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🎓 Early Academic Pursuits
Dr. Anand N. N. began his academic journey with a B.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from Sree Kongadiyappa College, Bangalore University (2006–2009). He went on to complete his M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry from Bangalore University’s Central College in 2012. His passion for solid-state chemistry led him to pursue a Ph.D. in Solid State and Structural Chemistry (2015–2021), where he earned recognition by qualifying the prestigious UGC-NET Lectureship in both 2015 and 2016.
🏥 Professional Endeavors
Dr. Anand’s career spans both industrial and government research sectors. Currently, he serves as a Scientific Officer at the Karnataka Forensic Science Laboratory (2021–present), contributing significantly to forensic chemical analysis. Prior to this, he worked as a Technical Specialist in chromatography and spectroscopy applications at PerkinElmer India Pvt. Ltd. (2012–2015), where he provided advanced solutions for analytical instrumentation.
🔬 Contributions and Research Focus On Chemistry
Dr. Anand’s Ph.D. research focused on Layered Double Hydroxides (LDHs) and their interactions with carbon dioxide—key to environmental and materials chemistry. He has extensively worked on polytypism, structure refinement, and dehydration behaviors of LDHs. His contributions also span forensic science, as demonstrated in his recent publications involving forensic investigations and non-destructive spectroscopic techniques.
🌍 Impact and Influence
His work has implications in both environmental remediation and forensic science, bridging academic research with practical societal applications. He has mentored Ph.D. students, conducted numerous research presentations, and contributed to academic communities through high-quality publications in internationally recognized journals such as ACS Omega, European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, and Journal of Forensic Sciences.
🧠 Research Skills
Dr. Anand possesses robust technical proficiency in modern analytical techniques including PXRD, IR, UV-Vis, GC-MS, ICP-OES, Raman Microscopy, NMR, and LC-MS. He is also adept at synthesis methods such as hydrothermal, coprecipitation, and anion exchange techniques, along with advanced crystallographic tools like Rietveld refinement and DIFFaX. His ability to integrate analytical prowess with hands-on synthesis makes him a multidisciplinary expert.
🏅 Awards and Honors
He earned the UGC-NET Lectureship award twice (2015 & 2016), recognizing his academic excellence and eligibility to teach at university level in India. His participation in esteemed programs such as the Winter School on Frontiers of Materials Science and international symposia reflect his commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
🔮 Legacy and Future Contributions
As a dedicated researcher and scientific officer, Dr. Anand is poised to make lasting contributions in environmental sustainability, materials chemistry, and forensic investigations. His research continues to shape reproducibility standards in LDH synthesis and innovate forensic methodologies. With ongoing publications and mentoring roles, his academic legacy is steadily building toward future leadership in interdisciplinary science.
Publications Top Notes
📄 1. Interaction of pristine hydrocalumite-like layered double hydroxides with carbon dioxide
Journal: ACS Omega
Year: 2019
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📄 2. Perchlorate-intercalated layered double hydroxide of Ca and Al: Synthesis, structure refinement, and reversible dehydration
Journal: European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry
Year: 2019
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📄 3. Synthesis, polytypism and dehydration behavior of nitrate-intercalated layered double hydroxide of Ca and Al
Journal: New Journal of Chemistry
Year: 2021
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📄 4. Synthesis, characterization, structure refinement and dehydration behavior of sulfate-intercalated hydrocalumite-like layered double hydroxide
Journal: Materials Chemistry and Physics
Year: 2025
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📄 5. Effect of degree of supersaturation in the synthesis of Ca-Al LDHs: Solving the long-standing problem of reproducibility in the synthesis of hydrocalumite-like LDHs
Journal: Bulletin of Materials Science
Year: 2025
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📄 6. From Crime Scene to Laboratory: A Case Study of a Comprehensive Investigation into an IBX-Induced Explosion
Journal: Journal of Forensic Sciences
Year: 2025
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📄 7. Non-destructive Analysis of Arsenic sulfide containing crude Bombs: A case study of Raman spectroscopic approach
Journal: (Under preparation)
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