Dr. K. Mohanraj 2. Address : Assistant Professor Department of Physics Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Tirunelveli- 12 3

BIO-DATA

A. General Information 1. Name : Dr. K. Mohanraj 2. Address : Assistant Professor Department of Physics Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Tirunelveli- 12 3. Designation : Assistant Professor 4. Department : Physics 5. Institution : Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-12 6. Date of Birth : 12th July 1979 7. Area of Specialization : Materials Science 8. Mobile. No : +91-9788083079 9. Email-Id : [email protected]; [email protected]

B. Academic Qualification:

Degree Board / University Name of the Institution Year of Passing

Annamalai University, October, 2009 Doctor of Philosophy Annamalai University Annamalai Nagar - 608 (Physics) 002 Annamalai University, May, 2003 Master of Science Annamalai University Annamalai Nagar - 608 (Physics) 002 Bachelor of Science Bharathidasan University, Periyar E.V.R. College, April, 2001 (Physics) Trichy Trichy-23. Tamilnadu State Govt. H.S. School, March, 1996 Higher Secondary Board Manapparai – 621306 Tamilnadu State Govt. H.S. School, April, 1994 High School Board Manapparai – 621306

C. Research Experience & Training:

Research stage Title of work/Thesis University where the work was carried out Ph. D A study on the effect of some Annamalai University, Indian Flyashes in blended cement Annamalai Nagar-608 002. paste

Research experience : 14 Years Research Guidance M. Sc Projects : 23 completed M. Phil. : 11 completed, Ph. D. : 5 awarded, 0 submitted, 3 ongoing Working Experience Name of the Area of Number of Period Name of Institute/ examination/Degree/ specialization/ Journal (Year) University/ Post as applicable Subjects Publications 2008-2009 Lecturer Engineering Sakthi College of Physics Engineering, Thiruninravur, Chennai. 76 Dec 2009 Assistant Professor Physics Manonmaniam onwards Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-12

Training (Programs Attended) 1. UGC sponsored Orientation Course at Academic Staff College, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore- 46 during June 9th to July 6th, 2011. 2. UGC sponsored Refresher Course in Physics from 11.09.2013 to 01.10.2013 at Academic Staff College, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore- 46. 3. UGC-HRDC organised Refresher Course in Physics from 23.11.2018 to 13.12.2018 at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore- 46.

Books/Reports/Chapters/General articles etc. Title Author’s Name Publisher Year of Publication Structural and mechanical Kannusamy LAP Lambert Acadamic 2013 properties of fly ash Mohanraj and publishing, Germany, blended cement paste Ganesan Sivakumar ISBN: 978-3-659-48906-8 First Edition Renewable Energy & Ho Soon Min, Ideal International E – 2018 Wastewater Treatment, Mohammad Publication Pvt. Ltd. Chapter 2: Review of Junaebur Rashid , ISBN: 978-93-86675-44-6 K. Mohanraj chalcogenide based First Edition thin film solar cells PP: 32-44 Metal chalcogenide thin Ho Soon Min, K. Albert Science International 2018 films: Deposition and Mohanraj, Mohd Organization, An characterization, Hafiz Dzarfan International Publications Othman, Mohd Chapter 1: Raman House, Jaipur, India Ridhwan Adam spectroscopy study of thin First Edition films: a review 2

PP:1-11 ISBN: 978-81-939231-1-5

Awards 1. Best Poster presentation award received from National Seminar on “Theoretical and chemical sciences” (TACS-2008, Feb 22-23, 2008) conducted by Dept. Chemistry, Annamalai University, entitled Molecular vibration and Microstructural development in hydration of Flyash - cement system.

List of Publications

1. Enhanced photosensitivity of Bi doped Cu2Se thin films prepared by chemical synthesis for solar cell application J. Henry, T. Daniel, V. Balasubramanian, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions A: Science (Accepted)

2. Role of W-Rich CuWO4 and Doped Zn-CuWO4 Ceramics and Its Improved Photoelectrochemical Cell Performances Synthesized by Solid State Reaction Method Venkatachalapathy Balasubramanian, Selvaraj Kannan, Nishanthi S. Thangaraj, Ganesan Sivakumar, Kannusamy Mohanraj Chemistry Select, (Accepted)

3. Electrical and optical properties of Sb-doped Cu2Se thin films deposited by chemical bath deposition J. Henry, T. Daniel, V. Balasubramanian, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar Phase Transitions, (2020) 1-9, (IF:1.004)

4. Elucidate the pseudocapacitive behaviour of CuWO4 electrode synthesized by solid state reaction V. Balasubramanian, S. Kannan, S. T. Nishanthi, G. Sivakumar, K. Mohanraj Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 31, 10142–10150 (2020) (IF:2.195)

5. Electrochemical performances of green stabilizer and biomolecule assisted PbWO4 nanoparticles V. Balasubramanian, T. Daniel, J. Henry, G. Sivakumar, K. Mohanraj Journal of Electronic Materials, 8, 4680-4690 (2020) (IF:1.676)

6. Facile low temperature synthesis of W-rich Cu1-xZnxWO4 nanoparticles and the electrochemical performance V. Balasubramanian, T. Daniel, J. Henry, G. Sivakumar, K. Mohanraj Bulletin of Materials Science (Accepted)

7. Temperature dependent electrical and optical properties with higher photosensitivity of

Cu2Se absorber thin films for photo voltaic application J. Henry, T. Daniel, V. Balasubramanian, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar Inorganic and Nano-Metal Chemistry, DOI: 10.1080/24701556.2020.1751199 (IF:0.8)

8. Electrochemical performances of activated carbon prepared using eggshell waste V. Balasubramanian, T. Daniel, J. Henry, G. Sivakumar, K. Mohanraj S N Applied Sciences, 2,127 (2020)

9. Influence of substrates on the photoelectrochemical performances of Ag2ZnSnSe4 thin films J.Henry, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar Journal of Physical Chemistry C 123 (2019) 2094-2104 (IF=4.484) 10. XRD, AFM, DRS and Photosensitivity of CZTSe Thin Films Prepared by Vacuum Evaporation Method J.Henry, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions A: Science 43 (2019) 1535–1544 (IF:075)

11. Thermally evaporated CZTSe thin films for solar cell application: Study on the effect of annealing time J.Henry, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar Particulate Science and Technology, 38 (2020) 1-6 (IF=1.081)

12. Influence of film thickness variation on the photo electrochemical cell performances of Ag3SbS3 thin films T. Daniel, S.T. Nishanthi, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar Vacuum 161 (2019) 138–142 (IF=2.067)

13. Vacuum evaporated FTO/(Cu, Ag)2ZnSnSe4 thin films and its electrochemical analysis J.Henry, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar Vacuum 160 (2019) 347-354 (IF=2.067)

14. Photoelectrochemical cell performances of Cu2ZnSnSe4 thin films deposited on various conductive substrates J.Henry, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar Vacuum 156 (2018) 172-180 (IF=2.067)

