• Paavai Engineering College

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About the Department

The department was established in the year 2001 and is loyal to teach basic and applied chemistry to B.E./B.Tech first year students and also offers open elective courses for higher semester students. The Department as a Research Centre provides facility leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the fields of Environmental Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Photo Chemistry, Surface Chemistry & Adsorption, Nanotechnology and Material Science. The department has highly qualified and dedicated faculty members with doctorate in various specialization of Chemistry. The department has excellent infrastructure for the conduct of Lab Classes and applied research work besides pursuing its objective of preparing students for challenging careers. The Department has active teaching and Research programmes with faculty strength of 13. The Department has 2 Ph.D Research Scholars and one member who have completed Ph.D through our department. The department faculties have expertise in the fields such as polymer, natural products, corrosion, Medicinal, electrochemical sensors, catalysis, Nano-porous materials, photochemistry, biosensors, drug delivery systems and computational studies.

The Department has established a research laboratory and has been recognized as the approved research centre by Anna University, Chennai for doing research. Two faculty members have recognized Research Supervisor in Chemistry by Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The faculty members have published more than 20 research articles in reputed National/International journals and presented a more number of papers in National/International Conferences.

Head of the Department

Dr.G.Raja,
Head of the Department
Department of Chemistry

Dr.G.RAJA Completed his Post Graduation and M.Phil degrees from National college, Bharathidasan University, Trichy and Annamalai University. He Had a vast teaching experience of nearly 18 years in engineering college.He is the Head of Chemistry department, besides incharge of various post and activities throughout the term. He completed his P.hD., degree in Chemistry from Bharathiyar University in 2015.He held various positions and responsibilities includes Chairman Board of Studies, Evaluation, Academic coordinator and many includes. His area of interest vest in Nanochemistry, Adsorption &organic synthesis. He is the registered member for chemistry research in Anna & Periyar University. He guides more than 18 students for M.Phil research degree and 2 research scholars in P.hD. He had vast publication of more than 25 research articles in international journals and attended more than 15 international conferences and presented papers too. He is the review member in Material Science B, Nanochemistry and many more international journals. He visited Malayasia, Srilanka and Bangladesh for various conferences and Workshops. He is a active member in ISTE , AMIE & IACS&IT also.

Dr.G.Raja,
Head of the Department
Department of Chemistry

Dr.G.RAJA Completed his Post Graduation and M.Phil degrees from National college, Bharathidasan University, Trichy and Annamalai University. He Had a vast teaching experience of nearly 18 years in engineering college.He is the Head of Chemistry department, besides incharge of various post and activities throughout the term. He completed his P.hD., degree in Chemistry from Bharathiyar University in 2015.He held various positions and responsibilities includes Chairman Board of Studies, Evaluation, Academic coordinator and many includes. His area of interest vest in Nanochemistry, Adsorption &organic synthesis. He is the registered member for chemistry research in Anna & Periyar University. He guides more than 18 students for M.Phil research degree and 2 research scholars in P.hD. He had vast publication of more than 25 research articles in international journals and attended more than 15 international conferences and presented papers too. He is the review member in Material Science B, Nanochemistry and many more international journals. He visited Malayasia, Srilanka and Bangladesh for various conferences and Workshops. He is a active member in ISTE , AMIE & IACS&IT also.

Laboratory Facility

Chemistry Laboratory is designed to support and illustrate chemical concepts studied in the lecture portion of the course as well as to introduce important techniques and encourage analytical thinking. Laboratory is equipped with number of equipments. Chemistry Laboratory is associated with chemicals, glass apparatus and equipment. The performance of the student in the lab involves participation, understanding the concepts and it is useful for concern disciplines.

