St. Joseph's College Devagiri

FACULTY DETAILS

DR. TANIA FRANCIS

Assistant Professor,

Post Graduate & Research Department of Chemistry,

St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Devagiri, Calicut, Kerala- 673008

Ph: 9496928889; 9895726068;

Email: francistania76@gmail.com

EDUCATIONAL SUMMARY

Post Doctoral Research

Research Associate IIT Delhi: ORGANIC SYNTHESIS OF CHROMOPHORIC CALIXARENES under the guidance of Prof. H.M. Chawla, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi

Doctor of Philosophy

Ph.D. (Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry)(March 2003) –Cochin University of Science and Technology. Work carried out under the guidance of Dr. M.L.P. Reddy, Deputy Director, NIIST at the National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST), CSIR(T), Pappanamcode, Trivandrum.

LIQUID-LIQUID EXTRACTION AND SEPARATION OF MERCURY FROM INDUSTRIAL WASTES

Bachelor of Education

B.Ed. (Physical Sciences Topper) - Kerala University Teacher Education Center, Barton Hill (1999) (72%)

Master of Science

M.Sc. (Applied Chemistry) - Dept. of Applied Chemistry, CochinUniversity of Science and Technology. (Univ. 2^nd RANK HOLDER) (1998). (80.8%)

B.Sc. Chemistry – St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam, affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. (90.9%) 1996.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Ø Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam.

22-02-2005 – 17-01-2011(FN).

Ø Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri, Calicut.

17-01-2011 (AN) till date

UG Teaching experience – 11 years (all subjects)

PG Teaching -7 years (PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY)

AWARDS & HONOURS

1. Department of Science and Technology FAST Track Young Scientist Award September 2008.

2. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Govt. of India –

Research Associate (April 2005 - March 2008)

3. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Govt. of India –

Senior Research Fellowship (January 2002-Dec. 2003)

4. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Govt. of India –

UGC NET Lectureship 1999, December.

5. University 2^nd Rank for M. Sc. Applied Chemistry, CUSAT (1998)

6. Topper in B. Ed Physical Science in the University Teacher Education Centre, Barton Hill, Trivandrum.

7. Awarded Best Paper Presentation at the UGC sponsored National Level Seminar on "Advanced Materials and Processes for the New Millennium" held by Indian Institute of Metals at Trivandrum.

RESEARCH PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN

Title	Funding Agency	Order No.	Amount	Status
Preparation and Characterization of HDPE/nanochitosan/ hydroxyapatite Biocomposites	KSCSTE-SRS	Council (P) Order No.031/ 2016/KSCSTE dated 05.04.2016	26, 83,000/-	Ongoing
Development of Composites Based on Poly(urethane) and Arecanut Leaf Fibre Derived Cellulose	KSCSTE, Kerala	Order No. 1312/2014/KSCSTE dated 2^nd February 2014	3,80,000 (1^st year grant)	Completed September 2015
Development of Chitosan reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites	DST- SERC, Govt. of India	SR/FT/CS-024/2008 dated 27^th Jan. 2009	19,92,000/-	Completed March 2013

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

EK Silvya, G. Unnikrishnan, Soney Varghese, J.T. Guthrie , Tania Francis “Effect of cellulose whisker content on the properties of EVA/cellulose whisker composites”, Carbohydrate Polym.,95(2), 2013, 773-779. (IF = 3.942)
Sangeetha C., Tania Francis, Sabu Thomas, G.Unnikrishnan, “Cellulose Nano-particles from Pandanus: Viscometric and Crystallographic Studies”, Cellulose, 20(1), 2013, 429-438. (IF = 3.476)
Sunil Kumar, Tania Francis, Eby Thatchil, G.Unnikrishnan, A. Sujith, “Low Density Polyethylene-Chitosan Composites: A Study Based on Biodegradation”, Chemical Engineering Journal. 204-206 (2012)114-124. (IF = 3.691)

4. EK Silvya, Tania Francis, Soney Varghese, G. Unnikrishnan; Barrier Properties of Poly (ethylene-co-vinyl acetate/Cellulose Composite Membranes”; Polymer Engineering Science, 52, 2012, 2140-2146.(IF = 1.243)

5. A. Chakrabarti, H.M. Chawla, Tania Francis, N. Pant, S. Upreti, “Synthesis and cation binding properties of new arylazo and heteroarylazo tetrathiacalix[4]arenes”, Tetrahedron, (2006), 62, 1150-1157.(Impact factor (IF)) =3.219)

