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About Me

Dr. Santhana Krishna Kumar is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at NSYSU, Taiwan, where he joined in August 2023. Prior to his tenure at NSYSU, he served as an Assistant Professor (Adjunct) in the Faculty of Geology, Geophysics, and Environmental Protection at AGH University of Krakow, Poland, from 2021 to 2023.

He earned his Ph.D. from Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS-Pilani, India) in 2014 under the guidance of Professor N. Rajesh. Following his doctoral studies, Dr. Krishna embarked on a postdoctoral research journey at NSYSU, Taiwan, from 2014 to 2017, under the mentorship of Professor Shiuh-Jen Jiang (now retired). Subsequently, he transitioned to Professor Wei-lung Tseng’s Lab at NSYSU from 2017 to 2021, where he honed his experimental skills extensively. During his postdoctoral tenure, Dr. Krishna specialized in the preparation of zero-dimensional, one-dimensional, and two-dimensional fluorescent probes for practical applications in chemical sensors, bio-imaging, and cancer cell treatment. Additionally, he made significant contributions to the development of numerous photocatalysts for the visible-light-induced catalytic degradation of aromatic nitro compounds, such as Tri-nitro phenols (TNP), Tri-nitro aniline (TNT), and nitro aniline.

Dr.Santhana Krishna Kumar

研究領域：Water purification, oil-water separation, photo catalytic degradation, fluorescent probe for chemical sensor and bio-imaging, cancer cell treatment.

學歷：

Ph.D.   Chemistry, Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS-Pilani), India.

M.Sc.   Chemistry, Madurai Kamaraj University, India.

B.Sc.    Chemistry, Bharathiar University, India.

經歷：

2021 to 2023: Assistant professor (adjunct) AGH University Science and Technology, Krakow-Poland.

2014 to 2021: Post-doctoral researcher, National Sun Yat-Sen University, (NSYSU), Kaohsiung-Taiwan

研究室：理CH3015

信箱：krishnakumar@mail.nsysu.edu.tw

電話：(07)5252000 extn 3953

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  Selected Publications 
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  1. A. Santhana Krishna Kumar *, E. Swistun, M.Sobczyk, M. Madhu, S. M. Prabhu, N. Vasimalai, M. D. Tanwar, D. C. Kakarla, P. V. Pham, W.-L. Tseng, A. S. Ganeshraja*, N. Rajesh*, T. Bajda, Exploration of magnetic zeolite thin film derived from coal fly ash an efficient sorbent: Application to water treatment, Journal of Environmental Management  2025, 374, 123972.

  2. T. Panneerselvam, P. Parasuraman S. Kunjiappan, K. R. A. M. Avinash, A. Santhana Krishna Kumar,* Revolutionizing cancer immunotherapy: Emerging nanotechnology-driven drug delivery systems for enhanced therapeutic efficacy, ACS Measurement Science Au 2025, 5, 31-55.

  3. B. Chao, A. Santhana Krishna Kumar,* M. Rashad, F. C. Chang, W-L. Tseng, P. V. Pham, W-C. Lin, K. I. Aly, R.-H. Lee, Ahmed F. M. EL-Mahdy*, Donor−Acceptor Pyrrolo[3,2‑b]pyrrolyl- and dibenzothiophene- containing microporous polymeric frameworks for photocatalytic organic pollutant degradation, ACS Applied Polymer Materials 2025, 7, 998−1011.

  4. M. Selvamani, D. Elangovan, A. Alsalme, A. V. Kesavan,* G. A. Sundaram, and A. Santhana Krishna Kumar *, Bi2W2O9 Nanoflakes synthesized via a hydrothermal method: Antibacterial potency and cytotoxicity evaluation on human dermal fibroblasts, ACS Omega 2025, 10, 5468–5477.

  5. S. Balachandran, K. Jeeva Jothi,* Mohammed F. Albeshr,  G. Anbalagana, R. Dhilip Kumar,*  N. Prakash, A. Santhana Krishna Kumar * Evaluation of nitrogen-doped cobalt oxide with a flower-like architecture for high-performance supercapacitors, Journal of Energy Storage  2025, 120, 116479.

  6. M. C. Nilavu, A. Santhana Krishna Kumar * H. Aggarwal,* N. Rajesh* Humic acid-glazed magnetite material for the adsorptive desulfurization of model fuel, Chem Asian J. 2025, e202401472.

  7. A. Kumar, A. Santhana Krishna Kumar*, G. A. Sundaram, F. M. de Souza, R. K. Gupta, Phuong V. Pham*, Unlocking the potential of Borophene: Recent progress in synthesis, properties, and applications, Coordination Chemistry Reviews, 2025, 523, 216246.

  8. S. Gokul Eswaran, M. Rashad, A. Santhana Krishna Kumar,* Ahmed F. M. EL-Mahdy, A Comprehensive Review of MXene-based emerging materials for energy storage applications and future perspectives, Chem Asian J. 2025, e202401181.

