Faculty Members – Department of BioScience

Education Career

Ms. Sreelakshmi K.S.
M.Sc. Microbiology, pursuing PhD
Assistant Professor & HOD
Department of BioScience

Email ID: sreelakshmipanicker10@gmail.com
ORCID ID: 0000-0001-8494-4145

Experience :

  • 11 years of teaching experience as Assistant professor
  • Worked as Assistant Professor (HOD) in Microbiology, Tharananellur Arts and Science College. Irinjalakuda.
  • Supervised research programs of graduate and post graduate students and guided on research topics.
  • Executed research in the field of specialization and published various research findings in a range of International and National scholarly journals.
  • Part time Lecturer at Central University Entrance Test coaching (CUET)
  • Hosted and conducted one National seminar and two International Seminars.

Projects :

  • Bioremediation studies using bacteria isolated from Periyar river
  • Antibiofilm activities of bio extract from marine actinomycetes
  • Production, Purification, Characterization and Antibiofilm activities of bio extract from marine actinomycete
  • Anti quorum sensing activities of natural antibiotic from Actinokineospora to inhibit biofilm on medical implanted devices
  • Natural antibiotic isolated from rare actinomycete to inhibit Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Publications :

  • Sreelakshmi K. S. and Usha R. Actinomycetes – A Promising Source of Anti Biofilm Agent. Bulletin of Environment, Pharmacology and Life Sciences., Vol 10 [1] December 2020: 162-167
  • Sreelakshmi K.S. and Usha R. Prospection of Marine Actinomycete to inhibit biofilm formation. Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results, Vol 13(9) 2022: 10392-10401.
  • Sreelakshmi K .S and Usha R. Production Purification, Characterization and Anti biofilm activity of natural antibiotic by Actinokineospora cibodasensis from marine water.,18(11)2023:142-153
  • Sreelakshmi K. S. and Usha R. Structural and Functional Dynamics of Secondary Metabolite from Actinokineospora cibodasensis against Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofilm.,Vol 39(6)2023:

List of papers presented in Conferences/Seminar proceedings :

  • Presented and published book chapter in ICRIMSR
  • Actinomycetes-a novel source of anti-biofilm agent.
  • Prospection of Marine Actinomycetes to inhibit biofilm formation.
  • Production of divergent natural products from marine rare Actinomycetes.
  • Marine actinomycetes: an ongoing source of unique bioactive compounds
  • Biopotential of secondary metabolites from Actinomycetes to Attenuate and Disrupt Biofilm Deposition on MedicalImplanted Devices
  • Anti- Quorum sensing & Anti- biofilm studies on the bioactive Actinomycetes Isolated from Estuary
  • Purification & Characterization of Natural Antibiotic Isolated fromActinokineospora cibodasensis
  • Screening of biopotential for anti-biofilm activity of marine actinomycetes

Dr. Priya N.C
M.Sc. Microbiology, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Bioscience

Email ID: nc.priya2@gmail.com
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nc-Priya/research
https://linkedin.com/in/dr-priya-n-c-a47960198

Experience :

  • 6 years of teaching experience
  • Working as Assistant Professor in SNGIST College of Arts & Science, North Paravoor
  • Worked 4 years as Guest Lecturer in M.E.S Mampad College, Malappuram
  • Worked as Assistant Professor in Tharananellur College of Arts & Science, Irinjalakuda
  • Guided students for Microbiology projects in Signature Solutions (ISO 9001:2015 certifies) Palakkad Rd Perinthalmanna,Malappuram.
  • Part time Guest Lecturer in School of Industrial Fisheries, Lake side view campus, CUSAT, Cochin

Projects :

  • Served as a resource person for Seminar on “Framework and Approaches for Research Methods” organized by Department of Microbiology and Research Promotion Council on 25 th January 2024 at Mohammed Ali Shihab Thangal Memorial Arts and Science College, Perinthalmanna.

