Academic Profile 

• Ph.D. in Physics, School of Advanced Science, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore.

• Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Physics from Bishop Heber College (Autonomous), Trichy.

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physics from Bishop Heber College (Autonomous), Trichy.

Professional Experience

• Assistant Professor in Physics, Nandha Engineering College (Autonomous), Erode. (July 2026 - Till date)

• Teaching cum Research Assistant (TRA), Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore. (Aug 2019 - July 2022)

Research Experience

Research Internship (Nov 2025 to Jan 2026)

• Laser-induced dual metal/2D material modified nickel foam electrode for enhanced capacitive deionization [under Dr. Tzu Hsuan Chiang] NSTC- International Internship Pilot Program (IIPP) at National Central University (NCU),Taoyuan, Taiwan.

Research Interest

•  Polymer membrane for Biomedical Applications

•  Energy Storage

Research Direction Corresponding to SDG goals

     SDG 3: Good Health And Well-being

Research Articles 

• Gobi, R., Babu, R.S. and Rani M.U., Elucidating the potential of MgO nanoparticles infused into chitosan/PVA membrane for wound alleviation, Polymer Engineering and Science,(2025) 65(8), 4402-4416 (I.F- 3.6)

• Gobi, R. and Babu, R.S., In-vitro investigation of chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol/TiO2 composite membranes for wound regeneration, Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, (2025) 742, 151129. (I.F- 2.5)

• Gobi, R., Babu, R.S., Rani, M.U., K. M., Prakash, J., & Venkatasubbu, G. D., Investigating the effect of antibacterial cerium oxide nanoparticles embedded in biodegradable PVA/chitosan films for wound healing application: an in-vitro study, Emergent Materials, (2025) 8(3), 1813. (I.F- 4.0)

• Manohar, D., Babu, R. S., Vijaya, B., Nallakumar, S., Gobi, R., Anand, S., Rani, M. U. A review on exploring the potential of PVA and chitosan in biomedical applications: A focus on tissue engineering, drug delivery and biomedical sensors. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, (2024) 283,137318. (I.F- 8.7)

• Gobi, R. and Babu, R.S., In-vitro study on chitosan/PVA incorporated with nickel oxide nanoparticles for wound healing application, Materials Today Communications, (2023) 34, 105154. (I.F- 4.9)

• Gobi, R., Ravichandiran, P., Babu, R. S. and Yoo, D. J., Biopolymer and  Synthetic Polymer- Based Nanocomposites in Wound Dressing Applications: A Review, Polymers, (2021) 13(12), 1962. (I.F- 5.8)

International Conference 

• International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology for Energy, and Environment and Biomedical Applications (iNEEBA-2024) organized by the Department of Chemistry, Vinayaka Mission’s Kirupananda Variyar Arts and Science College, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India, during 08-09, November 2024 on the topic “Development of PVA/chitosan biopolymer film loaded with TiO2 nanoparticles for antibacterial and wound healing applications”.

• International Conference on Innovative Horizons In Material Research: Growth, Characterization and Applications (ICIHMR-2024) organized by Department of Physics, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram, Chennai on December 20th & 21st, 2024 on the topic of “Fabrication of chitosan/PVA embedded in cerium oxide nanoparticles and their in-vitro biological activities for wound healing application”.

Reviewer of Journal

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, ACS Omega, Scientific Reports, Journal of Polymers and the Environment, BMC Surgery, Polymer Bulletin, Biomedical Materials & Devices. 

Awards

• Raman Research Award at Vellore Institute of Technology in January 2025, Tamil Nadu, India.

• Raman Research Award at Vellore Institute of Technology in November 2024, Tamil Nadu, India.

• Raman Research Award at Vellore Institute of Technology in July 2021, Tamil Nadu, India.

Book Chapter Publication 

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E-content Developed 

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