Kala Krishnan
Brampton,Canada
Summary
Innovative synthetic chemist with 8+ years of research experience in organic synthesis, heterogeneous catalysis, and materials characterization. Demonstrated expertise in developing novel catalytic systems for N- and C-alkylation, with peer-reviewed publications and international patents. Actively exploring advanced materials and organic electronics with a passion for next-generation optoelectronic materials. - Designed and conducted independent experiments. - Effectively managed several experiments using time management and meticulous preparation. - Used spectroscopic techniques to identify unknown substances utilising strong analytical reasoning. - Proven ability to solve problems by carefully adjusting various parameters of the reactions to maximise reaction yield from 35% to 90+%. - Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop data analysis on projects, emphasizing teamwork and communication. - Maintained scientific integrity by ensuring all results, including failed experiments, were properly recorded and reported. - Presented findings in departmental seminars and international conferences.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ph.D. Researcher
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
01.2017 - 10.2024
- Designed mesoporous carbon and Titania-based catalysts for sustainable alkylation reactions, and Heterocyclic synthesis.
- Developed reusable catalytic systems under hydrogen borrowing conditions.
- Developed PAN based catalysts for Borrowing Hydrogen Technology.
- Conducted material characterization via NMR, GC-MS, IR, and UV-Vis spectroscopy.
Junior Research Fellow
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Supported catalysis projects; mentored graduate students in synthesis techniques.
- Developed Silica based catalysts for organic transformations.
Teaching Fellow
Anna University
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Delivered undergraduate chemistry lectures; supervised lab experiments in organic chemistry.
Project Assistant
CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute
02.2015 - 07.2015
- Conducted green chemistry research and contributed to wastewater treatment solutions.
Education
Ph.D. - Chemistry
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
01.2024
M.Phil. - Chemistry
Loyola College
01.2014
M.Sc. - Chemistry
St. Joseph’s College
01.2013
B.Sc. - Chemistry
St. Joseph’s College
01.2011
Skills
- Organic Synthesis & Catalysis (C-/N-Alkylation, Hydrogen Borrowing)
- Mesoporous Materials: Silica, Carbon Nitride, Nanoparticles
- Analytical Techniques: NMR, IR, UV-Vis, GC, HPLC analysis, Mass Spectrometry
- Data Analysis & Visualization: OriginPro, ChemDraw, MestReNova (NMR)
- Scientific Writing: Publications & Patent Drafting
- MS Excel
- MS Powerpoint
- MS Word
- MS Windows
- Team collaboration
- MS office
- Strong work ethic
- Data collection and organization
- Data analysis
- Critical thinking
- Interpreting results
- Research planning
- Documentation and reporting
- Effective multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Scientific writing
- Qualitative and quantitative research
- Active listening
- Research presentation
- Fieldwork experience
- Research ethics
- Proposal preparation
- Experiment design
- Research program planning
- Research grants
- Experimental design
- Driving decision making
- Delivering presentations
- Data synthesis
- Literature review
- Documentation
- Equipment maintenance
- Training and mentoring
- Proposal preparation
- Experiment design
- Research program planning
- Research grants
- Experimental design
- Driving decision making
- Delivering presentations
- Data synthesis
- Literature review
- Documentation
- Equipment maintenance
- Training and mentoring
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent)
Tamil (Native)
Certification
- [Computer Science], CSC Computer Centre - [2008]
Timeline
Ph.D. Researcher
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
01.2017 - 10.2024
Junior Research Fellow
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
05.2016 - 12.2016
Teaching Fellow
Anna University
07.2015 - 05.2016
Project Assistant
CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute
02.2015 - 07.2015
M.Phil. - Chemistry
Loyola College
M.Sc. - Chemistry
St. Joseph’s College
B.Sc. - Chemistry
St. Joseph’s College
Ph.D. - Chemistry
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Publications
- Journal of Catalysis (2023) – Pyridinic-Nitrogen Carbon as NAD(P)H Mimic. IF: 8.047
- New Journal of Chemistry (2023) – TiO2 Nanoparticles in C-Alkylation. IF: 3.925
- ChemistrySelect (2023) – Titania-Catalyzed N-Alkylation. IF: 2.307
- Molecular Catalysis (2019) – Pd-Chelated Organosilica for Coupling Reactions. IF: 5.089
- ICONN-2023 & ICRAMC-2023 – Presented on PMO Catalysts for Benzimidazole Synthesis
- IIT-Madras (2016) – GIAN Program: Nanomaterials in Energy & Catalysis
- SRM-Valliammai Engineering College (2019) – Presented on Pd Catalysts with Carbon Nitride Polymers
PATENTS
- Indian Patent No. 429993: N-doped carbon catalysts for hydrogen borrowing and dehydrogenation (2018).
- European Patent WO/2020/016908 A1: International grant under PCT based on the above work.
Diploma in Computer Science
Basics of computer, MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Office, MS-PowerPoint, C&C+ Program
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