Environmental and Sustainable Chemistry Laboratory (ESCL)
Environmental and Sustainable Chemistry Laboratory
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Green Chemistry
Nano Chemistry
Coordination Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
University of Calicut
Electro Chemistry
Dr. Abraham Joseph
Senior Professor
Welcome to the Environmental and Sustainable Chemistry Laboratory (ESCL),affiliated with the Department of Chemistry, University of Calicut.
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Our laboratory is dedicated to the pursuit of scientific excellence, with a primary emphasis on Green chemistry, Nano chemistry, Coordination chemistry, and Electrochemistry. We're passionate about unraveling the complexities of these research areas and developing sustainable solutions. Whether you're a researcher, student, or simply curious about the transformative power of chemistry, explore our work, meet our team, and join us on this journey towards a more sustainable future!!!
Department of Chemistry, University of Calicut
Research Profile
M.Phil.
“Studies on the Complexing Behavior of Substituted 1,2,4-triazine and Complexometric Determination of Thallium(III)”
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Awarded in 1992
With Prof. B. Narayana
Ph.D.
“Studies on Nitrogen, Oxygen and Sulfur Donor Ligands as Analytical Reagents, Complexing Agents and Corrosion Inhibitors”
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Awarded in 2000
With Prof. B. Narayana
Career Profile
Nirmalagiri College, Kuthuparamba
1992 - 1995
Lecturer
Principal,
St.Pius X College, Rajapuram, Kasararagod.
2000 -2005
Senior
Lecturer
Department of Chemistry
University of Calicut
2005-2008
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Reader
Department of Chemistry
University of Calicut
2008-2011
Associate
Professor
Department of Chemistry
University of Calicut
2011-2021
Professor
Department of Chemistry
University of Calicut
Since 2021
Senior Professor
Academic Interests
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Coordination Chemistry
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Bioinorganic Chemistry
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Inorganic Spectroscopy
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Analytical Chemistry
Professional Development/Administration Related Activities
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Registrar Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), Ernakulam [09/01/2012 - 25/04/2014]
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Dean, Faculty of Science, University of Calicut [08/11/2016 - 07/11/2018]
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Director, College Development Council, (CDC)University of Calicut [11/07/2014 - 31/03/2015]
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Director Research (ic), University of Calicut [29/08/2015 - 28/09/2015]
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Member Academic Council, University of Calicut [08/11/2016 - 07/11/2018]
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Member, University Planning Board, University of Calicut [2015-2020]
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Member Library Advisory Committee, University of Calicut [2018-2020]
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Member Academic Council, St Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Irinjalakkuda [2016-2018]
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Member Academic Council, St Thomas’s College (Autonomous), Thrissur [2015-2017 ]
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Chairman PGBOS Chemistry, University of Calicut [08/11/2016 - 07/11/201]9
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Senate Nominee to the Search Committee for the selection of Vice Chancellor, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS)
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Member IQAC board, University of Calicut [since 2015]
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Member University of Calicut Research Advisory Committee (RAC) [since 2015]
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Member, Governing body, Christian Chair, University of Calicut [since 2018]
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Member Governing Body, St Joseph’s College, Devagiri, (Autonomous), Calicut [2019-202]1
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Member Governing Body, Nirmalagiri College, Kuthuparamba, Kannur [since 2016]
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Member Library Advisory Committee, Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension [since 2020]
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Member, Board of Studies in Applied Chemistry, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) [2019-2023]
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Member, Board of Studies in Chemistry, Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri P O, Mangalore 574199 [2020-2023]
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Member, Board of Studies in Chemistry, St Thomas College (Autonomous), Thrissur [2017-2020]
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Member, Board of Studies in Chemistry, St Joseph’s College, Devagiri (Autonomous), Calicut [2018-2021]
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Member, Board of Studies in Chemistry, St Joseph’s College, Irinjalakkuda (Autonomous), Thrissur [2021-2024]
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Member Research Advisory Committee (RAC) of Govt. college, Madappally (VC Nominee) [since 2018]
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Member Research Advisory Committee (RAC) of St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri (VC Nominee) [since 2019]
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Member Research Advisory Committee (RAC) of MES Mannarkkad College (VC Nominee) [since 2018]
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Life Member, Indian Chemical Society, F/6754 (LM) [2007]
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Life Member, Chemical Research Society of India (CRSI) LM/1151 [2008]
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Co-chairman, Kerala Science Congress-, at University of Calicut [Jan 28-30, 2016]
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Director, Project cell [2021]
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Director, Directorate of Consultancy [2022]
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Director, DST PURSE Project [2023-27]
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Academic Council Member, Providence College Calicut [2024-27]
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Member, Governing body, S. H. college (Autonomous), Chalakkudy [2024-27]
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Academic Council Member, LEAD College (Autonomous), Palakkad [2024-27]
Congratulations!!!
Arshad, M.; Williams, L.; Ajayan, A.; Joseph, A., 2-hydroxy-1- Naphthaldehyde Based Colorimetric Probe for the Simultaneous Detection of Bivalent Copper and Nickel with High Sensitivity and Selectivity. Journal of Fluorescence 2024.
Congratulations!!!
Ajayan, A.; Joseph, V.; Paul, A.; Joseph, A., Coating Characterization with Electrochemical Techniques. In Encapsulated Corrosion Inhibitors for Eco-Benign Smart Coatings, CRC Press: pp 205-224.
Congratulations!!!
T, S.; Prasad, A. R.; Joseph, A., Synthesis, characterization, and effective removal of dye pollutants from water bodies using a new ZnO nanocomposite. Journal of the Indian Chemical Society 2024, 101 (8), 101183.
Congratulations!!!
Arshad, M.; Sowmya, P.; Paul, A.; Joseph, A., Sensing of picric acid using an AIEE active “Turn Off” fluorescent probe derived from hydroxy naphthaldehyde and benzyloxy benzaldehyde. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy 2024, 305, 123465.
Congratulations!!!
Iyer, R. S.; Iyer, N. S.; P, R. A.; Joseph, A., Harnessing machine learning and virtual sample generation for corrosion studies of 2-alkyl benzimidazole scaffold small dataset with an experimental validation. J. Mol. Struct. 2024, 1306, 137767