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Identity Details
Full Name
Dr. PRAKASH T
Professional Details
Department
Physics
Designation
Associate Professor
Qualification
M.Sc., Ph.D
Area of Expertise
Energy storage,Sensors
Short Bio
Dr. T. Prakash received his M.Sc. degree in Physics from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, in 2009, and completed his doctoral degree at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, in December 2014. Postdoctoral research was conducted at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, China. With a research specialization in energy storage and sensors, Dr. Prakash has 10 years of experience in academics and research. His publication record includes more than 30 manuscripts in reputed international journals, which have garnered a significant number of citations. His research aims at advancing techniques for creating and analyzing nanomaterials to enhance their performance in practical applications. The synthesis and characterization of metal oxide nanoparticles for various batteries, including Li-S, Na-ion, K-ion, and Li-ion, form a significant part of his work. Since September 2023, he has served as an Associate Professor of Physics at Builders Engineering College. Additionally, he is a recognized research supervisor (Ref. No. 2670051) at Anna University in Nanotechnology.
Departmental Roles
R&D Coordinator
Institutional Roles
NBA 8.3 & 8.4,,NAAC 3
Journal Publications
1. Rajasekar R, Gobinath V K, Moganapriya C, Sivachalapathi S, Sreerahulraja R, Sanjith M, Dinesh D, Prakash T et.al., “A study on the influence of Functionalized Graphene on the Mechanical and Biocompatibility performance of Electrospun Polyvinyl Alcohol Nanocomposites”, Applied Science and Engineering Progress, (Article in Press) (2024) (Q2)
2. R. Varunamugi, K. Mathu Metha, C. Arun Paul, T. Sathyaseelan, S. Sathiyaraj, T. Prakash et.al., “Synthesis and characterization of Co3O4, CuO and NiO and nanoparticles: Evaluation of structural, vibrational, morphology and thermal properties”, Physics Letters A, 512 (2024) 129574 IF:2.6 (Q2)
3. T. Prakash, D. Murugesan, G.Neri, “Synthesis, Characterization, and Gas Sensing Application of Crumpled CdO Sheets Prepared in Alkaline Media”, Materials Research Bulletin, 166 (2023) 112-339. IF:5.6 (Q1)
4. R. Sathyapriya, Nilofur Fathima S J, C. Arun Paul, T. Prakash et.al., “Camellia Sinensis assisted green synthesis of metal oxide nanoparticles: Investigation of structural, vibrational, morphological and thermal analysis”, Journal of the Indian Chemical Society, 101 (2024) 101165. IF:1.3 (Q3)
5. Paavai Era, T. Kamalesh, T. Prakash “Theoretical insight on the Optical Centred Electrical Properties of guanidinium isophthalate NLO Crystal for Electro-Optic Q Switches”, Heliyon, 9 (2023) e18311. IF:4.0 (Q1)
6. T. Prakash, E. Ranjith kumar, G. Neri et.al., “Evaluation of structural, morphological and optical properties of CdO nanostructures”, Ceramics International,48 (2022)1223-1229. IF:4.5 (Q1)
7. Alaa Munshi, T.Prakash, E. Ranjith Kumar et.al., “Comparative investigation of physicochemical properties of cadmium oxide nanoparticles’, Ceramics International, 48 (2022) 4134-4140. IF:4.5 (Q1)
8. T. Prakash, R.Priyanka et.al., “Evaluation of microstructural, optical, vibrational properties and photocatalytic activity of CdO nanostructure”, Ceramics International, 48 (2022) 33653-33659. IF:5.5. (Q1)
9. Siranjeevi. R, Prakash T, Prabu. S, Jeyalakshmi. R, “Biomimetic facile synthesis of cerium oxide nanoparticles for enhanced degradation of textile wastewater and phytotoxicity evaluation”, Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 146 (2022) 110037. IF:3.42 (Q2)
10. S. Ananthi, M.Kavitha, E. Ranjith Kumar, T. Prakash et.al., “Investigation of Physicochemical Properties of ZnO Nanoparticles for Gas Sensor applications” Inorganic Chemistry Communications, (2022) Article in Press. IF:3.42. (Q2)
11. T. Prakash, E. Ranjith Kumar, K. Gnanamoorthi et.al., “Evaluation of phase, morphological, optical and electrical properties of microwave synthesized Sn doped CdO nanostructures” Solid state communications,336 (2021) 114-388. IF:1.08 (Q2)
12. T. Prakash, E. Ranjith kumar, D. Murugesan et.al., “Surfactant effects on structural, optical and morphological characteristics of microwave irradiated CdO nanostructures”, Ceramics International,47 (2021) 27274-27284. IF:4.5 (Q1)
13. T.Prakash, E. Ranjith kumar et.al., “Investigations of structural, morphological, optical and antimicrobial behaviour of Bi doped CdO nanostructures”, Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials,(2021) https://doi.org/10.1007/s10904-021-02127-6. IF:3.5 (Q2)
14. K. Gnanamoorthi, M. Balakrishnan, E. Ranjith Kumar, R. Mariappan, T. Prakash, A. Ameer Baig, M. Prakasam, “Structural and Morphological of Ti Doped ZrO2 Nanoparticles Synthesized by a Microwave Irradiation Method”, Journal of Advanced Physics, 7 (2018) 1-6.
