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Shankar Muthukonda Venkatakrishnan, Ph.D., FRSC Professor and Director IQAC Department of Materials Science and Nanotechnology YOGI VEMANA UNIVERSITY, Kadapa – 516005 Andhra Pradesh, INDIA shankar@yogivemanauniversity.ac.in shankarnano@gmail.com Telefax : +91-8562-225419 Mobile: +91-9966845899

Published in SCI Journals: 61 Other publications: 11 Book Chapters: 03

Total Impact Factor: 227.353 Average Impact Factor: 3.789 International Patents: 05 Total citations: > 3968

(h-Index: 24; i-10 Index: 36)

Employment Professional Experience: 20 years

Position(s) / Fellowship(s) Period Organization(s)

Full Professor

July 2015 - Present

Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa, AP, INDIA

Associate Professor (Direct)

July 2009 - July 2015

Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa, AP, INDIA

Post-doctoral Experience CNRS Researcher (Tenured Track) Post-doctoral Fellow NIMS Post-doctoral Fellow Post-doctoral Fellow INRA Post-doctoral Fellow

June 2009 - Sept 2009 March 2008 - July 2009 Oct 2006 - Feb 2009 Jan 2006 - Sept 2006 Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

CNRS, Strasbourg, FRANCE. University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, FRANCE. National Institute of Materials Science (NIMS), JAPAN National Central University, Chung-Li, TAIWAN. French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA), Versailles, FRANCE.

Senior Research Fellow Dec 2001 - Dec 2004 Dept of Chemistry, Anna University, Chennai.

Project Fellow in MoEF and AICTE Projects

June 1999 - Nov 2001 Dept of Chemistry, Anna University, Chennai.

Project Assistant Aug 1998 - May 1999 Eco-Lab, Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai.

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Education 1999-2003: Ph.D. in Chemistry (Thesis Highly Commended), Anna University, TN, INDIA. 1996-1998: M.Sc., Bharathiar University, Coimbatore Inst. of Technology, TN, INDIA. 1993-1996: B.Sc., Bharathidasan University, A.V.C College, TN, INDIA.

Honors / Awards / Fellowships Fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC, London, 2018). Associate Fellow for the year 2015, Andhra Pradesh Academy of Sciences, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India. Best Biographical Profiles for the year 2015 published by Marquis Who’s Who in the World. Visiting Scientist, Kanagawa Institute of Technology (KIT), Atsugi, Japan. Research Scientist (tenured track), CNRS and University of Strasbourg, France. Fellow, University of Strasbourg, France. Fellow, National Institute of Materials Science (NIMS), Tsukuba, Japan. Ali Kaufmann postdoctoral fellow, Technion, Israel (not utilized). Fellow, National Central University, Jhongli, Taiwan. INRA Fellow, French National Institute for Agricultural Research, Versailles, France. Fellow, CSIR-SRF, Anna University, Chennai, India. Fellow in MoEF and AICTE projects, Anna University, Chennai, India. Young scientist award, DST/CSIR/TNSCST for presentation in international conference, Canada.

Professional Associations Member, Royal Society of Chemistry, U.K. Member, American Chemical Society, USA Member, Materials Research Society, USA Member, Catalysis Society of India, India Member, Society for Advancement of Chemical Sciences and Education (SACSE), India Member, Indian Council of Chemists, India Member, Materials Research Society of India, India Member, Project review panel, MNRE, New Delhi, India

Academic & Administrative Positions held at Yogi Vemana University Nodal Officer, Technology Enabling Centre of University of Hyderabad (TEC-UoH) Network Director, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) Nodal Officer, RUSA (Ministry of Higher Education, India) Deputy Director, Directorate of Admissions Nodal Officer, National Institutions Ranking Framework (NIRF-2017) Chief Superintendent of External Examinations Chairman, Board of Studies in Materials Science & Nanotechnology Controller of Examinations [I/c] Head, Dept Materials Science & Nanotechnology (Founder Head) Chairman, College Affiliate Committee Member, Directorate of Admissions

Editorial 1. Book Title: Emerging Nanostructured Materials for Environmental Application

Editors: S. Balakumar, Valerie Keller, M.V. Shankar Publisher: Springer Nature 2018 (in progress)

2. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Special Issue on International Conference on Sustainable Environment and Energy (ICSEE’19) Role: Lead Guest Editor Guest Editors: M.V. Shankar and L. Subramanyam Sarma (in progress)

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3. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Volume 43, Issue 8, 2018. Special Issue on International Conference on Sustainable Environment and Energy (ICSEE’17), 6–7 April 2017, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Role: Lead Guest Editor Guest Editors: M.V. Shankar, S.Rajamani, L. Subramanyam Sarma

4. Materials Focus, American Scientific Publishers, Volume 4, No 4, (August 2015) pp 259-323. A Special Issue on Advanced Materials for Energy and Environmental Remediation Guest Editors: Bernaurdshaw Neppolian, Muthupandian Ashokkumar, Claudia L. Bianchi, M.V. Shankar, Sambandam Anandan, M. Karthik

5. Energy and Environment Focus, American Scientific Publishers, Volume 4, No. 3, (September 2015) pp 175-255. A special Issue on Recent Advances in Nanomaterials for Energy and the Environment Guest Editors: Bernaurdshaw Neppolian, Muthupandian Ashokkumar, Sambandam Anandan, M.V.Shankar, Younggyu Son, Bhalchandra Kakade

Areas of Specialization: Synthesis and modification of titania / metal chalcogenide based nanostructures and titania based nanocomposites, Photocatalysis, Hydrogen fuel generation, Water Splitting, decomposition of organic pollutants in water, Solar photocatalysis, solid-acid catalyzed one-pot multi-component organic synthesis, solid adsorbent for defluoridation of drinking water, Mixed matrix membrane for desalination of drinking water, Solid adsorbent for defluoridation of drinking water, nanotheraphy for autoimmunization of disorders.

Research Projects Handled/Ongoing: S.No. Title of the Project Period of the Project Funding Agency

& Budget Allotted 1. Nano-Ferrites/Tungstites and Carbon

Nanotubes Composites for Efficient Hydrogen Production by Solar Water Splitting Co-PI: DrM.V.Shankar PI: Dr.M.Mamatha Kumari

August 2017 to July 2020 (3 Years)

Navel Research Board (NRB)

INR. 18,35,363

2. Hierarchical Composite Nanostructure Photocatalysts for Efficient Water Splitting under Solar Light Irradiation In collaboration with Dr.M.Sathish, Scientist, Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI), Karikudi, TN, India

January 2016 to January 2019 (3 Years)

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) INR. 72,00,000 Total INR 72,18,800/= YVU:INR. 39,10,600/=

3. Development of Semiconductor Nanocomposites for Photocatalytic Water Splitting into H2 and O2 under Solar light Irradiation In collaboration with Dr.(Mrs.) V. Durga Kumari, Chief Scientist, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), Hyderabad, TS, India

January 2011 to December 2014

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Total INR 59,66,191/= YVU:INR. 36,39,591/=

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Research Accomplishments: Achieved best results on CdS/NiO and CdS/TiO2 core/shell structures for photocatalytic H2 generation. Identified and optimized a new synthetic route for Cu2O quantum dots on TiO2 photocatalysts. Succeeded in preparation of Cu2O sensitized TiO2 nanorods with nanocavities for H2 generation. Conceived a novel idea for synthesis and applications of TiO2-based nanotube materials. Synthesized a novel visible light active Cu/Ag quantum dots onTiO2 nanotube photocatalysts for hydrogen

production. Developed a simple efficient method to synthesize visible light active N-doped TiO2 and achieved about 2

times activity compared to commercial material for photocatalytic decomposition of organics. Appreciated by project review committee, Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), India for

effective design of thin film photo-reactor for wastewater treatment, a reactor now in use by researchers in Anna University, India

Research Supervision: Awarded:02 On-going:01

Contribution to Scientific Committees in International / National Conferences Andhra Pradesh Science Congress (APSC-2018), Yogi Veaman University, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh,

India, November 9-11, 2018.

