Sangeeth John
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Gender: Male; DOB: 26 October, 1994; Address: Chathoth House, K.R.Pankajakshan Road,
Cochin, Kerala, India-682018; Phone: +91-9495550882;
E-mail: sangeeth.john.2610@gmail.com
Stream of study
Profile and Career objective
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Present state of the course
Proposed title for Doctoral degree
Title of the project for M.Sc. thesis
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: Doctoral Student (2019 – present)
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (M.Sc. – 85.5% - First Class)
Physics (B.Sc. - 70% - First Class)
: A PhD candidate working mainly on the grounds of
Photocatalysis and carrying out research in the frontier areas
of renewable energy to develop knowledge and skills that can
strengthen the scientific activities which helps to improve the
necessities of the society.
: Preparation of nanomaterials, Properties of nanomaterials,
Characterization techniques for nanomaterial,
Nanobiotechnology, Nanomaterials for Energy systems,
Nanoelectronics and Nanosensors, Industrial Nanotechnology,
Computational Nanotechnology.
: Pursuing first year of PhD in Crystal Growth Centre, Anna
University, Chennai.
: Oxides and Brownmillerites for Photocatalytic applications.
: Optimization of Graphene Oxide coating onto U-bent Plastic
Optical Fibre to enhance its RI sensitivity and surface
functional density for chemical sensing applications.
(Indian Institute of Technology, Madras)
: VLF technology metal detectors.
(Sacred Heart College, Kerala)
: Successfully completed a two month internship program on
the topic Graphene oxide binding onto POF, in Department of
Applied Mechanics, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.
: Anna Centenary Research Fellowship – 2019 (ACRF-2019).
University of Madras Scholarship for academic excellence.
(2015-2017).
: ‘Graphene Oxide Coated U-Bent Plastic Optical Fiber based
Chemical Sensor for Organic Solvents’
Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.snb.2018.02.059
Educational and Research Experience
• 2019 – present

Doctoral Student (Ph.D.) in Crystal Growth Centre, Anna University, Chennai.

Proposed title of the work is “Oxides and/or Brownmillerites for Photocatalytic applications”.

• 2015 - 2017:

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology from National centre for Nanoscience and
Nanotechnology under University of Madras, India. I was second highest in a group of fifteen students with
an aggregate of 85.68 %. The course was completed in April, 2017.
Subjects: Preparation of nanomaterials, Properties of nanomaterials, Characterization techniques for
nanomaterials, nanomaterials for Energy systems, Nanoelectronics and Nanosensors, Industrial
Nanotechnology, Computational Nanotechnology, Nanobiotechnology, Nanotoxicology etc.
Project details:
Title: “Optimization of Graphene Oxide coating on to U-bent POF to enhance its RI sensitivity and surface
functional density for chemical sensing applications.”
Guide: Dr. V.V.Ragavendra Sai, Department of Applied Mechanics, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
Abstract: This study deals with the optimization of Graphene Oxide coating onto U-bent plastic optical
fibres to enhance its RI sensitivity and functional density for the future applications in chemical sensing.
Graphene and its derivatives have been widely explored for the development of sensors. U-bent optical
fibre in combination with graphene oxide (GO) is exploited in this study due to the exceptional properties
of GO such as larger surface area and higher density of functional groups. BPOF probes of 500 µm PMMA
core with 1.5 mm optimum bend diameter was considered in this study. Parameters like POF
functionalization, incubation time and concentration of GO solution were optimized. Refractive index
sensitivity and functional density were studied. GO coating on U-bent POF probes were performed by dip
coating technique. POF fibre probes were amine functionalized and used in further experiments. Amine
functionalization onto GO layer was done with Hexamethylenediamine which can enhance gold binding
onto the fibre probes. The surface coverage of GO was analysed with Raman scattering spectroscopy. The
dipping time optimized to have best surface coverage at different time intervals (2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 15, 18, 21
and 24 hours). The concentration of GO solution was also optimized from different concentrations
(10µg/ml, 50µg/ml, and 100µg/ml). The RI sensitivity of GO coated BPOF sensor was evaluated using
glucose solutions of varying RI from 1.3330 (0% w/v) to 1.3478 (10% w/v). The probes showed RI sensitivity
of 9.617 (ΔA845nm/ΔRIU) which is 3.6 fold higher than that of the bare fibre probe. The coated probes
were subjected to gold binding to evaluate the functional density enhancement. This proposed sensor
finds huge potential in numerous analytical applications including food processing, automobile, brewery,
drug discovery and clinical diagnosis and mainly in chemical sensing applications.

