RV Group

Welcome to the RV group at IISER Thiruvananthapuram!

[IISER Thiruvananthapuram @tvmiiser]

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram is proud to announce that it has secured the 12th position in the latest Nature Index Rankings among academic institutions in India and continues to feature among the country’s leading institutions in natural sciences research.
The Nature Index is a globally respected indicator of high-quality research output and scientific contributions, tracking publications in leading international journals. This achievement reflects IISER Thiruvananthapuram’s sustained commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and interdisciplinary scientific inquiry.
The recognition stands as a testament to the collective dedication of the institute’s faculty members, researchers, students, staff, and collaborators who continuously contribute to impactful research across disciplines.
As IISER TVM continues its journey of academic and research excellence, the institute remains committed to fostering an ecosystem that encourages discovery, innovation, and meaningful contributions to the global scientific community.
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@EduMinOfIndia
#IISERTVM #NatureIndex #ResearchExcellence #ScientificResearch #Innovation #HigherEducation

[IISER Thiruvananthapuram @tvmiiser]

Installation of XRD and SAXS facilities at Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF) have been successfully completed and inaugurated by the Honourable Director, Prof. J. N. Moorthy.

With these additions, IISER TVM now hosts a complete set of X-ray–based instrumentation, namely, SXRDs, PXRDs, SAXS, etc., strengthening our research capabilities and opening new avenues for advanced materials characterization.

@EduMinOfIndia
#IISERTVM #CIF #XRD #SAXS #Crystallography #MaterialsScience #ResearchInfrastructure #ScienceIndia #Inauguration #AdvancedMaterials

[IISER Thiruvananthapuram @tvmiiser]

The 13th Asian and Oceanian Photochemistry Conference (APC2025) inaugurated by Prof. J.N. Moorthy, Patron of APC2025 and Director-IISERTVM. The Conference is being held at the Crowne Plaza-Kochi, from October 21 to 25, 2025 and hosted by IISERTVM.The conference is organised under the aegis of the Asian and Oceanian Photochemistry Association. This marks the second time the conference is being held in Kerala.
@EduMinOfIndia @Chemie_iisertvm
#APC2025 #Photochemistry

[IISER Thiruvananthapuram @tvmiiser]

The Administrative building of IISER TVM was inaugurated by Padmabhushan Shri.Senapathy Kris Gopalakrishnan, Founding Director of Infosys in the presence of Prof. Arvind A. Natu, Chairperson, BoG, Prof. J.N. Moorthy, Director IISER TVM,Prof. E.D. Jemmis, founder Director of IISER

[RV Group @RVgroupiiser]

Congratulations to our BSMS graduate @JUSTINP69405310 for being awarded the 'Best Undergraduate Researcher Medal' for the @Chemie_iisertvm. He will join Bowling Green State University @bgsu for his Ph.D. studies. Wishing you the very best in all your Ph.D. pursuits!!! 👏👏🫰

[RV Group @RVgroupiiser]

Congratulations to this year's Ph.D. graduate @AnusreeK, BSMS graduates @JUSTINP69405310 , @MareenaSajeev, @Nidhin_Ravi_ and MSc graduate Rintu Lalu. We wish you all the best for your future endeavours!!! 👏👏👏

[IISER Thiruvananthapuram @tvmiiser]

Inauguration of the Mathematical Sciences Block by Padma Shri Prof. Ashutosh Sharma, former Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, and currently the President of the Indian National Science Academy (INSA).

[IISER Thiruvananthapuram @tvmiiser]

A dedicated building for the School of Mathematics was inaugurated by Padma Shri Prof. Ashutosh Sharma, former Secretary DST and President INSA in the presence of Prof. J N Moorthy, Director-IISER TVM and Padma Shri Prof. E.D Jemmis -Founder Director IISER TVM, Staff and Students

[Ministry of Education @EduMinOfIndia]

#HEISuccessStories
IISER Thiruvananthapuram (IISER TVM)
@tvmiiser is driving cutting-edge research with industry collaborations and global partnerships.

● Clean Energy Innovation: Hosting IC-MAP (DST), led by Prof. Shaijumon, bringing 15 institutestogether to advance solid-state battery technology using ML & AI. The Centre for Solid-State Battery Technology is developing miniature batteries for commercialization.

