INVITED TALKS - ABROAD
143. Hierarchical Structure Formation in Poly(lactides): Role of Polymer Chain Packing on the Emissive Properties of Chromophore Embedded Poly(Lactide)s
KAUST Research Conference on “Designing Macromolecules for a Sustainable Future”
KAUST, Saudi Arabia, November 4-8, 2023.
142. Hierarchical Structure Formation in Poly(Lactide)s of and Block Copolymer Supramolecules
International Conference Kathmandu Humboldt kolleg 2022: Interdisciplinary Collaboration for Strengthening Science and Culture,
Kathmandu, Nepal, during October 16-19, 2022.
141. Hierarchical Structure Formation in Poly(Lactide)s and Block Copolymer Supramolecules
14th International conference on Polymer-solvent Complexes and Intercalates & 1st conference on Next-Generation of (Macro)-Molecular Self-Assembled Systems,
Institut Charles Sadron, Strasbourg, France, September 19-23, 2022.
140. Control of the Nanostructured Morphology of Poly(L-lactide) in Multiphase Polymer Systems
The 12th SPSJ International Polymer Conference,
Hiroshima, Japan, December 4-7, 2018.
139. Crystallization of Poly(L-lactide): Deterministic Pathways to Nanostructured Morphology
34th International Conference of the Polymer Processing Society,
Taipei, Taiwan, 21-25 May 2018.
138. Control of the Nanostructured Morphology of Poly(L-lactide) in Multiphase Polymer Systems
Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University (NTU),
Taipei, Taiwan, 18 May 2018.
137. Crystallization Pathways of Poly(L-lactide) in Multiphase Polymer Systems
Department of Materials and Optoelectronic Science, National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU),
Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 23 April 2018.
136. Deterministic Pathways to Nanostructured Morphology of Poly(L-lactide) in Multiphase Polymer Systems
Department of Chemical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University (NCKU),
Tainan, Taiwan, 20 April 2018.
135. Control of the Nanostructured Morphology of Poly(L-lactide) in Multiphase Polymer Systems
Department of Chemical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University (NTHU),
Hsinchu, Taiwan, 19 April 2018.
134. Controlling the Nanostructure Morphology of Block Copolymers in Bulk and Thin Films
IUMRS-ICA 2016, The 17th International Conference in Asia,
Qingdao, China, 20-24 October 2016.
133.Structural Phase Transitions in Semicrystalline Polymers
Qingdao University of Science and Technology,
Qingdao, China, 24 October 2016.
132. Structure, Morphology and Functionality of Multiphase Polymer Systems Containing Poly(L-lactide)
Indo-French Conference 2016,
Charles Sadron Institute, Strasbourg, France, 23-25 May 2016.
131. Polymer based nanostructures and nanocomposites
Toyota Technological Institute,
Nagoya, Japan, August 04, 2015.
130. Highly exfoliated polymer/surfactant-free layered double hydroxides nanocomposites: Structure, morphology and crystallization behavior
Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden (IPF),
Dresden, Germany September 29, 2014.
129. Factors controlling the structure of syndiotactic polystyrene upon the guest exchange process
10th International IUPAC Conference on Polymer-solvent Complexes and Intercalates (POLYSOLVAT-10),
Salerno, Italy, September 25, 2014.
128. Nanostructures based on self-assembly of block copolymers
AZ-Electronic Materials USA Corp.
Somerville, New Jersey, USA, May 15, 2014.
127. Generation of nanostructured materials from thin films of block copolymer assembles
Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden (IPF),
Dresden, Germany March 26, 2009.
INVITED TALKS - INDIA
126. Hierarchical Structure Formation in Poly(lactides) : Role of Polymer Chain Packing on the Emissive Properties of Chromophore Embedded Poly(Lactide)s
International Workshop on Biodegradable Polymers as Medical Implants,
IIT Delhi, December 19,2024
125. Hierarchically Architected Semicrystalline Polymer Aerogels for Multifunctional Applications
National Conference on Innovative Polymeric Materials and Different Polymeric Products,
IIP Kolkata, December 07, 2024. (Award Lecture)
124. Hierarchically Architected Semicrystalline Polymer Aerogels for Multifunctional Applications
Polymer-Solvent Complexes and Intercalates (POLYSOLVAT 15),
Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), Kolkata, December 02, 2024.
