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Other Professional Assignments:

  • Member, Board of Management, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST)
  • Board of studies member, Nanoscience and Nano Technology, University of Kerala
  • Board of Studies member, Polymer Science & Technology, University of Kerala
  • Former Chairman, Material Research Society of India, Trivandrum Chapter
  • Former Chairman, APEX Resource Group Committee-Sastraposhini Scheme,Kerala State Council for Science, Technology & Environment
  • Member, Facility Management Committee, DST SAIF, Mahatma Gandhi University
  • Executive Committee Member, Polymer Society of India, Trivandrum Chapter
  • Executive Committee Member, ISAMPE, Trivandrum Chapte
  • Academic Council Member, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvanathapuram
  • Academic Council Member, M A College (Autonomous), Kothamangalam
  • Academic Council Member, S.B College, Changanassery
  • IQAC Member, Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvanathapuram
  • QAC Member, S B College, Changanasserry
  • Co-ordinator, IIST@Schools Programme
  • Former Governing Board Member, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvanathapuram
  • Former Syndicate member, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
  • Former Chairman, ISAT-2011 (IIST NATIONAL ENTRANCE TEST)
  • Former Senate member, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
  • Former Academic Council member, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

Membership of Professional Bodies

  • Fellow of Astronautical Society of India(FASI)
  • Fellow of Indian Society of Analytical Scientists
  • Fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry(FRSC)
  • Former chairman, Material Research Society of India, Trivankdrum Chapter
  • Former executive committee member of Indian Society for Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering
  • Indian Society for Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering
  • Indian Association of Chemistry Teachers
  • Member of High Energy materials Society of India
  • Member of Indian Society of Analytical Scientists
  • Member of Kerala Academy of Science
  • Mahatma Gandhi University Chemical Society
  • Indian Science congress Association
  • Mahatma Gandhi University Chemical Society
  • Executive Member, Polymer Society of India

Department:

Designation: 
Outstanding Professor, <br>Registrar and <br>Dean (Academics)
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+91-471-2568633(D)
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Education: 

  • Major Achievements at a Glance

    • Institution Building: Played a pivotal role in shaping the initial days of the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), gaining invaluable lessons in institution building.
    • Global Recognition:
      • Listed among the top 2% scientists worldwide across all subject fields by Stanford University since 2019.
      • Recognized in Stanford University's Life-Time Achievement category for citation impact in 2021.
    • Research Excellence:
      • Ranked 61st in the top 100 material scientists globally by Research.com.
      • Authored a top-cited article (2020–2021) in Polymer Engineering and Science, recognized by Wiley.
      • Ranked 441 (2021) and 336 (2022) among Indian researchers in all subjects by AD Scientific Index (h-index and citation-based rankings).
    • Professional Fellowships:
      • Fellow, Astronautical Society of India (FASI).
      • Fellow, Indian Society of Analytical Scientists.
      • Fellow, Royal Society of Chemistry, London.
    • Research Contributions:
      • 233 research papers published in international journals.
      • 18016 citations.
      • h-index: 66, i10-index: 201
      • 3 patents granted.
      • Published 7 books and 34 book chapters.
      • Supervised 20 Ph.D. scholars to completion.
      • Led 10 major research projects.
    • Leadership Roles:
      • Registrar, IIST (2023–Present).
      • Dean (Academics), IIST (2024 – Present).
      • Outstanding Professor (2020–Present).
      • Member, Board of Management, IIST.
      • Former Member, Governing Body, IIST.
      • Former Syndicate and Senate Member, Mahatma Gandhi University.
Experience: 
Name of the employer with address Post held Period Pay Band & Grade Pay/level Nature of duties  
From To    
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Valiamala, Trivandrum, Kerala Outstanding Professor, Registrar, Dean, (Academics) Feb 01 2024     Till date   Level 15 Cell 6 Basic -2,24,000   Teaching, Research Administration  
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Valiamala, Trivandrum, Kerala Outstanding Professor, Registrar, Dean (SA, SW, OR), Sept 14 2024     Jan 31, 2024 Level 15 Cell 6 Basic -2,11,300   Teaching, Research Administration  
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Valiamala, Trivandrum, Kerala Outstanding Professor, Dean, (SA, SW and OR) Aug 30 2020     Jan 01, 2024   Level 15 Cell 6 Basic -2,11,300   Teaching, Research Administration  
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Valiamala, Trivandrum, Kerala Senior Professor and Dean (SA, SW and OR) Sept 13 2015     Aug 29, 2020 37400-67000+
AGP-10000		 Teaching, Research Administration  
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Valiamala, Trivandrum, Kerala Senior Professor and Head, Department of Chemistry July 19 2015     Sept 13, 2015   37400-67000+AGP-10000 Teaching, Research, Administration  
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Valiamala, Trivandrum, Kerala Professor and Head, Department of Chemistry   Sept 12, 2007     July 19, 2015 16.400 – 450-20,000 Basic Pay – 16,800/- Teaching, Research, Administration  
SB College, Changanacherry, Kottayam, Kerala Reader, Department of Chemistry Sept 28 2003   Sept 11, 2007 12000-420-18300 Teaching, Research
SB College, Changanacherry, Kottayam, Kerala Lecturer- Selection Grade, Department of Chemistry   Sept 28, 2003   (Redesignated as Reader on the same day) 12000-420-18300 Teaching, Research
SB College, Changanacherry, Kottayam, Kerala Lecturer-Senior Scale, Dept of Chemistry July 7, 1998   Sept 28, 2003 10,000 -525-15,200 Teaching, Research  
SB College, Changanacherry, Kottayam, Kerala Lecturer, Dept of Chemistry   Sept. 28,1994   Sept 28, 1998 6675-175-7550-200-10,500 Teaching, Research
St. Xaviers College, Thumba, Trivandrum, Kerala Lecturer, Dept of   Chemistry Nov 29,1993   June 30, 1994 6675-175-7550-200-10,500 Teaching
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+91-471-2568632(O)
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Research Work / Area: 
  • Nanomaterials and nanocomposites
  • Polymer blends and composites
  • Synthesis of polymers from natural resources
  • Green materials and bio-composites
  • Ageing and degradation
  • Biosensors
  • Emi shielding Materials

