Dr.Vidya Francis

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Dr.Vidya Francis Assistant Professor .

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Sl. No. Course Completed Specialization Institution Board/University Year
1 B.Sc Chemistry Pure Chemistry Union Christian College, Aluva MG University, Kottayam 2004
2 M.Sc Chemistry Pure Chemistry Union Christian College, Aluva MG University, Kottayam 2006
3 Ph.D Polymer Chemistry  CUSAT Cochin University 2013

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Title of the Thesis / Project Undertaken
University/Board/Organization etc.
Funding Agency If Any
Year of Completion
1 Modification of Linear Low Density Polyethylene for Improved Photo and Biodegradation Cochin University of Science & Technology Nil 2013

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Designation
College/University
Duration
1 Assistant Professor Carmel College, Mala 10.4 years

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Programme
Venue
Date
1 NSS awareness programme on "Plastics Waste Management: Carmel College, Mala 10-01-2020

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FDP/ Refresher / Orientation /Short Term Courses/Training/ Induction Programme etc. attended

University/Board/Organization etc.

Funding Agency If Any

Period/Date
1 National Workshop on Computational Chemistry and its Applications St.Xaviers College for Women, Aluva UGC 29th & 30th September 2014
2 National Workshop on Microscale Analysis St.Thomas College,Thrissur UGC 29-07-2015
3 National Workshop on Human valuesDevelopment Programme [HVDP] Albertian Institute of Science & Technology [AISAT] AIACHE (All India Association for Christian Higher Education) 2nd & 3rd November 2016
4 Orientation Programme  UGC-HRDC,Kannur University UGC 28-06-2017 to 25-07-2017
5 National Workshop on  'Thin Film Technology' 'NWTFT-2017' KKTM.Govt.College,Pullut DCE, Thiruvananthapuram 14/11/2017 to 16/11/2017
6 Online Refresher Course in Chemistry for Higher Education Faculty-MOOC- (SWAYAM-ARPIT) MHRD-SWAYAM MHRD 01-11-2018 to 28-02-2019      (16 weeks)
7 Two weeks National Workshop in Interdisciplinary Reserch Methodology Research and Development Cell , Sree Sankaracharya University of Sansrit, Kalady,Kerala Research and Development Cell, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sansrit 06-05-2019 to 20-05-2019
8 Online Refresher Course in Chemistry for Higher Education Faculty-MOOC- (SWAYAM-ARPIT) MHRD-SWAYAM MHRD 01-09-2019 to 31-12-2019      (16 weeks)
9 Seven Day Faculty Development Programme ( Short-term Course) on “Capacity Building in Skill Development”  St.Peter's College, Kolenchery, KSHEC & MG University, Kottayam KSHEC  04/03/2020 to 10/03/2020
10 Six Day Faculty Development Programme( Short-term Course), ERUDITION2020  Payyanur College & KSHEC KSHEC 23/05/2020 to 28/05/2020
11 Short Term Faculty Development Programme on "Implimentation of Information and communication Technology in Teaching" CUSAT & KSHEC KSHEC 18-24 July 2020
12 Short Term Faculty Development Programme on "Pedagogical and E-Learning Tools for Teaching" SD College & KSHEC  KSHEC 04-10 August 2020
13 Refresher Course UGC-HRDC,Kannur University UGC 14-08-2020 to 27-08-2020

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Title of the article/chapter in the book

Name of the Journal/Book

Co-author(If Any)

Publication Details (Volume, Issue/ Chapter no. etc)

