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Dr. Akhil Sivan

Asst. Professor, Chemistry, School of Physical Science, Amritapuri

Qualification: MSc, Ph.D
akhilsivan@am.amrita.edu
Research Interest: Heterocyclic Organic Synthesis, Heterogeneous Catalysis, Isolation, Lanthanide and Transition Metal-catalyzed Radical Chemistry, Multi-component Reactions, Organicbase-catalyzed Synthesis, Photophysical Studies of Organic Compounds, Purification and Characterization of Natural Products, Solid-supported Organic Synthesis, Synthesis of Photoluminescent and Biologically Active Heterocycles

Bio

Dr. Akhil Sivan currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Chemistry from T. K. M. M. College, Nangiarkulangara with University level 3rd rank (University of Kerala) in 2005 and Master’s degree in Advanced Organic Chemistry from S. D. College, Alappuzha (University of Kerala) in 2008.He completed his Ph. D. from AmritaVishwa Vidyapeetham in 2018, in the broad subject area of “Synthetic Organic Chemistry,” where special emphasis has been given to the synthesis of heterocycles and spirocycles and the construction of carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds using Cerium(IV) Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) as a single electron transfer oxidant. His research interests include heterocyclic synthesis, solid-supported and heterogeneous catalyst mediated organic synthesis, lanthanide and transition metal-catalyzed radical chemistry, and organic base-catalyzed synthesis

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2022

Approaches to obtaining fluorenes: An alternate perspective

Cite this Research Publication : S. Das, Ajil R. Nair, Anjana Sreekumar and Akhil Sivan, "Approaches to obtaining fluorenes: An alternate perspective", ChemistrySelect (IF: 2.307, Q2), Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2022

Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd

Year : 2022

An insight into the recent synthetic approaches of benzimidazole motifs based on divergent substrate scope

Cite this Research Publication : G Kavya, Nair R. Ajil and Sivan Akhil*, An Insight into the Recent Synthetic Approaches of Benzimidazole Motifs Based on Divergent Substrate Scope, Mini-Reviews in Organic Chemistry 2022; 19() . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1570193X19666220420134233

Publisher : Bentham Science

Year : 2020

Organic base catalyzed synthesis of benzimidazole

Cite this Research Publication : Sarah John, G. Kavya, M. M. Aparna, R. Anuja Krishnan, R. Parvathy, T. S. Sreenath and Akhil Sivan, "Organic base catalyzed synthesis of benzimidazole", IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, IOP Publishing, 2020

Publisher : IOP Publishing

Year : 2020

Organic base catalysed synthesis of benzimidazole

Cite this Research Publication : S. John, Kavya, G., Aparna, M. M., R Krishnan, A., Parvathy, R., Sreenath, T. S., and Akhil Sivan, “Organic base catalysed synthesis of benzimidazole”, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, vol. 872, p. 012142, 2020.

Publisher : IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, IOP Publishing, Volume 872, p.012142 (2020)

Year : 2019

Synthesis of silver nanoparticles from a bioactive precursor

Cite this Research Publication : M. Leema, Sreekumar, G., Akhil Sivan, and Dr. Zeena S. Pillai, “Synthesis of silver nanoparticles from a bioactive precursor”, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 18, pp. 4724-4728, 2019.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 18, pp. 4724-4728, 2019.

Year : 2011

Oxidative addition of 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds to terminal acetylenes mediated by cerium(IV) ammonium nitrate

Cite this Research Publication : Akhil Sivan, A. Deepthi, and V. Nandialath, “Oxidative addition of 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds to terminal acetylenes mediated by cerium(IV) ammonium nitrate”, Synthesis, vol. 15, pp. 2466-2470, 2011.

Publisher : Synthesis

Conference Proceedings

Year : 2014

1,3-Diones to 1,2,3-Triones and 1,3,5-Triones to 1,2,3,4,5-Pentones

Cite this Research Publication : R. Anchu, Akhil Sivan, and A. Deepthi, “1,3-Diones to 1,2,3-Triones and 1,3,5-Triones to 1,2,3,4,5-Pentones”, National Symposium on Transcending Frontiers in Organic Chemistry. NIIST, Trivandrum, Kerala, 2014.

