A. Suganthi

Associate Professor

  • Name:

    Suganthi

  • Qualification:

     M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. (H.O.D.)

  • Email:

     suganthitcarts@gmail.com

  • Date of Join: 1993-03-30

Publications

  • S. Selvarajan,A. Suganthi, M. Rajarajan,M.M.Shrividhya,Fabrication of highly efficient mesoporous NaBiO3/ZnO nanocomposites for recyclable photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, Optik - International Journal for Light and Electron Optics 153 (2018)16-30
  • R.Satheesh, K. Vignesh, M. Rajarajan, A.Suganthi,Ahmed Abdel-Wahab, Byeong Sub Kwak, Misook Kang and Srimala Sreekantan, Fe3O4-Ag2WO4: Facile synthesis, characterization and visible light assisted photocatalytic activity,RSC New Journal of Chemistry, 41 (2017)11722-11730
  • R. Arunadevi,B. Kavitha, P. Pandi Sudha, M. Rajarajan, A. Suganthi, Photocatalytic enhancing for tin oxide nanoparticles by codoping with nitrogen and bismuth, Desalination and Water Treatment 78 (2017) 330?340.
  • S. Selvarajan,P.Malathy, A. Suganthi, M. Rajarajan,Fabrication of mesoporous BaTiO3/SnO2 Nanorods with highly enhanced photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 53 (2017) 201 ? 212
  • S. Selvarajan, A. Suganthi, M. Rajarajan, A Facile Approach to Synthesis of Mesoporous SnO2/Chitosan Nanocomposite Modified Electrode for Simultaneous Determination of Ascorbic acid, Dopamine and Uric acid, Surfaces and Interfaces,7 (2017)146-156
  • V. Ramasamy Raja, D. Rani Rosaline, A. Suganthi , M. Rajarajan, Facile fabrication of PbS/MoS2 nanocomposite photocatalyst with efficient photocatalytic activity under visible light, Solid State Sciences 67 (2017) 99?108.
  • R.Satheesh, K Vignesh, M Rajarajan, A Suganthi, Srimala Sreekantan, Misook Kang, Byeong Sub KwakRemoval of congo red from water using quercetin modified α-Fe 2 O 3 nanoparticles as effective nanoadsorbent Materials Chemistry and Physics 180 (2016) 53-65.
  • S. Selvarajan, A. Suganthi, M. Rajarajan, K. Arunprasath Highly efficient BiVO4/WO3 nanocomposite towards superior photocatalytic performance Powder Technology 307 (2017) 203-213.
  • K Buvaneswari, R Karthiga, B Kavitha, M Rajarajan, A Suganthi Effect of FeWO 4 doping on the photocatalytic activity of ZnO under visible light irradiation. Applied Surface Science 356 (2015) 333-340.
  • R Karthiga, B Kavitha, M Rajarajan, A Suganthi Photocatalytic and antimicrobial activity of NiWO 4 nanoparticles stabilized by the plant extract Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing 40(2015) 123-129.
  • K.Vignesh, A. Sugnthi, Bong‐Ki Min, Misook Kang, Fabrication of meso-porous BiOI-sensitized zirconia nanoparticles with enhanced photocatalytic activity under simulated solar light irradiation, Applied Surface Science 274 (2015) 652-661.
  • K. Vignesh, A. Sugnthi, Bong‐Ki Min, M.Rajarajan, Misook Kang, Designing of YVO4 supported ?-AgI nanophotocatalyst with improved stability, RSC Advances 5 (2015) 576-585.
  • K.Vignesh, A. Sugnthi, Bong‐Ki Min, Misook Kang, Photocatalytic activity of magnetically recoverable MnFe2O4/g-C3N4/TiO2 nanocomposite under simulated solar light irradiation, Journal Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical 395 (2014) 373-383.
  • R.Satheesh, K. Vignesh, A. Suganthi, M. Rajarajan, Visible light responsive photocatalytic applications of transition metal (m=Cu, Ni and Co) doped Fe2O3 nanoparticles, Journal of environmental chemical Engineering 2 (2014) 1956-1968.
  • K.Vignesh, R. Priyanka, R. Hariharan, M. Rajarajan, A. Suganthi, Fabrication of CdS and CuWO4 modified TiO2nanoparticles and its photocatalytic activity under visible light irradiation, Journal of industrial and engineering chemistry 20 (2014) 435-443.
