Official website : www.avinuty.ac.in/

Website : manimegalai_zoo@avinuty.ac.in

ORCID : 0000-0001-8627-5336

Researcher ID : C-1546-2015

Scopus : 45561464400

Research Gate : manijeysu@gmail.com

Google Scholar : manijeysu@gmail.com

AWARDED: Ph.D 5

1. D.Dhanalakshmi: Insilico approaches for characterizing antimicrobials and larvicidal activity of selected plant extracts against the filarial vector, Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae) dated on 17.02.2014: hdl.handle.net/10603/22694

2. C.A. Annapoorani: Population dynamics and insilico approaches of larvicidal activity of selected plant extracts against filarial vector, Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae) dated on 07.10.2014: hdl.handle.net/10603/27457

3. R.Dhivya: Insilico studies to screen ovicidal and repellent activity of selected plant extracts against the filarial vector, Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae)dated on 12.01.2016 : hdl.handle.net/10603/72359

4. S.Mariselvi: In silico studies to screen larvicidal activity of selected botanicals against Diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella L. (Lepidoptera : Plutellidae) dated on 04.04.2019 :hdl.handle.net/10603/238985

5. G.Gowri: Geometric morphometry and life table studies on Diamondback moth,Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera:Plutellidae) and screening ofbotanicals using insilico approach for its managementdated on 08.01.2020

hdl.handle.net/10603/276380

AWARDED: M.Phil -8

1. R.Uthaya kumari (2006).Morphometric geometric discrimination of Culex quinquefasciatus.

2. K.Sajna Raj(2007). Shape variation in the wing morphometry of Armigeres subalbatus in two different populations representing two geographic regions.

3. S.Sajani(2008).Wing dimorphism in Armigeres subalbatus (Diptera:Culicidae) from Kollangode of palakkad District, Kerala .

4. L.Jagatheeswari(2008).Treatment of paper mill effluent and sewage using silver nanoparticals.

5. R.Dhivya(2010).Truss network analysis of wing shape in Culex gelidus (diptera: culicidae)from alwarkurichi, Thirunelveli

6. K.Mathiyanga (2016). Antifungal activity and Biological control of Azadirachta indica and Brassica nigra (L.)oil and seed

extracts against the fourth instar larvae of Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae).

7. S. Ayisha chithiga (2017). Wing shape analysis of Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera:culicidae) in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

8. Pooja Dasan,K (2020). Studies on insecticidal Activity Of Leucas aspera against the Rice weevil,Sitophilus Oryzae

(Coleoptera:Curculionidae )and molecular identification using cytochrome C oxidase-I gene sequences.

ONGOING : Ph.D 4 ( Full Time)

:1( Part Time)

1. G. Indumathi: Land use land change pattern and its impact on prevalence of mosquito and mosquito-borne diseases in

Coimbatore city,Tamil Nadu,India- synopsis submitted on 25.03.2021

2. S. Ayisha Chithiga: Larvicidal activity of green synthesis nano particles against mosquito larvae.

3. A. Sahana: Role of microplastics in aquatic environment and its impact on fishes

4. M. Suganya: Diversity, Morphometry and molecular phylogenetic analysis of Grasshoppers from selected sites of Coimbatore.

5. A.M.Anjana: Morphometric geometric analysis of Cypriniform fishes in Western Ghats,India.

• Principal Investigator: Distribution mapping of dengue vector and other species of mosquitoes in Tamil Nadu using GIS and evaluation of selected medicinal plant extracts against Aedes spp funded by DST, New Delhi during the year 2013-2015 and the amount sanctioned Rs. 12,00,000.

• Principal Investigator: Control of Chikungunya vector, Aedes aegypti and filarial vector, Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae) using fresh water copepods in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu funded by UGC, New Delhi during the year 2012-2014 and the amount sanctioned Rs.9,11,600.

• Principal Investigator: Efficacy of Native larvivorous fishes against the Chikungunya vector, Aedes aegypti funded by UGC, New Delhi during the year 2008- 2010 and the amount sanctioned Rs. 1,00,000

• Co-investigator II: Popularization of simple scientific post- harvest technologies for preserving grains in rural areas funded by DST, New Delhi during the year 1999-2001 and the amount sanctioned Rs. 2,20,000

1. Book Chapters :1

1.Food spoilage and food Borne Diseases for the Sanitary workers, Saradhalaya Press, Sri Avinashilingam Education Trust Institution Coimbatore

2. Journal Publications :58

International -43

1. Dhanalakshmi,D., Dhivya, R and Manimegalai, K.(.2013).Antibacterial activity of selected Medicinal plants from South India. Hygeia Journal of Drugs and Medicines. 5(1): 23-28. www.hygeiajournal.com/downloads/20048973209.Dhanalakshmi%20D%20%20final%20Antibacterial%20activity%20of%20selected%20medicinal%20plants%20from%20South%20India.pdf

2. Dhanalakshmi. D and Manimegalai. K.(2013). Antibacterial activity of leaf and seed extracts of Delonix regia and Achyranthus aspera against selected bacterial strains. International Journal of Pharma Medicine and Biological Sciences,5(1) : 63-68www.ijpmbs.com/uploadfile/2015/0412/20150412032335428.pdf

3. Dhivya.R and Manimegalai.K,(2013).Wing shape analysis of the Japanese encephalitis vector, Culex gelidus (Diptera: Culicidae) at the foot hill of southern Western Ghats, India. World Journal of Zoology. 8(1) :119-125.

www.idosi.org/wjz/wjz8(1)13/17.pdf

4. Dhivya. R and Manimegalai.K,(2013).Comparative ovicidal potential of the flower and leaf extracts of Calotropis gigantea against the filarial vector, Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae). International Journal of Recent Scientific Research, 4(6): 735-737.

