Assistant Professor-DEPT. OF CHEMISTRY
| Dr.RESHMA R - Assistant Professor | DEPT. OF CHEMISTRY | |
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| Academic qualifications | M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry, Ph.D. |
| Date of Joining | 2013-06-11 |
| Current Professional status | Assistant Professor |
| Doctoral Research Experience | Research Area: Bioinorganic Chemistry, Targeted Drug Delivery. |
| Academic Achievements | 1. Familiarize virtual lab experiments to BSc. Chemistry students. 2. Internal mentoring classes to UG students from various departments at S.N. College, Kollam. 3. Guided P.G. students in their dissertation work from 2014-2021. 4. Decreased teaching aids cost by 50% by introducing technology-based learning. 5. Enriched students’ learning environments by incorporating animated videos in ppt. prepared for online classes. 6. Successfully placed 30 students from BSc. 2018-2021 batch into online courses in various disciplines under SWAYAM platform. 7. Organized seminars during national science day celebration in the year 2017 and 2021. 8. Organized seminar for enriching the animation skills of students in media club during the year 2019- 2020. 9. Organized seminar for media club 2020-2021 in the topic “Virtual Interaction and Adolescent Health: Risks and Rewards”, a relevant subject in these times of online teaching and learning. |
| Areas of Academic Interest | Inorganic Chemistry, Statistical Mechanics, Group Theory, Molecular Spectroscopy, Electrochemistry. |
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| Papers presented in National/International Seminars | 1. Reshma R, R. Selwin Joseyphus “Antimicrobial screening and docking studies of indole derived Schiff base and its transition metal complexes”, International Seminar on Intriguiting Aspects of Chemistry, 13-15th January 2020, Government Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. 2. Reshma R, R.Selwin Joseyphus, “Synthesis characterization and anti-microbial screening of tridentate imidazole derived Schiff base transition meta complexes”, National Seminar on Recent Research and Development in Material Science (RRDMS-2019), 15th November 2019, All Saint’s College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. 3. Reshma R, R.Selwin Joseyphus, “Biocidal activities of de-novo mixed ligand Schiff base complexes of transition metals”, International Conference on Trends in Chemical and Biological Sciences: Impact on Health and Environment, 12th January 2018, Manipal University, Manipal, Rajasthan, India. 4. Reshma R, R.Selwin Joseyphus, “Synthesis, characterization and biocidal activity of Schiff base transition metal complexes derived from salicylaldehyde. "National Seminar on Recent Trends in Advanced Chemistry Research, 26th May 2017, SN College, Kollam, Kerala, India. 5. Reshma R., R.Selwin Joseyphus, “Synthesis, characterization and antimicrobial study of Schiff base Cu and Zn complex derived from L-histidine and 2- amino butyric acid.”, National Symposium on “ The innovative treands in chemical education and research: Hurdles and successive progress”, 22nd- 24th March, 2017. 6. Reshma R, R.Selwin Joseyphus, “Synthesis, characterization and antimicrobial study of a novel Schiff base Cu(II) complex derived from histidine and pyrene carboxaldehyde”, National Seminar on Smart Materials, 9th March 2016, SN College, Sivagiri, Varkala, Kerala, India. 7. Reshma R, R.Selwin Joseyphus, “Bioactivity of a Schiff base Zn(II) complex derived from L-histidine and indole-3-carboxaldehyde”, National Seminar on Advances in the Frontier Areas of Chemical Sciences, 9th November 2016, St. John’s College, Anchal, Kollam, Kerala, India. |
| Books Chapters | Nil |
| Invited Lectures/Resource person | 1. Invited lecture on “New Frontiers in Inorganic Chemistry” at S.N. College, Kollam, Kerala on 16th April 2021. 2. Invited lecture on ; Quantum Statistics at S.N. College, Chathannoor, Kollam, Kerala on 02nd November 2021. |
| Projects (Major/Minor) | Nil |
