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Dr. E.K.T Sivakumar was born on 28 September 1968 in a small hamlet of Tamil Nadu, called Pothaturpettai near Thiruthani. He is a renowned scientist in the field of Chemistry and a visiting Professor in Anna University, Centre for Nano science and Technology. He is well known for his role as editor in journal Valarum Ariviyal.

Biography
Dr. E.K.T Sivakumar was born to a Tamil Teacher Dr E K Thiruvenkadam  who has also penned various book in religious awakening, historical and freedom fighters life books context. He was honoured with the title “Best Teacher Award” from Government of Tamil Nadu, India. Right from his childhood, Dr Sivakumar had built the qualities of hard work, good virtue, excellence in Education, all derived directly from his father. Currently Working in Centre for Nano Science and Technology, Anna University, Chennai, Dr.E.K.T.Sivakumar has not stopped with his passion for research and teaching. He is on his way to establish scientific temper among people and spreading knowledge about science and technology for the betterment of the society. He regularly writes articles about science for youth and children. He was bestowed with the 'Best Children's Science Writer Award 2015' by BAPASI in March 2015. He is also the founder and editor of Valarum Ariviyal, a quarterly magazine in Tamil that propagates information and knowledge about Science and Technology to the general audience. Dr. Sivakumar is a scientist, a teacher and a social activist too. He has devoted himself to the cause of students, the poor and the needy, the differently-abled and senior citizens through innumerable social activities on a continued basis.

Education
His interest in the astonishing chemical properties of elements made Dr. E.K.T Sivakumar pursue his undergraduate study in Chemistry. He completed his undergraduate study B.Sc Chemistry from D G Vaishnav college and excelled in his studies. He later pursued Post Graduation from Gurunanak College amidst various hurdles and completed his Masters in Chemistry. Even so when he started his early career, he simultaneously completed his B.Ed from Annamalai University, Chidambaram in the year 1993. He also went forward to attain his Ph.D in Chemistry in the year 2001 from Presidency college, University of Madras, Chennai, India.

Career
After completing his education in the year 1991, his first employment was at Bush Boake Allen, Chennai as Quality Control Executive. While working, he simultaneously studied and completed his B.Ed in Chemistry. Immediately after completing his B.Ed, he began his foray into Research and Development division of Amrutanjan Healthcare after his meeting with Mr Radhakrishnan, the then Managing Director of Amrutanjan. Dr E K T Sivakumar is presently visiting Professor in Anna University – Centre for Nano science and Technology. He is a driving force for the many aspiring youngsters in this renowned University. He has scaled greater heights and presently he is the Editor of Valarum Ariviyal and to his credit he has Dr Mayilsamy Annadurai, the famous Chandrayan expedition scientist in ISRO in the editorial Board. He is also Founder of ESR Foundation, Chennai and ESRO. His association with NESA, New Delhi is also worth mentioning. The list of his Awards, Citations, Medals, Honours is endless. He has also authored more than 22 books to his credit and participated in various International seminars and presented papers on various scientific forays.

Books Authored

 * Valarum Ariviyal
 * Elements of Chemical Spectroscopy
 * Radio Chemistry
 * Chemistry of Fuels
 * Madhuva? Madhiya?
 * Ariviyal Arputham
 * Boomiyai Kulirvippom
 * Ariviyalum Anmigamum
 * Sugam Tharum Sutrupuram
 * Sugam Tharum Sugatharam
 * Pugaye Vazhvin Pagai
 * Thadaigalai Thandiya Thambi
 * Sutrupurame Kudumba Nalam
 * Manitha Nalamum Nattin Valamum
 * Manitha Nalanil Ariviyal
 * Manitha Nalanil Neerin Panku
 * Manitha Munetrathil Kalvi
 * Iyarkai Seetrankalum Pathukappu Vazhimuraikalam

Awards and Achievements

 * Scientist of the Year Award by National Environmental Science Academy, New Delhi in 2008
 * Best Children's Science Writer Award 2015' by BAPASI in March 2015
 * Best Writer's Award by Tamil Nadu Reporters Association
 * Prestigious Media Guild Award 2010-11
 * Best Social Service Award by the Minister for Social Work for his service to the differently-abled.
 * Life Time Achievement Award by The Tamil Nadu Dr.MGR Medical University.

