Dr Anisha G S

Associate Professor & Research Guide
Post-graduate and Research Department of Zoology
Government College for Women
Vazhuthacaud, Thiruvananthapuram 695014, Kerala, India

Email: anishags@gcwtvm.ac.in; anisgrace@gmail.com; anisgrace@yahoo.co.in

Website: https://sites.google.com/view/dr-anisha-gs/home?authuser=0

Past Affiliations

• Assistant Professor & Head Department of Zoology, Government College Chittur (Affiliated to University of Calicut), Palakkad 678101
• Senior Research Fellow, Biotechnology Division, National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Thiruvananthapuram 695019

Academic Qualifications

• B. Sc. 2000 Zoology University of Kerala
• JRF/NET (CSIR) 2001 Life Sciences Council of Scientific & Industrial Research. Govt. of India
• M. Sc. 2002 Zoology University of Kerala
• B. Ed. 2003 Natural Science University of Kerala
• Ph. D. 2009 Biotechnology Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin, Kerala PhD THESIS: α-Galactosidase from Streptomyces griseoloalbus: an enzyme with versatile applications
• Diploma 2016 Theology Alpha Institute of Theology and Science, Thalassery, Kerala

Web of Science Researcher ID : D-2080-2009, https://publons.com/researcher/2855323/anisha-gs/
ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5024-5730
SCOPUS AUTHOR ID: 14519161300, https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=14519161300

Research Experience

• May 2003 – April 2005 Junior Research Fellow, Biotechnology Division, National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, India
• May 2005 – Dec 2007 Senior Research Fellow, Biotechnology Division, National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, India
  June 2009 – Dec 2010
• Principal Investigator, UGC-Minor Research Project, Department of Zoology, Govt. College Chittur, Palakkad, India
• August 2018 – till date Research Guide for Zoology, Faculty of Science, University of Kerala

Teaching Experience

 December 2007 – June 2012 Assistant Professor, Govt. College Chittur, Palakkad
 June 2012 – December 2019 Assistant Professor, Govt. College for Women Thiruvananthapuram
 December 2019 – till date Associate Professor, Govt. College for Women Thiruvananthapuram

RESEARCH AREAS OF INTEREST

Bioprocess Technology, Biomass valorisation, Microbiology, Enzymology

UGC MINOR RESEARCH PROJECT

Kinetic studies on free and immobilized α-galactosidase for application in legume food processing, Minor Research Project funded by University Grants Commission, New Delhi, June 2009 – Dec 2010

PEER REVIEWER INVITATIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS

 Bioresource Technology (Elsevier)
 Applied Energy (Elsevier)`
 Biomass and Bioenergy (Elsevier)
 Bioresource Technology Reports (Elsevier)
 Process Biochemistry (Elsevier)
 New Biotechnology (Elsevier)
 Food Research International (Elsevier)
 Drug Delivery and Translational Research (Springer)
 Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology (Springer)
 Current Microbiology (Springer)
 Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences (Springer)
 Waste and Biomass Valorization (Springer)
 Bulletin of National Research Centre (Springer)
 Critical Reviews in Biotechnology (Taylor and Francis)
 Critical Reviews in Microbiology (Taylor and Francis)
 Journal of Applied Microbiology (Blackwell Synergy)
 Letters in Applied Microbiology (Blackwell Synergy)

AWARDS/HONOURS/RECOGNITIONS

 Recognized Reviewer Certificate from the Editors of Process Biochemistry, Elsevier, Amsterdam, The Netherlands in recognition of the review made for the journal (Nov 2015)
 Recognized Reviewer Certificate from the Editors of Bioresource Technology, Elsevier, in recognition of the review made for the journal
 Recognized Reviewer Certificate from the Editors of Applied Energy, Elsevier, in recognition of the review made for the journal
 Recognized Reviewer Certificate from the Editors of Biomass and Bioenergy, Elsevier, in recognition of the review made for the journal
 Recognized Reviewer Certificate from the Editors of Food Research International, Elsevier, in 3 recognition of the review made for the journal
 Recognized Reviewer Certificate from the Editors of New Biotechnology, Elsevier, in recognition of the review made for the journal

 5 th rank in the International Merit Scholarship Program for foreign students supported by The Fonds québécois de la recherche sur la nature et les technologies, a granting agency of the Québec Government, Canada (2011) 5 th Rank out of the 21 finalists in the international competition
 Honoured by SHAKTI, A National Movement for Women, during the First Kerala Women’s Science Congress for being a recipient of PhD degree (August 2010)
 Senior Research Fellowship, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi, India (2005-2007)
 Junior Research Fellowship, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi, India (2003-2005)

