Dedicated Assistant Professor with over seven years of teaching and research experience in higher education since November 2018. Specialized in Materials Science, with extensive expertise in teaching Inorganic, Physical, and Organic Chemistry, conducting research in advanced materials, mentoring students, developing curricula, managing laboratories, and undertaking academic administration. Currently serves as Purchase Convenor and Environmental Audit Convenor. Previously served as Union Advisor, Fine Arts Advisor, Staff Editor, and Alumni Coordinator, making significant contributions to the academic, administrative, and institutional development of the college.
Teaching & Research Experience
Assistant Professor | November 2018 – Present
Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Inorganic, Physical, and Organic Chemistry.
Contribute to curriculum development, laboratory management, departmental activities, and academic administration.
Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and integrate digital teaching and learning technologies.
Coordinate university practical examinations, evaluation, and valuation duties.
Academic Qualifications & National Certifications
CSIR–UGC NET (Lectureship – Chemical Sciences), AIR 14
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Kannur University Thesis: BiVO₄ Nanomaterials and its Composites for Supercapacitor and Photocatalytic Applications
M.Sc. in Chemistry, Kannur University
B.Ed. in Physical Science, University of Calicut
Administrative Responsibilities
Purchase and College development committee Convenor
Students grievence and redressal committee member
Discipline committee member
Alumni Association committee member
Environmental Audit Convenor
Bus committee member
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Effect of cerium concentration on supercapacitor performance of BiVO4 nanosheet Salija, P.V., Jinisha, B., Nisha, V.K. et al. J Mater Sci: Mater Electron 36, 1636 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-025-15669-z
Two dimensional BiVO₄–CdS nano composites for photocatalytic dye degradation Salija P. V, Sujith K V, Baiju K. V., Journal of Physics: Conference Series 2995 (2025) 012006, doi:10.1088/1742-6596/2995/1/012006
Supercapacitor applications of cerium doped BiVO4 nanosheets as electrode materials, Salija P. V, Nisha V, Sujith K V, Baiju Kizhakkekilikoodayil Vijayan, AIP Conf. Proc. 3198, 020131 (2025), https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0248453
Effect of precursors in the supercapacitor performance of g-C3N4, Vattakkoval Nisha, Fabeena Jahan Jaleel, Manjacheri Kuppadakkath Ranjusha, PadinjareVeetil Salija, Neethu Raveendran M, Anjali Paravannoor, Baiju Kizhakkekilikoodayil Vijayan. MRS Advances, Volume 9(15), June 2024.
Lithium enriched poly (ethylene oxide) / poly (methyl methacrylate) blend polymer based solid electrolyte films for solid state lithium battery applications, Jinisha B., Salija P. V, Jayalekshmi Sankaran, AIP Conf. Proc. 3198, 020130 (2025) https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0248606.
Influence of Strontium Substitution on Ferroelectric–Relaxor Transition in PLZT (7/60/40)V, Priyadarsini, P. V. Salija, A. S. Divya, Viswanathan Kumar, J. Am. Ceram. Soc., 93, 11, (2010), https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1551-2916.2010.04115.x
Microwave hydrothermal method for the inclusion of Silicon on to Reduced Graphene oxide and its impact on supercapacitor behaviour, M K Ranjusha, Anjali Paravannoor, Fabeena Jahan Jaleel, V K Nisha, Deepthi panoth, Salija P. V, Baiju Kizhakkekilikoodayil Vijayan, ECS J. Solid State Sci. Technol, (2025) https://doi.org/10.1149/2162-8777/ae1f39.
Book Chapter
Thulasi K M, Sindhu T M, Ranjusha M K, Salija P. V, Nisha V K, Shajesh P, Baiju K V, “Chapter 2: Atom Economy” in book ‘Green Chemistry and Applications’, ISBN: 9780429291166, (2020).
Faculty Development Programmes
Refresher Course in Environmental Studies (Multidisciplinary), University of Calicut (6–19 October 2023).
FDP on Outcome-Based Education (18–25 January 2023).
Interdisciplinary Refresher Course in Advanced Research Methodology (22 May–5 June 2022).
FDP on Research Methodology (20 July–3 August 2021).
Faculty Induction Programme (18 May–17 June 2021).
ERUDITION–2020 (23–28 May 2020).
Managing Online Classes and Co-Creating MOOCs 2.0 (18 May–3 June 2020).
Conference Presentations
Photocatalytic Applications of Visible Light Active Inorganic Oxides – Oral presentation, National Seminar on Advanced Materials, School of Chemical Sciences, Kannur University, Payyanur Campus, 15–16 March 2018.
Photocatalytic Applications of BiVO₄–TiO₂ Composites – Oral presentation, National Seminar on Recent Advances in Chemistry, Government Brennan College, Dharmadam, 18–19 November 2019.
Properties and Applications of 2D Nanocomposites – Oral presentation, National Seminar on Current Trends in Scientific Research, Health of the Planet, Health of the People, Nehru Arts & Science College, Kanhangad, 31 October–1 November 2022.
