Department of Chemistry National Institute of Technology Calicut

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Department of ChemistryNational Institute of
Technology Calicut
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Department

• The Department of Chemistry stands for
  excellence in chemical education and research.
• It has a strong record of achievement in chemical
  science and technology research with the support
  of a dynamic team consisting of teaching staff,
  non-teaching staff, project fellows and inspired
  research students.

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Department.

• The areas covered under the departments teaching
  include fundamental chemistry, inorganic
  chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry
  and the related technological extensions.

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VISION AND MISSION

• Vision of the department
• High quality performance in chemical
  education and training
• Mission of the department
• To contribute quality education in
  chemical science and technology in compliance
  with the vision and mission of NITC.

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• FACULTY AND THEIR AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

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Faculty

• Dr C. Arun ( Bio-inorganic Chemistry)
• Dr G. Unnikrishnan (Polymer Science and
  Technology)
• Dr Lakshmi C. (Bio-organic Chemistry)
• Dr Lisa Sreejith (Physical Chemistry)
• Dr Parameswaran P. ( Theoretical Chemistry)
• Dr Sujith A.( Membrane Chemistry and Technology)
• Dr Suni Vasudevan( Bio-inorganic Chemistry)
• (Adhoc Faculty)
• Dr Anuj A. Varghese (High Energy Materials)

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• LIST OF Ph. D. PROGRAMMES COMPLETED

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Sl. No. Title Name of research scholar Supervisor Status
1. Transport characteristics of natural rubber/ ethylene vinyl acetate blends Dr. A. Sujith G. Unnikrishnan Degree awarded by NITC in 2006 Post-doc at AIST, Japan Now faculty member of NITC
2. Development and characterization of styrene butadiene rubber/ ethylene vinyl acetate blends Dr. C. K. Radhakrishnan G. Unnikrishnan Degree awarded By NITC in 2006 Currently Head, Dept of Chemistry, M. A. M. O. College, Calicut
3. Studies on short sisal/ coir hybrid fibre reinforced natural rubber composites Ms. A. P. Haseena G. Unnikrishnan Degree awarded By NITC in 2006 Currently Scientist at GE, Bangalore
4. Development and characterization of styrene butadiene rubber/ ethylene propylene rubber blends Dr. Muraleedharan Nair G. Unnikrishnan Degree awarded by M. G. University, Kottayam in 2006 Currently Asst. Director, CFSC, Industries Dept., Govt. of Kerala

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5. Studies on EVA composites Dr. Priya Dasan K. G. Unnikrishnan Degree awarded by Calicut University in 2006, Currently Asst. Professor, VIT, Vellore
6. Investigation on styrene butadiene rubber/ acrylonitrile butadiene rubber blends Dr. Habeeb Rahiman G. Unnikrishnan Degree awarded By NITC in 2007 Currently Training Specialist, Higher Institute for Plastic Fabrication, KSA.
7. Development of silicone rubber/ ethylene vinyl acetate blends for biomedical applications Dr. B. Ganesh G. Unnikrishnan Degree awarded by NITC in 2008 Post-doc at Chalmers University, Sweden
8. Sorption and diffusion of organic penetrants through SBR/EVA blends Dr. Padmini M. G. Unnikrishnan Degree awarded by Calicut University in 2007 Currently Principal, Govt. Arts Science College, Calicut
9. Nylon-6/ NBR composites Dr Rajesh C. G. Unnikrishnan Degree awarded by Calicut University in 2008 Currently Principal in- Charge, Higher Secondary School, Calicut
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10. Sisal fibre reinforced polyester resin composites Dr. P. A. Sreekumar G. Unnikrishnan Degree awarded By NITC in 2008 Currently faculty at King Fahad University, KSA
11. Sorption and diffusion characteristics of natural rubber/ acrylonitrile butadiene rubber blends Dr. Prajitha Kumari G. Unnikrishnan Degree awarded in 2009 Prepares for a post-doc at Lunghwa University, Taiwan
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14. Development of aluminium and magnesium alloy based metal matrix composites Dr J. S. Suresh Babu G. Unnikrishnan With Prof. K P Nair, MED, NITC Degree awarded in 2009 Currently post-doc at Pusan National University, South Korea
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15. Influence of mode of vulcanization and reinforcement on the physical properties of EPDM/ EVA blends Ms. Shyla George G. Unnikrishnan Degree awarded in 2010, Lecturer, Nirmalagiri College, Koothuparambu
16. A study on pesticide migration in soil- water-plant environment using isotopically labelled potassium phosphonate Mr Anil Kumar G. Unnikrishnan With Dr K. Vasu, CWRDM, Defense over., Technical Officer in pharmaceutical firm, Bangalore
17. Modification of the properties of SBR latex by the addition of chitin nanoparticles Mr P. Aneesh G. Unnikrishnan Defense over
Thermotunable fluids and soft nano gels from surfactant organized assemblies Dr. Sudheesh.P Dr. Lisa Sreejith
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• MAJOR AREAS OF RESEARCH

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• Biomaterials
• Polymer nano composites
• Surface Chemistry
• Multiphase Polymer Systems, Nano composites
• Development of Polymer Products
• Transport Process through Membranes
• Soft Materials
• Liquid Crystal displays
• Nanostructured Materials
• Bio-organic Chemistry
• Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
• Bio-inorganic Chemistry
• Bioactive Metal Complexes

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• MAJOR FACILITIES

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• UV Visible Spectrometer
• Flame Photometer
• Nephlo turbidity
• Refractometer
• Spectroflurometer
• Iodine droper
• Dipolemeter
• Analytical Balance
• UTM
• Deep freezer

