Department of Chemistry

Department of Chemistry

Dr. G. Rexin Thusnavis, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.

Area of Specialization : Electro Chemistry

Contact Number : 94431 04490

E-mail id : grt_rexin@yahoo.co.in

Specialisation in Teaching : Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry

Specialisation in Research : Electrochemistry – Corrosion inhibition studies, Environmental Science, Phytochemistry

Research Interests : Electrochemistry – Corrosion inhibition studies, Environmental Science, Phytochemistry

Administrative / Academic Positions (Held / Currently Holding) :

Positions Held / Currently Holding Year - From (month/year) To month/year)
Coordinator-UGC Funded-Career Oriented Programme- Certificate course in Rubber Technology 2014 - to till date
Member - Cultural Event- College Day 2014 - to till date
Staff Council Member 2014 - to till date
Public Relation Officer 2014 - to till date
Convener - Chemistry Association 2014 - to till date
Alumni Association - Coordinator 2014 - to till date

Membership in Professional Bodies : ISTE, Research gate, ACS

Patent : Dr. G. Rexin Thusnavis- published on Patent Green Corrosion Inhibiter for Steel in Acid medium, Dated on 30.10.2015.

Articles Published in International Journals :

Author(s) Title Name of the Journal Vol. No/ Page Year
K. P. VinodKumar, M. Sankara Narayanan Pillai, G. Rexin Thusnavis Inhibition of mild steel corrosion in hydrochloric acid by the seed husk extract of Jatropha curcas J. Mater. Environ. Sci. 1 (2) 119-128 2010
P. Vinod Kumar, M. Sankara Narayanan Pillai, G. Rexin Thusnavis Seed Extract of Psidium guajava as Ecofriendly Corrosion Inhibitor For Carbon Steel in Hydrochloric Acid Medium J. Mater. Sci. Technol 27(12), 1143- 1149 2011
K. P. Vinod Kumar, M. Sankara Narayanan Pillai, G. Rexin Thusnavis Green corrosion inhibitor from seed extract of Areca catechu for mild steel in hydrochloric acid medium J. Mater. Sci 46 5208– 5215 2011
G. Rexin Thusnavis, K. P. Vinoth Kumar, M. Sankaranarayana Pillai Green seed extract of Tectona grandis as corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in acid medium. Advances in Materials and Corrosion 3;5- 8 2014
Binoj J S, Edwin Raj, V.S. Sreenivasan and G. Rexin Thusnavis Morphological, Physical, Mechanical, Chemical and Thermal Characteriza tion of Sustainable Indian Areca Fruit Husk Fibers (Areca Catechu L.) as Potential Alternate for Hazardous Synthetic Fibers. Journal of Bionic Engineering 13 156– 165 2016
V. Adlin Asha G. Rexin Thusnavis Assessment of Heavy Metal Distribution in the Fishing Harbours of Southeast Coast of India Journal of Natural Remedies 21(4(S2): 27-34 2020
G. Rexin Thusnavis , T. V. Archana , K. P. Vinod Kumar , M. Sankara Narayanan Pillai Seed Extract of Dypsis Lutescens as Ecofriendly Corrosion Inhibitor for Mild Steel in Hydrochloric Acid Medium International Journal of ChemTech Research 13(1): 149-158. 2020
V. Adlin Asha, Dr. Rexin Thusnavis Assessment of Physical Chemical Parameters in the Fishing Harbours of Southeast Coast of India International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology 9(1):369- 376 2021
Archana T V, G. Rexin thusnavis, P. Palanisamy Studies on Corrosion Inhibition Effect of O- Vanillin – Tryptophan Schiff Base on Low Carbon Steel in Acid Medium using Density Functional Theory International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology 9(1):363- 368 2021
V. Adlin Asha, Dr. Rexin Thusnavis Evaluation of Surface Water Quality in Chinnamuttom Fishing Harbour, Southeast Coast of India Journal of Chengdu University of Technology 2(8):1-12 2021
Pandaram Palanisamy, George Rexin thusnavis and Ramasamy Subramanian In Silico Evaluation of Chemical Toxicity of Certain Non-Steroidal Anti- Inflammatory Drugs Asian Journal of Advances in research 9(1): 9- 19 2021
C. Jeysiha, D. Abilasa, G. Rexinthusnavis, R. Subramanian and P. Palanisamy In Silico Evaluation of Chemical Toxicity of Cersynthesisandin-Silicoanti- Inflammatoryinvestigation of 2, 3-Dihydrochromen-4- Oneand3, 4- Dihydrobenzo [B] Oxepin-5(2h)- One based pyrazole derivatives Asian Journal of Advances in Medical Science 3(4): 53- 66 2021
C. Jeysiha, D. Abilasa, G. Rexinthusnavis, R. Subramanian and P. Palanisamy In Silico Evaluation of Chemical Toxicity of Cersynthesisandin-Silicoanti- Inflammatoryinvestigation of 2, 3-Dihydrochromen-4- Oneand3, 4- Dihydrobenzo [B] Oxepin-5(2h)- One based pyrazole derivatives Asian Journal of Advances in Medical Science 3(4): 53- 66 2021
Archana T V, G. Rexin thusnavis, P. Palanisamy Corrosion Inhibition Studies on Low Carbon Steel in Hydrochloric Acid Medium Using O-Vanillin- Glutamine Schiff Base Corrosion Science and Technology 21(1):32-40 2022
D. Abilasha, C. Shunmugadevi, C. Jeysica, S. Anbu Radhika, G. Rexin Thusnavis, P. Palanisamy An Evaluation of the Phytochemical Properties and Anticancer Activity of Selected Native Medicinal Plants Journal of Advanced Scientific Research 13 (5) 85- 94 2022
C. Jeysiha, D. Abilasha, G. Rexin Thusnavis, S. Kumaresan and P. Palanisamy A combined study on the Molecular Docking, ADMET Profiling and Antituberculosis Activity of Phytocompounds Obtained from the Barks of Cassia auriculata as Potential Inhibitors of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (H37Rv) Protein (5HKF) Journal of Xi’an Shiyou University, Natural Science Edition 18(7) 138-168 2022

