Educational Qualifications
| SlNo | Programme | University/Board | Year | Grade/Percentage |
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| 1 | B.Sc Family and Community Science | Calicut University | 01 Jan-2013 | 92% |
| 2 | M.Sc Home Science (Food Science and Nutrition) | Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala | 01 Jan-2015 | 84% |
| 3 | NET | UGC | 01 Jan-2016 | NA |
Orientation / Refresher Courses / FDPs (Online& Offline) Attended
| SlNo | Name of the Course | University | Period | Mode (Online/Offline) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moodle based Learning Management System | Faculty Development Centre of the Kerala State Higher Education Council, Thiruvananthapuram & Learning Centre of SNGS College, Pattambi. | 13-17 March 2023 | Online |
| 1 | Emerging trends in Therapeutic Nutrition | PG Dept. of Food and Nutrition, Bishop Herber College, Tiruchirappalli | 24-29 February 2024 | Online |
Research Publications
Research Experience
Topic: Analysis of Nutritional, Athletic Profile and Performance Capabilities and Impact of Interventions on the Nutritional Status of the Sports Persons
Research Supervisor: Dr Sylvia Subhapriya M, Professor, Dept. of Home Science, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education, Coimbatore
Research Experience: Thesis Details
PG PROJECT
TOPIC; ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF SELECTED ORGANIC GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES
UG PROJECT
A STUDY ON THE RELATIONSHIP OF HEART DISEASES AND DIETARY PATTERN AMONG NON-VEGETARIANS AT MANJERI
Project Guidance
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BSc Projects |
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1. Formulation and Evaluation of Different Combinations of Health Drink Mixes |
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2. Development and Evaluation of Preserved Products Prepared using Underutilized Fruits |
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3. Impact of Maternal Employment on the Nutritional Status of 0-2 Year Children in Manjeri Municipality |
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4. Development and Evaluation of Extruded Products incorporated with selected Green Leafy Vegetables |
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5. Development and Evaluation of Innovative Recipes using Ficus carica |
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6. Evaluation of Food Adulteration among Selected Food Items |
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7. Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity among Teaching and Non-teaching Staff of Unity Women’s College, Manjeri |
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MSc Projects |
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1. Knowledge and Practices of Infant Feeding among Employed and Unemployed Mothers in Kozhikode |
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2. Assessment of Nutritional Status and Athletic Profile of selected Sports Persons |
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3. A Study on Nutritional Status and Performance Parameters of selected Sports Persons |
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4. Development and Evaluation of Low-Cost Weaning Formulations using Locally Available Ingredients |
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5. Antioxidant Properties of selected Plantain Stems and Comparison of Antioxidant Properties of different varieties of plantain stems |
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6. Development and Evaluation of Energy Bars incorporated with different varieties of Watermelon Seeds |
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7. Development and Evaluation of White Bun incorporated with low GI Foods |
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8. A Study on Food Habits and Nutritional Status of Gastritis Patients among Adults (30-60 Years) |
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9. Prevalence and Risk Factor Assessment of Cardiovascular Diseases Among Adults (40-60) in Manjeri Municipality |
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10. Development and Evaluation of Probiotic Products from Coconut Milk using Kefir Grains |
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11. A Study on the Value Addition of Recipes with Moringa Leaf Powder |
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12. Development and Evaluation of Fish Protein Concentrates Incorporated Value-Added Products |
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13. A Study on the Prevalence of Anemia and Assessment of Nutritional Status among Adults (20- 60years) of Manjeri Municipality |
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14. Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension in Return Migrants of Kuzhimanna Panchayath |
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15. Development and Evaluation of Enriched Pasta |
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16. Impact of Nutrition Education on the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) of Sports Persons |
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17. Formulation and Standardization of Iron Rich Nutribar Designed for Athletes |
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IGNOU Projects |
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1. A Study on the Assessment of Nutritional Status among Toddlers (1-3 Years) in Calicut |
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2. Prevalence of Anemia among Adults of Pulpatta Panchayath |
Research Paper Presentations
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Sl. No |
Name of the Seminar/Conference |
Title of the presentations made |
Name of the sponsoring/Funding agency |
Venue, Date |
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1. |
