Dr. Sudheesh N

Assistant Professor

Department of Chemistry, NSS College

Cherthala, Alappuzha – 688 541

Kerala, India

E-mail: sudhinarayanan@gmail.com

ORCID iD : https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7042-5934

Publon ID : https://publons.com/researcher/J-7335-2019/

Linkedin : https://in.linkedin.com/in/dr-sudheesh-n-63b49b87

 

EDUCATIONAL DETAILS

  • Ph. D – Chemistry August 2012.

Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR), Bhavnagar Affiliated to Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India.

Title: “Development of efficient heterogeneous catalyst systems for the selective synthesis of aldehydes and amines using carbon monoxide.”

  • M.Tech – Industrial Catalysis May 2007.

Department of Applied Chemistry, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, Kerala, India, First Rank (First class with distinction, CGPA 8.55 out of 10).

  • M.Sc – Polymer Chemistry June 2004.

St. Berchmans’ College, Changanasserry, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India (First class with 74.04%).

  • B.Sc – Chemistry April 2002.

N.S.S. College, Manjeri, Calicut University, Kerala, India (First class with 83.9%).

EXPERIENCE

Teaching Experience:

  • 7th June 2019 to till date

Assistant Professor in Chemistry, NSS College, Cherthala, Alappuzha, Kerala, India

  • 5th June 2014 to 6th June 2019

Assistant Professor in Chemistry, NSS College, Pandalam, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India

Industrial Experience:

  • 1st March 2013 to 31 May 2014

R&D Head at TMV Aromatics Pvt. Ltd., South Kalamasserry

RESEARCH PROJECTS

  • UGC minor project on “Aqueous synthesis of monodispersed metal chalcogenides for photocatalytic applications”

Total Outlay : Rs. 490000/-

Duration : 2 years

Status : Completed

AWARDS & HOUNORS

  • First rank in M.Tech Industrial Catalysis, 2007.

  • Top 25 hottest articles during October-December 2008 [J. Mol. Catal. A: Chem., 296 (2008) 61-70.].

  • Mentioned the work “J. Mol. Catal. A: Chem., 296 (2008) 61-70” in Special report of Chemical Weekly, January 27, 2009, pp. 130.

  • Awarded Senior Research Fellowship by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi, India in April 2009.

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES

  • Member of Academy of Chemistry Teachers (ACT), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

  • Lifetime Senior Member of Hong Kong Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering Society (HKCBEES), Hong Kong.

PRACTICAL SKILLS

Hands on experience in

  • Gas Chromatography (GC-Shimadzu 17A Shimadzu; GC-450 Bruker).

  • GC-MS (GCMS- QP2010 Shimadzu; GCMS Agilent)

  • High Pressure Autoclave Reactor (Autoclave Engineers, USA; Parr Instruments, USA).

  • Surface Area Analyzer (Quantachrome, USA).

  • Powder XRD (Rigaku, Japan).

  • UV Spectrometer (Shimadzu, Japan).

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth : 22nd March 1982

Gender : Male

Nationality : Indian

Languages Known : English, Hindi & Malayalam

Hobbies : Reading

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMMES

  1. A short term course in E-teaching with Learning Management Systems conducted by The All Kerala Private College Teachers Association, June 2020.

  2. Online Refresher course in Chemistry for Higher Education Faculty (ARPIT), September to December 2019 conducted by the swayam.gov.in under the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India.

  3. Refresher course on Material Science held on 30-10-2018 to 21-11-2018 at UGC-HRDC, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.

  4. 48th Orientation course held on 20-11-2017 to 18-12-2017 at UGC-HRDC, JNTUH, Hyderabad.

  5. Attended 8th Technology Led Entrepreneurship Program of HRDG, CSIR-Hq, New Delhi conducted by Faculty of IIM, Bangalore from July 4 – 18, 2011 at CSIR – IICT, Hyderabad.

REVIEWING ACTIVITIES

1) Active reviewer for the International Journal “Reaction Chemistry & Engineering” of Royal Society of Chemistry, London

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

h-index (Scopus) : 10 (as on September 2020)

h-index (Publons): 11 (as on September 2020)

National

  1. Ru catalyzed formylation of diethylamine with CO2 and H2 under moderate pressure condition, Aasif A Dabbawala, N Sudheesh, Hari C Bajaj, Ind. J. Chem. A., 54A(06) (2015) 752-756.

International

  1. Investigations on the development of MCM-41 as a potential mesoporous silica based reference material for the analysis of multi-textural properties, N. Sudheesh, Manu Vasudevan, Haresh M. Mody, Hari C. Bajaj, Ram S. Shukla, RSC Adv., 5 (2015) 8006 – 8013.

