Staff Profile | Dr.M.F.Valan, Dept. of Chemistry
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M.F.VALAN Assistant Professor, Research Supervisor, Department of Chemistry, Loyola College, Scientist, LIFE (Loyola Institute of Frontier Energy) Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Pin: 600034 Ph. No: +91 9442061575 Email: [email protected] EMPLOYMENT HISTORY EDUCATION [email protected] September 2011 Ph.D. Chemistry Current Assistant Professor June 2013-Current (Pharmacognostical, Under Graduate, Post Graduate and Research Programmes Pharmcological and Loyola College, Nungabakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Phytochemical Analysis of a few medicinal Plants in Assistant Professor Tirunelveli Hills), July 2010-May 2013 Manonmanium Sunderanar Bachelor of Engineering Programme, University, Tirunelveli, Loyola ICAM College of Engineering and Technology, Tamilnadu, India. Nungambakkam, Chennai. March, 2007 June 2009-June 2010 M.Phil. Chemistry Assistant Professor (Phytochemical Analysis) Bachelor of Engineering Programme , Manonmanium Sunderanar Sakthi College of Engineering and Technology, Chennai University, Thirunelveli, Tamilnadu, India. Assistant Professor October 2008-May 2009 April 2004 Bachelor of Engineering Programme, Pontifical Degree in Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, Philosophy Nungambakkam, Chennai. De Nobili College, Jnana Deepa Vidhya Peeth, Pune, Maharashtra, India. Assistant Professor February 2004-September 2008 Under Graduate, and Post Graduate Programmes March 2002 M.Sc. Chemistry St.Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai, St. Joseph’s College, Tiruchy, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India Tamilnadu, India. April 2004-November 2008 March 2000 Assistant Director B.Sc. Chemistry Jesuit Madurai Province Prenovitiate, St. Joseph’s College, Tiruchy, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India Tamilnadu, India. EXPERIENCE IN WRITING AND PUBLICATION LANGUAGE KNOWN ▪ Hindi Prathmic Level ▪ As a convener edited the Proceedings of State level Seminar ▪ German Lang. A1 Level ▪ Prepared study materials for M.Sc., B.Sc., B.E.,B.Tech Chemistry subjects ▪ Supervised M.Sc, Project and report writing for 18 students. MEMBERSHIP IN ▪ Supervised M.Phil. Project and report writing for 4 students. PROFESSIONAL BODY ▪ Authored a book “Essentials of Engineering Chemistry-I”ISBN 978-81- ▪ ISTE LIFE MEMBER 9078877-9 (LM 84408) 1 STRENGTHS ▪ E xplicit focus on creating a well-functioning, cordial, cross-disciplinary research team that has visible output on a regular basis. This ensures career development of all who associate with us. ▪ E xperience working with students from very diverse backgrounds (chemistry, materials, poly- mers, el ectrical, pharmaceutical sciences, physics, nanotechnology, chemical engg., mechanical engg. etc). ▪ Very student centric approach to pedagogy and research mentoring. ▪ C omplete openness to work with student’s strengths and skills, and sensitivity towards her/his weaknesses and/or background. ▪ Commitment to human resource development for the greater good of the society. ▪ W illingness to engage with both blue skied academic projects, as well as industrially/socially relevant technological problems. RESEARCH PAPERS 1. “Medicinal, Biological and Environmental Applications of BioSensors” Proceedings International Conference Recent Trends in Multi-Disciplinary Research, April 19-20, 2018 2. “A Chemical Approach to The Health Effect of Marijuana Dependence: A Medical Alternative to Opioid” Proceedings of National Conference on Responding Challenges in Service Learning, Loyola College, Chennai. 7.3.18 3. M. F. Valan, A. Manikandan, and S. Arul Antony, “A Novel Synthesis and Characterization Studies of Magnetic Co3O4 Nanoparticles”, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Vol.14, 1–7, 2014. 4. M. F. Valan, A. Manikandan, and S. Arul Antony, “Microwave combustion Synthesis and Characterisation Studies of magnetic Zn1-xCdx Fe2O4 (0<x<0.5) nanoparticles”, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Vol. 14, 1–9, 2014. 5. M.F.Valan, “Isolation and Characterization of the active principle from the Bark of Aphanamixispolystachya” Asian J. Pharm. Res. Vol 4, Issue 1, XX-XX, 2014. 6. M.F.Valan, A.John de Britto and R.Venkataraman, “Phytoconstituents with Hepataprotective activity”, Int. J. Chem. Sci., 8 (3), (2010) 1421-1432.ISSN 0972-768X. Indian Science Abstract 008781 ISSN0019-633. 7. M.F.Valan. R.Venkataraman and A.John de Britto, “In Vivo and In vitro Hepatoprotective studies of Various extracts of Aphanamixis polystachya”, Bulletin of Pure and Applied Sciences, 29 C (1), (2010), 19-32. 8. M.F.Valan, A.John de Britto and R.V. Venkataraman, “Study on the Antihepatotoxic Plant”, Proceedings of National Conference on Cultivation, Processing and BioProspecting of Ethanomedicines, Sri Parasakthi College for Women, Courtallam, India, March 24-26 (2008) 61-66. 