REGINA SHARMILA DASS Associate Professor
- Department of Microbiology
- School of Life Sciences
- reginadass@gmail.com
Academic Activity
Educational Qualification (UG,PG & Higher Order)
| S.No | Degree | Subject/Title of thesis | University/Board | Year of Passing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ph. D. | Microbiology | University of Mysore | 2011 |
| 2 | M. Sc. | Microbiology | University of Mysore | 2001 |
| 3 | B. Sc. | Microbiology, Biochemistry and Botany | University of Mysore | 1999 |
Area of Specializaion
Awards / Prizes Conferred
| S.No | Name / Title of the Award | Type | Name of the Agency conferred the Award | Year of the Award | Amount for Cash Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | International Travel Sponsorship Award-2019 | INTERNATIONAL | Biodynamic Association of North America | 2019 | 400 USD |
| 2 | International Travel Sponsorship Award-2018 | INTERNATIONAL | Section for Agriculture | 2018 | 1000CHF (Sponsored) |
| 3 | Best Paper Presentation | INTERNATIONAL | ICBH-2013, SASTRA University | 2013 | 1000 INR |
| 4 | Best Teacher Award | NATIONAL | Pondicherry University | 2012 | - |
| 5 | Woman Achiever award | REGIONAL | The Alumni Association and Cultural Committee, University of Mysore | 2011 | - |
| 6 | Oral Presentation | STATE | Association of Microbiologists in India (AMI) | 2004 | 1500 INR |
| 7 | First Rank Holder and Gold Medalist | NATIONAL | University of Mysore | 2001 | None |
| 8 | Oral Presentation | STATE | Association of Microbiologists in India (AMI) | 2000 | 1000 INR |
Teaching Experience
| S.No | Designation | Department/Centre | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Professor (Contract Basis) | Microbiology | Pondicherry University |
| 2 | Assistant Professor | Microbiology | Pondicherry University |
| 3 | Lecturer (Guest) | Department of Microbiology | University of Mysore |
| 4 | Head of the Department and Lecturer | Department of Microbiology | Amrita Vishwavidyapeetham, Mysore Campus |
| 5 | Lecturer | Department of Studies in Biochemistry | University of Mysore |
| 6 | Lecturer | Department of Studies in Microbiology | University of Mysore |
Research Experience
| S.No | Designation | Department/Centre | Institution | Area of Research |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UGC Fellow | Microbiology | University of Mysore | Fungal Genetics and Mycotoxicology |
| 2 | M.Sc., Dissertation Scholar | Microbiology | Central Food Technological and Research Institute (CFTRI) CSIR-INSTITUTE | Application of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) in the detection of Nuclease (Nuc) gene in Staphylococcus aureus |
Industry Experience
| S.No | Designation | Company/Corporate | Nature of Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faculty and Training Co-ordinator | Eco Agri Research Foundation | Teaching, Documentation, National Organic Certification programme and International Demeter Certification programme (Food Safety Programme). |
Contribution towards Innovation
| S.No | Name of the Work/Contribution | Specialization | Remarks |
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Patent Details
| S.No | Title | Status | Patent Number | Year of Award | Type | Commercialized Status |
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Papers Published in UGC Approved Journals
| S.No | Title | Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper | Journal Name | Volume, Issue & Page Nos. | Year | Impact Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anti-Quorum Sensing Potential of Selenium Nanoparticles Against LasI/R, RhlI/R, and PQS/MvfR in Pseudomonas aeruginosa: A Molecular Docking Approach | Kanak, R.K., Dass, R.S. and Pan, A | Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences | 10: 1203672, doi: 10.3389/fmolb.2023.1203672 | 2023 | 5.0 |
| 2 | Comparative Transcriptome Profiling and Weighted Gene Co-expression Network Analysis to Identify Core Genes in Maize (Zea mays L.) Silks Infected by M | Amrendra, K., Kanak, K.R. Annamalai A., Dass, R. S., and Lakshmi, P.T.V. | Frontiers in Plant Science | 13: Article No. 985396 | 2022 | 6.60 |
| 3 | First Report on Metabolic Characterization of Sterigmatocystin Production by Select Aspergillus species from the Nidulantes Section in Foeniculum vulg | Mahata, P. K., Dass, R. S., Gunti, L., and Thorat, P. | Frontiers in Microbiology | 13: 1-22, Article No. 958424 | 2022 | 6.06 |
| 4 | Substantive Morphological Descriptions, Phylogenetic Analysis and Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms of Aspergillus species from Foeniculum vulgare. Fron | Mahata, P. K., Dass, R. S., Pan, A., & Muthusamy, B. | Frontiers in Microbiology | 13: 1-28, Article No. 832320 | 2022 | 6.06 |
| 5 | First report of secondary infection on Senna alata (L.) Roxb caused by two Aspergillus species. | Veeraragavan, S., Mani, S., Duraisamy, R., Dass, R. S., & Sankaran, K. M. | Acta Ecologica Sinica | 40(5), 380-382 | 2020 | 1.414 |
| 6 | Green Synthesis of Selenium metalloid from the extract of cabbage (Brassica oleraceae var. capitata) leaf and its antimicrobial activities | Gunti L., Kanak K. R., Mahata P. K. & Dass R. S. | Journal of Nanoscience, Nanoengineering and Applications | 9(1), 12-20 | 2019 | - |
| 7 | Isolation and identification of endophytic fungi from medicinally important plant Hibiscus surattensis L. | Ilakiya J, Ramamoorthy D and Dass R. S. | International Journal of Scientific Research and Reviews | 8(1): 2985-3001 | 2019 | - |
| 8 | Evidence of life on Mars | Joseph, R. G., Dass, R. S., Rizzo, V., Cantasano, N., and Bianciardi, G. | Journal of Astrobiology and Space Science Reviews | 1: 40-81 | 2019 | - |
| 9 | Phytofabrication of selenium nanoparticles from Emblica officinalis fruit extract and exploring its biopotential applications: antioxidant, antimicrob | Gunti, L., Dass, R. S., & Kalagatur, N. K. | Frontiers in Microbiology, | 10, 931 | 2019 | 6.06 |
| 10 | The High Probability of Life on Mars: A brief Review of the Evidence. | Dass, R.S. | Cosmology | 27: 1-19 | 2017 | - |
| 11 | Toxigenic Fusarium species and Fumonisin B1 and B2 associated with freshly harvested sorghum and maize grains produced in Karnataka, India | Sreenivasa, M. Y., Diwakar, B. T., Charith Raj, A. P., Dass, R.S., Naidu, K. A. and Janardhana, G. R. | Annals of Food Science and Technology | 14(1): 100-107 | 2013 | - |
| 12 | Determination of Toxigenic Potential of Fusarium species occurring on sorghum and maize grains in Karnataka, India, using Thin Layer Chromatography | Sreenivasa, M. Y., Diwakar, B. T., Charith Raj, A. P., Dass, R.S., Naidu, K. A. and Janardhana, G. R. | International Journal of Life Sciences | 6(1): 31-36 | 2012 | - |
| 13 | Diversity of Fusarium species associated with maize and sorghum grains grown in Karnataka, India. | Sreenivasa, M. Y., Dass, R.S., and Janardhana, G. R. | Fungal Science | 26(2): 111-123 | 2012 | 0.5 |
| 14 | Assessment of the growth inhibiting effect of some plant essential oils on different Fusarium species from sorghum and maize grains | Sreenivasa, M. Y., Dass, R.S., Charith Raj, A. P., Nagendra Prasad, M. N., Achar, N. P. and Janardhana, G. R. | Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection | 118(6): 208-213 | 2011 | 1.928 |
| 15 | Mycological evaluation of maize grains in Karnataka (India), for post-harvest fungal contamination | Sreenivasa, M. Y., Dass, R.S., and Janardhana, G. R. | World Applied Science Journal | 13(4): 688- 692 | 2011 | - |
| 16 | Survey of post-harvest fungi associated with Sorghum grains produced in Karnataka (India). | Sreenivasa, M. Y., Dass, R.S., and Janardhana, G. R. | Journal of Plant Protection Research | 50(3): 335- 339 | 2010 | 1.14 |
| 17 | PCR-based detection of genus Fusarium and fumonisin producing isolates from freshly harvested sorghum grains grown in Karnataka, India. | Sreenivasa, M. Y., Dass, R.S., Charith Raj, A. P. and Janardhana, G. R. | Journal of Food Safety | 28: 236-247 | 2008 | 2.449 |
| 18 | PCR based assay for the rapid detection of fumonisin-producing Fusarium species in maize based animal and poultry feeds in Karnataka. | Dass, R.S., Sreenivasa, M. Y., Charith Raj, A. P. and Janardhana, G. R. | Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection | 42(8): 796-804 | 2008 | 1.14 |
| 19 | A PCR-based assay for the detection and differentiation of potential fumonisin-producing Fusarium verticillioides isolated from Indian maize kernels | Sreenivasa, M. Y., González Jaen, M.T., Dass, R.S., Charith Raj, A. P. and Janardhana, G. R. | Journal of Food Biotechnology | 33(2): 159-169 | 2007 | 2.297 |
