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I earned my PhD in Chemistry from Kansas State University in 1987 under the guidance of Professor Kenneth G. Kay. This was followed by two years of post-doctoral training at University of Texas in Austin with Professor Robert E. Wyatt. I have been at Louisiana Tech University since 1989. I have taught general chemistry and physical chemistry courses at the undergraduate level and quantum mechanics and chemical thermodynamics at the graduate level. I have served in various administrative positions in the College of Engineering & Science until 2017, when I was appointed as the Associate Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School.
In spite of the administrative obligations, I try to maintain an active research program with collaborators and graduate students. I am a computational chemist, which means I use powerful computers to understand the properties of molecules, clusters of atoms, and bulk materials. My current interests include the study of small metal and metal oxide clusters and interfaces between metal and ceramic materials.
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Education/Academic qualification
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, University of Texas at Austin
1987 → 1989
Chemistry, Ph.D., Kansas State University
… → 1987
Chemistry, M.S., Indian Institute of Technology Madras
… → 1982
Chemistry, B.S., University of Calicut
… → 1980
Research Interests
- computational chemistry
- computational materials science
- gas phase reaction dynamics
- development of potential energy surfaces
- organolithium and organomercury compounds
Disciplines
- Chemistry
- Materials Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Quantum Physics
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 13 Climate Action
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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E-CORE RII: Louisiana Networks of Excellence for Tomorrow
Khonsari, M. M. (PI), Ramachandran, B. R. (CoPI), Tarr, M. A. (CoPI), Lacy, F. (CoPI) & Upton, G. B. (CoPI)
7/1/25 → 6/30/29
Project: Research project
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RII Track-1: Louisiana Consortium for Innovation in Manufacturing and Materials (CIMM)
Khonsari, M. M. (PI), Ramachandran, B. R. (CoPI), Sprunger, P. T. (CoPI), Li, G. (CoPI) & Meng, W. J. (CoPI)
8/1/15 → 6/30/21
Project: Research project
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RII Track-1: Louisiana Consortium for Innovation in Manufacturing and Materials (CIMM)
Khonsari, M. M. (PI), Ramachandran, B. R. (CoPI), Sprunger, P. T. (CoPI), Li, G. (CoPI) & Meng, W. J. (CoPI)
8/1/15 → 6/30/21
Project: Research project
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Louisiana EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement
Khonsari, M. M. (PI), Hall, R. W. (CoPI), Ramachandran, B. R. (CoPI), Moreno, J. (CoPI), Pratt, L. R. (CoPI) & Jarrell, M. (CoPI)
10/1/10 → 1/31/16
Project: Research project
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Louisiana EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement
Khonsari, M. M. (PI), Hall, R. W. (CoPI), Ramachandran, B. R. (CoPI), Moreno, J. (CoPI), Pratt, L. R. (CoPI) & Jarrell, M. (CoPI)
10/1/10 → 1/31/16
Project: Research project
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Band Structure-Driven Design of a α-CsPbI3 Ammonia Sensor for Industrial Applications
Nations, S., Gutsev, L., Prezhdo, O., Ramachandran, B., Duan, Y. & Wang, S., Mar 2026, In: Nanomaterials. 16, 5, 328.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Reactions of O2 with the Fe19, Fe9Pt10 and Pt19 clusters: a computational study
Gutsev, G. L., Weatherford, C. A., Gutsev, L. G. & Ramachandran, B. R., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Complementary Molecular Passivation of Multiple Surface Defects for Efficient and Stable Inverted Perovskite Solar Cells
Zheng, Y., Zheng, T., Luo, S., Tauqeer, H. A., Zhuo, Y., Cao, S., Bi, Z., Gutsev, L. G., Liu, D., Ramachandran, B. R., Gutsev, G. L., Vasenko, A. S., Prezhdo, O. V. & Xu, X., Oct 2 2025, In: Small. 21, 39, e05659.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Hybrid Self-Assembled Molecular Interlayers for Efficient and Stable Inverted Perovskite Solar Cells
Cao, S., Luo, S., Zheng, T., Bi, Z., Mo, J., Gutsev, L. G., Emelianov, N. A., Ozerova, V. V., Slesarenko, N. A., Gutsev, G. L., Aldoshin, S. M., Sun, F., Tian, Y., Ramachandran, B. R., Troshin, P. A. & Xu, X., Jun 17 2025, In: Advanced Energy Materials. 15, 23, 2405367.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Interface contact optimization and defect passivation via tyramine hydrochloride for efficient and stable inverted perovskite solar cells
Luo, S., Cao, S., Bi, Z., Zheng, Y., Tauqeer, H. A., Zhuo, Y., Ozerova, V. V., Emelianov, N. A., Slesarenko, N. A., Frolova, L. A., Gutsev, L. G., Ramachandran, B. R., Gutsev, G. L., Troshin, P. A. & Xu, X., Jun 15 2025, In: Nano Energy. 139, 110944.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review