15. K. Gnanamoorthi, M. Balakrishnan, E. Ranjith Kumar, T. Prakash, R. Mariappan, “Structural, Optical and Gas Sensing Performance of Pure and Doped ZrO2” Journal of Advanced Physics, 6 (2017) 508-513.
16. T. Prakash, A. Bonavita, G. Neri, E. Ranjith Kumar, “Microwave-assisted synthesis of Cd(OH)2/CdO nanorods: Effect of irradiation time”, Superlattices and Microstructures, 90 (2016) 117-123. IF:2.06 (Q2)
17. T.Prakash, R. Jayaprakash, G.Neri, E. Ranjith kumar, “A comparative study of the synthesis of CdO nanoplatelets by an albumen-assisted isothermal evaporation method”, Journal of Alloys and compounds, 624 (2015) 258-265. IF:5.03 (Q1)
18. T.Prakash, G.Neri, A.Bonavira, E.Ranjith kumar, K.Gnanamoorthi, "Structural, morphological and optical properties of Bi- doped ZnO nanoparticles synthesized by a microwave irradiation method", Journal of Materials Science; Materials in Electronics, (10.1007/s10854-015-3002-7) (2015). IF:2.04 (Q2)
19. E. Ranjith Kumar, T. Arunkumar, T. Prakash, “Heat treatment effects on structural and dielectric properties of Mn substituted CuFe2O4 and ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles”, Superlattices and Microstructures, 85 (2015) 530–535. IF: 2.06 (Q2)
20. T.Prakash, R. Jayaprakash, C. Espro, G. Neri, E. Ranjith kumar, “Effect of Sn doping on microstructural and optical properties of ZnO nanoparticles synthesized by microwave irradiation method”, Journal of Material Science, 49(4) (2014) 1776-1784. IF:4.2 (Q2)
21. S. Trocino, T. Prakash, R. Jayaprakash, A. Donato, G. Neri, N. Donato, “Electrical characterization of nanostructured Sn-doped ZnO gas sensors”, Sensors, Lecture notes in electrical engineering (2014) 319, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-09617-9_34. 191-196.
22. T. Prakash, R. Jayaprakash, G. Neri, “The Effect of Surfactants and Co-Reagents on the Microstructure, Morphology and Optical Properties of ZnO Nanoparticles Synthesized By Microwave Irradiation”, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology-asia, 4 (2014) 49-59.
23. E. RanjithKumar, R.Jayaprakash, T.Prakash, “The effect of annealing on phase evolution, microstructure and magnetic properties of Mn substituted CoFe2O4 nanoparticles”, Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 358-359 (2014) 123–127. IF:2.09 (Q2)
24. K. Gnanamoorthi, M. Balakrishnan, R.Mariappan, T. Prakash, E. Ranjith Kumar, “Surfactant-Liaised Variation in ZrO2 Nanocomposites Morphology”, Journal of Advanced Physics, 3 (2014) 1-4.
25. T. Prakash, R. Jayaprakash, D. Sathya Raj, Sanjai Kumar, N. Donato, D. Spadaro, G. Neri, “Sensing Properties of ZnO nanoparticles synthesized by using albumen as a biotemplate for acetic acid monitoring in aqueous mixture”, Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 176 (2013) 560-568. IF: 7.4 (Q1)
26. T. Prakash, R. Jayaprakash, G. Neri and Sanjay Kumar, “Synthesis of ZnO nanostructures by microwave irradiation using albumen as a template”, Journal of Nanoparticles, Vol-2013, Article ID 274894, 8 pages.
27. T.Prakash, T. Arunkumar, D. Sathya Raj, R.Jayaprakash, “Surfactant-liaised variation in CdO nanocomposites morphology”, Physics Procedia, 49 (2013) 36–43.
