Dr Sampandam Elangovan

Dr Sampandam ElangovanDr Sampandam Elangovan

Qualification:  M.Sc., M.Phil., PhD

Specialization: Condensed Matter Physics

Academic rank: Associate Professor

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Phone number: +251904717267

Research Area/Interest

  • Search on drug precursor and Selection of Biofertilizeer form indigenous soil biota

Publications

  1. Gelan, G. N., Tolera, B. S., &Kenasa, G. (2025). Selection of local soybean rhizobia as biofertilizer from acidic soil of East Wollega, Ethiopia. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment8(1), e70056.
  2. Shumi, G., Demissie, T. B., Kenasa, G., Birhanu, A. L., Beas, I. N., &Desalegn, T. (2024). Synthesis, characterization, antibacterial, antioxidant and molecular docking studies of Zn (II) complexes with imine quinoline derivative ligand. Inorganic Chemistry Communications170, 11330
  3. Assefa, E. T., Shumi, G., Gendo, K. M., Kenasa, G., &Roba, N. (2024). Review on green synthesis, characterization, and antibacterial activity of CuO nanoparticles using biomolecules of plant extract. Results in Chemistry8, 101606.
  4. Gendo, K. M., FeyisaBogale, R., & Kenasa, G. (2024). Green Synthesis, Characterization, and Evaluation of Photocatalytic and Antibacterial Activities of Co3O4–ZnO Nanocomposites Using Calpurnia aurea Leaf Extract. ACS Omega.
  5. Dejene, A., Bogale, R. F., Yadeta, L., Gendo, K. M., Kenasa, G., & Berhanu, A. L. (2024). Biogenic synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles using Clausenaanisata leaf and Euphorbia abyssinica bark extracts and its comparative study of antibacterial activities. Results in Chemistry8, 101569.
  6. Gemechu Shumi, Taye B. Demissie, Moses Koobotse, Girmaye Kenasa, Isaac N. Beas, Matshediso Zachariah, and Tegene Desalegn (2024). Cytotoxic Cu(II) Complexes with a Novel Quinoline Derivative Ligand: Synthesis, Molecular Docking, and Biological Activity Analysis. ACS OmegaArticle ASAP. DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c02129
  7. Takele, E., FeyisaBogale, R., Shumi, G., & Kenasa, G. (2023). Green synthesis, characterization, and antibacterial activity of CuO/ZnO nanocomposite using Zingiber officinale Rhizome Extract. Journal of Chemistry2023(1), 3481389.
  8. Shumi, G., Demissie, T. B., Eswaramoorthy, R., Bogale, R. F., Kenasa, G., &Desalegn, T. (2023). Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Functionalized with Histidine and Phenylalanine Amino Acids for Potential Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities. ACS Omega.
  9. Raga, Y., Tadese, G., &Kenasa, G. (2024). Antibacterial Properties of Traditional Medicinal Flora From The Benishangul-Gumuz Region, Ethiopia. Journal of Indigenous Knowledge and Development Studies6(2), 1-15.
  10. Ayele, T. T., Gurmessa, G. T., Abdissa, Z., Kenasa, G., &Abdissa, N. (2022). Oleanane and Stigmasterol-Type Triterpenoid Derivatives from the Stem Bark of Albiziagummifera and Their Antibacterial Activities. Journal of Chemistry2022.
  11. Girmaye Kenasa, Fassil Assefa and B.C. Nandeshwar (2020). Symbiotic performance of native cowpea rhizobia of Ethiopia under greenhouse conditions. Green Farming 11 (2 & 3)
  12. Girmaye Kenasa, B.C. Nandeshwar and FassilAssefa (2020). In vitro Inorganic Phosphate Solubilization Test of Cowpea Root Nodule Bacteria from Soil of Ethiopia. Agricultural Science Digest 40 (3): 205-116.
  13. Girmaye Kenasa, B. C. Nandeshwar and FassilAssefa (2020). Symbiotic and Agronomic Performance of Cowpea Rhizobial Inoculants from Soil of Ethiopia under Field Conditions. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science 32(15): 65-75.
  14. Girmaye Kenasa, Fassil Assefa and Mussie Y. Habteselassie (2018). Phenotypic Diversity and Symbiotic Effectiveness of Cowpea Rhizobia Isolated from Different Geographical Areas of Ethiopia. African J. Biotechnology.19 (42),1299-1312.
  15. Garoma, B., Kenasa, G., &Jida, M. (2018). Drinking water quality test of shambu town (Ethiopia) from source to household taps using some physico-chemical and biological parameters. Research & Reviews: Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences6(4), 82-88.
  16. Oljira, B., &Kenasa, G. (2018). Abundance and Antibiotic Resistance of Cultivable Bacteria and Fungi on Ethiopian Cash-Money in Nekemte Town. Fishes from Red Sea, Egypt. AppliMicrobiol Open Access4(148), 2.
  17. Girmaye Kenasa, Fassil Assefa and Mulissa Jida (2014). Characterization of Phosphate Solubilizing Faba Bean (Viciafaba L.) Nodulating Rhizobia Isolated from Acidic Soils of Wollega, Ethiopia. Technol. Arts Res. J. 3(3): 11-17
