Coding - Python, R, Matlab, LATEX
Dr. Elizabeth Thomas
Assistant Professor
Tiruvalla
Summary
Ph.D. in Physics specializing in Solar–Terrestrial Physics and climate variability, with research focus on solar activity–rainfall interactions and extreme precipitation analysis over Kerala. Experienced in wavelet and partial wavelet coherence, time series modeling, and statistical data analysis using R, Python, and MATLAB. Six years of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience with multiple peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. Committed to high-quality teaching, research excellence, and interdisciplinary climate science studies.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Guest Lecturer
Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla
Tiruvalla
07.2025 - Current
- Responsible for handling classes of Major and Multidisciplinary Course under FYUGP (Four Year Under Graduate Program) and masters level.
- Preparing Teacher Specific Content.
- Updating NAAC documents for the department.
- Responsible for taking up practicals at the undergraduate level.
- Taking up MGU examination invigilation duties.
- Taking part in MGU centralised valuation camps.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to students, fostering their academic growth and career aspirations.
- Developed strong rapport with students, creating a supportive learning environment that encouraged active participation.
- Sharpened students' learning by focusing on selected core concepts and skills.
- Actively participated in department meetings and initiatives aimed at improving overall educational quality and student experience.
- Evaluated student performance through exams and assignments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
Guest Lecturer
Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla
Tiruvalla
2018 - 2019
- Assisted in curriculum development, leading to improved course content and increased student satisfaction.
- Responsible for handling classes of undergraduate and masters level.
- Preparing monthly and quarterly assessment test papers.
- Updating NAAC documents for the department.
- Responsible for taking up practicals at the undergraduate level.
- Taking up MGU examination invigilation duties.
- Taking part in MGU centralised valuation camps.
- Guided class discussions to encourage debate and feedback among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
M.Phil Coordinator
Sacred Heart College, Thevara,
Kochi
2016 - 2018
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Responsible for handling classes of M.Phil level.
- Preparing entrance exam and internal exam test papers.
- Preparing question bank for university semester exams.
- Setting answer scheme for university end semester valuation.
- Monitoring student’s performance through regular assignments and seminars.
- Organizing seminars on relevant topics in Physics.
- Taking up invigilation duties during internal and university exams.
Assistant Professor (Adhoc)
College of Engineering (CAPE), Aranmula, Kerala
Pathanamthitta
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Responsible for taking classes for first year engineering students.
- Preparing internal exam question papers.
- Preparing question bank for university semester exams.
- Responsible for conducting Physics practicals for first year students.
- Taking up invigilation duty during internal exams.
- Conducting viva-voce.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
- Contributed to departmental goals by serving on various committees focused on curriculum development, assessment strategies, and accreditation requirements.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of subject matter by attending conferences, workshops, and webinars relevant to the field of study.
Guest Lecturer
Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla
Tiruvalla
2012 - 2013
- Responsible for handling classes of undergraduate and masters level.
- Preparing monthly and quarterly assessment test papers.
- Updating NAAC documents for the department.
- Responsible for taking up practicals at the undergraduate level.
- Taking up MGU examination invigilation duties.
- Taking part in MGU centralised valuation camps.
- Maintained open lines of communication with students, addressing concerns and offering support as needed.
Education
Ph.D. - Solar - Terrestrial Physics
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala
Kerala, India 04.2001 -
M.Phil. - Physics
Cochin University of Science And Technology Kochi, Kerala
Kochi, Kerala 04.2001 -
Master of Science - Physics
Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Thevara, Kerala
Kochi, India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Thevara, Kerala
Kochi, Kerala 04.2001 -
Skills
Student assessment
Teaching strategies
Online teaching
Student engagement
Software
Research Interests
- Solar–climate interactions
- Rainfall variability and extreme events
- Wavelet and spectral time series analysis
- Climate data analytics
Research Experience
Conducted doctoral research in Solar–Terrestrial Physics focusing on the association between solar activity and regional rainfall variability over Kerala. Employed wavelet and partial wavelet coherence methods to analyze long-term precipitation records and identify periodic climate signals. Utilized R, Python, and MATLAB for statistical modeling and visualization, resulting in multiple peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
Research Publications
Journal Articles
- E. Thomas, S. Vineeth, and N. P. Abraham, “Solar activity and extreme rainfall over Kerala, India,” arXiv preprint arXiv:2407.18262, 2024.
- E. Thomas, S. Vineeth, and N. P. Abraham, “The role of solar activity in shaping precipitation extremes: A regional exploration in Kerala, India,” arXiv preprint arXiv:2411.10460, 2024.
- E. Thomas, S. Vineeth, and N. P. Abraham, “Wavelet analysis of possible association between sunspot number and rainfall over Kerala, India: A case study,” arXiv preprint arXiv:2411.09234, 2024.
- E. Thomas, I. Joseph, and N. P. Abraham, “Wavelet analysis of annual rainfall over Kerala and sunspot number,” New Astron, 98, 101944, 2023. doi: 10.1016/j.newast.2022.101944.
- E. Thomas and N. P. Abraham, “Impact of solar activity on the seasonal rainfall of Kerala, India,” India (January 26, 2022), 2022. doi: dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4102224.
- E. Thomas and N. P. Abraham, “Relationship between sunspot number and seasonal rainfall over Kerala using wavelet analysis,” J. Atmos. Sol.-Terr. Phys, 240, 105943, 2022. doi: 10.1016/j.jastp.2022.105943.
