About the Department
Genesis
The program of graduate training is designed to prepare graduates for professional leadership careers either in the emerging energy industry or academia. Students may join the Department with the intention of obtaining either M.Sc or a Ph.D or both degrees.
The Department works closely in collaboration with various reputed International and National Institutes/Universities for many exciting and unique projects. The Department has also strong commitment towards teaching programmes at the postgraduate level (M.Sc.) and research programmes at doctoral level. The coursework and research in the Department are designed to bring the student into contact with activity in several disciplines related to energy, such as engineering, materials science, nanotechnology, chemistry, physics and microbiology.
The program of graduate training is designed to prepare graduates for professional leadership careers either in the emerging energy industry or academia. Students may join the Department with the intention of obtaining either M.Sc. or Ph.D. or both degrees.
Vision
- Our Vision is to enhance our reputation as a world-class teaching and research Department which is recognised for its innovation and excellence.
Mission
- Our Mission is to provide high quality Professional and Academic Knowledge to the learners so that they can be transformed into highly competent work force to mitigate several Global issues related to Energy and Environment.
- Nurture the students be a responsible citizen and uplift the Nation.
Contact Us
Dr. S. Karuppuchamy
- Professor and Head
- Department of Energy Science
- Alagappa University, Karaikudi – 630003, Tamil Nadu, India.
Faculty
Dr. S. Karuppuchamy
Professor and Head
Profile
Programmes on Offer
Sl. No. |
Programme Level |
Name of the Programmes |
Action |
1 | PG | M.Sc. Energy Science | | |
Eligibility
M.Sc. Energy Science
:
B.Sc., Degree in Chemistry, Physics, Applied Physics, Electronics, Nuclear Physics, Biophysics, Industrial Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biochemistry and Biological Sciences (Botany, Zoology and Microbiology), B.Voc., Degree in Renewable Energy or equivalent Degree with at least 55 % of marks in Part III.
Ph.D. Energy Science
:
Postgraduate degree in all branches of Chemistry/Physics/Energy Science/Nanoscience and Nanotechnology/Biosensors and Bioelectronics/Life sciences.
Fee Structure
Name of the Programme |
First Year Total Fee Rs. |
Second Year Total Fee Rs. |
Mode of Study |
Duration |
M.Sc. Energy science |
5000 |
3700 |
Full Time |
2 Years |
Ph.D. Energy Science |
16,500 |
7,500 |
Full Time & Part Time |
Minimum of 3 Years |
Facilities
I. Teaching
Department of Energy Science has sophisticated lab facilities for teaching and research programmes. The class rooms are equipped with LCD projector and smart board to deliver effective Lectures. The laboratory is equipped with necessary advanced scientific instruments to execute research activities in energy related areas.
II. Research
Major areas of Research
Nanomaterials, Solar Energy Conversion and Storage, Bioenergy
Instrumental Facilities
- Dye Sensitized Solar Cells Fabrication System
