CURRICULUM VITAE

TS. CHM. DR. KUMUTHINI A/P CHANDRASEKARAM

BSc(Chem.)(Hon)(UM)(2004), MSc(Chem.)(UM)(2009), PhD(Chem.)(UM)(2022)
Dr. Kumuthini Chandrasekaram is a Registered Chemist and Professional Certified Technologist passionate about STEM, R&D, and sustainable innovation. She specializes in analytical and material chemistry, natural biopolymers, surface modification, microextraction, mixed matrix membranes, chromatography, and spectroscopy, and actively pursues multidisciplinary collaborations. A Certified Science Communicator, Ideation & Entrepreneurship Trainer, and HRD Corp–certified TTT, she combines advanced lab expertise (NMR, HPLC, GCMS, FESEM, TGA, EDX) with STEM mentoring, science communication, and academic event leadership, bridging research, education, and real-world impact.
PROFILE
Address
Universiti Malaya Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre Office of The, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Website
umexpert.um.edu.my/kumuthinic
CONTACT
Telephone
03-22463412
Email
kumuthinic
RESEARCH ID
QR Code
Orcid id
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7592-4190
Researcher id
G-7897-2016
Scopus id
35368294300
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Doctoral Degree (PhD), Analytical Chemistry, Universiti Malaya (UM), 2022
Master Degree, Chemistry, Universiti Malaya (UM), 2009
Bachelor Degree, Chemistry, Universiti Malaya (UM), 2004
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP/ FELLOWSHIP
Associate Member, Institut Kimia Malaysia, National
Member, Persatuan Penyelidik Cecair Ionik (milrs), National
Life Members, Persatuan Sains Analisis Malaysia, National
Registered Member, Malaysian Board of Technologists, National
Exco Member, Malaysian Young Chemist Network, National
Member, American Chemical Society, International
WORKING EXPERIENCE
Contribution to external organisation - Committee (Dec. 2022 to Dec. 2022)
Contribution to external organisation - Organisation (Jan. 2023 to Dec. 2023)
Contribution to external organisation - Organisation (Jan. 2024 to Dec. 2025)
Contribution to external organisation - Organisation (Jul. 2025 to Jul. 2025)
RESEARCH ACHIEVEMENT
Research Areas
H Index: -
Total Journal Publication: 23
Sum of Citation: -
Proceedings: 0
Research Grants: More than RM Two million six hundred and one thousand two hundred and ninety five