● Food Safety Breakthrough: In collaboration with Kerala Agricultural University, researchers developed a pesticide detection technology for fruits & vegetables using SERS technology.

● Research Park & Startups: Signed an MoA with Kerala Startup Mission to foster knowledge exchange, research collaborations, and startup support.

● Global Research Initiative: Secured ₹6.37 crore (DST) for a 5-year Indo-German research project with University of Würzburg, enabling the exchange of 32 students & 20 faculty.

Faculty Achievements:
○ Prof. Kana M. Sureshan – INSA Fellow
○ Prof. Utpal Manna – FNASc Fellow

● International Recognition:

○ Nobel Laureate Prof. Morten Meldal delivered a public lecture at IISER TVM (Jan 6, 2024).
○ Indo-German Science Cooperation recognized IISER TVM’s IRTG collaboration with JMU at the highest level.
🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/pSTbZ7dzts

[Hariharan Group @GroupHariharan]

Prof. Dr. Markus Sauer from @Uni_WUE delivered a tutorial lecture on 'Super-Resolution Microscopy' uring the IRTG Start-up Meeting at @tvmiiser.
@Chemie_iisertvm
@IndiaDST
@dfg_public

[Hariharan Group @GroupHariharan]

Prof. Dr. Claudia Höbartner @HoebartnerLab from
@Uni_WUE delivered a tutorial lecture on 'Fluorogenic DNA and RNA Aptamers' during the IRTG Start-up Meeting at @tvmiiser.
@Chemie_iisertvm @IndiaDST @Uni_WUE @dfg_public

[Hariharan Group @GroupHariharan]

A Roadmap for IRTG was delivered by Prof. Dr. Frank Würthner & Prof. Dr. Mahesh Hariharan @maheshhrn.
@wuerthnergroup @Chemie_iisertvm @IndiaDST @Uni_WUE @dfg_public

[Hariharan Group @GroupHariharan]

Group photo from the IRTG Start-up Meeting at @tvmiiser, featuring esteemed guests Dr. Franziska Langer and Dr. Vaibhav Agarwal from DFG Office India, along with prominent scientists and students from the University of Wuerzburg, @Uni_WUE Germany, other distinguished participants

[IISER Thiruvananthapuram @tvmiiser]

The scientists and students of JMU and IISER TVM that are part of the IRTG.
#iiser @jnmoorthy_IISER @IndiaDST @DFG__Official

[Hariharan Group @GroupHariharan]

Prof. Dr. Reji Varghese @RVgroupiiser from @tvmiiser delivered a tutorial lecture on 'Mitochondria Targeting Fluorescent DNA Nanoparticles for Targeted Cancer Therapy' during the IRTG Start-up Meeting at
@tvmiiser.
@Chemie_iisertvm @IndiaDST @dfg_public

[RV Group @RVgroupiiser]

Please check out our latest publication!
'Self-assembly of Antisense DNA-Camptothecin Amphiphile into Glutathione-Responsive Nanoparticles for Combination Cancer Therapy' is now available online.
Congratulations to the entire team👏🎉 https://t.co/x15WbKe0kb
@tvmiiser
@ChemEurJ

[RV Group @RVgroupiiser]

Congratulations to @JemshiyaKl for winning the best slam presentation prize in FS-CHM 2025��👏👏

[School of Chemistry IISER TVM @Chemie_iisertvm]

Overwhelming Response and Curiosity showed by the students, Invited speakers, Faculty, for the 5th Frontiers Symposium in Chemistry, established by Hon'ble Director Prof J N Moorthy @tvmiiser @jnmoorthy_IISER

[RV Group @RVgroupiiser]

Our latest publication is out now in @ACS_ABM.
Herin, we report esterase-responsive multifunctional nanoformulation for the targeted delivery of floxuridine in esterase-overexpressed cancer cells. Kudos to the entire team!!! https://t.co/OsmA0sjrin
@tvmiiser @ACSPublications

[RV Group @RVgroupiiser]

@cijil_raju @tvmiiser @Chemie_iisertvm Thank you

[RV Group @RVgroupiiser]

Many congratulations🎉🎉🎉
Dr. Reji Varghese is receiving an award letter for outstanding teaching.
Happy teacher's day!!!
@tvmiiser @Chemie_iisertvm