EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Ph.D (2018) Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, India UGC/ NET (2001) MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MICROBIOLOGY (1998-2000) – First Class with Distinction (Third rank) – University of Mysore, Karnataka, India. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BBM (BIOCHEMISTRY, BOTANY AND MICROBIOLOGY) (1995-1998) – First Class – Sarada Vilas college, Mysore, Karnataka, India. TEACHING EXPERIENCE 20 years of teaching experience as Assistant professor in Microbiology. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE 8 Years. Areas of interest- Food Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology, Molecular Biology CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS Best Paper award in Mission 3 A two day programme Awareness against antibiotic resistance organized by Mahatma Gandhi University in collaboration with IIMR, Presented papers in several national and international seminars, attended several training programmes and workshops, Served as NSS Programme Officer, Served as co-ordinator of Nature Club, Served as WWS Mentor, Chairperson for the conduct of various University Exams, Subject expert for the approval of Biotechnology course, Member, BOS in Microbiology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala Member, BOS in Biotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam, Kerala PUBLICATIONS : INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS : 13 International conference presentations : 15 GenBank accessions 13