CURRICULAM VITAE FOR Dr.G.SUBRAMANIAN

CURRICULAM VITAE FOR Dr.G.SUBRAMANIAN ***** 01. Date of Birth

: 14.09.1959

02. Present Position

: Senior Principal Scientist & Professor in AcSIR Scientist-in-Charge, Corrosion Testing Centre, CSIR-CECRI Unit, Mandapam Camp -623519. Phone: Off : 04573-241462 Mobile: 9444063102 Telefax: Off: 04573-241462 E-mail ID: [email protected] & [email protected]

03. Educational Qualification

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Degree Specialization University M.Sc Chemistry Madras B.Ed Chemistry/Psychology/Philosophy Annamalai Ph.D Marine Corrosion & Fouling Madurai Kamaraj

Year 1981 1982 1995

04. Professional Experience

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a)Total Research Experience

: 34½ years (including R&D & Personnel management for 26½ years of managing two full-fledged centres of CECRI)

b) Teaching

: 02 years

05. Specialization

: Corrosion & Fouling and Coatings

06. Countries Visited

: Australia & Singapore

07. List of Publications & Patents

: Pl. refer Annexure - I

08. Other details - work done Honours, Awards, Projects handled etc.,

: Pl. refer Annexure II - VI

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Annexure - I Publications (Including Conference Papers): Biofouling studies relating to cathodic protection of some metals in seawater. M.Eashwar, V.Ananth, S.Palraj, G.Subramanian Bull. Electrochem. 1 (1) 1985, 19. Atmospheric corrosion of aluminium 3004, phosphor bronze and  - brass. V.Ananth, G.Subramanian, S.Palraj, P.S.Mohan Bull. Electrochem. 2 (6) 1986, 541. Accelerated corrosion of steel in the Palk Bay region of Mandapam. M.Eashwar, G.Subramanian, P.Chandrasekaran International Seminar on Marine Electrochemistry, Tuticorin 20-22 Feb. 1987. Effects of variation in biofouling assemblage and exposure conditions on corrosion of mildsteel. M.Eashwar, P.Chandrasekaran, G.Subramanian, S.Venkatakrishna Iyer Proc.10th International Congress on Metallic Corrosion , Madras, India, 3, 1987, 3265. Influence of culture media and associated bacteria on the corrosion of steel by marine stain of sulfate reducing bacteria. M.Eashwar, P.Chandrasekaran, G.Subramanian, International Seminar on Sulfate - reducing bacteria, Oil and Natural Gas Commission, Bombay, 20-22, Feb.1988. Sulfide production in seawater and consequence on steel corrosion. M.Eashwar, G.Subramanian, P.Chandrasekaran International Seminar on Sulfate - reducing bacteria, Oil and Natural Gas Commission, Bombay, 20-22 , Feb.1988. Marine Microbial film and corrosion of steel. M.Eashwar, P.Chandrasekaran, G.Subramanian, Bull. Electrochem. 4 (2) 1988, 115. Selective removal of tin and phosphorous in phosphor bronze. G.Subramanian, V.Ananth, P.S.Mohan, T.M.Balasubramanian Bull. Electrochem. 4 (2) 1988, 173.

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Observation on the corrosion and biofouling characteristics of Zinc in Mandapam Waters. M.Eashwar, G.Subramanian, K.Balakrishnan Bull. Electrochem. 5 (10) 1988, 729. Probing microbiologically influenced corrosion of steel during putrefaction of seawater. M.Eashwar, G.Subramanian, P.Chandrasekaran, K.Balakrishnan Corrosion / 90 - NACE International Annual Conference and Corrosion Show, Houston, Texas - Paper no.120. Effect of sodium chloride level on the atmospheric corrosion of steel. V.Ananth, S.Palraj, G.Subramanian, P.Chandrasekaran, M.Sundaram. Bull. Electrochem. 6 (4) 1990, 383. Performance of electrodeposited Zinc on steel in biologically active environment. P.Chandrasekaran, G.Subramanian, S.Palraj, V.Ananth, RM. Krishnan, S.Guruviah. Bull. Electrochem. 6 (5) 1990, 395. Corrosion and surface modification of Zinc at Mandapam. G.Subramanian, V.Ananth, P.Chandrasekaran, , S.Palraj, S.Guruviah. Bull. Electrochem 6(5) 1990, 494. Influence of microbiological slime on the corrosion potentials of some alloys in natural seawater. G.Subramanian, P.Chandrasekaran, M.Eashwar, S.Guruviah. Bull. Electrochem. 6 (6) 1990, 582. Corrosion behaviour of heat treated steel in marine environment. P.Chandrasekaran, V.Ananth, G.Subramanian, , S.Guruviah, K.I.Vasu. Bull. Electrochem. 6 (6) 1990, 584. Marine fouling and corrosion studies in the coastal waters of Mandapam. M.Eashwar, G.Subramanian, P.Chandrasekaran. Bull. Electrochem. 6 (8) 1990, 699. Some studies on the corrosion and biofouling behaviour of HSLA steel at Palk Bay, Mandapam. D.Mukherjee, P.Chandrasekaran, G.Subramanian, V.Ananth, K.Balakrishnan Tool & Alloy Steels 24 (11) 1990, 394. 3

Galvanic corrosion behaviour of some metals coupled to copper in seawater. S.Palraj,V.Ananth, , G.Subramanian, P.Chandrasekaran. Indian Journal of Marine Sciences, 20 (Oct-Dec) 1991, 267. A mechanism for barnacle induced crevice corrosion; in stainless steel. M.Eashwar, G.Subramanian, P.Chandrasekaran, K.Balaskrishnan. Corrosion 48 (7) 1992, 608. Microbiologically influenced corrosion of steel during putrefaction of seawater. Evidence for a new mechanism. M.Eashwar, P.Chandrasekaran, G.Subramanian, K.Balaskrishnan. Corrosion 49 (2) 1993, 608. Combined mechanism of corrosion resistance and fouling of Cu - Mn group of alloys in seawater. D.Mukherjee, K.Chidambaram, G.Subramanian, S.Palraj, K.Balakrishnan International Conference on Energy, Environment & Electrochemistry, Karaikudi, Feb 10-12, 1993. Corrosion behaviour of aluminium alloys in tropical marine environment. G.Subramanian, V.Ananth, S.Palraj, M.Sundaram. International Conference on Energy, Environment & Electrochemistry, Karaikudi, Feb 10-12, 1993. Atmospheric Corrosion of Lead in tropical marine environment of Mandapam. S.Palraj, G.Subramanian, V.Ananth, M.Sundaram. International Conference on Energy, Environment & Electrochemistry, Karaikudi, Feb 10-12, 1993. Susceptibility of Copper alloys to microbial corrosion G.Subramanian, S.Palraj, P.Chandrasekaran, D.Mukherjee. IV National Convention of Electrochemists, Madras, 5 - 6, July, 1993. Deterioration of Zinc rich paints in tropical waters of Mandapam. G.Subramanian, S.Palraj, P.Chandrasekaran, R.Selvaraj, M.Sundaram, K.Balakrishnan. Proc. IX International Symposium on Bio-deterioration and Bio-degradation Univ. of Leeds, UK, 6-10, sep.1993, 591 - 600. Corrosion behaviour of aluminium alloys in tropical marine environment G.Subramanian, V.Ananth, S.Palraj, M.Sundaram Bull. Electrochem. 9 (8 - 10) 1993, 410. 4

