faculty Profile

• Ph.D. (Chemistry) – Bharathiar University, Coimbatore – 2019
• M.Phil.(Chemistry) – Bharathidasan University Tiruchirapalli – 2009
• M.Sc. (Chemistry) – Govt College (Auto), Kumbakonam – Bharathidasan University – 2004
• B.Sc. (Chemistry) – Govt College (Auto), Kumbakonam – Bharathidasan University – 2002

 
MEMBERSHIP

• Life Member – ACT
• Life Member – ISC
• Life Member – IFERP

• June 2026 to Till Date: Working as Assistant Professor in Sri Venkateswara college of Engineering.
• Nov 2022 to May 2024: Worked as Assistant Professor (Grade 1) in Panimalar Engineering College
• June 2011 to Oct 2022: Worked as Assistant Professor in Panimalar Engineering College
• Dec 2009 to May 2011: Worked as Lecturer in Asan Memorial College of Engineering and Technology

• Engineering Chemistry – I
• Engineering Chemistry – II
• Environmental Science and Engineering
• Applied Chemistry
• Chemistry Laboratory
• Physics & Chemistry Lab

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

• A. Rajendran, C.Mansiya and M. Shanmuganathan, Assessment of the quality of groundwater body of Neelangarai and Triplicane areas in Chennai, Tamil Nadu in the post-inundation circumstances, AQUA — Water Infrastructure, Ecosystems and Society, 2024, 73 (1), 101-113 (Indexed in Scopus)
• A. Rajendran and M. Shanmuganathan, Quantification of suitability of soils for the cultivation of rice sugarcane using Heber Soil Quality Index (HSQI), Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment, 2023, 21 (2), 92-100 (Online ISSN: 1459-0263) (Indexed in Scopus)
• P.Rajeswaran, M.Shanmuganathan, T.Shanmuga sundari, A.Elavarasan and P.Sivakarthik, A simple fabrication of Mn doped SnO2 nano particles towards improved congo red degradation photocatalytic activity, Materials Today: Proceedings, 2022 (Indexed in Scopus)
• M.Shanmuganathan, S.Sandeep Kumar,P.Hosanna Princye, S.Chhabria and C.A.Jyothirmayee, Improving the cooling performance of the straight finned heat sink (SHS) for computer processor using an inorganic PCM, Materials Today: Proceedings, 2022, 69, pp. 749–753
• Muthukumaran Shanmuganathan and Annamalai Rajendran, Critical Analysis of Soil for Better Rice and Sugarcane Farming in Thanjavur Region of India, World Journal of Agriculture and Soil Science, 2020, 5 (2), 1-11 (Iris Publisher (ISSN: 2641-6379), (Indexed in Web of science, Publons & Google Scholar)
• Rajendran A, Shanmuganathan M and Nedumaran T, Assessment of Soil Fertility of Soils of Thanjavur and Thiruvarur Districts Using Heber Soil Quality Index, United Journal of Agricultural Science and Research, 2020, 1(2), 1-10 (Indexed in Google Scholar)
• M.Shanmuganathan and A.Rajendran, Physico-chemical analysis of soils for the better yield of sugarcane and rice using Heber soil quality index, East African Agricultural and Forestry Journal, 2019, 83 (2), 1-16. (A Taylor and Francis Journal) (Print ISSN: 0012-8325 Online ISSN: 2313-450X).
• M.Shanmuganathan and A.Rajendran, Applicability of a newly formulated soil quality Index for the better vegetation of rice and sugarcane, Journal of Applied Science and Computations, 2019, 6 (1), 300-308 (ISSN NO: 1076-5131)
• M.Shanmuganathan and A.Rajendran, Soil assessment using Heber soil quality index for improving the cultivation of rice and sugarcane, Organic Agriculture, 2018, 9(1), 81-98 (A Springer Journal) (Electronic ISSN: 1879-4246; Print ISSN:1879-4238)
• M.Shanmuganathan and A.Rajendran, Soil Fertility Analysis for the Cultivation of Sugarcane and Rice in Thiruvarur Area, Current Agriculture Research Journal, 2018, 6(3), 407-420 (Print ISSN: 2347-4688; Online ISSN: 2321-9971).
• M.Shanmuganathan and A.Rajendran, Assessment of Soil Quality of Some Lands in Thanjavur and Thiruvarur Districts for Improved Cultivation of Rice and Sugarcane, International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, 2016, 10(5), 1-19 (A Science Domain Journal) (ISSN: 2320-7035)

