Prof. Dr. K. H. Prema

First Rank

• Polymer composites and nano materials

Indian Patent

28 Years

1996

• PDC
• BSc
• Msc

Member in Academy of Chemistry teachers

1. Principal (2023 to Present)
2. HoD 2022 June to 2023 January

1. Prema. K. H , Philip Kurian, P.A. Joy and M. R. Anantharaman, Physicomechanical and Magnetic Properties of Neoprene Based Rubber Ferrite Composites, Polymer Plastics Technology and Engineering 47, 137 (2008). Cited 19

2. Prema. K. H, Philip Kurian, Suma M.N, Manoj Joseph and M. R. Anantharaman, Permittivity Characteristics in the X and S Band Frequencies of Microwave Absorbers Based on Rubber Ferrite Composites, Journal of Elastomers and Plastics 40, 331 (2008). Cited by 11 (Impact 1.2)

3. Prema K. H, Philip Kurian, Sanoj M.A, and M. R. Anantharaman, Effect of Carbon Black on the Mechanical and Dielectric Properties of Rubber Ferrite Composites, Progress in Rubber, Plastics and Recycling Technology 25, 57 (2009).Citation 2

4. Prema. K. H, Philip Kurian, Vijutha Sunny and M. R. Anantharaman, Cure Kinetics and Sorption Characteristics of Neoprene-Based Rubber Ferrite Composites, International Journal of Polymeric Materials, 59,173-183,2010.

5. Prema. K. H, Philip Kurian, Parameswaran and M. R. Anantharaman, Microstructure and Magnetic Properties of NiFe 2 O 4 and γ-Fe 2 O 3 Nano Particles Synthesised by Sol-Gel Method, REYONO journal of interdisciplinary studies, 1,141-149,2012.

6. Yadhu Krishnan, Shine Chandran, Nazeeha Usman, Smitha T.R, Parameswaran P.S and Prema K.H, “Processability, Mechanical and Magnetic Studies on Natural Rubber- Ferrite Composites”, International Journal of Chemical Studies, 3, 15-22, 2015.ISSN – 2321-4902. Impact factor:0.565 cited 16

7. Prema K.H, Yadhu Krishnan, Raji R Krishnan, Parameswaran P.S and, “Effect of Phenolic Moieties on the Properties of γ-Fe 2 O 3 Nanoparticles”, Journal of the Academy of Chemistry Teachers, 1, 7-14,2015.ISSN 2395-6801.

8. Prema K H, Sambhu R and Christy Augustine P A, & quot;cure characteristic studies of nr - Compounds reinforced with nano Zinc oxide Cure activator-Synthesized Via Sol-Gel method" International Journal of Current Research, 9,49846-49850, 2017.

9. Prema K.H, Sarun Kumar T.R and Smitha T.R.. “Adsorption of Iodine on Polyaniline

synthesized via green medium and its characteristics” International Research Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences, Volume 4, Issue 6, June 2017, 214-219..

10. Prema K.H, Deepesh D, Sruthy B, and Latha M.S," Docking Study On Mycobacterium Tuberculosis With Phytochemicals Of Acalypha Indica" International Journal of Current Advanced Research, vol7, 2018.

11. Prema K.H, Smitha T.R. and Mamta binoy," comparative study on the dc conductivity and optical properties of polyaniline synthesized in different green solvents" International Journal of Current Advanced Research Vol. 7, Issue, 7(G), pp. 14323- 14325, July, 2018.

12. Prema K.H, Sarun Kumar T.R and Smitha T.R, Characteristics of Polyaniline synthesized in green medium Averrhoa bilimbi fruit extract, International Journal of Engineering, Science and Mathematics, Vol. 7 Issue 7, July 2018, 65-74.

13. Prema K H, Smitha T R, Thushara Bhadran, Vaishali Sankar “Magnetic and Dielectric Characterisation of PANI- Cobalt Ferrite nano composits Synthesized via green medium” International Journal of Advanced Research.(IJAR) 7(5) 1152-1159, May 2019.

14. Prema K H, Smitha T R, Thushara Bhadran, Vaishali Sankar “Theoretical Verification of Dielectric and Magnetic Properties of Polyaniline-Nickel Ferrite Nanocomposites Synthesized in Green Medium Extracted from the Fruit of Tamarindus indica” Asian Journal of Chemistry; Vol. 32, No. 3 (2020), 646-652.

15. Prema.K.H, Theoretical evaluation of chemical reactivity of phenol, 2-aminophenol and 2-nitrophenol by DFT, International Journal of Current Science, Volume 12, Issue 1 March 2022, 690-697.

