Ahipa T N

Associate Professor specializing in organic synthesis, conjugated polymers, luminescent liquid crystals, organic semiconductors, and perovskite solar cells. More than 15 years of research experience spanning molecular design, functional materials, and optoelectronic devices. Principal Investigator of multiple nationally funded research projects supported by DST-SERB, DST-FIST, VGST, and JAIN University.

Research output includes 81 peer-reviewed publications, 2 patents, 3 book chapters, and over 1,270 citations with an h-index of 22. Currently serving as a Project Implementation Group (PIG) member of the DST-FIST Chemical Sciences programme and actively collaborating with researchers in Lithuania, Thailand, Sweden, Qatar, and other international institutions.

• Organic Synthesis
• Luminescent Liquid Crystals
• Conjugated Polymers
• Organic Hole Transporting Materials for Solar Cells

• Established a strong research profile through significant contributions to organic electronics, functional materials, and perovskite solar cells by securing over ₹2.89 crore in competitive research funding from the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Vision Group on Science and Technology (VGST), and JAIN (Deemed-to-be University). Published 81 peer-reviewed research articles, including numerous papers in high-impact Q1 journals, 18 review articles, 3 book chapters, and 2 Indian patents, with a research impact exceeding 1,270 citations, an h-index of 22, and an i10-index of 41. Recipient of the prestigious SERB Young Scientist Project and SERB Core Research Grant as Principal Investigator, with research recognized internationally through a Top Viewed Article (Wiley, 2025) and a publication contributing to the 2024 Journal Impact Factor™ of ACS Applied Energy Materials. Invited to deliver keynote and invited lectures at national and international conferences, while serving as an Associate Editor, Review Editor, and Editorial Board Member for international journals, and as a reviewer for leading publishers including ACS, Elsevier, Wiley, Springer Nature, Royal Society of Chemistry, and Taylor & Francis. Successfully supervised doctoral researchers, established international collaborations with leading research groups across Europe and Asia, and contributed to the advancement of interdisciplinary research through leadership in funded projects, conference organization, and scientific mentoring.

• Possess over 12 years of post-Ph.D. teaching experience at the postgraduate and research levels. Have taught M.Sc. Chemistry, Ph.D., and Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) students, delivering courses in Organic Chemistry I, Organic Chemistry II, Organic Chemistry III, and Medicinal Chemistry (Drug Design). In addition to classroom teaching, have conducted doctoral and postdoctoral coursework, mentoring research scholars in advanced concepts of organic synthesis, functional materials, medicinal chemistry, and research methodology. Committed to fostering critical thinking, research-oriented learning, and interdisciplinary problem-solving through a combination of lectures, laboratory training, seminars, and research supervision.

• Samrudhi, B. M., Devadiga, D., & Ahipa, T. N.* (2024). Flame-Retardant Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings. In Polymer Nanocomposite Films and Coatings: Processes, Fundamental Properties and Applications (pp. 259–291). Woodhead Publishing (Elsevier). https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-19139-8.00004-8
• Devadiga, D., & Ahipa, T. N.* (2022). Photoacoustic Spectroscopy Mediated Non-invasive Detection of Diabetes. In Advanced Bioscience and Biosystems for Detection and Management of Diabetes (pp. 165–180). Springer Nature, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-99728-1_8
• Devadiga, D., & Ahipa, T. N.* (2020). Betanin: A Red-Violet Pigment—Chemistry and Applications. In Chemistry and Technology of Natural and Synthetic Dyes and Pigments. IntechOpen. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.88939

• Ahipa, T. N., Devadiga, D., et al. (2023). Terpyridine Analogue and Method for Synthesis Thereof. Indian Patent, Application No.: 202341010378, Published: 10 March 2023.
  The invention describes a novel terpyridine-based organic compound and its synthetic methodology with potential applications in functional materials, organic electronics, and advanced optoelectronic devices.
• Ahipa, T. N., Devadiga, D., et al. (2023). Polyaniline-Coated Fluorescent Halloysite Nanoparticles and Their Preparation Method. Indian Patent, Application No.: 202341062597, Published: 29 September 2023.
  The invention relates to the development of fluorescent polymer-coated halloysite nanomaterials with potential applications in sensing, bioimaging, environmental monitoring, and advanced functional nanocomposites.

