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Dr. M. Padmanabhan

Professor, Chemistry, School of Physical Sciences,, Amritapuri

Qualification: Ph.D
padmanabhanm@am.amrita.edu

Bio

Dr. M. Padmanabhan currently serves as Professor in the Department of Chemistry, School of Physical Sciences,, Amritapuri Campus. He is also the Chairman, PhD Programs (Faculty of Science) of the University.

Qualification: PhD (IIT, Madras)

Position Held / Experiences

  • Dean, Faculty of Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala (2004-08)
  • Professor and Director, School of Chemical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University (1996-2006)
  • Visiting Professor, Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA (2006-2009)
  • Visiting Professor, IISER, Trivandrum
  • Visiting Professor, IIST, ISRO, Trivandrum
  • Visiting Professor, M G University
  • Adjunct Faculty Professor, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
  • Visiting Professor, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
  • Chairman, Board of Studies, Chemistry (P G programs), M G University
  • Chairman, Board of Studies, Chemical Sciences (P G programs), M G University
  • Chief, University Employment and Guidance Bureau, M G University
  • Officer, CSIR Scientists’ Pool, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
  • Post-doctoral Research Associate: University of Erlangen, Nurnberg, Germany
  • Officer, CSIR Scientists’ Pool, NIIST (erstwhile RRL), CSIR, Trivandrum
  • PhD Research (IIT Madras) (1972-1977)

Teaching Areas

  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Coordination Chemistry
  • Chemistry of Main Group Elements
  • Organometallics
  • Bio-inorganic Chemistry
  • Spectroscopy
  • Solid State Chemistry
  • Physical Methods in Chemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry
Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2019

Effect of starch reduced graphene oxide on thermal and mechanical properties of phenol formaldehyde resin nanocomposites

Cite this Research Publication : P. K. Sandhya, M.S. Sreekala, Prof. M. Padmanabhan, Jesitha, K., and Sabu Thomas, “Effect of starch reduced graphene oxide on thermal and mechanical properties of phenol formaldehyde resin nanocomposites”, Composites Part B: Engineering, vol. 167, pp. 83 - 92, 2019

Publisher : Composites Part B: Engineering

Year : 2019

Carbon nanotube reinforced poly(trimethylene terephthalate) nanocomposites: Viscoelastic properties and chain confinement

Cite this Research Publication : M. Kunjappan Aswathi, Prof. M. Padmanabhan, Mathew, L., Saha, P., Terzano, R., Kalarikkal, N., Volova, T., and Thomas, S., “Carbon nanotube reinforced poly(trimethylene terephthalate) nanocomposites: Viscoelastic properties and chain confinement”, Polymer Engineering & Science, vol. 59, pp. E435-E445, 2019.

Publisher : Polymer Engineering & Science

Year : 2018

Selective localization of multi-walled carbon nanotubes in PTT/PE blends: theoretical analysis, morphology and mechanical properties

Cite this Research Publication : M K Aswathi, Ajitha A R, L P Mathew, Prof. M. Padmanabhan, and S Thomas, “Selective localization of multi-walled carbon nanotubes in PTT/PE blends: theoretical analysis, morphology and mechanical properties”, Macromolecular Symposia , 2018

Publisher : Macromolecular Symposia

Year : 2018

Reduced graphene oxide and ZnO decorated graphene for biomedical applications

Cite this Research Publication : P. K. Sandhya, Jiya Jose, M.S. Sreekala, Prof. M. Padmanabhan, Nandakumar Kalarikkal, and Sabu Thomas, “Reduced graphene oxide and ZnO decorated graphene for biomedical applications”, Ceramics International, vol. 44, pp. 15092-98, 2018

Publisher : Ceramics International

Year : 2018

High-performance electromagnetic interference shielding material based on an effective mixing protocol

Cite this Research Publication : A. M. Kunjappan, Poothanari, M. A., Ramachandran, A. A., Prof. M. Padmanabhan, Mathew, L., and Thomas, S., “High-performance electromagnetic interference shielding material based on an effective mixing protocol”, Polymer International, 2018

Publisher : Polymer International

Year : 2017

Structural and magnetic properties of spin-1/2 dimer compound Cu2(IPA)2(DMF)(H2O) with a large spin gap

Cite this Research Publication : S. Thamban, U. Arjun, Prof. M. Padmanabhan, and R. C. Nath, “Structural and magnetic properties of spin-1/2 dimer compound Cu2(IPA)2(DMF)(H2O) with a large spin gap”, Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter: an Institute of Physics journal, vol. 29, 2017.