15. Thermally Deposited Sb2S3: Bi Thin Films for Solar Cell Absorber Durai Chella Priya, Thanabalan Daniel, Johnson Henry, Kannusamy Mohanraj, Ganesan Sivakumar, Sethuramachandran Thanikaikarasan, Pathiyamattom Joseph Sebastian Journal of New Materials for Electrochemical Systems 21 (2018) 037-042

16. Synthesis and Characterization of CuMS2 (M= Bi, Sb) thin films T. Daniel, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar 4

Jordan Journal of Physics 11 (2018) 137-139

17. Photoluminescence behavior of Cu2+xZn1-xSnS4 thin films by SILAR method J. Henry, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar Jordan Journal of Physics 11 (2018) 101-105

18. Synthesis and characterization of Cu2Se thin films with monovalent, divalent and trivalent cations via Chemical bath deoposition method A.P. Sudha, J. Henry, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar Jordan Journal of Physics 11 (2018) 125-130

19. Effect of Annealing Time on Cu2SnSe3 Thin Films Prepared by Successive Ionic Layer Adsorption and Reaction Method P. Prathiba Jeya Helan, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions A: Science 42 (2018) 1677-1682 (IF:075)

20. Effect of annealing temperature on thermally evaporated Cu3SbS3 thin films T. Daniel, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 29 (2018) 9251–9257 (IF=2.324)

21. Effect of different combinations of precursors of zirconium and selenium in the electrodeposited ZrSe2 thin films A. Panimaya Valan Rakkini, K. Mohanraj Ionics 24 (2018) 1243-1252 (IF:2.347)

22. Effect of Na doping on structural, optical, and electrical properties of Cu2Se thin films prepared by chemical bath deposition method A. P. Sudha, J. Henry, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar Applied Physics A 124 (2018) 164 (IF:1.604)

23. Antibacterial studies of novel Cu2WS4 ternary chalcogenide synthesized by hydrothermal process Selvaraj Kannan, Perumal Vinitha, Kannusamy Mohanraj, Ganesan Sivakumar Journal of Solid State Chemistry 258 (2018) 367-382 (IF:2.2179).

24. A new approach for deposition of silver film from AgCl through Successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction technique. Johnson Henry, Arockiasamy Ajaypraveenkumar, Ganesan Sivakumar, Kannusamy Mohanraj, Journal of Central South University 24 (2017) 2793-2798 (IF:0.761)

25. Synthesis of γ-Fe2O3, Fe3O4 and Copper Doped Fe3O4 Nanoparticles by sonochemical Method Kannusamy Mohanraj, Ganesan Sivakumar Sains Malaysiana 46 (2017) 1935-1942 (IF:0.470)

26. Preparation of bifunctional CuWO4‐based heterostructure nanocomposites for noble‐metal‐free photocatalysts Selvaraj Kannan, Kannusamy Mohanraj, Ganesan Sivakumar Chemistry Select 2 (2017) 4484-4498 (IF:1.505)

27. Effect of Annealing on the Preparation of CuWO4 Particles Selvaraj Kannan, Kannusamy Mohanraj, Ganesan Sivakumar Juniper Online Journal Material Science 2 (2017) 1-2

28. Photoresponse of novel mixed metal chalcogenide MoSb2-xCuxSe4/CdS thin film solar cells fabricated by CBD method using citric acid, J. Joy Jeba Vijila, J. Henry , T. Daniel , K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar International Journal of Energy Research 41 (2017) 1295–1309 (IF:3.009)

29. Effect of pH induced on the photosensitivity of nontoxic Cu2ZnSnS4 thin film by chemical bath deposition, J. Henry, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar, Optik 141 (2017) 139-145 (IF:1.191)

30. Effect of annealing time on the optical properties of AZTSe thin films, J. Henry, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar, Materials Letters 201 (2017) 105-108 (IF:2.687)

31. Influence of trivalent (Bi, Sb) metal ions on the photosensitivity of doped Cu2Se thin films, A. P. Sudha, P. Prema, J. Henry, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics 28 (2017) 6379–6387 (IF=2.324)

32. Effect of copper concentration on the properties of chemically deposited

MoSb2-xCuxSe4/CdS thin film absorbing layer for photovoltaic applications, J. Joy Jeba Vijila, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar Materials Research Bulletin 85 (2017) 188–195 (IF: 2.873)

33. Studies on structural, optical and electrical properties of electron beam evaporated

Cu2SnSe3 thin films P. Prathiba Jeya Helan, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar Materials Science-Poland, 34 (2016) 703-707 (IF: 0.610) 6

34. Fabrication of ITO/Ag3SbS3/CdX (X=S, Se) thin film heterojunctions for photo- sensing applications T. Daniel, J. Henry, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar Materials Research Express 3 (2016) 116401 (IF: 0.854)

35. Thermally evaporated AgyCu2-ySnSe3 metal chalcogenide thin films and its characterization P. Prathiba Jeya Helan, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar Optical Materials 62 (2016) 403-410 (IF: 2.320)

36. Photosensitivity of CuBiSe2 thin film deposited by vacuum evaporation technique, Abirami Muthukannan, Pasunkili Prema, Johnson Henry, Kannusamy Mohanraj, Ganesan Sivakumar Journal of the Chinese chemical society 63 (2016) 841–846 (IF: 0.862)

37. Solvothermal-assisted synthesis of Cu3XS3 (X= Bi and Sb) chalcogenides nanoparticles, R. Santhana Priya, Abirami Muthukannan, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar Synthesis and Reactivity in Inorganic, Metal-Organic, and Nano-Metal Chemistry 46 (2016) 1388-1394 (IF:0.489)

38. The effect of postdeposition annealing on the structural and optoelectronic properties of copper bismuth selenide thin films by PVD, Abirami Muthukannan, J. Henry, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar, S. Thanikarasan, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics 27 (2016) 9947–9952 (IF: 2.324)

39. Photovoltaic p-n structure of MoSb2-xCuxSe4/CdS absorber films obtained via chemical bath deposition, J.J.J. Vijila, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar, Materials Research Express 3 (2016) 076408 (IF: 1.151)

40. AgSbS2 and Ag3SbS3 absorber materials for photovoltaic applications, T. Daniel, J. Henry, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar, Materials Chemistry and Physics 181 (2016) 415-421(IF: 2.210)

41. Doping of Sn transition metal in CuSe2 thin films and its effect on structural evolvement and opto-electrical properties, P. Prathiba Jeya Helan, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar, Applied Physics A 122 (2016) 718 (IF: 1.604)

42. Influence of copper concentration on the structural and optical properties of chemically

deposited CuSbS2 thin films, Jebadurai Joy Jeba Vijila, Kannusamy Mohanraj, Sethuramachandran Thanikaikarasan, Ganesan Sivakumar, Thaiyan Mahalingam, Luis Ixtlilco Journal of New Materials for Electrochemical Systems 19 (2016) 15-19

43. Ethylenediamine Processed Cu2SnS3 Nano Particles via Mild Solution Route, Paul Nesamony Prathiba Jeya Helan, Kannusamy Mohanraj, Sethuramachandran Thanikaikarasan,Thaiyan Mahalingam, Ganesan Sivakumar, P.J. Sebastian, Journal of New Materials for Electrochemical Systems 19 (2016) 1-5

44. Shape dependent optoelectrical investigation of Cu2+xCd1-xSnS4 thin films for solar cell applications, J. Henry, P. Prema, D.Pathinettam Padiyan, K. Mohanraj, G.Sivakumar New Journal of Chemistry 2016 (40) 2609-2618. (IF. 3.201)

45. Electrical and optical properties of CZTS thin films prepared by SILAR method, J. Henry, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar, Journal of Asian Ceramic Societies 4 (2016) 81-84.

