Ph.D  completed (10)

Ph.D ongoing (8)

1.Official website  - https://avinuty.ac.in/maincampus/index.php?/administration/registrar

2. ORCID  ID      - https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4066-3856

3. Google Scholar - https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=mbNHGmkAAAAJ&hl=en

4.  Scopus Id          - https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55193302100

5.  Research gate    - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kowsalya-s

6.    Vidwan ID                -192818

1. 1. Co – Investigator, Beta Carotene availability of selected foods subjected to different cooking methods, University Grants Commission, (Rs 2.73 Lakhs/-), July 1997--July 2000

   2. Co – Coordinator, evolving an improved model of hybrid solar box cooker, assessing its performance ability and determining the nutritive value of foods cooked in it, The Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources, Government of India, (Rs 9.0 Lakhs/-), April 2001-July 2003

   3. Principal Investigator, Hypoglycemic Potentials of Ekanayakam (Salacia reticulata) in Type 2 Diabetics, The Institute of Applied Research, Pune,  (Rs 75,000/-) December 2006-Dec 2007

   4. Investigator Evaluation of nanoparticles of almonds in hypercholesterolemia, The Institute of Applied Research, Pune, (Rs 50, 000/-), December 2007-March 2008

   5. Team member, An evaluation the ongoing Nutrition Noon Meal Program, The Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu,  (5.00 Lakhs) January 2008-March 2008

   6. Co-Principal Investigator, Community based approach for prevention of anaemia (DST, Government of India), Department of Science and Technology (DST), (4.84 lakhs), January 2010-August 2012

   7. Mentor- WOSB Scheme, Community based Approach for combating anaemia among adolescent girls in rural areas of Coimbatore district, DST, Govt. of India, (Rs. 8.48 lakhs) October 2012-October, 2014

   8. Principal Investigator, Supplementation of Complan Enriched with Memory Chargers on the Memory and Cognitive Development and Growth of 7-12 years old Children, Heinz India Private Limited, Mumbai, (Rs 54,69,744/-)2011-2013

   9. Principal Investigator, 'Developing courseware gore PG pathshala in Food Science and Nutrition', Rs. 1.2 Cr, UGC, New Delhi, November 2014 to to March 2018

   10. Principal Investigator, “Prevalence of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome among selected Women of Reproductive age in Coimbatore” , Rs. 25,000, UGC In- house Project, December 4th 2017 to March 31st 2018

   11. Principal Investigator, "Concerted approach to diagnose and manage anemia through development of cost- effective point of care devices", Rs.5.00 Crore, DST, New Delhi, September 2021 onwards. 

   12. Principal Investigator, "Dissemination of the Grassroots Innovations for the upliftment of Farm Women and Self Help Groups (SHGs) of Coimbatore District", Rs. 11,69,608/-, National Innovation Foundation(NIF), Gujarat, November 2022 onwards.

Patent Published (3)

1. A Process of preparation of Probiotic Complementary Food Mix - File No. 202241007163   : dated 10/02/2022 

2. A Process of Preparation of Athletes Nutri Bar - File No. 202141013795  : dated 28/03/2021 

3. A Process for preparation of lotus stem enriched bakery product - File No. 202141005798 : dated 19/02/2021  

Books Published(12)

1. 1.  Natural Foods Nutrition Health and Healing, 2023 Dietary Diversity: Addressing Non Communicable Diseases, Published by Elite Publishing House, New Delhi, ISBN - 978-93-58990-38-6

   2. Dairy Delicacies, October 2022, Published by Dept. of Food Science and Nutrition, Nutrition Society of India (Coimbatore Chapter), Indian Dairy Association(Tamil Nadu Chapter) - ISBN 978-93-92032-22-6

   3. Millets International Recipes: A Culinary Journey of Tradition and Innovation, Feb 2022 (Seven Authors), Published by Dept. of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare - ISBN 978-81-946973-8-1

   4. Safety evaluation of seaweed biomass, 2011 (Two Authors) Lap, Lambert Publisher - Germany 978-3-8-443-9182-4

   5. Health and micronutrient scenario in south India: an urgent need for intervention programmes, September 2012 (Two Authors) Lap  Lambert Publisher- Germany ISBN-10 : 3659139963 ISBN-13: 978-3659139963

   6. Book on Nutritional Biochemistry (for M.Sc., Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Course book distance education), 2013 (Single  author) Karnataka State Open University, Karnataka Government

   7. Cook the solar way (2003)Booklet

   8. Nutritive value of foods cooked in solar cooker (Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources (2003)Booklet

   9. Nutrition Education and Meal plan for Diabetics, 2007, Pp: 1-10.Booklet

   10. Recipes with Green Leafy Vegetables, 2008, Pp: 1-10.Booklet

   11. Food Safety and Hygiene for street vendors and food handlers, Pp:1-25 Booklet

   12. Delicious Recipes using Carotino oil, 2011, Pp:1-15 Booklet

   13. Obesity – A lifestyle Perspective A Ready Reckoner for Weight Watchers, 2011, Pp: 1-30 Booklet

   14. Recipes on Green leafy Vegetables, July 2012 Booklet

   15. Let’s cook with orange peel, 2015 Booklet

Book Chapters (1)

1.  Drive for equal access - Body composition measures of overweight and obese adult females of 20 – 24 years age Partridge publishers ISBN 978-1-4828-5760-3

Others (8)

1. Nutrient content and uses of dehydrated green leafy vegetables, Vignana Chudar, 

2. Cauliflower, Rich in Antioxidants, Decan Chronicle

3. Spinach packs a healthy punch, Decan Chronicle 2007

4. Banana Decan Chronicle, 2008

5. Food safety and consumer protection, Vignana Chudar,

6. Importance of food safety, Vignana Chudar

7. Nutrient and  nutraceutical potential of caroteino oil, Vignana Chudar, 

8. Significance of National Emblem, Vignana Chudar

International Journals 

1. Seetha Anitha, Takuji W. Tsusaka, Rosemary Botha, D. Ian Givens, Ananthan Rajendran, Devraj J. Parasannanavar, Kowsalya Subramaniam, Raj Kumar Bhandari, Joanna Kane-Potaka (2023). Impact of regular consumption of millets on fasting and post-prandial blood glucose level: a systematic review and meta-analysis, Frontiers, Volume 7 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2023.1226474  

2. Crawford, M. A., Wang, Y., Marsh, D. E., Johnson, M. R., Ogundipe, E., Ibrahim, A.,S. Kowsalya & Brenna, J. T. (2022). Neurodevelopment, Nutrition and Genetics. A contemporary retrospective on neurocognitive health on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad, India. Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids, 102427. 

