Dr.I.Pakrudheen, M.Sc., Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor
Department of Chemistry, CMR Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka
Email : pakrudheen.i@cmrit.ac.in
Personal homepage : https://ipakrudheenaliahmed.weebly.com/
Orchid ID : http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1498-6523
Scopus ID : 55263595900
Researcher ID : B-2634-2018
Course Taught
Applied Chemistry for Smart Systems (1BCHES102/202)
Biology for Engineers (BBOK407)
Environmental studies and e-waste management (BCS508)
Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry
Areas of Interest in Research
Dendrimer-based nanocomposites for catalysis applications.
Synthesis of nanomaterials to address the environmental pollution and energy storage applications.
Education
2008–2014: Ph.D., Chemistry, Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Madras, Tamil Nadu, India.
2005–2007: M.Sc., Chemistry, Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Madras, Tamil Nadu, India.
2002–2005: B.Sc., Chemistry, Rajeswari Vedhachalam Govt. Arts & Science College (Affiliated to University of Madras)
Tamil Nadu, India.
Teaching Experience
2021 – present : Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, CMR Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India
2018 – 2021 : Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Akal University, Punjab, India
2014 – 2015 : Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Veltech Hightech Dr.RR & Dr.SR Engineering College, Avadi,
Tamilnadu, India
Research Experience
2017–2018: Postdoctoral researcher at the School of Material Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, P.R. China
2015–2017: Research Associate at Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry Laboratory, New Chemistry Unit, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bangalore, India
Research Publications
Vedavalli Sairaj, Suvitha Athisaya Rajah, I. Pakrudheen, Amani Alhejely, Rabab A. Hegazy, and Herri Trilaksana, Synthesis, Characterization, Electrochemical and Biological Evaluation of Binuclear Cu(II) Complexes with Novel Unsymmetrical Macrocyclic Ligands, Letters in Applied NanoBioScience, (2025) (under revision) (Q3) IF: 1.18
Ayyappa Bathinapatla, Manju Manuel, I. Pakrudheen, Ravi Kumar Mulpuri, Suvardhan Kanchi, New frontiers in polyphenol analysis: A review of electrochemical sensors and commercial devices enhancing food and beverage analysis, Journal of Food composition and analysis, 140 (2025)107161. (Q1) IF: 4.6
S. Velmurugan, K. Jeeva Jothi, I. Pakrudheen, S. Nagarani, Suhail Mubarak, Sandhanasamy Devanesan, Mohamad S. AlSalhi, Template-free Synthesis of the Highly Ordered, efficient nano Nd2O3 -TiO2 for visible-light-driven Photocatalytic Degradation of Rhodamine B, Ceramics International, 51(2025) 6627-6640. (Q1) IF: 5.6
S. Malathi, Valappil Sisila, V. Singaravel, Nandakumar Venkatesan, I. Pakrudheen, R. Dhanaraj, Niraikulam Ayyadurai, V. Bhuvarahamurthy and S. Narayana Kalkura, Epidermal growth factor receptor targeted doxorubicin and vitexin loaded niosomes for enhanced breast cancer therapy, Materials Advances, 4 (2023) 5224-5237 (Q1) IF: 4.7
I. Pakrudheen, Ayyappa Bathinapatla, E. Murugan, Amphiphilic dendrimer loaded prussian blue nanoparticle for the detection of hydrogen peroxide, Indian Journal of Chemical Technology, 29 (2022) 668-677. (Q3) IF: 0.76
S. Malathi, I. Pakrudheen, S. Narayana Kalkura, T.J. Webster, S. Balasubramanian, Disposable Biosensors based on metal nanoparticles, Sensors International, 3 (2022) 100169. (Q1)
A. Najitha Banu, Natasha Kudesia, A.M. Raut, I Pakrudheen and Johnson Wahengbam, Toxicity, Bioaccumulation and Route of Transformation of Silver Nanoparticles in Aqua biota, Environmental Chemistry Letters, 19 (2021) 4275-4296. (Q1) IF: 20.4
M. M. Konai, I. Pakrudheen, N. Sharma, K. Tabbasum, P. Garg and J. Haldar, Cyclam-based Antibacterial Molecule Eradicates Gram-negative Superbugs with Potent Efficacy against Human Corneal Infection, Chemical Communications, 56 (2020) 2147-2150. (Q1) IF: 4.2
I. Pakrudheen, A. Najitha Banu, E. Murugan, Cationic amphiphilic dendrimers with tunable hydrophobicity shows in vitro activity, Environmental Chemistry Letters, 16 (4) (2018) 1513-1519. (Q1) IF: 20.4
I. Pakrudheen, A. Najitha Banu, E. Murugan, Cationic amphiphilic dendrimers with tunable hydrophobicity shows in vitro activity, Environmental Chemistry Letters, 16 (4) (2018) 1513-1519. (Q1) IF: 20.4
E. Murugan, I. Pakrudheen, New amphiphilic poly(quaternary ammonium) dendrimer catalyst for effective reduction of Citronellal, Applied Catalysis A: General, 439-440 (2012) 142-148. (Q1) IF: 4.8
E. Murugan, R. Rangasamy, I. Pakrudheen, Efficient amphiphilic poly(propylene imine) dendrimer stabilized gold nanoparticle catalysts for aqueous phase reduction of nitrobenzene, Science of Advanced Materials, 4 (2012) 1103 -1110.
