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Dr. Asha Sathish

Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, School of Physical Sciences, Coimbatore

Qualification: MPhil, MSc, Ph.D
s_asha@cb.amrita.edu
Research Interest: Co-ordination Chemistry , Fabrication of single direct methanol fuel cell for portable applications, Cultivation of microalgae for CO2 capture and preparation of value-added products from algae, Heavy metal removal from waste water

Bio

Dr. Asha Sathish currently serves as an Associate Professor in Chemistry, Department of Sciences at Amrita School of Physical Sciences, Coimbatore. Her areas of research include Synthesis of organometallic compounds, Biosorption, Biodiesel preparation from algae and its characterization, and Electrodes for the direct methanol fuel cell. She has 31 journal publications in biosorption and Fuel cells. She has guided 4 PhD.s among them, two have completed their defence. She has guided 12 MSc projects three MTech projects and 4 BTech projects. She has also handled UG –Engineering chemistry theory and lab, MTech-Electrochemistry theory, Integrated and MSc chemistry theory and lab courses. On the whole, she has 19 years of teaching experience and five years of research experience in Chemistry.

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2023

In situ synthesis of mesostructured iron oxide nanoparticles embedded in L. camara: adsorption insights and modeling studies

Cite this Research Publication : K Nithya, Asha Sathish, Selvaraju Sivamani"In situ synthesis of mesostructured iron oxide nanoparticles embedded in L. camara: adsorption insights and modeling studies",Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery,Springer Berlin Heidelberg,2023

Publisher : Springer Berlin Heidelberg

Year : 2023

Design and tuning of monodisperse microporous ternary hydrogels of GO-MgFe2O4-Gelatin for removing divalent metal ions: Doping optimization and insights into adsorption mechanism

Cite this Research Publication : G Gopika, Asha Sathish, K Nithya "Design and tuning of monodisperse microporous ternary hydrogels of GO-MgFe2O4-Gelatin for removing divalent metal ions: Doping optimization and insights into adsorption mechanism",Applied Surface Science Volume 641, 30 December 2023, 158480,North-Holland,2023

Publisher : North-Holland

Year : 2022

Chlorella sorokiniana waste-based biomass for sorption of chromium ions from aqueous solution

Cite this Research Publication : S Prashanth, C Subramaniam, V Naren Bharatwaj, R Aakash Kumar, K Nithya, A Sathish," Chlorella sorokiniana waste-based biomass for sorption of chromium ions from aqueous solution", Springer Berlin Heidelberg, International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology,2022

Publisher : Springer Berlin Heidelberg

Year : 2022

A review on current progress of graphene-based ternary nanocomposites in the removal of anionic and cationic inorganic pollutants

Cite this Research Publication : G Gopika, Asha Sathish, P Senthil Kumar, K Nithya, Gayathri Rangasamy,"A review on current progress of graphene-based ternary nanocomposites in the removal of anionic and cationic inorganic pollutants",2022

Publisher : Pergamon

Year : 2021

Micro algal biodiesel synthesized from Monoraphidium sp., and Chlorella sorokiniana: feasibility and emission parameter studies

Cite this Research Publication : B Namitha, Asha Sathish, P Senthil Kumar, K Nithya, Shyam Sundar , "Micro algal biodiesel synthesized from Monoraphidium sp., and Chlorella sorokiniana: feasibility and emission parameter studies"

Publisher : Elsevier

Year : 2021

The performance of flow field channel in direct methanol fuel cell

Cite this Research Publication : PV Sachin, Asha Sathish, TS Boopathi, "The performance of flow field channel in direct methanol fuel cell", Journal of Physics: Conference Series Volume 2070 Issue 1 Pages 012081, 2021

Publisher : IOP Publishing

Year : 2020

Nickel boride and cobalt boride coated stainless steel gauze for enhanced electrochemical oxidation of methanol

Cite this Research Publication : S. M, Dr. Asha Sathish, and T, R., “Nickel boride and cobalt boride coated stainless steel gauze for enhanced electrochemical oxidation of methanol”, Ionics, vol. 26, no. 4, pp. 1875 - 1884, 2020.

