Dr Ravikumar C R

@ewit.edu.in

Associate Professor
East West Institute of Technology

Dr Ravikumar C R
Dr. Ravikumar C.R. is a committed faculty member working as Associate Professor and
research head in department of Chemistry, East West Institute of Technology under VTU
Belgaum Bangalore-560 091, India. He has published more than 180 papers in journal of high
reputation and presented many papers in conferences and authored 3 books, 12 book
chapters. He has involved in many research projects and supervisor for 6 Ph. D students. His
research interest mainly focuses on the development of advanced novel nanostructure
materials and their applications in green alternative energy generation such as Batteries,
supercapacitors, electrochemical sensor, electrochemical detection and quantification of
heavy toxic metals, environmental remediation through nano-adsorption and photocatalysis.

EDUCATION

M.Sc; Ph. D

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Spectroscopy, General Chemistry
189

Scopus Publications

5850

Scholar Citations

42

Scholar h-index

119

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Exploring mango (Mangifera indica) fruit peel extract mediated bio-preparation of CuO nanoparticles for biological, dye degradation and sensor applications
    H Numa, TM Sharanakumar, L Yalambing, TN Kumar, KV Anasuya, ...
    Next Nanotechnology 9, 100356 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Facile Sonochemical Fabrication of Ag2O–NiO Nanocomposite with Improved Photocatalytic Activity and Electrochemical Sensing Efficiency
    CR Ravikumar
    Photomaterials And Devices 1 (1) , 2026
    2026
  • Biogenic MgO/CuO-MgO nanoparticles from lemon extract for enhanced electrochemical and photocatalytic performance
    V Bhoomika, KT Monalisa, S TM, N Basavaraju, S Khasim, ...
    Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology, 1-17 , 2026
    2026
  • Facile synthesis of watermelon juice extract templated ZnO@ MnO2 nanocomposites as an effective photocatalyst for methylene blue dye degradation under visible light illumination
    SM Ahmed, DT Leku, Y Dessie, HN Shwetha, CR Ravikumar, DN Duke, ...
    Reaction Kinetics, Mechanisms and Catalysis, 1-32 , 2026
    2026
  • Bio-inspired synthesis of sea urchin–like hierarchical BaO nanostructures using Ocimum sanctum for enhanced UV-driven photocatalytic dye degradation and …
    SC Asha, R B, M B, SG Divakara, C NA, CR Ravikumar, SP Zodape, KS N, ...
    International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 1-25 , 2026
    2026
  • Citrullus lanatus Peel Extract Templated Synthesis of ZnO/MnO 2 Nanocomposites as Porous Catalytic Working Electrode for Electrochemical Lead Detection and …
    ET Bekele, SM Ahmed, Y Dessie, CR Ravikumar, S Khasim, DT Leku, ...
    ChemistrySelect 11 (9), e06505 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Synergistic improvement of photocatalytic and supercapacitive behavior in holmium (III)-Modified magnesium aluminate nanoparticles
    SN Manjula, TM Sharanakumar, MW Alam, A Murugan, P Balachandra, ...
    Ceramics International , 2026
    2026
  • Synergistic Interface Engineering of Rare-Earth Multi-Oxide/Reduced Graphene Oxide Hierarchical Nanostructures as High-Performance Solid-State Asymmetric Supercapacitors for …
    S Khasim, TA Hamdalla, CR Ravikumar, N Alghamdi, SA Bani-Atta, ...
    Solid State Sciences, 108241 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 2
