Education

• Ph. D.: Dept of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, Chennai, India
• M. Sc.: Chemistry, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India
• B. Sc.: Chemistry, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India
• -Post-Doctoral Research: Aston Labs for Mass Spectrometry, Purdue University, USA

Research Page:

http://cyriacjobin.wixsite.com/jcgroup

Research Work / Area

Chemical sensors, Nanomaterials, Surface science, Instrumentation

Employment:

• Professor, Chemistry, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram, India, Jul 2023 -
• Associate Professor, Chemistry, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram, India, Jan 2017 - Jun 2023
• Assistant Professor, Chemistry, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram, India, April 2012 - Dec 2016
• Post-Doctoral Research, Aston Labs for Mass Spectrometry, Dept of Chemistry, Purdue University, IN-47907, USA Dec 2008 – Mar 2012
• Research Officer, DST Unit on Nanoscience, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, Chennai, India. Jan 2008 – Nov 2008

Publications

 See the tab "Publications" or visit: http://cyriacjobin.wixsite.com/jcgroup

Awards

• Junior/Senior Research Fellowship (CSIR), INDIA
• GATE 2001
• Young Scientist Award, Indian Society for Mass Spectrometry (ISMAS), 2013
• AV Jones Young Scientist Award, 2013

Professional Memership

• American Chemical Society (ACS)
• American Society for Mass Spectrometry (ASMS)
• Indian Society for Mass Spectrometry (ISMAS)
• Materials Research Society of India (MRSI)

CH121H/C: Materials Science and Engineering                    

Course description 
This course focuses on the fundamentals of structure, energetics, and bonding that form the basis of materials science. The course deals with important classes of materials: metals, ceramics and polymers and provides a basic understanding of these materials, their structure-property relations and how to characterize them. It provides an understanding of materials science and engineering with an emphasis on rapidly growing areas such as energy and the environment.
Course objectives
• To provide the students a strong understanding of the basics of materials science, structure-property relations 
• To provide knowledge about important material characterizations
Course outcome
• Students will have the ability to design and choose the right materials for specific applications
Course Syllabus
Atomic bonding, particle in a finite and infinite potential well, particle in a one-dimensional lattice; Crystal structure, crystal planes, lattice constant and matching, miller indices, defects in crystals; Crystal growth, Czochralski method; Metals and alloys; Ceramics; Semiconductors; Dielectric materials; Semiconducting polymers; Tools for material characterization, X-ray diffraction, electron microscopies. 
Textbooks
1. Donald R. Askeland, Wendelin J. Wright, The Science and Engineering of Materials, 7th ed., Cengage Learning India Pvt Ltd (2016).
2. Prathap Haridoss, Physics of Materials: Essential Concepts of Solid-State Physics, Wiley India (2015)
3. Billmeyer, F. W., Textbook of Polymer Science, 3rd ed., Wiley India (1984).
4. W.D. Kingery, Introduction to Ceramics, 2nd ed., John Wiley & Sons, (1999).
5. Y. Leng, Materials Characterisation: Introduction to Microscopic and Spectroscopic Methods, John Wiley & Sons (Asia), (2008).