3.  Abhirami Sivaprasad, Kowsalya. S (2021) Impact of Supplementation of Nutribar on Body Composition Parameters of Selected Women Sprinters During Covid 19 Pandemic, Journal of XI'an University of Architecture & Technology, Volume XIII, Issue 2021, 281-285. ISSN No. 1006-7930. SCOPUS INDEXED

4.  Anitha S.1, Kane-Potaka J.1, Botha R.2, Givens I.3, Sulaiman N.L.B.3, Upadhyay S. 4, Longvah T. 5, Vetriventhan M.1, Rajendran A.5, Tsusaka T.W.6, Subramaniam K.7, Bhandari R.8, 2021, Millets can have a major impact on improving iron status, haemoglobin level and in reducing iron deficiency anaemia – A systematic review and meta-analysis, Frontiers in Nutrition. UIN number: Review Registry1114. https://www.smartfood.org/impact-of-millets-on-reducing-iron-deficiency-anaemia/ 

5. Seetha Anitha1, Joanna Kane-Potaka1, Takuji W Tsusaka2, Rosemary Botha3, Ananthan Rajendran4, D. Ian Givens5, Devraj J. Parasannanavar4, Kowsalya Subramaniam6, Prasad Durga Veera Kanaka1, Vetriventhan Mani1, Raj Kumar Bhandari7, 2021,  A systematic review and meta-analysis on the potential of millets and sorghum for managing and preventing diabetes mellitus, Frontiers in Nutrition. UIN number: reviewregistry1094. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2021.687428/full 

6.  Anitha Seetha, David I. Givens, Rosemary Botha, Joanna Kane-Potaka, Nur L.B. Sulaiman, Takuji W. Tsusaka, Kowsalya Subramaniam, Ananthan Rajendran, Devraj J. Parasannanavar, and Raj K. Bhandari 2021. "Calcium from Finger Millet—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Calcium Retention, Bone Resorption, and In Vitro Bioavailability" Sustainability 13, no. 16: 8677.  https://doi.org/10.3390/su13168677    https://www.mdpi.com/2071-050/13/16/8677#cite

7. Manisha Sharma and Kowsalya, S.(2021) A review on: functional foods and its growing trend in India, Journal of XI’AN University of Architecture and technology,13(8)574-584 https://app.box.com/s/ddjkq2st499uaholjcsxyddi7oumjvoa

8. Nita Ann Johnson, S. Kowsalya (2021) Understanding Awareness of Young Adults on Dietary Phytochemicals: A Pilot Study Journal of Advanced Applied Scientific Research  Vol-3 (2) 1-6 http://joaasr.com/index.php/joaasr/article/view/472/2

9. Poornima Andal R, Kowsalya. S, Suganya Parthasarathy and VijayaPriya  (2021) Prevalence and Effectiveness of Potential strategies for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Journal of Advanced Applied Scientific Research Vol-3-2 52-64 http://joaasr.com/index.php/joaasr/article/view/472/2

10. Poornima Andal R, Kowsalya.S (2020) Role of Lifestyle modification and allopathic management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, International Journal of recent research and applied studies 1(2), (8) Role of Lifestyle Modification and Allopathic Management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome | IJRRAS

11. Evelyn laloo and Kowsalya S (2020),. Assessment of Nutritional status and knowledge, attitude and practice of football players., International Journal of recent research and applied studies, 7, 12(8) Assessment of Nutritional Status and Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Football Players | IJRRAS 

12. Abirami.R.G and Kowsalya. S, Antidiabetic activity of Ulva fasciata and its impact on carbohydrate metabolism enzymes in alloxan induced diabetic rats, International Journal of Research in Phytochemistry and Pharmacology. 2(1),  Vol. 3 (3)133,2231 – 010X Scopus Indexed ,IC Value: 5.09

13.  Abhirami R.G, S.Kowsalya and B. Balasubramanian (2020).Evaluation of in vivo sub- chronic and heavy metal toxicity of under – exploited seaweeds for  food application; Journal of King Saud University- Science ,32(1), 1088-1095Evaluation of in vivo sub-chronic and heavy metal toxicity of under-exploited seaweeds for food application - ScienceDirectDOI:10.1016/j.jksus.2019.10.005

14. Sethuraman Vishnupriya, Kowsalya.S Reconsidering soybean for improved nutrient security - A Transition from hunger/food security Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research, Vol 7, Spl issue-5, 257- 262,Dec 2018

15. Sujatha, .K, S. Kowsalya Enhancing Iron Nutriture Status of adolescent girls13-18 Years From Rural Coimbatore Through Kitchen Gardening and Interventional Strategies(2018 ) Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research     Dec Vol Spl Issue 5 ,461-470

16. Challagundla reddy Jyotsna and Kowsalya S (2018)., Food And Nutrition Security In Urban Adults Of Bengaluru With Metabolic Syndrome., Asian  Journal of Multidimensional Research.,7(2)., 241-250

17. Anu Joseph and Kowsalya, S..(2017)., Variations in Biochemical Parameters among Adults Based on BMI., International journal for research in applied science & engineering technology ,5(8), 356 -363 fileserve.php (ijraset.com)

18. Ithayamalar.S and Kowsalya.S (2017), Impact of nutrition education on KAP of selected obese and overweight young adults, Proceeding of the International Conference on Advances in Health and Nutrition Communication,

19. R. G. Abirami & S. Kowsalya (2017)., Quantification and Correlation Study on Derived Phenols and Antioxidant Activity of Seaweeds from Gulf of Mannar., Journal of Herbs, Spices & Medicinal Plants.,23(1)., 9-17  

20. Ithayamalar.S and Kowsalya.S (2017), Prevalence of Obesity and Overweight Among Selected Young Adults (19-24years), International Journal of Recent Scientific Research , Vol. 8, Oct, Issue, 10, pp 16877-80

21. Shunmukha Priya, S, and Kowsalya, S. (2017). Invitro -bioaccessibility of iron and zinc from millet based convenience foods; International Journal of Advance Engineering and Research Development., 4(9): Pp -158-162 Amanote

22. Sujatha K. And Kowsalya S. Socio Economic and Dietary Assessment of Anaemic Adolescent Girls (13-18yrs) In Rural Coimbatore. Int. J. Adv. Res. 4(11), pp 1628-1633 ,November, 2016 – ISSN: 2320-5407

23. Sujatha, K. And Kowsalya, S. Formulation and Evaluation of Iron Rich Food Supplement from Green Leafy Vegetables for Anaemic Adolescent, International Journal of Current Research Vol. 8, Issue, 11, pp.42102-42106, November, 2016 – ISSN:0975-833X.

24. Sridevi, J., Kowsalya, S.,  and Bhooma Mani, N. Physico-chemical characteristics of black rice and Its acceptability in traditional recipes. International Journal of Recent Scientific Research Research Vol. 6, Issue, 12, pp. 8016-8023, December, 2015

25. Sujatha K. and Kowsalya S. Prevalence of Anaemia and Nutrition, Intervention on Nutritional Status of Adolescent Girls in Rural Coimbatore, PSGCAS Search Asian Journal of Science and Technology, Volume: 4 No. : 1, ISSN: 2349 –5456, 2016

26. Ithayamalar.S and Kowsalya.S Development, Standardization and Nutrient Evaluation of the Functional food supplement International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology, Volume 5 Issue X1 5090-5094, 2015 

27. Shunmukha Priya, S, and Kowsalya, S. (2015) Formulation and evaluation of convenience food mixes from malted millets; International Journal Of Scientific   Research, 4 (11); Pp. 409-411. ISSN No 2277 – 8179

28. Abirami R.G and Kowsalya,Ulva fasciata Nanoparticles Characterization and its Anticancer Activity.World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Volume 4, Issue 10, 1164-1175, 2015.SJIF Impact Factor 5.210.ISSN 2278 – 4357

29. Amrutha veena.K., Kowsalya.S and Kothandapani.Micronutrient malnutrition profile of infants in South India .Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics., 2014, Vol.27, Iss.1, 54-57 ISSN. 1365-277X. I.F 2.074

30. Premakumari,S., Kowsalya,S., and Kalaiselvi .Impact of food safety education on knowledge, Attitude and practices of street food vendors and food handlers. submitted ,Journal of Nutrition Education And Behaviour, 2014.1499 - 4046 .IF: 2.359

31. Indra, R., and Kowsalya,S. Organoleptic evaluation of papaya incorporated extruded products.Indian Journal of Applied Research, 2014, Vol (IV), Iss. (VIII)., August 292- 294.ISSN No. 2249-555X.I.F- 2.1652