Laboratory I

Location Additional BlockFirst Floor-110
Area of the Lab 248 Sq.m
Total investment ofthe Lab Rs. 5,15,767.22

Laboratory II

Location Temple Tower Ground Floor-103
Area of the Lab 252 Sq.m
Total investment of the Lab Rs. 5,54,867.25

Achievements

S.No Dept Year Name of the Faculty Member Title Awarded by Photos
1 Chemistry 2021 Dr.G.Raja Research Excellence Award Institute of Researchers view
2 Chemistry 2021 Dr.G.Raja International Award MSME,India view

Association Activities

Faculty Development Programme on “Application of Nanocomposite materials”

A One day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Application of Nanocomposite materials” was conducted by department of chemistry, Paavai Engineering College on 06.02.2019 at Cute Hall, Paavai Engineering College. Dr.G.Raja, Head of the Department of chemistry, Paavai Engineering College was the resource person. On the whole, this FDP programme was beneficial to all the faculty members of Chemistry belong to Paavai Institutions. Dr.K.Selvi, Dean Academics, welcomes the gathering and suggested the faculty members to make use of the opportunity to develop their knowledge in new topics.

From this programme, the faculty members learnt the basic concepts of nanomaterials and its applications. Nowadays, nanocomposites offer new technology and business opportunities for all sectors of industry, in addition to being environmentally friendly. In the case of biodegradable polymer-based nanocomposites, recent developments in preparation, characterization and properties, including crystallization behaviour and melt rheology, of both the matrix and the layered (montmorillonite) nanocomposites have been discussed. The session ended up with doubts and questions by our staffs their doubts. N.Vijayanand, ASP/Chemistry proposed the vote of thanks.

Faculty Development Programme on“Emerging trends in the development of material characterization”

A One day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Emerging trends in the development of material characterization” was conducted by department of chemistry, Paavai Engineering College on05.01.2018 at Cute Hall, Paavai Engineering College. Dr.G.Raja, Head of the Department of chemistry, Paavai Engineering College was the resource person. On the whole, this FDP programme was beneficial to all the faculty members of Chemistry belong to Paavai Institutions. Dr.K.Selvi, Dean Academics, welcomes the gathering and suggested the faculty members to make use of the opportunity to develop their knowledge in new topics.

From this programme, the faculty members learnt the basic concepts of materials and its applications. Nowadays, this method is time-consuming and laborious; it often takes ten to twenty years from design, development, experiment, optimization, and characterization to integration, application, and first time put into the market, which is difficult to meet the needs of the rapid development of industry for new materials. With the development of economy and science and technology, designing materials on demand and accurately controlling materials’ properties have become the development trends of advancedmaterialshavebeendiscussed. The session endedup with doubts andquestions by our staffs their doubts.R.Gayathri,AP/Chemistry proposed the vote of thanks.


Professional Membership Activities

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S.No Name of the faculty Name of the professional bodies Membership number
1 Dr.G.Raja The Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) –Life member LM 85213
2 Dr.D.Rajamanickam The Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) –Life member LM 76214
3 Prof.N.Vijayanand The Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) –Life member LM 98369
4 Prof.M.Mohan Institute for Engineering Research and Publication -IFERP PM68597241
5 Dr.G.Raja Institute for Engineering Research and Publication -IFERP PM73425618
6 Dr.D.Rajamanickam Institute for Engineering Research and Publication -IFERP PM40729153
7 Prof.N.Vijayanand Institute for Engineering Research and Publication -IFERP PM37590284
8 Dr.K.Gopi Institute for Engineering Research and Publication -IFERP PM68520413
9 Dr.N.Geetha Institute for Engineering Research and Publication -IFERP PM05349271
10 S.Sathyasudha Institute for Engineering Research and Publication -IFERP PM59078134
11 S.Priya Institute for Engineering Research and Publication -IFERP PM51407298
12 A.Jeeva Institute for Engineering Research and Publication -IFERP PM63758124
13 Dr.N.Dhanabalan Institute for Engineering Research and Publication -IFERP PM62809453
14 P.Kalpana Institute for Engineering Research and Publication -IFERP PM63487015
15 M.Swetha Institute for Engineering Research and Publication -IFERP PM74953610
16 A.Maivizhi Institute for Engineering Research and Publication -IFERP PM30519748
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Events Participation

