Dr. (Mrs.) S. Yohi
Senior Lecturer Gr-II
yshiva@univ.jfn.ac.lk
+94212218193
Admin Role
Publications
Awards & Grants
Teaching
Research
Admin Role
- Post-Doctoral Research Assistant, Department of Chemistry, University of South Dakota, (Sept 2021 – Sept 2022)
- Subject coordinator-Chemistry, Applied Science Degree Program, (Sub-committee) from the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna (Sep 2020 – To date)
- Member of the Web-IT committee (Sub-committee) from the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna (Sep 2020 – Aug 2021)
- Member of Health Promotion Committee (COVID-19) from the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna (Apr 2020 – Aug 2021)
- Co-Supervisor for an M.Ed. Research student worked on a project entitled “The challenges faced by the teachers in making the student to obtain distinction in Science (Quantitative analysis based on the G.C.E (O/L) teachers of Jaffna Education Zone)”, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka (May 2019 – Sep 2020) I. Thayaparan
- Co-Supervisor for an M.Phil. Research student working on a project entitled “Quality Study of the Selective Siddha Drugs Used for Respiratory Diseases”, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka (Sept 2019 – To date) S. Sivagowry
- Supervisor for an M.Phil. Research student working on a project entitled “Transition metal chalcogenide [MS2] embedded TiO2 nanocomposite for hydrogen production over extended solar irradiation”, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka (Nov 2018 – To date) S. Sivagowry
- Examiner in Research Projects (FIS407MC6), Department of Fisheries Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka (2018 – Present)
- Visiting Academic, Jaffna Regional Centre, Open University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka (2018)
- Research Scholar, Department of Chemistry, University of South Dakota, USA (Oct 2018- Nov 2018)
- Co-Supervisor for an M.Phil. Research student worked on a project entitled “Enhancing the performance of Perovskite Solar Cells by incorporating Carbonaceous Nanomaterials”, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka (Jul 2017 – Jul 2020) S. Uthyaraj
- Visiting Lecturer, Department of Physical Sciences, Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (Jul 2017 – Present)
- Examiner in Bio Systems Technology (Theory), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka (2017 – Present)
- Activity Coordinator for the course Unit “Social Harmony and Active citizenship (SHA102GA0), Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna (June 2016 – June 2018)
- Examiner for Oral Examination in English Language, Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka (May 2015 – Dec 2018)
- Senior Lecturer (Grade II): Department of Chemistry, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka (May 2015 – Present)
- Lecturer (Probationary): Department of Chemistry, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka (May 2010 – May 2015)
- Research Assistant: Department of Chemistry, University of South Dakota, USA (Aug 2010- May 2015)
- Teaching Assistant: Department of Chemistry, University of South Dakota, USA (Aug 2011- May 2012)
- Assistant Lecturer: Department of Chemistry, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka (Mar 2009 – May 2010)
- Visiting Lecturer: Unit of Allied Health Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna (Sept 2008 – Aug 2010)
- Demonstrator: Department of Chemistry, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka (Apr 2008 – Mar 2009)
Publications
Full Papers
- Pirashanthan, A.; Thanihaichelvan, M.; Mariappan, K.; Dhayalan, V.; Ravirajan, P.; Yohi, S. Synthesis of a carboxylic acid-based ruthenium sensitizer and its applicability towards Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells, Solar Energy, 225, 399-406, 2021.
- Rajaramanan, T.; Shanmugaratnam, S.; Gurunanthanan, V.; Yohi, S.; Dhayalan, V.; Ravirajan, P.; Senthilnanthanan, M. Cost effective solvothermal method to synthesize Zn-doped TiO2 nanomaterials for photovoltaic and photocatalytic degradation applications, Catalysts (Catalytic Materials), 11(6), 690-703, 2021.
- Shanmugaratnam, S.; Balaranjan, S.; Baride, A.; Koodali, R.; Ravirajan, P.; Dhayalan, V.; Yohi, S. SnS2/TiO2 nanocomposites for hydrogen production and photodegradation under extended solar irradiation, Catalysts (Catalytic Materials), 11(5), 589, 1-12, 2021.
- Eidsvåg, H.; Bentouba, S.; Vajeeston, P.; Yohi, S.; Dhayalan, V. TiO2 as a photocatalyst for water splitting – an experimental and theoretical review, Molecules, 26(1687), 1-30, 2021.
- Sutharshiny, S.; Uluwaduge, D. I.; Yohi, S.; Kuganathan, S. Potential natural carotenoid sources for the colouration of ornamental fish: A Review, Aquaculture International, 29, 1507-1528, 2021. (https://doi.org/10.1007/s10499-021-00689-3)
- Keerthana S. P.; Jansi Rani,B.; Yuvakkumar, R.; Ravi, G.; Yohi, S.; Sunil Babu, E.; Almoallim, H. S.; Ali Alharbi, S.; Dhayalan, V, Copper molybdate nanoparticles for electrochemical water splitting application, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 46(11), 7701-7711, 2021.
- Jansi Rani, B.; Keerthana, S. P.; Yuvakkumar, R.; Ravi, G.; Dhayalan, V.; Yohi, S.; Sunil Babu, E.; Almoallim, H. S.; Ali Alharbi, S. La–Mo binary metal oxides for oxygen evolution reaction, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 46(9), 6197-6205, 2021.
- Kajana, T.; Dhayalan, V.; Yohi, S.; Akila, Y.; Ravirajan, P.; Meena, S. Structural and Photoelectrochemical Characterization of Heterostructured Carbon Sheet/Ag2MoO4-SnS/Pt Photocapacitor, Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, 401, 112784, 2020.
