Associate Professor
Mob :919447779496
Email :jestyk@kecollege.ac.in
Date of Joining :23/12/2010
Qualification :MSc, PhD, PDF
Specialization: Chemistry
Vidwan-ID: 490597
BSc Chemistry: Baselius college, Kottayam
MSc Chemistry: School of Chemical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi unviersity
PhD: National Institute of Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR)
Research projects:
1. “Synthesis of phase-pure anatase nanocrystals for the degradation of pollutants”. Funding agency: DST (Rs. 11.8 lakhs).
2. “Synthesis of stable, highly luminescent inorganic-organic hybrid materials by grafting lanthanide organic complexes o nanozeolite” Funding agency: DST (Rs. 22.6 lakhs).
3. Design and development of highly efficient semiconductor photocatalysts for the degradation of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) under solar light irradiation, Funding agency: UGC, India. (Rs. 12.95 lakhs)
Journal Publications:
1. Anju John, Mekha Susan Rajan, and Jesty Thomas, “Sunlight Driven Degradation of Drug Residues Using CuO incorporated-Zeolite Supported-Graphitic Carbon Nitride,” Catal Lett. 155, 23 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10562-024-04866-w.
2. Aji Joseph, Ambili K.S, Anju John, Minjoong Yoon, and Jesty Thomas, “Synthesis of Nd3+-doped α-γ bismuth oxide homojunction nanoparticles: A smart multifunctional solar photocatalyst,” J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12, 33746-33765, https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA04637D.
3. R. Sivakumar, K Park, Jesty Thomas, Seok Min Yoon, and Minjoong Yoon, “Solar Catalytic CO2 Reduction over POM-Entrapped Zeolites Decorated with TiO2 Nanocomposites in Water: Highly Efficient and Selective Production of CH3OH via Z-Scheme charge separation,” Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 12 (2024), 112052, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2024.112052.
4. Anju John, Mekha Susan Rajan, and Jesty Thomas, “Synthesis of Graphitic Carbon Nitride Modified Kaolin- Carboxyl Graphene for the Degradation of Pharmaceutical Waste Under Sunlight,” Environmental Science and Pollution Research 31 (2024), 1442–1455.
5. Mekha Susan Rajan, Anju John, Minjoong Yoon, and Jesty Thomas, “Zeolite Y supported carbon-doped TiO2 nanocomposites: Efficient solar photocatalysts for the purification of medicinal wastewater,” Environmental Science and Pollution Research 30 (2023), 60638-60653, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-26768-x.
6. Mekha Susan Rajan, Anju John, and Jesty Thomas, “Perylene nanoparticle sensitized MoS2: An efficient solar photocatalyst for the degradation of pollutants,” New Journal of Chemistry 47 (2023), 1349, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ04817E.
7. Mekha Susan Rajan, Minjoong Yoon, and Jesty Thomas, “Kaolin-graphene carboxyl incorporated TiO2 as efficient visible light active photocatalyst for the degradation of cefuroxime sodium,” Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences 21 (2022), 509-528, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s43630-022-00179-2.
8. Anju John and Jesty Thomas, “Enhancement of photocatalytic activity of g-C3N4 under solar light by Nd3+ doping and HPA incorporation and its application in the degradation of ceftriaxone sodium,” International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry (2022), 1-25, DOI: 10.1080/03067319.2022.2036736.
9. Mekha Susan Rajan, Anju John, and Jesty Thomas, “Nanophotocatalysis for the removal of pharmaceutical residues from water bodies: State of Art and Recent Trends,” Current Analytical Chemistry 18 (2022), 288-308, DOI: https://doi.org/10.2174/1573411017666210412095354.
10. Anju John, Mekha Susan Rajan, and Jesty Thomas, “Carbon nitride-based photocatalysts for the mitigation of water pollution engendered by pharmaceutical compounds,” Environmental Science and Pollution Research 28 (2021), 24992.
11. Jesty Thomas and Ambili K.S, “Synthesis of hybrid materials by immobilizing para-aminobenzoic acid complexes of Eu3+ and Tb3+ in Zeolite Y and their luminescent properties,” Journal of Porous Materials 27 (2020).
12. Jesty Thomas and Radhika S, “Degradation of endocrine disruptors using modified TiO2 nanorods under sunlight,” Indian Journal of Advances in Chemical Science 8 (2020), 140-149.
13. Janey Mary Mathew and Jesty Thomas, “Short term in vitro cytotoxicity studies of Zn (II) complexes of a tridentate N,N,S-donor thiosemicarbazone ligand, Hbptsc synthesized from 2-benzoylpyridine and Piperazine Base,” International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews 6 (2019), 847-852.
14. Janey Mary Mathew, Varughese Philip, and Jesty Thomas, “Synthesis, Spectroscopic Characterization, Antibacterial and Short Term in vitro Cytotoxicity Studies of Copper (II) Complexes of Novel Tridentate N,N,S-donor Ligand 2-benzoylpyridine-N(4),N(4)-(N,N-diethyl-N-methylamine-2,2’-diyl) thiosemicarbazone,” Asian Journal of Chemistry 31 (2019), 2269-2274.
15. Jesty Thomas, Ambili K.S, and Radhika S, “Synthesis of Sm3+-doped Graphitic Carbon Nitride Nanosheets for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants under Sunlight,” Catalysis Today 310 (2018), 11-18.
16. Jesty Thomas and Radhika S, “Solar light driven photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants using ZnO nanorods coupled with photosensitive molecules,” Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 5 (2017), 4239-4250.
17. Jesty Thomas, Radhika S, and Minjoong Yoon, “Graphitic Carbon Nitride Coupled with Perylene Nanoparticles as Efficient Solar Photocatalyst,” Molecular Catalysis 433 (2017), 274-281.
18. Jesty Thomas, Ambili K.S, Ann Mariya Baby, and Soniyamol Sebastian, “Characterization and Optical Studies of the Hybrid Materials Synthesized by Covalently Linking Eu3+ Ions, Para Amino Benzoic Acid and Titania,” Journal of Applied Spectroscopy 84 (2017), 1671-1676.
19. Jesty Thomas, Radhika S, and Minjoong Yoon, “Nd3+ doped TiO2 nanoparticles incorporated with hetero polyphosphotungstic acid: A novel solar photocatalyst for the degradation of 4-chlorophenol in water,” Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical 411 (2016), 146–156.
20. Jesty Thomas and Ambili K.S, “Synthesis, crystal structure and luminescent properties of a new samarium-fluorescein metal-organic framework,” Journal of Molecular Structure 1098 (2015), 167-174.
21. Jesty Thomas and Minjoong Yoon, “Facile synthesis of pure TiO2(B) nanofibers doped with gold nanoparticles and solar photocatalytic activities,” Applied Catalysis B: Environmental 111–112 (2012), 502–508.
22. Jesty Thomas and Minjoong Yoon, “Polyoxometalate Composites as Photocatalysts for Efficient Solar Energy Conversion System,” Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology C: Photochemistry Reviews 13 (2012), 277-298.
