Chemistry Department

OUR DEPARTMENTS

Dr. Rijith S

[email protected]
+91 9495538668

Designation

  • Associate Professor & Head

Edu. Qualifications

  • MSc (Chemistry)
  • PhD

Date of Entry into Service

  • 04.03.2010

Areas of Interest/Specialisation

  • Physical Chemistry, Surface Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Kinetics

Courses/subject Taught

  • PG –  Physical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
  • UG- Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry , Organic Chemistry and Elective

Field of Research

  • Electrochemistry, Surface Chemistry, Adsorption, Batch Reactor Design, Sensors

Guideship Details

  • Affiliated University: University of Kerala
  • Subject: Chemistry
  • Guideship Order Number & Date: Ac.EVI(1)/38221/2015, 2016-01-11
  • Research Centre: Sree Narayana College Kollam
  • Number of PhD Awarded: 3
  • Number of Full time PhD Research Scholars: 1
  • Number of Part time PhD Research Scholars: 3
  • Details of PhD Research Scholars (Full Name, Title of Topic, Year of Joining:

1.Akhila M. Transition metal-based zeolitic-imidazolate framework embedded electrodes for hydrogen evolution reactions and sensor applications, 04-07-2022

2.Thushara R. Development of Graphene Supported Hybrid Transition Metal – Based Bifunctional Electrocatalyst For Water Splitting Reactions., 16-12-2023

3.Antony Bruz, Synthesis and Performance Evaluation of Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks Derived Bimetallic Catalysts For Electrochemical Water Splitting Reactions And Sensor Applications, 16-12-2023

4.Pavitha P. Synthesis and characterization of organic-inorganic interpenetrating networks (IPN) for the adsorption of water pollutants and controlled release of therapeutic agents: its kinetics and thermodynamic profile, 12-07-2018

Google Scholar Profile Link/ORCID, ID/Research Gate Profile Link

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=5WWItAUAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3181-183X

Experience

  • 14 Years 4 Months

Memberships in Learned Bodies/Societies, If any

  • Member, American Chemical Society
  • Member, Society of Material Chemistry, BARC, Mumbai, India
  • Member, Association of Separation Scientist and Environment Technology, India
  • Indian Chemical Society, Kolkata, India.
  • Member, Academic Chemistry of Teachers (ACT)
  • Member, Board of Examination for BSc and MSc Chemistry
  • Peer Reviewer, Chemical Engineering Journal, Elsevier, Netherlands
  • Peer Reviewer, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Elsevier, Netherlands
  • Peer Reviewer, Fuel, Elsevier, Netherlands
  • Peer Reviewer, Chemical Engineering Journal, Elsevier, Netherlands
  • Peer Reviewer, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Elsevier, Netherlands
  • Peer Reviewer, Material Chemistry and Physics, Elsevier, Netherlands
  • Peer Reviewer, Results in Chemistry, Elsevier, Netherlands
  • Peer Reviewer, Polymer, Elsevier, Netherlands
  • Peer Reviewer, Colloid and Surfaces A: Physicochemical Engineering Aspects, Elsevier, Netherlands
  • Peer Reviewer, Scientific Reports, Nature Publishing

