Department of Zoology

Dr. Jissa G. Krishna

Dept. of Zoology

Designation	Assistant Professor
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Institutional email ID	jissa@assumptioncollege.edu.in
ORCID or other	0000-0002-1132-011X
Area of specialisation	Microbial Pigments, Bioactive Peptides from Microorganisms
Date of joining the college	01 June 2022

Academic qualification

Qualified CSIR-UGC NET (June 2020) in Life Sciences with AIR 111.

Ph.D. in Zoology (2009) from the Department of Biotechnology, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Cochin, Kerala.

Qualified SET (Directorate of Higher Secondary Education, Government of Kerala) in Zoology (2005).

B.Ed. Life Science (2004) from N. S. S. College, Changanacherry (Mahatma Gandhi University), Kerala.

M.Sc. Zoology (2003) from the Post Graduate and Research Department of Zoology, S. D. College, Alappuzha, Kerala with University of Kerala 2nd Rank.

B.Sc. Zoology (2001) from the Post Graduate and Research Department of Zoology, . S. D. College, Alappuzha, Kerala.

Work Experience

As Post Doctoral Fellow at NCBS and IISc Bangalore from January 12th 2009 to December 31st 2013.

As Head, R & D, Product Development, in own food start up - Imaa Food Technology, Kasargod from August 4th 2015 to August 31st 2018.

As Assistant Professor (on contract) at the Department of Zoology, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam from November 10th 2020 to May 31st 2022.

As Assistant Professor at the Department of Zoology, Assumption College (Autonomous), Changanassery, Kottayam from June 1st 2022.

Current or previous Positions/Responsibilities (outside the college)

Executive Member – pBAC, People of Biotechnology Alumni Association, CUSAT from 2015

Executive Member- CURSA, Cochin University Research Scholars Association, CUSAT (From 2006 to December 2008)

Life member of Society for Biotechnologists (India); Life membership Number L-222

Department Coordinator – IEDC at Department of Zoology, St. Albert’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam

Department Coordinator – IQAC, Department of Zoology, St. Albert’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam

Member of Board of Studies, Department of Zoology, St. Albert’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam

Teacher in Charge of Syllabus Formatting – B.Sc. Zoology, Department of Zoology, St. Albert’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam

Current Positions/Responsibilities (in the college)

Member of Criterion III - AQAR, IQAC

Department Coordinator of UBA Survey by II Year UG Students 2023-2024

Staff in charge Women Cell and Human Rights Cell 2023-2024

Startup Activity Coordinator 2023-2024

Staff in charge IEDC (Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre) 2023-2024

Staff in charge Music Club 2023-2024

Class Teacher and Mentor – B.Sc Zoology 2023-‘26 Batch

Instructor of Value Education Class 2023-2024

Teacher in Charge of Syllabus Formatting

Member of Board of Studies, Department of Zoology, Assumption College (Autonomous), Changanassery

Class Teacher and Mentor – B.Sc Zoology 2020-‘23 Batch, for the academic year 2022-2023 at the Department of Zoology, Assumption College (Autonomous), Changanassery

Instructor of Value Education Class 2022-2023

Startup Activity Coordinator 2022-2023

Staff in charge IEDC (Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre) 2022-2023

Vice President of Zoology Association 2022-2023

Staff in charge of Research - Promotion and Assessment Committee 2022-2023

Staff in charge - Women Cell and Human Rights Cell 2022-2023

As Assistant Professor at the Department of Zoology, Assumption College (Autonomous), Changanssery, Kottayam from June 1st 2022.

Awards and Achievements

Gold Medal for achieving PhD from Department of Biotechnology, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin, Kerala.
DBT-Postdoctoral fellowship 2009-2013 by DBT, Government of India.
Young Scientist Award 2008, in an International Conference on Biodiversity Conservation and Management held at CMFRI, Cochin.
Ph.D Research Fellowship (2003-2007) by Kerala State Council for Science, Technology & Environment (KSCSTE).
IInd Rank for M Sc Zoology, 2003 from University of Kerala.
Dr. K. N. Parameswaran Endowment Award for the topper in MSc Zoology, 2003 from Sanatana Dharma College, Alappuzha, Kerala.
Dr. K. K. Nair Endowment Award for the topper in MSc Zoology, 2003 from Sanatana Dharma College, Alappuzha, Kerala.
Dr. K. S. Padmanabha Iyer Memorial Endowment Award for the topper in BSc Zoology, 2001 from Sanatana Dharma College, Alappuzha, Kerala.