Publisher : Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter: an Institute of Physics journal, Institute of Physics Publishing,

Year : 2016

Hydrophobic and metallophobic surfaces: Highly stable non-wetting inorganic surfaces based on lanthanum phosphate nanorods

Cite this Research Publication :
S. Sankar, B.N. Nair, T. Suzuki, G.M. Anilkumar, Prof. M. Padmanabhan, U.N.S. Hareesh, and K.G.K. Warrier, “Hydrophobic and metallophobic surfaces: Highly stable non-wetting inorganic surfaces based on lanthanum phosphate nanorods”, Scientific Reports (Nature Publishing Group), vol. 6, 2016

Publisher : Scientific Reports (Nature Publishing Group)

Year : 2016

Magnetic properties of layered rare-earth oxy-carbonates Ln2O2CO3 (Ln=Nd, Sm, and Dy)

Cite this Research Publication : Ua Arjun, Brinda, Ka, Padmanabhan, Mb, and Nath, Ra, “Magnetic properties of layered rare-earth oxy-carbonates Ln2O2CO3 (Ln=Nd, Sm, and Dy)”, Solid State Communications, 2016.

Publisher : Solid State Communications

Year : 2015

Tuning of magnetic frustration in S = 1 / 2 Kagomé lattices [Cu3(CO3)2(bpe)3](CLO4)2n and [Cu3(CO3)2(bpy)3](CLO4)2n through rigid and flexible ligands

Cite this Research Publication :
M. O. Ajeesh, A. Yogi, Prof. M. Padmanabhan, and R. Nath, “Tuning of magnetic frustration in S = 1 / 2 Kagomé lattices [Cu3(CO3)2(bpe)3](CLO4)2n and [Cu3(CO3)2(bpy)3](CLO4)2n through rigid and flexible ligands”, Solid State Communications, vol. 207, pp. 16-20, 2015

Publisher : Solid State Communications

Year : 2015

Quasi-two-dimensional S = 1/2 magnetism of Cu[C6H2(COO)4][C2H5 NH3]2

Cite this Research Publication : R. Nath, Prof. M. Padmanabhan, Baby S., A. Thirumurugan, D. Ehlers, M. Hemmida, H. A. K. Von Nidda, and A A Tsirlin, “Quasi-two-dimensional S = 1/2 magnetism of Cu[C6H2(COO)4][C2H5 NH3]2”, Physical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics, vol. 91, 2015

Publisher : Physical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics

Year : 2013

Magnetization and spin dynamics of the spin S=1/2 hourglass nanomagnet Cu 5 (OH) 2 (NIPA) 4 10H 2 O

Cite this Research Publication : R. Nath, A A Tsirlin, P Khuntia, O Janson, T Forster, Prof. M. Padmanabhan, J Li, Yu Skourski, M Baenitz, H Rosner, and I. Rousochatzakis, “Magnetization and spin dynamics of the spin S=1/2 hourglass nanomagnet Cu 5 (OH) 2 (NIPA) 4 10H 2 O”, Physical Review B, vol. 87, p. 214417/115, 2013

Publisher : Physical Review B

Year : 2013

Synthesis and characterization of axially linked heteroleptic polymeric and monomeric lewis base adducts of BIS-(2-mercaptobenzothiazolato) Nickel(II) and its extraordinary thermal decomposition

Cite this Research Publication :
M. S. Suresh and Prof. M. Padmanabhan, “Synthesis and characterization of axially linked heteroleptic polymeric and monomeric lewis base adducts of BIS-(2-mercaptobenzothiazolato) Nickel(II) and its extraordinary thermal decomposition”, Asian Journal of Chemistry, vol. 25, pp. 7669-7674, 2013

Publisher : Asian Journal of Chemistry

Year : 2013

New polyoxomolybdate compounds synthesized in situ using ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methyl-imidazolium tetrafluoroborate as green solvent

Cite this Research Publication :
S. L. Linguito, X. Zhang, Prof. M. Padmanabhan, A.V. Biradar, Jing I. Li, T. Xu, T.J. Emge, and T Asefa, “New polyoxomolybdate compounds synthesized in situ using ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methyl-imidazolium tetrafluoroborate as green solvent”, New Journal of Chemistry, vol. 37, pp. 2894-2901, 2013

