Dr.Thiyagarajan MARUTHAVANAN, Assistant Professor

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

Education
Present Position
Experience
Research Skills
Publications
Conferences Attended
Workshop Attended
FDP Attended
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

Associate Professor of Chemistry (01.12.2011 to till date)
Centre Head – SONASTARCH (Sona Science Centre for Testing & Applied Research) at Sona College of Technology (Autonomous), Salem – 636 005.

PRESENT JOB DESCRIPTION:

Present duties are

As Teaching Faculty :

Board of Studies member of Science and Humanities, Sona College of Technology, Salem
Academic Coordinator of Department of Sciences, Sona College of Technology, Salem
Course Coordinator for Engineering Chemistry – I and II for B.E./B.Tech. Programmes.
Question papers Scrutinizer for Continuous Internal Evaluation Tests and Model Examinations (Autonomous) for Engineering Chemistry – I & II and Environmental Science and Engineering.
Handling the theory courses entitled, Engineering Chemistry – I & II and Environmental Science and Engineering and for the B.E / B.Tech degree students.
Periodical counseling for students for their improvement.
Coordinating Induction programmes and motivating the students in the participation of paper presentation, Science quiz competition and other soft skill development programmes conducted in other colleges in and around Salem.

As Centre Head 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.

As Research Supervisor:

Providing research guidance to Ph.D Scholars (Part time & full time) of Anna University, Chennai.
Publishing research papers in reputed National and International journals and conferences

EXPERIENCE

Teaching Experience: 15 years 6 Months

Presently working as Associate Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Sciences, Sona College of Technology (Anna University), India from 01.12.2011 onwards
Worked as Assistant Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Sciences, Sona College of Technology (Anna University), India from July 2007 to 30.11.2011
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: 16 years
Sixteen 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 some Nano structured Materials for Energy Storage Devices.
Research Publications – 21 (International – 15, National – 6)
Conferences (Paper presentation) – 39 (International – 14, National – 25)
PhD candidates registered – 5 (Anna University, Coimbatore); Completed – 1
M.Phil projects completed – 16
(under Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli)-5
(under Annamalai University, Annamalainagar)-2
( under Periyar University, Salem)-9
M.Sc. Projects completed - 25 (under Periyar University, Salem)

Other Experience:

Qualified examiner in

Anna University Chennai
Government College of Engineering (Autonomous), Salem-11
Kongu Engineering College (Autonomous), Perundurai
Adhiyaman College of Engineering (Autonomous), Hosur
K.S.R. College of Technology (Autonomous), Tiruchengode
K.S.R. College of Engineering (Autonomous), Tiruchengode
Bannariamman Institute of Technology (Autonomous), Sathiyamangalam
Kumaraguru College of Technology (Autonomous), Coimbatore

Member in Research Body

Member of Indian Science Congress [LSO (AM)080]
Member of ISTE [LM 111242]
Member of ISSE [LM05316]

Doctoral Committee Member
Doctoral committee member for the Ph.D. Chemistry research scholars of

Government College of Engineering (Autonomous), Salem (Anna University, Chennai)
Kongu Engineering College (Autonomous), Perundurai – Erode (Anna University, Chennai)
Adhiyamaan College of Engineering (Autonomous), Hosur (Anna University, Chennai)
Thiruvalluvar Government Arts College, Rasipuram (Periyar University, Salem)

External Examiner for conducting Ph.D. Viva voce

Rajah Serfoji College (Autonomous), Tanjore (Bharathidasan University, Trichirapalli)

Member Secretary of Anti-ragging Committee

Conducting orientation programmes about the functioning of anti-ragging committee of Sona College of Technology to create awareness to the first year and senior students for curbing the menace of ragging in Sona Campus.

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 Nanostructured materials for energy storage devices