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES

Life Member Biotech Research Society, India
Asian Federation of Biotechnology

MEMBERSHIP IN EDITORIAL BOARD

 2014 – till date Editorial Board Member, Echoes of Research, published by Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram
AUTHOR SEARCH
 https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=14519161300
 https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=MIXkxvcAAAAJ&hl=en

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

I. PAPERS IN INTERNATIONAL & NATIONAL JOURNALS

1. C.D. Dong, A. Tiwari, G. S. Anisha, C.W. Chen, A. Singh, D. Haldar, A. K. Patel, R. R. Singhania (2023) Laccase: A pollutant-degrading biocatalyst. Environmental Pollution, 319, 120999 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2023.120999 Impact factor: 9.988, Scopus coverage years: 1987 to present; ISSN: 0269-7491, First published 3rd January 2023

2. Anisha, G.S.; Padmakumari, S.; Patel, A.K.; Pandey, A.; Singhania, R.R. (2022) Fucoidan from Marine Macroalgae: Biological Actions and Applications in Regenerative Medicine, Drug Delivery Systems and Food Industry. Bioengineering, 9, 472. https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering9090472 Impact factor: 5.046, EISSN: 2306-5354, Scopus coverage years: 2014 to present, First published 14th September 2022; Publisher: MDPI, Basel, Switzerland

3. G.S. Anisha (2022) Molecular advances in microbial α-galactosidases: challenges and prospects, World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 38 (9): 148, [https://doi.org/10.1007/s11274-022-03340- 2] Impact factor: 4.253, ISSN: 0959-3993 Scopus coverage years: 1990 – present, First published 1st July 2022; Publisher – Springer Nature

4. G.S. Anisha (2022) Biopharmaceutical applications of α-galactosidases, Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry, 1-11, [https://doi.org/10.1002/bab.2349] Impact factor: 2.724, ISSN: 1470-8744 (Online) Scopus coverage years: 1986 – present, First published 18th April 2022; Publisher – WileyBlackwell

5. G.S. Anisha (2022) Microbial α-galactosidases: Efficient biocatalysts for bioprocess technology, Bioresource Technology, 344 : 126293, [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2021.126293] Impact factor: 11.889, ISSN: 0960-8524 Scopus coverage years: 1990 – present, First published 6th November 2021;
Publisher – Elsevier

6. Aswathy Krishnan R.B. and G.S. Anisha (2018) Response surface optimization of protease production by Bacillus sp. in submerged fermentation, Echoes of Research, Vol 7, 51-68, ISSN 2348-2680 (Peerreviewed); Publisher – Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram

7. G.S. Anisha, (2014) Application of laccases from Pleurotus sajor – caju for textile dye decolourization, Echoes of Research, Vol 3, 35-39. ISSN 2348-2680 (Peer-reviewed); Publisher – Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram

8. Rojan P. John, G.S. Anisha, K. Madhavan Nampoothiri and Ashok Pandey, (2011) Micro and macro algal biomass: a renewable source for bioethanol, Bioresource Technology, 102, 186-193, [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960852410011429] Impact factor: 11.889, ISSN: 0960-8524; Scopus coverage years: 1990 – present; Publisher – Elsevier

9. G.S. Anisha, Rojan P. John and P. Prema (2011) Substrate specificities and mechanism of action of multiple α-galactosidases from Streptomyces griseoloalbus, Food Chemistry, 124, 349-353, [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S030881461000703X] Impact factor: 9.231, ISSN: 0308-8146; Scopus coverage years: 1976 – present; Publisher – Elsevier

10. Rojan P. John and G.S. Anisha (2011) Macroalgae and their potential for biofuel, CAB Reviews: Perspectives in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Nutrition and Natural Resources, 6 (38), 1-15. [https://www.cabi.org/cabreviews/review/20113353653] ISSN: 1749-8848 (print) Scopus coverage years: 2006 – present; Publisher – CAB International

11. G.S. Anisha, Rojan P. John, P. Prema and Ashok Pandey (2010) Investigation on α-galactosidase production by Streptomyces griseoloalbus in a forcefully-aerated packed bed bioreactor operating in solid-state fermentation condition, Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 160, 421-427, [https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12010-008-8345-6] Impact factor: 3.094, Electronic ISSN: 1559-0291, Print ISSN: 0273-2289 Scopus coverage years: 1981 – present; Publisher – Springer Nature

12. Rojan P. John, G.S. Anisha, Ashok Pandey and K. Madhavan Nampoothiri, (2010) Genome shuffling: a new trend in improved bacterial production of lactic acid, Industrial Biotechnology, 6, 164-169. [http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/ind.2010.6.164] Cite Score: 1.8, ISSN: 1550-9087, Online ISSN: 1931-8421 Scopus coverage years: 2006 – present; Publisher – Mary Ann Liebert Inc.

