ANANDHI RAJAMANICKAM

Experienced Assistant Professor of Physics with a proven track record in academic teaching, research, and curriculum development spanning over 11 years and 5 months. Additionally, holds 2 years of industrial experience as a Junior Engineer in the Optics Division of Aravind Engineering Industries, Pondicherry. Passionate about mentoring students, conducting interdisciplinary research, and promoting scientific inquiry in the field of material physics for optoelectronic, photocatalytic, and Supercapacitor applications. Strong background in thin film deposition, nanomaterials, and semiconductor physics. Dedicated to advancing knowledge and innovation in the field.

• Thesis title: Influence of aging time of the starting solution, annealing and thickness of SnO2:F over layer on the transparent conducting properties of ZnO:F films.

• My work is Catalyzed and financially (3 lacks) supported by Tamilnadu State Council for Science and Technology (TNSCST), Government of Tamilnadu through the Programme to bridge the gap in research funding for research scholars in colleges (RFRS).

Research Supervisor:

Dr. K. Ravichandran ( He is recognized among the Top 2% Scientists listed by Stanford University.)

Associate Professor & Head,

PG & Research Department of Physics,

A.V.V.M. Sri Pushpam College (Autonomous),

Poondi- 613 503, Thanjavur (Dt).

• Total publications: 10
• Citations: 347, H- Index: 7, i10- Index: 7 (Source: Google Scholar citations)
• Scopus ID: 39061018200
• ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0981-7685
• LinkedIn Id: Dr. Anandhi Rajamanickam

• R Sasirekabai, T Jayakumari, R Anandhi, R Shalini, K Neethidevan, PK Praseetha, M Ayyanar, K Ravichandran, “Enhanced photocatalytic dye detoxification by banana peel derived enzyme inherited ZnO/g-C3N4 nanocomposite: Validation by soil health and seed germination analyses”, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 297 (2025) 139812 – 139827.
• K. Ravichandran, K. Neethidevan, K. Kesavan, P. Gayathri, R. Anandhi, N. Siva Jyothi, N. Anuradha, “Detoxification of dye solution by Ce doped NiO and CuO nanoparticles: Greeny way for soil reclamation using Wattakaka volubilis leaf extract”, Materials Letters 367 (2024) 136624 – 1336627.
• M Varshini, K Ravichandran, M Ayyanar, R Anandhi, R Manimekalai “Effective dye detoxification by Cassia fistula flower extract-powered photocatalytic nanocomposite, SnO2: Mo/rGO and phytotoxicity evaluation of treated water using cowpea seeds”, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 12 (2024) 113270 -113287.
• R. Balakarthikeyan, A. Santhanam, R. Anandhi, S. Vinoth, Ateyyah M. Al-Baradi, Z.A. Alrowaili, M.S. Al-Buriahi, K. Deva Arun Kumar, “Fabrication of nanostructured NiO and NiO:Cu thin films for high-performance ultraviolet photodetector”, Optical Materials, 120 (2021) 111387 - 111397.
• K. Ravichandran, R. Anandhi, P. V. Rajkumar, N. Jabena Begum, R. Mohan, P. Sathish, B. Sakthivel, “Annealing induced changes in the structural, optical and electrical properties of FZO and FTO thin films – a comparative study”, Superlattices and Microstructures, 83 (2015) 121-130.
• R. Anandhi, R. Mohan, K. Swaminathan, K. Ravichandran, “Influence of aging time of the starting solution on the physical properties of fluorine doped zinc oxide films deposited by a simplified spray pyrolysis technique”, Superlattices and Microstructures, 51 (2012) 680–689.
• R. Anandhi, R. Mohan, K. Ravichandran, “Conductivity enhancement of ZnO:F thin films by the deposition of SnO2:F over layers for optoelectronic applications”, Materials Science and Engineering B, 178 (2013) 65– 70.
• K. Ravichandran, R. Anandhi, B. Sakthivel, K. Swaminathan, P. Ravikumar, N. Jabena Begum, and S. Snega. “Thickness Dependence of FTO Over-Layer on Properties of FTO/FZO Bilayer”, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 28 (2013) 1322–1326.
• V. Senthamilselvi, K. Saravanakumar, N. Jabena Begum, R. Anandhi, A.T. Ravichandran, B. Sakthivel, K. Ravichandran, “Photovoltaic properties of nanocrystalline CdS films deposited by SILAR and CBD techniques—a comparative study”, J Mater Sci: Mater Electron, 23 (2012) 302–308.
• V. Senthamilselvi, K. Saravanakumar, R. Anandhi, A.T. Ravichandran, K. Ravichandrana, “Effect of annealing on the stoichiometry of CdS films deposited by SILAR technique”, Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials – Rapid Communications, 5 (2011) 1072 – 1077.

• Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Dr. Manoj Kumar Praharaj, Dr. V. S. Lavanya, Dr. R. Anandhi, Dr. Yogesh Arun Pund, ISBN 978-93-95978-13-2, Alpha International Publication, Tamil Nadu.
• Edited 1st International Conference proceedings on “Progress in Materials Science for Sustainable Energy, Environment and Health” which is Published by JAZYM Publications Trichy – 620 023, India, with ISBN: 978-81-971137-3-4.

• Acted as Chairperson in the International conference “Functional Nanomaterials for Energy, Environmental and Biomedical Applications” on 12.09.2024 & 13.09.2024 at Sengamala Thayaar Educational Trust Women’s College (Autonomous), Sundarakkottai, Mannargudi.
• Acted as a Chairperson in the State level Seminar on “Emerging Trends in Physics - 2023” organized by the Department of Physics, Auxilium College of Arts & Science for Women, Regunathapuram, Pudukkottai.
• Faculty Excellence award 2021 received from VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies, Chennai.

• Delivered an invited talk (online) on "Introduction to Semiconductor Physics" organized by Department of Physics, D.K.M College for women, Vellore, on 20. 12. 2024.

• Successfully organized an International Conference on “Progress in Materials Science for Sustainable Energy, Environment and Health”, held at Department of Physics, Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology, March 2024.
• Coordinated a Six days Faculty Development Program focused on “Characterization Techniques” held at Department of Physics, Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology, December 2023.
• Hosted a Guest Lecture Series featuring eminent scientists and researchers.
• Organized 2 Webinars and 1 Guest Lecture in the Department of Physics, VELS Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai.

Number of projects Guided: UG: 6, PG: 20

Number of M.Phil Students Guided: 1

Number of FDP attended: 25

Number of STTP attended: 5

Number workshop attended: 10

Number of Webinars attended: 50

International conferences in which papers presented

• International Conference on Smart NextGen Nanomaterials for Sustainable Development of Energy and Environment - An Interdisciplinary Approach (ICSSE-2024) during 15th & 16th October 2024, organized by Department of Physics, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, in association with Asian Research Association, Tamil Nadu, India.
• First International Conference on Progress in Materials Science for Sustainable Energy, Environment, and Health" This event was jointly organized by the Department of Physics, Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (PMIST), Vallam, Tamil Nadu, India, and A.V.V.M. Sri Pushpam College, Poondi, Tamil Nadu, India, during March 6-7, 2024.
• Ineternational Conference on Contenprory Research and Developement on Materials (ICCRDM), 1st March 2017 organized by Department of Physics, Bon Secours College, Thanjavur.
• International Conference on Thin Films and Applications, 15-17 March-2012, Organized by School of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Sastra University, Thanjavur, TamilNadu, India.
• International Conference on Research in Condensed Matter Physics (Sponsoring Agency: DST(SERB), DST(PURSE), DST-JSPS, DRDO and DBT), October1-2, 2012 Organized by Department of Theoretical Physics, University of Madras, Chennai, India and The Graduate School of Engineering, Mie University, Japan.