CHM614: Materials Characterization Techniques
Course Description:
This course comprises the fundamental principles and practical applications of different classes of materials and characterization techniques. The characterization techniques used for chemical and structural analysis of materials, including metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, and semiconductors are discussed in detail. The topics include important spectroscopic, microscopic and thermal methods for materials characterization.
Course Objectives:
• To introduce the materials characterization techniques to the students
• Help the students to understand the instrumentation aspects
• To provide a detailed understanding of data interpretation
• To provide hands on experience of the characterization techniques
Course Outcomes:
• Students will demonstrate proficiency in sample preparation methods and proper sample handling techniques.
• Students will interpret and evaluate data obtained from various analytical techniques.
• Students will identify and justify the ideal method of analysis to extract the required information.
Syllabus:
Introduction to materials and techniques; Spectroscopic methods- UV-visible and vibrational spectroscopy- Infrared and Raman, Electron spectroscopies - X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, UV photoelectron spectroscopy, Auger electron spectroscopy; Optical microscopy, Electron microscopy- SEM, TEM; Scanning Probe Microscopies: STM, AFM; Thermal analysis- TGA, DTA, DSC; Materials analysis by Non-destructive testing (NDT).
Books:
1. Y. Leng, Materials Characterisation: Introduction to Microscopic and Spectroscopic Methods, John Wiley & Sons (Asia), 2008.
2. S. Zhang, Lin Li, A. Kumar, Materials Characterisation Techniques, CRC press, 2008.
3. D.A. Skoog, F.J. Holler, S. R. Crouch, Instrumental Analysis, Cengage Learning, 2007.
4. J.C. Vickerman, I. Gilmore, Surface Analysis: The Principal Techniques, 2nd ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc.2009.
5. W. W. Wendlandt, Thermal Methods of Analysis, John Wiley, 1974.
6. B. Raj, T. Jayakumar, M. Thavasimuthu, Practical Non-Destructive Testing, 2nd ed., Narosa Publishing House, 2002.
References:
1. R.M. Silverstein, Spectrometric identification of organic compounds, 7th ed., John Wiley and Sons, 2007.
2. C.R. Brundle, C.A. Evans, S. Wilson, Encyclopedia of Materials Characterisation, Butterworth-Heineman, 1992.

CHM868: Advanced Characterization Techniques (Shared with other faculty)
Course Description:
Some of the important methods for materials characterization techniques are discussed in detail in this course. Students will learn about surface characterization, microstructural analysis, and elucidation of chemical composition and analysis of bandgap materials. Real-world examples of materials characterization will be discussed, including characterization of thin films, surfaces, interfaces, crystals and energy materials. 
Course Objectives:
• To introduce some of the advanced characterization techniques aiding the cutting edge research
• Give hands-on training on available instruments (AFM, MS, CV)
• To provide in-depth knowledge in instrumental parameters and instrumentation
• To provide exposure in some frontier areas of the application 
Course Outcomes:
• Students will learn to characterize materials to probe its structure & properties
• Students will understand how the materials will behave in technological applications with respect to its structural features.
Syllabus
X-ray diffraction (XRD); Indexing of  XRD patterns, lattice parameter determination, determination of particle size and micro/macro strains. Surface mass spectrometry and mass spec imaging- MALDI, ESI, SIMS; Atom probe tomography; Cryoelectron microscopy;  Cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical Impedance spectroscopy, Contact angle measurement, Surface area analysis, Dynamic Light Scattering, Nanoindentation, 
Books:
1. Y. Leng, Materials Characterization: Introduction to Microscopic and Spectroscopic Methods, John Wiley & Sons, 2008.
2. J.C. Vickerman, I. Gilmore, Surface Analysis: The Principal Techniques, 2nd ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc.2009.
3. H. Bubert, H. Jenett, Surface and Thin Film Analysis: A Compendium of Principles, Instrumentation, and Applications, Wiley-VCH, 2002.
4. S. Zhang, L. Li, A. Kumar, Materials Characterization Techniques, CRC Press, 2008.
5. Waseda, Yoshio, X-ray diffraction crystallography introduction, examples and solved problems, Springer-Verlag 2011
6. M. K. Miller , R. G. Forbes, Atom-Probe Tomography:The Local Electrode Atom Probe, Springer 2014
7. B. L. Nannenga, T. Gonen, CryoEM Methods and Protocols, Springer 2020.
8. Compton G. Richard and Craig E. Banks, Understanding Voltammetry (2nd Edition), World Scientific, 2011.   
9. Kock-Yee Law, Hong Zhao, Surface Wetting Characterization, Contact Angle, and Fundamentals 
Springer 2015.
10. S. Lowell, Joan E. Shields, Powder Surface Area and Porosity Springer 2013.
11. ASM Handbook: Materials Characterization, ASM International, 2008.
12. Mohan Ranganathan, Materials Characterisation: modern methods and application, Pan Stanford 2015 
13. S Zhang, Thin Films and Coatings:  Toughening and Toughness Characterisation, CRC Press 2015, 
14. Bruce J. Berne, Robert Pecora, Dynamic Light Scattering: With Applications to Chemistry, Biology, and Physics, Dover Publications Inc.2003
15. Kenneth Schmitz, An introduction to dynamic light scattering by macromolecules Elsevier 2012. 