5. Dhivya, R and Manimegalai,K.(2013). Preliminary phytochemical screening and GC-MS profiling of ethanolic flower extract of Calotropis gigantea Linn. (Apocyanaceae). International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 2 (3): 28-32.

www.phytojournal.com/archives/2013/vol2issue3/PartA/11.1.pdf

6. Dhivya.R and Manimegalai.K (2013) Mosquito repellent activity of Calotropis gigantea (Apocynaceae) flower extracts against the filarial vector, Culex quinquefasciatus. Hygea Journal for Drugs and Medicines. 5 (2) 56-62.

7. Dhivya.R and Manimegalai.K. (2013) Insilco molecular docking and Molecular Dynamics applications in the designing of a new mosquito repellent from the plant, Calotropis gigantea targeting the Odorant binding protein of Culex quinquefasciatus. International journal of Pharmaceutical and phytopharmacological research. 3(2) 134-138. eijppr.com/storage/models/article/WUODvfbJPktHAojoHBhTyHdNkh1dpdiaHOekGka2tjTbH8uoSE3UTMMKnp9v/in-silico-molecular-docking-and-molecular-dynamics-applications-in-the-designing-of-a-new-mosquito.pdf

8. Annaporani.C.A. and Manimegalai K. (2013). Screening of medicinal plant Momordica charantia leaf for secondary metabolites. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development, 5(3) : 1-6. www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Screening-Of-Medicinal-Plant-Momordica-Charantia%20Annapoorani/6d64aaabe51ffbf2029c42717c5c431d228cfb68

9. Annaporani.C.A and Manimegalai.K, (2013) Comparative efficacy of Momordica charantia leaf and seed extracts against the filarial vector Culex quinquefasciatus. International journal of Pharma and BioSciences.4(3) : 83-87. citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.422.6870&rep=rep1&type=pdf

10. Manimegalai.K and Annaporani.C.A (2013).Aegle marmelos as an effective agent against the fourth instar larvae of Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae). International research journal of pharmaceutical and Applied Sciences.3(4):64-68.

( file:///C:/Users/Admin/AppData/Local/Temp/537-Article%20Text-878-1-10-20200425.pdf

11. Annaporani.C.A.andManimegalaiK.(2013).Evaluation of Biological activityand Qualitative Analysis of 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid from Momordica charantia fruit. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research.22(2):8995.www.researchgate.net/publicatio297811101_Evaluation_of_biological_activity_and_qualitative_analysis_of_2_5-dihydroxybenzoic_acid_from_Momordica_charantia_fruit

12. Manimegalai.K., Vikram Sivasakthi.M. and Annaporani.C.A (2013).Leaf and seed extracts of Abutilon indicum against the fourth instar larvae of Culex quinquefasciatus. International Journal of Scientific Research. . International Journal of Scientific Research. 2(10):4-6.www.worldwidejournals.com/international-journal-of-scientific-research-(IJSR)/article/leaf-and-seed-extracts-of-abutilon-indicum-against-the-fourth-instar-larvae-of-culex-quinquefasciatus/MTkyOQ==/?is=1&b1=453&k=114

13. Vikram Sivasakthi.M., Dhansekeran.S and Manimegalai.K, (2013) Impact of neem oil on the feeding physiology and protein estimation of polyphagous pest (Pericalliaricini) Lepidoptera: Arctidae). International journal of Pharma and Biosciences 4(3): (B) 259-263. ijpbs.net/abstract.php?article=MjUzMg

14. Annaporani.C.A. and Manimegalai. K.,(2013).Homology Modeling of Culex quinquefasciatus salivary gland protein and Molecular docking study using compounds from Capsicum annum L. International Research Journal of Current Research, 5(10) : 3044-3047.www.journalcra.com/article/homology-modelling-culex-quinquefasciatus-salivary-gland-protein-and-molecular-docking-study

15. Dhivya, R and Manimegalai,K.(2013). Insilco molecular docking studies on phytocompounds from the plant Tagetes erecta targeting the odorant binding protein of Culex quinquefasciatus. International Journal for Pharmaceutical Research Scholars. 2(4) : 370-374.www.ijprs.com/article/in-silico-molecular-docking-studies-on-phytocompounds-from-the-plant-tagetes-erecta-targeting-the-odorant-binding-protein-of-culex-quinquefasciatus

16. Annapoorani, C.A.and Manimegalai, K.(2014).Insilico Molecular docking studies for identification of larvicidal compounds in Momordica charantia targeting the odorant binding protein of Culex quinquefasciatus. International Journal of Recent Scientific Research. 2014, 5(4):764 - 766.www.recentscientific.com/sites/default/files/Download_838.pdf

17. Manimegalai,K. and Sukanya, S.(2014). Water quality analysis and biodiversity of copepods and rotifers in Muthannankulam wetland, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India.International Journal of Recent Scientific Research. 5(4), 2014, 732 735.www.recentscientific.com/sites/default/files/Download_924.pdf

18. Manimegalai,K. and Sukanya, S. (2014). Biology of the filarial vector, Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae). International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences. 3(4): 718-724.www.ijcmas.com/vol-3-4/K.Manimegalai%20and%20S.Sukanya.pdf

19. Dhivya, R and Manimegalai,K. (2014). In silico studies for the identification of novel repellent compounds in Tagetes erecta against the odorant binding protein of Culex quinquefasciatus. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 2(4) : 370-374.

