Priyadharsan A | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member

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Assist Prof. Dr. Priyadharsan A | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member 

 Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals | India

Priyadharsan Arumugam is an accomplished Indian physicist specializing in nanomaterials, photocatalysis, and green nanotechnology, currently serving as Assistant Professor of Physics at E.R.K. Arts and Science College, Dharmapuri, a position he has held since October 2019. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from Periyar University in 2019 after completing his M.Sc. from Government Arts College, Coimbatore, and B.Sc. from Sri Vidya Mandhir Arts and Science College. In addition to his teaching career, he served as a Post Doctoral Fellow at the Centre for Nanotechnology System, BRIN, Jakarta from December 2023 to November 2024, and earlier worked as Assistant Professor–Research at Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, contributing interdisciplinary expertise to dental materials research. Dr. Arumugam has an extensive publication record with more than 60 research articles in high-impact international journals, focusing on the synthesis, characterization, and application of metal and metal-oxide nanocomposites, graphitic carbon nitride–based heterostructures, reduced graphene oxide hybrids, and green synthesized nanoparticles for photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, antibacterial activity, anticancer applications, and environmental remediation. His research emphasizes eco-friendly fabrication routes using plant extracts and biotemplates, solar-light-driven catalytic systems, and toxicity evaluation using zebrafish embryo and aquatic models to ensure environmental safety. He has also contributed to biomedical and dental material studies, including nanofibrous scaffolds and mineralization research, and authored a scholarly book chapter on environmental, health, and safety aspects of functionalized nanomaterials. Beyond publications, he is an active peer reviewer for numerous international journals across chemistry, materials science, nanotechnology, and environmental engineering, reflecting his strong standing in the research community. Through his teaching, cross-disciplinary collaborations, and sustained research productivity, Priyadharsan Arumugam has established himself as a significant contributor to sustainable nanoscience and advanced photocatalytic technologies.

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Featured Publications

Arumugam, P., Kamaraj, C., Sivakumar, S., Ragavendran, C., Vimal, S., & Al-Dhabi, N. A. (2023). Traditionally used medicinal plants mediate the biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles: Methodological, larvicidal, and ecotoxicological approach. Science of the Total Environment, 857, 162402.

Arumugam, P., Ragavendran, C., Kamaraj, C., Kadaikunnan, S., Raja, R. K., & Thiruvengadam, M. (2023). Evolvulus alsinoides-wrapped palladium nanoparticles: A potential photocatalyst for rhodamine blue degradation, inactivation of human pathogens and non-toxicity assessments on Daphnia magna and Danio rerio. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 11(4), 110541.

Arumugam, P., Malathy, A., Handayani, M., Hasan, I., Sivaranjani, K., & Sivakumar, S. (2024). Boosted solar-driven photocatalysis: Silver molybdate/reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites for methylene blue decomposition. Ionics, 30, 1–13.

Arumugam, P., Krishnasamy, M., Jayanthi, T. S., Choudhary, S., Rojviroon, T., & Rajendran, R. (2024). Engineered g-C3N4/MnO2 nanocomposite for exceptional photocatalytic methylene blue degradation and robust antibacterial impact. Journal of Cluster Science, 35, 1–15.

Arumugam, P., & Kamaraj, C. (2024). Emerging role of natural product-derived phytochemicals in the green synthesis of metal nanoparticles: A paradigm shift in sustainable nanotechnology. Natural Product Research, 38(22), 1–14.

Priyadharsan Arumugam’s research advances sustainable nanotechnology through green synthesis of high-performance nanomaterials for environmental remediation and biomedical applications. His work directly supports clean water technologies, eco-friendly industrial processes, and safer antimicrobial solutions, contributing to global goals in sustainability and public health innovation.

Prashanth Konda Gokuldoss | Material Sciences | Editorial Board Member

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Prof Dr. Prashanth Konda Gokuldoss | Material Sciences | Editorial Board Member 

Professor | Tallinn University of Technology | Estonia

Prashanth, Konda Gokuldoss is a highly prolific materials scientist based in Tallinn, Estonia, currently affiliated with Tallinna Tehnikaülikool, with an internationally recognized research profile in advanced materials, metallurgy, and additive manufacturing. With 188 Scopus-indexed publications, over 7,238 citations from 4,565 citing documents, and a strong h-index of 41, his scientific impact reflects sustained excellence and global collaboration across 347 co-authors and 31 major research topics. His core expertise spans microstructure evolution, strengthening mechanisms, titanium alloys (notably Ti-6Al-4V), Inconel, metallic glasses, amorphous alloys, high-entropy alloys, and advanced powder-based manufacturing routes such as selective laser melting, laser powder bed fusion, and spark plasma sintering. His research addresses both fundamental and applied aspects of materials science, including mechanical behavior, corrosion resistance, crack mitigation, bio-response, and functional performance of metals, ceramics, and hybrid metal–ceramic composites. A significant portion of his work focuses on tailoring microstructures through process optimization, preheating strategies, alloy modification, and reinforcement with ceramic phases like TiC and TiB to achieve superior strength, durability, and multifunctional properties. He has also contributed to emerging areas such as craniofacial implant materials, virucidal ceramic–metal composites, and crack-free alloy design for additive manufacturing. His multidisciplinary output, published in leading journals such as Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Additive Manufacturing, Ceramics International, Metals, and Journal of Materials Science and Technology, reflects both academic rigor and strong industrial relevance. Through sustained scholarly productivity, international collaboration, and high citation influence, Prashanth, Konda Gokuldoss has established himself as a leading figure in the science and engineering of next-generation structural and functional materials for advanced manufacturing applications.

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Featured Publications

  1. Chen, H., Kosiba, K., Lu, T., Prashanth, K. G., & Suryanarayana, C. (2023). Hierarchical microstructures and strengthening mechanisms of nano-TiC reinforced CoCrFeMnNi high-entropy alloy composites prepared by laser powder bed fusion. Journal of Materials Science and Technology, 136, 245–259.

  2. Singh, N., Ummethala, R., Surreddi, K. B., Chatterjee, K., & Prashanth, K. G. (2022). Effect of TiB addition on the mechanical and biological response of spark plasma sintered Ti6Al7Nb matrix composites. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 924, 166502.

  3. Maurya, H. S., Kosiba, K., Juhani, K., Sergejev, F., & Prashanth, K. G. (2022). Effect of powder bed preheating on the crack formation and microstructure in ceramic matrix composites fabricated by laser powder-bed fusion process. Additive Manufacturing, 58, 103013.

  4. Maya, J., Sivaprasad, K., Sarath Kumar, G. V., Lykov, P., & Prashanth, K. G. (2022). Microstructure, mechanical properties, and corrosion behavior of 06Cr15Ni4CuMo processed by selective laser melting. Metals, 12(8), 1303.

  5. Rahmani, R., Kamboj, N., Brojan, M., Antonov, M., & Prashanth, K. G. (2022). Hybrid metal–ceramic biomaterials fabricated through powder bed fusion and powder metallurgy for improved impact resistance of craniofacial implants. Materialia, 24, 101465.

Prashanth, Konda Gokuldoss is driving transformative advances in additive manufacturing and advanced alloys by bridging fundamental microstructure science with real-world industrial applications. His innovations enable stronger, safer, and more functional materials for aerospace, biomedical, and energy sectors, accelerating sustainable global manufacturing.