Research interests:
1. Metal and metal oxide nanoparticle encapsulated photoresponsive systems
2. Antimicrobial photodynamic therapeutic agents

Research projects:
1. “Development of metal and metal oxide nanoparticle encapsulated macromolecular and supramolecular systems for photochemical and antimicrobial applications”. Funding agency: FDP of UGC 12th plan.

Journal Publications:
1. Linta Maria Jose, Sunny Kuriakose and Tessymol Mathew, Development of photoresponsive zinc oxide nanoparticle – encapsulated lignin functionalized with 2-[(E)-(2-hydroxy naphthalen-1-yl) diazenyl] benzoic acid: A promising photoactive agent for antimicrobial photodynamic therapy, Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 36 (2021), 102479.
2. Jollyamma Mathew and Linta Maria Jose, Studies on Antibacterial Efficacy of Substituted Thioureas, AEIJMR, 2021, 9(04):1-5.
3. Linta Maria Jose, Sunny Kuriakose and Sabu Thomas, Fabrication, Characterization and In Vitro Antifungal Property Evaluation of Biocompatible Lignin-Stabilized Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Against Selected Pathogenic Fungal Strains. BioNanoSci. 10 (2020), 583-596,
4. Linta Maria Jose and Sunny Kuriakose, Spectroscopic and Thermal Investigation of Silver Nanoparticle Dispersed Biopolymer Matrix Bovine Serum Albumin: A Promising Antimicrobial Agent against the Pathogenic Bacterial Strains, Macromol. Res. 27(7), , (2019), 670-678.
5. Linta Maria Jose and Sunny Kuriakose, Photochemical Studies and Photoinduced Antibacterial Properties of Silver Nanoparticle- Encapsulated Biomacromolecule Bovine Serum Albumin Functionalised with Photoresponsive Chromophoric System 2-[(E)-(3-Hydroxynaphthalen-2-yl) diazenyl] Benzoic Acid, Macromol. Res., 27(1), (2019), 73-82.
6. Linta Maria Jose, Sunny Kuriakose and Tessymol Mathew, Bovine Serum Albumin Stabilized Silver Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization and Antifungal Studies, IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, Vol.10, Issue 3 Ver. IV, (2015),19-25.
7. Linta Maria Jose and Sunny Kuriakose, Synthesis and Antibacterial Studies of Silver Nanoparticle Encapsulated Bovine Serum Albumin, Research Scholar, Vol.4. No.4, (2014),137-142.
8. Linta Maria Jose and Sunny Kuriakose, PVA Stabilized Silver Nanoparticles: An Effective Antimicrobial Agent against Human Opportunistic Pathogens, New Numbers and Letters (ISSN no: 2320-8317), Vol.5, Issue 1, (2014), 76-81.

Conference publications:
1. Photoinduced Antimicrobial Property Evaluation of Silver Nanoparticle dispersed biopolymer matrix Bovine Serum Albumin Functionalized with 2-[(E)-(3-Hydroxynaphthalen-2-yl) Diazenyl] Benzoic Acid, Linta Maria Jose and Sunny Kuriakose, KSCSTE sponsored International Conference on “Advances in Materials Science”, 24th -25th October 2018, Sree Sankara College Kalady (Won Second Position in the Best Research Paper Award in the Oral session).
2. Synthesis, Characterization and Photoinduced Antibacterial Property Evaluation of Silver Nanoparticle Dispersed Biopolymer Matrix Bovine Serum Albumin Functionalized with 2-[(E)-(3-Hydroxynaphthalen-2-yl) diazenyl] Benzoic Acid, Linta Maria Jose and Sunny Kuriakose, National Seminar on “ Recent Advances in Materials Science”, 6th -7th September 2018, NSS Hindu College Changanacherry (Won the Best Research Paper Award in the Oral session).
3. Synthesis, Characterization and Photoinduced Antifungal Properties of Silver Nanoparticles Encapsulated in Bovine Serum Albumin Functionalized with 2-[(E)-(3-Hydroxynaphthalen-2-yl) diazenyl] Benzoic Acid, Linta Maria Jose and Sunny Kuriakose, 30th Kerala Science Congress, 28th -30th January 2018,Government Brennen College, Thalaserry.
4. Studies on the Antimicrobial Properties of Silver Nanoparticles Stabilized by the Bio-Macromolecule Bovine Serum Albumin, Linta Maria Jose and Sunny Kuriakose, UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Bioprospecting- A Quest for Natural Solutions,”5th – 6th December 2017, CMS College (Autonomous), Kottayam.
5. Synthesis and Antibacterial Studies of Water Soluble, Silver Nanoparticle encapsulated Bovin Serum Albumin, Linta Maria Jose and Sunny Kuriakose, Proceedings of National Seminar on Modern Trends in Chemistry,05th -6th January 2015,St.George College Aruvithura,p:57-71.
6. BSA Stabilized Silver Nanoparticles: An Effective Antimicrobial Agent Against Human Opportunistic Pathogens, Linta Maria Jose and Sunny Kuriakose, Proceedings of National Seminar on Chemistry for Tomorrow’s World, 22nd and 23rd January 2015, BK College Amalagiri, Kottayam.
7. Development of Silver Nanoparticle Encapsulated Bovin Serum Albumin as effective Antimicrobial Agent, Linta Maria Jose ,Sunny Kuriakose and Tessymol Mathew, Proceedings of National Seminar on Nanochemistry and Nanobiotechnology, 08th-09th October 2014, St.Thomas College, Pala,p:71-82.

