Subramani Shanmugan

Profile

RESEARCHERID: D-2270-2013

ORCID: 0000-0003-2744-7091

Education

• 2004-2009: Ph.D. in preparation and characterization of compound semiconductor thin film for solar cell applications, Anna University.
• 1998-2000: Master in Science (Specialization: Renewable Energy-solar energy), Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. Class I (69.5%)
• 1997-1998: Diploma in Chemical Process instrumentation and control, Class-I (63.25%), Annamalai Univeristy, Chithambaram, Tamilnadu, India.
• 1994-1997: Bachelor in Science (Subject – Chemistry) Class-I (63.25%) Periyar E.V.R. College, Trichy, Tamilnadu, India.

Work Experience

• June 2013 – till date: Sr. Lecturer, School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pinang, Malaysia.
• May 2010 – May 2013: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pinang, Malaysia.
• March 2007 – April 2010: Project Associate, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai-625015, Tamilnadu, India.
• April 2003 – Dec. 2003: Technical Executive, Suras Energy Technologies, Madurai, Tamilnadu, India.
• August 2001 – March 2003: Project Associate, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai-625015, Tamilnadu, India.

Research

Research Experience

• 2010 – till date : Research on Nano particles, Metal Oxide & Metal Nitride coatings for optical coatings and thermal management in solid state lightings
• 2003 – 2010: Bulk material & thin film preparation and characterization for energy conversion (solar cell) and storage materials (thin film micro battery).
• 2001-2003: Research work on modeling and optimization of Solar Evaporator for disposing industrial effluents.
• 2000-2001: Research work on performance study of natural solar evaporator for safe disposal of tannery effluents.
• 1998-2000: Research work on performance study of parabolic concentrator for cooking application in partial fulfillment of M.Sc., (Energy Sciences).

Research projects – (Principal Investigator)

1. Reliability studies on nan scale based oxide (mxOy) thin film coated heat sinks for solid state lighting, Collaborative Research in Engineering, Science & Technology (CREST), RM 582, 850.00, 2015 – 2017
2. Experimental and correlated studies on thermal conductivity of BeO nano particle filled polymer for dynamic heat flow in LED packages, Short Term Grant, Universiti Sains Malaysia, RM 47, 400.00, 2014 - 2016

Research projects – (Co-Investigator)

1. Structural and optical properties of AlN based multilayer cermet coating as selective absorber in solar thermal applications, Short Term Grant, Universiti Sains Malaysia, RM 39,650.00, 2011 - 2013
2. Studies on Transition Metal Impregnated Mx(InGa)1-xN modulated structures for wide band gap multi-junction Solar cells, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme, RM 130,000.00, 2011 - 2013
3. Synthesis and optimization of Boron doped AlN (Al1-xBxN) dielectric multilayer for efficient heat dissipation in LED applications, Short Term Grant, Universiti Sains Malaysia, RM 39,000.00, 2011 - 2013
4. Prototype Design and Testing of Efficient Metal Ceramic Printed Circuit Boards ( MCPCB) as heat sinks for high power LEDs – Solid State Lighting Applications, Collaborative Research in Engineering, Science & Technology (CREST), RM. 463,000.00, 2012 – 2014
5. Transfer of - Efficient Test Design Modules for Thermal & Optical characteristics of LEDs for various MCPCB and FR4 Packages - Applicable to Energy star compliance company for Global brand (QAV Sdn Bhd) in Malaysia, Knowledge Transfer Project, RM. 137,849.00, 2013 - 2015
6. Modeling and fabrication of screen printed MxZn1-xO thick film on metal substrates as efficient heat sink for high power LEDs, Collaborative Research in Engineering, Scinece & Technology (CREST), RM. 278,500.00, 2013 – 2016
7. Simulation and performance studies of thermally efficient electrical driver IC for commercial LED lighting application, Collaborative Research in Engineering, Scinece & Technology (CREST), RM.118,000.00, 2013 - 2015
8. Correlated structural and lattice phonon behavioral studies on metal imparted ZnO (MxZn1-xO) multilayer interfaces, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme, RM. 114,000.00, 2013 – 2015

