Postdoctoral researcher | Feng Chia Uiversity | Taiwan
Mr. Arul Pundi is a distinguished chemical scientist whose research portfolio demonstrates strong contributions to advanced materials, environmental chemistry, and particularly Photocatalysis, which defines the central theme of his scientific achievements. His work in Photocatalysis focuses on designing, engineering, and characterizing materials capable of enabling sustainable hydrogen production and efficient pollutant degradation, making Photocatalysis a driving force behind his impactful innovations. He has explored how structural defects, surface chemistry, and charge-transfer behavior influence Photocatalysis, leading to materials with enhanced catalytic activity and environmental relevance. His parallel expertise in chemosensors complements his Photocatalysis research, integrating material synthesis, analytical chemistry, and environmental monitoring into a unified scientific approach. Through multidisciplinary collaborations, he has contributed to advancements in Photocatalysis that address global challenges in clean energy and pollution mitigation. His publications highlight influential contributions, including engineered Cu₂O-based systems, MoS₂ nanomaterials, graphene-integrated platforms, and defect-tailored carbon nitride structures, all deeply rooted in Photocatalysis application frameworks. His work also explores operando spectroscopy, mechanistic pathways, and structure–function relationships within Photocatalysis, reinforcing its significance across his research outputs. By combining experimental design, materials optimization, and advanced spectroscopic diagnostics, he delivers high-quality scientific insights that elevate the understanding and real-world potential of Photocatalysis. His collaborations span chemical engineering, materials science, and environmental technology communities, contributing to the societal impact of Photocatalysis through sustainable energy development and pollutant remediation strategies. His professional contributions illustrate a consistent trajectory of innovation, scholarly impact, and technological advancement in Photocatalysis, further strengthened by his work in environmental sensing and characterization sciences. His Google Scholar profile 363 Citations, 10 h-index, 10 i10-index.
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Featured Publications
1. Pundi, A., Chang, C. J., Chen, J., Hsieh, S. R., & Lee, M. C. (2021). A chiral carbazole based sensor for sequential “on-off-on” fluorescence detection of Fe³⁺ and tryptophan/histidine. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 328, 129084.
2. Pundi, A., & Chang, C. J. (2022). Recent advances in synthesis, modification, characterization, and applications of carbon dots. Polymers, 14(11), 2153.
3. Pundi, A., Chang, C. J., Chen, Y. S., Chen, J. K., Yeh, J. M., Zhuang, C. S., & Lee, M. C. (2021). An aniline trimer-based multifunctional sensor for colorimetric Fe³⁺, Cu²⁺ and Ag⁺ detection, and its complex for fluorescent sensing of L-tryptophan. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 247, 119075.
4. Reddy, P. M., Hsieh, S. R., Lee, M. C., Chang, C. J., Pundi, A., Chen, Y. S., Lu, C. H., ... (2019). An aniline trimer based chemical sensor for dual responsive detection of hazardous CN⁻ ions and pH changes. Dyes and Pigments, 164, 327–334.
5. Tsai, P. C., Pundi, A., Brindhadevi, K., & Ponnusamy, V. K. (2021). Novel semi-automated graphene nanosheets based pipette-tip assisted micro-solid phase extraction as eco-friendly technique for the rapid detection of emerging environmental contaminants. Chemosphere, 276, 130031.