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Name : Dr. J. MERLINE SHYLA
Qualification
DOB : 28.05.1976
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Degree/Diploma
Subject
1.
B.Sc.
Physics
2.
M.Sc.
Physics
3.
M.Phil.
Physics
4.
Ph.D
Physics
5.
SLET
Physics
6.
PGDCA
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7.
DCA
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Aided:
College/University
Stella Maris College
University of Madras
Loyola College
University of Madras
Loyola College
University of Madras
Loyola college
University of Madras
Bharathidasan
University
LIBA-IC
Loyola College
LIBA-IC
Loyola College
Department: Physics
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Year of Passing
1996
1998
1999
2007
1999
1999
1998
ID No. PHY 16
Teaching Experience
S.No
Department
1.
Physics
2.
Physics
3.
Physics
Category
Aided/Mgt(Day)
Assistant Professor
Aided
Lecturer
Management (Day)
Substitute Lecturer
Aided
From-To (Period)
Oct 2007 – Till date
Jun 2002 – Oct 2007
Jul 2001 – Oct 2001
Teaching Experience (In Loyola)
10 years, 3 mths
Teaching Experience (Outside Loyola)
2 years
Total Teaching Experience
12 years +
Positions Held (In Loyola)
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11.
Name of the position
NAAC Reaccreditation, Staff-In-Charge
Dept of Physics, Loyola College
Outreach for I PG students, Staff-In-Charge
Dept of Physics, Loyola College
Outreach for II PG students, Staff-In-Charge
Dept of Physics, Loyola College
Member of the Board of Editors of the Journal
Convergence, LIFE
Member of the Research Team, LIFE
Member of the Task force for
Qualification approval in Minority Colleges
DST-FIST proposal Staff-In-charge
Dept. of Physics, Loyola College
Member of the Editorial Advisory Board
Convergence, LIFE
Member of the Documentation Committee
Loyola College
Extended Member of the IQAC
Loyola College
Member of the CPE committee
Loyola College
Duration
Sep 2012
2011-2012
2012-2013
Since 2008
Since 2001
Jul – Nov 2009
2008-2009
2002 – 2008
2004-2005
2004-2006
2003-2004
Positions Held (Outside Loyola)
S.No
1.
2.
Name of the position
Member of the Board of Studies
Theivanai Ammal College for Women, Villupuram
Coordinator – College Wing
Forum of Minority Institutions & Associations, TN
Duration
2009-2012
Since 2009
3.
Member of the Federation of Chennai
Minority College Teachers & Managements
Since 2009
4.
Member of the Women in Science & Technology (WIST)
Group, Indian Academy of Science, Bangalore
Since 2007
5.
External Examiner in Physics
Stella Maris College, Chennai
2010-2011
6.
External Examiner in Physics
Madras Christian College, Chennai
2011-2012
7.
External Examiner in Physics
Sacred Heart College, Tirupattur
2009-2010
8.
External Academic Auditor
Theivanai Ammal College for Women, Villupuram
2008-2009
9.
External Examiner in Physics
Thiruvalluvar University
2006-2007
Books Edited
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One of the Editors of the Proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Materials (ICAM
2012) Published by the Department of Physics, Loyola College, Chennai – 600 034, ISBN No.
9788190949019, 2012.
One of the Editors of the Book, “Climate Change and Future Security”, LIFE, Loyola College
Publications, Ed. 1, 2010
Edited the Abstract Book of the “National Conference on Climate Change and Future Security” held
on Jan 8th and 9th, 2010 in LIFE, Loyola College, Chennai.
Articles Published
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Synthesis and Characterization of nanocrystalline SnO 2 by precipitation method, Proceedings of the
International Conference on Condensed Matter Physics, P. Jasmine Pushpa, D. Arun Kumar, Francis
P. Xavier, J. Merline Shyla, University of Madras, Chennai, Excel Publishers, ISBN: 978-93- 8206263-9, p. 93-95, 2012
Investigation on the variation of conductivity and photoconductivity of CuO thin films as a
function of layers of coating, D. Arun Kumar, Francis P. Xavier and J. Merline Shyla, Archives of
Applied Science Research, 2012, 4(5): 2174 - 2183
Natural dye sensitization of TiO 2 Thin Films using Lawsone dye extracted from Lawsonia Inermis
for Solar Cell Applications, D. Arun Kumar, Francis P. Xavier and J. Merline Shyla, Archives of
Applied Science Research, 2012, 4(5): 2122 – 2132
Synthesis and Characterization of TiO2/SiO2 Nanocomposites for Solar Cell Applications, D.
