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Dr.A. Anu Kaliani

Dr.A. Anu Kaliani
Associate Professor & Head
Research Area
  • Plasma Physics
  • Nanotechnology
  • Thinfilms

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Research Area

  • Plasma Physics
  • Nanotechnology
  • Thinfilms

Featured Publications

  • Study of thermochromic and photocatalytic properties of MoO3 thin films
  • Photochromic and hydrophilic self - cleaning nature of MoO3 thinflims

Courses Teaching

  • Mathematical Physics
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Electricity and Magnetism
  • Nuclear Physics
  • Optics

Education & Career of
Dr.A. Anu Kaliani

Dr.A. Anu Kaliani
Associate Professor & Head
Research Area
  • Plasma Physics
  • Nanotechnology
  • Thinfilms

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Education

Ph. D
Subject : Physics
Institution : Department of Physics, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
Affiliated University : Bharathiar University
Year of Award :  2001

M.Phil
Subject : Physics
Institution :  Department of Physics, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
Affiliated University :  Bharathiar University
Year of Award :  1992

M.Sc
Subject : Physics
Institution :  Department of Physics, Government Arts College Coimbatore.
Affiliated University :  Bharathiar University
Year of Award :  1991

B.Sc
Subject :  Physics
Institution:  Department of Physics, Avinashilingam Institute for Homescience and Higher Education for women ,Coimbatore
Affiliated University :  Deemed University
Year of Award :  1989

Career

Present

Institute Name:Kongunadu Arts and Science College
Designation : Associate Professor & Head
Period :  1.6.2022 - Till date

Past Experience

Designation : Lecturer
Period : 20.6.2001 - 20.6.2005

Designation : Lecturer- Senior Scale
Period : 21.6.2005 - 20.6.2010

Designation : Lecturer- Senior Grade
Period : 21.6.2010 - 23.6.2013

Designation :  Associate Professor
Period : 24.6.2013 -  31.05.2022

 

 

 

Research Areas of
Dr.A. Anu Kaliani

Dr.A. Anu Kaliani
Associate Professor & Head
Research Area
  • Plasma Physics
  • Nanotechnology
  • Thinfilms

9842263940

Plasma Physics

ZnS nanoparticle synthesis and stability of 1- butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([BMIM][BF4]) under glow discharge plasma - X-Ray Diffraction Study of Plasma Exposed and Annealed AlSb Bilayer Thin Film - Glow discharge plasma electrolysis for nanoparticles synthesis - Characterization of undoped and Co doped ZnO nanoparticles synthesized by DC thermal plasma method- Surface Characterization of cold plasma Treated Polyester Fabrics with Special Emphasis on antibacterial activity with polyester fabrics with Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles- Antibacterial activity of cold plasma exposed cotton and silk fabrics treated with ZnO nano Powder synthesised by Hot Plasma

Nanotechnology

Characterization of nano sized silver prepared in Polyvinyl Alcohol-Photocatalytic activity of ZnO nanopowders synthesized by DC thermal plasma- Structural, optical, photo catalytic and antibacterial activity of ZnO and Co doped ZnO nanoparticles

Thinfilms

Study of thermochromic and photocatalytic properties of MoO3 thin films- Photochromic and hydrophilic self - cleaning nature of MoO3 thinflims- Photocatalytic dye degradation, self - cleaning and Chrogeneic properties of VO2 thinflims

 

Publications of
Dr.A. Anu Kaliani

Dr.A. Anu Kaliani
Associate Professor & Head
Research Area
  • Plasma Physics
  • Nanotechnology
  • Thinfilms

9842263940

2021-2022

34. Title of the Publication : Study of thermochromic and photocatalytic properties of MoO3 thin films
      Name of the authors: VR Sreelakshmi, A. Anu Kaliani, M Jithin
      Journal name: Superlattices and Microstructures
      Year: 2022

33. Title of the Publication : Photochromic and hydrophilic self - cleaning nature of MoO3 thinflims
      Name of the authors: VR Sreelakshmi, A. Anu Kaliani, M Jithin
      Journal name: Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics 
      Year: 2022

32. Title of the Publication : Photocatalytic dye degradation, self - cleaning and Chrogeneic properties of VO2 thinflims
      Name of the authors: VR Sreelakshmi, A. Anu Kaliani, M Jithin
      Journal name: Applied Nanoscience
      Year: 2021