Awards:
1. Won the Best Research Paper Award in the KSCSTE sponsored International Conference on “Advances in Materials Science”, 24th -25th October 2018, conducted by Sree Sankara College Kalady.
2. Won the Best Research Paper Award in the National Seminar on “Recent Advances in Materials Science”, 6th -7th September 2018, conducted by NSS Hindu College Changanacherry
3. Won the Best Poster Award in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Bioprospecting- A Quest for Natural Solutions”, 5th – 6th December 2017, conducted by CMS College (Autonomous), Kottayam
4. Awarded Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Chemistry by M.G. University, 2020.
5. Awarded CSIR-UGC Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)- CSIR India, 2011
6. Qualified State Eligibility Test -H.S.E. Kerala, 2011
7. Won the second Rank for MSc Chemistry- M. G. University, Kottayam, 2008
Academic recognitions and responsibilities:
1. Chief Examiner, PG and UG Examination Board, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
2. Served as College Council Secretory, 2020-21 academic year.
Fellowships:
1. Awarded CSIR-UGC Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)- CSIR India, 2011
2. FDP of UGC 12th Plan from August 2017 to August 2019.
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Membership in Professional bodies:
1. Member, Magnetic Resonance Society of Kerala.

Workshops/Seminars/Conferences/FDPs organized:
1. UGC sponsored workshop- New frontiers in teaching chemistry December 8-10, 2015- Organizing committee member
2. National Seminar – New frontiers in teaching chemistry III 10 th and 11th November 2016- National Seminar Convener
3. Regional seminar- Recent trends in spectroscopy and cancer therapy November 30- 2017- Organizing committee member
4. Two day State level Workshop on Small scale chemical analysis: A Green perspective and Research methodology on 5th and 6th march 2020 – Organizing committee member
5. Regional seminar and Chem fest22 and 23 January 2019- Organizing committee member
6. All Kerala Intercollegiate Science Quiz Competition, organised by Dept. of Chemistry and Chemistry Association 2023, Convenor
Workshops/Seminars/Conferences/FDPs attended:
1. Short Term Course on Exploring AI: Multidisciplinary Perspectives and Applications conducted by the UGC – Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, University of Calicut from 07-08-2024 to 13-08-2024.
2. NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme (MMC-049-2024-MAY-A-00509) under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MM-TTP) of University Grants Commission (UGC) Organized by Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC), University of Calicut from 06.05.2024 to 15.05.2024.
3. Inter-collegiate Online Faculty Development Program on ‘The Best Practices for Online Teaching: Classrooms, Courseware and Tools’ organised by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell of Mar Sleeva College of Arts and Science, Murickassery in association with ipsr solutions limited 19 April 2022 to 25 April 2022.
4. SWAYAM Online Refresher Course in Chemistry for Higher Education from 1st Dec 2020 to 31st March 2021, Conducted by S.G.T.B. Khalsa College, University of Delhi.
5. One week online Faculty Development, Programme on ADVANCED TRAINING IN ICT-ENABLED ONLINE TEACHING TOOLS organized by UGC – STRIDE, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, from 12th to 16th October 2020.
6. Five day online hands-on workshop on Using Google Classroom: Effective Teaching Techniques from 27 April to 1 May 2020 conducted by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), St Gregorios College, Kottarakara, Kerala.
7. Participated in the KSCSTE sponsored seminar on “Get in the Zone to Save Ozone” organized by Research and PG Department of Chemistry, K. E. College Mannanam on 24th September 2019.
8. Participated in the one day orientation programme on “Digital Learning through SWAYAM” organized by Mahatma Gandhi University for University/College Teachers on 15th November 2019.
9. Participated in the two day state level workshop on “Small Scale Chemical Analysis: A Green Perspective and Research Methodology” organized by Research and PG Department of Chemistry, K. E. College Mannanam on 5th and 6th March 2020.
10. Participated in the KSCSTE sponsored International Conference on “Advances in Materials Science”, 24th -25th October 2018, Sree Sankara College Kalady.
11. Participated in the National Seminar on “Recent Advances in Materials Science”, 6th -7th September 2018, NSS Hindu College Changanacherry.
12. Participated in the UGC-CPE sponsored one day workshop on ‘New Methodology of NAAC Accreditation’ on 21st July 2018, at St.Thomas College Palai.

