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Dr Sunita Rajamani

Assistant Professor

CHEMISTRY

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General Chemistry

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Professional QualificationJournal PublicationsBooks And Chapters PublishedResearch ProjectsPaper PresentationsWorkshop/Conference/Training ProgrammeContribution Through Clubs And CommitteesPrevious ExperienceGuidance And SupportFaculty Development ProgramResource PersonsResearch IdsPatentTeaching Innovation

Professional Qualification

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Academic DegreeSubjectUniversityAddress of the UniversityRank/ Medals
PhDDesign, Development and applications of functionalized ionic liquids as catalystsUniversità degli Studi di Pisa - Dipartimento di Chimica Bioorganica e BiofarmaciaUniversity of Pisa, Italy
Master of ScienceChemistryNational Institute of Technology RourkelaBisra Rd, Jindal Colony, Rourkela, Odisha 769001Yes
Bachelor of ScienceChemistry -HonoursSambalpur UniversityJyoti Vihar, Burla, Odisha 768019Yes
Post Doc Details
Institution NameInstitution AddressSubjectStart DateEnd DateOutcome
Indian Institute of Technology MadrasIT P.O., Chennai 600 036Biomass conversion using ionic liquids and polymer characterization15-02-201730-05-20172 posters, 1 Paper and 1 book chapter
Flemish Institute of Technology, VITOBoeretang, Mol, BelgiumElectrochemical metal recovery using gas-diffusion electrodes27-04-201530-11-2015Patent
Flemish Institute for Technological- ResearchBoeretang 200 Mol, BelgiumClassical and electrochemical synthesis of ionic liquids and their evaluation in hydrocracking of oi28-04-201425-04-2015Invited talk
PhD Details
Title of ThesisUniversity / InstitutionUniversity AddressDate of RegistrationDate of CompletionDetails of papers published (Enter the total number of papers published / under process as part of Phd)Current Status
Design and Development of New Class of Functionalized Ionic Liquids:- their Synthesis, Temperature-DUniversity of PisaUniversità degli Studi di Pisa - Dipartimento di Chimica Bioorganica e Biofarmacia01-01-200822-03-2011Awarded

Journal Publications

Publications
TitleName of JournalYearDOI/URLYour authorial positionHow many authorsClarivate IF
From building blocks to innovations: a critical review of amino acid-based ionic liquids versus conventional ionic liquidsJournal of Ionic Liquids2025https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jil.2025.100170Corresponding6
Polyaniline and Graphene Oxide or Reduced Graphene Oxide-Based Composites for Environmental Remediation ApplicationWater Conservation Science and Engineering2024https://doi.org/10.1007/s41101-024-00282-8Other4
Valorization of Rice Husk to Value-Added Chemicals and Functional MaterialsInternational Journal of Environmental Research2023https://doi.org/10.1007/s41742-023-00512-21st and corresponding6
Valorization of Rice Husk to Value-Added Chemicals and Functional MaterialsInternational Journal of Environmental Research2023https://doi.org/10.1007/s41742-023-00512-21st and corresponding6
A comparative study of ionothermal treatment of rice straw using triflate and acetate-based ionic liquids  Journal of Ionic Liquids2022https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jil.2022.1000371st5
Value-added chemicals from sugarcane bagasse using ionic liquidsChemical Papers2021https://doi.org/10.1007/s11696-021-01732-61st and corresponding4
AN ELECTROCHEMICAL PROCESS FOR PREPARING A REACTION PRODUCT OF A METAL OR METALLOID ELEMENTEUROPEAN PATENT2018EP 3 242 963 B1Other5
Influence of alkyl substituent on optical properties of carboxylate-based protic ionic liquidsChemistrySelect2017https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.2017018782nd4
Physico-chemical properties and nanoscale morphology in N-alkyl-N-methylmorpholinium dicyanamide rooJournal of Molecular Liquids2013https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2013.08.002Other7
A dramatic effect of the ionic liquid structure in esterification reactions in protic ionic mediaGreen Chemistry2013https://doi.org/10.1039/C2GC35941C2nd3
Synthesis of glycerol carbonate from glycerol and dimethyl carbonate in basic ionic liquidsPure and Applied Chemistry2012https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-CON-11-07-062nd2
Acute toxicity and biodegradability of N-alkyl-N-methylmorpholinium and N-alkyl-DABCO based ionic liEcotoxicology and Environmental Safety2011https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2010.10.032Other8
Influence of Structural Variations in Cationic and Anionic Moieties on the Polarity of Ionic LiquidsJ. Phys. Chem.201110.1021/jp2045788Other3
Effect of several ionic liquids on the synthesis of 1,3-diphenyl-3-(phenylamino)propan-1-one in supeRSC Advances201110.1039/C1RA00031DOther4
Structural Effects on the Physico‐Chemical and Catalytic Properties of Acidic Ionic Liquids: An OvEuropean Journal of Organic Chemistry2011https://doi.org/10.1002/ejoc.2011004322nd2