Extension Activities

  • NSS Officer

Papers Published

  1. Pavitha P A , Suma Mahesh S , Sumi V S, Rijith S, Insight to the batch reactor design and sorption potential profiling of polymer grafted chitosan embedded silanated halloysite for Th(IV) recovery from aqueous system. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochem. Aspects. 2024, 689, 133646 ISSN: 0927-7757, Impact Factor – 5.06.
  2. Suma Mahesh,P. A. Pavitha,V. S. Sumi, and S. Rijith*, Synthesis and Sorption Profiles of Graphene-Decorated Silane-Modified Layered Clays for As(V) Removal: A Quantitative Assessment and Mechanistic Insights. Chemistry Select, https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202303703. 2024, 9, e202303703. ISSN:2365-6549, Impact Factor – 3.00.
  3. Abhilash S, Sarika S, Ambadi S, Akhila M, Sumi VS, Sreekala CO, Rijith S*. Fabrication and performance evaluation of rGO-PANI supported NiP/TMD based biosensors for electrochemical detection of dopamine. Materials Today Communications. 2023 Dec 23:107946. Impact Factor – 4.06 (UGC CARE LISTED)
  4. Rijith S*, Abhilash S, Sarika S, Sumi VS, Sreekala CO. Tuning of electrocatalytic activity of mixed metal dichalcogenides supported NiMoP coatings for alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 2023 Feb 19;48(15):5783-800. Impact Factor – 7.14 (UGC CARE LISTED).
  5. Synthesis and Characterization of Crystalline Graphene-Titania Nanocomposites as Efficient Photocatalysts for Pollution Control. K.M. RAJESH, S. LAXMI PRIYA, S. RIJITH, K. JITHESH, V. ARUN, and S. SUGUNAN, Asian Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 35 No. 11 (2023).
  6. Abhilash S, Sumi VS, Sarika S, Deepa JP, Sreekala CO, Rijith S*. Development and characterization of NiMoP alloy coating for electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction in alkaline media. Fuel. 2022 Jun 15;318:123598. Impact Factor – 8.035 (UGC CARE LISTED)
  7. Sasidharan S, Sasidharan Nair SV, Sudhakaran A, Sreenivasan R*. Insight into the fabrication and characterization of novel heterojunctions of Fe2O3 and V2O5 with TiO2 and graphene oxide for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution: a comparison study. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 2022 Feb 11;61(7):2714-33. Impact Factor – 4.40 (UGC CARE LISTED).
  8. Sarika S, Abhilash S, Sumi VS, Rijith S*. Graphene oxide supported transition metal mixed oxide nanourchins onto bimetallic phosphide coatings as high performance hydrogen evolution electrodes in alkaline media. Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 2021 Sep 15;875:160033. Impact Factor – 371(UGC CARE LISTED).
  9. Sarika S, Abhilash S, Sumi VS, Rijith S*. Synthesis and characterization of transition metal mixed oxide doped graphene embedded durable electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 2021 Apr 29;46(30):16387-403. Impact Factor – 7.14 (UGC CARE LISTED).
  10. Sarika S, S Rijith. Transition metal mixed oxide-embedded graphene oxide bilayers as an efficient electrocatalyst for optimizing hydrogen evolution reaction in alkaline media. New J. Chem., 2020,44, 13889-13901.
  11. S Rijith*, S Suma, Sumi V S, Synthesis and application of polymer-grafted nanocellulose/graphene oxide nano composite for the selective recovery of radionuclides from aqueous media. Separation Science and Technology.2019, Vol. 54, No. (9) 1453-1468. ISSN: 0149-6395.
  12. SUMA, S. SEEMA, S.V. MANOJ, V.S. SUMI and S. RIJITH*, Synthesis and Evaluation of Fe(III) Embedded Silane Grafted Layered Double Hydroxide with Reduced Graphene Oxide Support as an Efficient Adsorbent for V(V) and Se(IV) from Aqueous Systems. Asian Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 33 No. 6 (2021): Vol 33 Issue 6.
  13. Vidhya, S.Rijith*, Liquid-liquid equilibrium and tie-line data for systems of water+ acetic acid+ organic solvents (chloroform, dichloromethane, and cyclohexane), AIP Conference Proceedings 2369, 1(2021).
  14. S Rijith, TS Anirudhan, VSN Sumi, T Shripathi, Sorptive potential of glutaraldehyde cross-linked epoxyaminated chitosan for the removal of Pb (II) from aqueous media: kinetics and thermodynamic profile. Desalination and Water Treatment 57 (32), 15083-15097(2016).
  15. Anirudhan TS, Rijith S, Sumi VS, Anitha PK, Abhilash S, Shibli SM. Carboxylate functionalized chitosan/bentonite composite matrix as a cation exchanger for the removal of Pb (II) from aqueous media: kinetic and equilibrium studies. Oriental Journal of Chemistry. 2015;31(2):1113. Impact Factor – 0.2371 (UGC CARE LISTED).
  16. TS Anirudhan, S Rijith*, VRN Ratheesh. A highly efficient carboxyl-terminated hybrid adsorbent composite matrix for the adsorption of uranium (VI) and thorium (IV) from aqueous solutions and nuclear industry effluents., Desalination and Water Treatment 38 (1-3), 79-89 (2012).
  17. S Rijith*, S Sarika, S Abhilash, Synthesis, Characterization and Application of A Novel FeO-TiO2-GO Mixed Oxide Composite Catalyst for Hydrogen Evolution Reactions, Indian J. Sci. Res Volume 18, Issue 1, 69-74, 2018, Impact Factor – 0.9 (UGC CARE LISTED).
  18. TS Anirudhan, S Rijith, Synthesis and characterization of carboxyl terminated poly(methacrylic acid) grafted chitosan/bentonite composite and its application for the recovery of uranium(VI) from aqueous media. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects Volume 106, 8-19, (2012).
  19. S Rijith, T S Anirudhan, T Shripathi, Evaluation of iron (III) chelated polymer grafted lignocellulosics for arsenic (V) adsorption in a batch reactor system. Industrial & engineering chemistry research, 51 (32), 10682-10694, (2012).
  20. TS Anirudhan, AR Tharun, S Rijith, PS Suchithra, Synthesis and characterization of a novel graft copolymer containing carboxyl groups and its application to extract uranium (VI) from aqueous media, Journal of Applied Polymer Science 122 (2), 874-884,(2011).
  21. TS Anirudhan, S Rijith, AR Tharun, Adsorptive removal of thorium (IV) from aqueous solutions using poly (methacrylic acid)-grafted chitosan/bentonite composite matrix: process design and equilibrium studies. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 368 (1-3) (2010).
  22. Thayyath S. Anirudhan, Sreenivasan Rijith, Padmajan S. Suchithra, Preparation and characterization of iron(III) complex of an amino-functionalized polyacrylamide-grafted lignocellulosics and its application as adsorbent for chromium(VI) removal from aqueous media, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 115, 2069-2083,(2010).
  23. Anirudhan, T.S., Rijith, S. and Das Bringle, C, Iron(III) complex of an amino-functionalized poly(acrylamide)-grafted lignocellulosic residue as a potential adsorbent for the removal of chromium(VI) from water and industry effluents. Journal of Polymer Research, 17, 289–299 (2010).
  24. TS Anirudhan, L Divya, S Rijith, Adsorption characteristics of cadmium (II) onto functionalized poly (hydroxyethylmethacrylate)-grafted coconut coir pith. Bulletin of environmental contamination and toxicology 85, 42-47, (2010).
  25. TS Anirudhan, CD Bringle, S Rijith, Removal of uranium (VI) from aqueous solutions and nuclear industry effluents using humic acid-immobilized zirconium-pillared clay, Desalination and water treatment 12 (1-3), 16-27,(2009).
  26. Thayyath Sreenivasan Anirudhan, Sreenivasan Rijith, Glutaraldehyde cross-linked epoxyaminated chitosan as an adsorbent for the removal and recovery of copper (II) from aqueous media. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, Volume 351, Issues 1–3, 5,52-59,(2009).
  27. TS Anirudhan, S Rijith, L Divya, Preparation and application of a novel functionalized coconut coir pith as a recyclable adsorbent for phosphate removal. Separation Science and Technology 44 (12), 2774-2796, (2009).
  28. Thayyath Sreenivasan Anirudhan, Sreenivasan Rijith, Christu Das Bringle, Iron(III) complex of an amino-functionalized poly(acrylamide)-grafted lignocellulosic residue as a potential adsorbent for the removal of chromium(VI) from water and industry effluents, Desalination and water treatment 12 (1-3), 3-15,(2009).
  29. TS Anirudhan, PS Suchithra, S Rijith*, Amine–modified polyacrylamide–bentonite composite for the adsorption of humic acid in aqueous solutions. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 326 (3),(2008).