20. Dhivya, R and Manimegalai, K. (2014). Design and discovery of novel therapeutic natural repellent against Culex quinquefasciatus from the plant Thevetia peruviana by in silico approach. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development. 5(11): 014-020.

21. Nithya, K. and Manimegalai, K.(2015). Phytochemical and XRD anaylsis of Aloe vera leaf powder. International Journal for Pharmacy and Life Sciences.6 (5) : 4461-4465.www.ijplsjournal.com/issues%20PDF%20files/2015/May-2015/3.pdf

22. Mariselvi, S. and Manimegalai, K. (2016). Comparative studies of Econeem and Piper longum extracts against cotton roller Sylepta derogate Fab. International Journal of Innovation Sciences and Research .5(2):642-652.

23. Mariselvi, S. and Manimegalai, K. (2016). Biochemical studies of cotton pest Sylepta deogata Fab. by econeem, Acorus calamus and Piper longum extracts. International Journal of Scientific and Research .Publications.6 (1):388-401 www.ijsrp.org/research-paper-0116/ijsrp-p4960.pdf

24. Mariselvi, S. and Manimegalai, K.(2016). Comparative analysis of Acorus calamus and Piper longum extracts on Sylepta deogata Fabricus (Order: Lepidoptera) International Journal of Current Science and Technology. 4(5): 198-202.

25. Gowri, G. and Manimegalai,K.(2016).Biology of Diamond Back Moth,, Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) of cauliflower under laboratory condition. International Journal of Fauna and Biological studies.3(5):29-31.www.faunajournal.com/archives/2016/vol3issue5/PartA/3-5-3-664.pdf

26. Dhivya, R. and Manimegalai, K.(2016). Phytochemical screening and analysis of active secondary metabolites present in the ethanolic extract of Calotropis gigantea leaves using GC-MStechnique. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 5(10): 1510-1523.www.wjpps.com/wjpps_controller/abstract_id/6043

27. Mathiyanga K., Manimegalai K. and Mariselvi S. (2016).Efficacy of Meloidogyne incognita at Different Inoculum Levels on the Growth Parameters of Maize Crop. International Journal of Horticultural & Crop Science Research.6 (1):21-27.www.ripublication.com/ijhcsr16/ijhcerv6n1_04.pdf

28. Mariselvi, S. and Manimegalai, K.(2017). Biological control of cotton pest Sylepta derogata by using plant extracts Econeem, Acorus calamus and Piper longum. ) International Journal of Current Science Research. 3(2):1064-1068.www.ijsrp.org/research-paper-0116/ijsrp-p4960.pdf

29.Mariselvi, S and Manimegalai, K. (2017). Phytochemical screening and XRD analysis of black pepper piper nigrum. International Journal of Current Advanced Research. 6(7): 4992-4994.www.journalijcar.org/issues/phytochemical-screening-and-xrd-analysis-black-pepper-piper-nigrum

30. Gowri. G and Manimegalai. K. (2017). Phytochemical and XRD analysis of cauliflower leaf (Brassica oleracea var botryris.L). World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 6 (7): 1277 1282. www.researchgate.net/publication/318285629_PHYTOCHEMICAL_AND_XRD_ANALYSIS_OF_CAULIFLOWER_LEAF_BRASSICA_OLERACEA_VAR_BOTRYTIS_L

31. Gowri. G and Manimegalai.K. (2017). Life table of diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) on Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var botrytis L.). Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies. 5(4): 1547-1550.www.entomoljournal.com/archives/2017/vol5issue4/PartT/5-3-247-176.pdf

32.Mathiyanga K, Gowri. G and Manimegalai.K. (2017). Effect of root nematode, Meloidogyne incognita on biochemical anlaysis in the root of maize crop. International Journal of Entomology Research. 2(4): 1-3.

33.Mariselvi, S. and Manimegalai, K. (2017). Phytochemical screening and XRD analysis of Momoridica charantia. International journal of development Research. www.journalijcar.org/sites/default/files/issue-files/2399-A-2017.pdf

34. Mariselvi, S. and Manimegalai, K. (2017). GC –MS Determination of bioactive components of piper nigrum. World journal of pharamaceutical and life sciences. file:///C:/Users/ADMIN/Documents/Downloads/article_1504179281.pdf

35.Gowri. G and Manimegalai,K.( 2017). Phytochemical analysis and antifungal activity of Cauliflower stem (Brassica oleraceae var botrytis L.). International Journal of Applied and Pure Science and Agriculture. 3 (9): 55-59. ijapsa.com/published-papers/volume-3/issue-9/phytochemical-analysis-and-antifungal-activity-of-cauliflower-stem-brassica-oleraceae-var-botrytis-l.pdf

36.Gowri. G and Manimegalai, K. (2018). Phytochemical analysis and antifungal activity against aspergillus fumigatus and aspergillus niger on dry zinger (Zingiber officinale roscoe). International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Science. 8(1):39-43.

