1. Inorganic Chemistry
2. Nanomaterials for Photocatalysis
3. Inorganic – Organic Hybrid Materials

1. Number of “Best Research Paper Awards” obtained: 13

2. Received “Research Excellence Award 2020” (ICSETS-2020)

3. Jesty Thomas has been awarded the prestigious “Outstanding Women in Chemistry– 2018” by Venus International Foundation, Chennai.

4. Associate board member of the international journal, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology-Asia.

5. Editorial board member of the international journal “Materials Physics and Chemistry’.

6. Awarded “Recognized Reviewer Status” by Elsevier Publications in February 2016.

7. Synthesised a new crystal structure and was accepted by “Cambridge Crystallographic Data Center” (CCDC71490).

8. Reviewer of the research articles for the International Journals “Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical”, “Photochemical Photobiological Sciences”, “Ind. Engg. Chemistry”

9. Reviewer of research articles for “International Conference on Material Technology and Environmental Engineering (MTEE 2015)” and for the International Conference “PCM 2015” both held at China.

10. Selected as postdoctoral fellow by CNU, S.Korea (Brain Korea 21st century (BK21) project).

11. Expert committee Member for Revenue District Science Inspire Award Exhibition in 2014.

12. Research work (Advanced Science Letters, 4 (2011) 108-114) is quoted by American Bar Association in the article entitled “Where is Agronanotechnology heading in the United States and European Union?”.

13. Selected as “Scientist Fellow” by Department of Science & Technology (DST).

14. Selected as “Young Scientist” by Department of Science & Technology (DST).

15. “Best Teacher Award” from St. Joseph’s college of Engg. & Technology, Palai.

16. Indian Examiner of Ph.D thesis evaluation of Anna University, Chennai in 2015.

17. Life Member of Indian Society for Technical Education

18. Annual member of Indian science congress.

19. Member of Kerala Science Academy.

20. Member of PG Board of Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University

21. Board member, M.Sc & B.Sc Examination, Mahatma Gandhi University.

INVITED TALKS

1. “Synthesis of Sm³⁺-doped graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets for the photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants under sunlight”, atThe DoubleTree by Hilton, Baltimore, USA, in connection with International Conference on Catalysis and Chemical Engineering (CCE-2017)”, 22^nd-24^th February 2017.

2. “Academic Plagiarism” in national seminar on Copyright and Patent conducted by department of History K.E College on 7-3-2020.

3. “Synthesis of Sm³⁺-doped graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets for the photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants under sunlight”, atThe DoubleTree by Hilton, Baltimore, USA, in connection with International Conference on Catalysis and Chemical Engineering (CCE-2017)”, 22^nd-24^th February 2017.

4. “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)”, 8^th-9^th March 2017, organized by Department of Mathematics, K.E. College, Mannanam.

5. “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”, 10^th & 13^th February 2017, organized by Department of Botany, K.E. College, Mannanam.

6. “Photocatalytic degradation of persistent organic pollutants using semiconductor nanomaterials under solar light” at Government College, Nattakomin connection with National Seminar on “Recent Advances in Materials Science” on 11^th January 2017.

7. “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 27^thJanuary 2016.

8. “Applications of Nanoscience” International Chemistry Year Celebrations, 2011, Assumption College, Changanacherry on 29^th September 2011.

9. Synthesis of nanosilver loaded TiO₂nanofibersfor photocatalysis, Proceedings of UGC sponsored National Seminar on Nanotechnology: Applications of nanomaterials in Agriculture, food & medicine, Jesty Thomas,K College, Amalagiri, Kottayam, Kerala. 2012.

10. “Jeevithalakshyathilekkullavazhikal” for NSS camp on 28^thDecember 2011 at St. Sebastian’s School, Ayarkunnam.

11. Coordinated Workshop joined with IIT Madras, and gave talk on “Organometallics” at IIRBS (Institute for Intensive Research in Basic Sciences), Mahatma Gandhi University on 23^rd-26^th August 2011.

PAPER PUBLICATIONS

1. Synthesis of nano TiO₂ doped with metal nanoparticles and its application in solar photocatalysis, ”, Mekha Susan Rajan, Jesty Thomas in the International Seminar on Advances in organic and materials Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, St.Thomas College,Kozhencherry,10 th February 2020.

2. Samarium doped TiO₂ : A novel catalyst for the degradation of methylene blue under sunlight, Anju John, Jesty Thomas in the International Seminar on Science, Technology & Social Sciences (ICSETS-2020), Department of Mathematics, Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam,1^st& 2^nd February 2020.

