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     nkashadevi@gmail.com

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Publications

  • N.K. Asha Devi, M. Jeyarani and K. Balakrishnan (2006). Isolation and identification of Marine Actinomycetes and their potential in Antimicrobial Activity. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 9(3): 470-472.>
  • N.K. Asha Devi, R. Gopal, K. Balakrishnan and S. Padmavathy (2006). High Potential Bioactive Compounds in Marine Microorganisms. Advanced Biotech, 5(6): 20-24.>
  • N.K. Asha Devi, R. Gopal, K. Balakrishnan and S. Padmavathy (2007). Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity of Marine Bacteria from Gulf of Mannar Resources. Journal of Current Science, 10(1): 243-246.
  • N.K. Asha Devi, K. Balakrishnan, R. Gopal and S. Padmavathy (2008). A Novel Bacillus clausii MB9 from the east coast regions of India: Isolation, biochemical characterization and antimicrobial potentials. Current Science, 95 (5): 627-636.
  • N. K. Asha Devi, R. Rajendran and S. Karthik Sundaram. (2011). Isolation and characterization of bioactive compounds from marine bacteria. Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources, 2(1): 59-64.
  • M. Sethukkarasi, N.K. Asha Devi, B. Vasuki, A. Nishanthini, Falaq Naz and R. Thirumurugan (2012). Antagonistic Activity of Marine Bacteria from Cochin Backwater of Arabian Sea. International Journal of Microbiological Research, 3 (1): 16-23.
  • Padmavathy. S., Asha Devi. N.K., Balakrishnan, K. (2012). Probiotics ? the Inimitable Bacteria for Life. Adv Bio Tech., 11(8):07-11.
  • P.N.Rajarajan, K.M.Rajasekaran, N.K. Asha Devi (2012). Medicinal Properties of Various Constituent of Azadirachta indica ?A Review. Internationale Pharmaceutica Sciencia, 2(4):32-38.
  • K. Manimegalai, N.K. Asha Devi and S. Padmavathy (2013). Marine Fungi as a Source of Secondary Metabolites of Antibiotics. International Journal of Biotechnology and Bioengineering Research, 4 (3): 275-282.
  • P.N.Rajarajan, K.M.Rajasekaran, N.K. Asha Devi (2012). Antifungal activity of Eucalyptus globules Essential oil against Toxinogenic Fungi isolated from Peanut seeds. Internationale Pharmaceutica Sciencia, 3(3):78-83.
  • P. Jegannathan, K. M.Rajasekaran, N.K.Asha Devi and S,Karuppusamy (2013).Isolation and characterization of biologically active compounds from marine bacteria in coastal water. Internationale Pharmaceutica Sciencia, 3(4):1-7.
  • P.N.Rajarajan, K. M.Rajasekaran and N.K.Asha Devi (2013). Isolation and quantification of Aflatoxin from Aspergillus flavus Infected Stored Peanuts. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Research (IJPBR). 1(4):76-80.
  • P.N.Rajarajan, K. M.Rajasekaran and N.K.Asha Devi (2013). Aflatoxin Contamination in Agricultural Commodities. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Research (IJPBR). Aflatoxin Contamination in Agricultural Commodities. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Research (IJPBR). 1(4):148-151.
  • P. Jegannathan, K. M.Rajasekaran, N.K.Asha Devi and S,Karuppusamy (2013). Antimicrobial activity and Characterization of Marine Bacteria. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Research (IJPBR). (4):38-44.
  • Padmavathy, S., Ananthi,V., Praveen Raja, P., and Asha Devi, N. K., 2014. Screening and Characterization of Nitroglycerin Degrading Microorganisms. The Scitech Journal, 1(2): 19-24.
  • P. N. Rajarajan, K. M. Rajasekaran, N. K. Asha Devi (2014). Antifungal and Phytochemical Screening of Hyptis suaveolens (L.Poit) Lamiaceae on Aflatoxin Producing Fungi. Sch. Acad. J. Pharm., 3(1):50-52.
  • N. K. Asha Devi, S.Padmavathy and K.Sangeetha (2014). Microbial diversity in leaf litter and sediments of selected streams of Palani Hills, Southern Western Ghats, India. Issues in Biological Sciences and Pharmaceutical Research, 2(6): 54-61.
  • S. Padmavathy, NKA Devi, M. Alagar, R.D. Babu (2015). Characterization and antibiogram pattern of marine bacteria against multi drug resistant pathogens. Current Science, 1 (2): 62-68.
  • S. Padmavathy, NKA Devi, D.S. Bhuvaneshwari (2016). Biosorption of cyanide using Bacillus cereus from Salt Pan, Tuticorin,Tamilnadu Isotherm and kinetic studies. Journal of the Indian Chemical Society, 93 (2): 211-222.
  • M. Thangaraj, V. T. Meenatchi, S. Padmavathy, N. K. Asha Devi (2016). Mining the Contact Lens Adhering Bacteria through Machine Learning and Clinical Analysis.Indian Journal of Science and Technology,9(28):1-9.
  • S Padmavathy, NKA Devi, DS Bhuvaneshwari (2016). Biosorption of cyanide using Bacillus cereus from Salt Pan, Tuticorin, Tamilnadu-Isotherm and kinetic studies. Journal of the Indian Chemical Society, 93 (2), 211-222