Students Webinar Organized

S.No Date Topic Resource Person No. of Participant
1 18.06.2021 An Overview of Ecosystem & Biodiversity Dr.T.Maruthavanan Associate Professor of Chemistry, Department of Sciences, Sona College of Technology, Salem 156
2 06.07.2021 Pollution Impact on Environment Prof.R.Mayildurai Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore 139
3 09.07.2021 Route Map for Unsustainable to Sustainable Development Dr.J.Karthikeyan Associate Professor & Head Department of Chemistry Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology Chennai – 600119 155
4 20.06.2020 Photocatalysis:Basics and Recent Progress Dr.A.John Bosco,Research Advisor SRM Institute of Engg. and Technology,Kattankulathur 65
5 04.07.2020 Advancements of Materials Research for Biomedical Applications Dr.K.R.Aranganayagam HOD/Chemistry,Kumaraguru College of Technology,Coimbatore 101
6 11.07.2020 How to Motivate Yourself Mrs.Jaya Balantrapu Global Career Counsellor (University of California and Los Angels) 101

Faculty Participation In Workshop/Seminar/Fdp

S.No Name of the Faculty Name of the Programme Title Organized by/ Venue Date
1 Dr.K.Gopi National Conference Nanotechnology Bannaiamman Institute of Technology,Sathy 29.05.2021
2 Dr.G.Raja National Conference Research Methodology Annai Velankanni College Kanyakumari 02.06.2021 -04.06.2021
3 Dr.G.Raja International conference Emerging 3D Nanomaterials TBML College, Porayar 26.06.2021
4 Dr.G.Raja International conference Perovskite solar cells Sathyabama Institute of Science & Tech 30.06.2021
5 N.Vijayanand International conference Energy Materials Sathyabama University, Chennai 04.06.2021
6 N.Vijayanand National seminar Science on MRI Agents TBML Colege, Trichy 12.06.2021
7 N.Vijayanand National seminar Fuel cell Innovations American College, Madurai 28.06.2021
8 Dr.D.Rajamanickam National Conference PEM Fuel cells The American College, Madurai 28.06.2021
9 Dr.D.Rajamanickam National Conference Perovskite solar cells Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology 30.06.2021
10 Prof.A.Jeeva National Conference Perovskite solar cells Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology, 30.06.2021
11 Dr.N.Dhanabalan International conference Environmental Sustainability CSIR-National Laboratory, Pune 12.06.2021
12 Dr.K.Gopi National Conference Science on MRI Agents TBML Colege, Trichy 12.06.2021
13 Prof.A.Jeeva National Conference Recent Advancements in Chemistry Govt.G.N.A. PG College, Bhatapara. 26.07.2021
14 N.Vijayanand National Conference Iron based MRI contrast agents Jamal Mohamed college, Tirchy 17.07.2021

Faculty Participation In Workshop/Seminar/Fdp

S.No Name of the Faculty Name of the Programme Title Organized by/ Venue Date
1 Dr.G.Raja National Conference Basics of Biodiversity Mohamed Sathak Engineering College 28.5.20
2 Dr.G.Raja FDP Environmental Radioactivity CSI College of Engineering 03.6. 20 -05.06.20
3 Dr.G.Raja International  conference Cheminformatics Sacred Hearts College,Tirupattur 06.06.20
4 A.Jeeva International conference Combustion and its diagnostics Francis Xavier Engineering College – Tirunelveli. 05.06.20
5 A.Jeeva International conference Cheminformatics Sacred Hearts College,Tirupattur 06.06.20
6 Dr.N.Dhanabalan FDP Environmental Radioactivity CSI College of Engineering 03.06.20- 05.06.20
7 Dr.N.Dhanabalan National seminar Hybrid Nanocomposites for energy Storage RVS Technical Campus Coimbatore 04.06.20
8 Dr.N.Dhanabalan National Conference Environmental catalytic Kongunadu College of Engineering and Technology ,Trichy 28.05.20
9 Dr.N.Dhanabalan National Conference Solid waste management K.Ramakrishanan college of Technology, Trichy 27.05.20
10 Dr.N.Dhanabalan FDP Thin film solar cell Sathyabama Institute of Science and Tech,Chennai 26.05.20- 30.0520
11 Dr.N.Dhanabalan International conference Emerging Nano Technology Sona college of TechnologySalem 26.05.20
12 N.Vijayanand FDP Smart Material SSN College,Chennai 25.05.20 30.05.20
13 N.Vijayanand FDP Cheminformatics Sacred Hearts College,Tirupattur 06.6.20
14 Dr.D.Rajamanickam FDP Environmental Radioactivity CSI College of Engineering 03.6. 20 -05.06.20

