Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University | India
Dr. Pandurangan Vijayalakshmi is a dedicated researcher and educator specializing in Chemistry, with a strong background in nanomaterials and environmental applications. She earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry from Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai, with a highly commended thesis on the Synthesis of Nanocomposites and Their Photocatalytic Degradation Efficiency on Organic Pollutants. She also holds postgraduate degrees in Chemistry from the University of Madras and in Education from Lady Willingdon Institute of Advanced Study in Education, along with professional qualifications in B.Ed. Physical Science and a Diploma in Yoga for Human Excellence. Her academic and teaching journey includes experience as a teacher at D.A.V. School, Kanchipuram, and research training as a Joint Research Scholar at CSIR-NEERI, Chennai. Dr. Vijayalakshmi’s research interests encompass energy storage and conversion, CO₂ reduction, water splitting, electrochemistry, and molecular docking. Proficient in advanced characterization tools such as XRD, FTIR, SEM, and EIS, she combines technical expertise with analytical proficiency. Her projects reflect a passion for sustainable technologies and environmental remediation. Recognized for academic excellence and interdisciplinary knowledge, Dr. Vijayalakshmi continues to contribute to innovative chemical research, inspiring students and promoting green scientific advancements.
Featured Publications
Abirami, S., Kumar, E., Vigneshwaran, B., & Vijayalakshmi, P. (2025). Fabrication of symmetric PANI/CeVO₄ nanocomposites supercapacitor device: Electrochemical characterization and performance evaluation. Electrochimica Acta.
Pandurangan, V., & Visnu, S. (2025). Visible-light-activated graphitic carbon nitride/CdS heterostructure for superior photocatalytic removal of amoxicillin. Asian Journal of Chemistry.
Pandurangan, V. (2025). Photocatalytic nanocomposites for amoxicillin degradation: Mechanistic insights, kinetics, and environmental implications. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science.
Pandurangan, V., Gangireddy, R., Thangavelu, L., & Visnu, S. (2025). Photocatalytic performance of SnO₂ nanoparticles for the efficient degradation of chlorpyrifos pesticide under visible light irradiation. Asian Journal of Chemistry.
Pandurangan, V., Selvakumar, A., Baskaran, V., & Geetha, R. V. (2025). Enhanced photocatalytic activity of Z-scheme ZrO₂/V₂O₅ nanocomposite with graphite carbon nitride for effective degradation of amoxicillin and crystal violet under visible light. Emergent Materials.
Vijayalakshmi, P., Shanmugavelan, P., & Mareeswaran, P. M. (2024). Enhanced photocatalytic activity of V₂O₅/g-C₃N₄/ZnO nanocomposite for efficient degradation of amoxicillin, chlorpyrifos, and methylene blue. Research Square (Preprint).
Vijayalakshmi, P., Shanmugavelan, P., & Mareeswaran, P. M. (2024). Enhanced photocatalytic activity of V₂O₅/g-C₃N₄/ZnO nanocomposite for efficient degradation of amoxicillin, chlorpyrifos, and methylene blue. Ionics.