Dr.



Mohanraj



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Dr. V. Mohanraj is an author, science communicator, educator, and researcher dedicated to promoting scientific thinking, literature, and social awareness. With a passion for knowledge dissemination, he has authored and contributed to several books, articles, and educational initiatives in both English and Tamil. This website serves as a platform to share his works, ideas, research contributions, and activities with students, educators, researchers, and readers across India and beyond.



About Dr. V. Mohanraj





Dr. V. Mohanraj is a Scientific Officer at the Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology (TNSCST), Chennai, with expertise in chemistry research, science education, and public science communication.


He completed his schooling at SSV Higher Secondary School, Kodumudi, and earned his B.Sc. in Chemistry from Government Arts College, Karur (2002–2005). He later completed his M.Sc., M.Phil., and Ph.D. in Chemistry at Government Arts College (Autonomous) Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, specializing in Synthetic Organic Chemistry and Stereochemistry, key areas in modern medicinal research.


Dr. V. Mohanraj has published 28 research papers in reputed SCI-indexed journals, including ScienceDirect and Wiley InterScience. He has served as an Assistant Professor at Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students, and later at Government Arts and Science College, Kanyakumari.


He has successfully completed a UGC-funded Minor & Major Research Project and has authored four academic books in Natural Product Chemistry, Practical Chemistry, Nano Sciences and Bioinformatics. In addition, he has published Seven popular books, including a Tamil novel and several Tamil science articles in leading monthly journals such as Ariviyal Poonga, Arivukan, and Ariviyal Palagai.



Books & Publications





English Books





  1. Pneumocystis Jirovecipneumonia (Bio-Informatics approach)
    C. Jayaprakash - P.T.V. Lakshmi - V. Mohanraj
    Lambert Academic Publication
    ISBN No: 978-3-8484-4559-2
  2. In Silico Drug Design On Piperine From Black Pepper
    Dr. V. Mohanraj
    Rayal Book Publishing - International
    ISBN No: 9-789388-413077
  3. Practical Handbook of Systematic Organic Qualitative Analysis, Preparation & Estimations (UG & PG Syllabus)
    Lakshmi Guides - Chennai
  4. Vikram Sarabhai: A Journey Through Science and Service
    Dr. V. Mohanraj
    Book Vibe Publication - Chennai
    ISBN No:978-81-997280-0-4
  5. Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials for Sustainable Innovations - Edited Book
    Acta Classic Publisher, 2025


தமிழ் புத்தகங்கள்





  1. எண்ணங்களே ஆள்கின்றன மனித மனங்களை (சுயமுன்னேற்ற புத்தகம்)
    கங்கை புத்தக நிலையம் - சென்னை, 2020
  2. உச்சிவெயில் நேரம் (நாவல்)
    கங்கை புத்தக நிலையம் - சென்னை, 2023
  3. உளி கொண்டு செதுக்கு (கவிதை)
    கங்கை புத்தக நிலையம் - சென்னை, 2023
  4. சித்தையன் (நாவல்)
    கங்கை புத்தக நிலையம் - சென்னை, 2024
  5. எங்கும் வேதியியல், எதிலும் வேதியியல்
    (அறிவியல் கட்டுரை)
    கங்கை புத்தக நிலையம் - சென்னை, 2024
  6. அருந்ததியர்கள் இன்று (சமூகவியல்)
    மணிமேகலை பிரசுரம் - சென்னை, 2024
  7. இந்திய விண்வெளி புரட்சியின் தந்தை:
    விக்ரம் சாராபாய்
    கங்கை புத்தக நிலையம் - சென்னை, 2026


Research





Synthetic Organic Chemistry

Ph.D. Degree & Title of the Thesis:

‘SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERISATION, STEREOCHEMISTRY, BIOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION AND NLO ACTIVITY OF CERTAIN PIPERIDIN-4-ONES AND PIPERIDINES’


Fund awarded from UGC and DST

  1. Phytochemical and pharmacological investication of three Indian medicinal plants - UGC - Minor Research Project 3,05,000.00 - 2015-2017 - Two years - Completed
  2. Women Entrepreneurship Development Programme WEDP DST – NEP Division - 2,00,000.00 Four Week Training Programme- Completed