- Perovskite Solar Cell Fabrication Low Humidity Glove Box
- Thin Film Spray Pyrolysis Deposition System
- Bioprocess Unit
- Photoreactor
- Electrochemical Workstation
- Spectrofluorometer
- Spectrophotometer
- PV Analyzer
- Thin Film Thickness Measurement Unit
- Electrospinning
- Ion exchange water purification unit
- Tubular Furnace
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells Fabrication System
Perovskite Solar Cell Fabrication Low Humidity Glove Box
Thin Film Spray Pyrolysis Deposition System
Bioprocess Unit
Photoreactor
Electrochemical Workstation
Spectrofluorometer
Spectrophotometer
PV Analyzer
Thin Film Thickness Measurement Unit
Electrospinning
Ion exchange water purification unit
Tubular Furnace
Research
The energy crisis all over the world in the seventies cautioned the mankind and imposed to think about the appropriate utilization of the energy resources on the earth for the sustainable growth. In history, the energy crisis had led to many innovations as well as research and development programs in all sectors related to the energy. The objective of our research work is to develop appropriate energy technology to mitigate the energy problem which is faced by the common and rural people. We are working in the following thrust areas,
- Perovskite Solar Cells
- Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
- Energy Storage Materials
- Photocatalysis
- Bioenergy
DETAILS OF RESEARCH PROJECTS
S. No |
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR |
PROJECT TITLE |
PROJECT PERIOD |
FUNDING AGENCY |
TOTAL GRANT (Rs. in Lakhs) |
1 |
Dr. S. Karuppuchamy |
Fabrication of Large Area Dye Sensitized Solar Cells |
2019-2024 |
RUSA 2.0 |
54.75 |
2 |
Dr. S. Karuppuchamy |
Sustainable Energy Technologies |
2017-2024 |
RUSA R&I |
150.00 |
3 |
Dr. S. Karuppuchamy (Co-PI) |
Solar-Powered Electrochemical Technologies For Textile Wastewater Treatment |
2023-2024 |
RUSA-EIR |
11.54 |
4 |
Dr. S. Karuppuchamy (Co-PI) |
Smart Lab on a Chip Biosensor Integrated with Protein Imprinted Polymer Electrodes for Rapid Detection of HIV Infection |
2019-2022 |
ICMR |
27.30 |
5 |
Dr. S. Karuppuchamy (Co-PI) |
Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Based Biosensor for Tuberculosis Detection |
2019-2022 |
DST |
17.40 |
6 |
Dr. S. Karuppuchamy (Co-PI) |
Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Sensor Arrays for Mycotoxin Detection in Plants |
2018-2021 |
DBT |
36.45 |
7 |
Dr. S. Karuppuchamy |
Fabrication of Low Cost Inverted Planar Perovskite Solar Cells |
2018-2021 |
DST-SERI |
51.46 |
8 |
Dr. S. Karuppuchamy |
Fabrication of Dye Sensitized Solar Cells |
2017-2020 |
DST-PURSE |
7.50 |
9 |
Dr. S. Karuppuchamy |
Synthesis of Nanostructured Metal Oxides by Biological Route for Solar Cell Applications |
2017-2019 |
AURF |
3.00 |
10 |
Dr. S. Karuppuchamy |
Development of Low Cost Hole Transporting Materials for Highly Efficient Perovskite Solar Cells |
2016-2019 |
DAE-BRNS |
32.90 |
11 |
Dr. S. Karuppuchamy |
Development of Energy Storage Materials |
2015-2016 |
Himadri Chemicals |
0.66 |
12 |
Dr. S. Karuppuchamy |
Development of Highly Efficient Dye Sensitized Solar Cells |
2013-2016 |
DST-SERB |
17.30 |
13 |