  9. C. U. Kumar, K. Gokula Krishnan, S. Balachandran, M. Velayutham Pillai, S. Pandiaraj, K. A. Alibrahim, A. N. Alodhay, A. Santhana Krishna Kumar * Characterization of a new pyran derivative: Synthesis, structure and DFT analysis, J. Molecular Structure 2025, 1325, 140961.

  10. M. C. Nilavu, A. Santhana Krishna Kumar,* H. Aggarwal*, N. Rajesh,* Poly(ethyleneimine)-exfoliated g-C3N4 nanosheets implanted in alginate beads and their application towards adsorptive desulfurization, Materials Advances, 2024, 6, 1075-1088.

  11. S. Kunjiappan,* T. Panneerselvam, P. Pavadai, V. Balakrishnan, S. R. K. Pandian, P. Palanisamy, M. Sankaranarayanan, S. J. Kabilan, G. A. Sundaram, W-L.Tseng, A. Santhana Krishna Kumar * Fabrication of folic acid-conjugated pyrimidine-2(5H)-thione-encapsulated curdlan gum-PEGamine nanoparticles for folate receptor targeting breast cancer cells, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2024, 277, 134406.

  12. B. Subramanian, K. Jeeva Jothi, M. M. Mohideen, R. Karthikeyan, A. Santhana Krishna Kumar *, G. A. Sundaram, K. Thirumalai, Munirah D. Albaqami, S.Mohammad, M. S. Swaminathan* Synthesis and characterization of Dy2O3@TiO2 nanocomposites for enhanced photocatalytic and electrocatalytic applications, ACS Engineering Au, 2024, 4, 5, 474–490.

  13. C. Surya, A. Babu V. Lakshminarayana, S. H. Ramesh, S. Kunjiappan, P. Theivendren, A. Santhana Krishna Kumar *, D. N. Ammunje, P. Pavadai, Advancements in breast cancer therapy: The promise of copper nanoparticles, Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology, 2024, 86, 127526.

  14. A. S. Ganeshraja * D. Murugesan, R. Kanniah, G. Muniyandi, L. Ramesh,     A. Santhana Krishna Kumar* Synthesis, characterization, antibacterial and photocatalytic studies of metal oxides coupled nanocomposites, Chemistry Select, 2024, 9, e202302470.

  15. A. Balasubramanian, V Rajesh, T Bajda, W.L. Tseng*, A. Santhana Krishna Kumar *, N Rajesh*, Enhancing the adsorptive recovery of Europium from real-world solid samples through the synergistic impact of lysozyme fibril and melamine phytate, Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2024, 393, 123529.

  16. S. G. Eswaran, T. Stalin, T. Dharmaraj, J. Warchol, S, Santhoshkumar, M. Madhu, W-L. Tseng,*                   A, Santhana Krishna Kumar, * N. Vasimalai * An One-pot synthesis of carbon dots from neem resin and their selective detection of Fe(II) ions and photocatalytic degradation of toxic dyes, RSC Sustainability 2024, 2, 635-645.

  17. A. Santhana Krishna Kumar, W-B. Tseng, E. Arputharaj, P-J. Huang, W-L. Tseng, * T. Bajda* Covalent organic framework nanosheets as an enhancer for light-responsive oxidase-like Nanozymes: multifunctional applications in colorimetric sensing, antibiotic degradation, and antibacterial agents, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2023, 11, 6956-6969.

  18. J. Kodali, S. Puram, P. Srinivas, B. Arunraj, T. Bajda, B. Tomaszewska, A Santhana Krishna Kumar,* Wei-Lung Tseng,* N Rajesh,* C18-functionalized zirconized silica for effective removal of phorate pesticide from agricultural runoff involving groundwater remediation, Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 2023, 100993

  19. A. Santhana Krishna Kumar, J. Warchol, J. Matusik, W.-L. Tseng,* N. Rajesh,* T. Bajda,* Heavy metal and organic dye removal via a hybrid porous hexagonal boron nitride-based magnetic aerogel, Nature portfolio journal, NPJ Clean Water 2022, 5, 1-12.

  20. E. Arputharaj, A. Santhana Krishna Kumar,* W. L. Tseng,* S. J. Jiang, Y.L. Huang,* H.-U. Dahms,* Self-Assembly of poly(ethyleneimine)-modified g‑C3N4 Nanosheets with lysozyme fibrils for chromium detoxification, Langmuir 2021, 37, 7147−7155.

  21. A. Santhana Krishna Kumar, C-Y Lu, W.-L. Tseng,* Two in one: Poly(ethyleneimine)-modified MnO2 nanosheets for ultrasensitive detection and catalytic reduction of 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene and other nitro aromatics, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2021, 9, 1142-1151.

  22. A. Santhana Krishna Kumar, W-B. Tseng, M-J. Wu, Y-Y. Huang, W-L. Tseng,* L-cystine-linked BODIPY-adsorbed monolayer MoS2 quantum dots for ratio-metric fluorescent sensing of bio-thiols based on the inner filter effect, Analytica Chimica Acta, 2020, 1113, 43-51.

  23. A. Santhana Krishna Kumar, W.-L. Tseng,* Perspective on recent developments of near infrared-emitting gold nanoclusters: applications in sensing and bio-imaging, Analytical Methods, 2020, 12, 1809-1826.

