Dr. N. Priyadarshini is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Shiv Nadar University, Chennai. She obtained her Ph.D. from Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai, with her doctoral research carried out at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam. Her doctoral research focused on the aqueous chemistry and hydrolysis behavior of radionuclides, providing insights into their speciation and behaviour during nuclear waste processing. Following her Ph.D., she pursued postdoctoral research at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and later at IGCAR. She joined the Department of Chemistry at SSN College of Engineering as an Assistant Professor in 2016 and she moved to Shiv Nadar University, Chennai. She has also qualified GATE and CSIR-NET (AIR: 47). Her current research focuses on the design and development of advanced functional materials for critical metal separation and recovery, nuclear and aqueous waste management, and sustainable environmental remediation.

Work Experience 

11 years (Teaching and Research)

• July 2026 – till date – Assistant Professor in Chemistry, Shiv Nadar University Chennai, Kalavakkam.
• August 2016 to June 2026 – Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, SSN College of Engineering, Kalavakkam

Projects: 

Completed

• Development of novel functionalized titanium dioxide based nanomaterial and nanocomposite for effective and specific removal of Uranium(VI), SSN Trust, Funding amount: 4 lakhs, 2019 to 2022.

Ongoing

• Recovery and Utilization of Palladium from Waste Catalytic Converters via Solvent Extraction and O/N-Functionalized g-C₃N₄ Embedded Membranes, Shiv Nadar Foundation Interinstitutional Collaboration Grant, Funding amount: 39.84 lakhs, 2026 to 2029.