Teaching

Theory

• Physics of optical communication (2013 – 2014), Ist semester, PG level
• Statistical Mechanics (2013 – 2014), IInd semester, UG level
• Calculus and Linear Algebra ( 2013 – 2014), Ist semester, UG level

Practical

• Physics Practical – I, Thermoelectric effect and Thermal conductivity, 1st year students, UG level
• Physics Practical – II, Magnetic susceptibility & Tensile Testing, 2nd Year students, UG level

Supervision

Undergraduate Student (Final Year Project)

Supervisor

1. Noor Suriati Salleh Morgan and Nur Diyana Mustaffa, Preparation and structural analysis of rf sputtered BN thin film on different substrates, 2013-2014, Completed
2. Alia Raihan Mohd Adlan and Nurninaiwani Mah Hassan Synthesis and experimental verification of spin coated doped ZnO thin film for Thermal Interface applications, 2013-2014, Completed.
3. Ng Jun Kai and Tan Aik Leng, Synthesis and properties of metal doped ZnO nano particles as a filler in TIM for high power electronic devices, 2014-2015, Ongoing
4. Tan zhi zhen and Zhu Dan, Synthesis and characterization of metal based nano materials for filler application in Thermal Interface Material, 2014-2015, Ongoing

Final year projects – Examiner
1. Lim Chun Teck and The Yee Heng, Aplikasi Sinaran Gamma II, 2013-2014, Completed

