Curriculum vitae

Curriculum vitae
1. NAME Dr. S. Senthil Kumar
2.
OFFICE
PHONE
E-MAIL
3. AWARD/PRIZE/CERTIFICATE
Assistant Professor,
Department of Biotechnology
National College (Autonomous)
(Nationally Re -Accredited at ‘A’ level by NAAC)
(College with potential for Excellence),
Tiruchirapalli – 620 001.
(0)9965873830/ (0)9865268433
senthil@nct.ac.in
Recipient of funding under Fast Track Scheme for Young Scientists (2011-2012):
My project proposal titled “Advanced oxidation process and microbial treatment for
toxicity- free textile effluent disposal” was recommended for funding under Fast Track
scheme for Young Scientist (Reg. No. SERC/LS-504/2011)
International fellowship received: Recipient of Finnish Forest Research Institute’s
(METLA) scholarship worth 1,750 Euros towards the registration and accommodation
for attending the 6 th International symposium on Ecosystem Behavior (BIOGEOMON
2009) held at Helsinki, Finland
DBT sponsored Short term training on Molecular Biology techniques in
Microbiology: I was one among the 13 participants selected national level for the DBT
sponsored short term training programme on Molecular Biology techniques in
Microbiology organized by the Department of Food Microbiology, CFTRI, Mysore for 21
days held between 16.11.2011 and 02.12.2011.
Patent filled: Process Patent; (Appl. No. 860/CHE/2010)
4. COUNTRIES VISITED
Germany & Finland (2009) Recipient of Metla’s (Finnish Forest Research Institute)
scholarship for attending the 6 th International
Symposium on Ecosystem Behavior - BIOGEOMON
2009, organized by the University of Helsinki, Helsinki,
Finland, held between 29 June – 3 July 2009.
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
& Srilanka (2006) To meet delicates of various academic & research
institution in both the countries for students exchange
programmes, to bring out the latest knowledge and
skills of Microbiology & Biotechnology within the reach
of our students and enrich the interplay of academy
and industry and for admitting NRI students.
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5. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Research Degree Ph.D., in Botany, specialized in Environmental Biotechnology
Commended; G.P.A: 8.4 (D+) in Course Work
P.G and Research Department of Botany,
Jamal Mohamed College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli-620 020.
M.Phil., (Biotechnology)
Passed in First class (67.5 % )
Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu.
M.Phil., (Life sciences)
Passed in First class (60 %)
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.
Masters Degree M.Sc., (Botany)
Passed in First Class (68 %)
Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu.
M.Sc., (Microbiology)
Passed in Distinction (76.5 %)
Srimad Andavan Arts and Science College,
(Affiliated to Bharathidasan University)
Tiruchirappalli.
Bachelors Degree B.Sc., (Microbiology)
Passed in First Class (69%)
Srimad Andavan Arts and Science College,
(Affiliated to Bharathidasan University),
Tiruchirappalli.
Diploma Diploma in Research & Development (R&D)
Passed in First Class (65%)
Indian Institute of Management and Technology, Chennai.
Computer Literacy MS Office (MS-Word. MS-Power Point, MS-Excel, MS-Access), Oracle 8.0
and have been applying these skills routinely in my work curriculum for
the past 10 years.
6. DETAILS OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE, SPECIFYING
PERIOD.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE : 10 Years
Under –graduate: 4 Years
Post – graduate: 10 Years
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE : 6 Years
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Jun 11 to Till Date
Sep 06 to May 11
May 04 to Aug 06
Position: Assistant Professor,
P.G Department of Biotechnology,
National College (Autonomous),
(Nationally Re -Accredited at ‘A’ level by NAAC)
(College with potential for Excellence),
Tiruchirappalli-620001.
Job Description: Molding postgraduates in different domains of
Microbiology and Biotechnology especially in
Clinical Microbiology, Virology, Microbial and
Molecular Genetics, Cell & Molecular Biology, rDNA
Technology, Bioprocess Technology and
Environment Biotechnology.
To bring the latest knowledge and skills of
Microbiology and Biotechnology within the reach of
career aspirants and enrich the interplay of academy
and industry.
To keep responding to ever-rising professional
challenges by constant enrichment of the resource
base.
Position: Assistant Professor,
P.G Department of Biotechnology,
Jamal Mohamed College (Autonomous),
(Nationally Re -Accredited at ‘A’ level by NAAC)
(College with potential for Excellence),
Tiruchirappalli-620020.
Position: Head of the Department,
P.G Department of Microbiology,
Vysya College,
(Nationally Re -Accredited at ‘A’ level by NAAC)
Salem-636103, Tamil Nadu.