23. Jesty Thomas and Ambili K.S, “Novel Luminescent Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Material Synthesized by Grafting 8-hydroxy Quinoline – Samarium Complex On Zeolite Y,” Science of Advanced Materials 6 (2014), 1140-1145.
24. Jesty Thomas and Chithra K.R, “Nano Gold Doped Nano TiO2 – An Efficient Solar Photocatalyst For The Degradation of Persistent Organic Pollutants,” Journal of Advanced Material Research 938 (2014), 292-296.
25. Jesty Thomas and Chithra K.R, “Nanogold Doped TiO2 Nanotubes: Efficient Solar Photocatalyst for the Degradation of Endosulfan,” Material Focus 3 (2014), 233-238.
26. Abdul Gafoor A.K, Jesty Thomas, and Musthafa M.M, “Effects of Sm3+ Doping on Dielectric Properties of Anatase TiO2 Nanoparticles Synthesized by a Low-Temperature Hydrothermal Method,” Journal of Electronic Materials 40 (2011), 2152-2158.
27. Jesty Thomas, Praveen Kumar K, and Chitra K.R, “Synthesis of Ag doped nano TiO2 as efficient solar photocatalyst for the degradation of endosulfan,” Advanced Science Letters 4 (2011), 1–7.
28. Jesty Thomas, Praveen Kumar K, and Suresh Mathew, “Enhancement of sunlight photocatalysis of nano TiO2 by Ag nanoparticles stabilized with D-Glucosamine,” Science of Advanced Materials 3 (2011), 1-7.
29. Jesty Thomas and M.L.P Reddy, “Hydrothermal Synthesis of nanosized anatase TiO2: Photocatalytic activity,” International Journal of Nanotechnology 8 (2011), 10/11/12.
30. Jesty Thomas, Praveen Kumar K, and Suresh Mathew, “Hydrothermal synthesis of samarium doped nanotitania as highly efficient solar photocatalyst,” Science of Advanced Materials 2 (2010), 1–8.
31. Suprabha T, Haizel G Roy, Jesty Thomas, Praveen Kumar K, and Suresh Mathew, “Microwave assisted synthesis of titania nanocubes, nanospheres and nanorods for photocatalytic dye degradation,” Nanoscale Research Letters 4 (2009), 144–152.
32. Jesty Thomas, G.D. Surender, and M.L.P. Reddy, “Preparation of hematite powders with plate-like morphology from titania wastes by solvent extraction followed by precipitation stripping and hydrothermal synthesis,” Separation Science and Technology 39 (2004), 1695-1715.
33. Jesty Thomas, G.D. Surender, and M.L.P. Reddy, “Solvent extraction separation of vanadium(V) from multimetal chloride solutions using tributylphosphate,” Separation Science and Technology 38 (2003), 3761-3774.
34. Aji Joseph, Ambili K.S, and Jesty Thomas, “Studies on the Photoluminescence of Lanthanide doped Bismuth Oxide based Materials: A Short Review,” An International Multidisciplinary Double-Blind Peer-reviewed Research Journal IV (2022), 1.
35. Mekha Susan Rajan, Bhagya Ajikumar, Anju John, and Jesty Thomas, “Structural and optical characterization of schiff base incorporated nano-TiO2,” New Numbers and Letters 13 (2022), 51-62.
36. Anju John, Mekha Susan Rajan, and Jesty Thomas, “Low Temperature NIR Reflective Nano Pigments for Cool Roof Applications,” New Numbers and Letters 12 (2021), 143-150.
37. Aji Joseph and Jesty Thomas, “Synthesis of Visible-Light Active Bismuth Oxide Nanoparticles,” New Numbers and Letters 12 (2021), 162-174.
38. Mekha Susan Rajan, Anju John, and Jesty Thomas, “Application of Bismuth oxyhalide photocatalysts for the deterioration of pharmaceutical pollutants,” New Numbers and Letters 11 (2020), 38-50.
39. Ambili K.S and Jesty Thomas, “Role of Nanotechnology in Preventing Covid-19 Outbreak: A Short Review,” New Numbers and Letters 11 (2020), 32-37.
40. Anju John, Mekha Susan Rajan, and Jesty Thomas, “Graphene derivatives modified graphitic carbon nitride: A short review,” New Numbers and Letters 10 (2019), 30-40.
41. Jesty Thomas and Anju John, “Photocatalytic Effects of Graphitic Carbon Nitride: Review,” New Numbers and Letters 9 (2018), 10-15.
42. Jesty Thomas and Ambili K.S, “Development of Metal Organic Framework-Ionic Liquid Hybrid Composites for Catalytic Applications,” New Numbers and Letters 9 (2018), 6-9.
43. K.S. Ambili, K.P. Jibin, and Jesty Thomas, “Luminescence studies of Samarium Complex Synthesized Using 1,7-bis-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-phenyl)-hepta-1,6-diene-3,5-dione as Ligand,” New Numbers and Letters 9 (2017).
44. Jesty Thomas, “Photocatalysis: A novel approach for the degradation of persistent organic pollutants,” Catalyst (Chemistry Review) 13–16 (2016–17).
45. Jesty Thomas and Radhika S, “Visible light active ZnO nanostructures: A short review,” New Numbers and Letters 7 (2016), 60-64.
46. Jesty Thomas, Radhika S, and Ambili K.S, “Photocatalytic Degradation of Persistent Organic Pollutants using nanoTiO2 supported on porous Materials,” Rational Discourse 21 (2015), 41-52.
47. Jesty Thomas and Ambili K.S, “Lanthanide Based Luminescent Hybrid Materials: Short Review,” Albert Journal of Chemical Science 1 (2015), 10-12.
48. Jesty Thomas, Radhika S, and Ambili K.S, “TiO2 supported on Graphene and MCM-41 as Efficient Photocatalyst for the Degradation of Persistent Organic Pollutants: A Short Review,” New Numbers and Letters 6 (2015), 260-264.
49. Jesty Thomas and Ambili K.S, “Review on luminescent lanthanide containing metal-organic frameworks and their applications,” New Numbers and Letters 5 (2014), 8-12.
50. Jesty Thomas, Radhika S, and Minnu P. Raveendran, “Synthesis and applications of graphitic carbon nitride photocatalyst: A review,” New Numbers and Letters 5 (2014), 40-44.
51. Ambili K.S and Jesty Thomas, “Review on Lanthanide based Organic-Inorganic Luminescent Hybrid Material,” New Numbers and Letters 3 (2012), 37-51.
52. Jesty Thomas, “Nanogold Loaded TiO2 Nanofibers: Efficient Solar Photocatalyst,” New Numbers and Letters 3 (2012), 31-37.
Book publications:
1. Metal Ion Incorporated Metal Oxides for Water Splitting. Anju John, Jain Maria Thomas, Jesty Thomas. Published in Photochemical Splitting of Water: Fundamentals to Applications by Elsevier (In press).