37.Gowri. G and Manimegalai, K. (2018). Preliminary Phytochemical screening and XRD analysis of Cauliflower (Brassica oleraceae var botrytis L.). Journal of Global Trends in pharmaceutical Sciences. 9(1): 4741 4744. http://wjpps.com/wjpps_controller/abstract_id/7372

38.Annapoorani C. A.,Ayisha Chithiga S and Manimegalai K. (2018).Species Composition and Seasonal Dynamics of Mosquitoes in Coimbatore, Tamil nadu,India. European Journal Of Biomedical And Pharmaceutical Sciences. 5 ( 6) 447-452. https://mbimph.com/index.php/UPJOZ/article/view/1930

39.Gowri. G and Manimegalai. K.2018. Preliminary Phytochemical and XRD analysis of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var botryris.L). Journal of Global Trends in Pharmaceutical Sciences.9 (1): 4741-4744 http://wjpps.com/wjpps_controller/abstract_id/7372

40.Gowri. G and Manimegalai ,K.( 2018). Phytochemical analysis and antifungal activity against Aspergillus fumigatus and Aspergillus niger on dry zinger (Zingiber officinale roscoe). International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Science. 8(1). 39-43

41.C. A. Annapoorani *, G. Indumathi and K. Manimegalai( 2019). Capsaicin (C18H27NO3) and phytol (C20H40O) from capsicum annum l. Leaf docked against salivary gland protein of Culex quinquefasciatus. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research.10(6) 2748-2753.https://ijpsr.com/bft-article/capsaicin-c18h27no3-and-phytol-c20h40o-from-capsicum-annum-l-leaf-docked-against-salivary-gland-protein-of-culex-quinquefasciatus/?view=fulltext

42.Suganya M, Gunasekaran C and Manimegalai, K. 2020.Species Richness and Diversity of Grasshopper Fauna in Different Habitats of Bharathiar University Campus, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India Biolife.8(1).17

43.Suganya M and Manimegalai K. (2020) COVID-19 Pandemic: Bat to Human?. Research & Reviews: Journal of Zoological Sciences https://www.rroij.com/open-access/covid19-pandemic-bat-to-human.pdf

National-15

1. Manimegalai,K.,Agalya,S.,Sajani,S.and Uthayakumari,R. (2007). Larvicidal activity of plant oils against the mosquito, Culex quinquefasciatus (say). Journal of Current Sciences. 10 (1): 195-197.

2. Manimegalai. K., Sajna raj. K. and Jegatheeswari, L. (2008).Seasonal variation of exophilic population of mosquitoes in Coimbatore. Indian Journal of Environment and Ecoplanning. 14 (3).:765-767.

3.Manimegalai, K. and Agalya, S.(2008). Exophilic and endophilic population of mosquitoes in Coimbatore. Research. Highlights, Journal of Avinashilingam Deemed University. 18: 216-220. threatenedtaxa.org/index.php/JoTT/article/view/509/866

4.Manimegalai,K., Sajani,S.., Jegatheeswari,L. and Praveena,T. Fruit peels as larvicidal and pupicidal agents against the filarial vector, Culex quinquefasciatus Journal of Ecotoxicology and Environmental monitoring .19 (1 ): 97-99. www.worldcat.org/title/fruit-peels-as-larvicidal-and-pupicidal-agents-against-the-filarial-vector-culex-quinquefasciat/oclc/471841309&referer=brief_results

5. Manimegalai,K., Arunachalam,M. and Uthyakumari,R.(2009). Morphometric geometric study of wing shape in Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae) Say from Tamil Nadu, India. Journal of Threatened Taxa. 1(5):263-268.www.threatenedtaxa.org/index.php/JoTT/article/view/377/606

6. Manimegalai,K., Thanga Tamilmani,M. and Dhivya,R. (2009).Effects of Prosopis juliflora leaf and seed extracts on the larvae of Culex quinquefasciatus. Indian Journal of Applied Research. 1(2):119-125. www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:aar1&volume=1&issue=2&article=005

7.Manimegalai.K.(2010).Studies on the mosquito populations from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. Journal of Threatened Taxa. 2(6): 961-969.threatenedtaxa.org/index.php/JoTT/article/view/509

8.Manimegalai.K.( 2010).Histological changes in the digestive system of the filarial vector, Culex quinquefasciatus (say) exposed to leaf and seed extract of Abrus precatorius. Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology. 30(1):127-130.

9.Manimegalai.K., R.Dhivya and Dhanalakshmi,D. (2010).Larvicidal activity of leaf and seed of Datura metal on the mosquito Culex quinquefasciatus. Plant Archives.10 (1): 245-247. www.cabdirect.org/cabdirect/abstract/20123401787

10.Manimegalai.K. Annapoorani, C.A. and Dhivya,R. (2011).Larvicidal activity of the Thevetia neriifolia against Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae). Plant Archives.11 (1): 491-493.

