Honors & Awards

1. Best Performing Faculty Award for the year 2014-2015 from Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirapally, Kerala, India.       

2. Young Scientist Award for the year 2012 in the Mathematical Sciences section of the Indian Science Congress Association (Selected on the basis of the publications and the presentation held at KIIT University, Bhubaneshwar, Orissa from 13 to 14 October 2011).

3. A.K. Agarwal Prize for the best publication for the year 2010-2011 for the paper titled “P-transforms” at the International Conference on Special Functions and their Applications (ICSFA-2011) & Symposium on Works of Ramanujan held at Jai Narayan Vyas University Jodhpur, Rajastan, India from July 28 to 30, 2011.

4. IMS Prize for the year 2010 for presenting the best research paper in the area of Astrophysics at the 76th Annual Conference of the Indian Mathematical Society held at SVNIT, Surat, Gujarat, India from 27th December to 30th December 2010. 

5.  Young Scientist Award for the paper entitled “Applied Analysis and Reaction Rate Theory in Astrophysics” in the Mathematics section of the 11thInternational Conference of the International Academy of Physical Sciences held at Allahabad University from 20-22 February 2010.

6.  Second Best Paper presentation Award for the paper entitled “Generalization of Krätzel function using pathway model” in the National Meet of Research Scholars in Mathematical Sciences (NMRSMS 2008) held at IIT Kanpur  from 6 to 10 December 2008

7. Best paper presentation Award for the paper entitled “An application of generalized special functions to extend reaction rate theory in Astrophysics” in the 12th Annual Conference of Vijnana Parishad of India held at J.N.V University Jodhpur from 25-27 October 2007.

8. First prize for Latex training held at the Centre for Mathematical Sciences from 22nd April to 23rd May 2007.

Academic Positions Held

• General Secretary of Alumni Association of the Department of Mathematics, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India from November 2024 to till date.

• External member of PG Board of Studies in Mathematics at MS University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu from 11 June 2024.

• Executive member of the Society for Special Functions and its Applications (From April 21 to till date)

• Former Member of the PG Board of Studies in Mathematics, University of Kerala. (2021-2023)

• Department Council Secretary of the Department of Mathematics, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India from October 2020 to till date.

List of Invited Lectures and Keynote address

1. Invited lecture on “Advances in Fractional Calculus: From Mathematical Foundations to Practical Solutions” at the International Conference on Applications of Mathematics in Data Science and Fractional Calculus (ICAMDSFC-2025) organized by S. T. Hindu College, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu on 02 January 2025.

2. Invited lecture on “Mathematical Research: Methodological Overview” in the Seminar on Research Methodology organized by the Department of Mathematics, Sree Narayana College, Chathannur, Kerala on 18 November 2024.

3. Invited lecture on “On a comparative study of Fox’s and Buschman’s H-function via Problems in Applied Analysis and Astrophysics” in the International Conference on Special Functions & Applications (ICSFA -2024) and Symposium on Application of Mathematical Sciences in Engineering problems organized jointly by the Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, Rajasthan India and Society for Special Functions & their Applications from 28 November 2024 to 30 November 2024.

4. Invited lecture on “Demystifying Math: from foundations to fulfilling careers” during Mathematics Association organized by the Department of Mathematics, St Thomas College, Kozhencherry, Kerala on 26 July 2024.

5. Invited lecture on “On some fractional operators and associated fractional kinetic equations and their solutions” in the International Conference on Semigroups, Operators, and Automata (ICSOA 2024)  organized by the Department of Mathematics, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram from 22- 24 May 2024.

6. Invited lecture on “Applications of Mathematics in Astrophysics” in the National Conference on “Recent Trends in Mathematics (RTM2023)” organized by the Department of Mathematics, BJM Government College, Chavara from 28 November 2023 to 29 November 2023.

7. Invited lecture on “On Some Generalized Functions and Integral Transforms of Pathway type” in the International Conference on Special Functions & Applications (ICSFA -2023) and Symposium on Application of Mathematical Sciences in Engineering problems organized jointly by the Department of Mathematics, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, India and Society for Special Functions & their Applications from 02 November 2023 to 04 November 2023.

8. Invited lecture on “Fractional Calculus” in the National Conference on Special Functions and Allied Areas organized by the Department of Mathematics, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidhyanagar, Gujrat, India from 17-18 March 2023.

9. Invited lecture on “Use of Statistical Models for Solving Problems in Applied Analysis and Astrophysics” in the National Conference on Statistical Techniques and Practices for Applied Statisticians and Data Scientists-2023 organized by Department of Mathematics, St Teresa’s College, Ernakulam, Kerala, India from 02 to 03 February 2023.

