Dr. S. Thilakavathy
Department of Food Science and Nutrition
School of Home Science
Contact No. 9994327041
thilakavathy_fsn@avinuty.ac.in
Department of Food Science and Nutrition
School of Home Science
Contact No. 9994327041
thilakavathy_fsn@avinuty.ac.in
Qualification
M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Experience
15years 8 months
Specialization
Community nutrition, bakery technology,nutrition in disease,Food Science
AWARDED(Give numbers):
M.Phil : 6, PhD: 4
Add the topics of completed M.Phil and PhD thesis (link to be given for Shodganga)
ONGOING :
PhD (4):
4 currently working
Guided Ms.Akshaya Kannan – Full Bright Nehru Scholar from US on the topic
Study of rituals, nutritional practices and hygiene, during the turmeric bathing ceremony in southern India from
August 2013 to June 2014
Official website - www.avinuty.ac.in/
ORCID - 0000-0003-4711-4235
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Vidwan-ID : an-ID : 192832
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LinkedIn - https:/www.linkedin.com/in/sumathi-sundaravadivelu-86a21895
Projects /consultancy completed
1.Gandhian foods – relevance to modern life sponsored by Gandhian studies centre, Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore
2 Spirulina Action Research Project (SARP) – Combating malnutrition through spirulina sponsored by
Child Fund India, Bangalore and Nilgiris Adivasi Welfare Association, Kotagiri,amount sanctioned Rs. 1,58,000/
3 Anemia identification, testing and sensitization sponsored by Dept of social work Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya college of arts and science
4. Development of coconut flakes (January 2018)sponsored by an entrepreneur from Pollachi
5.Determination of glycemic index of Kulakarra and Mapillai samba Flakes (1-2-2018)sponsored by
KVK,Avinashilingam Educational Trust Institutions
6 preparation of health mix for diabetics using mango leaf powder and determining its glycemic index January 2019
UGC sponsored in house project Rs 30,000/
7 Screening of anaemia among 10th standard school children
September 2019 sponsored by St.Marys Higher secondary school,
coimbatore
3600/
International publications
1.Dr.S.Thilakavathy Tia Susan Chandy December 2012 - Development of indigenous fiber rich breakfast recipes for cardiovascular patients International journal of current research ,vol.4/ no 12 p.523-528
2.Dr.S.Thilakavathy KarthigaPandeeswari October 2012 -The glycemic index – A science based diet,
International journal of pharma medicine and biological sciences vol.1 no.2 pp159-165
3.Dr.S.Thilakavathy AmeenaBeebi.BAugust 2014,.- Effect of supplementation of spirulina incorporated nutrient dense ball to the selected adolescent girls (13-15) years, Asian academic research journal of multidisciplinary, vol.1 no 24 pp 450-463
4.Rajya lakshmi devi Yenumula and Dr.S.Thilakavathy Oct 2016-- Holistic Nutrition – A New Approach for Better Health
International Journal for Academic Research vol.3 no.10 pp19-22
5. Rajyalakshmi devi yenumula and Dr.S.Thilakavathy 2018 Sweet potato- wholesome nutrition in SPUD
International journal of applied homescience. vol. 5 no. 1 pp261-266.
6.Dr.S.Thilakavathy and P. Kalamani February 2018 Incorporation of morris banana powder in breakfast and snack recipes Asian Journal Of Multidimensional Research (AJMR), TRANS Asian Research Journals vol. 7 no.2 pp 217-223 .
.7.Rajyalakshmidevi Yenumula and Dr.S.Thilakavathy 2018 Nutritional Status of Children aged 6-8 years old fisher folks residing in the areas of coastal Rural Kakinada of East Godavari Dist.Andhra Pradesh Asian Journal of Multi dimensional Research Spl.Issue vol.7 pp 404-410
8. ShincyTomy John an Dr.S.Thilakavathy 2018 Study on the use of Ethnomedicine in menstrual disorders among young adults (18-22yrs).A Promotional aspect of sustainable food systems. Asian Journal of Multididimensional Research Vol.7 spl.Issue-5
9.Haritha T and Thilakavathy.S Dec.2018 Development of ready to eat mixes using coconut for Nutrition security.
Asian Journal of Multididimensional Research Vol.7 spl.Issue-5 pp376-383
10.Harinesargunam.J and Dr.S.Thilakavathy Dec.2018 Development of Iron rich antioxidant Health Mix by incorporation of Beet Greens(Beta Vulgaris.L) Asian Journal of Multi dimensional Research Vol.7 spl.Issue-5 pp39-43
11. Harine Sargunam. J and Thilakavathy. 2020 Antioxidant Activity Of Ethanolic Leaves Extracts Of Beta Vulgaris
Journal of Natural Remedies vol. 21 no 8 pp 216-220
National Publications
1.Thilakavathy.S and Vijayalakshmi Purushothaman 2002 Nutritional status and lipoprotein profile of obese women before and after nature cure treatment.
Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol.39, Pp.153,
2.Thilakavathy.S and Vijayalakshmi Purushothaman .Nutritional status and lipoprotein profile of obese women before and after nature cure treatment
Nutrition Abstracts and Reviews (series A), Vol. 72, No. 9., 2002
3.Thilakavathy.S ,Vasanthamani g. and Ajiba,T 2007 Glycemic effect of selected recipes
Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol. 44, Pp.421-426,
4. Thilakavathy.S and Muthuselvi .S 2010 Development and evaluation of millets incorporated chappathi on glycemix response in Type II Diabetics
Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics vol.47, Pp:42-50,
5.Dr.S.Thilakavathy and Pyarijahan.V.T. April 2012
Effect of supplementation of an iron rich food among adolescent pregnant women in Malappuram district of Kerala-
Research highlights vol 22 no.2 p.104-111
6. Dr.S.Thilakavathy Dr.G.VasanthaMani ( 2013)
Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus among Employees of TamilNadu State Transport
Journal of Science & Technology vol.1 No1 pp 2320-2254
7. Dr.S.Thilakavathy and Gnanapriya 2018 Development and evaluation of software for Gestational Diabetics
Research Highlights vol 28 no 3 pp 169-178
8. Haritha T and Thilakavathy.S 2019 Development and Evaluation of coconut flakes The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics vol 56 no 1 pp48-59
9. Sindusha,M.S and Thilakavathy.S (2021) Estimation of Nutrients and phytochemicals present in peels of selected vegetables.
Research Highlights,31 (1) pp 11-19
POPULAR ARTICLES
1.Nutritious recipes out of minor millets Vignana Chudar, March 2000
2.Vermicompost preparation Vignana Chudar, May 2000
3. Preparation of “Value added milk products Vignana Chudar, March 2003
4.Role of Neem in plant protection Vignana Chudar, May 2003
5.Seed spices-coriander Vignana Chudar, Aug 2003
6.Food as a medicine Vignana Chudar, Nov 2003
7.Nutritious preparations out of soya Vignana Chudar, Nov 2003
8. Soya- a nutritious food Valarum Velanmai, Jan 2004
9.Dietary practices for working women -thinamani maruthuva malar 2012
Conference Proceedings -Full paper published
Rajya lakshmi devi Yenumula and Dr.S.Thilakavathy
Impact of Media on Health Awareness-- International Conference on Advances in Nutrition and Health Communication(2017) pp418-427
Dr.S.Thilakavathy and Suganya.R Development of cakes incorporating different pulse flours International seminar on Pulses (2017) pp 94-101
Dr.S.Thilakavathy and Chinnu.V.Kumar Effect of lifestyle intervention on poly cystic ovary syndrome among college going girls (19-22 years) National Conference on Scientific Perspectives in Home Science 2017 pp331-338
Harine Sargunam J and Dr.S.Thilakavathy - Role of media in Empowernment of tribal women in Nilgiris district – A study International Conference on Advances in Nutrition and Health Communication (2017) pp 387-393
M.S.Sindusha and Dr.S.Thilakavathy- Estimation of nutrients and phytochemicals present in peels of Indigenous fruits. -Conference on Technology in Health care and dietetics 2019 pp 157-165
Chapters in books.
1.Dr.S.Thilakavathy and Iswarya.s 2016
Development of Calcium rich snacks and Instant Health mix for Post Menopausal Women
Research Highlights- Island of Research Treasure pp 158-1
2.Dr.S.Thilakavathy
Food service Management Theory and practical-
First edition-2018
Higher secondary First Year Vocational Education
3. Book Reviewer for state board XI standard Nutrition and Dietetics Text Book
Govt.of TamilNadu
Govt.of TamilNaduState Council of Educational Research and Training
TamilNadu Text Book and Educational Services Corporation
June 2018
Tamil Nadu Text Book and Educational Services Corporation
Govt.of TamilNadu
4.Rajyalakshmidevi Yenumula and Dr.S.Thilakavathy 2020
Dietary Practices of selected Artisanal Fishing Community Children Aged (6-8yrs)and Impact of Nutrition Education
Edited book of 33rd Biennial conference of HSAI-Trends for Futuristic development of Home Science:Research and Innovation. pp 73-79
5.Harine sargunam.J and Dr.S.Thilakavathy 2020
Evaluation of Antioxidant in Underutilised Vegetable leaves powder
Edited book of 33rd Biennial conference of HSAI-Trends for Futuristic development of Home Science:Research and Innovation pp 80-83
6.S.Udayageetha and Dr.S.Thilakavathy Jan 2020
Development and Evaluation of Mango leaves powder Incorporated Millets pasta
Edited book of 33rd Biennial conference of HSAI-Trends for Futuristic development of Home Science:Research and Innovation pp 155- 160
Dr.S.Thilakavathy Jan 2020
Preparation of Breakfast recipes for diabetics incorporating Mango leaf powder
Edited book of 33rd Biennial conference of HSAI-Trends for Futuristic development of Home Science:Research and Innovation pp8-15
Radio Talk
Title and Particulars
Nutritional importance of Sugar and Jaggery
All India Radio, 30.11.1992
Value added products from Sugar and Jaggery
All India Radio, 01.12.1992
Vermicompost preparation
All India Radio, 17.12.2001
Nutritious cook tips
All India Radio, 19.04.2002
Discussion on Income generating activity for women empowerment and development in GYANVANI
Coimbatore Station, 05.06.2002
Ø Received the Best NSS unit award for the year 2007-2008.