28. D. Sathya Raj, R. Jayaprakash, T.Prakash, Sanjay kumar, G. Neri, T. Krishnakumar, “Impact of n-heptane as surfactant in the formation of CdO nanowires through microwave combustion”, Applied Surface Science, 266 (2013) 268-271. IF:6.7 (Q1)
29. E.Ranjith kumar, R. Jayaprakash, M.S. Seehra, T.Prakash, Sanjay kumar, “Effect of α –Fe2O3 phase on structural, magnetic and dielectric properties of Mn-Zn ferrite nanoparticles”, Journal of physics and chemistry of solids, 74 (2013) 943-949. IF:3.09 (Q2)
30. D. Sathya Raj, T. Krishnakumar, R. Jayaprakash, T. Prakash, G.Leonardi, G. Neri, “Co sensing characteristics of hexagonal-shaped CdO nanostructures prepared by microwave irradiation”, Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 171-172 (2012) 853-859. IF:7.4 (Q1)
31. Prakash Thangaraj, Jayaprakash Rajan, Sathyaraj Durai, Sanjay Kumar, Ayalsomayajula RatnaPhani and Giovanni Neri, “The Role of Albumen (Egg White) In Controlled Particle Size and Electrical Conductivity Behavior of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles”, Vacuum, 86 (2011), 140-143. IF:3.6 (Q2)
32. T. Krishnakumar, R. Jayaprakash, T. Prakash, D. Sathyaraj, N. Donato, s. Licoccia, m. Latino, a. Stassi and g. Neri, “CdO-based nanostructures as novel CO2 gas sensors”, Nanotechnology, 22 (2011) 325501 (8pp). IF:3.8 (Q1)
33. T. Arunkumar, R. Jayaprakash, T. Prakash, T. Krishnakumar, Sanjaykumar. “Analysis of Evaporation Rate in the Solar Still by Using the Synthesized SnO2 Sensor Device”, Optoelectronics and advanced materials – Rapid communications, Vol-4, no. 7, July (2010), p. 995 – 997. IF: 0.4 (Q2)
National / International Conferences
International Conferences/Seminars/Delivered Lectures:
1. T. Prakash, Delivered lecture entitled “Effect of Hydrogen Hydrate & Co- Reagents on ZnO Microstructure”, 7th International Conference on Recent Innovations in Modern Science and Technology (ICRIMST-2024) to be held at KPR institute of Engineering and Technology from January 9-11, 2024.
2. T. Prakash, R. Siranjeevi, “The Electrochemical performance of the Promising Anodes (Bi2S3@C-MoS2) for Potassium-ion Batteries and Catalyst for the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction”, 7th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN-2023, through online mode) to be held at SRMIST from March 27 -29, 2023.
3. T.Prakash has participated in the International Conference on Renewable Energy and Environment (ICREE-2016), SRMV CAS Coimbatore from December 15-16,2016
4. D. Sathya Raj, R. Jayaprakash, T. Prakash, A.R Phani, G Neri, Sanjaykumar, “Microwave Assisted Technique For Synthesizing CdO Nanoparticle Humidity Sensor”, St. Joseph’s College of Arts and Science, Trichy-2 from January 13-14, 2011.
5. T.Prakash, R.Jayaprakash, Sanjaykumar, A.R. Phani, “The Behavior of Electrical Conductivity in ZnO Nanoparticle for Solar Cell Applications”, International Conference on Renewable Energy, Jaipur, Rajasthan from January 17-21, 2011.
6. D. Sathya Raj, R. Jayaprakash, T. Prakash, V.N. Singh, A.R. Phani and T. Krishnakumar, “Synthesis And Characterization of Zinc Oxide Nanocrystalline Powders Prepared By Wet Chemical Method”, International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, ICONN 2010, from February 24-26, 2010.
National Conferences/Seminars/Workshops:
1. T. Prakash, E. Ranjith Kumar, L. Sampath Kumar “Enhancing Sodium-Ion Battery Performance with 3D Se-Rich ZnSe/MnSe@C Heterostructures: Synthesis, Characterization, and Mechanistic Insights”, Two days National conference on 2nd National Conference on Emerging Materials for Sustainable Future (NCEMSF2024), sponsored by SERB on 25- 26 July 2024, PSG TECH.
2. One day International seminar on “Recent Trends in Energy Technology”, organized by Department of Energy Science and Technology, Periyar University, Salam, Tamilnadu held on Febraury 22, 2024.
3. One day International level seminar on “Development on Biodegradable Polymeric Film for Food Packaging Application”, organized by the department of Physics, Kongunadu College of Engineering and Technology (Autonomous), Trichy, Tamilnadu, held on December 5, 2023.
4. Participation in the “International Workshop on Energy Materials and Modeling for Future Technology (EMMFT-2023)” organized by KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, in association with Elavenil Science Association held on November 27, 2023.