123. Hierarchically Architected Semicrystalline Polymer Aerogels for Multifunctional Applications
Polymer Science and Engineering Division, National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL),
Pune, November 08, 2024.
122. High Performance Biodegradable Polymers
International Conference on Biobased Environment for Sustainable Territory (ICBEST-24),
Government College, Rajahmundry, November 07, 2024.
121. Hierarchically Architected Semicrystalline Polymer Aerogels for Multifunctional Applications
National Conference on Current Trends in Polymer Science (CTPS 2024), CUSAT,
Kochi, October 28, 2024.
120. Present Challenges and Exciting Future of Polymer Science
One Day Symposium on Science & Society,
Goethe-Zentrum, Thiruvananthapuram, October 19, 2024.
119. Hierarchically Architected Semicrystalline Polymer Aerogels for Multifunctional Applications
Department of Polymer and Process Engineering, IIT Roorkee,
Saharanpur, October 09, 2024.
118. Basics of Green Composites: Highlights on Polymer-Coir Composites
AICTE Training and Learning Academy (ATAL) sponsored Faculty Development Program, Sri Krishna College of Technology,
Coimbatore, August 19, 2024.
117. Hierarchical Structure Formation in Poly(lactides): Role of Polymer Chain Packing on the Emissive Properties of Chromophore Embedded Poly(Lactide)s
33rd CRSI National Symposium in Chemistry and CRSI-ACS Lectures, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.,
Hyderabad, July 06, 2024. (Award Lecture)
116. Present Challenges and Exciting Future of Polymer Science
National Technology Day Celebration
Pidilite Industries Limited, Mumbai, May 31, 2024.
115. Block Copolymer-Based Nanostructures Fundamentals to Applications
Department of Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham,
Coimbatore, May 3, 2024.
114. Polymer Materials for Sustainability
Webinar on Research & Internship opportunities in MSTD
CSIR- NIIST, April 29, 2024.
113. Hierarchically Architected Semicrystalline Polymer Aerogels with Desired Polymorph
Conference on “Disordered and Soft Systems: Recent trends (DSSR)”,
Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Shivanapura, Bengaluru, March 27-28, 2024.
112. Small-Angle X-ray Scattering of Polymeric Materials
Workshop on “Small Angle X-Ray Scattering for Colloids, Polymers and Biological Systems”,
CENS/ Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facility IIT Bombay, January 31, 2024.
111. Hierarchically Architected Semicrystalline Polymer Aerogels
The 17th International Conference on Polymer Science and Technology (SPSI-MACRO-2023)
IIT, Guwahati, India, Dec 10-13, 2023.
110. Hierarchically Architected Semicrystalline Polymer Aerogels
The Polymer Processing Society Asia-Australia Regional Conference (PPS 2023)
Uday Samudra, Thiruvananthapuram, India, Nov 29-Dec 2, 2023.
109. Hierarchically Architected Semicrystalline Polymer Aerogels
The International Conference on “Advancement in Sustainable Materials for Energy and Environment (ASMEE 2023)
Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology: Institute of Petrochemicals Technology (CIPET: IPT), Raipur, India, October 6-7, 2023.
108. Hierarchically Architected Semicrystalline Polymer Aerogels
National Symposium on Advances in Polymer Science and Technology (APST-2023), for the Commemoration Celebrations of Prof. M. Santappa 100th Birth Anniversary
University of Madras, SPSI and CSIR-CLRI, Chennai, India, October 4, 2023.
107. Glowing Poly(Lactide)s: Role of Polymer Chain Packing and Microstructure on the Emissive Properties of Chromophore Embedded Poly(Lactide)s
National Conference on New Developments in Polymeric Materials (DPM-2023),
SPSI Thiruvananthapuram Chapter, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, March 2-3, 2023.
106. Poly(hydroxyalkanoates) (PHAs)
Praj Industries,
Praj Industries, Pune, India, during January 11, 2023.
105. Delaminated Layered Materials as Multifunctional Nanofillers for Semicrystalline Polymers
International Conference on Emerging Materials for Technological Applications ICEMTA - 2022 (online),
Vignan’s Institute of Information Technology(VIIT), Visakhapatnam, India, November 23-25, 2022.