Research Papers





  1. 3-Ethyl-2,6-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)piperidin-4-one
    Acta Cryst. E (Wiley)
  2. r-2,c-6-Bis(4-methoxyphenyl)-c-3,t-3-dimethylpiperidin-4-one
    Acta Cryst. E (Wiley)
  3. 1-Dichloroacetyl-r-2,c-6-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)-c-3,t-3piperidin-4-one
    Acta Cryst. E (Wiley)
  4. 1-Chloroacetyl-r-2,c-6-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)-c-3,t-3piperidin-4-one
    Acta Cryst. E (Wiley)
  5. 1-Acetyl-t-3-ethyl-r-2,c-6 bis(4-Methoxyphenyl)piperdin-4-ones
    Acta Cryst. E (Wiley)
  6. Growth, thermal and optical properties of cis-2,6diphenyl-3-isopropylpiperidin-4- A new class of organic NLO material
    Optik (Elsevier)
  7. Growth, thermal, mechanical, structural and optical properties of organic NLOcrystals of novel cis-2,6-bis(2-chlorophenyl)-3,3-dimethylpiperidin-4-one
    Journal of Molecular Structure (Elsevier)
  8. Design, synthesis, characterisation, conformation and biological investigation of N-acyl r-2,c-6-bis (4-methoxyphenyl)-c-3,t-3-dimethylpiperidin-4-ones
    Journal of Molecular Structure (Elsevier)
  9. Synthesis, characterization, stereochemistry, biological investigation andDNA binding studies on N-acyl- t-3-ethyl-r-2,c-6-bis (4- methoxyphenyl) piperidin-4-ones
    Journal of Molecular Structure (Elsevier)
  10. Phytochemical, spectral and molecular docking Studies on n, n-[3-hydroxy-5-methyl phenyl]-oxamide from Peganumharmala seeds
    World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
  11. Anhydrous ZnCl2 Catalyzed Synthesis of2–Aryl Substitute Benzimidazole Derivatives
    J. Environ. Nanotechnol
  12. Extraction, Isolation, characterization and DNA Binding Study of Carbazole Alkaloidsfrom Murrayakoenigii (CurryLeaf)
    J. Environ. Nanotechnol
  13. Growth, spectral, structure and thermal properties of inorganic materials,tetrabutyl ammonium tetra bromo cobaltate(II) crystal
    J. Environ. Nanotechnol
  14. Growth, Structural, Thermal and Spectral Analysis of Inorganic Material Tetrabutylammonium TetrabromoZincate(II)
    IJETR
  15. In silico drug design and extraction of piperine an inhibitor for fernesyltransferase in Cryptococcus Neoformans
    World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
  16. Growth, Thermal and Optical properties of organic NLO crystal of novel - N-nitroso r-2,c-6-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)-c-3,t-3-dimethylpiperidin-4-one
    International Journal of Innovative Research in Science & Engineering ICAN – 2014
  17. Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity from Seed Extracts of Peganum harmala
    International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology
  18. Synthesis, single crystal XRD and molecular docking of α-carboxy ethyl rhodanine
    Asian Journal of Chemistry
  19. Growth, spectral, Thermal NLO studies and computational studies on novel NLO organic crystals of N-nitroso r-2,c-6-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)-t-3-ethylpiperidin-4-one
    Elsevier Materialstoda: Proceedings
  20. Synthesis, characterization, thermal, NLO and Quantum-chemical studies on N-acetyl-2,6-bis(4 methoxyphenyl)-3-ethylpiperidin-4-one
    Asian Journal of Chemistry
  21. Growth, structure, spectral characterization, fluorescence and thermal studies on Phenyl trimethylammoniumtrichloro cadmiate (II) crystals
    J. Environ. Nano Technol
  22. Synthesis, spectral, thermal, NLO and DFT studies on n-nitroso-2,6-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)- 3, 3-dimethylpiperidin-4-one: experimental and theoretical approach
    Rasayan Journal of Chemistry
  23. Spectroscopic and quantum chemical investigation of hexamethylenetetraminium 3, 5-dinitrobenzoate hemihydrate single crystals for optical limiting applications
    J Mater Sci: Mater Electron (2022) Springer
  24. Phytochemical and biological investigation of Indian medicinal plant of givotia rottlerifromis griff
    Int. Res. J. Multidiscip. Technovation
  25. Growth, optical, spectral, thermal and mechanical investigations of organic NLO crystal cis-2, 6-bis(4-chlorophenyl)-3, 3-dimethylpiperidin-4-one
    Bull. Sci. Res
  26. Anatomical investigation, phytochemical screening and pharmacognostical evaluation of the plant root - Ixora johnsonii Hook.f
    Bull. Sci. Res
  27. Validating the Crude Oil Degrading Ability of Bacillus Subtilis Isolated From Crude Oil Contaminated Soil
    Int. Res. J. Multidiscip. Technovation


Articles





  1. பூமியில் உயிர் எப்படி உருவானது- ஒர் அறிவியல் பார்வை

  2. கண் வேதியியல் (Eye Chemistry)

  3. ஹேர் கெமிஸ்டிரி (Hair Chemistry)

  4. காதுகளும் – மின்வேதிவினைகளும்

  5. வில்லோ மரம் (Willow Tree)

  6. நாட்டு சர்க்கரை நல்லதா?
    வெள்ளை சர்க்கரை நல்லதா?

  7. உணவுச் சேர்க்கைகள் (Food Additives)

  8. வாசனை திரவியங்கள் (Perfumes)

  9. நெகிழிகள் (Plastics)

  10. ஹைட்ரஜன் – எதிர்கால எரிபொருள்

  11. மிளகாயும், மிளகும் - ஒரு அறிவியல் பார்வை

  12. வேதியலுக்கான நோபல் பரிசு-2024

  13. வேதியியல் நோபல் 2025: சுசுமு கிடகாவா, ரிச்சர்ட் ராப்சன், ஓமர் யாகி – அவர்களின் கண்டுபிடிப்புகளின் தாக்கம்

  14. மஞ்சள் : பாரம்பரியமும் நவீன அறிவியலும்

  15. கிராம்பு – ஒரு வேதியியல் பார்வை

  16. சுத்தமான குடிநீர்: இன்றைய அவசியம்


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