- Uthayaraj, S.; Murugathas, T.; Yohi, S.; Natarajan, M.; Dhayalan, V.; Ravirajan, P. Single walled carbon nanotube incorporated Titanium dioxide and Poly(3-hexylthiophene) as electron and hole transport materials for perovskite solar cells, Materials Letters, 276, 128174, 2020.
- Pirashanthan, A.; Murugathas, T.; Mariappan, K.; Ravirajan, P.; Dhayalan V.; Yohi, S. A multifunctional ruthenium-based dye for hybrid nanocrystalline titanium dioxide/poly(3-hexylthiophene) solar cells, Materials Letters, 272, 127977, 2020.
- Sivagowri, S.; Dhayalan. V.; Ravirajan, P.; Christy, A. A.; Yohi, S. CoS2/TiO2 Nanocomposites for Hydrogen Production under UV Irradiation, Materials, 12(3882), 1-9, 2019.
- Uthayaraj, S.; Karunarathne, D. G. B. C.; Kumara, G. R. A.; Thanihaichelvan, M.; Rasalingam, S.; Rajapaksw, R. M. G.; Ravirajan, P.; and Dhayalan, V. Powder Pressed Cuprous Iodide (CuI) as A Hole Transporting Material for Perovskite Solar Cells, Materials, 12(2037), 1-9, 2019.
- Abdessemed, A.; Rasalingam, S.; Abdessemed, S.; Kamel El Zin, D.; and Koodali, R. Impregnation of ZnO onto a Vegetal Activated Carbon from Algerian olive waste: A sustainable photocatalyst for degradation of Ethyl-Violet dye, International Journal of Photoenergy, 2019, 1-13, 2019.
- Mariappan, K.; Varapragasam, S. J. P.; Hansen, M. R.; Rasalingam, S.; Alaparthi, M.; and Sykes, A. G. Facile One-step Synthesis of Palladium Tellurium Alloy Nanorods, Journal of Organometallic Chemistry, 866, 251-256, 2018.
- Anpalagan, V. C.; Jashothan, P. T. J.; Kapilan, R.; and Shivatharsiny, R.; Water Quality Study on Giant Tank Situated in Mannar, Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research, 25 (6), 1280-1287, 2017.
- Tharshika, S.; Vidhya, M. P.; Shivatharsiny, R.; Thavaranjit, A. C.; and T. Thayalini.; Preliminary Phytochemical Screening and Anti-Bacterial Activity of Leaves of Moringa oleifera. Lamk, Asian Journal of Medicine and Health, 6(1), 1-5, 2017.
- Senathirajah, T.; Rasalingam, S.; Sashikesh, G. Extraction of the cyanidin-3-sophoroside from hibiscus rosa-sinensis: An efficient natural indicator over a wide range of acid-base titrations, Journal of Natural Product and Plant Resources, 7(3), 1-7, 2017.
- Rasalingam, S.; Budhi, S.; Koodali, R. Special Issue on Photocatalysis for renewable fuels: Applications of nanomaterials for solar-fuel production, International Journal of Photoenergy, Nov 2016. (Lead Guest Editor)
- Rasalingam, S.; Koodali, T. R. Visible-light driven oxygen evolution over CoTiO3 perovskites via modified Pechini method: Impact of humidity on its phase composition, Crystal Engineering Communications, 18, 868-871, 2016 (Inside Cover Story in Feb. 14, 2016 issue).
- Mahoney, L.; Rasalingam, S.; Wu, C-M.; Koodali, T. R. Nanocasting of periodic mesoporous materials as an effective strategy to prepare mixed phases of titania, Molecules, 20, 21881-21895, 2015.
- Mahoney, L.; Rasalingam, S.; Wu, C-M.; Peng, R.; Koodali, T. R. Aging dependent phase transformation of mesostructured titanium dioxide nanomaterials prepared by evaporation-induced self-assembly process: Implications for solar hydrogen production, American Institute of Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Materials Science, 2, 230-242, 2015.
- Rasalingam, S.; Peng, R.; Koodali, T. R. An insight into the adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B in periodic mesoporous materials, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 174-175, 49-59, 2015.
- Rasalingam, S.; Peng, R.: Wu, C-M.; Mariappan, K.; Koodali, T. R. Robust and effective Ru-Bipyridyl dye sensitized Ti-MCM-48 cubic mesoporous materials for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution under visible light illumination, Catalysis Communications, 65, 14-19, 2015.
- Rasalingam,S.; Wu C-M.; Koodali, T. R. Modulation of pore sizes of titanium dioxide photocatalysts by a facile template free hydrothermal synthesis method: Implications for photocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B, ACS: Applied Materials and Interfaces, 7,4368–4380, 2015.
- Rasalingam, S.; Peng, R.; Koodali, T. R. Removal of hazardous pollutants from wastewaters: Applications of TiO2-SiO2 mixed oxide materials, Journal of Nanomaterials, Article ID 617405, 2014.
- Rasalingam, S.; Kibombo, H.; Wu, C.; Peng, R.; Baltrusaitis, J.; Koodali, T. R. Competitive role of structural properties of titania-silica mixed oxides and a mechanistic study of the photocatalytic degradation of phenol, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 148-149, 394-405, 2014.
- Kibombo, H.; Rasalingam, S.; Koodali, T. R., Facile template free method for textural property modulation that enhances adsorption and photocatalytic activity of aperiodic titania supported silica materials, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 142-143, 119-128, 2013.
- Rasalingam, S.; Peng, R.; Koodali, T. R., An investigation into the effect of porosities on the adsorption of rhodamine B using titania-silica mixed oxide xerogels, Journal of Environmental Management, 128, 530-539, 2013.