104. Hierarchical Assemblies of Supramolecular Block Copolymers and Star-Shaped Poly(Lactides)
International Conference on Science and Technology of Polymers and Advanced Materials through Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Industry (SPSI-MACRO 2022),
Pune, India, November 2-4, 2022.
103. Hierarchical Crystallization Processes in Semicrystalline Polymers and Block Copolymers
3rd International Conference on Crystal Engineering: From Molecule to Crystal, by the University of Kashmir in collaboration with IISER Kolkata, Pahalgam, Kashmir, India, September 01, 2022.
102. Hierarchical Assemblies of Supramolecular Block Copolymers and Star-Shaped poly(L-lactides)
International Conference on Chemistry and Applications of Soft Materials (CASM 2022),
CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram, India, July 27, 2022.
101. Delaminated Layered Materials as Multifunctional Nanofillers for Semicrystalline Polymers
International Conference on Complex Fluids and Soft Matter (CompFlu 2021)organized by Indian Society of Rheology (ISR) and IIT Gandhinagar, India, December 14, 2021.
100. Recent Developments in Polymer Characterization using X-ray Diffraction
Online refresher course in chemistry on the broad theme “Chemistry and Materials” by UGC-HRDC,
Sambalpur University, India, December 11, 2021.
99. Manipulating Polymer Self-Assemblies & Nanostructures in Bulk and Thin Films
Online refresher course in chemistry on the broad theme “Chemistry and Materials” by UGC-HRDC,
Sambalpur University, India, December 11, 2021.
98. Recent Developments in Polymer Characterization Using X-ray Diffraction
AICTE sponsored On Line ATAL-FDP on “Emerging Trends in Characterization Techniques for Applied Polymer Research” organized by CIPET,
Raipur, India, September 14, 2021.
97. Hierarchical Assemblies of Supramolecular Block Copolymers and Star-Shaped poly(L-lactides)
Materials Research Society of India, Kalpakkam Chapter,
India, August 18, 2021
96. Recent Developments in Polymer Characterization using X-ray Diffraction
Virtual Faculty Development Program on “Green & Sustainable Technologies-Advanced Analytical Techniques 2021 (GST-AAT 2021),
REVA University, Bengaluru, India, June 21, 2021.
95. Delaminated Layered Materials as Multifunctional Nanofillers for Semicrystalline Polymers
KTU Sponsored Faculty Development Program on Recent Development of Biopolymer and Sustainable Composites for Engineering Applications,
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sree Buddha College of Engineering College, Pattoor, India, March 15, 2021.
94. Production of Coir Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites for Furniture and Other Wood Substitute Applications
Coir Kerala – 2021, Virtual Event on Coir and Crafts,
Government of Kerala, India, February 20, 2021.
93. Hierarchical Assemblies of Supramolecular Block Copolymers and Star-Shaped Polymers
National Conference on Changing Trends in Polymer Science and Technology (CTPST-2021),
NIT, Calicut, India, January 20, 2021.
92. Supramolecular Block Copolymers
Chemistry Department,
IIT, Bhilai, India, January 15, 2021.
91. Hierarchical Assemblies of Supramolecular Block Copolymers and Star-Shaped Polymers
Webinar Series on Polymer Science and Technology, SPSI Thiruvananthapuram chapter,
Thiruvananthapuram, India, December 22, 2020.
90. Directed Assembly of Hierarchical Supramolecular Block Copolymers
19th Prof. K V Thomas Endowment International E-Conference on “New Trends in Applied Chemistry” (NTAC 2020),
LBSIT for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, India, December 17-20, 2020.
89. 100 Years of “Polymer Science”: Present Challenges and Exciting Future
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) – Foundation for Capacity Building in Science (FCBS)
Trivandrum, India, December 15-17, 2020.
88. Directed Assembly of Hierarchical Supramolecular Block Copolymers
4th International Conference on Soft Materials (ICSM-2020),
MNIT Jaipur, India, December 15, 2020 (Online Mode).
87. Hierarchical Assemblies of Supramolecular Block Copolymers and Star-Shaped Poly(Lactides)
National Conference on Recent Trends in Materials Science and Technology (NCMST-2020),
IIST, Thiruvananthapuram, India, December 8, 2020 (Online Mode).