International Conference on Nano Science & Engineering Applications (ICONSEA-2018), Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India.

International Seminar on Advanced Nanomaterials, University of Maras (ISAN-2018), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, February 27 - 28, 2018.

International Conference on Renewable Energy Research & Education (RE2), Government College Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh, February 9-10, 2018.

Indo-Australian Conference on Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering, Drug Delivery System & Regenerative Medicine (BiTERM-2015), Anna University, Chennai, India.

International Conference on Emerging Environmental & Advanced Oxidation Technologies for Energy, Environment and Sustainability (EEAOTEES-2014), Anna University, Chennai, India.

International Conference on Green Technology for Environmental Pollution Prevention and Control (ICGTEPC 2014), National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirapalli, India.

International Conference on Nanoscience, Nanoengineering and Applications (ICONSEA 2014), Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India.

International Conference on Advances in Physics for Interdisciplinary Developments (RAPID 2014), Sathyabama University, Chennai, India.

International Conference on Advanced Nanomaterials & Emerging Engineering Technologies (ICANMEET-2013), Sathyabama University, Chennai, India.

International Union of Material Research Societies – International Conference on Electronic Materials (IUMRS-ICEM 2012), Yokohoma, Japan.

Convener UGC sponsored National Seminar on Recent Advances in Functional Materials – RAFM-2015, Dept of

Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa, 15th March 2015. UGC sponsored One Day National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Nanotechnology, Dept of Materials

Science and Nanotechnology, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa, 21st March 2012. Academic & Research Co-operations Dr.M.Sathish, Central Electro Chemical Research Institute (CSIR-CECRI), Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu,

INDIA. Dr.V.Durga Kumari, Inorganic & Physical Chemistry Division, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology,

Hyderabad, Telangana State, INDIA. Dr.Valerie Keller, CNRS-European Laboratory for Catalysis, Strassbourg, FRANCE

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Dr. Mani Karthik, CIC Energigune, Energy Cooperative Research Centre, Parque Tecnológico, SPAIN Prof.B.Neppolian, SRM Research Institute, Kattangulathur, Tamil Nadu, INDIA Prof. Yasuro Ikuma, Kanagawa Institute of Technology, Atsugi, JAPAN Dr.S.Sakthivel, Center for Solar Energy Materials, International Advanced Research Centre for Powder

Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), Hyderabd, Telangana, INDIA Dr.S.Anandan, International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials

(ARCI), Hyderabad, Telangana State, INDIA Dr.Vadali V.S.S. Srikanth, School of Engineering Sciences, Hyderabad Central University, Hyderabad,

Telangana State, INDIA Dr.P.Prathap, National Physical Laboratory (NPL), New Delhi, INDIA Dr.G. Arthanareeswaran, National Institute of Technology (NIT), Trichy, Tamil Nadu, INDIA Dr.A.Subramania, Centre for Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry,

INDIA

List of Publications:

Papers Published in SCI Journals (-Corresponding author)

S. No. Journal Papers Impact Factors

1. A. Tiwari, D. Naresh, V. Navakoteswara Rao, M. V. Shankar, L. Giribabu, U. Pal, Tetrathiafulvalene Scaffolds Based Sensitizer on Hierarchical Porous TiO2: Efficient Light Harvesting Material for Hydrogen Production, Journal of Physical Chemistry C, (2019) In Press. DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.8b08787

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2. K. Manu kumar, G. Nagaraju, D. Praveen Kumar, M.V. Shankar, Facile ionothermal synthesis of TiO2 nanorods for photocatalytic H2 generation, Journal of Materials Science Materials in Electronics (2019) Accepted. DOI:10.1007/s10854-018-0376-3.

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3. N. Lakshmana Reddy, V. Navakoteswara Rao, K.K. Cheralathan, E.P. Subramaniam, M.V. Shankar, Pt/TiO2 nanotube photocatalyst – Effect of synthesis methods on valance state of Pt and its influence on hydrogen production and dye degradation, Journal of Colloids and Interface Science 538 (2019) 83-98.

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4. M. Mamatha Kumari, M. Jagannatham, A. Joseph Berkmans, Prathap Haridoss, N. Lakshmana Reddy, M.V. Shankar, Influence of pre-oxidation, versus post-oxidation of carbon nanohorns in TiO2 nanohybrid for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen production. Materials Research Bulletin 109 (2019) 34-40. SCI. ISSN: 0025-5408.

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5. N. Lakshmana Reddy, V. Navakoteswara Rao, M. Mamatha Kumari, M. Sathish, M.V. Shankar, Development of high quantum efficiency CdS/ZnS core/shell structured photocatalyst for the enhanced solar hydrogen evolution. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 43 (2018) 22315-22328.

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6. T. Vijayaraghavan, N. Lakshmana Reddy, M.V. Shankar, S. Vadivel, A.Anuradha. A co-catalyst free, eco-friendly, novel visible light absorbing iron based complex oxide nanocomposites for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 43 (2018)14417 - 14426. SCI. ISSN: 0360-3199.

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7. M. Saikumar, N. Lakshmana Reddy, M.V. Shankar, Vishnu Shankar, Facile synthesis of noble-metal free polygonal Zn2TiO4 nanostructures for highly efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution under solar light irradiation. International Journal of

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Hydrogen Energy 43 (2018) 13145 – 13157.

8. U. Bhargav, B. Chandra Mohan, N. Ramesh Reddy, M. Mamatha Kumari, M.V Shankar. Multiwall carbon nanotubes in titania based nanocomposite as trap for photoexcitons for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen production under solar light irradiation. Materials Research Bulletin 106 (2018) 271-275. SCI. ISSN: 0025-5408.

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9. V. Navakoteswara Rao, N. Lakshmana Reddy, M. Mamatha Kumari, P. Ravi, M. Sathish, B. Neppolian, M.V. Shankar, Synthesis of titania wrapped cadmium sulfide nanorods for photocatalytic hydrogen generation. Materials Research Bulletin 103 (2018) 122-132. SCI. ISSN: 0025-5408.

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10. N. Lakshmana Reddy, K.K. Cheralathan, V. Durga Kumari, B. Neppolian, M.V. Shankar, Photocatalytic Reforming of Bio-mass Derived Crude Glycerol in Water: A Sustainable Approach for Improved Hydrogen Generation using Ni(OH)2 Decorated TiO2 Nanotubes Under Solar Light Irradiation. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering 6 (2018) 3754-3764 SCI. ISSN: 2168-0485

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11. N. Ramesh Reddy, M. Mamatha Kumari, K. K. Cheralathan, M. V. Shankar, Enhanced Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production Activity of Noble Metal Free MWCNT-TiO2 Nanocomposites. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 43 (2018) 4036-4043. SCI. ISSN: 0360-3199

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12. N. Lakshmana Reddy, V. Navakoteswara Rao, P.Ravi, M. Sathish, M.V. Shankar, Effective Shuttling of Photoexcitons on CdS/NiO Core/Shell Photocatalysts for Enhanced Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production. Materials Research Bulletin 101 (2018) 223-231. SCI. ISSN: 0025-5408.

