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  • Dr Meenakshi Sankaran

  • Professor
  • Gandhigram Rural Institute
Publications 1990 - 2024

Publications

  • 205
    Journal Articles
  • 7
    Book Chapter
  • 6
    Conference
    Proceedings
  • 2
    Review
  • 1
    Editorial
  • 10
    Projects
  • 3
  • 2
  • 136

Citations / H-Index

6731 Citations
44 h-index
4860 Citations

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Expertise

Applied Chemistry

Applied / Environmental Chemistry

Personal Information

Dr Meenakshi Sankaran

Female
Department of Chemistry, Gandhigram Rural Institute Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigram
Dindugal, Tamil Nadu, India - 624302


Experience

  • Professor

    Department of Chemistry

    Gandhigram Rural Institute


Qualification

  • Ph.D

    Gandhigram Rural Institute


Honours and Awards

2021

Figured as one of the top 2% scientists globaly,

Stanford University-USA

2021

Figured as one of the top chemistry scientists in India

Reading academic research portal

2021

Make in India award

Indian Desalination Association

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2021

Figured as one of the top 2% scientists globaly,

Stanford University-USA

2021

Figured as one of the top chemistry scientists in India

Reading academic research portal

2021

Make in India award

Indian Desalination Association

2017

Best faculty researcher award

Indian Chitin and Chitosan Society (UoH, Telangana)

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Doctoral Theses Guided

2024

Biomass derived carbon electrodes decorated with transition metal based catalytic architectures for biosenig and energyconversion applications

Dr.A.Farithkhan, Gandhigram Rural Institute

2024

Development of functionalized materials for the removal of toxic inorganic pollutans from water

Dr.K.Ramkumar, Gandhigram Rural Institute

2022

Performance of surface modified natural and synthetic polymeric composites for the removal of few selectedorganic dyes

Dr.P.Sirajudheen, Gandhigram Rural Institute

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2024

Biomass derived carbon electrodes decorated with transition metal based catalytic architectures for biosenig and energyconversion applications

Dr.A.Farithkhan, Gandhigram Rural Institute

2024

Development of functionalized materials for the removal of toxic inorganic pollutans from water

Dr.K.Ramkumar, Gandhigram Rural Institute

2022

Performance of surface modified natural and synthetic polymeric composites for the removal of few selectedorganic dyes

Dr.P.Sirajudheen, Gandhigram Rural Institute

2021

Studies on photocatalytic degradation of a few selected organic pollutants using bio and synthetic hybrid polymeric nanocomposites

Dr.S.Vigneswaran, Gandhigram rural institute

2019

Removal of hexavalent cheomium and fluoride from water by using bioplymeric hybrid materials

Dr.S.Preethi, Gandhigram rural institute

2019

Syntheis and characterization of bioplolymeric hybride composites/resins for the removal of nitrate and phosphate

Dr.H.Thagira banu, Gandhigram Rural Institute

2018

Synthesis and characterization of biopolymeric hybrid composites for the removal of oil from oil in water emulsion

Dr.S.SD Elanchezhiyan, Gandhigram Rural Institute

2016

Studies and application of hydroxyurea in reprocessing of fast reactor fuel

Dr.P sivakumar , Gandhigram rural institute

2016

Evaluation of corrosion inhibition on mild steel and corrosion in acidic medium by bioplymers

Dr.Y.Sangeetha, Gandhigram Rural Institute

2015

Photodegration of few selected texile dyes and photo reduction of Cr(VI) using chitosan modified photocatalysis

Dr.M.Hasmath farzana, Gandhigram rural institute

2015

Preparation and characterization of polymeric composites for the removal of few selected metal ions

Dr.R.Karthik, Gandhigram Rural Institute

2015

Defluoridation of drinking water using synthetic and biopolymeric assisted materials

Dr.S.Muthu Prabhu, Gandhigram Rural Institute

2015

Removal of cutting oil from oil in water emulsion using modified synthetic and BIOP9