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.(Revised Edition)
Co-Authored a Book – Engineering Chemistry - I with CD Rom - animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 2009. (Revised Edition)
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 – 2012. (Revised Edition)
Co-Authored a Book – Environmental Science and Engineering with CD Rom – animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 2013.(Revised Edition)
Co-Authored a Book – Engineering Chemistry – II with CD Rom – animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 2013. (Revised Edition).
Co-Authored a Book – Environmental Science and Engineering with CD Rom – animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 2013.(Revised Edition)
Co-Authored a Book – Engineering Chemistry – II with CD Rom – animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 2013. (Revised Edition).
Co-Authored a Book – Engineering Chemistry with CD Rom – animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 2014.
Co-Authored a Book – Environmental Science with CD Rom – animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 2015.
Co-Authored a Book – Chemistry for Electrical and Electronics Engineers with CD Rom – animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 2015.
Co-Authored a Book – Chemistry for Mechanical Engineers with CD Rom – animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem –2015.
Co-Authored a Book – Chemistry for Civil Engineers with CD Rom – animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 2015.
Co-Authored a Book – Chemistry for Textile Technologists with CD Rom – animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem –2015.
Co-Authored a Book – Engineering Chemistry with CD Rom – animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 2015.
Co-Authored a Book – Engineering Chemistry with CD Rom – animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 2016.
Co-Authored a Book – Applied Chemistry with CD Rom – animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 2016.
Co-Authored a Book – Environmental Science and Engineering with CD Rom – animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 2016. (Revised Edition)
Co-Authored a Book – Chemistry for Electrical and Electronics Engineering with CD Rom – animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 2016.
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.
Co-Authored a Book – Chemistry for Textile Technology with CD Rom – animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 2016.
Co-Authored a Book – Environmental Science and Engineering with CD Rom – animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 2017. (Revised Edition)
Co-Authored a Book – Chemistry for Electrical and Electronics Engineering with CD Rom – animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 2017. (Revised Edition)
Co-Authored a Book – Chemistry for Mechanical Engineering with CD Rom – animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 2017. (Revised Edition)
Co-Authored a Book – Chemistry for Civil Engineering with CD Rom – animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 2017. (Revised Edition)
Co-Authored a Book – Chemistry for Textile Technology with CD Rom – animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 2017. (Revised Edition)
T. Maruthavanan et al., Engineering Chemistry with CD Rom – animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 2017. (Revised Edition)
Co-Authored a Book – Applied Chemistry with CD Rom – animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 2017. (Revised Edition)

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS:

INTERNATIONAL :

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.
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.
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.
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.
A. Manimekalai, T. Maruthavanan and K. Selvaraju, “Unexpected shielding of methyl group protons in some piperidines” Magn. Reson. Chem., 46: 256-260, 2008.
C. Parvathi, T. Maruthavanan, S. Sivamani and C. Prakash, “Biosorption Studies for the Removal of Malachite Green from its Aqueous Solution by Activated Carbon Prepared from Cassava Peel”, E-Journal of Chemistry, 2011, 8(S1), S61-S66.
P. Venkatesan and T. Maruthavanan, “Piperidine-Mediated Synthesis of Thiazolyl Chalcones and Their Derivatives as Potent Antimicrobial Agents”, J. Het. Chem., Vol 48, 1181-1186, September 2011.
P. Venkatesan and T. Maruthavanan, “Synthesis of substituted Flavone Derivatives as Potent Antimicribial Agents”, Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop., 25(3), 419-425, 2011.
T. Maruthavanan and P. Venkatesan, “Synthesis of 4-hydroxy-3,4-dialkyl-2,6-diaryl-piperidine derivatives as potent antimicrobial agent”, Natural Product Research, , Available online: 29 Mar 2012, 1–8, iFirst.
T. Maruthavanan and P. Venkatesan, “Synthesis of Substituted 3,4-Dialkyl-2,6-Diarylpiperidin-4-ol Derivatives and Their Conformational Study”, E-Journal of Chemistry, 2012, 9(2), 1029-1034.
A. Manimekalai, T. Maruthavanan and K. Selvaraju, “DFT and experimental prediction of negative chemical shifts of methyl protons in some piperidines”, Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, Volume 97, November 2012, Pages 942-947.
A. Manimekalai, T. Maruthavanan and K. Selvaraju, “Synthesis and Spectral Studies of some 4-hydroxy-4-methylpiperidines”, Chem. Sci. Rev. Lett., 2014, 2(7), 580-587.
P. Durairaj, T. Maruthavanan, S. Manjunathan and K. Rajasekar, “Synthesis, Spectral and Biological Activities of Zn (II) Complex with Schiff’s Base Derived from Phenyl Acetyl Urea and Salicylaldehyde”, International Journal of Applied Chemistry, Volume 11, Number 3, 2015 pp. 313-320.
T. Maruthavanan and P. Venkatesan, “Stereochemical effect on biological activities of new series of piperidin-4-one derivatives”, Natural Product Research, 29 (22),2015, 2092-2096.
P. Durairaj and T. Maruthavanan, S. Manjunathan, R. Govindharaju and T. Ramachandramoorthy, “Synthesis, spectral characterization and biological activities of Cu(II) complex with schiff’s base ligand derived from phenylacetylurea and salicylaldehyde”, International Journal of Chemical Sciences, 14(4), 2016, 2566-2574.