Corrosion resistant and antifouling behaviour of Cu - Mn alloys in seawater. D.Mukherjee, K.Chidambaram, G.Subramanian, S.Palraj, K.Balakrishnan Bull. Electrochem. 9 (8 - 10) 1993, 427. Novel Cu - Mn alloy cladding for improved marine corrosion and fouling protection of HSLA steel. D.Mukherjee, G.Subramanian, S.Palraj, K.Balakrishnan Tool & Alloy Steels 27 (11) 1993, 353. Effect of macrofouling organisms in marine corrosion. M.Eashwar, G.Subramanian, P.Chandrasekaran, K.Balakrishnan National Seminar on Marine Materials and Applications, NCML, Bombay, April 1994. Galvanic corrosion behaviour of aluminium - 3004 with mild steel and stainless steel - 304 in tropical marine environment. S.Palraj, G.Subramanian, M.Sundaram, K.Balakrishnan V International Congress on Advances in Electrochemical Science and Technology, Madras, Nov. 24 - 26, 1994. Intricacies of corrosion and biofouling phenomena of SS - 304 in natural seawater of Mandapam Coast. G.Subramanian, S.Venkatakrishna Iyer V International Congress on Advances in Electrochemical Science and Technology, Madras, Nov. 24 - 26, 1994. Corrosion behaviour and biofouling characteristics of HSLA steel in Gulf of Mannar Waters of Mandapam. G.Subramanian, S.Venkatakrishna Iyer V International Congress on Advances in Electrochemical Science and Technology, Madras, Nov. 24 - 26, 1994. Intricacies of cathodic protection and biofouling on mild steel in natural seawater of Mandapam. G.Subramanian, S.Venkatakrishna Iyer V International Congress on Advances in Electrochemical Science and Technology, Madras, Nov. 24 - 26, 1994. Change in mechanical properties of HSLA steel due to exposure in natural seawater. G.Subramanian, S.Venkatakrishna Iyer Natnl. Symp. on Electrochemistry in Marine Environment, Madras, Feb 7, 1995 5

Galvanic corrosion investigation on metals in marine environment. S.Palraj, G.Subramanian, M.Sundaram, K.Balakrishnan National Symposium on Electrochemistry in Marine Environment, Madras, Feb 7-8, 1995. Long term atmospheric corrosion behaviour of metals exposed to tropical marine environment in India. G.Subramanian, S.Palraj, V.Ananth, K.Balakrishnan Corrosion / 95 - NACE International Annual Conference and Corrosion Show, March 26 - 31, 1995, Orlando, paper no.241. Galvanic corrosion behaviour of dissimilar metals in tropical marine environment. G.Subramanian, S.Palraj, M.Sundaram, K.Balakrishnan Corrosion / 95 - NACE International Annual Conference and Corrosion Show, March 26 - 31, 1995, Orlando, paper no.301. Some investigations on the galvanic corrosion interactions of Zinc and SS 304 in tropical marine atmosphere at Mandapam. S.Palraj, G.Subramanian, M.Sundaram, K.Balakrishnan V National Congress on Corrosion Control, New Delhi, 19 - 21 April 1995. Investigation on the corrosion behaviour and biofouling characteristics of  - brass in Mandapam Waters. S.Palraj, G.Subramanian, G.Venkatachari V National Congress on Corrosion Control, New Delhi, 19 - 21 April 1995. Corrosion resistance behaviour and biofouling characteristics of Titanium Gr.2 in natural seawater of Mandapam Coast. S.Mohan, G.Subramanian, K.Balakrishnan V National Congress on Corrosion Control, New Delhi, 19 - 21 April 1995. Performance of cathodic protection system in presence ad absence of macrofouling in Mandapam Waters. G.Subramanian, S.Venkatakrishna Iyer V National Congress on Corrosion Control, New Delhi, 19 - 21 April 1995. Susceptibility of Copper alloys to microbial corrosion. G.Subramaian, S.Palraj, P.Chandrasekaran, D.Mukherjee Trans. SAEST 30 (2) 1995, 79

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Atmospheric Corrosion of Lead in tropical marine environment S.Palraj, G.Subramanian, V.Ananth, M.Sundaram. Bull. Electrochem. 11 (8) 1995, 361. Interrelation of cathodic protection and marine macrofouling M.Eashwar, G.Subramanian, P.Chandrasekaran, Maruthamuthu, S.T.Manickam, K.Balakrishnan Biofouling 8, 1995, 303 - 312. Some investigations on the galvanic corrosion interactions of aluminium-3004 and copper in tropical marine atmosphere. G.Subramanian, S.Palraj, K.Balakrishnan VI National Convention of Electrochemists, CECRI, Karaikudi, 20 - 22 December, 1995, 41. Change in technological properties of SS - 304 subjected to the synergistic effects of corrosion and biofouling in natural seawater. G.Subramanian, S.Venkatakrishna Iyer VI National Convention of Electrochemists, CECRI, Karaikudi, 20 - 22 December, 1995, 41. Intricacies of Cathodic Protection and Biofouling on SS- 304 in natural seawater of Mandapam G.Subramanian, S.Venkatakrishna Iyer VI National Congress on Corrosion Control, Calcutta., 22 - 24 May '96, Major fouling organisms of Mandapam Coast an their potential effects on the corrosion behaviour of SS - 304. G.Subramanian, S.Venkatakrishna Iyer XIII International Corrosion Congress, November 25 - 29, 1996, Melbourne, Australia, paper no.405. Investigations on the galvanic corrosion behaviour of Zinc and SS - 304 in tropical marine atmosphere of Mandapam. G.Subramanian, S.Palraj, K.Balakrishnan XIII International Corrosion Congress, November 25 - 29, 1996, Melbourne, Australia, paper no.30. Corrosion and biofouling on materials in Gulf of Mannar Coast of Mandapam A broad perspective. G.Subramanian, S.Venkatakrishna Iyer CORCON/97, International Conference on Corrosion, Dec. 3-6, 1997, Mumbai. 7

R&D activities and technological excellences of Corrosion Testing Centre, CECRI Unit, Mandapam. G.Subramanian Delivered a talk at the Industries Get-together on the eve of CECRI's Golden Jubilee Celebrations, Chennai, September 24 - 25, 1997. R&D activities and technological excellences of Corrosion Testing Centre, CECRI Unit, Mandapam. G.Subramanian Delivered a talk at the Industries Get-together on the eve of CECRI's Golden Jubilee Celebrations, Mandapam, November 28, 1997. R&D activities and technological excellences of Corrosion Testing Centre, CECRI Unit, Mandapam. G.Subramanian Delivered a talk at the Industries Get-together on the eve of CECRI's Golden Jubilee Celebrations, Kochi, December15 - 16, 1997. Corrosion Map - International Scenario G.Subramanian Delivered a talk at the One Day Workshop on Updating of Corrosion Map of India, Chennai, 20, February, 1998. Galvanic corrosion interactions of Zinc and SS-304 in tropical marine atmosphere of Mandapam. G.Subramanian, S.Palraj, T.M.Balasubramanian Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials 46, 1999, 5, 332-337 Eco-friendly technology for derusting of steel and iron components. G.Subramanian Delivered a talk at the Electrochemical Technology Summit organized by CECRI & Confederation of Indian Industries, Madurai, India, 30th & 31st July'99. Corrosion resistance of electrodeposited zinc alloys: A marine exposure study M.Siluvai Michael, Malathy Pusphavanam, G.Subramanian and K.Balakrishnan Bull. Electrochem. 15, 1999, 5-6, 205-207. "Eco-friendly Technology for derusting of Iron and steel components" G.Subramanian, S.Palraj, T.M.Balasubramanian, N.S.Rengaswamy CSIR News Vol.50, No.10, 30 May 2000, P.P:150-152.

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Corrosion Behaviour of Metals & Alloys of Automobile Industry importance in Marine Environment - A preliminary Investigation G.Subramanian, R.Ravishankar, M.Raghavan 10th National Congress on Corrosion Control, Madurai, 6-8 September 2000 Marine Atmospheric Corrosion Of Engineering Materials. G.Subramanian, S.Palraj, R.Ravishankar, M.Natesan, N.Palaniswamy and M.Raghavan 10th National Congress on Corrosion Control, Madurai, 6-8 September 2000 Corrosion of engineering materials in marine atmosphere G.Subramanian, R.Ravishankar, Y.Vincent Soundararajan, M.Natesan & M.Raghavan International Congress on Emerging Corrosion Control Strategies for the New Millennium - GLOCORR 2002" 20-22, February 2002, New Delhi. Corrosion behaviour of muntz metal in presence and absence of fouling in Gulf of Mannar Coast of Mandapam. P.Mohamed Sirajudeen, G.Subramanian & S.Krishnamurthy International Congress on Emerging Corrosion Control Strategies for the New Millennium - GLOCORR 2002" 20-22, February 2002, New Delhi. Bio-fouling and corrosion characteristics of 60/40 brass in Mandapam waters S.Palraj, G.Venkatachari, G.Subramanian Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials 49, 2002, 3, 194 -198 Intricacies of cathodic protection and biofouling on a ferrous substrate in the Gulf of Mannar Coast of Mandapam. G.Subramanian, S.Palanichamy, M.Raghavan. 7th International Symposium on Advances in Electrochemical Science & Technology, 27 - 29 Nov'2002, Chennai. Marine microbial aerobic corrosion in mild steel G.Subramanian, S.Palanichamy and M.Raghavan 11th National Congress on Corrosion Control, 17 – 19 July 2003, Vadodara Interaction between cathodic protection and bacterial settlement on stainless steel exposed to seawater S.Palanichamy, S.Raghumaran, A.Rajendran, G.Subramanian, S.Maruthamuthu and N.Palaniswamy 11th National Congress on Corrosion Control, 17 - 19 July 2003, Vadodara

