DR. RAMESH KASI

CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DETAIL
Name		Dr. Ramesh Kasi
Designation		Senior Lecturer
Department		Department of Physics
Faculty		Faculty of Science
Tel. No. (Office)		03-79676712
Fax No.		03-79674146
E-mail Address		rameshkasi@um.edu.my
ResearcherID Link		http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-4765-2011
Address(Office)		Department of Physics, Faculty of Science Building, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION (Qualification), (Institution).
PhD (UM), UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA (UM)
MS (By Research), ANNA UNIVERSITY, INDIA
BE, ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY, INDIA

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION/MEMBERSHIP (Organisation), (Role), (Year), (Level).
Pelantikan Penyelas Dan Ahli Jawatankuasa Program MSc Fizik Gunaan, Member, 2011-2012
Pelantikan Ahli Jawatankuasa Pemasaran dan Pengambilan Pelajar Pascasiswazah, Member, 2011-2012
American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Member, 2011-2012, (International)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES (Role), (Level), (Start date),(End Date).
PERLANTIKAN BAGI JAWATANKUASA RUNDINGAN HARGA BAGI KERJA-KERJA MEREKABENTUK, MEMBEKAL & MEMASANG PERABUT UNTUK BILlK PASCASISWASAH, MAKMAL FIZIK ANGKASA & BILlK GELAP DI TINGKAT 2, BANGUNAN BENDAHARI LAMA, UNIVERSITI MALAYA , University Malaya, 13-Dec-12 - 13-Dec-12
Course File Coordinator - Masters Program, University Malaya, 04-Jul-12 - 03-Jul-13
specification and technical evaluation committee member, University Malaya, 06-Jun-12 - 31-Dec-12
specification and technical evaluation committee Member, University Malaya, 06-Jun-12 - 31-Dec-12
specification and technical evaluation committee Member, University Malaya, 06-Jun-12 - 31-Dec-12
specification and technical evaluation committee Member, University Malaya, 06-Jun-12 - 31-Dec-12
specification and technical evaluation committee Member, University Malaya, 06-Jun-12 - 31-Dec-12
specification and technical evaluation committee Member, University Malaya, 06-Jun-12 - 31-Dec-12
Pelantikan Ahli Jawatankuasa Program MSc Fizik Gunaan, University Malaya, 08-Nov-11
Pelantikan Ahli Jawatankuasa Pemasaran dan Pelajar Pascasiswazah Jabatan Fizik, University Malaya, 05-Oct-11

AREAS OF EXPERTISE (Area).
Coating (Corrosion, Antifouling, Natural Colorants, Protective Coatings)
Polymer Electrolytes, Batteries (Electrolyte, Batteries, Charge/Discharge studies)

RECENT SELECTED PUBLICATIONS (Publication).

Article In Academic Journals

2013
Preparation and Characteristic Analyses of Polymer Coatings Developed by Different Organic Resin (2012) Ramesh, K, Ramesh, S, Vengadaesvaran, B, Arof, A.K. (ISI-Cited Publication)

2012
Ramesh, K. Ramesh, S. and Arof, A.K. (2012) Evaluation of Coating Material by Spectrochemical and Electrochemical Analyses , (ISI-Cited Publication)
B.Vengadaesvaran, S. Ramis Rau, Ramesh.K and A.K.Arof (2011) Evaluation of heat resistant properties of silicone-acrylic polyol coating by electrochemical methods, Pigment and Resin Technology (accepted) (ISI-Cited Publication)
Chiam-Wen Liew, S. Ramesh, K. Ramesh, A. K. Arof, Preparation and characterization of lithium ion conducting ionic liquid-based biodegradable corn starch polymer electrolytes , Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry 16 (2012) 1869-1875. (ISI-Cited Publication)
Rau, S.R. Vengadaesvaran, B. Ramesh, K. Arof, A.K. (2012) Studies on the adhesion and corrosion performance of an acrylic - epoxy hybrid coating, Journal of Adhesion, 88, 282-293 (ISI-Cited Publication)
S Ramesh, CW Liew, K Ramesh, (2012) Ionic conductivity, dielectric behavior, and HATR FTIR analysis onto poly (methyl methacrylate) poly (vinyl chloride) binary solid polymer blend electrolytes Journal of Applied Polymer Science (in press) (SCOPUS-Cited Publication)