Publisher : National Symposium on Transcending Frontiers in Organic Chemistry

Year : 2014

A Direct Synthesis of Vicinal Triketones from β-Diketones: 1,3 to 1,2,3

Cite this Research Publication : Akhil Sivan and A. Deepthi, “A Direct Synthesis of Vicinal Triketones from β-Diketones: 1,3 to 1,2,3”, 16th CRSI National Symposium in Chemistry. IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai, 2014.

Publisher : 16th CRSI National Symposium in Chemistry

Year : 2014

An Efficient Synthesis of Spiro Dihydrofuran Fluorenes Using CAN Supported on Silica

Cite this Research Publication : Akhil Sivan, A. Deepthi, and K. S. Nair, “An Efficient Synthesis of Spiro Dihydrofuran Fluorenes Using CAN Supported on Silica”, National Seminar on Frontiers of Polymers and Advanced Materials. Dept. of Chemistry, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, Kerala, 2014.

Publisher : National Seminar on Frontiers of Polymers and Advanced Materials

Year : 2014

Facile synthesis of 1,2,3-tricarbonyls from 1,3-dicarbonyls mediated by cerium(IV) ammonium nitrate

Cite this Research Publication :
Akhil Sivan and A. Deepthi, “Facile synthesis of 1,2,3-tricarbonyls from 1,3-dicarbonyls mediated by cerium(IV) ammonium nitrate”, Tetrahedron Letters, vol. 55, pp. 1890-1893, 2014

Publisher : Tetrahedron Letters

Year : 2012

Reactivity of Ethyl-2,3-butadienoate in Cerium (IV) ammonium nitrate (CAN) mediated intermolecular C-C bond formation

Cite this Research Publication : Akhil Sivan and A. Deepthi, “Reactivity of Ethyl-2,3-butadienoate in Cerium (IV) ammonium nitrate (CAN) mediated intermolecular C-C bond formation”, 14th CRSI National Symposium in Chemistry. NIIST, Trivandrum, Kerala, 2012.

Publisher : 14th CRSI National Symposium in Chemistry

Year : 2011

Synthesis of Fused Furans by Oxidative Addition

Cite this Research Publication :
Akhil Sivan, A. Deepthi, and Vidya, N., “Synthesis of Fused Furans by Oxidative Addition”, National Seminar on Current Trends in Chemistry, Dept. of Applied Chemistry. Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala, 2011.

Publisher : Cochin University of Science and Technology

Year : 2011

Synthesis of tetrasubstituted furans by oxidative addition

Cite this Research Publication : Akhil Sivan and A. Deepthi, “Synthesis of tetrasubstituted furans by oxidative addition”, Recent Trends in Organic Synthesis. School of Chemistry, Bharathidasan University, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, 2011.

Publisher : Bharathidasan University

Book Chapter

Research Experiences
  • Junior Project Fellow, Dept. of Chemistry, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Project Title: “Macrocyclic and carbocyclic constructions mediated by SET oxidations of styrenes, allenes and cyclopropanes”, sponsored by Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India, New Delhi.
    Duration:August 2009 to July 2012 (3 years)
    Highlights:

    • Synthesis of macrocyclic crown ethers containing fluorene molecules by single electron oxidation.
    • Study of the effect of the length of the styrene tether on the properties of the macrocyclic crown ether.
    • Synthesis of benzannulated heterocycles by the intramolecular cyclization of suitable precursors.
    • Study of the single electron oxidation behavior of acetylenes and allenes and additions of these to 1,3-dicarbonyl systems.
    • Synthesis of vicinal tricarbonyl compounds by the single electron oxidation of 1,3-dicarbonyl systems.
    • Comparative study of the single electron oxidation potential of Fe (III) and Ag (I) salts.
  • Research Scholar, Dept. of Chemistry, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri
    Thesis Title: “New Synthetic Methods for Multi-Substituted Furans, Vicinal Triketones and Benzylidene Fluorene Derivatives Using Cerium(IV) Ammonium Nitrate”
    Highlights:

