“Question Bank Software training” conducted by Mahatma Gandhi University for the first semester MGU-UGP Honours (Physics), 02 February 2025.
Participated in the “Question Bank preparation” for the First Semester MGUUGP Honours (Physics), Mahatma Gandhi University (2024–25).
"FPGA-based sensing and processing for IOT" organized by IEEE Sensors CouncilnStudent Branch Chapter MNNIT Allahabad held on 14th October, 2024,
"The Photonics Spectrum 2024" organized by Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), Delhi, from 5th–11th August 2024, supported by Optica and The Northcap University.
“Mastering the art of science research proposal writing: Expert insights for securing funding”, Sacred Heart College, Thevara, 27 July 2024.
“DST-SERB Winter Karyashala on Luminescent Nanomaterials for Photonic and Bio-photonic Applications” held at Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali during 17th–23rd, September 2021.
“Advances in Optics and Photonics”, School of Physics, University of Hyderabad, 17-23 March 2019.
“Hands on training on Technical Paper Writing and Advanced Computer Tools”, Interdisciplinary forum for research (IDFR), Government College, Kottayam, 13-14 November 2019.
Short talk/ Oral presentation on “Luminescence Characteristics of Er3+/Dy3+/Sm3+ Triply-Doped Fluoroborosilicate Glasses For White Light Generation” at 33rd Kerala Science Congress, 25-30 January 2021.
Short talk/ Oral presentation on “Radiative properties and optical gain of NIR transitions of trivalent neodymium doped multicomponent borosilicate glasses” at National Photonics Symposium (NPS), Cochin University of Science and Technology, 27-29 February 2020.
Poster presentation on “Spectroscopic investigations of Eu3+ doped borosilicate glasses” at DAE-BRNS National Laser Symposium (NLS-28), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Chennai, 8-11 January 2020.
Poster presentation on “Luminescence of Sm3+ doped alkali fluoroborate glasses for orange emission applications” at DAE-BRNS National Laser Symposium (NLS27), Raja Ramanna Centre for advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore, 3-6 December 2018.
Poster presentation on “Luminescence of Sm3+ doped alkali fluoroborate glasses for orange emission applications” at Nano India 2019, Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam, Kerala, 26-27 April 2019.
Ph. D. (Physics) 2019-22
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India
Thesis Title: “Luminescent characteristics and energy transfer mechanism of Eu3+/Nd3+/Er3+/Sm3+/Dy3+ activated multicomponent borosilicate glasses"
M.Phil. (Physics) 2015-16
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India
M.Sc. (Physics) 2012-14
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India
B.Sc. (Physics) 2009-12
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India
Presented the PhD thesis at DAE-BRNS National Laser Symposium-31, 3-6 December, 2022, IIT Kharagpur
Indian Laser Association (ILA) – Lifetime Member
1. Journal of Alloys and Compounds (I. F=6.2) - Elsevier
2. Ceramics International (I.F=5.2) - Elsevier
3. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids (I. F=3.5) - Elsevier
4. Displays (I. F=4.3) - Elsevier
5. Materials Chemistry and Physics (I. F=4.6) - Elsevier
6. Optical Materials (I.F=3.9) - Elsevier
7. Results in Physics (I.F=5.3) - Elsevier
8. Journal of Luminescence (I.F=3.6) - Elsevier
9. Current Applied Physics (I.F=2.4) - Elsevier
10. Materials Letters (I.F=3.0) - Elsevier
11. Materialia (I.F=3.4) - Elsevier
12. Inorganic Chemistry Communications (I.F=3.8) - Elsevier
13. Optics Communications (I.F=2.2) - Elsevier
14. Journal of Rare Earths (I.F=5.2) - Elsevier
15. Optical and Quantum Electronics (I.F=3.3) - Springer Nature
16. Radiation Physics and Chemistry (I.F=2.8) – Elsevier
17. Materials Science and Engineering B (I.F=3.9) – Elsevier
18. Results in Surfaces and Interfaces – Elsevier
Co-ordinator of the DST & KSCSTE-sponsored National Science Day Celebration – Scivista 2025 (School-level activities, Kottayam district), organized by St. Stephen's College, Uzhavoor, Kerala, on February 11, 2025.
