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Dr. Thilagavathy P.

Assistant Professor (SG), Department of Chemistry, School of Physical Sciences, Coimbatore

Qualification: MPhil, MSc, Ph.D
p_thilagavathy@cb.amrita.edu
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Research Interest: Corrosion Chemistry -Inhibitors, Coatings ,Environmental Chemistry- Materials for waste-water purification

Bio Publications Academic Qualifications Professional Appointments Presentations Membership in Professional Bodies Research Student Guidance Teaching
Bio

Dr. Thilagavathy P. joined Amrita in 2008 and currently serves as Assistant Professor (SG) at, Department of Chemistry, School of Physical Sciences, Coimbatore. She had her Ph.D. degree from Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, (Deemed to be University). She has 5 international journal publications and 7 conference publications to her credit. Her areas of research include Corrosion studies- inhibition and Nano composite coatings for corrosion protection, Photocatalysis, and Environmental Chemistry. She has 17 years of teaching experience handling UG (B.Sc., and B.Tech.,) and PG (M.Sc., and Diploma) theory and Lab Courses.

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2015

Mirabilis Jalapa flowers extract as corrosion inhibitor for the mild steel corrosion in 1M HCl

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Thilagavathy P. and Saratha, R., “Mirabilis Jalapa flowers extract as corrosion inhibitor for the mild steel corrosion in 1M HCl”, IOSR Journals, 2015.

Publisher : IOSR Journals

Year : 2013

Temperature Effect On The Performance of Bougainvillea Spectabilis Leaves As Corrosion Inhibitor For Mild Steel In 1M Hydrochloric Acid

Cite this Research Publication : T. .P and .R, S., “Temperature Effect On The Performance of Bougainvillea Spectabilis Leaves As Corrosion Inhibitor For Mild Steel In 1M Hydrochloric Acid”, JADU, vol. 23, p. 285, 2013.

Publisher : JADU

Year : 2013

Corrosion mitigation of mild steel in acidic media with the extracts of Cassia fistula, Bougainvillea spectabilis leaves and Mirabilis jalapa flowers

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Thilagavathy P., “Corrosion mitigation of mild steel in acidic media with the extracts of Cassia fistula, Bougainvillea spectabilis leaves and Mirabilis jalapa flowers”, 2013.

Publisher : 2013.

Year : 2010

Evaluation of Vitis vinifera as a Corrosion Inhibitor for Mild Steel in 1 M HCl

Cite this Research Publication : R. Saratha, Dr. Thilagavathy P., and Kasthuri, N., “Evaluation of Vitis vinifera as a Corrosion Inhibitor for Mild Steel in 1 M HCl”, AJRC, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 132-138, 2010.

Publisher : AJRC

Year : 2010

Comparison of corrosion mitigation efficiency of seed coat of coffea arabica for mild steel in 1M HCl and 0.5M H2SO4

Cite this Research Publication : R. Saratha, Shyamala, R., and Dr. Thilagavathy P., “Comparison of corrosion mitigation efficiency of seed coat of coffea arabica for mild steel in 1M HCl and 0.5M H2SO4”, Acta ciencia indica, vol. 36, no. 3, pp. 263-271, 2010.

Publisher : Acta ciencia indica

Year : 2009

Investigation of Citrus aurantiifolia leaves extract as corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in 1 M HCl

Cite this Research Publication : R. Saratha, Priya, S. V., and Dr. Thilagavathy P., “Investigation of Citrus aurantiifolia leaves extract as corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in 1 M HCl”, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 785-795, 2009.

Year : 2009

Environment friendly acid corrosion inhibition of mild steel by Ricinus communis Leaves

Cite this Research Publication : R. Saratha, Kasthuri, N., and Dr. Thilagavathy P., “Environment friendly acid corrosion inhibition of mild steel by Ricinus communis Leaves”, Der Pharma Chemica, vol. 1, no. 2, 2009.

Publisher : Der Pharma Chemica

Conference Paper

Year : 2021

Inhibitory Action of MacarangapeltataLeaves Extract on the Corrosion of Mild Steel in 0.5M Sulphuric Acid- Quantum chemical approach

Cite this Research Publication : K KAthul, P.Thilagavathyand Nalini N, Inhibitory Action of MacarangapeltataLeaves Extract on the Corrosion of Mild Steel in 0.5M Sulphuric Acid- Quantum chemical approach, Materials Today Proceedings, Jan 2021

Publisher : Materials Today Proceedings

Year : 2009

Effect of temperature on the use of Tectonagrandis leaves in the mitigation of mild steel corrosion in acid medium

Cite this Research Publication : N.Kasthuri, R.Saratha and P.Thilagavathy, Effect of temperature on the use of Tectonagrandis leaves in the mitigation of mild steel corrosion in acid medium, Thiagarajar College of Engineering and Technology, Madurai, Tamilnadu, 21-22 Dec 2009

Year : 2000

Enzymic and Non- Enzymic antioxidants in Cichoriumintybusin

Cite this Research Publication : S.Saroja, PR Padma, P.Radha and P.Thilagavathy, Enzymic and Non- Enzymic antioxidants in Cichoriumintybusin National Seminar on Frontiers of Research and Development in Medicinal Plants, Sept 2000, Lucknow.