    • Developed a new method for the preparation of tetrasubstituted and fused furans by the oxidative addition of terminal acetylenes to 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds in the presence of CAN.
    • A mild protocol for the synthesis of VTCs from β-dicarbonyl compounds has been achieved by using catalytic amounts of CAN.
    • A mild and improved method for the synthesis of spirodihydrofuran fluorenes and dinitrato adducts of benzylidene and diphenyl methylidenefluorene has been discovered using solid phase CAN reaction.
    • Carried out the dinitration of benzylidene and diphenyl methylidenefluorene using CAN supported on silica.
Professional Experiences
  • Assistant Professor, Dept. of Chemistry, Amrita School of Physical Sciences, Amritapuri Campus, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kollam, Kerala, India. (July 2018 to Present, 4years, 1 month)
  • Assistant Professor on Contract, Dept. of Chemistry, T. K. M. M. College, Nangiarkulangara, Kerala, India.(August 2016 to March2017and July 2017 to March2018, 17 months)
  • Assistant Professor on Contract, Dept. of Chemistry, St. Michael’s College, Cherthala, Kerala, India. (July 2015 to March 2016, 9 months)
  • Teaching Assistant, Dept. of Chemistry, Amrita School of Arts and Sciences, Amritapuri Campus, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kollam, Kerala, India. (August 2012 to February 2013, 7 months)
Research Activities
  • Current research group comprises of 3 PhD, 7Postgraduate and 3Undergraduate students.
  • Successfully completed5 M. Sc.Projects and 9 MiniProjects.
  • Co-guided 4 M. Phil. students and 8 M. Sc. students towards the successful completion of their projects.
  • Submitted a project proposal to the Department of Science & Technology, Government of Indiaas a co-investigator for India-Russia Joint Research Call 2021
Achievements & Awards
  • Selected as a Community Member of the American Chemical Society (ACS).
  • Reviewer for an international journal, Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds.
  • Reviewer for Elsevier journals.
  • A journal paper published in Tetrahedron Letters got more than 5000 downloads from Science Direct.
  • Received “Certificate of Appreciation” from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University in 2014 for getting international research publication.
  • Received “Certificate of Appreciation” from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University in 2012 for getting international research publication.
  • 3rd rank holder in B. Sc. Industrial Chemistry, University of Kerala.
Courses Handled

During last 3 years

Doctoral and Pre-doctoral Levels

  • 19CHE798 Seminar, Field work and Review writing (5 credits)
  • 19CHE731 Retro Synthetic analysis (4 credits)
  • CH705Heterocyclic Chemistry (4 credits)

Postgraduate Levels

  • 18CHY637 Medicinal Chemistry (3 credits)
  • 18CHY514 Heterocyclic and Natural Products Chemistry (3 credits)
  • 18CHY583 Advanced Physical Chemistry Lab (2 credits)
  • 18CHY681 Organic Qualitative Analysis Lab (2 credits)
  • 18CHY682 Instrumental and Analytical Methods Lab (2 credits)

Undergraduate Levels

  • 18CHY313 Organic Chemistry III (4 credits)
  • 18CHY303 Organic Chemistry II (4 credits)
  • CHY103 Chemistry (4 credits)
  • 19CHY101 Engineering Chemistry A (3 credits)
  • 15CHY100 Chemistry (3 credits)
  • 15ENV300 Environmental Science and Sustainability (3 credits)
  • 18CHY282 Basic Organic Qualitative Lab (1 credit)
  • 15CHY381 Basic Physical Chemistry Lab(1 credit)
  • 18CHY384 Organic Synthesis and Estimation Lab(1 credit)
  • 19CHY181 Engineering Chemistry Lab 1(1 credit)
  • 19CHY182 Engineering Chemistry Lab 2(1 credit)
Administrative Roles

Campus Level

  • Student activity coordinator
  • Multi-fest coordinator

Department Level

  • Admission coordinator
  • NAAC/IQAC coordinator
  • Student Advisor for a batch of 42 students
  • Sports coordinator
  • AMPLE (On-line LMS) and AUMS (Exam portal) coordinator
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