16. Prema.K.H Shine. R. Chandran, Raji. R. Krishnan, Darsana S and Elizabath Johnson, Enhanced Adsorption Studies of Synthetic Dyes From Aqueous Solution By Polyaniline - Nickel Ferrite Composites And Its Conductivity Studies, International Journal of Research in Engineering and Science, Volume 10 Issue 4, 2022 PP.12-18, 2022.

17. Prema K.H, T.R.Smitha and Sarunkumar T.R, Synthesis of Polyaniline- γ-Fe 2 O 3 nano composites in Green Medium - Theoretical Justification of Electrical and Magnetic Properties, International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management, Volume: 06 Issue: 03, 2022, 1-15.

18. Shine.R. Chandran, Anand T. B, Raji. R. Krishnan & Prema K.H (2022). Conversion of aquatic weed water-hyacinth to conducting and microwave shielding material-a scientific approach. Journal of Elastomers & Plastics, Sage Publications 54 (5), 718-730.

19. Prema K.H, Dielectric studies on magneto-elastomer composites filled with soft ferrites, Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering, Vol.9, April 2022.

20. Raji.R.Krishnan, Anandhu T.P, Shine.R. Chandran, & Prema, K. H. (2022). “A novel approach for the fabrication of Cobalt ferrite and Nickel ferrite nanoparticles—magnetic and electrocatalytic studies”. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, Springer, 33(21), 17100-17112.

21. Raji.R.Krishnan., Shine.R. Chandran ,Elizabath Johnson, & Prema K.H (2022). “Biomedical Applications of Dendrimer Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles”. ChemistrySelect, Wiley, 7(27), e202201401.

22. Raji.R.Krishnan., Shine.R. Chandran, Elizabath Johnson, Rohith .R & Prema K.H (2022). “Bulk Level Synthesis of Solid Silver Nanocatalyst: Green Mediated Approach”. ChemistrySelect, Wiley, 7(33), e202201554.

23. Raji R.Krishnan, E. Prasad, and K. H. Prema. "Integrating thermodynamics towards bulk level synthesis of nano Ni catalysts: a green mediated sol–gel auto combustion method." New Journal of Chemistry, RSC 47, no. 10 (2023): 4790-4800.

24. Elizabath Johnson, Raji.R.Krishnan, Shine. R. Chandran, & Prema, K. H. (2023). “Green mediated sol-gel synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticle: An efficient candidate for waste water treatment and antibacterial agent”. Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology, Springer, 1-14.

25. Sreelekshmi Ajay, Jayanthy S. Panicker, Raji.R. Krishnan & Prema, K. H. (2023). “Greener Extraction of Anthocyanin Pigment from Syzygium samarangenese and Flacourtia jangomas: An Alternative to Synthetic pH Indicators”. Waste and Biomass Valorization, Springer, 1-10.

26. Raji R.Krishnan, E. Prasad, Francis Bonafice Fernandez, Shine R. Chandran, Elizabath Johnson, and K. H. Prema. "Hyperthermia heating efficiency of glycine functionalised graphene oxide modified nickel nanoparticles." Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Elsevier (2024): 173804.

27. Shine.R. Chandran , Raji. R. Krishnan , Elizabath Johnson & Prema, K. H. “A green mediated synthesis of glass fiber-nickel ferrite-PANI ternary composites: an excellent thermal stability and outstanding EMI shielding performance”. Journal of Apllied Polymer Science, Wiley, e55426, 2024.

28. Raji.R.Krishnan, E. Prasad, Francis Bonafice Fernandezd, Nishad K.V, Elizabath Johnson, Shine. R.Chandrana,, & Prema K.H. “Cytotoxicity and heating efficiency of dendrimer functionalized graphene oxide modified nickel ferrite nanoparticles”. Chemical Physics Letters, Elsevier (Under revision).

29. Shine.R. Chandran, Raji.R.Krishnan, Elizabath Johnson & Prema K.H, “An ingenious technique for the synthesis of high performance electromagnetic shielding binary and ternary composites using an aquatic weed water hyacinth - A Green approach”, 2024, Fibers and Polymers (Communicated).

