| 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.
8. Reshma R & Jiju K R, Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks (ZIF-8) for Targeted Delivery of Curcumin, International Multidisciplinary Seminar, INTERACT- 2025, organized at S N College, Sivagiri, Varkala, on 19.03.2025–21.03.2025.
9. Jiju K R & Reshma R, Chitosan-Coated Curcumin @ Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework (ZIF-8) as Drug Delivery System, International Multidisciplinary Seminar, INTERACT-2025, organized at S N College, Sivagiri, Varkala, on 19.03.2025– 21.03.2025.
10. Reshma R & Jiju K R, pH-Responsive MOF-Based Nanocarrier for Targeted Delivery of Curcumin in Breast Cancer Therapy, Two-Day International Conference (ICCI-2025), jointly organized by P G & Research Departments of Chemistry, Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappally, Tamil Nadu, St. Joseph’s College, Tiruchirappally, Tamil Nadu, Christ College, Irinjalakuda, Kerala on 15-16, September, 2025.
11. Reshma R, Jiju K R, Differential Pulse Voltammetry for Sensitive Monitoring of Drug Release from MOF-Based Delivery Systems, First International Conference on Emerging Materials in Science and Engineering (ICEMSE-2026), Organised by Department of Chemistry, SRM TRP Engineering College, Tiruchirappally, Tamilnadu, on 19th February, 2026.
12. Reshma R, Jiju K R, Effect of temperature on the particle size of ZIF-8 nanoparticles and an evaluation of their antimicrobial activity, ODYSSEY 2026, An International Conclave on Multidisciplinary Research and Methodological Innovations, Organised by Research Development Cell and IQAC, Sree Narayana College, Chempazhanthy, Trivandrum in Collaboration with Kerala State Higher Education Council from 10th to 11th March 2026.
13. Reshma R, Jiju K R, ZIF-90-Based Targeted Nanocarrier for pH -Triggered Curcumin Release in Breast Cancer Therapy, National Research Conference and Higher Education Expo-2026, organised as part of Quantum Century, Women’s College, Trivandrum, Kerala, from 9th to 11th February 2026.
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| Books Chapters |
BOOK CHAPTERS 1. Archana S R, Reshma R., Advances in Chemical Research: Energy, Environment and Functional Materials, ISBN 978-81-995524-3-2, 2025. 2. Reshma R, Jiju K R, "Synthesis, Characterisation and Applications of Fe3O4 Nanoparticles in Ferrofluids," in Advances and Future Perspectives, Exploring Boundless Frontiers: Interdisciplinary Perspective in Research, Vol. II, ISBN: 978- 93-94638-58-7, 2025. 3. Reshma R, Muthu S, "Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Neem Leaf Extract and Their Applications in Photodegradation of Methylene Blue," in Advances and Future Perspectives, Exploring Boundless Frontiers: Interdisciplinary Perspective in Research, Vol. II, ISBN: 978-93-94638-58-7, 2025. 4. Jiju K R, Reshma R, Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks (Zif-8) For Targeted and Sustained Delivery of Curcumin, Advances in Chemical Research: Energy, Environment and Functional Materials, ISBN 978-81-995524-3-2, 2025. 5. Reshma R, Jiju K R, Chitosan-Coated Curcumin @ Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework (Zif-8) as Drug Delivery System, Advances in Chemical Research: Energy, Environment and Functional Materials, ISBN 978-81-995524-3-2, 2025. 6. Reshma R, Jiju K R., Phytochemical Derived Nanoparticles for Transdermal Patches- Advances and Future Perspectives: A Review., Tribal Disease Susceptibility, Wild Edibles and Traditional Food System for Sustainable Health, ISBN – 978-93-93942-80-7, 2025. |
| 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.
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| 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.
served as the coordinator for the following DBT-Star-sponsored programmes.
i. Webinar on Ultrafast Processes in Chemical and Biological Systems organized by P G Department of Chemistry, on 27/07/2021.
ii. One Day Seminar on “GROUP THEORY” as part of National Science Day Celebrations sponsored by DBT-Star at S N College, Sivagiri, Varkala on 04/03/2021.
iii. Webinar on “X-ray fluorescence: The Tool for Non-destructive Analysis of Materials” as part of Trendz webinar series 2021 on 14/02/2021.
iv. World Ozone Day Celebration – 2022, organized by P G Department of Chemistry, S N College, Sivagiri, Varkala on 16/09/2022 and 19/09/2022.
v. One Day Seminar on “Recent Advances in Tissue Engineering” on 23/03/2022 organized by Science Club in association with Energy Conservation and Environmental Club, S N College, Sivagiri, Varkala.
vi. One Day Seminar on “Integrated Approach in Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future” as part of National Science Day Celebrations sponsored by DBT-Star at S N College, Sivagiri, Varkala on 28/02/2022 organized by Science Club, S N College, Sivagiri, Varkala. served as the coordinator for the following programmes.
i. Founders Day observance 2020 on 07.11.2020.
ii. Webinar on “Virtual Interaction on Adolescent Health; Risks & Rewards” at S N College, Varkala on 14/11/2020 oerganized by Media Club, S N College, Sivagiri, Varkala.
iii. One-week multidisciplinary summer internship program, “QUEST 2024” organized by the Research Cluster in collaboration with the IQAC of Sree Narayana College, Sivagiri, Varkala from 08.04.2024 to 17.04.2024.
served as a member of the organising committee for the following DBT-Star scheme-sponsored programmes.
i. Webinar on ‘Transition Metal Catalysis in Organic Synthesis’ organized by P.G. Department of Chemistry, on 17/10/2020.
ii. Webinar on ‘Organic Light Emitting Diodes’ organized by P.G. Department of Chemistry, on 31/10/2020.