Recipient of Gold Medallion in appreciation of
academic excellence as the Head, Department of
Microbiology, Vysya College, Salem. (2006).
May 02 to April 04
Position:
OTHER POSITIONS HELD
Lecturer,
Department of Microbiology
Vysya College,
(Nationally Re -Accredited at ‘A’ level by NAAC)
Salem, Tamil Nadu.
Consultant Microbiologist AR Clinical and Research Laboratory,
Brindhavan Road, Fairlands, Salem.
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Consultant Microbiologist The Poultech Scientific Laboratories,
(Poultry feed and raw material analyzing lab),
Namakkal.
Membership in Professional body
Life Member The Indian Science Congress Association, (2011)
Kolkata.
7. DETAILS OF PUBLICATIONS (last 3 years)
Senthil Kumar S, Mohamed Jaabir M. S., and Ravikumar R. (2011). Study on the effect of Textile
effluent on the growth and fecundity of Eudrilus euginiae. International Journal of
Environment and Waste Management (In press).
Senthil Kumar, S., Thameez Ahamed, N., Md Rayees Ifham, S., and Mohamed Jaabir,M.S., (2011).
In-vitro antimicrobial activity and phytochemical analysis of leaves of Ionidium suffriticosum
(Ging). Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment (In press).
Mohamed Jaabir M.S., Shamsheerali L., Yasar MD.M., Senthil Kumar S. (2011). Evaluation of the
cell-free coelomic fluid of the earthworm Eudrilus euginiae to induce apoptosis in SiHa cell
line, Journal of Pharmacy Research 4 (10), 3417-3420.
Mohamed Jaabir M.S., Naseeruddin S., Shabeer N., Senthil Kumar S. (2011). Antimicrobial
activity of the ethanolic extract of the leaves of Cissus quadrangularis and its phytochemical
analysis by GC-MS. Journal of Theoretical and Experimental Biology, 7(3) 99-108.
Senthil Kumar S., Soban Akram. S., Fareed Ahmed T.S., and Mohamed Jaabir M.S. (2010).
Phytochemical analysis and antimicrobial activity of the ethanolic extract of Acorus calamus
rhizome. Oriental Journal of Chemistry, 26 (1); 223-227.
Senthil Kumar S, Veeramani A, Mohamed Jaabir MS, Ravikumar R. (2010). Decolorization of
Textile Dye Reactive Black HFGR Using a Novel Isolate Paenibacillus lautus SK21. Journal
of Theoretical and Experimental Biology 6 (3):195-202.
Raja, P. Prabakaran, P. Gajalakshmi and S. Senthil Kumar (2010). Isolation and Screening of
Psychrophilic Actinomyecetes from Rothang Hill soil against Dental carries causative
Streptococcus sp. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 4(1), 225-230.
Veeramani A., Senthil Kumar S., Mohamed Jaabir M. S., Sivagandhi C., Marimuthu R. and
Ravikumar R. (2010). Eudrilus euginiae as a putative candidate for Textile industry effluent
polluted soil bioremediation. Current World Environment 5(1), 131-136.
Mohamed Jaabir M.S., Vigneshwaran R., Md. Ehtishamu Ul Hassan T. and Senthil Kumar S.
(2010). Study on the antimicrobial activity of ethanolic extract of the fruits of Solanum
torvum and its phytochemical analysis by GC-MS. Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal,
2(1), 117-121.
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Senthil Kumar S., Shariq Afsar T., Mohamed Yasar, Mansoor Hussain and Mohamed Jaabir M.S.
(2010). A Study on the fungal antagonism by chitinolytic bacterial isolates from prawn
culture farms of Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu. Journal of Pure and Applied
Microbiology, Vol. 04(1, 429-432.
Mohamed Jaabir MS., Rosario JF., Senthil Kumar S and Geraldine. P. (2009). Maternal dietary
micronutrient restriction during preconception, conception and post natal life predispose the
offspring to insulin resistance and hypertension in adult life. Biomedical and Pharmacology
Journal, Vol. 2(2), 239-248.
Veeramani, S. Senthil Kumar, C. Sivagandhi, R, Marimuthu and R. Ravikumar (2009).
Biochemical and Antimicrobial analysis of the coelomic fluid of Eudrilus euginiae. Journal
of Theoretical and Experimental Biology, 6, (1), 79-84.
Mohamed Jaabir MS, Mansoor Hussain A, Shariq Afsar T, and Senthil Kumar S. (2009). Study on
the apoptotic properties of methanolic extracts of Peltophorum pterocarpum, Cassia
auriculata, Cassia alata and Lamprachaenium microcephalum. Biomedical & Pharmacology
Journal, 2(2), 381-385.
