Title Dr. First Name P. Thanasekaran Last Name
Designation Associate Professor
Department Department of Chemistry
Email ptsekaran.chem@pondiuni.ac.in
Webpage
Phone.no 04132654413
Employement Info
Employee Type Nature Of Employment
Teaching Permanent
Educational Qualifications
Degree/Certification Name Institution Year of Completion
Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy Madurai Kamaraj University 1998
PG Madurai Kamaraj University 1992
UG Madurai Kamaraj University 1989
Qualifications
Examination Name Conducting Body Date of Passing
Others Ministry of Human Resource Development 09-02-1992
Mentorship
Student Name Student's Affiliation Mentoring Duration
Zeeshan Aslam K Chemistry, Pondicherry University Ongoing since 11-09-2025 (10 months, 27 days)
ADRIJA SAHA Chemistry, Pondicherry University Ongoing since 08-08-2025 (11 months, 30 days)
FAIZA Chemistry, Pondicherry University Ongoing since 08-08-2025 (11 months, 30 days)
RHOTHIKAA T Chemistry, Pondicherry University Ongoing since 08-08-2025 (11 months, 30 days)
YOGESHWARAN Chemistry, Pondicherry University Ongoing since 08-08-2025 (11 months, 30 days)
Alma Jaison Chemistry, St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi 10-06-2025 To 10-07-2025 (1 months)
Vishali G Chemistry, Central University of Tamil Nadu 10-06-2025 To 10-07-2025 (1 months)
Mohammed Yaseen Chemistry, Pondicherry University Ongoing since 02-08-2022 (4 years, 5 days)
Abitha T Chemistry, Pondicherry University Ongoing since 01-08-2022 (4 years, 6 days)
Ragul, B Chemistry, Pondicherry University Ongoing since 01-08-2022 (4 years, 6 days)
Sundar Kumar Chemistry, Pondicherry University Ongoing since 02-08-2023 (3 years, 5 days)
Shabnam Sina Chemistry, Pondicherry University 01-09-2023 To 30-04-2024 (7 months, 29 days)
Varshan A G Chemistry, Pondicherry University 01-08-2023 To 30-04-2024 (8 months, 29 days)
Arthi Chemistry, Pondicherry University 01-08-2022 To 30-04-2024 (1 years, 8 months, 29 days)
Pratik Kamble Chemistry, Pondicherry University 01-08-2022 To 30-04-2024 (1 years, 8 months, 29 days)
Jayaprakash Chemistry, Pondicherry University 02-08-2022 To 30-04-2024 (1 years, 8 months, 28 days)
Teaching Experience (Within Institution)
Designation Duration
Associate Professor Presently Working since 03-01-2022 (4 years, 7 months, 4 days)
Teaching Experience (Outside Institution)
Designation Institute Duration
Lecturer Manonmaniam Sundaranar University 10-12-1997 To 30-04-1998 (4 months, 20 days)
Research Associate-CSIR Madurai Kamaraj University 03-07-2000 To 23-03-2001 (8 months, 20 days)
Lecturer Madurai Kamaraj University 04-07-2007 To 13-09-2008 (1 years, 2 months, 9 days)
Administrative Experience (Within Institution)
Designation Duration
Coordinator 18-07-2024 To 17-11-2024 (3 months, 30 days)
NodalOfficer Presently Working since 10-09-2024 (1 years, 10 months, 28 days)
Coordinator Presently Working since 29-07-2025 (1 years, 9 days)
Associate Professor Presently Working since 06-12-2022 (3 years, 8 months, 1 days)
Administrative Experience (Outside Institution)
Designation Institute Duration
University Representative Member Christ College of Engineering and Technology 17-10-2024 To 18-10-2024 (1 days)
Courses/Subjects Taught
Teaching Activity Type Course Title Semester Total Assigned Classes Number of Classes Taught Duration
Lecture M.Sc /CHEM414: Chemical Reactions and Energetics 1 51 22 10-07-2025 To 14-11-2025 (4 months, 4 days)
Lecture M.Sc /CHEM421: Reaction Kinetics and Mechanism 2 64 17 02-12-2024 To 18-04-2025 (4 months, 16 days)
Practical M.Sc /CHEM420: Advanced Chemistry Laboratory II 2 51 8 02-12-2024 To 18-04-2025 (4 months, 16 days)
Lecture UGBTECH23: B. Tech. (Electronics & Communication Engineering/BSCT 101- Chemistry 1 64 42 02-12-2024 To 18-04-2025 (4 months, 16 days)
Practical Four year Integrated B.Sc, B.Ed./CHSE120 Chemistry Laboratory II 3 64 48 02-12-2024 To 18-04-2025 (4 months, 16 days)
Lecture UGBTECH23: B. Tech. (Electronics & Communication Engineering/BSCP 101- Chemistry Laboratory 1 64 14 02-12-2024 To 18-04-2025 (4 months, 16 days)
