About Me

Abdul Kareem Thottoli
Research Scholar
PG & Research Department of Physics
Kongunadu Arts and Science College
GN Mills PO
Coimbatore
Tamilnadu
Email: abdulkareem.t@gmail.com
Mobile: +919843736379
Website: http://abdulkareemthottoli.tk


My Live DNA is 91.703



Founder, Publisher and Content Editor of Nano Science Magazines "Nano Ulagam", "Nunnulagam", "NanhiDuniyaa" and "Kunhan Logam"

CURRENT RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

My current research interest is on nanoparticles incorporated polymers like PEDOT (poly (3, 4-ethylenedioxythiophene) and poly (phenylene vinylene) for organic solar cells and flexible display applications and Plasma Electrochemical synthesis of nanoparticles.

SCIENTIFIC EXPERIENCE
PROJECT DESIGN
A project is designed with Dr. A. Anu Kaliani, Title:Nanoparticles Synthesis for Flexible Display by Plasma Electrochemical Deposition (Project Sanctioned by UGC to Dr. A. Anu Kaliani, Kongunadu Arts and Science College)

FULL PAPERS PUBLISHED

T. Abdul Kareem, A. Anu Kaliani, "I-V characteristics and the synthesis of ZnS nanoparticles by glow discharge at the metal - ionic liquid interface", Journal of Plasma Physics, Available Online 21 December 2011

T. Abdul Kareem, A. Anu Kaliani, "Glow discharge plasma electrolysis for nanoparticles synthesis", IONICS, Available Online 1 November 2011

T. Abdul Kareem, A. Anu Kaliani and Ayush Khare, "Characterization of Mn doped ZnS nanocrystalline powder dispersed in polyvinyl alcohol", Arabian Journal of Chemistry, In Press, Available online 26 October 2010

T. Abdul kareem, A. Anu kaliani, "Synthesis and thermal study of octahedral silver nano-plates in polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)", Arabian Journal of Chemistry, In Press, Available online 30 June 2010

T. Abdul Kareem, A. Pragatheeswaran and A. Anu Kaliani,

"Characterization of nano sized silver prepared in Polyvinyl Alcohol", Jurnal Nanosains & Nanoteknologi, ISSN 1979-0880,Vol. 3 No.2, July 2010

A. Pragatheeswaran, T. Abdul Kareem and A. Anu Kaliani, “Effect of plasma exposure on silver nanoparticles embedded in polyvinyl alcohol”, Journal of Physics: Conference Series 208 (2010) 012109, Cited by 1) Magdalena Stevanović et al  Colloid & Polymer Science 2011 2)Hamid Entezar Mehdi et al, Journal of Fusion Energy

DISSERTATIONS

Sept. 2006-Sept. 2007 M. Phil. Dissertation :  Title: “Characterization of Plasma Exposed AlSb bilayer Thin Film”, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu

• Under the Guidance of Dr. A. Anukaliani, MSc.,M.Phil.,Ph.D.,
• Coated Al-Sb bilayer thin film using HIND HIGH VACUUM Coating Unit.
• Exposed the Coated films to Cold Plasma for various time periods
• Studied the XRD and Optical properties of this bilayer films

16.11.2005-14.2.2006 M. Sc. Dissertation: Title: “Preparation of Photographic Emulsion and the Characteristic Study of Panchromatic Film”, Hindustan Photo Films Mfg. Co. Ltd, Ootacamund (Ooty), Tamilnadu

• Under the guidance of Dr. N. Easwaran,MSc., M.Phil., Ph.D., Reader in Physics and K.Raman, MSc.,(Dept. of R and D,HPF)
•  Three months training in the R and D Department of HPF
• Prepared photographic emulsion and studied their characteristics
• Collaborated with a dedicated research team

ABSTRACTS PUBLISHED

T. Abdul kareem and A. Anu kaliani, “Synthesis and Thermal Study of Octahedral Silver Nano-Plates in Polyvinyl alcohol”, The International Conference for Nanotechnology Industries: The Leading Technology of 21st Century, 05-07.04.2009, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, p-37.