  • Fe₂O₃/NiO/C nanocomposite synthesis via the coprecipitation method for the photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue dye: synergetic effect
    A Mekonnen, NR Habib, MB Alem, SG Reddy, CR Ravikumar, B Avinasha, ...
    Chemical Physics Impact, 101005 , 2026
    2026
  • Classification of Emerging Pollutants and Their Properties
    BNTBD Ramavathu Lakshmana Naik, C. R. Ravikumar
    Emerging Contaminants and Associated Treatment Technologies (ECAT), 15–40 , 2026
    2026
  • Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of anionic azo dyes using copper-doped lanthanum oxide nanoparticles
    N Yogeesha, S Shivakumara, CR Ravikumar
    Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics 37 (1), 27 , 2026
    2026
  • Aqueous extract phyto-mediated synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles and ZnO-bentonite nanocomposites: Physical analysis and investigation of antibacterial activity
    VSK Jemal Adem, Enyew Amare Zereffa, Teshome Abdo Segne, H.C. Ananda Murthy ...
    Results in Chemistry 15, 102190 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Performance study of bamboo activated carbon and RuO2 nanocomposite electrode material for supercapacitor applications in KOH electrolyte
    KMAMNDSKMNSCRRHCA Murthy
    Chemical Papers , 2025
    2025
  • A facile green synthesis of pure nickel oxide (NiO) and Zr-doped NiO nanoparticles using aloe vera gel extract and its supercapacitors behavior
    N Nasir Ahamed, J Pattar, S TM, CR Ravikumar
    Spectroscopy Letters, 1-19 , 2025
    2025
  • Development of Multifunctional Red-Emitting Eu3+ activated BaMoO4 Nanophosphors for Dual-Mode Applications in Electrochemical sensing and Latent Fingerprint Visualization
    HS Yogananda, SR Yashodha, A Arjun, RB Basavaraj, NP Bhagya, ...
    Materials Research Bulletin, 113831 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Novel green synthesis of ZnO/Co3O4/MnO2 ternary nanocomposites as high porous catalytic working electrode for the rapid electrochemical Pb2+ ions detection and quantification
    DT Leku, Y Dessie, LT Tufa, CR Ravikumar, MB Yizengaw, ET Bekele
    Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 115630 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Co-ZnO/co₃O₄ heterostructures for superior dye degradation: mid-gap energy level and intent contact
    D Mikore, D Bekele, D Negera, SG Reddy, CR Ravikumar, B Avinasha, ...
    Results in Chemistry, 102743 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Green Synthesis of Co 3 O 4 Nanoparticles Using Aqueous Avocado ( Persea americana ) Fruit Peel Extract for Multifunctional Applications
    S Vele, CR Ravikumar, TN Kumar, D Timi, KY Chan, KB Tan, S TM, ...
    Environmental Quality Management 35 (1), e70113 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Green and chemical fuel driven solution combustion synthesis of La 2 O 3 nanoparticles for their photocatalytic and electrochemical studies
    N Yogeesha, S Shivakumara, CR Ravikumar, HCA Murthy
    Ionics 31 (8), 8335-8356 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 7
  • Fabrication of white light emitting SrMoO4: Dy3+ nanophosphors: Photoluminescence, ultrasensitive detection in electrochemical sensing, photocatalytic and advanced forensic …
    HDS H.S. Yogananda, S.R. Yashodha, R.B. Basavaraj, N.P. Bhagya, H.S ...
    Materials Science & Engineering B 322, 118627 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 6