Publisher : Ionics

Year : 2020

Magnetite encapsulated alginates tailored material for the sustainable treatment of electroplating industrial wastewater: column dynamics and mass transfer studies

Cite this Research Publication : Nithya K., Dr. Asha Sathish, and Senthil Kumar P., “Magnetite encapsulated alginates tailored material for the sustainable treatment of electroplating industrial wastewater: column dynamics and mass transfer studies”, Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 2020.

Publisher : Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy

Year : 2020

Packed bed column optimization and modeling studies for removal of chromium ions using chemically modified Lantana camara adsorbent

Cite this Research Publication : Nithya K., Dr. Asha Sathish, and Senthil Kumar P., “Packed bed column optimization and modeling studies for removal of chromium ions using chemically modified Lantana camara adsorbent”, Journal of Water Process Engineering, vol. 33, p. 101069, 2020.

Publisher : Journal of Water Process Engineering

Year : 2020

Spirulina Platensis-capped Mesoporous Magnetic Nanoparticles for the Adsorptive Removal of Chromium

Cite this Research Publication : S. Mohan, Govindankutty, G., Dr. Asha Sathish, and Nithya K., “Spirulina platensis-capped mesoporous magnetic nanoparticles for the adsorptive removal of chromium”, The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2020.

Publisher : The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering

Year : 2020

Controlled functionalisation of graphene oxide using ethylene diamine: a one-pot synthesis approach for chromium sorption

Cite this Research Publication : G. Govindankutty, S. Hareendran, Dr. Asha Sathish, and Nithya K., “Controlled functionalisation of graphene oxide using ethylene diamine: a one-pot synthesis approach for chromium sorption”, Micro Nano Letters, vol. 15, no. 12, pp. 817-821, 2020.

Publisher : Micro Nano Letters

Year : 2020

Corn cob immobilised Chlorella sorokiniana for the sequestration of chromium ions from aqueous solution

Cite this Research Publication : K. Athira, Dr. Asha Sathish, Nithya K., and Guhananthan, A., “Corn cob immobilised Chlorella sorokiniana for the sequestration of chromium ions from aqueous solution”, Materials Today: Proceedings, 2020.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings, 2020

Year : 2019

Anthocyanin assisted mesoporous magnetite nanoparticles for sorption of chromium ions: modeling, characterization and application studies

Cite this Research Publication : Balamurugan, Adithyaa, V., Nithya K., and Dr. Asha Sathish, “Anthocyanin assisted mesoporous magnetite nanoparticles for sorption of chromium ions: modeling, characterization and application studies”, First International Conference on Recent Trends in “Clean Technologies for Sustainable Environment”, SSN College of Engineering, Chennai, 25 – 27, September. 2019.

Publisher : Clean Technologies for Sustainable Environment

Year : 2019

Ixora Coccinea floral extract coated ear buds – Highly selective and eco-friendly sensor for the detection of Pb(II) ions

Cite this Research Publication : G. Gokulan, Nagarajan, D., Dr. Swarnalatha V, and Dr. Asha Sathish, “Ixora Coccinea floral extract coated ear buds – Highly selective and eco-friendly sensor for the detection of Pb(II) ions”, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, vol. 7, p. 103230, 2019.

Publisher : Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering

Year : 2019

Ni–Zn–P catalyst supported on stainless steel gauze for enhanced electrochemical oxidation of methanol for direct methanol fuel cell application

Cite this Research Publication : M. Sunitha, Dr. Asha Sathish, ,, and Rangarajan, M., “Ni–Zn–P catalyst supported on stainless steel gauze for enhanced electrochemical oxidation of methanol for direct methanol fuel cell application”, Materials Research Express, vol. 6, p. 095504, 2019.

