Dr. Kalaivani Palaniappan, A Heartfelt Congratulations on Receiving the Best Researcher Award! 
- Dr. Kalaivani Palaniappan, Nirmala College for Women, India: Research in Inorganic Chemistry
Dr. P. Kalaivani, delighted to extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on receiving the prestigious Best Researcher Award by SciencaFather This recognition is a testament to your exceptional dedication, unwavering commitment, and outstanding contributions to the field of Inorganic and Coordination Chemistry.
Your innovative research, particularly in investigating the coordination behavior of substituted thiosemicarbazones and exploring the intricacies of Ruthenium sandwich complexes, has not only expanded our understanding but has also left an indelible mark on the scientific community.
Your remarkable achievements, including a significant number of SCOPUS articles and a book publication, exemplify your prowess as a researcher. The impact of your work is evident through your author metrics, including an impressive h-index, i10 index, and total citations.
Furthermore, your journey from doctoral research to post-doctoral positions and your current role as an Assistant Professor at Nirmala College for Women is an inspiration to aspiring researchers. Your passion for teaching and research has undoubtedly shaped the next generation of scientists.
The numerous awards you have received, including the Young Scientist award from DST-SERB, Research Associate and Senior Research Fellow awards from CSIR, and the recent INSA Visiting Scientist Fellowship, reflect the recognition and admiration your work has garnered at both national and international levels.
As you stand on this well-deserved pinnacle of success, I want to express my sincere appreciation for your tireless efforts, perseverance, and the positive impact you have made on the scientific community. May this award be a stepping stone to even greater heights in your illustrious career. Once again, congratulations on this remarkable achievement, and I look forward to witnessing the continued brilliance of your research endeavors.
Professional Profiles:
Bio Summary:
Dr. P. Kalaivani, born on June 19, 1984, is an accomplished chemist and academician based in Coimbatore, India. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Nirmala College for Women, she has earned recognition for her significant contributions to Inorganic and Coordination Chemistry.
Research Focus:
Dr. Kalaivani’s research focuses on elucidating the coordination behavior of substituted thiosemicarbazones in metal complexes, with a particular interest in Ni(II), Cu(II), Ru(II), and Pd(II) complexes. Additionally, her work extends to the study of Ruthenium sandwich complexes, exploring their interactions with DNA/proteins, DNA cleavage, antioxidant activity, and cytotoxicity.
Professional Journey:
Dr. Kalaivani’s professional journey has been marked by academic excellence and dedicated research. After completing her Ph.D. in Inorganic/Coordination Chemistry at Bharathiar University, she served as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the same institution. Currently, she imparts her knowledge and expertise as an Assistant Professor at Nirmala College for Women.
Honors & Awards:
Throughout her career, Dr. Kalaivani has received several prestigious awards, including the Young Scientist Award from DST-SERB, Research Associate, and Senior Research Fellow awards from CSIR. Recently, she was honored with the INSA Visiting Scientist Fellowship, highlighting her outstanding contributions to the scientific community.
Publications & Contributions:
Dr. Kalaivani has made a significant impact with 45 SCOPUS articles published in renowned international journals. Her research, spanning from the coordination behavior of thiosemicarbazones to the exploration of metal complexes’ biological activities, showcases her versatility and depth of expertise. Additionally, she has authored a book titled “Essential Chemistry.”
- Total Articles: 47
- Available: 39
- Not Available: 8 (Based on funding mandates)
Top 5 Cited Articles:
- “DNA, protein binding, cytotoxicity, cellular uptake and antibacterial activities of new palladium(ii) complexes of thiosemicarbazone ligands: effects of substitution…” – 152 citations (Metallomics, 2012)
- “Influence of terminal substitution on structural, DNA, protein binding, anticancer and antibacterial activities of palladium (II) complexes…” – 144 citations (Dalton Transactions, 2012)
- “Biological evaluation of new nickel (II) metallates: Synthesis, DNA/protein binding and mitochondrial mediated apoptosis in human lung cancer cells (A549) via ROS…” – 97 citations (European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2014)
- “Versatile coordination behavior of salicylaldehydethiosemicarbazone in ruthenium (II) carbonyl Complexes: synthesis, spectral, X-ray, electrochemistry, DNA binding…” – 95 citations (Organometallics, 2012)
- “Evaluation of DNA binding, antioxidant and cytotoxic activity of mononuclear Co (III) complexes of 2-oxo-1, 2-dihydrobenzo [h] quinoline-3-carbaldehyde thiosemicarbazones” – 89 citations (European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2012)
Author Metrics:
Her scholarly impact is reflected in her author metrics, including an h-index of 24, an i10 index of 34, and a total citation count of 1672. These metrics attest to the widespread recognition and influence of her research within the academic community.
Research Timeline:
- Pre-Ph.D.: M.Sc. in Chemistry from PSGR Krishnammal College, Coimbatore, India (2004-2006)
- Ph.D.: Inorganic/Coordination Chemistry at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India (Jan 2008 – Nov 2011)
- Post-Doctoral Research: Department of Chemistry, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore (Nov 2011 – May 2014)
- Teaching Role: Assistant Professor at Nirmala College for Women, Coimbatore (Current)
