Faculty Details

• 2021 - Transesterification kinetics of waste cooking oil and its diesel engine performance in the journal Fuel(285). 
• 2020 - Response of Scenedesmus sp. To microwave treatment: Enhancement of lipid, exopolysaccharide and biomass production in the journal  Bioresource Technology
• 2019 - Novel Media for Lipid Production of Chlorococcum oleofaciens : A RSM Approach in the journal Acta Protozoologica (2019) 58: 31–41
• 2018 – published paper entitled ‘Cultivation Of Chlorococcum oleofaciens In Domestic Waste Water And Comparison Of Growth in Phototrophic And Heterotrophic Mode’ in Phykos

• 2014 - Published paper entitled ‘Extraction of Orange oil by Improved Steam Distillation and its Characterization studies’ in IJETMAS (International Journal of Engineering Technology Management and Applied Sciences) (Impact factor – 2.24).
• 2015- Published a paper entitled ‘Microwave Assisted Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil’ in Annexure II and scopus indexed journal International Journal of Applied Engineering Research.

SUBJECTS HANDLED

• Molecular Pathogenesis
• Heat and Mass Transfer
• Biochemistry
• Cancer Biology
• Analytical Techniques in Biotechnology
• Biofertilizers
• Molecular Pathogenesis
• Environmental Biotechnology
• ​Medical Biotechnology​
• Microbiology
• Bioprocess Principles
• Bioseparation Technology (PG course)
• Enzyme Technology and its Industrial Applications

AREAS OF  INTEREST

• Environmental biotechnology
• Process Development
• Entrepreneurship and Bioproducts

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• Life time membership in ISTE
• BRSI
• Asia Pacific Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering Society (APCBEES)

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Member of Board of studies of Karunya University for the department of Biotechnology as a alumna
• Presented paper entitled “Cultivation of Chroococcus sp. and comparison of growth under phototrophic and heterotrophic conditions” in International Conference on Bioenergy, Environment and Sustainable Technologies held at Arunai Engineering College, Tiruvannamalai.
•  Secured 6^th rank in Teachers Recruitment Board Exam.
• 100% result in Bioprocess principles (B.Tech), Bioseparation Technology (M.Tech) and Environmental Biotechnology (M.Tech).
• Presented a paper entitled “Isolation and Characterization of bioactive compounds from Cardiospermum helicacabam” in International Conference held at Pachyappas College in 2010.
• Participated in National Conference on Advances in Biotechnology, conference on aromatic plants.
• Won best paper award for the paper entitled “Current Status and Future Perspectives of Dye Decolorisation” in a Symposium “Kromosone” in 2008.
• Presented paper entitled “Optimisation of α – amylase isolated from soil bacteria” production” International Conference on Advances in Biotechnology held at Sathyabama University in 2007.
• Presented poster in national conference.

TRAININGS UNDERGONE

• Completed 2 MOOC courses in Coursera The science of Stem Cells offered by American Museum of Natural History and Industrial Biotechnology offered by University of between June and August 2020.
• Completed SWAYAM ARPIT online course offered by University of Kerala titled Curriculum, Pedagogy and Evaluation for Higher Education between December and feb 2020 and secured D grade..
• Attended 1 week online FDP Waste Management & its impact on the Environment 20.7.2020 to 25.7.2020 organized by G.H. Raisoni College of Engg., Nagpur from 20.7.2020 to 25.7.2020.
• Attended 1 week online FDP Innovations in Biotechnology as Life Saving Prospectives organized by Karpagam Academy of Higher Education from 3.8.2020 to 9.8.2020.
• Completed 2 ATAL courses:
  • Drug Engineering – 23.11.2020 to 27.11.2020 by Dr. Dayaram Patel Pharmacy College
    • Alternate Fuels – 7.9.2020 to 11.9.2020 by Christian College of Engineering and Technology