Lecture B.Sc (Hons) Applied Geology/BSCH112 Essentials of Chemistry I 1 64 42 14-10-2024 To 05-02-2025 (3 months, 22 days)
Lecture B.Sc (Hons.) Physics/ BSCH112 Essentials of Chemistry I 1 64 42 14-10-2024 To 05-02-2025 (3 months, 22 days)
Supervision M.Sc. Chemistry/CHEM520 RESEARCH PROJECT 4 64 48 02-12-2024 To 18-04-2025 (4 months, 16 days)
Supervision M.Sc. Chemistry/CHEM521 SEMINAR PARTICIPATION AND REVIEW WRITING 4 28 17 02-12-2024 To 18-04-2025 (4 months, 16 days)
Lecture M.Sc Integrated/CHEM324 KINETIC THEORY OF GASES AND CHEMICAL KINETICS 6 64 18 02-12-2024 To 18-04-2025 (4 months, 16 days)
Lecture M.Sc Integ/CHEM313; Equilibrium Chemical Thermodynamics 5 64 43 01-07-2024 To 13-11-2024 (4 months, 12 days)
Lecture M.Sc /CHEM414: Chemical Reactions and Energetics 1 51 41 01-07-2024 To 13-11-2024 (4 months, 12 days)
Supervision M.Sc/CHEM510- GRADUATE RESEARCH LABORATORY 3 64 42 01-07-2024 To 13-11-2024 (4 months, 12 days)
Supervision M.Sc/ CHEM 511-SUMMER INTERNSHIP 3 28 17 01-07-2024 To 13-11-2024 (4 months, 12 days)
Lecture M.Sc Integ/CHEM324 : Kinetic Theory of Gases and Chemical Kinetics 6 64 46 17-01-2024 To 04-05-2024 (3 months, 17 days)
Lecture M.Sc/ CHEM 421 - Reaction Kinetics and Mechanism 2 64 17 17-01-2024 To 04-05-2024 (3 months, 17 days)
Practical M.Sc/ CHEM 420: Advanced Chemistry Laboratory II 2 51 5 17-01-2024 To 04-05-2024 (3 months, 17 days)
Supervision M.Sc/CHEM 520 : RESEARCH PROJECT 4 64 43 17-01-2024 To 04-05-2024 (3 months, 17 days)
Supervision M.Sc/CHEM 521: SEMINAR PARTICIPATION AND REVIEW WRITING 4 28 17 17-01-2024 To 04-05-2024 (3 months, 17 days)
Lecture M.Sc Integ/CHEM313; Equilibrium Chemical Thermodynamics 5 64 43 23-08-2023 To 23-12-2023 (4 months)
Lecture M.Sc /CHEM414: Chemical Reactions and Energetics 1 51 19 23-08-2023 To 23-12-2023 (4 months)
Supervision M.Sc /CHEM510: GRADUATE RESEARCH LABORATORY 3 64 52 23-08-2023 To 23-12-2023 (4 months)
Supervision M.Sc/CHEM 511: SUMMER INTERNSHIP 3 28 17 23-08-2023 To 23-12-2023 (4 months)
Lecture M.Sc. Integrated/CHEM324: KINETIC THEORY OF GASES AND CHEMICAL KINETICS 6 64 41 13-12-2022 To 06-05-2023 (4 months, 23 days)
Practical M.Sc/CHEM410: ADVANCED CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I 2 51 20 13-12-2022 To 06-05-2023 (4 months, 23 days)
Lecture M.Sc/CHEM421:REACTION KINETICS & MECHANISM 2 64 20 13-12-2022 To 06-05-2023 (4 months, 23 days)
Supervision M.Sc./CHEM520:RESEARCH PROJECT 4 64 52 13-12-2022 To 06-05-2023 (4 months, 23 days)
Supervision M.Sc. /CHEM521 SEMINAR PARTICIPATION AND REVIEW WRITING 4 28 17 13-12-2022 To 06-05-2023 (4 months, 23 days)
Lecture M.Sc /CHEM414: Chemical Reactions and Energetics 1 51 33 01-08-2022 To 23-11-2022 (3 months, 22 days)
Lecture M.Sc Integ/CHEM313; Equilibrium Chemical Thermodynamics 5 64 52 01-08-2022 To 23-11-2022 (3 months, 22 days)
Lecture M.Sc/CHEM556 Inorganic Photochemistry 3 51 51 10-07-2025 To 14-11-2025 (4 months, 4 days)
Practical M.Sc /CHEM420: Advanced Chemistry Laboratory II 4 51 7 09-12-2025 To 19-12-2025 (10 days)
Lecture M.Sc /CHEM421: Reaction Kinetics and Mechanism 4 64 23 01-12-2025 To 24-03-2026 (3 months, 23 days)
Lecture M.Sc. Chem575-Solid State Chemistry 4 51 51 12-12-2025 To 19-04-2026 (4 months, 7 days)
Supervision M.Sc. Chemistry/CHEM520 RESEARCH PROJECT 4 64 64 19-01-2026 To 17-04-2026 (2 months, 29 days)
Professional Body Associations
Professional Agency Name Name of Activity Year of Association
Indian Society for Radiation and Photochemical Sciences (ISRAPS) Life Member 1997
American Chemical Society Member 2017
Oriental Journal of Chemistry Managing Editor and Adviser 2007
Chemical Research Society of India (CRSI) Life Member 2005
Research Supervision Overview
PhD Scholars Supervised PhD Degrees Awarded Theses Submitted
3 0 0
M.Phil Scholars Supervised M.Phil Degrees Awarded M.Phil Theses Submitted
0 17 0
Research Publications
Title of Article Type of Publication Name of Journal ISSN Journal Volume Year Link to Article DOI (Digital Object Identifier)
