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
Department of Chemistry, University of Calicut
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!!!
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”
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
• Director, IQAC, University of Calicut [2024 – till date]
• Director, Project cell, University of Calicut [2021 – June 2026]
• Director, Directorate of Consultancy, University of Calicut [2021 – June 2026]
• Director, Directorate of Research University of Calicut [29/08/2015 - 28/09/2015]
• Director, College Development Council, (CDC) University of Calicut [11/07/2014 - 31/03/2015]
• Chairman, PGBOS Chemistry, University of Calicut [08/11/2016 - 07/11/2019]
• Dean, Faculty of Science, University of Calicut [08/11/2016 - 07/11/2018]
• Member University of Calicut Research Advisory Committee (RAC) [since 2015]
• Member, University Planning Board, University of Calicut [2015-2020]
• Member, Academic Council, University of Calicut [08/11/2016 - 07/11/2018]
• Member Library Advisory Committee, University of Calicut [2018-2020]
• Member IQAC board, University of Calicut [since 2015]
• Member, Library Advisory Committee, Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension [since 2020]
• Registrar Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), Ernakulam [09/01/2012 - 25/04/2014]
• Senate Nominee to the Search Committee for the selection of Vice Chancellor, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS)
• Member Academic Council, St Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Irinjalakkuda [2016-18]
• Member Academic Council, St Thomas’s College (Autonomous), Thrissur [2015-17]
• Member, Board of Studies in Applied Chemistry, Cochin University of Science and Technology [2019-23]
• Member, Board of Studies in Chemistry, Mangalore University [2020-23]
• Member, Board of Studies in Chemistry, St Thomas College (Autonomous), Thrissur [2017-20]
• Member, Board of Studies in Chemistry, M. A. College, Kothamagalam [2024-29]
• Member, Board of Studies in Chemistry, St. Joseph's College for Women (Autonomous), Alappuzha [2024-29]
• Member, Board of Studies in Chemistry, St Joseph’s College, Devagiri (Autonomous), Calicut [2018-21]
• Member, Board of Studies in Chemistry, St Joseph’s College, Irinjalakkuda (Autonomous), Thrissur [2021-24]
• Member, Research Advisory Committee (RAC) of Govt. college, Madappally (VC Nominee) [since 2018]
• Member, Research Advisory Committee (RAC) of St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri (VC Nominee) [since 2019]
• Member, Research Advisory Committee (RAC) of MES Mannarkkad College (VC Nominee) [since 2018]
• Member, Governing body, Christian Chair, University of Calicut [2018-24]
• Member Governing Body, St Joseph’s College, Devagiri, (Autonomous), Calicut [2019-21]
• Member Governing Body, Nirmalagiri College, Kuthuparamba, Kannur [since 2016]
• Member, Governing body, S. H. college (Autonomous), Chalakkudy [2024-27]
• Academic Council Member, LEAD College (Autonomous), Palakkad [2024-27]
• Academic Council Member, Providence College Calicut [2024-27]
• Life Member, Indian Chemical Society, F/6754 (LM) [2007]
• Life Member, Chemical Research Society of India (CRSI) LM/1151 [2008]
• Co-chairman, Kerala Science Congress-, at University of Calicut [Jan 28-30, 2016]
Congratulations!!!
Paul, A.; Sreelakshmi, T.; Joseph, A., Facile synthesis of nitro-puerarin and its integration with titania nanoparticles as a novel hybrid nano-filler for superior corrosion protection of mild steel in saline environments. Progress in Organic Coatings 2026, 219, 110378.
Congratulations!!!
Joseph, V.; Arshad, M.; Anupriya, K.; Joseph, A. Imine functionalized cross-linked chitosan based bio-sorbent as a pH tunable platform for efficient dye adsorption. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2026, 355, 151217.
Congratulations!!!
Joseph, V.; Arshad, M.; Ajayan, A.; Joseph, A. Synthesis and applications of a fluorescent cyan 2-aryl benzimidazole for environmental sensing, luminescent ink, and coating technologies. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry 2025, 465, 116346.
Congratulations!!!
Paul, A.; Arshad, M.; Ajayan, A.; Joseph, A. Fossicking Pueraria phaseoloides leaf-derived N-doped carbon dot nanofillers engrafted anticorrosive epoxy coatings for mild steel in saline environments. Surfaces and Interfaces 2025, 58, 105784.