Santhosh Balaji is an innovative researcher and educator specializing in material science, nanomaterials, and photocatalysis. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Physics at the Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Tamil Nadu, India, his research focuses on surfactant- and transition metal-assisted synthesis techniques for advanced photocatalytic applications. With a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Madurai Kamaraj University, he has consistently demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to sustainable innovation in environmental remediation.
Santhosh has gained extensive research experience, including serving as a Junior Research Fellow at the Centre for Advanced Materials, Aaivalayam-DIRAC, where he worked on cadmium sulphide-based nanocomposites for visible-light photocatalysis, and as an intern at the Tyndall National Institute, Ireland, contributing to optical imaging techniques for early cancer detection. His expertise spans nanomaterial synthesis, photocatalytic reactor design, and pollutant degradation analysis.
An author of several high-impact journal articles, Santhosh’s work has advanced the fields of nanomaterials for energy applications, polymer-assisted material development, and environmental remediation. He has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Best Research Article Award at the 7th International Conference on Recent Innovations in Modern Science and Technology.
Beyond his research, Santhosh is skilled in various analytical techniques (XRD, SEM, TEM, FTIR, UV-Vis, and Raman spectroscopy) and software tools like Origin Pro and Python. He is also actively involved in organizing scientific workshops and webinars, fostering knowledge-sharing and collaboration.