Biochemistry

Qualification : MSc, MPhil, PhD, MA (Hindi)
Email : biochemnirmala@gmail.com
Mobile : 8883154490
Experience :
UG: 16.5
PG: 4
TOTAL: 16.5

Journal Published: National: 2 International: 5
Conference Attended: State: 1
Workshop Attended: State: 1 National: 1

Research Guidance: Ph.D – 1

Specialization: Plant Biochemistry, Bioremediation

Other Responsibilities:
Sports Committee Member

Dr. Rathi  M. A – Assistant Professor

 

Qualification : M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D
Email : rathiajith@gmail.com
Mobile : 9486662609
Experience :
UG: 9.6 years
PG: 3
TOTAL: 12.6 years

Journal Published: National: 10 International: 26
Seminar Attended: State: 5 National: 8 International: 4
Conference Attended: National: 3 International: 6
Workshop Attended: National: 6

Seminar Organized: State: 4
Conference Organized: International: 3
Workshop Organized: State: 1
Principal Investigator: UGC Minor Research Project 2015-17
Specialization : Medicinal Plants, Cancer Biology

Research Guidance: M.Phil and Ph.D
Awards: Received Best Faculty Award in 2019 from Sree Narayana Guru College, Coimbatore

Other Responsibilities:
Research Committee Convener
IQAC Member
IIC Member
NSS Member

Mr. S Vinu Chakravarthi – Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Qualification : M.Sc.
Email : vinuchemist@gmail.com
Mobile : 9003747624
Experience:
UG: 10.5 years
TOTAL: 10.5 years
Seminar Attended: National: 2
Conference Attended: National: 1 International: 1
Workshop Attended: National: 1

Specialization: Chemistry

Other Responsibilities:
IQAC member
Youth Red Cross Coordinator

Ms. Ashly George – Assistant Professor

Qualification : M.Sc.
Email : ashlybiochemistry@gmail.com
Mobile : 8301052003
Experience :
UG: 2 years
PG: 1 year
TOTAL: 2 years
Conference Attended : State: 1 National: 1
Specialization : Cancer Biology

UNIVERSITY RANK HOLDER 2020

University Rank

Recent Activities[2019-2020]:

• The Department of Biochemistry organized a Webinar on “Recent trends in Biomimetics” on the National Science day, 28.02.2021(Sunday)at 10.30 am and conducted Online Science Quiz for School students in connection with the National Science day celebration. Dr. V. Muralikrishnan, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Rajah Serfoji Government College, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu was the Resource Person. He elaborated the recent trends in the field of Biomimetics. He also invited the Life Science Students to contribute their roles in Biomimetics. He explained about the importance and Global value of Biomimetics products.
  

• The Department of Biochemistry, SNGC, Coimbatore organized a Webinar on “Diabetes and COVID 19” on 18.02.2021at 2.00 pm as part of Sree Narayana Guru Endowment Lecture Series. Dr.T.Vinoth Kumar, Associate Professor of Biotechnology and Director of School of Biological Sciences, CMS College of Science and Commerce, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu was the Resource Person. He enlightened the participants with his profound knowledge on Diabetes Mellitus, Types of Diabetes, Gestational, Juvenile Diabetes, Genetics of Diabetes, Pathology and Pathophysiology of Diabetes. He also explained the Life cycle of CoronaVirus, risk factors of Diabetes on COVID-19 infected patients and Management of COVID- 19 in Diabetic persons.
  

• Budding Biochemists (BBC) Association, Department of Biochemistry, Sree Narayana Guru College, Coimbatore,Tamil Nadu, organized a Live Webinar on 4th February – 2021 (Thursday)- The World Cancer Day. The Resource Person: Dr. K. POORNIMA, Professor and Head, Department of Biochemistry, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education (KAHE), Coimbatore. The resource person delivered the webinar on “New paradigms in Genetic Engineering”. In her speech, she mentioned and explained about Cancer, treatment of Cancer in Genetic Engineering, Plasmids, Cosmids, Gene cloning, Recombinant DNA Technology, Gene therapy for Cancer, CAR-T cell treatment for Cancer, Immunotherapy, PCR technique and Applications of Genetic Engineering. The students and faculty members of the department participated and cleared their doubts on Cancer and Genetic Engineering fields.
  

