PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research, Coimbatore

Objectives

Providing a broad curriculum in basic sciences and in modern experimental techniques especially in engineering chemistry and maintain good university results.

Strives for regional and international recognition in teaching, research, consultancy and community services in the area of environmental science, water technology, organic, polymer & electro chemistry, phyto / nano science and computational chemistry.
Continuous enhancement of the quality and competence of teachers & students, and stimulates outstanding research activities that contribute to the advancement of the science & technology profession and industries.

Faculty Profile

Name

: Dr. G. Latha

Designation

: Associate Professor & HoD (i/c)

Qualification

: M.Sc.,M.Phil., Ph.D

Experience

: 22 Year(s) 1 Month(s)

Email

: latha@psgitech.ac.in

Specialization

: Polymer Chemistry

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Name

: Dr. K. Balaji

Designation

: Associate Professor

Qualification

: M.Sc.,Ph.D

Experience

: 18 Year(s) 8 Month(s)

Email

: balaji@psgitech.ac.in

Specialization

: Polymer Chemistry

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Name

: Dr. A. Kumaravel

Designation

: Associate Professor

Qualification

: M.Sc.,Ph.D

Experience

: 18 Year(s) 7 Month(s)

Email

: kumaravel@psgitech.ac.in

Specialization

: Electro Chemistry

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Name

: Dr. R Sasikumar

Designation

: Assistant Professor (Senior Grade)

Qualification

: M.Sc., Ph.D

Experience

: 9 Year(s) 5 Month(s)

Email

:

Specialization

: Polymer Science

Name

: Dr. A Hariharan

Designation

: Assistant Professor

Qualification

: M.Sc., M.phil., Ph.D

Experience

: 13 Year(s) 4 Month(s)

Email

:

Specialization

: Organic and Polymer Synthesis, Polymer Composites and organic optoelectronics(OLED, Solar Cell)

Name

: Dr. K Arunkumar

Designation

: Assistant Professor

Qualification

: Ph.D

Experience

: 0 Year(s) 3 Month(s)

Email

:

Specialization

: Fuel Cell, Polymer Chemistry

Staff Profile

Ms. K. Jothimani
Technical Assistant

Ms. K. Selvi
Technical Assistant

Foreign visit

Dr. K. Balaji, Assistant Professor (Senior Grade), Department of Chemistry, delivered an invited talk in 4th International Conference on Polymer Chemistry held during June 25th to 27th 2018, at Stockholm, Sweden. He was funded by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi and the Management PSG and Sons’ Charities.

International Conference - Attended

International Conference on Advanced Polymers via Macromolecular Engineering (APME 2015) held on October 18th to 22nd 2015, at Yokohama, Japan.

Foreign visit

Dr. K. Balaji, Assistant Professor (Senior Grade), Department of Chemistry, presented his research work, entitled, "Studies on Dual Properties of Photosensitive Liquid Crystalline Polyethers" in the 26^th International Liquid Crystal Conference held on July 31^st to August 5^th 2016, at Kent State University, Kent (Ohio), USA. He was funded by Science and Engineering Board, New Delhi and the Management PSG and sons Charities

Accomplishment in Online Courses

Sl.No.	Name of the Faculty	Course Name / ID	Discipline	Duration
1.	Dr. G. Latha	Processing of Polymers and Polymer Composites noc17-me36	Mechanical / Material Science & Engineering	8 weeks
2.	Dr. K. Balaji	Processing of Polymers and Polymer Composites noc17-me36	Mechanical / Material Science & Engineering	8 weeks

Consultancy

Name of the Consultancy work	Agency	Consultant	Year
Case Study	Tata Chemicals	Dr. K. Balaji	2017-2018
Testing of Plant Extract	Mr. S. Pranesh Research Scholar KPR Institute of Engineering & Technology, Coimbatore	Dr. K. Balaji	2017-2018

Recognized Ph.D. Supervisor

Name of the Faculty	University	Area of Specialization	Ref. No.
Dr. G. Latha	Anna University	Polymer Chemistry	3070022
Dr. K. Balaji	Anna University	Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Environmental Science	3070069

