Joy Thomas Kunjappu

Background

Kunjappu, Joy Thomas was born on January 18, 1951 in Thrissur, Kerala, India. Son of Thomas Porinchu and Mariam Lonappan (Chirayath) Kunjappu. came to the United States, 1987.

Education

Master of Science, Calicut U., 1972; Doctor of Philosophy, Bombay U., 1985; Doctor of Science, Bombay U., 1996.

Career

Lecturer chemistry, Star Tutorial College, Trichur, India, 1972-1974; science assistant, science officer, Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Bombay, 1974-1987, 89-94; postdoctoral research scientist, Columbia University, New York City, 1987-1989; associate research scientist, Columbia University, New York City, 1994-1996; chemist, Polytex Environmental Inks, Bronx, New York, since 1997.

Achievements

• Joy Thomas Kunjappu has been listed as a noteworthy Chemist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Association Surface Science and Technology (life), New York Academy Sciences, Sigma Xi.

Interests

• Avocations: carnatic classical music, writing poetry.

Connections

Married Mercy Joy Cheeramban, June 15, 1980. Children: Mary Joy, Thomas Joy.

Father:

Thomas Porinchu Kunjappu

Mother:

Mariam Lonappan (Chirayath) Kunjappu

Spouse:

Mercy Joy Cheeramban

child:

Mary Joy Kunjappu

child:

Thomas Joy Kunjappu