Prof. Preferencial Kala | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. C. Preferencial Kala is an accomplished Associate Professor at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, specializing in Physics and Materials Science. She holds a Ph.D. in Physics from SRM Institute of Science and Technology, an M.Phil. from Alagappa University, and an M.Sc. from Scott Christian College. With extensive teaching experience across multiple academic levels, she has handled diverse subjects including Electromagnetic Theory, Quantum Mechanics, Semiconductor Physics, and Materials Science. Her research primarily focuses on computational analysis of molecular electronic devices, modeling and simulation studies of organic materials for spintronic applications, and first-principles analysis of two-dimensional materials for gas and biosensor applications. Dr. Kala has authored 42 research papers with an H-index of 7 and a total citation count of 144, reflecting her impactful scientific contributions. She has also published a book chapter and actively participated in major projects funded by DST and SRMIST, including the establishment of advanced materials simulation laboratories. As a life member of reputed organizations such as MRSI, ISCA, IAPT, and SMC, she continues to contribute to the growth of material science research. Her work demonstrates a strong commitment to innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and mentoring the next generation of scientists.

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Featured Publications

Poornimadevi, C., Kala, C. P., & Thiruvadigal, D. J. (2023). First principle analysis of toxic gas adsorption on pristine WS₂ and Fe-doped WS₂: Implications for gas sensing. Surfaces and Interfaces, 42, 103518. (Cited by 46)

Poornimadevi, C., Kala, C. P., & Thiruvadigal, D. J. (2023). Tuning the electronic properties of WS₂ monolayer by doping transition metals: DFT approach. Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, 157, 107339. (Cited by 35)

Poornimadevi, C., Devi, S. G., Kala, C. P., & Thiruvadigal, D. J. (2022). Ab initio study of electronic properties on WS₂ monolayer and transition metal doped WS₂. ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology, 11(7), 073003. (Cited by 21)

Poornimadevi, C., Kala, C. P., & Thiruvadigal, D. J. (2024). Industrial zone-based harmful gas sensor using pure WS₂ via doping transition metals (Co, Ni): A DFT approach. Physica Scripta, 99(7), 075245. (Cited by 11)

Viveka, N., Poornimadevi, C., Kala, C. P., & Thiruvadigal, D. J. (2025). DFT insights into the gas sensing properties of light platinum group metal (Ru, Rh & Pd) doped MoSe₂ monolayer. Surfaces and Interfaces, 106579. (Cited by 10)