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Marine atmospheric corrosion resistance studies of Zinc - Manganese alloy deposits at Mandapam S.John, S.Silaimani, G.Subramanian and S.Palanichamy. National Seminar on Futuristic Aspects of Electrochemical Science & Technology (FAEST-2003), 23rd - 24th July, 2003, CECRI, Karaikudi. Attended the 9th National Seminar on Science of Human Development with a focal theme of “Pursuit of Excellence” organized by FASHOD, CECRI between 26 - 27th July 2003 at Chennai. Biocidal and corrosion inhibitory effects of seaweed extracts on mildsteel. S. Palanichamy and G. Subramanian International Conference on Corrosion (CORCON 2005), Chennai 28 - 30, November 2005, Proceedings paper No. 24, Page No.80. Corrosion inhibition and Antibacterial properties of Oreganum vulgare on mild steel in acid medium P.Kalaiselvi, S.Palanichamy, S.Chellammal, P.Ganapathy and G.Subramanian Intl. Conference on Recent Advances in Marine Antifouling Technology, p 502, 2006 Corrosion resistance of electroformed Copper-Zirconium alloy in Marine Environment 14th National Convention of Electrochemists, Kalpakkam, Chennai, 6 - 7 December 2007. A Novel eco-friendly technology for derusting of iron & steel components G.Subramanian and S.Palraj National Symposium on Electrochemical Science & Technology, Bangalore, 18 -19, July, 2008. Corrosion Resistance of Electroformed Copper-Tungsten in Seawater G.Subramanian, S.Palanichamy, P.Veeramani 14th National Congress on Corrosion Control 18-20, Sep’08,Hyderabad Electrochemical behavior of Ti/ IrO2–SnO2-Ta2O5 and Ti/ IrO2–PbO2-Ta2O5 anodes and their performance in effluent treatment. S.Chellammal, P.Kalaiselvi, S.Palanichamy and G.Subramanian 14th National Congress on Corrosion Control 18-20, Sep’08, Hyderabad

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Corrosion inhibition of mild steel by Artemisia extract in conc. HCl . P.Kalaiselvi, S.Chellammal, S.Palanichamy and G.Subramanian 14th National Congress on Corrosion Control 18-20, Sep’08,Hyderabad Cathodic behaviour of stainless steel in coastal Indian seawater: calcareous deposits overwhelm biofilms M. Eashwar, G. Subramanian, S. Palanichamy, G. Rajagopal, S. Madhu and K. Kamaraj

Biofouling, Vol. 25, No. 3, April 2009, 191-201. Artemisia pallens as corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in HCl medium . P. Kalaiselvi, S.Palanichamy, S.Chellammal and G.Subramanian Materials Chemistry and Physics 120 (2010) 643–648 Electrolytic removal of dilute Copper from a mixed industrial effluent of high strength COD. S.Chellammal, S.Raghu, P.Kalaiselvi and G.Subramanian Journal of Hazardous Materials 180 (2010) 91–97 Corrosion behaviour of electroformed Nickel -Tungsten alloy in seawater S.Chellammal, S.Palanichamy, G.Subramanian, SM.Silaimani & P.Veeramani 15th National Congress on Corrosion Control 16-18, Sep’10, Chennai Microbially influenced corrosion of mild steel by marine bacteria isolated from sea surface slick. S.Palanichamy and G.Subramanian 15th National Congress on Corrosion Control 16-18, Sep’10, Chennai Studies on Galvanic corrosion of austenitic stainless steel in natural seawater K.Muthuraman, G.T.Parthiban, G.Subramanian, N.Palaniswamy and P.Ramakrishna rao 15th National Congress on Corrosion Control 16-18, Sep’10, Chennai Galvanic corrosion behaviour of aluminium alloy in seawater G.T.Parthiban, K.Muthuraman, G.Subramanian, N.Palaniswamy and P.Ramakrishna rao 15th National Congress on Corrosion Control 16-18, Sep’10, Chennai Influence of sunlight on the localized corrosion of UNS S31600 in natural seawater M. Eashwar, G. Subramanian, S. Palanichamy and G. Rajagopal Biofouling 27:8(2011) 837-849. 11

Anodic incineration of Phthalic anhydride using RuO2-IrO2-SnO2 -TiO2 coated on Ti anode S.Chellammal, P.Kalaiselvi, P. Ganapathy and G.Subramanian. Arabian Journal of Chemistry, available Online: 22 May 2012(IF:1.367) Development of polyvinyl chloride biofilms for succession of selected marine bacterial populations V. Balasubramanian, S. Palanichamy, G. Subramanian and R. Rajaram Journal of Environmental Biology 33 (2012), 57-60. Corrosion Behaviour and Biofouling Characteristics of Structural Steel in the Coastal Waters of Gulf of Mannar (Bay of Bengal), India S.Palanichamy, G.Subramanian, M.Eashwar Biofouling 28 : 5 (2012) 441–451 Marine Corrosion and biofouling characteristics of mild steel in the coastal waters of Gulf of Mannar, India. G.Subramanian, S.Palanichamy and M.Eashwar Proceedings of 16th National Congress on Corrosion Control, Kolkata, 23rd -25th August 2012, paper No.3.5 & page. 57. Corrosion behavior of electrodeposited Nickel-tungsten alloy coating in natural seawater. G.Subramanian, S.Palanichamy, SM.Silaimani and P.Veeramani Ibid. paper No.7.4 & page. 78. Sunlight enhances calcareous deposition on cathodic stainless steel in natural seawater. M. Eashwar, P. Sathish Kumar, R. Ravishankar, G. Subramanian Biofouling 29 : 2 (2013) 185 -193. Exploitation of nutritional values, characterization and antibacterial activities of tropical seaweeds and sea animals. Nishali Sam, S.Palanichamy, G.Subramanian National seminar on “Therapeutics of marine bioactive compounds” held at Gandhigram University during 9th - 10th Dec 2013. Antifouling activities of biogenic silver nanoparticles from brown algae Turbinaria ornata. K.Muthukumar, Nishali Sam, S.Palanichamy, G.Subramanian National seminar on “Therapeutics of marine bioactive compounds” held at Gandhigram University during 9th - 10th Dec 2013. 12

Antifouling properties of biogenic Silver-Nano particles from seaweeds Nishali Sam, S.Palanichamy, G.Subramanian National seminar on biomaterials research held at VIT University during 23rd 24th Dec 2013. Influence of fouling assemblage on the corrosion behaviour of mild steel in the coastal waters of the Gulf of Mannar, India. G.Subramanian, S.Palanichamy Journal of Marine Science and Application 12:4 (2013) 500-509 Extraction, chemical profiling and antifouling activities of mangrove plant Avicennia marina. Nishali Sam, S.Palanichamy, G.Subramanian International conference on advance technology on the management of ballast water treatment and biofouling held at NIOT during 4th-7th March 2014. Anti-microfouling activity of biogenic silver nanoparticles from Turbinaria Ornata K.Muthukumar, Nishali Sam, S.Palanichamy, G.Subramanian International conference on advance technology on the management of ballast water treatment and biofouling held at NIOT during 4th-7th March 2014 Hard foulers induced crevice corrosion of HSLA steel in the coastal waters of the Gulf of Mannar (Bay of Bengal), India. S.Palanichamy, G.Subramanian Journal of Marine Science and Application 13:1(2014) 117-126. Galvanic corrosion behaviour of aluminium 3004 and copper in tropical marine atmosphere G.Subramanian, S.Palraj, S.Palanichamy Journal of Marine Science and Application 13:2(2014) 230-236. Corrosion-inhibition effect of Avicennia marina extract in Conc.HCl for mild steel - An alternative to ASTM Std. Pickling solution. Nishali Sam, S.Palanichamy, S.Chellammal, P.Kalaiselvi, G.Subramanian 17th National Congress on Corrosion Control, Karaikudi, 21- 23rd August 2014. Antifouling activities of mangrove plant, Avicennia marina Nishali Sam, S.Palanichamy, S.Chellammal, P.Kalaiselvi, G.Subramanian National symposium on marine environmental conservation, VOC College, Tuticorin between 7th & 9th December, 2014 Galvanic interactions of aluminium 3004 and  brass in tropical marine atmosphere S.Palraj, G.Subramanian, S.Palanichamy 13