    • Conference/Workshop Attended

  • International Conference on ?Biotechnology ?Premises &Realities? organized by PSGR. Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore. Presentation of paper tiltled ?New Natural Products from Marine Microorganisms?, 14th and 15th July, 2006.
  • 7th Asia Pacific Marine Biotechnology Conference organized by National Institute of Oceanography, Goa. Presentation of paper tiltled ?Antagonistic activity of Marine Actinomycetes against Human Pathogens?, 2nd to 5th November, 2006.
  • National Conference on Recent Trends in Mycological Research & 33rd Annual Meeting of the Mycological Society of India organized by J.J. College of Arts and Science, Pudukottai-4 Presentation of paper tiltled ?Antimicrobial Activity of Fungi Isolated From Marine Sediments? 28th and 29th December, 2006.
  • CSIR, ICMR, TNSCST&NCSTC sponsored National Level 6th Biological congress on ?Biotechnology: Past, Present &Future? organized by Muthayammal College of Arts and Science, Raipuram, 5th and 6th January 2007.
  • International Conference on ?Recent Trends in Biotechnology? organized by Kalasalingam University, Krishnankovil. Presentation of paper tiltled ?Lymphocytotoxic Effect of Culture Supernatant from Marine Actinomycetes? 10th and 11th February, 2007.
  • UGC sponsored National seminar on ?Marine Resources: Sustainable Utilization and Conservation? organized by St. Mary?s College (Autonomous), Thoothukudi, 11th and 12th December, 2009. Presentation of paper tiltled ?Marine fungi as a source of secondary metabolites?
  • International Conference on ? Aquatic Microbiology-Status, Challenges and Opportunities? organized by CAS in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, 2 to 4th September, 2010. Presentation of paper tiltled ?Isolation, characterization and antagonistic activity of marine bacteria from cochin backwaters of Arabian sea?
      Participated in Seminars/conferences
    1. Attended in the UGC sponsored National Seminar in ?Environmental Ethics and Sustainability? held from 21.02.2001 to 23.02.2001, conducted by Lady Doak College, Madurai-2.
    2. Attended ?Science of Ocean? Radio serial organized by Vigyan Prasar, New Delhi, All India Radio, Madurai and Tamil Nadu Science organization, Madurai on December 21st, 2006.
    3. Attended International Seminar entitled ?Synergistic Effect of Beneficial Microlives with Multidisciplinary Approaches? organized by the PG & Research Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology, Hindustan College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore on January 31, 2013.
    4. Authored and contributed a research paper in 2nd International Conference on ?Agriculture, Food Technologies and Environment-New Approaches? (AFTENA-2013) on 19th and 20 October, 2012 organized by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi.
      Workshops
    1. Participated in the Short ? Term Programme (workshop) on ?Electrophoresis Techniques? held between 12.12.2003 ? 17.12.2003 conducted by The Electrophoresis Institute, Yercaud-1
    2. Participated in the summer workshop on ?Immunotechniques? held on 9th to 12th June, 2006 at Bharathidasani University, Tiruchirapalli.
    3. Participated in the National workshop on ?Nanomaterials-Synthesis, characterization and applications? held on 29.08. ?07 at Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi.
    4. Participated in the summer workshop on ?Isolation & Identification of Marine Actinobacteria" held on 4, 5, 6th March 2008 at CAS in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, Chidambaram (Sponsored by UGC-SAP).
    5. Participated in ICAR sponsored winter school on ?Biotechnological Advances in Fish Disease Diagnosis and Health Management? held on 18th November to December 8th, 2009 at Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tamilnadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Thoothukudi-8
    6. Attended in the UGC sponsored National Seminar in ?Environmental Ethics and Sustainability? held from 21.02.2001 to 23.02.2001, conducted by Lady Doak College, Madurai-2.