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5. N. Lakshmana Reddy, S. Emin, V. Durga Kumari, M.V. Shankar, CuO quantum dots decorated TiO2 nanocomposite photocatalyst for stable hydrogen generation. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 57 (2018) 568–577 SCI. ISSN: 0888-5885.

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13. P. Ravi, V. Nava Koteswara Rao, M.V.Shankar, M. Sathish, CuO-Cr2O3 core-shell structured co-catalysts on TiO2 for efficient photocatalytic water splitting using direct solar light, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 43 (2018) 3976-3987. SCI. ISSN: 0360-3199

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14. S. Kumar, N. Lakshmana Reddy, A. Kumar, M.V. Shankar, V.Krishnan, Two Dimensional N-doped ZnO-Graphitic Carbon Nitride Nanosheets Heterojunctions with Enhanced Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 43 (2018) 3988-4902. SCI. ISSN: 0360-3199

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15. H.Y. Hafeez, S.K. Lakhera, S. Bellamkonda, G. Ranga Rao, M.V.Shankar, DW. Bahnemann, B. Neppolian, Construction of Ternary Hybrid Layered Reduced Graphene Oxide supported g-C3N4-TiO2 Nanocomposite and its Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production activity, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 43 (2018) 3892-3904. SCI. ISSN: 0360-3199.

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16. N. Subha, M. Mahalakshmi, M. Myilsamy, N. Lakshmana Reddy, M.V. Shankar, B. Neppolian, V. Murugesan, Effective excitons separation on graphene supported ZrO2-TiO2 heterojunction for enhanced H2 production under solar light, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 43 (2018) 3905-3919. SCI. ISSN: 0360-3199

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17. K. Paramesh, N. Lakshmana Reddy, M.V. Shankar, T. Chandrasekhar, Enhancement of biological hydrogen production using green alga Chlorococcum minutum, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 43 (2018) 3957-3966. SCI. ISSN: 0360-3199

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18. T. Sree Latha, C. Madhava Reddy, M.V. Shankar, L. Dakshayani, Immunomodulatory properties of TiO2 nanostructural materials. Indian Journal of Pharmacology 49 (2017) 458-464 SCI. ISSN 0253-7613

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19. S. Suneel Kumar, N. Lakshmana Reddy, H. S. Kushwaha, A. Kumar, M.V. Shankar, K. Bhattacharya, A. Halder, V. Krishnan, Efficient Electron Transfer across ZnO-MoS2-RGO Heterojunction for Remarkably Enhanced Sunlight Driven Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution. ChemSusChem 10 (2017) 3588-3603. SCI. ISSN: 1864-564X

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20. T. Sree Latha, C. Madhava Reddy, M.V. Shankar, V.V.V.S Srikanth, L. Dakshayani, In vitro and in vivo evaluation of anti-cancer activity: Shape-dependent properties of TiO2 nanostructures. Materials Science & Engineering C, 78 (2017) 969-977. SCI. ISSN: 0928-4931

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21. N. Lakshmana Reddy, S. Suneel Kumar, V. Krishnan, M. Sathish, M.V. Shankar, Multifunctional Cu/Ag quantum dots on TiO2 nanotubes as highly efficient photocatalyst for enhanced solar hydrogen evolution. Journal of Catalysis 350 (2017) 226-239. SCI. ISSN: 0021-9517

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22. N. Subha, M. Mahalakshmi, M. Myilsamy, N. Lakshmana Reddy, M.V. Shankar, V. Murugasen, B. Neppolian, Influence of synthesis conditions on the photocatalytic activity of mesoporous Ni doped SrTiO3/TiO2 heterostructure for H2 production under solar light irradiation. Journal of Colloids and surfaces A: Physicochem. Eng. Aspects, 522 (2017)193-206. SCI. ISSN: 0927-7757

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23. R. Saranya, G. Arthanareeswaran, A F Ismail, N. Lakshmana Reddy, M.V. Shankar, J. Kweon, Efficient Rejection of Organic Compounds using Functionalized ZSM-5 Incorporated PPSU Mixed Matrix Membrane. RSC Advances 7 (2017) 15536-15552. SCI. ISSN 2046-2069

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24. B. Rajendra Prasad Reddy, P. Vasu Govardhana Reddy, M.V. Shankar, CuI Supported on protonated trititanate nanotubes as efficient Catalyst for green synthesis of propargylamines via A3-Coupling. Asian Journal of Organic Chemistry 6 (2017) 712-719. SCI. ISSN: 2193-5815

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25. M. Mamatha Kumari, A. Priyanka, B. Marenna, P. Haridoss, D. Praveen Kumar, M.V. Shankar, Beneficial tubular morphologies on electron transfer properties in CNT/TiNT nanohybrid photocatalyst for enhanced H2 production. RSC Advances 7 (2017) 7203 - 7209. SCI. ISSN 2046-2069

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26. D. Praveen Kumar, V. Durga Kumari, M. Karthik, M. Sathish, M.V. Shankar, Shape dependence structural, optical and photocatalytic properties of TiO2 nanocrystals for enhanced hydrogen production via glycerol reforming. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 163 (2017) 113-119. SCI. ISSN: 0927-0248

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27. N. Lakshmana Reddy, S. Emin, M. Valant, M.V. Shankar, Nanostructured Bi2O3@TiO2 photocatalyst for enhanced hydrogen production. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 42 (2017) 6627 – 6636. SCI. ISSN: 0360-3199

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28. N. Lakshmana Reddy, M. Karthik, M.V. Shankar, Synthesis of Ag–TiO2 Nanoparticles for Improved Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production Under Solar Light Irradiation, Advanced Porous Materials, 5 (2017) 122-127. ISSN: 2327-3941

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29. C.Prathibha, K.V.Ranganayakulu, A.L.A. Chunduri, K.Venkataramaniah, N. Lakshmana Reddy, M.V.Shankar, Trititanate Nanotubes as highly efficient adsorbent for fluoride removal from water: adsorption performance and uptake mechanism. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 4 (2016) 4754 – 4768 SCI. ISSN: 2213-3437

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30. D. Praveen Kumar, N. Lakshmana Reddy, M. Karthikeyan, N. Chinnaiah, V. Bramhaiah, V. Durga Kumari, M.V.Shankar, Synergistic effect of Nanocavities in Anatase TiO2 Nanobelts for Photocatalytic Degradation of Methyl Orange Dye. Journal of Colloids and Interface Science 477 (2016) 201-208 SCI. ISSN: 0021-9797

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31. D. Praveen Kumar, N. Lakshmana Reddy, M. Karthik, B. Neppolian, J. Madhavan, M.V.Shankar, Solar light sensitized p-Ag2O/n-TiO2 nanotubes heterojunction photocatalysts for enhanced hydrogen production in aqueous-glycerol solution. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 154 (2016) 78-87 SCI. ISSN: 0927-0248

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32. N. Lakshmana Reddy, D. Praveen Kumar, M.V.Shankar, Co-catalyst free Trititanate Nanorods for Improved Hydrogen Production under Solar Light Irradiation. J.Chem Sci., 128 (2016) 649-656 SCI. eISSN: 0973-7103.

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33. D.Praveen Kumar, N. Lakshmana Reddy, B. Srinivas, V. Durgakumari, V. Roddatis, O.Bondarchuk, M. Karthik, Y. Ikuma, M.V.Shankar. Stable and active CuxO/TiO2 nanostructured catalyst for proficient hydrogen production under solar light irradiation. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 146 (2016) 63 - 71 SCI. ISSN: 0927-0248

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34. B.Rajendra Prasad Reddy, P.Vasu Govardhana Reddy, D.Praveen Kumar, B.N.Reddy, M.V.Shankar. Rapid synthesis of alkylaminophenols via Petasis Borono-Mannich reaction using protonated trititanate nanotubes as robust solid-acid catalyst. RSC Advances, 6 (2016) 14682 - 14691 SCI. ISSN 2046-2069.