13. Rojan P. John, G.S. Anisha, K. Madhavan Nampoothiri and Ashok Pandey, (2009) Direct lactic acid fermentation: Focus on simultaneous saccharification and lactic acid production, Biotechnology Advances, 27, 145-152, [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0734975008001067] Impact factor: 17.681, ISSN: 0734-9750; Scopus coverage years: 1983 – present; Publisher – Elsevier

14. G.S. Anisha, Rojan P. John and P. Prema (2009) Biochemical and hydrolytic properties of multiple thermostable α-galactosidases from Streptomyces griseoloalbus: obvious existence of a novel galactose-tolerant enzyme, Process Biochemistry, 44, 327-333, [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1359511308003619] Impact factor: 4.885, ISSN: 1359-5113 Scopus coverage years: 1979 – present; Publisher – Elsevier

15. K.N. Niladevi, R.K. Sukumaran, Nicemol Jacob, G.S. Anisha and P. Prema (2009) Optimization of laccase production from a novel strain-Streptomyces psammoticus using response surface methodology, Microbiological Research, 164, 105-113, [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0944501306001303] Impact factor: 5.070, ISSN: 0944-5013 Scopus coverage years: 1994 – present; Publisher – Elsevier

16. G.S. Anisha and P. Prema (2008) Cell immobilization technique for the enhanced production of α-galactosidase by Streptomyces griseoloalbus, Bioresource Technology, 99, 3325-3330, [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960852407006670] Impact factor: 11.889, ISSN: 0960-8524 Scopus coverage years: 1990 – present; Publisher – Elsevier

17. G.S. Anisha, Rojan P. John, Nicemol Jacob, K.N. Niladevi and P. Prema (2008) Production and characterization of partially purified thermostable α-galactosidases from Streptomyces griseoloalbus for food industrial applications, Food Chemistry, 111, 631-635, [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0308814608004627] Impact factor: 9.231, ISSN: 0308-8146 Scopus coverage years: 1976 – present; Publisher – Elsevier

18. G.S. Anisha and P. Prema (2008) Reduction of non-digestible oligosaccharides in horse gram and green gram flours using crude α-galactosidase from Streptomyces griseoloalbus, Food Chemistry, 106, 1175-1179, [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0308814607007601] Impact factor:9.231, ISSN: 0308-8146; Scopus coverage years: 1976 – present; Publisher – Elsevier

19. Nicemol Jacob, K.N. Niladevi, G.S. Anisha and P. Prema (2008) Hydrolysis of pectin: An enzymatic approach and its application in banana fiber processing, Microbiological Research, 163, 538-544, [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0944501306000966] Impact factor: 5.070, ISSN: 0944-5013; Scopus coverage years: 1994 – present; Publisher – Elsevier

20. G.S. Anisha, R.K. Sukumaran and P. Prema (2008) Evaluation of α-galactosidase biosynthesis by Streptomyces griseoloalbus in solid-state fermentation using response surface methodology, Letters in Applied Microbiology, 46, 338-343, [http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1472-765X.2008.02321.x/full] Impact factor: 2.813, ISSN: 0266-8254; Scopus coverage years: 1985 – present; Publisher – Wiley – Blackwell

21. G.S. Anisha, R.K. Sukumaran and P. Prema (2008) Statistical optimization of α-galactosidase production in submerged fermentation by Streptomyces griseoloalbus using response surface methodology, Food Technology and Biotechnology, 46, 171-177, [https://www.ftb.com.hr/images/pdfarticles/2008/April-June/46-171.pdf] Impact factor: 2.330, ISSN: 1330-9862 | eISSN: 1334-2606; Scopus coverage years: 1996 – present; Publisher – University of Zagreb, Greece

22. G.S. Anisha and P. Prema (2007) Production of α-galactosidase by a novel actinomycete Streptomyces griseoloalbus and its application in soymilk hydrolysis, World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 23, 859-864, [http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11274-006-9310-6] Impact factor: 4.253, ISSN: 0959-3993; Scopus coverage years: 1990 – present; Publisher – Springer Nature

23. G.S. Anisha and P. Prema (2006) Selection of optimal growth medium for the synthesis of αgalactosidase from mangrove actinomycetes, Indian Journal of Biotechnology, 5, 373-379, [http://nopr.niscair.res.in/bitstream/123456789/5599/1/IJBT%205%283%29%20373-379.pdf] Impact factor: 0.324, ISSN: 0975-0967 (Online), 0972-5849 (Print); Scopus coverage years: 2002 – present; Publisher – National Institute of Science Communication, CSIR, New Delhi, India

II. BOOK CHAPTERS

1. Anisha G.S., (2023) Natural gas production from algae, In: Advances in Natural Gas: Formation, Processing and Applications: Natural Gas Formation and Extraction, Mohammad Reza Rahimpour, Mohammad Amin Makarem and Maryam Meshksar (Eds.), Elsevier Inc. (Accepted for publication after peer review)