Papers presented in seminars/conferences:
1. Photoinduced Antimicrobial Property Evaluation of Silver Nanoparticle dispersed biopolymer matrix Bovine Serum Albumin Functionalized with 2-[(E)-(3-Hydroxynaphthalen-2-yl) Diazenyl] Benzoic Acid, Linta Maria Jose and Sunny Kuriakose, KSCSTE sponsored International Conference on “Advances in Materials Science”, 24th -25th October 2018, Sree Sankara College Kalady.
2. Synthesis, Characterization and Photoinduced Antibacterial Property Evaluation of Silver Nanoparticle Dispersed Biopolymer Matrix Bovine Serum Albumin Functionalized with 2-[(E)-(3-Hydroxynaphthalen-2-yl) diazenyl] Benzoic Acid, Linta Maria Jose and Sunny Kuriakose, National Seminar on “ Recent Advances in Materials Science”, 6th -7th September 2018, NSS Hindu College Changanacherry.
3. Synthesis,Characterization and Photoinduced Antifungal Properties of Silver Nanoparticles Encapsulated in Bovine Serum Albumin Functionalized with 2-[(E)-(3-Hydroxynaphthalen-2-yl) diazenyl] Benzoic Acid, Linta Maria Jose and Sunny Kuriakose, 30th Kerala Science Congress, 28th -30th January 2018, Government Brennen College, Thalaserry.
4. Studies on the Antimicrobial Properties of Silver Nanoparticles Stabilized by t,he Bio-Macromolecule Bovine Serum Albumin, Linta Maria Jose and Sunny Kuriakose, UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Bioprospecting- A Quest for Natural Solutions,”5th – 6th December 2017, CMS College (Autonomous), Kottayam.
5. Development of Metal Nanoparticle Encapsulated Bovine Serum Albumin for Antimicrobial Applications, Linta Maria Jose and Sunny Kuriakose, KSCSTE co-sponsored National Seminar on”Recent Advances in Supramolecular and Nanochemistry”,16th -17th November 2017, Assumption College (Autonomous), Changanacherry.
6. Synthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial Studies of Bovine Serum Albumin Stabilized Silver Nanoparticles, Linta Maria Jose and Sunny Kuriakose, KSCSTE sponsored National Seminar on “Emerging Trends in Nanocomposites”, 12th -13th October 2017, St.Thomas College, Pala.
7. BSA Stabilized Silver Nanoparticles: An Effective Antimicrobial Agent Against Human Opportunistic Pathogens, Linta Maria Jose and Sunny Kuriakose,UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Chemistry for Tomorrow’s World”, 22nd and 23rd January 2015, BK College Amalagiri, Kottayam.
8. Synthesis and Antibacterial Studies of Water Soluble,Silver Nanoparticle encapsulated Bovin Serum Albumin, Linta Maria Jose and Sunny Kuriakose, UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Modern Trends in Chemistry”(FRONTIERS 2015),05th -6th January 2015,St.George College Aruvithura.
9. Development of Silver Nanoparticle Encapsulated Bovin Serum Albumin as effective Antimicrobial Agent, Linta Maria Jose ,Sunny Kuriakose and Tessymol Mathew, UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Nanochemistry and Nanobiotechnology” (NANOCHEMBIO 2014), 08th-09th October 2014, St.Thomas College, Palai.