Projects - Completed projects

Supervised the review work on “Bacterial pigments: Production, Bioactivities and their Applications in Various Aspects” by Ms. Srilakshmi B. Menon, Department of Zoology, St. Albert’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam, as part of her M.Sc. Dessertation work submitted on July 2021.
Supervised the review work on “Fungal Pigments Production and their Applications in Various Industries” by Ms. Anjana G., Department of Zoology, St. Albert’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam, as part of her M.Sc. Dessertation work submitted on July 2021.
Supervised the review work on “Frog Skin Peptides and its Applications” by Ms. Maneesha T. T., Department of Zoology, St. Albert’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam, as part of her M.Sc. Dessertation work submitted on July 2021.
Supervised the review work on “Bacterial Pigments: A Review” by Ms. Amala Prakash and Ms. Aneena Joseph, Department of Zoology, St. Albert’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam, as part of their B.Sc. Dessertation work submitted on May 2022.
Supervised the review work on “Fungal Pigments: A Review” by Ms. Amala V. S. and Nithuna Pradeep, Department of Zoology, St. Albert’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam, as part of their B.Sc. Dessertation work submitted on May 2022.
Supervised the work on “Serratia – A study of antimicrobial resistance genes harboured by the organism by Mr. Nikhil T. Androse, Department of Zoology, St. Albert’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam, as part of his M.Sc. Dessertation work submitted on June 2022.
Supervised the work on “Genetic Characterization of pigment producing bacterial cell culture” by Ms. Lifna David, Department of Zoology, St. Albert’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam, as part of her M.Sc. Dessertation work submitted on June 2022.
Supervised the work on “Study of Physicochemical and Bacteriological Parameters of Drinking Water in Selected Wards of Kochi Municipal Corporation and its Health Implications” by Mr. Keven Liam William, Department of Zoology, St. Albert’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam, as part of his M.Sc. Dessertation work submitted on June 2022.
Supervised the work on “Menstrual cup awareness among student population: A survey” by Ms. Amina Nizar, Gayathri K G, Aiswarya Ajayaghosh, Department of Zoology, Assumption College (Autonomous), Changanassery, as part of their B.Sc. Dessertation work submitted on April 2023.
Supervised the work on “Exploring the nutritional habits and patterns of young women: Study of women aged 18-21” by Ms. Alanna Rose Joseph, Chrismol Tom, Raveena Raj S, Department of Zoology, Assumption College (Autonomous), Changanassery, as part of their B.Sc. Dessertation work submitted on April 2023.
Supervised the review work on “Investigating the Epidemiology and Transmission Dynamics of Nipah Virus: Implications for Public Health Preparedness” by Nikhithamol Joseph, Rubeena Riyas, Anagha Vinod, Department of Zoology, Assumption College (Autonomous), Changanassery, as part of their B.Sc. Dessertation work submitted on April 2024.
Supervised the work on “Postpartum Depression Survey” by Aleena Varghese, Emil Elizabath, Sreedevi Rajesh, Department of Zoology, Assumption College (Autonomous), Changanassery, as part of their B.Sc. Dessertation work submitted on April 2024.

Courses attended (Orientation, Refresher, FDP, etc.)

