External Ph.D. thesis evaluated & served as Chairman viva board ( Recent ones)
Research Projects:
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals Research project proposal Reviewer (2024).
Netherland NWO Open Competition Domain Science project proposal (Universiteit Utrecht) Reviewer (2023).
• Polish Academy of Sciences Aleksander Krupkowski Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science, Poland, Project proposal “Structure and properties of graphene oxide coatings deposited on aluminum-based alloys. Experiment vs. modeling”, Project examiner (2023).
• Universiti Malaya "External Assessor" (2022).
• IIT KGP SPARC (Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration) is an initiative of the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India Proposal “Multiphysics & Entropy Generation in Complex Porous Cavities with Nanofluids under Magnetic Effect: Modelling & Simulation” Reviewer (2020).
• King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals Research project proposal “Effects of Nano-Particles on the Physical Properties of MgB2 Composites” Reviewer (2019).
• King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals Research project proposal Online “Condition-based Monitoring System for Tool Integrity and Joint Quality Assurance in Friction Stir Welding” Reviewer (2019).
Foreign Ph.D Thesis
• The University Of Adelaide, Australia, “A New Kind of Microplasma for Nitrogen-Fixation Multifunctional Nanoparticle Synthesis Towards Selected Applications” Examiner (2023).
• University of Cambridge, UK Doctor of ScD Degree Examiner (2019).
• IITB-Monash Research Academy, “Australia Thermo-physical properties and applications of anisometric copper nanomaterials” Examiner (2017).
Indian Ph.D. Thesis
57. Kerala University, Fabrication of Multiferroic Composite Systems for Magnetoelectric Applications, Examiner (2024).
56. University of Hyderabad, Rheological Behavior of Dense Thermoresponsive Microgel Suspensions and Lyotropic Liquid Crystals, Examiner(2023).
55. Kerala University, Catalytic Studies of Reduced Graphene Oxide Based Materials, Examiner and Chair (2023).
54. Kerala University, Development, Characterization and Applications of Metal Oxide Nanostructures, Examiner and Chair (2023).
53. Periyar University, Investigations on magnetic and luminescent nanoparticles for advanced biomedical applications, Examiner and Chair, (2023).
52. M.G. University, “Studies On The Fabrication Of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells And Their Characterization” Examiner (2023).
51. M.G. University, “Development and Characterization of Starch-based Composite Materials” Examiner (2022).
50. Jawaharlal Nehru University (RRI, Bangalore) “Effect of salt and polyelectrolytes on self-assembled structures of ionic amphiphiles” submitted by Mr. Examiner and Chair (2022).
49. M.G. University, “Design and Fabrication of Triazatriangulenium Cations based Anion Exchange Membranes” Examiner (2022).
48. IISC, Bangalore, “Correlation Between Microstructure and Corrosion Properties of Electrodeposited Nickel and Zinc Based Coatings” Examiner and Chair (2022).
47. Calicut University, “Graphene-based fluorimetric sensors and hydrophobic surfaces" by Examiner (2022).
46. M.G University, “Carbon black partitioning and its effect on properties of rubber-rubber blends Examiner (2022).
45. BITS, Pilani, “Faraday Rotation Investigations In Colloidal Suspensions Of Superparamagnetic Fe3o4 And Fe3o4@Au Core-Shell Nanoparticles” Examiner (2021).
44. IISC, Bangalore, “Microstructure and Texture Engineering Strategies to Enhance the Corrosion Resistance of Tin-Based Coatings" Examiner (2021).
43. Kerala University, “Biosynthesis Characterization and Applications of Cerium oxide Nanoparticles” Examiner (2021).
42. Kerala University, “Studies on Polymer matrix doped with plasmonic particles,” Examiner (2021).
41. M.G.University, “Studies on adhesives based on natural rubber and polychloroprene” Examiner (2021).
40. IIT, Bhubaneswar, “Microstructure, mechanical and tribological behavior of titanium diboride reinforced steel matrix composites" Examiner (chair) (2021).
39. Calicut University, “Sugar Derived Carbon Dots as Sensor, Luminescent Marker and Reducing Agent" Examiner (Chair) (2021).
38. Cochin University of Science & Technology, “Tailoring Magnetic Nanofluids for Microwave Magneto-Optical and Sustainable Energy Application” Examiner (2021)
37. Kerala University, preparation, “Characterization and properties of zirconium and Hafnium based functional ceramics by” Examiner (2021).
36. Kerala University, “Preparation and Characterization of lanthanide-based electronic materials” Examiner (2021).
35. Kerala University, “Green Synthesis of ZnO: CuO Nanocomposite – Characterization and Application” Examiner (2021).
34. Calicut University, Synthesis, “Characterization and Analytical Applications of Titania Nano Hybrids” Examiner (2021).
33. Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology, Synthesis, “Characterization and biological studies of nanoporous hydroxyapatite for biomedical applications” International Examiner Nominee (2020).
32. M.G. University, “Development and characterization of engineered metal and metal oxide nanoparticles/cluster polymer composites for prosthodontic application,” Examiner (2019).