11.Manimegalai.K. Annapoorani, C.A. and Dhanalakshmi,D. (2011).Evaluation of larvicidal activity of the leaf and seed extracts of Abrus percatorius against Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae). Plant Archives.11 (1):311-313.www.cabdirect.org/cabdirect/abstract/20123402023

12. Manimegalai.K,Dhivya,R. and Dhanalakshmi,D. (2011).Calotropis procera leaf and seed extracts as an effective agents against the larvae of Culex quinquefasciatus. Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology. 31(1): 83-86.www.mbimph.com/index.php/UPJOZ/article/view/425

13.Manimegalai.K.(2012).Histological effects of selected plant extracts on ovary development of the mosquito, Culex quinquefasciatus say (Diptera: Culicidae).Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology.32 (2):147-152.mbimph.com/index.php/UPJOZ/article/view/636

14. Manimegalai.K.(2012).Larvicidal activity of Annona squamosa leaf and seed extracts against immature stages of Culex quinquefasciatus. Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology.32 (2):147-152.

15. G.Indumathi, C. A. Annapoorani and K.Manimegalai.(2021) Population dynamics of mosquito in coimbatore city, Tamil Nadu, India.Uttar pradesh journal of Zoology.42(3).8 mbimph.com/index.php/UPJOZ/article/view/1930

Awards

• Dr. Radhakrishnan Award – The best teacher for meritorious services rendered for the cause of Education during the year 1996-1997.

• NSS Best Programme officer Trophy received from K.Kumari Meenakshi, Principal of Sri Meenaakshi College, Madurai, during National Integration Camp at Usilampatti, Madurai from 12.1.01 to 18.1.01.

• Tamil Nadu NSS State Award for the Best Programme Officer on 24.9.2002 at Chennai from the Honorable Minister for Education. The award consists of a Medal, a cash award of Rs.1500and a certificate from Tamil Nadu State in Recognition of the outstanding service to the community under NSS for the year 2000 – 2001.

• Best Teacher award received from PARE Foundation, Chennai on 17.09.2017.

• Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam award for Scientific Excellence-2018 received from Marina Labs Research and Development on 13. 10. 2018

Best Paper Presentation award

• Efficacy of the leaf and seed extracts of Annona squamosa on the immature of Culex quinquefasciatus.National Symposium on Recent trends in combating mosquitoes organized by School of Entomology at Loyola College from 03.10.2000 to 04.10.2000. - Oral-First prize

• Effect of leaf and seed extracts of Abrus precatorius on the filarial vector, Culex quinquefasciatus. National Symposium on Recent trends in Applied Biology from 28.01.2004 to 29.01.2004 at Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore. -Oral - Second prize

• Use of silver nanoparticles as potential cleanser in the treatment of textile industrial effluent. National Conference on Nanotechnology: Current Approaches and Applications by Department Environmental Sciences, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Alwarkurichi on 5^th and 6^th February 2010. Oral-Special prize

• Wing shape variation in a mosquito species, Culex vishnui from palghat gap of Western Ghats. Global meet of Biologists and Satellite conference on vector control and management: International conference on Present status and future strategies organized by Department of Zoology, Osmania University, Division of Biology, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad and Zoological Society of India, Bodh Gaya from 26.12.2012 to 08.12.2012- Best poster award

Chaired Session

• Rapporteur in the National Seminar on Eco-friendly Environment for Sustainability, Annamalai University, Chidambaram on 28.3.2000.

• National Conference on Recent Trends in insect control on Biodiversity and Conservation, Department of Zoology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore on 24.01.2003.

• Biological approaches for Monitoring and Protection of Environment, Department of Biology, Zoology and Biotechnology, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore from 11.1.2011 to 12.1.2011.

• National conference on Medicinal plant research and translational trends (MPRTT2017), organized by Departments of Biochemistry, Chemistry, Zoology and Botany, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore from 18. 12.2017 to 19.12. 2017-Judge for session- II.

Training Programme

Organized

• Organized Summer training programme in Biological sciences for Postgraduate students Sponsored by Science city, Department of Higher Education, Government of Tamil Nadu from 11.05.2011 to 31.05.2011- Programme Co-ordinator

Attended

International

• Advanced Training Programme in Global Research Laboratory (GRL), Department of Environmental Engineering, Sun Moon University, Asan– Si Chungnam, Kore

National

• 3^rd Asian Lepidoptera Conservation Symposium (3ALS-2010) organized by South Asian Invertebrate specialist Group, IUCN/SSC, Wild Life Information Liaison Development (WILD), ZOO Outreach Organization held at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore on 25^th to 29^th October, 2010.

• Training on Diagnostics in fish health management organized by Central institute of fisheries Education, Mumbai from 10.01.2012 to 30.01.2012.

• National programme for training of Scientists and Technologists working in the Government Sector organized by Academy of Human Excellence, Baroda, Sponsored by Government of India, Department of Science and Technology from 4.2.2013 to 8.2.2013

• Training on Stress Management conducted by internal Quality Assurance Cell(IQAC) and Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore on 20.10.2016

• Workshop on Geographical Information System (GIS) using open source software Department of computer science , Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore

• Training programme on ’Biological Diversity Act,2002 at Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding ,Coimbatore from 1to 3february 2017N Authority, Chennai.

Invited lectures

• Talk on Zoos, Cotton City unit, Coimbatore on 13.8.1999

• Special talk on Kuralkattum Vilangugal at Avinashilingam Deemed University on 10.3.2000.

• Resource person for Total Sanitation programme organized at Avinashilingam Deemed University by State Resource Centre, Chennai on 19.12.2000.

• Gave a talk on Total Sanitation programme organized by DRDA Collectorate, Coimbatore held at Periyanayakanpalayam Panchayat on 14.3.2001.