2. Solar Light Active Nano Photocatalyst. Jesty Thomas, Ambili K.S. Published in Environmental Chemistry for a Sustainable Environment by Springer Publications (Chapter 8, pages 185–213).
3. Coordination and Organometallic Chemistry. Jesty Thomas, Mekha Susan Rajan, Anju John. Published by Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam (ISBN: 978-81-939566-2-5).
Conference publications:
1. Aji Joseph and Jesty Thomas, Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of organic dyes and antibiotics using Nd³⁺-doped bismuth oxide. International Conference on Advanced Nanomaterials for Sustainability (ICANS-2024), October 17-19, 2024, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirapally.
2. Thomas Chacko, Ajay Krishnan, Anju John, and Jesty Thomas, Cu₂O/g-C₃N₄: An efficient solar photocatalyst for the deterioration of pharmaceutical pollutants. National Conference on Recent Trends in Science and Technology (NCRTS-24), September 30–October 1, 2024, St. Thomas College, Palai. (ISBN: 978-81-956473-30)
3. Mekha Susan Rajan and Jesty Thomas, Zeolite Y-supported carbon-doped TiO₂ nanocomposites for efficient sunlight-driven purification of pharmaceutical wastewater. National Conference on Recent Trends in Science and Technology (NCRTS-24), September 30–October 1, 2024, St. Thomas College, Palai. (ISBN: 978-81-956473-30)
4. Aji Joseph and Jesty Thomas, Multifunctional properties of Nd³⁺-doped bismuth oxide: A catalyst, luminescent material, yellow pigment, and antibacterial agent. National Conference on Recent Trends in Science and Technology (NCRTS-24), September 30–October 1, 2024, St. Thomas College, Palai. (ISBN: 978-81-956473-30)
5. Aji Joseph and Jesty Thomas, Synthesis and characterization of NIR reflecting Bi₂O₃-based nano pigment. International Conference on Science, Technology, and Applications of Rare Earths, August 21-23, 2024, The Indian Institute of Metals, Trivandrum.
6. Ajay Krishnan, Thomas Chacko, Anju John, and Jesty Thomas, Synthesis of cuprous oxide-doped graphitic carbon nitride for the degradation of persistent organic pollutants under solar light. National Conference on Energy Materials and Environment (EME-2024), June 13-14, 2024, Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta. (ISBN: 9789334080933)
7. Anju John and Jesty Thomas, Development of neodymium-doped graphitic carbon nitride for solar-light-driven degradation of persistent organic pollutants. National Seminar on Advanced Oxidation Process, February 16-17, 2024, Inter University Instrumentation Centre, MG University.
8. Aji Joseph and Jesty Thomas, Development of environment-friendly NIR reflective nano pigments for cool roof applications. 36th Kerala Science Congress, February 9-24, 2024, Govt. College, Kasargod.
9. Aji Joseph and Jesty Thomas, Investigation on the synthesis and analysis of near-infrared reflective nano pigments. International Conference on Advanced Materials, January 4, 2024, Deva Matha College, Kuravilangadu.
10. Anju John and Jesty Thomas, Kaolin-carboxyl graphene incorporated graphitic carbon nitride: An efficient photocatalyst for the degradation of cefepime under sunlight. National Seminar on Exploring the Frontiers in Chemical Innovation (EFCI-2023), December 14-15, 2023, Baselius College, Kottayam.
11. Aji Joseph and Jesty Thomas, Investigation on the synthesis of NIR reflective nano pigments. National Seminar on Exploring the Frontiers in Chemical Innovation (EFCI-2023), December 14-15, 2023, Baselius College, Kottayam.
12. Anju John and Jesty Thomas, Synthesis of neodymium-doped graphitic carbon nitride for the degradation of persistent organic pollutants under solar light. National Seminar on Materials for a Sustainable Future, October 12-13, 2023, St. Paul’s College, Kalamassery.
13. Jesty Thomas, Environmental education and National Education Policy. National Incorporation of NEP 2020 Parameters into the NAAC Reaccreditation Framework, December 7-8, 2023, K.E College, Mannanam.
14. Aji Joseph and Jesty Thomas, Bismuth oxide-based photocatalyst for pollutant degradation. Two-day International Conference on New Frontiers and Developments in Chemistry (NFDC-2023), January 6, 2023, Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta.
15. Aji Joseph and Jesty Thomas, Synthesis and characterization of NIR reflecting Bi₂O₃-based nano pigment. One-day National Conference on Contemporary Topics in Chemistry, February 16, 2023, SB College, Changanassery.
16. Mekha Susan Rajan and Jesty Thomas, Molybdenum disulfide coupled with perylene nanoparticle: A proficient solar photocatalyst for the degradation of pollutants. One-day National Conference on Contemporary Topics in Chemistry, February 16, 2023, SB College, Changanassery.
17. Anju John and Jesty Thomas, Solar light activated degradation of organic pollutants using Nd³⁺-graphitic carbon nitride – H₃PW₁₂O₄₀. National Seminar on Chemistry: Our Life, Our Future, May 5-6, 2022, N.S.S. Hindu College, Changancherry, MG University.
18. Anju John and Jesty Thomas, Nd³⁺ doped graphitic carbon nitride incorporated HPA: A novel photocatalyst for the degradation of antibiotic, ceftriaxone sodium. DST SERB Sponsored International Conference on Nanovision: Emerging Trends in Nanotechnology and Biotechnology, April 19-20, 2022, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur.
19. Mekha Susan Rajan and Jesty Thomas, TiO₂/kaolin-graphene carboxyl nanocomposite for the degradation of persistent organic pollutants under solar light through advanced oxidation process. DST SERB Sponsored International Conference on Nanovision: Emerging Trends in Nanotechnology and Biotechnology, April 19-20, 2022, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur.
20. Anju John, Mekha Susan Rajan, and Jesty Thomas, “Recent advances in the MoS₂-based nano-photocatalysts for the degradation of pharmaceutical pollutants in water,” International Conference on Nanomaterial: Recent Developments and New Directions, October 23, 2021, Dept. of Chemistry, B. K. College for Women, Amalagiri, Kottayam.
21. Anju John, Mekha Susan Rajan, and Jesty Thomas, “Recent trends in photocatalytic applications of graphene-modified carbon nitride,” National Conference on Recent Advances in Chemical Sciences (RACS-2020), February 7-8, 2020, School of Chemical Sciences, M.G. University, Kottayam.
22. Mekha Susan Rajan and Jesty Thomas, “Synthesis of nano TiO₂ doped with metal nanoparticles and its application in solar photocatalysis,” International Seminar on Advances in Organic and Materials Chemistry, February 10, 2020, Dept. of Chemistry, St. Thomas College, Kozhencherry.
23. Anju John and Jesty Thomas, “Samarium doped TiO₂: A novel catalyst for the degradation of methylene blue under sunlight,” International Seminar on Science, Technology & Social Sciences (ICSETS-2020), February 1-2, 2020, Dept. of Mathematics, Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam.
