Dr. SHALINI. A. NAIR
Dean Academics & Associate Professor
Dept. of Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering
Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology, Anad, Trivandrum
Phone no: 9495642976
Email id: shalinianair.bt@mcet.ac.in
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly organized, dedicated, efficient and confident in teaching life science subjects.
Demonstrated leadership as Dean Academics, ISTE- MCET Chapter Chairman, HOD in Charge and NAAC Coordinator.
Skilled mentor and advisor, guiding multiple student batches.
Actively involved in organizing national conferences, workshops, and faculty development programs.
Proven track record in coordinating NAAC & NBA accreditation processes.
Committed to fostering an inclusive and dynamic educational environment.
EXPERIENCE
May 2023 – Till Present :
Dean Academics & Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering,
Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology, Anad, Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram.
October 2020-September 2022: -
HOD in charge & Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering,
Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology, Anad, Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram
August 2018 to September 2020: -
Associate Professor in the Dept of Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering,
Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology, Anad, Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram.
June 2004 to August 2018: -
Assistant Professor in the Dept of Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering,
Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology, Anad, Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram.
Research Scholar, Department of Biochemistry, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
June 2003 to June 2004:-
Contract Lecturer in the Department of Biochemistry, University of Kerala, Kariyavattom Campus
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D in Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry, Karyavattom under University of Kerala (2014)
Thesis titled: “Influence of coconut oil on oxidative stress and antioxidant status in ageing rats”
M. Phil Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry, Karyavattom under University of Kerala (2001)
M.Sc Biochemistry, Dept of Biochemistry, Kerala University (1999)
B.Sc Chemistry, All Saints' College, University of Kerala (1997)
AWARDS & FELLOWSHIPS
UGC/CSIR- NET (2002)
Excellence in Teaching by MCET Management in 2010
Excellence in Teaching by MCET Management in 2013
AREAS OF INTEREST
Biochemistry
Protein Chemistry
Molecular Biology
Cell Biology
Immunology
Enzyme Science and Engineering
Biopharmaceutical Technology,
Bioremediation.
CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS ORGANISED
AICTE-ISTE ONLINE 3 Phase (3 weeks) - Induction / Refresher Programme on ADVANCE TECHNOLOGY IN EFFECTIVE TEACHING (March, April & May 2021)
Two- Week Faculty Development Programme on Pedagogy for Online and Blended Teaching- Learning Process (2017)
Two- Week Faculty Development Programme on Foundation Program in ICT for Education (2017)
BCS’ 16, One day National Seminar on 20th Feb (2016)
National Technology Day at Mohandas College of Engineering & Technology and sponsored by KSCSTE, Trivandrum (2015 )
26th ISTE State Annual Convention on Nov 21st 2015 at Mohandas College of Engineering &Technology
TECHSYNOD’14, Workshop and National Technical Conference, on 9th -11th Dec 2014
SHORT TERM TRAINING PROGRAMMES ORGANISED
ISTE Faculty Induction Programme 1st to 3rd January 2020
ISTE Faculty Induction Programme 31st July to 4th August 2017
ISTE Faculty Induction Programme 30th January to 3rd February 2017
ISTE Faculty Induction Programme 20th to 25th June 2016
ISTE Faculty Induction Programme 11th to 16th May 2015
ISTE Faculty Induction Programme 2nd to 6th June 2014
ISTE Faculty Induction Programme 18th to 23rd November 2013
ISTE Faculty Induction Programme 27th to 31st May 2013
PUBLICATIONS
Surya Venkatesh, Dr Shalini A Nair, Swathy Jayakumari, R S Haripriya "Unveiling the Synoptic Research of in Vitro Pharmacological Activities in Methanolic Extracts of Both Fruits and Roots of Coccinia Grandis." www.jchr.org, JCHR (2023) 13(4s), 280-292 | ISSN:2251-6727
Nayana Jose & Shalini A Nair "Extraction of Biofuel from Oscillotoria" International Journal of Scientific Engineering and Research,2017, Volume 5 Issue 12:70-74
Anusha S.S, Midhun L Madhu, Seethalakshmy S, Dr. Shalini A Nair. Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of methanolic leaf extracts of Coriandrum sativum and Eryngium foetidum L,International Journal of Research and Engineering,2015,Vol 2, Issue 8:28-32.
Shalini A. Nair & Rajamohan T. Age Dependent Variation in the Antioxidant Status and Oxidative Stress in Rats Fed Diet Containing Coconut oil and Sunflower oil, Int J Biol Med Res , 2012; 392): 1589-1594.
Shalini. A. Nair & Rajamohan T. “Coconut oil versus sunflower oil - a comparative study in ageing” in National Seminar on Coconut and Coconut products in Health and Disease, 19th-20th Sept. 2003, Department of Biochemistry, University of Kerala.
Shalini. A. Nair & Rajamohan T. Dietary oils and their influence in oxidative stress in aging rats. National Seminar On Oxidative Stress In Health And Diseases, 2010, Department of Biochemistry, University of Kerala.
Shalini. A. Nair, Presented a poster in Bioinformatica Indica 2014, The international Symposium from 9th to 11th January 2014. Department of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, University of Kerala.