3. Degradation of endosulfan under sunlight using Ag doped nanoTiO₂, Mekha Susan Rajan, Jesty Thomas in the International Seminar on Science, Technology & Social Sciences (ICSETS-2020), Department of Mathematics, Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam, 1^st& 2^nd February 2020 ( Best research paper award)

4. Perylene nanoparticle incorporated graphitic carbon nitride for the degradation of water pollutants. Radhika. S, Anju John, Jesty Thomas, National Seminar on ENRICHING RESEARCH HORIZONS ReAP 2k19, Department of Home Science, St.Teresa’s College, Ernakulam, 5-6 December 2019.

5. Zinc oxide nanorods coupled with photosensitive molecules as efficient solar photocatalyst for the degradation of organic pollutants. Radhika. S, Mekha Susan Rajan, Jesty Thomas, National Seminar on ENRICHING RESEARCH HORIZONS ReAP 2k19, Department of Home Science, St.Teresa’s College, Ernakulam, 5-6 December 2019.

6. Development of Sm^3+-doped Graphitic Carbon Nitride Nanosheets for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants under Sunlight Ambili K. S, Jesty Thomas, Radhika S, International Seminar on Recent Trends in Nano Science and Nanophotonics NSNP 2019, Department of Physics, Kuriakose Elias College, Kottayam, 4-5 January 2019.

7. Synthesis of Hybrid Materials by Encapsulating Para-Aminobenzoic Acid Complexes of Eu³⁺ and Tb³⁺ in Zeolite Y And Studies on Their Luminescence Properties, Ambili.K.S, Jesty Thomas, Proceedings of International Conference on Sustainable Innovations in Green Chemistry & New Technological Developments (ICSIG-2018) 11^th and 12^th December 2018 Maharajas college, Ernakulam.

8. Luminescence properties of hybrid materials synthesized by encapsulating Para-aminobenzoic acid complexes of Eu³⁺ and Tb³⁺ in Zeolite Y, Jesty Thomas, Ambili K.S, International Conference on Science, Engineering, Technology and Social Science (ICSETS), Department of Mathematics, Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam, 18^th-19^th January 2018.

9. A novel solar photocatalysts for the degradation of organic pollutants: Perylene nanoparticles coupled graphitic carbon nitride, Jesty Thomas, Radhika.S, International Conference on Science, Engineering, Technology and Social Science (ICSETS), Department of Mathematics, Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam, 18^th-19^th January 2018.

10. Synthesis of Sm³⁺-doped graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets for the photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants under sunlight, Jesty Thomas, Ambili K.S, International Conference on Catalysis and Chemical Engineering (CCE-2017)”, The DoubleTree by Hilton, Baltimore, USA, 22^nd-24^th February 2017.

11. Solar light active nano catalysts for the degradation of persistent organic pollutants, Jesty Thomas, International Conference on Science, Engineering, Technology and Management (ICSETM-2017), Department of Mathematics, Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam8^th-9^th March 2017.

12. Luminescent properties of samarium-fluorescein metal-organic framework synthesized by solvothermal method, Jesty Thomas, KS, International Conference on Science, Engineering, Technology and Management (ICSETM-2017), Department of Mathematics, Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam, 8^th-9^th March 2017.

13. Nanomaterials: A tool for the photodegradation of organic pollutants, Jesty Thomas, International Seminar on Crossing Frontiers in Bioengineering and Tissue Culture, Department of Botany, Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam, 10^th& 13^th February 2017.

14. ZnO nanorods coupled with heteropolyphosphotungstic acid for the degradation of synthetic dyes, Jesty Thomas, Radhika.S, International Conference on Science, Engineering, Technology and Management (ICSETM-2017), Department of Mathematics, Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam, 8^th-9^th March 2017.

15. Visible light driven degradation of persistent organic pollutants using ZnO nanorods coupled with photosensitive molecule, Jesty Thomas, Radhika.S, International Seminar on Crossing Frontiers in Bioengineering and Tissue Culture, Department of Botany, Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam, 10^th& 13^th February 2017.

16. Nd³⁺-TiO₂ H₃PW₁₂O₄₀nanocomposite for the degradation of persistent organic pollutants under solar light through advanced oxidation process, Jesty Thomas, Radhika.S, International Symposium on New Trends in Applied Chemistry (NTAC-2017)”, Secret Heart College, Thevara, 09^th-11^th February 2017.

17. Photocatalytic degradation of pesticides using nano TiO₂ based solar photocatalyst, Jesty Thomas, Radhika.S, Albertian International Education Expo 2017, St.Albert’s College, Ernakulam, 25^th-28^th January 2017.

