Expertise
Biocatalysis, greener advanced materials (electronic, photo-responsive polymers, molecularly integrated hybrid nanomaterials, materials for energy conversion/storage), elastomers, thermal & morphological characterization of materials, roll to roll manufacture of flexible electronic products.
Research Interest
Biocatalysis, greener advanced materials (electronic, photo-responsive polymers, molecularly integrated hybrid nanomaterials, materials for energy conversion/storage), elastomers, thermal & morphological characterization of materials, roll to roll manufacture of flexible electronic products
Interdisciplinary research in developing ïGreenerÍ routes to advanced functional materials (electronic, photo-responsive polymers) and therapeutic materials. Biocatalytic polymerization, polymers from renewable resources, mechanistic aspects of enzyme catalysis, developing novel Eco-friendly bio-mimetic catalysts, bio-fuels, materials for energy conversion and storage.
Educational Background
- Ph D: Polymer Science (Plastics Engineering), (2000), University of Massachusetts Lowell - Lowell, MA
Dissertation/Thesis Title: Enzymatic synthesis of Polyaniline complexed with DNA and other polyelectrolyte templates - MS: Polymer Science, (1998), University of Massachusetts Lowell - Lowell, Massachusetts
- Other: Bachelor of Technology (Concentration: Rubber Technology), (1994), Anna University - Chennai, India
- Other: Rubber Technology, (1994), Anna University - Chennai, India
- BS: chemistry, (1991), Loyola College, University of Madras - Chennai, India