Book Chapter:

• Shanmuganathan and Rajendran, Evaluation of Productiveness of Soils of Cauvery Delta Districts Using Heber Soil Quality Index, Agricultural Science: Research and Reviews, First Edition, Volume II, 2021, 31-48 [Bhumi Publishing, India (ISBN: 978-93-91768-12-6)]

FDP / CONFERENCE

• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan participated in a One-Day Online Workshop on “How to Conduct the Student Induction Program (SIP)” organized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi, on 20 September 2021 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan participated in the Indo-Malaysian Two-Day International E-Conference on “Recent Trends in Natural Products Research and their Applications (RTNPRA-21)” organized by Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, India, and Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia, on 16–17 September 2021 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan attended the Faculty Development Programme on “Advances in Analytical Techniques” organized by SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, from 30 August 2021 to 6 September 2021 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan participated in the Two Weeks International Workshop on “Emerging Trends in the Field of Science and Technology” organized by Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, from 16 August 2021 to 28 August 2021 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan participated in the Virtual International Conference on “Multifunctional Advanced Materials (VICMAM-2021)” organized by JVM’s Degree College, Navi Mumbai, on 9–10 August 2021 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan attended the One-Week Online Faculty Development Programme on “Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Novel Materials” organized by Ramco Institute of Technology, Rajapalayam, from 2 August 2021 to 6 August 2021 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan completed the AICTE–ISTE approved Refresher Course in Chemistry organized by A.V.C. College of Engineering, Mayiladuthurai, from 22 February 2021 to 27 February 2021 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan completed the E-Certification Course on “Novel Exploration in Research Writing” organized by PSNA College of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul, from 12 October 2020 to 16 October 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan participated in the National Level Online Quiz on Applied Physics organized by Vaagdevi College of Engineering, Telangana, on 30 September 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan attended the Lecture Workshop on “Recent Trends in Materials Science” organized by Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, from 28 September 2020 to 30 September 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan participated in the International Ozone Day E-Quiz organized by Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education, Tamil Nadu, on 16 September 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan attended the Five-Day International Faculty Development Programme on “Smart and Nano Materials” organized by Easwari Engineering College, Chennai, from 14 September 2020 to 18 September 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan participated in the International Webinar on “Compact Radiation Sources and Applications in Sciences” organized by Raj Kumar Goel Institute of Technology, Ghaziabad, from 14 September 2020 to 16 September 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan participated in the First International Virtual Conference on “Nanomaterials (FIVCON-2020)” organized by Acharya Nagarjuna University, Andhra Pradesh, from 10 September 2020 to 12 September 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan attended the National Webinar on “Advanced Materials for Energy Storage and Fuel Cell Applications” organized by Gangadhar Meher University, Odisha, on 6–7 September 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan attended the National Online Faculty Development Programme on “Recent Trends in Physics” organized by St. Joseph’s College of Engineering, Chennai, from 31 August 2020 to 2 September 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan participated in the Virtual International Conference on “Research Outlook, Innovations and Research Trends” organized by B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, on 29–30 August 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan attended the International Webinar on “Frontiers in Nanotechnology” organized by SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, from 27 August 2020 to 29 August 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan participated in the Virtual International Transdisciplinary Conference organized by VIT, Vellore, from 26 August 2020 to 28 August 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan participated in the International Virtual Conference on “Advances in Functional Materials” organized by KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, from 26 August 2020 to 28 August 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan attended the Online Faculty Development Programme on “Steps to Organize Manuscript for Publication in Peer-Reviewed Journals” organized by Vellalar College for Women, Erode, on 24 August 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan attended the Online Faculty Development Programme on “Contemporary Amelioration in Nanostructured Materials” organized by Jeppiaar Engineering College, Chennai, from 21 August 2020 to 27 August 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan participated in the