8. SEQUENCES OF BACTERIAL STRAIN SUBMITTED AT NCBI
S. No. Accession No. Nucleotide Source
1. FJ966212 16s rRNA partial Bacillus sp. SK03
2. FJ974057 16s rRNA partial Bacillus firmus SK20
3. FJ974058 16s rRNA partial Paenibacillus lautus SK21
4. FJ974059 16s rRNA partial Pseudomonas stutzeri JMC 01
5. GQ120620 16s rRNA partial Bacillus subtilis JMC02
6. HM451426 16s rRNA partial Comamonas species strain JMC-UBL-27
7. HM451427 16s rRNA partial Enterococcus fecalis strain JMC-UBL-31
8. HM451428 16s rRNA partial Enterococcus Fecalis strain JMC-UBL-02
9. HM451429 16s rRNA partial Bacillus flexus strain JMC-UBL-24
10. HM451430 16s rRNA partial Acinetobacter species strain JMC-UBL 15
11. HM451431 16s rRNA partial Bacillus species strain JMC-UBL 15
12. HM451432 16s rRNA partial Acinetobacter species strain JMC-UBL 17
13. HM451433 16s rRNA partial Comamonas species strain JMC-UBL 19
14. HM451434 16s rRNA partial Bacillus species strain JMC-UBL 10
15. HM451435 16s rRNA partial Paenibacillus species strain JMC-UBL 34
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16. HM451436 16s rRNA partial Bacillus endophyticus strain JMC-UBL 13
17. HM451437 16s rRNA partial Bacillus anthracis strain JMC-UBL 06
18. HM451438 16s rRNA partial Pseudomonas species strain JMC-UBL 26
19. HM451439 16s rRNA partial Bacillus thuringiensis strain JMC-UBL 03
20. HM451440 16s rRNA partial Bacillus cereus strain JMC-UBL 09
21. HM451441 16s rRNA partial Bacillus pumilus strain JMC-UBL 20
22. HM451442 16s rRNA partial Lysinibacillus species strain JMC-UBL 45
23. HM451443 16s rRNA partial Bacillus megaterium strain JMC-UBL 23
24. HM451444 16s rRNA partial Pseudomonas species strain JMC-UBL 01
25. HM451445 16s rRNA partial Azoarcus species strain JMC-UBL 43
09. OVERSEAS PRESENTATION
Presented a paper titled “Study on the Decolorization and Degradation of Textile Dyes
commonly used in the Textile Industry District of Tamil Nadu, India”, in the 6 th International
Symposium on Ecosystem Behavior - BIOGEOMON 2009, held at Helsinki, Finland.
10. BOOK PUBLISHED THROUGH AN INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHER
Title Bioremediation of textile dyes and effluent: Evaluation in crop plants
Publisher LAP LAMBRET Academic Publishing GmbH & Co. KG
Dudweiler Landstr. 99, 66123 Saarbrucken, Germany.
Author S. Senthil Kumar
ISBN no 978-3-8433-7885-7
Selling Price 79.00 Euros
No of Pages 208
Year of Publishing 2010
BOOKS PUBLISHED
IPR, Biosafety and Biotechnology Management (2009). Jasen Publications, India.
ISBN No. 9788190894203; accepted as the reference book for B.Sc., M.Sc.,
Biotechnology and M.Sc., Gene Technology program of affiliated Colleges of
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli.
Laboratory Manual for Animal Cell Culture Techniques (2008), Jasen Publications
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India.
BOOK CHAPTER
Decolorization of Reactive Blue using a novel isolate – Bacillus firmus SK20. Microbial
Biotechnology, 2009.Excel India Publishers, New Delhi, India. Pp. 349-355, ISBN: 978-
93-80043-97-5.
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11. CD/AUDIO VISUALS
Biotechnology: Today and Tomorrow (2007). An electronic media (DVD) as an eyeopener
for the aspirants of Biotechnology, to realize the potential of Biotechnological
Research.
12. OTHER CITATIONS (Annexure II)
College faculty evolves eco-friendly process for treating effluents – The Hindu, July 17,
2009, pp-2.
College researchers say bacteria helpful in treating toxic effluents – The Times of India,
August 6, 2009.
‘Saayakazhivai suthigarikkum bacteria’ –Article in Tamil daily, Kalai Kathir, July 31,
2009.
13. DETAILS OF CHAIRING AS RESOURCE PERSON
13 th May ’10 &
18 th May ’11 Acted as Resource person to deliver a lecture on the potential of cloning
research and to threw light on several issues related to cloning at
INSPIRE-2010 and 2011, an Summer Internship programme sponsored
by DST, Govt. of India, organized by the Department of Microbiology,
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli.
