CURRICULUM VITAE

Dr. M.N.RADHAKRISHNAN NAIR Sreeragam (H) Mevelloor P.O , – 686609, India E-mail: [email protected]

QUALIFICATION : M.Sc., M.Phil, PhD

SPECILIZATION : POLYMER CHEMISTRY

RESEARCH INTEREST

 Polymer blends  PVC modification  Polymer synthesis  Characterization of Polymers  Polyurethane s  Synthesis of novel NR based polyurethanes

EXPERIENCE

 Principal (May 31,2013-May31,2015) Devaswom Board College, Kottayam – 686605 India

 Associate Professor ( November2001 – May2013) Department of Chemistry Devaswom Board College, Thalayolaparambu Kottayam – 686605 India

 Lecturer, Selection Grade(November1997 – November2001) Department of Chemistry Devaswom Board College, Thalayolaparambu Kottayam – 686605 India  Lecturer, Senior Scale(November1987 – November1997) Department of Chemistry Devaswom Board College, Thalayolaparambu Kottayam – 686605 India

 Lecturer, (November1983 – November1987) Department of Chemistry Devaswom Board College ,Thalayolaparambu Kottayam – 686605 India  Junior Lecturer, (December1981 – November1983) Department of Chemistry Devaswom Board College, Thalayolaparambu Kottayam – 686605 India  Junior Lecturer, (November1981 – December1981) Department of Chemistry S.B. College, Changanacherry Kottayam – 686605 India

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 Acted as the head of an Educational Institution running 4 P.G courses, 9 U.G. courses with a student intake of 1200 and staff strength more than eighty.

 33 Years and six months teaching experience handling various chemistry topics for P.G and UG courses.

 Conducted team and independent research on development of PVC based polymer blends, Synthesis of novel NR based polyurethanes, synthesis of soluble NR-PU block copolymers .

 Carried out preparation of a variety PVC blends by solution blending techniques.

Well versed in applying thermal analysis techniques like DSC, DMA ,TG etc

 Conducted Impact strength studies on a number of PVC based blend Systems.

 Working knowledge in applying techniques like SEM and TEM in Morphological studies of blends.

 Well versed in applying spectroscopic techniques like NMR, IR, UV-Visible, Mass Spectrometry, etc to characterize the chemical compounds.

 Published research articles in reputed international journals

 Assisting in initiating research projects with post graduate students.

 Acted as NSS programme officer in DBCT for 4 years (1995-1999)and University level Programme Officer Certificate holder

 Acted as Board of Director of Co-operative Society, DBCT (2010-2014)

 Member, Admission Committee for PG/UG admissions 2007,2008

 Acted as Presiding officer for Parliament and legislative Assemblies

 Acted as Senior Assistant for University Examinations 2010,2012

 Acted as Zonal Deputy Chairman Valuation camps University Examinations 2011, 2012

 Staff Editor College, Magazine DBCT [2011]

 Managing Editor College, Magazine DBCT [2013, 2014]

 Managing Editor Multi Disciplinary Journal, “Journal of dbct-ISSN:2348- 7984(2014, 2015)

ACADEMIC PROFICIENCY

 Ph.D.(Preparation and Characterization of PVC/NR-b-PU Blends),(2006 – 2010) School of Chemical Sciences (FIP-UGC) (M.G. University), Kerala, India

 M. Phil.( Polyvinyl Chloride/Natural Rubber Blends: Effect of Compatibiliser ),(1999 – 2000) School of Chemical Sciences (FIP-UGC) (M.G. University), Kerala, India

 M.Sc. (Chemistry-Branch III), (1979 – 1981) (Kerala University), CMS College (affiliated to Kerala University, Kottayam, India)

 B.Sc. (Chemistry), (1974 – 1979) Subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics Deva Matha College (affiliated to Kerala University, Kottayam, India)

PARTICIPATION IN ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES& TRAINING PROGRAMMES

 . Participated in the “Refresher Course in Chemistry” Organized by M.G University from 6th to 30th July 1992 at S. B. College Changanacherry , India