Publisher : New Journal of Chemistry

Year : 2013

Magnetization and spin dynamics of the spin S=12 hourglass nanomagnet Cu5(OH)2(NIPA)4·10H2O

Cite this Research Publication :
R. Nath, A.A. Tsirlin, P. Khuntia, O. Janson, T. Förster, Prof. M. Padmanabhan, Jing I. Li, Y. Skourski, M. Baenitz, Rosner, H., and Rousochatzakis, I., “Magnetization and spin dynamics of the spin S=12 hourglass nanomagnet Cu5(OH)2(NIPA)4·10H2O”, Physical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics, vol. 87, 2013

Publisher : Physical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics

Year : 2012

Synthesis, thermal and spectral characterization of axially bridged polymeric and monomeric Lewis base adducts of bis (2-mercaptobenzothiazolato) cobalt (II)

Cite this Research Publication :
M. S. Suresh and Prof. M. Padmanabhan, “Synthesis, thermal and spectral characterization of axially bridged polymeric and monomeric Lewis base adducts of bis (2-mercaptobenzothiazolato) cobalt (II)”, Rasayan Journal of Chemistry, vol. 5, pp. 311-320, 2012

Publisher : Rasayan Journal of Chemistry

Year : 2011

CO catalytic oxidation by a metal organic framework containing high density of reactive copper sites

Cite this Research Publication :
Prof. M. Padmanabhan, Y. Zhao, Qihan Gong, Nobuko Tsumori, Qiang Xu, and Jing I. Li, “CO catalytic oxidation by a metal organic framework containing high density of reactive copper sites”, Chemical Communications, vol. 47, pp. 6377-6379, 2011.

Publisher : Chemical Communications

Year : 2011

Two-dimensional coordination polymers of Zn(II) and Cd(II) derived from 3,3′,5,5′-azobenzenetetracarboxylic acid exhibiting solvent facilitated structure reversibility

Cite this Research Publication : Anjian Lan, Prof. M. Padmanabhan, Kunhao Li, Haohan Wu, T.J. Emge, M. Hong, and Jing I. Li, “Two-dimensional coordination polymers of Zn(II) and Cd(II) derived from 3,3′,5,5′-azobenzenetetracarboxylic acid exhibiting solvent facilitated structure reversibility”, Inorganica Chimica Acta, vol. 366, pp. 68-75, 2011.

Publisher : Inorganica Chimica Acta

Year : 2010

Aluminosilicates with varying alumina-silica ratios: synthesis via a hybrid sol-gel route and structural characterisation

Cite this Research Publication : P. Parameswar Nampi, Padmanabhan, M., Berry, F. John, Mortimer, M., and Warrier, K. Gopakumar, “Aluminosilicates with varying alumina-silica ratios: synthesis via a hybrid sol-gel route and structural characterisation”, Dalton Transactions, vol. 39, pp. 5101-5107, 2010.

Publisher : Dalton Transactions

Year : 2009

High surface area sol-gel alumina-titania nanocatalyst

Cite this Research Publication : P. Padmaja, K.G.K. Warrier, Prof. M. Padmanabhan, and W. Wunderlich, “High surface area sol-gel alumina-titania nanocatalyst”, Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology, vol. 52, pp. 88-96, 2009

Publisher : Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology

Year : 2008

Diamine incorporated compounds derived from polymeric nickel(II) fumarates and oxalates: Crystal structure, spectral and thermal properties of [Ni(en)3](O2Csingle bondCHdouble bond, longCHsingle bondCO2)·3H2O and [Ni(en)3](O2Csingle bondCO2)

Cite this Research Publication : Prof. M. Padmanabhan, J.C. Joseph, X. Huang, and Jing I. Li, “Diamine incorporated compounds derived from polymeric nickel(II) fumarates and oxalates: Crystal structure, spectral and thermal properties of [Ni(en)3](O2Csingle bondCHdouble bond, longCHsingle bondCO2)·3H2O and [Ni(en)3](O2Csingle bondCO2)”, Journal of Molecular Structure, vol. 885, pp. 36-44, 2008

Publisher : Journal of Molecular Structure

Year : 2008

Maleate-fumarate conversion and other novel aspects of the reaction of a Co(ii) maleate with pyridine and bipyridine

Cite this Research Publication : Prof. M. Padmanabhan, J.C. Joseph, A. Thirumurugan, and C.N.R. Rao, “Maleate-fumarate conversion and other novel aspects of the reaction of a Co(ii) maleate with pyridine and bipyridine”, Dalton Transactions, pp. 2809-2811, 2008

