Dr. Bhoje Gowd E.

Dr. E. Bhoje Gowd

Dr. E. Bhoje Gowd received his M.Sc. (Tech) in Polymer Science and Technology from Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh and his Ph.D. from the University of Pune, Pune (work carried out at CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory). He worked as a post-doctoral fellow at Toyota Technological Institute, Nagoya, Japan and as an Alexander von Humboldt Fellow at Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research, Dresden, Germany. After a short stay at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore as a Centenary post-doctoral fellow, he joined CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram as a SERB Ramanujan Fellow. In 2011, he accepted the Senior Scientist position at CSIR-NIIST and was promoted to Senior Principal Scientist and Professor in 2018. He was awarded the IUSSTF research fellowship by Indo-US Science and Technology Forum in 2014 (Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA) and the Raman Research Fellowship by CSIR, Government of India in 2018 (National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan). He was the recipient of the Chemical Research Society of India (CRSI) Bronze Medal in 2024, the Materials Research Society of India (MRSI) Medal in 2016 and the Professor Kaushal Kishore Memorial Award of the Society for Polymer Science, India (SPSI) in 2018. In 2020, he is elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC), London, UK. He was listed as one of the Pioneering Investigators of Polymer Chemistry in 2019 (Royal Society of Chemistry, UK). Currently, he serves as an Associate Editor of Frontiers in Polymer Chemistry and Editorial Advisory Board member in SPE Polymers (Wiley). He has authored more than 100 publications in peer-reviewed journals, edited a book, and contributed 5 book chapters. He has guided 9 Ph.D. scholars so far and currently 7 students are pursuing their PhD degree under his supervision. He has been invited to deliver talks at different forums from countries like Japan, USA, Italy, France, Germany, China, Taiwan, Nepal and Saudi Arabia.. His research interests are in the areas of polymer self-assembly, nanostructured materials, polymer crystal engineering, polymer gels and aerogels, polymer/inorganic hybrid nanocomposites and biodegradable polymers.

Personal Website : https://bhojegowd.wixsite.com/scientist-site
Scholar Link : https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=Lckvo3wAAAAJ&hl=en
ResearchGate : https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Bhoje-Erathimmanna
Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhoje-gowd-erathimmanna-4574674/
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Publications

Refereed Publications
Total Citations as of April 2025: 3237, H-index: 31 (Source: Google Scholar Link)

