Dr S. Gayathri Devi

Professor

Department of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

School of Biosciences

Contact: 9443935039

gayathridevi_bc@avinuty.ac.in

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Qualification

M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D, NET, SLET


Experience

22 Years

Specialization

  • Novel compound isolation from medicinal plants for their Antidiabetic, antiobesity, antioxidants and cardioprotective activities.

  • Environmental Studies

Research Guidance

AWARDED

PhD : 2 (link to be given for Shodganga)

  1. Therapeutic Effects of Terminalia bellirica Fruits on Experimentally Induced Diabetes and Obesity in Rats, http://hdl.handle.net/10603/137706

  2. Clinical Monitoring of Biomarkers for Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease in Experimental Rats Treated with the Leaves of Boerhavia diffusa. https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/188080

M.Phil : 9

ONGOING

PhD : 6

Research Profile

Official website - www.avinuty.ac.in/

Website - www.avinuty.ac.in/

ORCID - 0000-0002-3908-7671

Scopus - 25822122500

Google Scholar - 7dt1VNIAAAAJ

Funded Projects

  • Principal Investigator: Dr.G.P.Jeyanthi, Co-Investigator: Dr.S.Gayathri Devi , Post translational changes in human lens proteins among cataractous diabetic subjects, UGC Funded, 11.93 lakhs, 3 years, 2011-2014

  • Principal Investigator : Dr.S.Gayathri Devi, Efficacy of Nurturemate on iron status of selected rural adolescent girls of Coimbatore, H.J.Heinz Company Foundation, US, 14.57 lakhs, 30 months, 2013-2015

Publications

Book Chapters (5)

  1. Gayathri Devi, S. and Suganya. Antibacterial activity of Caesalpini asappan, Global opportunities for recent development in Science and Technology, Department of Biochemistry, Rev. Jacob Memorial Christian College, Ambilikkai. Pp.1 -4, 978-93-82323- 26-6.

  2. Mary Shoba Das, C., Sabna, K.A. and Gayathri Devi, S. Antibacterial activity of Tephrosia purpurea, Global opportunities for recent development in Science and Technology, Department of Biochemistry, Rev. Jacob Memorial Christian College, Ambilikkai. Pp67-72. 978-93-82323-26-6 .

  3. Vasundhara, C.C.S., Chinnu, S.S. and Gayathri Devi, S. Evaluation of antioxidant status of Trichopus zeylanicus, Global opportunities for recent development in Science and Technology, Department of Biochemistry, Rev. Jacob Memorial Christian College, Ambilikkai. Pp 113-117. 978-93-82323- 26-6 .

  4. Mary Shoba Das, C., Manila, T.N. and Gayathri Devi, S. Evaluation of Antioxidant and in vitro free Radical Scavenging Activity of Terminalia bellirica Turning Plants into Medicines Novel Approaches, New India Publishing Agency, New Delhi, pp.59-76. 2013, 978-93-81450- 46-8 .

  5. Janani, K., Vasundhara, C.C.S. and Gayathri Devi, S. Antidiabetic activity of Alternanthera tenella in alloxan induced diabetic rats, Traditional Herbal Medicine, Pointer Publishers, Jaipur, pp167 – 175. 2013 978-81-7132-743-0

Journal Publications (38)

  1. Nandhini.B, Priyanga, A, and Gayathri Devi,S. Antibacterial activity of synthesized silver nanoparticles from leaves of Terminalia bellirica, Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research(2019),8,3,207-213 2278-4853

  2. Kaviyarasi.P and Gayathri Devi,S. Antidiabetic Activity of Synthesized silver nanoparticles of ethanolic extract of fruits of Terminalia bellirica in Streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research (2018), 7,5, 372-375 2278-4853

  3. Vasundhara, C.C.S. and Gayathri Devi,S. Antihyperlipidemic Property ofBoerhavia diffusa leaf extract in Streptozotocin- induced diabectic rats. Asian Journal of pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, 2018,Vol 11,1, 173-176, 0974-2441