46. Influence of Cissusquadrangularis stabilized AgNPs and its structural, optical, antibacterial analysis: A comparative study, J. Henry, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar, Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials 26 (2016) 312-319 (IF. 1.754).

47. Growth, optical, hardness and thermal aspects of TGSP single crystals, J. Henry, G. Sivakumar, K. Mohanraj Optik 127 (2016) 3650-3654 (IF: 1.191)

48. Influence of copper concentration on the opto-structural, morphological and electrical

properties of novel MoSb2−xCuxSe2 thin films, J. Joy JebaVijila, K. Mohanraj,G. Sivakumar Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, 41 (2016) 398–403. (IF: 2.593)

49. Fabrication and characterization of vacuum evaporated Al:CuSe2 thin films, Abirami Muthukannan, J. Henry, G. Sivakumar, K. Mohanraj Superlattices and Microstructures, 89 (2016) 83-88. (IF: 2.089 )

50. Microwave-assisted Bi2Se3 nanoparticles using various organic solvents, J. Joy JebaVijila, K. Mohanraj, J.Henry, G. Sivakumar SpectrochimicaActa Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 153 (2016) 457–464. (IF: 2.880) 8

51. Structural, optical and electrical characterization of nanostructured porous silicon:Effect of current density, K. Kulathuraan, K. Mohanraj, B. Natarajan SpectrochimicaActa Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy,152 (2016)51–57. (IF: 2.880)

52. Characterization, luminescence and antibacterial properties of stable AgNPs synthesized from AgCl by precipitation method A. Ajaypraveenkumar, J. Henry, K. Mohanraj,G. Sivakumar , S. Umamaheswari Journal of Materials Science and Technology, 31 (2015) 1125–1132.(IF: 3.609)

53. Synthesis and characterization of β-Ag2Se and β-AgCuSe nanoparticles starting from a novel inorganic Precursor P. Prathiba Jeya Helan, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China, 25:(7) (2015) 2241- 2246.(IF.1.795)

54. Electrochemical and fluorescence properties of SnO2 thin films and its antibacterial activity, J Henry, K. Mohanraj, G Sivakumar, S Umamaheswari Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 143 (2015) 172-178. (IF: 2.880)

55. Sonochemically prepared lead tungstate (PbWO4) microcrystals and their photoluminescence, S. Kannan, G. Sivakumar, K. Mohanraj SpectrochimicaActa Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 138 (2015) 92-98.(IF: 2.880)

56. On the optical properties of lead chalcogenide nanoparticles, nanoparticles. E. Esakkiraj, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar, J. Henry Optik 126 (2015) 2133–2137. (IF: 1.191 )

57. Structural and optical properties of SnS nanoparticles and Electron beam evaporated SnS thin films J. Henry, K. Mohanraj, S. Kannan, S. Barathan G. Sivakumar Journal of Experimental Nanoscience, 10:(2) (2015) 78-85.(IF: 1.362)

58. Effect of pH- L-arginine concentration and aging time on Selenium nanostructures K. Prabu, K. Mohanraj, S. Kannan, S. Barathan, G. Sivakumar Synthesis and Reactivity in Inorganic- Metal organic and Nano metal Chemistry, 44:(3) (2014) 383-388. (IF: 0.489)

59. Undoped and doped ZnS nanoparticles by Precipitation method K. Prabhu, S. Kannan, J. Henry, G. Sivakumar,K. Mohanraj Walailak Journal of science and Technology (WJST), 11:(9) (2014) 795-801.

60. Effect of butanol and propylene glycol on amorphous MnO2 nanoparticles, J. Henry, K. Mohanraj, S. Kannan, S. Barathan, G. Sivakumar, Walailak Journal of science and Technology (WJST), 11:(5) (2014) 437-443

61. Synthesis of Selenium nanorods with assistance of biomolecule, S. Kannan, K. Mohanraj, S. Barathan, G. Sivakumar, Bulltein of Material Science, 37:(7)(2014) 1631-1635. (IF: 0.925)

62. Influence of equimolar concentration on structural and optical properties of binary selenides nanoparticles Abirami Muthukannan, G. Sivakumar, K. Mohanraj Particulate Science and technology, 32:(4) (2014) 392-398. (IF: 1.081)

63. Fabrication and Properties of Bagasse Ash Blended Ceramic Tiles G.Sivakumar, V. Hariharan, M. Shanmugam, K.Mohanraj International Journal of ChemTech Research, 6:(12) (2014) 4991-499.

64. Morphological and Optostructural studies on hydrazine hydrate assisted Zr(SeO3)2 nanoparticles, J. Henry, K. Mohanraj, S. Kannan, S. Barathan, G. Sivakumar, Journal of Chilean Chemical society, 58: (2)(2013) 1759-1762.

65. Influence of Zircomium Concentration on optical characteristics of nanostructured Zirconium diselenide inorganic cation exchanger J. Henry, K. Mohanraj, S. Kannan, S. Barathan, G. Sivakumar Journal of Optoelectronics and advanced materials, 15 (2013) 1047-1051. (IF: 0.449)

66. Optostructural and vibrational characteristics of Cu:CdS nanoparticles by precipitation method E.Essakiraj, S.P.Sheik Abdul Kadar, J. Henry, K. Mohanraj, S. Kannan, S. Barathan, G. Sivakumar Optik, 124 (2013) 5229-5237. (IF: 1.191)

67. Effect of Selenium doping on structural and optical properties of SnS:Se thin films by Electron beam evaporation method J. Henry, K. Mohanraj, S. Kannan, S. Barathan, G. Sivakumar The European Physical Journal of Applied Physics, 61 (2013) 10301. (IF: 0.684)

68. Preparation and characterization of nano SiO2 from corn cob ash by precipitation method K. Mohanraj, S. Kannan, S. Barathan, G. Sivakumar Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials-Rapid Communications 6:(3-4) (2012) 394- 397.(IF: 0.802)

69. Synthesis and Characterization of the Y1.5Ca0.5Bi2Ba3O9-y Crystal G.Saravanan, K.Mohanraj, V.Anbarasu, K.Jayabalan International Journal of Chemical Sciences, 8:(1) (2010) 189-196.

70. Effect of flyash and water in hydrated blended-cement composites G.Sivakumar, K.Mohanraj, S.Barathan, Annamalai University Science Journal, 46 (2010) 1-4.

