Author: Perumal Rameshkumar

Dr. Alagarsamy Pandikumar is currently working as Scientist in Functional Materials Division, CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi, India. His current research involves development of novel materials with graphene, graphitic carbon nitride, in combination to metals, metal oxides, polymers and carbon nanotubes for energy conversion and storage and dye-sensitized solar cells applications. Dr. Perumal Rameshkumar is currently working as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, India. His current research interests include synthesis of functionalized nanomaterials, electrochemical sensors, energy-related electrocatalysis and photoelectrocatalysis. Dr. Pitchaimani Veerakumar is currently a post-doctoral research fellow in the Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University (Prof. King-Chuen Lin), Taiwan. His research interests include synthesis and characterization of mesoporous porous carbon/silica and their catalytic developments, preparation of high surface area porous carbons from bio-wastes for sustainable applications.