  18. Borena, D., Abdissa, Z., Kenasa, G., Gurmessa, F., Duguma, T., Abebe, D., &Abdissa, N. (2024). In Vitro Antibacterial Activity, Molecular docking and ADMET Analysis of Phytochemicals from the Roots of Stephaniaabyssimica. Journal of Science, Technology and Arts Research13(4), 89-124.
  19. Sirata, F., Dufera, M., & Kenasa, G. (2022). Sero-prevalence of HBV and associated factors among HIV positive adults attending an ART clinic at Nekemte Specialized Hospital, Nekemte, Western Ethiopia. Ethiopian Journal of Health and Biomedical Sciences12(2), 35-43.
  20. Kanagathara, N., Sankar, S., Saravanan, L., Natarajan, V., Elangovan, S. (2022). Dielectric and Impedance Spectroscopic Investigation of (3‐Nitrophenol)‐2, 4, 6‐Triamino‐1, 3, 5‐Triazine: An Organic Crystalline Material. Advances in Condensed Matter Physics, 2022 (1), 6002025. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/6002025
  21. Kanagathara, N., Thanigaiarasu, V. J., Sabari, V., & Elangovan, S. (2022). Density Functional Theoretical Computational Studies on 3-Methyl 2-Vinyl pyridinium phosphate. Advances in Condensed Matter Physics, 2022, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/6488234
  22. Elangovan, S. (2022). Thermophysical Studies of Chlorpheniramine with 1-Propanol at 303 K, 308 K, and 313 K in the Atmospheric Pressure. Journal of Chemistry, 2022, 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/5333930
  23. Kanagathara, N., Senthilkumar, K., Sabari, V., Ragavendran, V., & Elangovan, S. (2022). Structural and vibrational investigation of Benzil-(1,2-Diphenylethane-1,2-Dione): experimental and theoretical studies. Journal of Chemistry, 2022, 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/5968496
  24. Legesse, K., Poluri, V. B. R., & Elangovan, S. (2022). Electric Modulus Analysis of (1 − x) PbMg1/3Nb2/3O3-(x)K1/2Bi1/2TiO3 Ceramics. Advances in Condensed Matter Physics, 2022, 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/2450578
  25. Elangovan, S., Garbi, T. D., & Abbo, Y. A. (2020). Intermolecular Interaction Studies of Brompheniramine with 1-Propanol at 303 K, 308 K and 313 K. Chemistry Africa, 3(4), 1101–1107. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42250-020-00155-2
  26. Elangovan, S., & Mullainathan, S. (2016). Molecular interactions in binary mixtures of methyl formate with 1-butanol, 1-pentanol, and 1-hexanol by using ultrasonic data at 303 K. Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 90(5), 1006–1010. https://doi.org/10.1134/s0036024416050125
  27. Elangovan, S., & Mullainathan, S. (2015). Ultrasonic Studies in Binary Mixtures of N-Propyl Formate with 1-Alcohols At 303 K. Asian Journal of Chemistry, 27(7), 2508–2512. https://doi.org/10.14233/ajchem.2015.17957
  28. Elangovan, S., & Mullainathan, S. (2014). Intermolecular interactions in mixtures of ethyl formate with methanol, ethanol, and 1-propanol on density, viscosity, and ultrasonic data. Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 88(12), 2108–2113. https://doi.org/10.1134/s0036024414120061
  29. Elangovan, S., & Mullainathan, S. (2014). Intermolecular interactions in methyl formate-ethanol mixtures at 303–313 K according to ultrasonic data. Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 88(4), 601–606. https://doi.org/10.1134/s0036024414040086
  30. Elangovan, S., & Mullainathan, S. (2013). Intermolecular Interaction Studies in Binary Mixture of Methyl formate with Methanol at Various Temperatures. Asian Journal of Chemistry, 26(1), 137–141. https://doi.org/10.14233/ajchem.2014.15350
  31. Elangovan, S., & Mullainathan, S. (2013). Ultrasonic studies of intermolecular interaction in binary mixture of n-methyl formate with 1-propanol at various temperatures. Indian Journal of Physics, 87(7), 659–664. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12648-013-0288-2
  32. Elangovan, S., & Mullainathan, S. (2012). Ultrasonic studies of mixtures of ethyl formate and n-alcohols in carbon tetrachloride. Indian Journal of Physics, 87(4), 373–378. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12648-012-0230-z
  33. Elangovan, S., & Mullainathan, S. (2012a). Ultrasonic study of intermolecular interaction in ternary mixture of ethyl formate + 1-propanol + benzene at 303 K. Indian Journal of Physics, 86(8), 727–730. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12648-012-0132-0

Campuses

Main Campus (Nekemte)

Gimbi Campus(Faculty of Social Science and Humanity, Resource Mgmt. and Economics, Natural and Environmental Science , Business and Development )

Shambu Campus(Fuculty of Agriculture, Technology, Resource Mgmt. and Economics )