The research paper titled “Anisotropic, Multifunctional GNP/BaTiO3 /PI Composite Aerogels for Absorption-Dominant EMI Shielding and Thermal Insulation Applications”authored by Prof.Kuruvilla Joseph, Sasila Chellan, from Department of Chemistry and ,Smitha C Sukumaran, R.S Rajeev from VSSC got featured as the journal front cover in ACS Applied Engineering Materials.

The third Gururatnam Award, instituted by MGM Educational Institutions for Comprehensive contributions to the field of education, were presented to Prof. B.S. Manoj, Professor and Associate Dean, IIST, by Shri. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Honourable Governor of Kerala, at a ceremony held at MGM Residential Public School, Kottarakkara. The award consists of one lakh rupees, a certificate of honour, and a plaque. Shri. K.N. Balagopal, Kerala State Finance Minister; Dr T.P. Sreenivasan, former Ambassador; Dr Cyriac Thomas, former Vice Chancellor of MG University;  Prof. Dr G.