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2025
  1. Self-Poled PVDF Infiltrated Nylon 11 Aerogels with Oriented Crystals for High-Performance Piezoelectric Energy Harvesters and Self-Powered Acoustic Sensors.
    Ashitha George, B. S. Athira, Achu Chandran*, K. P. Surendran* and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    Small, 21, 2502794 (2025).
  2. Formation of Metastable Structures during Confined Crystallization of Poly(l-lactide) in Poly(isoprene-b-l-lactide) Diblock Copolymer and Their Influence on Phase-Separated Morphology.
    Muhammed Nasik, Viko Ladelta, Konstantinos Ntetsikas, Saibal Bhaumik, Nikos Hadjichristidis* and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    Macromolecules, 58(5), 2534-2545 (2025).
  3. Revisiting AB2 + A-R copolymerization: direct access to Janus and peripherally clickable hyperbranched polyesters.
    Runa Singla, E. Bhoje Gowd and S. Ramakrishnan*
    Polymer Chemistry, 16, 1285-1296 (2025).
  4. Anisotropic Poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-trifluoroethylene)/MXene Aerogel-Based Piezoelectric Nanogenerator for Efficient Kinetic Energy Harvesting and Self-Powered Force Sensing Applications.
    Sruthi Suresh, B. S. Athira, N. S. Akhila, Lakshmi Vijaya, Achu Chandran* and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 17(6), 9818-9829 (2025).
  5. A Potential Biobased Thermoplastic Elastomer based on β-Myrcene via RAFT-mediated Miniemulsion Polymerization.
    Uddhab Kalita, S. Samanta, E. Bhoje Gowd, Narayan C. Das and Nikhil K. Singha*
    Polymer Chemistry, 16, 675–686 (2025).
  6. Azobenzene-Based Main-Chain Liquid Crystalline Polymers Bearing Periodically Installed Alkyl, PEG, or Fluoroalkyl Segments and Photoisomerization Studies.
    Gabriel Ogunsola Orodepo*, E. Bhoje Gowd and S. Ramakrishnan
    Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials, 64(3), 350–363 (2025).
2024
  1. Proximity-induced FRET and charge-transfer between quantum dots and curcumin enable reversible thermochromic hybrid polymeric films.
    Jefin Parukoor Thomas, R. B. Amal Raj, G. Virat, Amarjith V. Dev, C. Vijayakumar and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    Chemical Communications, 60, 10954-10957 (2024). (Invited article)
  2. Gradient Pore Structured Polymeric Fibrous Aerogels for Effective LowFrequency Noise Absorption.
    Sruthi Suresh, R. B. Amal Raj, Ajna P. M and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    ACS Applied Polymer Materials, 6(16), 9995-10005 (2024).
  3. Influence of Molecular Weight and Composition of Homopolymers on the Stereocomplex Formation of Polylactides in Gels and Aerogels.
    Vipin G. Krishnan, Sruthi Suresh, Muhammed Nasik and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    Macromolecular Symposia, 413, 2300112 (2024). (Invited article)
  4. Layer-over-Layer Electrostatic Self-Assembly of Bioresourced Compounds in Thermoreversible Polylactide Gels as an Effective Approach to Enhance the Flame Retardancy of Aerogels.
    Vipin G. Krishnan, Sruthi Suresh, Jefin Parukoor Thomas, R. B. Amal Raj, Andreas Leuteritz, and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    Biomacromolecules, 25(7), 4581-4590 (2024).
  5. Unprecedented Thermally Induced Structural Changes in Aerogels of Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) during Heating.
    N. S. Akhila, Vipin G. Krishnan, Jefin Parukoor Thomas and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    ACS Applied Polymer Materials, 6(11), 6864-6874 (2024). (Invited article)
  6. Reversible Dual Crosslinking in Anthracenyl Functionalized Butyl Elastomer Based on Ionic and (4+4) Cycloaddition Approaches.
    Shrabana Sarkar, Sarthik Samanta, Bhoje Gowd and Nikhil K Singha*
    Polymer Chemistry, 15, 1495-1503 (2024).
  7. Temperature-induced polymorphic phase transitions in gels and aerogels of nylon 11.
    Ashitha George and E. Bhoje Gowd *
    Polymer, 295, 126784 (2024). (Invited article)
  8. Poly(vinylidenefluoride) Aerogels with α, β, and γ Crystalline Forms: Correlating Physicochemical Properties with Polymorphic Structures.
    Sruthi Suresh, Turkan Nabiyeva, Laure Biniek* and E. Bhoje Gowd *
    ACS Polymers Au, 4, 128-139 (2024). (Invited article)
  9. Polymer Crystallization Enabled Excimer Emission in Anthracene-appended Poly(ʟ-lactide)s.
    G. Virat, Mumthaz Salim, Jefin Parukoor Thomas and E. Bhoje Gowd *
    European Polymer Journal, 203, 112676 (2024). (Invited article)
  10. Directional Freezing-Induced Self-Poled Piezoelectric Nylon 11 Aerogels as High-Performance Mechanical Energy Harvesters.
    Ashitha George, Harris Varghese, Achu Chandran, K. P. Surendran and E. Bhoje Gowd *
    Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 12, 911-922 (2024).
  11. Synergistically modified Ti3C2Tx MXene conducting polymer nanocomposites as efficient electrode materials for supercapacitors.
    Sophy Mariam Varghese, Visakh V. Mohan, Sruthi Suresh, E. Bhoje Gowd * and R.B. Rakhi*
    Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 973, 172923 (2024).
    2023
  12. Directional-Freezing-Enabled MXene Orientation toward Anisotropic PVDF/MXene Aerogels: Orientation-Dependent Properties of Hybrid Aerogels.
    Sruthi Suresh, Vipin G. Krishnan, D. Dasgupta, K. P. Surendran, and E. Bhoje Gowd *
    ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 15(42), 49567-49582 (2023).
  13. Impact of Polymer Chain Packing and Crystallization on Emission Behavior of Curcumin-Embedded Poly(ʟ-lactide)s.
    G. Virat, K. K. Maiti, Amal Raj, and E. Bhoje Gowd *
    Soft Matter, 19, 6671-6682 (2023).
  14. Microstructure-Driven Self-Sorting of Chemically Indistinguishable Side Chains in Pre-Programmed Alkyl Siloxanes Leading to Amplification of Mechanical Properties.
    L.M.S. Negi, R. Hebbar, T. Dalavoy, K. M. Lewis, R. Farhan, Rohith V., E Bhoje Gowd, N. Vasimalai*, A. Sarkar*, D. Dasgupta*
    Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, 224(18), 2300151 (2023).
  15. Enhanced Electrochemical Performance of Hybrid Solid Polymer Electrolytes Encompassing Viologen for All-Solid-State Lithium Polymer Batteries.
    N. Angulakhsmi, B. Ambrose, S. Sathya, M. Kathiresan, G. Lingua, S. Ferrari, E. Bhoje Gowd, W. Wang, C. Shen, G. Antonio Elia, C. Gerbaldi*, and A. M. Stephan*
    ACS Materials Au, 3(5), 528-539 (2023). 
  16. Hierarchical Covalent Organic Framework-foam for Multi-enzyme Tandem Catalysis.
    S. Paul,   M. Gupta,   K. Dey,   A. K. Mahato,   S. Bag,   A. Torris,  E. Bhoje Gowd,   H. Sajid,   M. A. Addicoat,   S. Datta  and  R. Banerjee*
    Chemical Science, 14, 6643-6653 (2023).
  17. Recent Progress in PEG-based Composite Phase Change Materials.
    AA. Kim, N. Wert, E. Bhoje Gowd and R. Patel*
    Polymer Reviews, 63(4), 1078-1129 (2023). 
  18. The effect of crosslink density on the cold crystallization behavior of polybutadiene elastomers.
    Arpan Datta Sarma*, E. Bhoje Gowd, Amit Das and Gert Heinrich
    Express Polymer Letters, 17(7), 690-698 (2023). 
  19. Thermoreversible Gels of Poly(l-lactide)/Poly(d-lactide) Blends: A Facile Route to Prepare Blend α-Form and Stereocomplex Aerogels.
    Vipin G. Krishnan, N. M. Praveena, R. B. Amal Raj, Kiran Mohan and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    ACS Applied Polymer Materials, 5(2), 1556-1564 (2023). 
  20. Introduction to the Special Issue of European Polymer Journal on “Functional Polymers” in commemoration of Professor Swaminathan Sivaram’s 75th birthday.
    E. Bhoje Gowd* and Nikhil K.Singha*
    European Polymer Journal, 186, 111851 (2023). (Editorial) 
  21. Polylactide cocrystals and gels.
    N. M. Praveena, N. S. Akhila and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    SPE Polymers, 4, 1-13 (2022). (Invited article) 
    2022
  22. Dual-Color Emission from Spatially Distributed Quantum Dots in Poly(l-lactide) Films with Diverse Morphologies.
    Lakshmi Vijaya, Sruthi Suresh, Rajkumar Patel and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    ACS Macro Letters, 11(11), 1272-1277 (2022). 
  23. High-Performance Flexible Piezoelectric Nanogenerator Based on Electrospun PVDF-BaTiO3 Nanofibers for Self-Powered Vibration Sensing Applications.
    B. S. Athira, Ashitha George, K. Vaishna Priya, U. S. Hareesh, E. Bhoje Gowd, Kuzhichalil Peethambharan Surendran*, and Achu Chandran*
    ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 14(39), 44239-44250 (2022).
  24. Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes Decorated with Layered Double Hydroxides as Multifunctional Fillers for Polypropylene.
    Baku Nagendra, Andreas Leuteritz and E Bhoje Gowd*
    Chemistry Select, 7 (34), e202201922 (2022).
  25. Development of an inter-confirmatory plastic characterization system using spectroscopic techniques for waste management.
    U.K.Adarsh, E Bhoje Gowd, Aseefhali Bankapur, V.B.Kartha, Santhosh Chidangil and V.K.Unnikrishnan*
    Waste Management, 150, 339-351 (2022).
  26. High-Strength, Flexible, Hydrophobic, Sound-Absorbing, and Flame-Retardant Poly(vinyl alcohol)/Polyelectrolyte Complex Aerogels.
    Vipin G. Krishnan, C. V. Sijla Rosely, Andreas Leuteritz and E Bhoje Gowd*
    ACS Applied Polymer Materials, 4, 7, 5113-5124 (2022). 
  27. Main-chain side-chain combined liquid crystalline polymers bearing azobenzene and biphenyl-based mesogens - segregation of the mesogens within two distinct layers.
    Gabriel Ogunsola Orodepo, Sujoy Bej, E Bhoje Gowd and S. Ramakrishnan*
    Liquid Crystals, 49:7-9, 1020-1030 (2022). (Invited article)
  28. Crystallization of Polylactides Examined by Vibrational Circular Dichroism of Intra- and Inter-Chain Chiral Interactions.
    Yi-Kuan Chao,   N. M. Praveena,   Kai-Chieh Yang*,   E. Bhoje Gowd*  and  Rong-Ming Ho*
    Soft Matter, 18, 2722-2725 (2022).
  29. Liquid phase exfoliated nanosheets as multifunctional fillers to semicrystalline polymers.
    Sruthi Suresh, Vipin G. Krishnan, Ashitha George, Baku Nagendra, C.V. Sijla Rosely, and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part A, 59, 257-270 (2022). (Invited article) 
  30. Stereocomplex Formation and Hierarchical Structural Changes During Heating of Supramolecular Gels Obtained by Polylactide Racemic Blends.
    N.M. Praveena, G. Virat, Vipin G. Krishnan and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    Polymer, 241, 124530 (2022). 
  31. Poly(ʟ-lactide)s with Tetraphenylethylene: Role of Polymer Chain Packing on Aggregation-Induced Emission Behavior of Tetraphenylethylene.
    G. Virat and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    Polymer Chemistry, 13, 838-849 (2022). 
  32. Infrared bands to distinguish amorphous, meso and crystalline phases of poly(lactide)s: Crystallization and phase transition pathways of amorphous, meso and co-crystal phases of poly(ʟ-lactide) in the heating process.
    N. M. Praveena, P. Shaiju, R. B. Amal Raj, and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    Polymer, 240, 124495 (2022). 
  33. Dual Nanomechanics in Anisotropic Porous Covalent Organic Framework Janus-Type Thin Films.
    Shibani Mohata, Kaushik Dey*, Surojit Bhunia, Neethu Thomas, E. Bhoje Gowd*, Thalasseril G. Ajithkumar, C. Malla Reddy*, and Rahul Banerjee*
    Journal of the American Chemical Society, 144 (1), 400-409 (2022). 
  34. Role of layered double hydroxide in enhancing wear and corrosion performance of self-lubricating hydrophobic Ni-B composite coatings on aluminium alloy.
    Jerin K.Pancrecious, P.S.Gopika, P.Suja, Sarah Bill Ulaeto, E. BhojeGowd* and T.P.D.Rajan*
    Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 634, 128017 (2022). 
    2021
  35. Crystallizing Sub 10 nm Covalent Organic Framework Thin Films via Interfacial-Residual Concomitance.
    Ashok Kumar Mahato, Saikat Bag, Himadri Sekhar Sasmal*, Kaushik Dey, Indrajit Giri, Mercedes Linares-Moreau, Carlos Carbonell, Paolo Falcaro*, E. Bhoje Gowd, Ratheesh K Vijayaraghavan* and Rahul Banerjee*
    Journal of the American Chemical Society, 143 (49), 20916-20926 (2021). 
  36. Nanoporous Crystalline Aerogels of Syndiotactic Polystyrene: Polymorphism, Dielectric, Thermal, and Acoustic Properties.
    Vipin G. Krishnan, Angel Mary Joseph, Surendran K. P, and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    Macromolecules, 54 (22), 10605-10615 (2021). 
  37. Ni-Al polyvanadate layered double hydroxide with nanoceria decoration for enhanced corrosion protection of aluminium alloy.
    Jerin K. Pancrecious, S. V. Vineetha, Ulaeto Sarah Bill, E. BhojeGowd*, T.P.D.Rajan*
    Applied Clay Science, 211, 106199 (2021). 
  38. Stereocomplexation of Enantiomeric Star-Shaped Poly(lactide)s with a Chromophore Core.
    Praveena N. M, Selvaraj Nagarajan and E. Bhoje Gowd*  
    CrystEngComm, 23, 2122-2132 (2021). 
  39. Main-chain liquid crystalline polymers bearing periodically grafted folding elements.
    Gabriel Ogunsola Orodepo, E. Bhoje Gowd and S. Ramakrishnan*
    Polymer Chemistry, 12, 1050-1059 (2021). 
    2020
  40. Periodically Spaced Side-Chain Liquid Crystalline Polymers.
    Gabriel Ogunsola Orodepo, E. Bhoje Gowd and S. Ramakrishnan*
    Macromolecules, 53, 8775-8786 (2020). 
  41. Co-assembly of Functionalized Donor-Acceptor Molecules within the Block Copolymer Microdomains via Supramolecular Assembly Approach with Improved Charge Carrier Mobility.
    Deepthi Krishnan, Amal Raj R. B, V. S. Prasad and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    Soft Matter, 16, 7312-7322 (2020). 
  42. Precise Control of Grating Density in Periodically Grafted Amphiphilic Copolymers: An Alternate Strategy to Fine-tune the Lamellar Spacing in the Sub-10 nm Regime.
    R. Sarkar, E. Bhoje Gowd and S. Ramakrishnan*
    Polymer Chemistry, 11, 4143-4154 (2020). 
  43. Factors influencing the formation of block copolymer-based supramolecular assemblies in bulk and thin films.
    K. Deepthi, M. Stamm, and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    Materials Today Communications, 24, 101147 (2020). 
  44. Phytic Acid Modified Boron Nitride Nanosheets as Sustainable Multifunctional Nanofiller for Enhanced Properties of Poly(ʟ-lactide).
    C.V.S. Rosely, A.M. Joseph, A. Leuteritz and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 8 (4), 1868-1878 (2020). 
  45. Recent Advances in Block Copolymer-Based Supramolecules Containing Semiconducting Molecules.
    K. Deepthi, R.B. Amal Raj and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    Bulletin of Materials Science, 43, 178 (2020). (Invited article)
    2019
  46. Microstructure Induced Rigidity of Polysiloxane Yielding Hierarchical Self-Assembly of Alkyl Side Chains.
    A. Sarkar, L. M. S. Negi, K. M. Lewis, N. Vasimalai, E. Bhoje Gowd, D. Dasgupta*
    Macromol. Chem. Phys., 220 (23), 1900408(2019). 
  47. Improvement in mechanical and structural properties of poly(ethylene terephthalate) nanohybrid.
    Dipti S, Dipak R, E. Bhoje Gowd, P Maiti *
    SN Applied Sciences, 1 (11), 1363 (2019). 
  48. Poly(l-lactic acid)/Boron Nitride Nanocomposites: Influence of Boron Nitride Functionalization on the Properties of Poly(l-lactic acid).
    C.V.S. Rosely, P. Shaiju and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    The Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 123 (40), 8599-8609 (2019) 
  49. Topochemical polymerization of hierarchically ordered diacetylene monomers within the block copolymer domains.
    Deepthi Krishnan, Amal Raj R B and  E. Bhoje Gowd*
    Polymer Chemistry, 10, 3154-3162 (2019) (Invited article) 
  50. Directed Assembly of Hierarchical Supramolecular Block Copolymers: A Strategy To Create Donor-Acceptor Charge-Transfer Stacks.
    Krishnan Deepthi, Raj R. B. Amal, V. R. Rajeev, K. N. Narayanan Unni, and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    Macromolecules, 52 (7), 2889-2899 (2019) 
  51. Sustainable in Situ Approach to Covalently Functionalize Graphene Oxide with POSS Molecules Possessing Extremely Low Dielectric Behavior. 
    Angel Mary Joseph, Baku Nagendra, K. P. Surendran*, and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    Langmuir, 35 (13), 4672-4681 (2019) 
  52. De-symmetrizing periodically grafted amphiphilic copolymers: design, synthesis and generation of Janus folded chains.
    Ramkrishna Sarkar,  E. Bhoje Gowd  and  S. Ramakrishnan*
    Polymer Chemistry, 10, 1730-1740 (2019) 
  53. Small- and wide-angle X-ray scattering study on α′ -to- α transition of Poly(L-lactide acid) crystals.
    Jian Hu, Jiping Wang, E Bhoje Gowd, Yuan Yuan, Tongping Zhang, Yongxin Duan, Wenbing Hu, Jianming Zhang
    Polymer, 167, 122-129 (2019) 
    2018
  54. Influence of Boron Nitride Nanosheets on the Crystallization and Polymorphism of Poly(ʟ-lactide).
    C.V.S. Rosely, B. Nagendra, V. Sivaprasad and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    The Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 122 (12), 6442-6451 (2018) 
  55. Metal Organic Framework Laden Poly(ethylene oxide) based Composite Electrolytes for all-solid-state Li-S and Li-Metal Polymer Batteries.
    S. Suriyakumar, S. Gopi, M. Kathiresan, S. Bose, E. Bhoje Gowd, J.R. Nair, N. Angulakshmi, G. Meligrana, F. Bella, C. Gerbaldi*, and A. M. Stephan*
    Electrochimica Acta, 285, 355-364 (2018) 
  56. Nonsolvent-Induced Morphological Changes and Nanoporosity in Poly(ʟ-lactide) Films. 
    P. Shaiju, N.S. Murthy and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    Soft Matter, 14, 1492-1498 (2018) 
  57. Aerogels of Hierarchically Porous Syndiotactic Polystyrene with Dielectric Constant Near to Air.
    A. M. Joseph, B. Nagendra, P. Shaiju, K.P. Surendran* and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 6, 360-368 (2018) 
  58. Layered Double Hydroxide Nanoplatelets with Ultra High Specific Surface Area for Significantly Improved Polymer Properties.
    B. Nagendra, A. M. Joseph, B. Sana, T. Jana and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    ACS Applied Nano Materials, 1, 111-121 (2018) 
  59. Transition-Metal-based Layered Double Hydroxides Tailored for Energy Conversion and Storage.
    R. Patel, J.T. Park, M. Patel, J. Dash, E. Bhoje Gowd, R. Karpoormath, A. Mishra, J. Kwak and J. H. Kim
    Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 6, 12-29 (2018) 
    2017
  60. Star-Shaped Poly(ʟ-lactide) with a Dipyridamole Core: Role of Polymer Chain Packing on Induced Circular Dichroism and Photophysical Properties of Dipyridamole.
    S. Nagarajan and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    Macromolecules, 50, 5261-5270 (2017) 
  61. A high-performance BaTiO3-grafted-GO-laden poly(ethylene oxide)-based membrane as an electrolyte for all-solid lithium-batteries.
    N. Angulakshmi, G.P. Kar, S. Bose*, E. Bhoje Gowd*, S. Thomas, A. M. Stephan*
    Materials Chemistry Frontiers, (RSC) 1, 269-277 (2017) 
  62. Polypropylene/Layered Double Hydroxide Nanocomposites: Influence of LDH Intralayer Metal Constituents on the Properties of Polypropylene.
    B. Nagendra, C.V.S. Rosely, A. Leuteritz, U. Reuter and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    ACS Omega, 2, 20-31 (2017) 
    2016
  63. Screen-Printable Electronic Ink of Ultrathin Boron Nitride Nanosheets.
    A. M. Joseph, B. Nagendra, E. Bhoje Gowd* and K.P. Surendran*
    ACS Omega, 1, 1220-1228 (2016) 
  64. Structural Evolution of Poly(ʟ-lactide) Block upon Heating of the Glassy ABA Triblock Copolymers Containing Poly(ʟ-lactide) A Blocks. 
    S. Nagarajan, D. Krishnan and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    Polymer, 105, 422-430 (2016) (Invited article) 
  65. Structure and Crystallization Behavior of Syndiotactic Polystyrene/Layered Double Hydroxides Nanocomposites.
    B. Nagendra, A. Das, A. Leuteritz and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    Polymer International, 65, 299-307 (2016) 
  66. Molecular, Crystalline and Lamellar Length-scale Changes in the Poly(ʟ-lactide) (PLLA) during Cyclopentanone (CPO) Desorption in PLLA/CPO Co-crystals.
    P. Shaiju, N.S. Murthy and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    Macromolecules,  49, 224-233 (2016) 
  67. Structural Phase Transitions of Syndiotactic Polystyrene upon the Guest Extraction Process.
    P. Shaiju and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    Macromolecular Symposia, 359, 104-110 (2016) 
    2015
  68. Syndiotactic Polystyrene/Hybrid Silica Spheres of POSS Siloxane Composites Exhibiting Ultralow Dielectric Constant.
    A. M. Joseph, B. Nagendra, K.P. Surendran* and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 7, 19474-19483 (2015) 
  69. Cold Crystallization of PDMS and PLLA in Poly(ʟ-lactide-b-dimethylsiloxane-b-ʟ-lactide) Triblock Copolymer and their Effect on Nanostructure Morphology.
    S. Nagarajan and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    Macromolecules, 48, 5367-5377 (2015) 
  70. Polypropylene/Layered Double Hydroxide (LDH) Nanocomposites: Influence of LDH Particle Size on the Crystallization Behavior of Polypropylene.
    B. Nagendra, K. Mohan and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 7, 12399-12410 (2015) (Invited article) 
  71. High-Resolution Metal Nanopatterning by Means of Switchable Block copolymer Templates.
    N.C. Bigall,* B. Nandan, E. Bhoje Gowd, A. Horechyy, A. Eychmüller*
    ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 7, 12559-12569 (2015) 
  72. Factors Controlling the Structure of Syndiotactic Polystyrene upon the Guest Exchange and Guest Extraction Processes.
    P. Shaiju and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    Polymer,  56, 581-589 (2015) 
    2014
  73. Pathways of cylindrical orientation in PS-b-P4VP diblock copolymer thin films upon by solvent vapor annealing.
    E. Bhoje Gowd,* T. Koga, M.K. Endoh, K. Kumar, M. Stamm
    Soft Matter, 10, 7753-7761 (2014) 
  74. Poly(vinylidene fluoride)/La0.5Sr0.5CoO3-y composites: Influence of LSCO particle size on the structure and dielectric properties.
    K. S. Deepa, P. Shaiju, M. T. Sebastian, E. Bhoje Gowd* and J. James*
    Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 16, 17008-17017 (2014) 
    2013
  75. Influence of host preparation method on the structural phase transitions of syndiotactic polystyrene upon the guest exchange with n-alkanes.
    R.C. Jose, P. Shaiju, B. Nagendra and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    Polymer,  54, 6617-6627 (2013) 

