Dr.R.Subha

Associate Professor

Chemistry

subhavijay1@gmail.com

Total Experience 

Area of intErest

Nanoporous materials, Photocatalyst, Colloids & Interface science, Batteries

15 Years

courseS handled

Physical, Inorganic, Nanochemistry, Analytical, Pharmaceutical and Forensic Chemistry, Engineering Chemistry, Environmental science, Material science, I & E Course, Wadhwani & Startup Acceleration Course

 Education Details

  • Publication details

    1.Subha.R, Sireesha,C., Durairaj.K et al., Process Development of Guava leaves with alkali in removal of zinc ions from synthetic wastewater, Journal of Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 166, 105283, 2025. Impact factor: 5.5, Citations:7


    2.Subha.R, Arthi.J, Sanjan.S et al., Green Synthesis and Characterization of NiO Nanoparticles using Catharanthus Roseus Leaf Extract, Material Today Proceedings, 69,1455-1464, 2022. Impact factor: 3.3 Citations:10


    3.R.Subha, C. Sireesha, S. Sumithra, Biosorption of copper ions in aqueous solution by carbonized sunflower stem, Rasayan Journal of Chemistry, 15 ,2267-2273,2022. Impact factor:0.81 Citations:6


    4.R.Subha, S.Sumithra & S,Jammer Ahmed, Surface tailored almond gum as an efficient adsorbent for mercury adsorption, Journal of East China University of Science and Technology, 65, 991-1003, 2022. Impact factor: 1.0 Citations:08


    5.R.Subha, S. Rajkumar,S. Gowri, A. Bella, J. Princy Merlin, Enhanced electrochemical performance of aminophenol‐modifed ZnO as electrode material for supercapacitors, Ionics, 2, 859-869,2021. Impact factor: 2.4 Citations:23


    6.Subha.R, S.Sumithra, Equilibrium and kinetic studies for the biosorption of Cd (II) in aqueous solution onto almond gum, International Journal of Chemical Sciences, 1515,33,2017. Impact factor: 1.6 Citations:3


    7.Subha.R, D.Anitha, Surface optimization of nano porous ceiba pentandra hull carbon for the removal of methylene blue from aqueous solution: Kinetics and Isotherms. Research Journal of Chemical & Environmental Sciences, 5, 87-94,2017. Impact factor: 0.123 Citations:05


    8.Subha.R, Mohanasundaram, N, Elman Neural network mortality predictor for prediction of mortality due to pollution, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 11, 1835-1840, 2016. Impact factor: 1.0 Citations:02


    9.Subha.R, D.Sudha and O.A. Sridevi, 2-Dimethyl amino ethanol as a non toxic corrosion inhibitor for austenitic stainless steel 304 in 1M HCl solution, International Journal of Science Technology and Management, 4, 438-445, 2015. Impact factor: 6.3 Citations:02


    10.Subha.R, Rizwan, M, Jeyakumar, D and Burkandeen.M, Separation of metal ions by the influence of a cation exchange terpolymer involving 2-amino-6-nitrobenzothioazole-ethylene diamine formaldehyde, Polymer International, 2015, 64,216-137. Impact factor: 2.9 Citations:16 (Wiley).


    11.Subha.R, Vijayan.S.N and Senthilkumar, S, Effect of process in the production of Biodiesel through Transesterfication-Review, International Journal of Renewable energy and Environmental Engineering, 03, 2015. Impact factor: 1.5 Citations:05 


    12.Subha.R, Rizwan.M, S.Azarudeen. Sorption behavior of ion exchange terpoymer resin with environmental impact: synthesis, Characterization & isotherm models, Polymer Bulletin, 71, 3209-3235, 2014. Impact factor: 3.1 Citations:02


    13.Subha.R, Azarudeen, M, Rizwan, M and Burkandeen.M, Heavy and toxic metal ion removal by a novel polymeric ion-exchanger: synthesis, characterization, kinetics and equilibrium studies, Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology, 90,12, 2014. Impact factor: 3.079 Citations:29


    14.Subha.R, Azarudeen, M, Jeyakumar, D and Burkandeen.M, Batch separation studies for the removal of heavy metal ions using a chelating terpolymer: Synthesis, Characterization an isotherm models, Separation & Purification Technology, 116, 366-377, 2013. Impact factor: 9.136 Citations: 96 (Elsevier, Scopus).