 Participated in the“Refresher Course for College Teachers In Chemistry” Organized by Academic Staff College, University of Kerala , sponsored by UGC from 27thDecember 1994 to 17th January 1995 at ASC, Trivandrum , India

 Participated in the “Refresher Course in Environmental Science” Organized by M.G University, sponsored by UGC from 5th to 28 th May 1999 at M.G. University Guest House, Kottayam, India

 Participated in the “Refresher training Course for the Programme Officers of the National Service Scheme” Organized by NSS Training and Orientation Centre, Kerala from 19th to 23 rd August 1997 at Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, , India

 Participated in the“Orientation training Course for the Programme Officers of the National Service Scheme” Organized by NSS Training and Orientation Centre, Kerala from 4th to 13th July 1996 at Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery, India

 Participated in the“ Seminar Cum Workshop on Computer Modeling In Chemistry and its Applications ” Organized by Department of Chemistry, Baselius College , Kottayam Kerala , Sponsored by M.G. University from 27th to 29th January 2003 at Baselius College , Kottayam, , India

 Participated in the“ National Seminar on Applied Chemistry- Its Relevance In Modern World ” Organized by P.G Department of Chemistry, Government College , Manimalakunnu , , Kerala , Sponsored by Kerala Government from 9th & 10th February2005 at Government College , Manimalakunnu , Ernakulam, Kerala , India

 Participated in the“International Symposium on Advances in Polymer Blends, Composits, IPNS And Gels: Macro to Nano Scales” Organized by School of Chemical Sciences, M.G. University, Kottayam, Kerala ,from 21st to 23 rd March 2005 at Kottayam, Ernakulam, Kerala , India

 Participated in the“ Seminar on Recent Developments in Solid Peptide Synthesis ” Organized by P.G Department of Chemistry, St. Dominic’s College , , Kottayam, Kerala , in Collaboration with M.G University from 24th & 25th January2005 at St. Dominic’s College , Kanjirappally , Kottayam, Kerala , , India

 Participated in the“International Symposium On Advances In Organic Chemistry (INSOC)” Sponsored by School of Chemical Sciences Mahatma Gandhi University held from 9-12 January 2006 at , Kottayam, Kerala , India.

 Participated in the“One day Intercollegiate Seminar on New Trends in Resonance Spectroscopy” held on 23 rd October 2006 at , Kottayam, Kerala , India.

 Participated in the“ Workshop for College Chemistry Students And Teachers ” Sponsored by Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR),Bangalore, Department of Science and Technology(DST) , Govt. of India and Foundation for Capacity Building in Science(FCBS),Trivandrum during 27th to 29th November 2006 at , Trivandrum, Kerala , India

 Participated in the“International Conference on Frontiers of Radiation and Photochemistry-PHOTORADCHEM-2007” on 8-11 February 2007 at , Kottayam, Kerala , India

 Participated in the“Intercollegiate Seminar on multidimensional NMR” on 8-11 February 13 ,2008 at , Kottayam, Kerala , India

 Participated in the“ Workshop for College Chemistry Students And Teachers ” Sponsored by Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR),Bangalore, Department of Science and Technology(DST) , Govt. of India and Foundation for Capacity Building in Science(FCBS),Trivandrum during 13th to 15th October 2008 at , Trivandrum, Kerala , India

 Participated in the“ Inter Collegiate Seminar- Restructuring Under Graduate Education ” Sponsored by Kerala State Higher Education Council from 22nd to 23 nd January2009 at , D.B. College , Thalayolaparambu, Kerala , India

 Participated in the“ State level Seminar-SEZ- Emerging Issues” Sponsored by UGC from 6th &7 th August 2009 at , D.B. College , Thalayolaparambu, Kerala , India

 Participated in the “ One Day Workshop for Principals of Aided Colleges Under M.G. University, Kottayam ” Sponsored by Deva Matha College Kuravilangd on November 16 2013 at , Deva Matha College , , Kerala , India

 Acted as Patron and as Coordinator a for “Two Day State Level Seminar On Theory And applications Of Integrated Optics” organized by P.G .Department of Physics sponsored by UGC, held at D.B.College, Thalayolaparambu, India on 9– 10, January 2014.