Books Chapters Published

  1. Conducting Polymers for Advanced Energy Applications-Ram K Gupta Chapter 11: Thin Film of Conducting Polymers for Photovoltaics. Rijith S, Sarika S, Sumi VS, CRC Press 6000 Broken Sound Parkway NW, Suite 300, Boca Raton, FL 33487–2742. Taylor and Francis, 2021, ISBN 9780367713355.
  2. Metal-Air Batteries Principles, Progress & Perspective -Ram K Gupta Chapter 17: Aqueous Electrolytes. Rijith S, Sarika S, Akhila M, Sumi VS, CRC Press, 6000 Broken Sound Parkway NW, Suite 300, Boca Raton, FL 33487–2742. Taylor and Francis. ISBN 9781032282084, 2023.
  3. Electrocatalytic Materials for Renewable Energy.Chapter 7: Metal–Organic Framework‐Based Electrocatalytic Materials, Athira Krishnan, S Rijith, VS Sumi, TC Bhagya, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 165-193. ISBN:9781119901051, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119901310.ch7.
  4. High Entropy Materials Fundamentals to Emerging Applications. Chapter 19 High Entropy Materials for Electrochemical Sensors, S Rijith, S Sarika, S Athira,V S Sumi, CRC Press, 6000 Broken Sound Parkway NW, Suite 300, Boca Raton, FL, ISBN: 9781003391388, 2024 https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003391388
  5. Handbook of Semiconductors Fundamentals to Emerging Applications. Chapter 22: Semiconductor-based Ferroelectrics, Rijith Sreenivasan, Akhila Muhammed, Sumi V. Sasidharan Nair, CRC Press, 6000 Broken Sound Parkway NW, Suite 300, Boca Raton, FL, ISBN: 9781003450146, 2024
  6. Towards Sustainable and Green Hydrogen Production by Photocatalysis: Insights into Design and Development of Efficient Materials (Volume 2). Chapter:13 Sulfide-Based Photocatalysts for Efficient H2Production, Page No. 333-362. Rijith S, Akhila M and Sumi V S, American Chemical Society,  eISBN:9780841296701, 2024, https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/bk-2024-1468
  7. Semiconducting Fibers Preparation, Advances, and Applications Chapter 16 Semiconducting Fibers for Fuel Cells  Rijith Sreenivasan, Akhila Muhammed, and Sumi V Sasidharan Nair, CRC Press, 6000 Broken Sound Parkway NW, Suite 300, Boca Raton, FL, ISBN 9781032696317, 2024

