Dr. Abraham Joseph Senior Professor Phone (Off): +91 4942407413 Email: <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.> Office    : Department of Chemistry, University of Calicut

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Education

Ph.D. Mangalore University, Karnataka. India (Under the Supervision of Prof. B.Narayana)

M.Phil. Mangalore University

M.Sc., University of Calicut

Research Area of Interests

Bioinorganic and Coordination Chemistry; Corrosion inhibition studies

Analytical and Electro analytical chemistry, Materials and Nano Chemistry

Major Positions held

1. Registrar Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), Ernakulam. (January 2012 January- 2014 April)
2. Dean, Faculty of Science, University of Calicut (08/11/2016 - 07/11/2018)
3. Director, College Development Council, (CDC)University of Calicut since June 2014-Marrch 2014)
4. Director Research (ic), University of Calicut
5. Member Academic Council, University of Calicut (2016-2019)
6. Member, University Planning Board, University of Calicut Since (2015-2020)
7. Member Library Advisory Committee, University of Calicut (2018-2020)
8. NSS advisory committee member, Kannur University (2001-2004)
9. Member Academic Council, St Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Irinjalakkuda (2016-2018)
10. Member Academic Council, St Thomas’s College (Autonomous), Thrissur (2015-2017)
11. Chairman PGBOS Chemistry, University of Calicut, (2016-2019)
12. Senate Nominee to the Search Committee for the selection of Vice Chancellor, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS)

Present Academic Memberships

1. Member IQAC board, University of Calicut
2. Member University of Calicut Research Advisory Committee (RAC)
3. Member, Governing body, Christian Chair, University of Calicut (2018 0nwards)
4. Member Governing Body, St Joseph’s College, Devagiri (Autonomous), Calicut (2019-2021).
5. Member Governing Body, Nirmalagiri College, Kuthuparamba, Kannur.
6. Member, Board of Studies in Applied Chemistry, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) 2019-2023
7. Member, Board of Studies in Chemistry, Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri P O, Mangalore 574199 (2020-2023)
8. Member, Board of Studies in Chemistry, St Thomas College (Autonomous), Thrissur (2017-2020)
9. Member, Board of Studies in Chemistry, St Joseph’s College, Devagiri (Autonomous), Calicut (2018-2021)
10. Member Research Advisory Committee (RAC) of Govt. college, Madappally (VC Nominee)
11. Member Research Advisory Committee (RAC) of St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri (VC Nominee)
12. Member Research Advisory Committee (RAC) of MES Mannarkkad College (VC Nominee)
13. Life Member, Indian Chemical Society, F/6754 (LM) (2007)7.
14. Life Member, Chemical Research Society of India (CRSI) LM/1151 (2008)
15. Member Library Advisory Committee, Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension

Awards

            NSS Program officer St. Pius X College, Rajapuram, Kasaragod (1998-2003)

            Best NSS Program officer Kannur University Level award in 2002.

            Best NSS Program officer State award in 2002.

Recent publications (2020 onwards)

2022

1. Jeeja Rani A.T,; Asha Thomas,; Mathew Kuruvilla,; Muhammed Arshad,; Abraham Joseph. The co-adsorption of thymohydroquinone dimethyl ether (THQ) and coumarin present in the aqueous extract of Ayapana triplinervis on mild steel and its protection in hydrochloric acid up to 323 K: computational and physicochemical studies. RSC Advances. 2022, 12, 14328–14341. DOI: 10.1039/d2ra02109a
2. Linda Williams,; Mohammed Arshad,; Jeeja Rani A.T,; Abraham Joseph. Biogenic MnO2 nanoparticles derived from a Cedrus deodara pine needle extract and their composites with polyaniline/activated charcoal as an electrode material for supercapacitor applications. New J. Chem. 2022, 46, 4325–4333DOI: 10.1039/d1nj05380a
3. A.T. Jeeja Rani, T. Sreelakshmi, Abraham Joseph; Effect of the addition of potassium iodide and thiourea on the corrosion inhibition effect of aqueous extract of Ayapana triplinervis towards mild steel in HCl at elevated temperatures-theoretical, electrochemical and surface studies. Journal of Molecular Liquids 366 (2022) 120211.
4. Julia Garvasis a , Anupama R. Prasada , K.O. Shamsheeraa , T.A. Nidheesh Roy ; Weed to nano seeds: Ultrasonic assisted one-pot fabrication of superparamagnetic magnetite nano adsorbents from Siam weed flower extract for the removal of lead from water. Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances 8(2022)100163.

