​​​​Polymers and Advanced Functional Nanofibers Group

Details of invited lectures delivered

 

Plenary lecture

1. ‘Challenges in Energy: Some Efforts in Search of Solutions’, International conference on Recent Advances and Challenges in Energy (RACE-2012), MIT-Manipal, India, January 2012.

 

Keynote lectures

1. ‘On Interfaces in Polymer Composites’, National Workshop on Current trends in Advanced Polymer Composites, Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology, Virudhunagar, India, December 2008.

2. 'Role of Electrospinning Technology in Sustainable Development', International Symposium on Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Development, Basaveshwar Engineering College, Bagalkot, February 2017.

3. 'Fire retardancy in polymer based systems: an overview', DRDO-ARMREB sponsored two days workshop on 'Fire retardant composites for advanced vehicle armour', Selvam College of Technology, Namakkal, India, 27-28 February, 2019.

4. 'Enhancement of Dielectric and Piezoelectric Properties of PVDF nanofibers for Energy Harvesting Application: Role of Nanofillers', International e-Conference on 'Advancements in Polymeric Materials APM-2021', CIPET-Bhubaneswar, India, March 2021.

5. 'PVDF Nanocomposite-based Electrospun Fabrics for Various Applications', International e-Conference on 'Advancements in Polymeric Materials APM-2022', CIPET-Chennai, India, March 2022.

6. 'Electrospinning: the Marvelous Tool of a Nanotechnologist', SERB-sponsored Research Facility Training Program, Department of Materials Science, Mangalore University, India, 21 October 2022.

7. 'Synthesis, Properties and Applications of Electrospun Nanofibers', Faculty Development Programme on 'Nanotechnology', Jyothi Engineering College, Thrissur, India, 12 January 2023.

8. 'Design and Development of Barium Tungstate Nanorods dispersed Electroactive Polymer Nano fabrics for Piezoelectric and Triboelectric Energy Harvesting', International Conference on 'Advancements in Polymeric Materials APM-2023', CIPET-Bengaluru, India, March 2023.

9. 'PVDF based nanotextiles for piezoelectric and triboelectric energy harvesting', SERB-funded High-end Workshop on Next-Generation Energy Storage Materials, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology-Indore, 3 – 10 July 2023.

10. 'Electrospun polymer nanocomposites for functional applications', International FDP on 'Modelling, Processing, and Characterization of Composites' (IFDP-MPCC), NITK & Central University of Karnataka,  13 – 17 September 2023.

11. 'Nanotechnology: Reality or Myth?' in the "NANO Tech-Talk" virtual event series hosted by TechnoBiz (the video recording of this lecture is available at https://youtu.be/KiS8zr9U9Nc).

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Invited lectures

1. ‘Effect of layered silicate clay on microphase structure of TPU’, International Conference on Advances in Polymer Blends, Composites, IPNs and Gels : Macro to Nano Scales [ICBC 2005], M.G. University, Kottayam, India, March 2005.

2. 'Synthesis and characterization of polyurethane/layered silicate clay nanocomposites’, International Composites Conference ACUN-5, the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, July 2006.

3. ‘Use of a Natural Antioxidant from Elaeis oleifera leaves as an Ageing Retardant for Rubber’ and ‘An introduction to electrospinning’ in a seminar for post graduate students and researchers, S.F.R. College for women, Sivakasi, India, January 2009.

4. ‘Three Body Abrasive Wear Study of a Hybrid Composite based on Epoxy’, International Conference 'Advancements in Polymeric Materials APM-2010', CIPET-Bhubaneswar, India, February 2010.

5. ‘An Introduction to Nano- Science and Technology’, National Workshop on Research Methodology, University of Calicut, India, February 2010.

6. ‘Polymer Nanocomposites: An overview’, Winter school on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, N.I.T.K., India, February 2010.

7. 'An Introduction to Thermal Analysis', online invited lecture, Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Peelamedu, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 12th October 2010.

