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Teachers
Mrs. R. Lakshmi Priya
Assistant Professor
Department of Chemistry (PG)
Academic Qualifications
  •   Ph.D. Chemistry
    Year of Passing : 2026

     Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore

Mrs. R. Lakshmi Priya, M.Sc., Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry (PG)
lakshmipriyar@vvvcollege.org
Professional Experience
Assistant Professor of Chemistry, V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar, 6 months
Research Area
Nano Catalysis
Chapters published
P. Paunkumar, C. Bhuvaneswari, R. Lakshmi Priya, B.S. Hariprasad, C.A. Dhayanithi, S. Ganesh Babu, “Functionalized nanomaterials as supercapacitor devices: current trends and beyond” https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-3021-0_4.
R. Lakshmi Priya, B.S. Hariprasad, C.A. Dhayanithi, P. Paunkumar, C. Bhuvaneswari, S. Ganesh Babu “Photocatalytic and photo electrochemical technologies for hydrogen production: commercialization aspect” https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-1939-6_10.
Journal Publication
A. Dinesh Babu, R. Lakshmi Priya, S. Ganesh Babu, B. Charles Beromeo. "A Sustainable Approach toward Oxidation of Benzylic sp3 C-H Bond with Molecular Oxygen Using Recyclable Heterogeneous 2D-Supported CuO/rGO Catalyst." https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.5c00636.
R. Lakshmi Priya, and S. Ganesh Babu. "Porous activated carbon from waste chili pedicle encapsulating Cu2O nanoparticles with fine-tuned morphologies: A custom-designed catalyst for Friedel-Crafts arylation reactions." https://doi.org/10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e01226.
R. Lakshmi Priya, and S. Ganesh Babu. "Impact of morphology and hierarchically porous properties of NiO-loaded chicken feather activated carbon composites on catalytic activity towards chromenes synthesis." https://doi.org/10.1016/j.susmat.2025.e01417.
R. Lakshmi Priya, and S. Ganesh Babu. "Investigation on impact of shape of 3D-ZnO and zinc oxide-loaded on functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes for efficient synthesis of tetra ketone derivatives." https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfin.2025.107211.
R. Lakshmi Priya, and S. Ganesh Babu. "Waste biomass-derived activated carbon-supported 0D, 1D, 2D, and 3D nanostructures of copper oxide for hydrogenation reaction: a study on the role of structural properties." https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c00852.
R. Lakshmi Priya, C.A. Dhayanithi, B.S. Hariprasad, R. Vidya, and S.G. Babu. “Comparative evaluation of the antimicrobial activity of spinel structured transition metal ferrites supported on reduced graphene oxide against pathogenic strains of bacteria and fungi”. https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6528/ad4710.
R. Lakshmi Priya, N.A. Thaiparambil, R. Vidya, C. Bhuvaneswari, P. Paunkumar, R. Sudhakaran, B. Kariyanna, S. Karthi, and S.G. Babu. “Studying the efficacy of copper oxide loaded graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets on VEGF-induced angiogenesis in Chick Chorioallantoic Membrane (CAM Assay) in vivo studies and cytotoxicity in human Hep3B liver cancer cell lines”. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12668-024-01424-x.
I. Lavanya, M. Nishanthan, R. Lakshmi Priya, B.S. Hariprasad, C.A. Dhayanithi, and S.G. Babu. “Efficient catalytic dehalogenation of aryl halides under mild conditions using reusable reduced graphene oxide loaded simple transition Metal–Organic Framework”. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10562-024-04911-8.
R. Lakshmi Priya, and S. Ganesh Babu. "Shape selective studies on different morphological spinel-structured cobalt oxide loaded rGO nanocomposites: A comprehensive, potential and low-temperature coupling reactions." https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpcs.2023.111711.
B.S. Hariprasad, R. Lakshmi Priya, P. Paunkumar, C.A. Dhayanithi, and S.G. Babu. “Synergistic effect of antiferromagnetic hematite on Cuprous oxide nanocomposite: enhanced catalytic activity and reusability for N-arylation of imidazole”. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11164-023-05178-1.
C.Bhuvaneswari, K. Palpandi, B. Amritha, P. Paunkumar, R. Lakshmi Priya, N. Raman, and S.G. Babu. “Conniving for the first time of BiVO4–rGO/CE-BN and its potential as enhanced electrochemical sensing of the non-steroidal anti-androgen drug”. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.microc.2022.108174.
M. Vairalakshmi, R. Lakshmi Priya and S.G. Babu. “Evaluation of the cytotoxic and antioxidant activities of isoniazid derived copper and cobalt complexes”.
R. Lakshmi Priya, S. Karianna, S. Karthi, R. Vidya, and S.G. Babu. “Facile synthesis and characterization of cupric oxide loaded 2D structure graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) nanocomposite: in vitro anti-bacterial and fungal interaction studies”. https://doi.org/10.3390/jof9030310.
B.S. Hariprasad, R. Lakshmi Priya, and S.G. Babu. “Recent advances in the synthesis, catalytic, and adsorption applications of carbohydrate polymers”. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2024.113178.
R. Lakshmi Priya, B.S. Hariprasad, and S. Ganesh Babu "Shape effect of the 3d transition metal oxides and carbon-based support effect for organic transformation – an Overview". https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mcat.2025.115552.
Paper Presentation
Oral paper presentation entitled “Impact of morphology and hierarchically porous properties of NiO-loaded chicken feather activated carbon composites on catalytic activity towards chromenes synthesis” at Two-day International Conference on “Interdisciplinary Scientific Approaches for Next Generation” organised by the PG & Research Department of Chemistry, The Standard Fireworks Rajaratnam College for Women, Sivakasi on 11th and 12th March, 2026.
Poster paper presentation entitled “Shape selective studies on different morphological spinel structured cobalt oxide loaded rGO nanocomposites: A comprehensive, potential, and low-temperature coupling reactions” at National Conference on “Transcending Frontiers in Chemical Sciences” (TFCS 2023) organized by Department of Chemistry (DST-FIST sponsored), NIT- Tiruchirappalli from 11th Aug to 12th Aug, 2023. (Received Best RSC Poster Presentation Award)
Poster paper presentation entitled “Synthesis, characterization, and antimicrobial activity of manganese zinc ferrite spinel supported on reduced graphene oxide (MnZnFe2O4/rGO) nanocomposites” at International Conference on Functional Materials for Future Technology (IC-FMFT 2023) organized by Centre of Functionalized Material, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore from 19th July to 22nd July, 2023.
Courses taught at PG level
Organic Chemistry
Electro Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Membership in Professional Bodies
Awarded the III Proficiency Award by V.V. Vanniaperumal College for Women for outstanding academic performance during the academic years 2015–2016, 2016–2017, and 2019–2020.
I Library User Award – Received from V.V. Vanniaperumal College for Women in recognition of being the outstanding library user during the academic year 2019–2020.
Received the First Prize for Best RSC Poster Presentation at National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli (NIT Tiruchirappalli) in 2023.