iii. Seminar on ‘Viral Diseases – the old ones and the new’ organized by P.G. Department of Chemistry on 20/02/2021.
iv. One-Day Seminar on “ Role of Chemistry in developing a New World” on 13/03/2021.
v. ‘TRENDS’ seminar series organized by staffs, students and PTA, S.N. College, Sivagiri, Varkala during the period 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2022-202, 2022-2023 and 2023-2024.
vi. Webinar on ‘Functional Materials’ organized by P.G. Department of Chemistry, on 06/03/2021.
vii. One day seminar on ‘Virtual methods to teach Chemistry’ organized by PG Department of Chemistry during the academic year 2020-2021.
viii. One day training on ‘Fire, Rescue Operations and Lab Safety Measures’ organized by P.G. Department of Chemistry in association with Keral Fire and Rescue Department during the academic year 2021-2022.
ix. One day Hands-on training on ‘Soap Making’ organized by P.G. Department of Chemistry the academic year 2022-2023.
x. Seminar on ‘Lithium ion Batteries – an outlook on Present & Future’ organized by P.G. Department of Chemistry, on 20/03/2021.
xi. One day Science Exhibition organized by P.G. Department of Chemistry, as part of National Science Day Celebrations 2023 during the academic year 2022-2023.
xii. Webinar on ‘IPR Dimensions in the Indian Context’ organized by P.G. Department of Chemistry, on 24/04/2021.
xiii. Webinar as part of Ozone Day Celebrations 2021 organized by P.G. Department of Chemistry, on 22/09/2021.
xiv. Seminar on ‘IPR Recent Advances in the Transition Metal Catalysis for the C-C and C-Heteroatom Bond Formation’ organized by P.G. Department of Chemistry, on 16/11/2022.
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| Honours/Awards |
II Rank holder, M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry, Kerala University 2009, Best Presenter Award, International Conference on Chemistry Innovation: Current Developments, Challenges and Future Perspectives (ICCI-25), Jointly organised by PG and Research Department |
| 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.,17. Co-ordinator Science Club 2021-22, 18. Member Media Club 2021-22, 19. Member Womens Hostel 2021-22, 20. Member Energy Conservation & Environmental Club 2021-22., 21. Deputy Warden, Women’s Hostel 2022-2023, 22. NSS Programme Officer 2023-2024, 23. Tutor and mentor MSc Analytical Chemistry(2022-2024), 24. DST-FIST Project -2023 Coordinator, 25. Coordinator, GeM Purchase Committee 2024-2025, 26. Faculty in-charge, DST-FIST Sponsored Central Instrumentation Facility (Dept. of Chemistry), 27. Coordinator, Legal Literacy Club 2026-27, 28. Tutor and mentor FYUGP Chemistry 2025-2029, 29. Coordinator, ISTEM Portal. |
| Membership Professional Bodies |
Member, ACT, Reviewer in 6 international journals. |
| Research Output |
10 publications in SCI international journals, 6 Book chapters in edited volumes, 1 edited book,Guided M.Sc. projects (17 students), 5 articles in peer reviewed international journals. |
| Publications in National/ International Journals |
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
1. R Reshma, PV Soumya, SM Simi, VS Thampidas and D Pike, Aqua {6, 6′-dimethoxy-2, 2′-[ethane-1, 2-diylbis (nitrilomethylidyne)] diphenolato}(4-hydroxybenzoato) manganese (III), Structure Reports, 2009.
2. 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
3. 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).
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Reshma R Jiju K R, Anoop S Nair, Dextran Coated Silver Nanoparticle Grafted Aminated β-Cyclodextrin for the Controlled and Efficient Release of Curcumin, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 16(3), 9-19, ISSN 0995-2366.
7. AS Akshaya, Jiju KR, R Reshma, Folic acid conjugated chitosan coated Zeolite Imidazole Framework‐8 (ZIF‐8): A pH‐responsive drug delivery system for the sustained and targeted delivery of curcumin, ChemistrySelect, 10(11), e202500670.
8. Bijudas, K., Megha, S., Greeshma, G., Reshma R., Jiju K R., Hyaluronic Acid-Coated Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework (ZIF-67) for the Targeted and pH-Responsive Drug Delivery System. J Inorg Organomet Polym (2025).
9. Jiju, K. R., Kavya, N., Archana, S. R., & Reshma, R. (2026). Amino-Functionalized ZIF-90 as a Targeted and pH-Responsive Nanocarrier for Curcumin Delivery in Breast Cancer Therapy. Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation, 21(3), 317.
10. Kazhani Radhakrishnan, Jiju, Adithyan Suresh Sindhu, Archana Somadas Radhamany, and Reshma Ramagireesh Radhamani. "Differential Pulse Voltammetry (DPV) for Real-Time Monitoring of Curcumin Release from Hyaluronic Acid-Coated Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-90 (ZIF-90) Nanocarriers." Analytical Letters (2026): 1-19.
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11. 1. Jiju K R, Reshma R, Recent Advances in Graphene-Based Polymer Nanocomposites for Sensor Applications: A Structure, Property, Function Correlation, Research Essence, ISSN 2348-2389, 8(2), 2026.
S Sarojam, F Shajahan, J Kazhani Radhakrishnan, A Somadas Radhamany, R Ramagireesh, Schiff Base Functionalized ZIF‐8‐GO Hybrid as an Efficient Adsorbent for Methylene Blue: A Comparative UV–Vis and DPV Study, ChemistrySelect, 2026, 11 (33), e74300
Reshmi R, Jiju K R, Reshma R, Zeolitic Imidazole Framework -8 (ZIF-8) as Drug Delivery System – A Review, Research Essence, 9(1), 2026, ISSN 2348-2389. |