71. Hydration process of flyash blended cement composite K.Mohanraj, G.Sivakumar, S.Barathan International Journal of Chemical Sciences, 8:(1) (2010) 589-601. (IF: 0.6)

72. Dielectric study on flyash blended cement G.Sivakumar, K.Mohanraj, S.Barathan E-Journal of chemistry, 6: (1) (2009) 231-236. (IF: 1.3)

73. Hydration of flyash blended paste K.Mohanraj, G.Sivakumar Bulletin of Pure and Applied Sciences, 28F:(1-2) (2009) 7-16.

74. The Influence of chemical composition on Flyash-cement composite G.Sivakumar, K.Mohanraj, S.Senthilmurugan, R.Nithya, S.Barathan Eco-Chronicle, 3:(1) (2008) 37-42.

75. FTIR Analysis of Flyashadmixtured Cement G.Sivakumar, K.Mohanraj, K.Thiruppathi, D.Govindarajan, K.Raghu, S.Barathan, ActaCienciaIndica, XXXIII:(1) (2007) 89-92.

76. Scanning Electron microscopic study of solid waste flyash blended cement, K.Mohanraj, R.Ravibaskar, B.Shanthi, G.Sivakumar Eco-Chronicle, 2:(2) (2007) 91-96.

Papers published in Proceedings with ISBN 1. Natural radioactivity concentration in soil samples of yelagiri hills, Tamilnadu, India, R. Ravisankar, A. Chandrasekaran, P. Eswaran, J. Jebasingh Kores, K. Mohanraj, P. Vijayagopal, B. Vekatraman

Proceedings of the nineteenth national symposium on radiation physics: research and application of radiation physics, Dec 12-14, 2012, 434-436.

Conference paper presentation

1. Hydrothermally synthesised copper based metal Chalcogenide nanoparticles for energy applications V.Balasubramanian, S. Kannan , K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar National Conference on Energy Materials (NCEM2018) June 28th & 29th, 2018 Department of Physics, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627 012.

2. Influence of film thickness on the optostructural properties of Ag3SbS3 thin films T. Daniel, S. Kannana , K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar National Conference on Energy Materials (NCEM2018) June 28th & 29th, 2018 Department of Physics,Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627 012. 3. Comparison studies on opto-structural properties of vacuum evaporated (Cu,

Ag)2ZnSnSe4 thin films J. Henry, S. Kannana , K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar National Conference on Energy Materials (NCEM2018) June 28th & 29th, 2018 Department of Physics,Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627 012.

4. Photoresponse of Ammonia assisted MoSb2-xCuxSe4 (x=0.3M) thin films by Chemical Bath Deposition method J. Joy Jeba Vijila , K. Mohanraj National Conference on Energy Materials (NCEM2018) June 28th & 29th, 2018 Department of Physics,Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627 012. 5. Structural and Electrical Characterization of Nanostructured Porous Silicon Fabricated for Different Etching Time K. Kulathuraan, K. Mohanraj National Conference on Energy Materials (NCEM2018) June 28th & 29th, 2018 Department of Physics,Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627 012. 6. Electrochemical performances of activated carbon prepared using egg shell waste V.Vaishnu Bhagavathi, K.Mohanraj, G.Sivakumar National Conference on Energy Materials (NCEM2018) June 28th & 29th, 2018 Department of Physics,Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627 012. 7. Solar Cells – Review Praveen Raj,, K.Mohanraj, G.Sivakumar National Conference on Energy Materials (NCEM2018) June 28th & 29th, 2018 Department of Physics,Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627 012.

8. Photoelectrochemical cell performances of Ag2ZnSnSe4 thin films on various substrate J. Henry, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar International Conference on Advances in Chemical Sciences 2018 (IC-ACS 2018) 12

held during February 1-3, 2018 organized by Department of Chemistry, Shivaji University, Kolhapur 416004. 9. Analysis of photo conversion efficiencies of novel MoSb2-xCuxSe4/CdS heterojunction thin films fabricated by simple chemical bath deposition method J. Joy Jeba Vijila, T. Daniel, J. Henry, S. Kannan,V. Balasubramanian K. Mohanraj International Conference on Recent Trends in Stochastic Modeling and its Applications (ICRTSMA 2018) held during 08 & 09 January 2018 organised by Department of Statistics, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627 012

10. PEC performances of CZTSe thin films deposited on various conductive substrates J. Henry, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar International Conference on Thin Film (ICTF2017) held during November 13th -17th , 2017 organized by CSIR-NPL, New Delhi.

11. Influence of hybrid microwave annealing on the preparation of CuWO4 nanoparticles S. Kannana , K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar National Conference on Nanomaterials (NCN-2017) held during July 20 & 21, 2017 organized by PG & Research Department of Physics, Arignar Anna Government Arts College, Namakkal-637 002.

12. Fabrication of ITO/Sb2S3/CdSe thin film heterojunction for photovoltaic applications, T. Daniel, J. Henry, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar International Conference on Integration of STEM Education and Mental Health- ICISEM16, (Special Session: Advances in Applied Sciences) held during 20th and 21st June 2016 organized by Department of Physics, Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education. 13. Effect of film thickness on the absorbing properties of CZTSe thin films for solar cell applications J. Henry, K. Mohanraj,G. Sivakumar International Conference on Integration of STEM Education and Mental Health- ICISEM16, (Special Session: Advances in Applied Sciences) held during 20th and 21st June 2016 organized by Department of Physics, Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education.

14. P-type mixed metal chalcogenide MoSb2-xCuxSe4thin films for solar cell applications J. Joy Jeba Vijila, J. Henry, T. Daniel, K. Mohanraj,G. Sivakumar International Conference on Integration of STEM Education and Mental Health- ICISEM16, (Special Session: Advances in Applied Sciences) held during 20th and 21st June 2016 organized by Department of Physics, Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education.

15. Opto-structural and electrical characteristics of Sn and Ag intercalation in CuSe2 thin films, P. Prathiba Jeya Helan, K. Mohanraj,G. Sivakumar International Conference on Integration of STEM Education and Mental Health- ICISEM16, (Special Session: Advances in Applied Sciences) held during 20th and 21st June 2016 organized by Department of Physics, Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education. 13

16. Growth and characterization of Ag3SbS3 Thin Films For Photovoltaic Application T. Daniel, J. Henry, K. Mohanraj, S. Thanikaikarasan, T. Mahalingam and P. J. Sebastein XXIV International Materials Research Congress, August 16 - 20, 2015. Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development, Cancun.

17. Sb2S3:Bi Thin Films For Solar Cell Absorber Coatings By Thermal Evaporation Method D. Chellapriya, J. Henry, K. Mohanraj, S. Thanikaikarasan, T. Mahalingam, G. Sivakumar and P. J. Sebastein XXIV International Materials Research Congress, August 16 - 20, 2015. Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development, Cancun. 18. Lead Tungstate Nanoparticles For Scintillator By Precipitation Method T. Sajini Rose, S. Kannan, K. Mohanraj, S. Thanikaikarasan, T. Mahalingam, G. Sivakumar and P. J. Sebastein XXIV International Materials Research Congress, August 16 - 20, 2015. Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development, Cancun. 19. Chemical Bath Deposition And Characterization Of Copper Cadmium Tin Sulphide Thin Films P. Prema,J. Henry, K. Mohanraj, S. Thanikaikarasan, T. Mahalingam, G. Sivakumar and P. J. Sebastein XXIV International Materials Research Congress, August 16 - 20, 2015. Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development, Cancun.