Papers Presented

  1. S. Anirudhan, and S. Rijith, Phosphate Removal from Industry Effluents Using Iron(III)-loaded amine modified polyacrylamide-grafted lignocellulosic Residue “43rd Annual Convention of Chemists (Indian Chemical Society) at Dept. of Chemistry, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, India, 23-27, December 2006, p-AEC(AP)-15-Page No D5.
  2. S. Anirudhan, S. Rijith and C.D. Bringle, Iron(III) coordinated to aminofunctionalized polyacrylamide-grafted lignocellulosic residue: An adsorbent for the removal of toxic oxyanions from water and industry effluents, Paper presented at National Seminar on Environmental Pollution-Modern Chemical Technique in Industrial Effluent Management 27th and 28th February 2007, Sponsord by UGC and Organized by Post Graduate and Research Department of Chemistry, Fatima Mata National College, Kollam. Oral Presentation No2, Page No 21.
  3. S. Anirudhan, S. Rijith and C.D. Bringle, Iron (III) Complex of an AminoFunctionalized Polyacrylamide Grafted Lignocellulosic Residue as a Potential Adsorbent for the Removal of Chromium(VI) from Water and Industry Effluents, “DAEBRNS Biennial Symposium on Emerging Trends in Separation Science and Technology (SESTEC-2008)” Organised by Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences and Department of Atomic Energy at Dept. of Chemistry, University of Delhi, Delhi, India, March 12-14, 2008, p-B-5-page 151-152.
  4. S. Anirudhan, C.D. Bringle and S. Rijith, Removal of Uranium (VI) from Aqueous Solutions and Nuclear Industry Effluents Using Humic Acid-Immobilized Zirconium Pillared Clay “DAE-BRNS Biennial Symposium on Emerging Trends in Separation Science and Technology (SESTEC-2008)” Organised by Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences and Department of Atomic Energy at Dept. of Chemistry, University of Delhi, Delhi, India, March 12-14, 2008, p-G-3- page 369-370.
  5. S. Anirudhan, S. Rijith and C.D. Bringle, Synthesis, Characterization and Evaluation of Glutaraldehyde-crosslinked Epoxyaminated Chitosan as an Adsorbent for the Removal of Coblt(II) from Water and Industry Effluents “2nd DAE-BRNS International Symposium on Material Chemistry (ISMC-2008)” at Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, India, December 2-6, 2008, p-M-18-page 430. ISBN. 81-88513-26-1
  6. S. Anirudhan, C.D. Bringle, and S. Rijith, Adsorption Charecteristics of Mercury(II) Ions on to Phosphate-Immobilized Zirconium-Pillard Clay “2nd DAE-BRNS International Symposium on Material Chemistry (ISMC-2008)” at Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, India, December 2-6, 2008, p-J-17-page 335. ISBN. 81-88513-26-1
  7. S. Anirudhan, A. R. Tharun, and S. Rijith, Synthesis of a New Type of Interpenetrating Polymer Network Containing Carboxyl Groups and its Application to Extract Uranium(VI) Ions from Aqueous Media “2nd DAE-BRNS International Symposium on Material Chemistry (ISMC-2008)” at Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, India, December 2-6, 2008, p-M-17-page 429. ISBN. 81-88513-26-1
  8. T .S. Anirudhan, S. Rijith, P.S. Suchithra, The Adsorption Potential of Cross-Linked Chitosan Containing Amine Chelating Functional Group for Removing Uranium (VI) from Water and Nuclear Industry Effluents “27th Annual Conference (Indian Council of Chemists) at Dept. of Chemistry, Gurukul Kangri Viswa Vidyalaya, Haridwar, India, 26th -28th December 2008, p-AO-CYSA-18-page 217.
  9. T .S. Anirudhan, P.S. Suchithra, S. Rijith, Synthesis and Characterization of Humic Acid-Immobilized Polymer/Bentonite Composite for the Removal of Heavy Metals from Aqueous Solutions and Industry Wastewaters “27th Annual Conference (Indian Council of Chemists) at Dept. of Chemistry, Gurukul Kangri Viswa Vidyalaya, Haridwar, India, 26th -28th December 2008, p-AO-17-page 232.
  10. T .S. Anirudhan, S. Rijith, A.R. Tharun, Preparation and Characterization of Poly (Methacryllic acid)-Grafted-Chitosan/Bentonite Composite Matrix for the Separation of Uranium (VI) through Batch Adsorption Techniques, Paper No. 239, Page No.245 “International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Environmental Science and Engineering” organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, U.P., India in collaboration with The University of Toledo, OHIO, U.S.A. Section- ‘wastewater treatment’ paper No. 9/100, 26-28, October, 2009. ISBN No. 93-80043-42-5