• Special talk on Mosquito-borne diseases and its control in GYNA VANI, Educational FM Radio of India, Coimbatore on 18.9.2007

• Resource person for two days training programme for Women elected representative of Local Administrations in rural areas of Coimbatore district (Gudimangalam and Sultanpet panchayat union) from 21.1.07 to 22.1.07.

• Resource person for two days seminar on Gandhian perspectives of Environmental management on 12^th January 2009 on the topic, “Introduction to Biodiversity”.

• Resource person for Summer training Programme in Biological Sciences for Postgraduate Students sponsored by Science City, Chennai from 25^th May to June15 ^th, 2010 organized by the Department of Zoology, University of Madras, Chennai-25.

• Resource person for summer training programme in Biological Sciences for Postgraduate Students sponsored by Science City, Chennai from 3^rd to 23^rd May,2010 organized by the Department of Zoology, University of Madras, Chennai.

• Resource person for summer training programme in Biological Sciences for Postgraduate Students sponsored by Science City, Chennai on 17.5.2011 organized by the Department of Zoology, Avinashilingam Deemed University for Women, Coimbatore on the topic,” Animal Biodiversity patterns and Processes.

• Resource person for summer training programme in biological Sciences for Postgraduate Students Sponsored by Science City, Chennai on 19.5.2011 organized by the Department of Zoology, Avinashilingam Deemed University for Women, Coimbatore on the topic ,” Climate change and Biodiversity”

• Resource person for Laboratory instruments handling and laboratory safety for lab assistants on 14.6.2011 organized by the Instrumentation Maintenance Facilities (IMF WING), Avinashilingam Deemed University for Women, Coimbatore on the topic,” Lab equipments Principles in the training programme”.

• Resource person for Association meeting organized by the Department of Zoology, Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College, Pollachi on the topic Biological Diversity in India on 8.8.2012.

• Resource person for Science Club Inauguration Infant Higher secondary Matriculation school, Coimbatore on 9.8.2014.

• Resource person for Seminar on “Science and Technology for Insect biodiversity Conservation and Agricultural Progressive” topic on “ Role of insects in agriculture” Kongunadu Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on 26^th July, 2019.

Paper reviewer in

• International Journal of Review in Life Sciences(18.1.2011)

• Journal of Environmental Biology,Triveni Enterprises, Lucknow(15.3.2012)

• African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology(26.8.2013 to1.7.2016)

• Journal of Biological Research (JBR) (11.7.2016)

Organized

• Research convention Path Finder- Explore, Experiment and Elucidate research (22.12.2010 to 23.12.2010)

• Research convention Research Ethics and Post Research Perspective (10.8.2011 to11.8.2011)

• Summer Training Programme in Biological Sciences for Post graduate students (11.5.2011 to 31.5.2011)

• Research convention Path Finder- Explore, Experiment, Elucidate research( 21.2.2012 to 23.2.2012)

Coordinator

• Organizer and Co-ordinator (Summer training Programme from 11.5.2011 to 31.5.2011)

• Professional Certification course on Radioecology-(2011-2014)

• Organizer for Research Convention Path Finder- Explore, Experiment and Elucidate Research-(2011-2012)

• Academic Audit –Declaration of result of components of CBCS for all the UG and PG (Faculty of Engineering) –(2013-2014)

• Eco-club Co-ordinator from 2011 to 2014 & 2016

• SC/ST Coordinator- Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore

• Value added course-Coordinator (2020-2022)

• Appeals/ Grievance Committee(SC/ST Representative)from 9.1.2016 to 8.1.2019

• Standing Committee Member (SC/ST)

• Science Day Celebration Coordinator (2011 to 2015)

• Academic Audit : Research Projects (Govt and Non-Govt - for all schools -2020)

Attended

International

• International conference on Entomo congress, Association of Advancement of entomology, Department of Zoology, University of Kerala from 5.11.2000 to 8.11.2000

• Environmental Education for Academic Excellence, Centre for Women Studies and Department of Botany at Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore on 15.2.2008

• Indo Korea Science and Technology platform Confederation of Indian Industry (CIT), Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) and Department of Science and Technology from 7.11.2011 to 8.11.2011

• Workshop on UK-India Teaching Partnership Development Forum, University of Manipal and Nottingham at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. from 26.6.2012 to 27.6.2012

National

• • Recent Trends in Biological Sciences, Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore on 5.12. 1998

  • Biodiversity conservation and sustainable development, Erode Arts College from 26.3.1999 to 27.3.1999

  • Young Science Writers, Kalaikathir from 2.5.1999 to5.5.1999

  • Women and Menopause, Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore on 21.9.1999

  • Rabbit rearing, Department of Zoology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore on 24.9.1999

  • Eco-friendly Environment for Sustainability, Annamalai University from 27.3.2000 to 28.3.2000

  • Recent Trends in Bio-technology and its impact on Socio-economic improvement of the scheduled caste and tribes, Dr. G. R. Damodaran College, Coimbatore from 6.6.2000 to 7.6. 2000

  • Recent Trends in Combating mosquitoes, The School of Entomology, Loyola College, Chennai from 3.10.2000 to 4.10.2000

  • Recent Trends in Restoration of Aquatic Environment and Biodiversity of insects, by PG and Research Department of Zoology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore from 15.2.2002 to 16.2.2002

  • Current trends in Biological Sciences, Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore from 12.12.2002 to13.12.2002