| 20 | High incidence of Fusarium verticillioides in animal and poultry feed mixtures produced in Karnataka, India | Dass, R.S., Sreenivasa, M. Y. and Janardhana, G. R. | Plant Pathology Journal | 6(2): 174-178 | 2007 | 2.3 |
| 21 | Molecular detection of fumonisin producing Fusarium species of freshly harvested maize kernels using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) | Sreenivasa, M. Y., Dass, R. S., Charith Raj, A. P. and Janardhana, G. R. | Taiwania | 51(4): 1-10. | 2006 | 1.02 |
| 22 | Investigations on water quality characteristics in selected areas of Karnataka State, India | Jayalakshmi O, Belagali, S. N., Ramaswamy S.N., Dass R. S. and Janardhana G. R. | Indian Journal of Environment and Ecoplanning | 10 (2): 405-408 | 2005 | - |
Papers Published in Non UGC Approved Peer Reviewed Journals
| S.No | Title | Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper | Journal Name | Volume, Issue & Page Nos. | Year | Impact Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles using Aspergillus species Stain RR-1 and RR-2 | Chourasia, R. and Dass, R. S. | Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology | 43(S 01), p.A047 | 2022 | - |
Papers Published in Conference Proceedings
| S.No | Title | Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper | Details of Conference Publication | Page Nos. | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biotechnological Importance of Exopolysaccharides synthesised by Endophytic Fungi | Thorat, P., Dass, R.S., Mahata, P.K. and Kanak, K.R. | International Conference cum Workshop on Plant Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics, 13th-15th February 2023, Department of Bioinformatics, Pondicherry University | 104 | 2023 |
| 2 | Anti-Quorum sensing potential of Selenium Nanoparticles against Pseudomonas aeruginosa: A Computational Approach. | Kanak, K.R., and Dass, R. S. | International Conference on Applications of Natural products, Nanomaterials and Nano-pharmaceuticals (ICAN3), School of Life Sciences, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, 9th and 10th August 2023. | - | 2023 |
| 3 | Soil Restoration through Eco-Regenerative Agriculture Practices | Regina Sharmila Dass | Asia-Pacific '4 per 1000' Initiative Regional Conference on Soil Health to address Climate Change and Food Security, 19th to 22nd September 2023, Hyderabad, India | - | 2023 |
| 4 | A polyphasic approach to the identification of Aspergilli and genetic variability of Aspergillus species isolated from Foeniculum vulgare | Mahata, P.K., Dass, R.S., and Lokanadhan, G. | International Virtual conference on Applied Biology for Sustainable Development, Sri Parasakthi College for Women, Tamil Nadu | 41 | 2022 |
| 5 | Phyto-assisted synthesis of selenium nanoparticles using Emblica officinalis and assessment of its antioxidant activity | Lokanadhan, G., Dass, R.S., and Mahata, P.K. | International Virtual conference on Applied Biology for Sustainable Development, Sri Parasakthi College for Women, Tamil Nadu | 33 | 2022 |
| 6 | Understanding the fungal infection and their relationship in maize silk (Zea mays L.) | Kumar, A., Kanak, K.R., Arunachalam, A., Dass, R.S. and Lakshmi, P.T.V. | International Conference on Biotechnological Emergence in Science and Technology (ICBEST – 2022), Department of Biotechnology, College of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram Campus, Chennai · Dec 22, 2022 | - | 2022 |
| 7 | Invitro biocompatibility assessment of Phytofabricated Selenium nanoparticles for Biopotential applications | Lokanadhan, G., Dass, R.S., Mahata, P.K., Kanak, K.R., and Thorat, P. | International Online Conference on Nanomaterials (ICN- 2022), 12th-14th August 2022, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala | - | 2022 |
| 8 | The Mycotoxigenic Potential of Sterigmatocystin-Producing Aspergilli from the Tropical Indian Herb Foeniculum vulgare | Mahata, P.K., Dass, R.S., Lokanadhan, G, and Thorat, P. | International Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance and Microbiome Under Changing Climate (AMRMIC-2022), Wonders of the Small 3.0, Pondicherry University | - | 2022 |
| 9 | Mycosynthesis of Zinc Oxide nanoparticles from Aspergillus strain RR2 and their antibacterial activity against food-borne bacteria | Dass, R.S., Salahe, D., Kanak, K.R. | National Conference on “Recent Trends in Microbiome Research”-Exploring the Microbial Diversity, 20th and 21st March 2019 | 22 | 2019 |
| 10 | Fungal mediated biosynthesis of CuONPs from Neurospora crassa and their Antimicrobial Activity | Kanak, K.R., Dass, R.S. Lokanadhan, G., and Mahata, P.K. | National Conference on Recent Advances in Biodiversity, Biology and Biotechnology of Fungi, 7th to 9th November 2019 | 123 | 2019 |
| 11 | Biodynamic Agriculture: The Indian Scenario | Regina Sharmila Dass | North American Biodynamic Conference 2019, 21st to 25th November 2019, New York (Self-Financed) | - | 2019 |
| 12 | In Vitro Antibacterial Effect of Fermented Biodynamic Preparations on Food-Borne Pathogenic Bacteria | Regina Sharmila Dass | North American Biodynamic Conference 2019, 21st to 25th November 2019, New York (Self-Financed) | - | 2019 |
| 13 | Biogenic Nanoparticles-Beginning of a new era | ElanSeralathan, S., and Dass, R.S. | 43rd Annual Conference of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists on Newer Diagnostics, Emerging Diseases and Preparedness, MicroCon 2019, 29th November to 1st December 2019 | - | 2019 |
| 14 | Achieving Microbial Balances in Soil through Biodynamic Agriculture | Regina Sharmila Dass | First International Conference on Biodynamic Research, Dornach, Switzerland, 5th -8th September 2018 | 22 | 2018 |
| 15 | The Efficacy of Biodynamic Compost for Soil Restoration and Crop Health. | Regina Sharmila Dass | International Conference on India’s Soils: Science-Policy-Practice Interfaces for Sustainable futures, 26th February to 1st March 2017, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, India | 13- Summary Rep | 2017 |
| 16 | Antifungal Activity of Biologically Synthesised AGNPs alone and in combination with Fluconazole against Planktonic cells and Biofilm formation | Banerjee, R., and Dass, R.S. | International Conference on Biotechnology and Biological Sciences, 25th and 26th August 2017. Biospectrum-2017, Calcutta, India | - | 2017 |
| 17 | Biogenic synthesis of Elemental nanoparticles with Therapeutic Potential: A Short Review. | Lokanadhan G, Sharma, N.K., Mahata, P.K., and Dass, R.S. | National Seminar on Drug Discovery and Cancer Therapy, 25th to 26th February 2016. Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, India. | 51 | 2016 |
| 18 | Identification and biochemical properties of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from milk-based and street foods from the region of Pondicherry | Dass, R.S., and Pramanick, R. | National Seminar on Probiotics in sustainable food production: Current status and future prospects, March 15th and 16th, 2013. Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Gandhigram Rural Institute- Deemed University | - | 2013 |
| 19 | Assessment of Mycotoxigenic Potential of Fusarium verticillioides and Fumonisin B1 (FB1) Production in Animal and Poultry feedstuffs. | Regina Sharmila Dass | International Conference on Biotechnology and Human Welfare- ICBH-2013, organized between December 6th- 8th, 2013. SASTRA University, Tanjore, India. | - | 2013 |
| 20 | Determination of Fumonisin-Producing ability of Fusarium species by TLC. | Sreenivasa, M. Y., Charithraj, A.P., Dass, R. S., Nagaraj, H and G. R. Janardhana. | Global Conference on Plant Pathology for Food Security, January 10th to 13th, 2012. Indian Society of Mycology and Plant Pathology and Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. | 118 | 2012 |
| 21 | Molecular detection & differentiation of fumonisin-producing F. verticillioides and F. proliferatum isolated from cereals and cereal based foodstuffs | Janardhana G. R., Sreenivasa, M.Y., Maheshwar, P.K., and Dass, R.S. | National Symposium on Molecular approaches for Management of fungal diseases of crop plants. Indian institute of Horticultural Research, Bangalore, India. December 27-30, 2010. | - | 2010 |
| 22 | Diversity of Fusarium species occurring on maize and sorghum grains produced in Karnataka, India | Sreenivasa, M.Y., Dass, R. S., Maheshwar, P. K., and Janardhana, G.R. | National conference on Plant Biodiversity and Bioprospecting, D. O. S. in Botany, University of Mysore, Mysore, Karnataka. 16th to 17th March 2009 | - | 2009 |
