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Dr Joyce Queeny D'souza

Associate Professor

CHEMISTRY

20140601251

Chemistry

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https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/490825

Professional QualificationJournal PublicationsResearch ProjectsPaper PresentationsWorkshop/Conference/Training ProgrammeGuideship DetailsPrevious ExperienceFaculty Development ProgramResource PersonsResearch Ids

Professional Qualification

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Academic DegreeSubjectUniversityAddress of the UniversityRank/ Medals
Post-Doctoral Fellowship - DST Young ScientistChemistryDST Young ScientistNational Centre for Catalysis Research, Indian Institute of Technology, MadrasNo
PhD in year 2005ChemistryBangaloreBangaloreNo
M. PhilChemistryBangaloreCentral College Campus, BangaloreNo
M.Sc.Analytical ChemistryBangaloreBangaloreYes
Eligibility Details
CategorySubjectStatus
OTHERSChemistryCleared
Post Doc Details
Institution NameInstitution AddressSubjectStart DateEnd DateOutcome
National Centre for Catalysis ResearchIndian Institute of Technology - Madras (IIT-M)Heterogeneous catalysis01-10-200731-12-2008Heterogeneous catalysis of organic transformations of industrial importance
M.Phil Details
College / University NameCollege / University AddressTitleRegistered DateCompletion DateMarks / Grade ObtainedPublished Paper Details
Central CollegeBangalore UniversityCyclooctenyl complexes of palladium(II) containing multidentate N- heterocycles01-04-199501-04-1996First classhttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1023/B:TMCH.0000019406.36976.6e
PhD Details
Title of ThesisUniversity / InstitutionUniversity AddressDate of RegistrationDate of CompletionDetails of papers published (Enter the total number of papers published / under process as part of Phd)Current Status
Preparation of solid superacids, characterization and a study of their catalytic activities in the synthesis of organic fine chemicalsBangalore UniversitySt. Joseph's College, Bangalore University01-06-199901-12-2005Awarded
Preparation of Solid Superacids, Characterization and a Study of their Catalytic Activities in the Synthesis of Organic Fine ChemicalsSt Joseph's College, Bangalore UniversityCentral College Campus, Bangalore University14-07-199911-04-2004Awarded

Journal Publications

Publications
TitleName of JournalYearDOI/URLYour authorial positionHow many authorsClarivate IF
UV Induced Photocatalytic Degradation of Caffeine Using TiO2–H-Beta Zeolite CompositeMinerals2023https://doi.org/10.3390/min130404652nd3
Cordierite honeycomb supported Mo(VI)/ZrO2 for microwave assisted Pinacol-Pinacolone rearrangementIndian Journal of Chemistry - A2020http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/54007Other4
Catalytic Synthesis of Levulinate Esters over Zirconia and its Modified Forms Coated on Honeycomb MoAsian Journal of Chemistry2019https://doi.org/10.14233/ajchem.2019.22102Other3
Vapor phase synthesis of glycerol carbonate over honeycomb monolith coated with zirconia based base Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res.2018DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjsir.v53i1.35906Other5
Sulphated Zirconia Supported on Cordierite Honeycomb Monolith for Effective Synthesis of Solketal frChemistry Select2018https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.201702186Other5
Microwave-assisted synthesis of dihydropyrimidinones over honeycomb monoliths coated with zirconia-bCurrent trends in Catalysis2017http://www.researchtrends.net/tia/abstract.asp?in=0&vn=13&tid=23&aid=6101&pub=2017&aOther3
Microwave assisted transesterification of waste cooking oil over modified forms of zirconia coated oIndian Journal of Chemistry - A2017http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/41205Other4
Facile synthesis of bis(indolyl)methanes over cordierite honeycomb coated with modified forms of zirIndian Journal of Chemistry2017http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/42795Other6
Clean and efficient synthesis of coumarins over modified metal oxides via Pechmann reactionIndian Journal of Chemical Technology2008http://nopr.niscair.res.in/bitstream/123456789/1454/1/IJCT%2015(3)%20(2008)%20244-251.pdf1st2
Esterification of salicylic acid with methanol/dimethyl carbonate over anion modified metal oxidesIndian Journal of Chemical Technology2007http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/11231st2
Vapour phase transesterification over modified ZrO2-Al2O3 and ZrO2-SiO2 for the synthesis of isoamylIndian Journal of Chemical Technology2006http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/71091st2
Catalytic activity studies of oxo-anion modified metal oxides in the esterification of benzyl alcohoIndian Journal of Chemical Technology2006http://nopr.niscair.res.in/bitstream/123456789/7097/1/IJCT%2013%286%29%20605-613.pdf1st2
Cyclooctenyl complexes of palladium(II) with multidentate N- heterocyclesTransition Metal Chemistry2004https://doi.org/10.1023/B:TMCH.0000019406.36976.6e2nd5
Vapour phase transesterification over solid acids for the synthesis of isoamyl salicylateIndian Journal of Chemical Technology2004http://nopr.niscair.res.in/bitstream/123456789/9518/1/IJCT%2011%283%29%20401-409.pdf1st2
A study on the catalytic activity of zirconia and its modified forms in the preparation of benzyl acIndian Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 40B2001http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/222321st2