International Conference on Indian Dairying - Sustainability and Nutritional Security |
Milk; The Potential Health Benefits |
Dept of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, Nutrition Society of India, Coimbatore Chapter and Indian Dairy Association, Tamil Nadu Chapter, Chennai |
Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore 14 October 2022 |
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2. |
51st National conference on “Nutrition Security: Blending tradition with modern technology” |
Antioxidant Activity of selected Organic Green Leafy Vegetables |
Nutrition Society of India |
Trivandrum 09/11/2019 |
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Research Convention Quality Research for a Sustainable Future |
Analysis of nutritional and Athletic Profile of Sports Persons |
Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore |
Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore 24/11/2022 |
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4. |
RICERCA National Conference 2022 Multidisciplinary Perspective in Sustainable Research |
Development and Evaluation of Extruded Products incorporated with selected Green Leafy Vegetables Karthika P, Nikhila CP & Bushaira V |
CSIR-IMMT Kerala Sasthra Sahithya Prishath |
St. Joseph’s College for Women, Alappuzha 20/09/2022 |
Conferences/Seminars/workshops attended
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Sl. No |
Year |
Type |
Participation |
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1. |
2019-2020 |
Webinar |
National webinar on “Nutrients to boost immune functions; Fight Covid 19” organized by Morning Star Home Science College |
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2. |
2019-2020 |
Webinar |
Webinar on Food Nutrition and Livelihood Security during Covid 19 Pandemic organized by IDA Kilakarai Chapter and Dept. of Home Science and Research Centre. TBAK |
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3. |
2019-2020 |
Seminar |
One day state level seminar on Intellectual Property Rights and Strategic Management organized by IQAC, KAHM Unity Women’s College, Manjeri. |
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4. |
2020-2021 |
Webinar |
International webinar on connecting the dots on “Music: The Tranquiliser” organized by UBA in association with IQAC and Dept. of Music, Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram. |
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5. |
2020-2021 |
Webinar |
State level webinar on Traditional Foods and Wellness organized by IQAC and PG Dept. of Home Science, KAHM Unity Women’s College, Manjeri. |
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6. |
2020-2021 |
Webinar |
National webinar on Fermented Dairy Products as Immune Booster with reference to Covid 19 conducted by B. Voc. Food Processing Technology, St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam. |
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7. |
2020-2021 |
Webinar |
International webinar on Problems of data relating to older people and Covid 19; the case of India organized by UBA in association with IQAC and Dept. of Home Science, Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram. |
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8. |
2020-2021 |
Webinar |
National webinar on Paradigm shift in Home Science Education organized by Home Science Association of India, Kerala Chapter |
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9. |
2020-2021 |
Webinar |
Webinar on “The digitally transformed educational scenario- A teacher friendly view” organized by IQAC, KAHM Unity Women’s College, Manjeri. |
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10. |
2020-2021 |
Webinar |
International webinar on Pandemic and Resilience: Body mind and spirit organized by IQAC, KAHM Unity Women’s College, Manjeri. |
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11. |
2020-2021 |
Orientation |
Orientation on Infant and Child Feeding organized by National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development, NIPCCD, New Delhi |
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12. |
2020-2021 |
FDP |
Three-day International online FDP Programme on 21st Century Teaching Skills organized by Dept. of Home Science, KAHM Unity Women’s College, Manjeri |
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13. |
2021-2022 |
Training |
IP Awareness/Training programme under National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission organized by Intellectual Property Office, India. |
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14. |
2022-2023 |
Webinar |
National Webinar on “Making Confectionary Tasty Yet Healthy organized by Protein foods and Nutrition Development Association of India and Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education, Coimbatore |
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15. |
2022-2023 |
Webinar |
National Webinar on Author Profile National Analysis on Scopus organized by Library, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore in collaboration with Elsevier. |
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16. |
2022-2023 |
Webinar |
National Webinar on Improving research writing using Grammarly organized by Library, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore in collaboration with Bridge People Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore. |
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17. |
2022-2023 |
Webinar |
National Webinar on Nutrition Management in PCOS organized by Dept. of Foods and Nutrition, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda as part of National Nutrition Month. |
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18. |
2022-2023 |
Webinar |
National webinar on Value of EBSCO Business Source and eBook Academic Collection in Research and Career Development organized by Library, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore in collaboration with EBSCO Information Services. |
