Dr. Liju Elias's Ph.D.Thesis, titled 'Synthesis and Characterization of Electrodeposited Nickel Based Alloys and Their Nanocomposite Coatings' has been conferred the distinction of 'Best Ph.D. Thesis' Award' from NACE International, in the filed of corrosion science. The award is comprised of certificate, medal and cash prize. Dr Liju Elias has carried out his research under the guidance of Prof A C Hegde, Department of Chemistry.