2 ARTICLES 1. “Mimicking Creation” article published in College magazine of Sakthi Engineering College (2011) 2. “Rudiments of Quality Education” article published in Quality Control Forum of India Magazine (2011) 3. “Chemicals With in Us: A Big Environmental Issue” article published in the college magazine of St. Xavier’s College. (2008) PAPER PRESENTATIONS “ Nilabembu Kudi Neer Choornam: A Boon from the Herbal Medicine System of India” National Seminar on Religions, Food, and Health in Institute of Dialogue with Cultures and Religions, August,22-24,2018. “Pharmacognostic, Phytochemical, Antioxidant and Chromatographic Analysis of Nilavembu Kudineer Choornam a Polyherbal Formulation” International Conference on Recent Advances in Food Processing Technology, Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu 17-19 August 2018 “Drug Potential of Zingiberene adsorbed on Nanosized Activated carbon” International Conference on Materials for Energy and Environment. Loyola College, Chennai. 22-2-2018 “Drug Delivery Study of Curcuma longa Extract adsorbed on Activated Charcol” National Conference on Natural Product Chemistry, Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore, 17-12-2017 “A Chemical Approach to the Health Effect of Marijuana Dependence: A Medical Alternative to Opioid” National Conference on Responding Challenges in Service Learning, Loyola College, Chennai. 7.3.18 “Medicinal, Biological and Environmental Applications of BioSensors” National Seminar on The Dynamics of Data Analysis and Research Publications, Alpha Arts and Science College, Chennai 21-3-2018 “Nuclear Magnetic Studies of a few Flavonoids” National Seminar on Recent Trends in Smart Materials (NSSM-2014), Kings College of Engineering, Thanjavur, April 17, 2014. “ Preparation and Characterisation of Multicomponent Rare Earth Vanadate by SRD and FTIR Spectral and VSM Studies.National Seminar on Chemistry Education and Research and National Convention of Chemistry Teachers (NCCT-13), Annamalai University, Annamalaingar, November 8-10, 2013. “Isolation and Characterization of the active principle from the Bark of Aphanamixispolystachya” National Conference on Recent Advancements in Science and Humanities, United Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, March 18&19, 2011. COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH 1. Nano Drug Carriers and their Characterisation Co Investigator Dr. Tiju Thomas, Department of Metallurgy and Material Science, IIT Madras 2. Optimization of Solvent Extraction Using Design Expert Software with Dr.R.Suresh Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy, Annamalai University, Chenidambaram. 3 FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS 1. Drug Potential of Zingiberene adsorbed on Nanosized Activated carbon” Funded by Research Park Project Rs 20,000.00.Loyola College, Chennai. (completed in 2018) 2. “Mosquito Repelling activity and Phytochemistry of Lemon Grass” Funded by Research Park Project Rs 20,000.00.Loyola College, Chennai.( Completed in 2017 ) 3. “A Chemical Approach to The Health Effect of Marijuana Dependence: A Medical Alternative to Opioid”- Proposal Submitted 4. “Application of Design Expert Software for the Optimization of Solvent Extraction” Funded by Research Park Project Rs. 10,000.00 Loyola College, Chennai. (on going) INDUSTRIAL CONSULTANCY AND RESEARCH SERVICE 1. Analysis of Soap Solution as lubricant in Gas Filling Plants CONFERENCE, INTERNSHIP TRAINING PROGRAMME AND WORKSHOP ▪ Resource Person for the Entrepreneurial Trainning Programme On Small Scale Industries in Kuppam Engineering College, Chithoor, Andhrpredhesh, India. 14-12-2018 ▪ Symposium on Chemistry –Biology Interface, Indian Chemical Society and Entomology Research Institute, Loyola College, Chennai. August, 11, 2018. ▪ AICE and ISTE sponsored Refresher Programme on Research Methodology, Scientific Writing and Critical Analysis of Scientific Publications in Department of Pharmacy, Annamalai University, Chidhambaram, Tamilnadu June 4-9,2018. ▪ Research Guide in Interhship Training Programme : 20 PG students of Chemistry from 2-5-2018 to 22-5- 2018 and from 2-5-2017 to 22-5-2017 participated. ▪ Co-organising Secretary in National level Workshop on Strategies in writing Proposals in Loyola College on 23,24-10-2017 in collaboration with CAAS research foundation Chennai. ▪ Organizing Committee member in International Conference on Materials for Energy and Environment, Loyola College, Chennai. 22,23-2-2018. ▪ Workshop on Writing Proposal for Research Project Funding in SBK College, Arupukottai, Virdhunagar 29.7. 2017. ▪ UGC Refresher Course on Nano Scinences in University of Madras, Chennai November8- ▪ 22,2016. ▪ UGC Orientation Programme in University of Madras, Chennai November 12- December 12, 2015. REFERENCE Dr.R.Venkataraman Rev.Dr. Johnpragasam SJ Director, Principal ________ Loyola Institute of Frontier Energy Sri Parama Kalyani College Loyola College Chennai. Alwarkuruchi, Tirunelveli Contact:+91 9444143987 Contact: +91 9442064421 [email protected] [email protected] 4 .