| 23 | Occurrence of potential mycotoxigenic Fusarium species on maize and sorghum from Karnataka, India, and their detection by PCR | Sreenivasa, M.Y., Dass, R.S., and Janardhana, G.R. | National seminar on Molecular plant Pathology and Biotechnology for sustainable Crop Production. D. O. S. in Applied Botany and Biotechnology, University of Mysore, Mysore and Indian Phytopathological Society, India, 28th and 29th November 2007 | - | 2007 |
Books
| S.No | Title of the Book | Name of the Authors as per the order in Book | Publisher | Year | ISBN No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growing beyond resilience. Contributions 2nd International Conference on Biodynamic Research | Bautze, Lin; Brock, Christopher; Code, Jonathan; Derkzen, Petra; Fritz, Jürgen; Hach, André; Peschke, Jasmin; Ravenscroft, Neil; Sharmila Dass, Regina; Spengler-Neff, Anet; Swann, Richard; Von Diest | Section for Agriculture at the Goetheanum, Dornach, Switzerland and FiBL | 2021 | - |
| 2 | Fusarium species and Fumonisins in Animal and Poultry Feedstuffs | Regina Sharmila Dass | LAMBERT Academic Publishing | 2011 | 978-38454-3466-7 |
Chapters in Books
| S.No | Title of the Chapters | Name of the Authors | Title of the Book | Publisher | Year | ISBN No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trichothecenes: Toxigenic Effects and Detoxification Strategies | Monica C. Paul and Dass, R.S. | In: Deepa Nagaraju, Sreenivasa Marikunte Yanjarappa, Premila N. Achar, Angel Medina Vaya (eds): Anti‐Mycotoxin Strategies for Food and Feed | Wiley | 2024 | 978-1-394-16079-2 and https://doi.org/10.1002/9781394160839.ch5 |
| 2 | Antifungal Compounds: With Special Emphasis on Echinocandins, Polyenes, Heterocyclic Benzofurans | Sampritha Devi D, Megh Bose and Regina Sharmila Dass | In: Amal Kumar Dhara, Amit Kumar Nayak, Debprasad Chattopadhyay (eds), Developments in Microbiology, Antibiotics- Therapeutic Spectrum and Limitations | Elsevier, Academic Press | 2023 | 9780323953887 |
| 3 | The Biological Implications of Fungi as Agents of Mycotoxigenicity and Potential Therapeutics in Medicine | Dass, R.S., Mythili, K.R., Thorat, P., Suresh, A.J., Mahata, P.K. | In: Singh, I., Rajpal, V.R., Navi, S.S. (eds) Fungal Resources for Sustainable Economy | Springer, Singapore | 2023 | Print ISBN: 978-981-19-9102-8 |
| 4 | Current therapeutic strategies and novel antiviral compounds for the treatment of nonpolio enteroviruses | Suresh, A.J., and Dass, R.S. | In: Dhara, A.K., Nayak, A.K. (eds) Viral Infections and Antiviral therapies | Academic Press, Elsevier | 2023 | 978-0-323-91814-5 |
| 5 | Multifaceted Role of Phyto-assisted Selenium Nanoparticles (SeNPs) in Biomedical and Human Therapeutics | Gunti, L., Dass, R.S., Mahata, P.K. | In: Hossain, M.A., Ahammed, G.J., Kolbert, Z., El-Ramady, H., Islam, M.T., Schiavon, M. (eds) Selenium and Nano-Selenium in Environmental Stress Manag | Springer, Cham. | 2022 | 978-3-031-07063-1_20 |
| 6 | Thermophilic Fungi: Habitats and Morpho-Molecular Adaptations | Dass, R.S., Dhinakar J.E., Tirkey, A., Ghose, M., Suresh, A.J. | In: Sahay, S. (eds) Extremophilic Fungi. Springer, Singapore | Springer, Singapore | 2022 | 978-981-16-4906-6 |
| 7 | Cold-Adapted Fungi: Evaluation and Comparison of Their Habitats, Molecular Adaptations and Industrial Applications | Suresh, A.J., and Dass, R.S. | In: Goel, R., Soni, R., Suyal, D.C., Khan, M. (eds) Survival Strategies in Cold-adapted Microorganisms. Springer, Singapore | Springer, Singapore | 2022 | 978-981-16-2625-8_2 |
| 8 | Polysaccharides of Biomedical Importance from Genetically Modified Microorganisms | Dass, R.S., Anand K.R., Saha D., Dhinakar J.E., Thorat P. | In: Oliveira, J.M., Radhouani, H., Reis, R.L. (eds) Polysaccharides of Microbial Origin. Springer, Cham. | Springer | 2022 | 978-3-030-42214-1 |
| 9 | Alternative RNA Splicing and Editing: A Functional Molecular Tool Directed to Successful Protein synthesis in Plants | Dass, R.S., Thorat, P., and Mallick, R. | In: Guleria, P., Kumar, V., Lichtfouse, E. (eds) Sustainable Agriculture Reviews 51, Vol 2, Springer, Cham. | Springer Nature | 2021 | 978-3-030-68827-1 |
| 10 | A Concise Compilation of Diverse Detection Methods to Study Plant-Microbe Interface at the Cellular and Molecular Level: The Past, Present and Future | Dass, R.S., and Mallick, R. | In: Varma, A., Tripathi, S., Prasad, R. (eds) Plant Microbe Interface. Springer, Cham. | Springer Nature Switzerland AG | 2019 | 978-3-030-19830-5 |
| 11 | Fumonisins: A new class of Fusarial Toxins | Janardhana, G. R., Dass, R.S., and Sreenivasa, M. Y. | Frontiers in Fungal Ecology, Diversity and Metabolites | IK International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi-16 | 2009 | 978-81-89866-91-4 |
Edited Books
| S.No | Title of the Book | Name of the Authors as per the order in Book | Publisher | Year | ISBN No. |
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Ongoing Projects
| S.No | Title of the Project | Sponsored By | Period | Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tripartite Diversity Evaluation Network for Terrains | Araku Livelihoods, Naandi Foundation | Aug 2024 to Jan 2025 | Rs 3,20,000/- | 2024 |
Ongoing Consultancy Works
| S.No | Title of the Consultancy Work | Sponsored By | Period | Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biodynamic and Organic Agriculture Consultant | Eco Agri Research Foundation | 2020 | Honourary | 2020 |
| 2 | Biodynamic and Organic Agriculture Consultant | POABS Biotech Private Limited | July 2019 to July 2020 | Honourary | 2020 |
Completed Projects
| S.No | Title of the Project | Sponsored By | Period | Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Optimization of Methane in Anaerobic Digestion | Carbon Loops Private Limited, Chennai | Sep 2023 to Feb 2024 | Rs 1,00,000/- | 2024 |
| 2 | Morphological and Genetic Characterization of Yeasts from Coffee | Araku Coffee Farming Project, Araku Livelihoods, Naandi Foundation | October 2021 to June 2022 | Rs 5,80,000/- | 2021 |
Completed Consultancy Works
| S.No | Title of the Consultancy Work | Sponsored By | Period | Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consultant in Biodynamic Agriculture and Demeter Certification (SDG12- Responsible consumption and production) | POABS Enterprises Pvt. Limited | 01-01-2024 to 30-06-2024 | Rs 0.81 lakhs | 2024 |
| 2 | Jury Member and Field Consultant (SDG 11- Sustainable cities and Communities; Fully Sponsored Consultancy Project) | Araku Transformation Project, Naandi Foundation | 13-02-2024 to 19-02-2024 | Rs 0.40 lakhs | 2024 |
| 3 | Consultant in Biodynamic Agriculture and Demeter Certification (SDG12- Responsible consumption and production) | POABS Enterprises Pvt. Limited | 01-01-2023 to 30-06-2023 | Rs 0.72 lakhs | 2023 |
| 4 | Jury Member and Field Consultant (SDG 8-Decent Work and Economic Growth and SDG 15- Life on Land) | Araku Livelihoods, Naandi Foundation | 23-03-2023 to 27-03-2023 | Rs 0.31 lakhs | 2023 |
| 5 | Jury Member and Field Consultant (SDG 8-Decent Work and Economic Growth and SDG 15- Life on Land) | Araku Livelihoods, Naandi Foundation | 30-04-2022 to 04-05-2022 | Rs 0.35 lakhs | 2022 |
| 6 | Consultant in Eco Regenerative Agriculture (SDG 5-Gender Equality; Fully sponsored Consultancy Project) | Regenerative Agriculture Unit, Naandi Foundation | 09-06-2022 to 13-06-2022 | Rs 0.40 lakhs | 2022 |
| 7 | Consultant in Biodynamic Agriculture and Demeter Certification (SDG12- Responsible consumption and production) | POABS Enterprises Pvt. Limited | Sep 2021 to Dec 2022 | Rs 1.40 lakhs | 2022 |
| 8 | Coffee fermentation using Indigenous Araku Yeasts | Naandi Foundation | Oct 2021 to Feb 2022 | Rs 1.80 lakhs | 2021 |
| 9 | Consultant, Preparation of a Technical Document entitled -Scaling-up of NBS innovative technologies & practices in agriculture, using pilot demonstrations and case studies in some of the ECA countries | United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (UNFAO) | Aug 2021 to Dec 2021 | Rs 0.54 lakhs | 2021 |
| 10 | Jury Member and Consultant in Microbiology (SDG 8-Decent Work and Economic Growth and SDG 15- Life on Land) | Araku Coffee Farming Project | January 2020 | Rs 0.40 lakhs | 2020 |
| 11 | Consultant in Demeter International Certification | POABS Biotech Private Limited | March 2020 | Rs 0.10 Lakhs | 2020 |
| 12 | Biodynamic and Organic Agriculture Consultant | Eco Agri Research Foundation | 2019 | Honourary | 2019 |
| 13 | Consultant in Demeter International Certification | POABS Biotech Private Limited | July 2019 | Rs 0.10 Lakhs | 2019 |