Publisher : Dalton Transactions

Year : 2008

Catena-Poly[[[aqua(propane-1,3-diamine-κ2 N,N′)copper(II)]-μ-fumarato-κ2 O:O′] monohydrate]

Cite this Research Publication :
Prof. M. Padmanabhan, J.C. Joseph, S. Olsson, and M. Bakir, “Catena-Poly[[[aqua(propane-1,3-diamine-κ2 N,N′)copper(II)]-μ-fumarato-κ2 O:O′] monohydrate]”, Acta Crystallographica Section E: Structure Reports Online, vol. 64, pp. m303-m304, 2008

Publisher : Acta Crystallographica Section E: Structure Reports Online

Year : 2007

An unprecedented two-dimensional polymeric [Zn(OOC-C6H4-COO)2]n 2-[+H3N-(CH2)3-NH3 +]n system bearing one-dimensional chain of zinc(II) bis(phthalate) dianions held by propane-1,3-diammonium cations: Crystal structure, thermal and fluorescent properties

Cite this Research Publication : Prof. M. Padmanabhan, K.C. Joseph, V.G. Puranik, X. Huang, and Jing I. Li, “An unprecedented two-dimensional polymeric [Zn(OOC-C6H4-COO)2]n 2-[+H3N-(CH2)3-NH3 +]n system bearing one-dimensional chain of zinc(II) bis(phthalate) dianions held by propane-1,3-diammonium cations: Crystal structure, thermal and fluorescent properties”, Solid State Sciences, vol. 9, pp. 491-495, 2007

Publisher : Solid State Sciences

Year : 2007

One-dimensional zig-zag type coordination polymers of Ni(II) and Cu(II) containing 1,3-benzenedicarboxylate and 1,3-diaminopropane: Structural, spectral and thermal studies

Cite this Research Publication : Prof. M. Padmanabhan, K.C. Joseph, A. Thirumurugan, X. Huang, T.J. Emge, and Jing I. Li, “One-dimensional zig-zag type coordination polymers of Ni(II) and Cu(II) containing 1,3-benzenedicarboxylate and 1,3-diaminopropane: Structural, spectral and thermal studies”, Inorganica Chimica Acta, vol. 360, pp. 2583-2588, 2007

Publisher : Inorganica Chimica Acta

Year : 2005

Succinate bridged dimeric Cu(II) system containing sandwiched non-coordinating succinate dianion: Crystal structure, spectroscopic and thermal studies of [(phen)2Cu(μ-L)Cu(phen)2]L • 12.5H2O (H2L = succinic acid; Phen = 1,10-phenanthroline)

Cite this Research Publication :
Prof. M. Padmanabhan, S.M. Kumary, X. Huang, and Jing I. Li, “Succinate bridged dimeric Cu(II) system containing sandwiched non-coordinating succinate dianion: Crystal structure, spectroscopic and thermal studies of [(phen)2Cu(μ-L)Cu(phen)2]L • 12.5H2O (H2L = succinic acid; Phen = 1,10-phenanthroline)”, Inorganica Chimica Acta, vol. 358, pp. 3537-3544, 2005

Publisher : Inorganica Chimica Acta

Year : 2005

Studies on cobalt(II), nickel(II) and copper(II) derivatives of some new meso-aryl substituted octabromoporphyrins

Cite this Research Publication : R. G. George and Padmanabhan, M., “Studies on cobalt(II), nickel(II) and copper(II) derivatives of some new meso-aryl substituted octabromoporphyrins”, Polyhedron, vol. 24, pp. 679 - 684, 2005.

Publisher : Polyhedron

Year : 2004

Studies on polymer supported copper complexes: A comparison of EPR data

Cite this Research Publication : S. Chacko, T. Mathew, Prof. M. Padmanabhan, and S. Kuriakose, “Studies on polymer supported copper complexes: A comparison of EPR data”, Asian Journal of Chemistry, vol. 16, pp. 314-322, 2004

Publisher : Asian Journal of Chemistry

Year : 2004

Adsorption Isotherm and Pore Characteristics of Nano Alumina Derived from Sol-Gel Boehmite

Cite this Research Publication : P. Padmaja, Pillai, P. K., K.G.K. Warrier, and Padmanabhan, M., “Adsorption Isotherm and Pore Characteristics of Nano Alumina Derived from Sol-Gel Boehmite”, Journal of Porous Materials, vol. 11, pp. 147-155, 2004.