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35. T.Sree Latha, L.Dakshayani, D.Praveen Kumar, M.V.Shankar, C.Madhava Reddy. Ti-O based nanomaterials ameliorate experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis and collagen-induced arthritis. RSC Advances, 6 (2016) 8870 - 8880 SCI. ISSN 2046-2069

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36. B.Rajendra Prasad Reddy, M.Venkata Krishna Reddy, P.Vasu Govardhana Reddy, D.Praveen Kumar, M.V.Shankar. Protonated trititanate nanotubes: An efficient catalyst for one-pot three-component coupling of benzothiazole amones, heterocyclic aldehydes and dilkyl/diaryl phosphites with a greener perspective. Tetrahedron Letters, 57 (2016) 696 - 702 SCI. ISSN: 0040-4039

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37. S. Sumisha, G. Arthanareeswaran, A.F. Ismail, D. Praveen Kumar, M.V. Shankar, Functionalized Titanate Nanotube-Polyetherimide Nanocomposite Membrane for Improved Salt Rejection Under Low Pressure Nanofiltration. RSC Advances, 5 (2015) 39464-39473 SCI. ISSN 2046-2069

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38. S.Ganesh Babu, R.Vinoth, D.Praveen Kumar, M.V.Shankar, H.L.Chou, K.Vinodgopal, B.Neppolian. Influence of Electron Storage, Transfer and Shuttling on Reduced Graphene Oxide at the Interfacial Copper Doped TiO2 p-n Heterojunction for Increased Hydrogen Production. Nanoscale, 7, (2015) 7849-7857. SCI. ISSN 2040-3372

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39. D.Praveen Kumar, N.Lakshmana Reddy, M.Mamatha Kumari, B.Srinivas, V.Durga Kumari, V.Roddatis, O. Bondarchunk, M.Karthik, B.Nepplian, M.V.Shankar. Cu2O-Sensitized TiO2 Nanorods with Nanocavities for Highly Efficient Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production under Solar Light Irradiation. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 136 (2015) 157-165 SCI. ISSN: 0927-0248.

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40. M.Mamatha Kumari, D.Praveen Kumar, P.Haridoss, V.Durga Kumari, M.V.Shankar, Nanohybrid of Titania / Carbon Nanotubes - Nanohorns: A Promising Photocatalyst for Enhanced Hydrogen Production under Solar Irradiation. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Vol. 40 (2015)1665-1674 SCI. ISSN: 0360-3199

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41. G.Madhusudana, P.Sampath Kumar, D.Praveen Kumar, V.V.S.S.Srikanth, M.V.Shankar, Photocatalytic performance of rice grain shaped ZnO microrods under solar irradiation, Materials Letters 128 (2014) 183-186, SCI, ISSN: 0167-577X.

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42. P.Anil Kumar Reddy, B.Srinivas, V.Durga Kumari, M.V.Shankar, M.Subhramanyam, J.S.Lee, CaF2O4 sensitized hierarchical TiO2 photo composite for hydrogen production under solar light irradiation. Chemical Engineering Journal, 247 (2014) 152-160 SCI, ISSN: 1385-8947

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43. D.Praveen Kumar, M.V.Shankar, M.Mamatha Kumari, G.Sadanandan, B.Srinivas, V.Durga Kumari, Nano-size effects on CuO/TiO2 catalysts for highly efficient H2 production under solar light irradiation. Chemical Communications, 49, (2013) 9443-9446 SCI, ISSN 1359-7345

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44. G.Sadanandam, K.Lalitha, V.Durga Kumari, M.V.Shankar, M.Subhramanyam, Cobalt doped TiO2: A stable and efficient photocatalyst for continuous hydrogen production from glycerol: Water mixtures under solar light irradiation. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 38 (2013) 9655-9664 SCI , ISSN: 0360-3199

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45. O.Rossler, M.V.Shankar, M.Karkmaz-Le Du, L.Schmidlin, N.Keller, V.Keller, Solar light photocatalytic hydrogen production from water over Pt and Au/TiO2

(anatase/rutile) photocatalysts. Influence of noble metal and porogen promotion. Journal of Catalysis, 269 (2010) 179-190. SCI, ISSN: 0021-9517

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46. M.V.Shankar, J.Ye, Inorganic alkaline-sols as precursors for rapid synthesis of ETS-10 microporous titanosilicates and their photocatalytic reforming of methanol under visible-light irradiation. Catalysis Communications, 11, (2009) 261-265. SCI, ISSN: 1566-7367

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47. M.V.Shankar, T.Kako. D.Wang, J.Ye, “One-pot synthesis of peroxo-titania nanopowder and their dual photochemical oxidation in aqueous methanol solution”, Journal of Colloid & Interface Science, 331 (2009) 132-137. SCI, ISSN: 0021-9797

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48. M.V.Shankar, S.Nélieu, L.Kerhoas & J.Einhorn, “Natural sunlight induced photodegradation of phenyl urea herbicides in water”, Chemosphere, 71 (2008) 1461-

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49. S.Nélieu, M.V.Shankar, L.Kerhoas & J.Einhorn, “Phototransformation of monuron induced by nitrate and nitrite ions in water: Contribution of photonitration”. Journal of Photochemistry & Photobiology A: Chemistry, 193, (2008) 1-9. SCI, ISSN: 1010-6030

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50. M.V.Shankar, S.Nélieu, L.Kerhoas & J.Einhorn, “Photo-induced degradation of diuron in aqueous solution by nitrites and nitrates: kinetics and pathways”. Chemosphere, 66 (2006) 767-774. SCI, ISSN: 0045-6535

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51. M.V.Shankar, S.Anandan, N.Venkatachalam, B.Arabindoo, V.Murugesan, “Fine route for an efficient removal of 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) by zeolite supported TiO2”, Chemosphere, 63 (2006) 1014-1021 SCI, ISSN: 0045-6535.

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52. M.V.Shankar, S.Anandan, N.Venkatachalam, B.Arabindoo, M.Palanichamy, V.Murugesan, “Novel thin-film reactor for photocatalytic degradation of pesticides in aqueous solutions”, Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 79 (2004) 1279-1285 SCI, ISSN: 1097-4660

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53. M.V.Shankar, K.K.Cheralathan, B.Arabindoo, M.Palanichamy, V.Murugesan, “Enhanced photocatalytic activity for the destruction of monocrotophos pesticide by

TiO2/ H”, Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical, 223 (2004) 195-200. SCI, ISSN: 1381-1169

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54. S.Sakthivel, M.V.Shankar, M. Palanichamy, B.Arabindoo, D.W.Bahnemann, V.Murugesan, “Enhanced photocatalytic activity by metal deposition: Characterisation and photonic efficiency of Pt, Au and Pd deposited on TiO2 catalyst”, Water Research, 38, (2004) 3001-3009 SCI, ISSN: 0043-1354

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55. M.V.Shankar, K.K.Cheralathan, B.Arabindoo, M.Palanichamy, V.Murugesan, “Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of monocrotophos in aqueous solution over

titania hybridised with -zeolite”, Annali di chimica, 93 (2003) 827-832. SCI-Expanded ISSN: 1612-8877

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56. B.Neppolian, S.R.Kanel, H.C.Choi, M.V.Shankar, B.Arabindoo, V.Murugesan, “Photocatalytic degradation of reactive yellow17 in aqueous solution in the presence of TiO2 with cement binder” International Journal of Photoenergy, 5 (2003) 45-49. SCI-Expanded ISSN: 1110-662X

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57. S.Sakthivel, B.Neppolian, M.V.Shankar, M. Palanichamy, B. Arabindoo, V.Murugesan, “Solar photocatalytic degradation of azo dye: Comparison of photocatalytic efficiency of ZnO and TiO2” Solar Energy Materials & Solar cells, 77 (2003) 65-82 SCI, ISSN: 0927-0248 [Highly cited article certified by ISI web of Science in the year 2005].