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19. |
2022-2023 |
Workshop |
Three Day Online Workshop on Statistical Data Analysis using SPSS organized by Center for Skill Development & Innovative Research. |
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20. |
2022-2023 |
Conference |
International Conference on Indian Dairying- Sustainability and Nutritional Security organized by Dept of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, Nutrition Society of India, Coimbatore Chapter and Indian Dairy Association, Tamil Nadu Chapter, Chennai |
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21. |
2022-2023 |
Conference |
34th Biennial National Conference of Home Science Association of India organized by Home Science Association of India, Kerala Chapter. |
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22. |
2022-2023 |
FDP |
FDP on Moodle based Learning Management System organized by Faculty Development Centre of the Kerala State Higher Education Council, Thiruvananthapuram & Learning Centre of SNGS College, Pattambi. |
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23. |
2023-2024 |
FDP |
Five-day national level virtual faculty development programme on “Emerging trends in Therapeutic Nutrition” organized by PG Dept. of Food and Nutrition, Bishop Herber College, Tiruchirappalli. |
Service As Resource Person /Invited Lectures / Community Outreach Activities/ Extension Activities by the Faculty
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EXTENSION ACTIVITIES DONE |
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1. Resource person at Government Higher Secondary School, Areacode on 06 November 2019 on the topic Balanced Diet. |
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2. Resource person at Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education, Coimbatore 0n 14 June 2022 on the topic Understanding Nervous System |
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3. Resource person at GVHSS for Girls, BP Angadi, Tirur on 21 February 2023 on the topic Maintaining Professional and Medico-Legal Conduct. |
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4. Resource person at GVHSS for Girls, BP Angadi, Tirur on 27 November 2023 on the topic Work Etiquette and Biomedical Waste Management. |
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5. Resource person at a Family get together conducted by Sunday Warriors Club, Kannur at 14 January 2024 on the topic Prevention and Management of Lifestyle Diseases |
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6. Handled a class on Healthy Eating Habits among College Students to NSS Volunteers of KAHM Unity Women’s College, Manjeri on 7 April 2024. |
Co-Ordinator Ships
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PARTICIPATION IN COLLEGE LEVEL & ACADEMIC AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES |
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College Level |
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1. |
Criteria V Member 2020-2021 |
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2. |
Criteria I Member 2021-2022 |
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3. |
Criteria I Member 2022-2024 |
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4. |
Photography Club Joint Coordinator (2022-2023 & 2023-2024, 2024-2025) |
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Department Level |
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1. |
Joint Coordinator for State level seminar on Pulses 2016. |
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2. |
Joint Coordinator, Home Science Fest 2016, 2017, 2018. |
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3. |
Joint Co-ordinator, International FDP on 21st Century Teaching Skills |
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4. |
Joint Coordinator, World Moral Day Celebration, August 1–September 6, 2022 |
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5. |
Various Department Activities Coordinator |
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6. |
Pothichoru Coordinator 2021-2022 |
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7. |
Certificate Course Faculty In charge |
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8. |
Audit Course Faculty In charge |
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9. |
Earn While Learn Programme Coordinator (20221-22, 2022-23) |
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10. |
Alumni Activities Coordinator |
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11. |
Criteria I Faculty In charge |
Other Details
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ACHIEVEMENTS |
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1. |
2nd Position - MSc Food Science and Nutrition (MG University, Kottayam) |
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2. |
1st Position – BSc Family and Community Science (Calicut University) |
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3. |
1 Month Dietetics Internship done at PSG Hospitals, Coimbatore in Dietetics. |
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4. |
1 week Food Service Management Internship done at Casino Hotel, Cochin, a unit of CGH Earth Experience Hotels in Food Service Management. |
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5. |
1 Week internship done at Malanad development society, Kanjirapally, Food analysis. |
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6. |
Completed 120-hour training on Computer skills, Personality Development, Communication skills and Behavioural skills by Kerala State IT Mission (KSITM), Govt of Kerala and KAHM Unity Women’s College, Manjeri. |
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7. |
Done one week Community Nutrition Camp at Kothad village, Ernakulam in January 2015. |