A research paper titled “Unraveling the stability and specific electrochemical sensing of lead ions using copper nanoclusters on sulfur and nitrogen-doped graphene quantum dots” authored by Dr. K. Y Sandhya, Dr. Saisree S, Dhrishya V, and Arya S Nair, from Department of Chemistry got featured as the journal front cover in RSC Analyst. The work demonstrated the synthesis of a highly stable thiolate-protected copper nanocluster anchored on sulfur and nitrogen co-doped graphene quantum dots for the superior electrochemical sensing of Pb(II) ions

Dr. Gigy J Alex, Associate Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences is set to offer Swayam course in NPTEL, titled "Science Fiction Studies". This comprehensive course explores Science Fiction as a literary and cinematic genre, examining its impact on individuals and society. Through a range of topics, including space travel, robotics, and cybernetics, students will gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between science and society.Course Highlights:Course Name: Science Fiction StudiesInstructor: Dr.

A collaborative research paper by Prof. KY Sandhya and Dr. Arya Nair JS from the Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram, in collaboration with Prof. Sabu Thomas, Prof. Nandakumar Kalarikkal, and Dr. Parvathy Nancy from the International and Inter-University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, has been featured on the front cover of the New Journal of Chemistry (RSC Publications).

A research paper titled “Flexible Printed Biosensor for Selective and Enhanced Sensing of Histidine by a Pyrolysis-Free Green Nitrogen-Doped Graphene Quantum Dots” authored by Dr. K. Y Sandhya, Dr. Saisree S, and Dhrishya V, from Department of Chemistry in collaboration with Dr. Achu Chandran, CSIR-NIIST got featured as the journal front cover in ACS Applied Electronic Materials. The work demonstrated the development of a flexible printed electrochemical sensor modified with bio-derived nitrogen-doped graphene quantum dots.

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) invites ONLINE applications for Assistant Professor in different areas of specialization namely Aerospace Engineering, Avionics, Mathematics and Physics. For detailed advertisement and online application, please visit our website:https://iist.ac.in/prospective-faculty