Publications :

  • Priya N.C and P.Saravana Kumari- Antibacterial studies and identification of antioxidant fraction in two varieties of pepper. International journal of advanced research in Biological sciences. 2(11):(2015):319-323
  • Priya N.C and P.Saravana Kumari – Identification of classes of compounds and estimation of Flavanoid and Phenol from seeds of Piper nigrum. International journal of Pharma and Bio sciences. 2016 Jan 7(1):(B):593-601
  • Priya N.C and P.Saravana Kumari – Antiviral activities and Cytotoxicity Assay of seed extracts of Piper longum and Piper nigrum on Human Cell Line. International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research. 44(1) (2017): 197- 202

List of papers presented in conference/Seminar proceedings :

  • Participated and oral presentation in one day (22 march 2022) International seminar on”Sustainable Development and Natural Resources(SDNR)held at G.T.N Arts and Science college, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu.
  • Oral presentation on “Cytotoxic assay and antiviral activities of seed extracts of Piper nigrum and Piper longum on Hela cells in the International conference on “Innovation in Biological Sciences” held at SNGIST Arts and Science college, North Paravur on 28 &29 Sep 2022

Ms. Nayana M
M.Sc. Biochemistry, B.Ed. in Physical Science, PGDCA
Assistant Professor

Ph : 9387128660
Email ID : nayanam.m208@gmail.com

Experience :

  • 3 years experience in teaching
  • Worked as a lecturer in the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Sree Sankara Vidyapeetom College, Valayanchirangara.
  • Worked as High School Teacher in Govt Higher Secondary school Chengamanad.
  • Worked as High School Teacher in NSS HSS Parakkadavu.
  • Working as assistant professor in the department of Bioscience.

Publications :

  • Degradation studies on Diesel Oil Bacterial Consortium Isolated from Oil Polluted Soil Nisha.P, Nayana.M, Viji Varghese., 2013. Advanced Bio Tech ISSN: 2319-6750 VOL.13 Issue 02 August 2013:06-14
  • Lipase production at different bio parameters using Micrococcus roseus isolated from Vembanattu Lake. P.Nisha, Nayana.M, Viji Varghese, K. Deepalakshmi, M.D.Deepthi., 2013 IJALS ISSN: 2277-758X, VOL.6 Issue 05 November 2013:490-496
  • Production of lipase from Micrococcus flavus and influence of bio parameters. Nayana M, Nisha P, Ardra Ashokan, IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Science(IOSR- JPBS),e-ISSN:2278-3008, p-ISSN:2139-7676, Volume 9,Issue 2 Ver.III(Mar- Apr.2014),pp67-72.
  • Isolation of Amylase producing Bacteria and Optimization of Growth conditions. Nayana M, Nisha P, Ardra Ashokan, European Journal of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry.2014;1(3)96-101,e-ISSN-2348-2206

Poster Presentations :

  • Participated & presented a poster on “Production of lipase from Micrococcus flavus isolated from Vembanattu lake at various bio parameters” on26th Kerala Science Congress held at Kerala Veterinary and Animal Science University Pookode, Wayanad, during 28th-31th January,2014.

Projects Guided :

  • Phytochemical and pharmacological analysis of Moringa oleifera

Ms. Ammu Raj
M.Sc. Microbiology
Assistant Professor
Department of Bioscience

Experience :

  • Working as Assistant Professor in SNGIST College of Arts and Science. N. Paravur
  • Worked as QC Microbiologist in a Food Manufacturing company.

Academic Project :

  • Mechanism of action of calcium chloride against RALSTONIA PSEUDOSOLANCEARUM ,the ginger bacterial Wilt pathogen

Publication :

  • Susheela Bhai Rajamma, Ammu Raj , Santhoshpages J.Eapen .Elucidation of antibacterial effect of calcium chloride against Ralstonia pseudosolanacearum race 4 biovar 3 affecting ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) Archives of Microbology. Volume 203 663-671 (2021)

Presentations :

  • Participated and presented a paper in International conference (july 2019) held at INDAIN INSTITUTE OF SPICE RESAERCH, Division of crop production KOZHIKODE
  • Poster Presentation on Mechanism of action of calcium chloride against RALSTONIA PSEUDOSOLANCEARUM ,the ginger bacterial Wilt pathogen on In International conference (july 2019) held at INDAIN INSTITUTE OF SPICE RESAERCH, Division of crop production KOZHIKODE
  • Organised an International Conference on Innovations In Biological Sciences.
  • Participated in an International Conference on Froniers in Bioscience (November 2017) held at SNGIST ARTS AND SCIENCE N.Paravur.