Publishers

Year of publication

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Impact Factor (If Any)
1 Effect of cobalt stearate and vegetable oil on the UV and biodegradation of linear low-density poly(ethylene)-poly(vinyl alcohol) blends Polymers from Renewable Resources  S. Raghul Subin,  Sarita G. Bhat, Eby Thomas Thachil. Volume-2, Issue-4, Pages:131-148  RAPRA 2011 ISSN: 2045-1377  
2 Characterisation of Linear Low-density Polyethylene/Poly(vinyl alcohol) blends and their Biodegradability by Vibrio sp. isolated from marine benthic environment  Journal of Applied Polymer Science (JAPS)  Raghul Subin,  Sarita G. Bhat, Eby Thomas Thachil.  Volume-124, Issue-1, Pages 257-265 WILEY 2012 ISSN: 1097-4628  
3  Rice Husk Ash- A valuable reinforcement for High Density Polyethylene  Journal of Materials and Design  Ayswarya E.P, Renju V. S, Eby Thomas Thachil.  Volume-33, Pages 1–7 ELSEVIER 2012 ISSN: 0261-3069  
4 Biodegradation of polyvinyl alcohol-low linear density polyethylene-blended plastic film by consortium of marine benthic vibrios International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology S. S. Raghul, S. G. Bhat, M.Chandrasekaran, & E. T. Thachil   Volume-11, Issue-7, Pages 1827–1834  SPRINGER 2013  ISSN: 1735-1472  
5 Effect of titania in ultraviolet degradation of linear low-density poly(ethylene)-poly(vinyl alcohol) blends  Carmel Blaze, Multidisciplinary Peer Reviewed Research Journal  Nil  Volume-5, Issue-1,  Pages 110–124 Carmel College, Mala 2013 ISSN: 2349-0217  
6 Weathering studies of linear low-density poly(ethylene)-poly(vinyl alcohol) blends in presence of cobalt stearate and vegetable oil Carmel Blaze, Multidisciplinary Peer Reviewed Research Journal  Nil Volume-6, Issue-1, Pages 92–114 Carmel College, Mala 2014 ISSN: 2349-0217  
7 Pro-oxidant Activity of TiO2 on weathering and biodegradation of LLDPE-PVA blends Carmel Blaze, Multidisciplinary Peer Reviewed Research Journal  Nil Volume-7, Issue-1, Pages 110-124 Carmel College, Mala 2015 ISSN: 2349-0217  
8 An Ab-Initio Study on Conformers of Cyclohexane  International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT) Dr. Princy K.G. ,Dr.Roshini K Thumpakara,& Jyothy P.J Volume-3, Issue-28 ESRSA Publications 2015 ISSN: 2278-0181  
9 Effect of Casein On the Mechanical Properties of  Low Density Polyethylene Carmel Blaze, Multidisciplinary Peer Reviewed Research Journal  Nil Volume-8, Issue-1, Pages 164-170 Carmel College, Mala 2016 ISSN: 2349-0217  
10 Herbal Plants in Cooking – An Analysis and Nutrient Study Carmel Blaze, Multidisciplinary Peer Reviewed Research Journal  Nil Volume-9, Issue-1 Carmel College, Mala 2017 ISSN: 2349-0217  
11 Determination of Reducing Sugar in Natural and Synthetic Fruit Juices Carmel Blaze, Multidisciplinary Peer Reviewed Research Journal  Nil Volume-10, Issue-1 Carmel College, Mala 2018 ISSN: 2349-0217  
12 Quantitative analysis of Iron, Calcium and Oxalate content in dry fruits Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research Dr.Princy K.G Volume-5, Issue-4 JETIR 2018 ISSN:2349-5162  
13 Root and Tuber Vegetables – A Nutrient Study and Vitamin C Estimation Carmel Blaze, Multidisciplinary Peer Reviewed Research Journal  Nil Volume-11, Issue-1 Carmel College, Mala 2019 ISSN: 2349-0217  
14 Acid Neutralizing Capacity and Magnesium Estimation of Antacid Suspensions Carmel Blaze, Multidisciplinary Peer Reviewed Research Journal Nil Volume-12, Issue-1 Carmel College, Mala 2020 ISSN: 2349-0217  
15 Hydrothermal Synthesis of Nano-TiO2 Photocatalyst and its Characterization International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT) Dr.Ajilash B Nair, Dr.Aiswarya E P, DR.Eby Thomas Thachil Volume-9, Issue-6 IJCRT 2021 ISSN: 2320-2882  
16 UV Degradation of Linear Low-Density Polyethylene-Polyvinyl Alcohol Blends Using TiO2 Photocatalyst International Journal for Modern Trends in Science and Technology   Dr.Princy K.G, Dr.Eby Thomas Thachil  Volume-8, Issue-6 IJMTST 2022 ISSN: 2455-3778  
17 Conductivity Studies of Poly(P-Phenylene Diazomethane)/PVC Composites Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research  Dr.Princy K.G, Dr.Rani Joseph Volume-9, Issue-6 JETIR 2022 ISSN: 2349-5162  
18 Ethylene-propylene-diene (5-ethylidene-2-norbornene) terpolymer/ aluminium hydroxide nanocomposites: Thermal, mechanical and flame retardant characteristics Materials Today: Proceedings Ajilesh B Nair, Nisha Nandakumar et al Volume-72 ELSEVIER 2023 ISSN: 2214-7853  
19 Physicochemical Analysis of Milk Samples - A Comparative Study International Journal of Scientific Development and Research Neethu Sunny,  Roshini K T, Princy K.G Volume -8 Issue -2 IJSDR 2023 ISSN: 2455-2631  