Multifunctional Fluorescent Schiff Base Probe Derived from Chlorosalicylaldehyde for Selective Detection of Proteins, Nitroexplosives, Metal Ions and Antibiotics Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Chem. Asian. J. 2026 https://aces.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/asia.70829 https://doi.org/10.1002/asia.70829

Metal–Organic Frameworks as Programable Platforms for Micro- and Optoelectronics: From Dielectrics to Semiconductors and White-Light Emitters. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Small Science 2026 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/smsc.70309
Aggregation induced emission active Schiff base compounds: from fundamentals to applications. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Discover Sensors 2026 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s44397-025-00029-7
Tailoring Dielectric and Electrical Properties of Gd Doped BaTiO3 Ceramics for Energy Device Applications. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals J. Mater. Res. Technol. 40 2026 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785425033812?__cf_chl_f_tk=Nwlihpg_I6e176AiWx4MBSsx1gJH1CHlryl8.uv61ws-1783320577-1.0.1.1-J9ie7aNFVH8Q1cQIIfJ42wMlOZVMVXAE9xd6XSUM.vY https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2025.12.313

Structural, Morphological, Dielectric and Semiconducting Properties of ZnO Nanoparticles Calcined at 500 °C Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals RSC Advances 2025 https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2025/ra/d5ra06276d
Re-Based Rectangles as Potential Low-Temperature Nanoprobes: Synthesis, Structure, and Study of Permittivity. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Chem. Asian. J. 2025 https://aces.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/asia.202500463?af=R
Recent Trends and Perspectives in Rhenium-Based Nanomaterials for Sustainable Applications Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Coord. Chem. Rev 527 2025
Advances and Applications of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) in Emerging Technologies: A Comprehensive Review Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Global Challenges 8 2023
A Neutral Rhenium–Biimidazole Complex for the Selective Recognition of Fluoride Ions Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Spectrochim Acta A Mol. Biomol. Spectrosc. 301 2023
Aggregation-Induced Emission Enhancement (AIEE) of Tetrarhenium(I) Metallacycles and Their Application as Luminescent Sensors for Nitroaromatics and Antibiotics Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Dalton Transactions 52 2023
A Neutral Mononuclear Rhenium(I) Complex with a Rare in situ-Generated Triazolyl Ligand for the Luminescence. “Turn-On” Detection of Histidine Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Dalton Transactions 52 2022
Copper Supported Silica-Based. Nanocatalysts for CuAAC and Cross-Coupling Reactions Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals React. Chem. Engg. 7 2022
Molecular Mechanics of Glove-Like Re(I) Metallacycles: Toward Light-Activated Molecular Catchers Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals J. Chin. Chem. Soc 69 2022
Aggregation. Induced Emission (AIE), Selective Fluoride Ion Sensing and Lysozyme Interaction Properties of Julolidinesulphonyl Derived Schiff Base. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals J. Photochem. Photobiol. A: Chem. 427 2022
A Novel Colorimetric, Selective Fluorescent “Turn-Off” Chemosensor and Biomolecules Binding Studies Based on Iodosalicylimine Schiff Base Derivative. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals J. Photochem. Photobiol. A: Chem. 425 2022
AIE or AIE(P)E-Active Transition Metal Complexes for Highly. Selective Detection of Nitroaromatic Explosives. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Results Chem. 4 2022
Hydrophobic Metal-Organic Frameworks and Derived. Composites for Microelectronics Applications”. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Chem. Eur. J. 27 2021
