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🎓EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS
Prof. Dr. Honey John began her academic journey with a strong foundation in Chemistry and Polymer Technology. She earned her Master of Science in Chemistry (1994) from Mahatma Gandhi University, followed by a Master of Technology in Polymer Technology (1996) from Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT). She further pursued her Ph.D. in Polymer Technology (2004) from CUSAT, where she developed expertise in conducting polymers and their applications. Her early research set the stage for groundbreaking contributions to material science.
💼PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS
With 28 years of teaching and research experience, Prof. Dr. Honey John has made remarkable strides in academia. She currently serves as a Professor at CUSAT, Kerala, India, where she has held key leadership roles, including Head of Department and Director of the Inter University Centre for Nanomaterials and Devices (IUCND). Throughout her career, she has guided Ph.D., M.Tech., M.Sc., and B.Tech. students, developed cutting-edge laboratories, and led prestigious national and international research projects.
🔬CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS
Prof. Dr. John’s research spans material science for energy and environmental applications, focusing on innovative materials such as graphene, MXenes, and conducting polymers for supercapacitors, hydrogen evolution reactions, triboelectric nanogenerators, and environmental remediation. Her work has resulted in the publication of 110 international journal papers and 90 conference papers, along with several patents, showcasing her contribution to cutting-edge scientific advancements.
🔍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE
Prof. Dr. Honey John’s impact transcends academia. She has spearheaded high-value national and international research projects, secured substantial funding, and organized international conferences that foster academic collaborations. As an influential educator, she has shaped curricula and trained students across disciplines, from undergraduate to Ph.D. levels. She is also a passionate advocate for interdisciplinary research, with an emphasis on integrating industry and government-supported initiatives into academic projects.
🏅 AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Prof. Dr. Honey John has received multiple prestigious awards throughout her career:
- PAT Tagore Puraskar 2023 in Corporate Plastic Control Mission.
- Academic Excellence Award by DRDO, Government of India (2020).
- Listed in Women Achievers in Science (2012).
- Women Scientist Fellowship, DST, Government of India (2006).
- Young Scientist Award, Kerala Science Congress (2003).
- Numerous Best Paper Awards at national and international forums
📚 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS
Prof. Dr. Honey John’s legacy in academia is built on her dedication to teaching, research, and the growth of the scientific community. Her innovative approaches in material development, especially for sustainable and green technologies, are poised to contribute significantly to the energy and environment sectors in the coming years. Her ongoing projects, including a collaboration with Flinders University, Australia, highlight her commitment to shaping future advancements in nanomaterials and energy storage technologies.
Publications Top Notes
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Microwave absorption, reflection and EMI shielding of PU–PANI composite
📖 Acta Materialia 57 (2), 371-375 | 🏅 302 citations | 📅 2009
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Graphene coupled TiO2 photocatalysts for environmental applications: A review
📖 Chemosphere 271, 129506 | 🏅 235 citations | 📅 2021
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Synthesis of reduced graphene oxide–ZnO hybrid with enhanced optical limiting properties
📖 Journal of Materials Chemistry C 1 (23), 3669-3676 | 🏅 176 citations | 📅 2013
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Titanium dioxide based self-cleaning smart surfaces: A short review
📖 Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 8 (5), 104211 | 🏅 162 citations | 📅 2020
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Synthesis and nonlinear optical properties of reduced graphene oxide covalently functionalized with polyaniline
📖 Carbon 59, 308-314 | 🏅 125 citations | 📅 2013
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Defect engineering in ZnO nanocones for visible photoconductivity and nonlinear absorption
📖 Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 16 (45), 25093-25100 | 🏅 101 citations | 📅 2014
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Reduced graphene oxide–ZnO self-assembled films: tailoring the visible light photoconductivity by the intrinsic defect states in ZnO
📖 Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 17 (22), 14647-14655 | 🏅 73 citations | 📅 2015
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Hydrothermal synthesis of ZnO decorated reduced graphene oxide: understanding the mechanism of photocatalysis
📖 Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 3 (2), 1194-1199 | 🏅 71 citations | 📅 2015
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Electrode materials for stretchable triboelectric nanogenerator in wearable electronics
📖 RSC Advances 12 (17), 10545-10572 | 🏅 57 citations | 📅 2022
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Conducting polyaniline composites as microwave absorbers
📖 Polymer Composites 28 (5), 588-592 | 🏅 56 citations | 📅 2007
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New insights into the efficient charge transfer of ternary chalcogenides composites of TiO2
📖 Applied Catalysis B: Environmental 282, 119612 | 🏅 51 citations | 📅 2021
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Optical limiting studies of ZnO nanotops and its polymer nanocomposite films
📖 Applied Physics Letters 101 (7) | 🏅 48 citations | 📅 2012
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Carbon dioxide adsorption studies on modified montmorillonite clay/reduced graphene oxide hybrids at low pressure
📖 Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 7 (5), 103344 | 🏅 42 citations | 📅 2019
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Impact of structure, doping and defect-engineering in 2D materials on CO2 capture and conversion
📖 Reaction Chemistry & Engineering 6 (10), 1701-1738 | 🏅 41 citations | 📅 2021
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Recent trends in industrial and academic developments of green tyre technology
📖 Polymer Bulletin 80 (8), 8215-8244 | 🏅 35 citations | 📅 2023
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Nanosilica decorated multiwalled carbon nanotubes (CS hybrids) in natural rubber latex
📖 Polymer 161, 170-180 | 🏅 34 citations | 📅 2019
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Antibacterial self-cleaning binary and ternary hybrid photocatalysts of titanium dioxide with silver and graphene
📖 Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 10 (2), 107275 | 🏅 31 citations | 📅 2022
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Comparison of microwave and electrical properties of selected conducting polymers
📖 Microwave and Optical Technology Letters 50 (2), 504-508 | 🏅 31 citations | 📅 2008
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Morphology engineered spatial charge separation in superhydrophilic TiO2/graphene hybrids for hydrogen production
📖 Materials Today Energy 17, 100447 | 🏅 30 citations | 📅 2020
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Self-powered ultra-sensitive millijoule impact sensor using room temperature cured PDMS based triboelectric nanogenerator
📖 Microelectronic Engineering 251, 111664 | 🏅 citations not listed | 📅 2024