  2. Rhodium exchanged ETS-10 and ETS-4: Efficient heterogeneous catalyst for hydroaminomethylation, N. Sudheesh, Ram S. Shukla, Appl. Catal. A: Gen., 473 (2014) 116 – 124.

  3. Rhodium complex encapsulated functionalized hexagonal mesoporous silica for heterogeneous hydroaminomethylation, N. Sudheesh, Ram S. Shukla, Appl. Catal. A: Gen., 453 (2013) 159 – 166.

  4. Adsorption of an Anionic Dye from Aqueous Medium by Organoclays: Equilibrium Modeling, Kinetic and Thermodynamic Exploration. Adarsh S. Bhatt, Praful L. Sakaria, Manu Vasudevan, Radheshyam Pawar, N. Sudheesh, Hari C. Bajaj and Haresh M. Mody. RSC Advances 2 (2012) 8663 – 8671.

  5. Palladium supported on chitosan as a recyclable and selective catalyst for the synthesis of 2-phenyl ethanol. Aasif A. Dabbawala, N. Sudheesh, Hari C. Bajaj, Dalton Transactions 41 (2012) 2910 – 2917.

  6. Hydroformylation of propene heterogeneously catalyzed by HRh(CO)(PPh3)3 encapsulated in to hexagonal mesoporous silica- Parametric variation and mass transfer study. N. Sudheesh, Jaydeep N. Parmar, Ram S. Shukla, Applied Catalysis A: General 415–416 (2012) 124 – 131.

  7. RhCl(TPPTS)3 encapsulated into the hexagonal mesoporous silica as an efficient heterogeneous catalyst for hydroformylation of vinyl esters. N. Sudheesh, Amit K. Chaturvedi, Ram S. Shukla, Applied Catalysis A: General 409-410 (2011) 99 – 105.

  8. Kinetic investigations on the modified chitosan catalyzed solvent-free synthesis of jasminaldehyde. N. Sudheesh, Sumeet K. Sharma, Munir D. Khokhar, Ram S. Shukla, Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical 339 (2011) 86 – 91.

  9. Amino functionalized chitosan as a catalyst for selective solvent-free self-condensation of linear aldehydes. T. Jose, N. Sudheesh, Ram S. Shukla, Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical 333 (2010) 158 – 166.

  10. Chitosan as an eco-friendly solid base catalyst for the solvent-free synthesis of jasminaldehyde. N. Sudheesh, Sumeet K. Sharma, Ram S. Shukla, Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical 321 (2010) 77 – 82.

  11. Investigations on the kinetics of hydroformylation of 1-hexene using HRh(CO)(PPh3)3 encapsulated hexagonal mesoporous silica as a heterogeneous catalyst. N. Sudheesh, Sumeet K. Sharma, Ram S. Shukla, Raksh V. Jasra, Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical 316 (2010) 23 – 29.

  12. HRh(CO)(PPh3)3 encapsulated mesopores of hexagonal mesoporous silica (HMS) acting as nanophase reactors for effective catalytic hydroformylation of olefins. N. Sudheesh, Sumeet K. Sharma, Ram S. Shukla, Raksh V. Jasra, Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical 296 (2008) 61 – 70. [Came as Top 25 hottest articles during October-December 2008 in J. Mol. Catal. A: Chem.].

Publication in Conference Proceedings

  1. Photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue by spinel zinc ferrite catalyst, Devika Madhu, R. M. Sreelekshmi, P. K. Sreekumar, N. Sudheesh, Proceedings of National Seminar on “Recent trends in organic waste management”, 14 – 15th October 2015 at N. S. S. College, Pandalam, Kerala, pp. 68-72. ISBN: 978-93-5254-263-5

  2. Cardanol azo phenyl sulfonic acid – A renewable resource dopant for poly aniline, P. K. Sreekumar, N. Sudheesh, UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Chemical applications of spectroscopic techniques”, 12 – 13 February 2015, S. N. College, Punalur, Kollam, pp. 60 – 64.

  3. Cytotoxicity studies of Co(II) and Ni(II) complexes of 2-hydroxy acetophenone 2-aminophenol, P. K. Sreekumar, N. Sudheesh, UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Chemical applications of spectroscopic techniques”, 12 – 13 February 2015, S. N. College, Punalur, Kollam, pp. 56 – 59.