18. Photocatalytic degradation of persistent organic pollutants using Nd³⁺-doped TiO₂ incorporated with heteropolyphosphotungstic acid under solar light- Jesty Thomas, Radhika.S, International Seminar on Recent Advances in Solar Energy Applications (RASE-2016), St.Teresa’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulum, 15^th December 2016.

19. Luminescent Properties of a novel Samarium-Fluorescein Metal Organic Framework, Jesty Thomas, Ambili. K.S, “International Conference on Advances in Applied Mathematics, Materials Science and Nanotechnology for Engineering and Industrial Applications(IC-AMMN-2K16)” Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT), January 7-9, 2016.

20. “Synthesis, crystal structure photoluminescence study of a novel lanthanide-organic framework”, Jesty Thomas, S. Ambili, International conference on Science, Technology and Applications of Rare earths (ICSTAR 2015) held at Thiruvananthapuram, April 23^rd – 25^th 2015.

21. 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, 17^th and 18^th February- 2014 (Won paper award).

22. Synthesis of nanogold doped TiO₂ nanotubes for the degradation of Endosulfan under sunlight- Jesty Thomas, S, International Conference on Advanced Materials and its Applications (ICAMA 2014), Alphonsa College, Pala, 26^th-28^th March.

23. Synthesis of a novel metal-organic framework with luminescence properties, Jesty Thomas, K.S, Proceedings of international conference on ‘Advanced materials and its applications’ (ICAMA 2014),Alphonsa College, Pala, 26^th-28^th March.

24. “Solar Photocatalytic Degradation of 4-Chlorophenol Using Nd³⁺ Doped Nano TiO₂”, Jesty Thomas, S, Proceedings of Third International conference on Advanced Oxidation Processes AOP, Munnar, 25^th -28^th September 2014.

25. Nanogold Doped TiO₂ Nanotubes: Efficient Solar Photocatalyst for the Degradation of Endosulfan, Jesty Thomas, Chithra. K. R, 3^rd International Science Congress (ISC-2013), Karunya University Tamil Nadu, 8^th and 9^th December – 2013.

26. Nano Gold Doped Nano TiO₂ – An Efficient Solar Photocatalyst For The degradation of Persistent Organic Pollutants, Jesty Thomas, Chithra K. R, Proceedings of International Conference on Nanomaterials: Science Technology and Applications (ICNM 13), 5-7 December-2013.

27. Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation of 4-Chloro Phenol using Heteropoly Acid- Incorporated Nd³⁺ Doped Nano TiO₂, Jineesh N, Jesty Thomas, international Conference on Advances in Material Science (ICAMS 2013), SreeSankara College, Kalady, 23, 24 October 2013.

28. Synthesis and Photoluminescence Properties of Porphyrin-Samarium Complex Grafted on Zeolite Y, K.S.Ambili, Jesty Thomas, Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in Material Science (ICAMS 2013), SreeSankara College, Kalady, 23, 24 October 2013.

29. Synthesis of Nd³⁺ doped TiO₂-HPA system as efficient solar photocatalysts, Jineesh.N, Jesty Thomas, International Conference “NANO INDIA 2013”, NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram Feb 2013.

30. Synthesis of anatase nanopowder doped with silver nanoparticles for solar photocatalysis, Jesty Thomas, International conference on advance Material Processing and Characterization (AMPC), Anna University, Chennai, Feb 2013.

31. Synthesis and characterization of gold doped TiO₂ nanotubes as solar photocatalyst, Jesty Thomas, International Conference on nanomaterials (ICN), 12-15, Feb2012.

32. Biomimetic approach to artificial photosynthesis using the nanocomposite C-TiO₂-Zeolite Y- heteropolytungstic acid, Jesty Thomas, Jooran Lee, Minjoong Yoon, Korean Chemical Society, Jeju ICC, S.Korea, April 28-29, 2011.

33. A novel and efficient solar photocatalyst: C-TiO₂-Zeolite Y nanocomposite, Jesty Thomas, Jinhyung Park, Minjoong Yoon, International conference on nanocomposites (ICNC 2011), Kerala, India January 7-9, 2011.

34. Synthesis of samarium doped nano TiO₂ as efficient solar photocatalystJesty Thomas, Praveen Kumar K, Suresh Mathew, International Conference on Nanomaterials (ICN 2010), April 27-29, 2010.

35. Synthesis of nanogold doped TiO₂ for solar photocatalysis, JestyThomas, Proceedings ofInternational Conference on advanced Oxidation Process (AOP 2010), Sep 18-21, 2010.

