Dr Asha Radhakrishnan,MSc,BEd,PhD. 7 years of teaching experience. CSIR-JRF, 64th Rank holder. Ph. D Topic- SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND APPLICATIONS OF METAL OXIDE NANOCOMPOSITES. 15 National and international publications. Principal investigator by more than 10 student’s project funded by KSCSTE. Reviewer-International Journal –NANO DIMENSION. Presented papers in various national and international conferences.
♦M.Sc,B.Ed, NET-CSIR-JRF, Ph.D
Assistant Professor
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Workshop on Restructuring of curriculum /syllabus of postgraduate programme in chemistry –Mahatma Gandhi University -17/01/2019 to 19/01/2019
Convener, World Environmental Day celebrations, supported by KSCSTE, 008/E&E,WED 2017
Convener, Ozone day celecbrations, Supported by KSCSTE, 1649/2018/KSCSTE
Convener,National Science day celecbrations, Supported by KSCSTE, 260/2020/KSCSTE
National seminar on theoretical arsenals of modern chemistry –Government college Attingal, Thiruvananthapuram-23 October 2018 to 25 October 2018
National conference on energy and environment, Sreeayyappa college Eramallikkara-15 and 16th February 2019
Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, TN.ICNAN’ 25.
Online Refresher Course in Chemistry for Higher Education Faculty Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College, Delhi 16 Weeks
01 Sep 2018 To 31 Dec 2018 Swayam Arpit Online Course –UGC-HRDC
Research Methodology Using CHATGPT and AI tools Marian College Kuttikkanam 21 September 2023 to 29 September 2023 The Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC)
Curriculum framework in line with NEP 2020, OBE and AI Advancements Mar Thoma College for Women, Perumbavoor 12 October 2023 to 19 October 2023 The Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC)
NEP 2020 Orientation and Sensitization Programme UGC-MMTTC, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram 15th December 2023 to 28th December 2023 Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme of UGC
Curriculum Design and development of Four Year Under Graduate Programmes in Polymer Chemistry Fathima Matha National College, Kollam 19th March 2024 to 23rd March 2024 University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
Orientation Programme UGC-Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC),University of Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram 28 Days, 20/06/2018 to 17/07/2018 UGC HRDC
Organized and coordinated science awareness programmes, seminars, workshops, and invited lectures for students and the local community.
Promoted environmental awareness through activities on green chemistry, sustainable development, waste management, and water conservation.
Conducted hands-on training programmes on nanomaterials synthesis and characterization for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Guided students in internships, mini projects, research projects, and FYUGP experiential learning programmes.
Served as a resource person in academic outreach programmes, workshops, and faculty/student training sessions.
Actively participated in institutional extension activities through various academic and administrative committees.
Organized and participated in community outreach programmes in collaboration with governmental and non-governmental organizations.
Mentored students in innovation, research, and entrepreneurship initiatives.
Contributed to environmental protection initiatives through awareness campaigns and eco-friendly practices.
Encouraged scientific temper and research aptitude among school and college students through outreach and extension activities.
ACT, Kerala University Chemistry Teachers Association
CSIR JRF
Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology
Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles
Polymer Nanocomposites
Environmental Chemistry
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Adsorption and Photocatalysis
Biopolymers and Biomaterials
Functional Nanomaterials for Environmental Remediation
Materials Characterization (XRD, FTIR, SEM, BET, UV–Visible Spectroscopy)
Sustainable Materials and Green Chemistry
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Asha Radhakrishnan and Muhammad Ismail A T, Synthesis, characterization and application of Chitosan nanoparticles for degradation of organic dyes, Applied Research in Physical & Chemical Sciences and Engineering, ISBN: 978-81-19746-83-5, Page No. 1-432, MKSES Publisher Lucknow India. 2024
Dr. Asha Radhakrishnan and Silpa S Nair, Environmentally Friendly Fabrication and Analysis of Calcium Cross-Linked 2 Carboxymethyl Chitosan Nanoparticles: Application as an Efficient Sorbent for Cd(II) Ion Removal, Applied Research in Physical & Chemical Sciences and Engineering, ISBN: 978-81-19746-83-5, Page No. 1-432, MKSES Publisher Lucknow India.2024
KSCSTE Students Research Project-763/2016/KSCSTE
28/SPS 57/2016/KSCSTE Students Research Project
62/SPS 61/2017/KSCSTE Students Research Project
1. Structural and Optical absorption analysis of CuO nanoparticles synthesized by Sol-gel method, National Seminar on Emerging Trends in chemical sciences conducted by University of Kerala, Kariavattom,Kerala , 2013 May 29-31.
