D. Senthil Vadivu

Passionate to work actively in team and contributing meaningfully to achieve institution goals and objective with integrity, flexibility and zest besides striving dynamically to realize career growth through a continuous learning process.

• Training Sessions for Government School Teachers
• Resource Person for Science Forum
• Motivational Speaker for College and School students

• Corrosion inhibition of mild steel in hydrochloric acid medium using plant extracts – a succinct review, International Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology Research (IJSETR), Volume 5, Issue 12, 2016, pp. 3324-3340, ISSN: 2278 – 7798
• Study of corrosion mitigation behaviour of Caryota urens leaves extract on mild steel in citric and hydrochloric acids, SSRG International Journal of Applied Chemistry (SSRG-IJAC),Volume 4, Issue 4, 2017, pp. 1-3, ISSN: 2393 – 9133
• A study on Inhibitive action of Bauhinia racemosa Lam. extract as Green Corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in Hydrochloric acid medium, Asian Journal of Research in Chemistry, Volume 10, Issue 5, 2017, pp.611-613, ISSN: 0974-4150
• Inhibitive action of Ailanthus excels Roxb. extract on the corrosion of mild steel in Hydrochloric acid medium, Indian Journal of Advances in Chemical Science, Volume 5, Issue 4, 2017, pp. 263-267, ISSN: 2320-0928.
• Investigation on the Effect of Averrhoa Carambola Leaves Extract on Corrosion Inhibition of Mild Steel in Acid Media, Journal of Chengdu University of Technology (Science and Technology Edition), Volume 26, Issue 08, August-2021, ISSN-NO-1671-9727
• Pseudocapacitive features of CuO nanoworms and Mn doped CuO nanoflakes and their prospects as electrode materials, Digest Journal of Nanomaterials and Biostructures Vol. 11, No. 3, July – September 2016, p. 795 – 803
• Effect of electrolyte on the supercapacitor behaviour of CuO nanostructures, IJISERT - International Journal of Innovative Science, Engineering & Technology, Vol. 4 Issue 12, December 2017
• Nanostructured CuO electrodes for supercapacitors - a succinct review, International Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology Research (IJSETR) Volume 6, Issue 11, November 2017, ISSN: 2278 -7798
• Synthesis and characterization of copper oxide Nanostructures for supercapacitor electrode applications, Journal of Ovonic Research Vol. 12, No. 4, July - August 2016, p. 215 – 223
• Published book chapter on, Assessing the Different Dosage of Coagulants in the Textile Industry Wastewater, in the book Recent Research in Chemical Science, August 2024, first edition, ISBN 9789334060423.
• Published book chapter on, Carbon quantum dots for smart electronic devices, pp367-386, Springer Nature book Green Carbon Quantum Dots, 26th Nov.2024, DOI:10.1007/978-981-97-6203-3_13
• Published a book chapter on, Visible light driven photocatalytic degradation of Amoxicilin using FeMoO2/Chitosen/CdO nanocomposite for sustainable water treatment, Journal of Polymers for advanced Technologies, 16th Jan 2025, Wiley Publication, Vol.36, Issue2.
• Published book chapter on Green Chemistry in the Pharmaceutical Industry, "Advances in Sustainable Chemistry", (ISBN: 978-81-966183-5-3), May 2025.
• Published book on the title, Heritage of Tamils, for Engineering students, Anna University, VRB Publishers Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, ISBN: 978-93-89027-92-1, July2024.
• National Conference on ‘Environmental Awareness and Pollution Impacts’ at National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli on 27th Nov 2004, participated and presented a paper on “ Awareness is the Key to successful waste management”.
• International Colloquium on ‘Role of women Scientists and Technologists for Societal Development’ at Centre for empowerment of women, Anna University, Chennai, from March 9th to 12th Mar 2005, participated and presented a paper on “Paradigm shift in Professional status of women”.
