Dr. Subramanian V
Obtained B.Sc. (1982) and M.Sc. (1984) in Physics from the University of Madras. Subsequently, obtained Ph.D. in Physics-Biophysics from the University of Madras in 1993 under the guidance of Dr. T. Ramasami. Carried out postdoctoral research in the Department of Chemistry, Arizona State University USA during 1993-1994. Visiting Faculty, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600 036, India & Former Outstanding Scientist/Scientist-H (HAG Level) CSIR – Central Leather Research Institute Adyar, Chennai – 600 020, India
Electronic Structure Calculations using Conventional ab initio and Density Functional Theory (DFT) Methods
• Molecular Structure of Weak Complexes and Hydrogen-bonded Clusters and their Characterization using the Quantum Theory of Atoms in Molecules (QT-AIM)
• Molecular Self-assembly, Molecular Electrostatic Potential, Molecular Solvation and Development of Chemical Reactivity Descriptors
• Applications of Molecular Mechanics and Molecular Dynamics Methods to Polymers, Biopolymers and Drug Discovery
• Design and Engineering of Proteins and Metalloproteins
• Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship (QSAR) and Biological Activity/Toxicity Prediction
• Design and Development of Novel Nanomaterials and their Functionalization for Catalysis and Sensing Applications
• Design and Development of van der Waals, Non-van der Waals Solids and Topological Materials for Spintronic Applications
• Renewable Energy Materials
General Chemistry
Degree | Institute/Organisation | Specialisation | Year Of Passing |
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Ph.D. | University of Madras, Chennai | Physics-Biophysics | 1993 |
M.Sc. | University of Madras, Chennai | Chemistry | 1984 |
B.Sc. | University of Madras, Chennai | Chemistry | 1982 |
S. Mallick, V. S. K. Choutipalli, S. Bag, V. Subramanian, and C. R. Raj, Defect Engineered Ternary Spinel: An Efficient Cathode for an Aqueous Rechargeable Zinc-Ion Battery of Long-Term Cyclability, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 33, 37586, 2022.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.2c04596
V. S. K. Choutipalli, E. Karthikraja, E. Varathan and V. Subramanian, Vacancy defect assisted enhanced nitrogen fixation in boron nitride nanomaterials, Applied Surface Science, 602, 154406 (2022).
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2022.154406
Sathish, Murali, Gopinath, Arun, Madhan, Balaraman, V. Subramanian and Rao, Jonnalagadda Raghava, Cyclic carbonate: A green multifunctional agent for sustainable leather manufacture, Journal of Cleaner Production, 356, 131818, (2022).
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.131818
Jamir, E., Sarma, H., Priyadarsinee, L. et al. and V. Subramanian, Applying polypharmacology approach for drug repurposing for SARS-CoV2, J. Chem. Sci., 134, 57 (2022).
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12039-022-02046-0
Singh, Prateek, et al. and V. Subramanian, A machine learning-based approach to determine infection status in recipients of BBV152 whole virion inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine for serological surveys, Computers in Biology and Medicine, 146, 105419, (2022).
https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.12.16.21267889
N. K. Chaitanya, Y. N. Sambasiva Rao, V. S. K. Choutipalli, P. S. Mainkar, V. Subramanian and S. Chandrasekhar, Cascade Aryne Insertion/Vinylogous Aldol Reaction of Vinyl-substituted β-Keto/enol Carbonyls, Chem. Commun., 58, 3178 (2022).
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CC06810E
V. Bhajammanavar, S. Mallik, V. S. K. Choutipalli, V. Subramanian and M. Baidya, Diastereoselective access to [4,4]-carbospirocycles: governance of thermodynamic enolates with organocatalyst in vinylogous cascade annulation, Chem. Commun., 58, 2188, (2022).
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1CC06544K
V. S. K. Choutipalli, E. Karthikraja and V. Subramanian, Nitrogen Fixation at the Edges of Boron Nitride Nanomaterials: Synergy of Doping, Frontiers in Chemistry, 9, 2296 (2022). https://doi.org/10.3389/fchem.2021.799903
Adjunct Professor, Department of Chemistry, IIT-Madras
• Fellow, Indian Academy of Sciences, Bengaluru, India, 2014
• Fellow, The National Academy of Sciences, Allahabad, India, 2013
• CRSI – Bronze Medal Award, 2008
• CRSI – Young Scientist Award, 2003
• CSIR – Senior Research Fellow, 1987
• CSIR – Junior Research Fellow, 1985
Projects:
1. Molecular modeling of interaction of metal complexes with DNA
DST Young scientist’s scheme
DST No. HR/OY/C–13/96 (1996)
Study of base–pair stacking interaction: An electrostatic perspective
Co-investigator
CSIR sponsored research project between CLRI and the Department of Chemistry University of Pune
Ref. No. 80(0022)/96–EMR–II (1996–1999)
3. Interaction of arylamines with DNA: Modeling studies
Research grant from The Third World Academy of Sciences
Agreement (RGA) No. 98–327 RG/CHE/AS (2001)
4. Development of quantum chemical descriptors for probing toxicity of various chemicals: A density functional approach
Co-investigator
CSIR sponsored research project between CLRI and the Department of Chemistry Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.
Research grant from CSIR – Sponsored Project (2003 – 2006)
5. Structure and stability of water cluster, protonated water cluster, water cluster in constrained environment and gas hydrates and molecular solvation
CSIR sponsored research project between CLRI and the Department of Chemistry Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur.