- Mahoney, L.; Wu, C.; Kibombo, S. H.; Thiruppathi, E.; Baltrusaitis, J.; Rasalingam, S.; Koodali, T. R. Exploration of the Role of Anions in the Synthesis of Cr Containing Mesoporous Materials at Room Temperature. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 170, 211-225, 2012.
- Rasalingam, S.; Kibombo, S. H.; Wu, C.; Budhi, S.; Peng, R.; Baltrusaitis, J.; Koodali, T. R. Influence of Ti-O-Si hetero-linkages in the photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B. Catalysis Communication, 31, 66-70, 2012.
- Kibombo, S. H.; Peng, R.; Rasalingam, S.; Koodali, T. R. Versatility of heterogeneous photocatalysis: Synthetic methodologies epitomizing the role of silica support in TiO2 based mixed oxides. Catalysis Science and Technology, 2, 1737–1766, 2012.
Preprints
- Rasalingam, S.; Rui, P.; Kadarkaraisamy, M.; Koodali, T. R., Solar hydrogen evolution from Ru-Bipyridyl dye sensitized and titanium dioxide nanoclusters dispersed on periodic cubic MCM-48 silica mesoporous material, American Chemical Society, 61(2), 246, 2016.
- Mahoney, L.; Elbohy, H.; Rasalingam, S.; Wu, C-H.; Qiao, Q.; Koodali, T. R., Mesoporous titanium dioxide materials for dye sensitized solar cells, Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Energy Fuels Chem., 61(1), 196-197, 2016.
- Rasalingam, S.; Koodali, T. R. Effect of hydrothermal treatment temperature on the pore sizes of titanium dioxide, Prepr. Pap. -Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Energy Fuels Chem. 60(2), 92-94, 2015.
- Naasz, H.; Rasalingam, S.; Mahoney, L.; Mariappan, K.; Koodali, T. R. Ru-bipyridyl dye sensitized titania loaded SBA-15 mesoporous materials for visible light induced photocatalytic splitting of water, Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Energy Fuels Chem. 60(1), 553-554, 2015.
- Rasalingam, S.; Koodali, T. R. Impact of humidity in the preparation of CoTiO3 perovskites: Effective ABO3 type catalysts for O2 evolution, Prepr. Pap. -Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Energy Fuels Chem. 60(1), 537-538, 2015.
- Rasalingam, S.; Budhi, S.; Koodali, T. R. Photocatalytic degradation of phenol over titania-silica mixed oxide materials, 243rd National American Chemical Society Meeting, San Diego, CA, Mar. 25 – 29, 2012. (PAPER ID: 21707).
Book/Book Chapters
- Yohi S. Hydrogen energy: Sustainable energy source (in Tamil) in Pirayoga Vingnana Sudar Published by the Section B of Jaffna Science Association, Vol.12, Issue 1, 44-59, 2020.
- Rasalingam, S. Nanotechnology (in Tamil) in Pirayoga Vingnana Sudar Published by the Section B of Jaffna Science Association, Vol.11, Issue 1, 42-50, 2018.
- Shanmugaratnam, S. and Rasalingam, S. Transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) nanocomposites for environmental remediation application over extended solar irradiation in Nanocatalysts, IntechOpen, 2018.
- Rasalingam, S. Hydrogen Energy, in the hand book of Clean Energy Technologies, Edited and Compiled by Punniamoorthy Ravirajan, Meena Senthilnanthanan & Shivatharsiny Rasalingam, Jaffna Science Association (Guarantee) Ltd., Jaffna, 2018.
- Mahoney, L.; Rasalingam, S.; Naasz, H.; Koodali, T. R. Sustainability using solar energy: Present and future, in Teaching and Learning About Sustainability, Edited by Catherine Middlecamp and Irv Levy, American Chemical Society, Washington DC, 2015.
- Mahoney, L.; Rasalingam, S.; Koodali, T. R. Dye-sensitized and doped TiO2 mesoporous materials for visible light induced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution, in Surface Chemistry for Photocatalysis Edited by D. S. Kilin, American Chemical Society, Washington DC, 2015.
News Letters
- Senthilnanthanan, M.; Rasalingam, S. A report on Laboratory based Training in Education in Northern Province, Sri Lanka, Transition, First Digital newsletter 2017-18, CHEMSOC, Department of Chemistry, University of Jaffna, 26-28, 2018.
- Compiled a book “Yazhin Thedal” (Volume 3) contains scientific articles published in Valampurii newspaper, May 2018.
- Compiled four issues (Issues 1-4) of Newsletters of The Jaffna Science Association, May 2018.
- Compiled Koodali-Newsletter-2017, the newsletter explicates the achievements of the Team Koodali, Department of Chemistry, University of South Dakota, Dec 2017.
- Compiled four issues (Issues 1-4) of Newsletters of The Jaffna Science Association, May 2017.
- Compiled a book “Yazhin Thedal” (Volume 2) contains scientific articles published in Valampurii newspaper, May 2017.
- Compiled Koodali-Newsletters-2016, 2015, and 2014, the newsletter explicates the achievements of the Team Koodali, Department of Chemistry, University of South Dakota, Dec 2014- 2016.
Newspaper Articles (local)
- Rasalingam, S. மரணம் மறைந்திருக்கும் வீதிகள் (Death hidden roads-in Tamil), Valampurii Local Tamil Newspaper, Page 11, 16th and 30th March 2018.
- Rasalingam, S. Can we reuse the PET type plastic containers? – An interpretation about plastics (in Tamil), Valampurii Local Tamil Newspaper, Page 11, 03rd and 17th March 2017.
• Rasalingam, S. Utilization of plastic and its recycling (in Tamil), Valampurii Local Tamil Newspaper, Page 11, 28th May 2010.
• Rasalingam, S. Radioactivity and its uses (in Tamil), Valampurii Local Tamil Newspaper, Page 11, 22nd Jan 2010.