Publication

1. M. S. Norazlina, S.Shanmugan, and D. Mutharasu, Structural and Optical Properties of Chromium Doped Aluminum Nitride Thin Films Prepared by Stacking of Cr Layer on AlN Thin Film, International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology (IJETT) – 9(13) – 667-670, (2014), DOI: 10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V9P326
2. S.Shanmugan and D.Mutharasu, Thermal resistance analysis of high power LED using AlN thin film coated Cu substrates as heat sink, Journal of electronic packaging, 136(3), 2014, 034502-034502-6; DOI: 10.1115/1.4027379.
3. S. Shanmugan, D. Mutharasu, Performance of LED Using Al2O3 Thin Film as Thermal Interface Material, International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 5 (11), (2014), 880 – 883.
4. Z. Y. Ong, S. Shanmugan, D. Mutharasu, Synthesis Parameter Influence on the Properties of Boron Doped Aluminum Nitride Thin Film Prepared by Co-sputtering, International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 5 (11), (2014),
5. Nur Jassriatul Aida Binti Jamaludin, P. Anithambigai, S.Shanmugan, D. Mutharasu, Performance and thermal analysis of aluminium oxide filled epoxy composite as TIM for LEDs, Material Science Research India, , 11(1), 2014, 35 – 41.
6. S.Shanmugan, D. Mutharasu and I. Abdul Razak, Sol-gel derived Mg and Ag doped ZnO thin film on glass substrate : structural and surface analysis, Journal of optoelectronic and biomedical materials, 6 (4), 2014, 119 – 129.
7. Shanmugan S. Norazlina M. S., and Mutharasu D., Optical performance of LED using Carbon doped AlN thin film as thermal interface material on metal substrate, Material Science Research India, 11(1), 2014, 21-25
8. S.Shanmugan, D. Mutharasu, Z. Y. Lee, Surface and Electrical Properties of Plasma Processed RF Sputtered GaN Thin Film, European Physical Journal of Applied Physics, 68, 2014, 30303, DOI: 10.1051/epjap/2014140225
9. S. Shanmugan and D. Mutharasu, I. Abdul Razak, Microstructural parameters evaluation of RF sputtered TiO2 thin film on various substrates, Digest Journal of Nanomaterials and Biostructures, 9 (3), 2014, 1125 - 1135
10. S. Shanmugan, M. S. Norazlina, and D. Mutharasu, Thermal transient analysis of LED using carbon doped AlN film deposited on metal substrate as Heat sink, Optical and Quantum Electronics – 2014, DOI:10.1007/s11082-014-9985-0.
11. S. Shanmugan, R. Jothi Ramalingam & D. Mutharasu, Antibacterial Activity and Electrical Properties of Gold Nanoparticle Doped Ceria-Rice Husk Silica (Au/Ce-Silica) Nanocomposites Derived From Biomass, Synthesis and Reactivity in Inorganic, Metal-Organic,and Nano-Metal Chemistry, 45:2, 2014, 304-308.
12. Zeng Yin Ong, S. Shanmugan , Devarajan Mutharasu Annealing effect of DC-RF Coupled Co-Sputtered Boron-Aluminium Nitride Thin Films, International journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, 17 (4), 2014, 192-196.
13. Shanmugan S. Mutharasu D. and Haslan A. H., Structural Analysis of RF Sputtered TiO2 Thin Film on Cu Substrate for Various Annealing Temperatures, International journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, 14(2), 2014, 57-60
14. P. Anithambigai , S. Shanmugan, D. Mutharasu, T. Zahner, D. Lacey., Study on Thermal Performance of High Power LED Employing Aluminium Filled Epoxy Composite as Thermal Interface Material, Microelectronics journal – Microelectronics Journal 45 (2014) 1726–1733
15. O. Zeng Yin, S.Shanmugan and D. Mutharasu, Thermal Performance of High Power LED on Boron doped Aluminium Nitride Thin Film coated Copper Substrates, Journal of Scientific Research and Reports, 2014, Accepted
16. S.Shanmugan and D. Mutharasu, Thermal transient analysis of high power green LED fixed on BN coated Al substrates as heat sink, IEEE Transaction on Electron Devices – 61(9), 2014, 3213 - 3216
17. S.Shanmugan and D.Mutharasu, “Synthesis and properties of nano structured SnO2 thin films by hot water oxidation of metallic Sn thin film prepared by rf sputtering” – Material Focus, 3, (2014) 1- 7.
18. Afzal, Naveed; Devarajan, Mutharasu; S. Shanmugan, Structural and Surface Analysis of AlInN Thin Films Synthesized by Elemental Stacks Annealing, Material Research Xpress – 1 (2014) 026403.
19. P.Balaramesh, S.Rekha, P.Venkatesh and S.Shanmugan, Electroless copper deposition using eco-friendly saccharose containing copper methane sulphonate bath, Chemical Science Transactions, 3(3), 1214-1220, (2014)
20. D. Mutharasu, S.Shanmugan, P. Anithambigai, and O. Zeng Yin, ‘Performance testing of 3W LED mounted on ZnO thin film coated Al as heat sink using dual interface method’, IEEE Transaction on Electron Device, 60(7), 2290-2295, (2013)