19 th Feb ’10 As a resource person to deliver a lecture on “Biotechnology: Today and
Tomorrow” on 19 th February 2010 in the Jamal College of Education,
Tiruchirappalli – 620 020.
7 th March ’09 Acted as resource person for the consultation service on ‘Career
Opportunities in Biotechnology’ on 7 th March 2009, for the students of the
Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology at Cauvery College for
Women, Tiruchirappalli.
18 th Jan ’09 Chair Person in the Biochemistry and Microbiology sessions of the Oral
Presentation at National Seminar on Recent Advances in Biotechnology
(NSARAB-09) held on 18 th January 2009 at Bishop Heber College
(Autonomous) Tiruchirappalli.
2010-11 Acted as resource person to teach Environmental science for the students
of B.A. (English) Degree program admitted under the Directorate of
Distance Education, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli in the
academic year 2010-2011.
2005-06 Had been a Resource Person for Microbiology training programme for
higher Secondary school teachers’ of Salem and Dharmapuri districts,
Organized by the Department of Microbiology, Vysya College, Salem in
2005-06 academic year.
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14. CHAIRING AS RESOURCE PERSON IN TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
March, 2011 Acted as resource person in the Five– Days’ workshop on the “Essentials
of Molecular Biology (EMB’2011)” held in March 2011, organized by the
Department of Biotechnology and Biochemistry, EGS Pillai College of Arts
and Science, Nagapattinam.
4 th – 5 th Feb‘ 11 Acted as resource person in the Two – Days’ workshop on “Hands-On
Training in Animal Cell Culture” held between 4 th and 5 th , Feb, 2011, in
the Department of Biotechnology, Jamal Mohamed College (Autonomous),
Tiruchirappalli – 620 020.
8 th -9 th Jan’ 11 Acted as resource person in the Two – Days’ workshop on “Hands-On
Training in Fermentor Operations and Analysis” held between 8 th and 9 th
Jan, 2011, in the Department of Biotechnology, Jamal Mohamed College
(Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli – 620 020.
8-9 th Aug’ 09 Acted as resource person in the Two – Days’ workshop on “Hands-On
Training in Fermentor Operations and Analysis” held between 8 th and 9 th
August 2009, in the Department of Biotechnology, Jamal Mohamed
College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli – 620 020.
12-13 th Sep’ 09
15-16 th Aug’ 09
1-2 nd Aug’ 09
14-15 th Mar’ 09
Acted as resource person in the Two – Days’ workshop on“Hands-On
Training in Animal Cell Culture” organized four times in the 2009 by the
Department of Biotechnology, Jamal Mohamed College (Autonomous),
Tiruchirappalli – 620 020.
14-15 th Mar’ 08 Acted as resource person in the Two – Days’ workshop on “Hands-On
Training in Animal Cell Culture” held between 14 th and 15 th March 2008,
in the Department of Biotechnology, Jamal Mohamed College
(Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli – 620 020.
15. PARTICIPATION IN CONSULTANCY
Consultancy for Biological Treatment of textile industry effluent
Client(s): United Bleachers Limited,
Post Box No.: 12, Nellithurai Road,
Mettupalayam - 641 301.
Suntex Processing Mills (P) Ltd.
Factory:402, K.S. Road,
Thandalacherry, Gummidipoondi-601 201.
Consultancy Program Production of Bio-fertilizers (VAM, Azospirillum, Pseudomonas sps.
Etc.,) for the farmers through our completely automated
Fermentor (Biotron, Spectrochem India, Hyderabad), as a
consultancy service in the year August 2005- April 2006)
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Counselor For one day Counseling and Awareness Programme for Life
science Students (2008) organized by Bio Science Research
Institute, Thillainagar, Tiruchirappalli.
16. PAPERS PRESENTED IN SEMINARS / CONFERENCES (Last 3 years)
1. “In-Vitro Antimicrobial Activity Of Methanolic Extracts Of Some Medicinal Herbs Of
Yercaud” in the National Seminar on recent trends in Biosciences, organized by K.M.G.
College of Arts and Science, Gudiyattam- 635 803, held on 24 th February, 2010..
2. “In-vitro apoptogenic properties of Peltophorum pterocarpum and Lamprachaenium
microcephalum in MCF-7 cell line” in the National Seminar on recent trends in
Biosciences, organized by K.M.G. College of Arts and Science, Gudiyattam- 635 803, held
on 24 th February, 2010.
3. “Study on the antimicrobial properties in the fruits of Solanum torvum and its analysis
by GC-MS” in the National Seminar on recent trends in Biosciences, organized by K.M.G.
College of Arts and Science, Gudiyattam- 635 803, held on 24 th February, 2010.
