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“எண்ணிய முடிதல் வேண்டும்,

நல்லவே எண்ணல் வேண்டும்;

திண்ணிய நெஞ்சம் வேண்டும்,

தெளிந்தநல் லறிவு வேண்டும்;”

        - மகாகவி சி. சுப்பிரமணிய பாரதி

“Let my thoughts bloom into action;

Let me think only noble thoughts;

Let me have valiant heart;

Let me have a clear wisdom;"

         - Mahakavi C. Subramania Bharathiar

PROFILE

Dr.D.Nataraj
Professor
Research Area
  • Quantum Dots
  • Hot electron Dynamics
  • Materials for Solar Cells

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Research Area

  • Quantum Dots
  • Hot electron Dynamics
  • Materials for Solar Cells

Featured Publications

Courses Teaching

  • Theoretical Fluid Dynamics
  • Classical Mechanics
  • Physical Chemistry

EDUCATION & CAREER

Dr.D.Nataraj
Professor
Research Area
  • Quantum Dots
  • Hot electron Dynamics
  • Materials for Solar Cells

0422-2428447

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Education

Ph. D.
Subject : Physics
Institution : Bharathiar University
Affiliated University : Bharathiar University
Year of Award : 2001

M. Sc.,
Subject: Physics
Institution : Bharathiar University
Affiliated University : Bharathiar University
Year of Award : 1994

B. Sc.,
Subject: Physics
Institution: Bharathiar University
Affiliated University: Bharathiar University
Year of Award: 1992

Career

At Bharathiar University (Reverse Order)

Professor: August 2018 to Till Date

Associate Professor: August 2015 to August 2018

Assistant Professor: 02.01.2006 to 30.06.2011

Lecturer: 23.09.2005 to 01.01.2006


Past Experience

Visiting Research Assistant Professor: 01.07. 2011 to 30.06.2012 at  Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, South Korea

COE fellow: 01.05.2003 to 21.09.2005 at Hokkaido University, Japan

STA fellow: 01.04.2001 to 31.03.2003 at National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Hokkaido, Japan

RESEARCH AREAS

Dr.D.Nataraj
Professor
Research Area
  • Quantum Dots
  • Hot electron Dynamics
  • Materials for Solar Cells

0422-2428447

9994734020

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PUBLICATIONS

Dr.D.Nataraj
Professor
Research Area
  • Quantum Dots
  • Hot electron Dynamics
  • Materials for Solar Cells

0422-2428447

9994734020

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Reverse Chronological Order

2021

 

2020

 

2019-1999

53. Highly responsive ultraviolet sensor based on ZnS quantum dot solid with enhanced photocurrent
      S. Premkumar, D. Nataraj, G. Bharathi,S Ramya 
      Nature Scientific reports 9, 1-14 (2019)

52. Graphene Nanobuds: A New Second-Generation Phosgene Sensor with Ultralow Detection Limit in 
      Aqueous Solution
      Pavithra V Ravi, Daniel T Thangadurai, D Nataraj, Kittusamy Senthilkumar, Gunasekaran Manonmani,
      Nandakumar Kalarikkal, Sabu Thomas, Praveen Govindh
      ACS applied materials & interfaces 11, 19339-19349 (2019)

51. Photocatalytic performance on visible light induced ZnS QDs – MgAl layered double hydroxides  
      hybrids for methylene blue dye degration
      Kandasamy Bhuvaneswari, Govindasamy Palanisamy, Thangavelu Pazhanivel, Ganapathi Bharathi, 
      Devaraj Nataraj
      Chemistry select 3, 13419-13436 (2018)

50. Rhodamine capped gold nanoparticles for the detection of Cr3+ ion in living cells and water samples
      N Manjubaashini, T Daniel Thangadurai, Ganapathi Bharathi,D Nataraj
      Journal of Luminescence 202, 282-288 (2018)

49. Synthesis and experimental studies on supramolecular synthons of aminoguanidium carboxylates: 
      A case study of ∏-hole bonded carbon bonding via theoretical approaches
      Govindarajan Radha, Baskaran Vijaya Pandiyan, Palanisamy Deepa, Subbiah Govindarajan, 
      Ponmalai Kolandaivel, Devaraj Nataraj
      Chemistry Select 3, 10032-10048 (2018)

48. Enhanced photocatalytic properties of ZnS-WO3 nanosheet hybrid under visible light irradiation
      Govindasamy Palanisamy, Kandasamy Bhuvaneshwari, Ganapathi Bharathi, Devaraj Nataraj, 
      Thangavelu Pazhanivel
      Chemistry Select 3, 9422-9430 (2018)

47. Fluorenone based fluorescent probe for selective “turn-on” detection of pyrophosphate and alanine
      Daniel Thangadurai, I Nithya, N Manjubaashini, N Bhuvanesh, G Bharathi, R Nandhakumar, D Nataraj
      Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy 199, 465-471 (2018)