    2012

  76. Periodically grafted amphiphilic copolymers - Nonionic analogues of ionenes.
    Raj Kumar Roy, E. Bhoje Gowd and S. Ramakrishnan*
    Macromolecules,  45, 3063 - 3069 (2012) 
    2011
  77. Effect of chain-length of n-alkane on solvent induced crystallization and solvent exchange phenomenon in syndiotactic polystyrene.
    E. Bhoje Gowd* and Kohji Tashiro*
    Polymer,  52, 822-829 (2011) 
    2010
  78. Supramolecular assembly of poly(styrene)-b-poly(4-vinylpyridine) and 1-pyrenebutyric acid  in thin film and their use for nanofabrication.
    B. Kuila,* E. Bhoje Gowd*, M. Stamm*
    Macromolecules, 43, 7713 - 7721 (2010) 
  79. In Situ GISAXS study on solvent vapour induced orientation in PS-b-P4VP block copolymer thin films.
    E. Bhoje Gowd,* M. Böhme, M. Stamm
    IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 14, 012015 (2010) 
  80. Hexagonally ordered arrays of metallic nanodots from thin films of functional block copolymers.
    E. Bhoje Gowd,    * B. Nandan, N.C. Bigall, A. Eychmüller, P. Formanek and M. Stamm
    (Highlighted by "Noteworthy Chemistry", a news weekly published electronically by the American Chemical Society, June 28, 2010),
    Polymer, 51, 2661-2667 (2010) 
    2009
  81. Highly ordered palladium nanodots and nanowires from switchable block copolymer thin films.
    E. Bhoje Gowd,* B. Nandan, M.K. Vyas, N.C. Bigall, A. Eychmüller, H. Schlörb and M. Stamm
    Nanotechnology, 20, 415302 (2009) 
  82. Arrays of inorganic nanodots and nanowires using nanotemplates based on switchable block copolymer supramolecular assemblies.
    B. Nandan,* E. Bhoje Gowd,* N.C. Bigall, A. Eychmüller, P. Formanek, P. Simon and M. Stamm
    (This article was listed as one of the most downloaded article from Advanced Functional Materials in July 2009),
    Advanced Functional Materials, 19, 2805 - 2811 (2009) 
  83. Fabrication of metallic microtubes using self-rolled polymer tubes as templates.
    K. Kumar,* B. Nandan, V. Luchnikov, E. Bhoje Gowd and M. Stamm*
    Langmuir, 25, 7667 - 7674 (2009) 
  84. Structural phase transitions of syndiotactic polystyrene.
    E. Bhoje Gowd, C. Ramesh and Kohji Tashiro*
    Progress in Polymer Science, 34, 280 - 315 (2009) 
    2008
  85. Role of solvent molecules as a trigger for the crystal phase transition of syndiotactic polystyrene/solvent complex.
    E. Bhoje Gowd,    * Kohji Tashiro* and C. Ramesh
    Macromolecules, 41, 9814 - 9818 (2008) 
  86. Structural correlation between crystal lattice and lamellar morphology in the phase transitions of uniaxially oriented syndiotactic polystyrene (d and de forms) as revealed by simultaneous measurements of wide-angle and small-angle X-ray scatterings.
    E. Bhoje Gowd     and Kohji Tashiro*
    Macromolecules, 41, 2541 - 2547 (2008) 
    2007
  87. Structural changes during thermally induced phase transitions observed for uniaxially oriented d form of syndiotactic polystyrene.
    E. Bhoje Gowd,     N. Shibayama and Kohji Tashiro*
    Macromolecules, 40, 6291 - 6295 (2007) 
  88. Effect of solvent molecules on phase transition phenomena of syndiotactic polystyrene.
    E. Bhoje Gowd     and Kohji Tashiro*
    Macromolecules, 40, 5366-5371 (2007) 
    2006
  89. Structural changes in thermally induced phase transitions of uniaxially oriented δ form of syndiotactic polystyrene investigated by temperature-dependent measurements of X-ray fiber diagrams and polarized infrared spectra.
    E. Bhoje Gowd,     N. Shibayama and Kohji Tashiro*
    Macromolecules, 39, 8412-8418 (2006) 
  90. Thermally-induced phase transitions in the uniaxially oriented d form of syndiotactic polystyrene.
    E. Bhoje Gowd,     N. Shibayama and Kohji Tashiro*
    Macromolecular Symposia, 242, 257-261 (2006) 
  91. Effect of poly(ethylene glycol) on the solid-state polymerization of poly(ethylene terephthalate).
    E. Bhoje Gowd     and C Ramesh*
    Polymer International, 55, 340-345 (2006) 
    2005
  92. Morphological consequences of interchange reactions during solid-state copolymerization in poly (ethylene terephthalate) and polycarbonate oligomers.
    E. Bhoje Gowd     and C. Ramesh*
    Polymer, 46, 7443-7449 (2005) 
  93. Main chain thermotropic liquid crystalline polyurethanes containing biphenyl mesogens based on novel AB-type self-polycondensation route: FT-IR and XRD studies.
    T. Ranganathan, E. Bhoje Gowd, C. Ramesh and Anil Kumar*
    Journal of Polymer science Part A: Polymer Chemistry, 43, 1903-1912 (2005) 
    2004
  94. Effect of molecular orientation on the crystallization and melting behavior of poly (ethylene terephthalate) fiber.
    E. Bhoje Gowd,     C. Ramesh,* M. S. Byrne, N. Sanjeeva Murthy, and J. Radhakrishnan
    Polymer, 45, 6707-6712 (2004) 
    2003
  95. Studies on the Clathrate (δ) Form of Syndiotactic Polystyrene Crystallized by Different Solvents Using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy.
    E. Bhoje Gowd,     S. S. Nair, C. Ramesh* and K. Tashiro
    Macromolecules, 36, 7388-7397 (2003) 
    2002
  96. Crystalline transitions of the clathrate (δ) form of syndiotactic polystyrene during heating: Studies using high-temperature X-ray diffraction.
    E. Bhoje Gowd,     S. S. Nair and C. Ramesh*
    Macromolecules, 35, 8509-8514 (2002) 
  97. High temperature X-ray diffraction studies on the crystalline transitions in the α and γ forms of nylon 6.
    C. Ramesh* and E. Bhoje Gowd
    Macromolecules, 34, 3308-3313 (2001) 
  98. Studies on the crystallization and melting behavior of poly(ethylene 2,6-naphthalate).
    N. R. James, E. Bhoje Gowd, C. Ramesh* and  S. Sivaram
    Int. J. Polym. Mat., 50, 335-344 (2001) 