Ø Received second prize (a medal and Rs 10,000) for the competition conducted by Dhinamalar news paper in preparing a recreational magazine.
Ø Received second prize for paper presentation in all India science congress -2013
Ø Received best academician award from Arunai international foundation in 2018
Ø Received Nehru women Excellence award in the year 2020.
Outreach Programmes.
Community nutrition camp
Community nutrition camp at Pannimadai from 23.09.2011 to 01.10.2011
Nutrition education camp at Pannimadai from 10.04.2012 to 12.04.2012
Community nutrition camp at Kalapatti from 13.10.2012 to 22.10.2012
Community nutrition camp at Karattumadai, Pollachi from 30.09.2013 to 09.10.2013
Community nutrition camp at Angalakurich, Pollachi from 22.09.2015 to 30.09.2015
Training programmes
1. Conducted a one day vocational training on preservation of fruits and vegetables for female tiny coffee growers/laborers at Attapady region of Palakkad district organized by coffee board extension wing Palakkad from 25.3.2010
· 2. Conducted vocational training Programme on preservation of fruits and vegetables for tiny growers/labourers of Atlapady region in Jellipara area of Mannarkkadu taluk, Palakkad dist in collaboration with coffee Board of Palakkad on 29.3.2011.
Special Lecture Delivered
Special lecture on Low Glycemic Index Foods - A Science Based Diet at Periyar University, Salem for PG students of Food Science and Biochemistry, 26.03.2009
lLecture on Infant nutrition and complementary feeding for delegates from NAWA-CCF partners of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on 12.12.2007.
Lecture on Complementary Feeding in a training for the field functionaries of ICDS (CDPO’s and Supervisors) on 15.5.2009;No.of participants:60
Special lecture on ‘Nutrition education for the youth’ on 15th July 2010 in the orientation course for NSS programs officers of universities/polytechnics.
Special lecture on “Nutritional needs of adolescents, pregnant women and lactating mother, food budgeting Gender and Nutrition, family food service and distribution” for Anganwadi workers of Annur block on 28.10.2010.
Special lecture on “Nutrition Education for the youth’ on 18.11.2010, in the orientation course for NSS programme officers of Higher Secondary Schools/ITI/DTERT.
Special lecture on “Nutritious Cooking Methods” in the training programme on sensitizing the mothers on breast feeding and Complementary feeding practices held at corporation school, Devanga
chettiyar Nagar, CBE on 8th December, 2010.
Special lecture on “Nutrition Education for the youth’ on 3.11.2011, in the general orientation course for NSS programme officers of Higher Secondary School teachers
· Special lecture on “Nutrition Education for the youth’ on 02.12.2011, in the general orientation course for NSS programme officers of Universities.
Special lecture on “Nutrition Education for the youth’ on 3.02.2012, in the general orientation course for NSS programme officers of Universities/ DOTE
Special lecture on “Nutrition Education for the youth’ on 22.09.2012, in the general orientation course for NSS programme officers of Universities/ DOTE
Special lecture on “Nutrition Education for the youth’ on 15.10.2012, in the general orientation course for NSS programme officers of Universities/ DOTE
Motivational speech for I year undergraduate students . of Sri Krishna Adithya college of Arts and Science
-18-06-2019
Nutrition Education for youth -General orientation course for NSS programme- officers of universities
National service Scheme-empanelled Training Institution Avinashilingam University -17-09-2019
Nutrition education on anaemia Screening for anaemia St.Marys Girls higher secondary school,
coimbatore -22-10-2019
Nutrition Education for youth General orientation course for NSS programme- officers of universities
National service Scheme-empanelled Training Institution Avinashilingam University 1-11-2019
Resource person for the webinar arranged by society for the advancement of Library and Information Science on 27-05-2021 on the topic natural immunity and Indian Traditional foods : It's time to combat covid-19
Resource person for the webinar arranged by K.S.Rangaswamy college of Technology, Department of Library on 2-06-2021 on the topic Indian Traditional foods to combat covid-19
Resource person for the webinar arranged byNGP college of Technology, Coimbatore on 11-06-2021 on the topic Ethnic foods to combat covid-19
Organized conferences Workshops
Convenor for various commitees of university functions
Attended National and International conferences
Various academic committees -, NAAC Criterion 7, University time table commitee ,amma Avargal Memorial Day convenor (2017 to 2019, 3 years)
Department - Incharge of foods Lab,admissions, organising workshops, class tutor, organising association meetings.
