Suresh VALIYAVEETTIL

Suresh Valiyaveettil is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Victoria and postdoctoral experience at the Max-Planck Institute Mainz and Cornell University. His research focuses on synthesizing and characterizing functional polymers, nanomaterials, and cellulose-based materials for environmental applications, including nanosafety, microplastic remediation, and sustainable material circularity.

Key achievements include the Erudite Professorship from Kerala Government (2012) and NUS’s Outstanding Scientist Award (2008). He teaches CM4252 Polymer Chemistry 2 and CM5161 Advanced Chemical Laboratory Safety. His group investigates bio-inspired adhesives, nanoparticle toxicity, and renewable adsorbents for water purification, with notable contributions to understanding nanoplastics’ environmental and biological impacts.

• Research Highlights:
  • Synthesized novel perylene dyes and functional polymers for 2D/3D architectures.
  • Developed cellulose-based adsorbents for removing plastic nanoparticles from water.
  • Explored nanoparticle interactions with biological systems, including human cells and marine larvae.

He serves on editorial boards for Nanomaterials, MRS Communications, and Cancer Nanotechnology. Current projects emphasize sustainable waste conversion, eco-friendly water treatment solutions, and nanomaterial safety assessments.