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Paulbert Thomas, PhD.

Assistant Professor (HOD)

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HOD, Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics, The Cochin College, Kochi – 682002
paulbert@thecochincollege.edu.in,
9496827278

M.Sc., UGC/CSIR NET, Ph.D.

Electronics – Microwave Electronics
Dr. Paulbert Thomas is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronics at The Cochin College, Kochi-2, with over 10 years of teaching experience. He holds a B.Sc. in Physics from Union Christian College, Aluva, an M.Sc. in Electronics from Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), and a Ph.D. in Microwave Electronics from CUSAT, focusing on electromagnetic applications in conducting polymers. Dr. Thomas has worked as a Research Fellow at the Radar Cross Section Laboratory under a DRDO project and as an embedded systems consultant. His research interests include electromagnetics, material research, embedded systems, signal processing, and machine learning. He has been a resource person for numerous faculty development programs and workshops on online teaching tools, video editing, and content creation. Dr. Thomas has also delivered talks on career opportunities in physical sciences and advanced programming for learning physics. He has organized training programs on solar panel installation, emergency lamp assembling, and household electrical awareness. His dedication to enhancing the teaching-learning experience through technology and his contributions to both academic and technical fields underscore his commitment to education and innovation
  • Indhu, Karamkulambel, Abhilash Achariparambil, Paulbert Thomas, Ramakrishnan Kumar, Deepti Krishna, and C. K. Aanandan. “Low Profile Wideband Polarization Rotation Reflective Metasurface.” Progress In Electromagnetics Research C 137 (January 2023): 39-51. https://doi.org/10.2528/PIERC23050501.
  • Achariparambil, Abhilash, Paulbert Thomas, and C. K. Aanandan. “Wideband Circularly Polarized Metasurface Based MIMO Antenna for Midband 5G Applications.” Progress In Electromagnetics Research C 132 (January 2023): 23-35. https://doi.org/10.2528/PIERC22122802.
  • Achari, Abhilash, Paulbert Thomas, Karamkulambel Indhu, Neema Kinatingal, Ramakrishnan Kumar, and C. K. Aanandan. “Four-element Compact and Dual-band MIMO Antenna with Self-decoupled Mechanism for 5G Applications.” Progress In Electromagnetics Research C 123 (January 2022): 91-99. https://doi.org/10.2528/PIERC22070502.
  • Pushkaran, Neeraj K., Paulbert Thomas, C. K. Aanandan, and Tessamma Thomas. “A 6.8 GHz Polyaniline-Graphene Antenna On FR4 Substrate.” Materials Today: Proceedings 11, part 3 (2019): 980-984. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2018.12.027.
  • Thomas, Tessamma, Neeraj K. Pushkaran, Paulbert Thomas, Honey John, and C. K. Aanandan. “Conducting Polymers for Microwave Applications.” International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research 5, no. 9 (September 2018): 510-527. http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1809221.pdf.
  • Thomas, Paulbert, Libimol V. Abdulhakim, Neeraj K. Pushkaran, and C. K. Aanandan. “Wideband Radar Absorbing Structure Using Polyaniline-Graphene Nanocomposite.” C 6, no. 4 (November 2020): 72. https://doi.org/10.3390/c6040072.
  • Thomas, Paulbert, Neeraj K. Pushkaran, and C. K. Aanandan. “Microwave Characterization of Polyaniline Prepared via Agitation-free Self-stabilized Dispersion Polymerization.” Journal of Functional Materials & Biomolecules 1, no. 2 (2017): 64-69.
  • Kalappura, Ullas G., Paulbert Thomas, Cyriac M. Odackal, and K. T. Mathew. “Modified Cavity Perturbation Method for Microwave Characterization of Conducting Polymers.” International Journal of Advanced Material Sciences 5, no. 1 (November 2013): 9-22.
  • Nair, Sreenath, Ashkarali Puthiyedath, Paulbert Thomas, Dinesh R., and C. K. Aanandan. “CPW-FED Compact Bent Monopole Antenna for UWB Applications.” Microwave and Optical Technology Letters 55 (January 2013). https://doi.org/10.1002/mop.27252.
  • Kalappura, Ullas, Paulbert Thomas, Cyriac Odackal, and Tijo Mathew. “Preparation and Dielectric Characterization of Arrowroot-Chitosan Film for Microwave Phantom Applications.” Microwave Review 18 (December 2012): 17-20.