Journal of Marine Science and Application 13:4 (2014) 455-461. A Green pickling solution for mild steel- An alternative to ASTM Std. pickling solution (Clarke solution). Nishali Sam, S.Palanichamy, S.Chellammal, P.Kalaiselvi, G.Subramanian J.Mater.Environ.Sci. 6 (6) (2015) 1510-1518. Antifouling effects of silver nano particles synthesized from tropical seaweeds. Nishali Sam, S.Palanichamy, S.Chellammal, P.Kalaiselvi, G.Subramanian Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci 4(4) 2015:1029-1042. Antifouling assessments on biogenic nanoparticles: A field study from polluted offshore platform K. Muthukumar, S. Vignesh, Hans-Uwe Dahms, M. Santhosh Gokul, S. Palanichamy, G. Subramanian, R. Arthur James. Marine Pollution Bulletin 2015: Dec 30; 101(2):816-25. Studies on the anticorrosive & antifouling properties of the Gracilaria edulis extract incorporated epoxy paint in the Gulf of Mannar Coast, Mandapam, India. R.Rajan, M.Selvaraj, S.Palraj, G.Subramanian Progress in Organic Coatings 90 (1) 2016: 448-454. Exploration of the anticorrosive & antifouling potentials of the Gracilaria edulis extract by laboratory and field evaluations. M. Selvaraj, S.Palraj, G.Subramanian 18th National Congress on Corrosion Control, Chennai, 24 -26, February 2016. Galvanic corrosion behaviour of HE20 / MDN 138 & MDN 250 alloys in natural seawater K.Muthuraman, G.Subramanian, G.T.Parthiban and P.Ramakrishna rao 18th National Congress on Corrosion Control, Chennai, 24 -26, February 2016. Galvanic interactions of HE15 / MDN 138 & MDN 250 alloys in natural seawater G.Subramanian, K.Muthuraman, G.T.Parthiban and P.Ramakrishna rao 18th National Congress on Corrosion Control, Chennai, 24 -26, February 2016. Synthesis and evaluation of antifouling and corrosion inhibition properties of indole hybrid in seawater V. Sanmugasundharam, P. Kalaiselvi, S. Palanichamy and G. Subramanian 18th National Congress on Corrosion Control, Chennai, 24 -26, February 2016. 14

Fabrication of 6-N,N-dibutylamino-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-dithiol monosodium functional composite polymeric nanofilm on metal surfaces by galvanostatic technique and film evaluation of anti corrosion and anti fouling properties. S. Chellammal, P.Kalaiselvi, G. Subramanian and S.Sathiyanarayanan 18th National Congress on Corrosion Control, Chennai, 24 -26, February 2016. Corrosion resistance and improved adhesion properties of propargyl alcohol impregnated mesoporous titanium dioxide built-in epoxy zinc rich primer. A.Anandhi, S.Palraj, G.Subramanian , M.Selvaraj Progress in Organic Coatings 97(8) 2016:10-18 (available online 21.3.16). Studies on the performance of antifouling coatings in the Open Sea, Tuticorin S.Gowthami, S.Palarj, G.Subramanian, S.Muthukrishnan Corrosion Awareness Day 2016 (CAD 2016), 8th April 2016, Kalasalingam University, Krishnankoil. Water mediated One-pot synthesis and biological evaluation of 1,2,3 Triazolyl-1,4-dihydropyridine hybrids Archana Sivasubramaniyan, Dinesh Murugan, Ranganathan Raja, Ponnuswamy Alagusundaram, Kalaiselvi Patchaiah, Chellammal Subbaiah, Subramanian Gopalan, Murugavel Saminathan. Research on Chemical Intermediates , 43 (2017) 1, 187-202. Galvanic corrosion behaviour of HE20/ MDN138 & HE20/MDN 250 alloys in natural seawater G.Subramanian, G.T.Parthiban, K.Muthuraman and P.Ramakrishna rao Journal of Marine Science and Application 15:3(2016) 343-348. An eco-friendly process for prevention of biofouling G.Subramanian, P.Veeramani, S.Palanichamy Progress in Organic Coatings 99 (2016) 474-479, available online from 29.7.16 Design, synthesis and antibacterial studies of potent pyrazolinyltriazoles Sivasubramaniyan Archana, Raja Ranganathan, Murugan Dinesh, Arul Ponnuswamy, Alagusundaram Ponnuswamy, Patchaiah Kalaiselvi, Subbiah Chellammal, Gopalan Subramanian. Research on Chemical Intermediates, 43(2017) 4, 2471-2490 . IntelCoat Technologies (09 Nos.), An eco-friendly process for prevention of biofouling & A novel eco-friendly technology for derusting iron & steel components.

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Attended and exhibited the technologies at the Confederation of Indian Industries 2nd Edition Surface & Coating Expo - 2016, 26-28, August 2016, Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai. Galvanic corrosion behaviour of 15CDV6/MDN138 & 15CDV6/MDN 250 alloys in natural seawater P.Ramakrishna rao, G.T.Parthiban, G.Subramanian, K.Muthuraman 11th International Symposium on Advances in Electrochemical Science and Technology, Chennai 8th-10th December 2016. Propargyl alcohol impregnated mesoporous titanium dioxide built-in epoxy zinc rich primer with enhanced corrosion resistance and improved adhesion properties. A.Anandhi, G.Subramanian, M.Selvaraj (Ibid). Antifouling properties of marine bacteriocin incorporated epoxy based paint S.Palanichamy, G.Subramanian Progress in Organic Coatings 103:2 (2017) 33-39, available online 15.12.2016 Multi metal resistant on biofilm formation: a molecular mechanism and implications Arthur James, Krishnan Muthukumar, Hans-Uwe Dahms, Seeni Palanichamy, Gopalan Subramanian, Sivanandham Vignesh. Materials Science and Engineering C - Journal 73 (2017) 743-755. Galvanic interactions of HE15/ MDN138 & HE15/MDN 250 alloys in natural seawater G.T.Parthiban, G.Subramanian, K.Muthuraman and P.Ramakrishna rao Journal of Marine Science and Application 16:2(2017) 237-242. doi:10.1007/s11804-017-1412-z; First online on 20.04.2017 Synthesis and characterization of acrylic - pyrrole IPN with enhanced corrosion resistance. Anandhi, M. G. Neelavannan, M. Selvaraj, G.Subramanian Journal of Materials and Environmental Science (under review since 16.03.2017) Corrosion resistance of Strontium - Molybdate conversion coating on magnesium metal matrix composite J Karthikeyan, M.Jayanthi Rani, S Muralidharan, G Subramanian*, G.T.Parthiban Materials Chemistry and Physics 2017 (under review, since 16.11.2017) 16

Lanosterol expressed bio-fouling inhibition on Gulf of Mannar coast, India. V. Balasubramanian, R. Rajaram, S. Palanichamy, G. Subramanian, K. Mathivanan, A. Pugazhendhi Progress in Organic Coatings 115 (2018) 100-106. Galvanic interactions of 15CDV6/MDN138 & 15CDV6/MDN250 alloys in natural seawater P.Ramakrishna rao, G.T.Parthiban, G.Subramanian, K.Muthuraman Journal of Marine Science and Application 2018 (in press) Biogenic corrosion inhibitor on mild steel protection in concentrated HCl medium Krishnan Muthukumar, Subramanian Harinee, Dahms Hans-Uwe, Sivanandham Vignesh, Mahalingam Ashok, Seeni Palanichamy, Gopalan Subramanian, and Rathinam Arthur James Scientific Reports (2018) 8:2609 | DOI:10.1038/s41598-018-20718-1