10. Endowment lecture on “Mathematical/Statistical Modelling in Real Life” in memory of Dr P. P. Chandrasekhara Pillai organized by Devaswom Board College, Thalayolaparambu on 13 January 2023.

11. Invited lecture on “Use of Mathematical Modelling in Real Life Problems” in the National National Seminar on Recent Trends in Discrete Mathematics held at Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India on 19 December 2022.

12. Invited lecture on “Math Matters in Real Life” in the National Mathematics Day Celebration held at St. Michael’s College, Cherthala, Kerala, India on 19 December 2022.

13. Invited lecture on “Research Avenues in Mathematics” in the Seminar on Research Methodology held at S.N. College, Kollam, Kerala, India on 29 July 2022.

14. Invited lecture on “Use of Fractional Calculus in Applied Analysis and Computation” in the National Seminar on Discrete Mathematics and Mathematical Computing (NSDMMC-2022) held at NSS Hindu College, Changanacherry, Kottayam, Kerala, India from 6 to 7 January 2022.

15. Invited lecture on “A prologue to Fractional Calculus” in the Ramanujan Lecture Series organized by NSS College, Cherthala, Alappuzha, Kerala India on 29 December 2021.

16. Invited lecture on “Vistas of Special Functions in Astrophysics” in the National Seminar on Applied Mathematics organized by Malankara Christian College, Mariagiri, Kaliyikkavilai, Tamil Nadu, India on 12 November 2021.

17. Invited lecture on “Prospects in Math Career” on the Mathematics Association Inauguration organized by K.E. College, Mannanam, Kottayam, Kerala, India on 18 August 2021.

18. Invited lecture on “A Paradigm Shift in Mathematics Career” in the Webinar organized by VTM NSS College, Dhanuvachapuram, Kerala, India on 05 May 2021.

19. Invited lecture on “Insights on Generalized Special Functions and Fractional Operators” in the Webinar organized by KKTM Govt. College, Pullut, Kerala, India on 25 January 2021.

20. Invited lecture on “An overview of Generalized Special Functions and Fractional Calculus” in the One Week Online Short Term Training Programme (STTP) on Fractional Calculus: Foundations to Frontiers (FCFF2020) organized by S.V. National Institute of Technology, Surat, Gujarat, India from 28 December 2020 to 01 January 2021.

21. Invited lecture on “An Introduction to Generalized Special Functions and Fractional Calculus” in the Ramanujan Lecture Series organized by NSS College, Cherthala, Alappuzha, Kerala India on 31 December 2020.

22. Invited lecture on “Mathematics in Daily Life and Research” in the National Webinar on National Mathematics Day organized by Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara, Alappuzha, Kerala India on 22 December 2020.

23. Invited lecture on “Mathematics in Daily Life and Research” in the National Webinar on “Applications of Fractional Calculus in Real-World Problems” organized by Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India on 12 & 13 December 2020.

24. Invited lecture on “Mathematics in Daily Life and Research” in the National Webinar organized by Kristu Jayanti  College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India on 04 December 2020.

25. Invited lecture on “Math Connections in Daily Life and Research” in the National Webinar organized by Ettumanoorappan College, Ettumanoor, Kerala, India on 07 September 2020.

26. Invited lecture on “Mathematics Research: Ways and Means” in the National Webinar organized by St Stephan’s College, Uzhavoor, Kerala, India on 22 July 2020.

27. Invited lecture on “The Use of Pathway Idea in Basic Hypergeometric Series and Econometrics” at the International Conference on Special Functions & Applications (ICSFA -2019) and Symposium on Application of Mathematical Sciences in Engineering Problems organized jointly by the Department of Mathematics, University College of Engineering and Technology, Bikaner-334004, Rajasthan, India and Society for Special Functions & their Applications from 21 October 2019 to 23 October 2019.

28. Invited lecture on “The Use of Pathway Idea in Basic Hypergeometric Series and Econometrics” at the International Conference on Special Functions & Applications (ICSFA -2018) and Symposium on Special Functions in Graph Theory, organized jointly by the Department of Basic Sciences, Amal Jyothi Engineering College, Kanjirapally, Kottayam, Kerala and Society for Special Functions & their Applications from 22 November 2018 to 24 November 2018.

29. Invited Lecture on “Career in Mathematics” for BSc Students at SVRNSS College, Vazhoor, Kerala, India on 11 July 2017.

30. Invited Paper Presentation on “Possible modifications in the reaction cross-section of standard and extended reaction rates via a statistical density function” at the International Conference on Statistics for 21st Century, organized by Department of Statistics, Karyavattom Campus, Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India on 22 December 2016.