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Title 
Co-author(s)(If Any)
Editor(s) if any
Publishers
Year of publication
ISBN No.
1 Environment Pollution: Causes, Effects and Control Princy K.G, Roshini K Thumpakara Vidya Francis, Princy K.G, Roshini K Thumpakara Cape Comorin Publisher, Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu, India 2019 978-93-88761-09-3

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Title of the Paper
Co-Presenter if any
Name of the seminars/webinars/ conference/workshops etc.
Level(International/ National/Regional
Sponsoring Agency if any
Venue
Date
1 Effect of Titania on Photodegradation of LLDPE-PVA blends   Nil Advances in Nanomaterials and Polymers  National Seminar   KSCSTE Bharata Mata College, Thrikkara 11,12 March  2014
2 An Ab-Initio Study on Conformers of Cyclohexane  Jyothy P.J Resurgence of C Language  National Seminar UGC   Carmel College, Mala 31st July to 1st August 2015
3 Pro-oxidant Activity of TiO2  in Linear Low-Density Poly(ethylene)-Poly(vinyl alcohol) Films  Nil Advances in Applied Mathematics, Materials Science and Nanotechnology for Engineering and Industrial Applications IC-AMMN 2K16 International Conference Nil Federal Instituteof Science and Technology, Angamaly 7-9 January 2016
4  Thermal and Morphological Studies of LLDPE – PVA blends.  Nil Innovations in Chemistry International Seminar Nil  Carmel College, Mala 23-Jan-17
5 Water absorption studies of Linear Low-Density Poly(ethylene)-Poly(vinyl alcohol) Blends blends  Nil Green Chemistry for Environmental Sustainability National Seminar UGC  Bharata Mata College, Thrikkara 7th & 8th February  2017
6 Elemental Analysis and Vitamin-C Estimation of Herbal Leaves Nil Biomedical Polymers and Technology - An Ecofriendly Approach National Seminar Nil  Carmel College, Mala 14th January 2020

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Name of the seminars/webinars/ conference/workshops etc.

