Published on 08/10/202524/10/2025 by Research Scientist Dr. Manammel Thankappan Ramesan | Optoelectronics | Best Researcher Award Professor | University of Calicut | India Dr. Ramesan Manammel Thankappan, affiliated with the University of Calicut, India, is a leading researcher in polymer nanocomposites and multifunctional materials, with 209 publications, 5,148 citations, and an h-index of 48. His research focuses on the design, synthesis, and functionalization of polymer-based nanocomposites, targeting enhanced structural, optical, electrical, thermal, and antibacterial properties.He has made significant contributions to optoelectronics, energy storage, environmental sensing, and photocatalysis, often integrating eco-friendly and sustainable approaches. Key areas include metal-oxide-reinforced polymers (CuO, Mn₂O₃, lithium silver oxide), biopolymer-functionalized composites (chitosan, nanocurcumin), and hybrid systems such as boehmite- or titanium dioxide-infused matrices. His studies have demonstrated improved mechanical, dielectric, optical, and gas-sensing properties, bridging fundamental materials science with practical applications. Dr. Thankappan emphasizes green processing and high-performance material design, aligning sustainability with technological innovation. Notable works include chitosan-functionalized poly(thiophene-co-pyrrole) nanocomposites, CuO-reinforced polythiophene and polyindole systems, and poly(diphenylamine) composites for energy applications.Through a prolific publication record, interdisciplinary collaborations, and high citation impact, Dr. Thankappan has established a strong reputation in the development of versatile, multifunctional polymer nanocomposites, providing solutions for advanced energy devices, biomedical applications, optoelectronic systems, and environmental technologies. Profiles : ORCID | Scopus Featured Publications 1. Ramesan, M. T., & Co-authors. (n.d.). Manganese (III) oxide-infused poly(thiophene-co-pyrrole) nanocomposites for optical, dielectric, and photocatalytic applications. Cited By : 2 2.Ramesan, M. T., & Co-authors. (n.d.). Tailoring poly(diphenylamine) with lithium silver oxide nanoparticles: Impact on structural, optical, and electrical properties for energy storage. Cited By : 1 3.Ramesan, M. T., & Co-authors. (n.d.). Synthesis of nanocurcumin conjugated titanium dioxide bio-nanocomposites for enhanced optical, electrical, and antibacterial applications. Cited By : 1 4.Ramesan, M. T., & Co-authors. (n.d.). Multifunctional chitosan/chloro-aspirin composites for energy storage and biomedical applications. 5.Ramesan, M. T., & Co-authors. (n.d.). Facile green fabrication of boehmite-infused PVA nanocomposites with superior mechanical, thermal, and electrical performance. Cited By : 1 Manammel Thankappan Ramesan | Optoelectronics | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Ramesan Manammel Thankappan, affiliated with the University of Calicut, India, is a leading researcher in polymer nanocomposites and multifunctional materials, with 209 publications, 5,148 citations, and an h-index of 48. His research focuses on the design, synthesis, and functionalization of polymer-based nanocomposites, targeting enhanced structural, optical, electrical, thermal, and antibacterial properties.He has made significant contributions to optoelectronics, energy storage, environmental sensing, and photocatalysis, often integrating eco-friendly and sustainable approaches. Key areas include metal-oxide-reinforced polymers (CuO, Mn₂O₃, lithium silver oxide), biopolymer-functionalized composites (chitosan, nanocurcumin), and hybrid systems such as boehmite- or titanium dioxide-infused matrices. His studies have demonstrated improved mechanical, dielectric, optical, and gas-sensing properties, bridging fundamental materials science with practical applications. Dr. Thankappan emphasizes green processing and high-performance material design, aligning sustainability with technological innovation. Notable works include chitosan-functionalized poly(thiophene-co-pyrrole) nanocomposites, CuO-reinforced polythiophene and polyindole systems, and poly(diphenylamine) composites for energy applications.Through a prolific publication record, interdisciplinary collaborations, and high citation impact, Dr. Thankappan has established a strong reputation in the development of versatile, multifunctional polymer nanocomposites, providing solutions for advanced energy devices, biomedical applications, optoelectronic systems, and environmental technologies. Profiles : ORCID | Scopus Featured Publications 1. Ramesan, M. T., & Co-authors. (n.d.). Manganese (III) oxide-infused poly(thiophene-co-pyrrole) nanocomposites for optical, dielectric, and photocatalytic applications. Cited By : 2 2.Ramesan, M. T., & Co-authors. (n.d.). Tailoring poly(diphenylamine) with lithium silver oxide nanoparticles: Impact on structural, optical, and electrical properties for energy storage. Cited By : 1 3.Ramesan, M. T., & Co-authors. (n.d.). Synthesis of nanocurcumin conjugated titanium dioxide bio-nanocomposites for enhanced optical, electrical, and antibacterial applications. Cited By : 1 4.Ramesan, M. T., & Co-authors. (n.d.). Multifunctional chitosan/chloro-aspirin composites for energy storage and biomedical applications. 5.Ramesan, M. T., & Co-authors. (n.d.). Facile green fabrication of boehmite-infused PVA nanocomposites with superior mechanical, thermal, and electrical performance. Cited By : 1