  11. T .S. Anirudhan, S. Rijith, A.R. Tharun, Poly(methacryllic acid)-Grafted Chitosan/Bentonite Composite Matrix as an adsorbent for Thorium(IV), Paper presented at 97th Indian Science Congress held at University of Kerala on 3-7 January 2010, Environmental section paper No 83, page No-138.
  12. T .S. Anirudhan, S. Rijith, P Senan, Removal of Arsenic (V) from Contaminated Water by Iron (III)-coordinated Amino-Functionalized poly(Glycidyl Methacryllate)- Grafted Cellulose: Evaluation of Kinetic, Equilibrium and Thermodynamic Models, Paper presented at National Seminar on Environmental Pollutants and the Remedial Methods for Their Control sponsord by UGC and organized by Dharma Apparao College, Nuzwid, Andhra Pradesh. Oral presentation No. 3, page No 8, February 08-09, 2010
  13. T .S. Anirudhan, A.R. Tharun, S. Rijith, Investigation on Poly(methacryllic acid)grafted Cellulose/Bentonite Superabsorbent Composite: Synthesis, Characterization and Adsorption Characteristics of Bovine Serum Albumin, presented at 97th Indian Science Congress held at University of Kerala on 3-7 January 2010, Environmental section paper No 179, page No-225.
  14. S. Anirudhan, and S. Rijith, Iron(III) complex of an Amino-Functionalized Polyacrylamide Grafted Lignocellulosic Residue as a Potential Adsorbent for the Removal of Arsenic(V) from Aqueous Media “3rd DAE-BRNS International Symposium on Material Chemistry (ISMC-2010)” at Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, India, December 07-10,2010, p-O-22-page 526. ISBN No. 81-8851340-7
  15. T .S. Anirudhan, S. Rijith, S. Sandeep, Poly (methacryllic acid)-grafted chitosan/bentonite composite matrix as acation exchanger for Thorium(IV) recovery: Kinetic and equilibrium studies,  Paper presented at 20th Annual Conference of Indian Nuclear Society (INSAC-2009) held at Convention Centre, Chennai on 4-6 January 2010, Organised by Indian Nuclear Society and Indira Gandhi Atomic Research Centre, Kalpakkam. Page No 107.
  16. T .S. Anirudhan, S. Sandeep, S. Rijith, Bovine serum albumin recognition by imprinting and its controlled release from gluteraldehyde cross linked chitosan/poly (vinyl alcohol) polymer matrix,  Paper presented at 20th Annual Conference of Indian Nuclear Society (INSAC-2009) held at Convention Centre, Chennai on 4-6 January 2010, Organized by Indian Nuclear Society and Indira Gandhi Atomic Research Centre, Kalpakkam. Page No
  17. S. Anirudhan, S. Rijith and V.R. Ratheesh, A highly Efficient Carboxyl-terminated Hybrid Adsorbent Composite Matrix for the Adsorption of Uranium(VI) and Thorium(IV) from Aqueous Solutions and Nuclear Industry Effluents, “DAE-BRNS Biennial Symposium on Emerging Trends in Separation Science and Technology (SESTEC-2010)” Organised by Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences and Department of Atomic Energy at Indira Gandhi Atomic Research Centre, Kalpakkam. Treatment of Industrial Effluents section Abstract No F-4  page no 509-510, March 01-04, 2010, ISBN:978-81-8372-055-2.
  18. S. Anirudhan, V.R. Ratheesh, and S. Rijith, Adsorptive Removal of Chromium(VI) Ions from Aqueous Solutions by Fe(III)-Coordinated Amino-Functionalized Poly(Glydyl methacrylate)-Grafted Densified Cellulose “DAE-BRNS Biennial Symposium on Emerging Trends in Separation Science and Technology (SESTEC-2010)” Organised by Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences and Department of Atomic Energy at Indira Gandhi Atomic Research Centre, Kalpakkam. Treatment of Industrial Effluents section Abstract No F-5 page no 511-512, March 01-04, 2010, ISBN:978-81-8372-055-2.
  19. Rijith, and A. R. Tharun, Adsorptive removal of uranium(VI) and cobalt(II) ions from aqeous solutions and industry wastewaters using Glutaraldehyde cross-linked epoxyaminated chitosan, 47rd Annual Convention and International Conference on Recent advances in Chemical Sciences (Indian Chemical Society) at School of Studies in Chemistry, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chattisgarh, India, December 2327, 2010, p-AEC(AP)-14-D5.