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Patents: A process for the preparation of an alloy useful as a corrosion resistant and antifouling metallic substrate for marine applications. D.Mukherjee, K.Chidambaram, C.Marrikannu, G.Subramanian, K.Balakrishnan Indian Patent No. 547/Del/92. Improvements in or relating to the development of eco-friendly technology using a non-acid electrolyte for de-rusting of intricate ferrous components. S.Palraj, G.Subramanian, T.M.Balasubramanian, N.S.Rengaswamy Indian Patent No. 122/DEL/2003. Improvements In Or Relating To Development Of Eco-Friendly Technology For Removal Of Corrosion Products On Aluminium Alloys By Electrolytic Cleaning Using A Non-Acid Electrolyte. G.Subramanian, S.Palraj, R.Ravishankar, T.M.Balasubramanian, N.S.Rengaswamy Complete Specification submitted to IPM Divn of CSIR on 05.04.2000. Indian Patent No. 210/98. Submitted for US patenting by April 2000. Improvements in or relating to development of eco-friendly technology for removal of corrosion products on zinc alloys by electrolytic cleaning using a non-acid electrolyte R.Ravishankar, S.Palraj, G.Subramanian, T.M.Balasubramanian, N.S.Rengaswamy Provisional Specification submitted to IPM Divn. of CSIR on 15.04.98. Process for electrolytic derusting of ferrous materials using a non-acid electrolyte G.Subramanian, S.Palraj, T.M.Balasubramanian & N.S.Rengaswamy US Patent No. 20020092778. Process for electrolytic derusting of ferrous materials using a non-acid electrolyte G.Subramanian, S.Palraj, T.M.Balasubramanian & N.S.Rengaswamy US Patent No. 20040011667 Process for electrolytic derusting of ferrous materials using a non-acid electrolyte G.Subramanian, S.Palraj, T.M.Balasubramanian & N.S.Rengaswamy US Patent No. 20050279645.

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A novel eco-friendly process for electrolytic derusting of Iron & steel components using a non-acid electrolyte. R.Ravishankar, Y.Vincent Soundararajan, S.Palanichamy, G.Subramanian, M.Raghavan. Complete specification submitted to IPM Divn. of CSIR on 26.8.02. Patent File No. 41NF2003 An improved eco friendly process for removal of corrosion products on Lead & Lead alloys by Electrolytic cleaning using a non-acid electrolyte G.Subramanian, R.Ravishankar, Y.Vincent Soundararajan, S.Palraj, N.S.Rengaswamy, M.Raghavan Indian Patent Application No. 637/DEL/2003. (No.xxxxxxxxxx, P G Journal date xxxxxxxxx, Publication date: 07.12.2007) An improved eco-friendly process for removal of corrosion products on tin & tin alloys by electrolytic cleaning using a non-acid electrolyte R.Ravishankar, Y.Vincent Soundararajan, G.Subramanian, S.Palraj, N.S.Rengaswamy, M.Raghavan. Indian Patent Application No. 150/DEL/2004 (No. 243892, P G Journal date 12/11/2010, Publication date: 10.02.2006) An apparatus for the prevention of biofouling G.Subramanian, P.Veeramani, S.Palanichamy. Indian Patent Application No. 2162/DEL/2006 (No.267686, P G Journal No.31/2015, Publication date: 31.07.2015) An eco-friendly electrolytic process for the removal of corrosion products from aluminium and aluminium alloys G.Subramanian, R.Ravishankar, S.Palraj, S.Palanichamy Indian Patent File No. 0936DEL2014. An eco-friendly electrolytic process for the removal of corrosion products from zinc and zinc alloys G.Subramanian, R.Ravishankar, S.Palraj, S.Palanichamy Indian Patent application No. 0050NF2015 Copper tannate based marine antifouling coatings S.Muthukrishnan, S.Palarj, G.Subramanian, S.Gowthami Indian Patent application No. 201611042733 (0124NF2016) Indole hybrid based marine antifouling coatings S.Palanichamy, G.Subramanian, S.Palarj, P.Kalaiselvi, S.Sathiyanarayanan Complete specification submitted to TTBD, CSIR-CECRI on 24.05.2016 19

Silicone - acrylic based marine antifouling coatings S.Palarj, S.Gowthami, G.Subramanian, S.Sathiyanarayanan Complete specification submitted to TTBD, CSIR-CECRI on 20.12.2016; and onward transmitted to CSIR-IPU section on 02.01.2017 .CSIR-IPU section assigned an NF No.0011NF2017. *****

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Commercialization of Technology/Process: “A novel eco-friendly technology for de-rusting iron & steel components” has been licensed to M/s.Larsen & Toubro Limited, Puducherry on 22.12.2011.

Technology is being transferred to M/s L&T, Puducherry by Director- CECRI on the process titled “ A novel eco-friendly technology for derusting iron & steel components” on 22.12.2011

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Annexure - II Leadership Qualities, Administrative Capabilities, Personnel Management Skill & Organizational Capabilities

* The day-to-day administration of this centre such as supervision of Stores, Library, other related files - Accounts, General, Works, Establishment, Purchase, Stores, Security & Research, upkeep of cash book and other related records of stores, security & miscellaneous things, have been effectively maintained and matters pertaining to them have been handled with utmost care. * The overall supervision of day-to-day maintenance of the whole campus (17 acres area) and 17 nos. of residential quarters have been effectively done. * The Industrial Liaison , Extension, Public Relations and International Scientific Collaborations pertaining to this centre have been effectively done. * Effective monitoring of the extension work of CECRI, Karaikudi such as, Evaluation of coatings and materials in tropical marine atmosphere and evaluation of performance of coatings, corrosion & biofouling behaviour of materials (metals & non. metals) in natural seawater of Mandapam Coast. * Personnel management (20 members) of this centre has been done effectively without any major catastrophe. * Organised a two days seminar on " Marine Corrosion & its Control " on June 7 - 8, 1996 at Mandapam under the aegis of Swedeshi Science Movement and CECRI in the capacity of Convener. * Organised a one day "Industries Get-together" on 27th November, 1997 at Mandapam on the eve of the Golden Jubilee Celebration of CECRI and a Souvenir is also released on this occasion, in the capacity of Chairman of the Souvenir Committee and Chairman of the Organising Committee. * In the capacity of Secretary, SAEST – Madras Chapter, following events:

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2) On the eve of New Year the Souvenir Diary 2004 has released by Mr.K.Nandakumar, Chairman, SAEST - Madras Chapter, and followed by a lecture by Mr.N.Ravichandran, General Manager - QA , M/s. NEG MICON (India) Pvt. Ltd. Chennai on the topic “Wind power Development” on 02.01.04. 3) Lecture by Prof. Willis Forsling, Director- ARC, Head-Division of Inorganic Chemistry, Lulea University of Technology, Lulea, Sweeden on the topic “ Experimental techniques to study interfacial interactions” on 23.02.04. 4) The Annual General Body meeting followed by lecture on “Sustainable Water Management” by Dr.R.Ramesh, Prof. Institute of Ocean Management, Anna University, Chennai on 27.04.04. * Attended the “Programme on Project Management Tools & Techniques” for S&T personnel organised by CSIR- Human Resource Development Centre, Ghaziabad between 19th & 21st September 2012. Organized the Entrepreneurship Skill Development Training Programme (under CSIR - Integrated Skill Initiative) for fishermen in "Paints and Coatings for the Prevention of Corrosion and Fouling on sea going vessels" at Corrosion Testing Centre, CSIR-CECRI Unit, Mandapam Camp, between 15.5.2017 & 30.5.2017. Organized the Entrepreneurship Skill Development Training Programme (under CSIR - Integrated Skill Initiative) for Youth in "Protective Marine Painter", at Corrosion Testing Centre, CSIR-CECRI Unit, Mandapam Camp, between 30.5.2017 & 29.6.2017.

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Annexure - III Membership in Professional Bodies of National and International Nature and Honours / Awards A Life fellow member of Society for Advancement of Electrochemical Science and Technology - SAEST", Karaikudi, since 1983. An active member of National Association of Corrosion Engineers - NACE, USA, since 1990. Received the First Smt. Annapurna Award for the best publication in the field of "Corrosion and its Prevention" for the paper titled ‘Marine fouling and corrosion studies in the Coastal waters of Mandapam, India’ Bulletin of Electrochemistry 6 (8) 1990, 699 - 702. An active member of " Computer Society of India " Karaikudi Chapter, since 1995. Had been elected for the " UN panel " for foreign assignment in the field of Marine Corrosion and Fouling, during the period 1994 - 1995. Served as an expert committee member in the field of " Corrosion Science and Ship Management " for the merit and normal assessment scheme of the National Institute of Oceanography, Goa, India, during October 24 - 29, 1995. Served as a member of the " Library Committee " of CECRI, Karaikudi, during 1994 - 1996. Served as a panel of expert committee for the Decommissioning of ROS plant of the Regional Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Mandapam during December, 1995. Gave a talk in All India Radio, Madurai on " Marine Corrosion " and has been broadcast on 08.09.98. Delivered two invited lectures {(a) Marine atmospheric corrosion - a broad spectrum & (b) Synergistic effects of Marine fouling and corrosion on materials} at the UGC sponsored regional seminar on "Modern methods of treatment of salinity in sea water and corrosion studies" organised by the P.G.