Weak interactions in Conducting Metal-Organic Frameworks Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Coord. Chem. Rev. 442 2021
Selective Anions Mediated Fluorescence “Turn-On”, Aggregation Induced Emission (AIE) and Lysozyme Targeting Properties of Pyrene-Naphthalene Sulphonyl Conjugate Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Spectrochim Acta A Mol. Biomol. Spectrosc. 252 2021
Multiple Target Detection and Binding Properties of Naphthalene-Derived Schiff-Base Chemosensor Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals J. Mol. Liq. 325 2021
Advances of Inorganic Materials in the Detection and Therapeutic Uses Against Coronaviruses. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Curr. Med. Chem. 28 2021
Non-Conventional Photoactive Transition Metal Complexes That Mediated Sensing and Inhibition of Amyloidogenic Aggregates Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Coord. Chem. Rev. 428 2021
A Nonlinear Optical Cadmium(II)-Based Metal-Organic Framework with Chiral Helical Chains Derived from an Achiral Bent Dicarboxylate Ligand Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals CrystEngComm. 23 2020
Weak Interactions in Imidazole-Containing Zinc(II)-Based Metal-Organic Frameworks Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals J. Chin. Chem. Soc. 67 2020
Carbon Dot Nanoparticles Exert Inhibitory Effects on Human Platelets and Reduce Mortality in Mice with Acute Pulmonary Thromboembolism Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Nanomaterials 10 2020
Research Progress on Porous Carbon Supported Metal/Metal Oxide Nanomaterials for Supercapacitor Electrode Applications I Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals nd. Eng. Chem. Res. 59 2020
Host-guest Interaction Studies of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Alkoxy Bridged Binuclear Rhenium (I) Complexes Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Spectrochim Acta A Mol. Biomol. Spectrosc. 222 2019
Self-Assembly: An Intriguing Relationship Between Structures of Metal Complexes and Shapes of Ancient Chinese Characters Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals J. Chin. Chem. Soc. 66 2019
Transition Metal Complexes-based Aptamers as Optical Diagnostic Tools for Disease Proteins Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Coord. Chem. Rev. 380 2019
Unravelling the Aggregation Induced Emission Enhancement in Tris(4,7-diphenyl-1,10- phenanthroline)ruthenium(II) Complex I Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals norg. Chem. Commun. 98 2018
Lipid-Wrapped Upconversion Nanoconstruct/Photosensitizer Complex for Near-Infrared Light-Mediated Photodynamic Therapy Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 11 2018
Simple Preparation of Porous Carbon Supported Ruthenium: Propitious Catalytic Activity in the Reduction of Ferrocyanate(III) and Cationic Dye Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals ACS Omega 3 2018
A Metal-free Carbon-based Catalyst: An Overview and Directions for Future Research Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals C 4 2018
Translational Medicine in Pulmonary-Renal Crosstalk: Therapeutic Targeting of p-Cresyl Sulfate Triggered Nonspecific ROS and Chemoattractants in Dyspneic Patients with Uremic Lung Injury Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals J. Clin. Med. 7 2018
Aggregation Induced Emission Enhancement (AIEE) of Anthracene Derived Schiff Base Compounds and their Applications as Sensor for BSA and Optical Cell Imaging Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Luminescence 33 2018
Phosphorescence "Turn-On" Sensing of Anions by Rhenium(I) Schiff-base Complexes Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals ChemistrySelect 3 2018
Low-cost Palladium Decorated on m-Aminophenolformaldehyde-Derived Porous Carbon Spheres for the Enhanced Catalytic Reduction of Organic Dyes Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Inorg. Chem. Front. 5 2017
Well-dispersed Rhenium Nanoparticles on Three-dimensional Carbon Nanostructures: Efficient Catalysts for the Reduction of Aromatic Nitro Compounds Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals J. Colloid Interface Sci. 506 2017