E. Murugan, I. Pakrudheen, G. Gomathi, Amphiphilic dendrimer stabilized Ag, Pd and Pt homogeneous nanoparticle catalysts and their catalysis for the reduction of methyl orange, IEEE Xplore Proc., (2011) 35-39.
Books/Chapters
I. Pakrudheen, K. Sivaranjan, E. Murugan, Amphiphilic dendrimer stabilized trimetallic nanoparticles as catalyst for various oxidation and reduction reaction, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany, ISBN: 978-3-659-75703-7.
E. Murugan, I. Pakrudheen, G. Gomathi, Dendrimer Stabilized Metal Nanoparticle for the reduction of Azo dyes, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany, ISBN: 978-3-659-15117-0.
Patents
Almond gum-based porous carbon nanostructures for supercapacitors. Indian Patent Application No. 202441049269, filed on June 27, 2024.
Synthesis of mono- and bimetallic nanoparticle catalysts for the reduction of Rhodamine B. Indian Patent Application No. 202441049631, filed on June 28, 2024.
Method for upcycling plastic waste into carbon-based adsorbents for efficient removal of antihypertensive drugs from contaminated water sources. Indian Patent Application No. 202541060189, filed on June 24, 2025.
Method for Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue Using Zinc Sulphide Catalyst Under Visible Light. Indian Patent Application No. 202541084033, filed on September 04, 2025.
Honors and Awards
Received the "Most Dedicated Faculty Award” from CMRIT, Bangalore, on March 12, 2025, in recognition of excellence in teaching and commitment to student development.
Teaching Research Fellowship, University of Madras, India (Nov 2011–Feb 2014).
Junior and Senior Research Fellowships, Department of Science and Technology (DST), India (2008–2011).
Prof. P. Natrajan Endowment Medal in Physical Chemistry and Certificate of Merit for securing First Rank in M.Sc. (2007).
Professional Memberships
Lifetime Member—International Association of Engineers (IAENG)
Lifetime Member—American Society of Administrative Professionals (ASAP)
Departmental Activities
The mega project titled “Upcycling plastic waste into useful carbon-based adsorbents for the removal of antihypertensive drugs from the point of source” is ongoing.
ERP coordinator for basic science
Online Learning & Certifications
Secured an Elite Certificate in the course "Electrochemical Technology in Pollution Control" (Jan–Mar 2022) conducted by NPTEL.
Secured a Silver-Elite Certificate in the course "Selection of Nanomaterials for Energy Harvesting and Storage Applications" (Jul–Aug 2022) conducted by NPTEL.
Secured a Silver-Elite Certificate in the course "Waste to Energy Conversion" (Jan–Mar 2023) conducted by NPTEL.
Secured an Elite Certificate in the course "Nanotechnology in Agriculture" (Jan–Mar 2024) conducted by NPTEL.
Secured a Silver-Elite Certificate in the course "Technologies for Clean and Renewable Energy Production" (Jul–Sep 2024) conducted by NPTEL.
Faculty Development & Training Programs
Completed the AICTE Training And Learning (ATAL) Academy Online Faculty Development Program on "Sustainable Management of Natural Resources and Waste" organized by VISVESVARAYA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF PG STUDIES, Karnataka, from 18-23, 2025.
Completed the 5-day Online FDP on the theme "Inculcating Universal Human Values in Technical Education" organized by AICTE from March 10–14, 2025.
Completed the AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Online Elementary FDP on "Nanomaterials and Energy Storage—Sustainable Future" organized by K. S. School of Engineering and Management, Bangalore, from February 3 to 8, 2025.
Completed the International FDP/Training Program on "A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Good Research Paper" jointly organized by MKES Khandwala College, Mumbai, World Innovators University, Research Foundation of India, and RFI-CARE, from January 30 to February 8, 2024.
Completed the NPTEL–AICTE FDP on "Waste to Energy Conversion" organized by IIT Madras, Chennai, from January to March 2023.
Completed the One-Week Online FDP on "Recent Trends in Materials Science and Engineering" organized by the Department of Chemistry, Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology and Management, Bangalore, from September 12–16, 2022.
Completed the AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Online Elementary FDP on "Advanced Polymers for Energy Conversion" organized by Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bangalore, from October 25–29, 2021.