86. Manipulating Polymer Self-Assemblies & Nanostructures in Bulk and Thin Films
TEQIP II sponsored FDP on Research Trends in Optics, Photonics and Nanotechnology,
LBSIT for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, India, November 10, 2020.
85. Delaminated Layered Materials as Multifunctional Nanofillers for Semicrystalline Polymers
Web Conference on Polymer Processing and Emerging Technologies,
Polymer Processing Academy (PPA), India, November 05, 2020.
84. Career Options and Opportunities in Chemical Sciences: Special Emphasis on Polymer Science
Webinar, Department of Chemistry,
The National Institute of Engineering, Mysuru, India, October 19, 2020.
83. Multifunctional Polymeric Systems
Functional Materials Horizontal, VAIBHAV Summit,
Global Summit of Overseas and Resident Indian Scientists and academicians, Government of India, October 5-6, 2020.
82. 100 Years of “Polymer Science”
Webinar, Department of Atomic and Molecular Physics,
Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, India, September 14, 2020.
81. Small-Angle X-ray Scattering of Polymeric Materials
Webinar Series on Materials Science and Technology,
MRSI Trivandrum Chapter, September 12, 2020.
80. Small-Angle X-ray Scattering of Polymeric Materials
Global webinar organized by Anton Paar,
India, August 17, 2020.
79. Pursuing an Academic Career: A Ph.D. Is Not Enough.
Webinar, Department of Chemistry,
Central University of Karnataka, India, August 12, 2020.
78. Hierarchically Ordered Nanostructures of Polymers
National Seminar on Emerging Materials and Applications,
SSBN Degree College, Anantapuramu, March 11, 2020.
77. Biodegradable Polymers Research @ CSIR-NIIST
International Conference on Ecomaterials (ICEM-14),
CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram, February 7, 2020.
76. Hierarchical Supramolecular Block Copolymers
IISER TVM-RSC Symposium on Advances in Chemical Sciences,
IISER, Thiruvananthapuram, India, February 05, 2020.
75. Directed Assembly of Hierarchical Supramolecular Block Copolymers
International Conference on Advanced Materials and Technology (ICMAT-20),
SJCE, Mysuru, India, January 17, 2020.
74. Hierarchical Ordering of Poly(L-lactide) in Block Copolymers and Star-Shaped Polymers
School of Chemistry,
University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, India, December 18, 2019.
73. Directed Assembly of Hierarchical Supramolecular Block Copolymers
National Symposium on Convergence of Chemistry & Materials (CCM-2019),
BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus, India, December 17, 2019.
72. Directed Assembly of Hierarchical Supramolecular Block Copolymers
CompFlu-2019,
Indian Institute of Science and Educational Research (IISER), Bhopal, India, December 5-7, 2019.
71. Hierarchical Ordering of Poly(L-lactide) in Block Copolymers and Star-Shaped Polymers
Momentive Performance Materials (India) Pvt Ltd.,
Bengaluru, India, November 22, 2019
70. Recent Developments in Polymer Characterization Using X-ray Diffraction
International Seminar on Tracing the New Strides: Vignettes of Frontline Chemistry,
University College, Thiruvananthapuram, India, November 7-8, 2019
69. Directed Assembly of Hierarchical Supramolecular Block Copolymers
International Conference on Advances in Polymer Science and Rubber Technology (APSRT-2019),
IIT, Kharagpur, India, September 24-27, 2019
68. Delaminated Layered Double Hydroxide Nanosheets as Multifunctional Nanofillers for Semicrystalline Polymers
ISAMPE National Conference on Composites (INCCOM-16),
Thiruvananthapuram, India, September 20-21, 2019
67. Creation of Hierarchically Ordered Nanostructures in Block Copolymers and Star Polymers
Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences,
Bengaluru, India, July 10, 2019
66. Hierarchical Ordering of Poly(L-lactide) in Block Copolymers and Star Polymers
National Seminar on Advanced Functional Materials for Analytical, Energy, Environmental and Biomedical Applications (NSAFM-2019),
University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, India, March 25-27, 2019
65. Nanostructures Based on Self-Assembly of Block Copolymers
National Conference on Advanced Functional Materials (NCAFM-2019),
S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil, India, February 25-27, 2019