Journals

 * “ Synthesis and studies of carbazole based (A-D-A) polymers for organic solar cell applications ” Communicated in Polymer International. E. K. T. Sivakumar, Govindasamy Sathiyan, Ramasamy Ganesamoorthy, RangasamyThangamuthu, Pachagoundar Sakthivel - 13 February 2016.
 * “ Dicyanovinylene carbazole based A-D-A type small molecules for organic solar cell applications " Communicated in Synthetic Metals. E. K. T. Sivakumar, Sathiyan G, Thangamuthu R and Sakthivel P - 18 December 2015.
 * “ Review of carbozole based conjucated molecules for highly effi cient organic solar cell applications ” Tetrahedron Letters, Vol (57), 2016. pp 243-252 .  E. K. T. Sivakumar, Sathiyan G, Ganesamoorthy R, Thangamuthu R and Sakthivel P.
 * “ Synthesis and studies of carbazole based (A-D-A) polymers for organic solar cell applications ” Published in Souvenir, “Application of Nanostructured Materials for Energy and Environmental Technology”, ISBN: 978-93-85436-91-8. E. K. T. Sivakumar, Sathiyan G, Ganesamoorthy R, Thangamuthu R and Sakthivel P.
 * “ Synthesis of 1,7-Disubstituted N,N’-Bis (Hexyl) Perylene-3,4:9,10-Tetracarboxylic acid Diimide (PDI) small molecule for organic solar cell applications ” Published in Souvenir, “Application of Nanostructured Materials for Energy and Environmental Technology”, ISBN: 978-93-85436-91-8. E. K. T. Sivakumar, Sathiyan G, Thangamuthu R and Sakthivel P.
 * “ Dicyanovinylenecarbazole Based A-D-A Type Low Band Gap Small Molecule for Organic Solar Cell Applications ” “Application of Nanostructured Materials for Energy and Environmental Technology” Page 321 328. ISBN: 978-93-84144-81-4. E. K. T. Sivakumar, Govindasamy Sathiyan, Ramasamy Ganesamoorthy, Pachagounder Sakthivel, Rangasamy Thangamuthu.
 * “ Synthesis of N,N’-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)- 1,7-di(2,2’-bithiophenyl)perylene-3,4:9,10-tetracarboxylic acid diimide (bt-pdi-ia) small molecule for organic solar cell application ” “Application of Nanostructured Materials for energy and Environmental Technology” Page 329-339. ISBN: 978-93-84144-81-4. E. K. T. Sivakumar, Ramasamy Ganesamoorthy, Govindasamy Sathiyan, Pachagounder Sakthivel, Rangasamy Thangamuthu.
 * “ A Study of Electrical and Magnetic Properties of Ferrite Nano particles for Electrical Applications ” International Journal of Materials Science Vol(10), 2015 pp1 – 10. E. K. T. Sivakumar, Manimozhi, Rajendran T V, Jaisankar.
 * “ Synthesis and Characterization of Citric Acid based Polyester Hydroxyapetite Nanocomposites ”, Global Journal for Research Analysis, Vol.3(7), 2014, pp 20-26. E. K. T. Sivakumar, Indira R, Hariharapriya G, Jaisankar,
 * “ Synthesis and characterization of water soluble EDTA functionalized polyesters for environmental applications ”, Applied chemistry Elixir Appln. Chem. 74,2014,26906-26910. By E. K. T. Sivakumar
 * “ Pollution of Groundwater around Saint Thomas Mount Panchayath Union Chengalpattu MGR District, Tamil Nadu, India ", Journal of Industrial Pollution Control 17(2), 2001, PP 225-238. By E. K. T. Sivakumar, G.B. Sukumuran and R.K. Trivedy.
 * “ Applications of Geochemical Modelling for the Ground water environment around Chennai city ,Tamil Nadu, India ", Journal of Industrial pollution control 22(1), 2006, PP 191-209. By E. K. T. Sivakumar, G.B. Sukumaran and K. Elangovan.
 * “ Ionic conductivity of Chain Extension Supramolecular polymer material based on Reactive Hydrogen bonding motif ”- Journal of Polymer and Composites 3(1), 2014, 1-7. By E. K. T. Sivakumar, V. Jaisankar and T.V.Rajendran.
 * " A Study on Conductivity Behaviour of Supramolecular Polymer Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles " (IJIRSE) International Journal of Innovative Research in Science & Engineering ISSN (2014), 2347-3207. By E. K. T. Sivakumar, T. V Rajendran, V. Jaisankar.
 * “ Synthesis of Nano Carbon from Agro-industrial wastes ” -Paper submitted (2015). By E. K. T. Sivakumar, R.Jayavel, Hannah Jebarani, Nibedita Dey and D.Angelene.
 * “ Innovative use of Nanosilicone for scratchfree, durable and attractive coating " - Paper submitted By E. K. T. Sivakumar, R.Jayavel and J.Sandhya (2015).