Dr. S. Karuppuchamy |
Recovery of Crude Palm Oil from EFB, USB, POME and DC |
2012-2017 |
MOHE, Malaysia |
180.00 |
Details of Fellowship
NAME |
POSITION |
FUNDING AGENCIES |
AMOUNT in (Rs.) |
DURATION |
M. Nagalakshmi |
Project Fellow |
AURF |
10,000 |
2015 -2016 |
RUSA 2.0 |
20,000 |
2018-2019 |
S. Surya |
Project Fellow |
DST-PURSE |
10,000 |
2017 |
J. Maragatha |
Project Fellow |
DST-PURSE |
10,000 |
2017-2018 |
C. Jeganathan |
Project Fellow |
DST-PURSE |
10,000 |
2019-2020 |
Project Fellow |
RUSA RA |
50,000 |
2020-2021 |
K.P. Muthukumaran |
Project Fellow |
DST-PURSE |
10,000 |
2020-2021 |
RUSA R&I |
25,000 |
2022-2023 |
K. Ramachandran |
Project Fellow |
DAE-BRNS |
25,000 |
2017-2019 |
RUSA 2.0 |
20,000 |
2019-2020 |
RUSA R&I |
25,000 |
|
R. Dhilip Kumar |
Project Fellow |
DAE-BRNS |
25,000 |
2016-2017 |
V. Arjun |
Project Fellow |
DST-SERI |
12,760 |
2019-2021 |
RUSA R&I |
25,000 |
2022-2023 |
I. Karuppusamy |
Project Fellow |
DST-SERI |
12,760 |
2018-2021 |
S. Suhasini |
Project Fellow |
DST-SERI |
12,760 |
2018 |
Manas Ranjan Samantary |
Project Fellow |
MHRD RUSA |
25,000 |
2018 |
K. Uma Maheswari |
Project Fellow |
MHRD RUSA |
25,000 |
2018 |
Abhay Kumar Mondal |
Project Fellow |
MHRD RUSA |
25,000 |
2018 |
V. Sannasi |
Research Associate |
CSIR |
36,000 |
2018-2021 |
C. Brundha |
Project Fellow |
DST-SERB |
12,800 |
2013-2016 |
Ph.D. Awaeded
S. No |
Name of the Candidate |
Research Supervisor |
Year of Award |
1 |
R. Dhilip Kumar |
Dr. S. Karuppuchamy |
2017 |
2 |
C. Brundha |
Dr. S. Karuppuchamy |
2018 |
3 |
J. Maragatha |
Dr. S. Karuppuchamy |
2018 |
4 |
M. Thamima |
Dr. S. Karuppuchamy |
2018 |
5 |
M. Selvamurugan |
Dr. S. Karuppuchamy |
2021 |
6 |
M. Nagalakshmi |
Dr. S. Karuppuchamy |
2021 |
7 |
K. Ramachandran |
Dr. S. Karuppuchamy |
2021 |
8 |
G. Sivaprakash |
Dr. A. Arun |
2020 |
9 |
V. Ananthi |
Dr. A. Arun |
2020 |
10 |
R. Satheeshmurugan |
Dr. A. Arun |
2021 |
11 |
K. Mohanrasu |
Dr. A. Arun |
2021 |
12 |
G. H. Dinesh |
Dr. A. Arun |
2021 |
PDF/RA Completed
S. No |
Name of the Candidate |
Mentor |
Scheme |
Period |
1 |
Dr. C. Jeganathan |
Dr. S. Karuppuchamy |
RUSA 2.0 |
2020-2021 |
2 |
Dr. V. Sannasi |
Dr. S. Karuppuchamy |
CSIR |
2018-2021 |
3 |
Dr. J. Anandha Raj |
Dr. S. Karuppuchamy |
RUSA 2.0 |
2019-2020 |
Alumni
Ph.D./PDF |
S. No |
Name of the Student |
Contact Details |
Current Status |
1. |
Dr. R. Dhilip Kumar |
rajaiahdhilip@gmail.com |
Assistant Professor,Chennai Institute of Technology (CIT), Chennai |
2. |
Dr. C. Brundha |
brundhamsc30@gmail.com |
Post-doctoral Fellow, Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, China. |
3. |
Dr. M. Thamima |
thamima1111@gmail.com |
Assistant Professor, Syed Ammal College of Arts and Science, Ramanathapuram. |
4. |
Dr. J. Maragatha |
maragatha1990@gmail.com |
Assistant Professor, Sri Sai Bharath College of Arts and Science, |
5. |
Dr. M. Selvamurugan |
m.s.selvamurugan@gmail.com |
Assistant Professor, Thiagarajar College Madurai-09. |
6. |
Dr. K. Ramachandran |
ramachandran.chem@gmail.com |
Assistant Professor, Builders Engineering College, Thirupur. |
7. |
Dr. M. Nagalakshmi |
nagalakshmi375@gmail.com |
Assistant Professor, Vidhyaa Giri College of Arts and Science, Puduvayal. |