Publisher : Kluwer Academic Publishers

Year : 2003

Studies on some new meso-aryl substituted octabromo-porphyrins and their Zn(II) derivatives

Cite this Research Publication :
R. G. George and Prof. M. Padmanabhan, “Studies on some new meso-aryl substituted octabromo-porphyrins and their Zn(II) derivatives”, Polyhedron, vol. 22, pp. 3145-3154, 2003

Publisher : Polyhedron

Year : 2003

Studies on iron(III) and manganese(III) derivatives of new meso-aryl substituted and brominated porphyrins

Cite this Research Publication :
R. G. George and Prof. M. Padmanabhan, “Studies on iron(III) and manganese(III) derivatives of new meso-aryl substituted and brominated porphyrins”, Transition Metal Chemistry, vol. 28, pp. 858-863, 2003

Publisher : Transition Metal Chemistry

Year : 2003

Solvent effects on some new meso-aryl substituted octabromoporphyrins

Cite this Research Publication : R. G. George and Prof. M. Padmanabhan, “Solvent effects on some new meso-aryl substituted octabromoporphyrins”, Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences: Chemical Sciences, vol. 115, pp. 263-271, 2003

Publisher : Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences: Chemical Sciences

Year : 2003

Photosensitizing properties of ionic porphyrins immobilized on functionalized solid polystyrene support

Cite this Research Publication :
Johnson Inbaraj J., M.V. Vinodu, R. Gandhidasan, R. Murugesan, and Prof. M. Padmanabhan, “Photosensitizing properties of ionic porphyrins immobilized on functionalized solid polystyrene support”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, vol. 89, pp. 3925-3930, 2003

Publisher : Journal of Applied Polymer Science

Year : 2003

Generation and characterization of new oxovanadium complexes on polymer support

Cite this Research Publication :
S. Chacko, T Mathew, Prof. M. Padmanabhan, and S. Kuriakose, “Generation and characterization of new oxovanadium complexes on polymer support”, Asian Journal of Chemistry, vol. 15, pp. 825-832, 2003

Publisher : Asian Journal of Chemistry

Year : 2001

Peroxidase-like catalytic activities of ionic metalloporphyrins supported on functionalised polystyrene surface

Cite this Research Publication :
M. Vinodu and Prof. M. Padmanabhan, “Peroxidase-like catalytic activities of ionic metalloporphyrins supported on functionalised polystyrene surface”, Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences: Chemical Sciences, vol. 113, pp. 1-9, 2001.

Publisher : Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences: Chemical Sciences

Year : 2001

Ionically bound metalloporphyrin pairs on solid polymer support

Cite this Research Publication : M.V. Vinodu and Prof. M. Padmanabhan, “Ionically bound metalloporphyrin pairs on solid polymer support”, Journal of Porphyrins and Phthalocyanines, vol. 5, pp. 763-766, 2001

Publisher : Journal of Porphyrins and Phthalocyanines

Year : 2001

Electronic effect of polymeric environments on metalloporphyrins

Cite this Research Publication : M.V. Vinodu and Prof. M. Padmanabhan, “Electronic effect of polymeric environments on metalloporphyrins”, Journal of Polymer Science, Part A: Polymer Chemistry, vol. 39, pp. 326-334, 2001.

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons Inc

Year : 2000

Studies on polymer-appended free base porphyrins with ether linkage and their copper complexes

Cite this Research Publication :
T. Mathew, Prof. M. Padmanabhan, and S. Kuriakose, “Studies on polymer-appended free base porphyrins with ether linkage and their copper complexes”, Indian Journal of Chemistry - Section B Organic and Medicinal Chemistry, vol. 39, pp. 414-418, 2000.

Publisher : Indian Journal of Chemistry - Section B Organic and Medicinal Chemistry

Year : 1998

Studies on a catalase model system based on immobilised metalloporphyrins on modified solid polystyrene support

Cite this Research Publication :
M.V. Vinodu and Prof. M. Padmanabhan, “Studies on a catalase model system based on immobilised metalloporphyrins on modified solid polystyrene support”, Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences: Chemical Sciences, vol. 110, pp. 461-470, 1998

Publisher : Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences: Chemical Sciences

Year : 1996

Studies on polymer supported metalloporphyrins with modified electronic properties

Cite this Research Publication : T. Mathew and Prof. M. Padmanabhan, “Studies on polymer supported metalloporphyrins with modified electronic properties”, Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences - Chemical Sciences, vol. 108, p. 341, 1996.