Books Published :

  • Engineering Chemistry – I Sri Maruthi Publications, Chennai, 2012 ISBN: 978-93-80757-04-9
  • Engineering Chemistry – II Sri Maruthi Publications, Chennai, 2013 ISBN: 978-93-80757-04-9
  • Engineering Chemistry – I Hitech Publications, Chennai, 2014 ISBN: 978-93-80624-91-4
  • Engineering Chemistry - II Sri Maruthi Publications, Chennai, 2014 ISBN: 978-93-80757-04-9
  • Engineering Chemistry – II Ganam publications, Nagercoil, 2015
  • Engineering Chemistry - I Ganam publications, Nagercoil, 2015
  • Engineering Chemistry - I Ganam publications, Nagercoil, 2016
  • Engineering Chemistry - II Ganam publications, Nagercoil, 2016
  • Engineering Chemistry - I Ganam publications, Nagercoil, 2017)
  • Published Environmental Science and Engineering Text Book (2018)

Reviewer in :

  • Journal of Materials and Environmental Science.
  • The Journal of Corrsion Science and Engineering
  • Portugaliae Electrohemica acta
  • British Journal of Applied Science and Technology
  • International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry5
  • Physical Science International Journal
  • Journals of American Chemical Society

Articles Published in International Journals :

Name & Address Title Register. No & Date of Commencement Full Time/ Part Time Completed/ Ongoing
Archana T V Studies on Corrosion Inhibition Effect of Heterocyclic Compounds on Low Carbon Steel in Acid Medium 17213152032010 10.08.2017 Full Time Ongoing
Adlin Asha V Studies on the Physico-Chemical Parameters of the Sea Water of Selected Fishing Harbours of Kanyakumari District 18223162032018 05.07.2018 Part Time Ongoing
Mini Margaret M Evaluation on Corrosion Inhibition Effect of Eco- Friendly Natural Heterocyclic Compounds on Carbon Steal 19133132032003 31.12.2018 Part Time Ongoing

Organizing Conference/ Semimar/Symposiums :

  • International Conference on Advances in Sustainability of Materials and Environment -ICASME’14– Departments of Chemistry and Civil Engineering - St. Xavier’s Catholic College of Engineering- 2014-Organizing Convener(10-11 April 2014)
  • National Level Symposium on Newer Horizon Chemistry- 2014- Organizing Convener (26.09.2014)
  • National Level Symposium on Newer Horizon Chemistry- 2016- Organizing Convener 2016. (30.09.2016)
  • TNSCST funded-State Level Conferences on “Emerging trends in nanoscience and Technology-2016 - Organizing Convener. (23.12.2016)
  • National Level Symposium on Newer Horizon Chemistry- 2017- Organizing Convener. (22.09.2017)
  • National Level Symposium on Newer Horizon Chemistry- 2018- Organizing Convener. (21.09.2018)
  • TNSCST funded-Inservice Training Programme for Science teacher- Joint- Coordinator. (28.01.2019 to 01.02.2019)
  • International Live webinar on Applications of Spectroscopic Methods for Chemical Analysis-2020- Organizing Convener (22.05.2020)
  • TNSCST funded- Creation of Scientific Awareness programme for Government School Students, Self Help Groups and rural farmers – JointCoordinator (24.02.2022 to 26.02.2022)
  • National Organizing Convener -Guest lecture on 02.02.2015 in the Topic “Employability”
  • Organizing Convener - Guest lecture on 16.08.2016 in the Topic “Application of CFT in Coordination Chemistry”
  • Organizing Convener - Guest lecture on 10.09.2016 in the Topic “Aspiration Towards Higher Study”
  • Organizing Convener - Guest lecture on 07.10.2016 in the Topic “Application of Chemistry in Industry”