  4. Vasundhara, C.C.S. and Gayathri Devi,S. Effect of ethanolic extract of leaves of Boerhavia diffusa on carbohydrate metabolising enzymes, renal and hepatic markers in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats, International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research,2018,Vol.10, 43-47, 0975 -1556

  5. Hemmalakshmi, S., Annapurani, S and Gayathri Devi,S. Comparative Phytochemical Screening and Total Phenolic Content of Different Extracts of Ficus racemosa, Morinda tinctoriaandNerium indicum fresh leaves. Research Journal of Pharmacology and Technology, 2016, Vol.09,issue 12, 0974-3618

  6. Mary Shoba Das,C., Gayathri Devi,S. Pancreatic lipase inhibitory activity of leaves, fruits and bark of Terminalia bellirica, Wide spectrum, 2016, Vol.4, No.9, pp19-33, 2250-2815

  7. Mary ShobaDas,C., Gayathri Devi,S. Antiobesity activity of ethanolic extract of fruits of Terminalia bellirica on atherogenic diet induced obesity in experimental rats, Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, 2016, Vol.8, No.3, 191-197,0975-7384

  8. Karunambigai, A. and Gayathri Devi, S. Assessment of Enzymic, Non-enzymic Antioxidants and in vitro Free Radical Scavenging Activities of Different Extracts of Leaves and Roots of Eclipta alba, Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 20154(4): 1-10.2394-1081

  9. Mary ShobaDas,C. and GayathriDevi,S. In vitro Cytotoxicity and Glucose Uptake Activity of Fruits of Terminalia belliricain Vero, L-6 and 3T3 cell lines, Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, 2015, 5(12): 092-095. 2231- 3354, IF-0.537

  10. Sreeja, S., Jeyanthi, G.P. and Gayathri Devi, S. Evaluation of lenticular reduced glutathione, ascorbic acid and lipid peroxidation levels among cataractous men, Research Journal of Recent Sciences, 2015, Vol.4, No.4, 61 – 65. 2277-2502

  11. Karthiha, N. and Gayathri Devi, S. Anti bacterial activity of herbal preparation – Agnijith, International Journal of Phytomedicine 2015, Vol.7, No.1, 18-22, 0975-0185, IF –1.23

  12. C.C.S. Vasundhara and Gayathri Devi, S, Free radical scavenging activity of leaves of Boerhavia diffusa, International Journal of Pharma and Biosciences, 2015,Vol.6, No.3, 77-84, 0975-6299, IF – 2.958

  13. Sreeja, S., Jeyanthi, G.P. and Gayathri Devi, S. Status of enzymic antioxidants in eye lens extracts from cataractous subjects, International journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, 2015, Vol.7, No.7, 139-142, 0975-1491, IF - 1.5

  14. C.C.S. Vasundhara and Gayathri Devi, S. Evaluation of Antioxidant potential in the leaves and seeds of Boerhavia diffusa, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research, 2015, Vol.31, No.1, 223-227, 0976-044X, IF –2.191

  15. Mary ShobaDas,C and Gayathri Devi, S. In vitro glucose binding activity of Terminalia bellirica, Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, 2015, Vol.8, No.2, 320-323, 0974-2441, IF –0.74

  16. Mary ShobaDas,C and GayathriDevi, S. Free radical scavenging activity of bark of Terminalia bellirica, International Journal of Pharma and Biosciences, 2015,Vol.6, No.1, 733-742, 0975-6299, IF –2.958

  17. Mary ShobaDas,C.and GayathriDevi, S. Evaluation of in vitro alpha Amylase and alpha glucosidase inhibitory activities of bark of Terminalia bellirica, Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Research, 2014; Vol.2, No.2, pp174 – 177, 2347 – 8330

  18. C.C.S. Vasundhara and Gayathri Devi, S, In vitro antidiabetic activity of leaves and seeds of Boerhavia diffusa, Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Research, 2014; Vol.2, No.2, pp184 – 189, 2347 – 8330.

