Dr. S. Mohana Roopan obtained his bachelor's degree in chemistry from V.H.N.S.N. College in Virudhunagar (Affiliated with Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai). In 2006, he graduated from VIT University (Vellore, India) with his M.Sc. Chemistry [Organic]. From 2007 to 2011, he pursued his doctorate in organic chemistry under the supervision of Dr. F. Nawaz Khan, Professor at the Vellore Institute of Technology. He began his teaching career as an Assistant Professor [Junior] at Vellore Institute of Technology in December 2010. Currently employed as an Assistant Professor Senior [Grade 2] in the Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology.

Research Interest

His research interests include

• Discovery and development of new synthetic methodologies for the synthesis of ring junction heterocycles.
• Development of new catalysts [nanomaterials] and their application in the field of organic synthesis.
• Photocatalyst: Synthesis and its applications.