36. Highly efficient sunlight photocatalysts: Silver nanoparticles doped nanotitania, JestyThomas, K. Praveen Kumar, Proceedings ofNANO 2010, Dec 2010.

37. International Conference on Materials for the Millennium Activity of α-amylase immobilized on TiO₂nano particles, Remya. M. Nair, Jesty Thomas, K. Praveen Kumar, M. J. Joseph, S. Balachandran, P.V. Mohanan, Proceedings of International Conference on Materials for the Millennium, 11-13 January 2010.

38. Hydrothermal synthesis of nanogold loaded titania nanotubes as efficient solar photocatalyst, Jesty Thomas, Proceedings of International Conference on advanced functional materials ICAFM, 9-12 December, 2009.

39. Recovery of high purity iron(III) as hematite powders of plate like morphology from titania wastes by solvent extraction and hydrothermal synthesis, Jesty Thomas, Proceedings of International conference on advanced materials, 18-21, Feb. 2008.

40. Synthesis of photocatalytically active anatase nanopowders from titania wastes, Jesty Thomas, Proceedings of International conference on advanced materials, 18-21, Feb. 2008.

41. Novel solid waste remediation process through resource recovery and it’s reintegration as value added product in titania industry, Jesty Thomas, Proceedings of International Congress of Chemistry and Environment, 24-26, Dec. 2005.

42. Synthesis of anatase nanopowder from titania wastes using solvent extraction combined with hydrothermal synthesis, Jesty Thomas, D. Surender and M.L.P. Reddy, Proceedings of Int. Symp., 17-19, Nov. 2004.

43. Liquid-liquid extraction of tetravalent titanium from acidic chloride solutions by trialkylphosphine oxide, Jesty Thomas, D. Surender and M.L.P. Reddy, Proce. of Int. Symp. on 26-27, pp.159-168, Sep. 2002.

44. Photoluminescence properties of para-aminobenzoic acid complexes of Eu³⁺ and Tb³⁺ encapsulated in Zeolite Y, Ambili KS, Jesty Thomas, 31^st Kerala Science Congress, Fatima Matha National College, Kollam, 02-03 February 2019.

45. Visible light driven degradation of synthetic dyes using ZnO nanorods sensitized with Porphyrin- Jesty Thomas, Radhika.S, 29^th Kerala Science Congress, Marthoma College, Thiruvalla, 28^th-30^th January 2017.

46. Sm³⁺-doped graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets as efficient solar photocatalyst- Jesty Thomas, Ambili. K.S, Radhika.S, National Seminar on Recent Advances in Materials Science, Government College, Nattakom, 10^th-11^th January 2017.

47. Synthesis of Sm³⁺-doped Graphitic Carbon Nitride Nanosheets for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Dye Effluent under Sunlight, Jesty Thomas, Ambili. K.S, 28^th Kerala Science Congress, 27^th-30^th January 2016

48. Degradation of persistent organic pollutants by advanced oxidation process using nanomaterials under solar light- Jesty Thomas, Radhika.S, KSCSTE sponsored National Seminar on Current Trends in Organic and Medicinal Chemistry, , Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta, 27^th January 2016.

49. 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- Jesty Thomas, Ambili.K.S, KSCSTE sponsored National Seminar on Current Trends in Organic and Medicinal Chemistry, , Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta, 27^th January 2016.

50. Samarium-doped graphitic carbon nitride: Synthesis and solar photocatalytic activity studies, Jesty Thomas, Ambili. K.S, 103^rd Indian Science Congress, University of Mysore, Mysore, 3-7 January 2016.

51. Optical properties of curcumin-samarium complex synthesised using curcumin obtained from turmeric extract as ligand, Jesty Thomas, Ambili. K.S, K.P. Jibin, 25^thSwadesi Science Congress, SreeSankara University of Sanskrit, Kalady, 16-18 December 2015.

52. Synthesis of nano TiO2-porphyrin system for the degradation of organic pollutants under sunlight- Jesty Thomas, Radhika.S,25^thSwadeshi Science Congress, , SreeSankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady, 15^th-18^th December 2015.

53. Synthesis of a new TiO₂nanocomposite for the degradation of organic pollutants under sunlight-Jesty Thomas ,S, National Seminar on Recent Advances in Photochemistry (NSPC-2015), , St.Michael’s College, Cherthala, 3^rd-4^th December 2015.

54. Analysis of Crystal data and data collection parameters of Samarium-fluorescein metal-organic framework using X-ray diffraction analysis, Jesty Thomas, K.S, National seminar on “Mathematical models and methods in applied sciences (M3AS), K.E College Mannanam, 19-21 November 2015.