  • K.Vignesh, M. Rajarajan, A. Suganthi, Photocatalytic degradation erythromycin under visible light by zinc phthalocyanine-modified titania nanoparticles, Materials Science in Semiconductor processing 23 (2014)98-103.
  • P.Malathy, K. Vignesh, M. Rajarajan, A. Suganthi, Enhanced photocatalytic performance of transition metal doped Bi2O3 nanoparticles under visible light irradiation, Ceramics International 40 (2014)101-107.
  • K. Vignesh, A. Suganthi, M. Rajarajan, Photodegradation of methylene blue using Ni and Th co-doped ZnO nanoparticles under visible light, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 20 (2014) 3826-3833.
  • R. Hariharan, S. Senthilkumar, A. Suganthi, M. Rajarajan, Synthesis and characterization of dunorubicin modified ZnO/PVP nanorods and its photodynamic action. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry 252 (2013) 107-115.
  • S.Senthilkumar, R. Hariharan, A. Suganthi, M. Ashokkumar, M. Rajarajan, K. Pitchumani, Synergistic photodynamic action of ZnO nanomaterials encapsulated meso-tetra (4-sulfonatophenyl) porphyrin, Powder technology 237 (2013) 497-505.
  • M.Sudha, S. Senthilkumar, R. Hariharan, A. Suganthi, M. Rajarajan, Synthesis, Characterization and study of photocatalytic activity of surface modified ZnO nanoparticles by PEG capping, Journal of Sol Gel Science and Technology 65 (2013) 301.
  • K.Vignesh, A. Suganthi, M. Rajarajan, Visible light driven photocatalytic activity of TiO2-Metal vanadate nanocomposites (M= Sr, Ag and Cd), Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing 16 (2013) 1521-1530.
  • K.Vignesh, M. Rajarajan, A. Suganthi, Photoreduction of Cr (VI) in water using Bi2O3-ZrO2 nanocomposite under visible light irradiation, Materials Science and Engineering B 178 (2013) 149-157.
  • K.Vignesh, R. Hariharan, M. Rajarajan, A. Suganthi, Photocatalytic performance of Ag doped SnO2 nanoparticles modified with curcumin, Solid State Science 21 (2013) 91-99.
  • M.Sudha, S. Senthilkumar, R. Hariharan, A. Suganthi, M. Rajarajan, Controlled reduction of the deleterious effects of photocatalytic activity of ZnO nanoparticles by PVA capping, Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology 61 (2012) 14-22.
  • K.Vignesh, A. Suganthi, M. Rajarajan, R. Sakthivadivel, Visible light assisted Photodecolorization of eosin-Y in aqueous solution using hesperidin modified TiO2 nanoparticles, Applied Surface Science 258 (2012) 4592-4600.
  • K.Vignesh, A. Suganthi, M. Rajarajan, S.A. Sara, Photocatalytic activity of AgI sensitized ZnO nanoparticles, Powder Technology 224 (2012) 331-337.
  • R.Hariharan, S. Senthilkumar, A. Suganthi, M. Rajarajan, Synthesis and characterization of doxorubicin modified ZnO/PEG nanomaterials and its photodynamic action, Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology 116 (2012)56-65.
  • R.Hariharan, S. Senthilkumar, A. Suganthi, M. Rajarajan, Photodynamic action of curcumin derived polymer modified ZnO nanocomposites, Materials Research Bulletin 47 (2012) 3090-3099.
  • A.Suganthi, M. Rajarajan, R. Murugesan, Electrochemical studies on [M(diars)2X2]+ where [X= Cl, Br; M = Os, Re,Ru,Rh; diars = o-phenylenebis(dimethylarsine)] at bare and Nafion modified electrodes, Journal of Applied Electrochemistry 38 (2008) 561.
  • A. Suganthi, M. Rajarajan, R. Murugesan, Photodynamic action of Bis(tertiary arsine (diars)) Metal (III) complexes trans-[M(diars)2X2]+ (X = Cl, Br); M = Co3+, Cr3+, Rh3+: Optical and ESR spin trapping studies, Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry 197 (2008) 394.