| 14 | Consultant in Organic Agriculture (Sponsored) | Sprukfield Company, Spanish Honourary Consulate in Togo and Government of Togo | May 2019 | Rs 2.20 lakhs | 2019 |
| 15 | Jury Member and Consultant in Microbiology (SDG 8-Decent Work and Economic Growth and SDG 15- Life on Land) | Araku Coffee Farming Project | February 2019 | Rs 0.40 lakhs | 2019 |
| 16 | Biodynamic Agriculture Consultant | Eco Agri Research Foundation, Mysore | 2018 | Honourary | 2018 |
| 17 | Jury Member and Consultant in Microbiology (SDG 8-Decent Work and Economic Growth and SDG 15- Life on Land) | Araku Coffee Farming Project | February 2018 | Rs 0.40 lakhs | 2018 |
| 18 | Consultant Microbiologist | Mahindra World City, Chennai | 2017 | Honourary | 2017 |
| 19 | Jury Member and Consultant in Microbiology (SDG 8-Decent Work and Economic Growth and SDG 15- Life on Land) | Araku Coffee Farming Project | January 2017 | Rs 0.20 lakhs | 2017 |
| 20 | Consultant Microbiologist | Mahindra World City, Chennai | 2016 | Honourary | 2016 |
| 21 | Organic Agriculture Field work (SDG 11- Sustainable cities and Communities) | Wardha Family Farming Project (WFFP) and Naandi Foundation | 21.05.2015 to 29.05.2015 | Rs 0.25 lakhs | 2015 |
| 22 | Consultant for design of Technical Document on Pomegranate Cultivation using Sustainable Agriculture Practices (SDG 11- Sustainable cities and Communities) | Wardha Family Farming Project (WFFP) and Naandi Foundation | June 2015 to July 2015 | Rs 0.60 lakhs | 2015 |
| 23 | Trainer and Field Work Consultant in Organic Agriculture (SDG 8-Decent Work and Economic Growth and SDG 15- Life on Land) | National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Government of India and Naandi Foundation | May 2014 | Rs 0.25 lakhs | 2014 |
| 24 | Consultant Soil Microbiologist | National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Government of India and Naandi Foundation | May 2012 | Rs 0.10 lakhs | 2012 |
Career Guidance Offered to students
| S.No | Name of the Scheme | No. of Students | Competitive Examinations/ Career Counseling | No. of Students Passed | No. of Students Placed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faculty Advisor-2011 | 04 | Career counselling | 04 | 04 |
| 2 | Faculty Advisor-2012 | 04 | Career counselling | 04 | 04 |
| 3 | Faculty Advisor-2013 | 04 | Career counselling | 04 | 04 |
| 4 | Faculty Advisor-2014 | 04 | Career counselling | 04 | 04 |
| 5 | Faculty Advisor-2015 | 04 | Career Counselling/ Counselling to undertake research positions | 04 | 04 |
| 6 | Faculty Advisor-2016 | 04 | Career Counselling/ Counselling to undertake research positions | 04 | 04 |
| 7 | Faculty Advisor-2017 | 04 | Career Counselling/ Counselling to undertake research positions | 04 | 04 |
| 8 | Faculty Advisor-2018 | 04 | Career Counselling/ Counselling to undertake research positions | 04 | 04 |
| 9 | Faculty Advisor-2019 | 04 | Career Counselling/ Counselling to undertake research positions | 04 | 04 |
| 10 | Faculty Advisor-2020 | 04 | Career Counselling/ Counselling to undertake research positions | 04 | 04 |
| 11 | Faculty Advisor-2021 | 05 | Career Counselling/ Counselling to undertake research positions | 05 | 05 |
| 12 | Faculty Advisor-2022 | 05 | Career Counselling/ Counselling to undertake research positions | 05 | 05 |
| 13 | Faculty Advisor-2023 | 05 | Career Counselling/ Counselling to undertake research positions | 05 | 05 |
List of capability enhancement such as Soft skill development, Remedial coaching, Language lab,
Bridge courses, Yoga, Meditation, Personal Counselling and Mentoring etc.,
| S.No | Name of the Programme/Scheme | Date of Implementation | No. of Students Enrolled | Agencies Involved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Personal Counselling and Mentoring | 01-09-2016 | 04 | Pondicherry University |
| 2 | Clean and Green Campus-Sensitization and Awareness Programme | 07-09-2022 | 11 | Pondicherry University |
| 3 | International Year of Millets (IYOM-2022)- Awareness Programme to introduce Millets in Girls' Hostels Menu | 09-11-2022 | 10 | Girls' Hostels, Pondicherry University |
| 4 | Personal Counselling and Mentoring | 2023 | 05 | Pondicherry University |
Research Guidance - PG
| S.No | Year | Degree | No. of Students Awarded | Department/Centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | M.SC | 5 | Department of Microbiology |
| 2 | 2023 | M.SC | 5 | Department of Microbiology |
| 3 | 2022 | M.SC | 5 | Department of Microbiology |
| 4 | 2021 | M.SC | 5 | Department of Microbiology |
| 5 | 2020 | M.SC | 4 | Department of Microbiology |
| 6 | 2019 | M.SC | 5 | Department of Microbiology |
| 7 | 2018 | M.SC | 4 | Department of Microbiology |
| 8 | 2017 | M.SC | 3 | Department of Microbiology |
| 9 | 2016 | M.SC | 4 | Department of Microbiology |
| 10 | 2015 | M.SC | 4 | Department of Microbiology |
| 11 | 2014 | M.SC | 5 | Department of Microbiology |
| 12 | 2013 | M.SC | 5 | Department of Microbiology |
| 13 | 2012 | M.SC | 5 | Department of Microbiology |
| 14 | 2011 | M.SC | 2 | Department of Microbiology |
Research Guidance - Ph.D
| S.No | Student Name | Registration Date | Registration No. | Thesis Title | Thesis Submitted Status | Thesis Submitted Date | Vivavoce Completed Status | Date Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lokanathan G. | 22-09-2015 | 1500128008 | In Vitro biocompatibility assessment, antifungal mechanism and anti-mycotoxigenic potential of phytofabricated Selenium nanoparticles (PF-SeNPs) using Emblica officinalis | YES | 06-09-2022 | YES | 14-07-2023 |
| 2 | Pranab Kumar Mahata | 25-08-2015 | 1500128003 | Mycoflora Diversity, Polyphasic Aspergillus Phylogeny and Mycotoxigenic Potential of Aspergillus species belonging to Section Nidulantes from Foeniculum vulgare | YES | 24-08-2022 | YES | 19-04-2023 |
| 3 | Kanak Raj Kanak | 21-03-2016 | 1500128007 | In-silico and In-vitro Analysis of Mycogenic Selenium Nanoparticles using Neurospora perkinsii and their Potential Biomedical Applications | YES | 28-08-2024 | NO | |
| 4 | Pooja Appasaheb Thorat | 06-08-2019 | 1900128005 | Mycotoxigenic Aspergillus species from Arachis hypogaea | NO | NO |
Research Guidance - Post Doctoral
| S.No | Scholar Name | Designation | Funding Agency | Fellowship Title | Year of Joining | Year of Completion |
|---|
Financial assistance availed to attend conferences / workshops and to pay membership fee
of professional bodies during the year
| S.No | Conference/ workshop attended for which financial support provided | Professional body for which membership fee is provided | Amount of Support | Place | From Date | To Date | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First International Conference on Biodynamic Research, Partial Financial Support by Pondicherry University | Section for Agriculture | Rs 70000/- | Switzerland | 05-09-2018 | 08-09-2018 | 2018 |
| 2 | International Conference on 'Biotechnology and Human Welfare 2013' | School of Chemical and Biotechnology, Sastra University | Rs 7400/- | Sastra University | 06-12-2013 | 08-12-2013 | 2013 |
| 3 | Probiotics in Sustainable Food Production: Current Status and Future Prospects | Faculty of Agriculture, Gandhigram Rural Institute | Rs 6900/- | Gandhigram University | 15-03-2013 | 16-03-2013 | 2013 |
E-Lecture Details
| S.No | E-Lecture Title | Development of e-content/e-learning/delivering | Member of Editorial Bodies | Reviewer/Referee of | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content/Module Title | Institution/Platform | Year | Weblink | ||||
| 1 | Characterization of Viral Products Expressed during Cell Infection | Virology-Course | MOOCS | 2020 | https://swayam.gov.in/nd2_cec20_bt15/preview | - | - |
| 2 | Visualization and Enumeration of Virus Particles | Virology-Course | MOOCS | 2020 | https://swayam.gov.in/nd2_cec20_bt15/preview | - | - |
| 3 | Membranes of Microorganisms, Ion Channels | Microbial Physiology and Metabolism-Course | MOOCS | 2020 | https://swayam.gov.in/nd2_cec20_bt14/preview | - | - |
| 4 | Group Translocation and Iron Uptake | Microbial Physiology and Metabolism-Course | MOOCS | 2020 | https://swayam.gov.in/nd2_cec20_bt14/preview | - | - |
| 5 | Passive and Facilitated Diffusion, Primary and Secondary Active Transport, Concept of Uniport, Symport and Antiport | Microbial Physiology and Metabolism-Course | MOOCS | 2020 | https://swayam.gov.in/nd2_cec20_bt14/preview | - | - |
Details of Online Education Conducted
| S.No | Nature of Online Course | No. of Sessions | Target Group | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Microbial Genetics (Theory) | 31 | M.Sc., Microbiology students- I Year | Nov 2020 to Feb 2021 |
