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Affiliation

Department of Chemistry, Ramapuram Campus, SRM Institute of Science and Technology

A Arun

Assistant Professor (O.G)

Area or Subject

Chemistry

Educational Qualifications

Ph.D. – Chemistry, Presidency College, University of Madras, Chennai, 2012 – 2016.
M.Sc., – Chemistry, Presidency College, University of Madras, Chennai, 2009 – 2011 (77%).
B.Sc., – Chemistry, Aringar Anna Govt. Arts College, Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore, 2006 – 2009 (78%).

Courses: Chemistry, Principles of Environmental Science

Research Interests: Fuel Cells, Catalysis, Electrochemistry, Nanomaterials, Photocatalysis

Selected Publications

  • K. Rajesh, A. Arun, A. Mani and P. Praveen Kumar, “Crystal growth, perfection, linear and nonlinear optical, photoconductivity, dielectric, thermal and laser damage threshold properties of 4-methylimidazolium picrate: an interesting organic crystal for photonic and optoelectronic devices”, Mater. Res. Express, 3(2016) 106203-106214.
  • A. Arun, M. Gowdhamamoorthi, S. Kiruthika, and B. Muthukumaran, “Electrochemical characterization of Pt-Ru-Ni/C anode electrocatalyst for methanol electooxidation in membraneless fuel cells”, RSC Advances, Vol.5, p.49643-49650, 2015.
  • A. Arun, M. Gowdhamamoorthi, S. Kiruthika, and B. Muthukumaran, “Analysis of Membraneless Methanol Fuel Cell Using Percarbonate as anOxidant”, Journal of The Electrochemical Society, Volume 161, Issue 3, F311-F317, 2014.
  • M. Gowdhamamoorthi, A. Arun, S. Kiruthika, and B. Muthukumaran, “Perborate as novel fuel for enhanced performance of membraneless fuel cells”, International Journal of Ionics, ISSN 0947-7047, 2014.
  • M. Priya, A. Arun, S. Kiruthika, and B. Muthukumaran, “A Development of Ethanol/PercarbonateMembraneless Fuel Cell”, Advances in Physical Chemistry, Volume 2014, Article ID 862691, 1-8, 2014.
  • K. Ponmani, S. Durga, A. Arun, S. Kiruthika, and B. Muthukumaran, “Development of membraneless sodium perborate fuel cell for media flexible power generation,” International Journal of Electrochemistry, 14(1), 2014.
  • A. Arun, M. Gowdhamamoorthi, S. Kiruthika, and B. Muthukumaran, “Electrocatalyzed Oxidation of Methanol on Carbon Supported Platinum Electrode in Membraneless Sodium Percarbonate Fuel Cells (MLSPCFC)”, International journal of ChemTech Research, ISSN: 0974-4290 (Vol.5, No.3, pp 1152-1161 April 2013).
  • M. Gowdhamamoorthi, A. Arun, S. Kiruthika, and B. Muthukumaran, “Enhanced Performance of Membraneless Fuel Cells”, International journal of ChemTech Research, ISSN: 0974-4290 (Vol.5, No.3, pp 1143-1151 April 2013).
  • M. Gowdhamamoorthi, A. Arun, S. Kiruthika, and B. Muthukumaran, “Enhanced Performance of Membraneless Sodium Percarbonate Fuel Cells”, Journal of Materials, Volume 2013, Article ID 548026, 24 April 2013.

Academic Experience

  • Assistant Professor (OG), SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram from July 2016 to Till date
  • Assistant Professor, JNN Institute of Engineering College, Kannigaipair, Chennai from Feb 2016 to July 2016.
  • Guest Lecturer, Government Polytechnic College, Purasawalkam, Chennai from June 2011 to June 2012.

Workshop and Conferences Attended & Organized

  • Two day Workshop attended on “Research Based Pedagogical Tools (RBPTs)” (IISER, 2017) Organized by Department of Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram, Chennai.
  • Two day Workshop attended on Experimental Chemistry for School Teachers’ (RSC on 3.2.2017 & 4.2.2017) Organized by Department of Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram, Chennai.
  • One-Day Workshop attended on Frontiers in Materials Science (2011) held at RKM Vivekananda College, Chennai.
  • One-Day Workshop attended on Scientific Writing and Presentation (2010) held at Women’s Christian College, Chennai.

Achievements and Awards

  • Awarded Tamilnadu State Government Fellowship for three years during February 2012 – February 2015 for pursuing Ph.D degree. (Rank No: 34/60)