Publisher : Springer India

Year : 1996

Catalytic properties of cobalt(II) porphyrins supported on styrene-divinylbenzene copolymer

Cite this Research Publication :
T. Mathew, S. Kuriakose, and Prof. M. Padmanabhan, “Catalytic properties of cobalt(II) porphyrins supported on styrene-divinylbenzene copolymer”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, vol. 59, pp. 23-27, 1996

Publisher : Journal of Applied Polymer Science

Conference Paper

Year : 2018

Nano-structured ‘metallogels’ and gel-derived novel MOF materials exhibiting versatile functional properties

Cite this Research Publication :
Prof. M. Padmanabhan, Vysakh K. K., Alex Andrews, and R. P. Akshay, “Nano-structured ‘metallogels’ and gel-derived novel MOF materials exhibiting versatile functional properties”, in International Conference on Nano-Materials, ICN-2018, 2018.

Publisher : International Conference on Nano-Materials, ICN-2018

Year : 2018

Facile top-down exfoliation of crystalline MOF leading to nano-ribbons

Cite this Research Publication :
Vysakh K. K., J C. Joseph, A. P. Andrews, S. Swathi Krishna, Divya Mohan R, Sujesh Baby, C. H. Suresh, J. D. Sudha, and Prof. M. Padmanabhan, “Facile top-down exfoliation of crystalline MOF leading to nano-ribbons”, in International Conference on Materials Science and Technology, ICMST-2018,, 2018.

Publisher : International Conference on Materials Science and Technology

Year : 2017

Novel Photo Luminescent MOF Materials

Cite this Research Publication : Prof. M. Padmanabhan, Dr. Zeena S. Pillai, R. P. Akshay, Vysakh K. K., and George T, “Novel Photo Luminescent MOF Materials”, in 5th National Conference on Advanced Functional Materials and Applications (NCAFMA-2017), Kalasalingam University, Tamil Nadu , 2017.

Publisher : 5th National Conference on Advanced Functional Materials and Applications (NCAFMA-2017)

Year : 2016

Tuning of of pyranine (HPTS) by lanthanides – synthesis, crystal structure and emission properties of of pyranine (HPTS) by lanthanides – synthesis, crystal structure and emission

Cite this Research Publication :
Prof. M. Padmanabhan, Vysakh K. K., Andrews P. Alex, and Dr. Zeena S. Pillai, “Tuning of of pyranine (HPTS) by lanthanides - synthesis, crystal structure and emission properties of of pyranine (HPTS) by lanthanides - synthesis, crystal structure and emission”, in International Conference on Materials Science and Technology, 2016.

Publisher : International Conference on Materials Science and Technology

Year : 2016

Novel light-emitting and magnetically active ‘metallogels’ exhibiting unprecedented solvent encapsulation properties

Cite this Research Publication : Prof. M. Padmanabhan, Vysakh K. K., Alex P. Andrews, and Dr. Zeena S. Pillai, “Novel light-emitting and magnetically active ‘metallogels’ exhibiting unprecedented solvent encapsulation properties”, in International Conference on Materials Science and Technology, 2016.

Publisher : International Conference on Materials Science and Technology

Year : 2016

Structurally diverse and magnetically active new crystalline metal organic framework (MOF) materials from ‘metallogels

Cite this Research Publication :
Prof. M. Padmanabhan, Divya Mohan R, Vysakh K. K., Alex P. Andrews, and Dr. Zeena S. Pillai, “Structurally diverse and magnetically active new crystalline metal organic framework (MOF) materials from ‘metallogels”, in International Conference on Materials Science and Technology, 2016.

Publisher : International Conference on Materials Science and Technology

Year : 2016

Reversible structural, optical and magnetic switching in crystalline 1-dimensional inorganic-organic hybrid polymers induced by H2O

Cite this Research Publication : Prof. M. Padmanabhan, Sujesh Baby, and Sajesh P. Thomas, “Reversible structural, optical and magnetic switching in crystalline 1-dimensional inorganic-organic hybrid polymers induced by H2O”, in International Conference on Materials Science and Technology, 2016.

