Dr. Vivek Ramakrishnan
Assistant Professor
vivek@ssc.edu.in
Qualifications
Ph.D.(chemistry), Tokyo Metropolitan University Japan 1-1 Minami Osawa, Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan
M.Sc.(Chemistry), University of Calicut University of Calicut
Experience
Post-Doctoral Researcher, Ben-Gurion University, Israel, Be'er Sheva, Israel
Post-Doctoral Researcher, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, South Korea, Daehak-ro, Gumi-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
Research Associate, Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences, DST, Bangalore, India
Post-doctoral Researcher, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan, Japan, 192-0397 Tokyo, Hachioji, Minamiosawa, 1 Chome
Achievements
Indian Academy of Sciences Fellowship, Indian Academy of Sciences, 2010-03-20
Asian Human Resource Fund Fellowship by Tokyo Metropolitan Govt., Japanese Government, 2011-07-01
SERB (DST), Govt. of India Start-up Research Grant as Principal Investigator., SERB, Govt of India, 2023-09-23
Best poster prize - 9th Trilateral (China-India-Singapore) Materials Research Society (MRS) Meeting (October, 2018), Materials Research Society (MRS), 2018-10-16
Patent, Government of India, 2022-09-05
ANERT, Govt of Kerala Major Project as Principal Investigator (2026 to 2029) on Renewable Energy, Govt of Kerala, 2026-03-19
Qualified Exams
GATE, February, 2011
Publications
NiO/MoO2 hybrid nanostructure on rigid substrates with enhanced photocathodic properties(Vol. 52)
Authors: Anju P. Manoj, Pravisha V. Pradeep, Manish Verma, Neena S. John & Vivek Ramakrishnan
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11164-025-05894-w
Pt-induced structural reconstruction of MoO2 for enhanced hydrogen evolution reaction(Vol. 220)
Authors: C. Alex, R. Jana, M. S. N. Kovilakath, V. Ramakrishnan, P. J. Gogoi, A. Tayal, A. Datta, N. S. John
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360319926006737
The functional role of different carbon/semiconducting oxide hybrid nanostructures for photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting(Vol. 3)
Authors: Anju P Manoj, Pravisha V Pradeep, MP Shabana, KS Anagha, Vivek Ramakrishnan
10.1016/j.scenem.2025.100031
Heat trapping with restricted energy dissipation in polyfluorinated supra molecular environment: Wavelength dependency of energy deposition , ... 462, 116245(Vol. 462)
Authors: Yu Nabetani, Vivek Ramakrishnan, Ryosuke Nakazato, Yuki Iwata, Hiroshi Tachibana, Haruo Inoue, Tsuto
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphotochem.2024.116245
Competitive photo-oxidation of water and hole scavengers on hematite photoanodes: photoelectrochemical and operando Raman spectroelectrochemistry study ACS Catalysis(Vol. 13)
Authors: Vivek Ramakrishnan, Anton Tsyganok, Elena Davydova, Mariela J Pavan, Avner Rothschild, Iris Visoly-F
https://doi.org/10.1021/acscatal.2c02849
Probing the Evolution of Active Sites in MoO2 for Hydrogen Generation in Acidic Medium(Vol. 6)
Authors: Chandraraj Alex, Rajkumar Jana, Vivek Ramakrishnan, Muhammed Safeer Naduvil Kovilakath, Ayan Datta,
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaem.3c00320
Improving the photo-cathodic properties of TiO2 nano-structures with graphdiynes New Journal of Chemistry, RSC(Vol. 43)
Authors: Vivek Ramakrishnan, Hyun Kim, Beelyong Yang
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9NJ02351H
Designing Metallic MoO2 Nanostructures on Rigid Substrates for Electrochemical Water Activation Chemistry–A European Journal(Vol. 24)
Authors: Vivek Ramakrishnan, Chandraraj Alex, Aruna N Nair, Neena S John
https://doi.org/10.1002/chem.201803570
Books Authorized
Biodiversity and biosecurity understanding the treasures and threats, Shintu P. V., Anilkumar M., Rashmi T. R., Vivek Ramakrishnan, Editor
Synthesis and Characterization of Metal Oxide Nanostructures for Photoelectrochemical Hydrogen Generation (Vol. 1) Authors:, Pravisha V Pradeep and Vivek Ramakrishnan, Book Chapter
Chemical Synthesis of Hybrid Nanoparticles Based on Metal–Metal Authors, Vivek Ramakrishnan and Neena S John, Book Chapter
Innovative Applied Materials for Biochemical and Energy Applications, Vivek Ramakrishnan, Editor-in Chief
Participations
Interactive course on hydrogen organized by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Israel, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Israel,
Orientation Course by UGC-MMTTC, University of Calicut, UGC-MMTTC,
Refresher Course (2 weeks), Manipur University (UGC-MMTTC) on Chemical Sciences, Manipur University (UGC-MMTTC),
UGC sponsored add on course on Petroleum and Petrochemicals, UGC,
Researches
Dr. Vivek Ramakrishnan - P. I. ANERT, Govt. of Kerala 2026-2029 ("Design and Fabrication of a PV Driven PEC Device for Optimised Photoelectrochemical Production of Hydrogen”), Chemistry, Sree Sankara College Kalady
Dr. Vivek Ramakrishnan - P. I., SERB, Govt. of India 2023-2026 Development of hybrid metal oxide/carbon nanostructures on rigid substrates for photo-electrochemical applications and mechanistic study through operando Infrared/Raman spectroscopy, Chemistry, Sree Sankara College Kalady
Academic Responsibilities
Placement Officer, June 2025 to Present
DBT-STAR College Co-ordinator, June 2024 to Present
FYUGP Internship Nodal Officer, June 2025 to Present
IQAC Research Criterion Head, March 2024 to Present
CSDCCP Co-ordinator, June 2024 to Present
Career Guidance Cell Co-ordinator, June 2023 to June 2025
Research Council Member, December 2023 to Present
College Student Election Committe Member, June 2025 to Present
Purchase Committe Member, January 2024 to Present
NAAC Committe Member, June 2023 to May 2024
Staff Tour Committe Member, January 2023 to Present
Research Guide, December 2023 to Present