24. Mekha Susan Rajan and Jesty Thomas, “Degradation of endosulfan under sunlight using Ag-doped nano TiO₂,” International Seminar on Science, Technology & Social Sciences (ICSETS-2020), February 1-2, 2020, Dept. of Mathematics, Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam. (Best Research Paper Award)
25. Radhika S., Anju John, and Jesty Thomas, “Perylene nanoparticle incorporated graphitic carbon nitride for the degradation of water pollutants,” National Seminar on Enriching Research Horizons (ReAP 2k19), December 5-6, 2019, Dept. of Home Science, St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam.
26. Radhika S., Mekha Susan Rajan, and Jesty Thomas, “Zinc oxide nanorods coupled with photosensitive molecules as efficient solar photocatalyst for the degradation of organic pollutants,” National Seminar on Enriching Research Horizons (ReAP 2k19), December 5-6, 2019, Dept. of Home Science, St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam.
27. Ambili K.S., Jesty Thomas, and Radhika S., “Development of Sm³⁺-doped graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets for the photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants under sunlight,” International Seminar on Recent Trends in Nano Science and Nanophotonics (NSNP-2019), January 4-5, 2019, Dept. of Physics, Kuriakose Elias College, Kottayam.
28. Ambili K.S. and Jesty Thomas, “Synthesis of hybrid materials by encapsulating para-aminobenzoic acid complexes of Eu³⁺ and Tb³⁺ in zeolite Y and studies on their luminescence properties,” Proceedings of International Conference on Sustainable Innovations in Green Chemistry & New Technological Developments (ICSIG-2018), December 11-12, 2018, Maharajas College, Ernakulam.
29. Jesty Thomas and Ambili K.S., “Luminescence properties of hybrid materials synthesized by encapsulating para-aminobenzoic acid complexes of Eu³⁺ and Tb³⁺ in zeolite Y,” International Conference on Science, Engineering, Technology, and Social Science (ICSETS), January 18-19, 2018, Dept. of Mathematics, Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam.
30. Jesty Thomas and Radhika S., “A novel solar photocatalyst for the degradation of organic pollutants: Perylene nanoparticles coupled with graphitic carbon nitride,” International Conference on Science, Engineering, Technology, and Social Science (ICSETS), January 18-19, 2018, Dept. of Mathematics, Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam.
31. Jesty Thomas and Ambili K.S., “Synthesis of Sm³⁺-doped graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets for the photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants under sunlight,” International Conference on Catalysis and Chemical Engineering (CCE-2017), February 22-24, 2017, DoubleTree by Hilton, Baltimore, USA.
32. Jesty Thomas, “Solar light active nanocatalysts for the degradation of persistent organic pollutants,” International Conference on Science, Engineering, Technology, and Management (ICSETM-2017), March 8-9, 2017, Dept. of Mathematics, Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam.
33. Jesty Thomas and Ambili K.S., “Luminescent properties of samarium-fluorescein metal-organic framework synthesized by solvothermal method,” International Conference on Science, Engineering, Technology, and Management (ICSETM-2017), March 8-9, 2017, Dept. of Mathematics, Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam.
34. Jesty Thomas, “Nanomaterials: A tool for the photodegradation of organic pollutants,” International Seminar on Crossing Frontiers in Bioengineering and Tissue Culture, February 10-13, 2017, Dept. of Botany, Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam.
35. Jesty Thomas and Radhika S., “ZnO nanorods coupled with heteropolyphosphotungstic acid for the degradation of synthetic dyes,” International Conference on Science, Engineering, Technology, and Management (ICSETM-2017), March 8-9, 2017, Dept. of Mathematics, Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam.
36. Jesty Thomas and Radhika S., “Visible light-driven degradation of persistent organic pollutants using ZnO nanorods coupled with photosensitive molecules,” International Seminar on Crossing Frontiers in Bioengineering and Tissue Culture, February 10-13, 2017, Dept. of Botany, Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam.
37. Jesty Thomas and Radhika S., “Nd³⁺-TiO₂-H₃PW₁₂O₄₀ nanocomposite for the degradation of persistent organic pollutants under solar light through advanced oxidation process,” International Symposium on New Trends in Applied Chemistry (NTAC-2017), February 9-11, 2017, Sacred Heart College, Thevara.
38. Jesty Thomas and Radhika S., “Photocatalytic degradation of pesticides using nano TiO₂-based solar photocatalyst,” Albertian International Education Expo 2017, January 25-28, 2017, St. Albert’s College, Ernakulam.
39. Jesty Thomas and Radhika S., “Photocatalytic degradation of persistent organic pollutants using Nd³⁺-doped TiO₂ incorporated with heteropolyphosphotungstic acid under solar light,” International Seminar on Recent Advances in Solar Energy Applications (RASE-2016), December 15, 2016, St. Teresa’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam.
40. Jesty Thomas and Ambili K.S., “Luminescent properties of a novel samarium-fluorescein metal-organic framework,” International Conference on Advances in Applied Mathematics, Materials Science, and Nanotechnology for Engineering and Industrial Applications (IC-AMMN-2K16), January 7-9, 2016, Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT).
41. Jesty Thomas and K.S. Ambili, “Synthesis, crystal structure, and photoluminescence study of a novel lanthanide-organic framework,” International Conference on Science, Technology and Applications of Rare Earths (ICSTAR 2015), April 23-25, 2015, Thiruvananthapuram.
42. Jesty Thomas and K.S. Ambili, “Synthesis, characterization, and optical properties of a novel metal-organic framework,” International Conference on Emerging Frontiers and Challenges in Chemistry (ICEFCC-2014), February 17-18, 2014, All Saints College, Thiruvananthapuram (Won paper award).
43. Jesty Thomas and Radhika S., “Synthesis of nanogold doped TiO₂ nanotubes for the degradation of Endosulfan under sunlight,” International Conference on Advanced Materials and its Applications (ICAMA 2014), March 26-28, 2014, Alphonsa College, Pala.
44. Jesty Thomas and K.S. Ambili, “Synthesis of a novel metal-organic framework with luminescence properties,” International Conference on Advanced Materials and its Applications (ICAMA 2014), March 26-28, 2014, Alphonsa College, Pala.
45. Jesty Thomas and Radhika S., “Solar photocatalytic degradation of 4-chlorophenol using Nd³⁺ doped nano TiO₂,” Third International Conference on Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOP), September 25-28, 2014, Munnar.
46. Jesty Thomas and Chithra K.R., “Nanogold doped TiO₂ nanotubes: Efficient solar photocatalyst for the degradation of Endosulfan,” 3rd International Science Congress (ISC-2013), December 8-9, 2013, Karunya University, Tamil Nadu.
47. Jesty Thomas and Chithra K.R., “Nano gold doped nano TiO₂ – An efficient solar photocatalyst for the degradation of persistent organic pollutants,” International Conference on Nanomaterials: Science, Technology, and Applications (ICNM 13), December 5-7, 2013.