32. Sheela,S and Kowsalya, S.Microbial, Physico-chemical and Nutrient changes associated with idli batter fermentation. Global Research Analysis, Sara Publishing Academy, 2 (12), P.74-75. 2013.2277 – 8160.IF: 0.2714

33. Amrutha veena.K and Kowsalya.S .Factors leading to health and nutrition negligence and delayed health care in Ramanathapuram District.Research Hunt, May-June, 11 (III), Pp:133-138.2012,0973 – 5569IF: 0.048

34. Amrutha Veena.K and Kowsalya.S, Prevalence of micronutrients deficiency signs and symptoms among adolescents of Ramanathapuram Dt. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, 18  (16), Pp:1-3 2012 2230 – 7885,IF: 2.853

35. Abirami R.G and Kowsalya S, Phytochemical screening, microbial load and antibacterial activity of underexploited seaweeds International Research Journal of Microbiology (IRJM), Vol 3 (10), Pp 328-332 , 2012 2141 – 5463 Scopus Indexed

36. Abirami R.G and Kowsalya S,Sub-Chronic toxicity and heavy metal toxicity study on Kappaphycus alvarezii in albino rats, Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine S1372-S1376, 2012,2221 – 1691,IF: 0.403

37. Balasasirekha R and Kowsalya S ,Retention of carotene in selected greens and vegetables subjected to dehydration, International Journal of  Pharma Medicine 1(1), Pp: 86-92,2012 2278 – 5221

38. Abirami.R.G and Kowsalya. S  Anticancer activity of methanolic and aqueous extract of Ulva fasciata in albino mice. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical sciences, Vol 4 (2), June 2012.0975 - 1491 .IF: 1.59,

39. Indra.R and Kowsalya.S .Development and evaluation of nutrient mix incorporating papaya Beverage and Food World, 64- 66.2011

40. Abirami R.G and Kowsalya. S. Nutrient and Nutraceutical Potentials of seaweed biomass ulva lactuca and Kappaphycus alvarezii. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, USA, Pp109-115, 2011.1939 – 1250, IF – 0.69

41. Ramya Siva Selvi. M, Kowsalya. S and Ramalingam. S.Nutraceutical potentials of carotino oil and its effect on blood glucose and antioxidant enzymes in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology A1, USA, Nov.2011, pp.1079-1088.1939 – 1250.IF – 0.69

42. Abirami R.G and Kowsalya. S. Nutrient and Nutraceutical Potentials of seaweed biomass ulva lactuca and Kappaphycus alvarezii. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, USA, Pp109-115, 2011.1939 – 1250, IF – 0.69

43. Usha Chandrasekhar, Kowsalya, S. and Premila Ladha Proximate composition, microbial and chemical contamination of street vended foods versus home -made and restaurant foods from Kochi, Kerala. Journal of Food Science and Technology., CFTRI,40, 1, 58-62., 2003.0022- 1155

44. Radhika, B. and Kowsalya, SA study on the health status, lifestyle and dietary practices of NIDDM subjects Research Highlights , JADU,12, 23-27.,2002.1945- 3078

45. Chandrasekhar, U. and Kowsalya, S. Provitamin A content of selected plant foods by High Performance Liquid Chromatography, Journal of Food Science and Technology, CFTRI, 39, 2, 183-187., 2002 ,0022-1155 11

National Journals 

1. Nita Ann Johnson and Kowsalya. S (June 2023), Physical Activity as a Beneficial Solution for Obesity in College-Going Women, The Indian Journal of Home Science, Vol.35, No. 2,Pg. 272-279, ISSN 0970 2733 IHMSF-35 (1-429) 2023.

2. Challagundla Reddy Jyothsna, Kowsalya, S and Raghu, J(Jan 2023) Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome Criteria among Adults Post Covid Pandemic Situation and Steps towards Prevention, The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, UGC Care list - ISSN: 0022-3174; eISSN: 2348-621X, Pg 94- 111

3. Kowsalya.S, Karishma Yadav, G.(July 2022). Formulation and Evaluation of Nutritional and Bioactive Compounds in a Probiotic Beverage Containing Ulva Lactuca, Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, UGC Care list - ISSN: 0022-3174; eISSN: 2348-621X, Pg 467-477

4. Manisha Sharma and S. Kowsalya (2022) Impact of primary processing techniques on the nutritional values of commonly consumed cereals, legumes and oilseeds, The Journal of Research ANGARU ISSN : 0970-0226, Vol.L No.(2), 106-112.

5.  Manisha Sharma and Kowsalya, S  Comparative Study on Different Drying Techniques for Determining the Moisture Content of Cereals / Millets and Pulses  Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics (2021), 58 (1),Supp.2, 1-7 Print ISSN: 0022-3174; Online ISSN: 2348-621X.

6. Abhirami Sivaprasad, Kowsalya. S (2021) Formulation and Evaluation of Nutrient and Nutraceutical Potentials of Energy Rich Nutri Bar Designed for Athletes, The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol. 58 (4),432-443. 

7. Challagundla reddy Jyotsna and Kowsalya S (2021) Influence of lifestyle factors on metabolic syndrome criteria, The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics,.1-9

8. Sridevi J., S. Kowsalya (2020)Macro and Micro Nutrient Content in Raw and Cooked Forms of Black Rice and White Rice,. The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics 57(2)

9. Kowsalya S Nutritional Strategies for COVID 19 Research Highlights.,(2020)30, 232-236

10. Kamini Prabhakar and Kowsalya S., (2020) Growth Monitoring in Under-Three Children Using the Mother Child Protection Card, The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 57 (4) ,368-386

11. Poornima Andal R, Kowsalya. S, A cross - sectional study - Prevalence of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Coimbatore" Juni Khyat Journal, Volume: 10, Issue: 7, Year: 2020, ISSN: 2278-4632.

12. Kamini Prabhakar and Kowsalya S., (2019) Use of Mother child protection card for improving infant Feeding practices.,The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics 56(4).,351-364

13. Sujatha, K., and S. Kowsalya ,(2018) Interventional Strategies for Control of Anemia among Rural Young Women in Coimbatore., The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics.,55(3) 266-277

14. Ithayamalar S, Kowsalya S, Ramalingam S. Metabolic syndrome and influence of pro12ala polymorphism. Indian Journal of Science, 2016, 23(77), 1-10

15. Ramya Siva Selvi, M. and Kowsalya, S. (2015)  Impact of supplementation of carotino oil on blood glucose , lipid profile and antioxidant status of healthy volunteers., Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics 52(2) 57-61

16. Kowsalya, S and Hamsa Devi (2015). Development and nutritional evaluation of egg shell powder and its nanoparticles., Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics 52(2)

17. Sridevi, J., Kowsalya, S., Mani, N. B., & Gopalakrishnan, V. K. (2014). Total Phenol, Flavonoid and Antioxidant Activity of Black and White Rice in Raw and Cooked form. The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 51(4), 348-357.http://www.informaticsjournals.in/index.php/ijnd/article/view/2479

18. Premakumari, S., Kowsalya,S., V. V. Mujumdar, Nirmal Kumar Rakshe, and  Vinayak Kale   .Formulation and Evaluation of nano particles of almonds in hypercholesterolemiaIndian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 51 (1), 2014, Pp : 1- 10, .0022 – 3174Online ISSN: 2348 – 621X

19. Shunmukha Priya,. S., & Kowsalya, S. (2013). Impact of raising kitchen garden and nutrition education on iron and vitamin A nutriture of adolescents. The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 50(5), 181-188.http://www.informaticsjournals.in/index.php/ijnd/article/view/2606