  • Journey Down the Double Helix, Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore on 24.2.2003

  • Research perspectives on Environmental Biology, Department of Zoology, Avinashilingam Deemed University on 26.2.2003

  • Recent Trends in Applied Biology, Department of Zoology, Avinashilingam Deemed University from 28.1.2004 to 29.1.2004

  • Statistical packages- their utility in research and teaching, Department of Life Sciences /Zoology, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore from 23.9.2005 to 24.9.2005

  • Medicinal plants-A Boon to community, The Department of Botany, Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore on 17.2.2006

  • Naturopathy as perceived by Gandhian Study Centre and Department of Botany, Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore on 25.2.2006

  • Recent trends in the research and management of cancer, Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore on 15.12.2006

  • Documentation of Extension methods and audio visual aids, DelPHE DFID UK Project, Centre for Women Studies, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore on 28.7. 2008

  • Remediation and Management of urban waste organized by department of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore from 29.1.2008 to 30.1. 2008

  • Current status of pollution hazards to health, Department of Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 17.9.2008

  • Climate change and Biodiversity, Department of Zoology, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore on 8.12.2008

  • Workshop on River Flows: Present, past and Future at Sri Paramakalyani Centre for Environmental Sciences, Alwarkurichi on 22.3.2009

  • Invasive Alien species-The Department of Environment, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and Tamil Nadu Biodiversity Board, Chennai on 22.5.2009

  • Role of Women in Environment Protection, Tamil Nadu State Commission for Women, Chennai and Institute of forest Genetics and Tree Breeding, Coimbatore on 24.7.2009

  • Current Approaches and Applications, Department of Environmental Sciences, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Alwarkurichi, Tamil Nadu from 5.2.2010 to 6.2.2010

  • Fresh Water Status and Issues, Freshwater Action Network (FAN-TN) and Sri Paramakalyani Centre for Environmental Sciences and Govindammal college for Women, Tiruchendur on 9.2.2010

  • Quality Enhancement in Higher Education organized by Avinashilingam Deemed University for Women, Coimbatore on 18.3.2010

  • Sensitization of UGC Norms for Promotion and Recruitment of University Teachers (XI Plan Regulation), Avinashilingam Deemed University for Women, Coimbatore on 30.11. 2010

  • Path finder-Explore, Experiment, Elucidate research: A Colloquium, Avinashilingam Deemed University for Women, Coimbatore from 22.12.2010 to 3.12.2010

  • Biological approaches for Monitoring and Protection of Environment, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore from 11.1.2011 to 12.1. 2011

  • Entrepreneurial Stimulation for Youth, Department of life Long learning and Extension, Department of Human Development and Department of Psychology, Avinashilingam Deemed University for women, Coimbatore from 29.3.2011 to 30.3. 2011

  • Research ethics and Post research perspectives, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore from 10.8.2011 to 11.8.2011

  • Culture techniques of Microbes, Department of Botany, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore from 16.9.2011 to 19.9.2011

  • RMSA programme conducted for Science teachers of Government schools of Coimbatore District, Sulur, Coimbatore on

8. 2.2012

• • Workshop on Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore on 28.9.2012

  • Two days faculty Programme on Public speaking, Event management and Team work organized by Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore from 19.11.13 to 20.11.13

  • GIS Education seminar and workshop organized by NIIT GIS, (Esri India), Gurgaon. Jenney’s Residency, Avinashi road, Coimbatore on 27.05.2013

  • Workshop of value virtual labs on Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering , Amirtha School of Biotechnology, Amirtha Vishwa Vidhyapeetham, Kerala on 14 .05.2013

  • Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights IPR2014 organized by DST-CURIE. Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore on 15.03. 2014

  • Workshop on Pollinator Conservation and Education organized by TNAU, Coimbatore, IUCN SSC and Zoo Outreach Organization from 3.06.2013 to 5.06.2013

  • Training on Stress Management, Internal quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and Department of Psychology, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore on 20.10.2016

  • DST- CURIE funded One-Day Workshop on “Ethical Considerations in Research Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore on 6.12.2017

  • Dst – Currie Sponsored Two –day National Conference on Medicinal Plant Rearch and Translation Trends(MPRTT 2017) Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore from 18.12.2017&19.12.2017

  • Workshop on “Molecular Biology Techniques Virtual lab, Zoology Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore on 09.08.2018

  • Workshop on Climate Change and Biodiversity Conservation. Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women. Department of Zoology, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women In Collaboration with Zoo Outreach Organization from 13.02.2019 & 14.02.2019

  • National Seminar on Global Trends in Science and Engineering. Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women. School of Physical Sciences and Computational Sciences and School of Biosciences on 20.09.2019

  • One Day student Workshop on “Basic Techniques in Nanotechnology Zoology laboratory Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore on 1.10.2019

  • National Seminar on “Current Scenario in Plant Science” Department of Botany, School of Biosciences, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, DST-CURIE on 18.12.2019

  • Three days National Level Workshop on Living on the edge: Disasters, Predictions and Management. Directorate of Collegiate Education, Kerala. Department of Zoology Government Victoria College, Palakkad, Kerala from 18.11.2019to20 .11. 2019

  • Artificial intelligence in Genomic Analysis. PSGR Krishnammal College for Women. Department of computer Science, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women from 3.02.2020 &4.02.2020