55. Synthesis and photocatalytic activity studies of titanium based photocatalyst- Jesty Thomas, Radhika.S, National Conference on Advanced Functional Materials, Mar Athanasius College, Kothamangalam, 15^th-16^th September 2015.

56. Microwave assisted Synthesis and Luminescence Properties of Porphyrin-Samarium Complex Grafted on Zeolite Y”, Jesty Thomas, K.S, Proceedings of National conference on Recent Advances in Spectroscopy: A Chemical and Biological Perspective held at Newman College, Thodupuzha on 14^th-15^th September 2015.

57. “Nd³⁺ doped TiO₂ incorporated with heteropolyacid: an efficient solar photocatalyst for degradation of 4-chlorophenol”, Radhika.S, Jesty Thomas, Proceedings of27^th Kerala Science Congress, Alapuzha, 27^th-29^th January 2015 (Won Best research paper award).

58. “Synthesis and applications of graphitic carbon nitride photocatalyst”, Jesty Thomas, Radhika S, Minnu.P.Raveendran, Proceedings of UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Chemistry for Tomorrow’s World” held at BK College Amalagiri, Kottayam 22^nd and 23^rd January 2015.

59. “Solvothermal synthesis and crystal structure of a novel luminescent Samarium-Fluorescein Metal-Organic Framework”, Jesty Thomas, KS, UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Chemistry for Tomorrow’s World” held at BK College Amalagiri, Kottayam 22^nd and 23^rd January 2015.

60. “Enhanced solar photocatalytic degradation of Endosulfan using Nanogold doped TiO₂ nanotubes”, Jesty Thomas, Ambili.KS, Proceedings of UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Chemistry for Tomorrow’s World” held at BK College Amalagiri, Kottayam 22^nd and 23^rd January 2015(Won Best poster award).

61. “Synthesis of a novel solar photocatalyst: Nd³⁺-TiO₂-HPA”, Radhika.S, Jesty Thomas, Proceedings of National Seminar on Chemistry for Tomorrow’s World, held at B.K.College, Amalagiri, Kottayam, 22^nd-23^rd January 2015.

62. “Synthesis of novel luminescent hybrid material with titania, europium ions and para-amino benzoic acid (PABA)”, Ambili.KS, Jesty Thomas, UGC sponsored national seminar on Recent and Emerging Advances in Chemical Science (REACS-2015)”, All Saints College, Thiruvananthapuram, 8-9^th January 2015.

63. “TiO₂ nanoparticles modified with porphyrin: an efficient photocatalyst for the degradation of organic pollutants under sunlight”, Radhika.S, Jesty Thomas, “National Seminar on Recent and Emerging Advances in Chemical Sciences (REACS-2015)”, All Saints College, Thiruvananthapuram 08-09 January 2015 (Won Best poster award).

64. “Solar photocatalytic degradation of 4-chlorophenol by nano TiO₂ modified with porphyrin”, S, Jesty Thomas, National Seminar on Emerging Nanomaterials (NSEN 2015), Deva Matha College, Kuravilangadu, 06^th-07^th January 2015.

65. “Synthesis, crystal structure and luminescence property of a lanthanide-organic framework”, Ambili.KS, Jesty Thomas, National Seminar on Recent trends in Chemistry-RtriC-2014”, Baselius College, Kottayam, 6-7 November 2014.

66. “Nano TiO₂ modified with porphyrin: an efficient solar photocatalyst for the degradation of 4-chlorophenol” Radhika.S, Jesty Thomas, National Seminar on Advances in Materials Chemistry (ADMAC I), Christian College, Chengannur 15^th-17^th October 2014.

67. “Crystal structure and luminescence property of a novel Samarium-Fluorescein framework”, Ambili.KS, Jesty Thomas, UGC sponsored National seminar on “Advances in Material Science (ADMAC I)”, Christian College, Chengannur 15^th-17^th October 2014.

68. “TiO₂ nanotubes modified nanogold: an efficient solar photocatalyst for the degradation of endosulfan”, Radhika.S, Jesty Thomas, National Seminar on Nanochemistry and Nanobiotechnology (NANOCHEMBIO 2014), St.Thomas College, Pala 08^th-09^th October 2014.

69. “Porphyrin doped nano TiO₂photocatalyst for the degradation of organic pollutants under sunlight”, S, Jesty Thomas, Jineesh.N, National Seminar on Present and future scope of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (BAM NANST-2014), BAM College, Thuruthicad, Thiruvalla 2^nd– 4^th September 2014.