Oral Presentations
- Priyanka. G.; Yohi, S.; Pradheeban, L. Effect of different Charcoal incorporated growing media on growth and yield performance of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis), First NABS international conference on “Life science: Contemporary approaches in biological science for food, Health, Nutrition security and Conservation of Biodiversity Organized by Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University & National Academy of Biological Sciences, Chennai; August 26-28, 2021. Webinar (Online Meeting).
- Elilan, Y.; Niluja, S.; Yohi, S.; Thanihaichelvan, M.; Suvanya, A. A Greener approach for the synthesis of colloidal semiconducting CdS nanoparticles: Comparison with the chemical approach, 25th Annual Technological Advances in Science, Medicine and Engineering International Conference (TASME) 2021 Virtual July 3-4, 2021.
http://acamedics.com/conferences/tasme/2021/index.php/tasme/tasme2021/paper/view/171 - Rajaramanan, T.; Gurunanthanan, V.; Thivasen, J.; Yohi, S.; Dhayalan, V.; Ravirajan, P.; Meena, S. Selected Transition Metals (Zn, Ni, Ru) Doped TiO2 Photoanodes for Dye Sensitized Solar Cells, 25th Annual Technological Advances in Science, Medicine and Engineering International Conference (TASME) 2021 Virtual July 3-4, 2021.http://acamedics.com/conferences/tasme/2021/index.php/tasme/tasme2021/paper/view/257
- Shanmugaratnam, S.; Dhayalan, V.; Ravirajan, P.; Yohi, S. Photocatalytic hydrogen production through water-splitting on Metalchalcogenide materials combined with TiO2, 25th Annual Technological Advances in Science, Medicine and Engineering International Conference (TASME) 2021 Virtual July 3-4, 2021.http://acamedics.com/conferences/tasme/2021/index.php/tasme/tasme2021/paper/view/262
- Uthayaraj, S.; Yohi, S.; Thanihaichelvan, M.; Muthukumarasamy, N.; Dhayalan V.; Ravirajan, P. The effect of incorporating carbon nanotubes in device structures of perovskite solar cells, 25th Annual Technological Advances in Science, Medicine and Engineering International Conference (TASME) 2021 Virtual July 3-4, 2021.http://acamedics.com/conferences/tasme/2021/index.php/tasme/tasme2021/paper/view/266
- Kajana, T.; Dhayalan, V.; Yohi, S.; Ravirajan, P.; Akila, Y.; Meena, S. A Novel Heterostructured Ag2CrO4: SnS Nanomaterial for Energy Conversion & Storage, International Webinar on Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Chemistry March 12-13, 2021. Webinar (Online Meeting).
- Shanmugaratnam, S.; Dhayalan, V.; Ravirajan, P.; Christy, A. A.; Yohi, S. Impact of CoS2/TiO2 nanocomposite on Photocatalytic Degradation and Hydrogen production: A synergistic approach under extended solar irradiation, International Webinar on Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Chemistry March 12-13, 2021. Webinar (Online Meeting-Keynote address).
- Risendiralingam, S.; Uthayaraj, S.; Yohi, S.; Thanihaichelvan, M.; Dhayalan, V.; and Ravirajan, P. Effect of Nickel doping in P3HT hole transporting material on the performance of perovskite solar cells, Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS 2021), 29 Jan, 2021. (Page 23)
- Jayathilaka, W. D. D. R and Yohi, S. Production of biodiesel from locally available Pumpkin seeds: A comparison with coconut oil, Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS 2021), 29 Jan, 2021. (Page 18)
- Sivagowri, S.; Balaranjan, S.; Aravind, B.; Koodali, R. T.; Ravirajan, P.; Dhayalan, V.; and Yohi, S. Impact of SnS2-TiO2 nanocomposites on photocatalytic hydrogen evolution over extended solar irradiation., International Virtual Conference on Recent Trends in Energy Materials (INCRTEM-2020), Alagappa University, Karaikudi – 630003, Tamilnadu, India, 9-11 Sep, 2020. (This presentation won the best Presentation (Overall) and Primary presenter, Ms. S. Sivagowri won the best presenter award)
- Kajana, T.; Dhayalan, V.; Yohi, S.; Ravirajan, P.; Akila, Y.; and Meena, S. Activated Carbon /Ag2MoO4-SnS heterostructured photocapacitor for solar energy harvest and storage, International Virtual Conference on Recent Trends in Energy Materials (INCRTEM-2020), Alagappa University, Karaikudi – 630003, Tamilnadu, India, 9-11 Sep, 2020. (Primary presenter, Ms. T. Kajana won the best presenter award)
- Jayaweera, D. D.; Kuganathan, S.; Yohi, S.; Gunalan, K. Quantitative analysis of Trace metal in water and soft tissue of Balanus amphitrite in Nandikadal Lagoon, Sri Lanka, 2nd International Conference on Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, Paris, France, 22–24 Nov, 2019. (https://www.doi.org/10.33422/2nd.icrset.2019.11.778)
- Sutharsiny, S.; Yohi, S.; Kuganathan, S. Determination of Proximate Composition and Crude Yield of Shrimp Shells (Peneaus Semisulcatus), 2nd International Conference on Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, Paris, France, 22–24 Nov, 2019. ( https://www.doi.org/10.33422/2nd.icrset.2019.11.777)
- Pirashanthan, A., Uthayaraj, S., Rajaramanan, T., Thivakarasarma, T., Thanihaichelvan, M., Yohi, S., Senthilnanthanan, M., Robertson, N., Dhayalan, V., and Ravirajan, P. Enhancing the performance of Hybrid Nanocrystalline Metal oxides/Polymer Solar cells using dye as interface modifier, International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences (IRSPAS), Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, Oct, 25, 2019, Invited Talk.