Publisher : Materials Research Express

Year : 2019

Adsorption studies of amine-modified green synthesized Fe3O4 nanoparticles for the removal of nickel from aqueous solution

Cite this Research Publication : Gopika G., Nithya K., and Dr. Asha Sathish, “Adsorption studies of amine-modified green synthesized Fe3O4 nanoparticles for the removal of nickel from aqueous solution”, Desalination and Water Treatment, vol. 121, pp. 53-64, 2018.

Publisher : Desalination and Water Treatment

Year : 2019

Investigation of the blue-green algae based bio diesel using n-hexane and n-hexanol solvents: diesel engine emission parameter and characterization studies

Cite this Research Publication : T. Shyam Sundar, Dr. Asha Sathish, and Nithya K., “Investigation of the blue-green algae based bio diesel using n-hexane and n-hexanol solvents: diesel engine emission parameter and characterization studies”, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, vol. 577, p. 012009, 2019.

Publisher : IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, IOP Publishing

Year : 2019

Algal biomass waste residues of Spirulina platensis for chromium adsorption and modeling studies

Cite this Research Publication : Nithya K., Dr. Asha Sathish, K. Pradeep, and S. Kiran Baalaji, “Algal biomass waste residues of Spirulina platensis for chromium adsorption and modeling studies”, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, vol. 7, no. 5, p. 103273, 2019

Publisher : Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering

Year : 2018

Investigation of the blue-green algae based bio diesel using n-hexane and n-hexanol solvents: Diesel engine emission parameter and characterization studies

Cite this Research Publication : S. Sundar, Dr. Asha Sathish, and Nithya K., “Investigation of the blue-green algae based bio diesel using n-hexane and n-hexanol solvents: Diesel engine emission parameter and characterization studies”, International Conference on Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Applications (IConAMMA)” held at Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Bengaluru Campus, Karnataka, India. from 16 - 18th August. 2018.

Publisher : International Conference on Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Applications (IConAMMA)

Year : 2018

Fast kinetics and high adsorption capacity of green extract capped superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles for the adsorption of Ni(II) ions

Cite this Research Publication : K. Nithya, Dr. Asha Sathish, P. Kumar, S., and T. Ramachandran, “Fast kinetics and high adsorption capacity of green extract capped superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles for the adsorption of Ni(II) ions”, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, vol. 59, pp. 230-241, 2018.

Publisher : Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry

Year : 2018

Electrochemical investigation of Metal- Malonyldihydrazide complexes for Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Application

Cite this Research Publication : S. M, Dr. Asha Sathish, Durgadevi, N., and Ramachandran, T., “Electrochemical investigation of Metal- Malonyldihydrazide complexes for Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Application”, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 5, pp. 16646-16657, 2018.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings

Year : 2017, 2018

Fast kinetics and high adsorption capacity of green extract capped superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles for the adsorption of Ni(II) ions

Cite this Research Publication : Nithya K., Dr. Asha Sathish, P. Kumar, S., and Dr. Ramachandran T., “Fast kinetics and high adsorption capacity of green extract capped superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles for the adsorption of Ni(II) ions”, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry (IF – 4.4), 2017

Publisher : Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry (IF – 4.4)

Year : 2018

Performance evaluation of nickel as anode catalyst for DMFC in acidic and alkaline medium

Cite this Research Publication : M. Sunitha, Durgadevi, N., Dr. Asha Sathish, and T. Ramachandran, “Performance evaluation of nickel as anode catalyst for DMFC in acidic and alkaline medium”, Ranliao Huaxue Xuebao/Journal of Fuel Chemistry and Technology, vol. 46, pp. 592-599, 2018.