• National Seminar on ‘Perspectives of Indian Ecotourism Industry, at NGM college, Pollachi , on 24th and 25th Jan, 2007, participated and presented a paper on “ A SWOT analysis of Indian Eco Tourism”.
• National conference on recent trends in environmental management, at NGM College, on 14th Aug 2008, participated and presented a paper on “Nano energy for sustainable development of the energy sector”.
• National Seminar on recent trends in green chemistry, at Sri Ramakrishna college of Arts and Science, 22nd and 23rd July 2009 participated and presented a paper on “Green chemistry education for environmental clean-up”.
• UGC –XI PLAN –UGC –SAP- DRSII Sponsored National Conference on Current Trends in Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Bharathiar University, 2nd to 3rd Dec 2010,presented paper on, “Removal of Hazardous Malachite Green Dye using activated carbon derived from prosobisspicigera”.
• International Conference on Technologies for Sustainable Waste Management in Developing Countries, Vignan University, Vadlamudi, Andhra Pradesh, India, 23rd to 24th Aug 2013, “ Green Inhibitors for Clean Environment in industrial acid Pickling Baths”
• 17th National Congress on Corrosion Control, CECRI, Karaikudi, 21st to 23rd Aug 2014, “An alternative to hazardous inhibitors in industrial acid pickling baths”
• MoES sponsored National Conference on Recent Advances in Nanotechnology, Chemistry and Environmental Research (RANCER2014), KEC, Perundurai, 11th and 12th Dec 2014, “Studies on corrosion inhibition of caryota urens leaves extract on mild steel in acid medium”.
• NCCI, CSIR, Karaikudi and Gandhigram University - CORROSION AWARENESS DAY (CAD 15), at The Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed University, Gandhigram, on 17th Apr 2015, “Green Inhibitors for Clean Environment in Industrial Acid Pickling Baths - A Review”
• International Conference on Energy, Environment and Advanced Materials for a Sustainable Future, Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, 23rd and 24th May, 2017, presented a paper on, “ Study of averrhoa carambola leaves extract as green inhibitor for mild steel under acid medium”, Conference Proceedings, Pg. No. 59,ISBN : 978-81-933005-2-7
• International Conference on Renewable Energy and Sustainable Environment, Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, Pollachi, 20th to 22nd July, 2017, presented a paper on “Investigation of corrosion inhibition behavior of caryota urens leaves extract on mild steel in pickling acids”, Conference Proceedings, Pg. No. 61, ISBN: 978-93-5235-155-8
• DST- Curie Sponsored Two day National Conference on Medicinal Plant Research and Translational Trends, organized by Departments of Biochemistry, Chemistry, Zoology and Botany, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, 18th and 19th Dec. 2017, presented a paper on, “Caryota urens leaves extract as Corrosion Inhibitor for Mild Steel in sulphuric acid medium”.
• UGC and DST-Curie sponsored one day national Seminar on Recent Innovations in Science and Technology, organized by Department of Chemistry, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, 23rd Feb. 2018, presented a paper on, “Thermodynamics and Adsorption studies for corrosion inhibition of mild steel in mineral acids by caryota urens leaves”.
• International Conference on Innovations in Chemical Sciences ICS-2025 on 8th& 9th of February 2025, organised by Department of Chemistry of Dr. NGP Arts and Science College, Coimbatore in association with Asian Research Association, Tamil Nadu, India, presented a paper on , Application of photocatalytic silica doped ricinuscommunis stem for degradation of methyl red dye.