Conference / Seminar Presentations :

  • G. Rexin Thusnavis, K. P. Vinod Kumar , M. Sankara Narayanan Pillai, Green seed extract of Tectona grandis as corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in acid medium, Adv. Mater. Corros., 2014, 3, 5 – 8.
  • G. Rexin Thusnavis, K. P. Vinod Kumar , M. Sankara Narayanan Pillai, R. Inigo, Adsorption and Corrosion Inhibitive Studies of Hevea brasiliensis Seed Husk Extract on Mild Steel, Proc. Of the National Conference on Recent Advances in Surface Science 2013, Dindigul, Tamilnadu, India, 169-170.
  • G. Rexin Thusnavis, K. P. Vinod Kumar, Phoenix dactylifera Seed Extract as Corrosion Inhibitor for Mild Steel in HCl Medium, Proc. of the International Conference on Materials and Drug Chemistry 2014, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu, India, 107. (Poster Presentation)
  • Phoenix dactylifera seed extract as corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in HCl medium. International Conference on Materials and Drug Chemistry (MDC – 14)

Career Advancement Courses:

Name of the Course Academic Staff College, University Duration Date
Orientation Prorgamme UGC-MHRD Madurai Kamaraj University 28 days 20.04.2017 to 17.05.2017
Refresher Course UGC-MHRDC Bhararthidasan University 14 days 24.02.2021 to 09.03.2021

Conference / Seminar Participations :