| 2 | Mycology (Theory) | 38 | M.Sc., Microbiology students- I Year | Apr 2021 to Jun 2021 |
| 3 | Food Microbiology (Theory) | 37 | M.Sc., Microbiology students-II Year | Sep 2020 to Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Food Microbiology (Theory) | 42 | M.Sc., Microbiology students-II Year | Aug 2021 to Nov 2021 |
| 5 | Microbial Genetics (Theory) | 37 | M.Sc., Microbiology students- I Year | Oct 2021 to Mar 2022 |
| 6 | Mycology (Theory) | 30 | M.Sc., Microbiology students-I Year | Apr 2022 to Jun 2022 |
Invited Talks in Conference/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme
| S.No | Title of the Paper | Conferences/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme | Organized by | Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level | From | To | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Novel Research Advances in Biodynamic Agriculture In India | Asian Biodynamic Training and Networking Conference Philippines 2024 | Section for Agriculture, Switzerland and Koberwitz 1924 Inc. Palawan, Philippines | International | 28-11-2024 | 03-12-2024 | 2024 |
| 2 | BD compost as a soil application improves quality, fungal flora & enhances organic matter content | National Conference on Biodynamics- Shaping the Future of Biodynamics in India | Biodynamic Association of India (BDAI) | National Level Conference | 22-10-2024 | 24-10-2024 | 2024 |
| 3 | Morphological Analyses & Barcoding as Analytical tools to study the Biological Implications of Fungi | University Level Seminar | Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal | University level | 23-08-2024 | 23-08-2024 | 2024 |
| 4 | The Essence and Significance of Morphological Analyses and Fungal Barcoding in Mycological Studies | University Level Seminar | School of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University | University level | 15-07-2024 | 15-07-2024 | 2024 |
| 5 | Regenerative Agriculture: Microbial Communities in Soil | National Level Workshop | Naandi Foundation, Hyderabad | National level | 04-02-2022 | 05-02-2022 | 2022 |
| 6 | Soil inoculants and methods to improve microbial biomass through regenerative agriculture practices | National Level Workshop | Naandi Foundation, Hyderabad | National level | 04-02-2022 | 05-02-2022 | 2022 |
| 7 | Mass Production of Food-grade Yeasts in Broth Cultures for the Natural fermentation of Coffee | Training Programme | Araku Livelihoods, Naandi Foundation, Hyderabad | Regional Level | 25-11-2022 | 27-11-2022 | 2022 |
| 8 | Inoculation of Red Coffee Beans with Yeasts for Bulk Production of Coffee | Training Programme | Araku Livelihoods, Naandi Foundation, Hyderabad | Regional Level | 25-11-2022 | 27-11-2022 | 2022 |
| 9 | Nanobiotechnology: The Revolution in the Current Era | Seminar | Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) | University Level | 31-07-2021 | 31-07-2021 | 2021 |
| 10 | The Role of Gut Microflora and Human Health | The 7th ALGOA and 2nd GAOD Summits 2021, South Korea | IFOAM Organics-Asia | International | 26-10-2021 | 29-10-2021 | 2021 |
| 11 | Soil bacteria and fungi as Disease Suppressors and Decomposers in Sustainable Agriculture | Training Programme | POABS Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. | National level | 29-11-2021 | 01-12-2021 | 2021 |
| 12 | Mycorrhizosphere: The potential role of Common Mycorrhizal Network (CMN) in Nutrient transfer, Uptak | Training Programme | POABS Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. | National level | 29-11-2021 | 01-12-2021 | 2021 |
| 13 | Lactic Acid Bacteria and their potential antimicrobial properties in Agriculture | Training Programme | POABS Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. | National level | 29-11-2021 | 01-12-2021 | 2021 |
| 14 | The Science of Microbiology-Micro World, Macro Oppurtunities | Seminar | JSS University, Mysore | University Level | 27-10-2020 | 27-10-2020 | 2020 |
| 15 | Biodynamic Agriculture in the Indian Subcontinent | North American Biodynamic Conference 2019, New York | Biodynamic Association of America | International | 20-11-2019 | 24-11-2019 | 2019 |
| 16 | Benefits of Silicon dioxide in Sustainable Agriculture | Training Programme | POABS BIOTECH Pvt. Ltd. | Regional Level Seminar | 08-07-2019 | 10-07-2019 | 2019 |
| 17 | Mycorrhizosphere: Nutrient exchange and Disease Resistance | Training Programme | POABS BIOTECH Pvt. Ltd. | Regional Level Seminar | 08-07-2019 | 10-07-2019 | 2019 |
| 18 | Microbial Genetics: Insights to Bacterial Transformation and Transduction | Training Programme | UGC-CSIR Coaching Centre, University of Mysore | University Level | 23-03-2019 | 23-03-2019 | 2019 |
| 19 | The Science of Soils and Soil Systems - Scientific Evidence and Opportunities for Policy Reform | National Convention | Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India and IIT, New Delhi | National | 14-02-2019 | 15-02-2019 | 2019 |
| 20 | Biodynamic Agriculture: Practices and Perspectives | Training Programme | Naandi Foundation | National Level | 16-03-2018 | 20-03-2018 | 2018 |
| 21 | Biodynamic Agriculture: Practices and Perspectives | Training Programme | SARG Training Centre, Nainital, Uttarakhand | National Level | 09-06-2017 | 13-06-2017 | 2017 |
| 22 | Biodynamic Agriculture: Practices and Perspectives | Training Programme | BDAI and Naandi Foundation | National Level | 17-03-2017 | 20-03-2017 | 2017 |
| 23 | Current Status and Future Prospects of Research Activities of Biodynamic Agriculture in India | Workshop | Initial Strategic Workshop organised by Andreas Hermes Akademie, Germany and BDAI, India | National | 01-08-2016 | 02-08-2016 | 2016 |
| 24 | Physical, Metabolic and functional roles of Mycorrhizal Fungi in Plant-Soil-Microbe Interactions | Seminar | University of Mysore | University | 24-09-2015 | 24-09-2015 | 2015 |
| 25 | Plant Growth Promoting Microbes (PGPMs) | National Level Training Programme on Agriculture | Punjabrao Deshmukh University, Akola and Naandi Foundation | National Level Training Programme | 23.05.2015 | 26.05.2015 | 2015 |
| 26 | Physical, Metabolic and functional roles of Mycorrhizal Fungi in Plant-Soil-Microbe Interactions | Regional Seminar on "Body and Soil" | Dr. Lucas Dengel (BERAS, India) and Dr. Regina Sharmila Dass (Pondicherry University) | Regional Level Seminar | 11.07.2015 | 11.07.2015 | 2015 |
| 27 | Research and Development in Ecological Regenerative Agriculture | National Conference on Ecological approaches Towards Diet for a Green Planet-EADGP-2015 | BERAS INTERNATIONAL (Sweden) and BDAI (India) | National Conference | 20.11.2015 | 21.11.2015 | 2015 |
| 28 | Soil-Microbe-Plant Interactions and their Role in Sustainable Agriculture | National Level Training on Organic/ Biodynamic Soil Amelioration Programme | National Skills Development Programme (NSDC) by the Government of India and Naandi Foundation | National level Training Programme | May 2014 | May 2014 | 2014 |
| 29 | Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Associations in Organic soils | National Level Workshop on Biodynamic, Vegetable, Fodder and Dairy Management Workshop for Organic farming Systems | Biodynamic Association of India (BDAI) and Organic Farming Association of India (OFAI) | National Level Workshop | 12.01.2014 | 19.01.2014 | 2014 |
| 30 | Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizal and Rhizobacterial Associations in organically managed soil systems | National Level Training Programme on Agriculture | National Skills Development Programme (NSDC) by the Government of India and Naandi Foundation | National Level Training Programme | 10.05.2012 | 13.05.2012 | 2012 |
| 31 | Antimicrobial Properties of Achillea millefolium and Matricaria chamomilla against human pathogens | National Level Training Programme on Advanced Techniques in Organic and Biodynamic Farming | Eco Agri Research Foundation | National Level Training Programme | 09.08.2012 | 12.08.2012 | 2012 |
| 32 | Significance of Rhizosphere Microorganisms | National Level Training Programme on Organic and Biodynamic Farming | Eco Agri Research Foundation | National Level Training Programme | 05.05.2012 | 08.05.2012 | 2012 |
| 33 | “Biodynamic Farming Systems - Microbiological Perspectives” | Biodynamic Farming in India- Reflections on Biodynamic Activities and Research and their relevance in India | Biodynamic Association of India (BDAI) | International Conference | 17.03.2012 | 18.03.2012 | 2012 |
| 34 | Significance of Rhizosphere Microorganisms | Organic and Biodynamic Farming | Eco Agri Research Foundation | National Level Training Programme | 05.05.2012 | 08.05.2012 | 2009 |
