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Mrs. Reeba Mary Cherian is an accomplished researcher and academician in the field of Chemical Sciences, with strong expertise in macromolecules, heterocyclic chemistry, biomass materials, and multiphase systems. She served as a Guest Lecturer at Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta, during the academic year 2019–2020, contributing effectively to undergraduate chemistry education through teaching and academic mentoring.

Research Excellence and Scholarly Contributions

Mrs. Cherian has demonstrated consistent research productivity and scholarly impact, with:

  • 13 International Journal Publications

  • 8 Book Chapters

  • 2 International Books published by reputed global publishers including Springer Singapore and Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Her research work has gained international visibility, notably her publication titled “Copper-Catalysed Multicomponent Syntheses of Heterocycles”, which was recognized as the Top Downloaded Paper (2018–2019) by Wiley Publications, reflecting high global readership and scientific relevance.

Books Authored

  1. Handbook of Biomass
    Editors: Sabu Thomas, Mahesh Hosur, Daniel Pasquini, Cintil Jose Chirayil, Reeba Mary Cherian
    Publisher: Springer Singapore, 2024
    ISBN: 978-981-99-6726-1

  2. Macromolecules and Multiphase Systems
    Editors: Hanna G. Maria, Sabu Thomas, Reeba Mary Cherian
    Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2025
    ISBN: 978-1-0364-5456-2

Awards, Rankings, and Recognitions

  • CSIR–UGC NET (Chemical Sciences) – June 2021
    All India Rank: 32

  • GATE (Chemistry) – 2020 (National Qualification)

  • Third Prize, Poster Presentation – International Online Conference on Macromolecules, 2021

  • Proficiency Prize, Catholicate College – 2014 & 2015

  • Best Outgoing Student Award, Seventh-day Adventist Higher Secondary School – 2012

Conferences, Workshops & Academic Engagement

Mrs. Cherian has actively participated in 15 national and international conferences/workshops, presenting research findings and engaging with global scientific communities, thereby enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration and academic outreach.

Eligibility for Best Researcher Award 

Mrs. Reeba Mary Cherian is highly eligible for the Best Researcher Award (Scientific Laurels) due to her outstanding research output, internationally recognized publications, high-impact scholarly contributions, and exceptional national rankings in competitive examinations. Her consistent academic excellence, leadership in scientific publishing, and contributions to chemistry and materials science strongly align with the core evaluation criteria of the Scientific Laurels Best Researcher Award.