Faculty Publications

S.No Name of the Faculty Publications in International/ National Title Name of the journal Abstracting  AND Indexing Impact H. Index Cita tion Volume No/ ISSN No
1 Dr.G.Raja International Fabrication of WO3 nanotubes/grapheme oxide nanosheets hybrid structures: Enhanced and improved solar conversion efficiency in dye sensitized solar cel Diamond Related Materials    Science Direct Citation Index 4.1 5.2 0 119/108562 Aug 2021
S.NoName
of the
Faculty		Publications in International/
National		TitleName of the journalAbstracting
AND Indexing		ImpactH.
Index		Cita
tion		Volume No/
ISSN No
1N.VijayanandInternationalAdsorptive Removal of As(V) from Aqueous Solution onto Steel Slag Recovered Iron – Chitosan Composite: Response Surface Modeling and KineticsPeriodica Polytechnica Chemical EngineeringScopus Citation Index1.82.6265/270-80
1587-3765
Jan 2020
2Dr.G. RajaInternationalHigh stable with efficient dye-sensitize solar cell-based Al2O3/grapheme hybrid photoanode fabricated by  household microwave irradiation techniqueJournal of Material Science: Materials in ElectronicsScience Citation Index2.23.8331/9742-52
1573-482X
Feb 2020
3Dr.G. RajaInternationalA simple and one step microwave induced grapheme modified CeO2 photo electrodes for high-efficiency dye-sensitize solar cellsInorganic Chemistry CommunicationsScopus Citation Index2.83.92120/
108132
1387
Mar 2020
S.NoName
of the
Faculty		Publications in International/
National		TitleName of the journalAbstracting AND IndexingImpactH.
Index		Cita
tion		Volume No/
ISSN No
1Dr.G.RajaInternationalMicrowave combustion method: Effect of starch, urea and glycine as processing fuels in the CO3O4 nanostructureOptikScience Citation Index2.83.36153/73-80
0030-4026
Aug 2018
2Dr.G.RajaInternationalRelative Role of Particle size and Shape on the Magnetic and Catalytic Behavior of Nanozinc ChromiteJ.of Superconductivity and Novel MagnetismScopus Citation Index2.12.8232/1541-57
1557-1947
Oct 2018
S.No Name of the Faculty Publications in International/ National Title Name of the journal Abstracting AND Indexing Impact H. Index Cita tion Volume No/ ISSN No
1 Dr.G. Raja International Comparative investigation of CuFe2O4 nano and microstructures For structural, morphological, optical and magnetic properties Physica E: Elsiever Science Citation Index 2.0 3.5 -8 83C/1386-9477 April 2016
2 Dr.G. Raja International Effect of glycine and L-arginine as processing fuels in the ZnFe2O4 nanostructures prepared by a facile microwave combustion method. Ceramics International Elsiever Science Citation Index 2.5 3.0 7 42/0272-8842 Feb 2016
S.NoName
of the
faculty 		Publications in International/
National 		TitleName of the journalIndexingImpactH.
Index		Cita
tion		Volume No/
(Issue No)/
Page No./
Year of
Publications/
ISSN No
1Dr.G.RajaInternationalEffect of tungsten
(W6+) metal dopant
on structural, optical
and photocatalytic
activity of SnO2
nanoparticle by a
novel microwave method		Material ScienceScience Citation Index2.5–9ISSN 0957-4522
2Dr.G RajaInternationalQuantum Chemical
and corrosion
inhibition studies
of an organic
compound -2,5
dichloro aniline.		Rasayan Journal of chemistryScopus1.7–88, (1),pp.8-12, /
2015, ISSN
No.0974-1496
3Dr.P.ThamilarasuInternationalPhysio-chemical
characteristics of
groundwater
analysis in
Namakkal District of
Tamil Nadu state		Rasayan Journal of chemistryScopus1.7–78,(1),pp.92-97
2015, ISSN
No.0974-1496
4Dr.D.RajamanickamInternationalPreparation and
characterization of SeO2
TiO2 composite
catalyst with excellent
performance for
sunset yellow azo dye
degradation under
natural sunlight
illumination.		Spectrochimical acta partaScience Citation Index2.53–8138, pp.489-
490, 2015,
ISSN No.1386
1425
5Dr.D.RajamanickamNationalSolar light assisted
photocatalytic mineralization
of an azo dye
sun set yellow by
using CAC/Tio2
composite catalyst		Indian journal of chemistryScience Citation Index0.79–754A, pp.613-
618,2015, ISSN
No.0376-4710
6Dr.M.SurendiranInternationalDevelopment of poly
(3, 4 -ethylene dioxy
thiophene-co-indole-
5-carboxylic acid)
co-polymer coatings
on passivated low
nickel stainless
steel for enhanced
corrosion resistance
in the sulphuric
acid medium.		Journal of applied science–0.48–654A, pp.613-
618,2015, ISSN
No.1812-5662
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of the
faculty 		Publications in International/
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Publications/
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1G.RajaInternationalStructural Investigation
on Pharmaceutical
Intermediate o-chlorobenzoyl
chloride		Asian Journal of chemistryScopus0.5–926(3), pp.649-654,
2014, ISSN
No.15461.
2V.JanakiInternationalSignificance of co-
immobilized activated
carbon and Bacillus
subtilis on removal
of Cr(VI) from
aqueous solutions		Environmental Earth Science–1.98–972(3), pp.839-
847,2014, ISSN
No.1866-6280
3V.JanakiInternationalBiosorption of
chromium(VI) using
Bacillus subtilis SS-1
isolated from
soil samples of
electroplating industry		Clean Techn Environ PolicyScience Citation Index2.29–816(2), pp.405-413,
2014, ISSN
No.1618-954X
4Dr.P.ThamilarasuInternationalUtilization of agriculture
waste economically as an
adsorbent for removal of
chromium pollutant from
aqueous solution and
industrial waste water		Rasayan Journal of chemistryScopus1.7–107,(4),pp.390 -398,
2014, ISSN
No.0974-1496

