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DR. DHAMODHARAN, R. DR. DHAMODHARAN, R.

Professor

Email: damo@iitm.ac.in

Phone: +91-44-2257-4204

Address: CYB 213, Department of Chemistry

Biography

Prof. R. Dhamodharan’s specialization is in the area of polymer chemistry. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in chemistry (A. M. Jain College, University of Madras) and master’s in chemistry (IIT Madras). Later, he specialized in the area of polymers through masters in polymer science and technology (IIT Delhi), polymer science and engineering (UMASS, Amherst, USA), and a doctorate in polymer science and engineering (UMASS, Amherst, USA). Subsequent to his post – doctoral stint at the Materials Science and Engineering Department, Cornell University he joined IIT Madras in September 1995. At IIT Madras, he has served in various capacities such as Warden (Tapti), Chairman (RO Plants), Chairman (Council of Wardens and Hostel Management), Warden (Central Supplies Unit), Head (Department of Chemistry) and in several other capacities.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE

  • 2004 to Till Date – Professor Department of Chemistry, IITM.

  • 2000-2003 – Associate Professor Department of Chemistry, IITM.

  • 1995-2000 – Assistant Professor Department of Chemistry, IITM.

  • 1993-1995 – Senior Research Associate Cornell University, Ithaca, USA.

  • 1984 -1985 – Mud-Logging Engineer ONGC, Madras.
OTHER ACTIVITIES

  • 2004 – 2005 – Secretary IIT Faculty Federation.

  • 2003 – 2004 – Vice President Faculty Association, IIT Madras.

  • 2002 – 2003 – Secretary Faculty Association, IIT Madras.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

  • INSA Teacher Award
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

  • 1992 – Ph. D in Polymer Science and Engineering from UMASS, Amherst, USA

  • 1986 – M. S in Polymer Science and Engineering from UMASS, Amherst, USA

  • 1985 – M. Tech in Polymer Science and Technology from IIT Delhi

  • 1983 – M. Sc in Chemistry from IIT Madras
ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

  • April 2007 to June 2010 – Head, Dept. of Chemistry, IITM

  • 2004 – 2007 – Chairman, Council of Wardens & Hostel Management

  • 2004 – 2007 – Warden, CSU

  • 2003 – 2007 – Chairman, Reverse Osmosis Plants

  • 2002 – 2004 – Warden, Tapti Hostel