ID411: Basic course on Astrobiology (Shared with other faculty) (Institute Elective, 2 credits) 
Interdisciplinary Course 
Course Description: 
The detection and characterization of planets beyond the confines of the solar system has rekindled human interest in planets, their geological evolution, and the environmental and chemical conditions that support the emergence and development of life. Astrobiology is fast emerging as an active area of research, bringing together interdisciplinary approaches. Keeping in mind the nature of this subject, the course will discuss concepts in astronomy, comparative planetary sciences, planetary geology and biochemistry that will provide an introductory understanding of research in this field. The course is designed at a level appropriate for undergraduate and post-graduate students. The key topics covered include, the techniques for discovering planets around other stars, exoplanet atmospheres and search for biomarkers, endogenic and exogenic processes that have shaped Earth, Mars and various solar system moons, biochemical processes relevant for life, history of life on Earth, formation of organic molecules in interstellar space, and an overview of past, present and future missions for the exploration of life beyond Earth. 
Course Objectives: 
1. To introduce students to aspects of astronomy, geology and astrochemistry essential for pursuing higher studies and basic research in astrobiology. 
2. To help students become aware of the prospects and importance of the human space programme and planetary exploration. 
3. Provide a combination of laboratory and computational activities for synthesizing information on astrobiology. 
4. To foster interdisciplinary approaches to learning and problem solving. 
Syllabus: 
The course will be under the broad themes of astronomy, biotic and pre-biotic chemistry, planetary geosciences and life in extreme environments. 
Astrochemistry (handled by Jobin Cyriac)
The origin and evolution of life- a basic understanding of what life is and associated biochemical/biophysical processes. Synthesis of organic molecules, Miller-Urey experiment, bottom-up and top-down strategies, cometary organics, extraterrestrial matter and their transportation to earth. Chiralty and life, molecular assemblies and building complexities. Reaction dynamics: Astrochemistry - gas phase and solid-state chemical processes. Interstellar simulation experiments. 