Academic year 2020-2021
Faculty Induction Programme at St. Albert's College (Autonomous) from November 10th 2020 to November 12th 2020.
National Workshop on 'Introduction to Bloom's Taxonomy in Teaching and Evaluation' organized by IQAC, St. Paul's College, Kalamassery on December 19th 2020.
Faculty Development Programme on 'Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Career Opportunities' organized by IEDC, St. Albert's College and ICT Academy of Kerala on February 24th 2021.
Training Programme in Autocrat - Automatic eCertificate Programme at St. Albert's College (Autonomous) on March 22th 2021.
Academic year 2021-2022
State level Workshop on 'Introduction to Student Projects in Zoology' organized by Zoological Society of Kerala on June 12th, 14th and 15th 2021.
Faculty Induction Programme at St. Albert's College (Autonomous) from July 12th to July 14th 2021.
Faculty Development Programme on ‘Assessment and Evaluation’ at St. Albert's College (Autonomous) on July 29th 2021.
One week Faculty Development Programme on "Scaffolding for Students: Role of College Teachers from October 16th to October 22th 2021.
Five days international online Faculty Development Programme on Soft Skills for Capacity Building, organized by Joseph’s academy of soft skills, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Tiruchiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu, India from November 8th 2021 to November 12th 2021.
One week National level Intercollegiate Online Faculty Development Program on Outcome Based Education & Bloom’s Taxonomy organised by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell of Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College (Autonomous), Kolkata in association with IPSR solutions limited November 8th 2021 to November 15th 2021.
Workshop on “Professional Etiquette” by Rev. Dr. Antony Thoppil, Prof. Harry Cleetus and Dr. Rosalind Gonzaga organized by St. Albert’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam on February 9th 2022.
Academic year 2022-2023
Faculty Development Programme on “Investor Education & Awareness” hosted by Sraddha Academy for Financial Education in partnership with the PG Department of Commerce and IQAC, Assumption College (Autonomous), Changanassery on 7th July 2022.
Six days National Level Virtual Faculty Development Programme on the topic “Learning and Teaching: Changes and Challenges for Faculty” organized by IQAC and Faculty Enrichment Committee in collaboration with Saint Francis De Sales (SFS) College Aalo, Arunachal Pradesh held from July 11-16, 2022.
Five days online Workshop on “Research and Publication Ethics” organized by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Mar Athanasius College, Kothamangalam from 22 to 26 October 2022.
“Online Faculty Development Programme for Young Faculty Members of Higher Education Institutions” organized by St. Aloysius College, Elthuruth, Thrissur on 19th November 2022.
“Online Faculty Development Programme for Young Faculty Members of Higher Education Institutions” organized by St. Aloysius College, Elthuruth, Thrissur on 30th January 2023.
“Online Faculty Development Programme for Young Faculty Members of Higher Education Institutions” organized by St. Aloysius College, Elthuruth, Thrissur on 30th January 2023.
“Online Faculty Development Programme for Young Faculty Members of Higher Education Institutions” organized by St. Aloysius College, Elthuruth, Thrissur on 14th February 2023.
Online Faculty Development Programme (FDP - 5) on “Best Practices in Research” organized by St. Aloysius College, Elthuruth, Thrissur on 25th March 2023.
Online Faculty Development Programme (FDP – 6) on “NEP 2020 – A step towards fulfilling Dr. B. R. Ambedker’s Vision of Nation Building” organized by St. Aloysius College, Elthuruth, Thrissur on 25th April 2023.
Online Faculty Development Programme (FDP – 7) on “Innovative pedagogies in teaching and assessment in Higher Education” organized by St. Aloysius College, Elthuruth, Thrissur on 16th May 2023.
One week Online National Faculty Development Programme organized by Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi under the Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) of Ministry of Education on 8th December to 14th December 2022 and obtained Grade A.
Seven day National Level Online Faculty Development Programme on Outcome Based Education (OBE) organized by Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha in association with the Kerala State Higher Education Council from 10 May to 17 May 2023.
One-week Faculty Development Programme on Moodle based Learning Management System and Course Design (Basic course) conducted online by the Faculty Development Centre of the Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC), Thiruvananthapuram hosted by Learning Centre of SNGS College, Pattambi from 18 – 23 May 2023.
Academic year 2023-2024
Online Faculty Development Programme (FDP – 8) on “India’s G20 Presidency and Opportunities for Internationalism of Indian Higher Education” organized by St. Aloysius College, Elthuruth, Thrissur on 30th June 2023.
Seven day National Level Online Faculty Development Programme on ChatGPT & AI Tools for Educators, organized by Marian College Kuttikkanam (Autonomous) in association with the Kerala State Higher Education Council from 14 June to 21 June 2023 and secured A grade.
Online Faculty Development Programme (FDP – 9) on “Research Funding Agencies, Preparation of Research Proposals for Major/Minor Research Projects etc” organized by St. Aloysius College, Elthuruth, Thrissur on 21st July 2023.
Eight day National Online Workshop on “An Academic’s Toolkit: 40+ AI Tools for Teaching and Research” organized by the Archbishop Kavukattu Central Library, Assumption College (Autonomous), Changanssery in association with Lore & Ed Research Associates from 19th to 26th August 2023.