Publications

1. Aksah B.V, M. Vasudevan, Priyadarshini, Ramachangran Gnansekaran, Ilaiyaraja Perumal, Structure-property relationships governing palladium(II) adsorption on pristine and oxygen doped graphitic carbon nitride in simulated high level waste, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 15 (2026), 123955. Impact factor: 7.5
2. Vijayaraj V., Priyadarshini, Esakkimuthu S., Saravanan C., and Arunkumar T. Enhanced electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution and photovoltaic performance of CdTe:In/X (X = CdS, ZnS) core/shell quantum dots. Materials Science and Engineering B, 332 (2026), Article 119657. Impact Factor: 5.7.
3. M.Ashwini, N. Priyadarshini. Multimechanistic uranium sequestration using flower-like hydroxyapatite@titanium dioxide hybrid structures. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 334 (2025), pp. 7981–7994. Impact Factor: 1.7.
4. N.Priyadarshini, P. Ilaiyaraja, M.P. Prartthana, K. Dhanu Pragateesh, and S.B. Akshaya. Mini review on hydroxyapatite-based adsorbents for hexavalent chromium removal: Recent advances and Indian relevance. Proceedings of the Indian National Science Academy, (2025), In Press. Impact Factor: 2.1.
5. M.Santhamoorthy, P. Asaithambi, I. Perumal, N. Elangovan, N. Priyadarshini, M.C. Lin, S.C. Kim, K. Kumarasamy, and T.T.V. Phan. A comprehensive review of the functionalized polymer composite membranes in wastewater treatment. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 13 (2025), Article 117735. Impact Factor: 7.5.
6. Vijayaraj V., S. Ganapathy, I. Perumal, Priyadarshini, S.J.J. Stanley, and D.J. Inbaraj. Tailoring CdTe colloidal quantum dots growth kinetics with Ag and In dopants for dazzling white-light emission. Journal of Photochemistry & Photobiology A: Chemistry, 468 (2025), Article 116492. Impact Factor: 4.4.
7. M.S. Vaishali, N. Priyadarshini, P. Nagapandiselvi, and C. Chandralekha. Calcium molybdate/activated carbon nanocomposite: A dual-functional material for energy storage and photocatalytic applications. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 721 (2025) 137207. Impact Factor: 5.4.
8. M.Dhanu, N. Priyadarshini, I. Perumal, G. Suresh, and M. Santhamoorthy. Enhanced removal of uranium from aqueous solutions using oxygen donor enriched graphitic carbon nitride adsorbent. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, (2025), In Press. Impact Factor: 1.7.
9. M.S. Vaishali, N. Priyadarshini, I. Perumal, and K.K. Tadi. Construction of manganese molybdate integrated nanosheet-like graphitic carbon nitride as electrode material for symmetric and asymmetric supercapacitors. Journal of Energy Storage, 117 (2025), Article 116156. Impact Factor: 10.7.
10. S.Priya, N. Priyadarshini, and P. Ilaiyaraja. Diglycolamic acid coated TiO₂ microspheres for efficient uptake of uranium(VI) from aqueous solutions. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 333 (2024), pp. 5555–5568. Impact Factor: 1.7.
11. Dhanasekaran, Priyadarshini, I. Perumal, G. Suresh, and S. Sagadevan. Hydroxyapatite derived from eggshell embedded on functionalized g-C₃N₄ for synergistic extraction of U(VI) from aqueous solution. Chemosphere, 364 (2024), Article 143018. Impact Factor: 8.1.
12. S.Priya, N. Priyadarshini, P. Ilaiyaraja, G. Suresh, B. Mohanty, and M. Prasath. Adsorption of thorium(IV) from aqueous solutions using mesoporous TiO₂: Kinetics, isotherm and thermodynamics. Chemical Physics Impact, 8 (2024), Article 100638. Impact Factor: 3.8.
13. M.S. Vaishali, N. Priyadarshini, K.K. Tadi, and I. Perumal. Cobalt molybdate nanoflowers decorated bio-waste derived porous activated carbon nanocomposite: A high-performance electrode material for supercapacitors. Chemosphere, 357 (2024), Article 141965. Impact Factor: 8.1.
14. S.Priya, P. Ilaiyaraja, N. Priyadarshini, and N. Subalekha. Effective removal of uranium(VI) using magnetic acid functionalized Fe₃O₄@TiO₂ nanocomposite from aqueous solutions. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 178 (2023), pp. 480–493. Impact Factor: 6.9.
15. N.Priyadarshiniand Arun Luiz. Progress on methods used for detection, characterization and removal of microplastics from marine environment: A mini review. Asia-Pacific Journal of Science and Technology, 28 (2023), pp. 1–8. Scopus Indexed.
16. Dhanasekaran, G. Suresh, I. Perumal, Priyadarshini, K. Dhanaraj, and R.M. Vimalathithan. Bio-waste derived hydroxyapatite nanorods for U(VI) uptake from aqueous medium. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 332 (2023), pp. 3235–3247. Impact Factor: 1.7.
17. Vijayaraj V., S. Ganapathy, Priyadarshini, I. Perumal, and S.J. Stanley. The size and defect controlled CdTe:In colloidal quantum dots via varying the InCl₃ dopant precursor concentration in aqueous medium for improving solar cell performance. Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 150 (2023), Article 110395. Impact Factor: 4.4.
18. Vijayaraj V., S. Ganapathy, Priyadarshini, and I. Perumal. Indium doped CdTe colloidal quantum dots stabilised in aqueous medium for white light emission. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 653 (2022), Article 129891. Impact Factor: 5.4.
19. S.Priya, P. Ilaiyaraja, and N. Priyadarshini. Fibrous TiO₂ exhibiting efficient U(VI) adsorption from aqueous solution. International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 104 (2024), pp. 1750–1764. Impact Factor: 2.5.
20. N.Priyadarshiniand P. Ilaiyaraja. Adsorption of U(VI) and Th(IV) from simulated nuclear waste using PAMAM and DGA functionalized PAMAM dendron grafted styrene-divinylbenzene chelating resins. Chemical Papers, 73 (2018), pp. 2879–2888. Impact Factor: 2.7.
21. N.Priyadarshini, M. Sampath, S. Kumar, and U. Kamachi Mudali. Light scattering studies on formation and determination of molecular weight of thorium(IV) aquatic colloids. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 307 (2016), pp. 25–30. Impact Factor: 1.7.
22. N.Priyadarshini, M. Sampath, S. Kumar, U. Kamachi Mudali, and R. Natarajan. A combined spectroscopic and light scattering study of hydrolysis of uranium(VI) leading to colloid formation in aqueous solutions. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 298 (2013), pp. 1923–1931. Impact Factor: 1.7.
23. N.Priyadarshini, M. Sampath, S. Kumar, U. Kamachi Mudali, and R. Natarajan. Light scattering studies to determine molecular weight of freshly prepared Zr(IV) hydrous polymer. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 295 (2013), pp. 1093–1096. Impact Factor: 1.7.
24. S.Kumar, R.S. Shekhawat, A. Singh, M. Balamurugan, N. Priyadarshini, M. Sampath, and U. Kamachi Mudali. Characterization of submicron size entrainment in the aqueous product stream of a 40 mm diameter centrifugal extractor for 30% TBP/HNO₃ biphasic system. International Journal of Nuclear Energy Science and Technology, (2014), pp. 49–60. Scopus Indexed

Awards

• Academic Proficiency Award, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli (2007).
• Royal Society of Chemistry (London, Deccan Section) Fellowship, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (2008).
• Junior and Senior Research Fellowship, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) (2009 & 2012).
• International Travel Fellowship for Young Scientists, Department of Science and Technology – Science and Engineering Research Board (DST–SERB) and Centre for International Co-operation in Science (CICS) (2016 and 2025).

Area of Research

• Separation Science and technology
• Functional Materials
• Colloids and surface science
• Waste Management

Links

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