Associate Professor-Botany
| Dr. HIMA R - Associate Professor | Botany | |
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| Academic qualifications | MSc.,MEd., PhD |
| Date of Joining | 2015-06-22 |
| Current Professional status | Assistant Professor |
| Doctoral Research Experience | Nil |
| Academic Achievements | Participated in the UGC sponsored short term course in student counselling and mentoring by UGC-HRDC, the University of Kerala from 24/10/2018 to 31/10/2018. Participated in the UGC sponsored short term course in Research Methodology by UGC-HRDC, the University of Kerala from 22/02/2018 to 28/02/2018 Participated in the UGC sponsored Special Summer School(Multidisciplinary Refresher course) by UGC-HRDC, the University of Kerala from 14/10/2016 to 03/11/2016 |
| Areas of Academic Interest | Phytochemistry |
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| Papers presented in National/International Seminars | • National Seminar on Conspectus of Genes, Genetics and Genomics from November 25th 27th 2019 by P.G. Department of Biotechnology and Department of Botany, Govt. Arts College, Tvm. • National Seminar on Conservation of Wetland ecosystems for long term Ecological Security from 18th to 20th February 2018 by Department of Botany, SNC for Women, Kollam, supported by KSCSTE |
| Books Chapters | Nil |
| Invited Lectures/Resource person | Nil |
| Projects (Major/Minor) | Nil |
| Symposia/Conference/Workshop/ Conducted/ Attended | • Participated in the 5 days online Bridge Course ‘Oils and Fats from plants –Future Prospects’ held in Google Meet platform,at KSCSTE-Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute Palode, Thiruvananthapuram on 26th July to 30th July2021 • Participated in the ‘FDP on Edu.Tech Hands-on online workshop’ by KSHEC from 23/06/2021 to 28/06/2021(5 days) • Participated & successfully completed the one week online short term Faculty Development Programme on ‘ICT tools for Teaching Learning Process – Post Pandemic Educational Strategies’ which was delivered as MOOC with four quadrants, organized by Dept. of Physics &IQAC Sree Narayana College, Kollam in collaboration with the Kerala State Higher Education Council from August 17- 23, 2020 • Participated in the International Webinar on “Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)” organised by the Albertian Centre for Human Resource Development and Research, St..Albert’s College (Autonomous) on Friday 15th.May.2020. • Participated in the online course “Online Teaching- Learning for Beginners” from 14.05.2020 to 21.05.2020 organised by the Department of Physics, KKTM Government College, Pullut. • Participated in the webinar on “Writing a Winning Project Proposal” organized by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Mar Athanasius College Kothamangalam on 11.05.2020. • Participated in the national webinar on “Rethinking Evaluation” organised by the Albertian Centre for Human Resource Development and Research, St..Albert’s College (Autonomous) on Wednesday 29th.April.2020. • Attended the five day online hands-on workshop on Using Google Classroom: ‘Effective Teaching Techniques’ from 27 April to 1 May 2020 conducted by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), St Gregorios College, Kottarakara, Kerala. • National Seminar on Interdisciplinary approaches in Materials and Biological Research by Mahatma Gandhi College, Tvm, on 15th &16th March 2019. • Two day Workshop on ‘Research skills and Methods’ by Department of Geology, SNC, Varkala on 21st &22nd January 2019. • National Seminar on ‘Bioinformatics’ from 5th to 7th March 2018 by Dept of Zoology,SNC, Varkala • Three day National Workshop on ‘ Research Methodology on December 18th 19th and 20th 2017 organized by PG & Research Dept. of Economics, SNC, Varkala in association with University of Kerala. • GMF National Seminar on “Modern Trends in Conservation, Utilisation and Improvement of Plant Genetic Resources” organized by Department of Botany, University of Kerala, Kariavattom on November 23-24, 2017. • National Seminar on The Impacts of ‘Climate change on Natural Resources’ organized by Department