8. |
Dr. J. Anandha Raj (PDF) |
janandharaj@gmail.com |
Entrepreneur. |
9. |
Dr. V. Sannasi (RA) |
vsannasi@gmail.com |
Postdoctoral Fellow, Chonnam National University, South Korea. |
10. |
Dr. C. Jeganathan (RA) |
jeganathan.physix@gmail.com |
Postdoctoral Fellow, Toyota Technological Institute, Nagoya, Japan. |
M.Sc., Energy Science |
S. No. |
Registration Number of the Student |
Name of the Student |
Current Status |
1. |
2016540001 |
S. Ananthi Meena |
- |
2. |
2016540002 |
I. Karuppusamy |
Research Scholar, Department of Energy Science, Alagappa University, Karaikudi. |
3. |
2016540003 |
T. Sathya |
- |
4. |
2016540004 |
A. Senthamari Selvam |
|
5. |
2016540005 |
C. Sharmila |
- |
6. |
2016540006 |
A. Subramanian |
- |
7. |
2016540007 |
A. Tamilselvan |
Junior Assistant, Taluk Office, |
8. |
2016540008 |
P. Vinny Jeyanth |
Business |
9. |
2017540001 |
V. Arjun |
Research Scholar, Department of Energy Science, Alagappa University, Karaikudi. |
10. |
2017540002 |
S. Diviya |
|
11. |
2017540003 |
S. Maheswary |
- |
12. |
2017540004 |
K. P. Muthukumaran |
Research Scholar, Department of Energy Science, Alagappa University, Karaikudi. |
13. |
2017540005 |
C. Muthupappa |
- |
14. |
2017540006 |
S. Pechimuthu |
- |
15. |
2017540009 |
N. Vignesh |
Medical Representative, Aristo Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd., Coimbatore |
16. |
2018540001 |
S. Ajithkumar |
- |
17. |
2018540002 |
V. Anand Igneshias |
Business Development Associate, Karur Vysya Bank (KVB), Lalgudi Branch |
18. |
2018540003 |
P. Aravinth Kani |
Assistant Professor, |
19. |
2018540004 |
A. Arockiya Dhivya |
Omega Health Care, Trichy. |
20. |
2018540005 |
C. Gayathri |
- |
21. |
2018540006 |
S. Ilakkiya |
Research Associate, Galaxy Research Technologies |
22. |
2018540007 |
S. Iswarya |
- |
23. |
2018540008 |
G. Jeyalakshmi |
- |
24. |
2018540009 |
M. Maheswari |
- |
25. |
2018540010 |
M. Manikandan |
Business Development Associate, Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) |
26. |
2018540011 |
R. Ramya |
- |
27. |
2018540012 |
A. Rathika |
Office Representative, LIC branch Office |
28. |
2018540013 |
M. Sababathi |
Data analysis, Teleperformance, Chennai. |
29. |
2019540001 |
V. Aravind |
- |
30. |
2019540002 |
M. Jayasurya |
- |
31. |
2019540003 |
S. Kalithajiya |
- |
32. |
2019540004 |
S. Muthuselvam |
|
33. |
2019540005 |
C. Srivinitha |
- |
34. |
2019540006 |
K. Vaishnavi |
- |
35. |
2020540001 |
P. Arun Kumar |
Sales Officer, Surati Insurance Marketing Pvt. Ltd. Coimbatore. |
36. |
2020540002 |
G. Deepak |
Higher Studies |
37. |
2020540004 |
M. Pavithra |
- |
38. |
2020540005 |
S. Soundarya |
- |
39. |
2020540006 |
P. Subraja |
- |
40. |
2020540007 |
R. Uchini Bindhya |
- |
41. |
2020540008 |
R. Vigneshwaran |
Distillation & Reaction Operator, Tamil Nadu Chemical Products Ltd, Koviloor, Thirupathur Road, Koviloor, |
42. |
2020540009 |
M. P. Yazhini |
- |
43. |
2021540001 |
R.M. Anitha |
- |
44. |
2021540002 |
V. Darwin Kithiyon |
|
45. |
2021540003 |
S. Gayathri |
Relationship officer, ICICI Pvt Ltd. Coimbatore. |
46. |
2021540004 |
M. Jansi Rani |
|
47. |
2021540005 |
S. Krishnaveni |
- |
48. |
2021540006 |