Conference Proceedings
- E. Thomas, S. Vineeth, and N. P. Abraham, “Solar activity and extreme rainfall over Kerala, India,” in 42nd meeting of the Astronomical Society of India (ASI), 2024, P204.
Books and Chapters
- E. Thomas, P. S. Kumar, N. Vinayan, S. Sunil, and N. P. Abraham, "Relationship between solar activity and monsoon rainfall - A case study over West Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and Assam and Meghalaya regions", Bharata Mata College (Autonomous), Thrikkakara P.O, Seaport Airport Road, Cochin-682021, 2024, ISBN: 978-81-973274-8-3.
- S. Vineeth, E. Thomas, and N. P. Abraham, "Distribution functions of Lighter components in Astronomical dusty Plasma systems: Effect on Solitons and Rogue Waves", Recent Advances in Plasma Physics and Space Science, Bharata Mata College (Autonomous), Thrikkakara P.O, Seaport Airport Road, Cochin-682021, 2024, ISBN: 978-81-973274-6-9.
- E. Thomas, and N. P. Abraham, "Solar Activity influencing Rainfall in Regions of Heavy and Scarce Rainfall in India", Rational Discourse, Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla, National Reg. no. 2493/96, ISSN: 0972-2955
Conference Presentations
- “The impact of solar phases on extreme rainfall events in Kerala, India” Young Astronomers Meet (YAM 2024) held at CHRIST (Deemed to be University) in Bangalore, during 6 -9 ,March 2024.
- “Solar activity and extreme rainfall over Kerala, India”, 42nd meeting of the Astronomical Society of India (ASI) , during 31 January to 4 February 2024.
- “Relationship between solar activity and monsoon rainfall - A case study over West Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and Assam andMeghalaya regions” , International Conference on Recent Advances in Physical Science (ICRAPS - 2023) at BharataMata College (Autonomous), Thrikkakara on 29 November 2023.
- “Solar activity and extreme rainfall over Kerala, India”, Two Day International Conference on Advances in Physico-chemicaland biological sciences for environmental and biodiversity conservation, at Newman College, Thodupuzha on 21 and 22 March 2023.
- “Influence of Solar activity on the rainfall over Kerala, India”, National Seminar on Advanced Materials and Applied Physics (NSAMAP 2023), at St. Thomas college, Kozhencherry on 12 January 2023.
- “Solar Activity and Rainfall: A distinct relation”, National Conference RICERCA 2022 at St. Joseph’s College for Women, Alappuzha during 27 September to 01 October 2022.
- “Periodicity of Sunspot Numbers and Rainfall Over Kerala Using Wavelet Analysis”, 40th meeting of the Astronomical Society of India (ASI) during 25-29 March 2022.
- “Periodicity of Sunspot Numbers and Rainfall Over Kerala Using Wavelet Analysis”, 21st National Space Science Symposium, conducted by IISER Kolkata from 31 January to 4 February 2022.
- “Periodicity Of Sunspot Numbers And Rainfall Over Kerala Using Wavelet Analysis”, “International E-conference On Recent Advances In Physical Science (ICRAPS-2021)” at Bharat Matha College, Thrikkakara, Kochi, during 1-3 December 2021.
- “The Influence of Solar Activity on the Rainfall over Kerala, India”, Indian Institute of Astrophysics IIA Conference on ‘Advances in Observations and Modelling of Solar Magnetism and Variability ‘, during 1-4 March 2021.
Technical Skills
- Python, R, MATLAB
- Wavelet analysis
- Time series modeling
- Statistical analysis
- LaTeX
Research Awards
First prize and Excelsior Award in National Conference RICERCA 2022 organized by St. Joseph’s College for Women, Alappuzha during 27-09-2022 to 01-10-2022 for presenting a paper “Solar Activity and Rainfall: A distinct relation”.
Certification
Completed online workshop on ‘An Academic’s Toolkit: 40+ AI Tools for Teaching & Research’ conducted from 19 - 26 August 2023 by Lore and Ed Research Associates.
Academic Achievements
- Qualified Lecturership (LS) in Joint CSIR-UGC JRF & Eligibility for Lecturership (NET) December 2017 with 79th rank.
- Acquired 2nd rank in Mahatma Gandhi University for MSc. Physics Examination 2012.
- Was college topper during the M.Sc. course at Sacred Heart College, Thevara, Kochi.
- Was college topper during the BSc course at Sacred Heart College, Thevara, Kochi.
- Achieved 81 Percentile and was placed in the top 19% of candidates in the 4th NIIT National IT Aptitude Test (NITAT) 2008.
- Was school topper in 12th standard at Mar Dionysius Senior School, Rishi Valley, Mallappally.
- Was Scholastic Forerunner of the Xth standard 2004-2005.
Professional Development
NEP 2020 Sensitization Programme, conducted by MMTC Calicut University, Kerala from 6/10/2025 to 15/10/2025
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Guest Lecturer
Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla
07.2025 - Current
Assistant Professor (Adhoc)
College of Engineering (CAPE), Aranmula, Kerala
02.2015 - 05.2015
Ph.D. - Solar - Terrestrial Physics
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala
04.2001 -
M.Phil. - Physics
Cochin University of Science And Technology Kochi, Kerala
04.2001 -
Master of Science - Physics
Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Thevara, Kerala
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Thevara, Kerala
04.2001 -
Guest Lecturer
Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla
2018 - 2019
M.Phil Coordinator
Sacred Heart College, Thevara,
2016 - 2018
Guest Lecturer
Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla
2012 - 2013