46. Interfacial Chemistry‐Modified QD‐Coupled CdTe Solid Nanowire and Its Hybrid with Graphene 
      Quantum Dots for Enhanced Photocurrent Properties
      Sellan Premkumar, Devaraj Nataraj, Ganapathi Bharathi, Oleg Yu Khyzhun, T Daniel Thangadurai
      Chemistry Select 2, 10771-10781 (2017)

45. Graphene Quantum Dot Solid Sheets: Strong blue-light-emitting & photocurrent-producing band-gap-
      opened nanostructures
      Ganapathi Bharathi, Devaraj Nataraj, Sellan Premkumar, Murugaiyan Sowmiya,
      Kittusamy Senthilkumar, T Daniel Thangadurai, Oleg Yu Khyzhun, Mukul Gupta, Deodatta Phase, 
      Nirmalendu Patra, Shambhu Nath Jha, Dibyendu Bhattacharyya
      Nature Scientific reports 7, 1-17 (2017)

44. Phase transformation from α-Fe2O3 to Fe3O4 and LiFeO2 by the self-reduction of Fe(iii) in Prussian 
      red in the presence of alkali hydroxides: investigation of the phase dependent morphological and 
      magnetic properties
      K Palani Thiruppathi, Devaraj Nataraj
      CrystEngComm 9, 6170-6181 (2017)

43. Crystal structure and electronic properties of facile synthesized Cr2O3 nanoparticles
      S Rajagopal, M Bharaneswari, D Nataraj, OY Khyzhun, Yahia Djaoued
      Materials Research Express 3, 095019 (2016)

42. Systematic synthesis and analysis of change in morphology, electronic structure and  photoluminescence properties
      of 2,2′-dipyridyl intercalated MoO3 hybrid  nanostructures and investigation of their photocatalytic activity
      S Rajagopal, M Bharaneswari, D Nataraj, OY Khyzhun, Yahia Djaoued
      RSC advances 6, 88287-88299 (2016)

41. Iron oxide nanoparticles to an Indian major carp, Labeo rohita: Impacts on hematology, iono regulation 
      and gill Na+/K+ ATPase activity
      Anand Sadanandan Remya, Mathan Ramesh, Manoharan Saravanan, Rama Krishnan Poopal, 
      Subramanian Bharathi, Devaraj Nataraj
      Journal of King Saud University-Science 27, 151-160 (2015)

40. Improved photocatalytic activity of ZnO coupled CuO nanocomposites synthesized by reflux 
      condensation method
      K Mageshwari, D Nataraj, Tarasankar Pal, R Sathyamoorthy, Jinsub Park
      Journal of Alloys and Compounds 625, 362-370 (2015)

39. Synthesis and characterization of indium aluminate (InAlO3) nanoparticles by wet chemical method
      S Sathish, B Chandar Shekar, D Nataraj 
      Advanced Powder Technology 25, 1007-1015 (2014)

38. Controlled synthesis of MoO3 microcrystals by subsequent calcination of hydrothermally grown 
      pyrazine–MoO3 nanorod hybrids and their photodecomposition properties
      S Rajagopal, D Nataraj, O Yu Khyzhun, Yahia Djaoued, Jacques Robichaud, Chang-Koo Kim  
      Materials Chemistry and Physics 141, 383-392 (2013)

37. Systematic investigation of the structure and photophysical properties of CdSe, CdSe/ZnS QDs and 
      their hybrid with β-carotene
      T Pazhanivel, VP Devarajan, G Bharathi, K Senthil, V Ganapathy, K Yong, D Nataraj
      RSC advances 3, 26116-26126 (2013)

36. Improved sensing performance from methionine capped CdTe and CdTe/ZnS quantum dots for the 
      detection of trace amounts of explosive chemicals in liquid media
      T Pazhanivel, D Nataraj, VP Devarajan, V Mageshwari, K Senthil, D Soundararajan 
      Analytical Methods 5, 910-916 (2013)

35. Magnetic properties of Cr doped ZnTe alloy powder
      DevarajSoundararajan, Devanesan Mangalaraj, Devaraj Nataraj, Lev Dorosinskii, Ki Hyeon Kim 
      Materials Letters 87, 113-116 (2012)

34. Hot electron extraction from CdTe quantum dots via beta carotene molecular energy levels
      T Pazhanivel, D Nataraj, VP Devarajan, K Senthil, M Seol, K Yong 
      Applied Physics Letters 101, 261110 (2012)

33. Biodegradability study and pH influence on growth and orientation of ZnO nanorods via aqueous 
      solution process
      P Suresh Kumar, P Paik, A Dhayal Raj, D Mangalaraj, D Nataraj, A Gedanken, S Ramakrishna 
      Applied surface science 258, 6765-6771 (2012)

32. Synthesis and characterization of nickel doped cadmium sulfide (CdS: Ni2+) nanoparticles
      M Elango, D Nataraj, K Prem Nazeer, M Thamilselvan 
      Materials Research Bulletin 47, 1533-1538 (2012)