20. Thermally evaporated Al doped CuSe2 thin films for photovoltaic applications (Best oral award) Abirami Muthukannan, K. Mohanraj and G, Sivakumar National Conference on Advanced Functional Materials (NCAFM-2015), May 8-9, 2015 Department of Physics, SRM University, Vadapalani, Chennai- 600 026. 21. Fluorescent thin film deposited by Selenium doped antimony sulphide for optical storage application D. Chellapriya, K. Mohanraj and G, Sivakumar National Conference on Advanced Functional Materials (NCAFM-2015), May 8-9, 2015 Department of Physics, SRM University, Vadapalani, Chennai- 600 026.

22. Facile synthesis of novel AgSbS2 thin films by vacuum evaporation technique T. Daniel, J. Henry, K. Mohanraj and G, Sivakumar National Conference on Advanced Functional Materials (NCAFM-2015), May 8-9, 2015 Department of Physics, SRM University, Vadapalani, Chennai- 600 026.

23. Cu3SnSe3 thin film by condensation from metal chalcogenide sources P. Prathiba Jeya Helen, K. Mohanraj and G, Sivakumar National Conference on Advanced Functional Materials (NCAFM-2015), May 8-9, 2015

Department of Physics, SRM University, Vadapalani, Chennai- 600 026.

24. Surfactant-assisted fascinating morphologies of PbWO4 nanoparticles by sol-gel method J. Joy Jeba Vijila, T. Sajini Rose, S. Kannan, K. Mohanraj and G, Sivakumar National Conference on Advanced Functional Materials (NCAFM-2015), May 8-9, 2015 Department of Physics, SRM University, Vadapalani, Chennai- 600 026. 25. Influence of the precursor AgCl concentration on the formation of silver nanoflower and its optical properties Ajay Praveen Kumar, J. Henry, S. Kannan, Abhirami Muthukannan, P. Prathiba Jeya Helan, J. Joy Jeba Vijila, K. Mohanraj and G. Sivakumar 2nd International Conference on Nanotechnology (ICNT 2015) and Indo-USA joint Symposium on New Approaches to Energy Harvesting: Alternative to fossil fuel held, Feb 19-22, 2015, Department of Chemical Engineering, Haldia Institute of technology, Hateribia, Haldia-721657, Westbengal.

26. Sonochemically Synthesised Zn1-xCuxO nanoparticles and their antibacterial activity P. Asir john lazarus, Abirami Muthukannan, J. Henry and K. Mohanraj National conference on recent trends and advances in Physics (NCRTAP- 2015), Feb 19-20, 2015 PG Department of Physics, The MDT Hindu College, Tirunelveli-10.

27. Effect of PVA concentration on the Sonochemically prepared PbWO4 microcrystals S. Kannan, K. Mohanraj and G. Sivakumar Winter School- 2014 on Frontiers in Material Science, Dec 1-5, 2014 International Centre for Material Science (ICMS) and Sheikh Saqr Laboratory, JNCASR, Jakkur, Bangalore- 560064.

28. Sonochemically prepared Lead Tungstate (PbWO4) nanocrystals S. Kannan, G. Sivakumar, S. Barathan and K. Mohanraj International Conference on Soft Materials (ICSM 2014), Oct 6-10, 2014 Department of Physics, Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur (Rajasthan)- 302017

29. Ethylenediamine processed mohite (Cu2SnS3) nano particles via mild solution route P.Prathiba Jeya Helan, K.Mohanrajand G.Sivakumar XXIII International Matreial Research Congress, Aug 17 – 21, 2014, Mexico. 30. Influence of copper concentration on structural and optical properties of chemically

deposited CuSbS2 thin films J. Joy Jeba Vijila, K. Mohanraj and G. Sivakumar XXIII International Matreial Research Congress, Aug 17 – 21, 2014, Mexico. 31. Utilization of Bagasse Ash in Fabrication of Bioceramic Materials G. Sivakumar, V. Hariharan, M. Shanmugam and K. Mohanraj Third International Conference on Recycling and Reuse of Materials (ICRM 2014), April 11-13, 2014 Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala- 686560.

32. Influence of Cu ions doped on CdS thin films prepared by CBD technique K. Mohanraj, S. Kannan, S. Barathan, and G. Sivakumar National Conference on Physics of New Materials (NCPNM-2012),Apr 20-21, 2012 Department of Physics, Noorul Islam University, Kumaracoil, Thucklay-629 180, Tamil Nadu. 33. Synthesis of Zeolite crystal from class F Fly ash M. Noor Fathima and K. Mohanraj Two days National conference on Exploring the Frontiers of Vibrational Spectroscopy (EXFOVIS-2011), Sep 1-2, 2011 Department of Physics & Research Centre, Women’s Christian College, Nagercoil- 629 001.

34. Preparation of Nano SiO2 particles from Agrowaste A. Sajeena Beevi and K. Mohanraj Two days National conference on Exploring the Frontiers of Vibrational Spectroscopy (EXFOVIS-2011), Sep 1-2, 2011 Department of Physics & Research Centre, Women’s Christian College, Nagercoil- 629 001

35. Synthesis and properties of nano-SiO2 on Lignocellulosic waste blended cement composite K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar, K. Amutha, R. Ravibaskar and S. Barathan International symposium-cum-workshop on Laser induced Breakdown Spectroscopy, Dec 21-23, 2010 Department of Physics, University of Allahabad, Allahabad. 36. Spectral study on Agro waste cement system R. Ravibaskar, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar and S. Barathan International conference on Recent Frontiers in Applied Spectroscopy (ICORFAS- 2010) Sep 22-24, 2010 Department of Physics, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar-608 002. 37. Influence of seawater on flyash blended cement paste-Tamil K. Mohanraj, S. Barathan and G. Sivakumar 10th Tamil Science Congress, Sep 21-23, 2010 Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627 012. Seminars

1. Preparation of bifunctional Cu –rich CuWO4 nanocomposites for noble-metal-free photocatalysts S. Kannana , K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar 6th National seminar on Advances in Materials Science (NSAMS-2017) March 2 & 3, 2017 Department of Physics,Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627 012.

2. Synthesis and characterization of CuMS2 (M= Bi, Sb) thin films prepared by CBD method T. Daniel, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar

6th National seminar on Advances in Materials Science (NSAMS-2017) March 2 & 3, 2017 Department of Physics,Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627 012.

3. Photoluminescence behavior of Cu2+xZn1-xSnS4 thin films by SILAR method J. Henry, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar 6th National seminar on Advances in Materials Science (NSAMS-2017) March 2 & 3, 2017 Department of Physics,Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627 012. 4. The effect of pH variation on the structural and optical properties of electrodeposited

ZrSe2 thin films A.P.V.Rakkini, G. Sivakumar 6th National seminar on Advances in Materials Science (NSAMS-2017) March 2 & 3, 2017 Department of Physics,Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627 012.