    • Conference/Workshop Attended

  • UGC sponsored national seminar on ?Modern Trends in Chemistry? March 2006, Vivekananda College.Tiruvedakam,Madurai
  • UGC sponsored national seminar on ?Emerging Trends in Chemistry? July 2006,C.P.A. College,Bodinayakanur
  • UGC sponsored national seminar on ?Frontier Areas in Chemistry?March 2007,Thiagarajar College,Madurai
  • One day workshop on ?Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications?August 2007,Mepco Schlenk Engineering College,Sivakasi.
  • UGC, DST, DRDO & CSIR sponsored ?National Symposium on ?Frontier Areas in Chemistry?January 2008, The American College, Madurai.
  • UGC, CSIR, DRDO sponsored national seminar on ?Emerging Trends in Chemistry,July 2008, C.P.A. College,Bodinayakanur.
  • RSC, CRSI sponsored ?4th CRSI-RSC Symposium in Chemistry?. Indian Institute of Chemical Technology,Febrarury 2010, Hydrabad.
  • UGC, CSIR, DRDO sponsored national seminar on ?Emerging Trends in Chemistry?Sept.2010, C.P.A. College,Bodinayakanur
  • CSIR, UGC and DST sponsored National Seminar on ?Nanostructured Materials and Applications?March 2011,Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai.
  • Third International Conference on Nanoscience and Technology, Cochin Nano-2011?August 2011,Cochin University of Science and Technology.
  • International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology-ICNANO-2011 December2011,University of Delhi, New Delhi.
  • 14th CRSI National Symposium Chemistry,NIIST,February2012,Thirunavanthapuram
  • International conference on Nanoscience + Technology,Sorbone University,July 2012,Paris, France.
  • 14.National Seminar On Emerging Trends in Chemistry (paper accepted for presentation)October 2012,C.P.A. College,Bodinayakanur.
  • Second International conference on Advanced Oxidation process (paper accepted for presentation)Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, October 2012, Kerala
  • National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Chemistry,Sep 2014, CPA College Bodinayakkanur
  • UGC Sponsored National Conference in Frontier Areas in Chemistry,Feb 2015,Thiagarajar College. Madurai-09
  • DST Sponsored International Conference in Nonmaterial.Dec 2015,CIT, Coimbatore
  • International Conference on ?Nanomaterials for Energy, Environment, Catalysis and Sensors?Dec 2015, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai.
  • FACTs-2016,International conference,Mar 2016,Alagappa University, Karaikudi
  • Advanced functional materials for International Conference,Sep 2016 PSN College, Thirunelveli.
  • Recent Advance Materials for International Conference,Sep 2016, Bharathidhasan, Trichy.
  • International Conference on Functional Materials (ICFM-2017)-Jan 2017,Anna University, Chennai
  • National Conference on Recent Advances in the Applications of Macromolecular Materials RAAMM -2017 2nd & 3rd March 2017 at Department of Chemistry, the Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed University Gandhigram-624 302, Dindigul, Tamil nadu
  • 21st National Seminar On Crystal Growth and Applications at National College,Tiruchirapalli
  • FACTs-2017,International conference,July 2017,Alagappa University, Karaikudi

    • Lectures

  • Coordination compounds of Biological Interest,27.09.2006,Yadava College,Madurai.
  • Nanotechnology and its applications (State level Seminar) 10.03.2011,M.S.S.Wakf Board College, Madurai.
  • Nanotechnology for Environmental Clean up Valedictory address,08.11.2011 Ultra College for Woman, Madurai.
  • Junk Food and Chemistry of Free radicals Valedictory address,07.08.2013 The American college,Madurai.
  • Photocatalysis for Environmental Remediation,05.07.2013,Vellammal College of Engineering, Madurai.
  • Photocatalytic and Bio-sensor Applications of Metal oxides,04.10.2013 Arul Anandar College, Madurai.
  • Opportunities for Chemists,10.08.2014,Yadava College,Madurai.
  • Nanotechnology ? A Route to Environment Remediation,21.02.2015,Thiagarajar College,Madurai
  • International Women?s Day,05.03.2016,K.L.N B.Ed College,Madurai.
  • UGC Sponsored National Conference in Frontier Areas in Chemistry,04.01.2017,Sri Meenakshi Govt Arts College For Women,Madurai.