6. Synthesis and evaluation of 5,11-bis-(2-thioallylphenylazo)-25,26,27,28-tetrahydroxy calix[4]arene and 5,11,17,23-tetrakis-(2-thiohexadecylphenylazo)-25,26,27,28-tetrahydroxycalix[4]arene as chromogenic receptors of Hg(II) and Pd(II) ions, L. Bajaj, H.M. Chawla, Tania Francis, N. Venkatesan, Arkivoc, (2005) (iii) 200-210. (IF = 1.25)

7. Synthesis of new cesium selective calix[4]arene based chromionophores, V. Arora, H. M. Chawla, Tania Francis, M. Nanda, S. P. Singh, Indian J. Chem. (2003),42A, 3041.( IF = 0.648)

Thiosubstituted Organophosphinic acids as selective extractants for mercury(II) from acidic chloride solutions, Tania Francis, M. L. P. Reddy, Solvent Extr. Ion Exch., (2003), 21(1), 109-123. (IF = 2.375)
Radiochemical extraction of mercury(II) from acidic chloride solutions using dialkylsulphides, Tania Francis, M. L. P. Reddy; J. Radioanal. Nucl. Chem., (2002) 252(1), 99-104. ((IF = 1.467)
Liquid-liquid extraction of Hg(II) from acidic chloride solutions using bis-2-ethylhexyl sulfoxide, Tania Francis, Tumkur Ramamohan, Mundlapudi Lakshmipathy Reddy, Journal of Chemical Technol. Biotechnol., (2001) 76(7), 737-742. ((IF = 2.504)
Extraction of mercury(II) with dicycohexano-18-crown-6 and its application to industrial wastes, Tania Francis, Meera R., M. L. P. Reddy, Sep. Sci. & Technol., (2001), 36(10), 2341-2353. (IF = 1.16)
Studies on the liquid-liquid extraction of mercury(II) from acidic chloride solutions using Cyanex 923, Meera. R, Tania Francis, M. L. P. Reddy, Hydrometallurgy, (2001) 61(2), 97-103. ((IF = 2.34)
Recent advances in the solvent extraction of mercury(II) with calixarenes and crown ethers, M. L. P. Reddy, Tania Francis, Solvent Extr. Ion Exch., (2001) 19(5), 839-863. (IF = 2.375)
Cyanex 471X as extractant for the recovery of Hg(II) from industrial wastes, Tania Francis, T. Prasada Rao, M. L. P. Reddy, Hydrometallurgy (2000) 57, 263-268. ((IF = 2.34)
Sequential Interpenetrating Polymer networks from Bisphenol-A based Cyanate ester and Bismaleimide : Properties of the neat resin and composites, C. P. Reghunadhan Nair, Tania Francis, T. M. Vijayan, R. Krishnan; Journal of Applied Polymer Science, (1999) 74(14), 2737-2746. (IF = 1.395)
Blends of Bisphenol-A based Cyanate ester and Bismaleimide: Cure and thermal characteristics, C. P. Reghunadhan Nair, Tania Francis, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, (1999) 74(14), 3365-3375. (IF = 1.395)

BOOK/BOOK CHAPTERS

Author(s) in order	Title	Publisher, Volume, pages	Date of Publication
Silviya Elanthikkal, Tania Francis, C. Sangeetha and G. Unnikrishnan^,	*Chapter 15. Cellulose Whisker-Based Green Polymer Composites in the* Handbook of Composites from Renewable Materials Vol. 7. Nanocomposites: Science and Fundamentals; Edited by Vijay Kumar Thakur, Manju Kumari Thakur, Michael R. Kessler	Scrivener Publishing Wiley DOI: 10.1002/9781119441632.ch140 ISBN:978-1-119- 22381-8	April 2017 (online) 14^th July 2017 (published date) International
K.E. George, Rani Joseph, M. Ushamani, Tania Francis, Neena George, Ajalesh B. Nair	Engineering Chemistry, Theory and Practice (text book as per APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU)	Educational Publishers and Distributors ISBN 81-87198-23-0	October 2015
K.E. George, Rani Joseph, M. Ushamani, Tania Francis, Neena George, Ajalesh B. Nair	Engineering Chemistry, Theory and Practice – Laboratory Manual (text book as per APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU)	Educational Publishers and Distributors ISBN 81-87198-25-7	October 2015

PAPERS PRESENTED AT CONFERENCES/SEMINARS WORKSHOPS

1. Tania Francis, M. Sunilkumar, and A.Sujith, Best Paper Presentation* at the UGC sponsored National seminar on Challenges in Nanoscience and Technology (CNT 2011) at the Department of Chemistry, St. Teresa’s College ernakulam in association with the Inter University Centre for Nanomaterials and Devices, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala; 28-29 July 2011 (Best Poster Presentation awarded).

