An accomplished professional with a diverse background in academia and industry. Dr. Amaladhas completed his B.Sc. in Chemistry at Scott Christian College, Nagercoil, M.Sc. in Chemistry at Vikram University, Madhya Pradesh, and obtained his Ph.D. at the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, under the CSIR Fellowship. He did postdoctoral research at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, through the CSIR Research Associateship and holds a Diploma in Export Management.

   His professional journey commenced in 1991 as an Assistant Manager in Research & Development at S.D. Fine-Chem Limited, Maharashtra. Subsequently, he served as a Quality Assurance Manager at Fischer Inorganics and Aromatics Limited, Chennai, and later became the Technical Director at Tamil Nadu Dye Intermediates Pvt. Ltd., Chennai. Transitioning to academia in 1998, he initiated his teaching career at V.O. Chidambaram College, Tuticorin. He also extended his teaching career internationally with an overseas assignment at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Muscat, Oman.

   With a cumulative teaching experience of 25 years and an industrial background of 7 years, Dr. Amaladhas is recognized for his substantial contributions to research. He has successfully completed major and minor research projects funded by the UGC, totalling around 12 lakhs. His main research area are nano chemistry, green chemistry and material science. His research work includes 29 articles published in renowned journals with high impact factors (Q1 - 8, Q2 - 7; Q3 – 2; Q4 – 3).

   Dr. Amaladhas has authored two books and holds a patent. His collaboration with King Saud University for research is noteworthy. He also offered industrial consultancy. Under his guidance, six students have been awarded Ph.D., one student has submitted thesis, and currently, two students are pursuing Ph.D. He has also mentored 22 M.Phil. students.

   His contributions extend beyond research and teaching. Dr. Amaladhas has served on several academic and administrative committees. He is a life member of Indian Chemical Society, Kolkata. He has delivered 29 invited lectures at national and international forums. Additionally, he has set question papers for PG, and M.Phil. Chemistry courses at various universities and colleges, including ManonmaniamSundaranar University, Tirunelveli, University of Madras, Chennai, Madras Christian College (Autonomous), Chennai, and Scott Christian College (Autonomous), Nagercoil. Furthermore, he has acted as a reviewer for 30 articles in prestigious journals from leading publishers such as ACS, Elsevier, SpringerNature, Wiley, Taylor & Francis, and the Institute of Physics. Dr. Amaladhas has organized several workshops, conferences, and seminars throughout his career.

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1. CeO₂-CePO₄ and Ag@CeO₂-CePO₄ nanocomposites from Penaeus semisulcatus for heavy metals sensing, UV shielding and cytotoxic applications, Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 2024, 17,105382. DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2023.105382. (Elsevier, Q1, IF: 6)

2. Nitrogen doped fluorescent carbon dots from Delonix regia for Fe(III) and cysteine sensing, DNA binding and bioimaging,Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 2023, 16, 105109. DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2023.105109. (Elsevier, Q1 Journal, IF: 6)

3. Bio-Derived Fluorescent Carbon Dots for Metal Sensing and DNA Binding Applications, ChemistrySelect, 2023, e202204583. DOI: 10.1002/slct.202204583 (Wiley, Q2 Journal, IF: 2.1)

4. Applications of Peristrophe paniculata Derived Plasmonic Nanoparticles for DNA Binding and Photocatalytic Degradation of Cationic Dyes, ChemistrySelect, 2022, 7, e202202769. DOI: 10.1002/slct.202202769(Wiley, Q2 Journal, IF: 2.1)

5. Green synthesis of plasmonic nanoparticles using Sargassum ilicifolium and application in photocatalytic degradation of cationic dyes, Environmental Research, 2022, 208, 112642.DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.112642 (Elsevier, Q1 Journal, IF: 8.3)

6. Transition metal complexes of 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde embedded in fly ash zeolite as catalysts for phenol hydroxylation, Chemosphere, 2022,289, 133167.DOI:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.133167 (Elsevier, Q1 Journal, IF: 8.8)

7. Valorisation of bio-derived fluorescent carbon dots for metal sensing, DNA binding and bioimaging, Chemosphere, 2022, 298, 134128.DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134128 (Elsevier, Q1 Journal, IF: 8.8)

8. Biofunctionalized silver and gold nanoparticles as potential curative agents, Applied Organometallic Chemistry, 2021, 35(1), e6044. DOI:10.1002/aoc.6044(Wiley, Q2 Journal,IF: 3.9)

9. Evaluation of antioxidant, anticancer and DNA binding potentials of noble metal nanoparticles synthesized using Aristolochia indica and Indigofera tinctoria,Journal of Cluster Science, 2020, 32, 917. DOI:10.1007/s10876-020-01858-9(Springer, Q2 Journal, IF: 3.061)

10. CeO₂/Pd Nanoparticles Incorporated Fly Ash Zeolite: An Efficient and Recyclable Catalyst for C_sp²--C_sp² Bond Formation Reactions, Applied Organometallic Chemistry, 2020, 34(9), e5752. DOI: 10.1002/aoc.5752 (Wiley, Q2 Journal,IF: 3.9)

11. Computational Evaluation of Novel Schiff Base Complexes as Anti Dengue and Anti-Cancer Agent. Orient. J. Chem.2018, 34 (3). DOI:10.13005/ojc/340330(WoS-ESCI, IF: 0.5)

