committee member of “One day seminar on Aerosols and Environmental Pollution” Conducted by Dept. of Physics, Sona College of Technology, Salem Aug ’2004.
- Participated in the “International Conference on Crystal Growth and Characterization of Technologically Important Materials” Conducted by Crystal Growth Center, Anna University, Chennai, Feb’ 2004.
- Undergone Faculty Development Programme on Materials Science, conducted by Department of Physics, Anna University, Chennai, 2003
- Participated in the “Refresher Course on Semi conductor Physics & Opto-electronics” Conducted by Dept. of Physics, Anna University, Chennai, Dec’ 2002.
REFERENCES
- Dr. C. Sekar, M.Sc., Ph.D.,
Dean Research & Student affairs,
Professor and Head,
Department of Bio-Electronics and Bio-Sensors,
Alagappa University, Karaikudi.
E mail : sekar2025@gmail.com
- Dr. K. Tamilarasan,
Professor & Head,
Department of Physics,
KonguEngieering College,
Perundurai.
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Dr. V. Ponnuswamy,
Professor & Head,
Department of Physics,
Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts & Science,
Coimbatore - 20.