30. Shine.R. Chandran, Raji.R.Krishnan, Elizabath Johnson & Prema K.H, “A novel green approach for the construction of conductive glass fiber- silver- PANI ternary composites with efficient electromagnetic interference shielding and excellent thermal stability”.2024, ChemNanoMat (Communicated)

31. Elizabath Johnson, Anandhu Thejas Prasannakumar, Rohith R, Raji R Krishnan, Shine R Chandran & Prema K.H, “Green Mediated Sol-gel Synthesis of MxCu1-xO (M= La,Ce x= 0.02-0.06) as an Efficient Catalyst for Electrocatalytic Oxygen Evolution Reaction”, Fuel (Under review)

1. Prema. K. H, Philip Kurian, Sanoj. M.A, and M. R. Anantharaman, Dielectric properties of carbon black loaded rubber ferrite composites. International Seminar, Asia Rub Tech Expo 2006 Kochi, November 23-25 (2006).

2. Prema. K. H, Philip Kurian, and M. R. Anantharaman., Effect of Ferrite Fillers on Cure Kinetics and Dielectric Behaviour of RFCs. National Seminar in Frontiers in Organic Chemistry (FOCY 2007), Dept. of Chemistry, Calicut University, January 11-12 (2007).

3. Prema. K. H and M. R. Anantharaman., Development of Rubber Ferrite Composites with Appropriate Dielectric Characteristics for High Frequency Applications. 19 th Kerala Science Congress, Kannur, Janury 29-31 (2007).

4. Prema. K. H, Philip Kurian, Vijutha Sunny and M. R. Anantharaman, Effect of Magnetic Nano Particles on Cure Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Neoprene Rubber. International Conference on Nanomaterial & its Applications (ICNA-2007), Dept.of Chemistry, NIT Tiruchirappalli, February 4-6 (2007).

5. Prema. K. H, Philip Kurian, and M. R. Anantharaman, Fabrication of New Dielectric Materials Based on Gamma Ferric Oxide and Neoprene Rubber. International Conference on Materials for the Millennium (Mat Con 2007), Dept. of Applied Chemistry, CUSAT, Kochi, March 1-3 (2007).

6. Prema. K. H, Philip Kurian, and M. R. Anantharaman., Preparation and Characterisation of Nickel Ferrite and Gamma Ferric Oxide. National Conference on Smart Electronics (NCSE 2007) CMET Thrissur, March 8-9 (2007).

7. Shine Chandran,Yadhu Krishnan,Nazeeha Usman,Parameswaran P.S and Prema K.H, “Processability and Magnetic Studies on Natural Rubber-Ferrite Composites”, Swedeshi Science Congress,2014, November.

8. Raji R Krishnan,Smitha T.R, Prema K.H, and Parameswaran P.S, “Structural and Dielectric Characterisation of Polyaniline-Fe 2 O 3, Composites”, Swedeshi Science Congress, 2014 November.

9. Raji R Krishnan Smitha T.R Parameswaran P.S and PremaK.H,“Synthesis and Characterization of Pani-NiFe 2 o 4 Composites”, Science Congress,2015 January.

10. Sambhu R, Christy Augustine P.A., Smitha T.R. and Prema K.H. “Effect of Nano Zinc Oxide on Cure Characteristics of Natural Rubber Vulcanisates”UGC sponsored National Seminar, SN College, Chengannur Alappuzha, 2015.

11. Christy Augustine P.A,Sambhu R, Parameswaran P.S. and Prema K.H. “One Pot Synthesis of Nano Structural ZnO and its Optical Characterization.” Second National Seminar on Recent Advances in Photochemistry at St.Michael’sCollege ,Cherthala, Dec 2015.

12. Soumya G Shenoi,Prema K.H andParameswaran P.S “Structural Characterization of ZnO NPs Prepared by Green Method” UGC sponsored National Seminar at SD College, Alappuzha,2015December.

13. Christy Augustine P.A,Sambhu R, Parameswaran P.S. and Prema K.H “Synthesis and Structural Characterization of nanoZnO”UGC sponsored National Seminar at SD College, Alappuzha, 2015, December.

14. Christy Augustine P.A,Sambhu R, Smitha T.R., Parameswaran P.S. and Prema K.H.“Modification of Cure Characteristics of NR compounds using Nano ZnO” Poster presentation in the International Conference on Advances in Polymer Technology at CUSAT, Kochi, India, 2016 February.

15. Anand T B, Shine R Chandran, Deepesh D, Raji R Krishnan, K H Prema “DC Conductivity and Microwave Studies on Pani Fiber Ferrite Composites” Proceedings, International Conference on Photochemistry and Sustainable Energy (ICPSE) 2019.