Book Edited

  1. Crystallization in Multiphase Polymer Systems
    S. Thomas, M. Arif, E. Bhoje Gowd and N. Kalarikkal
    Elsevier, The Netherlands, 2018.

Book Chapters

  1. “Thermoreversible Gelation of Semicrystalline Polymers: PEEK Aerogels and Applications”
    Ashitha George and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    K. Joseph, S. Bose, A. Saritha, and B.D.S. Deeraj eds.,
    PEEK Blends and Composites: Synthesis, Processing and Applications Chapter 16, XXX-XXX (2024) Elsevier, The Netherlands.
  2. “Crystallization behavior of crystalline-amorphous and crystalline-crystalline block copolymer containing poly(ʟ-lactide)”
    S. Nagarajan, K. Deepthi, V. Sivaprasad and E. Bhoje Gowd*
    S. Thomas, M. Arif, E. Bhoje Gowd, and N. Kalarikkal eds.,
    Crystallization in Multiphase Polymer Systems Chapter 5, 93-122 (2018) Elsevier, The Netherlands.
  3. “Polystyrene: Syndiotactic”
    P. Shaiju, E. Bhoje Gowd* and H-H Görtz
    Reference Module in Materials Science and Materials Engineering, Elsevier, 02612, (2016)
  4. “Crystallization and polymorphism behavior of nylon-clay nanocomposites”
    E. Bhoje Gowd* and C. Ramesh
    J.K. Pandey, K. R. Reddy, A. K. Mohanty and M. Misra eds.,
    Handbook of Polymer Nanocomposites: Processing, Performance and Application Chapter 12, 247-265 (2014) Springer.
  5. “Nanostructures based on self-assembly of block copolymers”
    E. Bhoje Gowd,* S. R. Mallikarjuna, and M. Stamm
    M. Stepanova and S. K. Dew eds.,
    Nanofabrication Chapter 8, 191-216 (2012) Springer: New York

Patents

  1. Flame-resistant, self-supporting and eco-friendly, room acoustic panels from coir fibres for noise reduction.
    V.S. Prasad, E. Bhoje Gowd, P. Anju, K.M. Akhil, T.P. Shammas, M. Brahmakumar, V.B. Manilal, K.R. Anil and J. Sibi
    Indian Patent application 0208nf2022 was filed on 27 January 2023

Published Contributions to Academic Conferences

  1. Adsorbed block copolymer nanolayers on solids.
    J. Imbrogno, M. Sen, S. Kahn, S. Nishitsuji, E. Bhoje Gowd, M. K. Endoh, T. Koga
    Bulletin of the American Physical Society 60, 2 (2015)
  2. Highly ordered nanoporous thin films from block copolymer supramolecular assembly.
    E. Bhoje Gowd and M. Stamm
    Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering 101, 1106-1107 (2009).
  3. Supramolecular assemblies of block copolymers as templates for nanofabrication.
    B. Nandan, E. Bhoje Gowd, N.C. Bigall, A. Eychmüller, and M. Stamm
    Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering 100, 402-403 (2009)
  4. Strong correlation between the infrared vibrational frequencies and chain packing mode in the various crystalline modifications of syndiotactic polystyrene.
    E. Bhoje Gowd and Kohji Tashiro
    Polymer Preprints, Japan (SPSJ) 56, 3808 (2007) ​
  5. Role of solvent molecules as a trigger for the crystal phase transition of syndiotactic polystyrene/solvent complex.
    E. Bhoje Gowd, Kohji Tashiro and C. Ramesh
    Polymer Preprints, Japan (SPSJ) 56, 3412-3413 (2007)
  6. Effect of solvent molecules on d to g phase transition of syndiotactic polystyrene.
    E. Bhoje Gowd and Kohji Tashiro
    Polymer Preprints, Japan (SPSJ) 56, 675 (2007)
  7. Structural correlation between crystal lattice and lamellar morphology in the phase transitions of uniaxially-oriented syndiotactic polystyrene δ form.
    E. Bhoje Gowd, N. Shibayama and Kohji Tashiro
    Polymer Preprints, Japan (SPSJ), 55, 3559 (2006)
  8. Conformational changes in uniaxially-oriented d form of syndiotactic polystyrene investigated through the temperature-dependent measurement of X-ray fiber diagram.
    E. Bhoje Gowd, N. Shibayama and Kohji Tashiro
    Polymer Preprints, Japan (SPSJ), 55, 850 (2006) ​
  9. Structural refinement of polyoxymethylene based on wide angle neutron diffraction data.
    Kohji Tashiro, Makoto Hanesaka, E. Bhoje Gowd, Ichiro Tanaka, Takashi Oohara, Nobuo Niimura, Kazuo Kurihara, Ryota Kuroki, Taro Tamada and Sattoru Fujiwara
    Polymer Preprints, Japan (SPSJ), 55, 851 (2006)
  10. Studies on the solid state copolymerization of poly(ethylene terephthalate) and polycarbonate oligomers. Emerging Trends in Polymers & Textiles.
    E. Bhoje Gowd and C. Ramesh
    Proceedings of the International Conference, IIT, New Delhi, India, Jan. 7-8, 2005, 47-51.
  11. Morphological consequences of interchange reactions during solid-state copolymerization in poly (ethylene terephthalate) and polycarbonate oligomers.
    E. Bhoje Gowd and C. Ramesh
    Proceedings of the International Symposium on Advances in Polymer Technology, Cochin, Kerala, India (2004).
  12. Effect of molecular orientation on the crystallization and melting behavior of Poly (ethylene terephthalate) fiber.
    E. Bhoje Gowd, J. Radhakrishnan and C. Ramesh
    Proceedings of the 7th National Conference on Frontiers of Polymer Science and Engineering (Macro 2002), IIT, Kharaghpur, India (2002).
Alumni
Sruthi Dr. Sruthi Suresh
Former PhD student (2018-23)
Email: sruthisureshsopanam1[at]gmail.com
Virat Mr. G Virat
Former PhD student (2017-22)
Email: virat.brahma[at]gmail.com
VipinG Dr. Vipin G Krishnan
Former PhD student (2017-22)
Presently: Post Doctoral Fellow @ ICS Strasbourg, France
Email: viping.msd[at]gmail.com
Praveena Dr. Praveena N M
Former PhD student (2016-21)
Presently: HST @ Govt. Boys High School, Kozhikode
Email: veenapravi2008[at]gmail.com
Lakshmi Dr. Lakshmi V
Former CSIR - RA (2018-21)
Presently: Lecturer @ GEC Barton Hill, Trivandrum
Email: lekshmyv86[at]gmail.com

 
Sijila Dr. Sijila Rosely C V
Former PhD student (2014-19)
Presently: Post Doctoral Fellow @ CUSAT, Kochi
Email:sijlacv[at]gmail.com
Deepthi Dr. Deepthi Krishnan
Former PhD student (2014-19)
Presently: Lecturer @ NSS College Pandalam
Email:deepthikrishnan1990[at]gmail.com
Jerin Dr. Jerin K Pancrecious
Former PhD student (2014-19)
Presently: Senior Scientist @ MacDermid Enthone, Bangalore
Email:jpancrecious[at]gmail.com
Angel Mary Dr. Angel Mary Joseph
Former PhD student (2013-18)
Presently: Assistant Professor @ St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad
Email:angelmaryjoseph25[at]gmail.com
Nagendra Dr. Baku Nagendra
Former PhD student (2012-17)
Presently: Research Scientist @ Prysmian Group, Milan, Italy
Email:bakunagendra[at]gmail.com
Shaiju Dr. Shaiju P
Former PhD student (2012-17)
Presently: Lecturer @ SN college, Kollam
Email:shaijudarsan[at]gmail.com
Nagarajan Dr. S Nagarajan
Former CSIR - RA (2013-16)
Presently: Post doctoral fellow @ National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
Email:nagarajan.tech[at]yahoo.com
Former Project Assistants & Technical Assistants
  • Mr. Robbinson C. Jose (2011-12)
  • Dr. Nisha Kumari (2014)
  • Mr. Sivaprasad V (2015-18)
  • Mr. Mukesh C M (2020-21)
  • Ms. Ajitha A (2020-22)
  • Mrs. Athmaja D V (2020-23)