• Workshop on ‘Computer Applications in Chemistry’ conducted by CECRI, at PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, on 4th October 2001.
• Symposium on “Industrial Chemistry” at PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, on 12th Feb 2004.
• Faculty Development Programme on ‘Principles of Environmental Engineering’ at Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, from 31st May to 05th June 2004.
• Workshop on ‘Environmental Biotechnology for Pollution Control’ at Karunya Institute of Technology on 26th June 2004.
• National Seminar on ‘Environment and Pollution Awareness’ at Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College, Pollachi on 21th Oct 2004.
• Workshop on ‘Latex the Document preparation System’ at NGM College, Pollachi, on 25th Oct 2005.
• Workshop on “Strategic Management of Environmental pollution”, S&H Department, MCET on 3rd Mar 2006.
• National Seminar on Application of RS and GIS in Environmental Management at PSGCAS on 10th and 11th of Mar 2006.
• Staff Development Program on ‘Impact of Global warming and Mitigation Opportunities at PSG college of Technology, Coimbatore during 07th to 20th May 2006.
• National Seminar on Nano Science and Technology –from Engineers’ Point of View, MCET, Pollachi, 1st and 2nd Feb 2008.
• Workshop on “Corrosion in Structures” Department of Civil Engineering, Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, Pollachi on 12th Sep 2009.
• Short –term course on GIS and Remote Sensing Applications in Environmental Management, under the Quality Improvement Programme of AICTE, New Delhi, at Centre for Continuing Education, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 2nd to 7th Mar 2009.
• Workshop on “Materials Science for Energy Storage” at Anna University Chennai from 18th to 22nd Jan 2010.
• Workshop on “Impacts of Climate change”, Department of Chemistry, Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, Pollachi on 20th Feb 2010.
• International seminar on “Role of Environmental Education in the Global Engineering Curricula” at CIT, Coimbatore, on 20th Sep 2010.
• DRDO sponsored National level workshop on “Recent Trends in Application of Nano science in Corrosion Control” at kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, on 20th Nov 2010.
• National Workshop on Research Methodology and its Techniques at Faculty of Engineering, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore, 22nd and 23rd April 2011.
• Research convention and Post Research Perspectives Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, 10th and 11th Aug 2011.
• CSIR & BRNS sponsored National Conference on “Recent Applications of Nanomaterials in Chemistry and Environmental Research”, School of Science and Humanities, Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, 20th and 21st July 2012.
• DST- CURIE Sponsored Industry Institute Connect workshop on “Corrosion Control Research”, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, 11th Sep 2012.
• DST- CURIE Sponsored National workshop on “ Conducting Innovative Corrosion Control Research”, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, 27th to 31st Jan 2014.
• NCCI, CECRI –CSIR – organized National workshop on corrosion and its control, PSGR Krishnammal College for women, Coimbatore, 30th June and 1st July 2016.
• National Seminar Recent Advancements in Energy Storage Technologies for Smart Grid Applications, Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, Pollachi, 16th and 17th Dec 2016
• Successfully completed an AICTE approved Faculty Development programme (FDP101x ) on Foundation Program in ICT for Education conducted by Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay from 3rd Aug to 7th Sep. 2017, from Remote centre ID 1235
• Successfully completed an AICTE approved Faculty Development programme (FDP201x ) on Pedagogy for online and Blended Teaching –Learning Process, conducted by Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay from 14th Sep to 12th Oct. 2017, from Remote centre ID 1235.
• One day National Conference on Meeting the Challenges of Corrosion, Department of Science and Humanities, Faculty of Engineering, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, 7th Dec.2017
• Seven day national level interdisciplinary FDP on Empowering Teaching and Research through Emerging Technology, organised by Department of Physics, Ethiraj College for women, Chennai, 22-26 and 29-30th July 2024.
• Integrating NEP2020 into higher Education strategies for Faculty Development and curriculum innovation, 5 day national level FDP organised by Hindustan College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, 2-6th September 2024.
• One day multi-disciplinary national conference on Bridging the realms of the untrodden frontiers, 25th March 2025, organised by School of Science and Humanities, Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College, Pollachi.

• Developing soft skills and Personality – 8 weeks course, Elite , 78% Oct.2024
• Entrepreneurship – 12 weeks course, Elite, 75%, Oct.2024