Dr. Jency Thomas

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D.  – Chemistry  –  Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (2009 – 2004) Dissertation: Structure-synthesis correlation of phosphomolybdate based solids: Linking molecular units and their solid-state counterparts
• M.Sc. – Chemistry – Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
• B.Sc. – Chemistry – Maitreyi College, University of Delhi

Positions held

• Member, Board of Studies, St. Thomas College, Thrissur from 01-06-2016
• Member, Board of Examiners (University), University of Calicut, 07-09-2016

Guide ship

• Research Guide- University of Calicut from 25-06-2015

Research Interests

• Solid state chemistry
• Supra molecular chemistry

Ph.D Students

• Jisha Joseph (Awarded)
• Memsy.C.K
• Raji C R

PUBLICATIONS

• Role of supramolecular interactions in crystal packing of Strandberg-type cluster-based hybrid solid , Journal , Journal of Chemical Sciences , International , 0973-7103 , 132 , 07-10-2020 , Springer Co-publication with Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore, India
• Ion-exchange mediated removal of cationic dye-stuffs from water using ammonium phosphomolybdate , Journal , Materials Chemistry and Physics , International , 0254-0584 , 242 , 28-11-2019 , Elsevier
• J. Thomas, S. Sharma, S. E. Lofland, K. V. Ramanujachary and A. Ramanan, Formation of high nuclearity mixed-valent polyoxovanadates in the presence of copper amine complexes, Journal of Chemical Sciences, 118, 79-86 (2006).
• J. Thomas and A. Ramanan, Growing crystals from solution: by design or by default, Current Science, 93, 1664-1667 (2007).
• M. Asnani, J. Thomas, P. Sen and A. Ramanan, Surfactant controlled synthesis of crystalline phosphovanadate nanorods, Materials Research Bulletin, 42, 686-695 (2007).
• S. Sharma, J. Thomas, A. Ramanan, M. Panthöfer and M. Jansen, Hydrothermal synthesis of vanadium oxide nanotubes from oxide precursors, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 7, 1985-1989 (2007).
• J. Thomas and A. Ramanan, Growth of copper pyrazole complex based phosphomolybdates: Supramolecular interactions dictate nucleation of a crystal, Crystal Growth & Design, 8, 3390-3400 (2008).
• J. Thomas, K. R. Kannan and A. Ramanan, Nanostructured phosphomolybdates, Journal of Chemical Sciences, 120, 529-536 (2008).
• J. Thomas, Designing materials of contemporary interest: A perspective, Chemcos, 1, 3-6 (2008).
• J. Thomas, M. Agarwal, A. Ramanan, N. Chernova and M. S. Whittingham, Copper Pyrazole Directed Crystallization of Decavanadates: Synthesis and characterization of {Cu(pz)}4[{Cu(pz)3}2V10O28] and (Hpz)2[{Cu(pz)4}2V10O28].2H2O, CrystEngComm. 11, 625-631 (2009).
• U. Kumar, J. Thomas and N. Thirupati, Factors Dictating the Nuclearity/Aggregation and Acetate Coordination Modes of Lutidine-Coordinated Zinc(II) Acetate Complexes, Inorganic Chemistry, 49, 62-72 (2009).
• R. S. Prasad, J. Thomas and N. K. Jha, Crystal structure of tetraphenylarsonium diisothiocyanatodichlorocobaltate(II), Journal of Chemical Crystallography, 40, 122-125 (2009).
• M. Singh, D. Kumar, J. Thomas, A. Ramanan, Crystallization of Copper(II) Sulfate based Minerals and MOF from solution: Chemical insights into the supramolecular interactions, Journal of Chemical Sciences, 122, 757-769 (2010).
• M. Singh, J. Thomas, A. Ramanan, Supramolecular interactions dictate nucleation of a crystal: From molecules to materials, Australian Journal of Chemistry, 63, 565-572 (2010).
• J. Thomas and A. Ramanan, Phosphomolybdate cluster based solids mediated by transition metal complexes, Inorganica Chimica Acta, 372, 243-249 (2011).
• U. Kumar, J. Thomas, R. Nagarajan and N. Thirupati, 3,5-Lutidine coordinated zinc(II) aryl carboxylate complexes: Precursors for zinc(II) oxide, Inorganica Chimica Acta, 372, 191-199 (2011).
• U. Kumar, J. Thomas, M.  Agarwal and N. Thirupati, Effects of steric/basic properties of Lewis bases on the degree of aggregation of zinc(II) pivalate complexes, Inorganica Chimica Acta, 370, 122-131 (2011).
• J. Thomas and A. Ramanan, Crystallization of Phosphomolybdate Clusters Mediated by Copper Azole Complexes: Influence of pH and temperature, Inorganica Chimica Acta, 396, 126-135 (2013).
• J. Thomas and A. Ramanan, What Triggers Supramolecular Isomerism in Nonmolecular Solids? A case study of Copper Pyridazine Halides, Journal of Chemical Sciences, 128, 1687-1694 (2016).
• K. R. Mote, J. Thomas and A. Ramanan, Crystal engineering of molecular to nonmolecular metal malonates in presence of piperazine: Role of metal ions in tuning architectures, Indian Journal of Chemistry, 57A, 1081-1090 (2018)