National Webinar on “Recent Trends in Materials Science (RTMS-2020)” organized by Usha Rama College of Engineering and Technology, Vijayawada, from 19 August 2020 to 21 August 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan attended the International Virtual Conference on “Current Trends in Advanced Chemistry” organized by Saranathan College of Engineering, Tiruchirappalli, on 17–18 August 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan participated in the National Level Quiz Competition on “Indian Independence Day 2020” organized by Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, on 15–16 August 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan attended the International Virtual Conference on “Advances in Chemical Sciences” organized by Easwari Engineering College (Autonomous), Chennai, on 13–14 August 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan participated in the International Virtual Faculty Development Programme on “Latest Trends in Engineering, Science and Technology: Nanomaterials” organized by Lendi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Andhra Pradesh, from 10 August 2020 to 15 August 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan attended the International Virtual Seminar on “Advanced Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage” organized by the Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, from 10 August 2020 to 13 August 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan participated in the Faculty Development Programme on “Recent Advancements in Chemical and Environmental Engineering” organized by the Department of Chemical Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, from 6 August 2020 to 12 August 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan participated in the National Level Quiz Competition on “Identification of Agriculture and its Cultural Operations” organized by Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil, on 6–7 August 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan attended the Faculty Development Programme on “Recent Advancements in Medical Biotechnology Research” organized by the Department of Industrial Biotechnology, Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, from 3 August 2020 to 5 August 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan participated in the Online Quiz on “Recent Trends in Chemistry” organized by Seshasayee Institute of Technology (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, on 3 August 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan participated in the “National Tree Day Quiz Competition” organized by Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil, on 2–3 August 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan attended the National Webinar on “Chemistry in Circular Economy and Sustainability” organized by Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, from 29 July 2020 to 31 July 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan participated in the Faculty Development Programme on “E-Content Development” organized by Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, University of Delhi, from 27 July 2020 to 31 July 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan attended the International Webinar on “Modern Trends in Organic Synthesis” organized by Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, from 27 July 2020 to 31 July 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan participated in the Faculty Development Programme on “Alternate Fuels and Emissions – Present Scenario” organized by Gayatri Vidya Parishad College for Degree and P.G. Courses, Visakhapatnam, from 27 July 2020 to 31 July 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan attended the Online Faculty Development Programme on “Writing a Research Proposal for Funding Agencies and Hands-on Training in Advanced Research Tools (EndNote, Mendeley and LaTeX)” organized by Sree Vidyanikethan Degree College, Tirupati, on 25–26 July 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan participated in the International Webinar on “Organic and Polymer Materials” organized by VIT Chennai on 23–24 July 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan attended the National Webinar on “Features of ChemDraw and Greener Aspects of Drug Discovery” organized by GE Society’s RNC Arts, JDB Commerce and NSC Science College, Nashik, on 23 July 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan participated in the International Webinar on “Transversal Trends” organized by Nehru Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, from 22 July 2020 to 24 July 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan attended the Virtual Faculty Development Programme on “Vital Visionary Approach for Researchers – Recent Chemistry Perspective” organized by Kongu Engineering College (Autonomous), Perundurai, from 20 July 2020 to 24 July 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan participated in the International Webinar on “Online Education: Issues and Challenges” organized by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi, on 18–19 July 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan attended the First International Virtual Conference on “Recent Trends in Nanomaterials Synthesis and Applications” organized by Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science, Andhra Pradesh, from 16 July 2020 to 18 July 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan participated in the International Online Faculty Development Programme on “Recent Advanced Research in Chemistry” organized by C. Abdul Hakeem College of Engineering and Technology, Tamil Nadu, from 15 July 2020 to 19 July 