of Botany, BJM College,Chavara and sponsored by Directorate of Collegiate Education,Thiruvananthapuram on 21 & 22 November 2017. • Two day Hands on Work shop on “Molecular biology and Bioinformatics” organized by Department of Zoology, BJM College,Chavara and sponsored by Directorate of Collegiate Education,Thiruvananthapuram on 8th & 9th November 2017. • National seminar on Phytochemistry and Pharmacognosy organized by PG Department of Botany and Research centre, Government College For Women, Thiruvananthapuram from 04/10/2017-06/10/2017 . • ‘ Caring for all life under the sun ‘-Ozone day Celebration organized by Post Graduate Department of Geology,S N College, Varkala & KSCSTE from 18/09/2017-20/09/2017 • “Plants for Human Welfare” -3 day seminar organized by Department of Botany University College, Thiruvananthapuram on 20- 22 February 2017.` • “Recent Trends in Earth Resource Management”- National Seminar organized by Post Graduate Department of Geology, S N College, Varkala & KSCSTE on 10th March 2016. • Trendz series - one day seminar on “Tips & Techniques in Phytochemistry” organized by Department of Botany, S N College, Sivagiri, Varkala”on 23 November 2016 . • One day National Training Programme on Human Rights Sponsored by National Human Rights Commission & organized by Human Rights forum and S N College, Varkala on 23 August 2016. • Participated & acted as organizing committee member in the One day Seminar on ‘Modern approaches to Environmental issues’ on 9th June 2016 by the Botany Dept., SNC, Varkala & Sponsored by (KSCSTE) • Participated in the National Workshop on ‘ Statistical Applications in Biology’ on February 11th and 12th 2016 organized by Dept. of Zoology, SNC, Varkala in Collaboration with Dept. of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries & Sponsored by UGC • Participated in the National Seminar on ‘Advancement of Biosystematics on Biodiversity Conservation’ on 8th and 9th October 2015 conducted by the Dept. of Botany, SNC, Varkala & Sponsored by UGC & Co- sponsored by Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) • Participated in the National Workshop on ‘Biogeochemistry’ (27- 28 March, 2014) by Dept. of Environmental Sciences, University of Kerala. • Participated in the two day Natonal Seminar on Coping with Academic Stress- Need of the Hour (20- 21 Feb.2014) by Dept. of Home Science, S. N. C. W., Kollam. • Participated in the Seminar on ‘Climate change and Food Security’ (2013) by Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Kerala. • Participated in the Seminar on ‘Sustainable Management of Fresh Water Resources: Greening the Blue’ (2013) by Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Kerala. • Participated in the Workshop on Biotechnology in Industry- Achievements, potentials and challenges (18-20 February 2013) by CEPC-NAIP-ICAR PROJECT and Cashew Export Promotion Council of India • National Workshop on Environmental Impact Assessment, (28-31 March 2012) by Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Kerala. • Participated in the National Workshop on ‘Statistical tools for data analysis and Interpretation’ 2011(13- 14 October) by Christ University, Nodal office, Thiruvananthapuram • Participated in the 23rd Kerala Science Congress (29-31 January 2011) held at Centre for Earth Science Studies, Akkulam, Tvm. |
| Colloquia organized | 1. National webinar on ˜Plant biodiversity of India: Status and Trends' organized by the department of Botany SNC, Sivagiri as part of National Environmental day celebrations on 5th June 2020. |
| Honours/Awards | NA |
| Administrative distinction | IQAC member, PTA Secretary,member in Discipline committee |
| Membership Professional Bodies | Nil |
| Research Output | Nil |
| Publications in National/ International Journals | ‘Inhibitory effect of cadmium on germination and growth of Capsicum annuum var.vellayaniathulya. Journal of Advances in Biological Science. 6(1), 2019. ISSN 2394- 7837 Biochemical responses of Capsicum annum under cadmium stress' International Journal of Environmental Monitoring and Analysis. 1(3): 99-104, 2013. doi: 10.11648/j.ijema.20130103.15 |