NATIONAL :

A. Manimekalai, B. Senthil Sivakumar and T. Maruthavanan, “NMR spectral studies of some N-aroyl hydrazones”, Indian J Chem. Vol. 43B, August 2004.
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.
C. Parvathi, T. Maruthavanan and C. Prakash, “Environmental impacts of textile industries”, The Indian Textile Journal ISSN0019 – 6436, 120th year of publication, Novermber 2009.
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.
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.
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 :

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
T. Maruthavanan and P. Venkatesan, “Synthesis and Characterization of biologically active Piperidin-4-ol derivatives”, International Conference on Biologically Active Molecules” (ICBAM-2012) held at Department of Chemistry, Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, Gandhigram, Dindigul from 8th to 10th March 2012.
T. Maruthavanan and P. Venkatesan, “Microwave assisted synthesis and Spectral Studies of some Chalcone derivatives”, International Conference on Bioinorganic Chemistry (ICBIC-2013) held at Department of Chemistry, Periyar University, Salem – 636 011 from 20 to 22nd February 2013.
R. Kannan, T. Maruthavanan, P. Subbramaniyan and K. Karunakaran, “Possibilities for the Removal of poisonous Intermediates formed in Direct Alcohol Fuel Cell Anode”, International Conference on Bioinorganic Chemistry (ICBIC-2013) held at Department of Chemistry, Periyar University, Salem – 636 011 from 20 to 22nd February 2013.
P. Subbramaniyan, R. Kannan, S. Gayathridevi, S. Sankari, T. Maruthavanan and K. Karunakaran, “Manganese Ferrite – A Facile Nano Catalyst for the degradation of Pollutants”, International Conference on Bioinorganic Chemistry (ICBIC-2013) held at Department of Chemistry, Periyar University, Salem – 636 011 from 20 to 22nd February 2013.
R. Kannan, T. Maruthavanan, P. Subbramaniyan and K. Karunakaran, “ Synchronized Rapid synthesis of Metal Nano particle decorated Graphene Nano structures and their Catalytic applications”, International conference on Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology (NANO-15) 07 – 10 DECEMBER 2015, KSR Campus - Tiruchengode, India.
R. Kannan, T. Maruthavanan, P. Subbramaniyan and K. Karunakaran, “ Facile one part versatile synthesis of MoS2-Graphene hybrid Nano structures and their catalytic Applications”, International conference on Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology (NANO-15) 07 – 10 DECEMBER 2015, KSR Campus - Tiruchengode, India.
Ramanujam Kannan, Thiyagarajan Maruthavanan, Palanivel Subbramaniyan, , Dong Jin Yoo, “Facile Synthesis of Palladium Quantum Dots Supported Graphene/oxides Based Nanostructures for Improved Alcohol Electrocatalysis”, Teqip-II sponsored International Conference on Advances in Metallurgy, Materials and Manufacturing (ICAMMM-2017) organized by the Department of Metallurgy, Government College of Technology, Salem-636 011 held at CJ PALLAZIO, Salem during 6-8th March, 2017.
Ramanujam Kannan, Thiyagarajan Maruthavanan, Palanivel Subbramaniyan, , Dong Jin Yoo, “Green Facile Synthesis of Palladium Supported TiMnOx/RGO Nanostructures and their Applications towards DAFC”, BRNS & CSIR Sponsored International Conference on Energy, Environment and Advanced Materials for a Sustainable Future (ICEEAMSF-2017), held at Department of Physics and Chemistry, School of Science and Humanities, Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai-Erode during 23-24th May, 2017.

NATIONAL :