· Incharge for Nutrition Week Celebrations - 2013
Incharge for National Nutrition Month Celebration september 2019
Incharge for National Nutrition Month Celebration september 2020
Workshops Organized
Workshop on generation and validation on MCQs organised by Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore, 1st to 3rd July 2013
Workshop on Development of Ethnic and Novel Foods using Minor Millets organised by
Department of Food Science and Nutrition and Womens Studies Centre. on 29 -10-2015 to 30.10.2015
Sustainable strategies to strengthen mental health on 04.09.2018 in collaboration with Women’s Studies
Workshop on Yummy Chocolate Making on 01.10.2019 on 7-1-2020
One day workshop on Health and Fitness for Adolescent Girls
Faculty Development Programmes/Refresher Courses /Orientation Courses
conferences Organized
National Conference on Healthy Heart-A Life Line to Healthy Life sponsored by
Pepsico India Holdings Pvt.Ltd & UGC and organized by Dept of Food Science and Nutrition Avinashilingam University for Women
18th & 19th January 2011
International Conference on Sports and Nutrition
Sponsored by UGC & DST and organized by Dept of Food Science and Nutrition & Dept of Physical Education
Avinashilingam University for Women on 8th & 9th March 2012
Post conference Event for School Children on 10th March 2012
Refresher Courses /Orientation Courses
1.Refresher course in Home Science Sponsored by UGC at Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore from 01.09.2004 to 22.09.2004
2. Orientation Course Sponsored by UGC at Academic Staff College, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, from 04.03.2008 to 31.03.2008
3.UGC sponsored Refresher course in Human Rights (multidisciplinary) Sponsored by UGC at Academic Staff College, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, from 3-12-2009 to 23-12-2009
4.UGC sponsored Refresher course in Social Sciences (multidisciplinary)Sponsored by UGC at Academic Staff College, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, from 18-11-2015 to 08-12-2015
5.MOOC Online course Dairy and Food Process and Products Technology August to October 2018
Swayam - MOOC Course – NPTEL certified
Training Programmes/Workshops/Seminars/
1.Academic salon cum workshop on port assessment and rubrics in evaluation Avinashilingam deemed university, Coimbatore, 10th January 2013
2.Academic salon cum workshop on exploring the potential of multiple choice questions in assessment
Avinashilingam deemed university, Coimbatore, 9th January 2013
New Framework of NAAC-Accreditation and Institutional Preparedness organised by Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore-43 on August 13 and 14, 2018
Workshop on Critical appraisal skills for nutrition research organised by FSN department on 21.01.2019
India Round Table -organised by Shanti Ashram & Avainashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women 11th & 12th April 2019
One day Training Programme on Field Emmission Scanning Electron Microscope on 22-6-2019
Workshop on Digitilisation of data collection through e-IQAC organised by Internal Quality Assurance Cell,Avainashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women on 04-7-2019
Two day Workshop on Social Innovation &Entrepreneurship workshop organised by Dhanvantri Bio Medical Pvt Ltd in collaboration with Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore-43 conducted at Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore on 30.10.2019and 31.10.19
Pre-conference workshop on Clinical and hospital nutrition
Pre-conference workshop of 51st National conference of NSI-held at Rajiv Gandhi Centre For Biotechnology,Thiruvanathapuram,Kerala on 7-11-2019
Asia Record for Most number of unique kolam (dotted) designs drawn and displayed in a single venue Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore on 29-1-2020
Two day workshop on Demystifying Outcome Based Education Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore on 25-2-2020 to 26-2-2020
Conferences attended
DST-CURIE sponsored National conference on Technology in Tele-health care and Dietetics organised by dept. of FSMD , Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore on 27-9-2019
51st National conference of NSI-Nutrition security :Blending tradition with Modern Technology
Poster presentation-51st National conference of NSI-held at Rajiv Gandhi Centre For Biotechnology,Thiruvanathapuram,Kerala on 8-11-2019 and 9-11-2019
Life member
Nutrition society of India
Home science Association of India.
Indian Dietetic Association