Dr. T. Somanathan, M.Sc., Ph.D., FSASS, is a Professor of Chemistry at the School of Basic
Sciences, VISTAS (Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies), Chennai,
India. He is an accomplished researcher in nanotechnology, carbon nanotubes, graphene,
heterogeneous catalysis, and mesoporous materials, with applications in biosensors,
photovoltaics, and drug adsorption. Dr. Somanathan holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Anna
University, Chennai (2009) and completed his postdoctoral research at CEA/LITEN, France
(2009-2010), specializing in nanomaterials for energy applications. His academic career has
progressed through key positions at VISTAS, where he has served as Assistant Professor
(2011-2015), Associate Professor (2015-2022), and Professor (2023–present). A leading
scientist in nanomaterials, Dr. Somanathan has successfully led major research projects,
including a DST-SERB-funded project on fabricating a novel biosensing system using
supergrowth vertical-aligned single-walled carbon nanotubes with a ₹20.00 lakh grant. His
guidance has resulted in the successful completion of 8 Ph.D. and 27 M.Phil. theses, with
multiple ongoing research projects. His prolific research output includes numerous
publications in high-impact SCOPUS and Web of Science-indexed journals, patents, and
international conference presentations. He has been recognized with several prestigious
awards, such as the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Award for Scientific Excellence (2022), Sci-Edu
Award for Excellence in Chemistry (2025), and multiple Faculty Excellence Awards. Dr.
Somanathan is also an editorial board member and reviewer for renowned scientific journals
and holds memberships in professional organizations like the Indian Carbon Society and the
International Association of Engineers. His Google Scholar, Scopus, and Vidwan profiles
offer deeper insights into his research and contributions to the field of chemistry.