DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
OUR DEPARTMENTS
Dr. Joby Thomas K, M.Sc.,M.Phil.,Ph.D
- VICE PRINCIPAL
HEAD, RESEARCH & POSTGRADUATE DEPT. OF CHEMISTRY
ST. THOMAS’ COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), THRISSUR-680001, KERALA - Ph: 09847177695, 07012540316, jobythrissur@rediffmail.com
- Qualifications: M.Sc., M.Phil., M.B.A(HR), Ph.D
B.Sc Chemistry, University of Calicut, (First Class), 1985
M.Sc Chemistry,University of Calicut,(FirstClass&Rank),1987
M.Phil. Chemistry, University of Calicut,(FirstClass),1989
Ph.D Chemistry, University of Calicut,1994
M.B.A(HR), MS University, Tirunelveli, (First Class), 2012 - Awards: 1) INSA Teacher Award 2016 by Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi
2) Prof. M M Ghani Best Teacher Award 2014 by University of Calicut
3) CRSI Best Teacher Award 2011 by Chemical Research Society of India, IISc,B’lore - Research Guidance : Six students completed PhD, One student completed M.Phil
One Ph.D student submitted, Three students are currently doing PhD - Area of Research : Corrosion Science, Coordination Chemistry, Bioinorganic Chemistry
- Publications : 46 Articles in peer reviewed national & international journals
- 52 articles in International and national conferences
- Books : 33 books
- Research Projects: Three UGC Projects, One DST-FIST project
- Administrative Experience
Vice Principal, St. Thomas College, Thrissur
Coordinator, Research Council, St.ThomasCollege,Thrissur-11years
Head of the Department, St. Thomas College, Thrissur -4years
NSS Programme Officer, St. Thomas College, Thrissur -3years
IQAC coordinator of the College(2years)
Member Senate, Calicut University-3years
- Teaching Experience: 29years at PG & UG Level at St. Thomas College, Thrissur
- Service Details : 16-10-1989 to 19-9-1990: Jr Lectrurer(FIP Vacancy)
23-10-1990 to 06-02-1991:Jr.Lecturer(Leave Vacancy)
01-06-1992: Lecturer (Permanent)
13-03-1996: Placed to Senior Scale Lecturer
13-03-2000: Placed to Selection Grade Lecturer and Reader
01-01-2006: Promoted to Associate Professor
Date of Retirement: 31-05-2021 - Academic Positions:
University Level: Member Senate(Ex), Calicut University
Member Academic Council(Ex), Calicut University
Member Faculty of Science, Calicut University
Member Faculty of Science(Ex), Kannur University
Chairman,BoardofStudiesinPharmaceuticalChemistry,Universityof Calicut
Chairman(Ex), Chemistry PG Board of Studies, Calicut University
Member, Chemistry PG Board of Studies, Calicut University
Member(Ex), Chemistry UG Board of Studies, Calicut University
Member(Ex),Polymer Chemistry Board of Studies, Calicut University
Chairman, Various Board of Examiners(UG& PG), University of Calicut
Question Paper setter of various Universities
Ph.D Thesis Adjudicator to Various Universities
CCSS Review committee member(Ex) University of Calicut - College Level:
(St.ThomasCollege):Head, Research & Postgraduate Department of Chemistry (2015onwards)
Coordinator, Research Council(Since 2008)
NSS Programme Officer(2012-15, 3years)
Member Academic Council (2011onwards)
Chairman, Board of Studies in Chemistry (2015onwards)
Member , College Council(9years)
DST-FIST Coordinator (2010-15)
Coordinator, IQAC, 2007-2008
IQAC member since it’s inceptionin 2005
Subcommittee Convenor, NAAC and Autonomous Peer team Visits
PTA Secretary(Ex)
Coordinator, International & National Seminars
Coordinator, Erudite lecture Programme of KSCSTE(2018)
Convener of other college programmes - Other Colleges:
Chairman(Ex), Board of Studies, Vimala College (Autonomous), Thrissur
Member(Ex), Board of Studies, St. Josephs College (Autonomous), Devagiri
Member(Ex), Board of Studies, Christ College (Autonomous), Irinjalakuda
Member, Board of Studies, St.Josephs College(Autonomous), Irinjalakuda
VC nominee(Ex), Research Admission Committee, KFRI, Peechi
VC nominee(Ex), Research Admission Committee, C-MET, Athani
VC nominee(Ex),ResearchAdmissionCommittee,ChristCollege Irinjalakuda - Others:
UGC panel expert for NET/JRF exams &UGC Observer to various Universities
UGC observer for Karnataka & Tamilnadu SLET exams
CBSE Observer for IIT-JEE, NET, NEET etc. exams
NTA observer for NET/NEET/JEE etc
KPSC Syllabus/Question paper setter
Kerala Entrance Exams Observer
Resource Person to National Seminars
Editorial board member of Journal IJCCE
Reviewer of Various Journals
Subject expert for various interview boards
Age & Date of Birth: 55years, 15-05-1965
Residential Address: Kakkassery House, Velukaran Lane, Near Assisi Convent,
East Fort, Thrissur-680 005