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• Completed 3 modules of AICTE sponsored STTP on Fostering an effective Research Environment and Industrial Collaboration in Engg. Education between 27.7.2020 to 1.8.2020, 24.8.2020 to 29.8.2020 and 21.9.2020 to 26.9.2020 organized by St. Joseph’s College of Engineering, Chennai..
• Attended a Conference Innovation and Recent Trends in Genomic Research on 30.7.2020 to 31.7.2020 organized by the Department of Biotechnology, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam.
• Attended a 2 days FDP organized by TFC on Hypothesis Testing for Researchers from 20.5.2020 to 21.5.2020 organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, GCT.
• Attended a 2 days FDP organized by TFC on DoE for Researchers from 27.5.2020 to 28.5.2020 organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, GCT.
• Attended 5 days FDP on Evolving Trends in Biotechnological Research from 27.7.2020 to 31.7.2020 organized by Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Chennai.
• Attended  TEQIP sponsored three days webinar on the topic “Traditional foods and flavors: Discovering the hidden treasure” by department of Industrial Biotechnology, GCT, from 12.8.2020 to 14.8.2020.
• Attended DOTE-TEQIP III sponsored webinar on Design, Develop and deliver on line courses through Moodle platform, GCT 23.04.2020 to 24.04.2020
• Attended the TEQIP III sponsored Online Workshop on Teach 2 Influence (T2i) GCT, 11-07-2020, 18-07-2020 and 25-07-2020
• Attended TEQIP III sponsored Integrated monitoring and mitigation practices in managing water pollution: biological and engineering aspects, GCT from 29.07.2020 & 30.07.2020
• Attended TEQIP III sponsored Mastering latex for technical and scientific Documentation, GCT 10.08.2020.
• Attended TEQIP III one day webinar on Digital teaching-How to handle effective online classroom, GCT,11/8/20
• Attended TEQIP III sponsored 1 week Productivity Enhancement Programme organized by Art of Living at GCT from  27.01.2020 to 01.2.2020.
• Completed TEQIP-NPIU sponsored online certification on Digital Transformation in Teaching Learning Process funded by the Ministry of HRD, GoI held between 14.2.2020 and 6.3.2020
• Participated in DOTE, Tamil Nadu Government Sponsored 2 weeks Faculty Development Programme on Innovations in Bio-Engineering, organized by Department of Industrial Biotechnology, GCT Coimbatore from 09.12.2019 to 22.12.2019.
• Participated in the Industry Connect Hands-on Workshop on IoT and Artificaial Intelligence, sponsored by TEQIP III at Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore on 5 and 6^th December 2019.

• Participated in the AICTE  sponsored Two week Faculty Development Programme on Recent Energy Grid Integration: Challenges and solutions from November  20-3^rd December, 2019 organized by EEE department of  GCT.