    15.Subha. R and Namasivayam. C, Removal and Recovery of PCP onto low cost nano porous carbon surface: Kinetics and Isotherms, Journal of Solid Waste technology and Management (Widener University, USA), 37, 168-178, 2011. Impact factor: 1.0 Citations:05


    16.Subha. R and Namasivayam. C, ZnCl 2 - modified activated carbon from biomass coir pith for the removal of 2-Chlorophenol by adsorption process. Bioremediation Journal (Taylor & Francis, UK), 14, 1-9, 2010. Impact factor: 1.9 Citations:22


    17.Subha. R and Namasivayam. C, Kinetics and isotherm studies for the adsorption of phenol using low cost micro porous ZnCl 2 activated coir pith carbon. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering (NRC Research Press, Canada), 8, 1-12, 2009. Impact factor:1.3 Citations:31


    18.Subha. R and Namasivayam. C, Zinc chloride activated coir pith carbon as low cost adsorbent for the removal of 2, 4-Dichlorophenol: Equilibrium and Kinetic studies. Indian Journal of Chemical Technology (CSIR, India), 16, 471-479, 2009. Impact factor: 0.76 Citations:56


    19.Subha. R and Namasivayam.C, Modeling of adsorption isotherms and kinetics of 2,4,6- Trichlorophenol onto micro porous ZnCl 2 activated coir pith carbon. Journal of Environmental Engineering and Management (Chinese Institute of Environmental Engineering, Taiwan), 18, 285-290, 2008. Impact factor: 1.0 Citations:43

    SCIENTIFIC BOOKS PUBLISHED

    BOOK CHAPTERS

    1.R.Subha & V. Sangu published a book on title “Top down and Bottom up method for synthesis of nanoparticles” in ANVI Books & Publishers with ISBN no:978-81-946168-3-2 on 2022.

    2.Subha.R & K.Parimala Gandhi, chapter titled on Agriculture Research and Innovation in Bhumi Publishing, India, ISBN no:970-93-48620-41-5,78-88 on 2025. 

    3.Subha.R & K. Parimala Gandhi, Chapter titled on Antimicrobial Biomaterials:

    Revolutionizing Medical applications in Bhumi Publishing, India, ISBN no:970-93-48620-

    36-1,17-22 on 2025.


    Book

    1.Dr.R.Subha & Dr.Esakaiammal published a book entitled on Introduction to Nanoscience, Nanomaterilas and Nanodevices with ISBN NO: 978-93-48897-83-1 on 2025.

    As a Convener

    • Achieved a 4-Star Ranking.
    • Served as a Mentor for 8 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
    • Mentored 18 Startups.
    • Procured ₹10.8 Lakhs in startup funding.
    • Coordinated 3 academic courses.
    • Secured ₹5.72 Lakhs in funded research projects.
    • Established 17 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) through academic and industry collaborations.
    • Organized 820+ academic and professional development programs.
    • Served as an ATAL School Mentor for 3 initiatives.

    As a Researcher

    • Received 371 citations for research publications.
    • Achieved an H-Index of 9 and an i10-Index of 9.
    • Published research in journals with a highest impact factor of 9.14.
    • Authored 20 research publications.
    • Presented 25 research papers at national and international conferences.
    • Delivered 30 expert talks as a Resource Person.
    • Filed 2 patents.
    • Served as a Reviewer for 3 academic journals.
    • Received 4 awards in recognition of academic and research excellence.