- Thirunavukarasu, K.; Yuvapragasam, A.; Rasalingam, S.; Dhayalan Velauthapillai.; Ravirajan, P.; Senthilnanthanan, M. Structural and Photoelectrochemical Characterization of Heterostructured Ag2MoO4-SnS2 coated Carbon Sheet Photocapacitor, International Conference on Advanced Material for Clean Energy and Health Applications, 6-8 Feb 2019, Pg. 163, Track D: Symposium on Bioenergy, Wind Energy, Hydrogen Energy and Storage and Environmental Applications, Abstract ID:174.
- Shanmugaratnam, S.; Christy, A. A.; Dhayalan Velauthapillai.; Ravirajan, P.; Rasalingam, S. Cobalt Disulfide embedded TiO2 Nanocomposite for Hydrogen Production under UV Irradiation, International Conference on Advanced Material for Clean Energy and Health Applications, 6-8 Feb 2019, Pg. 161, Track D: Symposium on Bioenergy, Wind Energy, Hydrogen Energy and Storage and Environmental Applications, Abstract ID:164.
- Jebarajan, A.; Prabagar, S.; De Silva, R. C. L.; Senthilnanthanan, M.; Rasalingam, S. Degradation of dyes by TiO2-loaded Graphene oxide (TiO2-GO) materials under visible light illumination, International Conference on Advanced Material for Clean Energy and Health Applications, 6-8 Feb 2019, Pg. 119, Track C: Symposium on Advanced Functional Materials, Abstract ID:148.
- Uthayaraj, S.; Rasalingam, S.; Selvakumar, P.; Kumara, G. R. A.; Rajapakse, G.; Dhayalan Velauthapillai.; Ravirajan, P. Effect of Hole Transporting Materials on the Performance of Perovskite Solar Cells in Air, International Conference on Advanced Material for Clean Energy and Health Applications, 6-8 Feb 2019, Pg. 30, Track A: Symposium on Solar Energy Applications, Abstract ID:134.
- Kokilananthan, S. Manjceevan, A. and Rasalingam, S. Extraction of Mahua (Madhuca Indica) and Veralu (Elaeocarpus Serratus) Oils: A study on their potential use in biodiesel production, 7th Annual Science Research Sessions, Faculty of Applied Scienced, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sammanthurai, 15 Nov, 2018, Pg. 25, Abstract ID: ASRS2018-27.
- Shivatharsiny, R. Hydrogen Energy: The future fuel, International Conference on State of Knowledge of Chemistry in Industry and Environment (SKCIE-2018), SVRM College, Nagaram, Guntur Dist., Andhra Pradesh, India, June 22-24, 2018, Invited Talk.
- Pirashanthan. A., Thanihaichelvan. M., Shivatharsiny. R., Dhayalan V., and Ravirajan. P. Multifunctional Novel Ruthenium Dye (RuC) for Nanocrystalline Titanium dioxide / Poly (3-heylthiophene) hybrid Solar Cells, 8th International conference on Advanced Materials Research (ICAMR 2018), Fukuoka, Japan, January 20-22, 2018, Paper ID R3201-A.
- Uthayaraj, S., Shivatharsiny, R., Dhayalan, V., and Ravirajan, P. Air-stable organic-inorganic metal halide perovskite material for solar cells, international conference on Solar Energy materials, Solar Cells, and Solar Energy Applications, National Institute of Fundamental Studies (NIFS), Kandy, Sri Lanka, January 4-6, Pg 109, 2018.
- Thanihaichelvan, M., Ravirajan, P., Mariappan, K., and Rasalingam, S. A Novel Robust Ruthenium Dye (RuC) for Nanocrystalline TiO2 Solar Cells, The 7th Annual World Congress of Nano Science and Technology-2017 (Nano S&T-2017) Japan, October 24-26, Pg 497, 2017.
- Sripandurangana, R., Nirosh, R., Tharsika, S., Rasalingam, S., and Thayalini, T Phytochemical screening of fruit of Randia dumetorum and preparation of fume in the treatment of Peenisa Rogam, National research conference and Exhibition on Indigenious Medicine, New Building, Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna, Jan 27-29, 2017.
- Tharsika, S., Rasalingam, S., Thavaranjit, A. C., Sivagnanamani, P., and Thayalini, T. Identification of ion contents and antimicrobial activity of Panineer (Dew water), National research conference and Exhibition on Indigenious Medicine, New Building, Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna, Jan 27-29, 2017.
- Tharsika, S., Vidhya, M. P., Rasalingam, S., Thavaranjit, A. C., Thayalini, T., and Sounthararajan, K. Preliminary phytochemical screening and anti-bacterial activity of leaves of Moringa olefera Lamk, National research conference and Exhibition on Indigenious Medicine, New Building, Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna, Jan 27-29, 2017.
- Rasalingam, S, and Koodali, R. Preparation of perovskites type Cobalt titanate (CoTiO3) using modified Pechini method: Application towards visible light induced photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue, 3rd International Conferences on Nano Science and Nanotechnology (ICNSNT-2016), Taj Samudra, Colombo, Dec 15-16, Pg. 56, 2016.
- Thivakarasarma,T.; Sumanthiran, P.; Rasalingam, S.; Mariappan, K.; Prashanthan, K.; and Ravirajan, P. Enhanced Performance in Hybrid Titanium dioxide/Poly (3-Hexylthiophene) polymer solar cells: A comparative study with novel Ru-based dye modifier, 3rd International Conferences on Nano Science and Nanotechnology (ICNSNT-2016), Taj Samudra, Colombo, Dec 15-16, Pg. 37, 2016.