2. Antibacterial activity of ZnO nanoflowers against gram-positive and gram –negative bacterial strains, National Seminar on nano structured materials conducted by NSS. Hindu college ,Changanassery , Kerala ,2014 August 11-12.
3. A Comparative study on the adsorption of pb(ll) by CuO,ZnO and its composites, International seminar on Advances in Chemical Engineering and Technology , ICACE TKMCE 2014,organized by TKM College of Engineering Kollam , Kerala, 2014,October 16-18
4. Synthesis ,Characterization and photo catalytic degradation efficiency of CuO nanoparticles in aqueous solutions against methylene blue dye, National seminar on Hydrogen energy and other renewable energy sources (HEAM),organized by University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Kerala, 2014 November 17-18.
5. Microwave assisted synthesis of ZnO nanotubes and their photo catalytic activity against congo red dye, National seminar on nanoscience and technology ,organized by Sree Narayana college ,Sivagiri,Varkala, Kerala, 2015 March 16-17.
6. Synthesis , Characterization and Antibacterial activity of CuO nanoflowers against gram positive and gram negative bacterial strains, National seminar on nanoscience and technology ,organized by Sree Narayana college, Sivagiri,Varkala, Kerala, 2015 March 16-17
7. Microwave assisted synthesis of ZnO nanoflowers and their Antibacterial Activity ,National seminar on new frontiers in nanotechnology and material science, Organized by department of physics , Sree Narayana college, Chengannur,Kerala ,2015 March 20.
8. Structural and Optical properties of Nano Tin Oxide , National Seminar on smart materials for smarter world ,at ST.Berchmans College , Chaganassery , Kerala , 2012 September 27-28
9. Characterization and optical properties of Zinc Oxide /Iron Oxide composites nanoparticles, National Seminar on Emerging Trends in chemical sciences conducted by University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Kerala , 2013 May 29-31
10. Structural and Optical absorption analysis of CuO nanoparticles, International conference on perspective in vibrational spectroscopy , ISBN: 978-93-82880-54-7, Bishop Moor College, Mavelikkara, Kerala , 2013 August 6-9.
11. Structural and optical properties of polyindol-MnO nano composites , International conference on perspective in vibrational spectroscopy,ISBN: 978-93-82880-54-7, Bishop Moor College, Mavelikkara, Kerala 2013 August 6-9.
12. Synthesis ,Characterization and antibacterial properties of CuO nanoparticles, National seminar on Emerging trends in material science , conducted by S.N.College for women’s, Kollam, Kerala 2014,September 29-October 1.
13. Photo Catalytic degradation of congo red dye in aqueous solution under UV light using nano ZnO,National seminar on advanced materials characterization Techniques, AMCT 2015,organized by university of Kerala , Kariavattom, Kerala 2015 March 27-28.
14. Inhibitory effects and bactericidal potential of bio-synthesized ZnO against gram positive and gram negative bacterial strains ,National seminar on green analytical techniques ,organized by department of chemistry ,D.B.College Sasthamcotta ,Kollam,Kerala, 2015, September 9-10.