1999-2020

31. Title of the Publication : ZnS nanoparticle synthesis in 1-butyl-3- methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate by simple heating
      Name of the authors: T. Abdul Kareem, A. Anu Kaliani
      Journal name: Arabian Journal of Chemistry
      Year: 2019

30. Title of the Publication : Fabrication and characterization of ZnSCubic: P3HT, ZnSHexa: P3HT and ZnSHexa: P3HT: PVA-Ag bulk heterojunction solar cells
      Name of the authors: T. Abdul Kareem, A. Anu Kaliani
      Journal name: Sumy State University 
      Year: 2015

29. Title of the Publication : Effect of trisodium citrate concentration on the particle growth of ZnS nanoparticles
      Name of the authors: Abdul Kareem Thottoli, Anu Kaliani
      Journal name: Journal of nanostructure in chemistry
      Year: 2013

28. Title of the Publication : ZnS nanoparticle synthesis and stability of 1- butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([BMIM][BF4]) under glow discharge plasma
      Name of the authors: T. Abdul Kareem, A. Anu Kaliani
      Journal name: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
      Year: 2013

27. Title of the Publication : Current–voltage characteristics of ionic liquid–air glow discharges
      Name of the authors: T. Abdul Kareem, A. Anu Kaliani
      Journal name: Journal of Plasma Physics
      Year: 2013

26. Title of the Publication : X-Ray Diffraction Study of Plasma Exposed and Annealed AlSb Bilayer Thin Film”
      Name of the authors: T. Abdul Kareem, A. Anu Kaliani
      Journal name: Plasma Science and Technology.
      Year: 2013

25. Title of the Publication : Characterization of Mn doped ZnS nanocrystalline powder dispersed in polyvinyl alcohol: 1st Nano Update
      Name of the authors: T. Abdul Kareem, A. Anu Kaliani, Ayush Khare
      Journal name: Arabian Journal of Chemistry
      Year: 2012

24. Title of the Publication : IV characteristics and the synthesis of ZnS nanoparticles by glow discharge at the metal–ionic liquid interface
      Name of the authors: T. Abdul Kareem, A. Anu Kaliani
      Journal name: Journal of Plasma Physics 
      Year: 2012

23. Title of the Publication : Chemical and physical changes in surface of Argon plasma treated cotton fabrics
      Name of the authors: S Inbakumar, A Anukaliani
      Journal name: Composite Interfaces
      Year: 2012

22. Title of the Publication : Glow discharge plasma electrolysis for nanoparticles synthesis
      Name of the authors: . T. Abdul Kareem, A. Anu Kaliani
      Journal name: Ionics
      Year: 2012

21. Title of the Publication : Surface Characterization of cold plasma Treated Polyester Fabrics with Special Emphasis on antibacterial activity with polyester fabrics with Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Produced by Hot plasma
      Name of the authors: P. Anuradha, A. Anu Kaliani
      Journal name: International Journal of Nano Science & Technology
      Year: 2012

20. Title of the Publication : Optical and electrical properties of undoped and (Mn, Co) co-doped ZnO nanoparticles synthesized by DC thermal plasma method
      Name of the authors: M. Nirmala, P. Smitha, A. Anu Kaliani
      Journal name: Superlattices and Microstructures
      Year: 2011

19. Title of the Publication : Synthesis and characterization of undoped and TM (Co, Mn) doped ZnO nanoparticles
      Name of the authors: M. Nirmala, A. Anu Kaliani
      Journal name: Materials letters
      Year: 2011

18. Title of the Publication : Structural, optical, photo catalytic and antibacterial activity of ZnO and Co doped ZnO nanoparticles
      Name of the authors: Manjula G. Nair, M. Nirmala, K. Rekha, A. Anu Kaliani
      Journal name:   Materials letters
      Year: 2011

17. Title of the Publication : Characterization of undoped and Co doped ZnO nanoparticles synthesized by DC thermal plasma method
      Name of the authors: M. Nirmala, A. Anu Kaliani
      Journal name: Physica B: Condensed Matter
      Year: 2011

