Professor Emeritus
Contact Details
Qualifications
Degree |
University
| Year |
M.Sc. |
University of Madras |
1975 |
M.Phil. |
University of Madras |
1989 |
Ph.D. |
Bharathiar University |
2000 |
Title of the Ph.D. Thesis: Study
of Background Radiation along the East
Coast of Tamil Nadu
Date of Joining the College: 4 August, 1975
Areas of Interest - Radiation Physics
- Nuclear
Physics
- Mechanics
- Properties of matter
Projects Undertaken:- Background Radiation survey in and around Kudankulam, a site for Nuclear Power Plant, funded by DAE, 1988
- Radon,
Thoran measurement in dwelling of Madras City, funded by DAE, 1989-1992
- Background
Radiation Survey along the East Coast of Tamilnadu, funded by DAE 1992-1995
- Studies
on Environmental radiation along east
Coast of Tamil Nadu after Tsunami, funded by DAE, 2007-2012
- A World Bank/MIDS project on Environmental studies.
Publication K.S.Lakshmi, V.Meenakshisundram and J. Punniyakotti, (2019). “Effect of natural radioactivity content in the beach sands
along the east coast of Tamilnadu, India due to Tsunami. Radiation Protection
and Environment. - K.S.Lakshmi, V.Meenakshisundram and J. Punniyakotti, (2018). “Estimation and seasonal variation of indoor radon and gamma
dose level in the dwellings of entire east coast of Tamilnadu, India”.
Radiation Protection and Environment, 41(4), pp. 165-175.
- K.S. Babai, S. Poongothai,
K.S. Lakshmi, J. Punniyakotti and V. Meenakshisundaram, (2012). “Estimation of indoor radon
levels and absorbed dose rates in air for Chennai city, Tamilnadu, India”.
Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 293 (2), pp. 649-654.
- K.S. Lakshmi, S. Selvasekarapandian, D. Khanna, and V. Meenakshisundaram, (2005). “Primordial radionuclides
concentrations in the beach sands of East coast region of Tamilnadu, India”.
International Congress Series 1276, pp. 323-324.
- V. Meenakshisundaram, K.S. Lakshmi,
J. Malathi and S. Selvasekarapandian, (2005).
“Measurement of primordial radionuclide distribution in the soil samples along
the East coast of Tamilnadu, India”. International Congress Series. 1276, pp.
325-326.
- S.Selvasekarapandian,
K.S.Lakshmi, G.M.Brahmanandhan and
V. Meenakshisundaram, (2005).
”Indoor Gamma Dose Measurement along the East Coast of Tamil Nadu using TLD”. International
Congress Series. 1276, pp. 327-328.
- Radio nuclide in Soil of
East Coast of Tamil Nadu, Journal of Environmental Radioactivity.
- Indoor Gamma Dose
Measurements along the East Coast of Tamil Nadu, applied Radiation and
Isotopes.
- Ambient Radiation
Levels in the Environment of Coastal region of Tamil Nadu, Radiation Protection
Dosimetry.
- Radon and Thoron
Measurements in Dwelling at Madras City, India, International Workshop on Radon
Monitoring in Radio Protection, Environmental Radioactivity and Earth Sciences,
Trieste, Italy
- K.S.Lakshmi, V. Meenakshisundram, J. Punniyakotti, J.
Aarthy and G.P. Kanimozhi (2018).
“Natural radioactivity content in soil samples of Meenakshi College for Women
campus, Kodambakkam, Chennai”. Recent Trends in Materials Science (RTMS –
2018). Theivanai Ammal College for Women, Villupuram, Feb 2018.
- K.S.Lakshmi, V. Meenakshisundram, J. Punniyakotti, M.
Bharkavi, K. Geetha and Zohara Jabeen, (2018).
“Primordial radionuclides of 238U, 232Th and 40K
in sand samples of Kovalam beach, Tamilnadu, India”. Recent Trends in Materials
Science (RTMS – 2018). Theivanai Ammal College for Women, Villupuram, Feb 2018.
- K.S. Lakshmi,
V. Meenakshisundram, J. Punniyakotti, V. Vijayashri and S. Fouziasulthana, (2017). “Background radiation levels in
and around Nemmeli Desalination Plant at Chennai city, Tamilnadu, India”.