Publisher : International Conference on Materials Science and Technology

Year : 2015

Role of functional ‘arms’ in the formation of fluorescent rare-earth based metal-organic framework gels (MOFGs),

Cite this Research Publication : Prof. M. Padmanabhan, Vysakh K. K, J. D. Sudha, and Dr. Zeena S. Pillai, “Role of functional ‘arms’ in the formation of fluorescent rare-earth based metal-organic framework gels (MOFGs), ”, in National Conference on Materials Science and Technology, Trivandrum, 2015.

Publisher : National Conference on Materials Science and Technology

Year : 2015

A Lanthanide based photoluminescent metal-organic coordination polymer gels

Cite this Research Publication : Prof. M. Padmanabhan, Vysakh K. K, J. D. Sudha, and Dr. Zeena S. Pillai, “A Lanthanide based photoluminescent metal-organic coordination polymer gels”, in National Conference on Materials Science and Technology, Trivandrum, 2015.

Publisher : National Conference on Materials Science and Technology

Year : 2010

Tuning structures and hydrogen adsorption properties of microporous metal organicframework (MMOF) materials

Cite this Research Publication : Jing I. Li, Prof. M. Padmanabhan, Y. Zhao, and Haohan Wu, “Tuning structures and hydrogen adsorption properties of microporous metal organicframework (MMOF) materials”, in ACS National Meeting Book of Abstracts, Boston, MA, 2010.

Publisher : ACS National Meeting Book of Abstracts

Conference Proceedings

Year : 2018

Facile top-down exfoliation of crystalline MOF leading to nano-ribbons

Cite this Research Publication :
Vysakh K. K., J C. Joseph, A. P. Andrews, S. Swathi Krishna, Divya Mohan R, Sujesh Baby, C. H. Suresh, J. D. Sudha, and Prof. M. Padmanabhan, “Facile top-down exfoliation of crystalline MOF leading to nano-ribbons”, International Conference on Materials Science and Technology, ICMST-2018. 2018.

Publisher : International Conference on Materials Science and Technology, ICMST-2018

Year : 2017

Metal-Cluster MOF Materials from Metalogels and their Versatile Functional Properties

Cite this Research Publication : Vysakh K K, Aravind R, Akshay J. M., Divya Mohan R, Dr. Zeena S. Pillai, and Prof. M. Padmanabhan, “Metal-Cluster MOF Materials from Metalogels and their Versatile Functional Properties”, CTriC 2017. Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi, 2017.

Publisher : CTriC 2017. Cochin University of Science & Technology,

Year : 2017

Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Nanomaterials with Unique Functional Properties

Cite this Research Publication : Vysakh K K, Akshay R P, Alex Andrews, Sudha J D, Dr. Zeena S. Pillai, and Prof. M. Padmanabhan, “Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Nanomaterials with Unique Functional Properties”, International Conference on Nanostructured Materials and Nanocomposites (ICNM 2017) . Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, 2017.

Publisher : International Conference on Nanostructured Materials and Nanocomposites

Year : 2016

Structurally diverse and magnetically active new crystalline metal organic framework (MOF) materials from ‘metallogels’

Cite this Research Publication : Divya Mohan R, Vysakh K. K, Alex P. Andrews, Akhila K, U. Arjun, Dr. Zeena S. Pillai, R. C. Nath, and Prof. M. Padmanabhan, “Structurally diverse and magnetically active new crystalline metal organic framework (MOF) materials from 'metallogels'”, The Second International Conference on Materials Science and Technology (ICMST2016). St. Thomas College, Palai, Kerala , 2016.

Publisher : The Second International Conference on Materials Science and Technology (ICMST2016). St. Thomas College, Palai, Kerala.

Year : 2016

Novel hetero-metal cluster MOFs through ‘metallogel’ route

Cite this Research Publication : Vysakh K. K, Divya Mohan R, Alex Andrews, Dr. Zeena S. Pillai, and Prof. M. Padmanabhan, “Novel hetero-metal cluster MOFs through ‘metallogel’ route”, National Conference on Materials Science and Technology. IIST, ISRO, Trivandrum., 2016.

Publisher : National Conference on Materials Science and Technology

Year : 2016

Synthesis, crystal structure, spectral and super-paramagnetic properties of a novel Gd(S=7/2) – Cu(S=1/2) MOF formed in situ by a facile ‘metallogel’ route

Cite this Research Publication :
Akshay J. M. Nair, Divya Mohan R, Vysakh K. K., Andrews P. Alex, U. Arjun, R. C. Nath, Dr. Zeena S. Pillai, and Prof. M. Padmanabhan, “Synthesis, crystal structure, spectral and super-paramagnetic properties of a novel Gd(S=7/2) - Cu(S=1/2) MOF formed in situ by a facile ‘metallogel’ route”, National Conference on Materials Science and Technology. IIST, ISRO, Trivandrum, 2016.