70. “Synthesis of a novel solar photocatalyst: Nd³⁺-TiO₂-HPA”, S, Jesty Thomas, National Seminar on Nanostructured Materials (NSM 2014), N.S.S College, Changanacherry, 12^th-13^th August-2014.

71. “Solar photocatalytic degradation of Endosulfan using nanogold doped TiO₂ nanotubes”, Jesty Thomas, Ambili K.S, National Seminar on Nanostructured Materials (NSM 2014), NSS College, Changanacherry, 12^th-13^th August2014(Won Best research paper award).

72. “Nano TiO₂ modified with porphyrin molecules: An efficient solar photocatalyst for the degradation of organic pollutants”, S, Jesty Thomas, Jineesh.N, National Conference on Recent Advances in Spectroscopy, M.A.College, Kothamangalam, 31^st July- 1^st August 2014.

73. “Studies on the synthesis and luminescence property of a novel lanthanide-organic framework”, Ambili KS, Jesty Thomas, , National conference Recent Advances in Spectroscopy, MA College, Kothamangalam, 31^st July and 1^st August 2014.

74. Solvothermal Synthesis and Luminescent Properties of a Novel Samarium-Fluorescein Metal- Organic Framework, Ambili. KS, Jesty Thomas, National Fluorescence Workshop (FCS 2013), IISc and JNCAR, Bangalore, 24-28 November 2013.

75. Photocatalytic Degradation of 4-Chlorophenol Using Nd³⁺ Doped TiO₂-HPA System, Jineesh N, Jesty Thomas, 23^rdSwadeshi Science Congress, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, 6-8 November 2013.

76. Photophysical Properties of a Highly Luminescent Hybrid Material Synthesized by Grafting Porphyrin-Samarium Complex on Zeolite-Y, K.S. Ambili, Jesty Thomas, 23^rdSwadeshi Science Congress, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, 6-8 November 2013.

77. Synthesis of a novel metal organic frame works (MOF) and its luminescence properties, Jesty Thomas, Ambili K.S, UGC sponsored National Seminar on Nanomaterials and Renewable Energy, K.E College, 30-31, Oct. 2013.

78. Synthesis of a novel photocatalyst for the degradation of organohalogen toxic chemicals, Jesty Thomas, Jineesh N, UGC sponsored National Seminar on Nanomaterials and Renewable Energy, K.E College, 30-31, Oct. 2013.

79. Synthesis of nano TiO₂-Porphyrin System as an Efficient Solar Photocatalyst, Jesty Thomas, Jineesh N, Sijo Mathew, Two day National Seminar on Basic and Biochemical Techniques: Relevance in Interdisciplinary Research Scenario, BK College Amalagiri, 3^rd and 4^th September 2013.

80. Synthesis and Optical Properties of a Novel Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Material, Jesty Thomas, K.S Ambili, Two day National Seminar on Basic and Biochemical Techniques: Relevance in Interdisciplinary Research Scenario, BK College Amalagiri, 3^rd and 4^th September 2013.

81. Synthesis of highly luminescent hybrid material by grafting 8-hydroxy quinoline – Sm³⁺ complex on zeolite-Y, Ambili K.S, Jesty Thomas, National seminar on Current trends in Chemistry, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin, CTriC 2013, 22-23 March 2013.

82. Nanogold loaded titania nanofibers: Efficient solar photocatalyst, Jesty Thomas, UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Smart Materials”, S.B College, Changanacherry, 2012 (Best Paper Award).

83. Synthesis of novel nano TiO₂ for the solar photocatalytic degradation of endosulfan, Jesty Thomas, Kerala Science Congress, 2012.

84. Synthesis of nanosilver loaded TiO₂nanofibersfor photocatalysis, Proceedings of UGC sponsored National Seminar on Nanotechnology: Applications of nanomaterials in Agriculture, food & medicine, Jesty Thomas,K College, Amalagiri, Kottayam, Kerala. 2012.

85. Synthesis of efficient solar photocatalysts by doping Ag nanoparticles on nano TiO_2, Jesty Thomas, UGC Sponsored National Conference on trends in nanomaterials, All Saints College, Thiruvananthapuram, 2011.

86. Synthesis of samarium doped anatase nanopowder for solar photocatalysis, Jesty Thomas, Proceedings of UGC sponsored National Seminar, B.K College, Amalagiri, 2011.

87. Synthesis and characterization of gold doped TiO₂ nanotubes as solar photocatalyst, Jesty Thomas, Proceedings of UGC sponsored National Seminar on nanotechnology” CNT 2011, St.Theresa’s College, Cochin,2011.

