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Dr. P. Biji

Professor & Head

Department of Chemistry & Nanoscience and Technology

PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, Coimbatore

E-mail: pbm@psgias.ac.in, bijuja123@yahoo.co.in

Academic Background

Ph.D : Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras (2009).

M.Sc. : Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala (2003).

B. Sc. : Little Flower College, Guruvayoor, University of Calicut, Kerala (2001)

Research Interests

• PEM Fuel Cells

• Gas sensors and ion selective sensors

• Superhydrophobic self-cleaning coatings for PV & non-PV applications

• Clean energy materials

Professional Experience:

1. Institution: PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, Coimbatore (2009-2017)

Assistant Professor in Nanotechnology : 2009-2013

Assistant Professor (Sr. Gr.) in Nanotechnology : 2013-2015

Assistant Professor (Sel. Gr.) in Nanotechnology : 2015-2016

Associate Professor in Nanotechnology : 2016-2017

2. Institution: PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore

Associate Professor in Chemistry : 2017-2019

3. Institution: PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, Coimbatore

Associate Professor in Nanotechnology : 2019-2022

Professor in Nanotechnology : 2022-Till date

4. Administrative Role:

Head, Department of Chemistry & Nanoscience and Technology, PSGIAS: 2021-Till date

Professional Body Membership:

• Material Research Society of India (MRSI) – Life Member (LMB2040)

• Institute for Smart Structures and Systems (ISSS) – Life Member (490)

• Indian Society of Systems for Science and Engineering (ISSE)- Life Member (LM05480)