5. Two days National virtual workshop on “Machine Learning: An Ice Breaker between Materials Research and Data Science”, organized by SSN Research Centre, SSN institutions, Chennai, held during April 12-13, 2023
6. T. Prakash, R. Siranjeevi “The Effect of Hydrogen Hydrate and Co-Reagents on the Microstructure, Morphology, and Optical Properties of Microwave-Produced ZnO Nanoparticles”, Two days National level Conference on “Advanced Materials for Strategic Application and Sustainable Future” (AMSAS - 2022) sponsored by DRDO on December 16-17, 2022, KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu.
7. One-Day Intensive workshop on Fundamentals of X-Ray Diffraction (WFXRD), Department of Nanoscience and Technology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore-46, August 31, 2017.
8. T. Prakash, G. Neri, “Cytotoxicity Effect of ZnO Nanoparticles by Microwave Irradiation Method Using of Albumen as a Template”, National Seminar on Advanced Materials Research -2017, Algappa University, Karaikudi.
9. T. Prakash, R. Jayaprakash, G. Neri, E. Ranjith Kumar, “The Role of PEG with Co-Reagents of CdO Nanowires Prepared By Microwave Irradiation Method”, National Conference on Advanced Functional Materials and their Applications in Engineering, January 25, 2017, Dr. N.G.P Institute of Technology, Coimbatore.
10. One day National Seminar on “VISION NANO 15”, Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore, February 21, 2015.
11. T. Prakash, R. Jayaprakash, Sanjay Kumar, G. Neri, K. Gnanamoorthi, D. Sathya Raj, “Study and of Nano Crystalline Cd(OH)2 by Microwave Irradiation Method”, UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Recent Trends In Crystal Growth and Nano Materials (NSCGNM 2012), National College, Tiruchirppalli-01, March 15-17, 2012.
12. T. Prakash, R.Jayaprakash, D.Sathyaraj, Sanjaykumar, A.R. Phani, “Surfactant-Liaised Variation in CdO Nanocomposites Morphology”, National Conference on Spintronic Materials: Nanostructures and Devices [SMND-2011], Kongu Engineering College Perundurai, Erode, March 3-4, 2011.
13. D.Sridhar, N.Suriyanarayanan, R.Jayaprakash, T.Prakash, S.Vijayan, “Synthesis and Characterization of Nano Crystalline TiO2 for Nano Composites”, National Conference on Spintronic Materials: Nanostructures and Devices [SMND-2011], Kongu Engineering College Perundurai, Erode, March 3-4, 2011.
14. One Day Seminar on Laser and Its Applications, Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, September 20-23, 2011.
15. D. Sathya Raj, R. Jayaprakash, T. Prakash, Sanjaykumar, “Synthesis and Preparation of Zinc Oxide Nano Powders With Poly Vinyl Pyrolidone Additive”, National Seminar on Recent Advances In Nanoscience, P.S.G.R Krishnammal College for Women, December 16-17, 2009, Coimbatore-04.
Faculty Development/ Training Programme:
1. Five Days virtual faculty development on “Recent Advances in Chemical Sciences” organized by the Department of Chemistry, K.S.R College of Arts and Science for Women, Tiruchengode from 27 - 01, 2023.
2. Six day faculty development programme on “Green Chemistry for Sustainable development” Conducted by SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai from May 16-21, 2022.
3. Two day faculty development programme on “Strategies in Research Methodology & Research Article writing using LATEX.” Conducted by Marudhar Kesari Jain College for Women from September 30 to October 1, 2022.
4. Hands on Training on “Multiscale Simulation in Advanced Materials Science & Technology (HTMSAMST-2016)” Organized by SVNIT, Surat from July 14-24, 2016.
5. 19 th ISTE TN & P Section Annual Convention for Faculty Members of Engineering Colleges-2016, Dr.N.G.P. Institute of Technology, CBE, December 2-3, 2016.
6. Two-week ISTE short Term Training Programme on “Engineering Physics” Conducted by IITB from December 8-18, 2015.
Books / Book Chapter Published
1. M. Ragavendar, T. Prakash, S. Bhuvaneshwari, "Engineering Physics-I" , Cengage Publication, ISBN-13:978-81-315-2925-6; ISBN-10:81-315-2925-8, (2015).
Patent
1. T. Prakash, L.L.G. Atlas, T. Kamalesan, R. Balakrishnan, R. Annamalai, A.S.D. Murthy, N. Ramasamy, R. Mahalingam
Title: An Advanced Foldable Electric Cycle
Filing Date: 30 July 2024
Jurisdiction: UK Design Patent