64. Nanostructures Based on Self-Assembly of Block Copolymers
National Seminar on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology,
Bishop Moore College, Mavelikara, India, February 12-14, 2019
63. Molecular, Crystalline, and Lamellar Length-Scale Changes in Semicrystalline Polymers and Block Copolymers
Seminar on "Nanoscale Characterization of Materials by use of SAXS Techniques",
BITS Pilani; Hyderabad, India, February 11, 2019
62. Hierarchical Ordering of Poly(L-lactide) in Block Copolymers and Star Polymers
Kaushal Kishore Memorial Award Lecture, International Conference on Polymer Science and Technology (MACRO 2018),
IISER, Pune, India, December 19-22, 2018
61. Structural Ordering of Poly(L-lactide) in Star-shaped Polymers and Block Copolymers
National Conference on Emerging Frontiers in Chemical Sciences (EFCS-2018),
Farook College, Kozhikode, India, November 23-24, 2018
60. Directed Assembly of Hierarchical Supramolecular Block Copolymers
Second International Conference on Recent Trends in Materials Science and Technology (ICMST-2018),
Thiruvananthapuram, India, October 10-13 2018
59. Manipulating Polymer Self-Assemblies in Bulk and Thin Films
Research Conclave,
REVA University, Bengaluru, India, March 02, 2018
58. Recent Developments in Polymer Characterization using X-ray Diffraction
National Seminar on Recent Trends in Materials Science and Technology,
An outreach programme of MRSI, Trivandrum chapter and St Berchmans College, Changanassery, India, 7-9 February 2018.
57. Control of the Nanostructured Morphology of Poly(L-lactide) in Multiphase Polymer Systems
International Conference on Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology (ICANN)-2017,
Centre for Nanotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati, India, 18-21 December 2017.
56. Structure, Morphology and Functionality of Multiphase Polymer Systems Containing Poly(L-lactide).
Biopolymers & Green Composites (BPGC 2017): Recent Trends in Biomedical Polymers,
Centre for Biopolymer Science & Technology (CBPST) – A unit of CIPET at Kochi, Cochin, India, 15-16 December 2017.
55. Basics of X-ray Diffraction and Recent Developments in Polymer Characterization
National Seminar on Advanced Functional Materials (NSAFM-2017),
A joint Seminar organized by MRSI, Trivandrum chapter and Mar Ivanios College, Trivandrum, India, 12-14 December 2017.
54. Polymer-based Nanostructures and Nanocomposites
Humboldt Colloquium,
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation at Bengaluru, India, 23-25 November 2017.
53. Layered Double Hydroxides as Multifunctional Nanofillers for Polypropylene
7th Edition of the Nanotechnology Conclave,
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in partnership with SERB, New Delhi, India, 30-31 August 2017.
52. Structural Evolution of Block Copolymers containing Poly(L-lactide) blocks
National Technology Day 2017,
Centre for Biopolymer Science & Technology (CBPST) – A unit of CIPET at Kochi, Cochin, India, 11-12 May 2017.
51. Microphase Separation and Structural Evolution of Block Copolymers in Bulk and Thin Films
Smart Materials: Methods and Applications – 2017 (SMMA-2017),
Centre for Advanced Functional Materials, IISER, Kolkata, India, 20-22 April 2017.
50. Self-Assembly of Block Copolymers: Fundamentals to Potential Applications
National Seminar on Advanced Frontiers of Chemistry,
Women’s Christian College, Nagercoil, India, 27th February 2017.
49. Microphase Separation and Structural Evolution of Block Copolymers in Bulk and Thin Films
Science Seminar on Advanced Materials,
CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai, India, 23rd February 2017.
48. Layered Double Hydroxides as Multifunctional Nanofillers for Semicrystalline Polymers
SRF Limited,
Manali, Chennai, India, 22nd February 2017.
47. Analysis of WAXS/SAXS from PET and Nylon Fibers
SRF Limited,
Manali, Chennai, India, 22nd February 2017.
46. Self-Assembly of Block Copolymers: Fundamentals to Potential Applications
Short Course on Polymer Science & Indo-Japan Joint Symposium on Polymeric Materials,
Trivandrum, India, 31st January – 1st February 2017.
45. Microphase Separation and Structural Evolution of Block Copolymers in Bulk and Thin Films
International Conference on Polymer Science and Technology (MACRO-2017),
Trivandrum, India, January 8-11, 2017.