Books And Chapters Published

Book Chapter Published
Article TitleBook titleBook editorArticle pagesNo of ChaptersYour authorial positionYearISBNPublisher DetailsPlaceAre you the publisher of this book
NMR, FT-IR and raman characterization of biomaterialsCharacterization of Polymeric BiomaterialsMaria Cristina Tanzi and Silvia Farè14712nd2017978-0-08-100737-2Woodhead Publishing series of Polymeric BiometerialsUKNo

Research Projects

In house Project (Seed Money)
Title of ProjectProject Start DateProject End DateAmount Received
Cationic variation of bisulphate-based ionic liquid as electrocatalysts for ammonia conversion01-12-201730-04-2021Rs. 1,55,000

Paper Presentations

Presentations
Title of PaperTitle of Seminar/ConferenceOrganized byLevelStart DatePlaceCountryDuration
Ionic Liquids for Energy Production18th International Congress on Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry (ICTAC 2024)IIT MadrasInternational02-09-2024ChennaiIndia6
A close focus on detergents and their biodegradability“BIORUJIVITH 2021 - Innovations and Emerging Trends in Basic and Applied Sciences, Leading to NewDepartment of Life Sciences, Garden City UniversityInternational29-11-2021BANGALOREIndiaTwo Days
A comparison of Bronsted ionic liquids containing aliphatic and cyclic cations for esterificationBIORUJIVITH 2021 - Innovations and Emerging Trends in Basic and Applied Sciences, Leading to New EnDepartment of Life Sciences, Garden City UniversityInternational29-11-2021BANGALOREIndiaTwo Days
A Comparative Study of Platinum, glassy carbon and steel electrodes using acidic pyrrolidinium-basedRecent Noval Approaches in Chemical ScienceField Marshal K.M.Cariappa College- Mangalore UniversityNational12-02-2020Kodagu, KarnatakaIndiaOne day
A Comparative Study of Acidic, Basic and Neutral Pyrrolidium-Based Ionic Liquid as Electrocatalysts Exploring Innovative Research and Developments in Chemical Science (EIRDCS-2019)Kuvempu UniversityNational01-03-2019Shivamogga, KarnatakaIndiaTwo Days
Liquid waste management by utilization of glycerol to form glycerol carbonate using basic pyrrolidonAdvance & Innovations in Biotechnology: Multidisciplinary Approach to Food, Health, Environmental anDayananda Sagar University, BangaloreNational15-11-2018BangaloreIndiaTwo Days
Pretreatment of Lignocellulose using DBU-Based Ionic LiquidGreen Method of Separation, Purification and Nanomaterial SynthesisCenter of Nano & Material Sciences - Jain UniversityInternational24-04-2018Kanakpura Road, Ramanagara, KarnatakaIndiaTwo Days
Physicochemical and Solvent Properties of Morpholinium Dicyanamide Ionic LiquidsGreen Solvents Conference Berchtesgaden/Germany October 2010Green Solvents Conference Berchtesgaden/Germany October 2010International22-10-2010BerchtesgadenGermanyTwo Days