2. Silviya E. K., Tania Francis, G. Unnikrishnan, Soney Varghese, J. T. Guthrie; Best Paper Presentation* at the UGC sponsored National seminar on Challenges in Nanoscience and Technology (CNT 2011) at the Department of Chemistry, St. Teresa’s College ernakulam in association with the Inter University Centre for Nanomaterials and Devices, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala; 28-29 July 2011 (Best Paper Presentation awarded).

3. Tania Francis*; Rafeeque P; Unnikrishnan G; Nitrile Butadiene Rubber as Compatibiliser on the Mechanical Properties of Polyurethane Waste Filled Natural Rubber Composites; SECOND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MATERIAL FOR THE FUTURE ICMF-2011, Thrissur Feb. 23-25, 2011.

4. Suresh J, Tania Francis, G. Unnikrishnan, Transport properties of Epoxy/Chitosan Biocomposites, Functional Polymers 2011, Dept. of Chemistry, NITC January 28-30, 2011

5. Sunil Kumar M, Tania Francis, Sujith A and G. Unnikrishnan; Preparation and Characterization of Low Density Polyethylene-Chitosan Composite Biodegradable Film" Functional Polymers 2011, Dept. of Chemistry, NITC January 28-30, 2011.

6. Janisha Jayadevan, Tania Francis , Sujith A; Organic Dye Release Through Poly(vinylalcohol) (PVA)/Chitosan(CS) Crosslinked Blend Membranes, Functional Polymers 2011, Dept. of Chemistry, NITC January 28-30, 2011.

7. Jamsheed K, Tania Francis, G. Unnikrishnan; Reinforcement Of Sugarcane Bagasse Derived Cellulose In Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber; Functional Polymers 2011, Dept. of Chemistry, NITC January 28-30, 2011.

8. Tania Francis, Rafeeque P, Neethu Antony, Unnikrishnan G, Effect of Clay on the Transport Properties of Polyurethane Waste Filled Natural Rubber Composites; Functional Polymers 2011, Dept. of Chemistry, NITC January 28-30, 2011.

9. Jilu Augustine, Tania Francis, G. Unnikrishnan; Modification of Properties of Sunflower Oil by Adding Natural Rubber and Stearic Acid; Functional Polymers 2011, Dept. of Chemistry, NITC January 28-30, 2011.

10. Suresh J, Tania Francis, G. Unnikrishnan, 1^st National Conference on Recent Advances in Polymer Nanocomposites, Dept. of Physics, Zakir Hussain College, University of Delhi, Jan. 14 -15, 2011.

11. Tania Francis, Rafeeque P, Unnikrishnan G., International Conference on Materials Science and Technology, ICMST -2010, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Trivandrum, October 29-31, 2010.

12. Tania Francis, Rafeeque P, Unnikrishnan G., National Conference on Recent Trends in Chemical Research, NCRTCR-2010, NITK, Surathkal, March 8-10^th , 2010.

13. Tania Francis, Rafeeque P, Unnikrishnan G., International Conference on Advances in Polymer Technology Apt-’10, Kochi, Feb. 26-27^th , 2010.

14. Tania Francis, Sujith A, Unnikrishnan G., International Conference on Recent trends in Materials and Characterisation RETMAC -2010, NITK, Surathkal Feb. 14-15. 2010.

15. Tania Francis, Sujith A, Unnikrishnan G., 97^th Indian Science Congress, Trivandrum, Jan.3-7^th 2010 (Poster presented).

16. Tania Francis, Sujith A, Unnikrishnan G., Presented at the 6^th National Symposium on Nanotechnology and Conference on Solid State Chemistry and Allied Areas ISCAS – 2009, Nov. 19 -21.

17. Tania Francis, Sujith A, Unnikrishnan G., 97^th Indian Science Congress, Trivandrum, Jan.3-7^th 2010.

18. Tania Francis, Meera R., M. L. P. Reddy, Presented at the International Symposium on Solvent Extraction, Regional Research Laboratory, Bhubaneswar, Sept. 26-27, (2002).

