Prof. Sabu Thomas

• Modern Plastics Award 2024: Recognized for his lifetime achievements in the Indian plastics industry, he received this award at a ceremony in Mumbai​ ( Mahatma Gandhi University ).
• European Golden Owl Award 2024: Awarded by the World Academy of Materials and Manufacturing Engineering for his contributions to materials and manufacturing engineering, and his efforts in promoting Polish science globally​ ( Mahatma Gandhi University ).
• Listed among the world’s top 2% scientists by Stanford University, acknowledging his extensive research impact​ ( School of Energy Materials ).
• National Researcher Award - DST Nanomission 2020: Recognized by the Department of Science & Technology, India, for his outstanding research in nanotechnology​ ( School of Energy Materials ).
• Honoured Professorship at Siberian Federal University, Russia: Awarded in recognition of his contributions to polymer science and engineering​ ( School of Energy Materials ).

• Vice Chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU): He served as the Vice Chancellor of MGU in Kottayam, Kerala, where he was also the Director of several specialized schools, including the School of Energy Materials, the School of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, and the International and Inter-University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology​ ( University of Johannesburg News )​ ( MG University ).
• Founding Director: He founded the School of Polymer Science and Technology at MGU, showcasing his leadership in establishing new academic programs​ ( University of Johannesburg News ).
• Visiting Professorships: Over his career, Professor Thomas has held visiting professor positions at various esteemed institutions worldwide, including:
  • Katholieke University, Belgium
  • Centre de Recherche sur la Matière Divisée, France
  • Beijing University of Chemical Technology, China
  • University of Strasbourg, France
  • Siberian Federal University, Russia
  • University of Johannesburg, South Africa​ (Mahatma Gandhi University)​ (MG University).
• Director of TrEST Research Park: Currently, he is the Director of the TrEST Research Park in Trivandrum, India, furthering research and innovation in science and technology​ (University of Johannesburg News).
• International Collaboration: Professor Thomas has fostered global academic and research collaborations, mentoring over 130 PhD candidates and organizing more than 100 international conferences. He maintains an extensive network with researchers in over 50 universities across Europe, Asia, South America, and Africa​ (University of Johannesburg News).

Professor Sabu Thomas completed his B.Sc. in Chemistry in 1979 and M.Sc. in Polymer Chemistry in 1981 from Kerala University. He earned his Ph.D. in Polymer Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, in 1987. His post-doctoral research was conducted at the Macromolecular Science & Engineering Research Centre at Laval University in Quebec, Canada, and Katholieke University of Leuven in Belgium. He has held visiting professor positions at numerous esteemed institutions worldwide, including Katholieke University, Leuven, and University of Strasbourg, France​ (Wikipedia)​​ (Mahatma Gandhi University)​​ (MG University)​.