8. ‘Synthesis and characterization of nanocomposites based on ethylene-vinyl acetate-carbon monoxide terpolymer and layered silicate clay’, International Conference on Recent Trends in Materials Science and Technology ICMST-2010, IIST, Thiruvananthapuram, India, October 2010.

9. ‘Processing of Plastics and Rubbers: an Overview’ and ‘Electrospinning of polymers: an Introduction’, short term training program on ‘Recent Advances in Polymer Science’, N.I.T.K., India, August 2011.

10. 'Polymer Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications', National Seminar on 'Frontiers in Chemistry', the Madura College, Madurai, India, February 2012.

11. Valorization of Fly Ash: Utilization in Polymer Matrix Composites’, workshop on ‘Recent Trends in Monitoring, Control and Abatement of Air Pollution’, N.I.T.K., India, 26-28 December, 2012.

12. ‘Utilization of Fly Ash in Polymer Matrix Composites: Opportunities and Challenges’, International workshop on ‘Color control in fly ash as a combined function of particle size and chemical composition’, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, India, February 2013.

13. 'Multifunctional cobalt oxide nanofibers: synthesis and characterization', National workshop on 'Advanced Materials Research for Device Applications', NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte University, Karkala, India, 26th July 2013.

14. ‘Development of Nanocrystalline Zinc Oxide Nanofibrous Webs for ammonia sensing application’, International Conference on 'Advancements in Polymeric Materials APM-2014', CIPET-Bhubaneswar, India, February 2014.

15. 'Influence of Polymeric Binders on Structural, Spectral and Magnetic Properties of NiO Nanofibers Obtained by Sol-Gel Electrospinning', International Conference on 'Advancements in Polymeric Materials APM-2015', CIPET-Chennai and IISc, Bangalore, India, February 2015.

16. 'Electrospinning: a Versatile Technique for Interdisciplinary Research', Institution of Engineers (India) local centre meeting, Mangaluru, 23rd February 2016.

17. 'Some New Observations on the Structural and Phase Evolution of Nickel Titanate Nanofibers', International Conference on Advanced Materials (SCICON '16), Amrita University, Coimbatore, December 2016.

18. 'Fundamentals of Nanocomposites', a Colloquium in Mechanical Engineering, SECAB Institute of Engineering and Technology, Vijayapura, February 2017.

19. 'Electrospinning: A versatile Nanostructuring tool for various Applications', IIM Surathkal Chapter, NITK, 17 March 2017.

20. 'Electrospinning: an Advanced Polymer Processing Technique', Faculty Development Programme on 'Recent Advances in Materials Processing, Characterization and Applications' (RAMCA-2017), Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore, 21 March 2017.

21. 'Electrospinning research @ NITK', Research Scholars Forum, Department of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, 24 March 2017.

22. 'Durable, Efficient and Flexible Piezoelectric Nanogenerator from Electrospun PANi/HNT/PVDF Nanocomposite', International Conference on 'Advancements in Polymeric Materials APM-2018', CIPET-Bhubaneswar, India, February 2018.

23. 'Piezoelectric Nanogenerator from Electrospun PANi/HNT/PVDF Nanocomposite', MEA lecture series, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, NITK, February 2018.

24. 'Piezoelectric Nanogenerator from Electrospun PANi/HNT/PVDF Nanocomposite', Research Scholars Forum, Department of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology, Cochin University of Science and Technology, India, 3 March 2018.

25. 'Synergism in Material Systems: Polymer Matrix Composites', Special seminar for  graduate students, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Alva's Institute of Engineering and Technology, Moodbidri, 12 October 2018.

26. 'Piezoelectric nanogenerators based on Electrospun PVDF Nanocomposites', Fourth International Conference on 'Nanotechnology for Better Living', IIT Kanpur, India, 6-7 April, 2019.

27. 'Electrospinning: a Versatile tool for Materials Scientists', PG and Research students forum, Department of Physics, A.J. College, Sivakasi, India, 9 September 2019.