Level(International/ National/Regional

Sponsoring Agency if any

Venue

Date
1   Uses of Biological Tools for Bioresourses Conservation National Seminar UGC Carmel College, Mala  20-21 February 2014
2 Recent Trends in Chemistry  National Seminar  Nil Carmel College, Mala 26-02-2014
3 Advances in Nanomaterials and Polymers  National Seminar   KSCSTE Bharata Mata College, Thrikkara 11,12 March  2014
4  Recent Trends in Chemical Sciences  National Seminar UGC  Carmel College, Mala  13-14  August 2014
5 Recent Trends in Retail Marketing – Challenges and Opportunities    National Seminar UGC  Carmel College, Mala  15-06-2015
6 Resurgence of C Language  National Seminar UGC  Carmel College, Mala  31st July to 1st August 2015
7 Statistics in Medical Science and Engineering National Seminar UGC  Carmel College, Mala   8th   September 2015
8 Politics of Environmental Movements in Kerala  National Seminar UGC Carmel College, Mala   28/10/2015
9 Motherhood Depicted in Contemporary Hindi Literature National Seminar UGC  Carmel College, Mala  16th & 17th   November 2015.
10 Advances in Applied Mathematics, Materials Science and Nanotechnology for Engineering and Industrial Applications IC-AMMN 2K16 International Conference Nil Federal Instituteof Science and Technology, Angamaly 7-9 January 2016
11  Curriculam Designing & Academic Auditing National Seminar NAAC Vimala College, Thrissur  10th & 11th   August 2016
12 Innovations in Chemistry   International Seminar Nil Carmel College, Mala  23-01-2017
13 Advancements in Polymer Science and Technology  National Seminar UGC   St. Teresa’s  Colleg,Ernakulam  24&25 January 2017
14 Green Chemistry for Environmental Sustainability National Seminar UGC  Bharata Mata College, Thrikkara 7,8 February  2017
15 Emerging Trends in Chemical Research National Seminar UGC  Christ  College, Irinjalakula  28th February & 1st March 2017
16 Thin Film Solar Cells & Nanotechnology  International Seminar Nil Carmel College, Mala  17/11/2017.
17 Significance of BioresourceConservation in the  Present Scenario   National Seminar KSCSTE Carmel College, Mala  8th & 9th August 2019
18 Emerging Trends in Chemistry National Seminar Nil Maharaja's College, Ernakulam 7th & 8th November 2019
19 Nano and Energy Materials (NAEM-2019) National Seminar DCE, Govt. of Kerala KKTM.Govt.College, Pullut 16th & 17th December 2019
20 Environmental Pollution and  Bioremediation Strategies National Seminar DoECC, Govt. of Kerala  Carmel College, Mala  16th & 17th January 2020
21 Biomedical Polymers and Technology - An Ecofriendly Approach National Seminar Nil Carmel College, Mala  14th January 2020
22 NMR and Structural Interpretation National Level  Webinar Nil St.Paul's College, Kalamassery 21st May 2020
23 The Impact of Light in Chemistry and its Applications International Webinar Nil St.Paul's College, Kalamassery 30th May 2020
24 Spectroscopy on Materials International Webinar (2 Day) Nil Vimala College (Autonomous), Thrissur  17th & 19th June 2020
25 Nanomaterials: Characerization and Applications International Webinar Nil Union Christian College, Aluva 20th June 2020
26 “Innovative Tools For Online Teaching And Content Creation” Regional Nil Carmel College, Mala 11-8-2021
27 Webinar on Academic Bank of Credit - Reflections in the Higher Education Scenario Regional KSHEC Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), MES Ponnani College 4-9-2021
28 Webinar on"Teacher's e-Kit: A Four Quadrant Approach for Development of OERs for Higher Education" National Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) of Ministry of Education Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi 9-9-2021
29 webinar-Impact Lecture Series -2   MIC-MHRD Carmel College, Mala 9-10-2021
30 Webinar on"Introduction to Forensic Science" National Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) of Ministry of Education Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi 15-07-2022
31 Erudite Lecture International Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC), School of Chemical Sciences, MG University Kottayam 21-07-2022
32 Webinar on Breaking Barriers in Science International IUPAC School of Chemical Sciences, MG University Kottayam 14-02-2023

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Name of the seminars/webinars/ conference/workshops etc.