20. Anu Joseph and Kowsalya, S..Body composition measures among adults in coastal and urban areas of Ernakulam district, Kerala.  Ind.J.Nut.Dietet.,  50, 356 -363, 2013.0022 – 3174

21. Premakumari.S., Kowsalya.S and Anu Bhusani. J .Body Composition of Overweight and Obese Adolescent Girls (15-19 yrs)  .Ind.J.Nut.Dietet., 49(1), Pp :1-10., 2012.0022 – 3174

22. Amrutha Veena. K and Kowsalya.S .Magnitude of Malnutrition and its Effects on Growth and Health Status among Preschoolers.Ind.J.Nut.Dietet., 49(1),  Pp :93-101.2012.0022 – 3174

23. Premakumari.S, Kowsalya, S and Kalai Selvi.E .Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of consumers towards food safety.Ind.J.Nut.Dietet., 40(10), Pp :409-411.2012 0022 – 3174

24. Indra.R and Kowsalya.S .Development and evaluation of nutrient mix incorporating papaya Beverage and Food World. Pp. 64-66.2011

25. Anu Joseph and Kowsalya.S .Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity among different age groups of population in Ernakulam District, Kerala,Kerala, Ind.J.Nut.Dietet., 48(7),  Pp :281-289.2011,0022-3174

26. Premakumari, S., Kowsalya, S and Sai Lavanya.J and Mujumder,V.V,Sub-chronic toxicity of Salacia reticulata (Ekanayakam) on albino rats, Ind.J.Nutr.Dietet., Vol.46 (1), Pp. 1-12.2009,0022-3174

27. Usha Chandrasekar, Gnanasakthi Jagadeesan, Jeya Gowri, R and Kowsalya, S.Nutritive value of solar and conventionally cooked foods.Ind.J.Nut.Dietet., Vol.46(6), Pp.223 233.2009.0022-3174

28. Kowsalya. S and Indra. R.Development and evaluation of nutritious mix incorporating Amaranthus.Ind.J.Nut.Dietet., Vol 47,   Pp – 285-292. 2009.0022-3174

29. Kowsalya, S. and Crassina A. Shimpray. Impact of supplementation of Lotus stem (Nelumbium Nelumbo) on the iron nutriture of adolescent girls (13-18 years) in Manipur The Ind. J. Nutr. Dietet., 45, 47-53.2008.0022-3174

30. Kowsalya S. and Preethi, A. Blood glucose levels and antioxidant profile of Type 2 diabetics supplemented with antioxidant food mix.Ind.J.Nutr.Dietet.,45,211-220, 2008.0022-3174

31. Kowsalya, S. Ramalingam S. and Ithayamalar, S. .Impact of supplementation of food based antioxidant mix on the antioxidant status of breast cancer patients. Ind. J. Nutr. Dietet., 45,257-263. 2008.0022-3174

32. Anu Joseph, Rashmi H. Poojara, Kowsalya. S and Radha Devi. S,Prevalence and epidemiological factors associated with obesity among adults in Ernakulam District, Kerala, Ind. J.Nutr.Dietet., October 2008, 45, 399 – 409.2008,0022-3174

33. Kowsalya, S. and Shyny P.A. Microbial contamination and adulteration of selected beverages of Malappuram District, Kerala. The Ind. J. Nutr. Dietet., 42, 492-502.2005 .0022-3174

34. Kowsalya, S. and Vidhya, M.R. Nutritive value of selected dehydrated green leafy vegetables.  The Ind. J.Nutr.  Dietet., 41, 279-286. 2004. 0022-3174

35. Kowsalya, S. and Chandrasekhar, U.Total carotenoid and beta carotene contents of selected stored plant foods, The Ind. J. Nutr. Dietet., 40, 122-128., 2003 0022-3174

36. Usha Chandrasekhar, Kowsalya, S. and Premila Ladha .Proximate composition, microbial and chemical contamination of street vended foods versus home -made and restaurant foods from Kochi, Kerala.Journal of Food Science and Technology., CFTRI 40, 1, 58-62., 2003.0022-1155

37. Radhika, B. and Kowsalya, S.A study on the health status, life style and dietary practices of NIDDM subjects Research Highlights, JADU, 12, 23-27., 2002.1945- 3078

38. Chandrasekhar, U. and Kowsalya, S.Provitamin A content of selected plant foods by High Performance Liquid Chromatography, Journal of Food Science and Technology, CFTRI, 39, 2, 183 -187., 2002 ,0022-1155

39. Kowsalya, S.Chandrasekhar, U. and Balasasirekha, R. Beta carotene retention in selected green leafy vegetables subjected to dehydration  The Ind. J. Nutr. Dietet., 38, 374-383., 2001, 0022-3174

40. Kowsalya, S. and Usha Chandrasekhar, Cooking losses of beta carotene and lutein from selected green leafy vegetables and absorption of beta carotene from Amaranthus, spinosus in adults,Applied Nutrition, 26, (1 & 2) June Dec. 9-14.,2001 0971- 8214

41. Radhika, B. and Kowsalya, S. Glycemic Index of neem incorporated recipes among non – insulin dependent diabetics Indian Medicine and Homeopathy Journal, July-September, 30-36., 2001

42. Usha Chandrasekhar, Kowsalya, S. and Deepa Eapen.Retention of beta carotene from greens and absorption of beta carotene selected from pumpkin leaves in adults.The Ind. J. Nutr. Dietet., 37, 233-239., 2000.0022-3174

43. Usha Chandrasekhar, Kowsalya, S. and Hemamalini, S.A study on the selected street foods of Coimbatore,The Ind. J. Nutr. Dietet., 38, 216-222., 2000.0022-3174

44. Usha Chandrasekhar, Kowsalya, S. and Rajalakshmi, K.Consumption pattern of carotene rich foods in Coimbatore District.The Ind. J.Nutr. Dietet., 36, 33-38., 1999.0022-3174

45. Chandrasekhar, U., Kowsalya, S. and Rajalakshmi, K.House hold storage practices of carotene rich foods in Coimbatore District,The Ind. J. Nutr. Dietet., 36, 67-70., 1999,0022-3174

46. Kowsalya, S. and Sangeetha Mohandas .Acceptability and nutrient profile of cauliflower leaves (Brassica aoleracea Var. Botrytis).The Ind. J. Nutr. Dietet., 36, 332-338., 1999 0022-3174

47. Chandrasekhar, U., Kowsalya, S. and Saloni, S.Nutritional Status of Oraon tribes of Bihar The Ind. J. Nutr. Dietet., 34, 264-269., 1997,0022-3174

48. Kowsalya, S., Chandrasekhar, U. and Sharmila, J.B. Development and Evaluation of hypolycameic tablets from selected herbs.The Ind. J. Nutr. Dietet., 33, 208-215., 1996 0022-3174

49. Kowsalya, S., Chandrasekhar, U. and Geetha, N.Development and Evaluation of hypoglycemic tablet with herb Salacia prinoides (Ekanayakam) .The Ind. J. Nutr. Dietet., 32, 33-39, 1995 0022-3174

50. Chandrasekhar, U., Kowsalya, S. and Saloni, S.Food consumption pattern and dietary practices of Oraon tribes of Bihar.The Ind. J. Nutr. Dietet., 32, 92-99., 1995.0022-3174

51. Chandrasekhar, U., Kowsalya, S. and Saloni, S.Nutrient Content of Selected uncommon foods of Oraon Tribes of Bihar.The Ind. J. Nutr. Dietet., 32, 118-122., 1995.0022-3174

52. Chandrasekhar, U. and Kowsalya, S. Nutrient profile of vegetables cooked in solar box cookers. The Ind. J. Nutr. Dietet., 30. 326-331., 1993,0022-3174

