Dr. Ramesh Duraisamy | Industrial Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Industrial Chemistry, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia

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Professional Profiles:

Education:

Ramesh Duraisamy is an accomplished academic with a strong educational background in chemistry. He earned his Ph.D. in Industrial Chemistry from the Department of Industrial Chemistry at Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India, in November 2004. Prior to his doctoral studies, Ramesh completed his M.Sc. in Chemistry with first-class honors from the Department of Chemistry at National College, affiliated with Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India, in April 1999. He commenced his academic journey with a B.Sc. in Chemistry with first-class honors from the Department of Chemistry at Arignar Anna Govt. Arts College, affiliated with Madras University, Attur, Tamil Nadu, India, in September 1996. Ramesh Duraisamy’s educational accomplishments reflect his dedication to the field of chemistry and his commitment to academic excellence.

Field of Research:

Ramesh Duraisamy has a diverse range of research interests and expertise across several fields, including the development of alternative fuels (biofuels), green chemistry, environmental sciences, sugar technology, food technology, water and wastewater treatment, waste management, development of commodity chemicals from sugarcane byproducts, development of eco-friendly processed leather, polymer electrochemistry, corrosion and its prevention methods, electro-analytical techniques, and green synthesis. His research spans various aspects of chemistry, environmental science, and technology, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to addressing contemporary challenges in these fields.

Ramesh Duraisamy ‘s citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar are as follows:

Cited by: All: 545, Since 2018: 423
Citations: 545 (All), 423 (Since 2018)
h-index: 13 (All), 12 (Since 2018)
i10-index: 17 (All), 16 (Since 2018)

These metrics showcase the impact of Duraisamy ‘s work within the academic community, demonstrating the number of citations his publications have received and the influence of his research output.

Experience:

Ramesh Duraisamy has an extensive record of thesis supervision, both completed and ongoing, across different academic levels:

M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy) Scholars: He has successfully supervised 17 M.Phil. scholars who have completed their research under his guidance.

M.Sc. Dissertation (National/International Students): Ramesh has supervised a total of 32 national-level M.Sc. dissertations and 30 international-level M.Sc. dissertations, all of which have been successfully completed. Additionally, he is currently supervising 10 ongoing M.Sc. dissertations for international students in Ethiopia.

Teaching experience:

Ramesh Duraisamy possesses a broad spectrum of expertise across various disciplines within chemistry and environmental science. In the field of Industrial Chemistry, his knowledge encompasses advanced industrial chemistry, industrial pollution, petroleum chemistry, batteries and biofuels, sugar technology (including sugar processing, engineering, and byproducts), production technology, agrochemistry and agrochemical processing, detergent and cosmetics, textile chemistry and processing, industrial inorganic materials, and paints and polymers. In Environmental Science & Chemistry, Ramesh is well-versed in energy topics such as alternative fuels, natural ecosystem changes, energy flow, natural resources and consumption, and the impacts of environmental pollution. His expertise also extends to specific areas of environmental science like water and land pollution, as well as environmental toxicology. In the realm of Physical Chemistry, his expertise covers surface chemistry (including adsorption studies), quantum chemistry, chemical kinetics, electrochemistry (with a focus on corrosion and batteries), catalysis, thermodynamics, phase rule, and the fundamentals of spectroscopy. Ramesh Duraisamy’s diverse knowledge base underscores his multidisciplinary approach to addressing challenges in industrial chemistry, environmental science, and physical chemistry. His expertise extends across a wide range of topics, reflecting his commitment to advancing knowledge in these fields.

Experienced in Instruments handling:

UV-Visible Bio spectrophotometer, ELICO BL 198 model

Bio Analytical System – Electrochemical Analyzer 100B.

Shimadzu 2401 PC – UV-Visible Spectrophotometer.

Perkin Elmer Infrared Spectrophotometer.

EG & G PAR Versastat II – Potentiostat / Galvanostat.

Publications:

Production of Beet Sugar and Bio-ethanol from Sugar beet and it Bagasse: A Review

Published in Energy in 2017 with 79 citations.

Host–guest interaction of l-tyrosine with β-cyclodextrin

Published in Energy in 2008 with 73 citations.

Effects of electrolytes on the surface and micellar characteristics of Sodium dodecyl sulphate surfactant solution

Published in Energy in 2016 with 56 citations.

A Review of Bio-tanning Materials for Processing of Fish Skin into Leather

Published in Energy in 2016 with 35 citations.

Water soluble copolymers for calcium carbonate and calcium sulphate scale control in cooling water systems

Published in Energy in 2005 with 35 citations.

Synthesis and physico-chemical evaluation of water-soluble epoxy ester primer coating

Published in Energy in 2009 with 31 citations.

Adsorption of azure B dye on rice husk activated carbon: equilibrium, kinetic and thermodynamic studies

Published in Energy in 2015 with 29 citations.

Optimization and characterization of pectin extracted from banana and papaya mixed peels using response surface methodology

Published in Energy in 2022 with 26 citations.