PROFILE Name: DR. N.S.NIRMALA JOTHI DOB: 16/02/1980 ID No. : PHY 18 Institutional Address: Dr. N.S. Nirmala Jothi Assistant Professor of Physics Loyola College Chennai-600 034. Residential Address: Dr. N.S. Nirmala Jothi 789, Murugu Flats, Indira Puri Nagar, S Kolathur, Kovilampakkam, Chennai - 600 117. E-mail: jmjnirmala@yahoo.co.in Mobile: +91 9444481558. Academic Qualification: Degree Institution Year Branch Class Ph.D Madras 2011 Physics By thesis University (Nanomaterials) M.Phil Bharthidasan University 2004 Physics I M.Sc B.Sc Madurai Kamaraj University Madurai Kamaraj University 2002 Physics I 2000 Physics I
Teaching experience: 10 years of UG/PG Teaching at Loyola College. Title of the thesis: Investigation on Wet Chemical Synthesis and Characterization of II- VI Semiconductor Nanoparticles of CdS, ZnS and ZnO Research resume: 9 years of experience in Nanomaterials Research. Other academic credentials Number of Publications in International Journals : 11 Papers presented in International conferences : 7 Papers presented in National conferences : 8 No of M.Phil dissertation completed : 2 No of M.Sc thesis completed : 9 Recognition of M.phil guide by University of Madras in 2012 Recognition Ph.D guide by University of Madras in 2013 Awards i. One best paper award in International Conference. ii. Proficiency Award in M.Sc Programme. LIST OF PUBLICATIONS International journals 1. Investigation on one pot hydrothermal synthesis, structural and optical properties of ZnS quantum dots, N.S. Nirmala Jothi, Amish G. Joshi, R. Jerald Vijay, A. Muthuvinayagam, Materials Chemistry and Physics, 138, (2012),
186-191. [ Impact factor 2.23] 2. Development of CdS nanorods of high aspect ratio under hydrothermal conditions with PEG template, N.S. Nirmala Jothi, P. Dennis Christy, A.R. Baby Suganthi, G. Ramalingam, P. Sagayaraj, Journal of Crystal Growth, 316 (2011), 126-131. [Impact factor - 1.73] 3. Influence of ethylene diamine capping on the structural and optical properties of hydrothermally synthesized cadmium sulphide nanoparticles, N.S. Nirmala Jothi, R. Gunaseelan, P. Sagayaraj, Asian Journal of Chemistry, 23 (2011), 4955-4958. [Impact factor 0.4] 4. Synthesis of TiO2nanorods by oriented attachment using EDTA modifier: a novel approach towards 1D nanostructure development, P. Dennis Christy, N. Melikechi, N.S. Nirmala Jothi, A. R. Baby Suganthi, P. Sagayaraj, Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 12 (2010), 2875-2882. [Impact factor - 2.175] 5. Synthesis, structural and optical properties of well dispersed anatase TiO2 nanoparticles by non-hydrothermal method, P. Dennis Christy, N.S. Nirmala Jothi, N. Melikechi, P. Sagayaraj, Crystal Research and Technology, 44, (2009), 484-488. [Impact factor 1.12] 6. Investigation on the synthesis, structural and optical properties of ZnO nanorods prepared under CTAB assisted hydrothermal conditions, N.S. Nirmala Jothi, R. Gunaseelan and P. Sagayaraj, Archives of Applied Science Research, 4, (2012), 1698-1704. 7. Investigation on mild condition preparation and structural, optical and thermal properties of PVP capped CdS nanoparticles, N.S. Nirmala Jothi, R. Gunaseelan, T. Michael Raj, P. Sagayaraj, Archives of Applied Science Research, 4, (2012), 1723-1730. 8. Optical and Mechanical Studies on Novel Organic Terahertz StilbazoliumCrystal: (HMSCB) A. Karolin Martina, A.Anu Ruba, N.S. NirmalaJothi and P. Sagayaraj International Journal of Latest Research in