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Department of Chemistry, Khadhir Mohideen College, Adirampattinam, on 3rd & 4th March 1999. Conferred with the Distinguished Leadership Award & 2000 Millennium Medal of Honor by American Biographical Institute Ind., USA, in view of my biography and the obvious humanitarian and professional accomplishments offered to the society. Life Fellow Member of FASHOD - Forum of Advancement of Science of Human Development, CECRI, Karaikudi, since 1999. Served as an expert committee member in the field of " Corrosion Science & Ship Management and Fouling " for the merit and normal assessment scheme of the National Institute of Oceanography, Goa, India, on 10th February 2000. Dr.G.Subramanian, Scientist-in-Charge, guided B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering students (2 Nos.) of Pondicherry Engineering College, Pondicherry for their dissertation work (Feb 2K - May 2K) on the topic “Corrosion Behaviour of Metals & Alloys of Automobile Industry Importance in Marine Environment”. The dissertation work has been awarded 85% for the systematic way of approach towards pursuit of R&D, novel approach of writing & presentation of the work. Dr.G.Subramanian, Scientist-in-Charge delivered a talk on "Eco-friendly Technology for derusting iron & steel components" at the get-together with Industries & Entrepreneurs on 27.04.2000 at CECRI, Karaikudi. The process "Eco-friendly technology for derusting of iron and steel components" has fetched the second prize of the best technology awards and received a cash award of Rs.7500/- & a citation at the CSIR Foundation day celebration on 26.09.2000. Dr.G.Subramanian, Scientist-in-Charge delivered two talks i) Corrosion and its Control, ii) Eco-friendly Technology for derusting Iron and steel components, at Science & Technology Bhavan, Port Blair, Andaman organized by CECRI & DST, at the two days seminar on Marine Corrosion & Control on the 17th & 18th November 2000 Dr.G.Subramanian, Scientist-in-Charge delivered two talks (a) Marine Atmospheric Corrosion - A broad Spectrum. (b) Eco-friendly Technology for derusting of steel and Iron components, 25

at the Marine Electrochemistry Technology Meet - 2000 held at Tuticorin on 31.12.2000. Dr.G.Subramanian, Scientist-in-Charge delivered a talk on "The R&D activities of CECRI, with emphasize on Technologies developed at CECRI, at the one day seminar on the role of NSIC on 6th January 2001 at Ramanathapuram organized by RADISTIA, Ramanathapuram District Small And Tiny Industrialists Association. Served as Co-guide for the Doctoral degree (Ph.D) work of Mr.P.Mohamed Sirajudeen, Lecturer, Khadir Mohideen College, Adirampattinam for the thesis titled “Studies on the electrochemical behaviour of muntz metal in natural seawater” submitted during October 2001 and awarded in 2002 by Bharathidasan University. Dr.G.Subramanian, Scientist-in-Charge, CECRI Unit, Mandapam guided, three students of Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering of Anjalai Ammal Mahalingam Engineering College, Kovilvenni, Thiruvarur, on the topic "Intricacies of cathodic protection and biofouling on a ferrous material substrate in Gulf of Mannar Coast of Mandapam", between February'02 April'02. Dr.G.Subramanian, Scientist-in-Charge, CECRI Unit, Mandapam guiding , four students of Master Degree in Microbiology of J.J.College of Arts & Science, Pudukottai, on the topic "Microbiologically Induced Corrosion of Metals" , between the period January'03 - March '03. Served as the secretary of the SAEST-Madras chapter from August ’03 to April’ 04 Delivered a talk on “Corrosion and its Prevention” on 11.09.2003 as a part of the Certificate Programme on Packaging (at the Lecture hall of Indian Institute of Packaging , Perungudi, Chennai – 96,) organized by Indian Institute of Packaging , Perungudi, Chennai. Delivered a talk on “The synergistic effects of Corrosion and fouling” on 13.08.2003 in the “Science Awareness Progarmme for Youth” organized by SAEST & SUN Karaikudi chapter at Mandapam Camp.

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Delivered a talk on “Eco-friendly technology for derusting iron and steel components” at the conference hall of CECRI-Madras unit to the mixed audience of the CSIR open day on 26.09.2003. Delivered a talk on “Basics of Corrosion and its Prevention, paints, coatings and bio-fouling ” on 28.11.2003 at the conference hall of CECRI-Madras unit, to the visiting Chemical Engineering faculty of MGR Engineering College, Madhura Vayal, Chennai. Delivered a talk on “Corrosion Testing of Automobile Industry Components by accelerated test methods” at the seminar on Corrosion of Automobile Parts and their Control on 23.01.2004, to the participants of the seminar organized by Technology Advance Centre, Chennai. Recognized as a Research Adviser by Bharathidhasan University in the field of Chemistry for guiding Ph.D students/candidates with effect from May 2008. Serving as Reviewer for the original research articles in the field of Corrosion Science & Engineering of Corrosion Science journal, since May 2011 . Delivered a talk on “Atmospheric Corrosion” at the workshop on Marine corrosion and surface engineering at Parangipettai between 24 & 26th November 2011, organized by Centre of Advanced study in Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences & NCCI, Karaikudi. Delivered a talk on “Corrosion behaviour and biofouling characteristics of marine engineering alloys” at the National Conference on “Marine environmental challenges and Coastal zone management strategy” at Trichy scheduled between 13th & 14th of February 2012, organized by Marine Science Department, Bharathidasan University, Trichy. Recognized as a Research Supervisor by Alagappa University in the field of Chemistry for guiding Ph.D students/candidates with effect from December 2011. Serving as Reviewer for the original research articles in the field of Corrosion Science & Engineering of Bulletin of Materials Science journal, since April 2012 .

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Delivered a talk on “Electrochemistry - a broad perspective” at Khadir Mohideen College, Adirampattinam on 07.03.2013 for PG & Research students, on the invitation from the Chemistry forum of PG & Research Department of Chemistry, at Khadir Mohideen College, Adirampattinam Dr.G.Subramanian has been serving as Reviewer for the original research articles in the field of Corrosion Science & Engineering of Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, since July 2013. Dr.G.Subramanian has been serving as Reviewer for the original research articles in the field of Corrosion Science & Engineering of Journal of Marine Science and Applications, since June 2014. Served as Co-Chairman of a Technical Session on “Cathodic Protection & Biofouling” in the 17th National Congress on Corrosion Control, held at CSIRCECRI, Karaikudi between 21st - 23rd August 2014. Recipient of the “INDIRA GANDHI SADBHAVNA GOLD MEDAL AWARD 2014” for the Individual’s Outstanding Achievement in Science & Service to the Nation, at the National Unity Conference held at Hotel Citadel President, Bengaluru on 19th November 2014 organized by the Global Economic Progress & Research Association, New Delhi. Delivered the following two lectures at the School of Chemistry, Madurai Kamaraj University on 03.01.2015 in the “Refresher Course in Chemistry for the University and College Teachers” organized by Academic Staff College of Madurai Kamaraj University: 1) Atmospheric corrosion: A broad perspective 2) Influence of fouling assemblage on the corrosion behaviour of marine engineering alloys in the coastal waters of the Gulf of Mannar, India Serving as the Editorial Board member & Associate Editor of the Journal of Marine Science and Application (JMSA) since January 2015.