Conferences/Seminars Organized
| S.No | Title of the Programme | Sponsors | Venue & Duration | Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level | From | To | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Body and Soil | BERAS India | Sri Aurobindo International Institute of Educational Research (SAIIER), Auroville, Pondicherry | Regional | 11-07-2015 | 11-07-2015 | 2015 |
Workshop Organized
| S.No | Title of the Programme | Sponsors | Venue & Duration | Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level | From | To | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Training Programme on Organic and Biodynamic Farming | BASIL Academy, Eco Agri Research Foundation | Mysore, 04 days | National | 05-05-2012 | 08-05-2012 | 2012 |
| 2 | Training Programme on Organic and Biodynamic Farming | BASIL Academy, Eco Agri Research Foundation | Mysore, 04 days | National | 09-08-2012 | 12-08-2012 | 2012 |
| 3 | Introductory Training Programme on Biodynamics | Eco Agri Research Foundation | BASIL Academy, Eco Agri Research Foundation, 04 days | National | 05-02-2011 | 08-02-2011 | 2011 |
Administrative Responsibilities in the Government and Quasi Government Agencies
| S.No | Name of the Position | Agency/Organisation | Duration | Nature of Duties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Micro-observer | Government of Puducherry and Election Commission of India | 01 day; 2021 | Micro-observer Duty and Report Submission |
| 2 | Observer | CBSE Board, Government of India | 2 days; 2013 | To ensure smooth and fair conduct of NEET examinations |
| 3 | Observer | CBSE Board, Government of India | 2 days; 2015 | To ensure smooth and fair conduct of NEET examinations |
| 4 | Observer | CBSE Board, Government of India | 2 days; 2016 | To ensure smooth and fair conduct of NEET examinations |
Affiliation in Academic Bodies/Societies
| S.No | Name of the Body/Society | Nature of Affiliation | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section for Agriculture, Switzerland (July 2020 to August 2021) | International Conference Committee Member for Biodynamic Research | 2021 |
| 2 | Member, Academic Council, Pondicherry University (March 2021-March 2024) | Participation and evaluation of academic matters concerning Pondicherry University | 2021 |
| 3 | Member, BOS in Microbiology, University of Mysore (2019-2021) | Active participation in the revision of syllabus for M.Sc., Microbiology, Approval of Examiners Pane | 2019 |
| 4 | BERAS International (India Chapter) | Steering Committee Member (2014 to present)) | 2014 |
Participation & Extension Activities (Academic/Administraion)
| S.No | Name of the Position (Head, Dean, Co-ordinator, Director, etc.,) | Duration | Nature of Dutites |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Member, Special Board of Studies in Microbiology, Pondicherry University | 2012 | Active participation in the revision of syllabi for courses in M.Sc. and Ph.D. Microbiology |
| 2 | Member, Special Board of Studies in Microbiology, Pondicherry University | 2013-14 | Active participation in the revision of syllabi for courses in M.Sc. and Ph.D. Microbiology |
| 3 | Member, School Board of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University | 2012-2015 | Participation in the School Board meetings |
| 4 | Member, Special Board of Studies in Conservation Biology, Department of Ecology and Environmental Sc | 2012-2015 | Participation in Board meetings for Syllabus Preparation and suggestions for infrastructure and conduct of the course, Laboratory, academic programmes for the course |
| 5 | Co-ordinator in-charge, Department of Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University | 12-11-2012 to 19-11-2012 | Administrative work, Conduct of End-Semester Examination |
| 6 | Co-ordinator in-charge, Department of Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University | 23-11-2012 to 04-12-2012 | Administrative work, Conduct of End-Semester Examination and External Examination Evaluation |
| 7 | Member, Institutional Committee for Stem Cell Research (IC-SCR), Pondicherry University | 2012-2015 | Active participation in Board meetings for evaluation and approval of Stem Cell related research projects in the Pondicherry University |
| 8 | External Examiner for Practical Examinations, Pondicherry University Affiliated Institution | 2013 | Conduct, Question paper setting and Evaluation of practical exercises and answerscripts for End-Semester examinations |
| 9 | Admission Co-ordinator (M.Sc., Microbiology -PG) | 2013 | Planning (with the Departmental Admission Committee) and Execution of the entire PG admission process |
| 10 | Judge, Reflections 2014, Annual Science Festival, Department of Physics, Pondicherry University | 21-02-2014 | Judge for Oral Presentations |
| 11 | University Observer | 02-01-2015 to 06-01-2015 | To ensure smooth and fair conduct of DDE examinations, at Bangalore |
| 12 | University Observer | 02-01-2016 to 06-01-2016 | To ensure smooth and fair conduct of DDE examinations, at Secunderabad/ Hyderabad |
| 13 | External Examiner, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER), Mysore | 24-01-2019 to 25-01-2019 | Evaluation and Practical Examiner |
| 14 | NEET Examination Observer, CBSE Board, Government of India | 04-05-2013 to 05-05-2013 | To ensure smooth and fair conduct of NEET examinations at Hyderabad |
| 15 | NEET Examination Observer, CBSE Board, Government of India | 23-07-2016 to 24-07-2016 | To ensure smooth and fair conduct of NEET examinations at Chennai |
| 16 | NEET Examination Observer, CBSE Board, Government of India | 2015 | To ensure smooth and fair conduct of NEET examinations at Trivandrum |
| 17 | Member, Governing Council, Sabari College of Nursing, Pondicherry | 2016-2019 | Participation in Governing Council meetings and offer suggestions for various academic activities |
| 18 | Member, Advisory Committee, Kasturba College for Women, Puducherry | 17.06.2019 to 16.06.2022 | Participation in Advisory Committee meetings |
| 19 | Member, Purchase Committee, Institutional Animal Ethical Committee, Pondicherry University | 2018 onwards | Participation in Committee meetings and facilitating the academic and research/ research proposal procedures |
| 20 | Member, Purchase Committee, Central Instrumentation Facility, Pondicherry University | 2018 onwards | Committee meetings |
| 21 | Member, Purchase Committee, Department of Food Science and Technology, Pondicherry University | 2018 onwards | Purchase Committee meetings |
| 22 | Member of the Mess Audit team, Pondicherry University | 2020 | Quality Control and Assessments |
| 23 | External Examiner, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER), Mysore | 23-01-2019 to 24-01-2019 | Theory and Practical Examination Evaluation |
| 24 | External Examiner, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER), Mysore | 05-01-2020 to 08-01-2020 | Theory and Practical Examination Evaluation |
| 25 | External Examiner, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER), Mysore | 26-06-2020 to 27-06-2020 | Dissertation and Summer Project Viva-Voce Examination |
| 26 | Member, BOS in Microbiology, Pondicherry University | 2019-2021 | Active participation in the revision of syllabus for M.Sc., Microbiology |
| 27 | Reviewer | 2015 onwards | Reviewer of Research Articles for Scientific Journals namely Frontiers in Microbiology, Journal of Food Science and Technology, Open Agriculture, Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 3 Biotech, etc |
| 28 | External Auditor for Vellore Institute of Technology | 26-04-2016 (one day) | Conduct of Academic Audit |
| 29 | CPCSEA Nominee, Pondicherry University | 2018-2019 | Participation in IAEC Meetings |
| 30 | Co-ordinator of Educational Trip | 2013 | Organising, Planning, Execution, Accompanying and Serving as Faculty in-charge of Educational Tour |
| 31 | Co-ordinator of Educational Trip | 2016 | Organizing, Planning, Execution, Accompanying and Serving as Faculty in-charge of Educational Tour |
| 32 | Counting Officer, Students Council Elections, Pondicherry University | 2019 | Counting of votes during Student Council Elections |
| 33 | Educational Trip (Lady Faculty-in-charge) | 2012 (04 days) | Accompanying and Serving as Lady Faculty in-charge of Educational Tour |
| 34 | External Examiner, Pooja Bhagvath Memorial Mahajana Education centre, Post-Graduate Wing | 29-05-2017 and 31-05-2017 | Conduct and Evaluation of Practical Examination |