16. T R Smitha, Raji R Krishnan, Shine R Chandran and K H Prema “ Dielectric, Magnetic and Adsorption Studies of PANI- γ-Fe 2 O 3 Composites Synthesiszed in Green Medium” Proceedings, International Conference on Photochemistry and Sustainable Energy (ICPSE) 2019.

17. Prema K H and Smitha T ROne Day International Symposium on Supramolecular and Photochemistry, Adsorption Studies of Water Contaminants by PANI-CoFe 2 O 4 composites synthesized in Tamarindusindica Fruit Extract, Dept. of Chemistry SD College, Alappuzha,2020

18. Prema K H, Philip Kurian and M R Anantharaman, One Day International Symposium on Supramolecular and Photochemistry, Magnetic and Dielectric Properties of EPDM Based Rubber Ferrite, , Dept. of Chemistry SD College, Alappuzha,2020

19. Prema K H, Elizabath Jhonson, Shine R Chandran and Raji R Krishnan, Emerging Trends In Chemical Sciences, EFCS-2021, International Confrence, Fabrication of low cost oxygen evolution reaction (OER) elctrocatalyst based on magnetic nanoferrite, Dept. of Chemistry, Farook College

20. Prema K H, Elizabath Jhonson, Shine R Chandran and Raji R Krishnan, 6 th International Conference on Recent Advances in Material Chemistry, One pot synthesis of crystalline silver nanoparticles with enhanced catalytic activity, Dept. of Chemistry, SRM institute of Science and Technology, Tamilnadu, India, February,2022

21. Prema K H, Elizabath Jhonson, Shine R Chandran and Raji R Krishnan International online conference on material science and technology (ICMT 2021), 12-14, November 2021, Removal of Heavy metals and other organic pollutants from water by PANI Ferrite composites synthesized by green method. Mahatma Gandhi University,P.D Hills P.O, Kottayam Kerala, India

22. Prema K H, Elizabath Jhonson, Shine R Chandran and Raji R Krishnan, International e- conference on Recent Advances in Physical Science’ ICRAPS-December 2021, Green synthesis of nickel and copper nanoparticles using Ocimum tenuiflorum and Annona muricata: Their application in dye adsorption, Bharata Mata College, Thrikkakkara & STRIDE

23. Raji R Krishnan, Shine R Chandran, Elizabath Johnson, Prema K.H, Synthesis of Silver based magnetic nanocatalysts for the reduction of nitrophenol”.-National Seminar on recent advances in photochemistry (NSPC-2023).

24. Resource Person, Basic Concepts in Quantum Mechanics, PG Department of Chemistry, St. Gregorios College Kottarakara& ACT, July 2021.

25. Resource Person, Meet The Scientist Programme on 17- 05-2021. Stepping 2 Patent: Experience Sharing, St. Joseph’s College for Women, Alappuzha, Kerala

26. Plenary talk and Subject Expert, National Conference RICERCA October 2021, St. Joseph’s College for Women, Alappuzha, Kerala

27. Resource Person, Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights & IP Management for Startups, July 2021 Al-Ameen College, Edathala,Aluva

28. Resource Person, Webinar series on “ψ Concepts in Quantum Mechanics” 03.08.2021-09.08.2021, TKMM college, Nangiarkulangara, Haripad, Alappuzha

29. Resourc Person, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR):Pathways to Patent, May 2021, Academy of Chemistry Teachers, Thriuvananthapuram

30. Resourc Person, Online Workshop on Msc Practical Chemistry, Dept. of Chemistry SD College, Alappuzha,May 2021.

31. Prema. K.H, Elizabath Johnson, Raji. R. Krishnan, Shine. R. Chandran, National seminar on Neoteric Advances in Chemical Science- NACS 2022, Highly Efficient Copper Oxide Nanocatalyst for the Reduction of p-Nitrophenol and Degradation of Rhodammine B: A Green Mediated Approach, Dept of Chemistry, University of Kerala, Thiruvanathapuram.

List of Projects

1. Antimicrobial and Adsorption Studies of Green Synthesis Rs.10000.00 Year: 2020 Funding Agency KSCSTE

2. Conductivity Modification of Polyaniline With Cobalt-ferrite- a green approach Rs. 11000 Year 2017-2018 Funding Agency KSCSTE

3. Green synthesis of Polyaniline and its Characterisation Rs.8000 Year:2016-2017 Funding Agency KSCSTE

4. Processability and Mechanical Studies on Natural Rubber (NR) Based Ferrite Composites (RFC) Rs.10000 Year 2014-2015 Funding Agency KSCSTE

5. Preparation of Magnetic Nanocomposites Based on Ferrites Rs. 160000 Year: 2010-2014 Funding Agency UGC

1. Prospects and dimensions of Ayurveda & Medicinal plant exhibition, Sanatana Dharma College, Alappuzha on 14 th march 2019.