48. Jineesh N and Jesty Thomas, “Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of 4-chlorophenol using heteropoly acid-incorporated Nd³⁺ doped nano TiO₂,” International Conference on Advances in Material Science (ICAMS 2013), October 23-24, 2013, Sree Sankara College, Kalady.
49. K.S. Ambili and Jesty Thomas, “Synthesis and photoluminescence properties of porphyrin-samarium complex grafted on Zeolite Y,” International Conference on Advances in Material Science (ICAMS 2013), October 23-24, 2013, Sree Sankara College, Kalady.
50. Jineesh N and Jesty Thomas, “Synthesis of Nd³⁺ doped TiO₂-HPA system as efficient solar photocatalysts,” International Conference on Nanomaterials (NANO INDIA 2013), February 2013, NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram.
51. Jesty Thomas, “Synthesis of anatase nanopowder doped with silver nanoparticles for solar photocatalysis,” International Conference on Advanced Material Processing and Characterization (AMPC), February 2013, Anna University, Chennai.
52. Jesty Thomas, “Synthesis and characterization of gold doped TiO₂ nanotubes as solar photocatalyst,” International Conference on Nanomaterials (ICN), February 12-15, 2012.
53. Jesty Thomas, Jooran Lee, and Minjoong Yoon, “Biomimetic approach to artificial photosynthesis using the nanocomposite C-TiO₂-Zeolite Y-heteropolytungstic acid,” Korean Chemical Society, April 28-29, 2011, Jeju ICC, South Korea.
54. Jesty Thomas, Jinhyung Park, and Minjoong Yoon, “A novel and efficient solar photocatalyst: C-TiO₂-Zeolite Y nanocomposite,” International Conference on Nanocomposites (ICNC 2011), January 7-9, 2011, Kerala, India.
55. Jesty Thomas, Praveen Kumar K, and Suresh Mathew, “Synthesis of samarium-doped nano TiO₂ as efficient solar photocatalyst,” International Conference on Nanomaterials (ICN 2010), April 27-29, 2010.
56. Jesty Thomas, “Synthesis of nanogold doped TiO₂ for solar photocatalysis,” International Conference on Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP 2010), September 18-21, 2010.
57. Jesty Thomas and K. Praveen Kumar, “Highly efficient sunlight photocatalysts: Silver nanoparticles doped nanotitania,” Proceedings of NANO 2010, December 2010.
58. Remya M. Nair, Jesty Thomas, K. Praveen Kumar, M.J. Joseph, S. Balachandran, and P.V. Mohanan, “Activity of α-amylase immobilized on TiO₂ nanoparticles,” International Conference on Materials for the Millennium, January 11-13, 2010.
59. Jesty Thomas, “Hydrothermal synthesis of nanogold loaded titania nanotubes as efficient solar photocatalyst,” International Conference on Advanced Functional Materials (ICAFM), December 9-12, 2009.
60. Jesty Thomas, “Recovery of high purity iron(III) as hematite powders of plate-like morphology from titania wastes by solvent extraction and hydrothermal synthesis,” International Conference on Advanced Materials, February 18-21, 2008.
61. Jesty Thomas, “Synthesis of photocatalytically active anatase nanopowders from titania wastes,” International Conference on Advanced Materials, February 18-21, 2008.
62. Jesty Thomas, “Novel solid waste remediation process through resource recovery and its reintegration as a value-added product in the titania industry,” International Congress of Chemistry and Environment, December 24-26, 2005.
63. Jesty Thomas, G.D. Surender, and M.L.P. Reddy, “Synthesis of anatase nanopowder from titania wastes using solvent extraction combined with hydrothermal synthesis,” International Symposium, November 17-19, 2004.
64. Jesty Thomas, G.D. Surender, and M.L.P. Reddy, “Liquid-liquid extraction of tetravalent titanium from acidic chloride solutions by trialkylphosphine oxide,” International Symposium, September 26-27, 2002.
65. Ambili K.S. and Jesty Thomas, “Photoluminescence properties of para-aminobenzoic acid complexes of Eu³⁺ and Tb³⁺ encapsulated in Zeolite Y,” 31st Kerala Science Congress, February 2-3, 2019, Fatima Matha National College, Kollam.
66. Jesty Thomas and Radhika S., “Visible light-driven degradation of synthetic dyes using ZnO nanorods sensitized with porphyrin,” 29th Kerala Science Congress, January 28-30, 2017, Marthoma College, Thiruvalla.
67. Jesty Thomas, Ambili K.S., and Radhika S., “Sm³⁺-doped graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets as efficient solar photocatalyst,” National Seminar on Recent Advances in Materials Science, January 10-11, 2017, Government College, Nattakom.
68. Jesty Thomas and Ambili K.S., “Synthesis of Sm³⁺-doped graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets for the photocatalytic degradation of dye effluent under sunlight,” 28th Kerala Science Congress, January 27-30, 2016.
69. Jesty Thomas and Radhika S., “Degradation of persistent organic pollutants by advanced oxidation process using nanomaterials under solar light,” KSCSTE Sponsored National Seminar on Current Trends in Organic and Medicinal Chemistry, January 27, 2016, Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta.
70. Jesty Thomas and Ambili K.S., “Synthesis of samarium complex using 1,7-bis-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-phenyl)-hepta-1,6-diene-3,5-dione as ligand and its luminescent studies,” KSCSTE Sponsored National Seminar on Current Trends in Organic and Medicinal Chemistry, January 27, 2016, Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta.
71. Jesty Thomas and Ambili K.S., “Samarium-doped graphitic carbon nitride: Synthesis and solar photocatalytic activity studies,” 103rd Indian Science Congress, January 3-7, 2016, University of Mysore, Mysore.
72. Jesty Thomas, Ambili K.S., and K.P. Jibin, “Optical properties of curcumin-samarium complex synthesized using curcumin obtained from turmeric extract as ligand,” 25th Swadeshi Science Congress, December 16-18, 2015, Sree Sankara University of Sanskrit, Kalady.
73. Jesty Thomas and Radhika S., “Synthesis of nano TiO₂-porphyrin system for the degradation of organic pollutants under sunlight,” 25th Swadeshi Science Congress, December 15-18, 2015, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady.
74. Jesty Thomas and Radhika S., “Synthesis of a new TiO₂ nanocomposite for the degradation of organic pollutants under sunlight,” National Seminar on Recent Advances in Photochemistry (NSPC-2015), December 3-4, 2015, St. Michael’s College, Cherthala.
75. Jesty Thomas and Ambili K.S., “Analysis of crystal data and data collection parameters of samarium-fluorescein metal-organic framework using X-ray diffraction analysis,” National Seminar on Mathematical Models and Methods in Applied Sciences (M3AS), November 19-21, 2015, K.E. College, Mannanam.