Research Projects

Projects
Type of ProjectLevelTitle of ProjectCurrent StatusFunding AgencyAmountProject Start DateProject End DateDuration
OthersNationalSynthesis and characterization of metal oxide - based solid acids and superacids, preparation of indSubmittedDST sponsored Fast Track, Young Scientist Scheme.2 lacs01-10-202231-12-20221 year, 2 months

Paper Presentations

Presentations
Title of PaperTitle of Seminar/ConferenceOrganized byLevelStart DatePlaceCountryDuration
Green Synthesis of Isoamyl acetate by esterification over alumina supported on ZSM5International Conference on Green Technologies for Sustainable Ecosystems & Trade ShowDepartment of Botany, St Joseph's College, Bengaluru, IndiaInternational26-01-2016BangaloreIndiaTwo Days

Workshop/Conference/Training Programme

Events Organized
Type of EventLevelOrganized byDate FromTitle of EventDurationPlace
ConferenceInternationalDepartment of Chemistry15-01-2026SmartChem 2026: CHAINS3 daysSt Joseph's University Auditorium
Participation (Seminar, Conference, Workshop)
Title of EventType of EventLevelOrganized byStart DatePlaceDuration
JESCOL - III (Residential programme)Training ProgramStateBJES02-09-2023Mount St. Joseph, BangaloreFour days
Teaching - Learning MethodsTraining ProgramNationalMinistry of Education08-02-2023University of DelhiSeven day programme
Chemical Society Lecture Series' organized by the Department of Postgraduate studies in ChemistrySeminarStateBangalore City University24-01-2023BangaloreOne day

Guideship Details

Serial NumberName of ScholarGenderDepartment of CandidateUniversityTitle of the thesis for scholarDate of RegistrationRegistration Order No:StatusTypeScholarshipName of Co-GuideDate of Awarding PhD
02Nowsin KhatunFEMALEChemistrySt Joseph's UniversityHeterogeneous catalysis and photocatalytic organic transformation via Esterification and transesterification.29-07-202424S2PHD00031Currently PursuingFull timeNo Scholarship-NA-
03VICELIA GRACINDA ALPHONSEFEMALEChemistrySt Joseph's UniversityHeterogeneous Catalysis and Photocatalytic Organic Transformations via Condensation Reactions29-07-202424S2PHD00044Currently PursuingPart timeNo Scholarship-NA-
1Dr. Vasantha V TChemistryVisvesvaraya Technological University

Previous Experience

DesignationInstitution NameStart DateEnd Date
HOD Chemistry, Coordinator - Basic Sciences, Associate Professor.New Horizon College of Engineering01-06-201130-04-2014
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) TeacherIndus International School01-01-200931-05-2011
Post Doctoral FellowNational Center for Catalysis Research (NCCR), Department of Chemistry,01-10-200731-12-2008
HOD, Lecturer - ChemistrySt. Joseph's Pre-University College30-06-200130-12-2006
LecturerBaldwin Methodist College01-09-199430-06-2001
LectureSt. Joseph's College01-06-199431-08-1994