  4. Mass transfer in porous catalysts – Effect on hydroformylation reaction, N. Sudheesh, P. K. Sreekumar, Proceedings of the 13th Prof. K. V. Thomas Endowment National Seminar “New frontiers in chemical research”, 4 – 5 December 2014, S. H. College, Thevara, Kochi, pp. 30-33 ISBN: 978-81-930558-0-9

Books

  1. N. Sudheesh, Ram S. Shukla, Heterogeneous Catalysts for Carbon Monoxide Reactions, Scholars’ Press Germany, ISBN: 978-3-639-51905-1

Seminars/Conferences (Paper presented)

  1. Studies on natural clay as adsorbent for rosaniline hydrochloride adsorption, M. P. Adith, P. K. Sreekumar, N. Sudheesh Poster presentation in DST-SERB aponsored International seminar on “Supramolecular and Photochemistry (SPC-2020)” held on 17th January 2020 organized by the Dept. of Chemistry, S.D. College, Alappuzha, Kerala, India.

  2. Synthesis and photocatalytic studies on ZnO, ZnS and CdS nanoparticles, Ajithra A. R., Sreekumar P. K., N. Sudheesh Poster presentation in DST-SERB and KSCSTE sponsored National seminar on “Nanoscience and nanotechnology” held on 12 – 14th February 2019 organized by the Dept. of Chemistry, Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara, Kerala, India.

  3. Studies on the adsorption of methylene blue by natural clay, N. Sudheesh, Sreekumar P. K. Poster presentation in KSCSTE sponsored National seminar on “Interdisciplinary approaches in materials and biological research” held on 16 – 17th February 2018 by M. G. College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.

  4. Ozone – Nature’s Gift, N. Sudheesh. Oral presentation (invited) in KSCSTE sponsored Ozone Day celebration held on 27th September 2017 organized by N. S. S. Hindu College, Changanacherry, Kerala, India.

  5. Synthesis, characterization and photocatalytic studies of spinel zinc ferrite catalyst, Devika Madhu, P. K. Sreekumar, N. Sudheesh, Oral presentation in UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Recent Advances in Photochemistry” held on 3 – 4 December 2015 organized by the Dept. of Chemistry St. Michael’s College, Cherthala, Alappuzha.

  6. Photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue by spinel zinc ferrite catalyst, Devika Madhu, R. M. Sreelekshmi, P. K. Sreekumar, N. Sudheesh, Oral presentation in UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Recent trends in organic waste management” held on 14 – 15th October 2015 organized by the Dept. of Botany, N. S. S. College, Pandalam, Kerala, India.

  7. Cardanol azo phenyl sulfonic acid – A renewable resource dopant for poly aniline, P. K. Sreekumar, N. Sudheesh, Oral presentation in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Chemical applications of spectroscopic techniques” held on 12 – 13 February 2015 organized by the Dept. of Chemistry, S. N. College, Punalur, Kollam

  8. Mass transfer in porous catalysts – Effect on hydroformylation reaction, N. Sudheesh, P. K. Sreekumar, Oral presentation in UGC sponsored National Seminar on “New frontiers in chemical research” held on 4 – 5 December 2014 organized by the Dept. of Chemistry, S. H. College, Thevara, Kochi.

  9. Heterogeneous hydroformylation of propene over Rh-complex encapsulated hexagonal mesoporous silica. N. Sudheesh, Jaydeep N. Parmar and Ram S. Shukla; Poster presented in National Seminar on Catalysis for Sustainable Development at The MS University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, India on 27 – 28th January 2012.

  10. In-situ encapsulated RhCl(TPPTS)3 into the hexagonal mesoporous silica for hydroformylation of vinyl esters. N. Sudheesh, Amit K. Chaturvedi and Ram S. Shukla; Oral presentation in 20th National Symposium on Catalysis 19 – 22nd December 2010 at National Center for Catalysis Research, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, India on December 2010.

  11. Solvent-free aldol condensation of linear aldehydes using functionalized chitosan as a solid base catalyst. Tharun Jose, N. Sudheesh and Ram S. Shukla; Poster presentation in 20th National Symposium on Catalysis on 19 – 22nd December 2010 at National Center for Catalysis Research, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, India on December 2010.

  12. HRhCO(PPh3)3 encapsulated hexagonal mesoporous silica as heterogeneous catalyst for hydroformylation: Effect of surfacatant chain length. N. Sudheesh, Jaydeep N. Paramar, Sumeet K. Sharma, Ram S. Shukla., Poster presentation in International Conference on Materials for millennium “MatCon 2010” on 11 – 13th January, 2010 at Department of Applied Chemistry, CUSAT, Kochi, Kerala, India.

  13. Kinetic investigations on the hexagonal mesoporous silica based rhodium complex, heterogeneous catalyst system working as nanophase reactor in the hydroformylation of 1-hexene. N. Sudheesh, Sumeet K. Sharma, Ram S. Shukla, Raksh V. Jasra., Poster presentation in 19th National Symposium on Catalysis on 18 – 21st January 2009 at National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India.