Convenor of International Conference on Innovative Materials (ICIM-2024), organized by Department of Physics & IQAC of St. Stephen's College, Uzhavoor, Kerala, India in Association with DSS & DCDC, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India, November 21-22, 2024
Co-ordinator of QUAESITIO 2022-23, Multi-Disciplinary Online International Conference organized by THE RESEARCH CELL & IQAC of St. Stephen's College, Uzhavoor, Kerala, India in Association with Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India
Analytical: Expertise on following techniques:- X-ray Diffractometry (XRD), Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), UV-Vis absorption Spectroscopy, Photoluminescence Spectroscopy (Expertise in fluorescence emission, excitation, lifetime and quantum-yield measurements)
Computer skills: Adapt knowledge in using various MS Word, Power Point and other MS Office Programs and Origin
QUAESITIO 2022-23, Multi-Disciplinary Online International Conference, 15-22nd December 2022, St. Stephen's College, Uzhavoor, Kerala, India.
Kerala School Sastrolsavam, St. Joseph G.H.S Mutholy, 18 th October 2022.
SPARKZ-2021, Intercollegiate Seminar Competition, Deva Matha College Kuravilangad, 26th February 2021.
Working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics, St. Stephen's College, Uzhavoor, Kottayam, Kerala, India from 03-06-2024 to present.
Serving as an Adjunct Faculty at the Institute for Integrated Programmes and Research in Basic Sciences (IIRBS), Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India from 07-11-2024 to present.
Worked as an Assistant professor on contract at Institute for Integrated Programmes and Research in Basic Sciences (IIRBS), Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India from 07-08-2023 to 23-02-2024.
Worked as an Assistant professor on contract at St. Stephen’s College, Uzhavoor, Kottayam, Kerala, India from 08-11-2021 to 04-08-2023.
Worked as a Guest lecturer in the PG department of Physics, Devamatha College, Kuravilangad, Kerala, India during the period of 31-06-2017 to 01-06-2018.
Mentored 18 Master of Science (M.Sc.) Students for doing projects.
“ICT and Internet of Things (IoT) For Creating Smart Learning Environment” organized under UGC-Scheme for Trans-Disciplinary Research for India’s Developing Economy (UGC-STRIDE) Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam, 6-12 December 2021.
“MOODLE: The Learning Management System” organized by the IQAC, St. Stephen’s College, Uzhavoor on June 24, 2024
Post Doctoral Fellow (March 2024- May 2024)
Photonic Glasses, Tampere University, Finland
Mentor- Prof. (Dr.) Laeticia Petit
Research Scholar (January 2019- January 2022)
School of Pure and Applied Physics
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India
Supervising Guide- Prof. (Dr.) P. R. Biju
M. Phil. Project (July 2015- March 2016)
St. Berchmans College, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India
Project Supervisor: Dr. Jacob Mathew
Project: “Synthesis and characterization of Fe/Co doped ZnO thinfilms prepared by electrostatic spray deposition”
M.Sc. Project (March 2014-August 2014)
St. Thomas College Pala, Kerala, India
Project Advisor: Dr. Ison V. Vanchipurackal
Project: “Synthesis and characterization of PbSe nanoparticles”
Highest number of first author SCOPUS indexed international journal publications (10 publications in 10 different journals) during the research period (2019-22) in the history of School of Pure & Applied Physics, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India
Ras Al Khaimah Center for Advanced Materials (RAK CAM), Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, has awarded student travel grant to attend the International Workshop on Advanced Materials (IWAM) 2023.
Nodal Officer, Entrepreneurship Development (ED) Club, St. Stephen’s College, Uzhavoor, Kerala, (June 2024 – Present)
Nodal Officer, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (IEDC), St. Stephen’s College, Uzhavoor, Kerala, (June 2024 – Present)
Rare earth activated luminescent materials
Glasses
Phosphors
Photoluminescence
Electrospun nanofibers
Glass lasers
Photonic devices
Thin films
Energy transfer analysis in luminescent materials
Rare earth doped fibers for optical amplifiers
Storage Devices
Nanotechnology
Photonics
Spectroscopic exploration of up-conversion luminescence in RE3+ activated glasses for the development of biomedical sensors
Glasses for nuclear waste vitrification
Glass lasers
Magnetism
Optoelectronic devices
Integration of metal nano particles into the glassy host for the development of Plasmonic sensors
Fabrication of efficient Phosphor in Glass (PIG) matrices for enhanced luminescence applications
Smart Materials
Metamaterials
Fabrication of channel waveguides via femtosecond laser writing in glasses and the study of amplification and propagation characteristics via the waveguides.
Dielectric characteristics of RE3+ activated glass for storage applications.
Nonlinear optical investigations on the RE3+ activated glasses for its applicability in practical optical limiters.
Thermoluminscence and cathodoluminescence features of RE3+ doped glass/phosphors
Superconductors
Investigation on the effect of doubly and triply doping in the up-conversion processes of RE3+ activated glasses
Glass scintillators
Fabricate W-LED based on glasses by improving the color characteristics with suitable amount of doping
Electrospun nanofibers