Arunkumar, J. Merline Shyla and Francis P. Xavier, Applied Nanoscience, 2012, 2: 429 – 436
Merline Shyla, J., “Chemistry: The Essence of Human Bonding”, published in The New Leader, Vol.
124, Issue 1, p. 10, Jan 1-15, 2011
Danis Ponniah S.J. and Merline Shyla, J. “ The Physics of Climate and Climate Change”, Climate
Change and Future Security, p. 250, LIFE, Loyola College Publications, Ed. 1, 2010
T.Sujatha, A.Cyrac Peter, M.Vimalan, J.Merline Shyla and J.Madhavan, Thermal, mechanical, optical
and conductivity studies of a novel NLO active L-phenylalanine L-phenylalaninium
dihydrogenphosphate single crystal, Physica B, 405(2010) 3365-3370
T.Sujatha, P.Praveen Kumar, J.Merline Shyla and J.Madhavan, Electrical, mechanical, thermal and
nonlinear optical properties of pure and doped L-Threonine acetate single crystals, Archives of
Physics Research, 2010, 1(2): 1-7
Merline Shyla, J., “The Prospects of Undergraduation in Physics (Ilankalai Iyarpiyal Payindral)”,
Dinamani, Maanavar Malar ‘2010’, 151-152
Merline Shyla, J., “Where is the Creation of God heading to? – The Impact of Climate Change”, The
New Leader, Vol.123, Issue 1, p. 27, Jan 1-15, 2010
Invited Talks
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Merline Shyla, J., Resource Person for Orientation for X Standard Matriculation Teachers of 5
districts of Northern Tamilnadu on Samacheer Kalvi (Physics) held at JRK Matriculation School,
Vadapalani on Nov 19, 2011.
Merline Shyla, J., “Energy Alternatives for India – An Optimistic Approach”, Talk delivered during
the National Science Day Celebrations at Madras Christian College, Chennai on Feb 28 th, 2011.
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Merline Shyla, J., “ Renewable Energy Resources – A Ray of Hope”, Talk delivered at the National
Conference on “Green Energy and Materials Science”, organized by St. Mary’s College, Tuticorin on
Dec 11th, 2010.
Merline Shyla, J., “Understanding Climate Change with Physics”, Talk delivered at the PG
Association of Physics, Lady Doak College, Madurai on March 05, 2010.
Merline Shyla, J., “Harnessing Solar energy for a sustainable future”, National Conference on
Renewable Energy Sources, organized by Yadava College, Madurai in collaboration with LIFE, Loyola
College, Chennai from Mar 04-05, 2010.
Merline Shyla, J., “Women in Science and Technology – Striking a balance between Efficiency and
Equality”, International Conference on Women Education and Empowerment, organized by
Immaculate College of Education for Women, Puducherry, Feb 6, 2010.
Merline Shyla, J., “The Physics of Greenhouse effect and strategies for sustainability”, International
Conference on Biotechnological solutions for Environmental Sustainability (IConBSES), organized by
VIT University, Vellore from Oct 21-23, 2009.
Merline Shyla, J. and Francis P. Xavier, “Dye-sensitized solar cell using sol-gel coated
nanocrystalline TiO 2 electrodes”, National Conference on the Emerging Trends in Crystal growth and
Nanomaterials (NECAN), organized by the Department of Physics, Loyola College, Chennai from Feb
28-29, 2008.
Papers Presented in International/National Conferences
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Synthesis and photoconductivity study of binary TiO 2-SiO2 oxide system prepared by modified sol-gel
method, D. Arunkumar, J. Merline Shyla and Francis P. Xavier, National seminar on Recent
Advances in Materials Research (RAMR - 2012), organized by Department of Physics, Scott Christian
College (Autonomous), Nagercoil – 629 003, Jul 19 – 20, 2012.
Synthesis and Optical, Electrical Properties of TiO 2/SiO2 nanocomposites for Solar Cell Applications, D
Arunkumar, J. Merline Shyla and Francis P. Xavier, International Conference on Frontiers in
Materials Science for Energy and Environment, LIFE, Loyola College, Jan 11 – 13, 2012.
Preparation and Characterization of TiO 2/SiO2 Nanocomposites for Solar Cell Applications
D
Arunkumar, J. Merline Shyla and Francis P. Xavier, 2nd International Conference on Advanced
Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology (ICANN – 2011), Dec 8-10, 2011.