21. S. Shanmugan, Devarajan Mutharasu, Lee Zhi Yin, Optical and surface properties of al doped Ga2O3 by elemental stack method, International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology, 2 (11), 1- 4, (2013)
22. S.Shanmugan, P. Anithambigai and D. Mutharasu, AlN thin film coated Cu substrates as Heat sink for high power LED applications, International Journal of Engineering Sciences & Research Technology, 2(12), 3578-3582 (2013)
23. M. S. Norazlina, S. Shanmugan, and D. Mutharasu, Structural analysis of BeO nano particles synthesized by polyacrylamide gel route, Advanced Science Focus, 1,(4), 1 – 4, (2013).
24. S. Shanmugan, Devarajan Mutharasu, Haslan Abu Hassan, Performance of High Power Light Emitting Diode for Various Zinc Oxide Film Thickness as Thermal Interface Material, International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology, 2(10), 113-119 (2013).
25. S.Shanmugan and D.Mutharasu, Influence of AlN thin film as thermal interface material on thermal and optical properties of high power LED, IEEE Transaction on Device and Materials Reliability – 14(1), 30-34, (2014).
26. S.Shanmugan, N.Teeba, D.Mutharasu and I. Abdhul Razak, “Synthesis and structural properties of DC sputtered AlN thin films on different substrates”, Journal of Ceramic Processing Research. Vol. 14, No. 3, pp. 385~390 (2013)
27. P. Anithambigai, S. Shanmugan, D. Mutharasu and K. Ibrahim, “Heat transfer in high power LED with thermally conductive particles filled epoxy composite as thermal interface material for system level analysis”, 5th Asia Symposium on Quality Electronic Design (2013) – 339-344, 10.1109/ASQED.2013.6643610
28. S.Shanmugan and D.Mutharasu, BN thin film as thermal interface material for high power LED – thermal resistance and optical analysis, optical and quantum electronics, 46(2), 337-344, (2014), 10.1007/s11082-013-9764-3 (2013)
29. P. Anithambigai; S. Shanmugan; D. Mutharasu; Z. Thomas; L. David, “Study on Thermal Performance of High Power LED Employing Aluminium Filled Epoxy Composite as Thermal Interface Material”, THERMINIC 2013, 181-187, (2013),10.1109/THERMINIC.2013.6675236
30. Zeng YO, Shanmugan S, Mutharasu D, "Thermal Simulation Analysis of High Power LED System using Two-Resistor," 5th Asia Symposium on Quality Electronic Design, ASQED, 334-338, (2013), 10.1109/ASQED.2013.6643609
31. S. Shanmugan, T.Rathika, R. Jothi Ramalingam, D. Mutharasu, Synthesis and characterization of gold nanoparticles doped Ceria-Rice husk silica (Au/Ce-Silica) nanocomposities derived from biomass, International Journal of Nanoparticles – 6(4), 350-357, (2013)
32. S.Shanmugan and D.Mutharasu, Characterization of metal oxide mixed thermal interface material using cumulative structure function analysis, International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems –3 (4), 2013, 409 – 417.
33. S. Rajathi, N. Sankara Subramanian, K. Ramanathan, M. Senthamizhselvi and S. Shanmugan, “Effect of Substrate Temperature on the Structural, Optical and Surface Properties of Aluminium Doped Cadmium Sulphide Thin films”, Asian Journal of Chemistry, 25, S247-S250 (2013).
34. S.Shanmugan, N. Teeba and D. Mutharasu, Thermal resistance studies of surface modified heat sink for 3 W LED using Transient curve, Microelectronics International, 30 (2), 77- 84 (2013)
35. Y.T.Lee, S.Shanmugan and D.Mutharasu, ‘Thermal resistance of CNTs based Thermal interface material for high power solid state device packages’ Applied Physics A –114, 1145–1152, (2014).
36. D. Mutharasu and S.Shanmugan, “Thermal resistance of high power LED on surface modified heat sink” Frontiers of Optoelectronics, 6 (2), 160-166, (2013)
37. S.Shanmugan and D.Mutharasu, “An effect of N+ ion bombardment on the properties of CdTe thin films” Radiation Physics and Chemistry” – 81, 201–207 (2012).
38. S.Shanmugan and D. Mutharasu, “Structural and optical properties of O2 plasma processed Zn metal thin film” Applied Science Segment, 3 (2), APS/1587, (2012) (10 pages)
39. S.Shanmugan, D.Mutharasu and K. Ibrahim “Electrical and morphological analysis of oxygen plasma treated Zn metal thin films” European Physical Journal - Applied Physics – 58, 10802 (2012)
40. S.Shanmugan, D.Mutharasu and K. Ibrahim, “Properties of Ag layered in Te/Cd stack prepared by Stacked Elemental Layer method” Electronics Materials Letter – 8(3)263-268 (2012)
41. S.Shanmugan, D.Mutharasu and H. Abu Hassan, A study on AlN thin film as Thermal Interface Material for high power LED, International Journal of Electronics and Computer Science Engineering, 2 (1), 296-300, (2012)
42. S.Shanmugan and D.Mutharasu, “Formation of copper oxide thin films from rf sputtered Cu thin film by boiled ultra high pure water” – IEEE Proceedings, IEEE-ICSE 2012, 145 – 149, (2012)
