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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCandidate's Name , Ph.D.Location: Austin, 78717, United States of America Email: EMAIL AVAILABLE Phone: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE LinkedIn: LINKEDIN LINK AVAILABLE Google Scholar: Candidate's Name PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Highly motivated interdisciplinary researcher with a Ph.D. in (electro)chemistry and two years of postdoctoral experience in designing and testing carbon nitride-based catalysts/nanomaterials for electrochemical sensors. Involved in National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) research projects. Published 25 research articles (16 first author) in peer-reviewed journals, demonstrating a strong track record of contributing to the academic community.THESIS/DISSERTATIONThesis title: Effect of Metal-Free Dopants in Graphitic Carbon Nitride for Devising Electrochemical Sensors Fabricated and evaluated electrochemical sensors based on nonmetal-doped graphitic carbon nitride and various nanomaterials, achieving significant enhancement in sensor sensitivity, selectivity, and stability. Employed various synthesis techniques, including hydrothermal, wet chemical, sonochemical, thermal decomposition, and surfactant-assisted synthesis to develop diverse nanomaterials for electrochemical sensing. Conducted extensive characterization of nonmetal-doped carbon nitride materials and various nanomaterials using XRD, FTIR, XPS, and TEM analysis. Presented research findings at international conferences and published in high-impact peer-reviewed journals. RESEARCH EXPERIENCEPOSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE Nov 2021 Nov 2023University of Pittsburgh, USA Designed and synthesized Nitrogen doped carbon nanocups and graphitic carbon nitride catalysts for drug delivery and sensing applications. Analyzed and interpreted results using statistical software and other tools to determine materials composition, structure, and properties. Handled NSF & NIH projects, and assisted in writing, reviewing manuscripts, and yearly project reports. Procured critical research instruments aligning with long-term research goals. Successfully mentored graduate students in experimental design, providing guidance throughout the project to ensure timely completion.RESEARCH INTERN Dec 2017 Apr 2018National Changhua University of Education, TaiwanProject tile: Synthesis of SnSe2 for thermoelectric applications Developed SnSe2 catalyst using hydrothermal method at different temperatures. Effect of structural and morphological properties on thermoelectric devices was evaluated. RESEARCH ASSOCIATE May 2017 Nov 2017International advanced research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials, India Project tile: Development of superhydrophobic coatings with high transmittance and weather stability for dust cleaning of PV Panels Developed and optimized a superhydrophobic coating that exhibited excellent water repellency and improved the efficiency of solar panels. Played a pivotal role and successfully transferred advanced technologies to the industry, leading to significant improvements in efficiency and productivity. Effectively communicated research findings to a broad audience at a research exhibition. POST GRADUATE RESEARCH TRAINEE May 2016 May 2017 International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials, India Project title: Easy to Clean Coatings for Solar PV Panels Developed room temperature curable novel hydrophobic coating formula for solar panels. Pioneered the development of a hydrophobic coating for solar panels, drawing inspiration from everyday applications to enhance performance and durability in adverse weather conditions. Achieved a breakthrough in hydrophobic coating technology by developing a proprietary formula that reduced production costs by X% compared to industry standards.EDUCATIONPH.D. in CHEMISTRY (SPECIALIZATION in ELECTROCHEMISTRY) Sep 2018 Jul 2021 National Taipei University of Technology, TaiwanMASTER of TECHNOLOGY in NANOSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Jul 2013 Jul 2015 Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, IndiaBACHELOR of ENGINEERING in ELECTRICAL and ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING Jul 2010 Jul 2013 Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, India SKILLSInstrumentation & Skills: Chemical vapour deposition (CVD), Probe sonicator. Design of experiments (DoE); Synthesis, and characterization of nanomaterials for sensor development/catalysis, Data collection and analysis; Critical thinking. Problem solving.Material Characterization: X-ray diffraction (XRD); Transmission electron microscopy (TEM); X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS); Reactive ion Etcher (RIE); UV-vis spectroscopy; Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR); FreeZone 6L Benchtop freeze dry system.Analytical Skills: Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS); Cyclic voltammetry (CV) analysis; Differential pulse voltammetry (DPV); Amperometry.Software Skills: Origin; XPS peak 41; Chem draw.SELECTED PUBLICATIONS1. G. Kesavan, D. C. Sorescu, Z. Zeng, F. Askari, Y. He, N. L. Rosi and A. Star, J. Mater. Chem. C, 2023, 11, 14865-14875. 2. G. Kesavan, V. Vinothkumar, S.-M. Chen and D. T. Thangadurai, Electrochim. Acta, 2022, 426, 140759. 3. G. Kesavan, M. Pichumani, S.-M. Chen and C.-S. Ko, Mater. Today Chem., 2022, 26, 101045. 4. G. Kesavan, V. Vinothkumar, S.-M. Chen and T. Daniel Thangadurai, Appl. Surf. Sci., 2021, 556, 149814. 5. G. Kesavan, M. Pichumani and S. M. Chen, ACS Appl. Nano Mater., 2021, 4, 5883-5894. REFERENCES1. Professor. Shen-Ming Chen (Doctoral Adviser)Lifetime Distinguished Professor,Department of Chemical Engineering,National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei, Taiwan. Phone: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE; Tel: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEmail: EMAIL AVAILABLE2. Dr. Alexander Star (Postdoctoral Adviser)Professor,Department of Chemistry,University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260Phone: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEmail: EMAIL AVAILABLE |