  • Awards and Achievements

    RESEARCHER (Chemistry)

    • Researcher with H index: 9.0, No of citations: 371, i10 index: 9.0
    • Publications: 20 ( Web of Science & Scopus Journals)
    • Patents : 3 ( Indian:2+UK :1+ Filed:01))
    • Conferences Presented: 25 (National 10+Inetrnationl:15)
    • Specialization: Nanoporous materials, Photocatalyst, Colloids & Interface science
    • Mentored 4 UG and 15 PG Projects in the filed of Nanoscience, Photocatalyst, IOT and Solid waste management.
    • Participation in 10 National & 22 International conferences to enrich the knowledge on research. Best Researcher Award for the year 2023-2024 in Cauvery College for Women for Highest no. of Citations.
    • Thangamagal Award for the year 2024–2025, presented for outstanding mentorship and support in successfully guiding startup ventures, recognized as the Best Student
    • Role Model” organized by Aram Trust, Chennai 

    REVIEWER

    • Bioremediation Journal (Taylor & Francis Group)
    • International Journal of Pharma and Bioscience
    • Wood Science & Technology

    FELLOWSHIP

    CSIR-Senior Research Fellow (October 2008- September 2010), Government of India


    INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM

    IIC CONVENOR (Ministry of Education)

    • HEI received 4 star rating for four Consecutive years in IIC 3.0, 4.0, 5.0 & 6.0 for four Consecutive years (Awaiting for IIC 7.0)
    • Best Faculty Innovator Award from 2021 onwards for Promotion of Startup ecosystem
    • Wadhwani Mentor completed Ignite & Transition Ignite India during the year 2024- 2025
    • Incorporated Three Academic Courses into Curriculum as Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Wadhwani Ignite & Startup Acceleration Course from 2022 onwards.
    • Mentor coordinator for Three Tinkering lab schools in and around Trichy for fostering Innovation among school students .
    • Mentor coordinator for EIGHT MENTEE INSTITUTIONS through Ministry of Education to improve the quality of Startup culture & Incubation.
    • Organized more than 880 activities, 15 FDP, 4 International conferences related to Entrepreneurship, Innovation and IPR to promote startup culture among students and faculty.
    • Innovation Ambassador with completion of Foundation, Advance , Reskilled and Regular updating for Upskilling. 

    CEO, STUDENT CAMPUS COMPANIES

    • Trained 67 interns in company administration, purchasing, marketing with proper financial statements
    • Mentored Two Alumna entrepreneur of CCW to receive Rs.3,30,000/- under PMEGP category to establish Parlour & Sanitary Manufacturing unit in HEI
    • 36 Skilled based Value added courses promoted more than 3000 students to enhance their entrepreneurial skills.

    INCUBATION

    • Mentor for 18 startup ventures and 22 upcoming ventures both in Technical & Non technical and supported the startup ventures to receive a grant of Rs.10,80,000/ from EDII Ahmedabad, EDII TN, TNSI, Startup Mela and SDG Hackathons.
    • Initiation of RAISE Campus Chapter, E Mart Cauvery and Readthon to promote the startup ventures inti global market. 
    • Mentored 48 external incubates of Incubation to reach the products into global market and creating awareness on Funding sources.

    EDC COORDINATOR

    • Faciltator received Fourth Place in National Level in Entrepreneurship Development Drive under Growth Track in E Summit 2026 organized by E Cell, IIT Madras
    • Undergone Two Certificate courses on LEARN WISE program (WF100 & WF101) for becoming an Entrepreneur in Anna University Campus organized by EDII & NEN in the month of August & December 2017.
    • Facilitator /Mentor for training the students on Learnwise Course (WF100 &WF101) to know about the Entrepreneurial styles and Start ups during the month of November 2017 – January 2018.

    SKILLS GAINED IN I & E

    • EDII Trainer, Wadhwani Mentor (National Entrepreneurship Network, NEN)
    • Corporate  Ambassador of Campus chapter initiated by RAISE MIT Square, LONDON
    • Nodal Officer of NRIF Innovation, NISP, Smart India Hackathon & KAPILA-MHRD Initiatives
    • Evaluator in SIDP 2.0, Mentor as Regional Head & Evaluator in SIDP 3.0,
    • Coordinator of e-Mart Cauvery- SHINE -An ONDC platform in collaboration with Digiit Business service LTD. Cauvery is the first academic institution in National Level to tie up with ONDC

    GUEST LECTRURERS/INVITED TALK

    • Guest lectures: 6 & Invited talk: 16 at various HEI’s related to Innovation, Chemistry,Startup & IPR (Colleges: 11, School:5)

  • Workshops / Seminars

    INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL CONFERENCES:

    1. Subha. R, D. Sangeetha and C. Namasivayam Adsorption of Oxy-anions onto Low Cost Microporous Carbon Surface: Kinetics and isotherms, National Conference on Environment and Sustainable Development, Bharathidasan University, Trichy. February 6-17, 2006.