43. S.Shanmugan and D.Mutharasu, “Influence of Cu layer on structural and optical properties of copper oxides prepared as stacks” – Metallurgical Materials Transaction A – Online first, (2012), DOI: 10.1007/s11661-012-1197-2
44. S.Shanmugan, D. Mutharasu and O. Zeng Yin, “Performance of Light Emitting Diode on Surface Machined Heat Sink,” International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems,” 2(4), 151-158, (2012)
45. S.Shanmugan and D.Mutharasu, “Optical properties of amorphous ZnO thin film prepared from boiled Zn thin film in ultra high pure water” European Physical Journal Applied Physics, 58 30301, (2012)
46. S.Shanmugan and D. Mutharasu “Rhombohedral In2O3 Thin Films Preparation from In Metal Film using Oxygen Plasma” IEEE, IEEE-ICSE 2012, 746 -750 (2012)
47. S.Shanmugan and D.Mutharasu, “Synthesis of In2O3 thin films from indium thin film by hot water oxidation method”, Metallurgical Materials Transaction A - 43 (1), pp. 6-9 (2012).
48. S.Shanmugan, D.Mutharasu, P.Rajamohan and K. Ibrahim, “Performance evaluation of acrylic mirror boosted solar still for neera concentration in jaggery making industry” – International Journal of Sustainable Energy – iFirst 1-12, (2012).
49. S.Shanmugan and D.Mutharasu, “Optical and surface properties of Zinc Telluride thin films prepared by Stacked Elemental Layer (SEL) method”, Material Science (Medžiagotyra), - 18(2), 107-111, (2012).
50. S.Shanmugan, P.Anithambigai, D.Mutharasu, I. Abdul Razak, “Synthesis and structural properties of Mg (OH)2 on RF sputtered Mg thin films by simple hot water process method” International Journal of Advanced Studies in Computers, Science & Engineering (IJASCSE) – 1 (4), (2012)
51. S.Shanmugan, P.Anithambigai, D.Mutharasu and I. Abdul Razak, “An effect of synthesis parameters on structural properties of AlN thin films deposited on metal substrates” International Journal of Advanced Studies in Computers, Science & Engineering (IJASCSE) - 1 (4), (2012)
52. Lee, Y. T., Shanmugan S., Mutharasu D., Dinash K., ‘A Study on Thermal behavior of Nano film as thermal interface layer,’ International Journal of Advanced Studies in Computers, Science & Engineering (IJASCSE) - 1 (4), (2012)
53. S.Shanmugan, D.Mutharasu and K. Ibrahim, “Synthesis and properties of Sb layered Te/Cd stack prepared by elemental stack method” Advanced Materials Research, 488-489, pp 76-81 (2012).
54. S.Shanmugan, D.Mutharasu and Z. Hassan, “Properties of Ag doped CdTe thin film prepared by Stacked Elemental Layer (SEL) Method” Advanced Materials Research, 488-489, pp. 742-747 (2012).
55. S.Shanmugan, D. Mutharasu and Kamarulazizi Ibrahim “Structural and Optical properties of Zn doped CdTe thin films by Stacked Elemental Layer Method” Advanced Materials Research, 383-390, 3279-3285, (2012).
56. S.Shanmugan, D. Mutharasu, Z. Hassan and H. Abu Hassan, “A study on the effect of process parameters on surface topography of Al thin films on various substrates using AFM” Advanced Materials Research, 383-390,903-908, (2012).
57. P.Anithambigai, K.Dinash, D.Mutharasu, S.Shanmugan, Choon Kim Lim, “Thermal analysis of power LED employing dual interface method and water flow as a cooling system”, Thermochimica Acta, 523, 237-244 (2011).
58. S.Shanmugan and D.Mutharasu, “Surface and electrical properties of rhombohedral In2O3 thin films prepared by an O2 plasma process” - Journal of Ceramic Processing and Research – 12, 578-582 (2011).
59. S.Shanmugan and D.Mutharasu, “Synthesis and Properties of 10% Zn Layered CdTe thin films” European Physical Journal - Applied Physics – 56, 10301 (2011) (7 pages).
60. S. Shanmugan and D. Mutharasu “Studies on Morphological change and Optical properties for various Zn concentrations in CdTe thin film prepared by Stacked Elemental Layer (SEL) Method”, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 509, 2143–2148, (2011).
61. S.Shanmugan and D. Mutharasu “Synthesis of Nano-structured Sb2Te3 thin films by Stacked Elemental Layer method” Journal of Nanoelectronics and Optoelectronics, 5, 304-309, (2010).
62. S. Shanmugan and D. Mutharasu “Morphological and electrical studies of Zn doped CdTe thin film by Stacked Elemental Layer method” Chalcogenide letters, 7, 581 – 586 (2010).
63. S.Shanmugan and D. Mutharasu “An effect of Ar+ ion irradiation on structural and optical properties of electron beam evaporated Cadmium Telluride thin films” – Materials science in Semiconductor processing – 13, 298–302 (2010).
64. P.Rajamohan, R.V.Jeba Rajasekhar, S.Shanmugan, K.Ramanathan, ‘Energy and Economic evaluation of fixed focus type solar parabolic concentrator for community cooking applications’ Journal of Energy Education Science and Technology Part A:Energy Science and Research, 26(1), 49-59 (2010).

