Research interests:
1. Semiconducting nanostructures
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PhDs produced:
1. “Polymer Based Solar Cells-Exploring Schemes for Performance Enhancement”
(2022), Dr. Ajith Thomas.
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Research projects:
1. “Functionalization and colloidal processing of morphology and composition
controlled PbX (X=S, Se) nanocrystals and investigating their intercoupling for
quantum dot sensitized solar cells”. Funding agency: DST, SERB.
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Journal Publications:
1. Anju Elsa Tom, Ajith Thomas and V. V. Ison, Novel post-synthesis purification
strategies and the ligand exchange processes in simplifying the fabrication of PbS
quantum dot solar cells, RSC Advances 10 (2020), 30707.
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Book publications:
1. Classical and Quantum Mechanics. Published by Vishal Publishing Company,
Jalandhar, India. 2020 (ISBN: 978-93-8929-2695).
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Conference publications:
1. Simi, N. J. and Ison, V. V., CdSe-Cu2Se core shell heteronanostructures for
photovoltaic applications. International conference on optoelectronic and nanomaterials
for advanced technology (iCONMAT), January 3-5, 2019, CUSAT, Cochin.
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Awards:
1. Certificate of Merit from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam for having done exemplary
service through NSS during 2005-2006.
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Academic recognitions and responsibilities:
1. Member Senate, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
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Fellowships:
1. Summer Research Fellowship, Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore, 2012.
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Membership in Professional bodies:
1. Life Membership in Indian Association of Physics Teachers.
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Academic lectures

1. Sustainable Energy Sources, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Calicut, 23-02-
2018.
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Workshops/Seminars/Conferences/FDPs organized:
1. NAAC Sponsored National Seminar on Teaching, learning and evaluation: shifting
protocols in pedagogical dynamics held at St. Thomas College Palai on 07-02-2019
and 08-02-2019.
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Workshops/Seminars/Conferences/FDPs attended:
1. Orientation programme, JNU New Delhi during 01-01-2006 to 28-01-2006.

Resource person in Workshops/Seminars/Conferences
1. Invited Speaker for the National Seminar on Interdisciplinary Science Research:
Benefits and Barriers held at S. B. College Changanassery on 04-12-2015 and
delivered a talk on Breaking Barriers: Novel Vistas In Materials Science.
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Repository articles
1. Nobel Jetakkale Ariyam, Deepika Daily (Editorial Page), 21-10-2023
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