Computational Studies of Versatile Heterogeneous Palladium-Catalyzed Suzuki, Heck and Sonogashira Coupling Reactions Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng. 5 2017
Development of Luminescent Sensors based on Transition Metal Complexes for the Detection of Nitroexplosives Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Dalton Transactions 46 2017
An Integrated System to Remotely Trigger Intracellular Signal Transduction by Upconversion Nanoparticle Mediated Kinase Photoactivation Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals J. Vis. Exp. 126 2017
Recent Developments on Optical and Electrochemical Sensing of Copper(II) Ion Based on Transition Metal Complexes Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Coord. Chem. Rev. 343 2017
Functionalized Silica Matrices and Palladium: A Versatile Heterogeneous Catalyst for Suzuki, Heck and Sonogashira Reactions Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng. 5 2017
Biomass Derived Sheet-like Carbon/Palladium Nanocomposite: An Excellent Opportunity for Reduction of Toxic Hexavalent Chromium Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng. 5 2017
Luminescent Sensor for Copper(II) Ion Based on Imine Functionalized Monometallic Rhenium(I) Complexes Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Sens. Actuators B. 240 2017
Utilization of Heavy Metal Complexes As Phosphorogenic Sensors for the Detection of Amino Acids Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Orient. J. Chem. 34, 2017
Sensing of Insulin Fibrillation using Alkoxy-bridged Binuclear Rhenium(I) Complexes Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Inorg. Chem. Commun. 73 2016
Synthesis and Photophysical Properties of Rhenium(I)-alkynyl Molecular Rectangles Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Orient. J. Chem. 32 2016
Construction of an Near-Infrared-Activatable Enzyme Platform to Remotely Trigger Intracellular Signal Transduction Using an Upconversion Nanoparticle Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals ACS Nano 9 2015
Aggregation-Induced Phosphorescence Enhancement (AIPE) Based on Transition Metal Complexes - An Overview Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals J. Photochem. Photobiol. C: Photochem. Rev. 23 2015
Synthesis and Characterization of Monometallic Rhenium(I) Complexes and Their Application as Selective Sensor for Copper(II) ion Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals RSC Adv. 5 2015
Alkoxy Bridged Binuclear Rhenium (I) Complexes as a Potential Sensor for beta-Amyloid Aggregation Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Talanta 130 2014
Neutral Discrete Metal-organic Cyclic Architectures: Opportunities for Structural Features and Properties in Confined Spaces Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Coord. Chem. Rev. 280 2014
A Molecular Triangle as a Precursor Toward the Assembly of a Jar-Shaped Metallasupramolecule Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Organometallics 33 2013
Crystallographic Evidence for the Host-Guest Interaction of Metallamacromolecules Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Orient. J. Chem. 29 2013
Aggregation Induced Emission Enhancement in Alkoxy-Bridged Binuclear Rhenium(I) Complexes – Application as Sensor for Explosives and Interaction with Microheterogeneous Media Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals J. Phys. Chem. B. 117 2013
Monometallic Rhenium(I) Complexes as Sensor for Anions Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Inorg. Chem. Commun. 35 2013
Host–Guest Key–Lock Hydrogen- Bonding Interactions: A Rare Case in the Design of a V-Shaped Polycarboxylate Ni(II)-Based Chiral Coordination Polymer Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals CrystEngComm. 15 2013
Photoswitchable Alkoxy-Bridged Binuclear Rhenium(I) Complexes–A Potential Probe for Biomolecules and Optical Cell Imaging Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals RSC Adv. 3 2013