Seminars

 * “Physico chemical and structural characterization of the N-Acyl chitosan Nanopowders” (2015). Third International Workshop on Advanced Functional Nanomaterials (16-18 Dec 2015). By E.K.T.Sivakumar, B. Raghavendrababu.
 * “Synthesis and characterization of Nickel ferrite doped polymer nanocomposites (PVA-NiFe2O4) for electrochemical device applications” (2015). Third International Workshop on Advanced Functional Nanomaterials (16-18 Dec 2015). By E.K.T.Sivakumar, R. Muthu Veerappan.
 * “Synthesis and characterization of aluminium doped titanium dioxide polymer nanocomposites (PVP-PEG) for solar cell applications” (2015). Third International Workshop on Advanced Functional Nanomaterials (16-18 Dec 2015). By E.K.T. Sivakumar, H. Yunussalim.
 * “Polyvinylchloride/MgO nanocomposites for electrical insulation application” (2015). Third International Workshop on Advanced Functional Nanomaterials (16-18 Dec 2015). By E.K.T. Sivakumar, S. Thirumalesh.
 * “Synthesis and characterization of fluorescence poly(carbazole-thiazolo[5,4-d]thiazole) copolymer and effect of different dopants” Third International Workshop on Advanced Functional Nanomaterials (16-18 Dec 2015). By E.K.T.Sivakumar, Govindasamy Sathiyan, Kumar Ramakrishnana, Ramasamy Ganesamoorthy Rangasamy Thangamuthu, Pachagounder Sakthivel.
 * “Synthesis and Characterisation of N,N’-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)-1,7-di(2,2’-bithiophenyl)perylene- 3,4:9,10-tetracarboxylic acid diimide (BT-PDI-IA) Small Molecular Dye for Organic Solar Cell Application” Third International Workshop on Advanced Functional Nanomaterials (16-18 Dec 2015). By E.K.T.Sivakumar, Govindasamy Sathiyan, Kumar Ramakrishnana, Ramasamy Ganesamoorthy Rangasamy Thangamuthu, Pachagounder Sakthivel.
 * “Synthesis of 1,7-disubstituted N,N’-bis(hexyl) perylene-3,4:9,10-tetracarboxylic acid diimide (PDI) small molecule for organic solar cell application” International conference on Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Nano-15 (7-10 December 2015), Abstract page no 216 Centre For Nanoscience and Technology, K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode. By E.K.T.Sivakumar, Ramasamy Ganesamoorthy, Govindasamy S athiyan, Rangasamy Thangamuthu, Pachagoundar Sakthivel.
 * “Synthesis and Studies of Carbazole Based (A-D-A) Polymers For Organic Solar Cell Applications” International conference on nanomaterials and nanotechnology, Nano-15 (7-10 December 2015), Abstract page no 216-217 Centre For Nanoscience and Technology, K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode. By E.K.T.Sivakumar, Govindasamy Sathiyan, Ramasamy Ganesamoorthy, Rangasamy Thangamuthu, Pachagoundar Sakthivel.
 * “Synthesis and Characterization of Copper Oxide (CuO) Nanorods for Supercapacitor Applications” Page No. 23, DST & BRNS Sponsored National Conference-ETCM 2015, 9 & 10 April 2015, Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore. By E.K.T.Sivakumar, G. Mubeen, and R. Jayavel.
 * “Synthesis and Characterization of ZnO- rGO Composites for the Removal of Organic Pollutants” Page No. 53, DST & BRNS Sponsored National Conference-ETCM 2015, 9 & 10 April 2015, Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore. By E.K.T.Sivakumar, S. Banupriya, and R. Jayavel.
 * “Synthesis and Characterization of Magnetite (Fe3O4) Nanoparticles for the Study of Supercapacitor Applications” Page No. 59, DST & BRNS Sponsored National Conference-ETCM 2015, 9 & 10 April 2015, Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore. By E.K.T.Sivakumar, M. V. Valar Priya, and R. Jayavel.
