Sri Paramakalyani College, India
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đ Educational Background
Dr. Murugan Arunachalapandi holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemistry from the Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, completed in 2023. His research focused on visible light-induced copper titanate photocatalysis for multicomponent reactions. Prior to this, he earned an M.Phil. in Chemistry from Madurai Kamaraj University in 2017, graduating with 84% marks. He also completed his M.Sc. in Chemistry from the same university in 2016, securing 69%, and his B.Sc. in Chemistry in 2014, with 67%, laying a strong academic foundation in chemical sciences.
đŹ Research Experience
Dr. Arunachalapandi has gained hands-on research experience through several academic projects. During his M.Sc., he completed a group project on the âSynthesis and Characterization of Zirconium Oxide Nanoparticlesâ under the guidance of Dr. N. Karuthapandian at Virudhunagar Hindu Nadarsâ Senthikumara Nadar College. His M.Phil. work involved developing a âHeteropoly acid supported Montmorillonite K-10 nanocomposite for the synthesis of quinoxalinesâ, mentored by Dr. P. Sami. His doctoral research, conducted under Dr. S. Mohana Roopan at VIT, focused on visible-light photocatalysis using copper titanate to facilitate green synthetic pathways for multicomponent reactionsâan emerging and impactful area of study.
đ Achievements
Dr. Arunachalapandi was recognized for his scientific contribution at the National Conference on Frontiers in Ecobiological Sciences and its Applications (FESA-2018) held at Periyar University, Salem. He received the Best Poster Presentation Award for his work titled âSynthesis of quinoxalines using HPWââOââ supported on MK-10 nanocomposite as catalystâ, reflecting the originality and significance of his research.
đ§Ș Technical Skills
Dr. Arunachalapandi is proficient in operating a wide range of advanced analytical instruments, including FT-IR, UV-DRS, XRD, FE-SEM, Photoluminescence, Zeta Potential Analyzer, Microwave Reactor, and handling GC-MS, HR-MS, and HPLC systems. These skills have enabled him to perform comprehensive material characterization and reaction monitoring with precision.
đ» Software Proficiency
He is well-versed in several chemistry-related software tools essential for data analysis and research documentation. These include Topspin (for ÂčH and ÂčÂłC NMR analysis), ChemDraw for structure drawing, Origin for interpreting spectral and analytical data, and ImageJ for imaging analysis. Additionally, he is skilled in X-pert High Score and Vesta for crystallographic studies, as well as QuillBot and AI tools for academic writing enhancement.
Notable Publicationsđ
đFacile synthesis route for visible active g-CâNâ
/MK30 nanocomposite and its computationally guided photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants
Authors: Thangapandi Chellapandi, Gunabalan Madhumitha, Selvaraj Mohana Roopan, Ravichandran Manjupriya, Murugan Arunachalapandi, Kamalanathan Pouthika, Muthukani Elamathi
Journal: Separation and Purification Technology
Year: 2023
đUltrasound/visible light-mediated synthesis of N-heterocycles using g-CâNâ/CuâTiOâ as sonophotocatalyst
Authors: Murugan Arunachalapandi, Selvaraj Mohana Roopan
Journal: Research on Chemical Intermediates
Year: 2021
đEnvironment Friendly g-CâNâ-Based Catalysts and Their Recent Strategy in Organic Transformations
Authors: Murugan Arunachalapandi, Selvaraj Mohana Roopan
Journal: High Energy Chemistry
Year: 2022
đDirect Z-Scheme g-CâNâ
/CuâTiOâ Heterojunction Enhanced Photocatalytic Performance of Chromene-3-Carbonitriles Synthesis under Visible Light Irradiation
Authors: Murugan Arunachalapandi, Thangapandi Chellapandi, Gunabalan Madhumitha, Ravichandran Manjupriya, Kumar Aravindraj, Selvaraj Mohana Roopan
Journal: Catalysts
Year: 2022
đVisible light-activated CuâTiOâ photocatalyst for the one-pot multicomponent synthesis of imidazo-pyrimido acridines
Authors: Murugan Arunachalapandi, Selvaraj Mohana Roopan
Journal: Inorganic Chemistry Communications
Year: 2023