76. Jesty Thomas and Radhika S., “Synthesis and photocatalytic activity studies of titanium-based photocatalyst,” National Conference on Advanced Functional Materials, September 15-16, 2015, Mar Athanasius College, Kothamangalam.
77. Jesty Thomas and Ambili K.S., “Microwave-assisted synthesis and luminescence properties of porphyrin-samarium complex grafted on zeolite Y,” National Conference on Recent Advances in Spectroscopy: A Chemical and Biological Perspective, September 14-15, 2015, Newman College, Thodupuzha.
78. Radhika S. and Jesty Thomas, “Nd³⁺ doped TiO₂ incorporated with heteropolyacid: An efficient solar photocatalyst for degradation of 4-chlorophenol,” 27th Kerala Science Congress, January 27-29, 2015, Alappuzha. (Won Best Research Paper Award)
79. Jesty Thomas, Radhika S., and Minnu P. Raveendran, “Synthesis and applications of graphitic carbon nitride photocatalyst,” UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Chemistry for Tomorrow’s World, January 22-23, 2015, B.K. College, Amalagiri, Kottayam.
80. Jesty Thomas and Ambili K.S., “Solvothermal synthesis and crystal structure of a novel luminescent samarium-fluorescein metal-organic framework,” UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Chemistry for Tomorrow’s World, January 22-23, 2015, B.K. College, Amalagiri, Kottayam.
81. Jesty Thomas and Ambili K.S., “Enhanced solar photocatalytic degradation of Endosulfan using nanogold doped TiO₂ nanotubes,” UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Chemistry for Tomorrow’s World, January 22-23, 2015, B.K. College, Amalagiri, Kottayam. (Won Best Poster Award)
82. Radhika S. and Jesty Thomas, “Synthesis of a novel solar photocatalyst: Nd³⁺-TiO₂-HPA,” National Seminar on Chemistry for Tomorrow’s World, January 22-23, 2015, B.K. College, Amalagiri, Kottayam.
83. Ambili K.S. and Jesty Thomas, “Synthesis of novel luminescent hybrid material with titania, europium ions, and para-amino benzoic acid (PABA),” UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Recent and Emerging Advances in Chemical Science (REACS-2015), January 8-9, 2015, All Saints College, Thiruvananthapuram.
84. Radhika S. and Jesty Thomas, “TiO₂ nanoparticles modified with porphyrin: An efficient photocatalyst for the degradation of organic pollutants under sunlight,” National Seminar on Recent and Emerging Advances in Chemical Sciences (REACS-2015), January 8-9, 2015, All Saints College, Thiruvananthapuram. (Won Best Poster Award)
85. Radhika S. and Jesty Thomas, “Solar photocatalytic degradation of 4-chlorophenol by nano TiO₂ modified with porphyrin,” National Seminar on Emerging Nanomaterials (NSEN-2015), January 6-7, 2015, Deva Matha College, Kuravilangadu.
86. Ambili K.S. and Jesty Thomas, “Synthesis, crystal structure, and luminescence property of a lanthanide-organic framework,” National Seminar on Recent Trends in Chemistry (RtriC-2014), November 6-7, 2014, Baselius College, Kottayam.
87. Radhika S. and Jesty Thomas, “Nano TiO₂ modified with porphyrin: An efficient solar photocatalyst for the degradation of 4-chlorophenol,” National Seminar on Advances in Materials Chemistry (ADMAC I), October 15-17, 2014, Christian College, Chengannur.
88. Ambili K.S. and Jesty Thomas, “Crystal structure and luminescence property of a novel samarium-fluorescein framework,” UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Advances in Material Science (ADMAC I), October 15-17, 2014, Christian College, Chengannur.
89. Radhika S. and Jesty Thomas, “TiO₂ nanotubes modified nanogold: An efficient solar photocatalyst for the degradation of Endosulfan,” National Seminar on Nanochemistry and Nanobiotechnology (NANOCHEMBIO 2014), October 8-9, 2014, St. Thomas College, Pala.
90. Radhika S., Jesty Thomas, and Jineesh N., “Porphyrin-doped nano TiO₂ photocatalyst for the degradation of organic pollutants under sunlight,” National Seminar on Present and Future Scope of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (BAM NANST-2014), September 2-4, 2014, BAM College, Thuruthicad, Thiruvalla.
91. Radhika S. and Jesty Thomas, “Synthesis of a novel solar photocatalyst: Nd³⁺-TiO₂-HPA,” National Seminar on Nanostructured Materials (NSM 2014), August 12-13, 2014, N.S.S. College, Changanacherry.
92. Jesty Thomas and Ambili K.S., “Solar photocatalytic degradation of Endosulfan using nanogold doped TiO₂ nanotubes,” National Seminar on Nanostructured Materials (NSM 2014), August 12-13, 2014, N.S.S. College, Changanacherry. (Won Best Research Paper Award)
93. Radhika S., Jesty Thomas, and Jineesh N., “Nano TiO₂ modified with porphyrin molecules: An efficient solar photocatalyst for the degradation of organic pollutants,” National Conference on Recent Advances in Spectroscopy, July 31–August 1, 2014, M.A. College, Kothamangalam.
94. Ambili K.S. and Jesty Thomas, “Studies on the synthesis and luminescence property of a novel lanthanide-organic framework,” National Conference on Recent Advances in Spectroscopy, July 31–August 1, 2014, M.A. College, Kothamangalam.
95. Ambili K.S. and Jesty Thomas, “Solvothermal synthesis and luminescent properties of a novel samarium-fluorescein metal-organic framework,” National Fluorescence Workshop (FCS 2013), November 24-28, 2013, IISc and JNCAR, Bangalore.
96. Jineesh N. and Jesty Thomas, “Photocatalytic degradation of 4-chlorophenol using Nd³⁺ doped TiO₂-HPA system,” 23rd Swadeshi Science Congress, November 6-8, 2013, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.
97. K.S. Ambili and Jesty Thomas, “Photophysical properties of a highly luminescent hybrid material synthesized by grafting porphyrin-samarium complex on zeolite-Y,” 23rd Swadeshi Science Congress, November 6-8, 2013, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.
98. Jesty Thomas and Ambili K.S., “Synthesis of a novel metal-organic framework (MOF) and its luminescence properties,” UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Nanomaterials and Renewable Energy, October 30-31, 2013, K.E. College.
99. Jesty Thomas and Jineesh N., “Synthesis of a novel photocatalyst for the degradation of organohalogen toxic chemicals,” UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Nanomaterials and Renewable Energy, October 30-31, 2013, K.E. College.
100. Jesty Thomas, Jineesh N., and Sijo Mathew, “Synthesis of nano TiO₂-porphyrin system as an efficient solar photocatalyst,” Two-Day National Seminar on Basic and Biochemical Techniques: Relevance in Interdisciplinary Research Scenario, September 3-4, 2013, B.K. College, Amalagiri
101. Jesty Thomas and K.S. Ambili, “Synthesis and optical properties of a novel inorganic-organic hybrid material,” Two-Day National Seminar on Basic and Biochemical Techniques: Relevance in Interdisciplinary Research Scenario, September 3-4, 2013, B.K. College, Amalagiri.