  20. S. Anirudhan, S. Rijith, Equilibrium and Kinetic Studies of Methylene blue Sorption on to Polymethacryllic acid Grafted Chitosan/Bentonite Composites, National Seminar on Current Trends in Chemistry (CTriC 2011) Organized by Department of Applied Chemistry, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, Paper No 17, page No.37, March 04-05, 2011.
  21. Rijith, T.S. Anirudhan, Kinetic and Equilibrium Models for the Adsorption of Cobalt(II) and Lead(II) Ions from Aqueous Solutions by Glutaraldehyde cross-linked epoxyaminated Chitosan, DAE-BRNS Biennial Symposium on Emerging Trends in Separation Science and Technology (SESTEC-2012)” Organised by Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences and Department of Atomic Energy at SVKM’s Mithibai College, Vile Parle, Mumbai-400056, India. February 27-March 01, 2012, SSRM-8, Page No. 38.
  22. Rijith S, Renju K, Sumi V.S, Anirudhan T.S. and Shibli S. M. A, Radioactive metal interactions with Immobilized layered hydrotalcite clays: Kinetics and equilibrium studies, Paper presented at 24th Swadeshi Science Congress Organized by Swadeshi Science Movement , Kerala and Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, Tirur during 6-8, November 2014, Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, Tirur, Malappuram, Kerala, Paper CS OP 10, Page 247-252, ISBN: 978‐81‐928129‐2‐2
  23. Renju K, Sumi V S, Rijith S, Anirudhan T S, Shibli S M A, Surface immobilized hydrotalcite clays as an efficient adsorbent for removing cationic dyes from aqueous solution: kinetics and equilibrium study, Three day national seminar on frontiers of polymers and Advanced Materials (FPAM-2014) at Department of chemistry, university of Kerala in association with society of polymer science, Trivandrum chapter. November 05-07, 2014, PP-24, page 86.
  24. Rijith, Renju. K, Sumi. V. S, Shibli, S. M. A T.S. Anirudhan, Synthesis and Charaecterization of Surfactant Immobilised Layered Hydrotalcite Clays for the Adsorption of Thorium(IV) from Aqueous Phase: Kinetcs and Equilibrium Study “5th DAE-BRNS International Symposium on Material Chemistry (ISMC-2014)” at Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, India, December 09-13, 2014, p-I-113, page no.343. ISBN. 81-88513-63-6.
  25. V S Sumi, S M A Shibli, T S Anirudhan and S Rijith*, Fabrication, Charecterization and Application of Ni-Co-Fe Electrocatalystsas Cathodes for Hydrogen Evolution in Alkaline Media, Interdisciplinary Symposium on Material Chemistry (ISMC-2016)” at Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, India, December 06-10, 2016, paper H-107, page 185, ISBN. 81-88513-76-8.
  26. Rijith S*, Sarika S, Sumi V S, Shibli S M A. Synthesis and applications of mixed oxide electrocatalysts for the enhancement of electrocatalytical activity of HER in alkaline media. National symposium On ‘The Innovative Trends in Chemical Education and Research: Hurdles and Successive Progress (ITCER-2017)’ at Sree Narayana College, Kollam, March 2017, Section Materials For Energy Conversion, Paper No 3, Page No 52-55, March 22-24, 2017, ISBN. 978-93-5268-268-3.
  27. Rijith S*, Abhilash S, Manoj S V, Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs) as Electro catalysts for Oxygen Evolution Reaction (OER), Hydrogen Evolution Reaction (HER): A Brief Review. National symposium On ‘The Innovative Trends in Chemical Education and Research: Hurdles and Successive Progress (ITCER-2017)’ at Sree Narayana College, Kollam, March 22-24, 2017, Section Materials For Energy Conversion, Paper No 1, Page No 46-48, March 22-24, 2017, ISBN. 978-93-5268-268-3.
  28. Rijith S*, Suma mahesh S, Sumi V S. Fabrication of carboxylate functionalized EGDMA cross linked nanocellulose/graphene oxide polymer matrix for the adsorption of Th(IV) from aqueous media, DAE-BRNS Biennial Symposium on Emerging Trends in Separation Science and Technology (SESTEC-2018)” Organised by Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences and BITS Pilani, Goa Campus, Goa May 2326,2018.