1. Soumyamol Panthaplackal Bhaskaran, Parvathy Chandrababu, Vijayalakshmi K Periya, Deepthi Thomas, Jobin Cyriac,* Rajeev Raghavan, "The catalytic effect of nano Fe, Co, Ni, Cu and Zn oxides on the thermal decomposition of ammonium perchlorate-based molecular perovskite (DAP-4)", Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 2025 (In press), DOI: 10.1016/j.jaap.2025.107188.
2. Bhasha Sathyan, Ann Mary Tomy, Abhishek Verma, Jobin Cyriac, Corona Discharge‐Assisted Formation of Luminescent MoS₂ Nanosheets and their Application as a Turn‐on Sensor for Lead(II) Ions, ChemistrySelect, 2025, 10, 10, e202405348.
3. Ananthesh Kumar, Y, Ravi Rajan Tiwari, Varsha Florist, Ravi Ranjan Kumar, P. Chakravarthy, Jobin Cyriac, Jobin; SVS Narayana Murty, "Interfacial microstructure and mechanical characteristics of dissimilar metal joints between SS 316L to Ti-6Al-4V produced by diffusion bonding under vacuum", Materials Today Communications, 2025, 112264.
4. Bhasha Sathyan, Gaurav Banerjee, Jagtap Ajinkya Ashok; Abhishek Verma, Jobin Cyriac, "Deep-Learning-Assisted Discriminative Detection of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin B9 by Fluorescent MoSe2 Quantum Dots", ACS Applied Bio Materials, 2024, 7, 2, 1191-1203.
5. Rishabh Shrivastava, Ravi Ranjan Kumar, Santhoshkumar R; Anoop C.R, Jobin Cyriac, Chakravarthy P, S V S Narayan Murty, "Effect of Grain Size on the Heat-Affected Zone (HAZ) Cracking Susceptibility in Ni Base XH67 Superalloy, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, 2024, 55, 1, 183-197.
6. Ann Mary Tomy, Bhasha Sathyan, Jobin Cyriac, "Ni(OH)₂-MoS₂ Nanocomposite Modified Glassy Carbon Electrode for the Detection of Dopamine and α-Lipoic Acid" Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 2023, 170, 047506.
7. Bhasha Sathyan, Ann Mary Tomy, PM Neema, Jobin Cyriac, A facile strategy of using MoS 2 quantum dots for fluorescence-based targeted detection of nitrobenzene, RSC advances, 2023, 13, 14614-14624.
8. Ann Mary Tomy, Jobin CyriacSimultaneous detection of dopamine, uric acid and α-lipoic acid using nickel hydroxide nanosheets, Microchemical Journal, 2023, 179, 107550.
9. Neema Pallikkarathodi Mani, Jobin Cyriac, "Rational control on the morphology of WS2 nanomaterials by altering hydrothermal reaction conditions" FlatChem, 2022. 34, 100401.
10. Neema Pallikkarathodi Mani, Karthika S Sunil, Ann Mary Tomy, Bhasha Sathyan, Jobin Cyriac "Detection and screening of basic amino acids using the luminescence switching of a WS2 nanosheet–Ag2O nanoparticle composite" Sensors & Diagnostics, 2022, 1, 485.
11. Neema Pallikkarathodi Mani, Jobin Cyriac "Green approach to synthesizing various MoS2 nanoparticles in a hydrothermal process" Bulletin of Materials Science, 2022, DOI: 10.1007/s12034-022-02757-7
12. Ann Mary Tomy, Jobin Cyriac "Mass spectrometry and metal nanoclusters" A Chapter in the Book Luminescent Metal Nanoclusters Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications (2022)
13. Ann Mary Tomy, Jobin Cyriac, "Simultaneous detection of dopamine, uric acid and α-lipoic acid using nickel hydroxide nanosheets", Microchemical Journal, 2022, 129, 107550.
14. Ganiga, Manjunatha, Neema Pallikkarathodi Mani, and Jobin Cyriac. "A Comprehensive Understanding of Multiple Emissive States in S and N Doped Carbon Dots and the Highly Selective Detection of Cr (Vi)" Journal of Luminescence, 2022, 244, 118767.
15. Sam, I. I., S. Gayathri, G.Santhosh, Cyriac J., Reshmi, S "Exploring the possibilities of energetic ionic liquids as non-toxic hypergolic bipropellants in liquid rocket engines." Journal of Molecular Liquids 2022, 350, 118217.