Faculty Development Program

Title of EventType of EventLevelOrganized byPlaceDate FromDate To
NEP 2020 ORIENTATION & SENSITIZATION PROGRAMMEFDPs attendedHRDCUGC. MMTTPUniversity of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram03-02-202513-02-2025
Digital teaching tools 2024-2025FDPs attendedHRDCST JOSE[H'S UNIVERSITYBANGALORE18-01-202518-01-2025
Refresher Course in “CHEMISTRY”Refresher CoursesNationalPMMMNMTT, MoETLC, Ramanujan College30-06-202314-07-2023
4-Week Induction/Orientation Programme for “Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education”FDPs attendedNationalTeaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College University of DelhiUniversity of Delhi11-02-202313-03-2023
one week Faculty Development Programme on “Teaching-Learning Methods”FDPs attendedNationalTeaching Learning Centre Ramanujan College, University of DelhiTeaching Learning Centre Ramanujan College, University of Delhi08-02-202314-02-2023
ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION IN HIGHER EDUCATIONFDPs attendedNationalCREATES, IISER BHOPAL ORGANIZED BY PMMMNMTTIISER BHOPAL27-07-202031-07-2020
ProAct Digital TeacherFDPs attendedNationalLoyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA), CHENNAILIBA, CHENNAI15-06-202020-06-2020
Level - 2 , STEM, RBPTWorkshopNationalDBT (Ministry of Science and Technology). British Council, Newton - Bhabha fund, MHRD, IISER PuneIISER Pune01-03-201704-03-2017
Specialized course in Astrobiology and AstrochemistryWorkshopStateM P Birla Institute of Fundamental ResearchBangalore19-02-201719-03-2017
Stem Teacher Training Workshop on Research Based Pedagogical ToolsWorkshopNationalDBT (Ministry of Science and Technology). British Council, Newton - Bhabha fund, MHRD, IISER MohaliIISER, Mohali23-01-201725-01-2017
Draft National Policy on Education (NPE) - 2016: Prospects and AspirationsWorkshopNationalCCCK - Conference of Catholic Colleges of KarnatakaChrist University, Bangalore08-08-201608-08-2016
Three level Immersion programmeTraining ProgramLocalBJESSnehadan, Carmelaram,Bangalore and Loyola Vikas Kendra, Mundgod01-06-201604-06-2016
JESCOLSeminarLocalBJESAshirvad, Bangalore11-02-201613-02-2016
Staff Enrichment ProgramFDPs attendedNationalSt Joseph's College (Autonomous)Bangalore19-11-201520-11-2015
Emerging trends in chemical and pharmaceutical sciences ETCPS 2014WorkshopNationalUGC - CPE sponsoredGovernment Science College, Bangalore12-11-201413-11-2014
Effective Leadership For ExcellenceWorkshopStateInternational Academy For Competency Enhancement & Acharya InstitutesBangalorer29-01-201330-01-2013
Sessions for Diploma Program SAIBSA Job Alike SessionsSeminarStateIndus International SchoolBangalore30-01-201030-01-2010
Team Building Skills for Educational AdministratorsWorkshopNationalChrist CollegeBangalore26-07-200227-07-2002
3 MONTH COURSEWorkshopStateSt Joseph's Research Centre and Mayura Analytical Pvt LtdSt Joseph's Research Centre, Langford road, Bangalore01-04-200030-06-2000
Refresher Course in Coordination ChemistryRefresher CoursesNationalSt Joseph's College Post Graduate CentreSt Joseph's College, Bangalore21-11-199428-11-1994

Resource Persons

Title of the ProgramRoleLevelOrganized byStart DatePlaceCountry
RBPT workshop atSubject ExpertNationalNewman College, Thodupuzha from the 29th to 31st August 2022.29-08-2022Thodupuzha, KeralaIndia
IgnitorsSubject ExpertCollege level - Ignitors ProgrammeBJES01-06-2015St. Joseph's College and St. Joseph's Evening CollegeIndia

Research Ids

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https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=list_works&hl=en&user=UluqPMMAAAAJhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Joyce-Dsouzahttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-0025-581535507926900https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/490825
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