| Symposia/Conference/Workshop/ Conducted/ Attended | Short Term Course in "Group Theory" at HRDC Karyavattom University of Kerala, from 22.02.2023 to 28.02. 2023 Conferences Attended. UGC Sponsored webinar on "NEP:2020 Changing Role of Teachers" conducted by UGC HRDC University of Kerala on 05/09/2022. 1. Short term FDP- 16/11/20 to 20/11/20 – “LaTeX” Spoken Tutorial Project, IIT Bombay, Organised by Mercy College, Palakkad. 2. Eight days faculty development programme on “Outcome Based Education” Organized by IQAC, SN College, Kollam in collaboration with Kerala State Higher Education Council from 14/06/21 to 21/06/21. 3. International e-workshop on 02/11/20 to 06/11/20., “Electronic Structure, Theory and applications to chemical systems”. Organised by Dept. of Chemistry, NIT, Tiruchirappally. 4. Five-day faculty enrichment programme, from 09/11/20 to 13/11/20, “Group Theory and its Applications in Chemistry” Dept of Chemistry, Govt. Arts College, Trivandrum. 5. National webinar on “Transition Metal Catalysis in Organic Synthesis.”, Post Graduate Department of Chemistry, S.N. College, Sivagiri, Varkala on 17th October, 2020. 6. International conference on “Emerging treands in Mathematical, Physical and Chemical Sciences (ETMPC-2019)” organized by the faculty of Science and Humanities, Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education, Kumarakoil, Tamil Nadu, on 22nd Feb, 2019. 7. U.G.C. sponsored Refresher Course in “Material Science” at Human Resourse Development Centre University of Kerala, Trivandrum on 21/11/2019-04/12/2019 8. National Seminar on “New Horizons in Cancer Treatment and Prevention: from bench to bedside” organized by Research & P.G. Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, S.N College, Kollam, supported by SERB, DST, from 16th -17th March 2018. 9. Dr. K. Sundaresan Memorial Seminar on “Advanced Polymer Materials and Characterization” organized by Research & P.G. Department of Chemistry, S.N College, Kollam on 13th March, 2018. 10. U.G.C. sponsored Orientation Programme at Human Resourse Development Centre University Of Kerala, Trivandrum from 20/06/2018 to 17/07/2018. 11. National Seminar on “Reaching the Unreached Through Science & Technology” organized by S.N. College, Kollam in association with the Indian Science Congress Association, Cochin chapter & co-sponsored by Department of Environment and Climate Change on 12th-14th Feb, 2018. 12. 24th ISCB International Conference on “Trends in Chemical and Biological Sciences: Impact on Health and Environment”, 12th January 2018, Manipal University, Manipal, Rajasthan, India. 13. One day seminar on “Caring for All Life Under the Sun” organized by Department of Chemistry & Department of Physics, S.N. College, Kollam sponsored by KSCSTE, Thiruvananthapuram, 2017. 14. Regional Seminar on “Advanced Polymer Materials”, organized by ACT, at DB College, Shasthamcottah, on 29th July, 2017. 15. Two-day workshop on “Research Methodology writing practices, language and soft skills”, organized by Research & P.G. Department of Chemistry, S.N College, Kollam, sponsored by KSCSTE on 27-28th March, 2017. 16. Seminar on World Wetland Day Celebration-2017, “Wetlands for Disaster Risk Reduction” organized by Research & P.G. Department of Chemistry, S.N College, Kollam, sponsored by KSCSTE on 2nd Feb, 2017. 17. UGC sponsored national seminar on “Advances in Frontier Areas of Chemical Sciences”, organized by St. John’s College, Anchal on 11th-10th September, 2016. 18. Regional seminar on “Augmentation of Ground Water Resources; Problems, Constraints and Challenges” organized by Research & P.G. Department of Chemistry, S.N College, Kollam, sponsored by KSCSTE on 29-30th June, 2016. 19. UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Smart Materials”, organized by P.G. Department of Chemistry, S.N CollegeSivagiri, Varkala on 9th, March 2016. Seminars/webinars conducted 1. “Brain Teaser 2017” as part of National Science Day Celebration sponsored by KSCSTE. At S.N. College, Kollam on 22nd March 2017 2. Seminar on “Group Theory”, as part of National Science Day Celebration 2021 supported by DBT-STAR. at S.N. College, Sivagiri, Varkala on 4th March 2021. 3. DBT-STAR Sponsored Webinar on “Ultrafast Processes in Chemical and Biological Systems” at S.N. College, Sivagiri, Varkala on 27th July 2021. |