31. Bioactivity and mechanical properties of nickel‐incorporated hydrogenated carbon nanocomposite thin 
      films
      P Vijai Bharathy, D Nataraj, Q Yang, MSRN Kiran 
      Surface and interface analysis 44, 288-295 (2012)

30. Reactive biased target ion beam deposited W–DLC nanocomposite thin films—Microstructure and its 
      mechanical properties
      P Vijai Bharathy, Q Yang, MSRN Kiran, JongJoo Rha, D Nataraj, D Mangalaraj 
      Diamond and related materials 23, 34-43 (2012)

29. Molecular conformation dependent emission behaviour (blue, red and white light emissions) of all-
      trans-β-carotene-ZnS quantum dot hybrid nanostructures
      V Perumal Devarajan, Devaraj Nataraj, Thangavelu Pazhanivel, Karuppanan Senthil, Minsu Seol, 
      Kijung Yong, Justus Hermannsdorfer, Rhett Kempe 
      Journal of Materials Chemistry 22, 18454-18462 (2012)

28. Enhanced super-hydrophobic and switching behavior of ZnO nanostructured surfaces prepared by 
      simple solution–immersion successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction process
      P Suresh Kumar, J Sundaramurthy, D Mangalaraj, D Nataraj, D Rajarathnam, MP Srinivasan  
      Journal of colloid and interface science 363, 51-58 (2011)

27. Influence of tungsten content in W-DLC nanocomposite thin films prepared by hybrid target biased ion 
      beam assisted deposition technique
      P Vijai Bharathy, D Nataraj, D Mangalaraj, MSRN Kiran, J Silvestre-Albero, Q Yang 
      International Journal of Nanoscience 10, 851-855 (2011)

26. Growth of hierarchical based ZnO micro/nanostructured films and their tunable wettability behavior
      P Suresh Kumar, A Dhayal Raj, D Mangalaraj, D Nataraj, N Ponpandian, Lin Li, G Chabrol 
      Applied surface science 257, 6678-6686 (2011)

25. Structural, Compositional and Magnetic Studies on Zn1− xCrx Te (x= 0.05, 0.15) Films Grown on 
      GaAs (100) Substrates
      D Soundararajan, D Mangalaraj, D Nataraj, L Dorosinskii, J Santoyo-Salazar, K Senthil, JM Ko 
      Science of Advanced Materials 3, 80-88 (2011)

24. Ferromagnetism in ZnTe: Cr film grown on Si (1 0 0)
      D Soundararajan, P Peranantham, D Mangalaraj, D Nataraj, L Dorosinskii, J Santoyo-Salazar, JM Ko 
      Journal of alloys and compounds 509, 80-86 (2011)

23. Systematic synthesis and analysis of change in morphology, electronic structure and 
      photoluminescence properties of pyrazine intercalated MoO3 hybrid nanostructures
      S Rajagopal, D Nataraj, O Yu Khyzhun, Yahia Djaoued, Jacques Robichaud, K Senthil, D Mangalaraj  
      CrystEngComm 13, 2358 - 2368 (2011)

22. Effect of nickel incorporation on structural, nanomechanical and biocompatible properties of
      amorphous hydrogenated carbon thin films prepared by low energy biased target ion 
      P VijaiBharathy, Yin-Yu Chang, D Nataraj, Q Yang, Sheng-Min Yang, D Mangalaraj, Lei Yang, 
      Thomas J Webster 
      Thin Solid Films 519, 1623-1628 (2010)

21. Effect of titanium incorporation on the structural, mechanical and biocompatible properties of DLC thin 
      films prepared by reactive-biased target ion beam deposition method
      P Vijai Bharathy, D Nataraj, Paul K Chu, Huaiyu Wang, Q Yang, MSRN Kiran, J Silvestre-Albero, 
      D Mangalaraj 
      Applied Surface Science 257, 143-150 (2010)

20. Reducing gas response kinetics of nanostructured indium oxide thin films
      M Seetha, S Bharathi, D Mangalaraj, D Nataraj 
      Thin Solid Films 518, e125-e128 (2010)

19. Hydrophobic ZnO nanostructured thin films on glass substrate by simple successive ionic layer 
      absorption and reaction (SILAR) method
      P Suresh Kumar, A Dhayal Raj, D Mangalaraj, D Nataraj 
      Thin Solid Films 518, e183-e186 (2010)

18. Ferromagnetism in Zn1− xCrxTe (x= 0.05, 0.15) films grown on GaAs (1 0 0) substrate
      Devaraj Soundararajan, Devanesan Mangalaraj, Devaraj Nataraj, Lev Dorosinskii, 
      Jaime Santoyo-Salazar, Jang-Myoun Ko  
      Current Applied Physics 10, 771-775 (2010)