19. Meera R., Tania Francis, M. L. P. Reddy, Presented at the National Seminar on Materials and Processes for the New Millennium, Indian Institute of Metals, Trivandrum Chapter, Feb. 22-23, CP24 (2001). (Best Paper Presentation awarded)

20. Tania Francis, T. Prasada Rao, M. L. P. Reddy, presented at the International Seminar on Analytical Techniques in Monitoring the Environment, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, India, Dec. 18-20, p. 295 (2000).

PROJECTS GUIDED

M.Sc. Projects Guided : 15

2012- (i) Assessment of biodegradability properties of polypropylene/chitosan composite films-Lakshmi Sankar K M

(ii) Transport studies of aromatic solvents through NR/PU(W) composites - Aswathi V K

2013 –(i) Water and saline sorption through poly(ethylene-co-acrylic acid)/Cellulose biocomposites –Jalala V K

(ii) Permeability studies of alcohols through poly(ethylene-co-acrylic acid)/Cellulose composites- Anusharani P T

2014- (i) Transport, Mechanical And Morphological Characterisation Of Polyurethane / Microcrystalline Cellulose Bio-Composites – Ashtha K T

(ii) Biodegradability studies of poly(ethylene co-acrylic acid)/cellulose Bio-composites – Athulya P

2015- (i) Titrimetric determination of the degree of deacetylation of various chitosan samples-Steffie Gladys

(ii) Spectroscopic and Viscometric Characterization of Chitosan- Ranjith K P

2016-(i) Curing and Mechanical studies on the NBR-Chitosan biocomposites- Sini K S

(ii) Permeation and Sorption studies on NBR-Chitosan biocomposites – Bisnamol K P

2017- (i) Comparative Mechanical Studies on NBR-Chitosan Biocomposites with Maleic Anhydride Compatibilised Systems- Dona P G

(ii) Effect of Maleic Anhydride Compatibiliser On The Permeation And Sorption Studies of NBR-chitosan Biocomposites –Riya Tomy

2018- (i) Dielectric Studies on EVA-MWCNT composites – Remya P (D B College, Pampa, Parummala)

(ii) Dielectric and thermal characterisation of PP-CS biocomposite systems.- Priyanka K J

(iii) Synthesis and Characterisation of EVA/MWCNT composites using XRD and sorption studies – Namitha S Nath & Priyanka K J

M.Sc. Tech / M. Tech Projects Guided

1. REINFORCEMENT EFFECTS OF SUGARCANE BAGASSE DERIVED CELLULOSE IN ACRYLONITRILE BUTADIENE RUBBER

Jamsheed K, Tania Francis, G. Unnikrishnan

(This project resulted in One Conference paper and one working paper)

2. 2. ORGANIC DYE RELEASE THROUGH POLY(VINYLALCOHOL) (PVA) / CHITOSAN (CS) CROSSLINKED BLEND MEMBRANES

Janisha Jayadevan, Tania Francis , Sujith A

(This project resulted in one conference paper)

3. PREPARATION AND CHARACTERISATION OF EPOXY/CHITOSAN BIOCOMPOSITES

Suresh J, Tania Francis, G. Unnikrishnan

(This project resulted in One Conference paper)

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS

Research Guide recognised by University of Calicut – 3 registered Ph.D. Scholars

	Name of Student	Title of work	Discipline	Date of Registration	Full time / Part time
1.	Meril Shelly	Preparation And Characterization Of Nanochitosan / Nanohydroxyapatite Based HDPE Polymer Composites	Chemistry	19.04.2017	Part time
2.	Annie Stephy	Synthesis And Characterization Of f-MWCNT/Polymer Based Composites For Various Applications	Chemistry	11.05.2017	Full time
3.	Bashpa P	Novel Polyurethane/MWCNT Based Composites : Synthesis, Characterization And Applications	Chemistry	28.04.2017	Part time

Reviewer – Wiley Interscience, Elsevier and Springer

Dr. Tania Francis

7. Synthesis of new cesium selective calix[4]arene based chromionophores, V. Arora, H. M. Chawla, Tania Francis, M. Nanda, S. P. Singh, Indian J. Chem. (2003),42A, 3041.( IF = 0.648)

Handbook of Composites from Renewable Materials

Vol. 7. Nanocomposites: Science and Fundamentals;

Edited by Vijay Kumar Thakur, Manju Kumari Thakur, Michael R. Kessler

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