2021

1. Anila Paul,; Shamsheera K.O,; Anupama R. Prasad,; Abraham Joseph.  Electroanalytical and surface studies on the protective action of a coating of PVA@3WGO on mild steel in acidic and saline environment . Results in Surfaces and Interfaces 4. 2021,  DOI:10.1016/j.rsurfi.2021.100018
2. Anupama R. Prasad,; Linda Williams,; Julia Garvasis,; K.O. Shamsheera,; Sabeel M. Basheer,; Mathew Kuruvilla,; Abraham Joseph. Applications of phytogenic ZnO nanoparticles: A review on recent advancements. Journal of Molecular Liquids. 2021, 331().  DOI:10.1016/j.molliq.2021.115805 
3. Anupama R. Prasad,; K.O. Shamsheera,; Abraham Joseph. Electrochemical and surface characterization of mild steel with corrosion resistant zirconia network fabricated by aqueous sol-gel technique. Journal of the Indian Chemical Society. 2021, 98(). DOI:10.1016/j.jics.2021.100052 
4. Anupama R. Prasad,; P. Sowmya,; Julia Garvasis,; Abraham Joseph. Gamma-ray induced thermoluminescence emission of green synthesized zinc oxide nanophosphors. Journal of the Indian Chemical Society. 2021, 98(). DOI.org/10.1016/j.jics.2021.100153
5. Asha Thomas,; Jeeja Rani A.T,; Abraham Joseph. Extended protection of mild steel in molar HCl using the Garcinia Indica fruit rind extract (GIW) and iodide ions; electrochemical, thermodynamic and kinetic studies. Journal of the Indian Chemical Society. 2021, 98(). DOI.org/10.1016/j.jics.2021.100167
6. A.T. Jeeja Rani,; Asha Thomas,; Muhammed Arshad,; Abraham Joseph. The influence of aqueous and alcoholic extracts of Garcinia cambogia fruit rind in the management of mild steel corrosion in hydrochloric acid: Theoretical and electroanalytical studies. Journal of Molecular Liquids. 2021, DOI.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2021.117873
7. A.T. Jeeja Rani,; Asha Thomas,; Abraham Joseph. Inhibition of mild steel corrosion in HCl using aqueous and alcoholic extracts of Crotalaria Pallida – A combination of experimental, simulation and theoretical studies. Journal of Molecular Liquids. 2021, 334(). DOI.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2021.116515
8. A. T. Jeeja Rani,; Asha Thomas,; Linda Williams,; Abraham Joseph. Effect of Lunamarine, the Major Constituent of Boerhaavia diffusa Leave Extract on the Corrosion Inhibition of Mild Steel in Hydrochloric Acid; Computational Modelling, Surface Screening and Electroanalytical Studies. Journal of Bio- and Tribo-Corrosion. 2021. DOI.org/10.1007/s40735-021-00616-2
9. K.O. Shamsheera,; Anupama R. Prasad,; P.K. Jaseela,; Abraham Joseph. Effect of surfactant addition to Guar Gum and protection of mild steel in hydrochloric acid at high temperatures: Experimental and theoretical studies. Journal of Molecular Liquids. 2021, 331. DOI.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2021.115807
10.  Shamsheera K. O,; Anupama R Prasad,; Muhammed Arshad,; Abraham Joseph. A sustainable method of mitigating acid corrosion of mild steel using jackfruit pectin (JP) as green inhibitor: Theoretical and electrochemical studies. Journal of the Indian Chemical Society. 2021, 99. DOI.org/10.1016/j.jics.2021.100271