Patent Publications

Sl.No Patent Application No Status of Patent (Published / Granted) Name of the Faculty Title of the Patent Proof
1 202041043252 A Published Dr.G.Raja                                                                                                           Designing A New and efficient model for our traditional Food Production: RAGI KALI Link
2 202041043252 A Published Dr.G.Raja Farmers Helping Hand 2.0: A New Technological system for monitoring and protecting the agricultural field in all weathers Link
3 202141001096 A Published Dr.G.Raja Implementation of automatic smart irrigation contro system using electric solenoid value Link
4 202141011512 A Published Dr.G.Raja Application of switch type multi Amp mobile charge using single USB port Link
5 202141035286 A Published Dr.G.Raja Women’s Safety Location Tracking System Link
6 202141031983 A Published Dr.G.Raja Non aqueous nano cooling oil suitable for high temperature of engines in vehicles. Link

Thrust Areas

DR.G.RAJA Currently Guiding 2 PhD Scholars in Anna University-Chennai

S.NoName of the CandidateTentative titleYear of RegistrationStatus
1Mr.N.VijayanandBiosorption of Arsenic from aqueous solution onto biominerals and its derivativesJan 2017Confirmation
received
2Ms.R.GayathriEvaluation of mild steel corrosion inhibitors by using plant biomassJuly 2017Synopsis submitted

Research Scholars

Details of Research Scholar

S.NoRegnoNamedegreeFacultyReg YearReg SessSupervisorStatus
117137691187N.VijayanandPh.D.Science2017JANDr.G.RajaDoing
217247697158R.GayathriPh.D.Science2017JULYDr.G.RajaDoing