88. Synthesis of TiO₂nanofibers and its application as solar photocatalyst, Jesty Thomas, Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National workshop on materials Science, E College, Mannanam, 2011.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

1. Degradation of endocrine disruptors using modified TiO₂nanorods under sunlight- Jesty Thomas, Radhika.S, Advances in Nano Research IJACS-2020-09-028 (2021) accepted).

2. Synthesis of hybrid materials by immobilizing para-aminobenzoic acid complexes of Eu³⁺ and Tb³⁺ in Zeolite Y and their luminescent properties-Jesty Thomas, Ambili K.S, J. Porous material (2021), 1-10.

3. Nanophotocatalysis for the removal of pharmaceutical residues from water bodies: State of Art and Recent Trends, Mekha Susan Rajan, Anju John, Jesty Thomas, Current Analytical Chemistry (2021) (accepted, In Press).

4. Carbon nitride based photocatalysts for the mitigation of water pollution engendered by pharmaceutical compounds, Anju John, Mekha Susan Rajan, Jesty Thomas, Environmental Science and Pollution Research (2021) (accepted, In press).

5. Synthesis of Sm^3+-doped Graphitic Carbon Nitride Nanosheets for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants under Sunlight- Jesty Thomas, Ambili K.S, Radhika.S, Catalysis Today 310 (2018), 11-18.

6. Solar light driven photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants using ZnO nanorods coupled with photosensitive molecules- Jesty Thomas, Radhika.S, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 5 (2017) 4239-4250.

7. Graphitic Carbon Nitride Coupled with Perylene Nanoparticles as Efficient Solar Photocatalyst- Jesty Thomas, Radhika.S, Minjoong Yoon, Molecular Catalysis, 433 (2017) 274-281.

8. Characterization and Optical Studies of the Hybrid Materials Synthesized by Covalently Linking Eu³⁺ Ions, Para Amino Benzoic Acid and Titania- Jesty Thomas, Ambili KS, Ann Mariya Baby, Soniyamol Sebastian, Journal of Applied Spectroscopy, 84 (1) (2017) 1671-1676.

9. Nd³⁺ doped TiO₂ nanoparticles incorporated with hetero polyphosphotungstic acid: A novel solar photocatalyst for the degradation of 4-chlorophenol in water, Jesty Thomas, S. Radhika, Minjoong Yoon, Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical, 411 (2016) 146–156.

10. Synthesis, crystal structure and luminescent properties of a new samarium- fluorescein metal- organic frame work, Jesty Thomas, Ambili. K. S, Journal of Molecular Structure, 1098 (2015) 167-174.

11. Facile synthesis of pure TiO2(B) nanofibers doped with gold nanoparticles and solar photocatalytic activities. Jesty Thomas, Minjoong Yoon,Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 111–112 (2012) 502– 508.

12. Polyoxometalate Composites as Photocatalysts for Efficient Solar Energy Conversion System, Jesty Thomas, Minjoong Yoon,Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology C: Photochemistry Reviews, 13 (2012) 277-298.

13. Novel Luminescent Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Material Synthesized by Grafting 8-hydroxy Quinoline – Samarium Complex On Zeolite Y, Jesty Thomas, Ambili. K. S, Science of Advanced Materials, 6 (2014)1140-1145.

14. Nano Gold Doped Nano TiO2 – An Efficient Solar Photocatalyst For The degradation of Persistent Organic Pollutants, Jesty Thomas, Chithra K.R, Journal of Advanced Material Research, 938 (2014) 292-296.

15. Nanogold Doped TiO2 Nanotubes: Efficient Solar Photocatalyst for the Degradation of Endosulfan, Jesty Thomas, Chithra. K. R, Material Focus, 3 (2014) 233-238.

16. Effects of Sm3+ Doping on Dielectric Properties of Anatase TiO2 Nanoparticles Synthesized by a Low-Temperature Hydrothermal Method, Abdul Gafoor, A. K.; Jesty Thomas, Musthafa, M. M.; Pradyumnan, P. P, Journal of Electronic Materials, 40 (10) (2011) 2152-2158.

17. Synthesis of Ag doped nano TiO2 as efficient solar photocatalyst for the degradation of endosulfanJesty Thomas, Praveen Kumar K, Chitra K.R, Adv. Sci. Lett., Vol. 4, 1–7, 2011.

18. Enhancement of sunlight photocatalysis of nano TiO2 by Ag nanoparticles stabilized with D-Glucosamine, Jesty Thomas, Praveen Kumar K, Suresh Mathew, Sci. Adv. Mater., 3, 1-7, 2011.