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58. S.Sakthivel, M.V.Shankar, M. Palanichamy, B. Arabindoo, V.Murugesan, “Photocatalytic decomposition of leather dye: Comparative study of TiO2 supported on alumina and glass beads” Journal of Photochemistry & Photobiology A: Chemistry, 148 (2002)153-159 SCI, ISSN: 1010-6030

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59. B.Neppolian, M.V.Shankar, V.Murugesan, “Semiconductor assisted photodegradation of textile dye” Journal of Scientific & Industrial Research, 61 (2002) 224-230. SCI-Expanded ISSN:0975-1084 (Online).

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60. M.V.Shankar, B.Neppolian, S.Sakthivel, B.Arabindoo, M.Palanichamy, V.Murugesan, “Kinetics of photocatalytic degradation of textile dye reactive red 2”, Indian Journal of Engineering & Materials Sciences, 8 (2001) 104-109 SCI-Expanded ISSN: 0975-1017 (Online)

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Review Article

61. N. Lakshmana Reddy, V. Navakoteswara Rao, M. Mamatha Kumari, K. Raghava Reddy, P. Ravi, M. Sathish, M. Karthik, M.V. Shankar, Inamuddin, Nanostructured Semiconducting Materials for Efficient Hydrogen Generation. Environmental Chemistry Letters 16 (2018) 765 - 796. ISSN: 1610-3653 (Print) 1610-3661 (Online).

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Book Chapter

62. K. Raghava Reddy, B. Hemavathi, G. R. Balakrishna, A. V. Raghu, S. Naveen, M.V. Shankar, Chapter 11. Organic Conjugated Polymer-Based Functional Nanohybrids: Synthesis Methods, Mechanisms and Its Applications in Electrochemical Energy Storage Supercapacitors and Solar Cells. Polymer Composites with Functionalized Nanoparticles Synthesis, Properties and Applications Edited By Krzysztof Pielichowski and Tomasz M. Majka (2019) Page Nos 357 - 379. [Elsevier] ISBN: 978-0-12-814064-2.

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63. V. Preethi, M. Mamatha Kumari, N. Ramesh Reddy, U. Bhargav, K. K. Cheralathan, C. H. Shilpa Chakra and M. V. Shankar, Chapter 2, Recent Progress in Photocatalytic Water Splitting by Nanostructured TiO2: Carbon Photocatalysts – Influence of Interfaces, Morphological Structures and Experimental Parameters, Integrated Green Chemistry and Sustainable Engineering, Edited by Shahid-ul-Islam (2018) Page Nos. 23–56, WILEY [Scrivener Publishing LLC]. ISBN: 9781119509820

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64. M. Mamatha Kumari, K. Raghava Reddy, N. Ramesh Reddy, U. Bhargav, M.V. Shankar and S.K. Soni, Chapter 2. Highly Stable Metal Oxide-based Heterostructured Photocatalysts for Efficient Photcatalytic Hydrogen Production. Nanophotocatalysis and Environmental Applications Edited By Inamuddin, Mohd Imran Ahamed, Abdullah M. Asiri, Eric Lichtfouse (2019) Page Nos xx-xx. [Springer Nature] ISBN: 978-3-030-04948-5.

List of Patents (5 Published) 1. V.Durga Kumari, M.Subrahmanyam, D.Srinivas, G.Sadanandam, M.V.Shankar, B.Syamasundar,

M.Mamatha Kumari, D.Praveen Kumar, CuO/TiO2 nanocomposite photocatalyst for hydrogen production, process for the preparation there of. US Patent No. US20160045908 A1 20160218; US9776162 B2 20171003.

2. N. Keller, P Bernhardt, M. Roux, A. Robé, M.V.Shankar, S. Picaud, M.J. Ledoux, V. Keller, T. Cottineau. Artificial Retina that includes A Photovoltic Material Layer Including a Titanium dioxide Semicondutor, European Patent Publication No. EP 2509551 A1 20121017; EP 2509551 B1 20141126.

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3. N. Keller, P Bernhardt, M. Roux, A. Robé, M.V.Shankar, S. Picaud, M.J. Ledoux, V. Keller, T. Cottineau. Artificial Retina that includes A Photovoltic Material Layer Including a Titanium dioxide Layer, US Patent Publication No. US 2013023986 A1 20130124; US 9125734 B2 20150908.

4. N. Keller, P. Bernhardt, M. Roux, A. Robé, M.V.Shankar, S. Picaud, M.J. Ledoux, V. Keller. Artificial Retina that includes A Photovoltic Material Layer Including a Titanium dioxide Layer, World Patent Publication No. WO 2011070288 A1 20110616.

5. N. Keller, P. Bernhardt, M. Roux, A. Robé, M.V.Shankar, S. Picaud, M.J. Ledoux, V. Keller. Rétine artificielle comprenant une couche en matériau photovoltaique comprenant un semi conducteur à base d’oxyde de titane, French Patent Publication No. FR 2953394 A1 20110610; FR 2953394 B1 20120907.

Conference Proceedings / Invited Publications 1. D. Praveen Kumar, N. Lakshmana Reddy, B. Srinivas,

V. Durga Kumari, M.V. Shankar, Influence of reaction parameters for the enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen production using surface modified semiconductor titania nanotubes. Materials Today Proceedings 4 (2017) 11653–11659. ISSN: 2214-7853.

2. N. Lakshmana Reddy, G. Krishna Reddy, K. Mahaboob Basha, P. Krishna Mounika, M.V. Shankar,

Highly Efficient Hydrogen Production Using Bi2O3/TiO2 Nanostructured Photocatalysts Under LED Light Irradiation, Materials Today: Proceedings 3 (2016) 1351-1358. ISSN: 2214-7853.

3. D.Praveen Kumar, N.Lakshmana Reddy, D.Harish, D.Balaji Naik, M.Mamatha Kumari, B.Srinivas, V.Durga kumari, M.V.Shankar.. Solar Light Activated AgxO/TiO2 Nanocomposites – A Promising Photocatalyst for Enhanced Hydrogen Fuel Generation using Biomass Derivatives. Materials Focus 4 (2015) 321-323. eISSN: 2169-4303

4. D.Praveen Kumar, N.Lakshmana Reddy, B.Srinivas, V.Durga kumari, B.Neppolian, M.V.Shankar. Preparation of CuO/TiO2 Solar Light Harvesting Nanotubular Catalysts for Proficient Hydrogen Production Using Aqueous-Glycerol Solution. Energy and Environment Focus, 4 (2015) 214-220.

5. D.Praveen Kumar, N.Lakshmana Reddy, M.V.Shankar, M.Mamatha Kumari, B.Srinivas, V.Durga Kumari, CuO/TiO2 Nanocomposites: Effect of Calcination on Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production. Journal of Catalysts and Catalysis, 1 (2014) 13-20 ISSN 2349-4344. Invited Paper.