5. Synthesis and characterization of Cu2Se thin films with monovalent,divalent and trivalent cations via chemical bath deoposition method A.P.Sudha, J. Henry, K. Mohanraja, G. Sivakumar 6th National seminar on Advances in Materials Science (NSAMS-2017) March 2 & 3, 2017 Department of Physics,Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627 012. 6. Adsorption of heavy metal cations using alkali activated class ‘F’ Flyash by Hydrothermal method M.S. Kairon Mubina, S. Kannan and K. Mohanraj State level Seminar on recent trends in Materials Science (RTMS- 2015) 16th Feb, 2015 Department of Physics, Sadakathullah Appa College, Tirunelveli-11.

2. Optostructural properties of thermally evaporated CuBiSe2 thin films Abirami Muthukannan, K. Mohanraj, S. Barathan and G. Sivakumar National Seminar on Advanced Material Science, Sep 29-30, 2014 Department of Physics, Manonamaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli- 12.

3. Cu induced structural modification of nanotubes to nanofibres in MoSb1-xCuxSe2 thin film by CBD method J. Joy Jeba Vijila, K. Mohanraj, S. Barathan and G. Sivakumar, National Seminar on Advanced Material Science, Sep 29-30, 2014 Department of Physics, Manonamaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli- 12. 4. Effect of Ethylenediamine on Mohite nanostructures (Poster) P.Prathiba Jeya Helan, K.Mohanraj, S.Barathan and G.Sivakumar National Seminar on Advanced Material Science, Sep 29-30, 2014 Department of Physics, Manonamaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli- 12. 5. Faculty Development Series III: UGC Plan Project: Recent Development (Participation) Curriculum Development Cell, 09th Apr, 2014 Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli- 627 012.

6. Faculty Development Series IV: Funding Oppurtunities and Proposal for DST (Participation) Curriculum Development Cell, 04th Apr, 2014 Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli- 627 012. 7. Effect of copper ions on structural, morphological and optical properties of copper selenide thinfilms by CBD J. Joy Jeba Vijila, G. Sivakumar, and K. Mohanraj 3rd National Seminar on Technologically Important Crystalline and Amorphous Solids (TICAS- 2014), 28th Feb- 1st Mar, 2014 Department of Physics, Kalasalingam University, Srivilliputtur, Virudhunagar- 626 126.

8. Facile Synthesis of CuSe2 and CuInSe2 nanoparticles and study of their thermal effect P. Prathiba Jeya Helan, K. Mohanraj, Sivakumar 3rd National Seminar onTechnologically Important Crystalline and Amorphous Solids (TICAS- 2014), 28th Feb- 1st Mar, 2014 Department of Physics, Kalasalingam UniversitySrivilliputtur, Virudhunagar.

9. Synthesis of Cu3XS3 (X= Bi and Sb)nanoparticles by solvothermal- assisted method(awarded as 2nd place) R. Santhana Priya, Abirami Muthukannan, J. Joy Jeba Vijila, P. Prathiba Jeya Helan and K. Mohanraj National Seminar on Recent Trends in Material Science (TRIMS’ 13),18th Oct, 2013 Department of Physics, Sarah Tucker College, Tirunelveli- 7. 10. One day special lecture on “Biological Application of Micro-Fluidics” (Participation) 23rdAug, 2013,Curriculum Develpoement Cell,Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-12. 11. Training programme on video conferencing facilities (Participation) 30th Apr, 2013, Sundaranar Hall,Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli- 12. 12. National Seminar on Structural Bio-informatics (NSSB- 2013) (Participation) 15th Mar, 2013, Department of Physics, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli- 12. 13. Two day Workshop on Mobilization of Impact- Making R&D Projects Organised (Participation) Dec 11-12, 2012, Curriculum Development Cell, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627 012. 14. Synthesis of Zeolite-X from class F flyash by reflxing method and its characterization M. Noor Fathima, K.Mohanraj, S. Kannan, S.Barathan and G.Sivakumar Two days National seminar on Advances in Materials Science (NSAMS-2012) (Participation) Jan 23-24, 2012, Department of Physics, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627 012. 15. One day National Seminar on Structural Bioinformatics (NSSB-2011) 04th Mar, 2011, Bioinformatics Centre Department of Physics Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627 012.

16. One day In-House Seminar on Physics in Honour of Prof. Dr. N. Arunachalam (Participation) 30th Sep, 2010, Department of Physics, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627 012. 17. One day National Seminar on Structural Bioinformatics-2010 26th Feb, 2010, Bioinformatics Centre, Department of Physics, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627 012. 18. Presented a paper entitled Molecular vibration and Microstructural development in hydration of Flyash - cement system in a National Seminar on “Theoretical and chemical sciences” (TACS-2008, Feb 22-23, 2008) conducted by Dept. Chemistry, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar-608 002.

Conference/ Seminar Organised 1. Two days National Conference on Energy Materials (NCEM2018) June 28th & 29th , 2018 Department of Physics, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627 012. 2. Two days 6th National seminar on Advances in Materials Science (NSAMS-2017) March 2 & 3, 2017, Department of Physics, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627 012. 3. One-day Open House Day 3rd November 2016, Department of Physics, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli- 12. 4. One day National Seminar on Recent Trends in Physics- 2013 (NSRTP- 2013) 18th Mar, 2013, Department of Physics, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli- 12. 5. One day awareness program on “Career Guidance & Empowerment of Differently Abled Presons (CGEDAP-2012) 30th Mar, 2012, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627 012. 6. One day awareness programme on Higher Education system for Teachers and Differently Abled students (APHSTD-2011) 25th Mar, 2011, at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627 012. 7. Two days National seminar on Advances in Physics (NSAP-2011) Mar 10-11h, 2011, Department of Physics, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627 012. 8. One day workshop on Advances in Physics-2010 5th Mar, 2010, Department of Physics, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli -627 012. Workshop 1. Photosensitivity analysis of vacuum evaporated CZTSe thin film J. Henry, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar International Workshop on Advanced Functional Materials and Devices – IWAFMD 2017, held during 8-12 January 2017 organised by Department of Physics and Department of Chemistry, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627012. 2. Opto-electrical properties of ITO coated heterojunction thin films

T. Daniel, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar International Workshop on Advanced Functional Materials and Devices – IWAFMD 2017, held during 8-12 January 2017 organised by Department of Physics and Department of Chemistry, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627012. 3. One step preparation of Copper rich copper tungstate nanocomposites and their photoelectrochemical performance S. Kannan, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar International Workshop on Advanced Functional Materials and Devices – IWAFMD 2017, held during 8-12 January 2017 organised by Department of Physics and Department of Chemistry, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627012.

4. Application of (AgCu)SnSe3 thin film as photo cathode in photoelectrochemical cells P. Prathiba Jeya Helan, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar International Workshop on Advanced Functional Materials and Devices – IWAFMD 2017, held during 8-12 January 2017 organised by Department of Physics and Department of Chemistry, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627012.