Engineering and Technology (IJLRET) ISSN: 2454-5031 www.ijlret.com PP.61-63. 9. Synthesis and Physicochemical Investigation of THz Material: 4 Ethoxy Benzaldehyde 4' N' Methyl Stilbazolium Hexafluorophosphate (EMBSHP) A. Karolin Martina, J. Arul Martin Mani, N.S. Nirmala Jothi, P. Sagayaraj Mechanics, Materials Science & Engineering, April 2017 ISSN 2412-5954. [Impact factor 0.2] 10. Growth and characterization novel organic NLO crystal of HMSCB: Potential THz emitter, A.Karolin Martina, R.Gunaseelan, N.S. Nirmala Jothi, P. Sagayaraj, DAE-BRNS National Laser Symposium (NLS - 25) December 2016 ISPN-9788190332170 11. Facile synthesis,formation mechanism and optical properties of ZnO nanostructures. Linu.M.Johny, N.S. NirmalaJothi and P. Sagayaraj Springer Proceeding in physics, Recent Trends in Material Science and Applications Vol. 189 Chapter -29 pp-312-325 12. Surfactant solvothermal synthesis of TiO 2 nanococoonas and its optical properties.linu.m.johny, A.Anu Ruba, N.S. NirmalaJothi and P. Sagayaraj International Journal of Latest Research in Engineering and Technology (IJLRET) ISSN: 2454-5031 www.ijlret.com PP.39-42. List of papers presented in International and National Conferences 1. Preparation and Characterization of Cadmium Sulfide Nanocrystals, N.S. Nirmala Jothi, P. Dennis Christy, G. Ramalingam, A. Muthuvinayagam and P. Sagayaraj, 3 rd International Symposium for Research Scholars on
Metallurgy, Materials Science and Engineering, IIT Madras, Chennai, 10 th -12 th December 2008. (Awarded as the Best paper). 2. Low Temperature Hydrothermal Synthesis of Cds Sub Micro and Micro Sphere Self Assembled from Nanoparticles, N. S. Nirmala Jothi, P. Dennis Christy, G. Ramalingam, A. Muthuvinayagam and P. Sagayaraj, Eighth DAE-BRNS National Laser Symposium, LASTEC, Delhi, 7 th -10 th January, 2009. 3. Solvothermal Synthesis of CdS nanocrystals, N.S. Nirmala Jothi, P. Dennis Christy, M. Lilly Anitha, M.R. Jesina dela Victorie and P. Sagayaraj, 13 th National Seminar on Crystal Growth, SSN College of Engineering, Kalavakkam, Tamil Nadu, 27 th -29 th January, 2009. 4. Wet Chemical Synthesis and Characterization of Pure ZnO and ZnO/ZnS Nanocomposites, N.S Nirmala Jothi and P. Dennis Christy, International Conference of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN-2010), held at SRM University, Kattankulathur, Chennai, 24 th -26 th February, 2010. 5. Synthesis, Structural and Optical properties of CdSe nanrods for Nano Photonics Applications, G. Ramalingam, P. Dennis Christy, N.S. Nirmala Jothi, T. Rajesh Kumar, S. Selvakumar and P. Sagayaraj International Conference on Fiber Optics and Photonics, IIT Delhi, 13 th -17 th December 2008. 6. Growth and Structure Evolution of Tin dioxide for Gas Sensor Application, A. Muthuvinayagam, P. Dennis Christy, N.S. Nirmala Jothi, G. Ramalingam and P. Sagayaraj, International Conference on Recent Trends in Sensor- Development for the Assessment and Management of the National Conference on Advanced Functional Materials, Structural and Optical Properties of TiO2 for photovoltaic applications, P. Dennis Christy, N.S. Nirmala Jothi and P. Sagayaraj, Department of Physics, SRM University, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, 15 th -16 th February, 2008. 7. Investigation on Low Temperature Growth and Structural Properties of Highly Crystalline Titania Nanoparticles, P. Dennis Christy, N.S. Nirmala Jothi, G. Ramalingam A. R Baby Suganthi and P. Sagayaraj, 13 th National Seminar on