    • Working History

    Abroad

  • visit-1 Malaysia
  • visit-2 Bangkok
  • visit-3 South Korea
  • visit-4 Hong Hong
  • visit-5 Macau
  • visit-6 Srilanka
  • visit-7 Nepal

    • Event Organised

  • State Level Intercollegiate Students Seminar on "Mining the microbes: a new frontier for natural products" 23rd February, 2011
  • Committee member in Bioinformatics National workshop -2012 on ?Molecular Informatics and Drug Designing (MIDD-2012)? on 19th-21st March 2012 funded by UGC,TNSCST andCSIR

    • Achievements

  • Organized along with fellow teachers of the Department of Zoology, blood group identification, haemoglobin estimation and body mass index identification for parents during Parent Teacher Association meeting in 2006, 2007 & 2008.
  • Served as volunteer two times for the Jasmine flower string/garland making and related craft workshop organized by the College in association with Madurai Chapter for Indian National Trust for Culture and Heritage in 2008 and 2010.
  • Also served as Co-ordinator-Women?s Studies Centre.
  • Volunteer on behalf of the college for the campaign against the ban of plastics organized by Soroptimist International in 2009.
  • Served as volunteer for mobilizing women?s self help group for participation in the special awareness meeting organized by the college on breast cancer in 2009.
  • Served as volunteer on behalf of the college in ?Madurai Vizha? The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Madurai hosted a three-day event from 28th to 30th January, 2011 focused on the diversity, history, heritage, cultural and historical significance of Madurai and arts of the oldest cultural capital city of Tamil Nadu to locals, domestic and foreign tourists.
  • As a Rotaract Club of Thiagarajar College Co-ordinator organized Eye camp as per the guidance of our college management, our college NCC-Army and Rotaract Club of Thiagarajar College with the help of Aravind Eye Hospital. 15 Rotaract students served as volunteers. 360 patients screened, 255 patients (71%) have been identified with various problems. It has given opportunity for examining their eyes and restoring their eyesight.
  • information-Served as Committee Member in
    • Games Committee (2000-2006, 2008).
    • Library Committee (2008--2010).
    • Purchase Committee ?Chemicals (2002-2008), Instruments (2009-2010)
    • Disciplinary Committee (2002-2006; 2008-2010).
    • Editorial Board in College Magazine Committee (2002-2003).
    • Girls student?s Counselling cell (2000-2010)
    • Star College scheme ?Advisory Committee ?(2008-2010).
    • IQAC Committee (2008-2009); 2013-2014.
    • Chemical in-charge-in Department of Zoology (2002-2010).
    • Library in ?charge -in Department of Zoology (June, 2010 ?till now)
    • Women Study Centre ?Executive Committee Member ?Coordinator- from 2010.
    • Decoration and Stage arrangement: (2000-2010).
    • Convener- Decoration committee for hall arrangement-(June, 2010 ?till now.
    • Equipment in charge ?Common purchase committee member-2010-2011.
    • Hospitality Committee& Autonomous Review Committee - 2011-2012.
    • Committee member in ISRO 50th Anniversary Exhibition.
    • Executive Council Member in Alumni Association -2012 onwards
    • Convener -Stock verification committee ? Computer Science-2012-13 & Chemistry Department in-charge-2013-14.
    • Convener ? Application and prospectus committee-2014-15.
    • Co-ordinator ?Rotaract Club of Thiagarajar College,Madurai-9 (2015-2017).

    • Ph.D Guidelines




    Scholar name Research area Status Year
    S.Padmavathy Marine Microbiology Completed N.A.
    K.Manimegalai Marine Microbiology Completed N.A.
    J. Uma Maheswari Marine Microbiology Pursuing N.A.
    P. N. Rajarajan Marine Microbiology Completed N.A.
    P. Jegannathan Marine Microbiology Completed N.A.

    Sponserd Research




    Title Agency Responsibility Status
    Environmental concentration of Microbial Polyester as Potential Bioindicators of Pollution and their Degradation Studies Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF) Co-investigator On Going
    Characterization and Elucidation of Probiotic Potential of Marine Bacterial Isolates University Grants Commission: (UGC) Principal Investigator Completed

    Membership




    Society Detail Period
    Rotary International Service Organization Member, Literacy Director 2014 onwards
    INTACH (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage) Member 2015 onwards