STUDENT PROJECTS GUIDED
External Funded Projects
Biosensing Stress Biomarkers (2021)APJKTU CERD
Comparitive analysis of co-digestion of waste glycerol with different biomass (2019) APJKTU CERD
In vitro antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and cytoprotective activities of methanol extract of fruit and root of
Cocccinia grandis (2016) KSCSTE
Isolation and characterization of Cholesterol biodegrading bacteria from industrial waste partial purification of cholesterol oxidase, and its bioreactor and application studies (2016) Co-Principal Investigator: KSCSTE
MCET R & D wing funded B. Tech projects
Removal of heavy metals from water bodies contaminated with industrial effluents in Kerala with cow dung effluents(2019)
Comparative analysis on biodegradation of organophosphate pesticide- malathion by bacteria.(2018)
In vitro antioxidant & anti-inflammatory activities of methanol extract of fruit and root of Cocinia grandis (2016)Isolation and Characterization of laccase producing microorganisms from soil. (2017)
Green Synthesis, characterization and antibacterial activity of silver nano particles using Extracts of Endocarp and mesocarp of Cocus nucifera L. (2015)
Antioxidant and Antimicrobial activities of methanolic extracts of Coriandrum sativum and Eryngium foetidum L. (2014)
Effect of Drought Stress on Lipid peroxidation and Antioxidant characteristics of Brinjal (Solanum Melongena). (2013)
Potential antimicrobial activity of red and white wine phenolic extracts against strains of E. coli and C. albicans (2011)
TRAININGS ATTENTED
Training program on Life Skills & Transformational Leadership organized by Translational Research & Professional Leadership (TPLC) GEC, Barton Hill from 11th to 14th July 2017.
Hands on Training on Plant Tissue Culture Techniques at Department of BT & BCE, Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology, Anad, from November 26th to December 1st 2012.
University of Kerala, UGC- Sponsored Refresher Course for Bioinformatics December 27th 2010 to 17 th January 2011.
Short term course on Development of skill and Personality, 2nd to 6th May 2006, conducted by ISTE Chapter- MCET.
Short term training programme on Instructional skills for Technical Teacher from 25th to 29th April 2005 conducted by ISTE Chapter- MCET.
CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
29thAnnual State Convention of ISTE from 15th December 2018 at, Government Polytechnic College Kalamaserry.
Bioinformatica Indica International Symposium organized by Department of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, University of Kerala, on 8th to 10th January 2018
47thAnnual National Convention of ISTE from 27th to 29th December 2017 at, Saintgits college of Engineering, Kottayam
28th State Annual Convention of ISTE from 9th December 2017 at GEC. Thrissur
Work shop on Engineering Approach to Community Development Projects at Trivandrum organized by Translational Research & Professional Leadership (TPLC) GEC, Barton Hill from 27th July 2017.
Bioinformatica Indica International organized by Department of computational Biology and Bioinformatics, University of Kerala, on 9th to 11th January2014
12th Kerala Environmental Congress organized by Centre for Environmental and development and Energy Management Centre, Kerala,29th and 30th November2016.
Workshop on Preparatory Practices for Accreditation with Outcome Based Education organized by National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Calicut on 28th May 2016.
Bioinformatica Indica International Symposium organized by Department of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, University of Kerala, on 7th to 9th January 2016.
Three-day Faculty Development Programme from 8th–10th June 2015 conducted by National Institute of Personal Management organized by Indian Society fort echnical Education (ISTE), Kerala section, Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology, Anad, Nedumangadu, Trivandrum.
44thAnnual National Convention of ISTE from 27th to 29th November 2014 at CET, Trivandum.
Workshop on Basic Advanced Microscopy in Medical Sciences at SCTIMST, Trivandrum on 20th and 21st December 2013.
International Symposium on Computational Biology and Drug Design- “ Biospectrum 2013” on 10th to 12th July 2013.
Seminar on Genomics and Transgenics- Challenges and Prospects,14th November 2008
Workshop on Proteomics and Genomics , 14th – 15th March 2008 , organised by the Department of Biochemistry University of Kerala
National Symposium TECHSYNOD’08, on 25th and 26th Jan 2008 organized jointly by Dept of Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering and Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology
Workshop on Adolescent Management,8th September2007, organised by Centre for Innovation in Science and Social Action
One day National Workshop on Technology Enhanced Learning For Enriching Engineering Education on 5th and 6th Jan 2007 jointly organized by National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning, IIT-Madras, IIITMK and Carnegie Mellon University
One day Workshop on the Programme of Environment and Pollution Awareness sponsored by AICTE, at Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology 26th June 2004
National Conference on Genomics and Society, 4th -6th February 2004 organised by the Department of Biochemistry University of Kerala
Satellite Symposium on Extracellular Matrix in Health and Disease, 17th-19th January 2003, organised by the Department of Biochemistry University of Kerala
National Seminar on Coconut and Coconut products in Health and Disease,19th-20th Sept. 2003, organised by the Department of Biochemistry University of Kerala
National Symposium on New perspectives on Risk Factors & Management of Cardiovascular Diseases, 24th October 2002, Organised by the SouthAsian Society on Atherosclerosis & Thrombosis, Kerala Chapter.
National Symposium on Perspectives on Animal Experimentation in Science and Education in India, 15th December 2001, organized by the Committee for Academic Programs, SJC,SCTIMST
National Workshop on Molecular Diagnostics, 27th -31st March 2000, organized by the Department of Biochemistry University of Kerala
PROFESSIONAL BODIES MEMBERSHIP
Life membership in Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE).
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Member BOS- Biotechnology/ Chemical Engineering of APJAKTU (2024 onwards)
Member Curriculum Committee-Biotechnology/ Chemical Engineering of APJAKTU (2019 Scheme)
NAAC Coordinator for College (2018 onwards)
Chairman, ISTE- MCET Chapter (2012-2023)
ISTE State Management Committee member ISTE-Kerala Section (2015-2019)
Steering Committee member for NAAC & NBA accreditation(2015)
Student Council advisor for the year 2009-10
Coordinator for Technical and cultural events of the college. (2008-2010)
ISO internal auditor
PTA Secretary (2008-2009)
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