5. Study of concentration effect of complexing agent on electrodeposited ZrSe2 thin films A. Panimaya Valan Rakkini and K. Mohanraj International Workshop on Advanced Functional Materials and Devices – IWAFMD 2017, held during 8-12 January 2017 organised by Department of Physics and Department of Chemistry, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627012.

6. Synthesis and characterization of Cd doped Cu2Se thin films by chemical bath deposition method A. P. Sudha, J. Henry, K. Mohanraj, G. Sivakumar International Workshop on Advanced Functional Materials and Devices – IWAFMD 2017, held during 8-12 January 2017 organised by Department of Physics and Department of Chemistry, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627012.

Conferences/Seminars/Workshop Participated (without Paper) 1. Participating in the three days International Workshop on Energy technologies (iWET-2019) during 24 – 26 September 2019 organised by Department of Renewable Energy Science, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli – 627 012. 2. Participated in national Conference on Frontiers in Nanoscience (NCFNS-2018) held during 04th & 05th October 2018 organized by Department of Physics, Annmalai University, Annamalainagar-608002, Tamilnadu, India 3. Participated in the One day sensitization program on revised NAAC accreditation framework held on 29th December 2018, at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli – 627 012. 4. Participated in the One day workshop on MOOCs through SWAYAM held on 19th November 2018, at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli – 627 012. 5. Participated in the National Seminar on Sustainable Development and Management of Ground water Resources held during 1st & 2nd February 2019 organized by Centre for Geotechnology, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627012.

6. Participated in the three day National level Trainers of training on Social Entrepreneurship organised jointly by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth development under its Youth Led sustainable development programme in higher educations from 16.11.2018 to 18.11.2018 held at Department of Education (DD & CE), Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli – 627 012. 7. Served as coordinator for 6 day Student Induction Programme was held during 1st July 2019 to 8th July 2019 at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli – 627 012. 8. Participated in the Five day capacity building programme on e-Content Development (CBP-eCD) conducted by Centre for teacher resource and academic support, School of Education, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli – 627 012 on 15- 19, July 2019. 9. Participated in the National Seminar on Sustainable Development and Management of Ground water Resources held during 1st & 2nd February 2019 organized by Centre for Geotechnology, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627012. 10. Participated in national Conference on Frontiers in Nanoscience (NCFNS-2018) held during 04th & 05th October 2018 organized by Department of Physics, Annmalai University, Annamalainagar-608002, Tamilnadu, India 11. Participated in 2nd International Conference on Recent Trends in Applied Science and Technology (ICRTAST-2018) (in Tamil) held during 23-25 August 2018 organized by Department of Physics, Periyar University, Salem-636011, Tamilnadu, India 12. Participated and Session Chaired on International Conference on New Materials And Arid Land (ICNMAL-2018) held during15th& 16th March 2018, PG & Research Department of Physics, St. Joseph College of Arts and Science (Autonomous) Cuddalore-607001. 13. Participated in International Conference on Advances in Chemical Sciences 2018 (IC-ACS 2018) held during February 1-3, 2018 organized by Department of Chemistry, Shivaji University, Kolhapur 416004. 14. Participated in Third International Conference on Recycling and Reuse of Materials (ICRM 2014) held during 11-13th April 2014 organised by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala- 686560. 15. Participated in Current Trends in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology held during 23rd & 24th December-2011 organised by Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Warangal-506 004, Andhra Pradesh

Papers presented and participated in Conferences/Seminars/Workshop

1. Presented and presented a paper in International conference on Advanced Materials (ICAM-2019) held during 06th & 07th March 2019 organised by Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Jamia Millia Islamia University (A central University), New Delhi.

Title: Fabrication of non-toxic Cu2ZnSnSe4-(Cu1-xAgx)2ZnSnSe4 heterojunction photovoltaic devices

2. Presented and presented a paper in International conference on Advanced materials for Energy Science and Technology (AMEST-2019) held during 26th -28th February 2019 organised by Department of Energy Engineering, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong – 793 022, Meghalaya Title: Copper tungstate nanocomposites synthesised for electrochemical energy storage application 3. Participated and presented a paper in International Conference on Advances in Chemical Sciences 2018 (IC-ACS 2018) held during February 1-3, 2018 organized by Department of Chemistry, Shivaji University, Kolhapur 416004. Title: Photoelectrochemical cell performances of Ag2ZnSnSe4 thin films on various substrate 4. Participated and presented a paper in International Conference on Recent Trends in Stochastic Modeling and its Applications (ICRTSMA 2018) held during 08 & 09 January 2018 organised by Department of Statistics, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627 012

Title: Analysis of photo conversion efficiencies of novel MoSb2-xCuxSe4/CdS heterojunction thin films fabricated by simple chemical bath deposition method 5. Participated and presented a paper in 2nd International Conference on Nanotechnology (ICNT 2015) and Indo-USA joint Symposium on New Approaches to Energy Harvesting: Alternative to fossil fuel held, Feb 19-22, 2015, Department of Chemical Engineering, Haldia Institute of technology, Hateribia, Haldia-721657, Westbengal. Title: Influence of the precursor AgCl concentration on the formation of silver nanoflower and its optical properties 6. Participated and presented a paper in National Conference on Physics of New Materials (NCPNM-2012) held during 20th & 21st April 2012 organized by Department of Physics, Noorul Islam University, Kumaracoil, Thucklay-629 180, Tamil Nadu. Title: Influence of Cu ions doped on CdS thin films prepared by CBD technique 7. Participated and presented 2 paper in two days National conference on Exploring the Frontiers of Vibrational Spectroscopy (EXFOVIS-2011) held during 1st & 2nd September 2011organized by Department of Physics & Research Centre, Women’s Christian College, Nagercoil-629 001

Title 1: Preparation of Nano SiO2 particles from Agrowaste Title 2: Synthesis of Zeolite crystal from class F Fly ash 8. Participated and presented a paper in International symposium-cum-workshop on Laser induced Breakdown Spectroscopy held during 21-23rd Dec 2010 organized by Department of Physics, University of Allahabad, Allahabad.

Title: Synthesis and properties of nano-SiO2 on Lignocellulosic waste blended cement composite 9. Participated and presented a paper in 10th Tamil Science Congress held during 21-23 September 2010 at ManonmaniamSundaranar University, Tirunelveli-627 012 Title: Influence of seawater on flyash blended cement paste-Tamil

10. Participated and presented a paper in National Seminar on “Theoretical and chemical sciences” (TACS-2008, Feb 22-23, 2008) conducted by Dept. Chemistry, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar-608 002. Title: Molecular vibration and Microstructural development in hydration of Flyash - cement system 1. Presented the paper entitled is “The influence of C and F type Flyash on composite materials” in National conference on “Recent advances in Physics (NCRAP-2008) on Feb 1-2, 2008, conducted by PG Dept. of Physics, Pachiappa’s College, Chennai-600 030. 2. Presented the paper entitled is “Characterisation of flyash-cement system using FTIR and SEM with EDS” in 94th Indian Science Congress held at Annamalai University, Jan 3-7, 2007. 3. Presented the paper entitled is “Microstructral Development of Hydrated Flyash- Cement Paste” in National conference on “Recent advances in Materials science, (RAMS 2006) on Dec 29-30, 2006, conducted by Dept. of Physics, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College, Mylapore, Chennai-4.