  19. Gayathri Devi, S, Sabna, K.A and Mary Shoba Das, C. Evaluation of in vitro Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Tephrosia purpurea, World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2014; Vol.3, No.7, pp1236-1244. 2278 -2357,

  20. Gayathri Devi, S.,Sangeetha, S. and Mary Shoba Das, C. Comparative Evaluation of Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Cleome viscose and Trichodesma indicum, International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2014; Vol.6, No.1, pp318-325. 0975-1491

  21. Karunambigai, A. and Gayathri Devi, S. Antibacterial Activity of Leaves and Roots of Eclipta alba, International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2014; Vol.6, No.1, pp318-325. 0975-1491.

  22. Gayathri Devi, S, Sangeetha, S. and Mary Shoba Das, C. Comparative Evaluation of Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Potential of Cleome viscosa and Trichodesma indicum, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research, 2013; Vol.23, No.1, pp253-258. 0976 – 044X.

  23. Manila, T.N., Mary Shoba Das, C. and Gayathri Devi, S. in vitro Antidiabetic Properties of the Fruits and Leaves of Terminalia bellirica, Journal of Natural Sciences Research, 2012; Vol.2, No.9, pp54 – 62, 2224 - 3186.

  24. Gayathri Devi, S., SivagamiSrinivasan and Saroja, S, Antibacterial activity of Helicteres isora, Plant Archives, 2012; Vol.12, No.1, pp215-217, 0972 - 5210

  25. Nirmala, A, Saroja,S and Gayathri Devi, S. Phytochemical screening and antihyperglycemic activity of Basella rubra, Recent Research in Science and Technology, 2011; Vol.3, No.11, pp80-83, 2076 - 5061

  26. Abiramasundari, P, Priya,V., Jeyanthi, G.P and Gayathri Devi, S. Evaluation of antibacterial activity of Cocculus hirsutus, Hygeia, J.D.Med, 2011; Vol.3, No.2, pp26-31,2229 - 3590

  27. Abiramasundari, P., Priya,V. and Gayathri Devi, S. Assessment of antioxidant potential and in vitro free radical scavenging effects of Aerva lanata, Journal of Tropical Medicinal Plants, 2011; Vol.12, No.1, pp17-20, 1511 - 8525

  28. Priya,V., Abiramasundari, P., Gayathri Devi, S. and Jeyanthi, G.P. Antibacterial activity of the leaves, bark, seed and flesh of Moringa oleifera, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 2011; Vol.2, No.8, pp2045-2049, 0975 - 8232

  29. Nirmala,A., Saroja, S., and Gayathri Devi, S. Antidiabetic activity of Basella rubra and its relationship with the antioxidant property, British Biotechnology Journal, 2011; Vol.1, No.1, pp1-9, 2231 - 2927

  30. Gayathri, P., Gayathri Devi, S., Sivagami Srinivasan and Saroja,S. Screening and quantitation of phytochemicals and nutritional components of the fruit and bark of Helicteres isora, Hygeia, J.D.Med, 2010; Vol.2, No.1, pp57-62, 2229 - 3590

  31. Gayathri Devi, S., Sivagami Srinivasan and Saroja, S, Antioxidant properties of the leaves and stems of Aristolochia indica, Plant Archives, 2010; Vol.10, No.1, pp113-116, 0972 - 5210

  32. Gayathri Devi, S., Sivagami Srinivasan and Saroja, S, In vitro Antioxidant Properties of Helicteres isora, Plant Archives, 2010; Vol.10, No.2, pp733-735, 0972 - 5210

  33. Priyadarsini,R., Tamilarasi, K., Karunambigai, A. and Gayathri Devi, S. Antioxidant potential of the leaves and roots of Solanum surattense, Plant Archives, 2010; Vol.10, No.2, pp815-818, 0972 - 5210.