“Materials for Solar energy conversion”, D. Arun Kumar, C.S.A. Raj, Merline Shyla . J and Francis P.
Xavier, National Conference on Renewable Energy Sources, organized by Yadava College, Madurai
and LIFE, Loyola College, Chennai from Mar 04-05, 2010.
“The Physics of Climate and Climate Change”, Danis Ponniah and Merline Shyla, presented at the
National Conference on Climate Change and Future Security, organized by LIFE, Loyola College on
Jan 8th & 9th, 2010.
“Women in Sustainable Development and Environmental Conservation: Issues and Strategies”, J.
Merline Shyla, presented at the International Symposium on Sustaining Global Pressures: Women
in Science and Engineering (SGPW 2008) Next Generation Challenges and Opportunities organized by
Indian Women Scientists’ Association in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu from Jan 3-5, 2008.
“Electrical properties of Titanium dioxide-methyl violet composites” Merline Shyla and Francis P.
Xavier, presented at the 4th ISE Spring Meeting, April 17-20, 2006 held in Singapore.
“Dielectric behaviour of Titanium dioxide-methyl violet composites” Merline Shyla and Francis P.
Xavier, presented at the 4th ISE Spring Meeting, April 17-20, 2006 held in Singapore.
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“Photoconductivity and Dielectric properties of L-ARG. HF (LAHF) single crystals” J. Packiam Julius,
Anu J. Vianneys, A. Stephen, A. Joseph Arul Pragasam, Merline Shyla and P. Sagayaraj presented
at the National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Molecular Physics, held from 8-9 March, 2004 at
Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu.
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“Electrical Properties of sol-gel processed TiO2 thin films”, Merline Shyla and Francis P. Xavier,
presented at the International Symposium on Chemical Education and Research (ISCER) held from 47, Jan 2004, organized by the Department of Chemistry, Loyola College, Chennai.
Conferences organized
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Organizing Secretary of the “National Conference on Green Energy for Sustainable Development”
held from Jan 7th -8th, 2011 in LIFE, Loyola College, Chennai
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Organizing Secretary of the “National Conference on Climate Change and Future Security” held on
Jan 8th and 9th, 2010 in LIFE, Loyola College, Chennai
Conference/Seminar/Symposium/Workshop/Refresher attended
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Theme
Place
Int/
National
1.
Refresher Course in
Nanoscience
UGC-ASC & NCNSNT,
University of Madras
National
2.
IIT- NPTEL
State
3.
Frontiers in Materials
Science for Energy and
Environment
LICET and M/s Classle
Knowledge
Loyola College
Chennai
International
4.
Advanced Materials
5.
E-waste Management for
Environmental Protection
6.
Preparation and
Characterization of
Nanomaterials
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8.
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10.
11.
12.
13.
Green Energy for
Sustainable
Development
Green Energy and
Materials Sciences
Biodiversity for Holistic
Development
Orientation Course
Renewable Energy
Sources
Climate Change &
Physics
Scientific Writing &
Presentation
Year
Role
Nov 15
– Dec 5,
2012
Dec 3,
2012
Organizing
Team
Jan
2012
Organizing
Team
Jan
2012
Mar
2011
Organizing
Team
Organizing
Team
National
Mar
2011
Organizing
Team
LIFE, Loyola College
Chennai
National
Jan
2011
Organizing
Secretary
St. Mary’s College
Tuticorin
National
LIFE, Loyola College
National
UGC-ASC, University of
Madras, Chennai
Invited
Speaker
Organizing
Team
State
Yadava College Madurai
National
Lady Doak College Madurai
Dept
WCC, Chennai
National
Dec
2010
Dec
2010
Nov-Dec
2010
Mar
2010
Mar
2010
Feb
2010
Loyola College
Chennai
LIFE & LICET
Chennai
National Centre for
Nanoscience and
Nanotechnology, University
of Madras
International
National
Participant
Participant
Resource
Person
Invited
Speaker
Participant
14.
Women Education &
Empowerment
Immaculate Coll of Ed,
Puducherry
International
15.
Seminar on Astrophysics
Loyola College
State
16.