53. Devadas, R.P. Chandrasehar, U. and Kowsalya, S.Foods of aquatic origin in human nutrition - a review,The Ind. J. Nutr. Dietet., 32, 33-39., 1993,0022-3174

54. Chandrasekhar, U. and Kowsalya, S. Effect of Red Gram (cajanus cajan)  on Blood Glucose level in diabetic rats. The Ind. J. Nutr. Dietet.,1986.0022-3174

Conference Proceedings (3)

International Conferences Publications (4)

1. Kowsalya,S., Manisha,S., and Nita, A.J., (2022), Health Benefits of Probiotic Dairy Foods, International Conference on Indian Dairying - Sustainability and Nutritional Security organized by Indian Diary Association, Tamil Nadu Chapter, Chennai and Dept. of FSN, Avinuty, NSI - Coimbatore Chapter. ISBN 978-93-92032-23-3, Pg. 35-40

2. Impact of nutrition education on KAP of selected obese and overweight young adults, Proceeding of the International Conference on Advances in Health and Nutrition Communication,

3. Safety and quality control attributes of fermented street foods consumed in Coimbatore district, Proceedings of the fifth International Conference On Fermented Foods, Health Status & Well Being: held at CFTRI, 2011

4. Nanoparticles of Almond and Walnut its medicinal Properties, International Conference on Material Science Research and Nanotechnology, 2008, 235-237

National Conferences Publications (3)

1. Dr S. Kowsalya and V Manonmani.,(2020) Consumption and Safety of Street Food in Urban Areas of Coimbatore Proceedings of 1 day National Seminar on New Vistas in Food Processing in Augmenting Entrepreneurship 978-93-5396-55-4

2. Dr. S. Ithayamalar and Dr S Kowsalya (2020) Identification and Quantification of Phytochemical Components in a Developed Functional Food Supplement Proceedings of 1 day National Seminar on New Vistas in Food Processing in Augmenting Entrepreneurship, 978-93-5396-55-4.

3. Evaluation of Hypoglycemic potentials of Ekanayakam (Salacia reticulate) in Type 2 Diabetics Proceedings of the National Seminar on Traditional Indian diets and Health Care, NIN, 2015 P 88 – 9

4. Food safety and environmental and toxin – status and key challenges Proceeding of National seminar on Food safety, St. Therasa’s college, Ernakulam 2013 P: 24 -28

5. Comprehensive Approach towards Burnout Management Proceedings of the National seminar on Burn out syndrome held at Morning star Home science college, Angamaly, Kerala 2013 P 23-26

6. Importance of Food Safety and consumer awareness (Tamil) Proceedings of 21st National Tamil Science Congress 2013 13 - 14

7. Nutrient and Nutraceutical properties of Carotina oil (Tamil) Proceedings of 21st National Tamil Science Congress. 2013 7-9

8. Safety of street foods Proceedings of 21st National Tamil Science Congress. 2013 10-11

9. Role of Functional Foods and Phytochemicals in Health Promotion National seminar on “Prognosis of Food Processing Sector in Health Promotion” organized and held at Dr. NGP college of Arts and Science, Coimbatore,, 2011 3-9

a) Actively involved in Higher Education in various academic and Research Committees

1. As a BOS Member Involved in bringing out CBCS Curriculum in Food Science in Nutrition

2. Invited by Vice Chairman UGC as member of Expert Committee to restructure the curriculum in Home Science at National level February 2020

3. To bring Ethics in research underwent training in Human ethics and Animal Ethics

4. Registered the Institute for CPCSEA for Animal Ethics

5. As PI in ePG for developing courseware gore PG pathshala in Food Science and Nutrition. Developed 640 e lessons for PG Students at National Level with 1.12 Crores

6. Member, ICMR Subcommittee on micro nutrients

7. Registrar, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore Assumed charge as Registrar from 9th Nov, 2016, of Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore and contributed towards feedback on new education policy and restructuring frame work in curriculum

8. Review Committee in  NAAC

9. As Joint  Secretary of Nutrition Society of India at National Level, Developing curriculum for Nutrition Education online programes

b) Involved in Teaching research and Extension for 31 years , Involved in Value based education

1. Bringing new papers in Teaching Arena

2. Involved in framing research policies

3. As program officer of NSS and Red Ribbon Club member conducted various activities in the villages to fulfill the goals of SDG 2030.

Awards and Achievements

1. 'Lifetime Achievement Award' - Contributions to the advancement of millet research and development - by Nutrihub, ICAR-Indian Institute of Millet Research, Hyderabad at International Nutricereal Convention 5.0 (INCC 5.0) held on 27th November 2023- Award given in presence of Dr. Tara Satyavathi, Director, ICAR -IIMR, Dr. D.K.Yadava, ADG(Seeds), ICAR, Ms. Elisabeth Faure, Country Director, WFP India, Dr. Suresh Kumar Chaudhari, DDG, ICAR-NRM,  Dr. Victor Afari-Safa, Global Research Program Director, ICRISAT, Dr. Venkatesh Bhat, Principal Scientist, ICAR-IIMR and Dr.B.Dayakar Rao, CEO & Principal Scientist-Nutrihub, ICAR-IIMR . 

2. Receives 'Best University (Food Science) Award' - in recognition for contribution in Education and R&D on Millets under POSHAK Anaaj Award - 2022 on 23.09.2022 at ICAR - Indian Institute of Millet Research, Hyderabad. Award given by Sri Singireddy Niranjan Reddy, Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Telangana.

3. Special appreciation award, being convenor of Nutrition Society India, Conducted the activities of the chapter like conducting conference/Workshop/Training Panel, Discussion: nutrition Education camps in Coimbatore  Award certificate and cash prize of Rs 10000/- at 52nd Annual General Body Meeting (on Virtual mode) of Nutrition Society of India on 15th December 2020.

4. Women Achiever Award, Award certificate and award, BNI Admirals Coimbatore for International Breakthrough in Science and Research on 12th March 2019.

5. Received 10th  Dr. Rajammal P. Devadas Memorial Award for the outstanding contribution  in the area of applied Nutritional Sciences, Award certificate and award at 51st Nutrition Society of India Conference held at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram, India  on 9th November 2019

6. Meritorious Alumna Award certificate and award Association of Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and Department of Biochemistry on 06th August 2018

7. Best Chapter Award, Being convenor of Nutrition Society India, (2017-2018), Award certificate and cash prize of Rs 20000/- 50th Annual National Conference of the Nutrition Society of India held at NIN, Hyderabad on17th November 2018

8. Recipient of Tamil Nadu Scientist Award (2017-2018) in Social Sciences from Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. Edappadi K. Palaniswamy, Award, award certificate and cash prize of Rs 50000/- Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology on 27th December 2018

9. Best Chapter Award, being convenor of Nutrition Society India, (2015-2016), Award certificate and cash prize of Rs 20000/- 48th Annual National Conference Nutrition Society of India held at St. John’s Research Institute, Bengaluru on 4th November 2016

10. Shri P K Das Memorial Best Faculty Award & Life Achievement Award (Bioscience)in Education Award certificate and award from Nehru Group of Institutions, Coimbatore on  1st December 2019

11. Best Chapter Award for Being convenor of Nutrition Society India, (2014-2015) Award certificate and cash prize of Rs 20000/- 47th Annual National Conference Nutrition Society of India held at NIN, Hyderabad on 10th October 2015

12. Pandian award 2nd prize for Best paper presentation in 21st National Tamil Science Congress, February 2013.

13. Swarna Pathak award (Mary Anne Preetha and Kowsalya) at IDA National Conference 2013

14. Young Scientist award (Mary Anne Preetha and Kowsalya) and Cash prize of Rs. 5000/-at NSI National Conference 2013

15. Best Paper award on National Conference on Healthy Heart and Healthy Life, 2011

16. Best Poster award at International Symposium in Periyar University

17. Best Teacher award – Into the thinking map – by Confederation of Indian Industry – Teacher’s day competition, September 2012.