Synthesis, Structure and Dynamic Behavior of Discrete Metallacyclic Rotors Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Chem. Lett. 42 2013
One-step Orthogonal Bonding Approach Towards the Self- Assembly of Neutral Rhenium-Based Metalllacycles: Synthesis, Structures, Photophysics and Sensing Applications Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Acc. Chem. Res. 45 2012
Giant Metal−organic Frameworks with Bulky Organic Scaffolds: From Microporous to Mesoporous Functional Materials Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Dalton Trans. 41 2012
Melamine-Promoted Crystal Growth of Calcium Oxalate Monohydrate from Calcium Nitrate and Oxalic Acid Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Inorg. Chem. Commun. 17 2012
A Journey in Search of Single-walled Metal-organic Nanotubes Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals J. Mater. Chem. 21 2011
Organometallic Calixarenes: Sycee-Like Tetrarhenium(I) Cavitands with Tunable Size, Color, Functionality, and Coin-Slot Complexation Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Chem. Eur. J. 17 2011
Luminescence Quenching of Re(I) Molecular Rectangles by Quinones Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Dalton Trans. 39 2011
Effect of Ancillary Ligands on The Photophysical Properties of Ru(II) Complexes Bearing a Highly Conjugated Diimine Ligand: A Density Functional Theory Study Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Inorg. Chim. Acta 362 2010
Quinonoid-Bridged Chair-Shaped Dirhenium(I) Metallacycles: Synthesis, Characterization and Spectroelectrochemical Studies Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Inorg. Chem. 49 2010
Highly Emissive Cyclometalated Rhenium Metallacycles: Structure-Luminescence Relationship Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Inorg. Chem. 49 2010
Unusual Face-to-Face pi-pi Stacking Interactions Within an Indigo-pillared M3(tpt)-based Triangular Metalloprism Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Dalton Trans. 2008
Rhenium-based Molecular Rectangular Boxes With Large Inner Cavity and High Shape Selectivity Towards Benzene Molecule Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Chem. Commun. 2008
Unprecedented Reduction of 2,2ʹ-Bipyrimidine in a One-Pot Synthesis of Neutral Rhenium(I)-Based Molecular Rectangles Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Organometallics 27 2008
Gondola-Shaped Luminescent Tetrarhenium Metallacycles with Crown-Ether-like Multiple Recognition Sites Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Inorg. Chem. 45 2006
CH•••pi Interaction for Rhenium-Based Rectangles: An Interaction That Is Rarely Designed into a Host-Guest Pair Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Inorg. Chem. 45 2006
Photoluminescence Electron-Transfer Quenching of Rhenium(I) Rectangles with Amines Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals J. Phys. Chem. A. 110 2006
Aggregate of Alkoxy-Bridged Re(I)-Rectangles as a Probe for Photoluminescence Quenching Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals J. Phys. Chem. A. 111 2006
Micellar Catalysis on The Electron Transfer Reactions Of Iron(III)- polypyridyl Complexes With Organic Sulfides - Importance of Hydrophobic Interactions Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Org. Biomol. Chem. 4 2005
Self-Assembly, Reorganization, and Photophysical Properties of Silver(I)-Schiff-Base Molecular Rectangle and Polymeric Array Species Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Inorg. Chem. 45 2005
Metal-containing Molecular Rectangles: Synthesis and Photophysical Properties Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Coord. Chem. Rev. 249 2005
Synthesis and Photophysical Properties of Neutral Luminescent Rhenium-Based Molecular Rectangles Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Inorg. Chem. 42 2003
Self-Assembly of Octarhenium-Based Neutral Luminescent Rectangular Prisms Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Inorg. Chem. 42 2003