2. Anisha G.S., Reeta Rani Singhania, Anil Kumar Patel (2023) Marine collagen: valorisation of marine wastes for health care and biomaterials, In: Sustainable marine food and feed production technologies, Anil Kumar Patel, Ashok Pandey, Reeta Rani Singhania, Cheng-Di Dong (Eds.), Taylor & Francis Group, LLC, 6000 Broken Sound Parkway NW, Suite 300, Boca Raton, FL 33487,U.S.A. (Accepted for publication after peer review)

3. T.T. More, R.P. John, G.S. Anisha, R.D. Tyagi, R. Y. Surampalli (2019) Management of Co-products from Biodiesel Production, pp. 503-525, In: Biodiesel production : technologies, challenges, and future prospects, R. D. Tyagi, Rao Y. Surampalli, Tian C. Zhang, Song Yan, and Xiaolei Zhang (Eds.), American Society of Civil Engineers, 1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, Virginia, United States 20191-4400. ISBN (print): 9780784415344, ISBN (PDF): 9780784482285 https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784415344.ch21 Availability: Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/9780784415344 (Scopus Indexed)

4. A. Ansha and G.S. Anisha (2018), Bacteriocins from lactic acid bacteria and their emerging applications, pp. 73 – 83, In: Understanding microbial pathogens: current knowledge and educational ideas on antimicrobial research, Enrique Torres-Hergueta and A. Méndez-Vilas (Eds.) FORMATEX RESEARCH CENTER, Zurbaran, 1, 2ª, Office 1, 06002 Badajoz, Spain. ISBN-13: 978-84-947512-5-7 [https://www.microbiology7.org/book/book.pdf]

5. G.S. Anisha (2017), α-Galactosidases, pp. 369-394, In: Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Production, Isolation and Purification of Industrial Products, Ashok Pandey, Sangeeta Negi and Carlos Ricardo Soccol (Eds.) Elsevier, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States, ISBN: 978-0-444-63662-1; (Scopus Indexed) [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780444636621#ancp02]

6. G.S. Anisha (2017), β-Galactosidases, pp. 395-421, In: Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Production, Isolation and Purification of Industrial Products, Ashok Pandey, Sangeeta Negi and Carlos Ricardo Soccol (Eds.) Elsevier, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States, ISBN: 978-0-444-63662-1; (Scopus Indexed) [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780444636621#ancp02]

7. G.S. Anisha, Rojan P. John (2014) Bioengineering algae as a source of hydrogen, pp. 248-262, In:Advances in Hydrogen Production, Storage and Distribution, Angelo Basile and Adolfo Iulianelli (Eds.), Woodhead Publishing, Sawston, Cambridge, UK, ISBN: 978-0-85709-768-2; (Scopus Indexed) [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780857097682500092]

8. Rojan P. John, G.S. Anisha and K. Madhavan Nampoothiri (2014) Hydrolysis of Cassava Bagasse Starch Using Amylases for Value-Addition, pp. 133-140, In: Enzymes in Value-Addition of Wastes, Satinder Kaur Brar and Mausam Verma (Eds.) Nova Publishers, New York, ISBN: 978-1-62948-986-5; (Scopus Indexed) https://novapublishers.com/shop/enzymes-in-value-addition-of-wastes/]

9. Rojan P. John and G.S. Anisha (2014) Xylanases: Enzymes for Plant Biomass Treatment, pp. 141-153, In: Enzymes in Value-Addition of Wastes, Satinder Kaur Brar and Mausam Verma (Eds.) Nova Publishers, New York, ISBN: 978-1-62948-986-5; (Scopus Indexed) [https://novapublishers.com/shop/enzymes-in-value-addition-of-wastes/]

10. G.S. Anisha and Rojan P. John (2012) Microalgae as an alternative feed stock for green biofuel technology, pp. 277-294, In: Microalgae: Biotechnology, Microbiology and Energy, Melanie N.Johansen (Ed)., Marine Biology Series, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. 400 Oser Avenue, Suite 1600 Hauppauge, New York, ISBN: 978-1-61324-625-2; (Scopus Indexed) https://vdoc.pub/documents/microalgae-biotechnology-microbiology-and-energy-3jng9irnsja0

11. G.S. Anisha and Rojan P. John (2011) Food processing enzymes, pp. 91-109, In: Food Production: New Research, Lawrence M. Salander and Dana N. Alwell (Eds.), Food Science and Technology Series, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. 400 Oser Avenue, Suite 1600 Hauppauge, New York ISBN: 978-1-61209-631-5; (Scopus Indexed) [https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/12953801]