18. Rashtriya Vidhya Saraswati Puraskar with merit certificate from International Institute of Education and Management on 14th September 2009 at New Delhi

19. Rashtriya Vikas Ratan Award with merit    certificate and gold medal from Economic Growth Society of India at New Delhi on 16th July 2009

20. Rashtriya Gaurav Award with merit certificate given by India International Friendship Society, New Delhi, May 2009

21. Received first prize in poster session for presentation of research paper entitled, ‘Safety of selected street foods of Tamil Nadu and Kerala’ in the National level Seminar on ‘Current concepts in food processing Technology’ held at RVS College of Arts and Science on 7th February 2008.

22. Best paper award for oral presentation in the National Seminar on New Horizons in Food Process Engineering held at Karunya University, Coimbatore from 16th – 17th October 2008.

23. NSS unit III was awarded the first prize in the Kalaivizha exhibitions held at Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore on 20th October 2005 (post held- NSS Programme Officer Unit III).

24. Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology Award under Student Project Scheme (2000-2001) for the project on “Effect of food based antioxidants on the antioxidant status of blood glucose levels in NIDDM subjects (co-guide for the project).

25. Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology Award under Student Project Scheme (1999-2000) for the project on “Antioxidant status of selected NIDDM subjects supplemented with antioxidant vitamins and minerals” (co-guide for the project).

26. Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology Award under Student Project Scheme (1997-98) for the project on hypoglycemic potentials of native herbs (Guide for the project).

27. Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology (TNCST) Award under Student Project Scheme (1996-97) for the project on “Cooking losses of beta carotene from selected commonly consumed greens in Coimbatore District and absorption of beta carotene from selected greens in adults” (Guide for the project).

28. ICAR  Junior fellowship award  for M.Sc., research in Animal  Biochemistry on 1986.

International

1. Received partial financial assistance from Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology to attend the 16th International Congress of Nutrition held at Canada during July-August 1997

2. Award of certificate to Dr. Usha Chandrasekhar and associates from USDA for the research project on ‘Long term outcomes of nutritional intervention with low cost locally available foods on children from birth to 12 years of age’, 1994.

3. Visited Gothenborg University, Sweden on invitation to study the educational pattern in Home Economics, during August-September 1992 under Young Researcher Scholarship offered by Gothenborg University.

Meetings:

1. Valedictory Address - Nataional Seminar on Economic Empowerment of Women for Sustainable Development - organized by Dept. of Economics, Avinuty on 26.03.2024

2. Valedictory Address - National Seminar on "Localization of Sustainable Development Goals - Roadmap to Home Scientists"  organized by Department of Home Science, Gandhigram Rual Institute(Deemed to be University), Dindigul. 

3. Vote of Thanks - 35th Convocation of AVINUTY held on 15.03.2024 (Chief Guest: Prof. Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, Chairman, UGC, New Delhi)

4. Special Address (Valedictory Session) - International Conference on Asian Pollinator Conservation 2024, organized by Dept. of Zoology, Avinuty on 07.03.2024

5. Presidential Address (Valedictory Session) - Two Days National Seminar on Inclusive Education: Addressing Diversity as per NEP Guidelines, organized by IQAC, Avinuty on 06.03.2024 & 07.03.2024

6. Presidential Address - Panel Discussion on Building Diverse and Inclusive Work Place Culture, organized by Women Studies Centre and Home Science Extension Education, Avinuty on 05.03.2024

7. Presidential Address - National HR Conclave Connextion - 2024 "Digital HR-Algorithms Redefined in People Management", "Crafting the Future: Integrating Human Connection and AI" organized by Avinuty, National Institute of Personnel Mangement - Coimbatore Chapter on 02.03.2024

8. Valedictory Address - International Conference on Digital Transformation in Financial Services - Global Trends on 24.02.2024 -Organized by Dept. of Commerce, Avinuty Jointly with The Institute of Cost Accountants of India(ICMAI), Coimbatore Chapter.

9. Valedictory Address - UGC Sponsored One Day National Seminar on Biological Sciences - A Step Towards Cutting Edge Research - organized by Dept. of Botany, Avinuty on 07.02.2024

10. Resource Person - One Day International Conference on 'Challenges and Opportunities in Bioproducts Development' - organized by Department of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Avinuty on 07.02.2024 (Talk on "Opportunities in Developing Food Based Bioproducts")

11. Resource Person - A Two Day International Conference on Emerging Strategies in Nutrition, Food and Lifestyle for Health Management ICESN'24 - organized by Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, Seethalakshmi Ramasamy College, Tiruchirappalli - on 30.01.2024 (Given talk on "Holistic Approach to Lifestyle Health Management")

12. Greetings - Research Convention - 2024 , Theme: Holistic Approaches to Quality Research - organized by R&D, Avinuty on 23.01.2024 - 24.01.2024

13. Felicitation - "National Girl Child Day" Sensitization Program - organized by Liferay Foundation, NSS, Avinuty - on 24.01.2024

14. Felicitation - World Record Event on Pollution Free World - organized by NSS, Avinuty, Ilantamil Mandram, Al India Book of Records and Seve World Records - on 20.01.2024

15. Greetings - Seven-Day Faculty Induction Programme(FIP) - organized by IQAC, Avinuty - on 20.01.2024

16. Inaugural Address - Avinashilingam Institute Alumnae Association(AIAA) & Schl. of Engineering, Avinuty organized the Alumni Meet on 06.01.2024

17. Greetings - Two National Seminar on Exploring Tools and Technologies for Gen Z Teachers - organized by Dept. of Education, Avinuty on 04.01.2024

18. Resource person - participated as a resource person in the panelist in the panel session on "Resolving gaps in millets R&D, processing, value addition & shelf life through disruptive technologies" on 27.11.2023 in the International Nutri Cereal Convention (INCC) 5.0 held at ICAR-IIMR, Hyderabad.

19. Resource person - Dr. S. Kowsalya, Professor and Registrar acted as Chairperson in the Young Scientist Awards Session-2 in Community Nutrition & conducted the proceedings.

20. Participated as Joint Secretary of Nutrition Society of India, 25th Executive Committee Meeting & 55th Annual General Body Meeting 26.11.2023 (8.30 - 9.30 a.m.) & made the Decisions/Recommendations made at the EC meeting to the General Body Members.

21. Participated in the 55th Annual conference of the Nutrition Society of India held at ICMR - National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad on 25.11.2023 and  26.11.2023.

22. Valedictory Address - International Seminar on Exploring Research Literacy and Navigating the Path to Publication organized by School of Home Science and School of Biosciences, Avinuty on 17.10.2023

23. Convenor - Eat Right Millets Mela and Poshan Maah Celebrations 2023, - Dept. of FSN, Avinuty, NSI Coimbatore Chapter, Nutrition Association, Dr. Rajammal P. Devadas in collaboration with Tamil Nadu Food Safety and Drug Administration Dept, Coimbatore District and IIMR, Hyderabad on 26.09.2023.

24. Resource person - Webinar on Neutraceuticals organized by Dept. of Biotechnology, SRM Institute of Institute and Technology, Chennai on 14.09.2023 (Given Talk on 'Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals for Human Health').