V. Senthil, K. Punitha, T. Abdul kareem and A. Anu kaliani, “Synthesis and characterization of silver nanocrystals”, 13th National Seminar on Crystal Growth, January 27-29, 2009, SSN College of Engineering, Tamilnadu, CS-67.

A. Pragatheeswaran, T. Abdul kareem and A. Anu kaliani, “Synthesis and photo-physical study of silver nanoparticles”, UGC Sponsored National Level Conference on Nanotechnology, Aug.29-30, 2008, Erode Arts and Science College, Tamilnadu

T. Abdul kareem, S. Inbakumar and A. Anu kaliani, “Characterization of plasma exposed Al-Sb bilayer thin film”, 22nd National Symposium on Plasma Science & Technology, Dec.6-10, 2007,Ahmedabad, PR-63.

T. Abdul kareem, S. Inbakumar and A. Anu kaliani, “Hydrophilicity improvement of polyester by glow discharge plasma”, 21st National Symposium on Plasma Science and Technology, 19-22 Dec 2006, MNIT, Jaipur, p-147.

MEMBERSHIPS

1. Life time member of Plasma Science Society of India (PSSI). No. LM-634
2. Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA). No. A4108
3. Member of the International Union of Crystallography (IUCr.)

 FELLOWSHIPS/SCHOLARSHIPS

1. Tamilnadu State Collegiate Education Scholarship for Ph.D.
2. U.S. National Science Foundation I2CAM International Materials Institute Award for I-CAMP Summer School 2009 held in China
3. Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India Travel Fellowship for I-CAMP Summer School 2009 held in China

 SUMMER SCHOOL
28 June 2009- 19 July 2009 Inter-Continental Advanced Materials for Photonics (I-CAMP) Summer School 2009, Sponsored by International Institute for Complex Adaptive Matters and National Science Foundation, USA held in (Hangzhou, Shanghai, Qingdao and Beijing) China.

Papers Presented in Seminar/ Conferences at State/ National/ International Level.

1.  The International Conference for Nanotechnology Industries: The Leading Technology of 21st Century (International), Synthesis and Thermal Study of Octahedral Silver Nano-Plates in Polyvinyl Alcohol, 05th April -07.April 2009, King Abdullah Institute of Nanotechnology, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
2. 13th National Seminar on Crystal Growth (National level),Synthesis and characterization of silver nanocrystals, 27th January-29th January, 2009, SSN College of Engineering, Tamilnadu
3. UGC Sponsored National Level Conference on Nanotechnology (National Level),Synthesis and photo-physical study of silver nanoparticles,29th August-30 August 2008, Erode Arts and Science College, Tamilnadu
4. 21st National Symposium on Plasma Science and Technology (National level), Analysis of hydrophilicity of polyester by glow discharge plasma, 19th December-22nd December 2006, Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, Rajasthan

Seminars/ Conferences/ Workshops attended at State Level/ National Level/ International Level.

1. Patent Awareness Workshop (National Level) 03rd March 2010, Patent Information Cell, R and D, Bharathiar University,Coimbatore, Tamilnadu
2. The International Conference for Nanotechnology Industries: The Leading Technology of 21st Century (International), 05th April -07.April 2009, King Abdullah Institute of Nanotechnology, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
3. Workshop on “Electromagnetic Radiation from Wireless Base Station for Communications and Information Technology Systems” (International), 08th April 2009, Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC), Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
4. International Seminar on “Nanostructures for Electronics and Biomedical Applications” (International), 09th January 2009, Bharathiar University, Tamilnadu
5. 13th National Seminar on Crystal Growth (National level), 27th January-29th January, 2009, SSN College of Engineering, Tamilnadu
6. National workshop on “Plasma Technology in Surface Engineering and Mineral Processing” (National level),2ndJune-05.June 2009,M.G. University, Kottayam, Kerala
7. National Seminar on “Biodiversity - Status, Conservation and Management” (National level) ,12th September-13 September 2008, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu
8. IUAC Acquaintance Programme “Accelerated Based Research” (National Level), 1st December, 2006, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu

Academic Qualifications
2008-Present Ph. D. in Physics,Kongunadu Arts & Science College, Bharathiar University, Tamilnadu
2006 -2007 M. Phil. in Physics (Plasma Physics), KNA&S College, Bharathiar University, TN
2004-2006 M.Sc. Physics, Kongunadu Arts & Science College, Bharathiar University,Tamilnadu
2000-2003 B.Sc. Physics with Mathematics and Computer Science, Majlis Arts and Science College,
                                               University of Calicut,Kerala

Other Certificate Courses/ Training

1. 15th and16th April 2010 Intensive Continuing Education Training Programme on “Nano Fabrication Technologies”, Center for Continuing Education, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
2. March 2006- March 2007 Training Course in Science Journalism , Indian Science Communication Society, Lucknow
3.  June 2005-May 2006 Certificate Course in Maintenance & Servicing of Electronic Devices, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu
4. 03rd March 2006-18th March 2006 Practical Study of Product Manufacturing Process and  Dispatching(micro-controllers), Computer Controlls Corporation(CCC), G.N.Mills, Coimbatore.
5. 16th November 2005-14th February 2006, Preparation of Photographic Emulsion and the Characteristic Study of Panchromatic Film, Hindustan Photo Films Mfg. Co. Ltd, Ootacamund (Ooty), Tamilnadu
6. June 2002- March 2003 ACWA, Advanced Certificate in Web Applications, NIIT, Valancherry, Malappuram, Kerala

 Awards

1. Award for best ISAS presentation (NIIT, Valancherry, Malappuram, Kerala, Year- 2002)
2. First Prize in Science Quiz (Balarama, Malayalamanorama, Kerala, Year-1998)

Computer Skills : MS Windows, MS Office 2003, ORIGIN 7.5, MATLAB and good typing skill
Language Skills: Fluent (Read, Write & Speak) Malayalam, English and Tamil
Read & Write Hindi, Arabic, German

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

2001-2003 National Service Scheme (NSS) Volunteer, University of Calicut, Kerala

PART TIME WORK EXPERIENCE

1. From August 2010 Guest Lecturer in the PG & Research Department of Physics, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore
2. March 2008- June 2008 Typist
3. November 2007 – April 2008 Event Manager, Organized many commercial events for various companies
4. 2006-2007 Guest Lecturer in Pang Government Higher Secondary School , Pang, Malappuram
5. 2000-2002 LIC Agent (Branch III, Calicut), an award got for business sucess
6. 1999-2001 Post man (only on leave vacancy)
7. 1998 April-1998 July Tailor assistant

INTERESTS
Investigating, observing and solving problems, technical activities, reading, discussion, meditation

Visited Places

1.  New Delhi
2. Aligarh Muslim University
3. Bangalore
4. Chennai
5. Pondicherry
6. Jaipur
7. Ajmer
8. All districts of Kerala (for Colgate Maxfresh Advertisement Programme)
9. Western districts of Tamilnadu
10. Ooty
11. Madurai
12. Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)
13. Jeddah (Saudi arabia)
14. Makkah (Saudi arabia)
15. Madeena (Saudi arabia)
16. Thaif (Saudi Arabia)
17. Hong Kong (China)
18. Hangzhou(China)
19. Shanghai (China)
20. Qingdao(China)
21. Beijing (China)

Visited Holly Places

1. Madurai Meenakshi Temple (Hindu Temple)
2. Delhi Juma Masjid (Muslim's masjid)
3. Ajmer (Muslim's holly place)
4. Parumala Palli (Malankara Catholics- Christian's holly place)
5. Kodungallur (Hindu's, muslims, and christians holly place)
6. Makkah
7. Madeena