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Dr.Remalakshmy Poduval

M.Sc,NET, PhD

Educational qualifications: M.Sc., NET, Gate, Ph.D.

  1. Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellow, Polish Academy of Sciences, Olsztyn, Poland
  2. Doctorate in Chemistry, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala, India
  3. Masters in Organic Chemistry, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India

Research interests

  1. Electrochemical sensors, biosensors
  2. Nanochemistry, Quantum dots
  3. Computational chemistry

Publications

  1. R. Poduval, H. Radecka and J. Radecki, Potentiometric Discrimination of Neutral amino guests by macrocycles containing hydroxyl group J. dbct, 1(1), 3 (2014)
  2. R. Poduval, H. Radecka and J. Radecki, Potentiometric screening of neutral amino guests by tetra-undecyl-tetra-p-nitrophenylazocalix[4] resorcinarene – A host-guest interaction at the aqueous-organic interface Proceedings of 1st Kerala Women’s Science Congress (2010)
  3. R. Poduval, K. Kurzątkowska, M. Stobiecka, H. Radecka and J. Radecki, Systematic study of interaction of the neutral form of anilines with undecylcalix[4]resorcinarene derivatives by means of potentiometry Supramol. Chem., 22(7-8), 413 (2010).
  4. K. G. Kumar, S. John, P. Augustine, R Poduval and Beena S., Mebendazole selective membrane sensor and its application to pharmaceutical analysis, Anal. Sci., 23(3), 291 (2007).
  5. K. G. Kumar, R. Poduval, P. Augustine, S. John and Beena S., A PVC plasticized sensor for Ni (II) ion based on a simple ethylenediamine derivative, Anal. Sci., 22(10), 1333 (2006).
  6. K. G. Kumar, R. Poduval, S. John and P. Augustine, A PVC plasticized membrane sensor for nickel ions, Microchim. Acta, 156, 283 (2006).
  7. K. G. Kumar, P. Augustine, R Poduval and S. John, Voltammetric studies of sparfloxacin and application to its determination in pharmaceuticals, Pharmazie, 61(4), 291 (2006).
  8. K. G. Kumar, S. John, R. Poduval and P. Augustine, Electrochemical determination of terazosin in pure form and in dosage forms, The Chinese Pharm. Jour., 57, 29 (2005).
  9. K. G. Kumar, K. S. John and R Poduval, Polystyrene anchored vanillin schiff base – Complexation and ion removal studies, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 98, 1536 (2005).

Papers presented in National and International Conferences

  1. A potentiometric anion sensor based on Zn salen complex for salicylate – International Conference on Materials for the Millennium-2019, Department of Applied Chemistry, CUSAT (2019)
  2. Potentiometric screening of neutral amino guests by tetra-undecyl-tetra-p-nitrophenylazocalix[4] resorcinarene – A host-guest interaction at the aqueous-organic interface – 1st Kerala Women’s Science Congress, St Teresa’s College, Ernakulam (2010)
  3. Potentiometric discrimination of neutral amino guests by macrocycles containing hydroxyl group – International Conference on Materials for the Millennium-2010, Department of Applied Chemistry, CUSAT (2010)
  4. A solid state sensor for manganese ions – International Conference on Materials for the Millennium-2007, Department of Applied Chemistry, CUSAT (2007)
  5. Fabrication of a copper sensor for water analysis – International Conference on The Challenges and Strategies for the sustainability of safe drinking water, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Tamil Nadu (2006). 
  6. Fabrication of a nickel sensor – National Seminar on “Frontiers in Chemistry”, Department of Applied Chemistry, CUSAT (2006)
  7. Fabrication of a PVC membrane sensor for the determination of nimesulide in pharmaceutical formulation – National Seminar on “Frontiers in Chemistry”, Department of Applied Chemistry, CUSAT (2006) 
  8. Fabrication of a novel tetracycline membrane sensor and its application to pharmaceutical analysis – National Seminar on “Frontiers in Chemistry”, Department of Applied Chemistry, CUSAT (2006)
  9. A novel manganese selective plasticized membrane sensor using a schiff base as ionophore – National seminar on “Emerging Trends and New Vistas in Chemistry”, Department of Chemistry, Calicut University (2005)
  10. Fabrication of a novel potentiometric sensor for the determination of terazosin – National seminar on “Emerging Trends and New Vistas in Chemistry”, Department of Chemistry, Calicut University (2005)
  11. Differential Pulse Voltammetric Determination of Sparfloxacin in Pure Form and in Dosage Forms – National seminar on “Emerging Trends and New Vistas in Chemistry”, Department of Chemistry, Calicut University (2005)