31. Invited Lecture on “Special Mathematical Functions in Astrophysics” at MSM College College, Kayamkulam, Kerala, India on 21 December 2016.

32. Invited Lecture on “Applicable Mathematics in Engineering” at College of Engineering, Poonjar, Kerala, India during the FDP on Applicable Mathematics in Engineering on 19 December 2016.

33. Invited Lecture on “Prospects in Mathematics Research” at St. Theresa’s College, Ernakulam, Kerala, India on 10 August 2016.

34. Invited Lecture on “Career Prospects in Research” at Vimala College, Thrissur, Kerala, India on 22 July 2016.

35. Invited Lecture on “Geometry of Special Functions” in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Geometry at SVRNSS College, Vazhoor, Kerala, India on 15 March 2016.

36. Keynote address in the One-day Seminar on Special Functions & Data Modelling Applications at Newman College, Thodupuzha, Kerala, India on 29 June 2015.

37. Keynote address in the Inaugural session of the Mathematics Association of Bishop Abraham Memorial College, Thuruthicad, Tiruvalla, Kerala, India on 29 August 2014.

38. Invited Lecture in 21st Undergraduate Training camp held at KFRI, Peechi, Kerala organized by Centre for Mathematical & Statistical Sciences, Kerala, India from 20 -29 December 2013.  

39. Invited Lecture in 18th Undergraduate Training camp held at Assumption College, Changanacherry, Kerala organized by Centre for Mathematical Sciences, Kerala, India from 14 -22 September 2013.  

40. Keynote address in the Inaugural session of the Mathematics Association at Union Christian College, Aluva, Kerala on 2 August 2013.

41. Invited lecture on “Applications of Pathway Model in Reaction Rate Theory in Astrophysics” in the National Workshop cum Colloquium on Applicable Mathematics in Basic Sciences held at Mascot Hotel, Thiruvananthapuram from 05 April to 07 April 2013.

42. Invited lecture in Focus 2012 held at Amal Jyothi Engineering College, Kanjirapally, Kottayam, Kerala on 30 August 2012.

43. Inaugurated the Mathematics club and delivered the keynote address at Chinmaya Higher Secondary School, Kottayam, Kerala on 8 July 2012.

44. Inaugurated the Mathematics Association and delivered the keynote address at SVRNSS College Vazhoor, Kottayam, Kerala on 24 March 2012.

45. Keynote address in the Valedictory session of the Mathematics Association at St. Berchman’s College, Changanacherry, Kerala on 16 March 2012.

46. Invited lecture at the Indian Science Congress Association annual meeting held at Bhubaneswar, Orissa from 3 January to 7 January 2012.

Session Chairing

1. Participated and Chaired a session in the National  Conference on Current Developments in Statistics (NCCDS-2024) organized by the Department of Statistics, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, India from 27 to 29 June 2024.

2. Participated and Chaired a session in the International Conference on Semigroups, Operators, and Automata (ICSOA 2024)  organized by the Department of Mathematics, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram from 22- 24 May 2024.

3. Participated and Chaired a session in the Ninth International  Conference on Statistics for Twenty-First Century 2023 (ICSTC-2023) organized by the Department of Statistics, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, India from 15 to 18 December 2023.

4. Participated and Chaired a session in the National Conference on Statistical Techniques and Practices for Applied Statisticians and Data Scientists-2023 organized by the Department of Mathematics, St Teresa’s College, Ernakulam, Kerala, India from 02 to 03 February 2023.

5. Participated and Chaired a session in the International Conference on Special Functions and its Applications- 2022 (ICSFA-2022) organized by the Department of Mathematics, University of Mysore, Mysore, India from 26 to 28 November 2022.

6. Participated and Chaired a session in the Sixth International Webinar on Recent Trends in Statistical Theory and Applications- 2022 (WSTA-2022) organized by the Department of Statistics, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, India from 29 June to 2 July 2022.

7. Participated and Chaired a session in the International Conference on Fractional Calculus organized by the University of Hyderabad from 18 to 19 January 2022.

8. Participated and Chaired a session in the Seventh International  Conference on Statistics for Twenty-First Century 2021 (ICSTC-2021) organized by the Department of Statistics, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, India from 15 to 19 December 2021.

9. Participated and Chaired a Session in the National Conference on New Trends in Applied Mathematics (NCNTAM -2021) organized by the Department of Mathematics, Universit Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur, UP, India from 11 to 12 October 2021.

10. Participated and Chaired a Session at the International Conference on Special Functions & Applications (ICSFA -2020) organized by Babu Banarasi Das University, Lucknow, UP, India from 22 to 23 December 2020.