Project Students

  • Ms. Devika T. S M.Sc. Thesis (2024) (CIPET- IPT Kochi, Cochin, Kerala, India)
  • Ms. S. K. Shrishti M.Sc. Thesis (Indian Academy of Sciences) (2024) (Mangalore University, Mangalore, India)
  • Ms. Hiba Majeed M.Sc. Thesis (2024) (CUSAT Kochi, Cochin, Kerala, India)
  • Ms. Sulthana K M.Sc. Thesis (2024) (CIPET- IPT Kochi, Cochin, Kerala, India)
  • Ms. Ajna P. M M.Sc. Thesis (2023) (Malabar Christian College, Calicut, Kerala, India)
  • Ms. Aiswarya P M.Sc. Thesis (2023) (CIPET- IPT Kochi, Cochin, Kerala, India)
  • Ms. V.R. Parvathy M.Sc. Thesis (2022) (MG University, Kottayam, Kerala)
  • Ms. M. S. Anusree M.Sc. Thesis (2022) (Government College, Attingal, Kerala)
  • Ms. S. Karthika M.Sc. Thesis (2020)(CIPET- IPT Kochi, Cochin, Kerala, India)
  • Ms. C. Swetha M.Sc. Thesis (2019) (Government College, Attingal, Kerala)
  • Ms. Akhila Vikraman Nair M.Sc. Thesis (2019) (Government College, Attingal, Kerala)
  • Mr. Sujith Nadarajan M.Sc. Thesis (Indian Academy of Sciences) (2019) (CIPET- IPT Kochi, Cochin, Kerala, India)
  • Ms. Juviya Mathew M.Sc. Thesis (2019)(CIPET- IPT Kochi, Cochin, Kerala, India)
  • Ms. Amrutha Krishnan K M.Sc. Thesis (Indian Academy of Sciences) (2018)(Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kollam, Kerala)
  • Ms. Namitha Ashokan M.Sc. Thesis (2018) (Government College Kasaragod, Kasaragod, Kerala)
  • Mrs. Navya Elias M.Sc. Thesis (2018)(CIPET- IPT Kochi, Cochin, Kerala, India)
  • Ms. Sanasha M.Sc. Thesis (2017) (Government College, Attingal, Kerala)
  • Mrs. Kajal Francis M.Sc. Thesis (2017) (St. Michael’s College, Cherthala, Kerala)
  • Mr. Palmurukan M.R M.Sc. Thesis (2017)(Department Of Applied Chemistry, CUSAT, Cochin, Kerala)
  • Ms. Nisha Job M.Sc. Thesis (2016) (Department Of Chemistry, Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta, Kerala)
  • Ms. M. Drisya M.Sc. Thesis (2016) (St. Michael’s College, Cherthala, Kerala)
  • Mr. B.S. Gokul M.Sc. Thesis (2015) (Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala)
  • Ms. Rincy Sebastian M.Sc. Thesis (2015) (Amrita School of Arts and Sciences, Amritapuri, Kollam, Kerala)
  • Mr. A. Kuberan M.Sc. Thesis (Indian Academy of Sciences) (2013) (Aditanar College of Arts and Science, Tiruchendur, TN)
  • Mrs. C. Rijisha M.Sc. Thesis (2013) (Government College Kasaragod, Kasaragod, Kerala)
  • Mr. V.J. Arun  M.Sc. Thesis (2011) (Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala)
Team
Ashitha Ms. Ashitha George
UGC - SRF
Area: Piezoelectric polymer properties & applications
Email: ashithag07[at]gmail.com
Akhila Mrs. Akhila N S
UGC - SRF
Area: P3HB polymer properties & applications
Email: akhilans97[at]gmail.com
Jefin Ms. Jefin Parukoor Thomas
UGC - SRF
Area: Polymer/2D quantum dots composites
Email: jefinparukoorthomas[at]gmail.com
Mumthaz Salim Ms. Mumthaz Salim
Area: Chromophore appended biopolymers and their applications
CSIR - JRF
Email: mumthaz.salim97[at]gmail.com
Muhammed Nasik Mr. Muhammed Nasik K
Area: Block copolymer properties and their applications
UGC - JRF
Email: knasik[at]gmail.com
Lisha Ms. Lisha V S
Area: Speciality polymer based aerogels and composites
KSCSTE JRF
Email: lishashadin[at]gmail.com
Soorya Ms. Soorya Kumari S
Area: Semicrystalline polymer aerogels for multifunctional applications.
DST INSPIRE Fellow
Email: sooryakumari2k[at]gmail.com
Anupama Ms. Anupama C K
KSCSTE JRF
Email: anupamachinnan[at]gmail.com
Shehin Ms. Shehin KB
Area: Cooperative gelation in Polymers and application in aerogels.
DST INSPIRE Fellow
Ajitha Ms. Ajitha Ajikumar
Area: Sustainable fillers for semi-crystalline polymers
Project Associate I
Email: ajithaajikumar009[at]gmail.com
Akhil Mr. Akhil S
Area: LDH-based coatings for anticorrosion applications
Project Associate I
Email: akhilsanthosh74[at]gmail.com
Sarah Ms. Sarah Riyas
Project Associate I
Email: sarahsana999[at]gmail.com
Roshini Ms. Roshini R
Project Associate I
Email: roshinictr[at]gmail.com
Amal Mr. Amal Raj R B
Project Associate II
Email: rajamal555[at]gmail.com
Anoop Mr. Anoop Mohan M S
Skilled Assistant
Email: anoopanu77710[at]gmail.com

 

Research Interest
Research area

 

Polymer Gels and Aerogels

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Polymer gels are typically formed through a three-dimensional network based on physical aggregation such as polymer crystallization, complex formation, phase separation or multiple noncovalent interactions or by chemical crosslinking through covalent bonds. Polymer aerogels are ultralight materials with a porous, low-density network structure obtained by replacing the liquid in a gel with air, typically through freeze-drying or supercritical drying. Our group is interested in thermoreversible polymer gels which are formed through polymer crystallization. We are mainly focusing on the fabrication of isotropic and anisotropic polymer aerogels by suitably controlling the freezing process and freeze drying process.

Our primary interests in this area are:

  • Understanding the gelation behavior of semicrystalline polymers and their blends and nanocomposites
  • Fabrication of semicrystalline polymers and their hybrids based-aerogels with controlled microstructures and cellular geometries
  • Obtaining the preferred orientation of nanofillers and polymer chains by suitably controlling the freezing process i.e., by a directional freezing approach.
  • Preparation of polymer aerogels with a three-level hierarchical porosity (identical microporosity (<2 nm) inside the crystalline cavities along with disordered mesopores (2-50 nm) and macropores (>50 nm))
  • Exploring the applications of developed aerogels for atmosphere water harvesting, energy harvesting using both fluorinated and non-fluorinated polymers and biopolymers (piezoelectric nanogenerators and triboelectric nanogenerators), thermal insulation, acoustic insulation, oil-water separation and EMI shielding.

Self-assembly of Block Copolymers

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Block copolymers consist of two or more chemically distinct polymer blocks covalently bonded together. When these blocks are immiscible, they undergo phase separation on a nanometer scale, forming periodic nanostructures. This phenomenon arises due to a balance between the thermodynamic drive for phase separation and the constraints of covalent connectivity. Our research focuses on the formation of hierarchical nanostructures with the aim of opening up new areas of applications and clarifying the relevant science in the field. For many practical applications of these nanostructures, it is necessary to have knowledge on the conditions that lead to the formation of a certain structure in the nanometer range.

We are interested in

  • Block copolymer based nanoscopic structures (both in bulk and in thin films) formed by self-assembly
  • Tuning the nanostructure morphologies of semicrystalline block copolymers by controlling the interplay between crystallization and microphase separation
  • Understanding the factors that control the orientation of block copolymer microdomains and the mechanism of orientational changes of microdomains formed in block copolymer thin films
  • Multi-component hierarchical self-assembly of donor and acceptor molecules within the block copolymer microdomains in the solid state through the non-covalent interactions
  • Integration of polymerizable small molecules within the block copolymer templates for the generation of supramolecular photopolymerizable materials

Sustainable Fillers & Nanocomposites

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Sustainable fillers and nanocomposites represent a critical area in polymer science, blending advanced materials technology with sustainability goals. These materials combine polymer matrices with eco-friendly fillers or nanoscale reinforcements, offering enhanced mechanical, thermal, or functional properties while minimizing environmental impact. Our group mainly focuses on nanofillers like synthetic clays, i.e., layered double hydroxides (LDH), boron nitride nanosheets (BNNSs), MXenes, polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS), zirconium phosphate, etc. We cover the complete range of synthesis-structure-property towards the development of multifunctional polymer nanocomposites.

Our major research themes in this area are as follows

  • Development of multifunctional fillers for semicrystalline polymers
  • Development of sustainable flame retardant fillers for biodegradable polymers
  • To investigate the influence of delaminated 2D materials and their lateral sizes on crystallization kinetics, thermal, mechanical, optical and flame retardant properties of semicrystalline polymers
  • Preparation of two-dimensional quantum dots (QDs) and fluorescent polymer films with precisely controlled QDs aggregation
  • Tuning the dielectric, EMI shielding and piezoelectric properties of polymers (in collaboration with Dr. K.P. Surendran and Dr. Achu Chandran)
  • Anticorrosive polymer composite coatings for aluminum alloys (in collaboration with Dr. T.P.D. Rajan)

Biodegradable Polymers

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Biobased and biodegradable thermoplastics have become competitive commodity materials to petroleum-based thermoplastics over the past decade. Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) are two well-known biodegradable polymers with complementary properties. PLLA derived from renewable resources, is widely used for its biocompatibility, transparency, and strength. However, its relatively slow degradation rate and brittleness can be limiting in some applications. PHB produced by microorganisms, is highly biodegradable and has good oxygen barrier properties. However, it is more brittle and less processable compared to PLLA.