Conference papers

• Ammonium phosphomolybdate as an effective ion-exchanger for the removal of cationic dyes from water , Proceedings , International Conference on Energy and Environment , International , 12-12-2019 , TKM College Of Arts & Science
• Influence of ligands and anion concentration on crystal engineering of Cobalt (II) based hybrid soli , Proceedings , Proceedings of International Conference on Chemistry and Physics of Materials , International , 978-81-935819-1-9 , NA , 19-12-2018 , St. Thomas’ College Thrissur
• Removal of metal ions from fresh water using Ammonium phosphomolybdate – Polyaniline composite , Proceedings , proceedings of International Conference on Chemistry and Physics of Materials , International , 978-81-935819-1-9 , NA , 19-12-2018 , St. Thomas’ College Thrissur
• Proceedings of International Conference on Chemistry and Physics of Materials-ICCPM2018 , Book , Proceedings of International Conference on Chemistry and Physics of Materials-ICCPM2018 , International , 978-81-935819-1-9 , 19-12-2018 , St. Thomas’ College, Thrissur
• Crystallization of Zinc based hybrid solids , Proceedings , Proceedings of International Conference on Chemistry and Physics of Materials , International , 978-81-935819-1-9 , NA , 19-12-2018 , St. Thomas’ College Thrissur

BOOK CHAPTERS

• J. Thomas, M. Asnani, S. Sharma and A. Ramanan, Nanostructured vanadium oxides, Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, ed. H. S. Nalwa, Academic Press, San Diego (2011).

Seminar/workshop attended

• Motivational Talk , Others , Entrepreneurship Development Club , Other , 19-11-2020
• OBE workshop , Workshop , Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of St. Thomas College (Autonomous) Thrissur, in association w , Other , 11-11-2020
• UNDERSTANDING GENDER VARIANCE , Others , Women’s Cell in association with IQAC, St. Thomas’ College (Autonomous), Thrissur , Other , 10-11-2020
• Orientation programme on Audit course Disaster Management , Orientation Program , St. Thomas College, Thrissur , Other , 28-10-2020 , Two days (28th and 30th)
• webinar on “Active Galactic Nuclei – The energetic centers of galaxies“ , Webinar , Department of Physics, St. Thomas (Autonomous) College, Thrissur , Other , 22-09-2020 , St. Thomas (Autonomous) College, Thrissur
• Experience the Magic in You , Webinar , Divyangajan Cell (The Cell for the Differently abled ) In association with IQAC , Other , 20-08-2020
• PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH DURING COVID 19 , Webinar , DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY AND POLICE SCIENCE in association with IQAC St. Thomas College (Autonomous , Other , 19-08-2020
• National Webinar on National Education Policy (NEP): Intent, Implement and Impact , Webinar , St Thomas College, Thrissur , National , 18-08-2020 , St Thomas College, Thrissur
• Webinar on Research and Publication ethics , Webinar , Research Council, Dept. of Library and Information Studies and IQAC of St. Thomas College (Autonomou , University , 06-08-2020 , St.Thomas College (Autonomous), Thrissur
• Overview of IPRs – Importance & Impact of Patents for Academics & Research Product , Webinar , Department of Chemistry, St. Mary’s College, Thrissur , National , 28-07-2020 , St. Mary’s College, Thrissur
• Webinar on ‘The molecular Universe: Chemical evolution and dynamics of interstellar medium , Webinar , Post Graduate Department of Chemistry, Majlis Arts and Science College, Puramannur. , State , 25-07-2020
• National Webinar in Hindi , Webinar , Department of Hindi, St.Thomas’ College (Autonomous), Thrissur , National , 07-07-2020
• National Webinar on LABORATORY SAFETY PRACTICES , Webinar , Department of Chemistry and Centre for Research, St.Teresa’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam, Koch , National , 04-07-2020
• Webinar on Self Publishing , Webinar , Department of Library and Information Studies, St. Thomas College (Autonomous), Thrissur , Other , 19-06-2020
• Webinar on Managing Academic Research and Publishing in Top-tier Journals , Webinar , Department of Statistics, St. Thomas College, Thrissur , Other , 05-06-2020
• Metal Complexes to Metal Nanoparticles For Efficient Catalysis , Webinar , SASTRA Deemed University and School of Chemical & Biotechnology , National , 28-05-2020
• Online Learning Apps and Tools for Higher Education , Webinar , St.Thomas College (Autonomous), Thrissur , Other , 27-05-2020
• Doing Science With Roots Intact , Webinar , Research & PG Department of Chemistry, St. Thomas College, Thrissur , National , 25-05-2020
• Career Opportunities in Science , Webinar , SASTRA Deemed University and School of Chemical & Biotechnology , National , 20-05-2020
• Choices and Current Trends in Drug Product Development , Webinar , School of Chemical & Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur , National , 19-05-2020
• Webinar on Outcome Based Education , Webinar , jointly by Kerala State Higher Education Council and IQAC, St. Thomas College (Autonomous), Thrissur , National , 13-05-2020
• Soft Skills for Academic Excellence , Workshop , CPE & IQAC, St. Thomas College, Thrissur , Other , 06-03-2020
• Colloquium on Indian Constitution and the Challenges of Today’s India , Colloquium , CPE & IQAC, St. Thomas College, Thrissur , National , 05-03-2020
• Revised NAAC Manual & Challenges of 4th cycle Accreditatiob , Workshop , IQAC, St Thomas College, Thrissur , Other , 18-02-2020 , Menachery Hall
• Workshop on IPR , Workshop , Innovation cell , Other , 03-02-2020
• Current Topics in Materials Science & Spectroscopy , Seminar , Research and PG Department of Chemistry, St. Thomas College (Autonomous), Thrissur
• Building Excellence-A Senior Faculty Workshop , Workshop , XIME Kochi, 02-01-2020
• Workshop on Chemistry Syllabus Revision , Workshop , Department of Chemistry, St. Thomas College, Thrissur , 19-09-2019
• Workshop for Syllabus Revision , Workshop , Board of Studies in Chemistry UG, Polymer Chemistry and Industrial Chemisry,06-05-2019, University of Calicut
• Fourth Prof. Jose Mechery Endowment Lecture , Seminar , Research and PG Department of Chemistry & Dr. Jose Mechery Foundation, 28-03-2019 , St. Thomas College, Thrissur
• Centenary International Conference on Advancements in Science and Humanities , Conference , Finishing School Committee, St. Thomas College (Autonomous) Thrissur , International , 21-03-2019
• Innovations in Advanced Research , Workshop , KFRI & St. Thomas College’ Thrissur , 16-03-2019 , KFRI
• National Seminar on Qualitative Research , Seminar , Research Council, St. Thomas College, Thrissur , National , 02-03-2019
• The Cosmology of the Origin of the Universe: Does God Exist? , Seminar , Research and PG Department of Chemistry, St. Thomas College Thrissur , National , 22-02-2019

