PRAKASH R
Research Assistant
Karur,TN
Summary
Analytical Research Specialist with experience in experimental research and data analysis. Detail-oriented and methodical professional successful in developing in-depth research projects. Passionate about increasing knowledge to drive growth and needed improvements. Ready to apply knowledge and 6 years of experience in research.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Center for Supramolecular Chemistry, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education
Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu
10.2015 - Current
- Supported research and development efforts to create new products, equipment and processes.
- Developed a nanomaterial based sensors for cucurbiturils and biomolecules.
- Expertize in synthesis of Copper nanoparticle and graphene oxides in complex with organic dye molecules that are used as a sensor.
- Prepared a starch stabilized water soluble copper nanoparticle for thiamine sensor.
- Summarized search results by preparing written reports, graphs, fact sheets and tables.
- Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Prepared literature for reports, presentations or submission to peer-review journals.
Research Assistant
Expertise Center for Eco-testing Laboratory – EXCEL, Central Leather Research Institute
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
05.2014 - 08.2015
- Explored the removal of organic dyes from waste water using biopolymer modified layered double hydroxides.
- Performed batch experiments and fixed-bed column experiment.
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
- Entered data into advanced soflwares, modeled results and generated reports.
- Prepared literature for reports, presentations or submission to peer-review journals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Bishop Heber College
Trichy 05.2009 - 05.2012
Master of Science - Chemistry
St. Joseph's College
Trichy 06.2012 - 05.2014
Skills
Research reporting
Research and analysis
Specimen and sample preparation
Experiment development
Lab operations
Technical Writing
Experimental design
Literature reviews
List of Publications
1. Prakash, R., Usha, G., Piramuthu, L. and Selvapalam, N., Facile detection of cucurbit[7]uril by rhodamine B-decorated nanoparticles. Chemistry Letters, 2017, 46(9), pp.1300-1303. (CSJ - I.F: 1.361)
2. Prakash, R., Usha, G., Sivaranjana, P., Karpagalakshmi, K., Piramuthu, L. and Selvapalam, N., Graphene oxide based fluorescence sensor for cucurbit[7]uril. New Journal of Chemistry, 2018, 42(15), pp.13038-13043. (RSC - I.F: 3.288)
3. Prakash, R., Usha, G., Karpagalakshmi, K., Ramalakshmi, S., Piramuthu, L., Yang, C. and Selvapalam, N., Vitamin B1 Sensor at Neutral pH and Improvement by Cucurbit[7]uril. Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Japan, 2019, 92(9), pp.1503-1508. (CSJ - I.F: 4.488)
4. Prakash, R., Mandal, S., and Bheeter, S. R., Bio-polymer modified layered double hydroxide extrudates: A novel approach towards adsorptive purification of water. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2020, 35, p. 101208 (Elsevier – I.F: 3.370)
5. Prakash, R., Selvapalam, N., Usha, G., Karpagalakshmi, K., Piramuthu, L., Brilliant Green Decorated Graphene Oxide for the Detection of Cucurbit[7]uril. International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering, 2019, 9, pp.227-331. (Scopus)
6. Prakash, R., Selvapalam, N., Usha, G., Karpagalakshmi, K., Piramuthu, L., Colorimetric Determination of Amino Acids using Fluorescent Copper Nanoparticle. International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering, 2019. 9, pp.748-751. (Scopus)
7. Usha, G., Prakash, R., Karpagalakshmi, K., Ramalakshmi, S., Piramuthu, L., Yang, C. and Selvapalam, N., A graphene oxide-based fluorescent sensor for surfactants. Analytical Methods, 2019, 11(45), pp.5826-5832. (RSC - I.F: 2.596)
8. Usha, G., Prakash, R., Karpagalakshmi, K., Ramalakshmi, S., Piramuthu, L., Yang, C., and Selvapalam, N., Supramolecular Assembly of Acriflavine on Graphene Oxide for the Sensing of Adenosine Phosphates. Analytical Sciences, 2020. (JSAC - I.F: 2.049)
9. Usha, G., Prakash, R., Selvapalam, N., Karpagalakshmi, K., Piramuthu, L., Oxidation of Benzoin to Benzil using Lanthanum Oxide. International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering, 2019, 9, pp. 739-742. (Scopus)
10. Selvapalam, N., Prakash, R., Sivasubramanian, M., Karpagalakshmi, K., Piramuthu, L., Amino Acid as Capping Agent for Electrolytic Synthesis of Copper Nanoparticles. International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering, 2019, 9, pp. 1071-1074. (Scopus)
11. Karpagalakshmi, K., Sathish Kannan, R., Selvapalam, N., Prakash, R., Piramuthu, L., Urea-Formaldehyde Microcapsules for Insects Repellent purposes. International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology, 2019, 9, pp. 234-238. (Scopus)
12. Usha, G., Jamuna, K., Selvapalam, N., Prakash, R., Piramuthu, L., Morphology Controlled Electrolytical Method of Preparation of Copper Nanoparticles with Various Capping Agents. International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering, 2019, 8, pp. 496-499. (Scopus)
Rajamanikkam, K., Rajesh, C., Prakash, R., Selvapalam, N., Palanichelvam, K., Earthworm, an in Vivo system to Screen Proliferative and Antimitotic Compounds. International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering, 2019, 9, pp. 677-682. (Scopus)
Timeline
Research Assistant
Center for Supramolecular Chemistry, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education
10.2015 - Current
Research Assistant
Expertise Center for Eco-testing Laboratory – EXCEL, Central Leather Research Institute
05.2014 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Chemistry
St. Joseph's College
06.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Bishop Heber College
05.2009 - 05.2012