    2. Subha. R and C. Namasivayam. Kinetics and isotherm studies for adsorption of phenol using low cost micro porous ZnCl 2  activated coir pith carbon, National seminar on Advances in Research and Innovations in Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, September 27-28, 2007.


    3. Subha. R and C. Namasivayam. ZnCl 2  modification of coir pith activated carbon for the removal of 2- Chlorophenol by adsorption process, National seminar on Role of Chemistry in Monitoring and Management of Environment, Department of Chemistry, S.V. University, Tirupati, February 16-17, 2009.


    4. Subha. R and C. Namasivayam. Zinc chloride activated coir pith carbon as low cost adsorbent for removal of 2,4-DCP: Equilibrium and Kinetic studies, National conference on Current trends in Environmental Science & Sustainable Development (NCESD - 2009), Dept of Environmental Sciences, Mysore University, Mysore, February 27 – 28, 2009.


    5. Subha. R and C. Namasivayam, Process development for removal and recovery of pentachlorophenol onto low cost micro porous carbon surface: Kinetics and isotherms, International conference on Environment, Occupational & Lifestyle Concerns Transdisciplinary Approach, Regional Occupational Health centre, Bangalore. September, 16-19, 2009


    6. Subha. R and C. Namasivayam. Modeling of adsorption isotherms and kinetics of 2,4,6- trichlorophenol onto micro porous ZnCl 2   activated coir pith carbon, National seminar on Emerging trends in Environment and Development with a focal theme on Climate change and Water resources, Department of Environmental sciences, University of Kerala, Thiruvanthapuram. October 8-9, 2009.


    7. Subha. R and C. Namasivayam, Simultaneous Uptake of phenol and 2-chlorophenol using C-18 column onto nano porous ZnCl 2 activated carbon from water, Internatioanl conference on BIOFEST 2012, Bright organization held at Leonia International, Hyderbad, December 11-13, 2012.


    8. Subha. R and C. Namasivayam , Nano porous carbon for the removal of phenol and 2,4- dichlorophenol from water using C-18 column, International conference on Advancement on Sustainable Management & Environment, St.Xavier’s College, Nagerkovil, April,10-11, 2014.


    9. Subha. R and C. Namasivayam, Nano porous carbon for the removal of phenol from

    water using C-18 column, National conference on Advancement in Material Science, Coimbatore Institute of technology, Coimbatore, September 26 -27, 2014. 


    10. Subha. R and C. Namasivayam, Nano porous carbon for the removal of Dichlorophenol as bisolute from water using C-18 column, National Conference on Recent Trends of green and medicinal chemistry, Karpagam University, Coimbatore, March 11, 2015.


    11. Subha.R and C. Namasivayam, Applications of nano porous carbon for the crystal of phenol and 2-chlorophenol as bisolute from water using HPLC, International conference on System, Science, Control, Communications, Engineering & Technology, Karpagam Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, 187-190, March 2015.


    12. Subha.R and O.A.Sridevi, Treatment methods for the removal of phenol from water-Review, International conference on System, Science, Control, Communications, Engineering & Technology, Karpagam Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, 191-194, March 2015.


    13. Subha.R and D.Sudha, 2-Diemthyl amino ethanol as a non toxic corrosion inhibitor for auestentic stainless steel 304 in 1 M HCl solution, International conference on System, Science, Control, Communications, Engineering & Technology, Karpagam Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, 195-197, March 2015.


