Dr. Manoj N.

 
Dr. Manoj N.
M.Sc, Ph.D (Assistant Professor)
NageriIllam, Pulpatta P.O., Manjeri, Malappuram, Kerala.

I am Dr. Manoj Nageri, working as Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Santana Dharma College, Alappuzha. I am also in charge of Consultant, Go- Organic (A Start up company, mainly producing Virgin coconut oil based products). I did my Ph. D from Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (University of Calicut), under the Guidance of Dr. V. Kumar. Obtained post graduation in Analytical Chemistry from M. G. University (CMS college, Kotayam). After PG, I worked as a Technical Assistant at IISER, Thiruvanathapuram nearly one and half years. I have about six years of teaching experience and seven years of Research experience . Research Areas of interest include mainly Semiconductors and perovskites, Synthesis of nanomaterials for (photo) Catalytic applications.


Academic Qualifications
M. Sc. Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry)
M.G. University, Kottayam2009
Research Degree
Ph. D. Chemistry
University of Calicut2019
Areas of Interest

1.Morphological and Defect related property variations in semi conductors and perovskites.

2.Synthesis of nanomaterials having different morphology for (photo) Catalytic applications 3.Fabrication of novel heterojunctions for photocatalytic and sensor applications.

4.Band-gap engineering of wide band-gap semiconductor oxides and ferroelectric materials.

5. Fabrication of multi ferroic materials and modifications of wide band gap semiconductors for dilute magnetic semiconductors (DMS) and sensor applications.

Awards, Scholarships
  1. CSIR-UGC JRF/NET
  2. College first in MSc Analytical Chemistry
Total Experience

6 years of teaching experience and 8 years of research experience

Teaching at SDCollege Since:

29/10/2021

List of Subjects Handled

PG and UG

  1. Physical Chemistry
  2. Inorganic Chemistry
Membership of Professional Bodies

Member in Academy of Chemistry Teachers, Thiruvanathapuram

Conferences/Seminars/Webinars - Organized

1.Participated and presented a poster-in Indo-US, international work shop on Nano structured Electronic Materials: Challenges & Relevance to electronics & energy research-2013, March (IUSWNM-2013) conducted by C-MET Thrissur, Children’s hospital Harvard USA, Northeastern University USA, Joint School of nanoscience & nanoengineering USA

2.Participated in the UGC sponsored graduate seminar on Advances in materials chemistry-December-2014 (AMC-2014) organized by the department of chemistry, university of Calicut

3.Participated and done oral presentation in National Seminar (Frontiers in chemical sciences FCS)- 2018, February conducted by Department of Chemistry, University of Calicut

Invited talks/Session chair/Resource person

nvited talk (Subject - The Legends of Indian Science) on 27 February 2022, in association with National Science day celebrations of MPMM SN Trust College, Shornur

Publications
Journals

1.Titania nanotube arrays surface-modified with ZnO for enhanced photocatalytic applications, Manoj Nageri, Vijila Kalarivalappil, Baiju K Vijayan, V Kumar, Mater. Res. Bull. 77 (2016) 35-40

2.SnO 2 -loaded BaTiO 3 nanotube arrays: fabrication and visible light photocatalytic application, Manoj Nageri, A B Shalet, V Kumar ,J. Mater. Sci: Mater. Electron. 28 (2017) 9770-9776

3.Manganese-doped BaTiO 3 nanotube arrays for enhanced visible light photocatalytic applications, Manoj Nageri, Viswanathan Kumar, Mater. Chem. Phys. 213 (2018) 400-405

4.Stability studies of PbS sensitised TiO2 nanotube arrays for visible light photocatalytic applications by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), N B Rahna, Vijila Kalarivalappil , Manoj Nageri, Suresh C Pillai, Steven J Hinder , V Kumar,Baiju K Vijayan, Mater. Sci. Semicond. Process. 42 (2016) 303-310

5.Pd Loaded TiO 2 Nanotubes for the Effective Catalytic Reduction of p-Nitro phenol, Vijila Kalarivalappil, C M Divya, W Wunderlich, Suresh C Pillai, Steven J Hinder, Manoj Nageri, V Kumar, Baiju K Vijayan, Catal. Lett. 146 (2016) 474-482

Conferences

1. Participated and presented a poster-in Indo-US, international work shop on Nano structured Electronic Materials: Challenges & Relevance to electronics & energy research-2013, March (IUSWNM-2013) conducted by C-MET Thrissur, Children’s hospital Harvard USA, Northeastern University USA, Joint School of nanoscience & nanoengineering, USA

Patents

1. Nano-Zinc oxide process of preparation and application thereof, Nageri Manoj, Kizhakekilikoodayil Vijayan Baiju, Viswanathan Kumar, file no-2348/DEL/2015, filing date-July 30, 2015, Granted on 25/11/2019

2. Large Scale production of Virgin coconut oil by Heat extraction procedure using white bell metal vessel, Dhanesh. T, Geetha N. T, Manoj Nageri, Patent filed on 05/05/2023, Application number 202341031964

Conferences/ Seminars / Webinars - Attended

CONFERENCE PRESENTATION

1.Participated and presented a poster-in Indo-US, international work shop on Nano structured Electronic Materials: Challenges & Relevance to electronics & energy research-2013, March (IUSWNM-2013) conducted by C-MET Thrissur, Children’s hospital Harvard USA, Northeastern University USA, Joint School of nanoscience & nanoengineering USA

2.Participated in the UGC sponsored graduate seminar on Advances in materials chemistry- December-2014 (AMC-2014) organized by the department of chemistry, university of Calicut

3.Participated and done oral presentation in National Seminar (Frontiers in chemical sciences FCS)- 2018, February conducted by Department of Chemistry, University of Calicut