| 35 | External Examiner, Pooja Bhagvath Memorial Mahajana Education centre, Post-Graduate Wing | 31-05-2017 | Conduct of Viva Voce Examinations |
| 36 | Member, UG/ PG Board of Studies in Microbiology | 24-09-2021 to 30-09-2024 | Active participation in framing, compilation, review, revision, approval of syllabi for courses in M.Sc. and Ph.D. Microbiology for Pondicherry University, constituent colleges/ Universities |
| 37 | External Doctoral Committee Member, ICMR-VCRC, Madurai, Tamilnadu | 08-12-2021 onwards | Active participation in Doctoral Committee meetings and Evaluations for PhD students and their research |
| 38 | Faculty in-charge (Lady) | 19-12-2021 to 24-12-2021 | Accompanied Women's Football team of Pondicherry University to the South Zonal Football Tournament, Bangalore |
| 39 | Reviewer | July 2022 | Served as a Reviewer for Frontiers in Microbiology (Evolutionary and Genomic Microbiology) |
| 40 | External Examiner, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER), Mysore | 06-08-2022 and 08-08-2022 | Conduct and Evaluation of Practical Examination for B.Sc., and M.Sc., students |
| 41 | Member, Disciplinary Action Committee (Hostels) | March 2021 onwards | Overall hostel supervision, attending meetings, and Working with other committee members concerning hostel students discipline in hostels |
| 42 | External Examiner, ICMR-VCRC, Kerala | 25-05-2022 | Question paper setting and evaluation of Pre-PhD examination answerscripts of PhD students |
| 43 | Admission Co-ordinator (M.Sc., Microbiology -PG) | 2014 | Administrative Responsibility, Complete Planning and Execution of the PG Admissions |
| 44 | Admission Co-ordinator (M.Sc., Microbiology -PG) | 2015 | Administrative Responsibility, Complete Planning and Execution of the PG Admissions |
| 45 | Admission Co-ordinator (M.Sc., Microbiology -PG) | 2016 | Administrative Responsibility, Complete Planning and Execution of the PG Admissions |
| 46 | Admission Co-ordinator (M.Sc., Microbiology -PG) | 2016 | Administrative Responsibility, Complete Planning and Execution of the PG Admissions |
| 47 | Admission Co-ordinator (M.Sc., Microbiology -PG) | 2017 | Administrative Responsibility, Complete Planning and Execution of the PG Admissions |
| 48 | Admission Co-ordinator (M.Sc., Microbiology -PG) | 2018 | Administrative Responsibility, Complete Planning and Execution of the PG Admissions |
| 49 | Admission Co-ordinator (M.Sc., Microbiology -PG) | 2019 | Administrative Responsibility, Complete Planning and Execution of the PG Admissions |
| 50 | Admission Co-ordinator (M.Sc., Microbiology -PG) | 2020 | Administrative Responsibility, Complete Planning and Execution of the PG Admissions |
| 51 | Admission Co-ordinator (M.Sc., Microbiology -PG) | 2021 | Administrative Responsibility, Complete Planning and Execution of the PG Admissions |
| 52 | Contributor/ Expert for Wiley Publishers | April 2021 to October 2022 | Serving as a Contributor for the Adaptation of the Book entitled |
| 53 | Reviewer | 10-11-2022 to 29-12-2022 | Served as a Reviewer for Frontiers in Microbiology, Editorial Office. Title: Production, optimisation and evaluation of plant growth promoting abilities of heteropolysaccharides isolated from endophytic fungi Mucor sp. HELF2 |
| 54 | Reviewer | 11-11-2022 to 01-12-2022 | Served as a Reviewer for Journal of Visualized Experiments, Editorial Office. Title: Synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles by pulsed laser ablation in liquids and their antibacterial potential against foodborne pathogens |
| 55 | Reviewer | 27-09-2022 to 27-10-2022 | Served as a Reviewer for Research Grant Proposal, Poland |
| 56 | Admission Co-ordinator (M.Sc., Microbiology -PG) | 2022 | Administrative Responsibility, Complete Planning and Execution of the PG Admissions |
| 57 | External Examiner, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER), Mysore | 03-02-2023 to 04-02-2023 | Conduct and Evaluation of Practical Examination M.Sc., Microbiology students |
| 58 | Reviewer- Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution | 04-01-2023 to 27-01-2023 | Served as a Reviewer for Frontiers in in Ecology and Evolution. Title: A new system to study directional volatile-mediated interactions reveals the ability of fungi to specifically react to other fungi’s volatiles |
| 59 | External Examiner, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation, Salem | 18-02-2023 to 19-02-2023 | Central Evaluation for B. Tech Degree Courses (Theory) |
| 60 | Reviewer | 23-01-2023 to 23-02-2023 | Served as a Reviewer for Frontiers in Microbiology, Editorial Office. Title: Multi-Gene Phylogeny and Taxonomy of the Genus Bannoa with the Addition of Three New Species from Central China |
| 61 | Reviewer | 29-06-2022 to 19-07-2022 | Served as a Reviewer for Frontiers in Microbiology (Evolutionary and Genomic Microbiology)- Genome-wide characterization of laccase gene family in Schizophyllum commune 20R-7-F01, isolated from deep sediment 2 km below the seafloor |
| 62 | Member, School Board of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University | 2023-2026 | Participation in the School Board meetings |
| 63 | Deputy Chairperson, Food Committee, Hostel Welfare and Hostel Day Cele | 01-04-2023 and 29-04-2023 | Month long planning and execution of food arrangements in Girls hostels during Hostel Welfare and Hostel Day Celebrations- Anubhuti 2023 |
| 64 | External Examiner JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER), Mysore | 10-07-2023 | Conduct and Project Evaluation and Viva Voce Examination (MSc Microbiology) |
| 65 | Member, Hostel Mess Committee | 13-07-2022 to 31-07-2023 | Active participation in committee meetings and in decision making to run hostel messes, assisting students in mess related activities |
| 66 | Chairperson, Mess Committee, Boys and Girls Hostel | 17-08-2023 to 31-07-2024 | Active participation in committee meetings and in decision making to run hostel messes, Designing/ suggesting menu for routine and special hostel occasions, overseeing mess activities |
| 67 | Reviewer | 03-08-2023 to 02-11-2023 | Served as a Reviewer for Frontiers in Microbiology, Editorial Office. Isolation of endophytic fungi from Cotoneaster multiflorus and screening of drought-tolerant fungi and evaluation of their growth-promoting effects |
| 68 | Admission Co-ordinator (M.Sc., Microbiology -PG) | September to October 2023 | Administrative Responsibility, Complete Planning and Execution of the PG Admissions |
| 69 | Reviewer | 01-09-2023 to 12-12-2023 | Served as a Reviewer for Frontiers in Microbiology, Editorial Office: Unveiling Curvularia tuberculata-Induced Leaf Anomalies in Rhododendron ferrugineum: Implications for Cultural-Ecological Conservation and Harnessing Microbial Potential for Socio-Economic Advancement |
| 70 | Question Paper Setter-JSS University | 23-02-2022 | Setting of Question Paper for MSc Life Sciences/ Microbiology Degree Examination |
| 71 | Question Paper Setter-JSS University | 29-07-2022 | Setting of Question Paper for MSc Life Sciences/ Microbiology Degree Examination |
| 72 | Question Paper Setter-JSS University | 18-05-2023 | Setting of Question Paper for MSc Life Sciences/ Microbiology Degree Examination |
| 73 | Member, Security and Surveillance Committee, Hostel administration | 09-11-2023 to 08-11-2024 | Hostel administration duties |
| 74 | Reviewer | 28-10-2023 to 15-03-2024 | Served as a Reviewer for Frontiers in Microbiology, Editorial Office: Morphological and phylogenetic analyses reveal two new Penicillium species isolated from the ancient Great Wall loess in Beijing, China |
| 75 | Social Media Co-ordinator, MoE-Institution's Innovation Council (IIC) | April 2024 | Participation in the committee meetings and assist in execution of duties |
| 76 | Reviewer | 31-01-2024 to 15-05-2024 | Served as a Reviewer for Frontiers in Microbiology, Editorial Office: Bioprospecting of Aspergillus sp. as a Promising Repository for Anti-Cancer Agents: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Investigation |
| 77 | External Examiner JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER), Mysore | 04-07-2024 | Conduct and Project Evaluation and Viva Voce Examination (MSc Microbiology) |
| 78 | Admission Co-ordinator (M.Sc., Microbiology -PG) | June 2024-August 2024 | Administrative Responsibility, Complete Planning and Execution of the PG Admissions |
| 79 | External Examiner, Manipal Academy of Higher Education | 11-05-2024 to 18-07-2024 | PhD Thesis Evaluation |
| 80 | External Examiner, Manipal Academy of Higher Education | 09-02-2023 to 20-04-2023 | PhD Thesis Evaluation |