Position Held

Level(International/ National/Regional

Collaborations if any

Sponsoring Agency if any

Venue

Date
1 Recent Trends in Chemical Sciences Joint Coordinator National Seminar Nil Nil Carmel College, Mala 13-14  August 2014
2 One Day Staff Orientation Programme Joint Coordinator Regional Seminar IQAC Nil Carmel College, Mala 04-11-2016
3 Innovations in Chemistry Coordinator International Seminar Nil Nil Carmel College, Mala 23-01-2017
4 Biomedical Polymers and Technology - An Ecofriendly Approach Convenor National Seminar Nil Nil Carmel College, Mala  14th January 2020
5 Tools for Effective Online Classes Joint Coordinator National Level  Webinar IQAC Nil Carmel College, Mala  18th June 2020
6 Post Covid-19 Job Market of India Joint Coordinator National Level  Webinar IQAC Nil Carmel College, Mala  22nd June 2020
7 Academics in the time of Covid-19 Joint Coordinator National Level  Webinar IQAC Nil Carmel College, Mala  23rd June 2020
8 Online Quiz Competition on "Ozone for Life" Joint Coordinator Interdepartmental Encon Club & Dept. of Chemistry Nil Carmel College, Mala  16/09/2020
9 "Material Science of Optical 3D-Printing @ Micrometer Resolutions" Joint Coordinator International Webinar Nil Nil Carmel College, Mala  18/09/2020
10 Promotion Under CAS UGC Guidelines Joint Coordinator Regional Webinar IQAC Nil Carmel College, Mala  19/09/2020
11 Awareness on Innovation & Startup Joint Coordinator Regional Webinar IIC & NISP Nil Carmel College, Mala  24/06/2021
12 “ Tools for Effective Online Classess” Joint Coordinator National Webinar  IQAC Nil Carmel College, Mala  18/6/2020
13 “ Post Covid 19 Job market of India Opprotunities and Challenges” Joint Coordinator National Webinar  IQAC Nil Carmel College, Mala  22/6/2020
14 “ Academics in the Time of Covid 19” Joint Coordinator National Webinar  IQAC Nil Carmel College, Mala  23/6/2020
15 “ Keep Soil Alive, Protect Soil Biodiversity” Joint Coordinator Regional Seminar Nature Club Nil Carmel College, Mala  05-12-2020
16 “Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights” Coordinator Impact Lecture Series IIC & NISP MIC Carmel College, Mala  23/09/21
17 “ Relevance of Geographical Indication in Kerala" Coordinator Impact Lecture Series IIC & NISP MIC Carmel College, Mala  23/09/21
18 “How to do a Project” Coordinator National Webinar  Research Cell Nil Carmel College, Mala  13/11/2021
19 “ An Introduction to Social Science Research” Coordinator Regional Webinar  Research Cell Nil Carmel College, Mala  20/11/2021
20 “Research and Plagiarism” Coordinator workshop IPR cell,Research Cell & IQAC Nil Carmel College, Mala  17/02/2022
21 Prototype validation-Converting Innovation into a start up-Umbrella Making Coordinator workshop IIC & NISP Nil Carmel College, Mala  8-7-22
22 Project Orientation on Problem Formation, Data Analysis & Reporting Coordinator Seminar  Research Cell & IQAC Nil Carmel College, Mala  26/11/2022
23  Paper Pen Making Coordinator Workshop  IIC & NISP Nil Carmel College, Mala  28/11/2022
24 Molecular Geometry Vs Properties Coordinator National Seminar Dept. of Chemistry Nil Carmel College, Mala  25/10/2022
25 Water - An Elixir of Life Coordinator Seminar  Dept. of Chemistry Nil Carmel College, Mala  22/3/2023
26 Career Perspectives in Chemistry Coordinator Webinar Dept. of Chemistry Dept. of Chemistry Dept. of Chemistry 17/3/2023

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University/College/Board/Organization etc.

Position Held

Year/Duration
1 Carmel College, Mala *  IQAC Member
*  Exam Committee Member                               *AICUF & JESUS YOUTH
* AIACHE & XAVIER BOARD
* Discipline Committee Member		 2014-15
2 Carmel College, Mala *NAAC & IQAC Member
*College Union Election Co-ordinator
*Exam Committee Member                       *AICUF & JESUS YOUTH
*AIACHE & XAVIER BOARD
*WWS Mentor
*Discipline Committee Member		 2015-16
3 Carmel College, Mala *Joint IQAC Co-ordinator
*Exam Committee Member
*AICUF & JESUS YOUTH
*AIACHE & XAVIER BOARD
2016-17
4 Carmel College, Mala *Joint IQAC Co-ordinator
*Exam Committee
*AICUF & JESUS YOUTH
*AIACHE & XAVIER BOARD
*Discipline Committee Member		 2017-18
5 Carmel College, Mala *Examination Committee-Convenor
*NAAC & IQAC Member
*AICUF & JESUS YOUTH
*Discipline Committee Member		 2018-19
6 Carmel College, Mala * Examination Committee-Convenor
*NAAC & IQAC Member
*Career Guidance & Placement Cell Joint Co-ordinator
 2019-20
7 Carmel College, Mala
*NAAC & IQAC Member
*Nature Club Co-ordinator
 2020-21
8 Carmel College, Mala
*Research Cell Co-ordinator

Carmel Blaze- Multidisciplinary Journal- Editor
Examination Committee - Member
Institution Innovation Council (IIC) - Member
 NISP - Co-ordinator		 2021-22
9 Carmel College, Mala
*Research Cell Co-ordinator

Carmel Blaze- Multidisciplinary Journal- Editor
Examination Committee - Member
Institution Innovation Council (IIC) - Member
 NISP - Co-ordinator		 2022-23
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