- Paranthaman, S.; Sumanthiran, P.; Thivakarasarma, T.; Loheswaran, S.; Balashangar, K.; Prashanthan, K.; Thanihaichelvan, M.; Rasalingam, S.; Robertson, N.; Nelson, J.; Dhayalan, V.; and Ravirajan, P. Strategies for enhancing the performance of hybrid nanocrystalline metal oxide/Polymer solar cells, 3rd International Conferences on Nano Science and Nanotechnology (ICNSNT-2016), Plenary Speech, Taj Samudra, Colombo, Dec 15-16, Pg. 11, 2016.
- Shivatharsiny, R.; Wu, C-M.; and Koodali, R. Aperiodic mesoporous mixed oxide materials for the removal of aquatic pollutants: A study on photocatalytic degradation of phenol, BIT’s 6th Annual World Congress of Nano Science & Technology-2016, Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, Singapore, Oct 26-28, 2016.
- Gayangani, W. M. M. M. P. U.; Shivatharsiny, R.; Sashikesh, G. Impact of Particle sizes of the Strychnos potatorum Stem on the removal of iron from ground water, 5th International Symposium on Water Quality and Human Health: Challenges Ahead, Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS) University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, Aug 5-6, 2016.
- Tharshika, S.; Shivatharsiny, R.; Thavaranjit, A. C.; Thayalini, T. Antibacterial activity and preliminary phytochemical screening of Zizyphus mauritina Leaves, 23rd Annual sessions of Jaffna Science Association, Jaffna, Sri Lanka, May 4-6, 2016.
- Tharshika, S.; Sashikesh, G.; Srikaran, R.; Rathiga, S.; Shivatharsiny, R. Stability study if yellow color pigment extracted from Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) root, 23rd Annual sessions of Jaffna Science Association, Jaffna, Sri Lanka, May 4-6, 2016.
- Shrestha, S.; Rasalingam, S.; Wu, C-M.; Koodali, R. T., Titania-Alumina mixed oxide mesostructured materials for photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B, Ideafest, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD, April 15-16, 2016.
- Mahoney, L.; Elbohy, H.; Rasalingam, S.; Wu, C-H,; Qiao, Q,; Koodali, T. R., Mesoporous titanium dioxide materials for dye sensitized solar cells, 251st ACS National Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 13-17, 2016.
- Rasalingam, S.; Koodali, T. R. Effect of hydrothermal treatment temperature on the pore sizes of titanium dioxide, 250th ACS National Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, August 16-20, 2015.
- Abdessemed, A.; Rasalingam, S.; Abdessemed, S.; Hdjadj, N.; Oufroukh, K.; Dardour, M.; Koodali, T. R. Preparation of activated carbon from Algerian olive-waste cakes and its application for adsorption of dyes, 6th International Conference on Biotechnology and Food Science (ICBFS), Istanbul, Turkey, April 24-25, 2015.
- Rasalingam, S.; Koodali, T. R. Facile method for the preparation of cobalt titanate (CoTiO3) nanomaterials: Effective photocatalysts for solar energy conversion, Ideafest, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD, April 15-16, 2015.
- Shrestha, S.; Rasalingam, S.; Wu, C-M.; Koodali, R. T. Titania-alumina mixed oxide mesostructured materials for photocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B, Ideafest, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD, April 15-16, 2015.
- Naasz, H.; Rasalingam, S.; Mahoney, L.; Mariappan, K.; Koodali, R. T, Ru-bipyridyl dye sensitized titania loaded SBA-15 mesoporous materials for visible light induced photocatalytic splitting of water, 249th ACS National Meeting, Denver, Colorado, March 22-26, 2015.
- Rasalingam, S.; Koodali, T. R. Impact of humidity in the preparation of CoTiO3 perovskites: Effective ABO3 type catalysts for O2 evolution, 249th ACS National Meeting, Denver, Colorado, March 22-26, 2015.
- Mahoney, L.; Rasalingam, S.; Koodali, T. R. Solar hydrogen and solar electricity using mesoporous titanium dioxide materials, SD-IGERT Renewable Energy Symposium, Sioux Falls, SD, October 3-4, 2014.
- Naasz, H.; Rasalingam, S.; Mahoney, L.; Mariappan, K.; Koodali, R. T, Ru-Bipyridyl dye sensitized Ti-SBA-15 mesoporous materials for visible light induced photocatalytic splitting of water, 2014 Annual Undergraduate Chemistry Research Symposium of the Sioux Valley Section of The American Chemical Society, Sioux Falls, SD, September 20, 2014.
- Rasalingam, S.; Koodali. T. R. Mechanistic study of the photocatalytic degradation of phenol: Impact of structural properties of sustainable mixed oxide materials in the degradation process, 248th ACS National Meeting, San Francisco, California, August 10-14, 2014.
- Naasz,H.; Rasalingam, S.; Mahoney, L.; Mariappan, K.; Koodali, T. R. Ru-Bipyridyl dyes on Ti-SBA-15 for visible light induced water splitting: Effect of anchoring groups on adsorption, South Dakota Undergraduate Research Symposium, Pierre, SD, July 25, 2014.
- Rasalingam, S.; Budhi, S.; Peng, R.; Koodali, T. R. Adsorption of Rhodamine B dye over titania-silica porous materials, International Conference on Chemical Sciences, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jun. 20-22, 2012.
- Rasalingam, S.; Koodali, T. R. Photocatalytic degradation of phenol over titania-silica mixed oxide materials, Ideafest, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD, April 11-12, 2012.
- Rasalingam, S.; Budhi, S.; Koodali, T. R. Photocatalytic degradation of phenol over titania-silica mixed oxide materials, 243rd National American Chemical Society Meeting, San Diego, CA, Mar. 25 – 29, 2012. (PAPER ID: 21707).