Publisher : National Conference on Materials Science and Technology

Year : 2016

Effect of Graphene Oxide Reduced by Potato Starch on the Mechanical Properties of Phenol Formaldehyde Resole Resin Polymer Nanocomposites

Cite this Research Publication : Sandhya P. K., Sabu Thomas, Prof. M. Padmanabhan, and Sreekala, M. S., “Effect of Graphene Oxide Reduced by Potato Starch on the Mechanical Properties of Phenol Formaldehyde Resole Resin Polymer Nanocomposites”, National Conference on Materials Science and Technology. IIST, ISRO, Trivandrum., 2016.

Publisher : National Conference on Materials Science and Technology

Year : 2016

Thermal, Dielectric and Wetting Properties of Polytrimethylene Terephthalate (PTT)/Multi Walled Carbon Nanotube (MWCNT) Nanocomposites.

Cite this Research Publication :
Aswathi M. K., Prof. M. Padmanabhan, Sabu Thomas, and Lovely P. Mathew, “Thermal, Dielectric and Wetting Properties of Polytrimethylene Terephthalate (PTT)/Multi Walled Carbon Nanotube (MWCNT) Nanocomposites. ”, National Conference on Materials Science and Technology. IIST, ISRO, Trivandrum., 2016.

Publisher : National Conference on Materials Science and Technology

Year : 2016

Visible and NIR light emitting novel Nd-pyranine coordination polymer- synthesis, crystal structure, packing features and fluorescence properties

Cite this Research Publication : Hrishikesh D. V., Vysakh K K, Andrews P. Alex, George T. M, Dr. Zeena S. Pillai, M. L. P Reddy, and Prof. M. Padmanabhan, “Visible and NIR light emitting novel Nd-pyranine coordination polymer- synthesis, crystal structure, packing features and fluorescence properties ”, National Conference on Materials Science and Technology. IIST, ISRO, Trivandrum, 2016.

Publisher : National Conference on Materials Science and Technology. IIST, ISRO, Trivandrum

Book Chapter

Year : 2016

Sol-Gel Lanthanum Phosphate: A Versatile Ceramic Material for Diverse Functional Applications’

Cite this Research Publication :
Sankar Sasidharan, K. Rajesh, Shijina Nambiar, B. N. Nair, Prof. M. Padmanabhan, K. G. K. Warrier, and U. S. Hareesh, “Sol-Gel Lanthanum Phosphate: A Versatile Ceramic Material for Diverse Functional Applications’”, Germany: Springer Publishers, 2016.

Publisher : Springer Publishers, Germany (2016)

Awards/Honors/Achievements
  • University Rank holder for both BSc and MSc (MSc, Calicut University, First Rank)
  • National and State Merit Scholarships
  • CSIR JRF, SRF and Post-doctoral Fellowships
  • German Research Council Post-doctoral Research Scholarship
  • Nature Publishing Group Award (2006 Inorganic Chemistry Gordon Research Conference, Newport, USA)
  • Best Paper/Poster Awards (3) in National Conferences (senior author of the papers)

 

Invited Talks
  1. ‘Perspectives in Organometallics’ (National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Chemistry’, St. Thomas College, Moolamattom, December, 2015) – Invited Talk.
  1. Structure and Bonding Aspects in Chemistry’ (National Seminar on ‘Emerging Trends in Chemistry’, St. Thomas College, Moolamattom, December, 2015) – Invited Talk.
  2. ‘Structure Predictions of Complex Organometallic Compounds’, (Colloquium Series Lecture – I, Mahatma Gandhi College, Trivandrum, January 30, 2016) – Invited Talk.
  3. ‘Isolobal Concept in Chemistry’ (Colloquium Series Lecture -II, Mahatma Gandhi College, Trivandrum, January 30, 2016) – Invited Talk.
  4. Role of functional ‘arms’ in the formation of fluorescent rare-earth based metal-organic framework gels (MOFGs), National Conference on Materials Science and Technology, IIST, Trivandrum, July 6-8 (2015) (Invited Plenary Lecture, accepted).
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