16. Balachandran, N.; Robert, T. M.; Mathew, D.; Cyriac, J.*: Co-sensitization of Perovskite Solar Cells by Organometallic Compounds: Mechanism and Photovoltaic Characterization. Advances in Energy Research (Proceedings); Springer, Singapore, 2021; pp 1595-1601.
17. Balachandran, N.; Robert, T. M.; Jayalatha, T.; Neema, P.; Mathew, D.; Cyriac, J.*: Lead-free, mixed tin-copper perovskites with improved stability and optical properties. Journal of Alloys and Compounds 2021, 160325.
18. Balachandran, N.; Sukumaran, S.; Robert, T. M.; Cyriac, J.*; Mathew, D.: Multi-functionalized polysilsesquioxanes assisted synthesis of methylammonium tin bromide perovskite: A novel approach. Materials Science and Engineering: B 2020, 261, 114761.
19. Mani, N. P.; Cyriac, J.*: Hydrothermal synthesis of WS2 quantum dots and their application as a fluorescence sensor for the selective detection of 2, 4, 6-trinitrophenol. New Journal of Chemistry 2020, 44, 10840-10848.
20. Balachandran, N.; Suseeladevi, A.; Periya, V. K.; Robert, T. M.; Soundiraraju, B.; Cyriac, J.*; Mathew, D.*: Layered organic-inorganic hybrid materials based on ionic liquid and lead chloride: Insights into the structure and properties. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2020, 112947.
21. Neema P. M.; Ann MAry Tomy; Cyriac, J.: Chemical sensor platforms based on fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) and 2D materials, Trends Analytical Chemistry, 2019 (Accepted)
22. Neema P. M.; Cyriac, J.*: pH-sensitive response of a highly photoluminescent MoS2 nanohybrid material and its application in the nonenzymatic detection of H2O2. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, 2019, 411, 5481-5488.
23. Neema P. M.; Ganiga, M.; Cyriac, J.*: MoS2 Nanohybrid as a Fluorescence Sensor for Highly Selective Detection of Dopamine. Analyst, 2018,143, 1691-1698.
24. Ganiga, M.; Neema P. M.; Cyriac, J.*: Synthesis of Organophilic Carbon Dots, Selective Screening of Trinitrophenol and a Comprehensive Understanding of Luminescence Quenching Mechanism. ChemistrySelect, 2018, 3, 4663 - 4668.
25. Neema P. M.; Ganiga, M.; Cyriac, J.*: Synthesis of MoS2 Quantum Dots Uniformly Dispersed on Low Dimensional MoS2 Nanosheets and Unravelling its Multiple Emissive States. ChemistrySelect, 2017, 2, 5942-5949.
26. Hu, Q.; Wujcik, E. K.; Kelarakis, A.; Cyriac, J;* Gong, X.* 2017. Carbon-Based Nanomaterials as Novel Nanosensors. Journal of Nanomaterials, 2017
27. Ganiga, M.; Cyriac, J.*: Direct One Pot Synthesis of Blue Luminescent Polymeric Carbon Dots Gel and their Application for Selective Detection of Ag+ Ions. Soft Materials, 2017, 15, 331-340.
28. Jalaja, K.; Bhuvaneswari, S.; Ganiga, M.; Divyamol, R.; Anup, S.; Cyriac, J.*; George, B. K.*: Effective SERS detection using a flexible wiping substrate based on electrospun polystyrene nanofibers. Analytical Methods, 2017, 9, 3998-4003.
29. Ganiga, M.; Cyriac, J.*: Understanding the Photoluminescence Mechanism of Nitrogen‐Doped Carbon Dots by Selective Interaction with Copper Ions. ChemPhysChem, 2016, 17, 2315–2321.
30. Ganiga, M.; Cyriac, J.*: FRET based ammonia sensor using carbon dots. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 2016, 225, 522-528.
31. Ganiga, M.; Cyriac, J.*: An ascorbic acid sensor based on cadmium sulphide quantum dots. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, 2016, 408, 3699-3706.
32. Ganiga, M.; Cyriac, J.*: Detection of PETN and RDX using a FRET-based fluorescence sensor system. Analytical Methods, 2015, 7, 5412-5418.
