DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

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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

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