Dr. A. Obadiah

Dr. A. Obadiah, Assistant Professor, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Sciences at Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore. He holds a B.Sc. in Chemistry and an M.Sc. in Chemistry from V. O. Chidambaram College, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Thoothukudi, and a Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences from Karunya University, completed in 2013. He has also gained industrial R&D experience at Fisher Chemic Ltd., contributing to his applied chemistry expertise.

His research interests include analytical chemistry, synthetic organic chemistry, renewable energy, biomass and biodiesel, waste-to-energy, phytochemistry, forensic toxicology, latent fingerprint identification, and materials chemistry. His research has addressed biodiesel production from renewable and non-edible sources, biomass-derived materials, photocatalytic and electrochemical materials, energy-storage applications, organic synthesis, and environmental applications. He has published 39 peer-reviewed research papers and holds a reported H-index of 16. He has also contributed to research involving nanomaterials, bioactive compounds, sensors, and sustainable materials.

Dr. Obadiah has received funded research support from DST-TDT-WM and Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences for projects related to value-added materials from non-hazardous silkworm-industry waste, novel composites for energy, water and healthcare applications, and eucalyptus as a plant source for renewable energy. His intellectual property portfolio includes four patents as stated in his profile, including patents relating to aluminium phosphide residue detection and portable multizone chromogenic detection of heavy metal ions. He has also authored four books and contributed book chapters on nanostructured materials, energy, environmental applications, and biodiesel.

His professional contributions include institutional responsibilities in academic research coordination, Eduserve coordination, timetable coordination, laboratory management, mentoring, hostel administration, and solid waste management. He has also served as a Rover Scout Leader and contributed to blood donation camps, road safety awareness, flood relief activities, drug awareness campaigns, and student mentoring. His recognitions include the TNSCST Student Project Award, Best Research Paper Award, Research Publications Award, and Achievers Award for obtaining research funding. He is associated with professional bodies including RESI, OTAI, ISC, ASTM, IAENG, ISRD, and SACSE, and has research collaborations and academic connections with institutions in India and abroad.