• 2012 – 2015:
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physics from Sacred Heart College under Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala
with first class and an aggregate of 70%.
Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics.
Project details:
Title: VLF technology metal detectors.
 Guide: Prof. Alex Shinu Scaria, Department of Physics, Sacred Heart College, Kerala.
Abstract: Metal detectors are fascination machines. Many of the people who use them are just as
enthusiastic about extolling the virtues of their favourite metal detector as they are about setting off in
search of buried treasure. This is the primary means by which we determine how well we are doing our
jobs, and what sort of things we need to do better. Sometimes though, communication is difficult. The
most commonly used metal detection technology is very low frequency (VLF), also known as induction
balance. In this type of metal detector, there are two rings: an outer coil called the transmitter coil and an
inner coil called the receiver coil. The transmitter coil has an electric current running through it, which
creates an electromagnetic field. This magnetic pulse interacts with any conductive object it passes over,
causing that object to create a weaker magnetic field of its own; it is this magnetic pulse from the object
that the receiver coil senses. The receiver coil is shielded from the transmitter coil's magnetic field, but can
pick up magnetic pulses sent by other objects. The receiver coil amplifies these frequencies and sends
them to the control box for analysis.
• 2012:
Technical Higher Secondary Examination (THSE) by Government of Kerala with 92%, from Model Technical
Higher Secondary School, Kaloor.
• 2010:
Technical High School Leaving Certificate examination (THSLC) by Government of Kerala, with 93% from
Model Technical Higher Secondary School, Kaloor.

Technical Experience
• May 01 – June 31 (2016): Successfully completed an internship on “Graphene Oxide binding onto U-
bent Plastic Optical Fibre”, in Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IITM), under the guidance of
Dr. V. V. Raghavendra Sai in Biosensors Laboratory, Department of Applied Mechanics.

• I have acquired the skill of synthesis and characterization of nanoparticles and nanomaterial from
laboratory experience in National Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.

• Synthesis methods which I have employed: Chemical reduction method, Sol-Gel method, Simple
precipitation method, Co-precipitation method, Poly-ol method, Electro spinning, Spray pyrolysis and
Spin coating.

• Preparation units which I am used to: Electro spinning unit, Spin coating unit, Spray pyrolysis unit and
Anodization unit.

• Characterization instruments familiar with: SEM, TEM, FESEM, HRTEM, UV-Vis Spectrometer, Power
meter, pH meter, Raman Spectrometer, FT-IR spectroscopy, X-Ray Diffractometer and X-Ray
photoelectron spectroscope.

• Other familiarized instruments and equipment: Hot furnace, Centrifuge unit, Laminar flow chamber,
Chemical Vapour Deposition unit, Ultrasonicator, etc.

Conferences and Industrial Visits

• Presented a poster on “Optimization of Graphene Oxide binding onto U-bent POF for enhanced
RI sensitivity for Chemical Sensing Applications” in – International Workshop of Crystalline
 Materials and Applications (IWCMA-2019), at Crystal Growth Centre, Anna University.

• Presented a poster on “Optimization of Graphene Oxide binding onto U-bent POF” in National
conference – Chennai Nano Gathering-2017, at University of Madras.

 Participated in GIAN course on “Scanning and Transmission Electron Microscopy” in Crystal

Growth Centre, Anna University, Chennai.

• Visited Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, and learned about the
current trends coming up in the area of Fast Breeder Reactors and other related fields.

• Visited International Institute for Biotechnology and Toxicology (IIBAT), Padappai, and acquired
knowledge about the toxic effects of nanoparticles and the incorporation of nanoscience in the field of
biotechnology.

• Presented works on ‘Science in daily life’ in Science Talent Promotion Scheme, by University of
Madras.

• Attended TEQIP sponsored seminar on “Awareness on Renewable Energy Sources and Global
Warming”, at Model Engineering College, Kochi.

• Attended TEQIP sponsored seminar on “Electrical energy saving techniques”, at Model Engineering
College, Kochi.

Leadership and Organizational Experience

• Event Coordinator (Student) of Chennai Nano Gathering – 2017, a National Conference on Nano
materials conducted at the University of Madras.

• Event coordinator of Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) – 2015, which was
conducted in Sacred Heart College, Thevara.

• Event coordinator of PHYSICS FEST, conducted by Department of Physics, Sacred Heart College.

• Lead speaker at Sacred Heart Speaker’s Forum.

• Sports Secretary of Model Technical Higher Secondary School, Kaloor in 2011.

• Captaincy in football team of MTHSS, Kaloor over two years.

Computer skills
• C, C++, BASIC, Arduino and Processing languages.
• Origin, Gaussian and Optical Data Analysing software.

Languages
• English - Write; Read; Speak.
• Hindi - Write; Read.
• Tamil - Read; Speak.
• Malayalam - Mother tongue.

Reference
• Dr. Shubra Singh
Assistant Professor
Crystal Growth Centre, Anna University, Chennai – 600025
E-mail: shubra6@gmail.com