- Rasalingam, S.; Kibombo, S. H.; Koppang, M.; Koodali, T. R. Titania Supported Photocatalysts, 242nd National American Chemical Society Meeting, Denver, CO, Aug. 28 – Sep. 01, 2011. (PAPER ID: 19211).
- Rasalingam, S.; Koodali, T. R. Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutant Using Titania-Silica Materials, Ideafest, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD, April 14-15, 2011.
- Rasalingam, S.; Pilvamangalam, A.; Thilipan, T.; Ratnasothy, S. Preparation of Novel Curcuma Herbal Bath Soap, 3rd Svastha International Ayurveda Conference, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jan 2-3, 2010.
- Rasalingam, S.; Ratnasothy, S. Preparation of a New and Efficient Bar Soap from Soap Nut oil, 15th Annual Sessions of Jaffna Science Association, May 2008.
Poster Presentations
- Tharmalingam S.; Uthayaraj S.; Pirashanthan A.; Rasalingam S.; Dhayalan Velauthapillai.; and Ravirajan P.; Optimizing the Performance of Perovskite Solar Cells by Varying Active Layer Thickness, International Conference on Advanced Material for Clean Energy and Health Applications, 6-8 Feb 2019, Pg. 48, Track A: Symposium on Solar Energy Applications, Abstract ID: 189.
- Rasalingam S.; Pirashanthan A.; Thanihaichelvan M.; Mariappan K.; Dhayalan Velauthapillai.; Ravirajan P.; Multifunctionallity of Novel Ruthenium Dye (RuC) as an Interface Modifier for Nanocrystalline Titanium dioxide/Poly (3-hexylthiophene) Hybrid Solar Cells, International Conference on Advanced Material for Clean Energy and Health Applications, 6-8 Feb 2019, Pg.46, Track A: Symposium on Solar Energy Applications, Abstract ID:180.
- Shrestha, S.; Rasalingam, S.; Wu, C-M,; Mishra, G.; Koodali, T. R.; Implication of particle size of titania on degradation of rhodamine B over TiO2-Al2O3 mixed oxide materials, 251st ACS National Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 13-17, 2016.
- Deamstad, T.; Wu, C-M.; Rasalingam, S.; Koodali, T. R. Solar hydrogen production with metal free dye-sensitized mesoporous materials, Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, Pierre, SD, July 30, 2015.
- Stern, K.; Rasalingam, S.; Wu, C-M.; Koodali, T. R. Adsorption of anionic, hybrid, and cationic dyes onto different silica materials, Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, Pierre, SD, July 30, 2015.
- Rasalingam, S.; Koodali, T. R., Carbon dioxide fixation: Using earth abundant, high efficient mixed oxide materials, Women in Clean Energy Symposium (C3E), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) campus in Cambridge, Mass, Sep 19-21, 2013.
- Wieseler, C.; Rasalingam, S.; Peng, R.; Koodali, T. R. Sol-Gel preparation of CoTiO3 powders: Effective ABO3 type catalysts for O2 evolution, Chemistry Annual Symposium, Missouri National Recreational River Resource and Education Center (MNRRREC), NE, July 30, 2013.
- Rasalingam, S.; Koodali, T. R. Modulation of pore sizes of TiO2 materials: An environmental friendly hydrothermal treatment process, SD EPSCoR All Investigator Meeting, Chamberlain, SD, May 28-31, 2013.
- Rasalingam, S.; Budhi, S.; Peng, R.; Koodali, T. R. Removal of dyes in waste effluents using TiO2-SiO2 xerogels under visible irradiation: Role of adsorption and photocatalytic degradation, SD EPSCoR All Investigator Meeting, Chamberlain, SD, June 6-7, 2012.
- Rodriguez, M. A.; Rasalingam, S.; Koodali, T. R. Iron and Europium Doped Titania Photocatalysts for Oxidation of Phenol under Simulated Solar Radiation, NPURC Annual Symposium, Missouri National Recreational River Resource and Education Center (MNRRREC), NE, July 29, 2011.
- Rasalingam, S.; Kibombo, S. H.; Koppang, M.; Koodali, T. R. Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants Using Titania-Silica Mixed Oxide Materials, SD EPSCoR All Investigator Meeting, Chamberlain, SD, June 1-3, 2011.
Awards & Grants
Awards
- Post-Doctoral Research Assistantship, Department of Chemistry, University of South Dakota, Sept 2021 – Sept 2022.
- Certificate of Completion, Elsevier Publishing Campus for the completion of the course “10 tips for writing a truly terrible journal article”, March 3, 2017.
- Certificate of Completion, Elsevier Publishing Campus for the completion of the course “Preparing your Manuscript”, March 1, 2017.
- Certificate of Reviewing, Arabian Journal of Chemistry, Elsevier, in recognition for the review made for the journal, March 2016.
- Appreciation – Sci-Finder Future Leaders in Chemistry, Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS), Columbus, Ohio, July 30, 2014.
- International Precious Metals Institute Student Honorary Award, International Precious Metals Institute, March, 2014.
- Finalist, National Graduate Student Poster Competition, Women in Clean Energy Symposium, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) campus in Cambridge, Mass, Sep 19-21, 2013. http://www.usd.edu/press/news/news.cfm?nid=2801
- Certificate of Appreciation for contributing Guidance, Inspiration, and Support to the South Dakota Science Olympiad State Tournament, University of South Dakota, March 23, 2013.
- Young Scientist Award, International Conference on Chemical Sciences, Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 20-22, 2012. http://www.usd.edu/press/news/news.cfm?nid=2491
- Certificate of completion in Recognition of Participation in the Science: Becoming the Messenger Workshop, Chamberlain, South Dakota, June 5,
- Certificate of Appreciation for contributing Guidance, Inspiration, and Support to the South Dakota Science Olympiad State Tournament, University of South Dakota, March 31,
- Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, Department of Chemistry, University of South Dakota, 2011-2012.