Book Publication:

Associate Editor, Proceedings of 23rd Swadeshi Science Congress, Volume 1 & 2, ISBN No. 978-81-928129-1-5

Projects: 

  1. Project title: To provide the technological knowhow for development of gluten free bakery products. Funding Agency: M/s Prasukh Foods LLP, Kerala. In collaboration with CFTRI, Mysuru, India. Period: 20.09.2017 to 10.01.2018.
  2. Project title: Potentiometric Discrimination of Anionic Guest by receptors incorporated in a PVC membrane – A Supramolecular Host-Guest Interaction. Funding Agency: University Gants Commission, New Delhi. Period: 20.06.2015 to 30.08.2017 
  3. Project title: Implementation of organic farming in Midayikunnu Ward as a means to enhance Food Security” under Science Popularization Scheme. Funding Agency: Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment, Kerala. Period: 01.04.2015 to 30.04.2016

Membership in academic bodies: 

Chairperson, PG Board of Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam (2021-2024)

Institutional responsibilities

  1. Coordinator, RUSA 2.0 Scheme for Infrastructural Grants (2019 onwards)
  2. Coordinator, DST-FIST Scheme (2019 onwards)
  3. Purchase Committee Convener (2020 onwards)
  4. Nodal Officer, Institution’s Innovation Council
  5. Young Innovator’s Programme Facilitator (2019 onwards)
  6. College Coordinator, Scholar Support Programme, Department of Higher Education, Trivandrum (2014 – 2020)
  7. Member, Research Committee, DB College, Thalayolaparambu (2016 onwards)
  8. Elected Member, College Council, DB College, Thalayolaparambu (2017)
  9. PTA Secretary, Parents’ Teachers’ Association, DB College, Thalayolaparambu (2017)
  10. College Coordinator, Bhoomithra Sena Club, Directorate of Environment and Climate Change, DB College, Thalayolaparambu (2016 -2019)
  11. Programme Officer, National Service Scheme (NSS) (2012-2017)