44. Controlling the Nanostructure Morphology of Block Copolymers in Bulk and Thin Films
International Conference on Functional Materials (ICFM-2016),
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India, 12-14 December 2016.
43. Small-angle X-ray Scattering of polymers
Workshop on Powder, Nano, & Thin Film Characterization (X-Raydiate),
PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, India, 15-16 December 2016.
42. Research Opportunities in Science after Masters and PhD
Kerala University Department of Chemistry Alumni Association (KUDoCAA),
Trivandrum, India, 18 October 2016.
41. Delaminated Layered Double Hydroxide Nanosheets as Multifunctional Nanofillers for Semicrystalline Polymers
One day Symposium on Recent Trends in Polymer Science, Society for polymer Science
Pune Chapter, CSIR-NCL & IISER, Pune, India, July 9, 2016.
40. Polymer-based nanostructures and nanocomposites
Annual General Body Meeting & Annual Technical Meeting, Materials Research Society of India,
Trivandrum chapter, Trivandrum, India, April 02, 2016.
39. Polymer-based nanostructures and nanocomposites
Materials Research Society of India Symposium – Advanced Materials for Sustainable Applications & 27th AGM of MRSI,
CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat, India, 18-20 February, 2016. (Award Lecture)
38. Structure, Morphology and Functionality of Multiphase Polymer Systems Containing Poly(ʟ-lactide)
National Seminar on Advances in Polymeric Materials (NSAPM-2016),
Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ananthapuramu, India, February 5 & 6, 2016.
37. Molecular, Crystalline and Lamellar Length-scale Changes in the PLLA during CPO Desorption in PLLA/CPO Co-crystals
11th International IUPAC Conference on Polymer-solvent Complexes and Intercalates (POLYSOLVAT-11),
IACS, Kolkata, India 27-30 January 2016.
36. Nanostructures Based on Self-Assembly of Block Copolymers,
Supramolecules and Nano Materials: Basic Concepts to Architectural Assemblies,
Sacred Heart College, Chalakudy, India, November 18, 2015.
35. Self-Assembly of Block Copolymers: Fundamentals to Potential Applications,
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) – Foundation for Capacity Building in Science (FCBS)
Trivandrum, India, October 15-17, 2015.
34. Basics of X-ray diffraction and recent developments in polymer characterization
National workshop on Advancements of Analytical Instruments in Modern Science,
University of Calicut, Calicut, India, September 29, 2015.
33. Liquid exfoliation of layered materials and their applications in polymer nanocomposites
Mini-Symposium at Solvay Research and Innovation Center,
Vadodara, Gujarat, India, July14, 2015.
32. Highly Exfoliated Polymer/Surfactant-Free LDH Nanocomposites: Structure, Morphology and Crystallization Behavior
National Seminar on Advanced Studies on Polymeric Materials and Applications (NSAPMA-2015),
Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ananthapuramu, India, March 14 & 15, 2015.
31. Polymer-based nanostructured materials and their applications
Delivered an expert lecture to the participants of UGC sponsored refresher course in chemistry
UGC Academic Staff College, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, India March 10, 2015.
30. Highly Exfoliated Polymer/Surfactant-Free LDH Nanocomposites: Structure, Morphology and Crystallization Behavior
International Symposium on Polymer Science and Technology (MACRO-2015),
IACS, Kolkata, India 23-26 January 2015
29. Thermal properties of polymers and materials
National Seminar on Characterization Techniques for Nano and Crystalline Materials,
Holy Cross College, Nagercoil, India January 13, 2015
28. Highly Exfoliated Polymer/Surfactant-Free LDH Nanocomposites: Structure, Morphology and Crystallization Behavior
2nd Soft Matter Young Investigators Meeting (YIM-2014),
Pondicherry, India, 18-20 December 2014.
27. Surfactant-Free Layered Double hydroxides as Multifunctional Fillers for Semicrystalline Polymers
Frontiers of Polymers and Advanced Materials (FPAM-2014),
University of Kerala, Trivandrum November 05-07, 2014.
26. What next? Research options after Ph.D. in polymer science
Polymer Conference for Young Researcher (PCYR-14),
Trivandrum, India October 18, 2014.