12. Rojan P. John, G.S. Anisha, Nimisha R. Nair and K.M. Nampoothiri (2011) Polylactic acid: an environmentally friendly biopolymer, pp. 79-90, In: Biodegradable Materials: Production, Propertiesand Applications, Brandon M. Johnson and Zachary E. Berkel (Eds.), Materials Science and Technology Series, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. 400 Oser Avenue, Suite 1600 Hauppauge, NY 11788, ISBN: 978-1-61122-804-5; (Scopus Indexed) [https://books.google.co.in/books/about/Biodegradable_Materials.html?id=vuoQTwEACAAJ&redir_esc=y]

13. G.S. Anisha, Rojan P. John and Ashok Pandey (2011) Alpha-Galactosidase: A food and feed enzyme, pp. 365-384, In: Handbook of Nutritional Biochemistry: Genomics, Metabolomics and Food Supply, Sondre Haugen and Simen Meijer (Eds.) Nutrition and Diet Research Progress Series, Nova Science Publishers Inc. New York, ISBN: 978-1-60741-916-7[https://books.google.co.in/books/about/Handbook_of_Nutritional_Biochemistry_Gen.html?id=PypfAQAACAAJ&redir_esc=y] (Scopus
Indexed)

14. Rojan P. John, G.S. Anisha, K. Madhavan Nampoothiri and Ashok Pandey (2010) Lactic acid fermentation: Direct, pp. 355-359 In: Encyclopaedia of Biotechnology in Agriculture and Food, Dennis R. Heldman, Anne Bridges, Dallas Hoover and Matthew B. Wheeler (Eds.) CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, Informa Ltd., London, UK, ISBN: 978-0-84935-027-6 [https://www.crcpress.com/Encyclopedia-of-Biotechnology-in-Agriculture-and-Food-Print/Heldman-HooverWheeler/p/book/9780849350276] (Scopus Indexed)

PAPER PRESENTATIONS IN INTERNATIONAL & NATIONAL CONFERENCES/SEMINARS

1. Transglycosylation potential of α-galactosidase from Streptomyces griseoloalbus for prebiotic applications, 3rd International Conference on Food, Agriculture and Veterinary, organized by EgeUniversity , Turkey on 19 – 20 June 2021

2. Elucidation of the mechanism of action of multiple α-galactosidases from Streptomyces griseoloalbus using 1H NMR Spectroscopy, National Seminar on Biosciences and Beyond: Diverse Dimensions, Department of Biochemistry, Govt. Arts and Science College, Kulathoor, Neyyattinkara, 6th and 7th January 2020.

3. Application of α-galactosidase from Streptomyces griseoloalbus for the reduction of flatulencecausing oligosaccharides in legumes, International Conference on New Horizons in Biotechnology and 4th BRSI convention, November 26-29, 2007, NIIST, Trivandrum.

4. Production of α-galactosidase by Streptomyces griseoloalbus under solid-state fermentation, International Conference on “Exploring Horizons in Biotechnology: A Global Venture” and 3rd BRSI convention, November 2-4, 2006, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India.

5. Statistical optimization of α-galactosidase production by Streptomyces griseoloalbus using response surface methodology, International Conference on Bioprocess and Food Engineering, University of Patras, Greece, June 18-21, 2006.

6. Production of α-galactosidase by Streptomyces griseoloalbus, National conference on Path to Health- Biotechnology Revolutions in India & Second BRSI Convention, November 24-26 2005, Chennai, India.

7. Isolation and screening of halophilic actinomycetes producing α-galactosidase, National Symposium on Developments in Biotechnology – Emerging Trends and Challenges and First BRSI convention, November 25-27, 2004, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, India.

INTERNATIONAL & NATIONAL  SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/ WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