    • Working History

    • Assistant Professor (UGC leave Vacancy)

      1 Year

      Lady Doak College

    • Assistant Professor(Lien Vacancy)

      2 Years

      Thiagarajar College

    Abroad

  • Prof. Muthupandian Ashokkumar, Head, Sonochemistry Research group, School of Chemistry, University of Melbourne, Australia invited Dr.A.Suganthi to discuss Collaborative Research Work from November 21-30, 2011.
  • During this visit Dr.A.Suganthi delivered a special talk on ?Surface modified semiconductor nanoparticles for the degradation of organic pollutants? during November 21-30 2011.
  • Participated and presented a research paper in the International conference on Nanoscience + Nanotechnology at Sorbone University, Paris, France during 23-27, July 2012. The travel grant had been received from DST.
  • Participated and presented a Research article in the 2nd International Conference On Surfaces, Coating and Nano Structured Materials (NANOSMAT-USA 2014) at University of Rice, Houston, Texes, USA from 19.05.2014 to 22.05.2014. The travel grant had been received from UGC.

    • Awards / Recognitions

  • Received cash award consecutively for 4 years (2013,2014,2015,2016)for Research Publications and for the project from our Respected President.

    • Event Organised

  • Organized a National Seminar on ?Modern Trends in Chemistry? sponsored by UGC, CSIR & DRDO during September 24-25, 2009.
  • UGC-Sponsored National Conference on ?Frontier Areas in Chemistry?(FAC 2015)during February 26-27,2015.

    • Achievements

  • University Nominee, Board of Studies, Department of Chemistry, Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi.(2010-2012)
  • University Nominee Board of studies, P.G Dept. of Chemistry, Saraswathi Narayanan College, Perungudi.(2014-2015)
  • Nominated as Subject expert for the selection committee for the recruitment of Asst. Professor in Chemistry (Regular Vacancy) Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College dated on 25.10.2013.
  • External examiner for various colleges affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University.
  • Nominated as the representative of the university in the Managing Committee of Meenakshi Mission Hospital & Research Center Madurai for a period from 01.04.2013 to 31.03.2015.
  • University Nominee, Board of Studies, Department of Chemistry, Arul Anandar College, Karumathur (2016-2017)

    • Ph.D Guidelines




    Scholar name Research area Status Year
    K.Vignesh Visible light assisted photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants using surface modified semiconductor nanoparticles Completed 2013
    R. Satheesh Synthesis Characterization and Apllication of Surface Modified Iron oxide Nanoparticles Completed 2015
    P. Malathy Synthesis of Surface Modified Nanostructured: Their Potential role as Photocatalysis Completed 2015
    R. Divya Semiconductor Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization and photocatalytic Application Pursuing 2012
    V.Ramasamy Raja Synthesis, Characterization and Evaluation of Nanocomposite for Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants under Visible Light. Pursuing 2013
    S. Selvarajan Development of Novel Photocatalytic Nanocomposites and their Environmental Application Pursuing 2013
    D. Rani Rosaline Synthesis Characterization and Photocatalytic activity of Metal Cluster units under Sunlight Irradiation Pursuing 2015
    K. Raja Sulochana Facile fabrication of the visible light driven Nanocomposites as photocatalysts for the degradation Organic pollutants Pursuing 2015
    A..Karthiga Design and Development of Electrochemical Sensors for Environmental Pollutants Pursuing 2016

    Sponserd Research




    Title Agency Responsibility Status
    Synthesis and Properties of multinuclear copper complexes-Models of Cu(II) heamocyanin UGC P.I Completed
    Molecular modeling and photodynamic action of β-substituted tetraphenyl porphyrins: An optical and EPR spin trapping studies. UGC P.I Completed
    Visible light assisted photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants using surface modified semiconductor nanoparticles UGC P.I Completed
    Development of Metal oxide Nanocomposites for Bio­sensor Applications DST (SERB) P.I On Going

    Membership




    Society Detail Period
    Madurai Kamaraj University Academic Council Member 2013-2016
    Madurai Kamaraj University Standing Committee of Academic Council 2013-2016
    Mother Teresa Women?s University Academic Committee Member 2017-2019