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan attended the National Level Online Chemistry Quiz on “Fundamentals of Chemistry” organized by KLE Society’s P.C. Jabin Science College (Autonomous), Hubballi, from 13 July 2020 to 15 July 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan participated in the Virtual Workshop on “Empowering Teaching through Online Mode (JNU-WETOM IV): Going Online – Classroom, Field Work and Research” organized by Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, on 11–12 July 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan attended the National Webinar on “Polymers – A Century of Advancement” organized by Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kerala, on 10–11 July 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan participated in the First International E-Conference on “Recent Advances in Physics and Materials Science – 2020” organized by Kurseong College, Darjeeling, on 9–10 July 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan attended the Virtual Scientific Event “Webinar on Frontiers in Organic Electronics” organized by the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, from 6 July 2020 to 10 July 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan participated in the International Virtual Conference on “Modern Instrumental and Characterization Techniques in Applied Sciences – 2020” organized by the Uttarakhand Science Education and Research Centre (USERC), on 5–6 July 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan attended the International Virtual Conference on “Natural Products and Synthetic Biology” organized by VIT, Vellore, on 4–5 July 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan participated in the International Webinar on “Advanced Materials for Sustainable Development” organized by Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil, on 2–3 July 2020 through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan participated in the International Virtual Conference titled “High-Performance Materials for Energy, Environment & Healthcare in the Digital Era” organized by VIT, Vellore, India on 30 June 2020 and 1 July 2020 (2 days) through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan attended a Virtual Workshop on “Biologically Inspired Nanomaterials” organized by Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil, Tamil Nadu, India on 30 June 2020 (1 day) through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan participated in a Virtual Scientific Event titled “Webinar on Frontiers in Organic Electronics” organized by the Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha from 29 June 2020 to 3 July 2020 (5 days) through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan attended an Online Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Application of New Materials in Emerging Field” organized by Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India from 24 June 2020 to 30 June 2020 (7 days) through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan participated in an Online FDP on “Recent Avenues in Chemical Sciences” organized by Saranathan College of Engineering, Tiruchirappalli, India from 22 June 2020 to 28 June 2020 (7 days) through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan attended a Webinar on “Advanced Functional Materials for Biomedical & Energy” organized by Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai, India on 24 and 25 June 2020 (2 days) through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan participated in an E-Symposium titled “Physics Meets Biology in COVID-19 Management” organized by The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat on 23 June 2020 (1 day) through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan attended an Online FDP on “Chemistry Significance in Engineering, Pharmacy, Nanotechnology and Environment” organized by Pragati Engineering College (Autonomous), Surampalem, Andhra Pradesh, India from 2 June 2020 to 6 June 2020 (5 days) through online mode.
• Dr. M. Shanmuganathan participated in a Short-Term Training Programme on “Effective Teaching” organized by National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), Kolkata from 15 July 2019 to 19 July 2019 (5 days) through online mode.

• Worked as the First-Year Examination and Time Table Coordinator for 13 years at Panimalar Engineering College, Chennai, and successfully conducted Internal and University theory and practical examinations for more than 3,250 students.

• “Simple Fabrication of Mn-Doped SnO₂ Nanoparticles for Enhanced Congo Red Degradation through Photocatalytic Activity” was paper presented at the Recent Advances in Sustainable Materials (GC-RASM 2022) conference organized by the Departments of Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, Mangalore, Karnataka, India, on 28–29 July 2022. This paper received the Best Paper Presentation Award.
• “Physico-Chemical Analysis of Soils for Improved Yield of Sugarcane and Rice Using the Heber Soil Quality Index” was paper presented at the 2nd National Conference on Recent Developments in Chemistry for Engineering Applications (NCEA-2019) organized by the Department of Chemistry, Valliammai Engineering College, Potheri, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, on 9 February 2019.
• “Applicability of a Newly Formulated Soil Quality Index for Enhanced Growth of Rice and Sugarcane” was paper presented at the International Conference on Green Chemistry for a Greener Planet (ICGCGP-2018) organized by the Department of Chemistry, Anna Adarsh College for Women, Anna Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on 12 September 2018. This paper received the Best Paper Presentation Award.