1. 3rd International Conference on Food, Agriculture and Veterinary, organized by Ege University , Turkey on 19 – 20 June 2021 2. ‘Enhancing Remote Learning’ organized by AKGCT Unit University College, Thiruvananthapuram, on September 19, 2020.
3. Two-day Webinar on “Quantitative Analysis of Research Productivity: From Scientometrics’ Perspective” supported by UGC under Paramarsh scheme and organized by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Mar Athanasius College (Autonomous), Kothamangalam from 20 – 21 August 2020.
4. Requirement of Professionalism in Online Teaching and Learning, IQAC, St. Michael’s College, Cherthala, 14 August 2020.
5. National webinar on “ Taxonomical Tools in Life Science” conducted on 13th August 2020, All Saints’ College, Thiruvananthapuram
6. “Better Management Practices of a Small Scale Ornamental Fish Hatchery for Women Entrepreneurship Development” organised by the Department of Zoology in association with the IQAC, HHMSPBNSS College for Women, Neeramankara, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on 11 August 2020
7. National Webinar on ‘Molecular Docking Studies: A Paradigm Shift in Anticancer Research’ organized by the Department of Zoology, Morning Star Home Science College, Angamaly on 16 May 2020.
8. Two day National Seminar on Climate Change, Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development: Challenges and Prospects in 21st Century, 24th and 25th January 2020, organized by Post-graduate Department of Zoology & Research Centre, Mahatma Gandhi College, Thiruvananthapuram.
9. National Seminar on Biosciences and Beyond: Diverse Dimensions, 6th and 7th January 2020, organized by Department of Biochemistry, Govt. Arts and Science College, Kulathoor,Neyyattinkara.
10. One day Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights, 18th November 2019, jointly organized by IQAC and Research Forum, Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram
11. National Seminar cum Workshop on Aquaponics, 5th and 6th November 2019, organized by Department of Zoology, Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram
12. Three day Workshop on MOOCS, e-Content Development and Open Educational Resources sponsored by UGC, March 19 – 21, 2019, UGC – Human Resource Development Centre, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Trivandrum, India.
13. National Seminar on Recent Trends and Advancements in Regenerative Medicine & the Role of Omics and Biomarkers in Health, Edition 4.0, 28th February to 2nd March 2019, Department ofZoology, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
14. One day Seminar on NAAC – IQAC Guidelines, 1st December 2018, organized by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram
15. National Seminar on Transcriptome: The Genome Readout, 29th November 2018, Inter University Centre for Genomics and Gene Technology, Department of Biotechnology, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
16. International Seminar on Development Communication and Endo-nutrition: The Current Drift!!, 13th – 15th November 2018, Department of Home Science, Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram
17. Three day seminar on Recent Trends in Therapeutic Approaches for Diabetes Management, 10th–12th October 2018, Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram
18. International Seminar cum Workshop on Diagnostic Cytogenetics, 4th and 5th September 2018, organized by the Department of Zoology, Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram

19. International Conference on Water Resources : Innovations in Quality and Quantity, Sustainable Development Challenges and Management (ICWR 2018), 15th to 17th March 2018, organized by the Department of Environmental Sciences and Department of Geology, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.

20. International Seminar on Regenerative Medicine and Chronic Degenerative Diseases & Role of Omics and Biomarkers in Health, 3.0 edition, 9th to 11th March 2018, organized by Department of Zoology, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram

21. Two day workshop in Tools and Techniques in Biotechnology, 14th & 15th November 2017, Department of Zoology, Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram

22. Two day National Seminar on Recent Trends in Biosciences, 25th and 26th November 2015, Department of Zoology, Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram

23. National Seminar on Industrial Microbiology – Trends and Perspectives, 13th and 14th October 2014, Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram

24. One day Workshop on Bioinformatics, November 12, 2013, Department of Zoology, Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram

25. Two day Workshop on Bioinformatics, January 16-17, 2013, Department of Zoology, Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram

26. Seminar on Insight in Plant Science, 7th January 2013, Department of Botany, Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram

27. National Seminar on Recent Trends in Insect Pest Management, January 24-25, 2012, Department of Zoology, Govt. Victoria College, Palakkad

28. UGC-sponsored National Seminar on Global Warming and its Impact on Biodiversity, 23rd September 2011, Department of Zoology, Mercy College, Palakkad

29. First Kerala Women Science Congress, August 10-12, 2010, St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam.

30. International Conference on New Horizons in Biotechnology and Fourth BRSI convention, November 26-29, 2007, NIIST, Trivandrum.

31. International Conference on “Exploring Horizons in Biotechnology: A Global Venture” and Third BRSI convention, November 2-4, 2006, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India.

32. National Conference on Path to Health- Biotechnology Revolutions in India & Second BRSI Convention, November 24-26 2005, Chennai, India.

33. National Symposium on Developments in Biotechnology – Emerging Trends and Challenges and First BRSI convention, November 25-27, 2004, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, India.

RESEARCH GUIDANCE

PhD GUIDANCE (On going)

 Tessy Augustianath – Teratogenic effects of electromagnetic radiations from cell phone on the development of chick embryo
 Manzia N – Diversity and Biology of Spider Mites in Selected Areas of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
 Ancy Raju – Ecology, Diversity and Molecular Phylogeny of Praying Mantids in Palode Reserved Forest of Western Ghats, Kerala, India.
 Vidhu Krishna UJ – Bioecology, Host Plant Preference and Ant-Aphid Interaction of Melon Aphid, Aphis gossypii in Selected Areas of Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala

 Vacancies available as on 31.01.2023 – Two

POST GRADUATE PROJECTS

 Effect of neem and garlic on the repellence, mortality and progeny emergence of stored cereal pests Sitophilus oryzae and Tribolium castaneum, Sruthy S., MSc Zoology, University of Kerala, 2021-2022.
 Application of Annona squamosa, Cinnamomum malabatrum, Justica adathoda and Carica papaya leaf powders in the control of Sitophilus oryzae, Aparna R, MSc Zoology, University of Kerala, 2021-2022.
 Analysis of the operational efficiency of Kerala Water Authority Sewage Treatment Plant at Muttathara, Thiruvananthapuram, Sreelekshmi GA, MSc Zoology, University of Kerala, 2020-2021.
 Impact analysis of furnace oil leakage from Travancore Titanium Products Ltd on the deterioration of water quality at Kochuveli, Thiruvananthapuram, Parvathy Sakalya S, MSc Zoology, University of Kerala, 2020-2021.
 A study on the diversity of spiders (Arachnida: Araneae) among vegetation in Vellayani, Trivandrum, Kerala, India, Anooja JA, MSc Zoology, University of Kerala, 2019-2020
 A survey of the Odonate diversity in a selected area of Balaramapuram Panchayat, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala, Anjana A, MSc Zoology, University of Kerala, 2019- 2020
 Water quality of Parvathy Puthanar and Veli-Akkulam lake with reference to the effect on oxygen consumption of fish: A comparative study, Shehna TS, MSc Zoology, University of Kerala, 2019-2020
 Diversity and guild structure analysis of spiders (Arachnida: Araneae) in Mukkam, Kozhikode District, Kerala, India, Anusha A, MSc Zoology, University of Kerala, 2017-2018.
 Response surface optimization of protease production by Bacillus sp. in submerged fermentation, Aswathy Krishnan R.B., MSc Zoology, University of Kerala, 2015-2016.
 Application of herbal pesticides in the control of Epilachna varivestis attack on Solanum melongena, Nimmy S.T., MSc Zoology, University of Kerala, 2013-2014.
 Gene frequency analysis of some Mendelian genes in human population, Bhadra R.V., MSc Zoology, University of Kerala, 2013-2014.
 Application of laccase from Pleurotus sajor-caju for textile dye decolorization, Sabitha Raj, MSc Zoology, University of Kerala, 2012-2013.

UNDER GRADUATE PROJECTS

 A preliminary study on the insect population in a paddy field in Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram District, Aswathy A J, Fathima Beevi S N, Lekshmi S, Neethu S S, University of Kerala, 2021-2022.  Comparison of the dissolved oxygen content of water from a natural pond and a human-made pond, Kavya Anil, Lekshmi Ajayan, Reshmi R and Sandra RL, University of Kerala, 2020-2021
 A preliminary study on the insect pests of Amaranthus in an agricultural farm at Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram District, Aarathi B Suresh, Anjali L, Anusree S and Athira SA, University of Kerala, 2019-2020
 A study on the habits and adaptations of spiders (Araneae: Arachnida), Akshaya P Kumar, Sisira Sasidharan, Harishma V, Sithi Rameela R, University of Kerala, 2016-17
 Impact of Buerger’s disease on the tribal population of Attapadi: A survey, Shuhyb KS, Rathika R, Reshmi KS, Sruthi KS, Marimuthu, Princy S, Barsana K, BSc Zoology, University of Calicut, 2009-10
 Effect of water quality on oxygen consumption of fresh water fish, University of Calicut, 2008-09

RESPONSIBILITIES UNDERTAKEN

University of Kerala
 2020 – till date Member, Board of Studies in Zoology (Pass), University of Kerala
 2018 – 2019 Member, Board of Studies in Biotechnology (PG) under the
Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology, University of Kerala Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram
 2014 – till date Member, Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Govt. College for Women, Tvpm
 2013 – till date Member, Research Committee, Govt. College for Women, Tvpm
 2022 Member, EWYL Monitoring Committee, Govt. College for Women, Tvpm
 2017 – 2022 Ethics Committee, Govt. College for Women
 Oct 2013 – Sept 2020 Head, Dept. of Zoology, Govt. College for Women, Tvpm
 June 2014 – March 2015 CLMC / CBCSS Convener, Govt. College for Women, Tvpm
 2015 – 2016 Member, DST – FIST Project Implementation Committee Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram
 2018 – 2020 Member, Monitoring Committee for Scholar Support Programme and Walk with a Scholar (WWS) Programme, Govt. College for
Women, Thiruvananthapuram
 2018 – 2019 Member, Advisory Board, Continuing Education Sub-Centre, Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram
 2019 – 2020 Co-convener, Community Health Club, Govt. College for Women Govt. College Chittur, Palakkad
 June 2010 – May 2012 Head, Dept. of Zoology, Govt. College Chittur, Palakkad
 June 2009 – March 2012 Member, Scholarship Cell, Govt. College Chittur, Palakkad
 2008 – 2012 Member, Women’s Cell, Govt. College Chittur, Palakkad

EXTENSION ACTIVITIES

1. Member of Safe Environment Committee for the safe-guarding of children, women and vulnerable adults, constituted by Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, Eparchy of Parassala (August 2020 – till date)
2. Video lesson series for Std X (SSLC) as part of Village Adoption Program under Unnat Bharat Abhiyaan, Govt. of India https://youtu.be/rpuyH9tQPTM

