Assist Prof Dr. Tarnveer Kaur | Physical Chemistry | Women Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Tarnveer Kaur | Physical Chemistry | Women Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Tarnveer Kaur | SGGSWU, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab | India

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🎓 Academic Qualifications

Dr. Tarnveer Kaur is a dedicated academic with a specialization in Physical Chemistry. She earned her Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry (2016-2023) from Punjabi University, Patiala, under the guidance of Dr. Poonam Patyar. Her thesis, Thermodynamics Investigations of Some Protein Model Compounds in Aqueous Ionic Liquid Solutions, reflects her profound expertise in thermodynamics and molecular interactions. Dr. Kaur also holds an M.Phil. in Physical Chemistry (2013-2015), with a thesis on Volumetric Studies of Glycine with Aqueous Succinic Acid and Sodium Succinate Buffer at Different Temperatures, demonstrating her focus on volumetric and solution chemistry. She has completed her M.Sc. in Physical Chemistry (2008-2010) and B.Sc. in Non-Medical Sciences (2005-2008), both from Punjabi University, Patiala, and A.S. College, Khanna, respectively. Additionally, Dr. Kaur achieved her B.Ed. degree in 2011-2012 from the State College of Education, Patiala.

🧪 Research Experience

Dr. Kaur’s research contributions are extensive and include the synthesis of imidazolium ionic liquids, buffer solutions, organic acids, and amino acids. Her studies emphasize thermodynamic parameters, such as density and viscosity, alongside advanced techniques like FTIR, UV-visible spectroscopy, and TGA analysis. Her doctoral and M.Phil. work has significantly advanced the understanding of molecular interactions in aqueous solutions.

🏫 Teaching Experience

Dr. Kaur has a rich teaching background with experience spanning over a decade. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib (since September 27, 2023). Previously, she taught Statistical Thermodynamics to M.Sc. students at Punjabi University, Patiala, during short tenures in 2020 and 2019. Her initial teaching role was at GSSDGS Khalsa College, Patiala (2012-2013), where she instructed both M.Sc. and B.Sc. students.

🏅 Professional Memberships

Dr. Tarnveer Kaur actively participates in several prestigious professional organizations, reflecting her commitment to advancing the field of Physical Chemistry. She is a Lifetime Member of The Indian Thermodynamic Society at GNDU, holding the Fellowship No. LM-318, which underscores her significant contributions to thermodynamic research. Additionally, she has been a Member of the IRC Scientific and Technical Committee & Editorial Review Board on Chemical and Materials Engineering, further showcasing her engagement with cutting-edge developments in the field. Dr. Kaur also served as a Member of the American Chemical Society (ACS) from 2019 to 2020, a testament to her global outlook and active involvement in the broader scientific community.

Publications Top Noted📚

Impact of BMImCl on the thermophysical and FTIR properties of protein model compounds in aqueous solutions

Authors: Kaur, T., Patyar, P.
Journal: Journal of Molecular Liquids
Year: 2023

Transport behaviour and FT-IR study of some protein model compounds + 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide mixtures at different temperatures

Authors: Patyar, P., Kaur, T.
Journal: Journal of Molecular Liquids
Year: 2022

Volumetric Investigations on Molecular Interactions of Glycine/l-alanine in Aqueous Citric Acid Solutions at Different Temperatures

Authors: Patyar, P., Kaur, G., Kaur, T.
Journal: Journal of Solution Chemistry
Year: 2018

Molecular interactions of some amino acids in aqueous 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide solutions at different temperatures: A volumetric approach

Authors: Patyar, P., Kaur, T., Sethi, O.
Journal: Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics
Year: 2018

Volumetric behavior of glycine in aqueous succinic acid and sodium succinate buffer at different temperatures

Authors: Singh, G., Patyar, P., Kaur, T., Kaur, G.
Journal: Journal of Molecular Liquids
Year: 2016

Prof Dr. Rengan Ramesh, Inorganic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Rengan Ramesh, Inorganic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Rengan Ramesh, Bharathidasan University, India