Workshop/Conference/Training Programme

Participation (Seminar, Conference, Workshop)
Title of EventType of EventLevelOrganized byStart DatePlaceDuration
Enhancing Teaching and Learning: A Two-Day Workshop on Outcome-Based EducationWorkshopUniversitySt Joseph's University18-07-2025Bengaluru2 Days
Capacity Building Workshop for the Early Career ResearchersWorkshopNationalIISER Pune and St Joseph's University, Bengaluru29-01-2025Bengaluru3 Days
18th International Congress on Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry (ICTAC 2024)ConferenceInternationalIIT Madras02-09-2024Chennai6 Days
Teaching, Learning and EvaluationWorkshopUniversitySt Joseph's University31-01-2024Bengaluru1 Day
Electrochemical Energy Storage Technology: Current Research and Translational TrendsWorkshopNationalIndian Institute of Technology, Madras07-07-2023Online - Chennai3 Days
Credible Research PublicationWorkshopUniversitySt Joseph's Research Institute- St Joseph's University14-10-2022Bengaluru1 Day
Green Method of Separation, Purification and Nanomaterial SynthesisConferenceInternationalCenter for Nano Material Sciences - Jain University24-04-2020Bangalore - Kanakpura Road, Ramnagara, Karnataka2 Days
Organic Synthesis - Methods & Methodologies Pharma Industries Point of ViewSeminarNationalVV Puram College of Science22-11-2019Bangalore1 Day
Orientation Workshop for NET/SLET ExaminationWorkshopNationalSt Aloysius Degree College and Center for Post Graduate Studies19-10-2019Bangalore1 Day
Heterogeneous Catalysis in Organic Synthesis: Concepts and Industrial ApplicationWorkshopNationalVijaya College, R V Road, Basavanagudi18-10-2019Bangalore1 Day
Microscale Techniques in ChemistryWorkshopNationalDepartment of Chemistry - Mount Carmel College11-10-20191 Day
Exploring Innovative Research and Development in Chemical Sciences (EIRDCS-2019)ConferenceNationalKUVEMPU UNIVERSITY01-03-2019SHIVAMOGGA2 Days
Center for Nano Material Sciences - Jain UniversityConferenceInternationalCenter for Nano Material Sciences - Jain University24-04-2018Bangalore, Kanakpura Road, Ramnagara, Karnataka2 Days
Workshop on Research Based Pedagogical ToolsWorkshopNationalSt Joseph's College, IISER Pune and MHRD Govt of India04-04-2018Bengaluru3 Days
Jescol towards proactive partnershipSeminarUniversitySt Joseph's College and Ashirvad01-12-2017Bengaluru3 Days
Formation of Jesuit University with a DifferenceWorkshopUniversitySt Joseph's College (Autonomous)17-11-2017Bengaluru2 Days

Contribution Through Clubs And Committees

Contribution through Clubs
Name of ClubRoleStart DateEnd Date
KALAMember05-06-201730-04-2018

Previous Experience

DesignationInstitution NameStart DateEnd Date
Assistant ProfessorSri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College15-06-201130-11-2011

Guidance And Support

Title of the PaperYear of GuidanceTypeName of StudentsName of the Institution
3. Green modifications for improved sustainability2023Master's degree projectESHWAR GSt. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
2. Assessing the Bronsted-acidic based ionic liquids as dual solvocatalyst for esterification2022Master's degree projectTHEERTHA HAREENDRANSt. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
1. Esterification as a tool to evaluate the catalytic behaviour of amine-based ionic liquids2022Master's degree projectANEETTA ANNA JOHNSt. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
6. Amino acid based ionic liquids and its exploitation for esterification reactions2021Master's degree projectHARSHANA GSt. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
A comparison of Bronsted ionic liquids containing aliphatic and cyclic cations for esterification o2021Master's degree projectTSERING CHOEKYISt. Joseph's College (Autonomous)