33. Ganiga, M.; Cyriac, J.*: Direct synthesis of highly stable nitrogen rich carbon dots toward white light emission. RSC Advances, 2015, 5, 101333-101337.
34. Cyriac, J.; Pradeep, T.; Kang, H.; Souda, R.; Cooks, R.: Low-energy ionic collisions at molecular solids. Chemical Reviews 2012, 112, 5356-5411.
35. Jobin Cyriac, Michael Wleklinski, Guangtao Li, Liang Gao and R Graham Cooks (2012) “Instrumentation for in situ Raman spectroscopy of soft landed molecular cations” Analyst, 137, 1363-1369.
36. Abraham K. Badu-Tawiah, Jobin Cyriac and R. Graham Cooks (2012) “Reactions of organic ions at ambient surfaces in a solvent-free environment” Journal of American Society for Mass Spectrometry, 23, 842-849.
37. Jobin Cyriac, Guangtao Li and R Graham Cooks (2011) “Vibrational spectroscopy and mass spectrometry for characterization of soft landed polyatomic molecules” Analytical Chemistry, 83, 5114–5121.
38. Edakkattuparambil Sidharth Shibu, Jobin Cyriac, Thalappil Pradeep and J. Chakrabarti (2011) “Gold nanoparticle superlattices as functional solids for concomitant conductivity and SERS tuning” Nanoscale, 3, 1066-1072.
39. Guangtao Li, Jobin Cyriac, Liang Gao and R Graham Cooks (2011) “Molecular ion yield enhancement in static secondary ion mass spectrometry by soft landing of protonated water clusters” Surface and Interface Analysis, 43, 498-501.
40. Liang Gao, Guangtao Li, Jobin Cyriac, Zongxiu Nie and R. Graham Cooks (2010) “Imaging of surface charge and the mechanism of desorption electrospray ionization mass spectrometry” Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 114, 5331-5337.
41. Zongxiu Nie, Guangtao Li, Michael P. Goodwin, Liang Gao, Jobin Cyriac, R. Graham Cooks (2009) “In situ SIMS analysis and reactions of surfaces after soft-landing of mass-selected cations and anions in an ion trap mass spectrometer” Journal of the American Society of Mass Spectrometry, 20, 949 -956.
42. G. Naresh, Jobin Cryiac, Soumabha Bag and T. Pradeep (2009) “Low energy ion scattering investigations of n-butanol-ice systems in the range of 110 -150 K” Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 113, 14258-14263.
43. Jobin Cyriac and T. Pradeep (2008) “Structural reorganization on amorphous ice films below 120 K revealed by near-thermal (~1 eV) argon ion scattering” Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 112, 5129-5135.
44. Jobin Cyriac and T. Pradeep (2008) “Interaction of carboxylic acids and water ice probed by argon ion induced chemical sputtering” Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 112, 1604-1611.
45. Jobin Cyriac and T. Pradeep (2007) “Probing difference in diffusivity of chloromethanes through water ice in the temperature range of 110-150 K” Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 111, 8557-8565.
46. Jobin Cyriac and T. Pradeep (2005) “Structural transformation in formic acid on ultra-cold ice surfaces” Chemical Physics Letters, 402, 116- 120.
47. Jobin Cyriac, V. R. Rajeev Kumar and T. Pradeep (2005) “Capped metal clusters in the gas phase” International Journal of Nanoscience, 4, 935-944.
48. Jinto Thomas, M. Anija, Jobin Cyriac, T. Pradeep and Reji Philip (2005) “Observation of a fifth order optical nonlinearity in 29 kDa Au@alkanethiol clusters excited in the visible” Chemical Physics Letters, 403, 308-313.
49. Sreekumaran Nair et. al. (2005) “Nanoparticles- chemistry, new synthetic approaches, gas phase clustering and novel applications” Pramana-Journal of Physics, 65, 631-640.
50. Jobin Cyriac, V. R. Rajeev Kumar and T. Pradeep (2004) “Gas phase aggregates of protected clusters” Chemical Physics       Letters, 390, 181-185.