• Participated in one day TEQIP III sponsored seminar on Stress Management and Professional Excellence on 10.10.2019.
• Participated in one day state level Technical seminar on Intellectual Property Rights on 27^th September 2019 organized by TNSCST and GCT.
• Participated in one day TEQIP III sponsored seminar on Occupational Health and Safety in Educational Institutions on 26.09.2019.
• Participated in 2 days Hands-on training on Recent Advances in Bioinformatics, organized by Department of Industrial Biotechnology, GCT Coimbatore from 16-17^th September, 2019.
• Participated in 1 week TEQIP III sponsored FDP on Multidisciplinary Innovations in Engineering and Science for Sustainable Development from 5.08.2019 to 9.08.2019.
• Participated in one day TRAIN THE TRAINERS workshop on Inspring Personal leadership Through Educational Intelligence for the Knowledge Economy conducted at GCT on 3.09.2019.
• Participated in 2 days Hands-on training on Mushroom Cultivation and Vermicomposting through Waste Management Practices held at GCT on 4.07.2019 and 5.07.2019.
• Attended NPTEL-AICTE sponsored 8 weeks FDP on “Roadmap for Patent Creation” conducted by IIT,Kharagpur , from January to March,2019.
• Successfully completed the NPTEL-AICTE sponsored 1 week Faculty development Programme Nanotechnology in Agriculture.
• Participated in TEQIP-III sponsored workshop on “Computational Fluid Dynamics in Engineering Applications” organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design, GCT Coimbatore from 03.10.2018 to 05.10.2018.
• Participated in the TEQIP II sponsored faculty development programme on “Experimental approaches in Material Characterisation” from Feb 12-18, 2017 at Government College of Technology, Coimbatore.
• Participated in the AICTE sponsored short term course on “Recent Advancements in Alternative, Renewable Energy Technology and Management” from March 20-26, 2017 at Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore.
• Participated in the TEQIP II CoE-ES sponsored faculty development programme on “Bioenergy and its scope in India” from Feb 24-March 2, 2017 at Government College of Technology, Coimbatore.
• Participated in the AICTE - QIP sponsored one week short term course on “Recent Environmental Challenges, Solutions and Management for Sustainability” from November  29-5^th December, 2017 at Coimbatore Institute of Technology.
• Participated in the TEQIP II sponsored FDP on “Language use in Engineering Classrooms” from November 1^st to 7^th of 2016 at GCT
• Coimbatore.Completed 2 weeks FDP on “Engineering Entrepreneurship” sponsored by AICTE from 27.11.2016 to 11.12.2016 at Institute of Road and Transport Technology, Erode.
• Participated in two days workshop on “Learning Assseement and Evaluation” organized by TEQIP II sponsored Teaching Learning Centre (1-2 December, 2014).
• Participated in one day workshop on “Instructional Design” organized by TEQIP II sponsored Teaching Learning Centre (29^th September, 2014).
• Attended a TEQIP II – CoE-ES sponsored FDP on “Biological Treatment of Waste water:Innovations, Perceptions and Challenges” at GCT, from 25-27^th, February 2014.
• Attended a Conference and Exposition on ‘Emerging Trends in IP Management and Commercialization’ conducted by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Tamil Nadu Technology Development and promotion centre (TDPC) on 5^th to 6^th September, 2014.
• Attended a one week summer industrial training at Mohan Breweries and Distilleries, Venpakkam Post, Chengalpat.
• Attended a TEQIP II sponsored Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Current Research Trends in Nanoscience & Technology and Application in solar Cells” from May 15^th to 21^st, 2013.
• Attended a TEQIP II sponsored FDP on “Pedagogy and Professional communication” at GCT, Coimbatore during May 22^nd to 28^th, 2013.
• Attended a TEQIP II sponsored FDP on “Biodiesel: A Green Fuel from the Dross of the Earth” on 11^th November, 2013.
• Attended a TEQIP II sponsored FDP on “Emerging Trends in Biochemical Engineering” at GCT, from December 2^nd to 8^th, 2013.
• Attended Quality Improvement Cell Workshop at GCT on 23^rd January 2014.
• Attended a workshop and training in ‘Sequence Analysis and Molecular simulation’ conducted by Anna University, Chennai.
• Attended a faculty Orientation Program on Teaching skills in Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology.
• In- plant training in Madras Pharmaceuticals, Chennai.
• In- plant training on Advanced Techniques in Environmental Biotechnology.
• In-plant training in the Quality Control Lab of Co-operative District Milk Producers (Tirunelveli).
• Participated in 3 day workshop on Entrepreneurship conducted by NEN (National Entrepreneurship Network).
• Softskill Trainer for students.

PROJECTS DONE

• Successfully completed a final year students project on Extraction of orange oil from orange peels by Improved steam distillation.
• M.Tech. Project

            Phase I - Cultivation of green Microalgae.

            Phase II - Currently working on the project “Optimisation of Medium for the Cultivation of Chroococcus sp. and Transesterification of Oil”.

• B.Tech. Project

Isolation and Characterisation of bio-active compounds from Cardiospermum helicacabum.