Research students and thesis:

Ph.D. Programme:               20 Ph.D’s produced ; 5  Nos Ongoing

Masters Programme :          28 Nos  produced

 

Publications: 
  • Papers Published in International Journals :    233
  • h-index : 66
  • i10-index:   201
  • Citation :   18016
  • (see hyper link : http://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=U3XSA_EAAAAJ&hl=en )

Patents: 3 Nos.

1. Tilte: Fructose Specific Binding Nanoparticle, File No. 4962/CHE/2013 dtd. 01.11.2013)

2. Title: Nanoparticles Functionalized with cholestrol specific Binding Agents. File No. 274/CHE/2013 dtd. 24.06.2013

3. Title: Gluten Protected Gold Quantum Cluster as a Creative Sector.File No. 201741000489 dtd. 05.01.2017

Awards: 

·       Listed in World Top 2% Scientists for consecutive 5 year 2020-2025

  • Cited in the Life-Time achievement category of citation impact during the calendar year 2019 -2020 and 2020 -2021 - by Stanford University
  • Ranked in the 61 position in the top 100 material scientist in India by Research.com, one of the major website for material science research, 2021
  • Listed in the Most Cited Researchers in Materials Science and Engineering by Elsevier Scopus Data 2016
  • Awarded the Fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry(FRSC)
  • Prof. Sivaprasad Award, 2000 instituted by Sivaprasad Foundation, Kollam, for the Best College Teachers in Kerala.
  • The Young Scientist Award 2000, from the Indian Science Congress Association, New Delhi,( Received by the research group).
  • The Mathias  Award 95,  instituted  by  All India Association of   Christian Higher Education (AIACHE), New Delhi, India, for innovative young college teachers.
  • The Highest Certificate of Merit 94 from the Indian Science Congress Association, New Delhi, for excellence in research.
  • The Young Scientist Award 93, from the Government of Kerala, India.
  • Ranked 441 from India (all subjects) by AD Scientific Index – World Scientists and University Ranking 2021, Germany, based on h-index and citations
  • Wiley has recognized one of my article in the journal Polymer Engineering and Science as the top cited article of 2020-21
  • Ranked 336 from India (all subjects) by AD Scientific Index – World Scientists and University Ranking 2022, Germany, based on h-index and citations
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