Dr. Arulmozhi Rajaram | Nanomaterials for Energy | Women Researcher Award
Assistant Professor | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | India
Dr. Arulmozhi Rajaram is an accomplished researcher in organic chemistry and nanomaterials, with strong contributions spanning photocatalysis, energy materials, perovskites, quantum dots, molecular sensors, supercapacitors, and biomedical nanotechnology. With 1,342+ Scopus citations, 67 publications, and an h-index of 20, her research impact continues to grow across interdisciplinary domains. Her scholarly work extensively explores 2D materials, heterojunction photocatalysts, boron nitride quantum dots, double perovskites, metal–organic frameworks, and multifunctional carbon nanomaterials for applications in wastewater remediation, hydrogen production, electrocatalysis, photoluminescence, and environmental sensing. She has published high-impact research in leading Q1 and Q2 journals, including ACS Applied Nano Materials, Langmuir, Ceramics International, Environmental Research, RSC Advances, Diamond & Related Materials, Surfaces and Interfaces, Journal of Water Process Engineering, and many others. Her research portfolio includes over 70 peer-reviewed journal articles, multiple international conference presentations, and book chapters on green nanotechnology, metal complexes, anticancer agents, and catalytic materials. A notable contribution includes work on interface-engineered g-C3N4-based heterostructures, advanced perovskite phosphors, and molecularly imprinted sensors, which advance sustainable energy and environmental technologies. She has demonstrated strong leadership in research projects and international collaborations, including projects funded under the SATU Joint Research Scheme, and co-investigator roles with researchers from the University of Malaya and National Taipei University of Technology on cutting-edge work in photocatalysts, nanobio-hybrids, and perovskite solar cells. Her innovative capabilities are further reflected in her published patent on a nanofluidic drug-delivery system, highlighting her contributions to translational nanotechnology. Dr. Arulmozhi Rajaram has earned numerous Best Paper Awards and institutional recognitions for research excellence at national and international levels, underscoring her sustained impact in chemical sciences and nanomaterials research. She has also guided multiple Ph.D., PG, and UG research projects, contributing significantly to research training and capacity building in advanced materials science.
Featured Publications
1. Ganesan, K., Jothi, V. K., Natarajan, A., Rajaram, A., Ravichandran, S., & Others. (2020). Green synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles decorated with graphene oxide for anticancer activity and catalytic applications. Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 13(8), 6802–6814.
2. Kumar, J. V., Ajarem, J. S., Allam, A. A., Manikandan, V., R. Arulmozhi, R., & Abirami, N. (2022). Construction of SnO₂/g-C₃N₄ an effective nanocomposite for photocatalytic degradation of amoxicillin and pharmaceutical effluent. Environmental Research, 209, 112809.
3. Leelavathi, H., Muralidharan, R., Abirami, N., Tamizharasan, S., Sankeetha, S., R.Arulmozhi & Others. (2023). Construction of step-scheme g-C₃N₄/Co/ZnO heterojunction photocatalyst for aerobic photocatalytic degradation of synthetic wastewater. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 656, 130449.
4. Kumar, J. V., Kavitha, G., Arulmozhi, R., Arul, V., Singaravadivel, S., & Others. (2021). Green sources derived carbon dots for multifaceted applications. Journal of Fluorescence, 31(4), 915–932.
5. Leelavathi, H., Abirami, N., Muralidharan, R., Kavitha, H. P., Tamizharasan, S., R. Arulmozhi & Others. (2021). Sunlight-assisted degradation of textile pollutants and phytotoxicity evaluation using mesoporous ZnO/g-C₃N₄ catalyst. RSC Advances, 11(43), 26800–26812.