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Dr.(MRS). M. SAROJA

Designation: Lecturer in Chemistry

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Academic qualification: M.Sc.,(Ph.D)

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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE :

I had been associated with the Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry of the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore from August 1962 to October 1972 as Research Student (1962 to 1965) and then as Senior Research Assistant.

After successfully completing an Advanced Course of Training in Physical and Inorganic Chemistry. I took up investigations on the Electro-deposition of Alloys and Submitted a Thesis entitled ‘ELECTRO-DEPOSITION OF TERNARY COBALT ALLOYS FROM THE PYROPHOSPHATE BATH’ for which I have been awarded the Ph.D. degree. The Experimental techniques covered the determination of electrode efficiencies, analysis of deposits and electrode potentials. The pyrophosphate Bath, a complex salt bath, has been developed for depositing the ternary alloys: Cobalt - Nickel -Copper, Cobalt - Nickel -Tungsten, Cobalt - Iron -Tungsten. A systematic study has been made of the effect of plating variables like electrolyte concentration, pH, temperature, agitation, current density, etc., and addition agents on alloy deposit composition, cathode efficiency and cathode potential. This major electrochemical part was supplemented with studies on structure of deposits by photo-micrography and X-ray Diffraction and Anode Behaviour. The optimum operating conditions for satisfactory deposition have been established for each alloy system.

EXPERIENCE:

I have also worked on the electrodeposition of Iron-Chromium-Nickel ternary alloys with special reference to the stainless steel composition as a part of a scheme sponsored by the Institute. I have taken part in Teaching and Research Programme of the Department in the capacity of Senior Research Assistant (from 1965 to 1972). I have to my credit many publications on the subject, including comprehensive reviews, both in India and abroad (Annexure - I) and delivered lecture at the Departmental colloquia and outside and presented papers in symposia. I have also delivered lectures for training programmes in the National Institute of Foundry & Forge Technology, Ranchi. From August 1975 to October 1985. I was working as a Lecturer in Ranchi Women’s College, in the Department of Chemistry and was taking classes for I B.Sc., B.Sc., and B.Sc. Honours I have also worked as Scientist for one year in the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, Bangalore, wherein my assignment covered strengthening main and regional laboratories to carry out Research and Development work to impact training to laboratory personnel with regard to theoretical principles, experimental techniques in Pollution Control, especially Air Pollution Control and allied fields and also overall supervision of the lab activities.

I have a good background of Physical and General Chemistry in addition to specialization in Electrochemistry. I have gained adequate knowledge in allied filed of analysis - Metallurgical and Instrumental, some aspects of Metallurgy and corrosion relevant to the main field of investigation. In addition I have participated in Advanced All India Summer Institute in Micro and Semi-micro Analytical Chemistry sponsored by U.G.C., at the Department of Analytical Chemistry, Madras University, Madras. I had also a short term assignment in the project "Production of Silicon and Poly-silicon Applications" sponsored by the Department of Non-Conventional Energy Sources, Government of India New Delhi at the Department of Inorganic & Physical Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, as Senior Scientific Officer. Subsequently I worked as lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore and retired from my services from 28^{th February 2001. After my
retirement I worked with Sri Ayyappa Education Centre, Dasarahalli, Sri
Aurobindo First Grade College for Women west of Chord road, V.V.S College,
Basaveswaranagar teaching PUC & B.Sc classes both theory and
practicals.}

ANNEXURE - I

List of Publications:

1. Electrodeposition of Ternary Alloys of Nickel-Cobalt-Zinc from the pyrophosphate Bath, Bull. India section, Electrochem. Soc., 12, 90 (1963).

2. Nickel-Cobalt-Copper Ternary Alloy Deposition from the pyrophosphate Bath, Chemistry and Industry, 620 (1964).

3. Nickel-Cobalt-Tungsten Ternary Alloy Deposition from the pyrophosphate Bath, Metal Finishing, 63, No. 2, 71 (1965).

4. Electrodeposition of Ternary Alloys, Electroplating and Metal finishing, 18, 51 (1965).

5. Recent Developments in Electroplating, 1960-1964, part I Metals, J. Electrochem. Soc. India, 14, 63 (1965).

6. Recent Developments in Electroplating, 1960-1964, part II Alloys, ibid., 14, 96 (1965).

7. Ternary Alloy Deposition from the pyrophosphate Bath: Iron-cobalt-Tungsten, ibid., 15, 44 (1966).

8. Electrodeposition of Tungsten Alloys from the pyrophosphate Bath, Proc. Symp. on Electrode processes, Jodhpur, India, 46 (1966).