Luminescence Enhancement Induced by Aggregation of Alkoxy-Bridged Rhenium(I) Molecular Rectangles Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Inorg. Chem. 41 2002
Steric Effects in the Photoinduced Electron Transfer Reactions of Ruthenium(II)-polypyridine Complexes With 2,6-Disubstituted Phenolate Ions Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 3 2001
Charge Transfer Photochemistry of Ru(bpz)32+ With Carboxylic Acids and Carboxylate Ions Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals J. Photochem. Photobiol. A: Chem. 120 1999
Photoredox Reactions of Tris(2,2’-bipyrazine)-, Tris(2,2’-bipyrimidine)- and Tris(2,3-bis[2-pyridyl]pyrazine)-ruthenium(II) Cations With Phenolate Ions In Aqueous Acetonitrile Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals J. Chem. Soc., Faraday Trans. 94
Marcus Inverted Region in the Photoinduced Electron Transfer Reactions of Ruthenium(II)-Polypyridine Complexes With Phenolate Ions Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals J. Phys. Chem. A. 101
Photosensitized Redox Reactions of Organic Sulphides With Tris-(2,2ʹ-bipyrazine)ruthenium(II) Cation Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Rad. Phys. Chem. 49
Electron Transfer Reactions of Iron (III)- polypyridyl Complexes With Organic Sulphides Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Tetrahedron 51
Non-Journal Publications
Title of Publication Type of Publication Publisher Role ISBN Year Link to Publication Level
Rhenium(I)-Based Metallacycles for Sensing Applications Chapters in Books Bentham Science Publishers Author 978-981-5049-19-0, 2022 2022 https://www.eurekaselect.com/ebook_volume/3379 International
Structural Topologies and Properties of Neutral Discrete Organic Macromolecules Chapters in Books American Scientific Publishers Co-Author 1-58883-217-1 2018 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327498205_Structural_Topologies_and_Properties_of_Neutral_Discrete_Organic_Macromolecules International
Rhenium(I) Complexes as Potential Sensors for Biomolecules Books Published in International Group Show / Exhibitions / Art Fairs / Monograph Verlag/Publisher: Scholars’ Press Author ‎ 978-3659845970 2017 https://www.amazon.in/Rhenium-Complexes-Potential-Sensors-Biomolecules/dp/3659845973 International
Upconversion Nanoparticle as a Platform for Photoactivation Chapters in Books Springer Science+Business Media Author 978-3-662-52771-9 2016 https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-10-1590-8_13 Local Publishers
Supramoleculear Chemistry: Rhenium(I) Metallacyclic Compounds Books Published in International Group Show / Exhibitions / Art Fairs / Monograph Verlag/Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Author 978-3659552809 2014 https://www.amazon.in/Supramolecular-Chemistry-Thanasekaran-Pounraj/dp/3659552801 International
A biomimetic model of the electron transfer in photosystem II - Photoinduced electron transfer reactions of ruthenium (II)-polypyridine complexes with phenols Chapters in Books Research Signpost Co-Author 2006 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/289520486_A_Biomimetic_model_of_the_electron_transfer_in_Photosystem_II-_Photoinduced_electron_transfer_reactions_of_RutheniumII_polypyridine_complexes_with_phenols_ERajkumar_PThanasekaran_KSwarnalatha_T_Rajend International
Research Projects
Project Title Project Type Year Of Sanction Outcome/Output Duration
Self-assembly, Luminescence and Molecular Recognition Properties of Late-Early Transition Metal-based Supramolecular Materials Major 2008 21-05-2008 To 20-05-2011 (2 years, 11 months, 29 days)
Other Research Activities
Activity Name Collaborating Body Organizing Body Activity Date
IP AWARENESS RASHTRIYA BOUDHIK SAMPADA MAHOTSAV- 2024 CSIR - Indian Institute of Chemical Technology 08-05-2024
Cyber Security Awareness Month Becybersmart Do your Part 10-11-2025
Professional Development Programmes
Programme Title Sponsoring Institution Organizing Institution Role Type of Programme
Rashtriya Karmayogi Large Scale Jan Seva Program Department of Personnel Training and Capacity Building Commission Pondicherry University Attendee Other
