Selvam Kaliyamoorthy
Houston,TX
Summary
Ph.D. In Chemistry with10+ years of research experience in Organic Synthesis, Electrocatalysis, and Heterogeneous Photocatalysis. Proficient in nanomaterial synthesis, analytical testing, and project management. Seeking a challenging role to leverage my expertise in developing innovative chemical processes and materials while contributing to organizational success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Supervisor
Piping Technology & Products Inc.
12.2023 - Current
- Planned, scheduled, and monitored project progress to ensure timely completion
- Developed and implemented project plans for optimized outcomes
Specially Appointed Researcher
Mie University
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted innovative research on umpoulong reactions for α-imino esters and N-alkylation
- Developed synthetic protocols for α-imino ester derivatives using semiconductor photocatalysts
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Nagoya University
10.2018 - 12.2021
- Designed electrocatalysts for CO2 reduction using water at low overpotential
- Synthesized and coated functional nanomaterials and electrodes
JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow
Nagoya University
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Developed hybrid photocatalysts for selective CO2 conversion to organics using visible light
RCMS Postdoctoral Researcher
Nagoya University
04.2015 - 03.2016
- Designed photocatalytic systems for selective hydrogenolysis reactions
Specially Appointed Researcher
Osaka University
04.2012 - 03.2015
- Developed Pd-loaded TiO2 nanophotocatalysts for one-pot green synthesis of secondary amines
Senior Research Fellow
CSIR & Annamalai University
04.2008 - 03.2010
- Synthesized doped TiO2 catalysts for dye degradation and defluoridation of perfluoro compounds
Research Officer
Tamil Nadu Fluorine and Applied Chemicals Ltd.
12.2004 - 11.2005
- Developed cost-effective synthetic protocols for fluorine-based compounds
Education
Ph.D. - Chemistry
Annamalai University
01.2011
M.Sc. - Chemistry
Bharathidasan University
01.2003
Skills
- Analytical Techniques: GC, HPLC, NMR, FTIR, XRD, TEM, SEM, TGA, BET Surface Area Analysis
- Nanomaterial Synthesis: Hydrothermal, Solvothermal, Sol-gel, and Deposition Precipitation Methods
- Software Expertise: ChemDraw, Origin, Microsoft Office Suite, Chemstation, TopSpin, ImageJ
- Project Management: Documentation, Troubleshooting, Team Collaboration, and Training
Awards
Seal of Excellence, European Commission, Horizon2020, JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship, Japan, Senior Research Fellowship, CSIR, India
Publications
- Publications:64 (Scopus h-index:24, Citations:1820)
- Presentations:20 (4 invited talks,6 oral,10 poster)
- Selected Publications:
- 1. Selective electroreduction of CO2 to formate – EES Catalysis,2024.
- 2. Synthesis of dicarboxylic acids – ACS Omega,2024.
Timeline
Project Supervisor
Piping Technology & Products Inc.
12.2023 - Current
Specially Appointed Researcher
Mie University
04.2023 - 08.2023
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Nagoya University
10.2018 - 12.2021
JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow
Nagoya University
08.2016 - 07.2018
RCMS Postdoctoral Researcher
Nagoya University
04.2015 - 03.2016
Specially Appointed Researcher
Osaka University
04.2012 - 03.2015
Senior Research Fellow
CSIR & Annamalai University
04.2008 - 03.2010
Research Officer
Tamil Nadu Fluorine and Applied Chemicals Ltd.
12.2004 - 11.2005
Ph.D. - Chemistry
Annamalai University
M.Sc. - Chemistry
Bharathidasan University
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