Assistant Professor at , Saveetha School of Engineering, India.
Dr. Prashanna Suvaitha S π 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 π§ͺ 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 π in high-impact journals. She has received prestigious awards π, including the Best Young Scientist Award (2023β2024) and Research Excellence Award (2024). Passionate about sustainable solutions, she actively contributes to green synthesis, biomaterials, and nanotechnology. πΏπ¬
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 π. Her innovative work in adsorption, photocatalysis, and biomaterials has significantly advanced the field. She has also been recognized with multiple national and international awards π
for her contributions to chemical sciences.
EducationΒ π
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- Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry π§ͺ β University of Madras (April 2024)
- M.Phil in Analytical Chemistry π β University of Madras (2018) β 82.19%
- M.Sc in Chemistry πΊ β Ethiraj College for Women (2017) β 80.40%
- B.Sc in Chemistry π¬ β Ethiraj College for Women (2015) β 87.43%
- Higher Secondary (XII) π β Soundarapandi Subbammal Girls Higher Secondary School (2012) β 86.00%
- Secondary (X) π β Soundarapandi Subbammal Girls Higher Secondary School (2010) β 93.20%
- Assistant Professor (OG) π« β Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai (Sept 2023 β Present) β 16 months of teaching experience
- Research Experience π β 58 months (June 2019 β April 2024)
- Project Fellow (RUSA 2.0 β Drug Delivery & Anti-Cancer Studies) π β University of Madras (June 2021 β June 2023)
- Internship π β Pon Pure Chemicals Pvt Ltd, Chennai.
Professional Development ππ
Dr. Prashanna Suvaitha S π is committed to continuous learning and professional growth. She has attended numerous international conferences π, presenting research on nanomaterials, adsorption processes, and biomaterials. She has participated in workshops π οΈ on analytical instruments, microfluidics, and biomedical applications, enhancing her technical expertise. Dr. Prashanna has also engaged in seminars π€ on research writing, bioinorganic chemistry, and smart materials. Her dedication to innovation is recognized with prestigious awards π, including the Best Young Scientist Award (2023-2024). She actively contributes to sustainable research π±, focusing on green synthesis, material science, and advanced drug delivery systems.
Dr. Prashanna Suvaitha S‘s research focus π¬ revolves around material chemistry and nanotechnology, specializing in sustainable and advanced materials. Her work includes conducting polymers β‘, mesoporous materials πΊ, and metal oxides π§ͺ for adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of dyes and antibiotics π±. She explores green synthesis π for eco-friendly material development and biomaterials π for drug delivery applications. Her studies also extend to nanocomposites ποΈ for antibacterial and antifungal applications π¦ . With expertise in analytical chemistry π, she aims to develop innovative solutions for environmental remediation π and biomedical advancements π₯.
Awards & Honors π
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- Research Excellence Award (2024) π
β International Conference on Sustainable Growth & Development through Emerging Technology & Innovations (ICSGD-2024).
- Best Young Scientist Award (2023β2024) π β National Award, Novel Research Academy.
- Best Faculty Award (2024) ποΈ β Tamil Thai Foundation.
- Best Poster Presentation (First Prize) π₯ β International Conference on Advances in Chemical Synthesis & Material Science (ICACSMS-2K23).
- Best Poster Presentation (Third Prize) π₯ β ICAIRST 2023, VELS University.
- Dr. Miss T. K. Alamelu Endowment Medal π΅οΈ β I Rank Holder in B.Sc Chemistry (2012β2015).
- Dharmaprakasa Lokkur S. Venkaji Rao Prize π β First in End Semester Examination, B.Sc Chemistry.
- Ethiraj Medal π
β Awarded for Proficiency in Chemistry (2014β2015).
- Multiple Merit & Proficiency Awards π΅οΈ β Recognized for outstanding performance in chemistry studies.
1οΈβ£ “Novel trimetallic oxide (CdO/ZnO/VβOβ
) nanocomposite” π§ͺ β Surfaces and Interfaces (2025) | Cited by: Pending π
2οΈβ£ “Uptake of Ofloxacin antibiotic on CoβOβ/SBA-15 adsorbent” π β Journal of Porous Materials (2025) | Cited by: Pending π¬
3οΈβ£ “Bio-extract mediated Y/FeβOβ nanoparticle synthesis” π± β ChemistrySelect (2024) | Cited by: Pending π
4οΈβ£ “Adsorptive separation of food & textile dyes” π¨ β Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (2024) | Cited by: Pending π
5οΈβ£ “Polypyrrole-grafted SBA-15 for dye adsorption” πΊ β ChemistrySelect (2023) | Cited by: Pending π¬
6οΈβ£ “Isotherms & kinetics of food dye adsorption” πΉ β Water, Air, & Soil Pollution (2023) | Cited by: Pending π
7οΈβ£ “MgO/ZnO nanocomposite via bio-waste approach” π β Bioprocess & Biosystems Engineering (2023) | Cited by: Pending π
8οΈβ£ “Eggshell membrane-assisted NiO/ZnO synthesis” π₯ β Inorganica Chimica Acta (2022) | Cited by: 20+ π
9οΈβ£ “Hematite (Ξ±-FeβOβ) nanoparticles antibacterial study” π¦ β Iranian Journal of Science & Technology (2021) | Cited by: 15+ π
π “VβOβ
/ZnO nanocomposite via eggshell membrane” βοΈ β Applied Physics A (2020) | Cited by: 30+ π
πΉ More than 19 research publications indexed in Scopus & WoS. π
π Conclusion:
Dr. Prashanna Suvaitha Sβs 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 π. Her research not only contributes to scientific advancements but also addresses real-world environmental and biomedical challenges, aligning perfectly with the award’s vision.