Aggregation-induced Emission in Metal Complexes : From Molecular Design to Functional Materials UGC Department of Chemistry, Pondicherry University Resource Person Refresher Program
Refresher Course in Chemistry UGC-HRDG, Pondicherry University Resource Person Refresher Program
Rietveld Refinement of X-ray Diffraction (RRD) Centre for Advanced Computational Studies, New Delhi Attendee Faculty Development Programmes
NEP Orientation & Sensitization Program Pondicherry University UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Pondicherry University Attendee Orientation Programme
Refresher Course in Chemistry entitled Functional Materials for Energy, Environment and Biomedical Applications UGC Madurai Kamaraj University Resource Person Refresher Program
Trends and Applications of GC-MS (TAG-2022) Department of Chemistry, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology Attendee Other
Chemistry for Computational Tools for beginners (CCTB-2022) Department of Chemistry, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Gujarat Attendee Short Term Program
Refresher Course in Chemistry UGC-HRDG, Bharathiar University Resource Person Refresher Program
Magnetism and Magnetic Measurements (MMM-2024) DST-SERB-SSR Program Department of Physics, Pondicherry University Attendee Other
Honors and Awards
Name of the Award Awarding Body Award Category Level Award Date
Research Associate Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Research National 27-09-1999
Senior Research Fellow Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Research National 24-07-1995
Top Viewed Article Global Challenges from Wiley Publishers Research International 31-12-2023
Top cited article Global Challenges from Wiley Publishers Research International 31-12-2023
Fellow of the Academy of Sciences, Chennai The Academy of Sciences, Chennai, University of Madras Research National 28-10-2025
Managing Editor and Adviser, Oriental Journal of Chemistry Oriental Scientific Publishing Company Research International 01-08-2008
Life-time membership The Academy of Sciences, Chennai Research National 28-10-2025
Life-time membership Chemical Research Society of India Research National 07-10-2005
Life-time membership Indian Society for Radiation and Photochemical Sciences, BARC, Mumbai Research National 01-11-2001
Patents
Patent Title Patent Number Patent Level Patent Status
Prismatic Supramolecules US 6,852,249 B2 International Published
Nanoaggregate based Rhenium(I) Luminescent Sensors for Antibiotics 202541063052 National Filed/In Process
Thermally Stable Copper-Based Metal-Organic Framework [Cu2(bpd)2(DMF)2]n for ULTRA Low K Dielectric Material 202541130453 National Filed/In Process
Talk Poster Presented
Name of the Activity Role Date of Activity
Structural, Morphological, dielectric and conducting properties of ZnO nanoparticles Speaker 02-07-2024
Re-based Supramolecules Speaker 27-07-2022
Metal-based Aggregation induced emission Speaker 20-12-2024
Webinar Participant 19-09-2023
Poster presentations; Conference was conducted on Feb. 21-23,2024 Participant 21-02-2024
Poster presentation Participant 25-01-2023
Chief Guest Panelist 21-12-2022
participation only Participant 28-09-2023
Treasurer Panelist 07-11-2024
Participant 26-01-2024
Participant 20-03-2025
Participant 07-12-2023
Chair 21-08-2025
paper presentation titled "Exploring the Structure, Dielectric and Electrical Properties of a Barium Organic Framework " Participant 01-10-2025
to understand the principles and significance of semiconducting materials Participant 12-11-2025
Seminar / Conference Details / Workshops
Type of Activity Name of The Event Role Duration
Conference International Conference on Frontiers in Chemical Sciences (ICFCS2025) Conference 17-02-2025 To 18-02-2025 (1 days)
Contribution To MoU
Collaborating Institution Title of MoU Date of MoU Duration (Months)
National Chi Nan University, Taiwan International 11-03-2024 60
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