 * “Preparation and characterization of biomimitic Nano Hydroxyapatite” (2013). Second International Workshop on Advanced Functional Nanomaterials (28-30th JAN 2013). By E.K.T.Sivakumar, V. Jaisankar, R. Jayavel and V. Manimozhi.
 * “Optimization of Condition for Synthesis and Characterization of Nano Carbons from Agro Industrial Wastes” (2013) - National Seminar on Recent Trends in Nanobiotechnology - Association of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Aspirants(ANNA). 07-08 MAR 2011. By E.K.T.Sivakumar, D.Angelene, Hanna Jebarani and Nibedita Dey.
 * “Hydration Studies On Nanoclay incorporated Complex Composites” (2013)- International Conference On Engineering Materials and process (ICEMAP-2013) -Tagore Engineering College, Chennai. 23rd and 24th MAY 2013. By E.K.T.Sivakumar, Madhuree Dharpure, Bhuvanesvari and B, Nagesh R.Iyer.
 * “Application of Iron Nanoparticles in Waste Water Treatment” (2011)- NanoMeet 2011 – A Technical Symposium on Materials of Applied Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Research (MANNAR). By E.K.T.Sivakumar, R. Jayavel and V. Jaisankar.
 * “Innovative use of Nanotechnology and ultrasonic waves in paint” Indigenous nanomaterials development for industrial applications(INDIA),27-28Th 2012 Centre for Nano Science and Technology, Anna University, Chennai. By E.K.T.Sivakumar and R. Mexalin Mero.
 * “Application of Iron Nanoparticles in Waste Water Treatment” (2011)- NanoMeet 2011 – A Technical Symposium on Materials of Applied Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Research (MANNAR). By E.K.T.Sivakumar, R. Jayavel and V. Jaisankar.
 * “Conceptual Geochemical Modelling of Groundwater” (2001)- National Symposium onMetallo - Organic chelates and recent advances in Chemistry. Research &P.G.Dept of Chemistry, Presidency College, Chennai 9th& 10th Feb 2001 P (IP-10). By E.K.T. Sivakumar, V. Balasubramanian and G.B. Sukumaran.
 * “Groundwater Characterization of a part of the Chennai city, Tamil Nadu” (2000) - Proceedings of the State Conference on Groundwater Exploration Techniques, National College,Tiruchi-1, 30th-31st March 2000, PP:11-16. By E.K.T. Sivakumar, C.G. Chandrasekaran, B. Gowthaman and G.B. Sukumuran.
 * “Study of Groundwater Quality Around Ambattur and Anna Nagar, Tiruvallur and Chennai District, TamilNadu” (2000) - XIIth Indian Geological Congress and National Seminar on Groundwater Resources. 8th-12th Feb2000. Udaipur-313002. PP:129-130. By E.K.T. Sivakumar, C.G. Chandrasekaran and G.B. Sukumuran.
 * “Comparative Geo-Physical Data Study of Different Geological formations, Kancheepuram&Tiruvallur Districts, Tamilndadu” (2000) - XIIth Indian Geological Congress and National Seminar on Groundwater Resources. 8th-12th Feb.2000. Udaipur-313002. By E.K.T.Sivakumar, G.B. Sukumuran and P. Neelameham.
 * “Quality of Groundwater and its improvement Around part of Chennai City – Tamilnadu” (2000)-XIIth Indian Geological Congress and National Seminar on Groundwater Resources.8th-12th Feb.2000. PP.130-132. By E.K.T.Sivakumar, G.B. Sukumuran and C.G. Chandrasekaran.
 * “Hydrogeochemistry of River Cooum - Tamil Nadu South India.” (1998)- International Seminar on Applied Hydrogeochemistry, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, India, Nov.1998, proc.vol. PP:238-249. By E.K.T. Sivakumar, and G.B. Sukumuran.
 * ”Tannery Effluent and Garbage Pollution of Groundwater Around Saint Thomas Mount Panchayath Union, Chengalpattu MGR Dt. TamilNadu” (1997)- National Symposium on Sustainable Groundwater Development and Management and The Annual Convention of Geological Society of India. Nov.5th - 8th 1997, PP:46. By E.K.T.Sivakumar, G.B. Sukumaran and G. Bharathidasan.