2. Seminar on supramolecular chemistry & smart materials, Sanatana Dharma College, Alappuzha on 13 th October 2019.

3. International Symposium on supramolecular & photochemistry, Sanatana Dharma College, Alappuzha on 17 th January 2020.

4. Workshop on MSc chemistry syllabus revision at Sree Narayana College, Kollam on 29 th June 2019.

5. State level one day workshop on Safety awareness & First-aid education- CHEM SAFE 19, Sanatana Dharma College, Alappuzha on 23 th January 2019.

6. Five days online faculty enrichment programme on computational chemistry organized by Department of Chemistry & Centre for Research, Baselius College, Kottayam in association with Chemical Research Society of India (CRSI) from 16th – 22nd December 2020.

7. One week faulty enrichment programme on statistical thermodynamics organized by PG department of chemistry Payyanur college on 21-25 and 29,30 September 2020.

8. Media Literacy & Fact-Checking Workshop Cum Training Session, organised by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Sanatana Dharma College, Alappuzha & FactShala, India Media Literacy Network on 17.12.2020.

9. National webinar Open Education resources In Online Teaching: Addressing IPR & Copyright issues Organised by Library of St. Michael's College, on 19 th September 2020.

10. State Level Webinar on Safety Awareness & First- Aid Educate (CHEMSAFE-‘20) on 19 th October 2020, organised by Post Graduate & Research Department of Chemistry & IQAC, Sanatana Dharma College, Alappuzha.

11. Silver Jubilee Webinar Series, (CHEM WEB SERIES 2020-‘21) Lecture-1 on 12th NOVEMBER 2020, organised by Post Graduate Department & Research Centre of Chemistry& IQAC, Sanatana Dharma College, Alappuzha.

12. One Week online Short term Faculty Development Programme on “Towards a Digital Era of Teaching and Learning ”which was delivered as MOOC with four quadrants, organised by UGC-HRDC, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram in collaboration with KSMDB College , Sasthamcotta from August 12-18 , 2020.

13. Faculty Enrichment Program on Quantum Mechanics from 18th to 23rd January 2021 organised by the Teresian Teaching Learning Centre and the Department of Chemistry and Centre for Research of St. Teresa’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam, Kochi-682011 in association with Chemical Research Society of India (Local Chapter).

14. Faculty Development Program on ICT Tools in Teaching Chemistry conducted Organised by Teresian Teaching Learning Centre & Department of Chemistry and Centre for Research from 2 nd September 2020 to 6th September 2020.

15. The webinar 2K20 ‘Unlock Chemistry in Lockdown’ organized by Department of Chemistry, St .Joseph’s College for Women, Alappuzha on 19 th – 21 st May2020 .

16. International Webinar Lecture Series organised by the Department of Chemistry, St. Michael’s College, Cherthala, Alappuzha, Kerala from 21-23 May 2020.

17. Webinar on "SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH GREEN CHEMISTRY" conducted by Centre of Chemistry & Chemical Excellence (CCCE) on 4 th September 2020.

18. Webinar on “Patenting system in India & Patent filing procedures” organized by IPRICK, KSCSTE on 2 nd December 2020.

19. Annual conference of Principals on “ Changes and challenges in Higher Education” organized by the Council of Principals of Collges in Kerala on 11 th May 2023 at CMS College, Kottayam.

20. One day workshop for Principals and IQAC Co-ordinators of Unaccredited Higher Education Intitutions Awaiting Reaccreditation organized by State Level Quality Assurance Cell (SLQAC-Kerala) in association with Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram on 20 th March,2024 at Kerala State Science and Technology Museum, PMG, Thiruvananthapuram.

21. Two day workshop for principals of Colleges conducted by UC-human Resource Development Centre, University of Kerala, sponsored by the University grants Commission,from 02.02.2024 to 03.02.2024.

• Process of Preparing Metal Nano particles

(no.360528) awarded on 8..03.2021

• Filed a second Patent on 16.12.2020
• Filed the third one on 27.01.2022

1. Approved Research Guide of Kerala - University since 2012
2. Masters level Projects - 31 Nos.
3. Ph.D - One awarded, One submitted and Two ongoing
4. Projects - One minor project funded by UGC and 4 students projects funded by KSCSTE