2020

1. Anupama R. Prasad,; Anagha M.,; Shamsheera K. O,; Abraham Joseph. Bio-fabricated ZnO nanoparticles: direct sunlight driven selective photodegradation, antibacterial activity, and thermoluminescence emission characteristics. New J. Chem. 2020. DOI: 10.1039/d0nj01611j
2. Asha Thomas,; P. Rugmini Ammal,; Abraham Joseph. A comprehensive study of mild steel corrosion in the aggressive acidic environment using CMPPC, a substituted pyrazole derivative. Chemical Papers. 2020, 74(9), 3025-3037. DOI 10.1007/s11696-020-01142-0
3. Asha Thomas,; M. Prajila,;, K.M. Shainy,; Abraham Joseph. A green approach to corrosion inhibition of mild steel in hydrochloric acid using fruit rind extract of Garcinia indica (Binda). Journal of Molecular Liquids. 2020, 312. DOI.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2020.113369
4. P.K. Jaseela,; K.O. Shamsheera,; Abraham Joseph. Mesoporous Titania-Silica nanocomposite as an effective material for the degradation of Bisphenol A under visible light. Journal of Saudi Chemical Society. 2020, 24, 651–662. DOI.org/10.1016/j.jscs.2020.05.004
5. P.K. Jaseela,; Mathew Kuruvilla,; Linda Williams,; Chinju Jacob’; K.O. Shamsheera,; Abraham Joseph. Excellent protection of mild steel in sodium chloride solution for a substantial period of time using a  hybrid nanocoating of poly vinyl alcohol and Titania. Arabian Journal of Chemistry. 2020, 13, 6921–6930. DOI.org/10.1016/j.arabjc.2020.07.005
6. Julia Garvasis;, Anupama R. Prasad,; K.O. Shamsheera,; P.K. Jaseela,; Abraham Joseph. Efficient removal of Congo red from aqueous solutions using phytogenic aluminum sulfate nano coagulant. Materials Chemistry and Physics. 2020, 251. DOI.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2020.123040
7. Linda Williams,; Anupama R. Prasad,; P. Sowmya,; Abraham Joseph. Characterization and Temperature dependent DC conductivity study of bio templated nickel oxide nanoparticles (NiO) and their composites using polyaniline (PANI). Materials Chemistry and Physics. 2020, 242. DOI.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2019.122469
8. Rugmini Ammal P,; Anupama R. Prasad,; Abraham Joseph. Synthesis, characterization, in silico, and in vitro biological screening of coordination compounds with 1,2,4-triazine based biocompatible ligands and selected 3d-metal ions. Heliyon. 2020. DOI.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e05144
9. Shamsheera K.O,; Anupama R. Prasad,; Jaseela PK,; Abraham Joseph. Development of self-assembled monolayer of stearic acid grafted chitosan on mild steel and inhibition of corrosion in hydrochloric acid. Chemical Data Collections. 2020, 28. DOI.org/10.1016/j.cdc.2020.100402
10.  K.O. Shamsheera,; R. Prasad Anupama,; Joseph Abraham. Computational simulation, surface characterization, adsorption studies and electrochemical investigation on the interaction of guar gum with mild steel in HCl environment. Results in Chemistry 2. 2020. DOI.org/10.1016/j.rechem.2020.100054
11. K.O. Shamsheera,; Anupama R. Prasad,; Abraham Joseph. Extended protection of mild steel in saline and acidic environment using stearic acid grafted chitosan preloaded with mesoporous-hydrophobic silica (mhSiO2). Surface & Coatings Technology. 2020, 402. DOI.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2020.126350

Teaching Experience 

                 Nirmalagiri College, Nirmalagir, Kannur (1992-1995)

                 St. Pius X College, Rajapuram, Kasaragod (1995-2005)

                 Reader, Departmment of Chemistry, University of Calicut (2005-2008)

                 Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Calicut (2008-2011)

                Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Calicut (2011 onwards)

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