9. Electrodeposition of Iron-Chromium-Nickel Alloys from sulphate-Triethanolamine solutions, Metalloberflache, 21, 334 (1967)

10. Recent Developments in Electroplating, J. Electrochem. Soc. India, 17, 53 (1968).

11. Electroforming: Principles and Practice, J. Inst. Engrs. India. 49, No.2 Pt. CH I, 12 (1968).

12. Plastics in Metal Finishings: Recent Developments in Electroplating, ibid., 50, No.1, Pt. CE I, 21 (1969).

13. Electrodeposition of Ternary Alloys of cobalt-Nickel-copper from the pyrophosphate Bath, Plating, 57, 619 (1970).

14. Electrodeposition of stainless steel, Electroplating and Metal Finishing, 23, No.10,13 (1970).

15. Electrodeposition of Ternary Alloys of cobalt-Iron-Tungsten from the pyrophosphate Bath, Metal Finishing, J., 17, No. 198, 156 (1971); 17, No. 199, 184 (1971).

16. Electrodeposition of Tungsten Alloys, Metal Finishing, 69, No.10, 56 (1971); 69, No.11, 42 (1971).

17. Electrodeposition of Ternary Alloys of cobalt-Nickel-Tungsten from the pyrophosphate Bath, Galvanotechnik, 63, 751 (1972).

18. Electrodeposition of Iron-Chromium-Nickel Alloys from sulphate-Tristha-nolamine solutions, Metal Finishing, 70, No.9, 36 (1972).

19. Recent Advances in Metal Finishing, part I, Coatings, J. Electrochem. Soc., India, 23, 91, (1974).

20. Recent Advances in Metal Finishing, Part II, Industrial Finishing, ibdi., 23, 97, (1974)

21. Organic Finishing ibid., 23, 181 (1974).

ANNEXURE - II

EXPERIENCE:

^{Sl. No} ^Period ^{Institution/ Organisation} ^Experience

¹ ^{August 1965 to October 1972} ^{Dept. of Inorganic & Physical Chemistry, Indian Institute of
Science, Bangalore - 12}
Research & Teaching: In the capacity of senior Research Assistant took part in the teaching & research programme of the Dept.

² ^{August 1975 to June 1985} ^{Dept. of Chemistry, Ranchi Women’s College, Ranchi - 834
001.(Bihar State)}
Teaching: Intermediate, B.Sc., B.Sc. (Honours) classes as Lecturer in Department of Chemistry

³ ^{October 1985 to October 1986} ^{Board Laboratory, Karnataka State Pollution Control Board,
Bangalore - 1}
Research & Developmental work: In pollution and Pollution Control techniques with special reference to Air Pollution.

⁴ ^{November 1986 to April 1987} ^{Dept. of Inorganic & Physical Chemistry, Indian Institute of
Science, Bangalore - 12} ^{A Short term assignment in the Project Production of
silicon for Amorphous & Polysilicon Applications as Senior
Scientific Officer.}

⁵ ^{April 1987 to February 2001} ^{Dept. of Chemistry, M.S.R.I.T. Bangalore - 54}
Lecturer: (selection grade) Teaching Engineering Chemistry for B.E. degree course.

⁶ ^{August 2001 to March 2002} ^{Sri Ayyappa Education Centre} ^{Part time lecturer in chemistry teaching PUC classes theory &
Practicals.}

⁷ ^{July 2002 to March 2003} ^{Sri Aurobindo First Grade College for Women, W.C.R.
Mahalakshmipuram, Bangalore & V.V.S. College,
Basaveshwaranagar} ^{Part-time lecturer in chemistry teaching PUC & B.Sc classes
theory &
Practicals.}

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