  • Google hang out meeting on Remote access to library online resources. Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore on 28.04.2020

  • Keep corona away: The organic way organized by Department of Commerce. Providence College for Women, Conoor on 14.05.2020

  • Effective utilization of J Gate @e-shodh Sindhu-one platform to discover all scholarly e-journals Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore on 14.05.202

  • Turn the Challenges into Opportunities:

    • COVID -19 Pandemic and measures to

    • Combat in higher Education of India. Honorable Minister HRD on NAAC Web platfor on 28.05.2020

    • Reflections of Higher Education Scenario-Post COVID19 National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Bangalore on 13.06.2020

    • Understanding the Mysteries of Microbial Ecology. Department of Biochemistry Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore on 22 .6.2020

    • National Education Policy 2020-A Paradigm Shift IQAC Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore on 8.9.2020

    • National virtual seminar on Internationalization of Higher Education. IQAC, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore on 22 .10. 2020

    • National virtual seminar on Assessment and attainment of outcome based Education. IQAC, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore on 27.10. 2020

    • National virtual seminar on Evaluation of OBE based cognitive skills in NEP. IQAC,Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore on 3.11.2020

    • National virtual seminar on Intellectual Property Rights and Patenting. IQAC,Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore on 9.11.2020

Involvement in NSS

• N.S.S. orientation course held at Avinashilingam Deemed University from 26.7.2000 to 4.8.2000

• N.S.S.refresher course held at Avinashilingam Deemed University from.15.7.2002 to 19.7.2002

• As programme officer from1998 to 2003

• NSS Special Camp at Linganoor, Vadavalli. from17.2.2000 to 26.2.2000

• Attended NSS orientation course held at Avinashilingam Deemed University,Coimbatore.-26.7.2000 to 4.8.2000

• NSS Special camp at Linganoor, Vadavalli. from 9.10.2000 to18.10.2000

• Programme on Total Sanitation organized by State Resource center, Chennai at Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore from 19.12.2000 to 20.12.2000

• Partipated in the Natiuonal Integration Camp for NSS Women volunterers, Madurai Kamaraj University at Usilampatti, Madurai from 12.1.2001 to18.1.2001

• NSS National Integration camp, Sri Meenakshi Government College for Women, Usilampatti, Madurai. on 7.2.2001

• Mega Traffic Carnival organized by TVS- Suzuki group at Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore on 8.2.2001

• Two days Career guidance to Student Youth through National Service Scheme-Exhibition cum workshop on Mapping the future- Career Avenues for the Youth organized by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India at Valluvarkottam, Chennai from 17.2.2001 to18.2.2001

• Talk on otal Sanitation organized by DRDA, Collectorate, Coimbatore held at Perianayakenpalayam Panchayat, Coimbatore on 14.3.2001

• NSS Special Camp at Linganoor, Vadavalli from 8.8.2001 to 17.8.2001

• NSS Training Programme for Programme officers organized by Rajiv Gandhi National Insitute of Youth development,

• Sriperumpudur from 25.6.2001 to 29.6.2001

• Families for children, Vellalore roade, podanur, Coimbatore on 26.9.2001

• Two days NSS key functionary workshop on Adolescent Reproductive Health and Nutrition organized by Madras School of Social work,Chennai. Chennai from 22.10.2001 to 23.10.2001

• National Integration Camp in Commemoration of Women Empowerment year 2001 sponsored by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India held at Ponnaih Ramajayam College, Tanjavur, Tamil Nadu from 5.12.2001 to 14.11.2001

• Participated in the National Integration Camp for Women empowerment year 200 organized by Ministry of youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, Chandigarh held at Mem DAV College, Sector 36A, Chandigarh from 22.12.2001 to 31.12.2001

• Orientation Program for the first year NSS Student’s of our University on 2001

• Quarterly review meeting the Chambers of Secretary and also attended a preliminary meeting in the NSS Regional Center, Shastri Bhavan, Chennai on 17.4.2001

• One day Workshop on Review of NSS Training Manual at Ooty. The workshop was chaired by Shri S.S. Sharma, I.A.S,Secretary, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and acted as a Rapporter on 21.6.2002

• NSS Training and Orientation Centre under the auspices of the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India from 15.7.2002 to 19.7.2002

• NSS Special Camp at Linganoor, Vadavalli from12.8.2002 to 21.8.2002

• Vimal Jeevan Santhi Leprosy Association, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore on 14.9.2002

• Quarterly review meeting the chamber of the Secretary and also attended meeting in the State co-ordinator’s Chamber, Chennai on 18.9.2002

• IV State level NSS motivated cum Cultural Festival Koodal Murugu-2002” organized by the National Service Scheme, University of Madras at Vels College, Pallavaram, Chennai and Sponsored by the NSS Regional Centre, Government of India and State NSS Cell, Government of Tamil Nadu from 26.12.2002 to 30.12.2002

• National Service Scheme, Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore on 31.3.2003

• NSS unit X. Department of Science is organized by, Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore from 18.2.2017 to 24.2.2017

• Resource person –NSS Camp organized by Department of Computer Science at Dheenam palayam Village, Thondamuthur on 21.2.2017

• The Indian Science Congress Association (2006)

• Entomological Society of America (ESA) (2012-2013)

• Life member in Indian Fisheries Association (2012 onward)

• Academic Council Member- Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore.( 2011-2013)

• Board of Studies member

• Examination committee member