6. D. Praveen Kumar, M.V.Shankar, N.Lakshman Reddy, D.Parasuramudu, D.Rajarajeswari, V.Durga Kumari, Solar light active CuxO/TiO2 nanobelt photocatalyst for enhanced H2 production. 2013 International Advanced Nanomaterials and Emerging Engineering Technologies (ICANMEET), Proceedings of the IEEE, 440-442 (2013). SCI-Expanded, ISBN 978-1-4799-1380-0

7. M.V.Shankar, J.Ye, Green-Chemical Synthesis of ETS-4 Zeotypes for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production. Advanced Materials Research, 584 (2012) 366-370. ISSN 16628985. Invited Paper.

8. M.V.Shankar, K.K.Cheralathan, B.Arabindoo, M.Palanichamy, V.Murugesan, “Enhanced relative photonic efficiency of titania/zeolite composite photocatalysts” Proceedings of the Third Conference on Oxidation Technologies for Water and Wastewater Treatment Special Topic: AOP’s for Recycling and Reuse at Goslar, Germany, pp.823-828, May 2003.

9. K.Sudha, M.V.Shankar, M.Palanichamy, V.Murugesan, K.Pandian, “Photocatalytic decolourisation of textile dye in aqueous solution using suspended titania”, Proceedings of the Seventh International Symposium on Advances in Electrochemical Science & Technology at Karaikudi, India, pp. D86-88, November 2002.

10. M.V.Shankar, K.K.Cheralathan, B.Arabindoo, M.Palanichamy, V.Murugesan, “Enhanced photocatalytic

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degradation of monocrotophos in aqueous solution over titania hybridised with β-Zeolite”, Proceedings of the Indo-Italian Workshop on Emerging Technologies for industrial wastewater Treatment and Environment at Nagpur, India, pp.317-322, September 2002.

11. M.V.Shankar, B.Arabindoo, M.Palanichamy, V.Murugesan, “Photocatalytic mineralisation of textile wastewater by Thin-film fixed-bed reactor (TFFBR)”, Proceedings of the ENVIRO 2001 at Coimbatore, India, pp.618-624, September 2001.

Editorial Board Member and Peer Reviewer for the Journals International Editorial Board Member: Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis, and American Journal of

Nanomaterials, Journal of Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine Research, SF Journal of Material and Chemical Engineering.

Peer Reviewer: More than 34 international high impact factor journals Publishers: Royal Society of Chemistry, American Chemical Society, Elsevier, Taylor & Francis, John

Wiley, Wiley-VCH

Conference Presentations

1. D.Praveen Kumar and M.V.Shankar, “Solar Light Active Heterostructured Photocatalysts for Enhanced Hydrogen Production”, National Conference on Advanced Functional Materials (NCAFM-2016), Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, 23-24 March 2016.

2. D.Praveen Kumar, M.V.Shankar, N.Lakshmana Reddy, M. Mamatha Kumari, B.Srinivas, V.Durga Kumari, “Influence of TiO2 Nanostructures on Photocatalytic Activity”, International Conference on Nano Science & Engineering Applications (ICONSEA) at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, Telangana, 26 to 28th June 2014.

3. N.Lakshmana Reddy, D.Praveen Kumar, M. Mamatha Kumari, M.V.Shankar, “CuO-TiO2 Nanowires

Composite Photocatalyst for Enhanced Hydrogen Production under Solar Light Irradiation”, International Conference on Advances in New materials [ICAN 2014] at University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 20th and 21st June 2014. [Awarded Prize for Best Poster Presentation]

4. D Praveen Kumar, M V Shankar, M Mamatha Kumari, G Anadharaj, B Pranathi, V Durga Kumari

“Sunlight Active CuxO/TiO2 Nanorods Photocatalysts for Hydrogen Fuel Generation” “International Conference on Nanomaterials for Frontier Applications (ICNFA 2013) and Indo-Norwegian Workshop for Solar Cell Applications” Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, INDIA,10-12, July 2013.

5. M.V.Shankar, J. Ye, “A facile green-chemical synthesis of ETS-4 zeotypes and photocatalytic efficacy for

hydrogen production” International Conference on Recent Trends in Advanced Materials, VIT University, Vellore, INDIA, February 20-22, 2012.

6. M.V.Shankar, D.Praveen Kumar, N. Keller, V. Keller. “TiO2-based nanostructures for visible light semi-conductor photocatalysis” National Seminar on Emerging Materials and Technologies, SSBN Degree & PG College, Anantapur, October 9-10, 2010.

7. M.V.Shankar, J.Ye, “Nanoporous ETS-10 zeotypes as efficient photocatalyst for hydrogen production” National Conference on Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, January 24-25, 2010.

8. M.V.Shankar, L.Schmidlin, N.Keller, V.Keller, Tuning visible photocatalytic activity of TiO2-nanotubes for H2 generation, EUROPACAT IX, Salamanca, Spain, 30 August - 04 September 2009.

9. M.V.Shankar, N.Keller, V.Keller, “Self-assembly of oriented titania-based nanotubes arrays for solar

photoconversion applications” E-MRS Spring meeting, Strasbourg, France, June 07-12, 2009.

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10. M.Lafjah, M.V.Shankar, I.Fechete, F.Djafri, A.Bengueddach, N.Keller, V.Keller, “Matériaux

photocatalytiques à base de zéolithe BETA modifiée au titane, pure ou dopée à l’azote, pour activation UV-A et solaire” 25éme Réunion du Groupe Français des Zéolithes (GFZ) La Porte des Isles, France, April 1-3, 2009.

11. M.V.Shankar, M.Grandcolas, O.Rosseler, N.Keller, V.Keller, “Nanoscale one-dimensional TiO2

photocatalysts for hydrogen production by solar light activated water-splitting” E-MRS Fall meeting, Warsaw, Poland, September 14-19, 2008.

12. M.V.Shankar, J.Ye, “Facile synthesis of N-doped TiO2 for photocatalytic degradation of Isopropanol gas”,

NIMS International Work-shop on Photocatalysis at Urabandi, Japan, March 7-9, 2007. 13. M.V.Shankar, S.Nélieu, L.Kerhoas, J.Einhorn, “Nitrate induced photodegradation of diuron in water under

simulated or natural solar light”, 15th SETAC-Europe at Lille, France, May 22-26, 2005. 14. S.Nélieu, M.V.Shankar, L.Kerhoas, F.Bonnemoy, J.Bohatier, J.Einhorn, “Nitrate and nitrite induced

photodegradation of chlorophenylureas in aqueous solution: Kinetics, degradation pathways and toxicity evolution”, 15th SETAC-Europe at Lille, France, May 22-26, 2005.

15. M.V.Shankar, S.Nélieu, L.Kerhoas, J.Einhorn, “Role of nitrate as inducer: Impact on diuron

phototransformation in aqueous solution”, Fifth European Meeting on Environmental Chemistry at University of Bari, Bari, Italy, December 15-18, 2004.

16. S.Nélieu, M.V.Shankar, L.Kerhoas, J.Einhorn, “Influence of environmental parameters on nitrite induced

photodegradation of chlorophenylureas”, Fifth European Meeting on Environmental Chemistry at University of Bari, Bari, Italy, December 15-18, 2004.

17. M.V.Shankar, S.Nélieu, L.Kerhoas, J.Einhorn, “Nitrite induced photodegradation of monuron and diuron

in aqueous solution: Kinetics and degradation pathways”, 3rd European Meeting on Solar Chemistry and Photocatalysis: Environmental Applications at Barcelona, Spain, June 30-July 2, 2004.

18. S.Nélieu, M.V.Shankar, L.Kerhoas, J.Einhorn, “Nitrite and nitrate induced photodegradation of phenyureas

in aqueous solution”, Seminar on French photochemistry group at University of Blaise Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand, France, May 12 & 13, 2004.

