Dr. V. SELVARANI, St.Joseph’s Institute of Technology,Chennai, India
Dr. V. Selvarani is an accomplished chemist with over 17 years of experience in teaching and research. She currently serves as an Associate Professor in Chemistry at St. Joseph’s Institute of Technology, Chennai. Dr. Selvarani earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry from Presidency College, affiliated with Madras University, in 2022. Her doctoral research focused on enhancing the electrocatalytic performance of non-noble metal nanoparticles for eco-friendly power generation, under the guidance of Dr. B. Muthukumaran.She holds an M.Phil. in Chemistry from Bharathidasan University, where her research on metal ion catalysis in the perborate oxidation of hexacyanoferrate(II) was highly regarded. Dr. Selvarani also earned her M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees in Chemistry from ADM Arts & Science College for Women, Nagapattinam, securing first-class honors in both.Dr. Selvarani has actively participated in numerous co-curricular activities, including clearing four NPTEL certification training programs offered by IIT with Elite certification and engaging in NSS camps. Her professional skills include innovative thinking, adaptability, and a strong dedication to her work. She has held various administrative positions such as File Incharge, Advisory Board Member, and Chemistry Lab Incharge at St. Joseph’s Institute of Technology.
Profile
🎓 Educational Qualification:
- Ph.D. in Chemistry
Presidency College, Madras University
2022
Highly Commented
- M.Phil in Chemistry
Bharathidasan University
2007
82% (1st with Distinction)
- M.Sc. in Chemistry
ADM Arts & Science College For Women, Nagapattinam
Bharathidasan University
2006
73.42% (1st)
- B.Sc. in Chemistry
ADM Arts & Science College For Women, Nagapattinam
Bharathidasan University
2004
62.36% (1st)
🔬 Research Interests:
- Fuel Cell
- Catalysis
- Preparation of Nanomaterials
- Crystal Growth
📚 Research Work:
M.Phil Research:
Title: Metal Ion Catalysis in Perborate Oxidation of HexaCyanoFerrate(II)
Guide: Dr. B. Muthukumaran, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Presidency College, Chennai
Ph.D. Research:
Title: Enhancing Electrocatalytic Performance of Non-noble Metal Nanoparticles for Eco-friendly Power Generation
Guide: Dr. B. Muthukumaran, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Presidency College, Chennai
📝 Co-curricular Activities:
- Cleared 4 NPTEL certification training programs offered by IIT with Elite certification.
- Participated in NSS Camp
💼 Personal Skills:
- Quick learner
- Dedicated and sincere
- Innovative and positive thinker
- Adaptable to various situations
🔧 Administrative Positions:
- File Incharge, St. Joseph’s Institute of Technology
- Advisory Board Member, St. Joseph’s Institute of Technology
- Academic Committee Member
- Chemistry Lab Incharge
- NBA Coordinator
- Anna University, AICTE Commission Department Coordinator
- Industry Coordinator
- Recruitment Incharge
- Cultural Incharge
- Tamil Club Incharge
- Department Coordinator for Civil Services Examinations
🧪 Professional Experience:
- St. Joseph’s Institute of Technology, Chennai
Associate Professor in Chemistry
August 2011 – Present
- Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering, Chennai
July 2009 – August 2011
- V.K.K Vijayan Engineering College, Chennai
October 2007 – October 2008
- Saveetha Engineering College, Chennai
September 2006 – September 2007
Publication Top Notes :
Enhanced ethylene glycol oxidation in membraneless fuel cells: Comparative analysis of nickel alloy nanocatalysts
Influence of Laser Treatment Medium on the Surface Topography Characteristics of Laser Surface-Modified Resorbable Mg3Zn Alloy and Mg3Zn1HA Nanocomposite
Evaluation of iron-based alloy nanocatalysts for the electrooxidation of ethylene glycol in membraneless fuel cells
Enhanced electrochemical performance of Pt–Sn–In/C nanoparticles for membraneless fuel cells
Enhanced electrocatalytic activity of Pd-Ir-Ni, Pd-Ir-Mo and Pd- Ir-Rh nanoparticles supported on cellulose-based carbon (CC) for membraneless sodium perborate fuel cells (MLSPBFCs)