4. Presented the paper entitled is “FTIR analysis of flyash admixtured cement” in National conference on “Recent advances in Materials science, (NCMS-2006) on Feb 16-17, 2006, conducted by Dept. of Physics, Periyar University, Salem-636 011.

Any other information 1. Life time member in Neutron Scattering Society of India (For promotion of Neutron Scattering Research in India, Solid State Physics Division, BARC, Mumbai) with effect from 28.02.2014. 2. Member in International Association of Advanced Materials-IAAM, Sweden with effect from 23.11.2016 3. Member in Development of Model Curriculum for UG Physics (CDC), Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-12 4. Faculty -in-charge for Smart class room with Video conferencing, Foreign language laboratories and Solar UPS related works with effect from 08.01.2014, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli-12 5. Member of Board of Studies in Physics in St. Mary’s College, North beach road, Tuticorin-628 001

Guest lectures 1. Given an invited talk in 2nd International symposium-cum-workshop on Laser induced Breakdown Spectroscopy held during February 19-21, 2018 organized by Department of Physics, University of Allahabad, Allahabad.

Title: Influence of hybrid microwave annealing on the preparation of h-WO3/CuWO4 microsphere and their electrocatalytic activity 2. Deliverd a special lecture in cluster college meeting “Facile synthesis of solar absorber by chemical route: A SILAR method” on 23rd September 2017 at Department of Physics,V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women,Virudhunagar. 3. Given an invited talk in State Level Seminar on Progress in Material Science, organized Dept. Of Physics, Sri Parasakthi College for women, Courtallam on 28th March 2017. Title: Thin films and its Characterization 4. Deliverd a special lecture on “Synthesis of Low cost quaternary thin films by SILAR method” on 09th March 2016 at Department of Physics, Arulmigu Palaniandavar College of Arts & Culture, Palani. 5. Gave an invited talk in Recent Trends in Materials Science (RTMS-2016) held during January 11, 2016 at Department of Physics, Sadakathulla Appa College, Rahmath Nagat, Tirunelveli Title :. Preparation and characterisation of Cu2+xCd1-xSnS4 thin films 6. Gave an invited talk in Semiconductor Materials and Device Processing for Energy Applications held during March 25th, 2015 at Department of Physics, Arulmigu Palaniandavar Arts College for Women, Palani

Title : Chemically deposited novel MoSb2-xCuxSe2 thin films for solar cell applications 7. Gave an invited talk in International Conference on Mathematical Chemistry (IC-MC13) held during October 03-05, 2013 at PG & Research Department of Mathematics, Loyala College, Chennai Title : Synthesis and Characterization of Nanoparticles.

Details of Projects:

Title Cost in Duration (PI/ Funding Status Lakhs Co- Agency (INR) PI) Influence of Agro Waste on light 0.4 2011-2012 PI Project seed Completed weight cement composite materials money from the M.S. University Facile synthesis of Copper (I)/Copper 16.665 Sept 2017- PI DST-SERB- Ongoing (II) – based metal ternary oxide March 2021 EMR nanocomposites and their photoelectrochemical performance

Membership in Professional bodies 1. Indian Science Congress 2. Life time member in Neutron Scattering Society of India (For promotion of Neutron Scattering Research in India, Solid State Physics Division, BARC, Mumbai) with effect from 28.02.2014 3. Member in International Association of Advanced Materials-IAAM, Sweden with effect from 23.11. 2016Membership Number: 79712191946

List of Ph.D. Scholars under Dr. K. Mohanraj

S. Name of the Thesis Title Date of Category thesis Ph.D. Register No Scholar registration Submitted Awarded Number 1 A. Panimaya Synthesis and 08.04.2011 Part-time 30.05.2018 7439 Valan Characterisation of Rakkini ZrSe2 Thin Film 2 S. Kannan Synthesis of metal oxide- 20.06.2012 Full time 01.09.2017 18.12.2017 9112 metal oxide based heterostructured bifunctional nanocomposite for noble metal free catalyst 3 J. Joy Jeba Fabrication of novel MoSb2- 01.03.2013 Fulltime 30.12.2016 03.07.2017 10058 Vijila xCuxSe4/CdS solar cells using various complexing agents by simple CBD method 4 P. Prathiba Fabrication and 03.05.2013 Fulltime 05.01.2017 09.10.2017 10247 Jeya Helan characterization of thermally evaporated Cu2SnxSe3 and AgyCu2- ySnSe3 thin films 5 Abirami 04.05.2013 Fulltime Discontinued 10246 Muthukannan on 23.01.2017 6 J. Henry Preparation of low cost 23.01.2014 Fulltime 13.11.2019 13.01.2020 11072 conducting substrates and study the compositional modifications of thermally evaporated (Cu, Ag)2ZnSnSe4 thin film photovoltaic devices 7. A. P. Sudha Tunable opto-electrical 20.03.2011 Part-time 20.03.2017 28.09.2017 7415 properties of monovalent (Na+), Di valent (Cd2+) and trivalent (Bi3+) cations doped Cu2Se thin films prepared by chemical bath deposition method

Editorial Activities 1. Managing Guest Editor in Vacuum journal (Elsevier) for the special issue National Conference on Energy materials (NCEM 2018) Reviewed in the following Journals. 1. Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Elsevier) 2. Thin Solid Films (Elsevier) 3. Vacuum (Elsevier) 4. Chemistry Select (Wiley Online) 5. International Journal of Energy Research (Wiley Online) 6. Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials (Springer) 7. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer) 8. Journal of Nanoparticle Research (Springer) 9. Walailak Journal of science and Technology (WJST) 10. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy (Elsevier) 11. Asian-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering (Wiley Online) 12. Applied Nanoscience (Springer) 13. Journal of Molecular Liquids (Elsevier) 14. Net Journal of Agricultural Science 15. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B (Springer) 16. Egyptian Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences (Elsevier) 17. Journal of Radiation Research and Applied Sciences (Elsevier) 18. Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics 19. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance (Springer) 20. Journal of optoelectronics and advanced materials 21. International Journal of Frontiers in Science and Technology (IJFST) 22. Revista Mexicana de Física 23. Jordan Journal of Physics

Research Collobrations 1. Dr.Fabian Ezema Senior Lecturer Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria. [email protected]; [email protected]

2. Dr. Ho Soon Min. Associate Professor, Centre for Green Chemistry and Applied Chemistry, INTI International University, Putra Nilai, 71800, Negeri Sembilan, MALAYSIA. [email protected]

3. Mr. Adesuji Elijah Temitope, Department of Chemistry, Federal University Lafia, Nigeria [email protected]; [email protected]

4. Dr. G. Sivakumar, Associate Professor, Department of Physics, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India [email protected]

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