faculty Profile

• Ph.D. (Chemistry) – Alagappa University, Karaikudi – 2014
• M.Sc. (Industrial Chemistry) – Alagappa University, Karaikudi – 2009
• B.Sc. (Industrial Chemistry) – Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore – 2006

• Assistant Professor (06.01.2014 – Till date), Department of Applied Chemistry, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Pennalur, Sriperumbudhur – 602105.

• Environmental Sciences & Sustainability
• Nanochemistry (OC22001)
• Engineering Chemistry – II (CY6251)
• Engineering Chemistry – I (CY6151)
• Chemical Analysis Laboratory (CH 2257)
• Physics Chemistry Laboratory (GE 6262)
• Organic Chemistry Lab (CH 6311)
• Technical Analysis Lab (CH 6411)
• Instrumental Methods of Analysis (CH16405)
• Engineering Chemistry (CY18151)
• Organic Chemistry (CY18251)
• Physics & Chemistry Lab (PC18161)
• Nanochemistry (OC18001)

• Anandhavelu Sanmugam, Logesh Kumar Sellappan, Abbishek Sridharan, Swathy Manoharan, Ananda Babu Sairam, Abdulrahman I. Almansour, Subha Veerasundaram, Hyun-Seok Kim, Dhanasekaran Vikraman, Chitosan-Integrated Curcumin–Graphene Oxide/Copper Oxide Hybrid Nanocomposites for Antibacterial and Cytotoxicity Applications, Antibiotics, Vol. 13, 620, 2024. https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics13070620. (Impact Factor-4.6).
• Anandhavelu Sanmugam, D. Shanthi, Ananda Babu Sairam, Raju Suresh Kumar, Abdulrahman I. Almansour, Natarajan Arumugam, A. Kavitha, Hyun-Seok Kim, Dhanasekaran Vikraman, Fabrication of chitosan/fibrin-armored multifunctional silver nanocomposites to improve antibacterial and wound healing activities, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Vol. 257, 128598, February 2024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128598. (Impact Factor-8.5).
• Gokul Paramasivam, Anandhavelu Sanmugam, Vishnu Vardhan Palem, Murugan Sevanan, Ananda Babu Sairam, Nachiappan Nachiappan, BuHyun Youn, Jung Sub Lee, Muthuchamy Nallal, Kang Hyun Park, Nanomaterials for detection of biomolecules and delivering therapeutic agents in theragnosis: A review, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Vol. 254, 127904, January 2024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127904. (Impact Factor-8.5).
• Anandhavelu Sanmugam, S. Abbishek, S. Logesh Kumar, Ananda Babu Sairam, Vishnu Vardhan Palem, Raju Suresh Kumar, Abdulrahman I. Almansour, Natarajan Arumugam, Dhanasekaran Vikraman, Synthesis of chitosan-based reduced graphene oxide–CeO₂ nanocomposites for drug delivery and antibacterial applications, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, Vol.145, 106033, September 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.106033. (Impact Factor-3.5).
• Toxicity of Polymeric Nanodrugs as Drug Carriers, Ananda Babu Sairam*, Anandhavelu Sanmugam*, Ashwini Pushparaj, Gaayathri Mahesh Kumar, Nithila Sundarapandian, Sulakshuna Balaji, Muthuchamy Nallal*, and Kang Hyun Park*ACS Chem. Health Saf. 2023Publication Date:June 23, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.chas.3c00008, © 2023 American Chemical Society
• Synthesis of chitosan based reduced graphene oxide-CeO2 nanocomposites for drug delivery and antibacterial applications Anandhavelu Sanmugam , S. Abbishek, S. Logesh Kumar c, Ananda Babu Sairam, Vishnu Vardhan Palem, Raju Suresh Kumar, Abdulrahman I. Almansour, Natarajan Arumugam, Dhanasekaran Vikraman Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials Volume 145, September 2023, 106033
• Ananda Babu Sairam, N Annamalai, Materials Development and processing for Biomedical Applications: Chapter 4 – Biocompatibility Studies of 4 Materials—An Overview, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis group, Page No: 49-59
• Preparation of Ag releasing biomedical contrivance using ZnO – reduced graphene oxide hybrid, R.Rajeswari, A.Kavitha and S.Ananda Babu, International Journal of Engineering Development and Research, 9(1), 267 – 280 (2021).
• A review on Graphene based Metal / Metal oxide Composites and enhanced properties along with biomedical applications, R.Rajeswari, A.Kavitha, S.Ananda Babu and P.H.Gurumallesh, Nano Research & Applications, 7(3:6), 1 – 7 (2021).
• Silver Particles coating on Polypropylene matrix for Bacterial filter property, S.Ananda Babu, A.L.Kavitha, R.Rajeswari and H.Gurumallesh Prabu, Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology and Application, 7 (3), 16 – 25 (2020).
• The effect of spice on the amount of salt added in food, A.Nachiappan and S.Ananda Babu, International Journal of Latest Trends in Engineering and Technology, 17(4), 1 – 4 (2020).
• Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles using Tragia Ramosa extract for Antibacterial and Cytotoxicity Applications International G.Poorani,S. Ananda Babu,H. Gurumallesh Prabu Journal of Advances in Science Engineering and Technology, Spl. Issue 1 Jan 2016.
• Synthesis of AgNPs using the extract of Calotropis procera flower at room temperature S. Ananda Babu, H. Gurumallesh Prabu Materials Letters 65, 1675-1677 (2011)
• Greener reduction of AgNO3 to Ag0 using Tragia Ramosa leaf extract S. Ananda Babu, H. Gurumallesh Prabu ISBN CORP 000187 published by Rajiv Beri for Macmillan Publishers India limited (2011).
• Eco-Friendly Dyeing of Cotton with Indigo Dye By Electrochemical Method H. GurumalleshPrabu, K. Sarala, S. Ananda Babu, K.U. Savitha 2010 AIP Conf. Proc. 1349, 194-195 (2011); doi: 10.1063/1.3605802.
• Mentha Arvensis Assisted Synthesis of Silver from Silver Nitrate, S.K. Shamna,S. Ananda Babu, H. Gurumallesh Prabu Chemistry of Phytopotentials: Health, Energy and Environmental Perspectives 2012, pp 353-355
• Synthesis of low cost iron oxide – chitosan nanocomposite for antibacterial activity, AL. Kavitha, H. GurumalleshPrabu,S. Ananda Babu, International Journal of Polymeric Materials 62 (2012), 1-5
• Size and Shape Controlled Greener Synthesis of AgNPs Using Cissus quadrangularis Twig at Room Temperature, M. Anandan,S. Ananda Babu,H. Gurumallesh Prabu Journal of Bionanoscience 6 (2012) 1?4.
• Magnetite nanoparticles-chitosan composite containing carbon paste electrode for glucose biosensor application, AL.Kavitha, H.Gurumallesh Prabu, S.Ananda Babu, S.K.Suja Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 12 (2012) 1?7.
• Metal and Metal oxide with CH composite for biomedical applications, H. Gurumallesh Prabu AL. Kavitha,S.Ananda Babu, Chapter I, Taylor & Francis LLC Encylopedia, Chod Hollingsworth, Taylor & Francis Group, New York, U.S.A. (Accepted)