• Department of Biochemistry organised an International Webinar on “C. elegans to study autophagy” on 21st November 2020 at 10.30 am. The Resource was Dr.S Hemalatha, Staff Scientist, Department of Pediatrics, Washington University School Of Medicine, St. Louis, USA. In the International Webinar the Chief guest insisted the importance of Research studies, elaborated the role of small soil worms and mutagenesis process occurring in c.elegans world wide. Students and staff from various Institutions participated and benefitted.
  

• The Department of Biochemistry had organised a Webinar on the Topic “DNA Vaccines and Peptide Vaccines – Current approaches and Challenges” on 4th November, 2020. Dr. Sathish Sankar, Consultant Molecular Biologist, Vellore was the resource person. He emphasized that despite the several advantages, peptides are typically poorly immunogenic when used alone, requiring the next generation of adjuvants to overcome problems.
  

• Seven Days Alumni Webinar Series was organized by the Department of Biochemistry, DAY-7: (22ndJune 2020 Time: 2.30-3.30pm) Lecture on: “Dare to Follow Your Heart” Resource Person:Mrs.Vaishnavi Sanoj Writer, Podcaster, Poet & Author, Ernakulam, Kerala State. (Biochemistry Batch: 2003 – 2006)
  

• Seven Days Alumni Webinar Series was organized by the Department of Biochemistry, DAY-6: (21stJune 2020 Time: 2.30-3.30pm) Celebrated “International Yoga Day” with the theme of “Yoga for Health, Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family” Lecture on: “Importance of Yoga in Life” Resource Person:Mr.A.Achuthanandan, Manager, Shivachaitanyam, Yoga& Wellness Kendra, Kozhinjampara, Palakkad. (Biochemistry Batch: 2009 – 2012 Batch).
  

• Seven Days Alumni Webinar Series was organized by the Department of Biochemistry, DAY-5: (20thJune 2020 Time: 2.30-3.30pm) Lecture on: “Regenerative Medicine: Current and Future Directions” Resource Person:Mrs.S.SIVA PRIYA, PhD Scholar, Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine (MIRM), MAHE, Manipal, Mangalore.(Biochemistry Batch: 2009 – 2012).
  

• Seven Days Alumni Webinar Series was organized by the Department of Biochemistry, DAY-4: (19thJune 2020 Time: 2.30-3.30pm) Lecture on: “Technologies that rule Biosciences-Are you prepared?!” Resource Person:Mr.V.VINEETH, Co-Founder & Head, Business Development Company, C-Six Labs Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore.(Biochemistry Batch: 2001 – 2004).
  

• Seven Days Alumni Webinar Series was organized by the Department of Biochemistry, DAY-3: (18thJune 2020 Time: 2.30-3.30pm) Lecture on: “Improvement of Immunity with organic materials” Resource Person:Ms.G.SUJITHA, Assistant Professor,Department of Biochemistry, Nehru Arts & Science College, Coimbatore-105. (Biochemistry Batch: 2002 – 2005).
  

• Seven Days Alumni Webinar Series was organized by the Department of Biochemistry, DAY-2: (17thJune 2020 Time: 2.30-3.30pm) Lecture on: “Bioentrepreneurship” Resource Person:Dr.Saranya Rathan, Assistant Professor,Departmentof Microbiology, Nehru Arts & Science College, Coimbatore- 105.(Biochemistry Batch: 2003 – 2006).
  

• Seven Days Alumni Webinar Series was organized by the Department of Biochemistry, DAY-1:(16thJune 2020 Time: 2.30-3.30pm) Lecture on:“Career Enhancement in Life Sciences & Beyond” Resource Person:Mr.P.RAJASEKHAR, Field Marketing Manager, German Based Merck Life SciencesPvt. Ltd, Asia Pacific (APAC), (Biochemistry Batch: 2001 – 2004).
  

• The Department of Biochemistry of Sree Narayana Guru College organized Two Days National Level Webminar on “Recent Trends In Biological Sciences” from 21.05.2020 to 22.05.2020 using ZOOM application. Resource person(s): 21.05.2020, Session 1: Dr.K.Jeyaprakash, Head, PG & Research Dept. of Biochemistry, Rajah Serfoji Govt. College(Autonomous), Thanjavur, Tamilnadu, on the topic “Drug Discovery and In silico Docking”. Session 2: Dr.M.Anand, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Marine and Coastal Studies, School of Energy Science, Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamilnadu on the topic “Marine Natural Products – A Potential Source of Drug Molecules”. 22.05.2020, Session 3: Dr.M.Vibin, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Biochemistry, St.Albert’s College( Autonomous), Ernakulam, Kochi, Kerala, on the topic “Food Grade Protein Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery Applications”.
  