Publisher : Ranliao Huaxue Xuebao/Journal of Fuel Chemistry and Technology

Year : 2017

Functional group‐assisted green synthesised superparamagnetic nanoparticles for the rapid removal of hexavalent chromium from aqueous solution

Cite this Research Publication : Kamaraj Nithya, Asha Sathish, Ponnusamy Senthil Kumar, Thiagarajan Ramachandran,"Functional group‐assisted green synthesised superparamagnetic nanoparticles for the rapid removal of hexavalent chromium from aqueous solution"

Publisher : The Institution of Engineering and Technology

Year : 2017

An insight into the prediction of biosorption mechanism, and isotherm, kinetic and thermodynamic studies for Ni(II) ions removal from aqueous solution using acid treated biosorbent: The Lantana camara fruit

Cite this Research Publication : Nithya K., Sathish, A., Kumar, P. S., and T. Ramachandran, “An insight into the prediction of biosorption mechanism, and isotherm, kinetic and thermodynamic studies for Ni(II) ions removal from aqueous solution using acid treated biosorbent: The Lantana camara fruit”, Desalination and Water Treatment, vol. 80, pp. 276-287, 2017

Publisher : Desalination and Water Treatment

Year : 2017, 2018

Fast kinetics and high adsorption capacity of green extract capped superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles for the adsorption of Ni(II) ions

Cite this Research Publication : Nithya K., Dr. Asha Sathish, P. Kumar, S., and Dr. Ramachandran T., “Fast kinetics and high adsorption capacity of green extract capped superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles for the adsorption of Ni(II) ions”, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry (IF – 4.4), 2017

Publisher : Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry (IF – 4.4)

Year : 2016

Electro Oxidation of Methanol on Ni/Ni-Co Coated SS Mesh Electrode

Cite this Research Publication : N. Durgadevi, Sunitha, M., Dr. Asha Sathish, Guhan, S., and Dr. Ramachandran T., “Electro Oxidation of Methanol on Ni/Ni-Co Coated SS Mesh Electrode”, Indian Journal of Science and Technology, vol. 9, 2016.

Publisher : Indian Journal of Science and Technology

Year : 2016

Biosorption of hexavalent chromium from aqueous solution using raw and acid-treated biosorbent prepared from Lantana camara fruit

Cite this Research Publication : Nithya K., Dr. Asha Sathish, Kumar, PcSenthil, and Dr. Ramachandran T., “Biosorption of hexavalent chromium from aqueous solution using raw and acid-treated biosorbent prepared from Lantana camara fruit”, Desalination and Water Treatment, vol. 57, no. 27, pp. 25097-25113, 2016

Publisher : Desalination and Water Treatment

Year : 2015

Batch, kinetic and equilibrium studies of hexavalent chromium from aqueous phase using Galaxaura Ornate Seaweed

Cite this Research Publication : Nithya K., Dr. Asha Sathish, Dr. Gangadharan D., Vinaykumar, A., Tharakan, D. M., and Sruthi, B., “Batch, kinetic and equilibrium studies of hexavalent chromium from aqueous phase using Galaxaura Ornate Seaweed”, International Journal of ChemTech Research, vol. 8, no. 4, pp. 1947-1956, 2015

Publisher : International Journal of ChemTech Research

Year : 2015

Batch, kinetic and equilibrium studies of biosorption of chromium (VI) From aqueous phase using activated carbon derived from Lantana camara fruit

Cite this Research Publication : Nithya K., Sathish, A., and T. Ramachandran, “Batch, kinetic and equilibrium studies of biosorption of chromium (VI) From aqueous phase using activated carbon derived from Lantana camara fruit”, Oriental Journal of Chemistry, vol. 31, no. 4, pp. 2319-2326, 2015

Publisher : Oriental Journal of Chemistry, Oriental Scientific Publishing Company

Year : 2010

Characterization and Biological Studies of Nickel (II) Complexes of Spiro Piperidones

Cite this Research Publication : A. Sathish and Ramachandran T., “Characterization and Biological Studies of Nickel (II) Complexes of Spiro Piperidones”, Journal of Indian Council of Chemist, 2010.