  14. HRhCO(PPh3)3 encapsulated in the mesopores of hexagonal mesoporous silica acting as potential nanophase reactors for hydroformylation of alkenes. N. Sudheesh, Sumeet K. Sharma, Ram S. Shukla, Raksh V. Jasra., Oral presentation in XXIIth Gujarat Science Congress on 9th March 2008 at Bhavanagar University, Bhavanagar, Gujarat, India.

  15. Synthesis and characterization of novel heterogeneous HRhCO(PPh3)3 – HMS catalyst for hydroformylation of alkenes. N. Sudheesh, Sumeet K. Sharma, Ram S. Shukla, Raksh V Jasra., Poster presented in Vth All Gujarat Research Scholars Meet (AGSRM) on 17th February 2008 at M.S. University Baroda, Gujarat, India.

Seminars/Conferences/workshops (Participation)

  1. Participated in Lecture workshop organized by Indian Academy of Sciences on “Computational quantum chemistry” held on 5 – 7th January 2017 at Sacred Heart College, Thevara, Kerala, India.

  2. Participated in Walk With a Scholar (New initiative program in higher education by Govt. of Kerala) One day cluster workshop organized by Dept. of Collegiate Education, Govt. of Kerala on “Latest methods and strategies in mentoring” held on 29th January 2016 at Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India.

  3. Participated in National seminar sponsored by UGC, India on “Modern approaches for the management of diabetes mellitus and the ethical issues associated with drug trials and banned drugs” held on 11 – 13th February 2015 organized by the Dept. of Biochemistry, N.S.S. College, Pandalam, Kerala, India.

  4. Participated in National Seminar sponsored by UGC, DST and KSESTE on “Recent trends in general chemistry” held on 16 – 17th October 2014 at Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara, Kerala, India.

  5. Participated in Workshop conducted by Academy of Chemistry Teachers, Kerala, on “Practicals in organic chemistry” held on 20th September 2014 at FMN College, Kollam, India.

  6. Participated in International Conference on Materials for millennium “MatCon 2007” on 1 – 3rd March 2007 at Department of Applied Chemistry, CUSAT, Kerala, India.

Webinars Attended

International

  1. International Webinar on “What does trustworthy peer review look like?” held on 23.09.2020 organized by Royal Society of Chemistry, London

  2. International Webinar on “Meet the Editor online: RSC Advances” held on 15.09.2020 organized by Royal Society of Chemistry, London

  3. International Webinar on “Chemistry for securing life: Opportunities beyond your imaginationa” held on 25.07.2020 organized by the Department of Chemistry, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Irinjalakuda.

  4. International Webinar on “Recent developments in Water quality management: Emerging contaminants” held on 27.06.2020 organized by the Department of Chemistry, St. Xavier’s College, Aluva.

  5. International Webinar on “Nanomaterials: Characterization and Applications” held on 20.06.2020 organized by the Department of Chemistry, Union Christian College, Aluva.

  6. International Webinar on “Meet the Editor online: Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry” held on 11.06.2020 organized by Royal Society of Chemistry, London.

  7. International Webinar on “Teaching design of experiments to chemists: lessons from Imperial College London” held on 26.05.2020 organized by Chemistry World Webinars, JMP, London.

  8. International Webinar series from 21-23 May 2020 organized by the Department of Chemistry, St. Michael’s College, Cherthala.

National

  1. National Webinar on “Hymn of herbs: Searching for panaceas from Western Ghats” held on 01.08.2020 organized by Academy of Chemistry Teachers, Thiruvananthapuram

  2. National Webinar on “Laboratory safety practices” held on 31.05.2020 organized by Department of Chemistry, SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Sion (West), Mumbai.

  3. National Webinar on “Range separated density functional and orbital energies: from gas phase to solvent continuum held on 30.05.2020 organized by Department of Chemistry, MES Keveeyam College, Valanchery.

  4. National Webinar on “Novelties of green chemistry” held on 29.05.2020 organized by the Department of Chemistry, Women’s Christian College, Nagercoil.

  5. National Webinar on “ Advancement of Chemistry on different perspectives” from 26 & 27 May 2020 organized by the Department of Chemistry, S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil.

  6. National Webinar on “Need and progress towards fast photography: A glimpse through femtosecond spectroscopy” held on 22.05.2020 organized by the Department of Chemistry, St. Xavier’s College, Aluva.

  7. National Webinar on “Preparing for online teaching” held on 21-05-2020 organized by Sacred Heart College, Thevara, Cochin.