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Enhanced photocatalytic and electrochemical performance of TiO 2-Fe 2 O 3 nanocomposite: Its applications in dye decolorization and as supercapacitors
    AK M.R, A Buzuayehu, HP Nagaswarupa, MHC Ananda, CR Ravikumar, ...
    Scientific Reports (Nature Publisher Group) 10 (1) , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 273
  • Facile green synthesis of silver oxide nanoparticles and their electrochemical, photocatalytic and biological studies
    BN Rashmi, SF Harlapur, B Avinash, CR Ravikumar, HP Nagaswarupa, ...
    Inorganic Chemistry Communications 111, 107580 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 189
  • Sonochemical synthesis of NiFe2O4 nanoparticles: Characterization and their photocatalytic and electrochemical applications
    MAS Amulya, HP Nagaswarupa, MRA Kumar, CR Ravikumar, ...
    Applied Surface Science Advances 1, 100023 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 178
  • Nano CuO: Electrochemical sensor for the determination of paracetamol and D-glucose
    B Avinash, CR Ravikumar, MRA Kumar, HP Nagaswarupa, MS Santosh, ...
    Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids 134, 193-200 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 173
  • Structure, morphology and electrochemical properties of SrTiO3 perovskite: Photocatalytic and supercapacitor applications
    VV Deshmukh, CR Ravikumar, MRA Kumar, S Ghotekar, AN Kumar, ...
    Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology 3, 241-248 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 146
  • Sonochemical synthesis of MnFe2O4 nanoparticles and their electrochemical and photocatalytic properties
    MAS Amulya, HP Nagaswarupa, MRA Kumar, CR Ravikumar, ...
    Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids 148, 109661 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 144
  • Multi-functional Zn2TiO4: Sm3+ nanopowders: excellent performance as an electrochemical sensor and an UV photocatalyst
    KM Girish, SC Prashantha, H Nagabhushana, CR Ravikumar, ...
    Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices 3 (2), 151-160 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 137
  • Evaluation of bi-functional applications of ZnO nanoparticles prepared by green and chemical methods
    MRA Kumar, CR Ravikumar, HP Nagaswarupa, B Purshotam, BA Gonfa, ...
    Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 7 (6), 103468 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 116
  • The electrochemical behavior, antifungal and cytotoxic activities of phytofabricated MgO nanoparticles using Withania Somnifera leaf extract
    ND HR Raveesha, S Nayana, DR Vasudha, JP Shabaaz Begum, S Pratibha, CR ...
    Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 115
  • CuO embedded β-Ni(OH)2 nanocomposite as advanced electrode materials for supercapacitors
    DK C.R.Ravikumar, M.R. AnilKumar, H.P.Nagaswarupa, S.C.Prashantha, Aarti S ...
    Journal of Alloys and Compounds 736, 332-339 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 107
  • White light emitting magnesium aluminate nanophosphor: Near ultra violet excited photoluminescence, photometric characteristics and its UV photocatalytic activity
    C Pratapkumar, SC Prashantha, H Nagabhushana, MR Anilkumar, ...
    Journal of Alloys and Compounds 728, 1124-1138 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 106
  • Influence of zinc additive and pH on the electrochemical activities of β-nickel hydroxide materials and its applications in secondary batteries
    P Kotteeswaran, VB Raju, A Murugan, MS Santosh, HP Nagaswarupa, ...
    Journal of Energy Storage 9, 12-24 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 104
  • Evaluation of bifunctional applications of CuFe2O4 nanoparticles synthesized by a sonochemical method
    MAS Amulya, HP Nagaswarupa, MRA Kumar, CR Ravikumar, ...
    Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids 148, 109756 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 103
  • Synthesis and characterization of β-Ni (OH) 2 embedded with MgO and ZnO nanoparticles as nanohybrids for energy storage devices
    CRR Kumar, MS Santosh, HP Nagaswarupa, SC Prashantha, S Yallappa, ...
    Materials Research Express 4 (6), 065503 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 95
  • Synthesis, spectroscopic analysis and electrochemical performance of modified β-nickel hydroxide electrode with CuO
    B Shruthi, BJ Madhu, VB Raju, S Vynatheya, BV Devi, GV Jayashree, ...
    Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices 2 (1), 93-98 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 94
  • Electrochemical properties of biogenic silver nanoparticles synthesized using Hagenia abyssinica (Brace) JF. Gmel. medicinal plant leaf extract
    HCA Murthy, T Desalegn Zeleke, CR Ravikumar, MR Anil Kumar, ...
    Materials Research Express 7 (5), 055016 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 92
  • Enhanced multifunctionality of CuO nanoparticles synthesized using aqueous leaf extract of Vernonia amygdalina plant
    HCA Murthy, TD Zeleke, KB Tan, S Ghotekar, MW Alam, R Balachandran, ...
    Results in Chemistry 3, 100141 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 90
  • Green engineered nano MgO and ZnO doped with Sm3+: Synthesis and a comparison study on their characterization, PC activity and electrochemical properties
    MRA Kumar, HP Nagaswarupa, CR Ravikumar, SC Prashantha, ...
    Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids 127, 127-139 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 88
  • Probe Sonicated Synthesis of Bismuth Oxide (Bi 2 O 3 ): Photocatalytic Application and Electrochemical Sensing of Ascorbic Acid and Lead
    KB Kusuma, M Manju, CR Ravikumar, VG Dileepkumar, AN Kumar, ...
    Journal of Nanomaterials 2022 (1), 3256611 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 84
  • Facile hydrothermal synthesis of cerium oxide/rGO nanocomposite for photocatalytic and supercapacitor applications
    SS Nishath Afza, M.S. Shivakumar, Mir Waqas Alam, A. Naveen Kumar, Aarti S ...
    Applied Surface Science Advances 11, 100307 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 80