16. Title of the Publication : Antibacterial activity of cold plasma exposed cotton and silk fabrics treated with ZnO nano Powder synthesised by Hot Plasma
      Name of the authors: P. Anuradha, A. Anu Kaliani
      Journal name: Macmillan
      Year: 2011

15. Title of the Publication : Synthesis and thermal study of octahedral silver nano-plates in polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)
      Name of the authors: T. Abdul Kareem, A. Anu Kaliani
      Journal name: Arabian Journal of Chemistry
      Year: 2011

14. Title of the Publication : Structural and optical properties of undoped and co doped zno nanostructured thin films
      Name of the authors: Nirmala, Anu Kaliani
      Journal name: Research Institute and Development. Suranaree University of Technology
      Year: 2010

13. Title of the Publication : Structural and optical properties of an undoped and Mn doped ZnO nanocrysatlline thin film
      Name of the authors: M. Nirmala, A. Anu Kaliani
      Journal name: Photonics Letters of Poland
      Year: 2010

12. Title of the Publication : Structural, optical, photocatalytic and antibacterial activity of zinc oxide and manganese doped zinc oxide nanoparticles
      Name of the authors: K. Rekha, M. Nirmala, Manjula G. Nair, A. Anu Kaliani
      Journal name: Physica B: Condensed Matter
      Year: 2010

11. Title of the Publication : Characterization of nano sized silver prepared in Polyvinyl Alcohol
      Name of the authors: Abdulkareem Thottoli, A. Pragetheeswaran, A. Anu Kaliani
      Journal name: Jurnal NANOSAINS & NANOTEKNOLOGI
      Year: 2010

10. Title of the Publication : Photocatalytic activity of ZnO nanopowders synthesized by DC thermal plasma
      Name of the authors: M. Nirmala, Manjula G. Nair, K. Rekha, A. Anu Kaliani, SK. Samdarshi, Ranjith G. Nair
      Journal name: Afr. J. Basic Appl. Sci.
      Year: 2010

  9. Title of the Publication : Effect of plasma exposure on silver nanoparticles embedded in polyvinyl alcohol
      Name of the authors: . A. Pragatheeswaran, T. Abdul Kareem, A. Anu Kaliani
      Journal name: Journal of Physics: Conference Series 
      Year: 2010

  8. Title of the Publication : Characterization of nano sized silver prepared in Polyvinyl Alcohol
      Name of the authors: . T. Abdul Kareem, A. Pragatheeswaran, A. Anu Kaliani
      Journal name: Jurnal Nanosains & Nanoteknologi
      Year: 2010

  7. Title of the Publication : Surface Characterization and Antibacterial Activity of Plasma Treated Polystyrene Thin Film
      Name of the authors: P. Anuradha, A. Anu Kaliani
      Journal name: International Journal of Pure and Applied Physics
      Year: 2009

  6. Title of the Publication : Surface Characterization of Poly vinyl chloride membranes modified by plasma treatment
      Name of the authors: P. Anuradha, A. Anu Kaliani
      Journal name: J ournal of Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials - Rapid communications
      Year: 2009

  5. Title of the Publication : Effect of plasma treatment on surface of protein fabrics
      Name of the authors: S.Inbakumar, A.Anu Kaliani
      Journal name: Journal of Physics: Conference Series
      Year: 2010

  4. Title of the Publication : Surface modification of polestar fabrics by non-thermal plasma for improving hydrophilic properties
      Name of the authors: S.Inbakumar, A.Anu Kaliani
      Journal name: Electrostatic Precipitation
      Year: 2009

  3. Title of the Publication : Crystalline and surface analysis of glow discharge plasma treated polyethyleneterephthalate
      Name of the authors: S Inbakumar, A Anu kaliani
      Journal name: ACTA CIENCIA INDICA PHYSICS
      Year: 2007

  2. Title of the Publication : Loss of Plasma Scaling with Magnetic field , Pressure and discharge current in a cosp confined Plasma
      Name of the authors: A Anu kaliani, V. SelvaRajan
      Journal name: The Europiean Physical Journal - Applied Physics
      Year: 2001

  1. Title of the Publication : Sparking potentials in cusp and magnetic mirror fields
      Name of the authors: A. Anu Kaliani, P Saravanan, V Selvarajan
      Journal name: Plasma Devices and Operations
      Year: 1999

 

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Courses Handled by
Dr.A. Anu Kaliani

Dr.A. Anu Kaliani
Associate Professor & Head
Research Area
  • Plasma Physics
  • Nanotechnology
  • Thinfilms

9842263940

Course Teaching

  • Mathematical Physics
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Electricity and Magnetism
  • Nuclear Physics
  • Optics
  • Plasma Phyics
  • Crystal Growth
  • Communication Physics

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Projects Handled by
Dr.A. Anu Kaliani

Dr.A. Anu Kaliani
Associate Professor & Head
Research Area
  • Plasma Physics
  • Nanotechnology
  • Thinfilms

9842263940

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1. UGC


Title of the project : Minor project – ZnS nanoparticles synthesis for flexible display by Plasma electrochemical deposition, completed.
Funding Agency :  UGC
Amount :  Rs.96,000
Duration : 2012 - 2013

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Research Guidance of
Dr.A. Anu Kaliani

Dr.A. Anu Kaliani
Associate Professor & Head
Research Area
  • Plasma Physics
  • Nanotechnology
  • Thinfilms

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Ongoing

1. V.R.Sree Lakshmi
    Title of the Thesis :  Chromogenic VO2, MoO3 &VO-MO Composite Thinflims with Self - Cleaning and dye degradation property suitable for Eco- Friendly smart window Application
    Date of Award : Ongoing (Thesis Submitted)

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1. M.Nirmala
    Title of the Thesis :  Synthesis of pure and transition metals (TM= Mn, Co) dopedd ZnO nanoparticles and their photocatalytic, antibacterial and ethanol sensing applications
    Date of Award : 2011

2. T Abdul Kareem
    Title of the Thesis :  Plasma electrochemical synthesis of ZnS nanoparticles in ionic liquid and wet chemical synthesis of ZnS and Ag nanoparticles for P3HT bulk heterojunction solar cells
    Date of Award : 2012

3. P. Anuradha
    Title of the Thesis :  Modification of polymer surfaces using glow discharge D. C plasma
    Date of Award : 2013

 

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Institutional Responsibilities of
Dr.A. Anu Kaliani

Dr.A. Anu Kaliani
Associate Professor & Head
Research Area
  • Plasma Physics
  • Nanotechnology
  • Thinfilms

9842263940

Administrative

1.Name of the Responsibility : CIA Committee
   Period :  2010 - 2014
   Designation :  Member
   Nature of the Responsibility : Conducting CIA Exams

2.Name of the Responsibility : Board of Studies
   Period :  2001 - Till date
   Designation :  Member
   Nature of the Responsibility : Framing the syllabus

3.Name of the Responsibility : Doctoral Committee
   Period :  2010 - Till date
   Designation : Member
   Nature of the Responsibility : M.Phil and Ph.D thesis

4.Name of the Responsibility : Question Paper Setter
   Period :  2001 - Till date
   Designation :  Subject Expert
   Nature of the Responsibility : B.Sc , M.Sc and M.Phil

5.Name of the Responsibility : Editor & Reviewer
   Period :  2015 - Till date
   Designation :  Subject Expert
   Nature of the Responsibility : Reviewing Journals

6.Name of the Responsibility : Library & Laborartory
   Period :  2007 - Till date
   Designation :  Member
   Nature of the Responsibility : Stock verification of equipments and Books

 

Awards & Memberships of
Dr.A. Anu Kaliani

Dr.A. Anu Kaliani
Associate Professor & Head
Research Area
  • Plasma Physics
  • Nanotechnology
  • Thinfilms

9842263940

Awards


Academic awards


1. Awarding agency :  Department of Science & Technology, New Delhi
    Name of Conference : Junior Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow
    Date of Award : 1994 to 1997

2. Awarding agency :  Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
    Name of Conference : Senior Research Fellow
    Date of Award : 1998 to 2000

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Membership in Professional Bodies


1.  Organization :  Plasma Science Society of India
     Type of Membership : Life Member
      Period : 2002 to Till date

 

Visits/Collaborations/Others of
Dr.A. Anu Kaliani

Dr.A. Anu Kaliani
Associate Professor & Head
Research Area
  • Plasma Physics
  • Nanotechnology
  • Thinfilms

9842263940

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