102. K.S. Ambili and Jesty Thomas, “Synthesis of highly luminescent hybrid material by grafting 8-hydroxy quinoline-Sm³⁺ complex on zeolite-Y,” National Seminar on Current Trends in Chemistry (CTriC 2013), March 22-23, 2013, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin.
103. Jesty Thomas, “Nanogold loaded titania nanofibers: Efficient solar photocatalyst,” UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Smart Materials, 2012, S.B. College, Changanacherry. (Best Paper Award)
104. Jesty Thomas, “Synthesis of novel nano TiO₂ for the solar photocatalytic degradation of Endosulfan,” Kerala Science Congress, 2012.
105. Jesty Thomas, “Synthesis of nanosilver loaded TiO₂ nanofibers for photocatalysis,” Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Nanotechnology: Applications of Nanomaterials in Agriculture, Food & Medicine, 2012, B.K. College, Amalagiri, Kottayam, Kerala.
106. Jesty Thomas, “Synthesis of efficient solar photocatalysts by doping Ag nanoparticles on nano TiO₂,” UGC Sponsored National Conference on Trends in Nanomaterials, 2011, All Saints College, Thiruvananthapuram.
107. Jesty Thomas, “Synthesis of samarium-doped anatase nanopowder for solar photocatalysis,” Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Seminar, 2011, B.K. College, Amalagiri.
108. Jesty Thomas, “Synthesis and characterization of gold-doped TiO₂ nanotubes as solar photocatalyst,” Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Nanotechnology (CNT 2011), 2011, St. Theresa’s College, Cochin.
109. Jesty Thomas, “Synthesis of TiO₂ nanofibers and its application as solar photocatalyst,” Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Workshop on Materials Science, 2011, K.E. College, Mannanam.
110. Jesty Thomas, M.L.P. Reddy, and G.D. Surender, “Hydrometallurgical process for titania waste remediation through resource recovery and its reintegration as value-added products,” Proceedings of National Seminar on Challenges of Titanium Industry in India, pp. 151-155, April 2002.
1. Received “Research Excellence Award 2020” (ICSETS-2020)
2. Selected as “OUTSTANDING WOMAN IN SCIENCE” for the initiatives and developments in the field of Chemistry by Venus International Foundation in 2018.
3. Associate board member of the international journal, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology-Asia
4. Editorial board member of the international journal, Materials Physics and Chemistry.
5. Recognized reviewer status by Elsevier Publications
6. Indian Examiner of Ph.D thesis evaluation of Anna University, Chennai in 2015.
7. Selected as postdoctoral fellow by CNU, S.Korea(Brain Korea 21st century (BK21) project).
8. Synthesized a new crystal structure and has been accepted by Cambridge crystallographic data center (CCDC971490).
9. Reviewer of the research articles for the International Journals like Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, Journal of Photochemistry, Journal of Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers (Elsevier Publications), Photochemical and Photobiological Sciences, RSC Advances, Ionics (RSC publishers) etc.
10. Advisory Board Member of the journal “Technology and Future (Viswajyothi College of Engineering and Technology, Muvattupuzha)” from 2010 to till now.
11. Reviewer of the research articles for International Conferences like “PCM 2015 (China), Material Technology and Environmental Engineering (MTEE 2015, China)”.
12. Expert member for “Revenue District Science Inspire Award Exhibition”.
13. Selected as Scientist (WOS-A scheme) by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), India. I am one among the two selected in All India level.
14. Awarded Young Scientist Fellowship by Department of Science & Technology (DST), India.
15. Achieved “Best teacher award from St.Joseph’s College of Engineering & Technology, Pala.
16. Won Best research paper award(cash award of Rs.10,000 and Rs. 1,00,000/-as contingency grant) for the research work entitled “Nd3+ doped TiO2 incorporated with heteropolyacid: an efficient solar photocatalyst for degradation of 4-chlorophenol”, by Radhika.S&Jesty Thomas, in “27th Kerala Science Congress” 27th-29th January 2015.
17. Won the Best Research Paper Award for the paper entitled “Visible light driven degradation of persistent organic pollutants using ZnO nanorods coupled with photosensitive molecule”, Jesty Thomas, Radhika.S in the “International Seminar on Crossing Frontiers in Bioengineering and Tissue Culture”, Department of Botany, Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam, 10th& 13th February 2017.
18. Won the Best Research Paper Award (Silver Medal) for the paper entitled “Photocatalytic degradation of pesticides using nano TiO2 based solar photocatalyst” by Jesty Thomas, Radhika.S,in the Albertian International Education Expo 2017, St.Albert’s College, Ernakulam, 25th-28th January 2017.
19. Won Best Research poster awardfor the paper entitled “ Efficient solar photocatalytic degradation of endosulfan using nanogold doped TiO2 nanotubes” by Ambili K.S&JestyThomasin the UGC SponsoredNational Seminar on “Chemistry for Tomorrow’s World” 22nd-23rd January 2015.
20. Won Best Research poster award for the paper entitled “TiO2 nanoparticles modified with porphyrin: an efficient photocatalyst for the degradation of organic pollutants under sunlight” by Radhika.S&Jesty Thomas, in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Recent and Emerging Advances in Chemical Sciences (REACS-2015)” 08th-09th January 2015.
21. Won Best Research poster award for the paper entitled “Solar photocatalytic degradation of Endosulfan using nanogold doped TiO2 nanotubes”, by Ambili K.S&JestyThomasin the UGC SponsoredNational Seminar on “Nanostructured Materials (NSM 2014)”, 12th-13th August 2014.
22. Won Best Research poster awardfor the paper entitled “Synthesis, characterization and optical properties of a novel metal-organic framework, Jesty Thomas, Ambili. K. S, “International Conference on Emerging Frontiers and Challenges in Chemistry (ICEFCC-2014)”, All Saints College, Thiruvananthapuram, 17th and 18th February- 2014.
23. Best Paper Award for the paper entitled “Nanogold loaded titaniananofibers: Efficient solar photocatalyst” UGC National Seminaron “Smart Materials”, S.B College, Changanacherry, Sep. 2012.
Academic recognitions and responsibilities:
Chairperson, Examination Board of M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry, M.G University
Member of PG Board of Studies
Board member, M.Sc & B.Sc Examination, Mahatma Gandhi University
Member of Syllabus Revision Committee (Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam),
Member of UG Board of studies (BCM College, Kottayam).