Online Faculty Development Programme (FDP –10) on “AI Tools for Academic Research” organized by St. Aloysius College, Elthuruth, Thrissur on 25th August 2023.
Eight day National Online Workshop on “An Academic’s Toolkit: 40+ AI Tools for Teaching and Research” organized by the Archbishop Kavukattu Central Library, Assumption College (Autonomous), Changanssery in association with Lore & Ed Research Associates from 19th to 26th August 2023.
Online Faculty Development Programme (FDP –11) on “Education Across Borders: Teaching and Learning Landscapes in India and Malaysia” organized by St. Aloysius College, Elthuruth, Thrissur on 16th September 2023.
Five Day International Faculty Development Programme on “Soft Skills for Capacity Building” organized by Joseph’s Academy of Soft Skills (JASS), St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Thiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India from 25th September to 29th September 2023.
Ten-day International Online Workshop on AI For Academics: 75 Essential Tools organized jointly by Fatima Mata National College (Autonomous), Kollam, Assumption College (Autonomous), Changanassery, Bharata Mata College, Thrikkakara, Rajagiri College of Management & Applied Sciences, Kakkanad, Lore & Ed Research Associates, Kottayam conducted from 26th September to 9th October 2023.
One Week Online National Faculty Development Program organized by Guru Angad Dev Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi from 10th October to 16th October 2023.
Online Faculty Development Programme (FDP –13) on “Case Study Method as a Pedagogical Tools in Higher Education” organized by St. Aloysius College, Elthuruth, Thrissur on 18th November 2023.
Two Day FDP on “Transforming Education: A Workshop on Innovative Teaching and Learning for 21st Century Class Room” organized by IQAC, Assumption College Autonomous, Changanassery conducted by TLC, IIT Madras on 24th & 25 November 2023.
Online Faculty Development Programme (FDP –14) on “Embracing Innovation in Higher Education: Strategies for Pedagogical Enhancement” organized by St. Aloysius College, Elthuruth, Thrissur on 2nd December 2023.
Participated in the Orientation Programme (Webinar) on the topic “Dive deep into Kerala Startup Mission's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centres' Ecosystem” organised by Kerala Startup Mission as part of the National level bootcamp Evolve 360 for Nodal Officers and faculties of Higher Education Institutions on 9 January 2024.
Participated in the Orientation Programme (Webinar) on the topic “Essence of being a faculty entrepreneur” organised by Kerala Startup Mission as part of the National level bootcamp Evolve 360 for Nodal Officers and faculties of Higher Education Institutions on 10 January 2024.
Participated in the Orientation Programme (Webinar) on the topic “Journey from IEDC to Technology Business Incubator” organised by Kerala Startup Mission as part of the National level bootcamp Evolve 360 for Nodal Officers and faculties of Higher Education Institutions on 11 January 2024.
Participated in the Orientation Programme (Webinar) on the topic “Directing the aspiring entrepreneurs in the right path” organised by Kerala Startup Mission as part of the National level bootcamp Evolve 360 for Nodal Officers and faculties of Higher Education Institutions on 12 January 2024.
Participated in the Orientation Programme (Webinar) on the topic “Academic Alchemy: Role of research and innovation organised by Kerala Startup Mission as part of the National level bootcamp Evolve 360 for Nodal Officers and faculties of Higher Education Institutions on 13 January 2024.
Participated in the Orientation Programme (Webinar) on the topic “Initiatives of IEDC” organised by Kerala Startup Mission as part of the National level bootcamp Evolve 360 for Nodal Officers and faculties of Higher Education Institutions on 14 January 2024.
Participated in the Orientation Programme (Webinar) on the topic “Identifying the right team” organised by Kerala Startup Mission as part of the National level bootcamp Evolve 360 for Nodal Officers and faculties of Higher Education Institutions on 15 January 2024.
Participated in the Orientation Programme (Webinar) on the topic “Building IEDC ecosystem in Arts and Science institutions” organised by Kerala Startup Mission as part of the National level bootcamp Evolve 360 for Nodal Officers and faculties of Higher Education Institutions on 16 January 2024.
Participated in the Orientation Programme (Webinar) on the topic “Empowering IEDC: Student-led initiatives” organised by Kerala Startup Mission as part of the National level bootcamp Evolve 360 for Nodal Officers and faculties of Higher Education Institutions on 19 January 2024.
Online Faculty Development Programme (FDP –16) on “Disaster Risk Reduction in the context of Resilience Building Among Youth” organized by St. Aloysius College, Elthuruth, Thrissur on 16th February 2024.
Academic year 2024-2025
5-day National Online Workshop on Research Presentation Mastery: Refining Scholarly Communication Skills for Increased Impact organized by Archbishop Kavukattu Central Library, Assumption College (Autonomous), Changanssery and Lore & Research Associates, Kottayam, conducted from 02 - 06 July 2024.
“Online Faculty Development Programme (FDP 20) on “Transversal Skills in Applied Artificial Intelligence” organized by St. Aloysius College, Elthuruth, Thrissur on 17^th July 2024.
8-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Publish and Promote Your Research: Tools & Techniques organized by SIES affiliated to University of Mumbai, Maharshtra and Lore & Research Associates, Kottayam conducted from 05 - 14 August 2024.
Completed the NEP-2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MM-TTP) of the University Grants Commission (UGC) organized by UGC-MMTTC (GAD-MMTTC), Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College, University of Delhi from 03^rd September to 13^th September 2024.