Faculty Development Program

Title of EventType of EventLevelOrganized byPlaceDate FromDate To
Faculty Induction Programme - 13 conducted by the UGC - Malaviya MissionTeacher Training Centre, Bharathiar UniversityOrientation ProgrammesOnlineBharathiar UniversityCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu28-01-202624-02-2026
UGC - Sponsored Online Faculty Induction Programme - 13Orientation (HRDC)NationalUGC - Malaviya MissionTeacher Training Centre, Bharathiar UniversityCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu28-01-202624-02-2026
2 Weeks Interdisciplinary Refersher Course on Chemical SciencesRefresher CoursesNationalUGC Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Center (MMTC) Manipur UniversityManipur University, Imphal27-10-202508-11-2025
NEP 2020 Orientation and Sansitization ProgrammeOrientation ProgrammesOnlineMalaviya Mission Teacher Training ProgrammeIISER Pune23-04-202501-05-2025
National Level Awareness Program on Institutional Development Plan (IDP) for Higher Education InstitutionsFDPs attendedNationalTelengana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) and Institute Of Academic Excellence (IAE) HyderabadHyderabad06-03-202506-03-2025
Capacity Building Workshop for the Early Career ResearchersWorkshopNationalIISER Pune and St Joseph's University, BengaluruBengaluru29-01-202531-01-2025
Digital Teaching ToolsFDPs attendedOthersOnline Teaching and Digital Programme CommityeeBengaluru16-01-202518-01-2025
Interactive Training in Chemical Process Simulation: Tols and Techniqus for Effective ModellingFDPs attendedNationalDepartment of Chemical Engineering - Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of EngineeringChennai06-01-202510-01-2025
Faculty Excellence in Teaching & ScholarshipFDPs attendedInternationalAll India Association for Christian Higher Education (AIACHE) & ASIA Network of United StatesBengaluru27-10-202328-10-2023
Electrochemical Energy Storage Technology: Current Research and Translational TrendsWorkshopNationalIndian Institute of Technology, MadrasOnline07-07-202309-07-2023
Research Tools and ApplicationsFDPs attendedNationalSt Joseph's UniversityBengaluru04-08-202204-08-2022
5 Learning DisciplinesFDPs attendedNationalSt Joseph's College (Autonomous)Bengaluru12-07-202213-07-2022
Re-Imagining InternationalizationFDPs attendedOthersSt Aloysious College ( Autonomous) Mangaluru and AIACHEBengaluru21-01-202221-01-2022
BIORUJIVITH 2021- Innovations and Emerging Trends in Basic and Applied Sciences, Leading to New EntrConferenceInternationalGarden City UniversityBengaluru29-11-202130-11-2021
BIORUJIVITH 2021- Innovations and Emerging Trends in Basic and Applied Sciences, Leading to New EntrConferenceInternationalGarden City UniversityBengaluru29-11-202130-11-2021
Recent Noval Approaches in Chemical ScienceConferenceNationalField Marshal K.M.Cariappa College and Mangalore UniversityKodugu, Karnataka12-02-202012-02-2020
National Conference on Innovations in Chemical Science (NCICS-2020)ConferenceNationalKARNATAKA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY & UNIVERSITY OF MYSOREMysore30-01-202031-01-2020
Frontiers Of Catalysis Science & Technology And Its Application (FOCSTA-2020)ConferenceNationalSt Joseph's College AutonomousBangalore, India10-01-202011-01-2020
Organic Synthesis - Methods & Methodologies Pharma Industries Point of ViewSeminarNationalVV Puram College of ScienceBangalore22-11-201922-11-2019
Heterogeneous Catalysis in Organic Synthesis: Concepts and Industrial ApplicationWorkshopNationalVijaya College, R V Road, BasavanagudiBangalore18-10-201918-10-2019
Microscale Techniques in ChemistryWorkshopNationalDepartment of Chemistry - Mount Carmel CollegeBangalore11-10-201911-10-2019
EIRDCS-2019ConferenceNationalKUVEMPU UNIVERSITYSHIVAMOGGA01-03-201902-03-2019
Innovations in Teaching & Learning and Research Methodology & Data Amalysis using SPSS & AMOSFDPs attendedNationalSt Joseph's College in Association with Primax FoundationBengaluru07-02-201909-02-2019
Advances & Innovations in Biotechnology: Multidisciplinary Approach to Food, Health, EnvironmentConferenceNationalDayananda Sagar UniversityBangalore15-11-201816-11-2018
Advances & Innovations in Biotechnology: Multidisciplinary Approach to Food, Health, EnvironmentConferenceNationalDayananda Sagar UniversityBangalore15-11-201816-11-2018
Green Method of Separation, Purification and Nanomaterial SynthesisConferenceInternationalCenter for Nano Material Sciences - Jain UniversityKanakpura Road, Ramnagara, Karnataka24-04-201825-04-2018

Resource Persons

Title of the ProgramRoleLevelOrganized byStart DatePlaceCountry
National level webinar presentation on “ICT Enabled Teaching, Learning and Evaluation Digital EraâInvited TalkNationalST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE Hunsur-571105, Mysore Dist21-06-2021MysoreIndia
Induction ProgrammeOthersCollege levelSt Joseph's College (Autonomous)23-07-2020Online in MS teamsIndia

Research Ids

Google Scholar idResearchGate idOrcid idScopus Author IDVidwan
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=WYEyftIAAAAJ&hl=enhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sunita-Rajamani0000-0002-6991-424439862109200294852
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=WYEyftIAAAAJ&hl=enhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sunita-Rajamani0000-0002-6991-4244https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=39862109200294852

Patent

TitlePatent TypePatent Application NumberStatusYear
Method for hydroprocessing an organic compound, and catalysts thereforEuropeanWO2022038285A1Published2022
An electrochemical process for preparing a reaction product of a metal or metalloid elementEuropeanEP3242963B1Granted2018

Teaching Innovation

Name of InnovationName of PlatformDateInnovationTarget GroupWebsite Link
Teaching innovation in Group theory: Identification of point groups by students using any creativityClass Activity04-03-2026The Honours students of Chemistry were taught group theory in class and most of them found it difficult while visualizing the symmetry elements. Hence, there 10-mark activity was to make a video by explaining three molecules assigned to them. They had freedom to use pen and paper, any models or ppt made by them to explain these point groups. I have attached two videos here depicting the use this activity made on students when they carried out this activity.Chemistry Honours students
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