1. Workshop on advanced characterisation techniques, Government College Kottayam, 18, January 2024.
2. 'Raman Spectroscopy' Recernt trends in advanced materials and characterisation techniques, RTAMC 2033, Govt College, Nedumangadu, 12 October 2023.
3. Mass spectrometry, Govt. Arts & Science College, Kozhikode, 15 Nov 2023.
4. "Mass Spectrometry: Convept and Appications" Workshop on Molecular Spectroscopy (WMS), University of Calicut, 14 March, 2022
5. ‘Extending boundaries of mass spectrometry’ Workshop of Molecular Materials (WMS-2022), University of Calicut, March 14-15, 2022 Advanced Analytical Techniques in Material Science, January 23, 2020. Department if Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University of Calicut, Kozhikode
6. ‘The World of Nanomaterials: big things from tiny world’ Frontiers of Science and Technology, JMM Study Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 27, 2021
7. ‘Athirukalillatha sasthram’ Vijayavazhi for school children, Adoor, Nov 27, 2021
8. ‘Luminescent WS2 nanomaterials: Chemical sensor applications’ Plenary lecture: National Conference of Materials Science and Technology (NCMST- 2021), Dec 29-31, IIST Thiruvananthapuram
9. Short-term training programme on Instrumental techniques in Chemical Sciences, Organized by Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram, October 5, 2020
10. Faculty Development Programme on “Instrumental Methods of Analysis” organized by Guru Angad Dev Teaching-Learning Centre OF MHRD, Delhi University, October 9, 2020
11. Ion soft landing: Instrumentation and Performance International Conference on Mass Spectrometry, MG University Kottayam, Dec 07, 2019.
12. Introduction to Raman Spectroscopy, Annai Velankanni College, Tholayavattam Feb 07, 2019.
13. Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy Concept and Applications, Central University of Tamilnadu (CUTN), Thiruvarur, February 22, 2019.
14. Applications of MS/MS in Biomolecule Analysis, School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, March 15, 2019.
15. Extending boundaries of Mass Spectrometry, Govt. College, Koyilandy, Kerala, October 17, 2018.
16. Dual Analyte Fluorescent Sensor based on MoS 2 Nanohybrid Material, International conference on Frontier areas of chemistry (ICFAC), American College Madurai, TN, July 17-19, 2018.
17. Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) as an Analytical Tool, Govt. College, Koyilandy, Kerala, October 16, 2018.
18. 'Luminescent MoS2 Nanohybrid as a Sensor for Selective Detection of Dopamine' ICPA-2017, International Conference on Photochemistry, MG University Kottayam, Nov 12, 2017
19. 'Mass Spectrometry in Materials Science' Langmuir Lecture Series, Govt College, Kottayam Nov 14, 2017
20. 'Analytical Applications of Raman Spectroscopy’ National Seminar, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai Feb 23, 2017
21. 'SERS for Screening the Pesicides' Regioal Seminar, Kuriakose Elias College Mannanam, Kottayam, Nov 30, 2017
22. 'Mass Spectrometry in Materials Science' Langmuir Lecture Series, Govt College, Kottayam Nov 14, 2017
23. ‘Surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy as a Chemical Fingerprinting Method’ National Seminar, Govt. College Kottayam, Jan 10, 2017
24. 'Analytical Applications of Raman Spectroscopy’ National Seminar, St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai Feb 23, 2017‘Imaging Mass Spectrometry’ National Seminar on Advanced Analytical Techniques, Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvnanathapuram, March 09, 2016
25. ‘Advances in Spectroscopic Identifications’, Nirmala College Muvattupuzha, December 05, 2015
26. ‘Innovations in Engineering Sciences’ Viswajyothi College of Engineering & Technology, Muvattupuzha, July 02, 15
27. Resource Person: Refresher Course In Chemistry, March 09, 2015, Kerala University
28. Discussion Meeting on ‘Low Energy Ion Scattering Spectroscopy (LEIS)”, January 21, 2014
29. National Level Workshop on Characterization of Advanced Materials, ‘HEAM CAM- 2013’ From 6-8th November 2013 Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram
30. National Science Day Lecture: February 28, 2014 at BK College Amalagiri, Kottayam
31. Resource Person: Refresher Course In Chemistry, March 11, 2014, Kerala University
32. National Seminar on Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis, Govt. Brennen College, Thalassery, Kerala, November 22, 2013
33. ISMAS Young Scientist Award Lecture, 12th ISMAS Triennial International Conference on Mass Spectrometry, TRICON-2013, Goa, March 2013
34. HEAM CAM 2012: A National Level Workshop on Characterization of Advanced Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Kerala, October 2012