• Dr. S. Ananda Babu, has participated in the 1st Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Rietveld Refinement of X-Ray Diffraction (RRD) organized by the Centre for Advanced Computational Research, Delhi, conducted in online mode from 19 to 25 January 2026.
• Dr. S. Ananda Babu has completed Certificate Program in ‘Hydrogen Systems’, organized by SVCE in collaboration with H2Next Pvt Ltd at SVCE during July 7–11, 2025.
• Dr. S. Ananda Babu has successfully completed ‘Innovation Ambassador (IA) training ‘Reskilling’ (21 sessions, 21 contact hours), conducted online by MoE’s Innovation Cell & AICTE, during IIC calendar year 2025-26.
• Dr. S. Ananda Babu has attended Five-day online Faculty Development Programme on “The Road Ahead: Challenges and Trends in Automotive Technologies,” organized by Department of Automobile Engineering, SVCE during May 27-31, 2025.
• R. Chitra, S. Ananda Babu, S. Anandhavelu, presented a paper titled ‘Preparation of collagen/glycosaminoglycan/silver composite for antibacterial and anticancer applications in 8th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, during March 24–26, 2025.
• Dr. S. Ananda Babu has completed ATAL FDP Program on “Sustainability Through Green Mobility—Hydrogen From Renewables as A Viable Source of Energy” organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, during September 9–23, 2024.
• Dr. S. Ananda Babu has attended Training Program on “Unearthed Dangers: The Hidden Threat of Solid Waste in Disaster Risk” organized by School of Sciences, Manav Rachna University in collaboration with the Hazardous Substances Management Division, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, under the Central Sector Scheme, during March 18–22, 2024.
• Dr. S. Ananda Babu has attended ISO 21001:2018 Internal Auditor Training Program, organized by SVCE during February 7–8, 2024.
• Dr. S. Ananda Babu has participated Innovation Ambassador (IA) training ‘Advanced Level’ (16 sessions, 30 contact hours), conducted online by MoE’s Innovation Cell & AICTE during the IIC calendar year 2022-23.
• Dr. S. Ananda Babu has participated Innovation Ambassador (IA) training ‘Foundation Level’ (15 sessions, 30 contact hours), conducted online by MoE’s Innovation Cell & AICTE during the IIC calendar year 2022-23.
• Dr. S. Ananda Babu, worked as a coordinator for the “one day workshop on HAM radio -introduction cum demonstration” on March 17, 2023, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at Video Hall by HAM Radio experts Dr. C. Shanmugham and his team, organised by the ECE Department, in association with the SVCE Science Club.
• Dr. S. Ananda Babu, worked as a coordinator for the National Level Intercollegiate Technical Event. The Second Edition of I-Cube was held on November 1, 2022, Tuesday, and is organised by the SVCE Science Club.