| Colloquia organized | 1. DBT-STAR Sponsored Webinar on “Ultrafast Processes in Chemical and Biological Systems” at S.N. College, Sivagiri, Varkala on 27th July 2021. 2. Seminar on “Group Theory”, as part of National Science Day Celebration 2021 supported by DBT-STAR. at S.N. College, Sivagiri, Varkala on 4th March 2021. 3. “Virtual Interaction and Adolescent Health: Risks and Rewards”, S.N. College, Sivagiri, Varkala on 14/11/2020. 4. "ANIMATION EFFECTS" at S.N. College, Sivagiri, Varkala on 19/12/2019. 5. “Brain Teaser 2017” as part of National Science Day Celebration sponsored by KSCSTE. At S.N. College, Kollam on 22nd March 2017 Organizing Committee member. 1. DBT sponsored National Webinar on “Transition Metal catalysis in Organic Synthesis” on 17th October 2020. 2. DBT sponsored One Day Seminar on topic “Viruses: Old ones and the new’’on 20th Feb 2021. 3. DBT sponsored One Day Seminar on topic “Role of Chemistry in Developing a New World” on 13th March 2021. 4. DBT sponsored One Day Seminar on topic “Lithium ion Batteries an Outlook on present and Future” on 20th March 2021. 5. DBT sponsored One Day Seminar on topic “Virtual Methods to Teach Chemistry” on 27th March 2021. 6. “X-ray fluorescence the Tool for Non-destructive Analysis of Materials” , TRENDZ webinar series, S.N. College, Sivagiri, Varkala on 14/02/2021. |
| Honours/Awards | II Rank holder, M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry, Kerala University 2009 |
| Administrative distinction | 1.Internal Mentor, WWS, 2016-2019 at S.N. College, Kollam. 2.Internal Mentor, WWS, 2019-2020 at S.N. College, Varkala. 3.Member, SWASTHI, 2017-2019, at S.N. College, Kollam. 4.Faculty Advisor, CBCSS, 2017-2019 at S.N. College, Kollam. 5.Member, Share & Care, 2018-2019 at S.N. College, Kollam. 6. Member, Tutorial System, 2013-2015, 2017-2019 at S.N. College, Kollam. 7.Member, Tourism Club, 2018-2019 at S.N. College, Kollam. 8.Coordinator, Media Club, 2019-2021 at S.N College, Sivagiri, Varkala. 9. Co-ordinator, Founders Day Celebration- 2019, 10. Co-cordinator, Food Fest 2019, S.N. College, Varkala., 11. Member, Substance abuse prevention forum, 2019-2021. 12. Member, Energy conservation and environmental club, 2019-2021. 13.Member, Admission committee, 2020-2021. 14.Member, Admission committee, 2021-2022. 15. PTA Executive member, 2021-2022. 16. Co-operative Society administrative committee member, S.N. College, Sivagiri, Varkala., Co-ordinator Science Club 2021-22, Member Media Club 2021-22, Member Women's Hostel 2021-22, Member Energy Conservation & Environmental Club 2021-22. |
| Membership Professional Bodies | Member, ACT |
| Research Output | Four publications in international journals, Guided M.Sc. projects (12 students) |
| Publications in National/ International Journals | 1. Reshma R, R. Selwin Joseyphus, A. Dasan, L. John, Synthesis and spectral characterization of metal complexes of Schiff base derived from indole-3-carboxaldehyde and L-histidine as potent biocides, J. Coord.Chem.,72:19-21, (2019) 3326-3337., https://doi.org/10.1080/00958972.2019.1695126 [U. O. Number: Ac.A.II/2/019365(28)/2009, dated. 19/09/2009] 2. Reshma R, R. Selwin Joseyphus, A. Dasan, Reshmi J.R, Jijo J., Tridentate imidazole- based Schiff base metal complexes: Molecular docking, structural and biological studies, J. Biomol.Struct.Dyn., https://doi.org/10.1080/07391102.2021.1914171, 1-13 (2021). [U. O. Number: Ac.A.II/2/019365(28)/2009, dated 19/09/2009] 3. R Selwin Joseyphusa, Reshma R & D Arish, Heterocyclic ligated Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) complexes for efficient photocatalytic and biological applications, Indian Journal of Chemistry Vol. 61, Feb (2022), 263-277 . 4. R. Selwin Joseyphus, R. Reshma, Dasan Arish, Viswanathan Elumalai, Antimicrobial, photocatalytic action and molecular docking studies of imidazole-based Schiff base complexes, Results in Chemistry, 4, Oct (2022),100583,ISSN 2211-7156, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rechem.2022.100583. |