2011
S.Ramesh, Chiam-Wen Liew, K.Ramesh, Evaluation and investigation on the effect of ionic liquid onto PMMA- PVC gel polymer blend electrolytes , Journal of Non- Crystalline Solids (2011) 357 (10), 2132 2138 (ISI/SCOPUS Cited Publication). (ISI/SCOPUS Cited Publication) (ISI/SCOPUS Cited Publication)
Yaacob, J. S. Yussof, A. I. M.Abdullah, S. Ramesh, K. and Taha, R.M. 2011. Investigation of pH-varied anthocyanin pigment profiles of Agapanthus praecox and its potential as a natural colourant, Material Research Innovations (ISI-Cited Publication)
Hasni, Z. Yaacob, J.S. Yusoff, A.I.M Taha, R.M. Yahya, R. Ramesh, K. and Bakrudeen Ali Ahmed, A. 2011. Effect of different solvents extraction on the recovery of pigments in Xylocarpus granatum, an endangered medicinal plant, Material Research Innovations. (ISI-Cited Publication)
Navaratnam, S. Ramesh, K. and Basirun, W. J. 2011. Investigation of ion conducting behaviour of composite chitosan based electrolytes, Materials Research Innovations (ISI-Cited Publication)
R.M. Taha, N.A. Hasbullah, N. Rawi and K. Ramesh (2011). Natural Paint Production from Anthocyanin Extracts of Gerbera jamesonii Bolus ex. Hook F. Materials Research Innovations.Vol.15,(2) 21-25. (ISI/SCOPUS Cited Publication)
Ramesh, K. Ramesh, S. Arof, A.K. 2011. Study on the properties of the hybrid organic coatings for corrosion protection. International Journal of Fundamental Physical Sciences (IJFPS)1(2) : 34-36. (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication)
K. Ramesh, S. Ramesh, B. Vengadaesvaran, A.K. Arof Silicone-Polyester Blended Coatings for Corrosion Protection, International Journal of Fundamental Physical Sciences 1 (4), pp. 83-86, 2011 (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication)

2010
Vengadaesvaran, B. Rames Rau, Ramesh, K. Puteh, R. Arof, A.K. 2010. Strength and adhesion properties of phenyl silicone acrylic polyol coating on mild steel substrate. Pigment and Resin Technology 39(5) : 283- 287. (ISI-Cited Publication)

2007
Ramesh, K. Osman, Z. Arof, A.K. 2007. Studies on the Properties of Silicone Resin Blend Materials for Corrosion Protection. Journal of Anticorrosion Methods and Materials 54(2), 82-92 (ISI-Cited Publication)

2006
2.Ramesh, K. Vengadaeswaran, B. Osman, Z. Basirun, W.J. and Arof, A.K. 2006. Structural and Corrosion Protection Analyses of Coating Systems Developed by Silicone-Polyester Resins. Pigment and Resin Technology, 37(1), 37-41 (ISI-Cited Publication)
4.Ramesh, K. Abidin, Z.H.Z. Osman, Z. Basirun, W.J. Arof, A.K. 2006. Development of a coating system for high temperature corrosion protection. Materials Science Forum, 517, 49-52. (ISI-Cited Publication)
5.Abidin, Z.H.Z. Ramesh, K. Taha, R.M. Puteh, R. Arof, A.K. 2006. Studies on the corrosion protection property of acrylic resin mixed with curcumin and dammar. Materials Science Forum, 517, 278-280 (ISI-Cited Publication)

2002
Ramesh, K. Murugesan, T. 2002. Minimum Fluidization Velocity and Gas Holdup in Gas Liquid Solid Fluidized bed Reactors. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 77, 129-136. (ISI-Cited Publication)

1999
Ariyapadi, S.V. Ramesh, K. Karunanithi, T. Rohani, S. 1999. A note on Hexavalent Chromium Removal using Chelating Ion Exchange Resin. Indian Chemical Engineer, 41(4), 311 313

Proceeding

2011
K.Ramesh, S.Ramesh, B.Vengadaesvaran, A.K.Arof, Evaluation of Coatings by Spectrochemical and Electrochemical Analyses , 4th International Conference on Advanced Computer Theory and Engineering, Dubai, UAE, 28th 30th Dec 2011.