28. 'Energy Harvesting by Electrospun Nanofabric-based Nanogenerators', Faculty Development Programme on 'Impact of Nanomaterials on the Environment', Department of Physics, MEPCO Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, India, 17-21 August 2020.

29. 'Role of Polymer Nanotechnology in Energy Harvesting & Storage', Webinar by Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Velammal College of Engineering and Technology, Madurai, India, 16 September 2020.

30. 'Flexible self-poled piezoelectric nanogenerators based on electrospun PVDF nanocomposites', International online FDP on ’Smart and Nano Materials’, Department of Physics, SRM Easwari Engineering College, Chennai, India, 14-18  September 2020.

31. 'Gel polymer electrolytes from electrospun nanofabrics for rechargeable batteries', webinar on 'Thin Film Solid State Batteries', IIT Kharagpur and University of Cambridge, 30 September 2020.

32. 'Piezoelectric Nano-generators based on Nano-fabrics for Energy Harvesting', e-short term course on New Generation Functional Materials and Their Applications (NFMA-2021), Department of Materials Science & Engineering, NIT Hamirpur, 3-7 February, 2021.

33. 'Self-powered nanogenerators based on PVDF nanotextiles for piezoelectric energy harvesting', International e-Conference on Advances in Polymer Technology APT-2021', Department of Polymer Science & Rubber Technology, Cochin University of Science and Technology, India, 27-29 May 2021.

34. ‘Characterization of Polymers’, online lecture to the student interns from India and USA of NSF-IRES (USA) – funded project 'Additive manufacturing of novel polymers and composites at industrial scale’, 8 July 2021.

35. 'Electrospinning: a Fascinating Nanofiber Fabrication Technique', online Refresher course in Chemistry, UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Mumbai and Department of Chemistry, University of Mumbai, India, 25 Sep 2021.

36. 'PVDF Nanocomposites-based Non-wovens for Energy Harvesting and Storage', National e-Conference on Current Trends in Polymer Science (CTPS 2022) , Department of Polymer Science & Rubber Technology, Cochin University of Science and Technology, India 6 & 7, May 2022.

37. 'Electroactive Nanofabrics for Sustainable Energy Applications', International e-Conference on 'Sustainability: Integrated and Scientific Approach (ICS-2022)', University of Mumbai, India, August 4 - 6, 2022.

38. 'An Expedition in Electrospinning', online invited lecture under SOAWAL-2022, Department of Chemistry, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University, India, 12 November 2022.

39. 'Piezoelectric smart textiles based on PVDF nanocomposites for energy harvesting and sensing applications', National Conference on New Developments in Polymeric Materials (DPM-2023), Thiruvananthapuram, Society of Polymer Science India, March 2-3, 2023.

40. 'Polymer based piezoelectric and triboelectric nanosystems for energy harvesting', International Faculty Development Programme on Advanced Functional Materials - 2023 (online event), Department of Physics, SRM TRP Engineering College, Trichy, 28 February - 9 March 2023.

41. 'Electrospun nanofibers for functional applications: Some examples from my group's research', Online Refresher Course in Chemistry on the theme “Applications of Advanced Analytical Techniques in Chemical Sciences”, UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Mumbai and Department of Chemistry, University of Mumbai, November 22 to December 5, 2023.

42. 'Nanotechnology: Reality or Myth?', Institution of Engineers (India) local centre meeting, Mangaluru, 13th February 2024.

43. 'Enhancing Safety and Electrochemical Performance of Sodium Ion battery using Halloysite nanotube/Poly(vinylidene fluoride) composite Nanofabric-based Gel Polymer Electrolyte', National Conference on Materials Science and Technology (NCMST 2024), St. Thomas College, Palai, Kottayam, 21-23 February 2024.

44. 'Synthesis and assessment of biocompatibility of TPU-based scaffolds containing Sr-doped hydroxyapatite nanorods', International Conference on 'Advancements in Polymeric Materials APM-2024', CIPET-Ahmedabad, India, March 2024.