Conferences (Selected)

• Talk: 59th ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics, Denver, Colorado, USA, June 2011
• Talk: R. Graham Cooks, Jobin Cyriac, Abraham Badu-Taiwah, “Condensed phase processes in the mass spectrometer” 242nd National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ASC), Denver, Colorado, USA, Aug, 2011. Abstracts Vol 242, 136-ANYL.
• Talk: 95th Indian Science Congress: Session for young scientists, Andhra University, Visakhapatanam. INDIA, October, 2007
• Poster: NOBCChE Symposium, Purdue University, W Lafayette, IN, USA, April, 2011
• Poster: 2010 Turkey Run Analytical Conference, Marshall, IN, USA. November, 2010
• Poster: 22nd Annual Workshop on SIMS, Norfolk, VA, USA. May, 2010
• Poster: 11th ISMAS Triennial International Conference of Mass Spectrometry, Hydrabad, Andra Pradesh, INDIA, November, 2009
• Poster: 57th ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics, Philadelphia, PA, USA, June, 2009

PhD

Completed:

1. Manjunatha Ganiga, Thesis title: Synthesis, Photophysical Studies and Chemical Sensor Applications of Luminescent Carbon Dots (May 2018)
2. Neema PM, Thesis title: Chemical Sensing Applications of Luminescent MoS2 and WS2 based materials (June 2020)
3. Nisha Balachandran, Thesis title: Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Perovskites: Synthesis, Characterization and Evaluation (November 2021)
4.  Ann Mary Tomy  Thesis title: Nickel based Nanomaterials: Synthesis and electrochemical applications (2024)

 Ongoing:

1. Bhasha Sathyan. Research Area: Synthesis and Characterization of 2D Nanomaterials for Sensors and Catalysis Applications
2. Soumyamol PB (2021)  (as Co-guide) Investigations on perovskite-type high energy materials for space applications
3. Gaurav Banerjee (2022) Nanofunctional materials
4. Advya G.R. (2023): Nanofunctional materials
5. Guruvayurappan (as Co-guide)
6. Abhimanyu (2024): Nanofunctional materials
7. Deepjyoti Das (as Co-guide)

MTech

1. Suchithra C. Carbon Dots based Polymer Nanocomposites (May 2016)
2. Akhil Madhavan K, Project title: Microstructural and heat treatment study of additive manufactured AlSi10Mg aluminium alloy (May 2017)
3. D. Rajashekar Bhupal, Project title: Electrohydrodynamic deposition of micro and nano thin films (May 2018)
4. Mini V., Project title: Hybrid 0D-2D nanocomposites of Ag nanoparticles and TMD nanosheets: synthesis and it’s reactivity (May 2019)
5. Isaac Sam. I, Project title: Hypergolic additives for ionic liquid based Non-toxic bipropellant: synthesis and performance evaluation (May 2021)
6. Rishabh Shrivastava, Project title: Effect of heat treatment on grain size and weldability in nickel-based superalloy XH67 (May 2022)
7. Sailesh P Kamath, Project title: Microstructural Evolution and Melt pool Dynamics of 3D printed CuCrZr alloy printed by LPBF/SLM process (May 2023)
8. Ananthesh Kumar Y. Project Title: Study and Analysis on diffusion bonding of dissimilar metals (Ti 64 to SS 316L) (May 2024)
9. Jithesh C. Project Title: Study on Bimetallic Electron Beam Welding of Monel K500 Alloy and Effect of Heat Treatment (May 2025)

• Professor, Chemistry, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram, India, Jul 2023 -
• Associate Professor, Chemistry, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram, India, Jan 2017 - Jun 2023
• Assistant Professor, Chemistry, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram, India, April 2012 - Dec 2016
• Post-Doctoral Research, Aston Labs for Mass Spectrometry, Dept of Chemistry, Purdue University, IN-47907, USA Dec 2008 – Mar 2012
• Research Officer, DST Unit on Nanoscience, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, Chennai, India. Jan 2008 – Nov 2008

• Chemical sensors
• Nanomaterials
• Surface science
• Instrumentation