19. M.V.Shankar, K.K.Cheralathan, B.Arabindoo, M.Palanichamy, V.Murugesan, “H zeolite supported

Titania: Enhanced photocatalytic activity for the destruction of water-borne organic pollutants”, 16th Indian National Symposium on Catalysis and 1st Indo-German Conference on Catalysis at Hyderabad, India, February 6-8, 2003.

20. K.Sudha, M.V.Shankar, M.Palanichamy, V.Murugesan, K.Pandian, “Photocatalytic decolourisation of

textile dye in aqueous solution using suspended titania”, Seventh International Symposium on Advances in Electrochemical Science & Technology at Central Electrochemical & Engineering Research Institute, Karaikudi, November 27-29, 2002

21. M.V.Shankar, K.K.Cheralathan, B.Arabindoo, M.Palanichamy, V.Murugesan, “Enhanced relative photonic

efficiency of hybridised TiO2 on the mineralisation of monocrotophos in aqueous solution”, The Seventh International Conference on TiO2 Photocatalysis: Fundamentals and Applications at Toronto, Canada, November 17-21, 2002.

22. M.V.Shankar, K.K.Cheralathan, B.Arabindoo, M.Palanichamy, V.Murugesan, “Enhanced photocatalytic

degradation of monocrotophos in aqueous solution over titania hybridised with -zeolite”, Indo-Italian Workshop on Emerging Technologies for industrial wastewater Treatment and Environment at Nagpur, India, September 2-4, 2002.

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23. M.V.Shankar, B.Neppolian, S.Sakthivel, B.Arabindoo, M.Palanichamy, V.Murugesan, “Photocatalytic Decomposition of Wastewater using Illuminated TiO2”, National Symposium on New Horizons in Heterogeneous Catalysis at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India, February 22-24, 2002.

24. B.Neppolian, H.C.Choi, M.V.Shankar, B.Arabindoo, V.Murugesan, “Semiconductor – assisted

photodegradation of textile dye, reactive red 5 by ZnO in aqueous solution”, EPCOWM’2002 International Conference at Tunisia, January 7-10, 2002.

25. M.V.Shankar, B.Neppolian, S.Sakthivel, B.Arabindoo, M.Palanichamy, V.Murugesan, “TiO2 – Catalysed

photo-oxidation of monocrotophos in wastewater”, 20th Conference of the Indian Council of Chemists at Mysore, India, December 22-24, 2001.

26. M.V.Shankar, B.Arabindoo, M.Palanichamy, V.Murugesan, “Photocatalytic mineralisation of textile

wastewater by Thin-film fixed-bed reactor (TFFBR)”, National Conference on Control of Industrial Pollution and Environmental Degradation at Coimbatore, India, September 14-15, 2001.

27. S.Sakthivel, M.V.Shankar, M. Palanichamy, B. Arabindoo, V.Murugesan, “Photocatalytic decomposition

of leather dye: Comparative study of TiO2 supported on alumina and glass beads”, First International Conference on Semiconductor Photochemistry at University of Strathclyde, Glasgow (U.K.), July 23-25, 2001.

28. M.V.Shankar, B.Neppolian, S.Sakthivel, B.Arabindoo, M.Palanichamy, V.Murugesan, “Photocatalytic

degradation of reactive yellow 17 - A textile dye”, National Conference on Solar Energy Conversion Processes at Chennai, India, March 1-2, 2001.

29. M.V.Shankar, B.Neppolian, S.Sakthivel, B.Arabindoo, M.Palanichamy, V.Murugesan, “Heterogeneous

photocatalysis for the degradation of reactive dyes using Titania”, 15th Indian National Symposium on Catalysis and Second Conference of the Indo-Pacific Catalysis Association” at Pune, India, January 23-25, 2001.

30. B.Neppolian, S.Sakthivel, M.V.Shankar, Banumathi Arabindoo, M.Palanichamy, V.Murugesan, “Solar

light induced degradation of textile dye reactive yellow 17 with TiO2 as photocatalyst”, Second International Conference on Oxidation Technologies for Water and Wastewater Treatment at Technical University of Clausthal - Zellerfeld, GERMANY, May 28-31,2000.

31. B.Neppolian, M.V.Shankar, S.Sakthivel, M.Palanichamy, B.Arabindoo, V.Murugesan, “Photocatalytic

degradation of textile dye using a batch reactor”, National workshop on Catalysis at IICT, Hyderabad, India, January 7-8, 2000.

Invited / Guest / Keynote Lecturers / Resource Person 1. Development of Hierarchical Nanostructured photocatalysts for enhanced hydrogen production under solar

light irradiation. International Seminar on Advanced Nanomaterials, University of Maras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, February 27 - 28, 2018.

2. Nanocomposite Photocatalysts for Renewable Hydrogen Production. International Conference on Renewable Energy Research & Education (RE2), Government College Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh, February 9-10, 2018.

3. TiO2 - based Nanocomposite Photocatalysts for Efficient Hydrogen Production under Solar Light

Irradiation National Seminar on Advanced Functional Materials, Duvvuru Ramanamma Womens College, Gudur, Andhra Pradesh, 04th March 2017.

4. Nanostructured Titania-based Photocatalysts for Efficient H2 Production. National Level Seminar on Nano Structured Materials, Kongunadu Arts & Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, July 13-14, 2017.

5. Introduction to nanoscience and its multi-functional applications. Advances in biological systems in

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materials sciences in nano world, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, April 17-23, 2017.

6. Characterization of Multi-functional TiO2 nanostructures. National Seminar on Characterization

Techniques of Materials (NSCTM-2016), Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, 28-29 March 2016.

7. Are particle shapes of TiO2 nanocrystals beneficial for photocatalytic hydrogen production?, Nanoscience

and Nanotechnology: Energy Applications (EApp-2016), Sathyabama University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, June 27 - 29, 2016.

8. One Dimensional Nanostructured Photocatalysts for Solar Hydrogen Production, First symposium on

Advanced Functional Materials (FUNMAT-2016), CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, May 26-28, 2016.

9. Solar light sensitized p-Ag2O/n-TiO2 nanotubes heterojunction photocatalysts for enhanced hydrogen

production in aqueous-glycerol solution, International Conference on Nanotechnology (IC NANO-2016), Visveswaraya Technologyical University, Chikkabellapura, Karnataka, April 21-23, 2016.

10. Synthesis, Characterization and solar photocatalytic H2 production using CuO/TiO2 nanotubes, National Seminar on Characterization Techniques of Materials, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, March 28-29, 2016.

11. Solar Energy Materials: Highly Efficient Hydrogen Production By Photocatalytic Water Splitting, TEQUIP Workshop on Materials For Future Technology, Siddagangga Institute of Technology, Tumkur, Karnataka, July 19, 2015.

12. Nanomaterials for Diverse Applications: Nanofiltration Membrane and Organic Synthesis, TEQUIP

Workshop on Materials For Future Technology, Siddagangga Institute of Technology, Tumkur, Karnataka, July 19, 2015.

13. Nanocavities on TiO2 nanorods for Highly Efficient Hydrogen Production, International Conference on Recent Advances in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (RAINSAT-2015), Sathyabama University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, July 8 - 10, 2015.

14. Nanotechnology and Nanostructures for Solar Hydrogen Production, National Seminar on Recent

Advances in Materials Science and Nanotechnology (AMNT-2015), S.B.V.R Degree College, Badvel, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, April 05, 2015.