Proceedings of the National Conference on Emerging Trends in Environmental
Research – (NCETER – 17). SSN college of Engineering, Chennai, Tamilnadu,
India. July 22, pp.18.
- K.S. Lakshmi,
V. Meenakshisundram, J. Punniyakotti, N. Suba Chandrasekar and J. Sumathi, (2017). “NORM content in various
fertilizer samples collected at Chennai city, Tamilnadu, India”. Proceedings of
the National Conference on Emerging Trends in Environmental Research – (NCETER
– 17). SSN college of Engineering, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. July 22, pp. 19.
- J. Punniyakotti, K.S.Lakshmi
and V.Meenakshisundram (2017).
“Influence of Fertilizers on the NORM Content in Agricultural Cultivated Soils
of Villupuram District, Tamilnadu, India”. 13th DAE-BRNS Nuclear and
Radiochemistry Symposium, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. February
06-10. p.590.
- K.S.Lakshmi,
V.Meenakshisundaram and J.Punniyakotti, (2015).
“Assessment of external exposure (TLDs) and radon
concentration (SSNTDs) at dwellings of east coast of Tamilnadu”, Proc. of 12th National Symposium
on Nuclear and Radiochemistry (NUCAR-2015), Bhabha Atomic Research Centre,
Trombay, Mumbai, India, February 09-13. p.513.
- J.Punniyakotti, V.Ponnusamy, G.Suresh, K.S.Lakshmi and V.Meenakshisundaram, (2014). “ Distribution of Primordial Radionuclides in Beach sand
near and Around the Water-lines of Kanyakumari and Tirunelveli Districts of
Southeast coast of Tamilnadu, India”, Proc.
of Nineteenth National Symposium on Environment (NSE-19),
School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala,
India, December 11-13, p.199-200.
- K.S.Lakshmi,
V.Meenakshisundaram and J.Punniyakotti, (2014).
“Effect of tsunami on the natural radioactivity content in the beach sands
along the entire east coast of Tamilnadu State, India”, Proc. of Fifth Symposium on Nuclear Analytical Chemistry (NAC-V),
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai, India, January 20-24, 2014.
p.441-442.
- K.S.Lakshmi,
K.S.Babai, S.Poongothai,
V.Meenakshisundaram and J.Punniyakotti, (2013).
“Determination of radiological and civil parameters in fly-ash bricks for their
utilization as construction material”, Proc.
of National Symposium on Emerging Trends in Physics for Ionizing Radiations,
Aerosols and Material Science (ETPRAM-13), Department of Physics, Punjabi University,
Patiala, Punjab, India, December13-14, 2013. pp.33.
- K.S.
Babai, S. Poongothai, K.S. Lakshmi, Punniyakotti, J and
Meenakshisundaram, V., (2013). “Measurement of environmental
radioactivity in soil samples, and indoor radon levels in Chennai city, Tamilnadu, India”, Proc. of Eighteenth National Symposium on
Environment (NSE-18), JNTUA college of Engg., Anantapur (AP), India, March
11-13, 2013. pp. 146-150.
Awards - Jewel
of India Award – Outstanding Achievement in the field of Higher Education - 2002.
- Indira
Gandhi Sadbhavana Award – Outstanding Achievement and
Distinguished Services to the Nation – National Integration Council – 2003.
- Inducted into the
"Top 100 Scientists 2013" for the efforts made by her in the arena of
astute analytical knowledge in Physics,Nuclear Radiation Physics and
Environment Protection,International Biographical Center,Cambridge,England.
- Sri Sharada Baktamani (title bestowed by Sri Sringeri Peetam) 2012.
- Rajiv
Gandhi Shiromani Award for Outstanding Individual
Achievement and Distinguished Service to the Nation – Global Economic
Council - 2002.
- National
Udyog Excellence Award – International Institute of Education
and Management - 2002.
- Seva
Ratna Award - Centenarian Trust – 1999.
- Fellow
of the Madras Science Foundation - 1999.
- Bharat
Cultural Integration Committee Award - Service as Principal and
overall in the field of Education - 1993.
- Quest
for the Best - Commendation award - 1996.
- Lifetime
Achievement Award for Significant and Outstanding Accomplishment and Service
rendered to the Nation - United Writers' Association – 1999.