Resource person for seminars and workshops/Invited Lectures

Session chair in the Albertian Knowledge Summit organized by the Department of Zoology, St. Albert’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam held on 8th and 9th March 2022.
Chaired a session in the One Day International Graduate Research Workshop jointly organized by Sophia University, Japan, Assumption College (Autonomous) and St. Berchmans College (Autonomous), Changanassery on August 14, 2023 at Assumption College (Autonomous), Changanassery.
Delivered an Expert Lecture on the topic “A Dive into Major Environmental Issues”, organized by the Department of English, Assumption College (Autonomous), Changanassery as part of the English Association Initiative, Cross Currents – Lecture Series on Interdisciplinary Topics” on September 27, 2023.
Served as Judge for the Oral Presentation Competition in the National Seminar on Microplastics in Environment: Challenges and Perspectives” organized by the Department of Chemistry, Assumption College (Autonomous), Changanassery on 28th and 29th February 2024.
Delivered an Invited Lecture on the topic “Insights into Environmental Problems”, organized by the Department of Zoology in association with IQAC Student Support Centre, St. Joseph’s College for Women, Alappuzha as part of Acquaint-2024, Deeksharambh on 8 August, 2024.

Paper presentation in Seminars

Presented a review paper in “The National Biotechnology Conference” organized by Department of Post Graduate Studies & Research in Botany, S.D. College, Alappuzha, Kerala, February 2007.
Presented a paper in the International Conference on Biodiversity Conservation and Management held at CMFRI, Cochin organized by Rajiv Gandhi Chair in Contemporary Studies, Cochin University of Science & Technology, February 2008 (Young Scientist Award Paper)

Publications

FULL LENGTH RESEARCH PAPERS

Jissa G. Krishna (2021) Bacterial pigments: A Mini-review. JET (A Peer Reviewed Journal of Interdisciplinary Science and Research. Article ID: JET2021.13.07. Volume 13:52-60.

Divya Nair, Jissa Gopala Krishna, Mamkoottathil Velayudhan Nataraja Panikkar, Bipin Gopalakrishnan Nair, Jayashree Gopalakrishna Pai, Sudarslal Sadasivan Nair (2018) Identification, purification, biochemical and mass spectrometric characterization of novel phycobiliproteins from a marine red alga, Centroceras clavulatum.International Journal of Biological Macromolecules Volume 114: 679-691

Jissa G. Krishna, Ansu Jacob, Elyas K. K., Philp Kurian and M. Chandrasekaran (2013). Prodigiosin from marine Serratia sp. BTWJ8, as a natural dye for rubber latex, paper and polymethyl methacrylate sheets. African Journal of Biotechnology Volume 12 Issue 17: 2266-2269.