N. Mathuchithra |
|
49. |
2021540007 |
V. Muthumeena |
- |
50. |
2021540008 |
R. Rajapreetham |
Junior STEM Instructor, LMES Academy, Urapakkam, Chennai |
Student Council
Student Council Member (2023-24)
Sl. No. |
Name of the Student |
Class / Year |
Position |
1. |
J. Snowlia |
II- M.Sc. |
President |
2. |
A. Charu Nivetha |
II- M.Sc. |
Vice – President |
3. |
P. Kumarappan |
II- M.Sc. |
Secretary |
4. |
Anna Lal |
I-M.Sc. |
Joint - Secretary |
5. |
G. Vasantharaj |
II- M.Sc. |
E C Member |
6. |
T. Susilkumar |
II- M.Sc. |
E C Member |
7. |
R. Koteeswaran |
II- M.Sc. |
E C Member |
8. |
A. Deepan Jesu |
I-M.Sc. |
E C Member |
9. |
V. Kasmir Karan Britto |
I-M.Sc. |
E C Member |
10. |
Sikha K Binoy |
I-M.Sc. |
E C Member |
11. |
V. Arjun |
Research Scholar |
E C Member |
Student Council Member (2022-23)
Sl. No. |
Name of the Student |
Class / Year |
Position |
1 |
S. Gayathri |
II-M.Sc. |
President |
2 |
P. Kumarappan |
I-M.Sc. |
Vice – President |
3 |
R. Rajapreetham |
II-M.Sc. |
Secretary |
4 |
A. Charu Nivetha |
I-M.Sc. |
Joint - Secretary |
5 |
S. Krishnaveni |
II-M.Sc. |
EC Member |
6 |
J. Snowlia |
I-M.Sc. |
EC Member |
7 |
G. Vasantharaj |
I-M.Sc. |
EC Member |
8 |
V. Darwin Kithiyon |
II-M.Sc. |
EC Member |
9 |
RM. Anitha |
II-M.Sc. |
EC Member |
10 |
T. Susilkumar |
I-M.Sc. |
EC Member |
11 |
T. Sarveesh Apoorvan |
Research Scholar |
EC Member |
Student Council Member (2021-22)
Sl. No. |
Name of the Student |
Class / Year |
Position |
1 |
M. P. Yazhini |
II-M.Sc. |
President |
2 |
R. Rajapreetham |
I-M.Sc. |
Vice – President |
3 |
P. Arun Kumar |
II-M.Sc. |
Secretary |
4 |
S. Gayathri |
I-M.Sc. |
Joint - Secretary |
5 |
G. Deepak |
II-M.Sc. |
EC Member |
6 |
S. Krishnaveni |
I-M.Sc. |
EC Member |
7 |
R. Uchini Bindhya |
II-M.Sc. |
EC Member |
8 |
V. Darwin Kithiyon |
I-M.Sc. |
EC Member |
9 |
RM. Anitha |
I-M.Sc. |
EC Member |
10 |
V. Muthumeena |
I-M.Sc. |
EC Member |
11 |
K. P. Muthukumaran |
Research Scholar |
EC Member |
Student Council Member (2020-21)
Sl. No. |
Name of the Student |
Class / Year |
Position |
1 |
V. Aravind |
II-M.Sc. |
President |
2 |
M. P. Yazhini |
I-M.Sc. |
Vice – President |
3 |
C. Srivinitha |
II-M.Sc. |
Secretary |
4 |
P. Arun Kumar |
I-M.Sc. |
Joint - Secretary |
5 |
S. Muthuselvam |
II-M.Sc. |
EC Member |
6 |
G. Deepak |
I-M.Sc. |
EC Member |
7 |
M. Jayasurya |
II-M.Sc. |
EC Member |
8 |
R. Uchini Bindhya |
I-M.Sc. |
EC Member |
9 |
S. Kalithajiya |
II-M.Sc. |
EC Member |
10 |
K. Vaishnavi |
II-M.Sc. |
EC Member |
11 |
V. Arjun |
Research Scholar |
EC Member |
Student Council Member (2019-20)
Sl. No. |
Name of the Student |
Class / Year |
Position |
1 |
V. Anand Igneshias |
II-M.Sc. |
President |
2 |
V. Aravind |
I-M.Sc. |
Vice – President |
3 |
S. Ilakkiya |
II-M.Sc. |
Secretary |
4 |
C. Srivinitha |
I-M.Sc. |
Joint - Secretary |
5 |
M. Manikandan |
II-M.Sc. |
EC Member |
6 |
S. Muthuselvam |
I-M.Sc. |
EC Member |
7 |
M. Sababathi |
II-M.Sc. |
EC Member |
8 |
M. Jayasurya |
I-M.Sc. |
EC Member |
9 |
A. Rathika |
II-M.Sc. |
EC Member |
10 |
C. Gayathri |
II-M.Sc. |
EC Member |
11 |
K. Ramachandran |
Research Scholar |
EC Member |
Student Council Member (2018-19)
Sl. No. |
Name of the Student |
