Dr SMITHA GEORGE / Assistant Professor
Ph.D. , M.Sc. Chemistry
smithaprince80@gmail.com, smitha.george@fmnc.ac.in
9447053021
Ernakulam, Kerala
About
Dr. Smitha George received her Post Graduate degree in Chemistry from Mahatma Gandhi University. With CSIR fellowship she started her research carrier in 2008 and obtained Ph. D. in Chemistry from Cochin University of Science and Technology in 2016. Her research interests include Dendrimers, Dendritic Polymers, Catalysis and Green Chemistry. In 2015 she received the state level award for the best paper in chemical sciences which constitutes One lakh rupees grant for research. Dr. Smitha George has several years of experience in academia, authored books and published papers in refereed international journals of repute.
Education
| # | Exam | Institution | University |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BSC CHEMISTRY | ST.TERESAS COLLEGE | MG |
| 2 | PGDCA | LBS | KERALA |
| 3 | MSC CHEMISTRY | COCHIN COLLEGE | MG |
| 4 | CSIR-JRF | UGC-CSIR | UGC |
| 5 | PHD | CUSAT | CUSAT |
Experience
| # | Designation | Institution | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | FATIMA MATA NATIONAL COLLEGE, KOLLAM |
Courses (Papers) Taught
| # | Courses (Papers) | Remarks |
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Service
| # | Academic Year |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2021-2022 |
Books Published
| # | Title | Sole Authored / Co Authored | Authors | Type of Book | Publications | Level | Place | Year | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research Perspectives in Chemistry for Sustainable Development | Co Authored | Dr. Bindu Sharmila T. K, Dr. Sreesha Sasi, Dr. Smitha George | Edited book | Excel India Publishers New Delhi | National Publisher | New Delhi | 2020 | 9789389947014 |
| 2 | Natural Resources | Sole Authored | Dr. Smitha George | Students Guide | Self Published | State Publisher | Ernakulam | 2021 | 978-93-5437-777-8 |
| 3 | Dendrimers and Advanced Functional Polymers | Sole Authored | Dr. Smitha George, Dr. K. Sreekumar | Reference Book | Chess Educational Publishers | National Publisher | Tamilnadu | 2021 | 9788195257713 |
Papers Published
| # | Title | Journal Name | Volume | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highly functionalized heterogeneous dendrigraft catalysts with peripheral copper moieties for the facile synthesis of 2-substituted benzimidazoles and 2,2-disubstituted benzimidazoles | RSC Adv | 6 | 2016 |
| 2 | Chiral dendrigraft polymer for asymmetric synthesis of isoquinuclidines | RSC ADVANCES | 6 | 2016 |
| 3 | Heterogeneous dendronized polymer with peripheral copper moieties: From synthesis to catalysis and comparison with dendrigraft polymer | POLYMER | 120 | 2017 |
| 4 | Synthesis of heterogeneous catalysts and study of its catalytic activity towards Henry reaction and Asymmetric aldol reaction | MATERIALS TODAY PROCEEDINGS | 9 | 2019 |
| 5 | Amphiphilic Dendrimer as Reverse Micelle: Synthesis, Characterization and Application as Homogeneous Organocatalyst | TETRAHEDRON | 75 | 2019 |
| 6 | Palladium complexed heterogeneous dendronized polymer: An efficient reusable catalyst for the synthesis of 2-aryl benzoxazoles | Applied Organometallic Chemistry | 35 | 2021 |
| 7 | Palladium complexed heterogeneous dendronized polymer: An efficient reusable catalyst for the synthesis of 2-aryl benzoxazoles | Applied Organometallic Chemistry | 35 | 2021 |
| 8 | Multifunctional polyether grafted dendritic solid supports: Novel class of solvent like high loading hybrid supports for solid phase organic synthesis | Reactive and Functional Polymers | 166 | 2021 |
| 9 | Design of Dendritic Foldamers as Catalysts for Organic Synthesis | Current Organocatalysis, | 11 | 2024 |
Papers Presented
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Membership in Academic Bodies
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Achievements and Awards
| # | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BEST PAPER AWARD | Received best paper award from Former Vice Chancellor of M.G. University during the National seminar 2014 at BAM college, Thurithicadu, Kerala. |
| 2 | BEST PAPER AWARD | Secured the Best Paper award in the 27th Kerala Science Congress 2015 held at Alappuzha, Kerala during 27-29th January, 2015 |
| 3 | BEST PAPER AWARD | Received Certificate of Appreciation for securing the best paper award at 27th Kerala Science Congress from the Honorable Governor of Kerala, Shri. Justice P. Sathasivam, |
| 4 | BEST PAPER AWARD | Received Momentum of appreciation from Vice Chancellor of Cochin University for securing the best paper award in Kerala Science Congress. |
| 5 | CHIEF GUEST | Invited as the chief guest and inaugurated the debut graduation ceremony ‘GRADDIO 2020’ of kindergarten students of Holy Grace Academy, Mala, Trissur, Kerala; 14th December 2020. |
| 6 | INVITED LECTURE | Invited to deliver “an online live motivation lecture” on the topic “You too can win” to students of Chettinad College of Engineering and Technology, Karur, Tamil Nadu. |
| 7 | COORDINATOR | Co-ordinator of International webinar series 75Re Talk-5 held at St. Alberts College (Autonomous), Ernakulam, Kerala. |
Research and Supervision
| # | Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Evaluation of EG-G0 and EG-G2-Ni Dendritic Polymer for Organocatalysis and Heavy Metal Removal" By NANDHANA ANIL, MSc Chemistry, Fatima Mata National College, Kollam |
Mphil or PhD Thesis
| # | Title | Guide Name | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Development of Dendrigraft Polymers as Catalysts in Organic Synthesis | PROF. K. SREEKUMAR | CUSAT |
Research Projects
| # | Title | Investigator(s) | Sponsors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Development of resin supported dendrigraft polymers for organic transformations | SMITHA GEORGE | KSCSTE |
Workshop|FDP|Training Programme
| # | Name of the Workshop / FDP / Training programme | Name of the Organizer | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faculty development program on Moodle learning management system | Bodoland University | NATIONAL | 2020 |
| 2 | Mastering the publishing process | DST & ACS | NATIONAL | 2020 |
| 3 | Five-day Refresher Course in Chemistry – Enrich 2017 | Maharajas College, Ernakulam | STATE | 2017 |
| 4 | GIAN workshop on “Science and Technology in CO2 Conversion | Anna University | NATIONAL | 2016 |
| 5 | GIAN workshop on “Organic Solar Cells: Principles and practice | NIT Calicut | NATIONAL | 2016 |
| 6 | Revised SSR Manual and Benchmarks for Affiliated Colleges | MAR IVANIOS COLLEGE IQAC | STATE | 2023 |
| 7 | ORRIENTATION PROGRAMME | RAMANUGAN COLLEGE | NATIONAL | 2022 |
| 8 | FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME | JYOTHI NIVAS COLLEGE | NATIONAL | 2022 |
| 9 | FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME | JYOTHI NIVAS COLLEGE | NATIONAL | 2022 |
| 10 | FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME | AMAL JYOTHI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING | STATE | 2024 |