17. Electronic structure of FeWO4 and CoWO4 tungstates: First-principles FP-LAPW calculations and 
      X-ray spectroscopy studies
      S Rajagopal, VL Bekenev, D Nataraj, D Mangalaraj, O Yu Khyzhun
     Journal of alloys and compounds 496, 61-68 (2010)

16. Hydrothermal synthesis and electronic properties of FeWO4 and CoWO4 nanostructures
      S Rajagopal, D Nataraj, O Yu Khyzhun, Yahia Djaoued, J Robichaud, D Mangalaraj 
      Journal of alloys and compounds 493, 340-345 (2010)

15. Self-assembled V2O5 Nano rods for gas sensors
      A Dhayal Raj, T Pazhanivel, P Suresh Kumar, D Mangalaraj, D Nataraj, N Ponpandian 
     Current Applied Physics 10, 531-537 (2010)

14. Improved mechanical property of hydrothermally synthesized hydroxyapatite nanorods reinforced with 
      polyethylene
      A Joseph Nathanael, D Mangalaraj, Pao Chi Chen, D Nataraj
      International Journal of Modern Physics B 24, 215-223 (2010)

13. Highly mesoporous alpha-Fe2O3 nanostructures: Preparation, characterization and improved photo 
      catalytic performance towards Rhodamine B (RhB)
      S Bharathi, D Nataraj, D Mangalaraj, Y Masuda, K Senthil, K Yong
      Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 43 (2010)

12. Controlled growth of single-crystalline, nanostructured dendrites and snowflakes of alpha-Fe2O3: 
      influence of the surfactant on the morphology and investigation of morphology 
      S Bharathi, D Nataraj, M Seetha, D Mangalaraj, N Ponpandian, Y Masuda, K Senthil, K Yong
      CrysEngCom 12, 4443-4443 (2010)

11. Magnetic and magneto-optical studies on Zn1− xCrxTe (x= 0.05) films grown on glass substrate
      D Soundararajan, D Mangalaraj, D Nataraj, L Dorosinskii, J Santoyo-Salazar, MJ Riley
      Journal of magnetism and magnetic materials 321, 4108-4114 (2009)

10. Optical investigations on indium oxide nano-particles prepared through precipitation method
      M Seetha, S Bharathi, A Dhayal Raj, D Mangalaraj, D Nataraj
      Materials characterization 60, 1578-1582 (2009)

12. Controlled growth of WO 3 nanostructures with three different morphologies and their structural, 
      optical, and photodecomposition studies
      S Rajagopal, D Nataraj, D Mangalaraj, Yahia Djaoued, Jacques Robichaud, O Yu Khyzhun 
      Nanoscale research letters 4, 1335 (2009)

9. Magnetic studies on ZnTe: Cr film grown on glass substrate by thermal evaporation method
    D Soundararajan, D Mangalaraj, D Nataraj, L Dorosinskii, J Santoyo-Salazar, HC Jeon, TW Kang
    Applied surface science 255, 7517-7523 (2009)

8. Growth and characterization of ZnO nanostructured thin films by a two step chemical method
    P Suresh Kumar, A Dhayal Raj, D Mangalaraj, D Nataraj
    Applied surface science 255, 2382-2387 (2008)

7. Fabrication of one-dimensional GaAs channel-coupled InAs quantum dot memory device by selective-
    area metal-organic vapor phase epitaxy
    Devaraj Nataraj, Noboru Ooike, Junichi Motohisa, Takashi Fukui
    Applied Physics Letters 87, 193103 (2008)

6. Structure and Raman scattering study on Ba8GaxSi46− x (x= 10 and 16) type I clathrates
    Devaraj Nataraj, Jiro Nagao
    Journal of Solid State Chemistry 177, 1905-1911 (2004)

5. Structure, high temperature transport, and thermal properties of and 16) clathrates prepared by the arc 
    melting method
    Devaraj Nataraj, Jiro Nagao, Marhoun Ferhat, Takao Ebinuma
    Journal of applied physics 93, 2424-2428 (2003)

4. Phonon behaviors and electronic structures of the filled skutterudite  compounds: An electron tunneling 
    study
    Jiro Nagao, Devaraj Nataraj, Marhoun Ferhat, Tsutomu Uchida, Satoshi Takeya, Takao Ebinuma, 
    Hiroaki Anno, Kakuei Matsubara, Eiji Hatta, Kōichi Mukasa
    Journal of applied physics 92, 4135-4137 (2002)

3. Determination of Kinetic Parameters of Bi2Se3 Thin Films by Computation
    D Nataraj, K Prabakar, Sa K Narayandass, D Mangalaraj
    Crystal Research and Technology 35, 1087-1094 (2000)

2. Conduction studies on bismuth selenide thin films
    D Nataraj, K Senthil, Sa K Narayandass, D Mangalaraj
    Crystal Research and Technology 34, 867-872 (1999)

