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Dr. K. Kandasamy

Sona College of Technology, K.S.R College of Arts and Scienc for Women, Bharathiar University, Government Arts College Coimbatore, Chikkann Government Arts College, Government Arts College

ORCID iD 0000-0002-7134-7031
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Dr. K. Kandasamy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Sona College of Technology. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry (Quantum Materials) from Bharathiar University, India. With over 13 years of academic experience in Science, Engineering, and Technology education under major Indian university systems, including Anna University and Periyar University, he has established himself as a dedicated educator, researcher, and academic leader.

Dr. Kandasamy served as a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in a research project funded by the Department of Science and Technology – Science and Engineering Research Board, where he contributed to advanced materials research. His academic and research activities have attracted funding support (4.66 L) from prestigious organizations, including Indian Academy of Sciences, Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology, and Anusandhan National Research Foundation. He has also served as a subject expert, reviewer, and board member for various academic and research institutions.

Recognized for his excellence in teaching, academic leadership, and student mentorship, Dr. Kandasamy received the Best Faculty Award (2023) from K.S.R. College of Arts and Science for Women and the International Best Young Faculty Award from the International American Council for Research and Development. These honors acknowledge his significant contributions to higher education, research, and professional development.

His research career spans more than a decade in the interdisciplinary fields of Nanoscience and Quantum Materials. His expertise lies in the design, synthesis, and functionalization of semiconductor and carbon-based quantum dots, with a particular emphasis on sustainable and low-cost nanomaterials. His research explores the photochemical, catalytic, and biological properties of quantum dots for addressing global challenges in environmental remediation, renewable energy, and healthcare.

His current research interests focus on:

Green synthesis of multifunctional quantum dots and nanomaterials
Photocatalysis for environmental purification and pollutant degradation
Solar-driven hydrogen generation and water-splitting technologies
Antibacterial and anticancer nanomaterials
Sustainable nanotechnology for environmental and biomedical applications
Advanced quantum materials for energy and sensing applications

Dr. Kandasamy actively seeks national and international collaborations with researchers, academic institutions, and industries working in nanotechnology, quantum materials, environmental chemistry, renewable energy, and biomedical applications. His long-term vision is to develop eco-friendly and scalable nanomaterial technologies that contribute to sustainable development and societal well-being.

Employment

  • Sona College of Technology Assistant Professor
    2025 - Present
  • K.S.R College of Arts and Scienc for Women Assistant Professor & Head
    2015 - 2025
  • Chikkann Government Arts College Project Research Fellow
    2014 - 2015
  • KS Rangasamy College of Arts and Science Assistant Professor
    2013 - 2014
  • Tamilnadu College of Engineering Assistant Professor
    2012 - 2013

Education

  • Bharathiar University Doctor of Philosophy
    2017 - 2021
  • Bharathiar University Master of Philosophy
    2014 - 2016
  • Government Arts College Coimbatore Master of Science
    2010 - 2012
  • Government Arts College Bachelor of Science
    2007 - 2010

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (12)