15. Emerging Nanotechnology: There is Plenty of Rooms for Scientists and Engineers, National Conference on

Fast Emerging Trends in Engineering and Technology (NCOFEET 2K15), Bharat Institute of Engineering and Technology, Ibrahimpatnam, Hyderabad, Telangana, March 25, 2015. Keynote

16. Nanocomposite photocatalysts for efficient hydrogen fuel production, Refresher Course on Nanoscience,

National Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, February 12, 2015.

17. Nanostructured photocatalysts for treatment of organic pollutants, Refresher Course on Nanoscience,

National Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, February 12, 2015.

18. Nanocomposite photocatalysts for solar energy harvesting: efficient H2 production and demonstration using PEM Fuel-cell, Invited Talk delivered at 3rd International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN-2015), SRM University, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, February 4-6, 2015.

19. Solar Light Active Cu2O/TiO2 Nanocomposite Photocatalysts: Can Nanocavities Influence Hydrogen

Production Efficiency?, Invited Talk delivered at National Seminar on Nanomaterials and Global Perspectives, Organized by Government College (M), Andhra Pradesh, January 30th & 31st January 2015.

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20. Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Daily Life, Guest Lecture delivered at DST-INSPIRE program

organized by SKR & SKR Degree College, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, December 22-12-2014. 21. Nanostructured Materials for Solar Fuels Production, Guest Lecture delivered at Department of Physics

and Nanotechnology, SRM University, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, November 13, 2014. 22. Introduction to Nanoscience and Technology, Guest Lecture at Loyola College, Pulivendula, Andhra

Pradesh, December 06, 2014. 23. Water Splitting via Artificial Photosynthesis: Can Semicondutor Nanomaterials Challenge the Hydrogen

Production Efficiency?, National Conference on Recent Advances in Material Science-2014 at Loyola College, Pulivendula, Andhra Pradesh, November 02, 2014.

24. Noble-metal free Nanostructured Photocatalysts for Water Splitting: A Greener Pathway to Solar Fuel

Production, International Conference on Green Technology for Environmental Pollution Prevention and Control (ICGTEPC-2014) at National Institute of Technology (NITT), Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, September 27, 2014. Key note

25. Nanomaterials for Solar Fuels Production, National Seminar on Recent Advances in Materials Science and

Technology at Sri Ramakrishna Degree and P.G.College (Autonomous) Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh, September 12, 2014.

26. Nanostructured Photocatalysts: Towards Efficiency Enhancement and Low Cost Solar Fuels, Refresher

Course on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, May 30, 2014. 27. Nanostructured Photocatalysts: Artificial Retina and Environmental Photocatalysis, Refresher Course on

Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, May 30, 2014. 28. Nanostructured Materials for Alternative Fuels: Highly Efficient Hydrogen Production using CuO/TiO2

Nanotubes under Solar Light, National Conference on Emerging Nanomaterials at Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, 21st and 22nd March 2014.

29. Nanomaterials for Sustainable Environmental Applications, National Conference on Emerging Trends in Environmental Science and Technology at Yogi Vemana University, Vemanapuram, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, 7 and 8th March 2014.

30. Why Nanomaterials? Kadapa weather contributes to Efficient Hydrogen Production!, National Level

Technical Symposium on Emerging Trends in Metallurgy and Materials Technology at YSR Engineering College of Yogi Vemana University, Prodattur, Andhra Pradesh, 7th March 2014.

31. Nanomaterials for Solar Fuels Production, DHATUKRIYA’14 – A National level technical symposium at

Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies (RGUKT), Idupulapaya, Andhra Pradesh, 28th February 2014.

32. Nanoscale Phenomenon and Nano-photocatalysis. National Conference on Nanoscience &

Nanotechnology at Mahathma Gandhi University, Nalgonda, Andhra Pradesh, 21st February 2014.

33. Nanomaterials Size-dependent Phenomenon for Enhanced Hydrogen Production by Solar Photocatalysis, Modern Trends in Chemistry, Anna University BIT Campus, Tiruchirapalli,Tamil Nadu, December 17th & 18th, 2013.

34. Carrer Basics: Better Preparation of Curriculum Vitae and Applying for Post-doctoral Fellowship, Two

Days Workshop on R&D Proposals to National and International Funding for Researchers - Approach & Preparation, National Institute of Technology, Trichirapalli, Tamil Nadu,

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35. Solar light, Nanomaterial, Water, Hydrogen – Enhanced Hydrogen Production by Solar Photocatalysis, National Seminar on Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology at Govt Degree College, Puttur, 2nd October 2013.

36. Nanostructured Materials for Solar Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production, Workshop on Sustainable Energy Conversion & Storage Devices, SRM University, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, September 2-8, 2013.

37. Photocatalytic Nanotechnology – The Driving Force for Cheap Solar Fuels, National Nanotechnology

Meet in Energy & Environment, Sathyabama University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, September 3-5, 2012. 38. Nanostructured Materials for Solar Photocatalytic Hydrogen Generation, International Conference on

Materials Science & Technology, St.Thomas College, Pala, Kerala, June 10-14, 2012. 39. Self-assembled Ti-O based Nanostructures for Solar Energy Conversion Applications, National

Conference on Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, JNTUA College of Engineering, Pulivendula, Andhra Pradesh, February 3rd & 4th, 2012.

40. Production of Hydrogen Energy using Renewable Resources: Self-assembled Titanate Nanotubes for

Photocatalytic Water Splitting, National Conference on Trends in Renewable Energy, Sources, Applications & Technologies, Sathyabama University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, February 1-3, 2012.

41. Self-assembled Titanate Nanotubes for Solar Energy Conversion Applications, National Conference on

Recent Advances in Nanotechnology and Biosensors, Alagappa University, Karikudi, Tamil Nadu, March 3-4, 2011.

42. Solar photocatalytic hydrogen production using modified Titanate nanotubes, Guest Lecture at Dept of Materials Science, Gulbarga University, Karnataka, March 31, 2010

43. Nanoscale TiO2 photocatalyts: Turning sunlight into hydrogen fuel 2nd National Conference on Nanotechnology: Applications And Its Advantages In Natural Science, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Alwarkurichi, Tamil Nadu, February 4th & 5th, 2011.

44. Band-gap modified TiO2-nanotubes for visible light activated photocatalytic hydrogen generation, UGC-

SAP National Seminar on Recent Trends in Solid State Materials, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, February 26, 2010.

45. Nanotechnology for Sustainable Future, Dept of Physics, Sri Ramakrishna Degree and P.G. College (Autonomous) Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh, February 2, 2010.

Chairperson in Seminar / Conference 1. International Seminar on Advanced Nanomaterials, University of Maras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, February

27 - 28, 2018. 2. International Conference on Renewable Energy Research & Education (RE2), Government College

Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh, February 9-10, 2018.

3. Recent Advances in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (RAINSAT-2015), Sathyabama University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, July 8 - 10, 2015.

4. International Conference on Green Technology for Environmental Pollution Prevention and Control (ICGTEPC-2014) at National Institute of Technology (NITT), Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, September 27, 2014.

5. National Conference on Emerging Nanomaterials at Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, 21st and 22nd March 2014.

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6. National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Environmental Science and Technology at Yogi Vemana University, Vemanapuram, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, 7 – 8th March 2014.

7. National Conference on Nanoscience & Nanotechnology at Mahathma Gandhi University, Nalgonda,

Andhra Pradesh, 21st February 2014.

8. National Nanotechnology Meet in Energy & Environment, Sathyabama University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, September 3-5, 2012.

9. National Conference on Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, JNTUA College of Engineering, Pulivendula, Andhra Pradesh, February 3rd & 4th, 2012.

10. National Conference on Trends in Renewable Energy, Sources, Applications & Technologies, Sathyabama University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, February 1-3, 2012.