Seminar

International Conferences

1. N. Teeba, S. Shanmugan, D. Mutharasu, Yam Fong Kwong and Kamarulazizi Ibrahim “Morphological Studies on Ag Doped CdTe Thin Films Prepared By Stacked Elemental Layer (SEL) Method” Progress of Physics Research in Malaysia – PERFIK2009, edited by A. K. Yahya, American Institute of Physics, (2010) 35-38.
2. P.Anithambigai, S. Shanmugan, D.Mutharasu and KamarulaziziIbrahim “Studies on Structural Properties of CdTe (Doped Ag) Thin Films on Glass Substrates–Solar Cell Applications” Progress of Physics Research in Malaysia – PERFIK2009, edited by A.K. Yahya, American Institute of Physics, (2010) 35-38.
3. S.Shanmugan, D.Mutharasu, S.Balaji, and N.Sankarasubramanian, ‘An effect of N+ ion irradiation on the properties of CdTe thin films’ International Symposium on Photovoltaic Science and Technology on 13th Jan 2010, held at IIT Kanpur.
4. S.Shanmugan, D.Mutharasu, S.Balaji, and P.Rajamohan, ‘Structural and Morphological properties of Ag doped CdTe thin films prepared by Stacked Elemental Layer method’ International Symposium on Photovoltaic Science and Technology on 13th Jan 2010, held at IIT Kanpur.
5. S.Shanmugan, S.Balaji, D.Mutharasu, “Synthesis and characterization of Sb2Te3 by Stacked Elemental Layer method“ in a International conference on Active/Smart Materials, on 7th –9th January 2009 organized by Department of Physics, Thiagarajar college of Engineering, Madurai, Tamilnadu.
6. S.Shanmugan, S.Balaji, D.Mutharasu, “Synthesis and characterization of ZnTe by Stacked Elemental Layer method“ in a International conference on Active/Smart Materials, on 7th –9th January 2009 organized by Department of Physics, Thiagarajar college of Engineering, Madurai, Tamilnadu.
7. S.Balaji, S.Shanmugan, D.Mutharasu, Presented a paper entitled “A Study on the Neodymium doped LiMn2O4 Film Electrode Deposited by Electron Beam Evaporation” in a International conference on Active/Smart Materials, on 7th –9th January 2009 organized by Department of Physics, Thiagarajar college of Engineering, Madurai, Tamilnadu.
8. P. Rajamohan, S. Shanmugan, D. Mutharasu , Sankarasubramanian,and R. Vasuki, “Solar Parabolic type Concentrators for Components Washing Applications–An Energy and Cost Saving Approach” in a An International Conference & 4th SEE Fourm Meeting held on 11-13 December 2008 at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi.
9. S.Shanmugan., S.Balaji., D.Mutharasu. and N.Sankarasubramanian “Optical and Structural properties of O2 ion bombarded CdTe thinfilm” in a International Conference on Smart Materials, Structures and Systems held at IISc., Bangalore on July 24-26, 2008.
10. S.Balaji., S.Shanmugan., D.Mutharasu. and N.Sankarasubramanian, “Electron Beam evaporation of Li1+xMn2O4 synthesized by microwave method and Electrochemical behavior in Aqueous LiNO3 solution” in a International Conference on Smart Materials, Structures and Systems held at IISc., Bangalore on July 24-26, 2008.