15. Photo catalytic decomposition of Congo red in aqueous solutions under visible light irradiation using nano SnO2 derived from sol-gel method ,National seminar on green analytical techniques ,organized by department of chemistry , D.B.College Sasthamcotta, Kollam,Kerala , 2015, September 9-10
Asha Radhakrishnan, Rejani. P, and B.Beena Synthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial properties of CuO nanoparticles against gram-positive and gram- negative bacterial strains, Int.J.Nano Dimensions, 5.6, 2014,519-524.ISSN No: 2008-8868 (Print);2228-5059(Electronic).10.7508/ijnd.2014.06.002
2. Rejani.P, Asha Radhakrishnan and B.Beena,Structural, Optical and dielectric studies in ZnO nanorods by microwave assisted method, Int.J.Nano dimensions.5.5 ,2014, 497-503. ISSN No: 2008-8868 (Print);2228-5059(Electronic) 10.7508/ijnd.2014.05.010
3. Asha Radhakrishnan and B.Beena, Structural and Optical absorption analysis of CuO nanoparticles, Indian Journal of Advances in Chemical Science, 2.2 , 2014,158-161. ISSN No:2320-0898 (Print);2320-0928(Electronic)
4. Asha Radhakrishnan, Rejani.P, and B.Beena, A Comparative study on the adsorption of pb(ll) by CuO,ZnO and its composites , Science Technology (ICACE), Elsevier, 32,2014,145-149.
5. Rejani P, Asha Radhakrishnan and B.Beena, Adsorption of Pb(ll) on nano sized SnO2 derived from sol-gel method, International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Application ,5.3 , 2014,244-248 .ISSN:2010-0221,10.7763/IJCEA.2014.V5.387
6. P. Rejani, Asha Radhakrishnan and B. Beena, Photo Catalytic Decomposition of Malachite Green in Aqueous Solutions under UV Irradition Using Nano ZnO Rod, Iranica Journal of Energy & Environment 5 (3): 233-239, 2014,ISSN 2079-2115, IJEE an Official Peer Reviewed Journal of Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, DOI: 10.5829/idosi.ijee.2014.05.03.02
7. Asha Radhakrishnan, Padmavathiamma Rejani and Bhaskaran Beena, CuO/polypyrrole nanocomposites as a marker of toxic lead ions for ecological remediation in contrast with CuO and polypyrrole, Main Group Met. Chem.; 38.5-6: 2015, 133–143, ISSN (Online) 2191-0219, ISSN (Print) 0792-1241, DOI: 10.1515/mgmc-2015-0017, November 2015.
8. Asha Radhakrishnan , P.Rejani , J.ShanavasKhan , B.Beena, Effect of annealing on the spectral and optical characteristics of nano ZnO: Evaluation of adsorption of toxic metal ions from industrial waste water, Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety( Elsevier ),133, 2016, 457–465.ISSN 0147-6513,DOI:10.1016/j.ecoenv.2016.08.001.
9. Shanavas Khan J, Asha Radhakrishnan and Beena B. Preparation And Characterization Of Polyaniline /Titanium Dioxide (Pani/TiO2) Nanocomposite Via In Situ Polymerization, Science Park, Volume - 5 | Issue - 2 | 3 august – 2017, ISSN: 2321-8045 Impact Factor : 3.4218 (UIF)
10. Asha Radhakrishnan, Arya Sugathan , Deepa Vijayan , B. Beena, Waste water treatment by removal of heavy metals using EDTA functionalized chitosan-graphene oxide nanocomposites, Bulletin of Pure and Applied Sciences. Vol.37 C (Chemistry), No.1, 2018: P.70-79, Print version ISSN 0970 4620, Online version ISSN 2320 320X, DOI 10.5958/2320-320X.2018.00010.9
11. J. Shanavas Khan, Asha Radhakrishnan, B. Beena, Polyaniline/Zinc Oxide Nanocomposite as a Remarkable Antimicrobial Agent in Contrast with PANI and ZnO, Indian Journal of Advances in Chemical Science, 2018; 6(2): 71-76
12. Asha Radhakrishnan; Padmavathi Rejani; Bhaskaran Beena, CuO nano structures as an ecofriendly nano photo catalyst and antimicrobial agent for environmental remediation, Int. J. Nano Dimens., 9 (2): 145-157, Spring 2018
13. J.Nahi,AshaRadhakrishnan & B.Beena,Green synthesis of zinc oxide incorporated nanocellulose with visible light photocatalytic activity and application for the removal of antibiotic enrofloxacin from aqueous media, Materials Today: Proceedings, Received 7 May 2020, Accepted 9 May 2020, Available online 5 June 2020.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.05.253
14. Nahi Jamal, Asha Radhakrishnan, Raveendran Raghavan and Beena Bhaskaran* Efficient photocatalytic degradation of organic dye from aqueous solutions over zinc oxide incorporated nanocellulose under visible light irradiation Received September 15, 2018; accepted April 29, 2020. Main Group Met. Chem. 2020; 43: 84–91.