Class / Year |
Position |
1 |
V. Arjun |
II-M.Sc. |
President |
2 |
K. P. Muthukumaran |
II-M.Sc. |
Vice – President |
3 |
N. Vignesh |
II-M.Sc. |
Secretary |
4 |
V. Anand Igneshias |
I-M.Sc. |
Joint - Secretary |
5 |
M. Manikandan |
II-M.Sc. |
EC Member |
6 |
M. Sababathi |
II-M.Sc. |
EC Member |
7 |
C. Muthupappa |
II-M.Sc. |
EC Member |
8 |
S. Ilakkiya |
I-M.Sc. |
EC Member |
9 |
A. Rathika |
I-M.Sc. |
EC Member |
10 |
C. Gayathri |
I-M.Sc. |
EC Member |
11 |
K. Ramachandran |
Research Scholar |
EC Member |
Placement
Ph.D./PDF/RA |
S. No |
Name of the Student |
Contact Details |
Designation |
1. |
Dr. R. Dhilip Kumar |
rajaiahdhilip@gmail.com |
Assistant Professor,Chennai Institute of Technology (CIT), Chennai |
2. |
Dr. C. Brundha |
brundhamsc30@gmail.com |
Post-doctoral Fellow, Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, China. |
3. |
Dr. M. Thamima |
thamima1111@gmail.com |
Assistant Professor, Syed Ammal College of Arts and Science, Ramanathapuram. |
4. |
Dr. J. Maragatha |
maragatha1990@gmail.com |
Assistant Professor, Sri Sai Bharath College of Arts and Science, |
5. |
M. Selvamurugan |
m.s.selvamurugan@gmail.com |
Assistant Professor, Thiagarajar College Madurai-09. |
6. |
Dr. K. Ramachandran |
ramachandran.chem@gmail.com |
Assistant Professor, Builders Engineering College, Thirupur. |
7. |
Dr. M. Nagalakshmi |
nagalakshmi375@gmail.com |
Assistant Professor, Vidhyaa Giri College of Arts and Science, Puduvayal. |
8. |
Dr. J. Anandha Raj |
janandharaj@gmail.com |
Entrepreneur. |
9. |
Dr. V. Sannasi |
vsannasi@gmail.com |
Postdoctoral Fellow, Chonnam National University, South Korea. |
10. |
C. Jeganathan |
jeganathan.physix@gmail.com |
Postdoctoral Fellow, Toyota Technological Institute, Nagoya, Japan. |
M.Sc., Energy Science |
S. No. |
Registration Number of the Student |
Name of the Student |
Designation |
1. |
2016540007 |
A. Tamilselvan |
Junior Assistant, Taluk Office, |
2. |
2016540008 |
P. Vinny Jeyanth |
Business |
3. |
2017540009 |
N. Vignesh |
Medical Representative, Aristo Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd., Coimbatore |
4. |
2018540002 |
V. Anand Igneshias |
Business Development Associate, Karur Vysya Bank (KVB), Lalgudi Branch |
5. |
2018540003 |
P. Aravinth Kani |
Assistant Professor |
6. |
2018540004 |
A. Arockiya Dhivya |
Omega Health Care, Trichy. |
7. |
2018540006 |
S. Ilakkiya |
Research Associate, Galaxy Research Technologies |
8. |
2018540010 |
M. Manikandan |
Business Development Associate, Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) |
9. |
2018540012 |
A. Rathika |
Office Representative, LIC branch Office |
10. |
2018540013 |
M. Sababathi |
Data analysis, Tele performance, Chennai. |
11. |
2020540001 |
P. Arun Kumar |
Sales Officer, Surati Insurance Marketing Pvt. Ltd. Coimbatore. |
12. |
2020540008 |
R. Vigneshwaran |
Distillation & Reaction Operator, Tamil Nadu Chemical Products Ltd, Koviloor, Thirupathur Road, Koviloor, |
13. |
2021540003 |
S. Gayathri |
Relationship officer, ICICI Pvt Ltd. Coimbatore. |
14. |
2021540008 |
R. Rajapreetham |
Junior STEM Instructor, LMES Academy, Urapakkam, Chennai |
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