Publisher : Journal of Indian Council of Chemist

Year : 2007

Synthesis and Characterization of N-(N-Methylene-3H/alkyl-2, 6-diphenyl piperiden-4-ol) dibenzyl amines

Cite this Research Publication : R Radhamani, P Rakkiyappan, M Jambulingam, J Kiruthika, Asha Sathish, S Karthikeyan "Synthesis and Characterization of N-(N-Methylene-3H/alkyl-2, 6-diphenyl piperiden-4-ol) dibenzyl amines",Asian Journal of Chemistry,2007

Publisher : Chemic publishing company

Year : 2004

Synthetic, Structural and Antimicrobial Studies of Some Substituted 2, 6-Diphenyl-1-Aza-7-Oxa-4-Spiro [2, 5] Octanes

Cite this Research Publication : M. Jambulingam, Dr. Asha Sathish, Vasanthakumar, J., and Rakkiyappan, K., “Synthetic, Structural and Antimicrobial Studies of Some Substituted 2, 6-Diphenyl-1-Aza-7-Oxa-4-Spiro [2, 5] Octanes”, ASIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY, vol. 16, pp. 1261–1268, 2004.

Publisher : ASIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY

Year : 2001

Kinetics and Mechanism of bromination of 1-Hetera-4-Cyclohexanones by N-Bromobarbitone

Cite this Research Publication : M. Jambulingam, Murugesan, M., Rajeswari, A., and Dr. Asha Sathish, “Kinetics and Mechanism of bromination of 1-Hetera-4-Cyclohexanones by N-Bromobarbitone”, ASIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY, vol. 13, pp. 395–402, 2001.

Publisher : CHEMIC PUBLISHING COMPANY

Year : 1999

Studies on the stabilities of some mixed ligand complexes of nickel (II) involving dopamine/dopa and sulphur containing ligands

Cite this Research Publication : M. S. Nair, Dr. Asha Sathish, and Pillai, M. S., “Studies on the stabilities of some mixed ligand complexes of nickel (II) involving dopamine/dopa and sulphur containing ligands”, Indian Journal of Chemistry, 1999.

Publisher : Indian Journal of Chemistry

Conference Paper

Year : 2018

Production of Biofuel and Bioplastic from Chlorella Pyrenoidosa

Cite this Research Publication : S. K. Das, Dr. Asha Sathish, and Stanley, J., “Production of Biofuel and Bioplastic from Chlorella Pyrenoidosa”, in Materials Today: Proceedings, 2018, vol. 5, pp. 16774-16781.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings

Year : 2009

Coordination and Organometallic Chemistry

Cite this Research Publication : A. Sathish, “Coordination and Organometallic Chemistry”, in International Conference on Coordination & Organometallic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 2009.

Publisher : Bharathiar University

Conference Proceedings

Year : 2019

Process Optimization Studies for Algae Production and Biodiesel Extraction using Monoraphidium and Chlorella Sorokiniana

Cite this Research Publication : A. Namitha, T. Shyam Sundar, Dr. Asha Sathish, and Nithya K., “Process Optimization Studies for Algae Production and Biodiesel Extraction using Monoraphidium and Chlorella Sorokiniana”, First International Conference on Recent Trends in “Clean Technologies for Sustainable Environment”, SSN College of Engineering, Chennai, 25 – 27, September. 2019.

Publisher : Clean Technologies for Sustainable Environment

Year : 2019

Rapid sorption of chromium ions using neem extract capped green synthesized magnetic nanoparticles

Cite this Research Publication : Nithya K., Dr. Asha Sathish, A. Sanganathan, A. Pooja, and S. Balamurugan, “Rapid sorption of chromium ions using neem extract capped green synthesized magnetic nanoparticles”, Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on "Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Applications (IConAMMA 2019)” organized by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham ,Bangalore, India, August 29-31. 2019.