  34. Gayathri Devi,S., Tamilarasi, K., Priyadarsini,R., and Karunambigai, A. Antioxidant activity of Acalypha indica, Advances in Applied Research, 2011 Vol.3, No. 1, pp36-41. 0974 - 3839

  35. Gayathri Devi,S., Archanah, A.,Abiramasundari,P., Priya,V., Uma, K., and Abirami, T. Comparative evaluation of the antioxidant status and in vitro free radical scavenging activities of leaves and roots of Achyranthes aspera, Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2009 46, pp485-490. 1747-0080

  36. Deepa Rangarajan, Gayathri Devi, S and Saroja, S. Effect of Diajith, A Herbal formulation on streptozotocin – induced diabetic rats, Drug Lines, 2005, 7(1&2), pp01-05, 0972 – 4281

  37. Gayathri Devi, S., Parvatham, R, Vinodeni, B.V. and Saroja, S. Assessment of enzymic and non-enzymic antioxidants levels and tannin content in selected varieties of Amla (Emblica officinalis), Journal Tree Sciences, 2001, 20(1/2) pp01-06. 0970 – 7662

  38. Parvatham, R, Gayathri Devi, S., Vinodeni, B.V and Saroja, S. Biochemical constituents in selected varieties of Amla (Emblicaofficinalis) in Tamil Nadu, Journal of Non- Timber Forest Products, 2000, 7(1/2) pp85 – 88. 0974 - 3839.

Conference Publications (18)

1.Vasundhara, C.C.S., Gayathri Devi, S. Hypolipidemic activity of Boerhavia diffusa on streptozotocin – induced Experimental Rats International Conference on “Expanding Horizons in Health, Disease and Pharmaceutics” 21st and 22nd Feb 2019

2. Mary Shoba Das, C., Gayathri Devi, S. Docking analysis of bioactive compounds derived from fruits of Terminalia bellirica against obesity International Conference on “Expanding Horizons in Health, Disease and Pharmaceutics” 21st and 22nd Feb 2019

3. Hemmalakshmi, S., Gayathri Devi, S. Alteration in Biochemical profile by Morinda tinctoria leaf extract on DLA induced Swiss Albino Mice, International Conference on “Expanding Horizons in Health, Disease and Pharmaceutics” 21st and 22nd Feb 2019

4. Reena Joy, A., Rohini, P.R., Gayathri Devi, S. Antibacterial activity of green synthesized ethanolic extract of Terminalia bellirica International Conference on “Expanding Horizons in Health, Disease and Pharmaceutics” 21st and 22nd Feb 2019

5. Kaviyarasi,P,. Gayathri Devi, S. Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using ethanolic fruit extract of Terminalia bellirica for their antidiabetic activity in streptozotocin – induced Experimental Rats. International Conferenceon “Expanding Horizons in Health, Disease and Pharmaceutics” 21st and 22nd Feb 2019

6. Govarthini, K., Gayathri Devi, S. Antioxidant activity of Mirabilis jalapa International Conferenceon “Expanding Horizons in Health, Disease and Pharmaceutics” 21st and 22nd Feb 2019

7. Aswathy, R., Gayathri Devi, S. Antioxidant activity of Sida acuta International Conferenceon“Expanding Horizons in Health, Disease and Pharmaceutics” 21st and 22nd Feb 2019

8. Rajasri, K., Angumohanapriya, M., Kalaivani, N.H and Gayathri Devi, S. Fortification of the extract of citrus fruits (Citrus medica.L., Citrus limetta, Kefir lime) with Paneer International Conferenceon “Expanding Horizons in Health, Disease and Pharmaceutics” 21st and 22nd Feb 2019

9. Kaviya, C., Gayathri Devi, S. Antioxidant activity of leaves of Pergularia deamia International Conferenceon “Expanding Horizons in Health, Disease and Pharmaceutics” 21st and 22nd Feb 2019

10. Vasundhara, C.C.S., Gayathri Devi, S. Protective Effect of Ethanolic Extract of the Leaves of Boerhavia diffusa on Experimental Rats. International Conference on Current Trends in Advanced Biomedical Technology (CTAB-2019) 24-01-2019 and 25-01-2019.

