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Biography
- Meticulous and analytical Researcher with 8 years of educational and hands-on experience in the development of chemical and biosensors
- Founder of M/S ChemSensoRR, Startup, India
- Authored 14 scientific papers including a review paper and a book chapter for publishing in peer-reviewed journals
- University 2nd rank holder in M.Sc. and M.Phil. Courses. Recipient of several awards, which includes Best Oral Presentation, Best Paper and Young Scientist awards in various national & international conferences. Recipient of CUSAT RUSA START-UP GRANT 2020. Official instructor of a Guinness World Record winning science event
Expertise Summary
- Application of diamond quantum sensors in life sciences and biochemical research
- Technology transfer investigations, particularly through the ICURe programme
- Pioneering quantum sensing approach for studying mitochondrial function in mammalian cells
- Advancing the understanding of the aging process and discovering new therapeutics, with a focus on neurodegenerative diseases
- Developing working methods for early detection of styrene runaway hazards
- Addressing safety requirements in battery management for electric vehicles using quantum sensing technology
- Contributing to the UK's net zero emission targets through the development of critical battery management systems for efficient and secure performance in electric vehicles
Teaching Summary
Guest Lecturer - 18/07/2018 - 16/11/2018
Cochin University of Science and Technology, India
- Maintained engaging and interesting lectures by combining different media, including voice and video.
- Gave presentations on Engineering Chemistry to student classrooms using PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology.
Online Tutor - 01/11/2020 - 31/08/2021
Manorama Horizon-An online learning platform, India
- Guided students remotely via pre-recorded sessions
CSIR Postdoctoral Research Associate - 17/04/2019 - 18/09/2021
Cochin University of Science and Technology, India
- Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor PhD, post-graduate and undergraduate students.
Research Summary
Application of diamond quantum sensors in life sciences and biochemical research
Technology transfer investigations, particularly through the ICURe programme
Pioneering quantum sensing… read more
Selected Publications
MENON, S., SAM, S., KEERTHI, K., & KUMAR, K. G., 2022. In: Carbon nanomaterial-based sensors: Emerging trends, markets, and concerns. Carbon Nanomaterials-Based Sensors
MENON, S., MATHEW, M. R., SAM, S., KEERTHI, K., & KUMAR, K. G., 2020. Recent advances and challenges in electrochemical biosensors for emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases MALECKA, K., MENON, S., PALLA, G., KUMAR, K. G., DANIELS, M., DEHAEN, W., ... & RADECKI, J., 2020. Redox-active monolayers self-assembled on gold electrodes—effect of their structures on electrochemical parameters and DNA sensing ability.