Fellowships:
1. Woman Scientist Fellowship by DST.
2. Young Scientist Fellowship by DST
3. “Brain Korea 21st Century” ‘Post Doctoral Fellowship by Chungnam National University, S.Korea
Membership in Professional bodies:
1. Life Member of Indian Society for Technical Education.
2. Annual member of Indian science congress
3. Member of Kerala Science Academy
Workshops/Seminars/Conferences/FDPs organized:
1. Organizing Committee member of International Conference on Advanced Materials, 07-02-2004 and 08-02-2004.
2. Coordinated Workshop joined with IIT Madras, and gave talk on “Organometallics” at IIRBS (Institute for Intensive Research in Basic Sciences), Mahatma Gandhi University on 23rd-26th August 2011.
3. Convener of the Regional Seminar on “Recent trends in Spectroscopy & cancer therapy” held on 30-11-2017.
4. Organization committee member of the UGC sponsored national workshop on “New Frontiers in Teaching Chemistry“ held on 8-10 December 2015.
5. Organization committee member of the national seminar on “New Frontiers in Teaching Chemistry III“ held on 10-11 November 2016.
6. Organization committee member of the regional seminar &Chem fest held on 22-23 January 2019.
7. Organization committee memberof the KCSTE sponsored seminar & Ozone day celebration on 24 th September 2020.
8. Two day State level Workshop on Small scale chemical analysis: A Green perspective and Research methodology on 5th and 6th march 2020 -Workshop convener.
FDPs attended:
1. Online Hands-on Training on Learning Management System (MOODLE), Kerala State Higher Education Council in association with Digital University of Kerala, 22-09-2022 to 28-09-2022.
2. Online training course on “Innovation Ambassador, MoE’s Innovation Cell & AICTE, 30-06-2021 to 30-07-2021.
3. Online refresher course by SWAYAM-ARPIT, AICTE-MHRD, 1-09-2019 to 31-12-2019.
4. Nanotechnology: A Makers course, Duke University & North Caroline University through Coursera, 30-04-2021 to 30-05-2021.
5. Short term course on ‘Outcome Based Education’, UGC-STRIDE, 04-04-2022 to 11-04-2022.
6. Short term course on Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development, UGC-STRIDE, 15-04-2021 to 21-04-2021.
7. Faculty Development Programme on “Role of Teachers in Quality Enhancement and Accreditation” IQAC, Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru. 11-05-2020 to 18-05-2020.
8. Short term course on Gender Sensitization, Academic Staff college, Kerala University, 22-11-2019 to 28-11-2019
9. Short term course on Student Counselling and Mentoring, Academic Staff college, Kerala University, 04.07.2019 to 10.07.2019.
10. Refresher course on Upskilling Chemistry teachers on latest pedagogical tools for impactful teaching, Indian Science Academy, 27-11-2018 to 11-12-2018.
11. Orientation program (IT oriented), Academic Staff college, Kerala University, 21-6-2013 to 18-7-2013.
12. Refresher course in Nanoscience, Academic Staff college, Kerala University, 11-11-2014 to
to1-12-2014.
13. Refresher course on Teaching Excellence and Methodologies, Indian Society for Technical Education, 5-8-2002 to 17-8-2002.
Resource person in Workshops/Seminars/Conferences
1. Invited speaker on Indo-French international seminar on exploring contemporary vistas in (organo) catalysis to pharma industry: For sustaining Future at Vignan University, Andra Pradesh, on 12th December 2024, and delivered a talk on Nd3+-doped α-γ Bi2O3 Homojunction: A Smart Multifunctional Solar Photocatalyst for the Removal of Pharmaceutical Residues from Water Bodies,
2. Invited speaker on International Conference on Advanced Nanomaterials for Sustainability (ICANS- 2024) at Amal Jyothi College of Engineering Kanjirappally on 19th October 2024 and delivered a talk on “Nano-Photocatalysis: Potential Solution for Environmental Remediation and Sustainable Development”.
3. Invited talk on “Nanotechnology: Revolution in the 21st century” at Baselius College, Kottayam on 9th January 2024.
4. Chaired a session in “Two day National Seminar on Exploring Frontiers Chemical Innovation”, EFCI -2023 on 15th December 2023 organized by Baselius college, Kottayam in association with KSCSTE.
5. Invited speaker at B.K college, Amalagiri and delivered a talk on “Nanotechnology and sustainable development” on 4th October 2023
6. Invited speaker on “emerging Trends in the Remediation of Persistent Organic Pollutants Using Nanomaterials” One Day national conference on “Contemporary Topics in Chemistry”,16th February 2023” at SB College, Changanacherry.
7. Invited talk on “Nanomaterials: Candidates for sustainable development” at St. Mary’s college, Manarcadu on 28th February 2023
8. Invited talk on “Nano-semiconductors: Potential Candidates for Environmental Pollution Remediation” as a part of International Conference on “New Frontiers and Developments in Chemistry” (NFDC-2023) (Erudite Scholar in Residence Programme) at Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta on 6th January 2023.
9. Chaired a session for the international virtual conference on “Nanomaterials: Recent developments and new directions” on 23-10-2021 held at B.K College, Amalagiri
10. Delivered a talk on “Academic Plagiarism” in national seminar on Copyright and Patent conducted by department of History K.E College on 7-3-2020
11. Invited talk on “Synthesis of Sm3+-doped graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets for the photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants under sunlight”, at The DoubleTree by Hilton, Baltimore, USA, in connection with International Conference on Catalysis and Chemical Engineering (CCE-2017)”, 22nd-24th February 2017.
12. Invited talk on “Solar light active nano catalysts for the degradation of persistent organic pollutants” at K.E.College, Mannanamin connection with “International Conference on Science, Engineering, Technology and Management (ICSETM-2017)”, 8th-9th March 2017, organized by Department of Mathematics, K.E. College, Mannanam.
13. Invited talk on “Nanomaterials: A tool for the photodegradation of organic pollutants” at K.E.College, Mannanamin connection with “International Conference on Crossing Frontiers in Bioengineering and Tissue Culture”, 10th & 13th February 2017, organized by Department of Botany, K.E. College, Mannanam.
14. Invited talk on “Photocatalytic degradation of persistent organic pollutants using semiconductor nanomaterials under solar light” at Government College, Nattakom in connection with National Seminar on “Recent Advances in Materials Science” on 11th January 2017.
15. Invited talk on “Synthesis of nanogold doped TiO2 nanotubes for the degradation of persistent organic pollutants under sunlight” at Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta in connection with KSCSTE sponsored National Seminar on “Recent Trends in Organic Medicinal Chemistry” on 27thJanuary 2016.
16. Invited talk on “Applications of Nanoscience” International Chemistry Year Celebrations, 2011, Assumption College, Changanacherry on 29th September 2011.
17. Invited talk on Synthesis of nanosilver loaded TiO2nanofibersfor photocatalysis, Proceedings of UGC sponsored National Seminar on Nanotechnology: Applications of nanomaterials in Agriculture, food & medicine, Jesty Thomas, B.K College, Amalagiri, Kottayam, Kerala. 2012.
18. Delivered a talk on “Jeevithalakshyathilekkullavazhikal”for NSS camp on 28thDecember 2011 at St. Sebastian’s School, Ayarkunnam.
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