| 81 | Member (External), Pondicherry-Institute-of-Medical-Sciences- Institute Ethics Committee | 13-08-2024 onwards | Review of Research Proposals |
| 82 | External Examiner, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal | 23-08-2024 | To conduct PhD Viva Voce Examination |
| 83 | Member, Board of Studies in PG Diploma in Biodiversity and Animal Taxonomy, Pondicherry University | 04-11-2024 to 30-11-2027 | Active participation in committee meetings |
Participation & Extension Activities (Co-Curricular)
| S.No | Name of the Position (NSS, NCC, Warden etc.,) | Duration | Nature of Dutites |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faculty Advisor, NOEL-2013 | 2013 | Co-ordination of the Annual University Event with students from various departments of Pondicherry University |
| 2 | Faculty Advisor, NOEL-2015 | 2015 | Co-ordination of the Annual University Event with students from various departments of Pondicherry University |
| 3 | Faculty Advisor, NOEL-2018 | 2018 | Co-ordination of the Annual University Event with students from various departments of Pondicherry University |
| 4 | Jury, Naandi Foundation | 05.01.2017 to 07.01.2017 | Field Work and Assessments in Coffee Plantations practising Sustainable Agriculture (SDG-11, Sustainable cities and communities; Societal-based work) |
| 5 | Jury, Naandi Foundation | 02.02.2018 to 05.02.2018 | Field Work and Assessments in Coffee Plantations practising Sustainable Agriculture (SDG-11, Sustainable cities and communities; Societal-based work) |
| 6 | Member of the Jury, Naandi Foundation | 05.02.2019 to 08.02.2019 | Field Work and Assessments in Coffee Plantations practising Sustainable Agriculture (SDG-11, Sustainable cities and communities; Societal-based work) |
| 7 | Member of the Jury and Consultant in Microbiology, Naandi Foundation | 28.01.2020 to 31.01.2020 | Field Work and Assessments in Coffee Plantations practising Sustainable Agriculture in the capacity of a soil microbiologist (SDG-11, Sustainable cities and communities; Societal-based work) |
| 8 | Independent Procurement Committee Member | 28.05.2015 | To evaluate and approve certified herbs for use as Antimicrobials |
| 9 | Member of the Jury | 2015 | Field Work, Technical Document Preparation and Assessments for Gems of Araku (GOA)-2015 (SDG-11, Sustainable cities and communities; Societal-based work) |
| 10 | Member of the Jury and Field Consultant | 30-03-2022 to 05-04-2022 | Field Work and Assessments of Coffee Plantations practising Eco-Regenerative Agriculture methods for the development of a world class speciality coffee brand (SDG-8, Decent work and Economic Growth; Community-based work) |
| 11 | Faculty Advisor, NOEL-2022 | 2022 | Co-ordination of the Annual Mega University Cultural Event with students from various departments of Pondicherry University |
| 12 | Resource Person, Mahatma Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry | 04-04-2023 | Served as Resource Person to run a technical session on Women Empowerment in Independent India, under auspices of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav |
| 13 | Chief Warden (i/C) | 10-10-2022 to 14-10-2022 | Chief Warden duties, overall supervision and administration of the PG and PhD girls hostels |
| 14 | Warden, Narmadha Hostel for Girls | 17-03-2021 onwards | Warden duties, overall supervision, working during Covid-19 lockdown for hostel vacating procedures and in charge of matters concerning the functioning of the Narmadha Girls' Hostel |
| 15 | Deputy Chief Warden (i/C) of Messes | September 2022 onwards | Serving on the girls' hostels Mess committee, for overall supervision, conduct of meetings with students and mess service providers, to address students' concerns and provide quality food at girls hostels |
| 16 | Faculty Advisor, NOEL-2023 | 2023 | Co-ordination of the Annual Mega University Cultural Event with students from various departments of Pondicherry University |
Collaboration with Institution/Industry
| S.No | Collaborator Name | Designation | Institution/Industry | Type | Nature of Collaboration | Period of Collaboration | Visits to Collaborating Institution / Industry |
Details of Collaborative Research/Teaching | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Date | To Date | From Date | To Date | |||||||
| 1 | Barbara Smith | Associate Professor | Coventry University | INTERNATIONAL | Research | 01-01-2017 | 31-12-2019 | 0 | 0 | Soil Microbiology Research |
| 2 | Jostein Hertwig | Executive Director | Global Alliance for Organic Districts | INTERNATIONAL | Voluntary | 15-05-2020 | Ongoing | 0 | 0 | Collaborations on a virtual platform and serving as a Co-ordinator of Work Group 4 (WG-4); Food Processing – Distribution- Consumption. Food and nutrition security, Quality and Health |
| 3 | Section for Agriculture | Advisory, Research and Training | Section for Agriculture, Switzerland | INTERNATIONAL | Voluntary | 05-09-2018 | Till date | 05-09-2018 | 08-09-2018 | Collaborative sharing of research experiences and being involved in virtual group discussions regarding Biodynamic Agriculture and Demeter certification |
Faculty Development Programme Attended (Orientation, Refresher, other Short Term Course during the year)
| S.No | Title of the FDP | Organiser | Venue | Duration | From Date | To Date | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Workshop on Text Book Writing- UGC Bharathiya Bhasha Samithi | University Grants Commission (UGC) and Bangalore University- Nodal Centre for UGC | Bangalore University- Nodal Centre for UGC | 2 days | 21-10-2024 | 22-10-2024 | 2024 |
| 2 | Refresher Course in Life Sciences | UGC-HRDC, Pondicherry University | Pondicherry University | 14 days | 07-07-2022 | 20-07-2022 | 2022 |
| 3 | Bio-entrepreneurship and Intellectual Property and Technology | Department of Biotechnology (DBT)-BIRAC and Pondicherry University | Pondicherry University | 1 day | 19-09-2022 | 19-09-2022 | 2022 |
| 4 | Virtual Faculty Development Workshop on Enhancing ICT Skills of Educators for Blended and Online Teaching | Ramanujam School of Mathematical Sciences in collaboration with EMRC, Pondicherry University | Pondicherry University | 12 days | 21-07-2020 | 01-08-2020 | 2020 |
| 5 | Refresher Course in Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and E-Content Development | UGC and HRDC, Pondicherry University | Pondicherry University | 14 days | 17-11-2020 | 30-11-2020 | 2020 |
| 6 | Workshop on Training of Teachers | UGC and HRDC, Pondicherry University | Pondicherry University | 01 day | 06-09-2019 | 06-09-2019 | 2019 |
| 7 | Refresher Course in Life Sciences | UGC-HRDC | Pondicherry University | 21 days | 05-12-2017 | 25-12-2017 | 2017 |
| 8 | National Level Workshop on General Awareness and Propagation of Extramural Research | Ministry of AYUSH | Pondicherry University | 01 day | 21-04-2017 | 21-04-2017 | 2017 |
| 9 | International Level Workshop on Future Strategies of BDAI | Andreas Hermes Akademie, Germany | Kodaikanal Golf Course | 05 days | 28-03-2017 | 01-04-2017 | 2017 |
| 10 | Training Programme on Biodynamic Agriculture | Biodynamic Association of India (BDAI) | ICHOR Estate, Kodaikanal | 5 days | 24-09-2016 | 28-09-2016 | 2016 |
| 11 | Refresher Course in Life Sciences | UGC-HRDC, Pondicherry University | Pondicherry University | 21 days | 04-12-2015 | 24-12-2015 | 2015 |
| 12 | National level Author Workshop | SPRINGER and Pondicherry University | Pondicherry University | 1 day | 06-02-2014 | 06-02-2014 | 2014 |
| 13 | National level Workshop on Implementation of Research Projects | Directorate of Research, Pondicherry University | Pondicherry University | 01 day | 26-04-2013 | 26-04-2013 | 2013 |
| 14 | National Level Workshop | Department of Food Science and Technology, Pondicherry University | Pondicherry University | 5 days | 28-01-2013 | 01-02-2013 | 2013 |
| 15 | Orientation programme in Life Sciences | UGC-HRDC, Pondicherry University | Pondicherry University | 28 days | 01-09-2012 | 28-09-2012 | 2012 |
Details of Executive Development Prog/Management Development Prog. conducted
| S.No | Name of the Programme | No. of Participants | Venue | Duration | From Date | To Date | Year | Revenue Generated |
|---|
Participation in IMPESS, IMPRINT, SPARC, STARS, LEAP Programme etc and DSF Funding Programme
| S.No | IMPRESS/IMPRINT/SPARC/STARS/LEAP/Others | Place | From Date | To Date | Year |
|---|
Enrolment under ARPIT Programme
| S.No | Name of the Programme | Period of the Programme | |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Date | To Date | ||