Our interests in this area are:

  • Understanding the structure-formation mechanism in biodegradable polymers and their impact on material properties
  • The fundamental understanding of stereocomplex formation and the molecular recognition in helical polymers
  • Development of biodegradable nanocomposites and biopolymer aerogels for multifunctional applications
  • Transparent packaging films by retaining the polymer crystallinity
  • Development of bio-based polymers with aggregation-induced emission (AIE) and aggregation caused quenching (ACQ) characteristics with prospected applications in bio-imaging and medical/pharmaceutical fields

Polymer Crystal Engineering

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Polymers offer a great potential to meet the requirements from the market better than other materials since their physical and chemical properties can be easily tailored by their structures at different length scales. The chemical structure at the molecular scale and the morphology at multiple length scales (see Figure) of the polymers determine the mechanical and physical properties of the polymers.

Our group mainly focuses on the following aspects.​ ​

  • Control of structure and morphology of semicrystalline polymers, and thereby the physical and mechanical properties, by understanding the crystallization behavior of polymers under different environments and conditions
  • Understanding the intimate correlation between the chain conformation, crystal structure and the morphological change of stacked lamellae during the phase transition in various semicrystalline polymers
  • Polymer co-crystals and polymorphism
  • Mesophase-mediated crystallization of polymers

Natural Fibres & Composites

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Among various natural fibres produced in India, coconut fibre, commonly known as coir, has the shortest renewable time and stands next to jute fibre in production. India accounts for more than two-thirds of the world’s production of coir and coir products. Kerala is the home of the Indian coir industry, particularly white fibre, accounting for 61 % of coconut production and over 85 % of coir products. Coir has been used for creating environment-friendly products such as mattresses and geotextiles, construction of roads, horticulture, buildings, etc. Recent advances in the field of composite technology paved the development of new coir-based products for the commercial exploitation and diversification of their applications. Over the past several years, CSIR-NIIST has been working in the area of coir fibre composites that acquired unique knowledge and expertise and developed product targeted processes.

 

CSIR-NIIST focuses on the development of process know-how in the following areas.

  • Process development for surface modification of coir fibers using plasma treatment
  • Process development for enhancing the longevity of coir geotextiles (coir bhoovastra)
  • Biodegradable mulching mats using bio-based polymer and coir composites
  • Development of coir based cutleries and binderless boards
  • Production of polymer/coir composites for furniture, acoustic and electrical insulation applications

Two-Dimensional Small-Angle /Wide-Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS/WAXS)

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Two-dimensional small-angle/wide-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS/WAXS) with variable temperature attachment is installed at CSIR-NIIST in 2013. It covers an angular range corresponding to 0.3 to 50 nm lattice dimension, with an angular resolution of 0.01°  (It can be used for both SAXS/WAXS). A large area image plate detector allows us to increase the amount of scattered X-rays to obtain the complete Debye diffraction rings. It is a good addition for a laboratory-like CSIR-NIIST, where the research activities are mainly focused on the areas of nanomaterials, liquid crystalline materials, polymers, biological materials and supramolecular materials.

 

This facility is open for the industry partnership to understand the structure-property relations of their materials in two complementary length scales. Interested may visit the CSIR-NIIST site for more details.

 
Projects

On-going Projects

  • Sustainable Additives and Fillers for Biodegradable and Semicrystalline Polyesters (CSIR-FTT)
    Principal Investigator, Duration: 2 years (2024-2026)
    Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), India
  • Design and Development of Anisotropic Hybrid Aerogels with Preferred Orientation of Nanofillers for Electronic Applications (CSIR-FIRST)
    Principal Investigator, Duration: 2 years (2024-2026)
    Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India
  • Sustainable Polymers, Laminates and Composites for High-Barrier Packaging (Mission Project on Sustainable Packaging Solutions)
    Principal Investigator, Duration: 2 years (2024-2026)
    Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), India
  • Inhibitors Loaded Layered Double Hydroxides-Based Coatings for Anticorrosion and Flame-Retardant Applications (Mission Project on Specialty Chemicals for Industrial Applications)
    Principal Investigator, Duration: 3 years (2024-2027)
    Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India
  • Structural studies of Polysiloxanes using variable temperature Wide-angle and Small-angle X-ray scattering
    Principal Investigator, Duration: 2 years (2023-2025)
    Momentive Performance Materials (India) Ltd, Bangalore, India
  • Microstructure Analysis of Industrial Yarns
    Principal Investigator, Duration: 2 years (2024-2026)
    Shriram Fibers Limited, Chennai, India

Completed Projects

  • Design and Development of Flexible Polymer/Biopolymer based Aerogels for Thermal and Acoustic Insulation
    Principal Investigator, Duration: 3 years (2021-2024)
    Science and Engineering Research Board, India
  • Development of Polymer-Coir Composites for Electrical Insulation
    Project Coordinator, Duration: 3 years (2020-2023)
    National Coir Research and Management Institute, Kerala, India
  • Delaminated Surfactant-free Layered Double Hydroxides as Multifunctional Fillers for Semicrystalline Polymers
    Principal-Investigator, Duration: 3 years (2014-2017)
    Science and Engineering Research Board, Government of India, India
  • Development of a miniaturized and portable laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy LIBS set-up for fast identification and sorting of different plastic classes
    Principal-Investigator, Duration: 3 years (2019-2022)
    Department of Science and Technology (DST), India
  • Process Development for Surface Modification of Coir Fibers for Enhanced Spinnability
    Project Coordinator and Principal-Investigator, Duration: 2 years (2017-2019)
    Coir Board, India
  • Pilot scale demonstration of a comprehensive approach to recover high-value products from waste banana pseudo stem
    Co-investigator, Duration: 3 years (2021-2024)
    Department of Science and Technology, India
  • Large-Scale Production of Coir/polymer Composites for Acoustic Applications
    Project Coordinator, Duration: 3 years (2018-2021)
    National Coir Research and Management Institute, Kerala, India
  • Development of biodegradable mulching mats using coir-polymer systems
    Project Coordinator, Duration: 3 years (2018-2021)
    National Coir Research and Management Institute, Kerala, India
  • Production of Polymer/coir Composites for Furniture Applications
    Project Coordinator, Duration: 3 years (2018-2021)
    National Coir Research and Management Institute, Kerala, India
  • Development of Binderless Coir Boards: A Greener Alternative Product to Wood Panels for Building Applications
    Project Coordinator, Duration: 2 years (2020-2022)
    National Coir Research and Management Institute, Kerala, India
  • Functional Star and linear Polymers with a Chromophore as core and Influence of Polymer-Chain Chirality on the Hierarchical Structures and Photophysical Properties
    Principal Investigator, Duration: 3 months (2018)
    Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India
  • Process Development for Enhancing the Longevity of Coir Geotextiles (coir bhoovastra)
    Project Coordinator and Co-investigator, Duration: 2 years (2017-2019)
    Coir Board, India
  • Bioplastics from poly(lactic acid)/coir composites
    Project Coordinator and Co-investigator, Duration: 2 years (2017-2019)
    Coir Board, India ​​
  • Supramolecular Polymeric Nanomaterials with Hierarchical Morphologies
    Principal Investigator, Duration: 5 Years (2010-2015)
    Department of Science and Technology (DST), India
  • Investigation of Structural Changes in Polymer-based Hybrid Materials in Situ and in Real Time by Wide- and Small Angle X-ray Scattering
    Principal Investigator, Duration: 3 months (2014)
    Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) ​
  • Polymer Nanocomposites
    Principal Investigator, Duration: 1 year (2014-2016)
    HLL Lifecare Limited, Thiruvananthapuram, India
  • Microstructure Analysis of Industrial Yarns
    Principal Investigator, Duration: 1 year (2014-2016)
    Shriram Fibers Limited, Chennai, India
  • Development of coir fibre composite panel for acoustic applications
    Co-Investigator, Duration: 6 months (2014-2015)
    Institute of India Interior Designers, Cochin, India
  • Specialty Materials based on Engineered clays (SPECS)
    Co-Investigator, Duration: 5 Years (2012-2017)
    Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India
  • Intelligent coatings INTELCOAT (Development of multifunctional intelligent materials using stimuli-responsive polymer thin films)
    Co-Investigator, Duration: 5 Years (2012-2017)
    Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India
  • Characterization of PVC Sheets
    Principal Investigator, Duration: 1 year (2019-2020)
    Terumo Penpol Pvt. Ltd, Thiruvananthapuram, India
  • Characterization of Silicone and Silicone derivatives
    Principal Investigator, Duration: 1 year (2018-2019)
    Momentive Performance Materials (India) Ltd, Bangalore, India
  • Microstructure Analysis of Nylon and Polyester Yarns
    Principal Investigator, Duration: 1 year (2017-2018)
    Shriram Fibers Limited, Chennai, India
  • Microstructure Analysis of Industrial Yarns
    Principal Investigator, Duration: 2 years (2021-2023)
    Shriram Fibers Limited, Chennai, India
Profile

Professional Experience

  • Dec 2024 - Present : Chief Scientist & Professor, CSIR-NIIST, Trivandrum
  • Dec 2018 - Dec 2024 : Senior Principal Scientist & Professor, CSIR-NIIST, Trivandrum
  • Dec 2014 - Dec 2018 : Principal Scientist & Associate Professor, CSIR-NIIST, Trivandrum
  • Mar 2018 - Jun 2018 : Raman Research Fellow,National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan
  • Dec 2011 - Dec 2014 : Senior Scientist & Assistant Professor, CSIR-NIIST, Trivandrum
  • Mar 2014 - May 2014 : Visiting Scientist, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
  • Aug 2010 - Aug 2015 : Ramanujan Fellow, CSIR-NIIST, Trivandrum
  • Nov 2009 - Jul 2010 : Centenary Fellow, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India
  • Nov 2007 - Oct 2009 : Alexander von Humboldt Fellow, Leibniz Institute of Polymer Science (IPF), Dresden, Germany
  • Aug 2005 - Oct 2007 : Post-Doctoral Fellow, Toyota Technological Institute, Nagoya, Japan