As a Guest Speaker

• Dr. S. Ananda Babu has honored to deliver a talk on “Facemask Material with Improved Bacterial Filtration,” organized by the Student Nurses Association, VHS-M.A. Chidambaram College & School of Nursing during International Nurses Day 2025.
• Dr. S. Ananda Babu has delivered talk on “Nano-Chemistry and Applications,” Department of General Engineering, Manakula Vinayagar Institute of Technology, Puducherry, during October 26, 2024.
• Dr. S. Ananda Babu has given a talk on “Certificate Designing,” Online Workshop on Google Workspace, organized by the Department of Information Technology, SVCE, April 24-28, 2023.
• Delivered a talk on “Certificate Designing” in the Online Workshop on “Google Workspace” from 24/04/2023 to 28/04/2023 organized by the Department of Information Technology, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering.
• S. Logesh kumar, S. Anandhavelu, M. Swathy, S.Ananda Babu, G.Devasagayam. Cerium oxide impregnated keratin based biomembrane for wound healing applications. Second International Conference on Advances in Chemistry with Specific Reference to Catalysis, Sensors, Drug Delivery and Energy Materials.(ICACSEM- 2022)University of Madras, Guindy Campus,March 28-29, 2022.
• S. Ananda Babu, G. Sudha and T. Lalith Kanna presented a paper Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles – a review in the online International Conference on “Green Materials and Renewable Energy” (ICGMRE 2021), 10th and 11th June 2021, SVCE.
• S Ananda Babu and A L Kavitha presented a paper Review of recent advances in dye sensitized in the online International Conference on “Green Materials and Renewable Energy” (ICGMRE 2021), 10th and 11th June 2021, SVCE.
• Dr. S. Ananda Babu has honored as a guest speaker on ‘Applications of Nanomaterials and its Toxicity’ National Level Workshop on Nanochemistry in Human Health Aspects, Sree Sevugan Annamalai College during March 30, 2021.
• Participated in the Webinar on “3D Printing and Mass Customization in Manufacturing”, organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, SVCE, on 8th June 2020.
• Attended “Leadership Talk with Shri. R. Subrahmanyam” organized by MHRD’s Innovation Cell, on 13th June 2020.
• Participated in the Webinar on “Awareness programme on insight into COVID’19 in the Past, Present and Future”, organized by YRC-SVCE, on 16th June 2020.
• Attended “Leadership Talk with Mr. Shridhar Venkat, organized by MHRD’s Innovation Cell, on 18th June 2020.
• Participated in 3 days FDP on “Smart Applications Development using IOT – Arduino” organized by Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Vaageswari College of Engineering, during 17th to 19th June 2020.
• Attended the Webinar on “Smart Strategies to Tech Tertiary Level Learners of English”, organized by Department of English and Other Foreign Languages, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, on 22nd June 2020.
• Attended the FDP on “Application of New Materials in Emerging Field”, organized by Department of Physics, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, during 24th to 30th June 2020.
• Participated in the Webinar on “Covid Era-19: Stress Management & Academic Challenges”, organized by Department of Applied Chemistry, SVCE, on 25th June 2020.
• Participated in the Online FDP on “Emerging Trends in Energy, Environment and Nanomaterials (EEN 2020)”, organized by Department of Applied Chemistry, SVCE, during 24th to 30th July 2020.
• Participated in the Webinar on “Will Making Things get Revolutionized after a Pandemic – a talk on What 3D printing holds a Career option”, organized by Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering. SVCE, on 8th August 2020.
• Participation in the webinar, “Post COVID – 19 : Science & Technology”, organized by SRM University-AP and association with India’s national newspaper, “The Hindu” on Friday, 29th May 2020.
• Participating in the webinar on “Cell-Free Bioprocessing: Opportunities and Challenges” organised by Department of Biotechnology, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu.
• “Chemistry in Numbers: How to Master the Statistical Analysis of Laboratory Data” Rebroadcast on 01st June 2020.
• Attended webinar on ‘CO-PO Attainment Computation and Outcomes Analysis’ Organized by Inpods Ed-tech on May 30 th 2020.
• Participated in QIP Short Term Course on ?Fundamental and Practical Aspects of Corrosion? during 22 ? 26 June 2019 at IIT Kanpur, Kanpur.
• Faculty Development Program on Characterization of Materials Conducted by Department of Physics, Sri Sairam Institute of Technology, West tambaram, Chennai, 20th & 21st July 2017.
• Hands on training in composites prefrom formation technique Conducted by PSG TECHs COE INDU Tech Coimbatore, 15th & 16th June 2017.
• One day national Seminar on Recent Analytical Techniques in Research Area of Chemistry Conducted by Saveetha Engineering College, 3rd March 2017.
• National Workshop on Green Chemistry conducted by Alagappa University Karaikudi 31 March 2008.
• Green Process Techniques for Industrial Application conducted by Alagappa University Karaikudi 20 & 21 March 2009.
• National Workshop on Electroanalytical Techniques conducted by Alagappa University Karaikudi from 11.10.2010 to 13.10.2010.
• State level Workshop on Structure Solving by Powder X-Ray Diffraction conducted by Alagappa University Karaikudi 26 & 27 July 2011.
• National Workshop on Recent Trends in Electrochemistry conducted by CECRI Karaikudi 28 April 2011.
• National Workshop on Chemistry Our Environment, Our Life and Our Future conducted by Alagappa University Karaikudi 22 & 23 December 2011.
• National Workshop on Characterization techniques conducted by Alagappa University Karaikudi From 24.03.2012 to 26.03.2012.