Ms. Arya.K.Jalasing
Assistant Professor
M.Sc. Biotechnology
Email: aryakjalasing167@gmail.com

Masters in Biotechnology with 5th rank at MG university level. Had teaching experience of more than one year and worked as research assistant at Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS). Had attended National and International seminars and conference. Participated National workshop on Hands-on training in Molecular Immunology Techniques, organized by Department of Fish processing Technology (Biochemistry), Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS). Presented poster in international webinar and an active member of IVVN and BactiVac. Keen interest in research mainly in the field of biotechnology and determined person who tries to encourage and guide students to achieve their best.


Ms. Devika P.R
Assistant Professor
M.Sc. Microbiology

  • Participated in the oral presentation at the International Conference on Biotechnology for Environment and Health (ICBHI), organized by school of Bio Science and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology along with Association of Biotechnology and Pharmacy ,from November 26th 2021.
  • Attended seminar on Intellectual Property Rights organized by IPR cell in association with Karnataka state council for science and technology, Bengaluru.
  • Attended the International Webinar on ‘Computer Aided Drug Design’ conducted on 23rd January 2022 ,organized by the Institute of Innovations.
  • Attended the popular Science lecture- Webinar on ” Models and Genomic Measure s of Psychiatric Disorder” Organized by the Indian women Scientist Association, Bengaluru Branch, Supported by The Board of Research in Nuclear Science ( BRNS- DAE).

Publication

  • Review Paper – Antimicrobial and Environmental Applications of Inorganic Nanoparticles Synthesised from Plants. Journal of Water and Environmental Nanotechnology , Dec-1, 2022

Ms. Sinda Jino
Assistant Professor
M.Sc. Microbiology
Years of Experience: 11 years

Worked as microbiologist in ayurvedic company, food industry, packaged drinking water company and hospital.


Ms. Vincy Mathai
Assistant Professor
Qualification : M.Sc Microbiology
Years of experience : 4.10 years

Professional Achievements

  • Certificate on Food and Safety Management System as per ISO 22000
  • ARS NET
  • Participant in webinar on Hello! i’m Covid 19
  • Participant in International webinar on Translational Research for Nutraceuticals and Nanocarriers for Cancer Drug Delivery.
  • Participant in National Seminar Bio-Enigma
  • Training programme for college teachers for the preparation of question bank and online generation of question paper.

Area of research interest : Agricultural Microbiology


Ms. Geethu Harilal
Assistant Professor
Qualification : M.Sc. Biotechnology
Years of Experience : 7 Years

Awards

First Rank in B Sc Biotechnology under MG University with a score of 80% and 7th rank in MSc Biotechnology under MG University.

Project

Production and partial purification of lipase from Pencillium chrysogenum MTCC*160 by solid state fermentation.

Professional Achievements

  • Organized State Level seminar Micronora on the topics Nano technology, Dietary factors in cancer and bioremediation.
  • Prepared KTU Question paper for M Tech Sanitary Engineer

Area of Research Interest

My primary research interest is in the field of developing anti cancerous drug and drug for enhancing the taste receptors of chemotherapy patients.


Ms. Ezabel Jiya Joy
Assistant Professor
Qualification: M.Sc. Biochemistry
Email: ezabeljiya@gmail.com

  • Have 10 months teaching experience.
  • Attended and organised an International Conference on Innovations in Biological sciences.
  • Attended various national and International webinars on Biological sciences.

Ms. Anagha V Devadas
Assistant Professor

Educational Qualification

  • Master of Science in Biotechnology(2019-2021) SNGIST College of science and technology
  • Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology (2016-2019) Sree Sankara College of Arts and Science

Academic Project

B.Sc. Dissertation
1) A comparative study on the effectiveness of individual Bio fertilizer with consortium Bio fertilizer and its utility as marine Bio fertilizer.

M.Sc. Dissertation
2) Eco –friendly synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Cinnamon zeylanicum bark extract and its phytochemical and antimicrobial assay.

Experience

  • Quality Analyst/Quality Controller Biomerit Lab
  • Trainee as Molecular Biologist Rajagiri Hospital
  • Academic Teaching Conference
  • Application of Biotechnology in Agriculture CUSAT


Ms. B. Aparna
Assistant Professor
Total years of experience : 8 months

Accademic Qualification

  • Bsc Microbiology from Amrita University
  • Msc Microbiology from MG University
  • Mphil in Biosciences from MG University
  • CSIR – NET Lectureship

Participated in various National and International Conferences and Poster presentation Competitions

Area of Interest

  • Mycology
  • Parasitology
  • Food Microbiology