Courses and trainings attended

  1. 2 weeks Refresher Course in Chemistry, Savitribai Phule Pune University, UGC MMTTC, 21.11.2023 to 04.12.2023
  2. 7 day FDP on Recent Advances in Chemistry, RK University, Rajkot Gujarat, 27.12.2021 to 04.01.2022.
  3. 7 day workshop on Computational Modelling in Chemistry, Biology and Materials – making it mainstream, CUSAT, DST-SERB, 22.11.2021 to 28.11.2021.
  4. 5 day FEP on Spectroscopy of Metal Compounds, MES Keveeyam College, Valanchery & CRSI under UGC Paramarsh Scheme, 06.09.2021 to 10.09.2021.
  5. 1 week FDP on The Art of Framing Questions – Applying Bloom’s Taxonomy, Sree Sankara College, Kalady, UGC-STRIDE, 07.06.2021 to 12.06.2021.
  6. 2 weeks course on Mentoring Adolescents, AKPCTA, June 2021.
  7. 5 day FEP on Quantum Mechanics, St Teresas College, Ernakulam & CRSI, 18.01.2021 to 23.01.2021.
  8. 5 day FEP on Computational Chemistry, Baselius College, Kottayam & CRSI, 16.12.2020 to 22.12.2020.
  9. 5 day FEP on Group Theory and its Applications, Govt. Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram & CRSI, 09.11.2020 to 13.11.2020.
  10. 10 day online FDP on Hands on training on Moodle Administration, SNM College Maliankara, 17.08.2020 to 26.08.2020.
  11. 10 day course on A Short Term Course in E-Teaching with Learning Management Systems, AKPCTA, June 2020.
  12. 5 day FDP on Evolution from offline to online teaching, Satish Pradhan Dnyanasadhana College Thane, Department of Information Technology, University of Mumbai and Microsoft, 30.05.2020 to 03.06.2020.
  13. 5 day FDP on How Can Teachers Make A Difference, Sree Sankara College Kalady & TLC IIT Madras, 26.05.2020 to 30.05.2020.
  14. 5 day FDP in moodle, Tagore Institute of Engineering and Technology & spoken Tutorial IIT Mumbai, PMMMNMTT, MHRD, 04.05.2020 to 09.05.2020.
  15. 2 weeks MOOC Course on Online Learning and Content Development, New Initiatives in Higher Education, Directorate of Collegiate Education (FLAIR), 18.04.2020 to 02.05.2020.
  16. 3 day workshop for college chemistry students and Teachers, JNCASR & FCBS, 31.10.2019 to 02.11.2019.
  17. Online refresher course in Chemistry for higher education, Swayam Arpit online course certification, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College, University of Delhi, 01.09.2019 to 31.12.2019.
  18. 2 day workshop on Design for Kerala, ICT Academy of Kerala & K-DISC, 11.11.2019 & 12.11.2019
  19. 3 month certificate course in Molecular Docking and Drug Design, PG and Research department of Chemistry, Sacred Heart College Thevara, 21.09.2018 to 23.11.2018.
  20. 3 weeks Refresher Course in Chemistry, Kumaun University, Nainital, UGC-HRDC, 16.07.2018 to 04.08.2018.
  21. 3 day workshop on Computational Quantum Chemistry, Sacred Heart College, Thevara, 05.01.2017 to 07.01.2017.
  22. 2 day workshop on Capacity Building for Coordinators of Scholar Support Programme, New Initiatives in Higher Education, Directorate of Collegiate Education, 01.11.2016 & 02.11.2016. 
  23. 3 weeks Refresher Course in Chemistry, Rani Durgawati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur, UGC-HRDC, 30.05.2016 to 18.06.2016
  24. 4 weeks Orientation Course, University of Hyderabad, UGC-ASC, 26.02.2015 to 25.03.2015
  25. 5 day training of Trainers on Gender equity, Gender Equity Division, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, 26.08.2013 to 30.08.2013.
  26. 4 day National Workshop on Computational Chemistry, SRIBS (KSCSTE), 31.05.2013 to 03.06.2013.
  27. 7 day Orientation Course for Programme Officers (NSS), Empanelled Training Institution for NSS, 08.08.2012 to 14.08.2012.

Resource Person

  1. Seminar on AI and Chemistry, St Peters College, Kolenchery, 06.10.2023. 
  2. Webinar on Quantum Chemistry, Sree Sankara Vidyapeetom College, Valayanchirangara, 16.08.2021
  3. Webinar on Biosensors and its applications, Govt College Kattapana, 07.08.2021
  4. One Week Online Workshop on Molecular Docking, St Xavier’s College, Aluva, 02.02.2021 to 06.02.2021
  5. Learn in Lockdown with AKPCTA, Online classes for students, May 2020.
  6. Two Day Regional Conference “CHEMCON 2019”, Baselius College, Kottayam, 18.12.2019.
  7. NSS Camp, Swamy Saswathikananda College, Poothotta, Orientation Class, 21.12.2019
  8. NSS Camp, Swamy Saswathikananda College, Poothotta, Orientation Class, 17.05.2018

Department of Chemistry