1. Interference effects on the surface of Nd: YAG laser irradiated bismuth telluride thin films
    D. Nataraj, Sa. K. Narayandass, D. Mangalaraj and Girija Vallaban
    Journal of Materials Science Letters 18, 947 (1999)

National Publications - Reverse Chronological Order


Details of Patent: Method to produce graphene quantum dot sheet and its applications
Year: 2017
Application / Grant Number: 201741036410

Details of Patent: A preparation process of singe phase LaSeO3 dentritic perovskite
Year: 2019
Application / Grant Number: 201911044338

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TEACHING

Dr.D.Nataraj
Professor
Research Area
  • Quantum Dots
  • Hot electron Dynamics
  • Materials for Solar Cells

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PROJECTS

Dr.D.Nataraj
Professor
Research Area
  • Quantum Dots
  • Hot electron Dynamics
  • Materials for Solar Cells

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Funded Projects(National Level)

1. RUSA PHASE - II

Title of the project: Fabrication of perovskite oxide based prototype ultra – sensitive (10ppb) acetone sensor for non invasive diabetic diagnosis

Funding Agency: RUSA PHASE - II

Amount: Rs. 5 Lakhs

Duration: February 2020 to June 2020

 

2. RUSA PHASE - I

Title of the project: Development of graphene quantum dot coupled solid sheet type nanostructure thin films on silicon with strong intrinsic optical and electrical properties for active optoelectronic application

Funding Agency: RUSA PHASE - I

Amount: Rs. 100 Lakhs

Duration: 2017 to 2019

 

3. UGC - CPEPA

Title of the project: Advanced studies in physics for the development of solar energy materials and devices

Funding Agency: UGC - CPEPA

Amount: Rs. 3.54 Crores

Duration: 2016-2021

 

4. DST – SERI

Title of the project: Development of Hot electron harvesting quantum dot (CdTe,CdTe/ZnS,CdTe/CdS) based solar cell devices for efficient solar energy conversion application

Funding Agency: DST - SERI

Amount: Rs. 60.52 Lakhs

Duration: 2016-2019

 

5. DRDO

Title of the project : Design and fabrication of metal oxide (Fe2O3,LaFeO3, and LaSrfEo3)Hybrid nanostructure based prototype gas sensor device to detect the trace amount of CO and CO2

Funding Agency : DRDO

Amount : Rs. 25.95 Lakhs

Duration : 2014-2017

 

6. DST – FAST TRACK

Title of the project: Synthesis And Photoluminescence characterisation of conjugate ZnS:Mn nonoparticles

Funding Agency: DST – FAST TRACK

Amount: Rs. 20.40 Lakhs

Duration: 2009-2013

 

7. DRDO – ER& IPR

Title of the project: Fabrication of organic molecule conjugate quantum nanoparticle based visible and near IR sensitive, high current photoconductive device.

Funding Agency: DRDO – ER& IPR

Amount: Rs. 21.37 Lakhs

Duration: 2010 to 2013

 

8. DRDO-BU-CLS

Title of the project: Nanostructured thin film based gas sensor for food quality assessment

Funding Agency: DRDO-BU-CLS

Amount: Major Project

Duration: 2005 to 2010

 

 

 

Consultancy Projects

 

 

 

 

 

RESEARCH GUIDANCE

Dr.D.Nataraj
Professor
Research Area
  • Quantum Dots
  • Hot electron Dynamics
  • Materials for Solar Cells

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Ongoing

 

Completed

 

 

Ongoing

S. Ramya
S. Manigandan
T. Thrupthika
A. Sangeetha
P. Maheswari
V. Muthuvelan
K. Reivanth

Completed-09

9. Dr. K. P. Thiruppathi
Title of Thesis: SYSTEMATIC SYNTHESIS OF PHASE AND MORPHOLOGY TUNED IRON-BASED METAL OXIDES
(α-Fe2O3, Fe3O4, LiFeO2, LaFeO3 AND La1-xSrxFeO3) AND THEIR APPLICATIONS TOWARDS TRACE LEVEL
GAS MOLECULES DETECTION.
Date of Submission:
Date of Award: 2021

8. Dr. S.Prem Kumar
Title of Thesis: Systematic investigation of Interfacial Chemistry Modified Quantum Dot (CdTe,ZnS,Mn:ZnS) and Nanoparticle (Silver) coupled Graphene Hybrid System for Improved Photocurrent Properties
Date of Submission: 
Date of Award: 2017 

7. Dr. G.Bharathi
Title of Thesis: Band gap opened Graphene Quantum Dot Solid Sheet Nanostructures with Induced Semiconducting Properties for Opto- electronic and Sensing Applications
Date of Submission: 
Date of Award: 2017

6. Dr. G.Radha
Title of Thesis: Systematic Investigation on Growth, Characterization and some Application of Nanocrystalline Cobalities (MCo2, M=Ni or Zn) using Mixed Metal Carboxylates as Single Source Molecular Precursors
Date of Submission: 
Date of Award: 2016