25. Surfactant-free layered double hydroxides as multifunctional fillers for semicrystalline polymers
International Conference on Advanced Functional Materials,
CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram, India, February 19-21, 2014.
24. Polymer-based nanostructures and nanocomposites
Annual meeting of Indian Society for Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering,
Thiruvananthapuram, India, January 18, 2014.
23. Block copolymer based nano-templates: Fundamentals to applications
Symposium on Macromolecular Science & Engineering,
SRIBS, KSCSTE & MG University, Kottayam, India, December 30, 31, 2013 & January 1, 2014.
22. Polymer-based nanostructures and nanocomposites
DST Ramanujan Fellows Conclave,
Pune, India, December 12-14, 2013.
21. Controlling microphase separation in block copolymer thin films: Interplay between polymer-additive-solvent interface interactions
Ninth JNC research Conference on Chemistry of Materials,
Trivandrum, India, October 14-16, 2013.
20. Polymer-based nanostructures and nanocomposites
National Seminar on Recent Trends in Polymer Science and Technology (NSRTPST),
Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, India, June 29 & 30, 2013.
19. Structural phase transitions in semicrystalline polymers investigated by temperature-dependent X-ray diffraction methods
National Colloquium on 100 years of Crystallography,
KSCSTE, Thiruvananthapuram, India, February 7-9, 2013.
18. Controlling microdomain orientation and long-range order in block copolymer based supramolecular thin films,
PolyTech-2012: International Conference on Advances in Polymeric Materials & Nanotechnology,
Pune, India, December 1517, 2012.
17. Plastic solar cells: The importance of morphology control in determining the device performance,
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) – Foundation for Capacity Building in Science (FCBS)
Trivandrum, India, November 09-11, 2012.
16. What next? Research opportunities in polymer science,
National Seminar on Advances in Polymeric Materials,
Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, India, March 16 & 17, 2012.
15. Nanotemplates from block copolymers for the fabrication of ordered array of inorganic nanodots and nanowires,
CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute,
Chennai, India, November 22, 2011.
14. Nanostructures based on self-assembly of block copolymers,
Dow Chemical International Pvt. Ltd.,
Pune, India, November 3, 2011.
13. Research opportunities in polymer science,
A Workshop on Polymer Chemistry - Our life, Our future, Society for Polymer Science-India,
Trivandrum chapter, Trivandrum, India, September 24, 2011.
12. Nanostructures based on self-assembly of block copolymers,
Third National Conference on Recent Trends in Polymer Science and Technology (NCRTPST-2011),
Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India, August 26-27, 2011.
11. Nanostructures based on self-assembly of block copolymers,
Annual General Body Meeting cum Technical Seminar, Materials Research Society-India, Trivandrum chapter,
Trivandrum, India, August 20, 2011.
10. Block Copolymer based Nanotemplates: Fundamentals to Practical Applications,
Society for Polymer Science-India, Trivandrum chapter,
Trivandrum, India, October 19, 2010.
9. Block Copolymer based Nanotemplates: Fundamentals to Practical Applications,
UGC-SAP sponsored National Seminar on “Recent Developments in Inorganic and Organic Materials and Electro-organic Synthesis”(RDIOMES - 2010),
Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, India (2010).
8. Structural phase transitions in syndiotactic polystyrene,
National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST),
Trivandrum, Kerala, India.
7. Block copolymer nanotemplates for creating functional nanostructured materials,
National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST),
Trivandrum, Kerala, India.
6.Nanofabrication using Thin Films of Functional Block Copolymers,
Second International Conference on Polymer Processing and Characterization (ICPPC - 2010),
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India.
5. Highly ordered inorganic nanodots and nanowires from switchable block copolymer thin films,
National Chemical Laboratory,
Pune, India, September 16, 2008.
4. Self-assembled block copolymer nanotemplates for nanofabrication,
Materials Research Center, Indian Institute of Science,
Bangalore, India, September 26, 2008.
3. Self-assembled block copolymer nanotemplates for nanofabrication,
Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Science,
Bangalore, India, September 24, 2008.
2. Structure-property relationship and phase transitions in semicrystalline polymers,
National Chemical Laboratory,
Pune, India, October 16, 2007.
1. Solvent-induced crystallization and structural phase transitions of syndiotactic polystyrene
UGC sponsored refresher course in polymer science and technology
PS & T department, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, India (2007).