25. Convenor & Welcome Address -Department of Food Science & Nutrition , Inauguration of National Innovation Foundation – India sponsored project Special Meeting on 30.08.2023

26. Chief Guest - International Training of Trainer’s Workshop, Concluding Ceremony organized by Shanti Ashram, Kovaipudur on 25.05.2023

27. Inaugural Address - Nutrition Association Inauguration organized by Dept of FSN, Avinuty, NSI-Coimbatore chapter, Dr. Rajammla P. Devadas Chair & Alumni Association on 22.08.2023

28. Greetings - Vaanga Palagalam, A treat for freshers organized by Avinuty on 22.08.2023

29. Greetings - Social Media Administrative Cell, Launch of Avinashilingam Institute Social Media Handles at Avinuty on 21.08.2023

30. Resource Person - 5th Short - Term Capacity Building program topic on Office Technology and Management , organized by IQAC, Avinuty on 02.08.2023 (Title of the talk "Good Governance, Disciplinary procedures, RTI, ICC)

31. Participation - Consultative Workshop on Draft report for Reforms in Assessment, Accreditation and Ranking of HEIs - organized by UGC, New Delhi on 07.07.2023.

32. Chief Guest at Shanti Ashram - Honouring High School Academic Achievers  - on 27th June, 2023

33. Special Address - 9th International Yoga Day - organized by Dept. of Physical Education & NSS-Avinuty on 21.06.2023.

34. Convenor - Special Talk on "Health Benefits of Millets" by Dr. Khader Vali(Millet Man of India) - organized by Dept. of FSN, Avinuty & FICCI - FLO Coimbatore on 11.06.2023. 

35. Participation- Celebration of World Environment Day 2023  conducted by University Grants Commission on 05.06.2023.

36. Participation- Workshop on Viability Gap Funding (VGF) conducted by University Grants Commission on 01.06.2023.

37. Resource Person - National Symposium on “Revisiting Millets for Food and Nutrition Security” organized by School of Life Sciences & Life Science Departments JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru - Sponsored by DST Promotion of University Research & Scientific Excellence (DST - PURSE) on 20.05.2023 (Title of the talk "MILLET REVOLUTION: TRADITIONAL AND MODERN ERA")

38. Greetings - Special lecture on "Future Ahead" - organized by B.Voc(AI&ML) , Avinuty on 10.04.2023.

39. Convenor -  21st  Annual Oration of Rajammal P. Devadas - organized by Dept. of FSN, Avinuty - on 05.04.2023

40. Plan Benefits - Thanks Giving Celebration for Pudhumai Penn Thittam - Chief Guest Thiru. V. Senthil Balaji, Minister for Electricity, Prohibition & Excise - on 03.04.2023

41. Inaugural Address -  International webinar on Using Genetic Data to Strengthen Causal Inference in Nutritional Epidemiological Research - organized by Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinuty, Nutrition Association and Nutrition Society of India (Coimbatore Chapter) & University of Reading, United Kingdom - on 01.04.2023

42. Greetings - One day National Seminar on Academic Bank of Credits - organized by IQAC on 21.03.2023 at 10.00 a.m.

43. Greetings - AVEGHA 2023 - Inaugural Function on 16.03.2023

44. Presidential Address - Concert Programme - Phase II (Inaugural Function) - Conducted by Dept. of Music, Avinuty on 15.03.2023

45. Felicitation - UGC Sponsored National Conference on "Changing Contours of Entrepreneurial Ecosystem - A Dynamic Transformation towards vision India-2047" - Conducted by Dept. of MBA & AIIAC, Avinuty - on 14.03.2023.

46. Felicitation - UGC Sponsored Two days International Conference on Revamping for Food and Nutrition for Next generation Addressing Personal, Public and Planetary Sustainable Health - organized by Dept. of Food Science and Nutrition, NSI - Coimbatore Chapter, UTAR, Malaysia - 09& 10th march 2023

47. Presidential Address - Observance of International Women's Day, 2023, seminar on 'Gender Equality: sensitization for Empowerment' - organized by Women's Studies Centre - on 07.03.2023.

48. Felicitation - Chokkalingam Foundation lecture - Organized by Dept. of Tamil, Avinuty - on 07.03.2023.

49. Valedictory Address - 3 Day Online Training Programme on "Child Centric Disaster Risk Reduction(CCDRR)" - Organized by Dept. of Civil Engineering, Women's Studies Centre, School of Allied Health Care Sciences, Avinuty in collaboration with National Institute of Disaster Management (Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India) on 01.03.2023.

50. Felicitation - Valediction of the International Conference on 'Emerging Trends in Industry 4.0 and Sustainable Concepts' - organized by schl. of Engineering, Avinuty - on 25.02.2023.

51. Resource Person - National Conference on "Mission Millets: Mainstreaming Millets for a Smart Sustainable Tomorrow" - hosted by Sir Vithaldas Thackersey College of Home Science (Autonomous), SNDT Women's University Mumbai in collaboration with Indian Institute of Millet Research (IIMR), NetProFaN, Maharashtra, Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India) and Indian Dietetics Association (IDA), Mumbai Chapter. on 24.02.2023 (Given Talk on "Millets Awareness and Acceptability Priorities for Millet Expansion- Call for Action IYoM 2023 Millets for Food Security: The India Story")

52. Felicitation - UGC and RSC Sponsored International Conference on Chemistry for Sustainable Development ICCSD-2023(Hybrid Mode)  - on 22.02.2023

53. Presidential Address - Awareness Program on Bureau of Indian Standards - organized by Dept. of Commerce, Avinuty, NSI-Coimbatore Chapter, Bureau of Indian Standards Club - on 20.02.2023.

54. Felicitation  - UGC Sponsored Two-Day International Conference on 'Innovations in the Sphere of Biological Sciences' - organized by Dept. of BCBT, Avinuty - on 16.02.2023.

55. Special Address - National Conference on Multidisciplinary Research for Sustainable Innovations (NCMRSI 2023) - organized by Dept. of Computer Science, Avinuty - on 10.02.2023.

56. Valedictory Address - The 3 Day CRE Programme on 'Inclusive Education and Autism Spectrum Disorder' - organized by Dept. of Special Education, Avinuty - on 09.02.2023.

57. Valedictory Address - UGC Sponsored  7 - Day National Level Online Workshop on "e-Teaching for e-Era" - organized by Dept. of Business Administration, Avinuty - on 08.02.2023  

58. Resource Person - National E-Conference on "Ensuring Sustainability in Food and Nutrition" - organized by NSI Mumbai Chapter on 28.01.2023 (Talk on "Integrating Mindful Eating in Curriculum - Begin Early")

59. Chief Guest - Dr. PGV Matric Higher Secondary School, Coimbatore - 18th Annual Day Function on 27.01.2023

60. Resource Person - Short Term Capacity Building Programme:Leveraging Open Educational Resources for Effective Teaching-Learning programme, organised by AIU - Avinashilingam Institute – Academic & Administrative Development Centre on 14.12.2022.(Talk on "Experiences in Designing and Developing Content for ePG Pathshala).

61. Chief Guest - The ideal Mount Litera Zee School, Kalapatti - Annual Day function on 10.12.2022.

62. Felicitation and Received Award from Thiru.R.N.Ravi, Governor of Tamil Nadu (via Online Mode) and Dr. Pankaj Mittal and -  Inauguration of AIU - Avinashilingam Institute - Academic & Administrative Development Centre on 09.12.2022.

63. Resource Person - MY NUTRICON 2022 - Conference  - organised by JSS Medical College, Mysuru on 08.12.2022 - Given talk on Consumer Awareness and Education.