Publisher : National Seminar on Frontiers of Research and Development in Medicinal Plants

Year : 1999

Efficiency of treatment methods in tannery effluents

Cite this Research Publication : P.Thilagavathy and S.Bhanumathi, Efficiency of treatment methods in tannery effluents, Eighth All India Tamil Science Association, Feb 1999 at Pondicherry, India

Publisher : Eighth All India Tamil Science Association

Conference Proceedings

Year : 2014

Extract from Cassia fistula leaves as an eco friendly inhibitor for the corrosion of mild steel in 1M Hydrochloric acid

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Thilagavathy P., “Extract from Cassia fistula leaves as an eco friendly inhibitor for the corrosion of mild steel in 1M Hydrochloric acid”. 2014.

Publisher : 2014.

Year : 2013

Effect of Cassia fistula leaf extract, an environment friendly green inhibitor on the corrosion of Mild steel in Hydrochloric acid

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Thilagavathy P., “Effect of Cassia fistula leaf extract, an environment friendly green inhibitor on the corrosion of Mild steel in Hydrochloric acid”. 2013.

Year : 2013

Temperature Effect On The Performance of Bougainvillea Spectabilis Leaves As Corrosion Inhibitor For Mild-Steel In 1M Hydrochloric Acid

Cite this Research Publication : T. .P and .R, S., “Temperature Effect On The Performance of Bougainvillea Spectabilis Leaves As Corrosion Inhibitor For Mild-Steel In 1M Hydrochloric Acid”, JADU, vol. 23. 2013.

Publisher : JADU

Year : 2009

Effect of temperature on the use of Tectona grandis leaves in the mitigation of mild steel corrosion in acid medium

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Thilagavathy P., “Effect of temperature on the use of Tectona grandis leaves in the mitigation of mild steel corrosion in acid medium”. 2009.

Publisher : 2009.

Year : 2009

Vitis vinifera leaves as corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in 0.5M H2SO4

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Thilagavathy P., “Vitis vinifera leaves as corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in 0.5M H2SO4 ”. 2009.

Publisher : 2009.

Book Chapter

Year : 2022

Cellulose Nanocrystal as a New Promising Candidate in Textile Wastewater Treatment

Cite this Research Publication : SwarnalathaVenkatanarasimhan, D. Gangadharan, and ThilagavathyPalanisamy, Cellulose Nanocrystal as a New Promising Candidate in Textile Wastewater Treatment, Springer 2022, ISBN 978-981-19-2831-4

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2021

Polyethersulfone and Its Derivatives as Membrane Materials for Dye Removal from Water

Cite this Research Publication : SwarnalathaVenkatanarasimhan, DurgadeviNagarajan, andThilagavathyPalanisamy, Book chapter entitled “Polyethersulfone and Its Derivatives as Membrane Materials for Dye Removal from Water” - Membrane Based Methods for Dye containing Waste water- Recent Advances, Springer, pp241-262. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4823-6

Publisher : Springer

Academic Qualifications
Degree University/Institution
Ph.D Chemistry Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India
M.Phil. Applied Chemistry Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India
M.Sc. Applied Chemistry Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India
B.Sc. Food Service Management and Dietetics/Chemistry Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India
Professional Appointments
Position Held Name of the Institution
Assistant Professor Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India July 2008-Till date
Lecturer PARK College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India Aug 2006-June 2008
Lecturer Kongunadu College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India June 2006-Aug 2006
Presentations
  • Effect of Bougainvillea spectabilis leaf extract as an environment friendly pickling inhibitor for the corrosion of Mild steel in Sulphuric acid, National conference on New Horizons in Biological Science Research (NCNBSR-2023), Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 4-5 Jan 2023.
  • Plant extracts as user friendly pickling inhibitors, National Seminar-Sixteenth National Convention of Electrochemists (NCE-16), P.S.G.R Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu,  15-16 Dec 2011.
  • Polarographic study of the kinetics of Cadmium (II) & Thallium(I) Picolylamine systems, National Seminar on Recent Trends in Chemistry, Nirmala College for Women, 1-2 March 2007.
  • Electrochemical and non-electrochemical measurements of Corrosion inhibition of Mild steel by plant material (Artocarpusheterophyllus),International Conference on Recent Advancements in Chemistry on 5-6 Jan 2006 at Auxilium college, Vellore, Tamilnadu, India.
Membership in Professional Bodies
  • Life member in Indian National Science Association (INSA)
  • Member of BOS for the PG Diploma in Waste Management and Environmental Hygiene, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore.
  • Reviewer in Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects
  • Reviewer of Materials Today Proceedings 2019
  • Member- organizing committee, SCICON 2019, International conference held in Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
  • Member- organizing committee, SCICON 2016, International conference held in Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
Research
  • Corrosion mitigation of mild steel in acidic media with the extracts of Cassia fistula, Bougainvillea spectabilis leaves and Mirabilis jalapaflowers
  • Polarographic determination of Electro Kinetic parameters- Cadmium (II) and Thallium(I) –Picolylamine systems
Student Guidance
  • No of PG students’ project guided: 12 Completed, 1 undergoing
  • No. Of UG projects guided: 3 completed, 1 undergoing
Teaching

Theory Courses Handled

  • Physical Chemistry
  • Corrosion Science
  • Computational Chemistry
  • Computational Chemistry and Molecular Modeling
  • Polymer for Electronics
  • Instrumental Methods of Analysis
  • Chemistry of Materials
  • Engineering Chemistry
  • Water and Soil Resource Management
  • Introduction to physical chemistry of Foods
  • Food Chemistry

PhD Courses

  • Corrosion Science
  • Instrumental Methods of Analysis

Lab Courses

  • Basic Physical Chemistry Lab
  • Organic Qualitative Lab
  • Organic Preparation and Estimation Lab
  • Inorganic Quantitative Analysis
  • Chemistry Lab for BTech
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