. Acted as Patron and as Coordinator for “Two Day State Level observation of International Day for Preservation of Ozone Layer 2014” organized by P.G. Department of Chemistry Sponsored by Kerala State Council For Science, Technology and Environment held at D.B.College, Thalayolaparambu, India on 16th–18th, September 2014

 Conducted & acted as Chairman a for “Intercollegiate Painting Competition” Organized by Nature Club held at D.B.College, Thalayolaparambu, India on 9– 10, January 2014

 Organized a state level quiz competition for Higher Secondary and Senior secondary students on “Bio diversity and Nature Conservation” Organized by Biodiversity Club held at D.B.College, Thalayolaparambu, India on September 10, 2014

 Organized & acted as Patron for “National Science Day Celebrations 2014” sponsored by Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment & Department of Science and Technology, Government of India held at D.B.College, Thalayolaparambu, India, 25-26 February 2014.

 Organized & acted as Patron for “National Science Day Celebrations 2015” sponsored by Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment & Department of Science and Technology, Government of India held at D.B.College, Thalayolaparambu, India, February 19th 2015.

M.Sc. PROJECTS GUIDED/CO-GUIDED

Guided (15)

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Technical skills include operation of instruments like FT-IR, UV-visible spectrophotometer, Familiar with tensile and impact studies, DSC ,TG, DMA analysis, morphological studies using SEM,, swelling studies and have the knowledge in computers.

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

Research Papers

1.Thermogravimetric analysis of PVC/NR-b-PU blends, M. N. Radhakrishnan Nair, M. R. Gopinathan Nair ,Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry 01/2011; 103(3):863-872. 1.98 Impact Factor Cited in 1 publication: Pyrolysis and combustion characteristics of Bio-oil from swine manure S. Xiu, H. K. Rojanala, A. Shahbazi, E. H. Fini, L. Wang

2. Mechanical properties and fractography of block copolymers based on NR and MDI-based polyurethanes M. N. Radhakrishnan Nair, Prema Sukumar, V. Jayashree, M. R. Gopinathan Nair, Polymer Bulletin 01/2010; 65(1):83-96. 1.33 Impact Factor

3. Blends of PVC and epoxidized liquid natural rubber: Studies on impact modification M. N. Radhakrishnan Nair, P. K. Biju, George V. Thomas, M. R. Gopinathan Nair Journal of Applied Polymer Science 09/2008; 111(1):48 - 56. · 1.40Impact Factor Cited in 7 publications: Preparation and Properties of PVC/ELNR-30 Blends Owen Egharevba, Felix Ebhodaghe Okieimen, Uzoma Ndubuisi Okwu, Dosu Malomo Modification of deproteinized natural rubber via grafting polymerization with maleic anhydride Pinyo Wongthong, Charoen Nakason, Qinmin Pan, Garry L. Rempel, Suda Kiatkamjornwong Biodegradation of starch blended polyvinyl chloride films by isolated Phanerochaete chrysosporium PV1 M. I. Ali, S. Ahmed, I. Javed, N. Ali, N. Atiq, A. Hameed, G. Robson-----