Details of Ph.D. Research Scholars

Sl.No.	Name of the Research Scholar & Register No	Category	Title of the research work	Month & year of registration	University	Supervisor
1.	Ms. A. Subasri 21247697220	Full time	Synthesis, spectral and thermal characterization of polybenzoxazines based composites for high performance applications	July 2021	Anna University	Dr. K. Balaji
2.	Mr. K. Mohamed Mydeen 21147697221	Full time	Development of low cure inorganic/organic hybrid benzoxazine composites for high performance applications	July 2021	Anna University	Dr. K. Balaji

Details of Patents Filed/Granted

S.No.	Name of the Inventors	Title of the Invention	Field of Invention	Application status	Patent No./ Application No./ Date of filing
1.	A. Hariharan, K., Balaji, Govindraj Latha, M. Alagar	A facile process route for the production of active zinc oxide	Polymer Technology	Filed	202141047109 18/10/2021
2.	Mohamed Iqbal, A. Hariharan, K. Balaji, C.L. Vasu, M. Alagar	Process for the production of novel bio-based hybrid polymeric composites as electrical insulator	Polymer Technology	Published	202141038854 27/08/2021
3.	Arumugam Hariharan, Krishnasamy Balaji, Muthukaruppan Alagar	Process for the production of novel latent self-curable epoxy resins	Polymer Technology	Granted on 31/12/2021	385765 / 202141000869 08/01/2021
4.	A. Hariharan, K. Kavikumaran, M.I. Abdul Aleem, M. Alagar	Process for the production of civil engineering construction products from waste foundry sand using	Polymer Technology	FER issued	20214100703 22/02/2021
5.	M.I.Abdul Aleem, K. Kavikumaran, P. Prabunathan, A. Hariharan, M. Alagar	Process for the production of Sodium silicates from spent foundry sand	Chemical	Reply Filed. Application in amended examination	201941016001 23/04/2019
6.	M.I.Abdul Aleem, K. Kavikumaran, P. Prabunathan, M. Alagar	Process for the production of alkali metal silicates and aluminosilicates from clay-bonded and sodium silicate-bonded spent foundry sands	Chemical	Granted	352814 / 201941026558 01/12/2020
7.	P. Prabunathan, K. Kavikumaran, M. Arun, M. Manoj, M. Alagar	Preparation of Nano-Silica from Waste Foundry Sand	Chemical	Granted	352814 / 202041002565 21/01/2020

Details of PG Students Project Guidance

S.No.	Name of the Student	Institution	Title of the Project	Status	Duration (From – To)	Guided by
1.	Mrinalini J Shah	Nirmala College for Women	Development low cure epoxy resin from renewable resources	Ongoing	October 2021– Till date	Dr. K. Balaji
2.	Ms. R. Sharanya	PSG CAS	Development and characterization of cardanol based polybenzoxazines	Completed	Jan – April 2021	Dr. G. Latha
3.	Ms. D. Rajalakshmi	PSGR Krishnammal College for Women	Development and characterization of unsymmetrical bifunctional benzoxazines	Completed	Jan – April 2021	Dr. G. Latha
4.	Ms. A. Subasri	PSG CAS	Synthesis and characterization of bisphenol-f and bisphenol-z based benzoxazines	Completed	Jan – April 2021	Dr. K. Balaji
5.	Ms. D. Aishwarya	PSGR Krishnammal College for Women	Studies and characterization of cardanol based monofunctional benzoxazines	Completed	Jan – April 2021	Dr. K. Balaji
6.	Ms. Vikashini	PSG CAS	Studies on thermal behaviour of eugenol based polybenzoxazine	Completed	Jan – April 2021	Dr. A. Hariharan
7.	Ms. T.J. Midhina	PSGR Krishnammal College for Women	Synthesis and characterization of cardanol terminated benzoxazines	Completed	Jan – April 2021	Dr. A. Hariharan