Jissa G. Krishna, Soorej M. Basheer, Elyas K. K. and M. Chandrasekaran (2011). Prodigiosin from marine bacterium: Production, Characterization and Application as dye in textile industry. International Journal of Biotechnology and Biochemistry Volume 7 Number 1: 155-191.

Bijina B., Sreeja Chellappan, Jissa G. Krishna, Soorej M. Basheer, Elyas K.K., Ali H. Bahkali and Chandrasekaran M. (2011). Protease inhibitor from Moringa oleifera with potential for use as therapeutic drug and as seafood preservative. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences Volume 18 Issue 3: 273-281.

BOOK CHAPTERS PUBLISHED

Jissa G. Krishna, Shelmi Antony, Jayesh Antony. A few endemic frog species in Western Ghats. Pp 110-126. 2022. Biodiversity of Western Ghats. Edited by Dr. Silvy Mathew, Dr. Jisha K, Dr. Sheeja T Tharakan. Vimala College Publications.

Muthusamy Chnadrasekaran, Soorej M. Basheer, Sreeja Chellappan, Jissa G. Krishna and P. S. Beena. Enzymes in food and beverage production: An overview. pp 117- 137. Enzymes in food and beverage processing. Edited by Muthusamy Chandraekaran. CRC Press.

Jissa G. Krishna and M. Chandrasekaran. Biochemical and Nutritional aspects of food processing by-products. pp 167-185. Valorization of food processing by-products. Edited by Prof. M. Chandrasekaran. CRC Press.

M. Chandrasekaran, Jissa G. Krishna and Shine, K. Analytical Methods and Instrumentation Involved In Valorization Of Food Processing By-Products. pp 267-300. Valorization of food processing by-products. Edited by Prof. M. Chandrasekaran. CRC Press.

Jissa G. Krishna and M. Chandrasekaran. Cereals and pulses. Valorization of food processing by-products. pp 303-330. Edited by Prof. M. Chandrasekaran. CRC Press.

ABSTRACT PUBLISHED

Jissa G Krishna (2007). Prospects of Microbial Pigments. National Biotechnology Conference. Feb 9-11.

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

Chinu Chacko, Jissa G. Krishna, Varada M. Nair & Ann Maria Joseph. Phytochemical profiling and antioxidant analysis of Wrightia tinctoria. Proceedings of National Seminar on Microplastics in Environment: Challenges and Perspectives Organized by the Department of Chemistry, Assumption College Autonomous, Changanassery in association with Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment from 28-29^th February 2024, pp 81-85 (ISBN:978-81-951635-5-7).

Jissa G Krishna, Soorej M Basheer, Beena P S and M Chandrasekaran (2008). Marine bacteria as source of pigment for application as dye in textile industry. In: Proceedings of International Conference on Biodiversity Conservation and Management (BIOCAM 2008) Natarajan et al. (Eds) 755p. Organised by Rajiv Gandhi Chair in Contemporary Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin: 743-4. (Young Scientist Award paper)