5. Dr. V.P.Devarajan
Title of Thesis: Molecular conformation dependent photophysical and photochemical behaviours of Beta carotene conjugated ZnS and Cds Quantum Dot hybrids
Date of Submission: 
Date of Award: 2015 

4. Dr. T.Pazhanivel
Title of Thesis: Systematic investigation on the photophysical properties of CdSe,CdTe,CdSe/ZnS, CdTe/ZnS quantum dots and their hybrid with organic molecules (Beta carotene, Methionine & L-Cystine) for solar cell and explosive sensing applications
Date of Submission: 
Date of Award: 2013

3. Dr. P.Vijay Bharathi
Title of Thesis: Systematic investigation on the Growth and Characterization of Metal Nanoparticles (Ti,Ni and W) Incoporated Diamond like Carbon (DLC) and Nitrogenated Carbon (CN) Thin films for biomedical applications.
Date of Submission: 
Date of Award: 2011

2. Dr. S.Rajagopal
Title of Thesis: Controlled synthesis of Nanostructured Transition Mtetal oxides (WO3,MoO3) and Tungstates (FeWo4,CoWO4): A systematic Investigation on the structure, Morphology, and Electronic Structure of different Nanostructure and their Photocatalytic applications.
Date of Submission: 
Date of Award: 2011

1. Dr.S. Bharathi 
Title of Thesis: Morphology controlled synthesis and characterization of multifunctional iron oxide nanostructures: A systematic study on the growth parameters, shape – dependent properties and applications.
Date of Submission: 
Date of Award: 2010

 

Ongoing

A. Ashwini

Completed - 32

32. K. Saranya 
Title of Thesis: Preparation and characterization of high aspect ratio of [Mo3S13]2-
Year of award: 2019

31. N.Naveen Kumar 
Title of Thesis: Preparation and characterization of MoS2/Graphene nanocomposite for the effective and efficient absorption of dye molecule
Year of award: 2019

30. P.Maheswari
Title of Thesis: Hydrothermally synthesized blue emitting SiQDs and their application towards Photovoltaic cell and their cytotoxic study toward MCF-7 human breast cancer cell
Year of award: 2018

29. A.Sangeetha
Title of Thesis: Microwave assisted synthesis of carbon quantum dots and their electrochemical detection of Quercetin
Year of award: 2016

28. V.Sarojadevi
Title of Thesis: Growth and characterization of morphology tuned CdTe nanostructures( nanoparticles and nanorods) and their application for solar cell fabrication
Year of award: 2016

27. P.Balakiruthika
Title of Thesis: Synthesis, Characterization and electrochemical performances of hydrothermally prepared carbon Quantum Dots (CQDs)
Year of award: 2016

26. M.Pavithra
Title of Thesis: Synthesis and characterization ofZnS QDs/Graphene and Mn: ZnS QDs/ Graphene nanocomposites for photocatalytic application
Year of award: 2016

25. N.Jeevitha
Title of Thesis: Synthesis and Characterization of Nitrogen and metal ion doped graphene quantum dots and their photocatalytic application
Year of award: 2015

24. G.R Suriya Praba
Title of Thesis: Carbon Quantum dots (CQDs) for Metal Ion sensing application
Year of award: 2014

23. T.Thrupthika
Title of Thesis: Photophysical properties of CuInS2 and its core-shell structure with  β-carotene
Year of award: 2014

22. M.Suganthi
Title of Thesis: Preparation and characterization of TiO2 nanorods and TiO2NR/CdS hybrid nanostructures for photocatalytic and gas sensing application.
Year of award: 2013

21. S.Thilagavathi
Title of Thesis: Growth and nanostructure of NiO and NiCo2o4 using hybrid coordination polymer precursor – application to photocatalytic degradation.
Year of award: 2013

20. S.Ramya
Title of Thesis: Growth and characterization of ZnO NRS & ZnO/In2S3 hybrid nanostructures for gas sensing application
Year of award: 2013

19. R.Amirthavalli
Title of Thesis: Morphology controlled hexagonal nanoflakes of NiCo2O4 using ethylene glycol
Year of award: 2013

18. M.R.Madhumathi
Title of Thesis: Growth of β-FeMoO4 nanorods and multipod structures by hydrothermal method and its structural and morphology characterization
Year of award: 2011

17. V.Mageshwari
Title of Thesis: Detection of nitroaromatic explosives using thiol capped CdTe QDs via fluorescent quenching
Year of award: 2011

16. R.Gnanambal
Title of Thesis: CTAB assisted hydrothermal synthesis of spinel ZnCo2O4 nanostructures and its magnetic properties
Year of award: 2011

15. C.Dinesh
Title of Thesis: A study on surface morphology, optical and antibacterial properties of tantalum pentoxide thin films prepared by DC magnetron sputtering technique
Year of award: 2010

