Dr. K Ramachandran -  Photocatalysis - Best Researcher Award 

Builders Engineering College - India

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Early academic pursuits 🎓

Ramachandran's academic journey is deeply rooted in interdisciplinary energy science and chemistry. he earned his ph.d. in energy science from alagappa university, india, where he conducted extensive research on the preparation of inorganic hole-transporting materials for highly efficient perovskite solar cells. prior to his doctoral studies, he completed his master of science in chemistry from gandhigram rural institute-deemed university, where he explored carbon steel corrosion inhibition using phosphonocarboxylic acids. his early academic foundation was established through a bachelor of science in chemistry from bharathidasan university, followed by a bachelor of education, which strengthened his pedagogical skills.

Professional endeavors 🏢

Ramachandran's professional career spans academia, research, and industry. he is currently serving as an assistant professor in the department of science and humanity at builders engineering college, kangayam, tirupur, tamil nadu. previously, he worked as a teaching assistant in the department of energy science at alagappa university. his research expertise was further honed through multiple roles as a junior research fellow (jrf) in prestigious projects funded by mhrd-r&i, rusa 2.0, and dae-brns at alagappa university. his international exposure includes a tenure as a visiting research fellow at the research center for advanced science and technology (rcast), university of tokyo, japan, where he worked under the esteemed guidance of professor satoshi uchida. additionally, he contributed to the industry as a quality manager (polymer) at ascent chemicals, karur.

Contributions and research focus 🔍

Ramachandran’s research contributions are centered on energy harvesting and storage materials, with a special emphasis on nanomaterials. he has made significant advancements in the Photocatalysis synthesis of organometallic and polymeric materials for optoelectronic applications. his expertise extends to the fabrication of perovskite and dye-sensitized solar cells (pvscs and dssc) at both small and large scales. his innovative work in anode and cathode materials for battery applications and the development of wide band gap oxide semiconductors highlights his commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions. his research findings have been extensively published in reputed peer-reviewed international journals.

Accolades and recognition 🏅

Ramachandran has received several prestigious awards in recognition of his outstanding contributions to research. he won the best oral presentation award at the international conference on Photocatalysis renewable energy science and technology (icrest-2020) and the best poster presentation award at the international conference on nanomaterials and their applications (icna-18). his scholarly impact is evident through his sixteen research publications in reputed international journals. in addition, he has actively participated in 62 international and national conferences and workshops, showcasing his research excellence on various platforms.

Impact and influence 🌍

Ramachandran's work has had a significant impact on the field of energy science, particularly in the development of innovative materials for solar energy and storage applications. his research Photocatalysis provides valuable insights into the enhancement of perovskite solar cell efficiency, contributing to the global pursuit of renewable energy solutions. his expertise in nanomaterial synthesis and device fabrication has not only advanced scientific knowledge but has also influenced the strategies for energy conservation and sustainable technology development. through his teaching and mentorship, he continues to inspire and guide young researchers in the field.

Legacy and future contributions 🔮

Ramachandran's legacy in energy science and nanomaterials research is defined by his pioneering contributions to optoelectronic device fabrication and material innovation. his commitment to advancing renewable energy technologies ensures that his impact will be long-lasting. moving forward, he aims to explore cutting-edge approaches in material science, integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning for energy applications. his dedication to scientific excellence and sustainability promises to drive future breakthroughs, further solidifying his position as a leading researcher in the field of energy science.

Notable Publications 

• Title: Recent advances in semiconductor metal oxides with enhanced methods for solar photocatalytic applications
  Author(s): C. Karthikeyan, P. Arunachalam, K. Ramachandran, A. M. Al-Mayouf, ...
  Journal: Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2020

• Title: Electrodeposition of nanostructured bilayer CuI@ CuSCN as hole transport material for highly efficient inverted perovskite solar cells
  Author(s): K. Ramachandran, C. Jeganathan, S. Karuppuchamy
  Journal: Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2021

• Title: Inorganic based hole transport materials for perovskite solar cells
  Author(s): S. Karuppuchamy, G. Murugadoss, K. Ramachandran, V. Saxena, ...
  Journal: Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 2018

• Title: Fabrication of efficient and stable planar perovskite solar cell using copper oxide as hole transport material
  Author(s): V. Arjun, K. P. Muthukumaran, K. Ramachandran, A. Nithya, ...
  Journal: Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2022

• Title: High performing air stable inverted perovskite solar cells using nanostructured CuSCN thin film as hole transport material
  Author(s): K. Ramachandran, C. Jeganathan, R. Prabhakaran, M. Wakisaka, ...
  Journal: Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells