Dr. D. NAVANEETHAN

I am currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the PG and Research Department of Chemistry at J.K.K. Nataraja College of Arts & Science. With over six years of teaching experience and more than six years of dedicated research experience, I have established myself in the field of nanomaterials and energy storage applications. I completed my undergraduate studies in Chemistry at Erode Arts College, followed by a postgraduate degree from Bharathiar University. I earned my Ph.D. with a focus on materials science from Jeju National University. My research primarily focuses on the development of organic and inorganic nanostructured thin films for multifunctional and energy storage applications. I have made significant research contributions, particularly in the area of supercapacitors, with numerous publications in reputed Scopus-indexed journals. My work emphasizes sustainable materials, including biomass-derived activated carbon and nanocomposite electrodes. I have successfully guided Ph.D. scholars and am actively supervising ongoing research in advanced energy storage systems. I have been the recipient of several prestigious awards and fellowships, including postdoctoral fellowships, the DST-INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship, and recognitions such as the Best Young Researcher Award. In addition to teaching and research, I actively participate in academic development programs, conferences, and workshops, contributing as a resource person and organizer. Overall, I am a dedicated educator and innovative researcher committed to advancing materials chemistry and sustainable energy technologies.