I Year CY22161 Lab Course Coordinator

Department ISO Coordinator

Department NIRF Coordinator

Newsletter Compilation

Institutional Accreditation:

• NAAC Criterion 5.3.1 & 5.3.3 College Level Coordinator: Led efforts to collect and compile data on student awards and participation in sports and cultural activities.
• NBA Criterion 9 College Level Coordinator (2021-22 & 2023-24): Spearheaded data collection and document proofreading for NBA accreditation.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Cell (IIC):

• IIC SVCE Institute Referral Coordinator (IIC 5.0 – AY 2022-2023): Secured partnerships with 7 institutes.
• IIC Innovation Ambassador Training (Foundation & Advanced Level): Completed training to support the institute’s innovation ecosystem.

Other Activities:

• S&H Newsletter Editor: Gathered information and designed newsletters.
• SVCE Science Club Coordinator: Played a key role in club operations since inception.

• I year PC18161 Lab Course Coordinator
• Department ISO Coordinator
• Department Web Coordinator

Conference

• Best Paper award: S. Anandhavelu, S. Pooja, S. Ananda Babu, High performance of chitosan base Sodium ion-rGO hybrid composites for super capacitor application, International Conference on Recent Development in Applied Sciences 2022,(ICRDAS-2022), Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology, July 15-16.
• Best Paper award: S. Anandhavelu, S. Ananda Babu, S. Abhishek, Synthesis of chitosan base rGO – CeO2 hybrid composites for drug delivery and bacterial application,International Conference on Recent Development in Applied Sciences 2022,(ICRDAS-2022), Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology, July 15-16.

Conference Organized

• Member, Organizing – online International Conference on “Green Materials and Renewable Energy” (ICGMRE 2021), 10th and 11th June 2021, SVCE.

Patent Published

• Title: “PREPARATION OF NOVEL FLOWER LIKE STRUCTURE Cu-ZnO/RGO COMPOSITE FILM FOR CYTOTOXICITY ACTIVITY AGAINST HUMAN EMBRYONIC KIDNEY CELL LINE (HEK293)” Inventors: Rajeswari Rakkappan, Kavitha Alagappan, Gurumallesh Prabu, Ananda Babu Sairam, Application no.: 202141027599, Date of publication: 02/07/2021,

Book Published

• Proceedings of International Conference on “GREEN MATERIALS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY” Kindle Edition. by N. Meyyappan (Editor), G. Baskar (Editor), S. Ananda Babu (Editor), ISBN-13: 978-9391342029, ISBN-10: 9391342027, Publisher – JPS Scientific Publications, India (18 September 2021)