National/State level conferences in which papers presented 

• National Conference on Recent Advances in Solar Physics, 27 & 28 February 2009, Organized by Department of Physics, Rev. Jacob Memorial Christian College, Ambilikkai, Dindigul.
• National Conference on Perspectives in Laser, Optics, Spectroscopy and Nano Science, 14 February, 2011 Organized by Department of Physics, Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappalli.
• National Conference on Advances in materials Science, (Sponsoring Agency: UGC, CSIR and TNSCST), 1-2 March-2012 Organized by Department of Physics, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India.
• National Conference on Nanomaterials, 03-04 December 2012, Organized by Department of Physics, Karunya University, Coimbatore-641114, Tamil Nadu, India.
• 3rd National Conference on Recent Trends in Nanomaterials and Thinfilms Research (RTNMTR-2018), 9-11 February 2018, Organized by Department of Physics, A.V.V.M Sri Pushpam College (Autonomous), Poondi, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.

National/State level workshops and seminars attended 

• Workshop on Nanomaterials Synthesis -2012 (WONMASS’12), 16th September 2012, Organized by Department of Physics & Science Club, Sree Sevugan Annamalai, Devakkottai.
• State level Workshop on Recent Advances in Technologically Significant Materials, (Sponsoring Agency: TANSCHE), January 12, 2015 Organized by Department of Physics, A.V.V.M Sri Pushpam College (Autonomous), Poondi, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.
• National Seminar on Renewable Energy – An Amazing Resource, 20 & 21 January 2011 Organized by Department of Physics, A.D.M. College for Women (Autonomous), Nagapattinam.

National/State level Faculty Development Programme attended 

• Participated in the National Level Faculty Development Programme (Online) On “Analytical Techniques” under the DBT Star Status Scheme organized by the Department of Physics & Research and Development Cell, Bon Secours College for Women (Autonomous), Thanjavur - 613 006, from 21.10.2024 to 26.10.2024.
• Participated in Virtual International Faculty Development Program (i-FDP) on “Entrepreneurship Education: Experience from Africa” Dated: 28th January, 2021.
• Two Week Online Faculty Development Programme on Nanocomposites and Nanomaterials & its Characterization, 8th to 20th June-2020, Organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vimal Jyothi Engineering College, Jyothi Nagar, Chemperi, Kannur, Kerala.
• One Week e-Faculty Development Programme on Making Higher Education Value Based, Innovative & Research Oriented for Resurgence, 24th to 30, June-2020, organized by Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies, GGSIP University, Delhi.

• Attended Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development Sponsored five day training programme on “Training of Trainers in life skills” organized by Department of Humanities & Social Sciences and Department of Management Studies, NIT, Trichy. 27.02.2017 – 03.03.2017.
• Acted as NSS Program officer (Three years).
• Participated in one-day awareness Programme on “Menstrual Hygiene Management” held at Depatrment of Women’s Studies, Bharathidasan University on 30th August 2011.
• Attended Orientation Course conducted by Empanelled Training Institution, Madras School of Social Work from 25.07.2011 to 30.07.2011.
• Winner in Ball Badminton held by The Thanjavur District Girls Higher secondary school’s athletic association.
• Runners up in Ball Badminton held by Bharathiyar Day Games.
• Attended 10 Days NSS camp.

• Fellow Member, Indian Academic Researchers Association (IARA), Trichy
• Life Member, Raman Research Foundation (RRF), Trichy

Date of Birth         :  18th February 1983

Language known  :  English and Tamil

Marital status        :  Married

Address                 :  D22, D block, 3rd floor,

                                  DABC Abinayam Phase 1,

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1.  Dr. K. Ravichandran,

     Associate Professor and Head,

     PG & Research Department of Physics,

     A.V.V.M. Sri Pushpam College (Autonomous),

     Poondi- 613 503, Thanjavur (Dt).

     Contact no: 9443524180

     Email: kkravi1365@gmail.com 

2.  Dr. MAZABALO BANETO
     Associate Professor
     Department of Physics,
     Université de Lomé
     Togo, West Africa.

     Contact no: +228 90 31 58 37

     Email: banetopaul@gmail.com

3. Dr. B. SAKTHIVEL,

    Associate Professor of Physics,

    A.V.V.M. Sri Pushpam College (Autonomous)

    Poondi- 613 503, Thanjavur (Dt).

    Contact no: 9360349448

    Email: bsv14061965@gmail.com