Research Projects Undertaken

  • Solar Hydrogen Production through Hybrid Photo Electrochemical Assemblies: Preparation of TiO2 based Catalysts and their Applications. 2016-2018, UGC

Orientation Courses Attended

  • 07-06-2011 to 04-07-2011, U.G.C.-Academic Staff College, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, 121st Orientation Programme.

Refresher Courses Attended

  • 30-01-2013 to 20-02-2013, U.G.C.-Academic Staff College, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Refresher Course in Chemistry
  • Refresher Course in Basic Science (Multi Disciplinary) Organized by Academic staff College, Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi from 05.05.2015 to 25.05.2015.

Seminars/Workshops/Trainings Organised

  • National Symposium on The Innovative Trends in Chemical Education and Research: Hurdles and Successive Progress (ITCER-2017), 22-03-2017 to 24-03-2017.

Workshops/Trainings Attended

  • PG Syllabus Revision workshop, SNC Kollam, 29/6/2019-ACT Trivandrum with Kerala University
  • Training Programme in general Informatics for college teachers sponsored by Kerala State Higher Education council at S N College, Kannur on 20,21,22 Jan 2011

Representation in Syndicate/Senate/Academic Council/Board of Studies

  • Member, UG Board of Studies, Kannur University 2013-2015 .

Academic Responsibilities Undertaken

  • Chief and Additional Examiner
  • Kerala University Examinations
  • Duties Performed at College
  • NSS Programme Officer

Tutorship in UG/PG 

  1. I DC Chemistry Tutor (2014-2015, 2015-16 & 2020-2021)
  2. II DC Chemistry Tutor (2016-2017 & 2021-2022)
  3. III DC Chemistry Tutor (2017-2018 & 2022-2023)
  4. I MSc Chemistry Tutor (2018-2019)
  5. II MSc Chemistry Tutor (2019-2020 & 2022-2023)

Academic Responsibilities Undertaken

  1. Invigilation (Internal Exam & University Exams)
  2. Valuation (Internal Exam & University Exams)
  3. Question Paper setting (Internal Exams)
  4. Senior Assistant in University Exams – 2016-2018

Other Duties Performed at College

  1. Member, IQAC, S N College, Kollam, 2019-22

Chemistry Department