11. Vasundhara, C.C.S., Gayathri Devi, S. Dose Determination of Ethanolic Extracts of Leaves of Boerhavia diffusa in Experimental Rats. 4th International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research Innovations in Science and Humanities, IC-IRISH 2018. 26-11-2018 and 27-11-2018

12. Gayathri Devi, S, Sivagami Srinivasan and Saroja, S Effect of Helicteres isora on oxidative stress in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats,“Recent trends in the conservation and utilization of underutilized wild edible plants” (CUWEP) Sponsored by CSIR, DRDO, Govt of India, New Delhi and TANSCHE, Govt of Tamil Nadu, Chennai 2009

13. Mary Shoba Das and Gayathri Devi, S. Antihyperlipidemic Effect of Fruits of Terminalia bellirica in Streptozotocin -Induced Diabetic Rats National Conference on Challenging Issues and Technological Approaches in Medicine- CITAM 2016 organized by Department of Science and Humanities, Faculty of Engineering, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, 2016, 81-8446-755-9

14. Vasundhara, C.C.S. and Gayathri Devi, S. Effect of leaves of Boerhavia diffusa on Lipid Profile in Streptozotocin and Isoproterenol Induced Diabetic Rats National Conference on Challenging Issues and Technological Approaches in Medicine- CITAM 2016 organized by Department of Science and Humanities, Faculty of Engineering, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, 2016, 81-8446-755-9

15. Premala Priyadarshini, Karthika, Ramya, Padmini and Sangeetha Gayathri Devi, S. Anemic Status of Rural Adolescent Girls (13-15) years in Selected Villages of Coimbatore National Conference on Challenging Issues and Technological Approaches in Medicine- CITAM 2016 organized by Department of Science and Humanities, Faculty of Engineering, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore 2016 81-8446-755-9

16. Mary Shoba Dasand Gayathri Devi, S. Proximate Analysis on Biochemical Study of Terminalia bellirica National Conference on Botanical and Phytochemicals: The Challenges and Promise for Health care and Drug Development Organized by Rev. Jacob Memorial Christian College, Ambilikkai, 978-93-82323-60-0

17. Priyanga, A Gayathri Devi, S. HPTLC Profiling of VPK2 National Conference on Botanical and Phytochemicals: The Challenges and Promise for Health care and Drug Development organized by Rev. Jacob Memorial Christian College, Ambilikkai 978-93-82323-60-0

18. Nandhini, B. Gayathri Devi, S. Antimicrobial Activity of Cipades sabaccifera National Conference on Botanical and Phytochemicals: The Challenges and Promise for Health care and Drug Development organized by Rev. Jacob Memorial Christian College, 978-93-82323-60-0



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Awards and Achievements

  1. State Level Educational Testing (SLET) Examination (1997)

  2. ASRB-NET Examination (1997)

  3. Visit to abroad - Visiting professor at Universitas Brawijaya, for period of one month from 1st October 2019 to 30th October 2019, Indonesia.

  4. Second Prize - poster presentation at International conference on “Biochemistry of Homeostasis in Health” at PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore on 10th August 2017.

  5. Third prize - poster presentation at National Conference on Bio revolution – a promising strategy at Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, Coimbatore.2011

  6. YenepoyaMoideenKunhi Best Poster Award at 3rd International Conference on Genetic and Molecular Diagnosis in Modern Medicine and Biology (GMDMMB-2010) at Yenepoya University, Mangalore.2010

  7. Best oral paper presentation Award at II Louis Pasteur Memorial National Symposium on Antimicrobial Resistance and Drug Discovery at Dr. N G P Arts and Science College, Coimbatore.2009

Academic and other responsibilities


  • Member of Academic Council - 2013 – 2016, 2021-2023

  • Member of Board of Studies member for 9 years

  • Member of Examination Committee for the year (2015-2018)

  • Member of fact finding committee for SC/ST cell

  • Joint Secretary for Alumnae association of the Institute

  • Co-ordinator for School of Biosciences - Value added course (2018)

  • SC/ST cell Liasion officer 2021-2023

  • Website Committee member 2020-2021

Memberships

Membership in other Organisation

  • 1. Life Member in Society of Biological Chemists (India)

  • 2. Life member of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Association

  • 3. Life member in Indian Science Congress Association

  • 4. Life Member in International Society of Ethnopharmacology

  • 5. Life Member in National Society of Ethnopharmocology

  • 6. International society for Atherosclerotic Research

  • 7. Scrutiny Board Member for Madras University

  • 8. Question Paper setter for other Universities at Madras University, Periyar University, Annamalai University, Pondicherry University