Jaya Vinse Ruban (47 years) is the Head and Professor of Chemistry in St. Xaviers College, Tirunelveli a Jesuit institution since 2011. Prior to this he was a professor in reputed colleges for 8 years. A studious student and teacher, he has been awarded Doctorate in Chemistry in the field Polymer Nanocomposites.
- He was a Project Fellow in an ISRO funded Project.
- His research is based on preparation of epoxy-polyester blends and nanocomposites.
- His paper presented in Indraprastha International Conclave on Nano Science and Technology, New Delhi during November 16-17, 2010 was adjudged the best. He has fifteen publications to his credit with total impact factor 70.47, 203 citations, h-index 6 and i10-index 6.
- He is a fellow of Indian Science Congress. One candidate has completed Doctoral degree under him An Environmentalist and expert in Physical Chemistry, he is working in Nanotechnology, Polymer Nanocomposites, and Molecular Docking.
- He is an excellent Chemistry Professor having enormous experience in teaching all levels of chemistry.