Ranjana M.
Ph.D Scholar
Manjeri, Malappuram Dist. ,KL
Summary
Experienced in academia, I have developed strong analytical and research skills, particularly in data analysis and critical thinking. Proficient in managing complex projects and articulating findings effectively. Seeking to apply these skills in a new field to contribute to innovative solutions and impactful projects.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Visiting Research Scholar
Aalto University
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Company Overview: School of Electrical Engineering, Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering, Micro and Quantum Systems research group led by Professor Ilkka Tittonen
- School of Electrical Engineering, Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering, Micro and Quantum Systems research group led by Professor Ilkka Tittonen
Project Assistant
Indian Institute of Science Education & Research
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Research Topic: Exploring the active site of Nitrogen & Boron containing materials for 4 electron oxygen reduction reactions
Project Assistant-II
CSIR-CSMCRI
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Research Topic: Synthesis of Photocatalysts materials for the reduction of Carbon dioxide
Education
Master of Science - Chemistry
07.2017 - 05.2019
- University Gold Medal Holder for being the student with best academics and research accomplishments
- Second Rank Holder in MSc Chemistry
- Master Thesis: One-Dimensional Metal Nanowires -A Case Study of Copper: Synthesis and Applications
- GPA: 8.83 out of 10
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
07.2014 - 05.2017
- Bachelor Thesis: Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Hibiscus Vitifolius Flower Extract
- GPA: 8.68 out of 10
Skills
Research-Based Writing
Study Internship
Summer Internship on Computational Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, 05/27/16, 07/20/16
Achievements And Awards
- Best Poster Award, 2nd International Conference on Advances in New Materials- ICAN- 2018, Madras University, Chennai, India, 06/08/18, 06/09/18
- University Gold Medal, Best academic and research accomplishment in graduating class 2019 in the Faculty of Science (PG)
- Silver Medal, Secured the second rank in the Master of Science program in Chemistry
- Best Poster Award, International Conference on Advances in Chemical and Applied Sciences for Sustainable Development, JERC, Rajasthan, 01/01/24, 12/31/24
- Filed Indian Patent, Naphthalimide based fluorophore for fungal detection
Analytical Technical Experiences
- Electrochemical Analyzer/Workstation
- Electro spinneret
- UV-Vis Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy
- Scanning Electron Microscope
- Transmission Electron Microscope
- BET Surface Area Analyzer
- Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer with attenuated Total Reflectance
- Proton NMR
- Mass Spectrometry
Organisational Managerial Skills
I have a good command of organizational and managerial skills, gained by working with various research and cultural groups.
Publications
- Hydrazine free synthesis of Cu nanostructures: Exploring the vitamin C as environmental benign reducing agent to synthesize Cu nanowires, M. Ranjana, T. G. Satheesh Babu, D. V. Ravi Kumar, Journal of Indian Chemical Society, 96, 2019, 121-125
- Sophorolipid induced hydrothermal synthesis of Cu nanowires and its modulating effect on Cu nanostructures, M. Ranjana; V.V.E Ramesh.R; T.G. Satheesh Babu; D.V. Ravi Kumar, Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects, 18, 2019, 10028
- Aggregation induced, formaldehyde tailored nanowire like networks of Cu and their SERS activity, K.Athira, M. Ranjana, MSS Bharathi, B Narasimha Reddy, TG Satheesh Babu, S Venugopal Rao, Darbha V Ravi Kumar, Chemical Physics Letters, 2020, 137390
- Napthalimide derivatives as fluorescent probes for imaging endogenous gasotransmitters, M. Ranjana, D.Sunil, Chemico biological interactions, 363, 2022, 110022
- Small Molecule Optical Probes for Detection of H2S in Water Samples: A Review, M Ranjana, RM Kulkarni, D Sunil, ACS omega, 9, 13, 2024, 14672
- Chemical synthesis and analytical profiling of NTSH: a versatile probe for hydrogen sulfide sensing and cellular imaging, Ranjana, M., Kashyap, N. N., Mitra, P. K., Sunil, D., Sudhakar, Y. N., Vennapusa, S. R., Raju, R., Tittonen, I., & Upadhya, D., Materials Research Express, 11, 11, 2024, Article 115101
- A Versatile pH-dependent Fluorometric, Colorimetric, and Electrochemical Sensor for H2S Monitoring in Water, Rashmi M. Kulkarni, M Ranjana, Namratha Ullal, D.Sunil, Journal of fluorescence, 2024
Conferences/Workshops attended and presented
- SCICON-16 International Conference, Amrita University, Tamil Nadu, India, 12/01/16, 12/31/16
- 2nd International Conference on Advances in New Materials - ICAN-2018, Madras University, Chennai, India, 06/08/18, 06/09/18
- 5th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology – ICONN 2019, SRM IST, Chennai, India, 01/28/19, 01/30/19
- Symposium on First Imaging of Black Hole, Regional Science Centre & Planetarium, Calicut, 05/04/19, 05/04/19
- National Seminar on Catalysis for Fine Chemicals, CSIR- Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Gujarat, India, 07/25/19, 07/25/19
- 23rd Tetrahedron Symposium, The Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre, Gothenburg, Sweden, 06/27/23, 06/30/23
Current Position
Doctoral Student, Organic Fluorophores for H2S sensing and Cellular Imaging, Department of Chemistry, Manipal Institute of Technology Manipal University, 15/10/21, 05/31/25
Timeline
Visiting Research Scholar - Aalto University
07.2023 - 09.2023
Project Assistant - Indian Institute of Science Education & Research
10.2020 - 10.2021
Project Assistant-II - CSIR-CSMCRI
06.2019 - 12.2019
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham - Master of Science, Chemistry
07.2017 - 05.2019
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
07.2014 - 05.2017
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