  24. A. Santhana Krishna Kumar, J.-G. You, W.-B. Tseng, G. D. Dwivedi, N. Rajesh,* S.-J. Jiang,* W.-L. Tseng,* Magnetically separable nano-spherical g-C3N4@Fe3O4 as a recyclable viable material for chromium adsorption and visible light driven catalytic reduction of aromatic nitro compounds, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2019, 7, 6662-6671.

  25. A. Santhana Krishna Kumar, S-J. Jiang,* J. Warchoł, Synthesis and characterization of two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenide magnetic MoS2@Fe3O4 nanoparticles for adsorption of Cr(VI)/Cr(III), ACS Omega 2017, 2, 6187-6200.

  26. A. Santhana Krishna Kumar, S-J. Jiang * Synthesis of magnetically separable and recyclable magnetic nanoparticles decorated with β-cyclodextrin functionalized graphene oxide an excellent adsorption of As(V)/(III), Journal of Molecular Liquids 2017, 237, 387-401.

  27. A. Santhana Krishna Kumar, S-J. Jiang* Chitosan-functionalized graphene oxide: A novel adsorbent an efficient adsorption of arsenic from aqueous solution, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 2016, 4, 1698-1713. (most downloaded article)

  28. A. Santhana Krishna Kumar, S-J. Jiang* W-L. Tseng* Effective adsorption of chromium(VI)/Cr(III) from aqueous solution using ionic liquid functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes as a super sorbent, Journal of Materials Chemistry A., 2015, 3, 7044-7057.

  29. A. Santhana Krishna Kumar, S Sharma, R. Sudheer Reddy, M. Barathi, N. Rajesh,* Comprehending the interaction between chitosan and ionic liquid for the adsorption of palladium, Inter. J. Bio. Macromolecules 2015, 72, 633–639.

  30. A. Santhana Krishna Kumar, S-J. Jiang,* Preparation and characterization of exfoliated graphene oxide–L-cystine as an effective adsorbent of Hg(II) adsorption, RSC Adv., 2015, 5, 6294-6304.

  31. A. Santhana Krishna Kumar, C. U. Kumar, V. Rajesh, N. Rajesh,* Microwave assisted preparation of n-butylacrylate grafted chitosan and its application for Cr(VI) adsorption, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2014, 66, 135–143.

  32. A. Santhana Krishna Kumar, S. S. Kakan, N. Rajesh,* A novel amine impregnated graphene oxide adsorbent for the removal of hexavalent chromium, Chemical Engineering Journal, 2013, 230, 328-337.

  33. A. Santhana Krishna Kumar, M. Barathi, S. Puvvada, N. Rajesh,* Microwave assisted preparation of glycidyl methacrylate grafted cellulose adsorbent for the effective adsorption of mercury from a coal fly ash sample, J. Environ. Chem. Eng. 2013, 1, 1359–1367.

  34. A. Santhana krishna Kumar, S Kalidhasan, V. Rajesh, N. Rajesh,* Adsorptive demercuration by virtue of an appealing interaction involving biopolymer cellulose and mercapto benzothiazole, Industrial Engineering Chemistry Research 2013, 52, 11838-11849.

  35. A. Santhana Krishna Kumar, N. Rajesh,* Exploring the interesting interaction between graphene oxide, Aliquat-336 (a room temperature ionic liquid) and chromium (VI) for wastewater treatment, RSC Advances 2013, 3, 2697-2709.

  36. A. Santhana Krishna Kumar, R. Ramachandran, S. Kalidhasan, V. Rajesh, N. Rajesh,* Potential application of do-decylamine modified sodium montmorillonite as an effective adsorbent for hexavalent chromium, Chemical Engineering Journal, 2012, 211-212, 396-405.

  37. A. Santhana Krishna Kumar, S. Kalidhasan, V. Rajesh,* N. Rajesh,* A meticulous study on the adsorption of mercury as a tetrachloro mercurate(II) anion with tri-octylamine modified sodium montmorillonite and its application to a coal fly ash sample, Industrial Engineering Chemistry Research 2012, 51, 11312-11327.

  38. A. Santhana Krishna Kumar, T. Gupta, S. S. Kakan, S. Kalidhasan, Manasi, V. Rajesh,* N. Rajesh* Effective adsorption of hexavalent chromium through a three centre (3c) co-operative interaction with an ionic liquid and biopolymer. Journal of Hazardous Materials 2012, 39-240, 213-224.

  39. A. Santhana Krishna Kumar, S. Kalidhasan, V. Rajesh,* N. Rajesh,* Application of cellulose-clay composite bio-sorbent toward the effective adsorption and removal of chromium from industrial wastewater, Industrial Engineering Chemistry Research 2011, 51, 58-69.  

Our Team.

Welcome To Join Us

We welcome applications from undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students. If you are interested in joining the group or have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Email: krishnakumar@mail.nsysu.edu.tw

 Phone: +886 975724627

IIPP: How to apply: iipp.tw/applicant

and mentor information: https://iipp.tw/mentor/743

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