4. “Screening for the antibiotic properties of Ethanolic extract of Acorus calamus rhizome”
in the National Seminar on recent trends in Biosciences, organized by K.M.G. College of
Arts and Science, Gudiyattam- 635 803, held on 24 th February, 2010.
5. “Antimicrobial effect of the extract of leaves of Cissus quadrangularis on pathogenic
microorganisms and its phytochemical analysis by GC-MS.” in the National Seminar on
recent trends in Biosciences, organized by K.M.G. College of Arts and Science,
Gudiyattam- 635 803, held on 24 th February, 2010.
6. “Validation of the antimicrobial activity of Human placental extract” in the National
Seminar on recent trends in Biosciences, organized by K.M.G. College of Arts and
Science, Gudiyattam- 635 803, held on 24 th February, 2010.
7. “Use Of Cassia Auriculata and Cassia alata Against Epithelial Breast Cancer Derived Cell
Line MCF-7” in the National Seminar on recent trends in Biosciences, organized by
K.M.G. College of Arts and Science, Gudiyattam- 635 803, held on 24 th February, 2010.
8. “Antimicrobial effect of the extract of Hybanthus enneaspermus and Its phytochemical
analysis” in the National Seminar on recent trends in Biosciences, organized by K.M.G.
College of Arts and Science, Gudiyattam- 635 803, held on 24 th February, 2010.
9. “Effect of Ocimum sanctum on isoproterenol induced Myocardial infarction in Albino
rats” in the National Seminar on recent trends in Biosciences, organized by K.M.G.
College of Arts and Science, Gudiyattam- 635 803, held on 24 th February, 2010.
10. “Decolorization of reactive blue using a novel isolate- Bacillus sp. SK03” in the National
Seminar on recent trends in Biosciences, organized by K.M.G. College of Arts and
Science, Gudiyattam- 635 803, held on 24 th February, 2010.
11. “Bacillus sp. Sk03 – a novel isolate from the textile industry to decolorize reactive black
HFGR” in the National Seminar on recent trends in Biosciences, organized by K.M.G.
College of Arts and Science, Gudiyattam- 635 803, held on 24 th February, 2010.
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12. “Bioleaching Of Aluminium And Iron Using Novel Isolates From An Abandoned Furnace”
in the National Seminar on recent trends in Biosciences, organized by K.M.G. College of
Arts and Science, Gudiyattam- 635 803, held on 24 th February, 2010.
13. “Chitinolytic And Anti-Fungal Activity Of Bacterial Isolates From A Prawn Culture Farm”
in the National Seminar on recent trends in Biosciences, organized by K.M.G. College of
Arts and Science, Gudiyattam- 635 803, held on 24 th February, 2010.
14. “Study on the antimicrobial activity of ethnomedicinally important plants used by
Yercaud siddha vaidhyars” in the UGC sponsored State Level Seminar on Frontiers
Studies in Chemistry, organized by the PG and Research Department of Chemistry, Jamal
Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli – 620020, held on 9 th and 10 th February 2009.
15. “Screening for the apoptotic properties of methanolic extracts of Peltophorum
pterocarpum and Lamprachaenium microcephalum” in the UGC sponsored State Level
Seminar on Frontiers Studies in Chemistry, organized by the PG and Research
Department of Chemistry, Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli – 620020, held on 9 th
and 10 th February 2009.
16. “Study on the antimicrobial activity of ethanolic extract of the fruits of Solanum torvum
and its phytochemical analysis by GC-MS ” in the UGC sponsored State Level Seminar on
Frontiers Studies in Chemistry, organized by the PG and Research Department of
Chemistry, Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli – 620020, held on 9 th and 10 th
February 2009.
17. “Phytochemical analysis and Antimicrobial activity of the ethanolic extract of Acorus
calamus rhizome” in the UGC sponsored State Level Seminar on Frontiers Studies in
Chemistry, organized by the PG and Research Department of Chemistry, Jamal
Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli – 620020, held on 9 th and 10 th February 2009.
18. “Methanolic extract of Tinospora cordifolia as a putative anticancer agent” in the UGC
sponsored State Level Seminar on Frontiers Studies in Chemistry, organized by the PG
and Research Department of Chemistry, Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli –
620020, held on 9 th and 10 th February 2009.
19. “Phytochemical screening for antimicrobial compound in the leaves of Cissus
quadrangularis” in the UGC sponsored State Level Seminar on Frontiers Studies in
Chemistry, organized by the PG and Research Department of Chemistry, Jamal
Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli – 620020, held on 9 th and 10 th February 2009.
