Dr. R. RAMAN
Chitlapakkam
Summary
Diligent Assistant Professor and materials chemist with strong academic background in higher education and research experience in synthesizing novel organic semiconductors and developing next-generation photovoltaic materials. Specializes in indoor organic solar cells, dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC), and material characterization using advanced techniques. Published in high-impact journals, including ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Sri Ramanujar Engineering college
Vandalur, Chennai
03.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging chemistry curriculum for undergraduate courses.
- Facilitated laboratory sessions to enhance practical understanding of chemistry concepts.
- Mentored students in research projects and academic pursuits.
- Collaborated with faculty on interdisciplinary studies and research initiatives.
Research Scholar - Ph.D
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Kattankulathur
06.2017 - 09.2024
- Developed a novel combination of an active layer low costs materials for Indoor Organic Photovoltaics.
- Status - Completed
- Research Interest: Passion to synthesize novel Materials for Organic and Perovskite Solar Cells. Interest to learn device fabrication methods. Interest to work for potential scalability of OPV.
R&D Formulation Chemist
Manali Petrochemicals Limited
Manali, Chennai
04.2006 - 09.2016
- Development of new rigid system polyols with HCFC - 141 b & future blowing agents for THERMOWARE, REFRIGIRATION and INSULATION applications.
- Development of low K - Value system for REFRIGIRATION application and physical testing for all the polyurethane foams.
- Quality Control and maintenance of lab activities
Education
Ph.D. - Polymer Chemistry
SRM Institute of Science And Technology
Potheri, Chengalpet09-2024
Master of Philosophy - Chemistry
Anna University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India04.2017
Master of Science - Chemistry
University of Madras
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India11.2013
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Bharathidasan University
Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India04.2005
Skills
- To synthesize Organic semiconductors for organic solar cell applications
- Development of photovoltaic materials for Indoor organic solar cells
- Expertise in Quality Control and R&D - Poly Urethane
- Fast Learner
- Self Motivated
- To synthesize organic semiconductors include Donor-Acceptor Copolymer and small molecule acceptors for solar cell applications
- To synthesize target organic molecules
- Development of Photovoltaic materials for indoor organic solar cells
- Proficient in characterization techniques for analyzing the electrical, electrochemical, nano structural, and optical properties of conjugated polymers or organic small molecules
- Expertise includes UV-Vis spectroscopy, FTIR, DSC, TGA, X-ray diffraction, AFM, SEM, TEM and cyclic voltammetry
References
- B., Natarajan, Assistant Professor, natarajb@srmist.edu.in, +91 9940631907, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India, 603 203, Department of Chemistry
- S., Anandan, Professor, sanand@nitt.edu, +91 9444052074, National Institute of Technology, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India, 620015, Department of Chemistry
- A. John, Bosco, Assistant Professor, johnbosa@srmist.edu.in, +91 9840757430, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India, 603 203, Department of Chemistry
Publications
- Raman. R, Shyam Shankar S, Natarajan B, Ganesh D. Sharma, Simple and Efficient Acceptor-Donor-Acceptor-Type Non-fullerene Acceptors for a BODIPY-Thiophene Backboned Polymer Donor for High Performance Indoor Photovoltaics. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2023, 15, 10, 13405–13414. DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c23048
- Raman R, Shyam Shankar S, Natarajan Balasubramaniyan, Ramalingam Mahaan, Aruljothy John Bosco, Ganesh D. Sharma, A Halogenation Strategy: Simple Wide Bandgap Nonfullerene Acceptors With BODIPY-Thiophene Backboned Polymer Donor For Enhanced Outdoor And Indoor Photovoltaics. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2024, 16, 34, 45265–45274, DOI : 10.1021/acsami.4c08769.
- Raman. R, Natarajan. B, Subbiah. V, Anandan. S, Kamalakannan. S, Prakash. M, Effect of End Groups on Fluorene Based Dyes without Carboxyl Anchors as Efficient Co-Sensitizer for Retarding Charge Recombination in DSSC Applications. Opt. Mater 2022, 134, 113159.
- R. Raman, B. Natarajan, and M. L. Sundararajan, Novel Quinoxaline Derivatives: Synthesis, Thermal, Photo Physical Studies And Biological Activity, Rasayan Journal of Chemistry . Jan-Mar2022, Vol. 15 Issue 1, p162-170.
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all the details furnished above are true to my best of knowledge and belief. Place: Chennai
THESIS TITLE
IMPACT OF TERMINAL GROUP MODIFICATIONS IN SIMPLE NON-FULLERENE ACCEPTORS WITH BODIPY-THIOPHENE BACKBONED POLYMER DONOR FOR INDOOR ORGANIC SOLAR CELL APPLICATIONS
Languages
Mother tongue - Tamil
English
Timeline
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Sri Ramanujar Engineering college
03.2025 - Current
Research Scholar - Ph.D
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
06.2017 - 09.2024
R&D Formulation Chemist
Manali Petrochemicals Limited
04.2006 - 09.2016
Ph.D. - Polymer Chemistry
SRM Institute of Science And Technology
Master of Philosophy - Chemistry
Anna University
Master of Science - Chemistry
University of Madras
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Bharathidasan University
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