19. Hydrothermal Synthesis of nanosized anatase TiO2: Photocatalytic activity,Jesty Thomas, M.L.P Reddy; International Journal of Nanotechnology, Vol. 8, Nos. 10/11/12, 2011.

20. Hydrothermal synthesis of samarium doped nanotitania as highly efficient solar photocatalyst , Jesty Thomas, Praveen Kumar K, Suresh Mathew, Sci. Adv. Mater., 2, pp.1–8, 2010.

21. Microwave assisted synthesis of titania nanocubes, nanospheres and nanorods for photocatalytic dye degradation. Suprabha T; Haizel G Roy; Jesty Thomas; Praveen Kumar K; Suresh Mathew; Nanoscale Research Letters 4:144–152, 2009.

22. Preparation of hematite powders with plate-like morphology from titania wastes by solvent extraction followed by precipitation stripping and hydrothermal synthesis, Jesty Thomas, G.D. Surender and M.L.P. Reddy,Sep. Sci. Technol., 39, pp. 1695-1715, 2004.

23. Solvent extraction separation of vanadium(V) from multimetal chloride solutions using tributylphosphate, Jesty Thomas, G.D. Surender and M.L.P. Reddy,Sep. Sci. Technol., 38, pp.3761-3774, 2003. 

24. Graphene derivatives modified graphitic carbon nitride :a review Mekha Susan Rajan ,Anju John, Jesty Thomas, New Numbers Letters ( ISSN no: 2320-8317),10 ,(2019),30-40.

25. Photocatalytic Effects of Graphitic Carbon Nitride: Review, Jesty Thomas, Anju John, New Numbers Letters ( ISSN no: 2320-8317),9,(2018),10-15.

26. Development of Metal Organic Framework-Ionic Liquid Hybrid Composites for Catalytic Applications, Jesty Thomas, S Ambili, , New Numbers and Letters( ISSN no: 2320-8317),9,(2018),6-9

27. Luminescence studies of Samarium Complex Synthesized Using 1,7-bis-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-phenyl)-hepta-1,6-diene-3,5-dione as Ligand, K.S. Ambili, K.P. Jibin, Jesty Thomas, New Numbers and Letters, 2017 (ISSN no: 2320-8317).

28. Photocatalysis: A novel approach for the degradation of persistent organic pollutants, Jesty Thomas,Catalyst (Chemistry Review 2016-17), 13-16.

29. Visible light active ZnO nanostructures- A short review, Jesty Thomas, Radhika.S,New Numbers and Letters (ISSN no: 2320-8317), 7 (2016) 60-64.

30. Photocatalytic Degradation of Persistent Organic Pollutants using nanoTiO2 supported on porous Materials, Jesty Thomas, Radhika.S, Ambili.K.S, Rational Discourse(ISSN no: 0972-2955), Vol.21 (1), 2015, 41-52.

31. Lanthanide Based Luminescent Hybrid Materials: Short Review, Jesty Thomas, Ambili.K.S, Albert. J. Chem. Sci., 1 (2015) 10-12.

32. TiO₂ supported on Graphene and MCM-41 as Efficient Photocatalyst for the Degradation of Persistent Organic Pollutants: A Short Review, Jesty Thomas, Radhika.S, Ambili.K.S, New Numbers and Letters (ISSN no: 2320-8317), 06 (2015) 260-264.

33. “Review on luminescent lanthanide containing metal-organic frameworks and their applications”, Jesty Thomas, Ambili.K.S, New Numbers and Letters (ISSN NO.2320-8317), 5, 8-12, 2014.

34. “Synthesis and applications of graphitic carbon nitride photocatalyst – a review” – JestyThomas, Radhika.S, Minnu.P.Raveendran, New Numbers and Letters (ISSN no: 2320-8317), 5, 40-44, 2014.

35. Review on Lanthanide based Organic – Inorganic Luminescent Hybrid Material, Ambili K.S, Jesty Thomas “New Numbers and Letters” Volume 3, (37-51) (ISSN NO.2320-8317) 2012.

36.  Nanogold Loaded TiO₂ Nanofibers: Efficient Solar Photocatalyst “New Numbers and Letters” Jesty Thomas Volume 3, (31-37) (ISSN NO.2320-8317) 2012.

BOOKS PUBLISHED

1. Published a book chapter entitled “Solar Light Active Nano Photocatalysts” in the book edition entitled “Nanophotocatalysis and Environmental Applications: Energy Conversion”, Volume 3, published by Springer, U.K.

2. Published a book entitled “Coordination and Organometallic Chemistry”