Dr Unnikrishnan is a Senior Professor in the Department of Chemistry of NIT Calicut. He has over 130 publications and has been granted 5 patents. His field of specialization includes Bio-macromolecules, nano-materials, polymer blends for biomedical applications, natural fiber-reinforced composites, and nanocomposites. He possesses experience, in academia and industries; in teaching, research, and administrative domains.