National Conferences

11. S.Shanmugan, S.Balaji, D.Mutharasu, ‘Structural and Optical properties of CuxO thin films for Selective Surfaces in Solar Thermal Applications’ in a National conference on Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage on 23rd and 24th of January 2010 held at Department of Physics, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati.
12. S.Balaji, S.Shanmugan and D.Mutharasu, ‘Study On Influence Of Pr3+ Ion In The Structural, Thermal And Electrochemical Properties Of LiCoO2’ in a National conference on Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage on 23rd and 24th of January 2010 held at Department of Physics, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati.
13. S.Shanmugan, S.Balaji, D.Mutharasu, “Preparation and Characterization of Sb2Te3 on CdTe surface by Stacked Elemental Layer (SEL) method” in a National conference on Emerging Materials, Devices and Technologies (EMDT-2009), on 24th and 25th February 2009, organized by Department of Physics, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati.
14. P.Rajamohan, S.Shanmugan, K.Ramanathan, N.Sankarasubramanian, D.Mutharasu, “Performance analysis of Solar Parabolic concentrator for cooking applications” accepted for poster presentation in the International solar food processing conference 2009 conducted by Barli Development Institute for Rural Women, Indore on 14 - 16 January 2009 at Barli Institute, Indore, India.
15. Presented a paper entitled “Utilization of solar parabolic concentrators for industrial process heat applications” in the proceedings of National conference on Energy, Economy and Environment (ENERGY 2008) conducted by Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Calicut INDIA on 31 January – 1 February 2008 at NIT Calicut.
16. Poster presentation on “Space Solar Power – a Review” national level seminar on Twelfth National convection of Electrochemist (NCE – 12), Organized by Department of Physics, Thiagarajar college Engineering, Madurai – 15 on 18-19 February 2005.
17. Presented a paper entitled “Forced Solar Evaporation (FSE) Technique For Disposing Industrial Effluents “in a National conference on ENVIRONICS–2002, organized by Thiagarajar college of Engineering, Madurai, Tamilnadu, on 27th –28th Feb. 2002.
18. Presented a paper entitled on “Performance study on Acrylic mirror Boosted solar distillation unit – Utilizing sea water” in a National symposium on “Recent Advance in Renewable Energy Technologies” (RARE – T – 2002), organized by Shivaji University, Kolhapur & University of Pune, Pune on 13th – 15th August 2002

Other

Award received

1. Anugerah Sanggar Sanjung award 2010 (Journal)
2. Anugerah Sanggar Sanjung award 2011 (Journal)

Acted as Reviewer in reputed international journal

1. Desalination
2. Desalination and Water Treatment
3. International journal of hydrogen energy
4. IEEE Transaction on Device Material and Reliability

Techniques Known
• TPS 2500 thermal conductivity meter,
• T3Ster thermal analyzer
• TeraLED radiometer
• Thin film Coating by Physical Vapor Deposition method (E-beam, flash & thermal evaporation)
• DC/RF sputtering
• Particle Size Analyzer (nano)
• Scanning Tunneling Microscope (STM)
• Thermo Gravimetric Analyzer/Differential Thermal Analyzer
• Optical Analysis by using UV-Vis Spectrophotometer
• Electrical characterization (DC conductivity and Photoconductivity)
• I-V characteristics studies for semiconductors
• Hand on experience in operating the Glove Box
• Knowledge in synthesizing bulk and thin film materials (semiconductor)
• Structure determination by X-ray diffraction (XRD).
• Electrochemical characterization of materials ( Four probe, Hall effect and Cyclic Voltammetry)
• Morphological and Particle size and distribution analysis using SEM and ImageJ software
• Knowledge in performance study of solar gadgets (solar water heater, solar cooker etc.)