• The Department of Biochemistry of Sree Narayana Guru College organize webminar on “Computational Biochemistry” on 24.04.2020 from 10.30 to 11.30am using Google meet application. Resource person : Mr. Moni Philip Jacob K, Assistant Professor of Biotechnology, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, Erode.
  

• Department of Biochemistry Organized International Seminar on 09-10-2019 & 10-10-2019, 10.30 AM. Chief Guest: Dr.J. Anitha, Research Professor, Wonk-Wang University, Republic of Korea.
  

• Department of Biochemistry organized a Start up Program – Biobubbles on 01-10-2019, 2.00 PM. Venue:UG Biochemistry Laboratory. Inaugurated by Dr. M. Ilangovan, Principal, SNGC.
  
  

• Organized a guest lecture on 30-9-2019, 10.30 AM. Chief Guest:Dr. L. Hari Prasath, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, gave a lecture on “Intellectual Property Rights”. In his lecture, he discussed the importance on Patent, Copy Right and Trade mark.
  
  

• Organized Alumni Meeting on 07-08-2019, 1 PM.
  

• Organized PTA Meeting on 07-08-2019, 10 AM.
  

• Silver Jubilee Celebrations 2019 – Commemorative Lecture Series – The Department of Biochemistry, Organized a Lecture on “Pesticide Alternative: Wolbachia –Sex Manipulation and Beyond” by Dr. Rijesh Krishna Chief Technology Officer (CTO), C- Six Labs Private Ltd, Cochin, Kerala, on 27th July 2019 at 10.00am, Venue: Vivekananda Hall.
  

• Organized an awareness rally in connection with World Hepatitis Day (28th July 2019) in the adopted village C G Pudur, Coimbatore.
  

• Organized Inauguration of Budding Biochemist Association on 12-07-2019, 10.30 AM. Chief Guest: Dr. Janci Rani P R, Assistant Professor, Department of Nutrition, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore.
  
• Organized Poster Presentation for students on 11-07-2019(FN) and Rally (Biochemistry Students) at CG Pudur on 11-07-2019(AN) in connection with World Population Day.
  
  
• Association conducted a Rally at CG Pudur (Adopted Village) in connection with “Awareness class on water conservation” on 05-07-2019. Students and staff of Department of Biochemistry participated in the rally.
  

Activities[2018-2019]:

• Organized an International Conference on “Challenges in Biomedicine” on 30-01-2019, 10.15 AM. Venue: Vivekananda Hall. Chief Guest: Dr. S. Suja, Professor & Head, Department of Biochemistry, Bharathiar University, Cbe. Around 300 members participated in this programme.
  Key Speaker(s):
  1. Dr. B. Ravindran, Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Energy and Engineering, Kyonggi University, South Korea.
  2. Dr. Chella Perumal P, Postdoctoral Researcher, Phytomedicine and Pharmacology Research Group, Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, University of Free State, Qwaqwa, South Africa.
  
• Organized One Day Workshop on “Drug Discovery and Development – An insilico Approach” on 10-01-2019, 9.30 AM. Venue: Computer Lab. Chief Guest: Dr. Chella Perumal P, Postdoctoral Researcher, Phytomedicine and Pharmacology Research Group, Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, University of Free State, Qwaqwa, South Africa.
  
• Organized One Day Workshop on “Mushroom Cultivation Technology”. Resource Person: Dr. S.Kathiravan, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Kongunadu Arts and Science College Coimbatore. Venue: Seminar Hall.
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• Organized International Seminar on “Genome Editing for Molecular Breeding in Medicinal Plants” on 14-09-2018, 10.30 AM. Chief Guest: Dr. J. Anitha, Research Professor, Institute for Basic Science, Wonkwang University, Republic of Korea. Venue: Vivekananda Hall.
• Organized Two days International Technical Seminar on “Cancer Biology and Drug Designing” on 16-08-2018, 10 AM. Resource Person(s): Dr. J. Dinesh Kumar, Post Doctoral Research Scientist, University of St. Andrews, United Kingdom and Dr. Poornima Paramasivan, Post Doctoral Research Scientist, University of Abertay, Dundee, United Kingdom.