Research grant from CSIR – Sponsored Project (2003 – 2006)
6. Stability, degradation and diseases of collagen: A molecular basis investigation
Research grant from DST – Sponsored Project (2004 – 2007)
7. Studies on hydration and ligand interaction of Biomolecules: A molecular tailoring approach
CSIR sponsored research project between CLRI and the Department of Chemistry University of Pune
Research Grant from CSIR – Sponsored Project (2006–2009)
8. High-resolution infrared spectroscopy and quantum chemical studies on the interaction of oligo–polypeptides with metal ions in the presence of competing water environment
Research Grant from DST–DAAD – Based Personnel Exchange Programme (PPP) (2006–2008)
9. Modeling of Chitosan and Menstrual Components Interactions
Consultancy project from M/s Procter & Gamble (2006-2008)
10. Evaluation of Fluoro-compounds in Leather Processing
Consultancy project from M/s Elf Atochem (2006)
11. Interaction of metal ions and metal complexes with biomolecules: A theoretical investigation
Research Grant from DST – The New Initiative in Bioinorganic Chemistry (2007-2010)
12. Assessment of biological activity and toxicity: An in silico investigation based on the combined quantum mechanics and molecular dynamics study
CSIR sponsored research project between CLRI and the Department of Chemistry Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.
Research Grant from CSIR- Sponsored Project (2008-2011)
13. Structure and properties of biomolecules adsorbed onto single-walled carbon Nanotubes: A molecular dynamics investigation
Research Grant from BRNS – Sponsored Project (2008-2011)
14. New materials for hydrogen-powered mobile applications (HYPOMAP)
Research grant from DST – Sponsored Project (India-EU S&T Agreement Framework) (2009-2012)
15. Structural studies on collagen-like peptides: A molecular modeling perspective
Research Grant from DBT – Sponsored Project (2009-2012)
16. Preparation of Physical Property of Carbon Nanomaterials using Molecular Modelling Methods
Consultancy project from M/s TATA Steel Ltd. (2010-2011)
17. Classical molecular dynamics simulation and quantum chemistry calculations of interaction of Nanostructures with Biomacromolecules
Research Grant from BRNS – Sponsored Project (From 2012 -2015)
18. Molecular Modelling for Selecting Appropriate Floatation Reagents Toward Enhancing Efficiency of Iron Ore Separation Process
Consultancy project from M/s TATA Steel Ltd. (2012-2014)
19. Structure, Function, Dynamics and Inhibition of Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs)
Research Grant from DBT – Sponsored Project (2012-2016)
20. Novel Approaches for Solar Energy Conversion
CSIR sponsored network project (2012-2017)
21. Efficient Silicon Photovoltaics with Smart Electronics and Lighting Systems
CSIR sponsored network project (2012-2017)
22. Genomics and Informatics Solutions for Integrating Biology (GENESIS)
CSIR sponsored network project (2012-2017)
23. Applications and Impact on Safety Health and Environment (NanoSHE)
CSIR sponsored network project (2012-2017)
24. Molecular Property Diagnostic Suite, An Open Source Drug Discovery Cheminformatics Portal (OSDD-MPDS)
CSIR sponsored network project (2012-2017)
25. A Multiscale Simulation and Modeling Approach to Designing Smart Functional Materials for use in Energy, Electrochemistry and Bio-Mimetics (MSM)
CSIR sponsored network project (2012-2017)
26. Design and Development of Two Dimensional van der Waals Solids and Their Applications
Research grant from DST – Sponsored Project (2015-2018)
27. Pyrolytic Conversion of Non-Coking to Coking Coal
Consultancy project from M/s TATA Steel Ltd. (2015-2017)
28. Pyrolytic Conversion of Lac to Graphene
Consultancy project from M/s TATA Steel Ltd. (2015-2017)
29. Theoretical Design and Development of Selective Floatation Reagents for the Efficient Beneficiation of Gibbsite (Y-Al (OH)3) rich Iron Ores
Consultancy project from M/s TATA Steel Ltd. (2015-2017)
30. Use of Nanoparticles as Protein Aggregation Modulators for Health Care and Pharmaceutical Applications
Research grant from DST under DST-Sweden (VR) Cooperation Programme (2017-2019)
31. First Principle Design and Development of Multifunctional van der Waals and Non-van der Waals solids
Core Research Grant from SERB, India (2020-2023).
Academic Experience:
13.03.2002- 12.03.2006 CSIR-CLRI Senior Scientist
13.03.2006- 12.03.2010 CSIR-CLRI Principle Scientist
13.03.2010- 12.03.2015 CSIR-CLRI Senior Principle Scientist (Merit Promotion)
13.03.2015- 21.09.2021 CSIR-CLRI Chief Scientist
22.09.2021 – 31.03.2022 CSIR-CLRI Outstanding Scientist (HAG Scale)
05.05.2022- Till date IIT Madras Visiting Faculty
Other Professional Experience:
Former Outstanding Scientist/Scientist-H (HAG Level) (2021-2022) • Former Dean, Chemical Sciences, AcSIR (2017-2021) • Former Coordinator, AcSIR, CSIR-CLRI
• Professor, AcSIR
• Supervising Ph.D. students of the University of Madras and AcSIR
• Delivered Invited Lectures and Chaired Technical Sessions in many National/International Conferences
• Resource Person in Many National/International Symposia/Conferences
• Frequent Reviewer for various National/International Journals of high repute