Climate Change & Future
Security
LIFE
Loyola College
National
Environmental
Sustainability
Recent Trends in Sensor
Development
Emerging Trends in
Crystal Growth &
Nanomaterials
Biodiversity &
Bioresources
Women in Science &
Engg
Nuclear Energy for
National Development
Refresher Course in
Experimental Physics
Advances in Materials
Science
Environmental
Biosensors
Future Trends in
Materials &
Characterization
Information
Communication
Technologies with
Human Face
Nanoscale
Electrochemical Materials
Multidisciplinary
Research
Crystal Growth and
Characterization
VIT
Vellore
LIFE
Loyola College
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Sensors
Chemical Education and
Research
25 years of Autonomy –
Vision, Experiences and
Future Directions
Towards better Question
Papers
X-rays in Materials
Characterization
Value Education
Resources
International
International
Feb
2010
Jan
2010
Oct
2009
Jan
2009
Invited
Speaker
Organizing
Team
Org Sec &
Paper
presented
Invited
Speaker
Organizing
Team
Feb
2009
Invited
Speaker
Jan
2008
Jan
2008
Organizing
Team
Paper
presented
Organizing
Team
Jan
2010
Loyola College
National
LIFE
Loyola College
National
IWSA Kalpakkam
International
Loyola College
National
Crystal Growth Centre
Anna University
National
Loyola College
State
LIFE
Loyola College
National
Loyola College
Chennai
National
Feb
2006
Organizing
Team
Loyola College
Chennai
National
Feb
2006
Organizing
Team
Apr
2006
Dec
2006
Sep
2005
Dec
2005
Jan
2004
Paper
Presented
Organizing
Team
Organizing
Team
Organizing
Team
Organizing
Team
NUS
Singapore
LIFE
Loyola College
Loyola College
Chennai
LIFE
Loyola College
Loyola College
Chennai
International
State
National
National
International
Jul 2007
May
2007
Feb
2007
Jan
2007
Participant
Organizing
Team
Organizing
Team
Delegate
Loyola College
National
Jan
2003
TN State Council for Hr.
Ed. (TNSCHE)
State
Jul 2002
Loyola College
National
Feb
2001
Resource
Person
Organizing
Team
AIACHE
Bangalore
National
May
2001
Resource
Person
38.
39.
Environment,
Biodiversity and
Bioethics
Materials and
Characterization
LIFE
Loyola College
National
Loyola College
National
National
40.
Poultry Industry
Loyola College
41.
Interactive Science for
College Teachers
42.
Sensors
Australian National
University
LIFE
Loyola College
State
National
Sep
2001
Organizing
Team
Feb
2000
Feb
2000
Oct
2000
Dec
2000
Organizing
Team
Participant
Delegate
Organizing
Team
Any other Honours/Responsibilities
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Recognized Supervisor for Ph.D Degree in Physics by the University of Madras, 2012.
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Recipient of travel grant of Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi, for academic trip to
Singapore in April 2006.
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Recognized External Guide for Ph.D Degree in Physics by Periyar University, Salem, 2012
Recognized Reviewer of the International Journal of Renewable Energy Research, Turkey, 2012
Recognized Supervisor for M.Phil. Degree in Physics by the University of Madras, 2010.
Recipient of funding by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India for organizing National
Conference on Climate Change, 2010
Awarded the Tamil Nadu Government Merit Scholarship for Research for 2001-2002.
Secured Fr. Inchackal Gold Medal in M.Phil. Physics at Loyola College in 1999.
Secured Fr. Inchackal medal for academic proficiency in M.Sc. Physics at Loyola College in 1998.
Secured Fr. Inchackal medal for academic proficiency in M.Sc. Physics at Loyola College in 1997.
Secured Best paper presentation award in Perceptions ’96 held at Stella Maris College.
Secured I Rank (94%) in the Batch of PGDCA (Dec ’98 - Jul ’99), LIBA-IC, Chennai.
Secured I Rank (98%) in the Institute in DCA (Jun ’98 – Nov ’98), LIBA-IC, Chennai.
Resource person for Training to face Public Examinations, for children of Britannia Pvt. Ltd
Employees at Padi, Chennai.
Resource person at Ignatian Institute of Career Development, Loyola College, Chennai.
Resource person for TNPCEE coaching classes for school children at the Chennai Port Trust.
Resource person for TNPCEE coaching classes for the students of Corporation of Chennai.
Debater and Orator in Tamil and English languages.
Served as judge for several science competitions held for school children organized by Chennai
Corporation.
Residential Address
4/39E, St. Patrick’s Church Road
III Lane, St. Thomas Mount
Chennai – 600 016.
Phone: 044-28178200 Ext.379/376/327
Email: [email protected]
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