31. Cochin University of Science & Technology, “Engineering Magnetic Nanofluids for Dielectric, Microwave & Electronic Applications” Examiner (2019).
30. Jawaharlal Nehru University, Raman Research Institute, “Surfactant-polyelectrolytes complexes: structure and interactions” Examiner & Chairman (2019).
29. GITAM University, "Influence of gamma radiation on structural and photoluminescence properties & evaluation of in vitro cytotoxicity of biocompatible RE3+ (RE = Er, Yb, Nd) doped GdP04 and GdV04 nano phosphors" Examiner & Chairman (2019).
28. Kerala University, "Design and Development of FunctionaHzed Copper Nanoclusters for Fluorescent Sensing and Imaging" Examiner & Chairman (2019).
27. M.G. University, “Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Poly (Trimethylene Terephthalate) and their blend nanocomposites" Examiner (2019).
26. GITAM University, “Synthesis of metal decorated multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTS) and nanocomposites for hydrogen storage: A clean energy approach” Examiner (2018).
25. Madras University, “Effect of Synthesis on Magnetic, Dielectric & Magnetodielectric properties of CoFe2O4-BaTiO3 Core-Shell Nanocomposite, (Ho/Er)3Fe5O12 Garnets and GaFeO3 Perovskite” Examiner & Chairman (2018).
24. Kerala University, “Synthesis and characterization of titanium substituted ceramic functional material” Examiner & Chairman (2018).
23. M.G. University, “Development of nanocomposites based on natural fibers” Examiner (2018).
22. Kerala University, “Studies on synthesis, “characterization and applications of Au and Ag based nanostructures” Examiner (2018).
21. Calicut University, “Graphe Based Sorbents and sensors for environmental applications” Examiner (2018).
20. Solapur University, “Synthesis and characterization of Mn-Zn Ferrite Nanoparticles for Ferrofluid Application” Examiner (2017).
19. Sastra University, “Development of Propylene Glycol and Therminol 55 based Nanofluids Comprising Low-Density Metal Oxide Nanoparticles” Examiner & Chairman (2017).
18. M.G. University, “Ionic liquid modified carbon nanotubes based styrene butadiene rubber nanocomposite” Examiner & chairman Viva board (2017).
17. Kerala University (NIIST), “Structural, Magnetic And Magnetocaloric Studies In NiMn- Based Heusler Alloys” Examiner & chairman Viva board (2017).
16. Kerala University, “Studies on Fluorescent and Magnetic Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications” Examiner & chairman Viva board (2017).
15. University of Kerala, “Synthesis and characterization of Magnetic luminescent hybrid nanoparticles for bioimaging applications” Examiner (2017).
14. University of Kerala, “Synthesis and characterization of bifunctional composite nanostructures for customized applications” Examiner (2015).
13. Thapar University, Patiala Punjab, “Effect of Particle Shape, Silica Coating and Laser Irradiation on the thermal conductivity of some metal oxide based nanofluids” Examiner & chairman Viva board (2015).
12. Jadavpur University, Kolkata – 700032, “Studies on Interaction of Surfactants with Biomolecules” Examiner (2015).
11. NCL, Pune Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), “Synthesis and studies on surface functionalized magnetite nanoparticles for biomedical applications” Examiner & chairman Viva board (2015).
10. M.G. University, “Thermo-optic characterization of nanofluids using laser-induced thermal lens spectroscopy” Examiner (2014).
9. Jawaharlal Nehru University (RRL, Bangalore), “Studies on the novel phase behavior of ionic amphiphile-water systems” Examiner & Chairman (2014).
8. Kerala University (NIIST, TVM), “Structure, magnetic and magnetocaloric studies of some lanthanum strontium manganites and rare-earth garnets, Examiner & Chairman (2014).
7. M.G. University, “Role of nanofillers on processing, morphology, and properties of epoxy/carboxyl terminated poly (butadiene-co-acrylonitrile) blends” Examiner & Chairman (2014).
6. University of Pune (NCL, Pune), “Studies on microstructural and magnetostrictive properties of sintered cobalt ferrite derived from nanocrystalline materials” by Examiner (2013).
5. M.G. University, “Studies on Bionanocomposites, Examiner & Chairman (2013).
4. Kerala University (NIIST, TVM), “Structure, magnetic and magnetocaloric studies of some La0.67Ca0.33MnO3 based perovskites Examiner (2011).
3. Jawaharlal Nehru University (RRL, Bangalore), “Investigations on the polymorphism of surfactant-DNA complexes” Examiner & Chairman (2011).
2. Cochin University Of Science And Technology, “Fabrication of thin films and nano columnar structures of Fe-Ni amorphous alloys and modification of its surface properties by thermal annealing and swift heavy ion irradiation for tailoring the magnetic properties” Examiner (2010).
1. Jadavpur University "Dielectric, Electro-optic and Other Properties of Some Ferro and Antiferroelectric Liquid Crystals” Examiner (2009).