12. Synthesis and Characterization of Photo-crosslinkable Liquid Crystalline Copolyesters Containing Arylidene-Keto and Chalcone Moieties, J Polym Res,2017, 24:53, DOI: 10.1007/s10965-017-1206-7(Springer,Q2 Journal,IF: 2.8)

13. Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Invitro Cytotoxic Activities of Silver and Gold Nanoparticles Synthesized using Plumbago zeylanica Bark, J. Nanostruct. Chem., 2016, 6:247–260. DOI:10.1007/s40097-016-0198-x(Springer,Q1 Journal,IF: 10.1)

14. Photobiological synthesis of noble metal nanoparticles using Hydrocotyle asiatica and application as catalystfor the photodegradation of cationic dyes, J. Nanostruct. Chem, 2016, 6:75–92. DOI 10.1007/s40097-015-0180-z(Springer, Q1 Journal,IF: 10.1)

15. Encapsulation of Cu(II), Ni(II) and V(IV) - imidazole complexes in fly ash zeolite, characterisation and catalytic activity towards hydroxylation of phenol, J. Mater. Environ. Sci.,2016, 7 (7) 2314-2327.

16. Sunlight induced rapid synthesis and kinetics of silver nanoparticles using leaf extract of Achyranthes aspera L. and their antimicrobial applications,M. Usha, S. Naveen, Adv. Mat. Lett.2013, 4(10), 779-785. DOI: 10.5185/amlett.2013.2427

17. Synthesis, characterization and catalytic activity of transition metal complexes of ascorbic acid encapsulated in fly ash based zeolite,Adv. Mat. Lett.2013, 4(9), 688-695. DOI: 10.5185/amlett.2013.1406

18. Encapsulation of N, N′-ethylenebis(salicylamide) metal complexes in fly ash based zeolite, characterization and catalytic activity,Adv. Mat. Lett.2013, 4(3), 213-219. DOI: 10.5185/amlett.2012.7380

19. Biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles by leaf extract of Cassia angustifolia, Adv. Nat. Sci.: Nanosci. Nanotechnol.2012,(3) 045006.DOI:10.1088/2043-6262/3/4/045006(IOP Science, Q2 Journal, IF: 2.1)

20. Role of Trace Iron (III) and Equilibrium Fe(III) + [Fe(CN)₆]^4- ↔ Fe(II) + [Fe(CN)₆]^3- in the investigation on Kinetics and Mechanism of Oxidation of Hexacyanoferrate(II) by Peroxodiphosphate in Acid Perchlorate Solutions, Indian J. Chem.,1993, 32A,187-194. http://nopr.niscair.res.in/bitstream/123456789/43781 (Q4 Journal, IF: 0.412)

21. Kinetics and Mechanism of Oxidation of Thiocyanate with Peroxomono phosphoric Acid in Acid perchlorate Solutions, Indian J. Chem. 1992, 31A, 91-96.http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/46032(Q4 Journal, IF: 0.412)

22. Kinetics and Mechanism of Oxidation of Hydrazinium ion with Peroxomonophosphoric Acid in Acid Perchlorate Solutions and Role of Trace Iodide Ions, Int. J. Chem. Kinet., 1991,23: 3, 203 – 213. 10.1002/chin.199123024(Wiley, Q3 Journal,IF: 1.5)

23. Effect of Iron(II), Cerium(IV) and Manganese(III) in the Reaction between Thallium(III) and Hydrogen Peroxide in Aqueous Perchloric Acid, Indian J. Chem., 1991,30A, 340-346. http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/41885 (Q4 Journal, IF: 0.412)

24. Electroinitiated Polymerisation of MDI (Methylene 4,4'-Diphenyl Diisocyanate) with polyoxypropylene glycol. Polyurethane synthesis,Bulletin of Material Science, 1991,Vol. 14, No.6, 1353-1362. (Springer, Q3 Journal, IF: 1.8)

25. Role of Trace Metal Ions. Kinetics and Mechanism of the Copper (II) Catalyzed Oxidation of Ascorbic Acid with Proxodiphosphate in Acetate Buffers, J. Chem. Soc. Dalton Trans., 1990,1265 - 1270.DOI:10.1039/DT9900001265 (RSC,Q1 Journal,IF: 4)

26. Synthesis and characterization of certain thermotropic liquid crystalline copolymers containing α, β- unsaturated ketone in the main chain, International Journal of Chemistry and Applications, 2012,Vol. 4, Number 3, 241-250.

27. Application of 4,4′-Diaminobenzanilide Schiff Base Metal Complexes as Anti-Tumor and Anti-Dengue Agents, J. Environ. Nanotechnol., 2020,9(1), 2319.DOI: 10.13074/jent.2020.03.201390

28. Green synthesis and photocatalytic activity of nickel oxide nanostructures in the degradation of organic dyes, International Journal of Research in Advent Technology, 2018, 6, No.11.

29. Cu(II), V(IV) and Co(II) complexes of 2-picolinic acid encapsulated in fly ash based zeolite, their characterization and catalytic activity towards hydroxylation of phenol, International Journal of Science, Engineering and Management,2018,3(4) 672.