Crystal Growth, SSN College of Engineering, Kalavakkam, Tamil Nadu, 27 th - 29 th January, 2009. 8. Preparation CdSe Quantum Dots by a Novel Solvothermal Route through the Complexation of Precursors, A.R. Baby Suganthi, N.S. Nirmala Jothi, G. Ramalingam, P. Dennis Christy and P. Sagayaraj, DAE-BRNS 5 th National Symposium on Pulsed Laser Deposition of Thin Films and Nanostructured Materials, IITM, Chennai, 2 th -4 th December, 2009. 9. Complexation of Precursors, A.R. Baby Suganthi, N.S. Nirmala Jothi, G. Ramalingam, P. Dennis Christy and P. Sagayaraj, DAE-BRNS 5 th National Symposium on Pulsed Laser Deposition of Thin Films and Nanostructured Materials, IITM, Chennai, 2 th -4 th December, 2009. 10. Crystalline SnO 2 nanoparticles aggregates and Lithium storage properties, Linu.M.Johmy, A.Karolin Martina, N.S. Nirmala Jothi, P. Sagayaraj, DST- SERB Sponsored National Conference on Materials for Modern World (NCMMW - 2015). 11. Synthesis, growth and characterization of [DAMS] 2 [CDI 4 ] single crystal (DAMS=4-N-N-Dimethylaminostryl-N-Methyl-Stilbazolium) A.Karolin Martina, N.S. Nirmala Jothi, P. Sagayaraj, Twenty Sixth National Seminar on Crystal Growth and Epitaxy (XXVI-NSCGE), Crystal growth center, Anna University, Chennai, 14 th & 15 th March, 2016. 12. Facile synthesis, formation mechanism and optical properties of ZnO nano Structures, Linu.M.Johny, N.S. Nirmala Jothi, P. Sagayaraj, Recent Trends in Materials Science and Applications (ICRTMSA - 2016), 29 th February, 2016. 13. Synthesis, growth and characterization of a novel organic terahertz crystal of Stilbazolium (HMSCB) A.Karolin Martina, N.S. Nirmala Jothi, P. Sagayaraj, Government Arts College, Thiruvannamalai, Prepartion and Characterization of Crystalline and Applications. 4 th and 5 th august 2016. 14. Growth and characterization novel organic NLO crystal of HMSCB: Potential THz emitter, A.Karolin Martina, R.Gunaseelan, N.S. Nirmala Jothi, P. Sagayaraj, DAE-BRNS National Laser Symposium (NLS - 25)
15. Optical and Mechanical Studies on Novel Organic Terahertz StilbazoliumCrystal: (HMSCB) A. Karolin Martina, A.Anu Ruba, N.S. NirmalaJothi and P. Sagayaraj International Seminar on Material Science and Applications ISMSA-2016 November 25 th. 16. Surfactant solvothermal synthesis of TiO 2 nanococoonas and its optical properties.linu.m.johny, A.Anu Ruba, N.S. NirmalaJothi and P. Sagayaraj International Seminar on Material Science and Applications ISMSA-2016 November 25 th. 17. Physicochemical Investication of THz material 4-Ethoxy Benzaldehyde Methyl Stilbazolium HexafluoroPhosphate(EBESHP)A.Karolin Martina,.Arul Martin Mani, N.S. Nirmala Jothi, P. Sagayaraj, International Conference on Materials Proceesing and applications. ICMPA -2016 December 15th -17 th. List of ongoing Ph.D Scholars S.No Candidate Name Department Number Year of Joining 1. A.Karolin martina 13-DPH-009 2014 2. Linu.M.Johny 14-DPH-004 2014 3. M.Lilly Anitha ----------- 2015 4. A.Anu Ruba 16-DPH-003 2016 5. Riya Jose ----------- 2017 6. J.Rinita ---------- 2017