• Densimeter
• Potentiometer
• Conductometer
• pH meter
• Colorimeter
• Polarimeter
• Ultrasonicator
• MFI
• Brookefield DV-II Viscometer
• Muffle furnace

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PUBLICATIONS

• Dr C. Arun - 10
• Dr G. Unnikrishnan - 65
• Dr Lakshmi C. - 9
• Dr Lisa Sreejith - 47
• Dr Parameswaran P. - 7
• Dr Sujith A - 6
• Dr Suni Vasudevan - 7

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PATENTS

• Dr. Lisa Sreejith and Dr. Sudheesh.P, Soft
  Materials Research Laboratory,
• Department filed an Indian Patent Application
  No. 2501/CHE/2009 on Oct. 13,2009
• vide Ref.no. 4976/SVS/SN/471/2009.
• Dr. Lisa sreejith and Jinu George , Preparation
  of PVA/PEG/nanochitin Hydrogel for biomedical
  applications (pending with TIFAC, DST New
  Delhi.

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• Details of research projects undertaken / ongoing
  (during last 10 years)

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SL.NO. TITLE ROLE AGENCY
1. Development and characterization of high performance polymer blends for engineering applications Principal Investigator CREC
2. Transport characteristics of natural rubber/ ethylene vinyl acetate blends ,, MHRD
3. Pervaporation of organic solvent mixtures through styrene butadiene rubber/ ethylene vinyl acetate blend membranes ,, CSIR
4. Development of artificial appliances from low temperature thermoplastics for use in rehabilitation medicine ,, DST
5. Black reinforced polypropylene Effects of nature and loading of filler on the mechanical properties ,, Kerala STEC


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6. Glass fibre reinforced nitrile rubber composites ,, Kerala STEC
7. Investigation on the electrical properties of Indian cashew nut shell liquid ,, Kerala STEC
8. Establishment of technical interface center for KVIC Investigator (Chemical) KVIC
9. Development and characterization of metal matrix composites based on aluminium Co-investigator Kerala STEC
10 Isotopic investigation of Kozhikode urban and rural area with reference to surface water and ground water hydrology Co-investigator DST
11. Development of SR/EPDM blends for the fabrication of orthotic appliances Principal Investigator Sanctioned by UGC
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12. Development of nanocomposites from EVA chitin and natural fibres Principal Investigator (India) with Prof. Jim Guthrie of University of Leeds UKIERL, British Council
13. Multiferroic polymer nanocomposite structures for spintronic memory devices Investigator (With Dr Hemalatha, NIT Trichy) Inter NIT Project
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• EXTERNAL FUNDED PROJECTS
• Title Temperature Dependent Optical Switch from
  Organized Assemblies
• Funding Agency UGC-DAE-CSR, Anupuram node,
  IGCAR, Kalpakkam
• Amount in lakhs 10
• Status Ongoing
• 2 Title Mesophase Formation and
  Characterisation of Organised
  Assemblies
• Funding Agency Kerala State Council for
  Science, Technology and Environment
  GOVERNMENT OF KERALA
• Amount in lakhs 5
• Status Ongoing
• Title Development of profluorophase scaffolds
  to probe peptide aggregation conformational
  transition
• Funding Agency DST-FAST Track Project
• Amount in lakhs 20.7
• Status Ongoing

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4. Title Synthesis and grafting of thermo
responsive hydrogels on nanoporous polymer
membranes by electron beam irradiation for
implantable drug delivery systems BRNS
Funding Agency BRNS Amount in lakhs
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chitosan reinforced polymer nanocomposites Fundi
ng Agency DST-FAST Track Project Amount in
lakhs 19.9 Status Ongoing


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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
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• 1. Dr. G. Unnikrishnan
• UGC Research
  Fellowship (1992)
• Prof. Shankarlal
  Memorial National Award IIT Kharagpur (1994)
• IPCL Award (1994)
• _ Young Scientist Award, Indian Science
  Congress (1996)
• _ Best Research Paper Award, NITC (2005-
  2006)
• Best
  Performer (Among Faculty) Award , NITC
  (2009-2010)
• 2. Dr. A. Sujith Best Young Teacher Award
• NITC 2010

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Student Placement records

• The first M Sc (Tech) Polymer Science
  Technology batch completed degree during
  2010-2011. Out of nine registered, 4 of them
  pursue PhD programme. 5 of them got placed in
  industries such as Synthite, BASF, and Asian
  Paints.

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• CONFERENCES / WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED DURING LAST 5
  YEARS

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• International Conference -2009
• Polymcon 09 Polymers Changing Frontiers
• 9th 11th January 2009
• Co-ordinator Dr. G. Unnikrishnan
• Organized by NIT Calicut in association with
  Leeds University, UK
• International Conference 2010
• Functional Polymers 28th 30th January 2011
• Co-ordinator Dr. G. Unnikrishnan
• Organized by NIT Calicut in association with
  Leeds University, UK

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• Faculty Development Programme 2011
• Current Trends in Organometallic Chemistry
  4th 8th July 2011
• Co-ordinator Dr. Parameswaran Pattiyil and Dr.
  Suni Vasudevan
• Organised by NIT Calicut and sponsored by MHRD
• National Conference 2011
• Development of Chemistry through Ages 4th
  6th August 2011
• Co-ordinator Dr. Lisa Sreejith
• Organised by NIT Calicut

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Academic programmes

• M Sc ( Tech) - Six semester
  programme
• Ph D - All major
  chemistry
  disciplines
• B Tech - S1 and S3
• M Tech - MST (Mech.
  Engg. Dept)

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Courses

• The department offers a variety of courses for
  the B Tech,
• M Tech and M Sc (Tech) and
• Ph D students.

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• THANK YOU