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Delivered the following two lectures on 24.02.2015 at the “One day State Level Work Shop on Electrochemical Applications (ECA-15)” at Sarah Tucker College, Tirunelveli organized by the Chemistry Department, Sarah Tucker College, Tirunelveli: a) “Corrosion: A broad perspective” b) “Fuel Cells: Clean Energy for the future”

Delivered the following lecture on 27.08.2015 at the two days workshop on “Durability enhancement of Marine & Offshore Structures” at AMET University, Chennai between 27th & 28th August 2015: “Marine corrosion and biofouling: A broad perspective”

Served as Co-guide for the Doctoral degree (Ph.D) work of Dr.K.Muthukumar, Project Assistant.III (former Research Scholar, Department of Marine Science, Bharathidasan University) IntelCoat-CSC0114E, for the thesis titled "Intrinsic in-vivo studies on antifouling and toxicological effect by biogenic silver nanoparticles using Turbinaria ornata” submitted during February 2015 and awarded in October 2015 by Bharathidasan University. Serving as Reviewer for the original research articles in the field of Corrosion Science & Engineering of Chemical Industry and Chemical Engineering Quarterly, since January 2016. Serving as Reviewer for the original research articles in the field of Corrosion Science & Engineering of Journal of Engineering Failure Analysis, since April 2016. Serving as Reviewer for the original research articles in the field of Corrosion Science & Engineering of Journal of Applied Polymer Science, since June 2016. Serving as Reviewer for the original research articles in the field of Corrosion Science & Engineering of Progress in Organic Coatings, since August 2016.

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Serving as Reviewer for the original research articles in the field of Corrosion Science & Engineering of Alexandria Engineering Journal, since February 2017. Attended the valedictory function, served as Chief Guest and delivered Valedictory address cum Lecture on "Socio-economic dimensions of Seaweed Farming in India" at the "Training and demonstration of seaweed farming along the Southeast Coast of India, Mandapam" sponsored by National Fisheries Development Board (NFBD), Hyderabad, organized by CSIRCSMCRI- Marine Algal Research Station, Mandapam on 13.01.2017. Delivered a talk on “Eco-friendly technology for derusting iron and steel components” at L&T valves Limited, Enathur, Kanchipuram amid the presence of a team of Joint General Manager - Quality Assurance, QA Manager-Painting and Manager-Painting & Logistics on 24.02.2017. Serving as Reviewer for the original research articles in the field of Corrosion Science & Engineering of Scientific Reports Journal, since June 2017. Organized the Entrepreneurship Skill Development Training Programme (under CSIR - Integrated Skill Initiative) for fishermen in "Paints and Coatings for the Prevention of Corrosion and Fouling on sea going vessels" at Corrosion Testing Centre, CSIR-CECRI Unit, Mandapam Camp, between 15.5.2017 & 30.5.2017. Organized the Entrepreneurship Skill Development Training Programme (under CSIR - Integrated Skill Initiative) for Youth in "Protective Marine Painter", at Corrosion Testing Centre, CSIR-CECRI Unit, Mandapam Camp, between 30.5.2017 & 29.6.2017. Delivered a talk on "Marine Corrosion - a broad perspective" to the visitors : 3 faculty members and 19 students of the Nainar Pilla Memorial Government ITI, Aryanad, Kerala, who visited our centre on 30.06.2017 as a part of the 'Industrial Visit'. Serving as Reviewer for the original research articles in the field of Corrosion Science & Engineering of Journal of Marine Biology & Oceanography, since July 2017. Delivered a talk on a) “Eco-friendly technology for derusting iron and steel components” and b) An Eco-friendly process for prevention of biofouling at The

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Monarch Industrial Products (I) Pvt. Ltd, Theni, amid the presence of a team of Managing Director & R&D personnel on 27.07.2017. Delivered an Invited Lecture on "Marine Fouling and its Control" on 12.08.2017 and evaluated 20 Nos. of oral presentation papers under "Corrosion and Environment" and 40 Nos. of poster presentation papers under "Corrosion, Environment & Electroplating, at the Second International Conference on Electrochemical Science and Technology (ICONEST2017) at IISC, Bengaluru, during August 10-12, 2017, organized by Electrochemical Society of India, Bengaluru. Delivered a talk on "Marine Corrosion - a broad perspective" on 01.09.2017, in the special Industry oriented technology course on "Cathodic protection and pipeline corrosion " at CSIR-CECRI Unit, Mandapam. In the capacity of Liaison Officer representing CSIR-CECRI attended the Coordination meetings between 17.8.2017 & 07.09.17 arranged by the Coordinator of the programme, i.e. Scientist-in-Charge, Regional centre of CMFRI, Mandapam Camp in connection with the visit of Second Subcommittee of the Committee of Parliament on Official Language of the Central Govt. Offices (5 departments) located at Rameshwaram on 12.09.2017. Delivered a talk on "Forms of Corrosion- a broad perspective" on 18.09.2017, in the special Industry oriented technology course on "Paints & Coatings for corrosion protection" at CSIR-CECRI, Karaikudi. Serving as Reviewer for the original research articles in the field of Corrosion Science & Engineering of Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, since November 2017. Delivered a talk on "Uniqueness of the centre, atmospheric corrosion with emphasis on a case study about Aloha Boeing mid air accident owing to fatigue corrosion" on 22.12.2017 to the participants of the course " Nano structured coatings by physicochemical methods for value added products" at CSIR-CECRI Unit, Mandapam,

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Annexure - IV Details of research work done from 28.7.83 to as on date The aggressiveness of the tropical marine environment and richness in life of the seawater of Mandapam Coast, draw the attention of the corrosion scientist and necessitate to study in detail the corrosion behaviour of metals & alloys in tropical marine environment, and the biofouling & corrosion behaviour of materials in natural seawater. 1. Atmospheric Corrosion Periodic monitoring of meteorological parameters (maximum & minimum temperature, sunshine hours, % relative humidity, rainfall, wind velocity and dust content in the atmosphere) and the major environmental pollutant - the salt content in the atmosphere. Evaluation of corrosion behaviour of metals & alloys. Accelerated corrosion testing of metals & alloys with Weather O Meter, Salt Spray Chamber and Humidity Cabinet, and correlation of the results with the atmospheric field exposure results. Influence of atmospheric pollutants on the surface modification and corrosion behaviour of zinc in the atmosphere. Selective dissolution of tin and phosphorous in phosphor bronze in tropical marine environment. Effect of heat treatment on the corrosion behaviour of steel in tropical marine environment. Effect of sodium chloride level on the corrosion behaviour of steel in tropical marine atmosphere. Effect of Day & night, orientation and skyward/downward on the corrosion behaviour of steel in tropical marine atmosphere. Relative susceptibility of different metals & alloys to galvanic corrosion in tropical marine atmosphere, over a wide range of area ratios.

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Evaluation of corrosion resistance behaviour of electrodeposited coatings on steel in tropical marine atmosphere and correlation of the results with accelerated corrosion tests & electrochemical polarization studies. Evaluation of performance of reinforcement concrete. Evaluation of performance of weather resistant coatings on concrete reinforced & plain. Evaluation of performance of varnish coated on steel, electronic & electrical components of Department of Electronics, USSR, in marine atmosphere. Evaluation of performance organic and inorganic coatings on steel and corrosion behaviour of metals & alloys of Institute of Physical Chemistry, Russia in tropical marine atmosphere. Evaluation of performance of metallic, organic & inorganic coatings and components of electrical & electronic nature of Institute of Electrical and Electronics, Sofia, Bulgaria in marine atmosphere. Evaluation of corrosion behaviour of HSLA steels (weathering steels) under stress condition in marine atmosphere. Removal of corrosion products on metals & alloys by electrolytic cleaning using a non-acid elelctrolyte. Performance of galvanized reinforcement bars (CTD & TMT) embedded in cantilever slab (M15 & M30 concrete) in tropical marine atmosphere, International collaborative project under ILZRO, USA & ILZIC, INDIA. Corrosion behaviour of High strength steels (bare & coated) under stress (50% & 100% yield stress) in tropical marine atmosphere.