AREAS OF RESEARCH (Project title), (Role), (From)-(Until), (Source), (Level).
Corrosion Coating Using Conducting Polymers and Green Corrosion Inhibitors, Principal Investigator(PI), 2011-2013, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG), National
Ecologycal and Economical Antifouling Coatings - Fundamental Study Based on Physical, Chemical and Bilogical Aspects, Principal Investigator(PI), 2011-2013, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), National

CONSULTATION PROJECT/CONSULTANCY (Project title), (Role), (From)-(Until), (Organisation).
Internal Examiner for a Phd thesis, Expert Advisor, 2011-2011, University of Malaya
Guest Editor - Materials Research Innovations, Expert Advisor, 2011-2011, 3rd International Conference on Functional Materials and Devices
Masters Thesis - Internal Examiner, Expert Advisor, 2012-2012, Faculty of Science
PhD Thesis - Internal Examiner, Expert Advisor, 2012-2012, Faculty of Science
Masters Thesis - Internal Examiner, Expert Advisor, 2012-2012, Faculty of Science

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS (Name of Award), (Awarding Institution), (Year Awarded), (Level).
ITEX 2012, MINDS Malaysia, 2012
International Technology Exhibition (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia), ITEX, 2007
Malaysia Technology Expo 2007, Malaysia Technology Expo, 2007

PRESENTATIONS (Title), (Event), (Date Presented), (Organiser), (Level).

Oral
Studies of Adhesion and Interfacial Chemistry on Epoxy Polyester Hybrid System, 6th International Conference on Advanced Computational Engineering and Experimenting (ACE-X2012), 01 Jul 2012 to 04 Jul 2012, ACE-X CONFERENCES, (International)
Studies of Adhesion and Interfacial Chemistry on Epoxy Polyester Hybrid System, 6th International Conference on Advanced Computational Engineering and Experimenting (ACE-X2012), 01 Jul 2012 to 04 Jul 2012, (International)
Development of a coating system for high temperature corrosion protection, ICFMD 2005, 06 Aug 2005 to 08 Aug 2005, University of Malaya, (International)
Application of chitosan in electrochemical devices, ITEX 2007, 18 May 2007 to 20 May 2007, MINDS (Malaysia Invention & Design Society), (International)
Evaluation of Coatings by Spectrochemical and Electrochemical Analyses, International Conference on Physics Science and Technology 2011, 28 Dec 2011 to 30 Dec 2011, Singapore Institute of Electronics, (International)
Development of a paint system using silicone hybrid resins for high temperature corrosion protection, CORCON 2005, 28 Nov 2005 to 30 Nov 2005, NACE, India Chapter, (International)

Poster
Natural colorants from intact and in vitro plants for coating technology, Malaysia Technology Expo 2007, 29 Mar 2007 to 31 Mar 2007, The Malaysian Association of Research Scientists, (International)
Fabrication of chitosan based lithium battery, Malaysia Technology Expo 2007, 29 Mar 2007 to 31 Mar 2007, The Malaysian Association of Research Scientists, (International)

Presenter
Hands-on electronics using mobiles and ipads, ITEX2012, 17 May 2012 to 19 May 2012, MINDS, malaysia, (International)

SUPERVISION

Post Graduate Level (Name of Degree), (Name of Candidates), (Title of Thesis), (Academic Session)
Ongoing
Doctoral Degree (PhD), Leeana Ismail, Ecological and Economical Antifouling Coatings, 2011/2012
Doctoral Degree (PhD), Shanti A/P Rajantharan, Study on Polymer Electrolytes, 2011/2012
Masters Degree, Siti Khumaira Binti Mohd Jamari, Corrosion Protection Caoting Using Conducting Polymers and Green Corrosion Inhibitors, 2011/2012

EXPERT/TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTIONS (Activity), (Organisation), (Role), (From)-(Until), (Level).
Journal Reviewer - Iranian Journal of Radiation Research, Iranian Journal of Radiation Research (ISI Journal), Expert Advisor, 2011-2011, (International)
Journal Reviewer - Pigment and Resin Technology-1, Pigment and Resin Technology (ISI Journal), Expert Advisor, 2011-2011, (International)
Journal Reviewer - Pigment and Resin Technology- 2, Pigment and Resin Technology (ISI Journal), Expert Advisor, 2011-2011, (International)

EVALUATION ACTIVITIES (Description), (Evaluation Activity).
Peer Revierwer for three journals 1. Pigment Resin and Technology,, Article In Journal
Effect of Anion Size and Nano Fumed Silica on Structural, Thermal and Electrical Properties of Chitosan Polymer Electrolytes, Thesis
Materials Research Innovations Volume 15 (2), Journal
Peer reviewer, Article In Journal
Reviewer - Pigment and Resin Technology, Article In Journal
Reviewer - Journal of Coatings Technology and Research, Article In Journal
Peer reviewer, Article In Journal