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Dr. Sudheesh Parathakkatt

Associate Professor

M.Sc., PhD

[email protected]

Specialization :

Soft Materials Rheology

Area of Interest :

Intelligent polymers and Soft Materials

Dr. Sudheesh Parathakkatt is a distinguished researcher specializing in Intelligent Polymers and Soft Materials, leading innovative work in developing advanced materials with critical applications in biomedicine and electronics. His research focuses on creating highly sensitive electronic skins, smart therapeutic contact lenses, and nano chitin integrated hydrogels, aiming to revolutionize fields like robotics, prosthetics, and biomedical treatments. Dr. Parathakkatt's groundbreaking contributions include a patented method for preparing crosslinked hydrogels with enhanced biomedical properties. His collaborative efforts with prestigious institutions like Technion - Israel Institute of Technology and the Central Tuber Crops Research Institute Trivandrum further underscore his commitment to advancing material science. His extensive scholarly work, published in leading journals, positions him as a leading figure in transforming material functionalities for the technologies of tomorrow.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Assistnt Professor

The Zamorin’s Guruvayurappan College - 14 March 2012 - Working...

Assistant Professor (S.G)

Karunya University - 01 June 2009 - 12 March 2012

Educational Qualifications

SlNoDegree/CertificateUniversity/BoardYear
1PhD in Chemistry National Institute of Technology Calicut01 Jan-2009
2M.Sc Chemistry University of Calicut01 Jan-2003

HONORS/AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS

Received an Indian Patent for developing a novel fabrication method for a nano-infused hydrogel, marking a significant advancement in the field of materials science and biomedical applications.

Granted an International Design Patent by the UK Government for an Innovative Sensor-Based Chemical Reaction Monitoring Device

EXTERNAL FUNDED PROJECTS

The Department of Chemistry is supported by the DST FIST project, which was awarded in 2018 to enhance the department's research infrastructure and scientific capabilities.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES ATTENDED

International Workshop for PG students and Teachers organized by Department of Chemistry, Z.G. College Kozhikode and Calicut Chemistry Collective

International seminar GALVANIZA 2022 organized by Department of Chemistry, The Zamorin’s Guruvayurappan College. 

TRAINING PROGRAMS ATTENDED

Orientation Programme at the Academic Staff College, University of Calicut from 25-09-2013 to 22-10-2013, which was organized by UGC-HRDC.

Refresher Course in Biotechnology (Interdisciplinary) at the Academic Staff College, University of Calicut from 30-07-2015 to 19-08-2015, organized by UGC-HRDC.

Refresher Course in Material Science: Recombinant Memetics at UGC-HRDC, University of Calicut from 21-10-2020 to 16-11-2020.

Refresher Course on Curriculum Design Development and Assessment at MHRD-TLC, PMMMNMTT, University of Calicut from 03-02-2021 to 16-02-2021, organized by MHRD.

Faculty Development Programme on Research Methodology at TLC-Ramanujan College, PMMMNMTT, University of Delhi from 01-10-2020 to 15-10-2020, organized by MHRD.

Faculty Development Programme on Learning Advanced E-tools for MOOCs Development and Research at TLC-Ramanujan College, PMMMNMTT, University of Delhi from 01-09-2020 to 14-09-2020, organized by MHRD.

Refresher Course in Environmental Science (Multidisciplinary) at UGC-HRDC, University of Calicut from 13-07-2022 to 26-07-2022.

PUBLICATIONS IN BOOKS/PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS

  • Gokul, G. K., & Parathakkatt, S. (2025). Polysaccharide-based ionic hydrogels: Comprehensive evaluation of conductivity, mechanical properties, and anti-freezing and anti-drying properties. Polymers From Renewable Resources. https://doi.org/10.1177/20412479251313783
  • George, J., Sudheesh, P., Reddy, P. N., & Sreejith, L. (2009). Studies on the Interaction of SDS with Gelatin in Presence of Urea Derivatives. Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology, 31(1), 44–49. https://doi.org/10.1080/01932690903107034
  • Parathakkatt, S., George, J., Sankarakutty, S. M., & Sreejith, L. (2009). Polymer induced structures in cetylpyridinium chloride–octanol micellar system. Journal of Polymer Research, 16(5), 577–582. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10965-008-9262-7
  • Parathakkatt, S., George, J., Sajeev, M. S., & Sreejith, L. (2009a). A Rheological Approach to Viscoelastic Worm‐Like Micelles of Tunable Properties. Journal of Surfactants and Detergents, 12(3), 219–224. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11743-009-1114-x
  • George, J., Sudheesh, P., Nair, S. M., & Sreejith, L. (2008). Circular dichroism and viscosity studies of gelatin with anionic surfactant, SDBS. Composite Interfaces, 15(7–9), 653–659. https://doi.org/10.1163/156855408786778339
  • Parathakkatt, S., Gokul. G. K., & Markandewar, R. A. (2024). Optimizing Rheology in Nano-Chitin PVA-PEG Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications. Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials, 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1080/25740881.2024.2445612
  • Markandewar, R. A.& Parathakkatt, S. (2025). Review on recent advances of hydrogels for smart drug delivery. In Contemporary Trends in Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Volume IV (pp. 56–72). Bhumi Publishing, India.
  • Piramanayagam, P., Bhalla, Y., Venkanna, K., Kumar, V. V., Parathakkatt, S., & Sivaraman, R. (2024). Mathematical Physics Approaches to Nanotechnology and Material Science. Nanotechnology Perceptions, 85–97. https://doi.org/10.62441/nano-ntp.vi.3614
  • Gokul, G. K., & Parathakkatt, S. (2025). Polysaccharide-based ionic hydrogels: Comprehensive evaluation of conductivity, mechanical properties, and anti-freezing and anti-drying properties. Polymers From Renewable Resources. https://doi.org/10.1177/20412479251313783

 

  • Sreejith, L., Parathakkat, S., Nair, S. M., Kumar, S., Varma, G., Hassan, P. A., & Talmon, Y. (2010b). Octanol-Triggered Self-Assemblies of the CTAB/KBr System: A Microstructural Study. The Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 115(3), 464–470. https://doi.org/10.1021/jp1043255