15. AshaRadhakrishnan,J.Nahi,B.Beena,Synthesis and characterization of multi-carboxyl functionalized nanocellulose/graphene oxide-zinc oxide composite for the adsorption of uranium (VI) from aqueous solutions: Kinetic and equilibrium profiles, Materials Today: Proceedings, Received 7 May 2020, Accepted 9 May 2020, Available online 5 June 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.05.249
16. J.Nahi,B.Beena and Asha Radhakrishnan, Nano Zinc Oxide incorporated Nanocellulose composite for the photodegradation of antibiotic Aueromycine Hydrochloride from Aqueous solutions under Visible light irradiation, Science, Technology and Development, Volume IX Issue II FEBRUARY 2020,65 to 70, ISSN : 0950-0707.
17. Jumna Yoonus; Asha Radhakrishnan; Fathima Beevi; Beena Bhaskaran, Biofabrication of CaO nanoparticles for effective photocatalytic degradation of industrial dyes, AIP Conf. Proc. 3171, 040001 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0222537.
18. Asha Radhakrishnan and Muhammad Ismail A T, Synthesis, characterization and application of Chitosan nanoparticles for degradation of organic dyes, Applied Research in Physical & Chemical Sciences and Engineering, ISBN: 978-81-19746-83-5, Page No. 1-432, MKSES Publisher Lucknow India. 2024
19. Dr. Asha Radhakrishnan and Silpa S Nair, Environmentally Friendly Fabrication and Analysis of Calcium Cross-Linked 2 Carboxymethyl Chitosan Nanoparticles: Application as an Efficient Sorbent for Cd(II) Ion Removal, Applied Research in Physical & Chemical Sciences and Engineering, ISBN: 978-81-19746-83-5, Page No. 1-432, MKSES Publisher Lucknow India.2024
20. Asha Radhakrishnan, Rejani P, Rani K Pillai, Resmi R, Jumna Yoonus, Eco-Friendly Nano Biofertilizer Composite for Yield Enhancement in Capsicum, ISBN: 978-93-92811-48-7,Publisher: Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, TN.ICNAN’ 25.
21. Resmi R*& Asha Radhakrishnan ,Anticancer, Antioxidant, Antidiabetic and Antibacterial Activity of Biopolymer Chitosan Nanocomposite, ISBN: 978-93-92811-48-7,Publisher: Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, TN.ICNAN’ 25.
22.Yoonus, J., Radhakrishnan, A., Beevi, A. F., & Bhaskaran, B. (2026). Fabrication of recyclable nanocomposite based on nanocellulose supported CaO for photocatalytic degradation of organic dyes. Topics in Catalysis. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11244-026-02284-3
23.Radhakrishnan, A., Khan, S., yoonus, J. et al. Polypyrrole–metal oxide nanocomposites for enhanced adsorption of Pb(II) and Cd(II) ions. Environ Sci Pollut Res (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-026-38090-3
Recognized Research Supervisor (Ph.D.) in Chemistry, University of Kerala (Recognition Order No. Ac E VI 2365/2023/UOK, dated 13 March 2023).
Undergraduate (B.Sc. Chemistry)
Postgraduate (M.Sc. Chemistry)
FYUGP Courses (University of Kerala)
Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology
Green Synthesis of Nanomaterials
Polymer Nanocomposites
Environmental Remediation
Adsorption Science
Photocatalysis
Biopolymer-Based Functional Materials
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Materials Characterization
Sustainable Materials and Green Chemistry