Seminars and workshops organized

Academic year 2020-2021
Convener of a webinar on Whole grains in health and disease by Dr. Sijo Joseph Thandapilly, Research Scientist, Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutriceuticals, University of Manitoba, Canada held on 22nd March 2021, organized by Department of Zoology as part of the Albertian Knowledge Summit, St. Albert’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam.
Convener of a webinar on Traumatic brain injury: Mechanisms of pathogenesis and therapeutic interventions by Dr. Mohammed Abdul Munneer, Research Scientist and Associate Professor, Hackensack Meridian Health JFK University Medical Center, New Jersey, United States held on 22nd March 2021, organized by Department of Zoology as part of the Albertian Knowledge Summit, St. Albert’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam.
Convener of a webinar on Natural Protection against Covid-19: Genetics and Microbiome by Dr. Antonius Suwanta, Dean of Faculty of Biotechnology, Atma Jaya Indonesia Catholic University, Jakarta, Indonesia held on 23rd March 2021, organized by Department of Zoology as part of the Albertian Knowledge Summit, St. Albert’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam.
Academic year 2021-2022
Faculty Coordinator of a webinar on “Emergence of an Entrepreneur: From Spark to Success” by Dr. Jikku Jose, held on 26th March 2022, organized by Department of Zoology in association with IEDC, AIC and IIC, St. Albert’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam.
Organizing Committee member of Albertian Knowledge Summit of Department of Zoology, St. Albert’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam held on 8th and 9th March 2022.
Faculty Coordinator of a webinar as part of World Food Day 2021 by Dr. Ravishankar C. N, Director @ CIFT, Cohin organized by Department of Zoology, St. Alberts College (Autonomous), Ernakulam in Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India) Cochin Chapter on 16th October 2021.
Faculty Coordinator of a webinar on Biological Sciences Opportunities and Myth by Dr. Beena P. S., held on 24th September 2021 as part of student induction programme, organized by Department of Zoology in association with IEDC, AIC and IIC, St. Albert’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam.
Faculty Coordinator of an international webinar on Latest Drug Scene in Asia by Mr. Lee King Hang, held on 26th June 2021 as part of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, organized by Department of Zoology in association with Office of the dean, Student Affairs, St. Albert’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam.
Academic year 2022-2023
Organized an expert lecture by Mr. S. Balasankar, Wildlife Journalist, Kerala Force Department, Thiruvananthapuram as part of the World Wild Life Week Celebrations 2022 on 12th October 2022 at Assumption College (Autonomous), Changanassery.
Organized the Golden Jubilee Memorial All Kerala Intercollegiate PowerPoint Presentation Competition – Voyage 2022-2023 – on the topic “Nanopesticides in Agriculture – Boon or Bane on 6th December 2022 at Assumption College (Autonomous), Changanassery.
Organized the first webinar as part of the Zootalk series for the academic year 2022-2023 on the topic “Endangered animals in India” by Ms. Haseena Muhsin, III DC Zoology on 7th January 2023 at Assumption College (Autonomous), Changanassery.
Organized a Workshop on Product development by ZAARA Biotech in association with the Department of Zoology, Department of Home Science, IEDC and IIC on 12th January 2023 at Assumption College (Autonomous), Changanassery.
Organized the second webinar as part of the Zootalk series for the academic year 2022-2023 on the topic “Critically Endangered species of Birds in India” by Ms. Aiswarya Ajayaghosh, III DC Zoology on 28th January 2023 at Assumption College (Autonomous), Changanassery
Organized the third webinar as part of the Zootalk series for the academic year 2022-2023 on the topic “Vector-borne or Zoonotic Diseases” by Ms. Swathija Parvathy, III DC Zoology on 4th February 2023 at Assumption College (Autonomous), Changanassery
Organized a Career Orientation talk under the title “Building a Successful Career in Life Science” for the final year B.Sc. Zoology students by Dr. Biju Dharmapalan, Assistant Manager, Science Communications, Vigyan Prasar, DST, Government of India on 8th February 2023 at Assumption College (Autonomous), Changanassery.
Academic year 2023-2024
Organized an awareness talk on blood donation by Mr. Dheeraj Kumar, Coordinator, Greater Kochi Blood Cell, in association with the Women Cell and Health Club on 19th June 2023 at Assumption College (Autonomous), Changanassery.
Organized a workshop on “Idea to Startup” by Mr. Jikku James, Assistant Professor in Commerce, Coordinator-Ideagora Startup Centre, St. Thomas, Ranni on 7th September 2023 as part of IEDC activities 2023-2024.
Organized a Talk as part of Human Rights Day 2023 by Adv. Lithin Thomas, Advocate at Hight Court of Kerala on 12th December 2023 as part of Women Cell and IEDC and IIC activities.
Organized a session on µlearn by Mr. Ajay Johny and Mr. Ansan Johny, Team µlearn on 15th December 2023 as part of IEDC, IIC and Women Cell Activities.
Academic year 2024-2025
Organized Inter-Collegiate hackathon – Aurore – under the theme: Disaster Preparedness and Response on 7^th September 2024 from 9 am to 7.15 am at Assumption College Autonomous, Changanassery.