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, Viniyaka Mission’s University, Salem – 636 308 on 14th October 2009.
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.
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.
T. Maruthavanan, P. Venkatesan and K. Moorthi, “Synthesis, Characterization and Antibacterial Evaluation of some Thiazolidine-2,4-dione derivatives”, National Conference on Developing Scenario in Applied Sciences and Communicative English, CONFLUENCE 2012, held at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore on 2nd and 3rd March 2012.
T. Maruthavanan and K.P. Greeshma, “Synthesis and spectral studies on substituent effect on the carbonyl stretching frequency of some novel Chalcones”, National Conference on Emerging Trends in Chemical Sciences (NCETCS ’12) held at Gnanamani College of Technology, Pachal, Namakkal on 18th April 2012.
T. Maruthavanan and K.P. Greeshma, “Synthesis and spectral studies of some N-aroyl hydrazones” RANCER-12 held at Kongu Engineering College Perundurai, Erode during 20-21, July 2012.
T. Maruthavanan and C.S. Vijai, “Synthesis and characterization of some Polyacrylates” National Conference on Fundamental and Applied Chemistry 2013” (NACFAC 2013) held at Dhirajlal Gandhi College of Technology, Salem on 4th October 2013.
T. Maruthavanan and P. Venkatesan, “Synthesis of New series of Piperidin-4-one derivatives and their Biological Evaluation” “National Seminar on Chemistry Education and Research & National Convention of Chemistry Teachers – NCCT-13” held at Department of Chemistry, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar during 8-10, November 2013.
T. Maruthavanan, A. Manimekalai and K. Selvaraju, “Effect of solvent on the 1H NMR Chemical shifts in some Piperidines” RANCER-2014 held at Kongu Engineering College Perundurai, Erode during 11-12, December 2014.
T. Maruthavanan, R. Kannan, P. Subbramaniyan and K. Karunakaran, “Facile one-pot synthesis, characterization and catalytic studies of Rice like Manganese oxide Nanostructures”, NCAFMA-2015 held at Department of Chemistry, Kalasalingam University, Anand Nagar, Krishnankoil during 02nd and 03rd April 2015.
P. Durairaj, T. Maruthavanan, S. Manjunathan and K. Rajasekar, “Synthesis, Spectral Characterisation and Biological Evaluation of Cu(II) Metal Complex with Schiff Base and Thiocyanate Ion”, Indian National conference on Development in Inorganic Applications (INDIA-2015) held at Department of Chemistry, Periyar University, 15 – 16th October, 2015.
T. Maruthavanan, “State Level Seminar in Chemistry”, Department of Chemistry, Government Arts College, Salem – 636 007, 19th February, 2016.
T. Maruthavanan and C. Mageshwari, “Synthesis and characterization of some novel nano materials for the degradation of commercial dyes”, National conference on developing scenario in applied sciences and communicative English – PRAYAG 2016 held at Department of Science and Humanities, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, 21 and 22nd April 2016.
C.S. Vijai and T. Maruthavanan, “Synthesis of Polymer Metal Nano Composites and their Applications on Biosensors and Energy Devices - A Review”, Fifth National Conference on Advanced Functional Materials and Applications (NCAFMA-2017), held at Department of Chemistry, Kalasalingam University, Anandnagar, Krishnankoil, Srivilliputhur,24 and 25th March, 2017.
T. Maruthavanan, “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, Sona College of Technology, Salem on 25 & 26th April 2017.

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, Sona 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.
Two days workshop on, “Advanced Instrumental Methods for Engineering Materials” AIMEM – 2014 conducted by Bannariamman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam on 18th and 19th October, 2014.
One day workshop on “Advanced Characterization Techniques (ACT-2015)”, conducted by Department of Chemistry, Periyar University, Salem during 29 and 30th January 2015.
One day Pre-conference workshop on “Advances on Nanoscience and Biotechnology (ICEEE – 2016)”, conducted by Department of Chemistry, Coimbatore Institute of Technology (CIT), Coimbatore on 26th February 2016.
TEQIP II Sponsored Two days Lecture Workshop on Chemistry for Sustainable Green Environment – CHES GREEN’ 16 held on 11-12, March 2016 by the Department of Chemistry, Bharathidasan Institute of Technology, Anna University, Tiruchirapalli – 620 024.

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 on “Communication Skills” 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.
Two weeks AICTE Sponsored Staff Development Programme on Research Methodology at Sona College of Technology (Autonomous), Salem-5 on April 2011.
Skill development programme Lecture on “Research Methodology and Quality Publications” Conducted by the Institution of Engineers (India), Salem Local Centre in association with IE(I) Student Chapter of Sona College of Technology, Salem on 4th March 2017.

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
Former Dean, Faculty of Science
Department of Chemistry
Annamalai University
Annamalainagar – 608 002

Dr. K. Karunakaran
Principal and Secretary
Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science
S.N.R. College Road,
Ganapathy Post,
Coimbatore-641006.
Tamilnadu, India .

Dr. K. Kannan
Professor and Head
Department of Chemistry
Government College of Engineering (Autonomous)
Salem – 636 011.