  • Nair, Preetha, Paulbert Thomas, and Rani D. B. Joseph. “Latex Stage Blending of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube in Carboxylated Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber: Mechanical and Electrical Properties.” Materials & Design 41 (April 2012). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2012.04.021.
  • Thomas, Paulbert. “Compact Planar Ultra-wideband Beveled Monopole for Portable UWB Systems.” Electronics Letters 47, no. 20 (September 2011): 1112-1114. https://doi.org/10.1049/el.2011.2285.
  • Thomas, Paulbert, M. Gopikrishna, C. K. Aanandan, P. Mohanan, and K. Vasudevan. “A Compact Pentagonal Monopole Antenna for Portable UWB Systems.” Microwave and Optical Technology Letters 52 (2010): 2390-2393. https://doi.org/10.1002/mop.25449.
  • Thomas, Paulbert, Neeraj K. Pushkaran, and C. K. Aanandan. “Preparation and Microwave Characterization of Novel Polyaniline-graphene Composite for Antenna Applications.” In 2017 Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium – Fall (PIERS – FALL), Singapore, 2017, 1239-1244. https://doi.org/10.1109/PIERS-FALL.2017.8293321.
  • Thomas, Paulbert, Dinesh R., C. K. Aanandan, and Deepti Das Krishna. “Compact CPW Fed Band-Notched Antenna for Portable UWB Applications.” In 2012 International Conference on Advances in Computing and Communications, Cochin, India, 2012, 278-281. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICACC.2012.64.
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  • Digital Solutions Committee (Convenor)
  • ISRO-START Nodal Centre (Coordinator)
  • University Exam Committee (Member)
  • College Council (Member)
  • YIP (Member)
  • Design and development of graphene-based supercapacitors for efficient energy storage (2020)
    ▪ Ekalavyan R. K., Pavithra Suresh, Julie Johnson, Anjana Vijayan – The Cochin College, Kochi
    ▪ Sumayya V. Y., Irfana S. – St. Paul’s College
  • Synthesis and characterization of expanded graphene using Modified hummers method and Tour’s method (2019)
    ▪ Sruthy Mariya Sajan, Aiswarya Shenoy – The Cochin College, Kochi
  • EMI shielding effects of intercalated graphite composites (2019)
    ▪ Agna Antony, Dayana Mary, Faseena – Indira gandhi college of arts and science, Kothamangalam
  • Design of peltier cooler system with temperature controller (2018)
    ▪ Rahana P. A., Athira N. – The Cochin College, Kochi
  • Implementation of learning management tool (2017)
    ▪ Nihal N. A., Jovita Thomas – The Cochin College, Kochi
    ▪ Jimsy – Morning star home science college, Angamaly
  • Crane operation using PIC microcontroller (2017)
    ▪ Anjana Ranganath, Remya K. E. – The Cochin College, Kochi
    ▪ Soly – Morning star home science college, Angamaly
  • Light seeking robot using MPLAB software (2016)
    ▪ Flemi Baby A., Aruvi Stephen – Morning star home science college, Angamaly
  • Voltage detector using MQ3 (2015)
    ▪ Jiya Joseph, Shafna K. A. – Indira gandhi college of arts and science, Kothamangalam
  • A compact dual band fork shaped monopole antenna for bluetooth and UWB applications (2015)
    ▪ Meera P. A., Shiny K. V. – The Cochin College, Kochi
  • Design and implementation of microstrip wide band notch filter using electromagnetic bandgap structure (2015)
    ▪ Reshma Krishnan P. G., Amala Ananthakrishnan – The Cochin College, Kochi
  • Design of microstrip filter with a WLAN notch for UWB applications (2014)
    ▪ Jaimy P. Johny, Gracemol Babu – The Cochin College, Kochi
  • Stepper motor controller (2014)
    ▪ Shabna M. M., Faseela K. A. – The Cochin College, Kochi
  • Design of a digital gas sensor (2013)
    ▪ P. A. Chithiranath – The Cochin College, Kochi
  • ISRO-START Nodal Centre, The Cochin College
Dr. Paulbert Thomas is actively engaged in pioneering research on the development and characterization of advanced materials for microwave applications. His work includes the synthesis and application of conducting polymers such as polyaniline and its composites with graphene. He has explored the use of these materials in designing innovative antennas and electromagnetic absorbers, demonstrating significant enhancements in conductivity and microwave absorption properties. His research also delves into the microwave characterization techniques of these materials, such as the cavity perturbation method, to understand their dielectric properties. Dr. Thomas’s contributions extend to developing novel antenna designs for ultra-wideband (UWB) and 5G applications, which have been published in high-impact journals and presented at international conferences.

Department of Electronics