- Certificate of completion “Preparing for Life after Graduate School Workshop”, Chamberlain, South Dakota, June 1-3, 2011.
- Research Assistant ship, Department of Chemistry, and University of South Dakota to read Ph.D., May 2010.
Grants
- Research Grant – 2020 (Rs. 4,992,000.00) Investigator Driven Grants (20-110) for 2020, National Research Council (NRC), Sri Lanka, Nov 2020, PI.
- Travel Grant – 2018 (Rs. 9,000.00), from UGC Special allocation for Strengthening Research to present research paper in the International Conference Solar Asia 2018 in Kandy, Jan 2018.
- Travel Grant – 2017 (Rs. 75, 000.00), from UGC Special allocation for Strengthening Research to present research paper in the International Conference Nano Science and Technology-2017 in Japan, Oct 2017, PI.
- University Research Grant – 2017 (URG/2017/SEIT/12) Rs. 800, 000.00, Improving charge transport in hybrid TiO2/P3HT solar cells using novel ruthenium-based dyes as interface modifiers, University of Jaffna, Oct 2017, CI
- University Research Grant – 2017 (URG/2017/SEIT/08) Rs. 800, 000.00, Cost-effective removal of synthetic organics (SOCs) and heavy metals from pesticides in aqueous phase using TiO2 loaded grapheneoxide: A synergistic effect of adsorption and degradation, University of Jaffna, Jul 2017, PI
- Travel Grant – 2016 (Rs. 20, 000.00), from UGC Special allocation for Strengthening Research to present research paper in the International Conference Nano Science and Nano Technology (ICNSNT-2016) in Colombo, Dec 2016.
- Travel Grant – 2016 (Rs. 100, 000.00), from UGC Special allocation for Strengthening Research to present research paper in the International Conference Nano Science and Technology-2016 in Singapore, Sept 2016.
- University Research Grant – 2015 (URG/2015/22) Rs. 499, 900.00, Visible light induced hydrogen production using dye sensitized TiO2 materials: A Comparison between natural and synthetic dyes, University of Jaffna, Nov 2015, PI
- Graduate Student Research and Creative Activity Grant, Facile Method for the Preparation of Cobalt Titanate (CoTiO3) Nanomaterials: Effective photocatalysts for Solar Energy Conversion, University of South Dakota, 2014-2015.
- Graduate Student Research and Creative Activity Grant, Photocatalytic degradation of phenol over titania-silica mixed oxide materials, University of South Dakota, 2012-2013.
Teaching
General Degree Course Units
- Chemistry of Periodic Elements (CHE103G1)
- General Chemistry and Chemistry of Main Group Elements (CHE101GC2)
- Chemistry of electron deficient compounds, transition and inner-transition elements (CHE221GE2)
- Environmental Chemistry (ENS242GE2)
- Practical Chemistry III (CHE303GC3)
- Analytical Chemistry (CHE301GC2)
- Industrial Chemistry and Chemistry of Biomolecules (CHE321GE2)
Special/Extended Degree Couse Units:
- Molecular Symmetry, Group Theory, and Diffraction Methods (CHE302M3)
- Bioinorganic Chemistry, Nuclear and Radio-Chemistry, Advanced Chemistry of inner transition elements, Clusters and Clathrates (CHE421ME3)
- Laboratory/Group Project (Research topic) (CHE406XS2)
- Application of analytical methods (CHE401XS2)
- Industrial minerals, Nanomaterials and material characterizations (CHE404XS2)
Auxiliary Courses:
- Mathematics for Biological Science (MBS101G0)
- Social Harmony and Active Citizenship (SHA102GA0)
- Science and Society (SAS106GA2)
Inter faculty/University Teaching:
- Active Citizenship (MC9160), Faculty of Engineering, University of Jaffna, Sep 2020
- Active Citizen (AACA 11013), Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, Feb 2020
- Basic Science for Arts and Social Science (ABSA12010), Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, Dec 2019 – Present
- Concepts in Chemistry (CYU 4301), The Open University (Jaffna Regional Center), Sri Lanka, Nov 2018 – Present
- Bioinorganic, Nuclear and Radio-Chemistry (CHS 41051), Material Science (CHE 41023), Department of Physical Sciences, Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Jul 2017 – Present
- Separation and Purification techniques and Analytical techniques in Pharmaceutical Analysis and Nuclear Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna, May 2010 – Aug 2010
- Basic Concepts of organic Chemistry and Aromatic synthesis in Pharmaceutical Chemistry II, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna, May 2010 – Aug 2010
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry III, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna, Mar 2009 – Aug 2009
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry II, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna, Sep 2008 – Dec 2008
Research
- Cavity-mediated catalysis using metal-organic super containers (MOSCs).
- Synthesis and Characterization of nanomaterials, particularly oxides and mixed oxide materials and doped metal oxides and carbonaceous materials for Environmental Remediation applications, including adsorption, photo catalytic and electrochemical degradation of aquatic pollutants, antimicrobial applications, and solar energy conversion to fuel.
- Bioplastic production from natural resources.
- Synthesis and Characterization of metal chalcogenide (MS2) embedded oxide materials for environmental remediation and energy production (water splitting/hydrogen production).
- Fabrication of Organic-Inorganic hybrid Perovskite materials for solar cell application.
- Biofuel production from the oil extracted from locally available seeds and household waste.
- Natural Products chemistry: especially, Extraction of natural dyes for sensitization of the semiconductor materials for solar cell and hydrogen production applications, extraction and purification of active species/drugs from the Medicinal Plants and its phytochemical studies.