Research Grants

• UGC-MRP “Investigation of magnetic and photo catalytic properties of coordination polymer based phosphomol”. RS.490000 (02-05-2016)

SCHOLARSHIPS

• Honeywell Research Fellowship by Honeywell India Private Limited (2007 – 2009).
• Senior Research Fellowship by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Government of India (2006 – 2007).
• Junior Research Fellowship by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Government of India (2004 – 2006).

AWARDS / RECOGNITIONS

• Best Poster Award, Govt. College Chittur, Palakkad on 05-12-2019
• DST-DFG award for participation in the 59th Meeting of Nobel Laureates and Students, June 29 – July 3, 2009, Lindau.
• “Outstanding Research Scholar Award” by Department of Chemistry, IIT Delhi for high cumulative impact factor, March 2009.
• Awarded Certificate of Appreciation by Department of Chemistry, IIT Delhi for publishing an article in high impact factor (>4) journal during the academic year 2008-2009.
• Best poster award at International Conference on Materials for Advanced Technologies (ICMAT-2007) held at Suntech City, Singapore, July 1-6, 2007.
• Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineering, GATE-2004 (Score: 98.25 percentile; All India Rank: 56).
• Certificate of Merit for standing first in Bachelor of Science, Department of Chemistry, Maitreyi College (2001-2002 and 1999-2000).
• Shri Radha Sai Ram Memorial Award for “The Best Student” in Department of Chemistry, Maitreyi College (1999-2000).

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• Life Member – The Chemical Society, IIT Delhi
• Life Member – Indian Crystallographic Association (Membership No. LM411)
• Life Member – The Indian Association of Solid State Chemists and Allied Scientists (Membership No. LM303)
• Member – Board of Studies, Polymer Chemistry, University of Calicut (2016-2019)
• Member – Board of Studies, Chemistry, St. Thomas’ College (Autonomous), Thrissur (2016-2018)
• Member – Board of Studies, Chemistry, St. Thomas’ College (Autonomous), Thrissur (2014-2016)
• Member – Materials Research Society, Singapore, Membership No. ICMAT2007/MRS-0995 (2007 – 2009)