Dr.N.Sivasurian, Gandhigram Rural Institute

2014

Removal of nitrate and phosphate using prepared polymeric materials by adsorption and photocatalytic reduction method

Dr.A.Sowmya, Gandhigram Rural Institute

2012

Preparation and characterization of polymeric materials for the removal of Heavy metal ions from water

Dr.M. Rajiv Gandhi, Gandhigram rural institute

2011

Thermodynamics and kinetic studies on sorption of few selected dyes using indigenously prepared carbons

Dr.P.Ravichandaran, Gandhigram

2010

Sorption studies of copper (II), Iron (II)and Chromium (VI) on modified biopolymers and nanocomposites

Dr.G.N.Kousalya, Gandhigram Rural Institute

2010

Pollution studies on the estuaries of the Vembanad lake in Kerala and chemometric Chacterization

Dr.Geroge Sebatian, Gandhigram Rural Institute

2009

Equilibrium, Kinetics and thermodynamic studies of fluoride sorption on indigenously synthesized and processed materials

Dr.A. Sairam Sundaram, Gandhigram rural institute- Deemed to be univerisity

2009

Synthesis and characterization of polymeric compounds and their defluoridation

Dr.N.Viswanathan, Gandhigram Rural Institute

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Membership In Professional Bodies

2015

Indo-French Water Network

Member

2010

Indian Chitin and Chitosan Society

Executive Board Member

Indian Journal of Environmental Protection

Life time Member

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2015

Indo-French Water Network

Member

2010

Indian Chitin and Chitosan Society

Executive Board Member

Indian Journal of Environmental Protection

Life time Member

Indian Desalination Association

Life Time Member

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Membership In Committees

2024

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

DIRECTOR

2021

ICC

NODEL OFFICER AND CHAIRMAN

2024

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

DIRECTOR

2021

ICC

NODEL OFFICER AND CHAIRMAN

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Research Projects

Development of new biopolymeric functionalized resins, nanocomposites/ hybrid materials for the removal of heavy metal ions

Funding Agency : DRDO – Major Research Project

Development of biopolymeric functionalized resins/membranes for the selective removal of nitrate and phosphate

Funding Agency : DBT – Major Research Project

Synthesis and Characterization of chitosan based nano hybrid Photocatalysts for Detoxification of Toxic ions

Funding Agency : DST–SERB – Major Research Project

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Development of new biopolymeric functionalized resins, nanocomposites/ hybrid materials for the removal of heavy metal ions

Funding Agency : DRDO – Major Research Project

Development of biopolymeric functionalized resins/membranes for the selective removal of nitrate and phosphate

Funding Agency : DBT – Major Research Project

Synthesis and Characterization of chitosan based nano hybrid Photocatalysts for Detoxification of Toxic ions

Funding Agency : DST–SERB – Major Research Project

Development of new biopolymer based functional nanocomposites, resins and hybrid material for the recovery of oil from oil-in-water emulsion.

Funding Agency : CSIR- Major Research Project

Development of Eco-friendly and Cost Effective Biosorption and Photodegradation Methods for the Reversal of Textile Effluents

Funding Agency : UGC-Major Research Project

Feasibility Studies of a Few Developed and Experimental Defluoridation Technologies in Selected Fluorotic Villages of Dindigul District in Tamil Nadu.

Funding Agency : DST – WTI Major Research Project

Synthesis and Characterization of Polymeric Resins and Nanocomposites for the Removal of Heavy Metal Ions from Water and Development of Viable Technology

Funding Agency : DRDO – Extramural Research – Major

Synthesis and Characterization of Polymeric Compounds and their Defluoridation Studies

Funding Agency : UGC-Major Research Project

Defluoridation of Water using Burnt Clay

Funding Agency : UGC-Minor Research Project

Assessment of Loss of Ecology and Environment due to Tannery Effluents in and around Dindigul District( Co- PI)

Funding Agency : Authorities of Loss of Ecology, Govt. of India

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