Mohan Rangaswamy

My name is Mohan Rangaswamy

I have done my Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry from M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru as I started growing my interest in chemistry, I have always wanted to work and contribute towards research concerning sustainability and the environment.

As part of my master’s dissertation, I worked on developing reusable polymer-based nanocomposite film for photocatalytic degradation of industrial dyes. BiVO4 was synthesized and introduced as nano photocatalyst into polyurethane matrix and its photocatalytic degradation studies on Malachite Green was studied. The research outcomes were communicated and published in Environmental Engineering Research.

The blend of research experience during my post-graduation and my course aided me in securing the position of project assistant at NMR Research Centre, IISc. I have grasped the functioning of various NMR Spectrometer present at the center.

I have joined as a Doctoral Researcher in the I4 World Programme at the Fibers and Particles Engineering Unit and collaborating with NMR Research Unit from University of Oulu under the supervision of Prof. Henrikki Liimatainen (FPE), Prof. Ville-Veikko Telkki (NMR), Dr. Otto Mankinen (NMR) and Dr. Juho Sirviö (FPE).

The doctoral project work - “NMR analysis of green modifications/solvent systems exploited in sustainable processing of lignocellulosic side streams” garnered my interest as it focuses on sustainability and industries and as well involve NMR which is my current area of profession and research interest. The project focuses on understanding the interactions and dynamic phenomena of green solvents and chemicals in lignocellulose modification, and the induced changes in chemical and physical structure of lignocelluloses using advanced NMR techniques.