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Education🎓

M.Sc. (1988), University of Madras, Chennai

M.Phil. (1990), Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

Ph.D. (1996), Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

Postdoctoral Research (2005), POSTECH, South Korea

Professional Experience🏛️

Coordinator, Centre for Organometallic Chemistry, Bharathidasan University (2016–Present) 🏛️

Coordinator, National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Bharathidasan University (2017–2019) 📊

Convener, CRSI – Trichy-Madurai Local Chapters (2020–2023) 🌟

Director, Projects, Bharathidasan University (2021–Present) 📈

Chairman, PG Board of Studies, Bharathidasan University (2021–2024) 📚

Research Interests🔬

Organometallics: Exploring metal-mediated organic synthesis and catalytic processes ⚗️

Bio-Inorganic Chemistry: Investigating metal interactions in biological systems 🧬

Metal Mediated Organic Synthesis: Developing new methodologies and applications in organic chemistry 🔬

Distinctive Achievements🏆

Associate Editor, Frontiers in Catalysis (2022) ✍️

UGC-BSR Mid-Career Award (2021) 🏆

Fellow, Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC), UK (2021) 🌍

CRSI-Bronze Medal for outstanding research contributions (2020) 🥉

Tamil Nadu Scientist Award (TANSA) (2016) 🥇

Fellow, Academy of Sciences, University of Madras (2015) 🎖️

INSA-NRF Visiting Fellowship Award, South Korea (2010) 🌏

INSA-KOSEF Visiting Fellowship Award, South Korea (2004) 🌐

Indian Academy of Sciences Visiting Fellowship Award, Hyderabad (2002) 🌟

Senior Research Fellowship Award (SRF), CSIR (1993) 💼

Gold Medal, B.Sc. Chemistry (1985) 🏅

Publications📝

Dinuclear Arene Ruthenium(II) Arylthiourea Complexes: Synthesis, Structure, Cancer Cell Growth Inhibition, and Apoptosis Induction Studies

Authors: Balaji, S., Subarkhan, M.K.M., Balamurugan, G., Ramesh, R.

Journal: Applied Organometallic Chemistry

Year: 2024

Promoting the Anticancer Activity with Multidentate Furan-2-Carboxamide Functionalized Aroyl Thiourea Chelation in Binuclear Half-Sandwich Ruthenium(II) Complexes

Authors: Thangavel, S.K., Mohamed Kasim, M.S., Rengan, R.

Journal: Inorganic Chemistry

Year: 2024

Nickel Pincer Complexes Catalyzed Sustainable Synthesis of 3,4-Dihydro-2H-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine-1,1-dioxides via Acceptorless Dehydrogenative Coupling of Primary Alcohols

Authors: Pennamuthiriyan, A., Rengan, R.

Journal: Journal of Organic Chemistry

Year: 2024

Exploring the Cytotoxicity of Dinuclear Ru(II) p-Cymene Complexes Appended N,N′-bis(4-Substituted Benzoyl)hydrazines: Insights into the Mechanism of Apoptotic Cell Death

Authors: Abirami, A., Devan, U., Ramesh, R., Antony Joseph Velanganni, A., Małecki, J.G.

Journal: Dalton Transactions

Year: 2024

Arene Ruthenium(II)-Catalyzed Sustainable Synthesis of 2,4-Disubstituted Quinazolines via Acceptorless Dual Dehydrogenative Coupling of Alcohols

Authors: Sundar, S., Veerappan, T., Pennamuthiriyan, A., Rengan, R.

Journal: Journal of Organic Chemistry

Year: 2023

Naphthoyl Benzhydrazine-Decorated Binuclear Arene Ru(II) Complexes as Anticancer Agents Targeting Human Breast Cancer Cells

Authors: Abirami, A., Devan, U., Ramesh, R., Antony Joseph Velanganni, A., Grzegorz Małecki, J.