4.Synthesis and thermal studies of block copolymers from NR and MDI‐based polyurethanes M. N. Radhakrishnan Nair, Prema Sukumar, V. Jayashree, M. R. Gopinathan Nair, Journal of Applied Polymer Science 09/2008; 111(1):19 - 28. 1.40 Impact Factor Cited in 2 publications: Structure and physical properties in crosslinked polyurethanes Véronique Waterlot, Daniel Couturier, Christophe Waterlot Mechanical properties and fractography of block copolymers based on NR and MDI- based polyurethanes M. N. Radhakrishnan Nair, Prema Sukumar, V. Jayashree, M. R. 5. Synthesis and characterisation of soluble block copolymers from NR and TDI based polyurethanes M. N. Radhakrishnan Nair, M. R. Gopinathan Nair Journal of Materials Science 12/2007; 43(2):738-747. · 2.16 Impact Factor Cited in 4 publications: Studies on impact modification and fractography of solution cast blends of PVC and NR/PU block copolymers M. N. Radhakrishnan Nair, M. R. Gopinathan Nair Thermogravimetric analysis of PVC/NR-b-PU blends M. N. Radhakrishnan Nair, M. R. Gopinathan Nair Preparation and Properties of Bio-based Polyurethane Containing Polycaprolactone and Natural Rubber Wannarat Panwiriyarat, Varaporn Tanrattanakul, Jean-François

6.Thermogravimetric analysis of PVC/ELNR blends M.N. Radhakrishnan Nair, George V. Thomas, M.R. Gopinathan Nair Polymer Degradation and Stability. Vol.92, 2007 (189- 196) Cited in 15 publications: Preparation and Properties of PVC/ELNR-30 Blends Owen Egharevba, Felix Ebhodaghe Okieimen, Uzoma Ndubuisi Okwu, Dosu Malomo Photoetching of Immobilized TiO 2 - ENR 50 -PVC Composite for Improved Photocatalytic Activity M. A. Nawi, Y. S. Ngoh, S. M. Zain Synthesis and characterization of organosoluble polyetherimides with bulky triaryl imidazole moiety: Study of... Seyed Mojtaba Amini Nasab, Raouf Alizadeh, Mousa Ghaemy-----

7. Miscibility Studies of PVC / ELNR Blends M. N. Radhakrishnan Nair, George V. Thomas, M. R. Gopinathan NairPolymer Bulletin 01/2007; 59(3):413-426. · 1.33 Impact Factor Cited in 2 publications: Blends of PVC and epoxidized liquid natural rubber: Studies on impact modification M. N. Radhakrishnan Nair, P. K. Biju, George V. Thomas, M. R. Gopinathan Nair Effect of Molecular Weight of Natural Rubber on the Compatibility and Crystallization Behavior of LLDPE/NR... Songkot Utara, Ploenpit Boochathum 8.Plasticizing effect of epoxidized natural rubber on PVC/ELNR blends prepared by solution blending P. K. Biju, M. N. Radhakrishnan Nair, G. V. Thomas, M. R. Gopinathan Nair Materials Science-Poland, Vol.25(4) ,2007 (pp919-932) Cited in 1 publication: Effects of 2-ethyl-4-methylimidazole and tetraethylammonium bromide on the fracture properties of epoxidized soybean oil... S. G. Tan, W. S. Chow

9.Compatibility Studies and Characterisation of a PVC/NR Blend System Using NR/PU Block Copolymer M.N. Radhakrishnan Nair, M.R. Gopinathan Nair Polymer Bulletin 03/2006; 56(6):619-631. · 1.33 Impact Factor Cited in 1 publication: Fire retardancy and environmental assessment of rubbery blends of recycled polymers S. Matko 10.Studies on impact modification and fractography of solution cast blends of PVC and NR/PU block copolymers M. N. Radhakrishnan Nair, M. R. Gopinathan Nair Polymer Bulletin 68(3). · 1.33 Impact Factor Cited in 1 publication: Superhydrophobic, nanotextured polyvinyl chloride films for delaying Pseudomonas aeruginosa attachment to intubation... Ching-Yee Loo, Paul M Young, Wing-Hin Lee, Rosalia Cavaliere

REIVEWER IN REFERRED JOURNALS

1. Journal of Applied Polymer Science (2006,2007,2009,2010,2011) 2. Polymer Bulletin(2014) 3. International Journal of Chemistry and Material Science (2014)

SPONSORED PROJECT UNDERTAKEN AS PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

“NR/PU Block copolymers As Adhesives-” – sanctioned by UGC – Rs.52500/ (2010-2012).