20. “Study on the antimicrobial activity of Human Placental Extract” in the UGC sponsored
State Level Seminar on Frontiers Studies in Chemistry, organized by the PG and
Research Department of Chemistry, Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli – 620020,
held on 9 th and 10 th February 2009.
21. “Study on the Apoptotic properties of methanolic extracts of Cassia auriculata and
Cassia alata” in the UGC sponsored State Level Seminar on Frontiers Studies in
Chemistry, organized by the PG and Research Department of Chemistry, Jamal
Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli – 620020, held on 9 th and 10 th February 2009.
22. “Scientific validation by antimicrobial and GC-MS analysis for the use of Hybanthus
enneaspermus in folklore medicine” in the UGC sponsored State Level Seminar on
Frontiers Studies in Chemistry, organized by the PG and Research Department of
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Chemistry, Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli – 620020, held on 9 th and 10 th
February 2009.
23. “Study on the effect of ethanolic extract of Ocimum sanctum leaves on Isoproterenol
induced myocardial infarction in Albino rats” in the UGC sponsored State Level Seminar
on Frontiers Studies in Chemistry, organized by the PG and Research Department of
Chemistry, Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli – 620020, held on 9 th and 10 th
February 2009.
24. “Effect of zinc restriction on the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis in an experimental
mouse model” in the ICMR sponsored National Seminar on Neurobiology and Stem
Cells, organized by the Department of Biochemistry, Indo-American College, Cheyyar,
held on 5 th and 6 th March 2009.
25. “A preliminary study on the potential to induce apoptosis by the methanolic extracts of
Peltophorum pterocarpum and Lamprachaenium microcephalum in MCF-7 cell line” in
the UGC sponsored State Level Seminar on Frontiers Studies in Chemistry, organized by
the PG and Research Department of Chemistry, Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli
– 620020, held on 9 th and 10 th 2009.
26. “Will Green Biotechnology Make India Green?” in the 8 th National Level Biological
Congress on Biotechnology : Glimpses of Future Prospects organized by Muthayammal
College of Arts and Science, Rasipuram, on 9 th & 10 th Jan 2009.
27. “A Study on the yield of Rice by SRI Method” in the 8 th National Level Biological
Congress on Biotechnology : Glimpses of Future Prospects organized by Muthayammal
College of Arts and Science, Rasipuram, on 9 th & 10 th Jan 2009.
28. “Evaluation of Cichorium Extract for the growth supporting property in rat hepatocyte
primary culture.” in the 8 th National Level Biological Congress on Biotechnology:
Glimpses of Future Prospects organized by Muthayammal College of Arts and Science,
Rasipuram, on 9 th & 10 th Jan 2009.
29. “Neither Ram Nor Sethu could save our environment.” in the 8 th National Level
Biological Congress on Biotechnology : Glimpses of Future Prospects organized by
Muthayammal College of Arts and Science, Rasipuram, on 9 th & 10 th Jan 2009.
30. “Characterization of Chitinase Produced by Bacterial Isolates of Prawn Culture Farms of
Ramanathapuram District” in the National Symposium on New Dimensions in
Biotechnology organized by Dept. of Biotechnology, JJ College of Arts and Science,
Pudukkottai, on 13 th & 14 th March 2009.
31. “Comparative Study on the Effect of Different Textile Effluent Treatments on the
Growth of Paddy varieties” in the National Symposium on New Dimensions in
Biotechnology organized by Dept. of Biotechnology, JJ College of Arts and Science,
Pudukkottai, on 13 th & 14 th March 2009.
32. “A Study on the Antioxidative property of Epigallo Catechin Gallate on carbon Tetra
Chloride induced Hepatotoxicity.” in the National Symposium on New Dimensions in
Biotechnology organized by Dept. of Biotechnology, JJ College of Arts and Science,
Pudukkottai, on 13 th & 14 th March 2009.
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33. “Anti Toxic Effect of Camellia sinensis on lead Induced Nephrotoxicity” in the National
Symposium on New Dimensions in Biotechnology organized by Dept. of Biotechnology,
JJ College of Arts and Science, Pudukkottai, on 13 th & 14 th March 2009.
34. “Anti-Inflammatory and Analgesic Activity of Tridax procumbens (L.) on Carrageenan –
Induced Inflammation” in the National Symposium on New Dimensions in
Biotechnology organized by Dept. of Biotechnology, JJ College of Arts and Science,
Pudukkottai, on 13 th & 14 th March 2009.
35. “Hepatoprotective effect of L – Arginine in Acetaminophen Induced Toxicity” in the
National Symposium on New Dimensions in Biotechnology organized by Dept. of
Biotechnology, JJ College of Arts and Science, Pudukkottai, on 13 th & 14 th March 2009.