    14. Subha.R and C. Namasivayam, Simultaneous adsorption of phenol and 2,4,6-TCP onto nano porous carbon from binary mixture: Multicomponent adsorption, thermodynamic and kinetic study, International conference on System, Science, Control, Communications, Engineering & Technology, Karpagam Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, 1-190, March 2016.


    15. Subha.R and O.A.Sridevi, Recent methods for the uptake of phenol from nanoparticles-Review, International conference on System, Science, Control, Communications,Engineering & Technology, Karpagam Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, 1-190,

    March 2016.


    16. Subha.R and C. Namasivayam, Inhibition effect of 2-Dimethylamino ethanol on the corrosion behavior of austenitic stainless steel 304 in 0.1 M H 2 SO 4, International conference on System, Science, Control, Communications, Engineering & Technology, Karpagam Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, 1-190, March 2016.


    PATENTS:

    1. Al based street light controller , Indian patent with design no: 428066-001 on 24.08.2024.

    2. Chemical Mixing device for agriculture farm, UK Patent with design no:6422669 on 12.02.2025

    3. Ribbon bow for Munchy pasta startup with Design no: 475090-001 (Indian) on 27.07.2025

    4. Thermowalk Heat pad slippers design patent File no: 475089-001 on 27.07.2025


    Participated

    WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

    1. National Seminar on “Water Vision” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for women, Coimbatore, October 6-8, 2005.


    2. National Conference on “Frontiers in Environmental Sciences and Engineering in India” Organized by Department of Environmental Sciences,Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Sept. 15-17, 2005.


    3. Workshop on Spectroscopy and its applications organized by Kongnadu Arts and Science College & Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore, February 26-27, 2005. 


    4. National Conference on “Environmental Challenges and Management” organized by Department of Environmental Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, March 8-9,2007.


    5. Seminar on “Total pure water solutions” organized by Millipore, held at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. Refresher course Short term Certificate course on Entrepreneurship & Skill Development organized by UGC-MHRD In Bharathidasan University from 5.01.2022- 11.01.2022 through online mode.EDII Trainer Nominated as EDII Trianer by participation in FDP On Entrepreneurship organized by EDII Ahmedabad, Government of India.


    Organized

    IIC Convenor

    More than 880 activities were organized includes FDP, Workshops, International Conference, (7 years) Hackathons-Arcane (7 years), Ideate, Research & Incubate for past 7 years as IRI


    EDC coordinator 

    Mentor & organized 36 value added courses for past 4 years where 3437 students were benefitted


    Incubation

    Organized 10 Preincubation in activities as workshops-Design thinking, BMC, Lateral thinking, Technology commercialization etc





  • Work Experience

    Academic Experience:

    • Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Tiruchirappalli Campus, Tiruchirappalli (01 July 2026 – Till Date)
    • Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Cauvery College for Women (December 2018 – June 2026)
    • Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Karpagam Institute of Technology (June 2013 – May 2018)
    • Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Oxford Engineering College (January 2011 – May 2013)

    Research Experience:

    • CSIR Senior Research Fellowship (2008-2010) under Government of India.

  • Memberships

    Fellow of Indian Chemical Society, SF 7427, Life member of Society of Biological chemist, Indian Academy of Analytical scientist

  • Funded Projects

    RESEARCHER (RS.5,72,000/-)

    • As Principal Investigator received a grant from DST of Rs. 2,00,000/- for Training on Women Entrepreneurship Development Program and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Program for graduates from 2023-2024 through Physical mode (Waiting for grant release)
    • As Principal Investigator received a grant from DST of Rs. 2,60,000/- for Online Training on Women Entrepreneurship Development Program and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Program for graduates from April -July 2023.
    • As Principal Investigator received grant from Ministry of Education of Rs.12,000/- for Impact Lecture series to promote innovation ecosystem in HEI in 2022-2023
    • As Co-Principal Investigator received a grant from DST of Rs.1,00,000/- for Online Training on Women Entrepreneurship Development Program for the year 2021-2022.

    INCUBATION (Rs.22,50,000/-)

    • Received project cost of Rs.22,50,000/- as Coordinator or establishment of Preincubation Centre in Cauvery College for Women, Autonomous on October 2025 from Startup TN, Government of Tamil Nadu