Journal: Dalton Transactions

Year: 2023

Dr. Hao Zhang, Inorganic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Dr. Hao Zhang, Inorganic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Dr. Hao Zhang at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States

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Education

  • Ph.D. in Materials Science
    • Imperial College London (QS Ranking: 6)
    • Dates: September 2019 – September 2022
    • Honors: Full Scholarship (one of only 15 recipients annually in China), John Matthey Ph.D. Prize (awarded to 2 students per year)
  • M.Eng. in Inorganic Chemistry

Nanjing University

Dates: September 2016 – July 2019

GPA: 86.3/100, Major GPA: 88.0/100, Ranking: 4/71, Recommended for Exemption

  • B.Eng. in Materials Science and Engineering
    • Henan Polytechnic University
    • Dates: September 2012 – July 2016
    • GPA: 88.1/100, Major GPA: 91.5/100, Ranking: 1/122

Professional Experience

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Chemical Engineering
    • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
    • Dates: February 2024 – Present
    • QS Ranking: 1
  • MPLS Enterprise and Innovation Fellow
    • University of Oxford
    • Dates: February 2023 – February 2024
    • Honors: No more than 5 scholars selected annually
  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Inorganic Chemistry
    • University of Oxford
    • Dates: September 2022 – February 2024
    • QS Ranking: 2
  • Research Assistant and Graduate Teaching Assistant
    • Imperial College London
    • Dates: October 2019 – December 2022
  • PostDoc/Ph.D. Symposium Lead
    • Imperial College London
    • Dates: August 2019 – July 2021

Research Interests

Controllable Synthesis of Organic-Inorganic Nanomaterials
    • Metal-Organic Frameworks, Transition Metal Oxides/Nitrides/Carbides/Dichalcogenides/Phosphides, Layered Double Hydroxides, 3D Ordered Mesoscopic Assembly Structures
Heterogeneous Catalysis and Sustainable Energy Conversion and Storage Devices
    • (Photo)electrocatalytic HER/OER/HOR/ORR, Water-Splitting, Fuel Cells, Flow Cells, Solar Cells, Supercapacitors, New-Type Secondary Batteries
Real-Time Monitoring of Electrocatalytic Active Sites
    • Structural and Chemical Composition Evolution of Reactive Centers, Mutual Interactions Between Active Sites and Reactants
Plasmonic Effects in Metal-Semiconductor Nanostructures

LSPR, SPP

Advanced In-Situ Characterization Techniques and Device Development

In-Situ STEM, In-Situ EELS, In-Situ SEIRAS, Operando XRD, Operando Raman, Synchronized XAS, Isotopic-Labeling EC–MS

Advanced Electrolyzers Design and Development

Flow Cell Electrolyzer, Proton Exchange Membrane Electrolyzer

Notable Publication

Paper Title: Quantum simulation: Spin transport in a Mott insulator of ultracold fermions

Authors: Parvis Soltan-Panahi, Johann Struck, Paul Windpassinger, Andrea Alberti, Eckhard Haller, Michael Weitz, Klaus Sengstock
Journal: Nature Physics
Year: 2012

Paper Title: Strictly nonclassical behavior of a mesoscopic system

Authors: Markus Aspelmeyer, Tobias J. Kippenberg, Florian Marquardt
Journal: Reviews of Modern Physics
Year: 2014

Paper Title:Observation of spatial charge and spin correlations in the 2D Fermi-Hubbard model

Authors: Lawrence W. Cheuk, Michael A. Nichols, Melih Okan, Thomas Gersdorf, Robert V. Petersen, Edward Khatami, Nandini Trivedi, Tracy A. Vartak, Martin Zwierlein
Journal: Science
Year: 2016

Paper Title: Entanglement with negative Wigner function of three thousand atoms heralded by one photon

Authors: Matteo Fadel, Thomas Zibold, Bernd Treutlein, Peter Treutlein, Philipp Treutlein
Journal: Nature Communications
Year: 2018

Paper Title: Observation of 2D Fermionic Mott Insulators of K 40 with Single-Site Resolution

Authors:  Marc A. Nichols, Lawrence W. Cheuk, Melih Okan, Thomas Gersdorf, Robert V. Petersen, Tracy A. Vartak, Martin Zwierlein
Journal: Physical Review Letters
Year: 2016