Professional Affiliations

  • Life member of Society for Polymer Science, India.
  • Life member of Polymer Processing Academy, India.
  • Life member of Chemical Research Society of India, India
  • Life member of Materials Research Society of India, India.
  • Life member of Indian Institute of Metals, India.
  • Life member of Academy of Microscope Science and Technology
  • Life member of Indian Society for Advancement of Materials and Processing Engineering
  • Member of Royal Society of Chemistry, UK (2020 onwards)
  • Member of The Society of Plastics Engineers
  • Member of American Chemical Society (2008)
  • Member of Society of Polymer Science, Japan (2005-2007 & 2017)
  • Member of American Physical Society (2008)
  • Member of International Polymer Processing Society (PPS) (2018-2019)

Professional Activities

  • Reviewer for DST, SERB, RAK-CAM (UAE), CSIR, BIRAC, IIT (Kharagpur) and KSCSTE funded project proposals
  • Reviewed manuscripts for the publication in the following journals: Advanced Materials, Macromolecules, Chemical Communications, Chemical Science, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, ACS Applied Nano Materials, ACS Applied Polymer Materials, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Scientific Reports, Crystal Engineering Communication, Composites Communications, Langmuir, Soft Matter, Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, Journal of Polymer Science: Part A, Polymer Chemistry, Journal of Polymer Science: Part B, Polymer Physics, Polymer, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, Materials Chemistry and Physics, ACS Omega, Analyst, RSC Advances, European Polymer Journal, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, Polymer Crystallization, Polymer Composites, Applied Surface Science, Synthetic Metals, Current Science, Bulletin of Material Science, Journal of Electronic Materials, Frontiers in Chemistry, Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part A: Pure and Applied Chemistry, Polymer Engineering & Science, Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology, Advanced Industrial and Engineering Polymer Research, Fire and Materials, Polymer Testing, Journal of Applied Polymer Science and Macromolecular Symposia.

Organizing Activities

  • Technical Chair, The Polymer Processing Society Asia-Australia Regional Conference (PPS 2023), Uday Samudra, Thiruvananthapuram, India, Nov 29-Dec 2, 2023.
  • Co-Convener, National Conference on Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies (AMMT 2023), CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, February 23-24, 2023
  • Member & Session Chair, 14th International Conference on Polymer-solvent Complexes and Intercalates & 1st Conference on Next-Generation of (Macro)-Molecular Self-Assembled Systems, Institute Charles Sadron, Strasbourg, France (19-22 September 2022)
  • Co-Convener, International Conference on Advanced Functional Materials (ICAFM-2019), CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, December 9-10, 2019
  • Convener, Short Course on Polymer Science and Indo-Japan Joint Symposium on Polymeric Materials, January 31- February 1, 2017
  • Co-Convener, Advances in Polymer Science and New Generation Technologies SPSI-ACS JUBILEE SYMPOSIUM (MACRO-2017) January 8-12, 2017
  • Member, 12th International IUPAC Conference on Polymer-solvent Complexes and Intercalates (POLYSOLVAT-12), Grenoble, France (September 2018)
  • Member & Session Chair, 10th International IUPAC Conference on Polymer-solvent Complexes and Intercalates, Salerno, Italy (September 2014)
  • Session Chair & Organizer, 3rd Federation of Asian Polymer Societies (FAPS) Polymer Congress and Macro 2013, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, India (2013)
Invited Talks

Invited Talks - Abroad

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Crystallization of Poly(L-lactide): Deterministic Pathways to Nanostructured Morphology
    34th International Conference of the Polymer Processing Society,
    Taipei, Taiwan, 21-25 May 2018.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.

Invited Talks - India

  1. 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
  2. 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)
  3. 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.
  4. Hierarchically Architected Semicrystalline Polymer Aerogels for Multifunctional Applications
    Polymer Science and Engineering Division, National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL),
    Pune, November 08, 2024.
  5. High Performance Biodegradable Polymers
    International Conference on Biobased Environment for Sustainable Territory (ICBEST-24),
    Government College, Rajahmundry, November 07, 2024.
  6. Hierarchically Architected Semicrystalline Polymer Aerogels for Multifunctional Applications
    National Conference on Current Trends in Polymer Science (CTPS 2024), CUSAT,
    Kochi, October 28, 2024.
  7. Present Challenges and Exciting Future of Polymer Science
    One Day Symposium on Science & Society,
    Goethe-Zentrum, Thiruvananthapuram, October 19, 2024.
  8. Hierarchically Architected Semicrystalline Polymer Aerogels for Multifunctional Applications
    Department of Polymer and Process Engineering, IIT Roorkee,
    Saharanpur, October 09, 2024.
  9. 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.
  10. 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)
  11. Present Challenges and Exciting Future of Polymer Science
    National Technology Day Celebration
    Pidilite Industries Limited, Mumbai, May 31, 2024. ​
  12. Block Copolymer-Based Nanostructures Fundamentals to Applications
    Department of Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham,
    Coimbatore, May 3, 2024.
  13. Polymer Materials for Sustainability
    Webinar on Research & Internship opportunities in MSTD
    CSIR- NIIST, April 29, 2024.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. Hierarchically Architected Semicrystalline Polymer Aerogels
    The 17th International Conference on Polymer Science and Technology (SPSI-MACRO-2023)
    IIT, Guwahati, India, Dec 10-13, 2023.
  17. Hierarchically Architected Semicrystalline Polymer Aerogels
    The Polymer Processing Society Asia-Australia Regional Conference (PPS 2023)
    Uday Samudra, Thiruvananthapuram, India, Nov 29-Dec 2, 2023.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. Poly(hydroxyalkanoates) (PHAs)
    Praj Industries,
    Praj Industries, Pune, India, during January 11, 2023.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
Honors and Awards

Academic Honors, Awards & Fellowships

  • Editor, Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part B (Taylor & Francis Group) (2025 - Present)
  • Symposium Chair, Macromolecular Self-Assembled Systems (Global Virtual Symposium), ACS Fall (2025)
  • Prof. M. J. Nanjan 11th Endowment Lecture 2025 University of Madras (2025)
  • Polymer Foundation Award 2024, Prof. Sukumar Maiti Polymer Award Foundation (2025)
  • Expert Advisory Committee Member (Advanced Materials under National Programme on Nano Science & Technology), DST, GoI (2024)
  • Chemical Research Society of India (CRSI) Bronze Medal (2024) ​
  • Programme Advisory Committee Special Expert (PAC Engineering & Material Science), DST, GoI (2023)
  • Associate Editor, Frontiers in Chemistry: Polymer Chemistry (2022 - present)
  • Guest Editor, European Polymer Journal (2022)
  • Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, London (2020) under the "Leaders in the Field" category
  • Member, Editorial Advisory Board of SPE Polymers (Published by Wiley) (2020 - Present)​​
  • Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellowship, Experienced Researcher, Germany (2020)
  • Pioneering Investigator by RSC Polymer Chemistry (2019)
  • Professor Kaushal Kishore Memorial Award of The Society for Polymer Science, India (SPSI) (2018)
  • Raman Research Fellowship, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, GoI (2017-2018)
  • Materials Research Society of India (MRSI) Medal (2016)
  • IUSSTF Research Fellowship, Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (2013-2014)
  • Ramanujan Fellowship, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India (2010-2015)
  • Centenary Fellowship, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India (2009-2011)
  • Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellowship, Germany (2007-2009)
  • Bruce Hartmann Award for Young Scientist, 2006, Polychar-14, IUPAC Conference, Japan.
  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship of Toyota School Foundation, Japan (2005-2007)
  • Senior Research Fellowship awarded by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, India (2000-2003)
  • Best Young Student Award, 2002, Macro 2002, The Society for Polymer Science, India.
  • A Best Student Paper Award (Macromolecules 35, 8509, 2002), SPSI, Pune Chapter, India.

Professional Recognitions

  • President, SPSI, Thiruvananthapuram Chapter, Kerala (2023 - till now)
  • Honorary Secretary, The Society for Polymer Science, India (2023 - till now)
  • President, Humboldt Club of Kerala (2022 - till now)
  • Chairman, Subject group: Polymers and Organic Materials, Materials Research Society of India (MRSI), India (2017 - )
  • Convener, Materials Research Society of India (MRSI), Trivandrum Chapter (2019-2021)
  • Treasurer, Materials Research Society of India (MRSI), Trivandrum Chapter (2012-2019)
  • Joint Secretary, SPSI, Trivandrum Chapter (2017-2023)
  • EC Member, SPSI, Trivandrum Chapter (2013-2017)
  • EC Member, The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM), Trivandrum Chapter (2016-2018)