• Radhakrishna, K.; Manjunath, S. B.; Devadiga, D.; Chetri, R.; Ahipa, T. N.* Review on Carbazole-Based Hole Transporting Materials for Perovskite Solar Cells. ACS Applied Energy Materials, 2023, 6, 3635–3664. (Q1, IF: 6.4)
  One of the top-cited publications contributing to the journal's 2024 Journal Impact Factor™, providing a comprehensive review of carbazole-based hole transport materials for high-efficiency perovskite solar cells.
• Chetri, R.; Ahipa, T. N.* Minireview and Outlook of Carbazole and Phenothiazine-Modified Triphenylamines as Hole Transporting Materials for Enhancing Perovskite Solar Cells. Energy & Fuels, 2025, 39, 9232–9261. (Q1, IF: 5.3)
• Devadiga, D.; Ahipa, T. N.* Liquid Crystal-Based Water Treatment Membranes. Advanced Materials Interfaces, 2022, 9, 2101276. (Q1, IF: 5.4)
  A pioneering review highlighting the emerging applications of liquid crystals in membrane-based water purification technologies.
• Anoop, K. M.; Devadiga, D.; Sunitha, M. S.; Ahipa, T. N.* Advancements in Preventing Sn²⁺ Oxidation in Tin-Based Perovskite Solar Cells: A Review. physica status solidi (a), 2024. (Q2, IF: 1.9)
  Recognized as a Top Viewed Article (Wiley, 2025).
• Chetri, R.; Devadiga, D.; Ahipa, T. N.* A Review on 4,4′-Dimethoxydiphenylamines Bearing Carbazoles as Hole Transporting Materials for Highly Efficient Perovskite Solar Cells. Solar Energy, 2024, 278, 112791. (Q1, IF: 6.0)
• Devadiga, D.; Ahipa, T. N.* An Up-to-Date Review on Halogen-Bonded Liquid Crystals. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2021, 333, 115961. (Q1, IF: 6.0)
• Devadiga, D.; Ahipa, T. N.* Recent Synthetic Advances in Pyridine-Based Thermotropic Mesogens. RSC Advances, 2019, 9, 23161–23228. (Q2, IF: 3.9)
  A comprehensive review widely referenced in the field of pyridine-based liquid crystalline materials.
• Hemavathi, B.; Ahipa, T. N.; Pai, R. K. Polymer Design for Solar Cell – Current Trend and Future Scenario. European Polymer Journal, 2015, 72, 309–340. (Q1, IF: 6.0)
  An influential review on the molecular design of conjugated polymers for photovoltaic applications.
• Devadiga, D.; Ahipa, T. N.; Bhat, S. V.; Kumar, S. Dimeric Cyanopyridine with Methylenebis(oxy)-Based Linker: A Tactic to Luminescent Molecules Exhibiting Room-Temperature Liquid Crystalline Property. Dyes and Pigments, 2023, 220, 111695. (Q1)
  This work was featured in the RCPSDC Skills Time Magazine (2023) as a research highlight.
• Ahipa, T. N.; Adhikari, A. V. Trihydrazone Functionalized Cyanopyridine Discoids: Synthesis, Mesogenic and Optical Properties. Tetrahedron Letters, 2014, 55, 495–500. (Q2)
  One of your early independent research contributions demonstrating expertise in the design of functional liquid crystalline materials.

• 81 peer-reviewed publications
• 18 review articles
• 2 patents
• 3 book chapters
• 1,272+ citations
• h-index: 22
• i10-index: 41
• ₹2.8+ crore research funding
• 47 conference presentations
• 5 invited/keynote talks

• FIST Chemical Sciences project, 2024-06-07, 2029-06-07, 22300000, 75, 25
• Exploring the Potential: Synthesis and Properties of a Novel Carbazole-based Polymer with D-A Architecture, 2025-03-24, 2026-03-24, 200000, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)
• Design and development of new cost effective carbazole based hole transporting materials for perovskite solar cells, 2020-12-22, 2023-12-21, 3982264, Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)
• Bio-active Pharmacophores Conjugated with Anti-tubercular (TB) Drugs to assess for their Biological Action, 2021-12-01, 2022-12-01, 297790, Vision Group on Science and Technology (VGST)
• Design and Synthesis of New Polymers Via Direct Arylation Method, 2022-12-12, 2023-12-01, 200000, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)
• Luminescent Liquid Crystals for Organo-electronic Devices, 2015-10-14, 2018-10-13, 1940000, Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)

Reviewer for leading journals including

• ACS Publications
• Wiley
• Elsevier
• Springer Nature
• Royal Society of Chemistry
• Taylor & Francis

• Associate Editor: Heliyon (Chemistry)
• Review Editor: Frontiers in Chemistry
• Associate Editorial Board Member: Current Indian Science; Editorial Board Member; International Journal of Energy and Environmental Science

• American Chemical Society
• Asian Polymer Association
• Indian Council of Chemists