Jaimy Scaria

• Project overview: ANR and Region Brittany co-funded project at Geosciences Rennes Laboratory, France • Project: ‘Impact of colloids on the redox speciation of trace elements’; advised by Rémi Marsac and Mathieu Pédrot • Led applied research on heavy metal–nanoparticle interactions, focusing on redox reactions, surface complexation, and chemical stability. Pioneered studies on chromium, copper, and arsenic interactions with nanomagnetites, uncovering atomic-scale mechanisms and identifying key mineralogic

-Led research on nanocatalyst development for sustainable pharmaceutical industry wastewater treatment. -Developed magnetite–graphene materials achieving >68% TOC reduction and <2 mg/L Fe leaching over 4 reuse cycles. -Conducted synthesis, field trials, and advanced analysis (XRD, SEM, ICP-MS). -Published findings in three Q1 journals and supervised three Masters theses -Secured 5-year national research grant.

Supported sustainability assessment and reporting for large-scale viscose manufacturing plants (Birla Cellulosic & Grasim Industries). (Independent project alongside PhD.)

• Spearheaded Environmental Studies curriculum for 180+ undergraduate students, promoting environmental awareness and critical thinking. • Designed and delivered 16 weekly lectures with original materials and interactive learning approaches. • Independently managed full teaching responsibilities, including lecture preparation and delivery

• Thesis: ‘Reduced graphene oxide - magnetite composites as heterogeneous Fenton catalysts for the removal of emerging contaminants • 10+ Q1 publications with significant impact:1800+ citations, including environmental policy