14. V.Kavitha
Title of Thesis: Preparation and characterization of Samarium cobalt nanostructured thin films by chemical method
Year of award: 2010

13. R.Kavitha
Title of Thesis: Structural, reduction and magnetic characteristics of iron oxide nanoparticles prepared by hydrothermal synthesis
Year of award: 2010

12. L.Sasikala
Title of Thesis: Characterization on hydrothermally synthesized ZnO nanostructures
Year of award: 2009

11. R.Rajanad Kumar
Title of Thesis: Synthesis and characterization of polymer encapsulated silver nanoparticle coatings for antibacterial effect
Year of award: 2009

10. M.S.Kiruba
Title of Thesis: Study of gas sensing properties of nanocrystalline zinc and cadmium ferrites
Year of award: 2009

9. R.Sandhya
Title of Thesis: Preparation and characterization of undoped and copper doped indium oxide nanoparticles and their films
Year of award: 2009

8. G.Radha 
Title of Thesis: Synthesis and characterization of metal cobalities (MCo2O4, M=Ni and Zn) based on citrate precursors
Year of award: 2008

7. K.Sownthari
Title of Thesis: Preparation and characterization of Co3O4 nanorods by sonochemical method
Year of award: 2008

6. T.Pazhanivel
Title of Thesis: Preparation and characterization of V2O5 hollow spheres made up of nanorods using solvothermal method
Year of award: 2008

5. S.Priyadharsini
Title of Thesis: Alcoholic medium dependent growth of In2O3 nanoparticles and its characterization
Year of award: 2008

4. R.Yuvakkumar
Title of Thesis: Preparation and characterization of Sb doped ZnO thin films by cathodic vacuum arc method
Year of award: 2007

3. N.Sabari Arul
Title of Thesis: Structural and optical properties of ZnO nanorods grown by chemical method
Year of award: 2007

2. M.Thambidurai
Title of Thesis: Preparation and characterization of ZnO-SnO2 thin films by cathodic vacuum arc deposition method
Year of award: 2007

1. D.Poornaratna
Title of Thesis: Hall effect and DC conduction studies on ZnTe thin films prepared by thermal evaporation method
Year of award: 2007

 

Ongoing

 

Completed - 35

35. Keerthana.R
Title of Thesis: Photophysics of CdTe/CdS/ZnS Core shell Quantum dot nanostructures. 
Year of award: 2019 

34. Manimekala.T
Title of Thesis: Photophysical properties of Mn Doped CdTe quantum dots
Year of award: 2019

33. Aruna.S
Title of Thesis: Phosphine free synthesis of CdTe quantum dots and their optical characterization
Year of award: 2019

32. Karthick. K
Title of Thesis: Influence of compactness of TiO2, film on the performance of dye sensitized solar cell.
Year of award: 2018

31. Pavithra. S
Title of Thesis: Understanding the ligand effect on the quantum confinement effect of In2S3 QDs
Year of award: 2018

30. Aiswarya. R
Title of Thesis: An insight into BSA-CdTe QDs interaction through absorption and photoluminescence studies
Year of award: 2018

29. Thasrin Aspar. S
Title of Thesis: Optimization of Growth condition toobtain flower-like Indium sulfide nanostructure
Year of award: 2017

28. Saranya. K
Title of Thesis: Growth and characterization of TiO2 Flower like nanostructures
Year of award: 2017

27. Infanta Diana. M
Title of Thesis: Synthesis and characterization of nanostructured perovskite absorber (Methyl ammonium lead iodide)
Year of award: 2017

26. Vinodhini. S
Title of Thesis: ZnO nanotube formation and their characterization
Year of award: 2017

25. Muthu Velan. V 
Title of Thesis: Structural and optical characterization of carbon quantum dots prepared by reflux condensation method
Year of award: 2016

24. Gokila
Title of Thesis: Preparation and synthesis of CdTe Quantum dots
Year of award: 2016

23. Anjali
Title of Thesis: Preparation and optical characterization of InS Quantum dots 
Year of award: 2016

22. Radhakrishnan. P
Title of Thesis: Synthesis and characterization of water soluble carbon nanodots(CNDs)
Year of award: 2015

21. Pichaimani. B
Title of Thesis: Synthesis and characterization of N-doped reduced graphene sheets prepared by hydrothermal method
Year of award: 2015

20. Suresh Kumar. N
Title of Thesis: Investigation on size dependent optical properties of CdTe by varying MPA concentration
Year of award: 2015

19. Deviprasath. C. S
Title of Thesis: Investigation of Structural and photoluminescence properties of MPA capped water soluble CdTe QDs and CdTe: GO nanocomposites
Year of award: 2014

18. Balakiruthika. P
Title of Thesis: Photoluminescence and photocatalytic activity of ZnS/β-carotene hybrid
Year of award: 2014