2. Biofouling & Corrosion Periodic monitoring of seawater chemistry, sequential settlement of algae and marine organisms of Gulf of Mannar and Palk Bay of Mandapam Coast. Corrosion behaviour and biofouling characteristics of metals & alloys and nonmetals in the natural seawater of Mandapam coast. 35

Efficacies of cathodic protection and biofouling phenomena on metals & alloys in natural seawater of Mandapam Coast. A mechanism for barnacle induced crevice corrosion on stainless steel 304 in natural seawater of Mandapam has been proposed. The role of biologically produced hydrogen sulfide and thiosulfate during putrefaction of marine algae and its effect on the corrosion of steel. Effect of microbial slime on the corrosion potentials and corrosion behaviour (free & galvanic) of metals & alloys in natural seawater. Susceptibility of copper alloys to microbial corrosion under different culture media and consortia of media. Galvanic corrosion behaviour of metals & alloys coupled to copper in natural seawater. Performance of electrodeposited environment - putrefaction of algae.

zinc on steel in

biologically active

Evaluation of corrosion resistant and antifouling behaviour of claddings of Cu Mn and HSLA steel using brazing, welding, metsil and screw clad, in natural seawater, Development of corrosion resistant and antifouling substrates of Cu - Mn alloys and evaluation in natural seawater. Performance of antifouling paints in natural seawater. Ennoblement behaviour of stainless alloys in natural seawater both in presence & absence of sunlight. Corrosion behaviour of metals & alloys in presence and absence of fouling. Performance of cathodic protection system in presence and absence of fouling in natural seawater. Corrosion behaviour and biofouling characteristics of Muntz metal - corrosion in presence & absence of fouling on Muntz metal - loss in mechanical properties of Muntz metal owing to exposure in natural seawater. Correlation of the results with electrochemical polarization studies. 36

Loss in mechanical properties of ferrous materials owing to exposure in natural seawater. Combating fouling using electromechanical system on sea installations & seagoing vessels *****

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Annexure - V Details of R&D Projects on which actually worked : Title of the project

Role

Date of commencement of the project

Date of completion of the project

Project Category

1) Accelerated Corrosion of Marine Alloys; US-India Funds (PL-480) Member

1986

1992

Sponsored

While serving as the Scientist-in-Charge of CECRI Unit, Mandapam, the following Sponsored projects work of Corrosion Science & Engineering Division of CECRI were effectively monitored at CECRI Unit, Mandapam: 1) The stress corrosion cracking behaviour of HSLA steels (MDN maraging and DMR S250 Ni-Si-Cr steels) both coated and bare under various stress conditions in marine atmosphere for DMRL, Hyderabad ((`10 lakhs) Member Coordinator

1999

2001

Sponsored

2) Studies on the Corrosion behaviour of aluminium, magnesium and titanium alloys and performance of metallic coatings in marine atmosphere for DRDL, Hyderabad ((` 5.0 lakhs) Member Coordinator

1999

2001

Sponsored

3) Studies on the enhancement of durability of concrete structure exposed to chemical and marine environment by using admixture to concrete and coatings, for Central Soil and Materials Research, New Delhi ((` 5 lakhs) Member Coordinator

2000

2003

Sponsored

4) Studies on the corrosion behaviour of steel and galvanized rebars (CTD & TMT) embedded in (a) cantilever slab of M15 & M30 concrete ( plain, precracked – 0.1 mm, 0.2 mm & 0.3 mm crack width) subjected to alternate wet & dry conditions, and (b) prisms in marine environment for ILZRO, USA & ILZDA, India ((` 52 lakhs). Member Coordinator

1998

2001 38

Sponsored

5) Evaluation of performance of epoxy and polyurethane based IPN coating systems in marine environment ((` 2.0 lakhs). Member Coordinator 2000 2002 In-house 6) Evaluation of corrosion resistance behaviour of electro-deposited Zinc/Manganese coatings with different treatments of conversion coatings, in marine atmosphere. Member Coordinator

2002

2003

In-house

7) Studies on the stress corrosion and weldment /heat affected zone corrosion behaviour of HSLA steels (bare and coated) under various stress conditions in marine atmosphere for DMRL, Hyderabad ((` 10 Lakhs) Member Coordinator

2000

2002

SSP

8) Corrosion behavior of engineering alloys of economic & industrial importance/usage (mild steel, galvanised iron, zinc and aluminium) in marine atmosphere of Mandapam for Updating of Corrosion Map of India. Member Coordinator

1998

2003

In-house

During my service at CECRI Unit, Tuticorin the following Grant - in -aid & Sponsored projects have been operated: 1)Effects of Coastal Water Quality on the corrosion and biofouling characteristics of marine engineering alloys (` 8.0 lakhs) Principal Investigator

2005

2008

GAP

2) Electrolytic recovery of copper and removal of organic pollutants from the copper phthalocyanine dye process stream (` 5.9 Lakhs) Co-ordinator

2005

2008

GAP

3) Corrosion Resistant Composites for Aerospace and Military Applications (` 24.80 Lakhs, DRDO, New Delhi) Member Coordinator

2004

2007

SSP

4) Studies on the development of high durability and multi functional concrete ($.1.0 Lakh , Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea) Member Coordinator

2006

2010

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SSP

05) Studies on the galvanic compatibility of interfacial ring components and corrosion behaviour of canister in seawater (` 12.0 lakhs, DRDL, Hyderabad). Member Coordinator 2006 2009 SSP 06) Testing & evaluation of foul release coatings for heat exchangers & condensers (` 8.50 lakhs, M/s.Multicoat Surfaces Pvt. Ltd., Kolkatta) Member Coordinator 2009 2010 SSP 07) Long term corrosion protection scheme for Aerospace articles immersed in Sea (` 9.95 lakhs, DRDL, Hyderabad) Member Coordinator 2009 2011 SSP 08) Studies on the corrosion behavior of aluminium alloys (` 32.4 lakhs, DMRL, Hyderabad) Member Coordinator 2012 2013 SSP 09) Development of environmentally benign marine coating using marine natural products to combat fouling and corrosion (` 128.208 lakhs, CSIR- 12th Five Year Plan Programme) Co-Principal Investigator 2012 2017 12th FYP 10) Development of antifouling coatings using biocides & microencapsulated biocides (` 112.8 lakhs, CSIR- 12th Five Year Plan Programme) Co-Principal Investigator 2012 2017 12th FYP 11) Evaluation of corrosion resistance behaviour and antifouling property of the oxide coatings developed on 2024 aircraft aluminium alloy in natural seawater. Principal Investigator 2017 CSIR-NAL, Bangalore 12) Long term Outdoor atmospheric corrosion test evaluation of the oxide coatings developed on 2024 aircraft aluminium alloy Principal Investigator 2017 - until failure CSIR-NAL, Bangalore 13) Development of temporary protective coating for the protection of rocket launching parts in SHAR and VSSC (Rs.15 lakhs + taxes). Member Coordinator 2017 2018 SSP 14) Evaluation of Berger black coating for maraging steel and 15 CDV6 steel for temporary protection in SHAR and VSSC (Rs.8.5 lakhs + taxes). Member Coordinator 2017 2018 SSP

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Annexure - VI Profile of Employment Worked as Post Graduate Teacher in Chemistry in Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary Education Department from 12.10.1981 to 27.07.1983. Worked as Technical Assistant at Corrosion Testing Centre, CECRI Unit, Mandapam Camp, Tamil Nadu, India from 28.07.1983 to 18.01.1989. Worked as Scientist (Scientist-B) at Corrosion Testing Centre, CECRI Unit, Mandapam Camp, Tamil Nadu, India from 19.01.1989 to 11.06.1990. Worked as Scientist-in-Charge at Corrosion Testing Centre, CECRI Unit, Mandapam Camp, Tamil Nadu, India from 12.6.1990. to 07.05.2003 During this tenure promoted as Scientist-C since 19.01.1994 & as Scientist-E1 since 19.01.99. Worked as Scientist-EI at CECRI Unit, CSIR Complex, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India from 08.05.2003 to 06.06.2004. Worked as Scientist-in-Charge (Scientist-EI) at Offshore Platform & Marine Electrochemistry Centre, CECRI Unit, Harbour Area, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, India, from 07.06.2004 to 18.01.2006 Worked as Scientist-in-Charge (Principal Scientist & Associate Professor in AcSIR) at Offshore Platform & Marine Electrochemistry Centre, CECRI Unit, Harbour Area, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, India, from 19.01.2006 to 18.01.2012. Worked as Scientist-in-Charge (Senior Principal Scientist & Professor in AcSIR) at Offshore Platform & Marine Electrochemistry Centre, CECRI Unit, Harbour Area, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, India, from 19.01.2012 to 25.12.2016. Working as Scientist-in-Charge (Senior Principal Scientist & Professor in AcSIR) at Corrosion Testing Centre, CECRI Unit, Mandapam Camp, Tamil Nadu, India, since 26.12.2016.

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