REGINA SHARMILA DASS Assistant Professor

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  • Department of Microbiology
  • School of Life Sciences
  • reginadass@gmail.com

Academic Activity

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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

Molecular Genetics (Fungal) and Mycotoxicology, Mycology, Myconanotechnology, Food Microbiology, Agricultural and Environmental Microbiology

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

Patent Details

S.No Title Status Patent Number Year of Award Type Commercialized Status

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.

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 August 2024 to January 20 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

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

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

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 Morphological Analyses and Barcoding as Analytical tools to study the Biological Implications of Fun University Level Seminar Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal University level 23-08-2024 23-08-2024 2024
2 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
3 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
4 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
5 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
6 Regenerative Agriculture: Microbial Communities in Soil National Level Workshop Naandi Foundation, Hyderabad National level 04-02-2022 05-02-2022 2022
7 Nanobiotechnology: The Revolution in the Current Era Seminar Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) University Level 31-07-2021 31-07-2021 2021
8 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
9 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
10 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
11 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
12 The Science of Microbiology-Micro World, Macro Oppurtunities Seminar JSS University, Mysore University Level 27-10-2020 27-10-2020 2020
13 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
14 Benefits of Silicon dioxide in Sustainable Agriculture Training Programme POABS BIOTECH Pvt. Ltd. Regional Level Seminar 08-07-2019 10-07-2019 2019
15 Mycorrhizosphere: Nutrient exchange and Disease Resistance Training Programme POABS BIOTECH Pvt. Ltd. Regional Level Seminar 08-07-2019 10-07-2019 2019
16 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
17 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
18 Biodynamic Agriculture: Practices and Perspectives Training Programme Naandi Foundation National Level 16-03-2018 20-03-2018 2018
19 Biodynamic Agriculture: Practices and Perspectives Training Programme SARG Training Centre, Nainital, Uttarakhand National Level 09-06-2017 13-06-2017 2017
20 Biodynamic Agriculture: Practices and Perspectives Training Programme BDAI and Naandi Foundation National Level 17-03-2017 20-03-2017 2017
21 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
22 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
23 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
24 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
25 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
26 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
27 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
28 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
29 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
30 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
31 “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
32 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

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 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
2 Refresher Course in Life Sciences UGC-HRDC, Pondicherry University Pondicherry University 14 days 07-07-2022 20-07-2022 2022
3 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
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 Workshop on Training of Teachers UGC and HRDC, Pondicherry University Pondicherry University 01 day 06-09-2019 06-09-2019 2019
6 Refresher Course in Life Sciences UGC-HRDC Pondicherry University 21 days 05-12-2017 25-12-2017 2017
7 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
8 International Level Workshop on Future Strategies of BDAI Andreas Hermes Akademie, Germany Kodaikanal Golf Course 05 days 28-03-2017 01-04-2017 2017
9 Training Programme on Biodynamic Agriculture Biodynamic Association of India (BDAI) ICHOR Estate, Kodaikanal 5 days 24-09-2016 28-09-2016 2016
10 Refresher Course in Life Sciences UGC-HRDC, Pondicherry University Pondicherry University 21 days 04-12-2015 24-12-2015 2015
11 National level Author Workshop SPRINGER and Pondicherry University Pondicherry University 1 day 06-02-2014 06-02-2014 2014
12 National level Workshop on Implementation of Research Projects Directorate of Research, Pondicherry University Pondicherry University 01 day 26-04-2013 26-04-2013 2013
13 National Level Workshop Department of Food Science and Technology, Pondicherry University Pondicherry University 5 days 28-01-2013 01-02-2013 2013
14 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