36. “Isolation and Evaluation of the use of a Novel Bacterial Isolate for Bioleaching of metals
from Coal Fly Ash” in the National Symposium on New Dimensions in Biotechnology
organized by Dept. of Biotechnology, JJ College of Arts and Science, Pudukkottai, on 13 th
& 14 th March 2009.
37. “Evaluation of Coliforms as Indicators of Water Quality in Tiruchirappalli” in the
National Symposium on New Dimensions in Biotechnology organized by Dept. of
Biotechnology, JJ College of Arts and Science, Pudukkottai, on 13 th & 14 th March 2009.
38. “A Comparative study on the effect of Bael leaves (Aegle marmalos) and Aleo
barbadensis in Alloxan induced nephropathy” in the National Symposium on New
Dimensions in Biotechnology organized by Dept. of Biotechnology, JJ College of Arts and
Science, Pudukkottai, on 13 th & 14 th March 2009.
39. “Isolation and Identification of Chitinolytic Bacterial sp. Antagonistic to Fungal
Pathogen” in the Herbal Focus 09, organized by Srimad Andavan College of Arts and
Science T.V. Koil, Tiruchirappalli on 24 th & 25 th Jan 2009.
40. “Study on the Growth Promoting Properties of Textile Industrial Effluent on Paddy” in
the Herbal Focus 09, organized by Srimad Andavan College of Arts and Science T.V. Koil,
Tiruchirappalli on 24 th & 25 th Jan 2009.
41. “Anti Oxidative Role of Epigallocatechin Gallate on Carbon Tetra Chloride Induced
Toxicity In Wistar Rats” in the Herbal Focus 09, organized by Srimad Andavan College
of Arts and Science T.V. Koil, Tiruchirappalli on 24 th & 25 th Jan 2009.
42. “Effect of Camellia Sinensis (L.) on Heavy Metal Toxicity-Lead” in the Herbal Focus 09,
organized by Srimad Andavan College of Arts and Science T.V. Koil, Tiruchirappalli on
24 th & 25 th Jan 2009.
43. “Anti-Inflammatory and Analgesic Activity of the Extract of Tridax Procumbens (L.) In
Rats” in the Herbal Focus 09, organized by Srimad Andavan College of Arts and Science
T.V. Koil, Tiruchirappalli on 24 th & 25 th Jan 2009.
44. “Effect of L-Arginine on Acute Hepatotoxicity Induced By Paracetamol In Rats” in the
Herbal Focus 09, organized by Srimad Andavan College of Arts and Science T.V. Koil,
Tiruchirappalli on 24 th & 25 th Jan 2009.
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45. “Isolation & Characterization of SOD in Buffalo’s Uterine & Oviduct Using Native PAGE”
in the Herbal Focus 09, organized by Srimad Andavan College of Arts and Science T.V.
Koil, Tiruchirappalli on 24 th & 25 th Jan 2009.
46. “Study on the Hepatoprotective Properties of Terminalia chebula on CCl4 Induced
Hepatotoxicity in Rat Hepatocyte Cell Culture System” in the DAE-BRNS Sponsored
National Seminar on “Role of Radioprotectors in Experimental medicine”, organized by
Dept. of Biotechnology, Karunya University on 02 nd & 03 rd April 2009.
47. “Evaluation of Anti-Cancer Activity of Four Medicinal Herbs in MCF-7 Cell Line” in the
DAE-BRNS Sponsored National Seminar on “Role of Radioprotectors in Experimental
medicine”, organized by Dept. of Biotechnology, Karunya University on 02 nd & 03 rd April
2009.
17. ORIENTATION/ REFRESHER COURSES ATTENDED (Last 3 Years)
1 st -3 rd Feb ’10 Attended a Three Days workshop on ‘Soft Skills’ organized by Students
Career Guidance and Counseling, Placement Cell of the Jamal Mohamed
College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, held on 1-3 rd Feb, 2010.
June’ 08, 09 & 10 Attended Faculty Development Program meant for revitalization of
teachers’ commitment to their profession” held on 15 June 2010, June
2009 and June 2008, organized by the Management of Jamal Mohamed
College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli – 620020.
18. WORKSHOPS ATTENDED (Last 3 Years)
16 Nov 12 to
02 Dec 12 DBT sponsored short term training programme on Molecular Biology
techniques in Microbiology organized by the Department of Food
Microbiology, CFTRI, Mysore.
Oct’ 2010 Colloquium on “In Vitro Toxicology” Organized by the Mahatma Gandhi-
Derenkamp Center (MGDC), Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli –
620 024. October 2, 2010.