TRAININGS UNDERGONE

1. Experiential Learning Tools Course, sponsored by Department of Personal and Training, Govt. of India, conducted by Institute of Management in Government, held from 18.01.2021 to 21.01.2021
2. One Week FDP on “ICT – based Learning and Developing MOOCs for Teaching Process in Higher Education” December 29, 2020 – January 04, 2021, Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi
3. Short Term Training Program (STTP) on ‘Neuroscience of Learning in Digitized Learning Environment’ under AICTE’s Quality Improvement Scheme, conducted online by SCMS Cochin School of Business, Kerala from 14th to 19th December 2020.
4. 4-Week Induction/Orientation Programme for “Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education, November 10- December 09, 2020, Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi
5. One Week Online National Faculty Development Programme, jointly organized by Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi and Christ College (Autonomous) Irinjalakkuda, 3rd to 9th November 2020.
6. One Week National Faculty Development Programme on Enhancing Psychological Skills and Behavioural Remodelling, Department of Youth Welfare, Cochin University of Science and Technology, 19 – 25 October, 2020.
7. 30-hours online workshop on the “Safeguarding of Minors and Vulnerable Adults” conducted from October 1 – 15, 2020, by Centre for Child Protection, Pontifical Gregorian University and the Safeguarding Commission of the Jesuit Conference of South Asia 8. Short term course in MOOCs, e-Content Development and Open Educational Resources, conducted from 23.09.2020 to 29.09.2020, by UGC-HRDC, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Trivandrum, India.
9. Ten days Short term online training programme on Moodle based Learning Management System, conducted from 7th June to 21st June 2020, by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell and LMS Monitoring Committee of Sree Neelakanta Government Sanskrit College, Pattambi.
10. Short term course in Women Empowerment sponsored by UGC, Aug 29 – Sept 4, 2019, UGC- Human Resource Development Centre, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Trivandrum, India.
11. Short term course in Student Counselling and Mentoring sponsored by UGC, Oct 24 – 31, 2018, UGC – Human Resource Development Centre, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Trivandrum, India.
12. Refresher Course in Life Sciences sponsored by RUSA, Nov 8 – 28, 2017, UGC – Human Resource Development Center, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Trivandrum, India.
13. Orientation Programme (IT-Oriented) sponsored by UGC, 18 July- 14 August 2009, UGC-Academic Staff College, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Trivandrum, India.
14. Refresher Course in Life Sciences sponsored by UGC, 15 Dec 2008 – 05 Jan 2009, UGC-Academic Staff College, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Trivandrum, India.
15. Technological Entrepreneurship training program, Feb – March 2006, conducted by the Faculty of Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore at Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai, India.
16. Training in Microbial Technology – Emerging Trends in Bio-analytical Techniques, Nov – Dec 2003, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, India.

SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCES & SEMINARS CONVENED/SESSIONS CHAIRED/ASSISTED

1. National Seminar cum Workshop on Aquaponics, 5th and 6th November 2019, organized by Department of Zoology, Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram
2. International Seminar cum Workshop on Diagnostic Cytogenetics, 4th and 5th September 2018, organized by the Department of Zoology, Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram
3. Two day workshop in Tools and Techniques in Biotechnology, 14th & 15th November 2017, Department of Zoology, Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram
4. Two day National Seminar on Recent Trends in Biosciences, 25th and 26th November 2015, Department of Zoology, Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram
5. Two day National Seminar-cum-Workshop on Emerging issues in Ornamental Fish Culture, 24th & 25th November, 2014.
6. One day Workshop on Bioinformatics, November 12, 2013, Department of Zoology, Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram
7. Two day Workshop on Bioinformatics, January 16-17, 2013, Department of Zoology, Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram
8. Chaired a session in the two day National Seminar on Recent Trends in Insect Pest Management, held at Govt. Victoria College, Palakkad on 24th and 25th January 2012
9. Co-ordinator of the National Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation: Challenges and Prospects, Department of Zoology, Government College, Chittur, Palakkad, Kerala, India, 19th January 2012
10. Co-ordinator of the National Seminar on Current Reviews in Biodiversity, Department of Zoology, Government College Chittur, Palakkad, Kerala, India, 15th December 2009.
11. Assisted in the organization of International Conference on New Horizons in Biotechnology (NHBT 2007), jointly organized by The Biotech Research Society of India and National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology at Trivandrum during Nov 26 – 29, 2007.

LECTURES DELIVERED

 Delivered lecture in the Orientation Program for Teachers of Ayyankali Memorial Arts & Science College, Punalur on 14.11.2015 and 15.11.2015 organized by Ayyankali Cultural Trust Kerala.