GDC

Dr. Karthika J.S

Assistant Professor - HOD P.G Department of Chemistry
Contact:    karthikajsgdc.edu.in
Experience
:  10years*
10 experience at GDC**

* : Entered Manually by the Faculty Member    **: Calculated by system
Qualifications
:
  • Ph.D. in Chemistry, Mangalore University (2016)

Thesis Title: “Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Gellan Gum-Based Polymers”

  • M.Sc. in Chemistry, Mangalore University (2010)
  • CPD certified Diploma in ‘Electrochemistry of corrosion’ (2025)
Research & Publications
:

 

1. Karthik, J.S., & Vishalakshi, B. (2015). Gellan gum-graft-polyaniline – An electrical conducting biopolymer. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 82, 61–67. (Elsevier, IF: 8.0)

2. Karthik, J.S., & Vishalakshi, B. (2015). Novel stimuli-responsive gellan gum-graft-poly(DMAEMA) hydrogel as adsorbent for anionic dye. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 81, 648–655. (Elsevier, IF: 8.0)

3. Karthik, J.S., & Vishalakshi, B. (2014). Microwave-assisted synthesis and characterization of poly(itaconic acid) grafted gellan gum. International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, 19, 95–106. (Taylor & Francis, IF: 1.5)

4. Karthik, J.S., & Vishalakshi, B. (2014). Microwave-assisted synthesis of poly(2-dimethylaminoethyl ethacrylate) grafted gellan gum. International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, 19, 709–720. (Taylor & Francis, IF: 1.5)

5. Karthik, J.S., & Vishalakshi, B. (2013). Synthesis and swelling behavior of crosslinked gellan gum-graft-poly(acrylamide-co-itaconic acid) hydrogels. Der Pharma Chemica, 5, 185–192.

6. Karthik, J.S., & Vishalakshi, B. (2014). pH-responsive gels of Gellan Gum and Carboxymethylcellulose for ketoprofen delivery. International Journal of ChemTech Research, 6, 1055–1069.

7. Mithun U., Vishalakshi B., & Karthik J.S. Polyelectrolyte complex of N,N,N-trimethyl chitosan/gellan gum for controlled ketoprofen release. Iranian Polymer Journal, DOI: 10.1007/s13726-016-0425-9. (Springer, IF: 1.8)

Conferences & Presentations (Selected)

  1. Activated Carbon from Wild Jack Leaves – National Conference on Advanced Materials, SDM College, Ujire (March 2024)
  2. “Challenges and Opportunities in Global Chemistry Enterprises”- National seminar, St. Aloysius College, Mangalore  (February 2024).
  3. XXXVI Annual Conference- Indian Council of Chemists (ICC),Department of Studies in Chemistry, NITK Surathkal (December 2018).
  4. Gellan Gum/CMC Hydrogels for Paracetamol Release – ICRAMST-2013, NITK Surathkal
  5. Synthesis of pH and Temperature Responsive Hydrogels – XXXII ICC Conference, Karnatak University (2013)
  6. Microwave-Assisted Conducting Polymer Synthesis – 3rd ICC International Conference, Dubai & Abu Dhabi (2014)
  7. Dielectric Properties of Grafted Polyaniline – NCSEA-2014, Joseph Engineering College, Mangalore

Regular participant in national and international conferences focused on polymer science, environmental chemistry, and material science

Other Activities
:

Academic Roles & Contributions

  • Head of Department, M.Sc. Chemistry, Govinda Dasa College, Surathkal
  • Organizing Secretary, National Conferences:SSSC-2019&
    FCASDCO-2020
  • Board of Examiners (BOE) Member: Mangalore University
    St. Aloysius College, Mangalore
    SDM College, Ujire
    Vivekananda College, Puttur
  • Strategic Committee Member, Hindu Vidya Dayeene Sangha
  • Judge, Intercollegiate Chemistry Competitions

 

Professional Memberships

  • Life Member, Indian Council of Chemists (ICC) – Fellow No. 1705
  • Life Member, The Society for Polymer Science, India (SPSI) – Membership No. PUN 354

Science Communication & Outreach

  • Hobby Writer with a passion for science outreach in Kannada
  • 35+ articles published in Vishwavani, a reputed Kannada daily