S. No. Course Title of the Course Date Organised by
1 National Level online FDP Advanced technologies in chemical science research 11 to 14 July 2020 Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering and Technology, Etcherla, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh - 532410.
2 National Level online FDP Intellectual Property Rights: A Road Map 30 July 2020 Islamiah Women’s Arts and Science College, Vaniyambadi, Tamilnadu
3 National Level online FDP Bioresources 30 July to 1 August K.R. College Of Arts & Science, K.R.Nagar, Kovilpatti, Tamil nadu
4 International Webinar Advances in Medicinal Chemistry 1 and 2 July 2020 Arulmigu Palaniandavar College of Arts & Culture, Palani
5 International Webinar Green synthesis-based nanoparticles and its biomedical applications 9 August 2020 Arulmigu Palaniandavar College of Arts & Culture, Palani
6 International Webinar Cancer Research and Therapy 13 July 2020 Geetha Jeevan Arts and Science College, Kurukkusalai, Thoothukudi, Tamilnadu
7 International Webinar Green Fuels: Novel Catalytic Synthesis 18 July 2020 Raja Balwant Singh Engineering Technical Campus Bichpuri, Agra - 283105
8 International Webinar CO2 Capture from Air to Control Pollution & Gas Purification 24 July 2020 Mannaniya College of Arts & Science Pangode, Kallara, Thiruvananthapuram - 695609
9 International Webinar Recent Advances in Chemical Sciences 28 July 2020 St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai – 627002, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu
10 International Webinar Women in Science 28 July 2020 SRM Institute of Science and Technology Ramapuram campus, Chennai - 89
11 International Webinar Solar Cells for Sustainable Future 28 July 2020 Vivekananda College, Tiruvedakam West - 625 234, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
12 International Webinar Analytical Tools, Soft Materials and Organo Metallic Compounds 29 July 2020 Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women, Madurai – 625002, Tamilnadu
13 International Webinar Scientific Advancements on Solutions and Testings in Industry 10 August 2020 University College of Engineering Nagercoil, Nagercoil - 629004
14 National Webinar Science and Spirituality 3 July 2020 Pioneer Kumaraswamy College, Nagercoil – 629003, Tamilnadu
15 National Webinar Role of nutrition and hygiene in controlling covid- 19 pandemic 10 July 2020 Pioneer Kumaraswamy College, Nagercoil – 629003, Tamilnadu
16 National Webinar Be an Effective Leader 10 July 2020 Bishop Agniswamy College of Education, Muttom, K. K. district
17 National Webinar Recent Advances in Applied Chemistry 11 July 2020 St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai – 627002, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu
18 National Webinar Chemistry - Concepts and Career Opportunities 16 to 18 July 2020 N.R. Swamy College OF Commerce & Economics & SMT.Thirumalai College of Science Plot No.337, Sewree - Wadala Estate, Major R. Parameshwaran Marg, Wadala (W), Mumbai - 400 031
19 National Webinar Applications of Group theory to Spectroscopy 24 July 2020 Anna University, Chennai
20 National Webinar Creativity Innovation and Enterpreneurship 28 July 2020 I.I.M.T, Bhuvaneshwar
21 National Webinar CSweet Chemistry 28 July 2020 University College of Engineering Nagercoil, Thirukuvalai
22 Webinar Role of parents and teachers in education 2 July 2020 Pioneer Kumaraswamy College, Nagercoil – 629003, Tamilnadu
23 Webinar Innovation Eco-System, The Need of the Hour in Indian HEI’s 3 July 2020 V.S.S. Government Arts College, Pulankurichi - 630405, Sivagangai District, Tamil nadu
24 Webinar Ailment Therapy: Medicinal & Traditional 5 July 2020 Dr. Zakir Hussain College, Ilayangudi, Sivavgangai District, Tamilnadu
25 Webinar Comparative Genomics of Pseudomonas aeruginousa ocular isolates from Keratitis patients 6 July 2020 SASTRA Deemed to be University
26 Webinar The Story of Life! Concerns in Biodiversity Conservation 8 July 2020 V.S.S. Government Arts College, Pulankurichi - 630405, Sivagangai District, Tamil nadu
27 Webinar Impact of Multidrug Resistance in Burn Injuries 8 July 2020 SASTRA Deemed to be University
28 Webinar Writing a Scientific Manuscript - Key Points to Remember & Key Factors for Writing a Scientific Proposal 8 July 2020 JP College of Arts and Science, Agarakattu, Ayikudi, Tenkasi District, Tamilnadu - 627852
29 Webinar Resistant Modulators: a possible solution for AMR 9 July 2020 SASTRA Deemed to be University
30 Webinar 9 July 2020 Pioneer Kumaraswamy College, Nagercoil – 629003, Tamilnadu
31 Webinar Know Your Heart 12 July 2020 Dr. Zakir Hussain College, Ilayangudi, Sivavgangai District, Tamilnadu
32 Webinar Modulation of reactive Oxygen and Nitrogen species (ROS / RNS) by nanozymes 13 July 2020 National Engineering College, K. R. Nagar, Kovilpatti – 628503 Tamilnadu
33 Webinar Chemistry & Biology of Virus, Bacteria & Parasites 19 July 2020 Dr. Zakir Hussain College, Ilayangudi, Sivavgangai District, Tamilnadu
34 Webinar Sustainable synthesis of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles and their environmental remediation applications 21 July 2020 Saraswathi Narayana College, Perungudi, Madurai - 625022
35 Webinar Science Behind Criminal Investigation (SBCI-2020) 22 July 2020 Kamaraj College, Thoothukudi, Tamilnadu
36 Webinar Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) 25 July 2020 Dr. Zakir Hussain College, Ilayangudi, Sivavgangai District, Tamilnadu
37 Webinar Plants and People 27 July 2020 Sri ParasakthI College for Women (Autonomous) Courtallam-627 802
38 Webinar Two dimensional nanostructures for energy storage applications in next generation electric vehicles. 14 Aug 2020 National Engineering College, K. R. Nagar, Kovilpatti – 628503 Tamilnadu
39 Webinar Medicinal Plants Research and Drug Discovery 03 - 06 August 2020 St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous) Tiruchirappalli-620002, Tamilnadu
40 Industry- Academia Interaction Meet 2020 Industry-Academia Interaction Meet 2020 29 July 2020 St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai – 627002, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu
41 Workshop Fluorescence Spectroscopy & Current research in fluorescent Nanomaterials 24 July 2020 V.S.S. Government Arts College, Pulankurichi - 630 405, Sivagangai District, Tamilnadu, India
42 Workshop Fluorescence Spectroscopy & Current research in fluorescent Nanomaterials 25 July 2020 V.S.S. Government Arts College, Pulankurichi - 630 405, Sivagangai District, Tamilnadu, India