Sep’ 2010 Attended the two Day Hands On Training on Analytical Equipment held
between 29 th 30 th September 2010 at Karpagam University
Instrumentation Facility (KUIF), Karpagam University, Coimbatore – 641
021, Tamil Nadu.
Sep’ 2010 Two Day BRNS and IANCAS workshop on Radiochemistry and Application
of Radio isotopes, organized by the PG and Research Department of
Zoology, Jamal Mohamed College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli – 620
020. September 18-19, 2010.
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19. PARTICIPATION IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
(NCC, NSS, SPORTS, GAMES, VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATION AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES)
Sports Winner in Table Tennis Tournament for Staff (2009-2010); Won
III prizes on 400 m relay running on College Sports day (2006-07);
Runner up in Table Tennis tournament for Staff (2007-08)
UN Volunteer Registered in UN volunteers to provide humanitarian assistance
and support relief and peace efforts (Since 2008)
Korean Friendship Have gained fairly wide experience in working in a multinational
Association Environment as a member of KFA (Since 2007)
(North Korea)
Generic Volunteerism A freelance social worker from the completion of my master’s
degree (since 2002). I serve as generic volunteer where specific
skills are not necessary. I have gained fairly wide experience in
Critical social work, disaster management, working in a
multinational environment, adjusting difficult living conditions.
Red Cross A volunteer of Red Cross in college for a period of 3 years (1997-
2000), with a mission is to protect human life and health, to ensure
respect for the human being, and to prevent and alleviate human
suffering, without any discrimination based on nationality, race,
religious beliefs, class or political opinions.
Scouts & NSS Member of SCOUTS and NSS in schoolings for a period of 7 years
(1990-1997) and won meritorious awards. Have spent most of
time together in small groups with shared experiences, rituals, and
activities, and emphasizing good citizenship and decision-making.
20. STRENGTHS INCLUDE
Bio Instruments Expertise
Fermentor 2 Lit. (Biotron- Spectrochem Instruments, Hyderabad.)
PCR (Perkin Elmer-Cetus, Eppendorf-Germany)
Phase Contrast and Dark Field Microscopes (regular & inverted)
ELISA Reader (Multiskan- Lab systems, Biorad)
UV- Vis Spectrophotometer (Beckman & systronics, Hitachi)
Gel Documentation System (Biorad)
Gel Electrophoresis (Pharmacia-Sweden)
Ultra Centrifuge (Hitachi – Himas C.S.120; sorvall; REMI C24)
CO2 Incubator and all other routine instruments that are used in Microbiology
and Molecular Biology Labs.
SKILLS INCLUDE
Molecular Biology Techniques:
Isolation & Purification of DNA, RNA & Proteins.
Gel electrophoresis (Agarose, SDS PAGE)
PCR Amplification
Blotting techniques, Recombinant DNA techniques
Hybridization techniques and autoradiography techniques.
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Microbial Techniques
Processing and transportation of samples for clinical / non clinical assays
Isolation of pure cultures and Anaerobes from any source/ samples
Food, Dairy and Environmental Monitory assays
Precipitation and Agglutination techniques
Antimicrobial assay and Assessing MIC of Antibiotics
Isolation & Enrichment of Antibiotic Resistant & Auxotrophic Mutants
Immobilization techniques
Immunological Techniques
Agglutination / precipitation test.
RIA, ELISA.
Handling and raising antisera in Lab animals.
Immunodiffusion techniques and Hematological techniques.
Culturing Techniques
Culturing of Bacterial / fungal cells
Culturing of animal cells / cell line (primary and secondary)
Biotechnology and Environmental Monitory assays
21. PERSONAL DATA
Father’s Name Thiru. S. Sadasivam
Date of Birth 09 th June 1979
Sex Male
Marital Status Married
Children Blessed with a daughter (Ages 8)
Nationality Indian
Languages Known Tamil and English
Passport No A9926340
Full clean driving license F/TN/045/008933/1997
Residential Address B4 Bhuvaneswari Apartments
Pulimandapam Street
Ammamandapam Road
Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli – 620006.
Tamil Nadu, India.
(Dr. S. Senthil Kumar)
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Cover page of the DVD: Biotechnology: Today and Tomorrow. An eye-opener for the
aspirants of Biotechnology, to realize the potential of Biotechnological Research.
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Biotech @ National College Group: Discussion page

www.micropages.blogspot.com
To share views across individuals with common interest in the subject, I maintain a blog in the name of “micropages”

THE HINDU, JULY 12, 2011
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The Hindu dated July 17, 2009, pp-2.
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The Times of India, dated August 6, 2009
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Inauguration of e-Library Facility @ the Department of Biotechnology,
Jamal Mohamed College: an initiative by Dr. S. Senthil Kumar
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