17. J.Agnes Lincy
Title of Thesis: Preparation and Photoluminescence studies of Carbon Quantum dots 
Year of award: 2014

16. Tharani.S
Title of Thesis: Synthesis and characterization of ZnS/CdS & CdS/ZnS core – shell quantum dots for sensing application
Year of award: 2013

15. T.Thrupthika
Title of Thesis: Synthesis and photoluminescence characterization of water soluble ZnS & CdS quantum dots for sensing applications
Year of award: 2013

14. R.Joyce
Title of Thesis: Size sensitive luminescence quenching behaviour of Methionone Capped water soluble CdTe QDs for the explosive detection
Year of award: 2013

13. T.Chandran
Title of Thesis: Temperature dependent growth mechanism of MoO3 – pyrazine hybrid nanostructure by hydrothermal technique
Year of award: 2011

12. R.Rajeshwari
Title of Thesis: A study on Time dependent Growth mechanism of MoO3 – Pyrazine Hybrid nanostructured by hydrothermal method
Year of award: 2011

11. P.Balasaritha
Title of Thesis: Synthesis and characterization of hydrothermally prepared hexagonally shaped iron oxide nano crystals
Year of award: 2010

10. M.R.Madhumathi
Title of Thesis: Synthesis of Hematite (α-Fe2O3) nanocrystals and their photocatalytic behaviour towards rhodamine b
Year of award: 2010

9. P.Geetha
Title of Thesis: Synthesis and characterization of hydrothermally prepared iron oxide thin films
Year of award: 2010 

8. R.Gnanambal
Title of Thesis: Preparation and structural ,luminescence characterization of various temperature based Cds naomaterials
Year of award: 2009

7. G.Udhaykumar
Title of Thesis: Tuning the emission wavelength of ZnS nanoparticles by optimizing chemical compositions
Year of award: 2009

6. S.Premkumar
Title of Thesis: Preparation of nanocrystalline MFe2O4 ferrites [M=Fe,Zn] by chemical method and their compaction using spark plasma sintering
Year of award: 2009

5. Palanisamy.P
Title of Thesis: Synthesis, Characterization and Photoluminescence properties of Tungsten trioxide (WO3) nanorods
Year of award: 2009

4. K.R.Vijayaraghavan
Title of Thesis: Hydrothermal synthesis of CoWO4 nanopowder and their structural & optical characterization
Year of award: 2008

3. R.Sri vidhya nandhini
Title of Thesis: Hydrothermal synthesis of MnWO4 nanopowder and its characterizations
Year of award: 2008

2. Bipin.M.K
Title of Thesis: Preparation and structural characterization of WO3 nanopowder
Year of award: 2008

1. L.Sasikala
Title of Thesis: Synthesis and characterization of ZnO micro – nanocluster films deposited by SILAR method
Year of award: 2007

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  • Hot electron Dynamics
  • Materials for Solar Cells

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ALUMINI REFLECTIONS

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Research Area
  • Quantum Dots
  • Hot electron Dynamics
  • Materials for Solar Cells

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Awards
  1. Brain Korea 21 fellow awarded by Pohang University of Science and Technology, South Korea in 2011
  2. Fast Track Fellow awarded by DST, India in 2009
  3. COE research fellow awarded by Hokkaido University, Japan in 2003
  4. STA fellow awarded by JSPS organization, Japan in 2001
  5. Senior Research Fellow awarded by CSIR, India  in 1999
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Professional Bodies

Member
Regular Member: Luminescent Society of India
Period: Life Member

Member
Regular Member: Magnetic Society of India
Period: Life Member

AWARDS & MEMBERSHIPS

Dr.D.Nataraj
Professor
Research Area
  • Quantum Dots
  • Hot electron Dynamics
  • Materials for Solar Cells

0422-2428447

9994734020

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Awards
  1. Brain Korea 21 fellow awarded by Pohang University of Science and Technology, South Korea in 2011
  2. Fast Track Fellow awarded by DST, India in 2009
  3. COE research fellow awarded by Hokkaido University, Japan in 2003
  4. STA fellow awarded by JSPS organization, Japan in 2001
  5. Senior Research Fellow awarded by CSIR, India  in 1999
Membership

Professional Bodies

Member
Regular Member: Luminescent Society of India
Period: Life Member

Member
Regular Member: Magnetic Society of India
Period: Life Member

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Dr.D.Nataraj
Professor
Research Area
  • Quantum Dots
  • Hot electron Dynamics
  • Materials for Solar Cells

0422-2428447

9994734020

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Visits

Country Visited  : China
Duration of Visit : December 2019
Purpose of Visit : Research at Tianjin University

Country Visited  : South Korea
Duration of Visit : July 2011 to June 2012
Purpose of Visit : Teaching and Research at POSTECH

Country Visited  : Japan
Duration of Visit : May 2003 to Sep 2005
Purpose of Visit : Research at Hokkaido University

Country Visited  : Japan
Duration of Visit : April 2001 to March 2003
Purpose of Visit : Research at AIST, Hokkaido

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