Electrochemical Properties of Doped Bismuth Vanadates – Poster presentation, National Seminar on Spectroanalytical Techniques and Modelling (STAM 2023), Kannur University in association with ISAS Kerala Chapter, 4–6 October 2023.
Electrochemical Properties of Cerium-Doped Bismuth Vanadates – Poster presentation, 67th DAE Solid State Physics Symposium, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), GITAM University, Visakhapatnam, 20–24 December 2023.
Photocatalytic Applications of BiVO₄–CdS Composites – Poster presentation, International Conference on Advances in Functional Materials & Coatings (ICAFMC-2024), MES Ponnani College, 14–16 February 2024.
Supercapacitor Applications of BiVO₄–TiO₂ Nanocomposites as Active Electrode Materials – Oral presentation, INSIGHT 2025 International Conference on Integrating Disciplines for Sustainable Development, MES Keveeyam College, Valanchery, 21–23 January 2025.
Present Responsibilities:
Coordinator – Book Club Coordinator, Environment and Water Audit Coordinator
Fine Arts Advisor
Department IQAC Coordinator
Member – E– Learning, Alumni Association Committee, Admission Committee, Library Advisory Committee
PUBLICATIONS /BOOK CHAPTER
Priyadarsini, V., Salija, P. V., Divya, A. S., & Kumar, V. (2010). Influence of strontium substitution on ferroelectric–relaxor transition in PLZT (7/60/40). Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 93(11), 3584-3586.
Sáenz-Galindo, A., Castañeda-Facio, A.O., & Rodríguez-Herrera, R. (Eds.). (2020). Green Chemistry and Applications (1st ed.). CRC Press. -Chapter name: Atom Economy.
PARTICIPATION AND PRESENTATION IN SEMINARS/ WORKSHOPS
Presented a paper on the topic “Visible light active inorganic oxides for photocatalytic applications”, National Seminar on Advanced Materials, School of Chemical Sciences, University, Swami Anandatheertha Campus, Payyanur, Kerala. 15-16th March 2018.
Attended two day national seminar on “contemporary trends in Research” on 19-20th March 2018 at Department of Physics, Kannur University, Swami Anandatheertha Campus, Payyanur, Kerala.
Attended curriculum-syllabus Restructuring workshop on 03rd May, 2019 held at Kannur University, Thavakkara as a participant.
Presented a paper on the topic “BiVO4 and BiVO4-TiO2 composites”, Two day National Seminar on Recent Advances in Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Govt. Brennan College, Dharmadam, Thalassery, Kerala. 18-19th November, 2019.
Attended a webinar on the topic: “Digital Aids for Chemistry Teachers” organised by the Department of Chemistry, SES College, Sreekandapuram, as a part of International Multidisciplinary webinar series under the title CONVERGENCE 2020, on 7th June 2020.
Attended a webinar on the topic: "Probing the Universe using Neutrinos" organised by the Department of Physics, SES College, Sreekandapuram, as a part of International Multidisciplinary webinar series under the title CONVERGENCE 2021, on 17th September 2021.
Attended a webinar on the topic: "NAAC Accreditation: Updated Guidelines and Approach" organised by the IQAC, SES College, Sreekandapuram, as a part of International Multidisciplinary webinar series under the title CONVERGENCE 2021, on 16th September 2021.
Attended a webinar on the topic: "Art of Writing & Publishing Research Papers in Scholarly Journals" organised by IQAC, SES College, Sreekandapuram, as a part of International Multidisciplinary webinar series under the title CONVERGENCE 2021, on 18th September 2021.
Attended a webinar on the topic: "Reference Management Software" organised by the Department of Mathematics, SES College, Sreekandapuram, as a part of International Multidisciplinary webinar series under the title CONVERGENCE 2021, on 24th September 2021.
Attended a webinar on the topic: " Uses of Literature and Literary Theory" organised by the Department of English, SES College, Sreekandapuram, as a part of International Multidisciplinary webinar series under the title CONVERGENCE 2021, on 25th September 2021.
Attended a webinar on the topic: " Importance and Opportunities of Interdisciplinary Research" organised by the Department of Chemistry, SES College, Sreekandapuram, as a part of International Multidisciplinary webinar series under the title CONVERGENCE 2021, on 25th September 2021.
PARTICIPATION IN ORIENTATION, REFRESHER AND FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Participated in the six days short term Faculty Development Programme on “ERUDITION – 2020” organised by PG Department of Chemistry, IQAC & Chemistry Alumni Association of Payyanur College in association with Kerala State Higher Education Council, from 23- 28th May 2020.
Participated in the Faculty Development Programme on “Managing online classes and Co creating MOOCS:2.0” organised by Teaching learning centre, Ramanujan College, Delhi University during May 18-June 03, 2020.
Completed Faculty Induction /Orientation Programme organised by Teaching learning centre, Ramanujan College, Delhi University from May 18-June 17, 2021.
Completed Faculty Development Programme on “Research Methodology” organised by Teaching learning centre, Ramanujan College, Delhi University during July 20-August 03, 2021.