- Architect
of Service Award for excellent contribution to Lionism – Lions Clubs International
- 2000-01.
- Apaara
Saraswathi Award in the field of education - Lioness Council 324A1 -1991.
- Outstanding
Zone Chairman – Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of stellar
performance and significant contribution to the cause of Lionism – 2000.
- Certificate
of Appreciation in recognition of stellar performance and significant
contribution to membership growth through friendship in Lionism – 2000.
- New
Horizons Award – for selfless service to people with diabetes, their families
and society in establishing a diabetes education program.
- For
the Sake of Honour Award - Rotary Club of North West.
- Lioness
Council Award - recognition of the outstanding services rendered to the
community.
- Leo
Council Award - continuous support and encouragement for the Leos – 2001 to
2003.
- Indian
Red Cross Society Award – for maximum blood donations organized
(in terms of number of units) every year.
- Best
Teacher Award - Lions Clubs International - District 324A1-1996-97.
- Best
Teacher Award - in appreciation of yeoman service to the student community,
teaching community and to the society - Bharat Vikas Parishad – 2002.
- Best
Service Award - Lions District 324A1.
- Certificate
of Honour - Mylapore Academy – for maximum percentage of results
(continuously for over 15 years).
- Melvin
Jones Worthy Person Award – Lions Clubs Multiple District 324A1 –
2004.
- certificate
of Appreciation for Contribution to Voluntary Blood Donation -
The Land Steiner Memorial Research Foundation – 2004.
- Silver
Jubilee Award for Excellence – Invaluable Contribution
in the field of Higher Education – Brahmins Association, Tamil Nadu – 2005.
- Exnora
Excellence Award – Choolaimedu Exnora Innovators Club – 2006.
- Lions International
President’s Certificate of Appreciation – DC Treasurer’s Forum – 2006.
- RC Multiple Council Award.
- Anbu
Paalam – Achievers Award for Service Rendered in the Field of Education.
- Life Time achievement
award for unparalleled services in the field of college education for girls.
- Key of Nation Award.
- District Membership
Chairperson Award (Presented by International President Al Brande l).
- Vishwa Seva Lion's
Award (Twice).
- Certificate of
Fellowship-Madras Science Foundation.
- Par Excellence
District Chairman-District Kolu.
- Par Excellence
District Chairman award-DC President Forum.
- Outstanding Chairman Award-DC Youth Outreach.
- Best Service Award(lions District (324A1).
- Award for Meritorious Service to Lions Quest-LC KRS.
- Shakthi Award-Aalayam and Snehidi.
- International President's Certificate of Appreciation-DC
Tresurer's Forum.
- International President's Certificate of Appreciation-DC
Leadership.
- Outstanding Lion family award - Lions Clubs International.
- SERVICE ABOVE SELF - by Cancer Institute, Adyar 2014.
- Life Time Achievement Award - by Lions clubs International 2014.
- Dawn of the century –Humanitarian Award - Lions Clubs
International 2018.
- "Madhanallenakkam Award" Puliyur Jumma Masjid ,Kodambakkam - 2019.
Conferences Attended
- International Conference on Radiation Physics held in Japan.
- National Symposium on Radiation Physics at BARC, Bombay.
- National Symposium on SSNTD at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.
- National Symposium on Radiation Physics at Osmania University, Hyderabad.
- National Symposium on Radiation Physics at DRDO Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
- National Symposium on Radiation Physics at Punjab University, Patiala.
- National Symposium on Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
- National Symposium on Radiation Physics organised jointly by IGCAR, Kalpakkam and Anna University.
- Radon Thoran Workshop at BARC, Bombay.
- National Symposium on Radiation Physics at Mangalore University.
- National Symposium on Magnetron at Mangalore University.
- Educational management at NIAS, Bangalore.
- Educational management at Anna Institute of Management Studies.
- Examination Reforms and Evaluation Techniques at University of Madras.
- National Conference on Women's Education at Mother Theresa Women's University.
- National Seminar on An overview of Semester and Non Semester Pattern held at Women's Christian College, Chennai.
- UGC Seminar on Restructuring of University Programme organised at Queen Mary's College, Chennai.
- National Seminar on Protection of Patent Rights organised by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
- International Seminar on Radiation Physics in Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam.
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