Assistant Professor at , Saveetha School of Engineering, India.
Dr. Prashanna Suvaitha S 🎓 is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Material Chemistry at Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai, India. With a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry 🧪 from the University of Madras, she specializes in mesoporous materials, conducting polymers, and adsorption processes for dye and antibiotic removal. Her research excellence is reflected in 19+ publications 📚 in high-impact journals. She has received prestigious awards 🏆, including the Best Young Scientist Award (2023–2024) and Research Excellence Award (2024). Passionate about sustainable solutions, she actively contributes to green synthesis, biomaterials, and nanotechnology. 🌿🔬
Suitability for the Best Researcher Award
Dr. Prashanna Suvaitha S has made outstanding contributions to analytical chemistry, material science, and nanotechnology. With a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry and over five years of research experience, she has 19+ research publications in high-impact, Scopus and WoS-indexed journals 📚. Her innovative work in adsorption, photocatalysis, and biomaterials has significantly advanced the field. She has also been recognized with multiple national and international awards 🏅 for her contributions to chemical sciences.
Education 🎓
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- Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry 🧪 – University of Madras (April 2024)
- M.Phil in Analytical Chemistry 📊 – University of Madras (2018) – 82.19%
- M.Sc in Chemistry 🏺 – Ethiraj College for Women (2017) – 80.40%
- B.Sc in Chemistry 🔬 – Ethiraj College for Women (2015) – 87.43%
- Higher Secondary (XII) 📚 – Soundarapandi Subbammal Girls Higher Secondary School (2012) – 86.00%
- Secondary (X) 🏆 – Soundarapandi Subbammal Girls Higher Secondary School (2010) – 93.20%
- Assistant Professor (OG) 🏫 – Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai (Sept 2023 – Present) – 16 months of teaching experience
- Research Experience 🔍 – 58 months (June 2019 – April 2024)
- Project Fellow (RUSA 2.0 – Drug Delivery & Anti-Cancer Studies) 💊 – University of Madras (June 2021 – June 2023)
- Internship 🏭 – Pon Pure Chemicals Pvt Ltd, Chennai.
Professional Development 🚀📖
Dr. Prashanna Suvaitha S 📖 is committed to continuous learning and professional growth. She has attended numerous international conferences 🌍, presenting research on nanomaterials, adsorption processes, and biomaterials. She has participated in workshops 🛠️ on analytical instruments, microfluidics, and biomedical applications, enhancing her technical expertise. Dr. Prashanna has also engaged in seminars 🎤 on research writing, bioinorganic chemistry, and smart materials. Her dedication to innovation is recognized with prestigious awards 🏆, including the Best Young Scientist Award (2023-2024). She actively contributes to sustainable research 🌱, focusing on green synthesis, material science, and advanced drug delivery systems.
Dr. Prashanna Suvaitha S‘s research focus 🔬 revolves around material chemistry and nanotechnology, specializing in sustainable and advanced materials. Her work includes conducting polymers ⚡, mesoporous materials 🏺, and metal oxides 🧪 for adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of dyes and antibiotics 🌱. She explores green synthesis 🍃 for eco-friendly material development and biomaterials 💊 for drug delivery applications. Her studies also extend to nanocomposites 🏗️ for antibacterial and antifungal applications 🦠. With expertise in analytical chemistry 📊, she aims to develop innovative solutions for environmental remediation 🌍 and biomedical advancements 🏥.
Awards & Honors 🏅🎖️
- Research Excellence Award (2024) 🏅 – International Conference on Sustainable Growth & Development through Emerging Technology & Innovations (ICSGD-2024).
- Best Young Scientist Award (2023–2024) 🌟 – National Award, Novel Research Academy.
- Best Faculty Award (2024) 🎖️ – Tamil Thai Foundation.
- Best Poster Presentation (First Prize) 🥇 – International Conference on Advances in Chemical Synthesis & Material Science (ICACSMS-2K23).
- Best Poster Presentation (Third Prize) 🥉 – ICAIRST 2023, VELS University.
- Dr. Miss T. K. Alamelu Endowment Medal 🏵️ – I Rank Holder in B.Sc Chemistry (2012–2015).
- Dharmaprakasa Lokkur S. Venkaji Rao Prize 🏆 – First in End Semester Examination, B.Sc Chemistry.
- Ethiraj Medal 🏅 – Awarded for Proficiency in Chemistry (2014–2015).
- Multiple Merit & Proficiency Awards 🏵️ – Recognized for outstanding performance in chemistry studies.
1️⃣ “Novel trimetallic oxide (CdO/ZnO/V₂O₅) nanocomposite” 🧪 – Surfaces and Interfaces (2025) | Cited by: Pending 🔍
2️⃣ “Uptake of Ofloxacin antibiotic on Co₃O₄/SBA-15 adsorbent” 💊 – Journal of Porous Materials (2025) | Cited by: Pending 🔬
3️⃣ “Bio-extract mediated Y/Fe₂O₃ nanoparticle synthesis” 🌱 – ChemistrySelect (2024) | Cited by: Pending 🔍
4️⃣ “Adsorptive separation of food & textile dyes” 🎨 – Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (2024) | Cited by: Pending 📊
5️⃣ “Polypyrrole-grafted SBA-15 for dye adsorption” 🏺 – ChemistrySelect (2023) | Cited by: Pending 🔬
6️⃣ “Isotherms & kinetics of food dye adsorption” 🍹 – Water, Air, & Soil Pollution (2023) | Cited by: Pending 🌍
7️⃣ “MgO/ZnO nanocomposite via bio-waste approach” 🍃 – Bioprocess & Biosystems Engineering (2023) | Cited by: Pending 🏭
8️⃣ “Eggshell membrane-assisted NiO/ZnO synthesis” 🥚 – Inorganica Chimica Acta (2022) | Cited by: 20+ 🔍
9️⃣ “Hematite (α-Fe₂O₃) nanoparticles antibacterial study” 🦠 – Iranian Journal of Science & Technology (2021) | Cited by: 15+ 📖
🔟 “V₂O₅/ZnO nanocomposite via eggshell membrane” ⚛️ – Applied Physics A (2020) | Cited by: 30+ 🔍
🔹 More than 19 research publications indexed in Scopus & WoS. 🌎
📌 Conclusion:
Dr. Prashanna Suvaitha S’s pioneering work in analytical and material chemistry, combined with her academic achievements, impactful research, and dedication to environmental sustainability, makes her a highly deserving candidate for the Chemical Science Achievement Award 🏆. Her research not only contributes to scientific advancements but also addresses real-world environmental and biomedical challenges, aligning perfectly with the award’s vision.