Publisher : Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Applications (IConAMMA 2019)

Year : 2019

Anthocyanin assisted mesoporous magnetite nanoparticles for sorption of chromium ions

Cite this Research Publication : Balamurugan, Adithyaa, V., Nithya K., and Dr. Asha Sathish, “Anthocyanin assisted mesoporous magnetite nanoparticles for sorption of chromium ions: modeling, characterization and application studies”, First International Conference on Recent Trends in “Clean Technologies for Sustainable Environment”, SSN College of Engineering, Chennai, 25 – 27, September. 2019

Year : 2018

In-situ synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles embedded in L. camara adsorbent for the sorption of nickel ions: adsorption, isotherm and kinetic studies

Cite this Research Publication : Nithya K. and Dr. Asha Sathish, “In-situ synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles embedded in L. camara adsorbent for the sorption of nickel ions: adsorption, isotherm and kinetic studies”, TECHNOSCAPE18- An International Conference on Sustainable Water Resources: Innovations and Impacts, organized by the School of Chemical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology - VIT, in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India, between September 6th and 8th. 2018.

Publisher : TECHNOSCAPE18- An International Conference on Sustainable Water Resources: Innovations and Impacts

Book

Year : 2023

Introductory chapter: Understanding green chemistry principles for extraction of green solvents

Cite this Research Publication : Kamaraj Nithya, Asha Sathish "Introductory chapter: Understanding green chemistry principles for extraction of green solvents",Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science, Elsevier,2023

Publisher : Elsevier

Academic Qualifications
Degree University
Ph. D. Chemistry BharathiarUniversity, Coimbatore, India May 2007
M.Phil Chemistry ManonmaniumSundaranar University, Tirunelveli, India May 1994
M.Sc Applied Chemistry Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai,India May 1991
B.Sc Chemistry Govt Arts College for Women, Tirunelveli, India May 1989
Books/Reports/Chapters/General articles
S.No. Title Chapter Year of Publication
1. Engineering Chemistry – Wiley Publications Phase Equilibria – Solid Solution 2013
2 Green synthesis process for chemical and Environmental Engineering Introductory Chapter 2022
Research

Funded Projects

Years Funding Agency Title of the Project Amount of Grant (Rs.) Investigators Status
 Three (2016 -2019) DST Green, Compact and Rapid Visual Sensing of Pb (II)Ions Using IxoraCoccinea Floral Dye Coated Ear Buds 10 Lakhs Dr V. Swarnalatha (PI) Dr Asha Sathish (CoPI) Completed
Workshops/Seminars
  • Fifth NIAS- DST workshop on “Nano Technology: ”Dimensions of Nano Science, Nano Technology & Society for Women Scientists & Technologists”, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore, Dec 14 – 18, 2009
  • Two Days workshop on “Nanotechnology: Innovations for Tomorrow’s World Environment”, Sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology, GOI & Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology, GOT., Organised by PeriyarManiammai University, August 6 – 7, 2008.
  • Two-day workshop on “Theory and hands on experience on 3-Dimensional Structure Determinations of Drugs using X-Ray Crystallography”,Department of Chemistry, Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigram, March 14 – 15, 2008.
  • National workshop on Nano Science and Nano Technology, Amrita School of Engineering, Amritapuri Campus, May 14 – 18, 2007.
  • Two-day National Workshop on “An Introduction to Computational Chemistry and Molecular Modeeling”, Department of Polymer and CEN, Amrita School of Engineering, Ettimadai, Coimbatore, July 28 – 29, 2006.
Teaching

UG Theory

  1. Tech Engineering Chemistry
  2. Inorganic chemistry I
  3. Analytical Chemistry
  4. Inorganic Chemistry II

PG/PhD Theory

  1. Electrochemistry
  2. Coordination Chemistry
  3. Instrumental Methods of Analysis

UG Labs

  1. Engineering chemistry lab
  2. Instrumental Lab – Physical Chemistry

PG Labs

  1. Advanced Physical Chemistry Lab
  2. Instrumental Analysis lab
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