Student's Awards & Recoginitons

  1. Ashitha George, E. Bhoje Gowd - Enhanced Piezoelectricity from Self-Polarized PVDF Infiltrated Nylon 11 Aerogels with Highly Oriented Polymer Crystals - National Thematic Conclave on "Speciality Chemicals and Sustainable Packaging", CSIR-NIIST, July 19, 2024 (Selected for Best Presentation Award)
  2. Ashitha George, Achu Chandran, K. P. Surendran, E. Bhoje Gowd - Directional Freezing-Induced Self-Poled Piezoelectric Nylon 11 Aerogels as High-Performance Mechanical Energy Harvesters - 17th International Conference on Polymer Science and Technology (SPSI-MACRO-2023), IIT Guwahati, December 10 - 13, 2023 (Selected for Langmuir Best Poster Award)
  3. Jefin Parukoor Thomas, Akhila N S, E. Bhoje Gowd - Phytic Acid Modified Boron Nitride Nanosheets as Sustainable Multifunctional Nanofiller for Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate) - 17th International Conference on Polymer Science and Technology (SPSI-MACRO-2023), IIT Guwahati, December 10 - 13, 2023 (Selected for Springer Best Poster Award)
  4. Akhila N S, E. Bhoje Gowd - Enhancing Properties of Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) Aerogels Through Thermally Induced Structural Transitions - 17th International Conference on Polymer Science and Technology (SPSI-MACRO-2023), IIT Guwahati, December 10 - 13, 2023 (Selected for Springer Best Presentation Award)
  5. Sruthi Suresh, Vipin G. Krishnan, E. Bhoje Gowd - Directional Freezing-Enabled MXene Orientation towards Anisotropic PVDF/MXene Aerogels: Orientation-Dependent Properties of Hybrid Aerogels - Polymer Processing Society Asia-Australia Regional Conference (PPS 2023), Trivandrum, November 29 - December 2, 2023 (Selected for Springer Functional Composite Materials Best Poster Award)
  6. Akhila N S, Jefin Parukoor Thomas, Vipin G. Krishnan, E. Bhoje Gowd - Temperature Induced Structural Changes in Poly(3-hydroxybutyric acid) Aerogels - Polymer Processing Society Asia-Australia Regional Conference (PPS 2023), Trivandrum, November 29 - December 2, 2023 (Selected for RSC Applied Polymers Best Poster Award)
  7. Deepthi Krishnan - First Challa Gold medal for Best Female PhD Student of 2019-2020 Academic Year - CSIR - National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, TVM, October 6, 2023.
  8. Akhila N S, E. Bhoje Gowd - Temperature Induced Structural Changes in Poly(3-hydroxybutyric acid) Aerogels - International Conference on Green Composites for a Sustainable Society (GCSS 2023) (online), Kochi, May 26 & 27, 2023 (Selected for Best Presentation Award)
  9. Sruthi Suresh, E. Bhoje Gowd - Directional Freezing-Induced MXene Orientation towards Lightweight, Flexible, Superhydrophobic and Nonflammable PVDF/MXene Aerogels with Superior Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Performance - MRSI Annual Technical Meeting (ATM-2023), University of Kerala, Kariavattom Campus, TVM, May 20, 2023 (Selected for Best Presentation Award)
  10. Jefin Parukoor Thomas, Akhila N S, E. Bhoje Gowd - Phytic Acid Modified Boron Nitride Nanosheets as Sustainable Filler for Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate) - National Conference on New Developments in Polymeric Materials (DPM-2023), TVM, March 2 & 3, 2023 (Selected Best Poster Award)
  11. Ashitha George, Achu Chandran, K. P. Surendran, E. Bhoje Gowd - Isotropic and Directionally Ice Templated Nylon 11 Aerogels: Structure and Piezoelectric Properties - National Conference on New Developments in Polymeric Materials (DPM-2023), TVM, March 2 & 3, 2023 (Selected Best Poster Award)
  12. Vipin G. Krishnan, E. Bhoje Gowd - Polymer-based Aerogels: Alternatives to Conventional Porous Monolithic Materials - Organized as part of the Curtain Raiser of the One Week One Lab (OWOL) Program on the occasion of National Science Day (2023), CSIR-NIIST, TVM, February 28, 2023 (Selected for Best Presentation Award (2nd prize))
  13. Sijla Rosely - Kairali Gaveshaka Puraskaram 2022 - Kerala State Higher Education Council
  14. Akhila N S, Vipin G. Krishnan, Jefin Parukoor Thomas, E. Bhoje Gowd - Temperature Induced Structural Changes in Poly(3-hydroxybutyric acid) Aerogels - National Conference on Recent Trends in Materials Science and Technology (NCMST-2022), TVM, December 28 - 30, 2022 (Selected for Best Poster Award)
  15. Vipin G. Krishnan, Praveena N. M, Amal Raj R. B, E. Bhoje Gowd - Thermoreversible Gels of Poly(ʟ-lactide)/Poly(ᴅ-lactide) Blends: A Facile Route to Prepare Blend α-Form and Stereocomplex Aerogels - International Conference on Science and Technology of Polymers and Advanced Materials through Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Industry, (SPSI MACRO 2022), Pune, November 2 - 4, 2022 (Selected for Best Poster Award)
  16. Vipin G. Krishnan, Praveena N. M, Amal Raj R. B, E. Bhoje Gowd - Co-crystalline Thermoreversible Gels of Poly(ʟ-lactide)/Poly(ᴅ-lactide) Blends: A Facile Route to Prepare Blend α-Form and Stereocomplex Aerogels - 3rd International Conference on Crystal Engineering: From Molecule to Crystal (CEFMC - 2022), Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, August 31 - September 2, 2022 (Selected for Best Paper Award for Poster Presentation)
  17. Ashitha George, Achu Chandran, K. P. Surendran, E. Bhoje Gowd - Isotropic and Directionally Ice-Templated Nylon-11 Aerogels: Structure and Piezoelectric Properties - International Conference on Chemistry and Applications of Soft Materials (CASM-2022), CSIR-NIIST, TVM, July 25 - 27, 2022 (Selected for RSC Advances Best Poster Award)
  18. Ashitha George, K. P. Surendran, E. Bhoje Gowd - Preparation and Characterization of Piezoelectric Nylon 11 Aerogel - National Webinar on Recent Advances in Physics of Materials (RAPM-2021), CSIR-NIIST, TVM, December 9 - 10, 2021 (Selected for Best Poster Award (3rd prize ))
  19. Vipin G Krishnan and E. Bhoje Gowd - Nanoporous Crystalline Aerogels of Syndiotactic Polystyrene: Polymorphism, Dielectric, Thermal and Acoustic Insulation Properties - MRSI -International Symposium on Advanced Materials (ISAM-2021), through MS Teams online platform, March 26-27, 2021 (Selected for Best Presentation Award)
  20. G. Virat and E. Bhoje Gowd - Role of Polymer Chain Packing on Photophysical Properties of Poly(L-lactide) Substituted Tetraphenylethylene - International Conference on Advanced Materials & Technology (ICMAT-20), JSS Science & Technology University, Mysuru, India, January 16-18, 2020 (Selected for Best Poster Award)
  21. Jerin K Pancrecious, E. Bhoje Gowd and T.P.D.Rajan - Wear and Corrosion Performance of NiB-Layered Double Hydroxide Composite Coatings Fabricated by Electroless Process on A356 Aluminium Alloy - IIM Research Scholars Symposium - 2019, CSIR-NIIST, TVM (Selected for Best Presentation Award)
  22. Deepthi Krishnan, Amal Raj, E. Bhoje Gowd - Directed Assembly of Hierarchical Supramolecular Block Copolymers: A Strategy to Create Donor-Acceptor Charge Transfer Stacks - National Seminar on Advanced Functional Materials for Analytical, Energy, Environmental and Biomedical Applications (NSAFM-2019), Department of Chemistry, University of Kerala, Kariavattom Campus, Thiruvananthapuram, India, March 25-27, 2019. (Selected for Best Presentation Award)
  23. Jerin K Pancrecious, E. Bhoje Gowd and T.P.D.Rajan - Corrosion inhibition of modified Ni-Al-Layered double hydroxide on A356 Alloy - MRSI Annual Technical meeting - 2019, CSIR-NIIST, TVM (Selected for Best Presentation Award)
  24. A.M. Joseph, K.P. Surendran and E. Bhoje Gowd - Development of ultra-low and near to air dielectric constant materials from syndiotactic polystyrene based composites and aerogel - MRSI Annual Technical meeting - 2018, IISER TVM (Selected for Best Paper Award)
  25. Deepthi Krishnan and E. Bhoje Gowd - Influence of Additives on the Formation of Block Copolymer-based Supramolecular Bulk and Thin Films and their Microdomain Control - Indo-Japan Joint Symposium on Polymeric Materials, Thiruvananthapuram, India, 31st January - 1st February 2017. (Selected for Best Poster Award)
  26. P.Shaiju, N.S. Murthy and E. Bhoje Gowd - Molecular, Crystalline and Lamellar Length-scale Changes in the Poly(ʟ-lactide) (PLLA) during Cyclopentanone (CPO) Desorption in PLLA/CPO Co-crystals - Annual Technical Meeting, Material Research Society of India, Trivandrum Chapter, at Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, India, April 02, 2016. (Selected for Best Presentation Award)
  27. Sijla Rosely, B. Nagendra and E. Bhoje Gowd - Highly dispersed polymer nanocomposites prepared by delamination of layered double hydroxides in polymer solutions - at the 27th AGM of MRSI & MRSI North East Symposium, held at CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat, India during February 18-20, 2016. (Selected for Best Poster Award)
  28. B. Nagendra, Sijla Rosely and E. Bhoje Gowd - Influence of Different Types of Layered Double Hydroxides (LDH) on the Physical Characteristics of Polypropylene/LDH Nanocomposites - at Polymer Conference for Young Researchers (PCYR-2015) held at CSIR-NIIST, Trivandrum, India on December 18, 2015. (Selected for Best Poster Award)
  29. P.Shaiju, N.S. Murthy and E. Bhoje Gowd - Temperature Induced Structural Changes in the Co-crystal formed by Poly(L-lactic acid) and Cyclopentanone - National Seminar on Green Analytical Techniques (NASGAT-2015), Department of Chemistry, D.B. College, Sasthamcotta, Kollam, India, September 09-10, 2015. (Selected for Best Presentation Award)
  30. B. Nagendra and E. Bhoje Gowd - Highly dispersed layered double hydroxides/polymer nanocomposites National Seminar on Frontiers of Polymers and Advanced Materials (FPAM-2014), Department of Chemistry, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, India, November 05-07, 2014. (Selected for Best Poster Award)
  31. B. Nagendra and E. Bhoje Gowd - Synthesis of highly exfoliated hydrophobic polymer/layered double hydroxides nanocomposites: Structure and morphology characterization International Conference on Advanced Functional Materials (ICAFM-2014), CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram, India, February 19-21, 2014. (Selected for Best Poster Award)
  32. M. Mohan Raj, C. Ramesh and E. Bhoje Gowd - Syndiotactic polystyrene-Solvent complex: Study on the effect of solvent type Indo-French conference, March 2-4, 2011, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India Poster presented in National Science Day Celebrations - 2011 of National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India (Selected for Best Poster Award in the area of Physical/Materials Sciences)
  33. E. Bhoje Gowd, Naoya Shibayama and Kohji Tashiro - Thermally induced phase transitions in the uniaxially-oriented d form of syndiotactic polystyrene An international conference POLYCHAR-14, World forum on advanced materials 2006, Nara, Japan. (Selected as an Outstanding Presentation)
  34. E. Bhoje Gowd, S. S. Nair and C. Ramesh* - Crystalline transitions of the clathrate (d) form of syndiotactic polystyrene during heating: Studies using high temperature X-ray diffraction National Science Day Celebrations - 2003 of National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India (Selected for Best Paper Award)
  35. E. Bhoje Gowd, J. Radhakrishnan and C. Ramesh - Effect of molecular orientation on the crystallization and melting behavior of Poly (ethylene terephthalate) fiber 7th National Conference on Frontiers of Polymer Science and Engineering (Macro 2002), IIT, Kharaghpur, India (2002). (Selected for Best Poster Award)