64. Felicitation - Youth Parliament 2022 organised by Avinuty and Youth Parliament Scheme on 24.11.2022

65. Greetings - Research Convention 2022 organised by Research Development Cell (RDC), Avinuty on 24.11.2022.

66. Presidential Address - Bharat: Loktantra Ki Janani (India: The Mother of Democracy) organised by Dept. of Home Science Extension Education, Avinuty on 23.11.2022.

67. Flag Hosting - NSS Avinuty Cell & Unit No. 7&8 - Walkathon on Fit India Freedom Run 3.0 - on 14.10.2022 

68. Convenor -  International Conference on Indian Dairying – Sustainability and Nutritional Security, organised by Dept. of FSN, Avinuty, NSI- Coimbatore Chapter, Indian Diary Association - Tamil Nadu Chapter, Chennai  and Given Talk on "Functional Properties of Milk and Milk Products" - on 14.10.2022.

69. Welcome Address - National Seminar on Best Practices of Avinashilingam Institute fostering NAAC Assessment Criteria organised by IQAC, Avinuty - on 28.09.2022.

70. Chief Guest - Nutrition Month Celebrations - 2022 at School of Life Sciences, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Nehru Arts and Science College, Coimbatore on 21.09.2022.

71. Felicitations - Guest Lecture on Current Trends in Pufa Biosysnthesis, Nutrigenetics and protential Implications to Treat COPD and COVID - 19 , orgranised by Dept of FSN, Avinuty and NSI, on 19.09.2022.

72. Special Address - Radio Talk on "Health Benefits of Millets" as part of National Nutrition Month and Millet Fest (ICAR, IIMR) by Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad on 12.09.2022.

73. Presidential Address on "Transforming Literacy Learning Spaces; Exploring Opportunities and Possibilities" - International Literacy Day Celebrations, Conducted by Department of Home Science Extension Education and Women's Studies Centre at Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, on 12.09.2022.

74. Greetings - Teacher's Day Celebration, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women on 05.09.2022.

75. Greetings - Avinashilingam Artificial Intelligence (A2I) Club Inauguration 2022-2023, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore - on 01.09.2022. 

76. Keynote Address - Vision Empowerment, Bangalore In collaborate with Dept of Special Education, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore - Pragya Teacher Training Workshop - Tamil Nadu on 24.08.2022.

77. Special Address - ICSSR Sponsored Two week Capacity Building Programme for Young social Science Faculty on Data Analysis and Publication Ethics for faculty in Social Science - Valedictory Function at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore on 03.08.2022.

78. Rally on "Unity and Harmony" Flag Hoisting - In connection with Har Ghar Tiranga programme under Azad Ka Amrit Mahotsav organised by Dept. of Commerce NSS Units 16, 17 and 19 at Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore on 03.08.2022.

79. The Chair person of the adjudication Committee to prepare the consolidated report and conduct the Ph.D. viva-voce examination at Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati on 01.08.2022.

80. Chief Guest on Certificate Awarding Function for Brahmagnana Course at Aliyar Arivu Thriukkoil on June 29, 2022.

81. Chief Guest on "World Nutrition Day" on Nutrition and lifestyle - Disease Management at CSIR-CFTRI on June 01, 2022.

82. Chief Guest on "Graduation Day" for Sr. KG Students - Lisieux Matric Hr. Sec. School, Coimbatore on April 04,2022.

83. Subject expert Ph.D Thesis Evaluation, CSIR- CFTRI, 2022.

84. Chief guest on IWD observance at Shanti Ashram for International Women's day on March 5th 2022.

85. Inaugural address on International  workshop "Satistical methods in Nutrition Epidemiology" organised by Department of Food Science and Nutrition and University of Reading, U.K. at Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, 2022

86. Invited talk on "Value addition in food processing and product development" on the topic "Green leafy vegetables-Poor people's pride" , Organised by Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, 2022.

87. Chief guest for “Graduation Day” for Sr.KG students of Lisieux matriculation higher secondary school on 9th April 2022 

88. Felicitates Cyber security awareness programme on  "Cyber warfare:Implications in India", 18th April 2022.

89. Felicitates Matribhasa diwas, International mother language day on 21st February, 2022.

90. Advisor on International conclave on theme "Sustainable measures to attain equitable health care" on 20th January 2022.

91. Inaugural address on International student development programme on "Dogmatic quality research and publications" on 14th December-21st December, 2021.

92. Advisor for launching Avinashilingam Centre for International Education Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, 2021.

Achievements:

93. Member of the INSA - ISC National Committee, New Delhi from May 2023.

94. Technical Expert Group(TEG) Member - National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health(NPCCHH), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, New Delhi from April 2022.

95. Member in Technical Advisory Committee(TAC) NFHS-6 from August 2021

96. Member in State Planning Commission (SPC), Tamil Nadu from September 2021

97. Subject expert Ph.D. Thesis Evaluation Sri Padmavathi Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati, 2021.

98. Presidential address on 2 days National e-conference on biodiversity building and natural resource management (NCBBNRM), 2021.Organised by Department of Biochemistry, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, 2022.

99. Organising Committee member for seminar on "How to plan research for product development" at Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, 2021.

100. Introduced the chief guest on Gandhi Jayanthi celebrations on 2nd October, 2021 at Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women.

101. Signed MoU with National Institute/ Universities in India and Abroad for Higher Education, Research, and Extension programmes. ICAR- Indian Institute of Millet Research, Hyderabad. Signed with Department of Food Science and Nutrition on November, 2021. Adhinidhi Nutriment products pvt ltd, Palakkad. Kerala. Signed with Department of Food Science and Nutrition on December 2021.

102. Felicitation for Artificial intelligence in Tamil on 25th October 2021.

103. Invited lecture in IQAC - Avinuty, FIP Programme on "University structure and functions, statutes, ordinances recognition under 2 (F) and 12 (B) of UGC Act" on 22nd December 2021.

104. Visited Tanzania International Conference and 12th Graduation Ceremony, Institute of Finance Management, Tanzania 17th January 2019

105. Editor Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics from January 2019

106. National Joint Secretary of Nutrition Society of India from November 2019

107. Member of Human Ethics Committee 2014 to 2017

108. Member Secretary,  Institutional Animal Ethics Committee. 2014 to 2017

109. Convenor  of  Local Chapter Nutrition Society of India 2015-2020

110. Presented oral presentation entitled  "Nutraceutical potentials of traditional Indian foods" in the 8th international conference of integrated traditional medicine: Development achievements, trends and prospects" on July 27th-28th 2017, Mongolia. 

111. Visited Institute of Traditional Medicine Mangolia  to sign MOU for conducting research and present paper in invited talk on Nutraceuticals. Institute of Traditional Medicine Magnolia 7th July 2017

112. Subject Expert Sri Sathya University  2015

113. Underwent advanced training in the food and nutritional genomics, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea from 26th March to 1st April 2012

114. Life member of the Nutrition Society of India– National Level

115. Life member of Home Science Association of India –National Level

116. Life member – IDA

117. Life member Tamil Science Congress

118. Executive Committee, NSI 2004-2008

119. Convenor Local Chapter Nutrition Society of India

120. Member, Research Advisory Committee

121. Member, Board of Management, Avinashilingam Jan Shikshan Sansthan (MHRD)

122. Chairman to conduct Ph.D viva-voce Exam in Clinical Nutrition at Kannur University on 26.9.2009

123. Member, ICMR Sub Committee on Nutrition

124. Member, Inclean International Nutrition Committee

125. Presented poster on 16th International Congress of Nutrition the topic "Safety of selected street foods consumed in Tamil Nadu and Kerala" on Thursday 31, 1997.