Associate Dean, School of Life Sciences from 2024 till date

Associate Professor stage- II, Department of Biotechnology from 2023 till date

Criterion 7 incharge from 2023 till date

HOD Department of Biotechnology from 2013-2015

Exam vigilence squad member from 2017-2018

Central valuation incharge from 2022-23

Class guide

Mentor

• Associate Professor stage II , Dept of Biotechnology (June 2023 till date )
• Associate Professor stage I, Dept of Biotechnology (June 2020- June 2022)
• Assisstant Professor I,II, III, Dept of Biotechnology (June 2007- June 2020)
• Joined as lecturer in Dept of Biotechnology (June 2004-2006).

• Microbial enzyme purification: their characterization and  applications.
•  Environmental and Biodegradation Studies: assessing microbial roles in sustainable solutions.
• Therapeutic potential of antimicrobial & anti-cancer agents: exploring novel agents & Cell culture studies.
•  Studies on Phytochemicals & natural products: Characterizing plant based bioactive compounds.

1.  D’Souza, R.M., Pinto, S.K., Abraham, A., 2018. Identification of a Novel Strain of Extracellular L- Asparaginase Producing Scopulariopsis brevicaulis (Sacc.) Bainier using Molecular Techniques. International Journal of Scientific Research in Computer Science Applications and Management Studies 7, 1–5.

2.  D’Souza, R.M., Abraham, A., 2019. Cytotoxic potential of L-asparaginase from Bacillus sp. In vitro. Bacterial Empire 2, 49–53.

3.  Renita Maria, D., Asha, A., 2020. Evaluation of cytotoxic potential of L- asparaginase from Scopulariopsis brevicaulis on cell lines in vitro. Biomedicine 39, 254–257. https://doi.org/10.51248/.v39i2.189

1.      Attended international conference SACAIM 2018 at Beeri and did oral presentation on the topic “Identification of a Novel Strain of Extracellular L- Asparaginase Producing Scopulariopsis brevicaulis (Sacc.) Bainier using Molecular Techniques” on 15th and 16th November 2018 and won the best presentation award.

2.      Attended international conference conducted by Mycological society of India (MSI) in Pune from 19-21st November 2018 and did oral presentation on the topic “Evaluation of Anticancer potential of L-Asparaginase from Scopulariopsis brevicaulis- An in vitro study”. Page 53- 54 in the book of abstracts.

Received UGC minor research grant of 2,00,000 for the project titled "Isolation, purification and characterization of L-Asparaginase" in 2012-13

·   Member, Academic Advisory Committee, Dept of Biotechnology, St Aloysius (Deemed to be University)

·       Member of BOS, School of Life Sciences, St Aloysius (Deemed to be University)

·       Member of BOE, NUCSER, Nitte (Deemed to be University) Paneer Campus.

·       Member of BOS, Alvas College (Autonomous), Moodbidri, Mangaluru.

Ø  Completed short term refresher course on the NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MM-TTP) of University Grants Commission (UGC) Organized by MMTTC, Kannur University from 02.05.2024 to 13.05.2024.

Ø  Attended a one day online faculty development program on AI tools for teaching” organized by Star International Foundation for Research and Education on 22.06.2024

Ø  Attended four days FDP on Generative AI and Machine Learning organised by Vishnu Engineering College, Andhra Pradesh on 21^st May to 24^th May, 2024

Ø  Attended one day National level FDP on Natural and Synthetic bionanomaterials organised by Malla Reddy College of Engineering on May 29^th , 24

Ø  Attended one day National level FDP on Current trends in materials and their applications organised by Malla Reddy College of Engineering on May 30^th , 24 

Ø  Attended five days FDP on Stress Management in Education Sector organised by Milagres Degree College, on 6^th May to 10^th May , 2024   

Ø  Participated in Seven-Day National Level Online Faculty Development Programme on Educational Excellence through Teaching and Research in Digital Era organised by the Department of Professional Management Studies, Kristu Jayanti College, Autonomous, Bengaluru from 21st October 2024 to 28th October 2024.

Ø  Participated in the Seven Days National Level Virtual Faculty Development Programme on Contemporary Trends in Commerce and Management Teaching and Research organised by the Consortium of Higher Educational Institutions for Research & Development (CHIRD) from 22nd April to 29th April 2024

Ø  Attended a one day conference of Catholic Colleges of Karnataka (CCCK) on the topic “Application of AI in Higher Education on Friday, February 7^, 2025 at Christ University, Central Campus,  Bangalore.

ØPOSH Training session for the teaching staff at St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), held on 21st October 2024, organized by the Department of Human Resources in collaboration with the ICC Cell.

ØTwo days FDP held on 27 & 28 June 2024 organised by the HR Department of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) 

ØWorkshop for Class guides-Art of Self Care held on 15^th November 2023

ØWorkshop on Outcome Based Education organised by St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangalore in association with IPSR solutions held from 22/06/2020 to 26/06/2020.

Ø  Attended an online lecture session on Sample survey organised by the department of Economics , Seacom University on May 1^st , 2024

Ø  Attended one day National Webinar on - "Empowering change: sustainable practices for green future " on the Occasion of WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY on 5^th June , 2024

Ø  Attended one day National webinar on Research Methodology organized by the Government Degree College Timarni (MP) held on MAY 31, 2024.

Ø  Attended National Webinar on - "YOGA for SELF & SOCIETY" On the Occasion of International Yoga Day - 2024” on 21.6.24

Ø  Participated in National Webinar on - "Ecosystem restoration - certain essential approaches, principles and interventions  on 28^th May ,2024 organised by Government degree college , Telangana

Ø  Participated in National level e- Conference On the occasion of “International Day of Biological Diversity 2024” with the theme of “Be part of the Plan” organized by Department of Botany, Green Committee, Eco Club and NSS, Government City College (A),Nayapul, Hyderabad in Association with TBB on 22/05/2024.

Ø  Participated in Two days Faculty Development Workshop on “Mastering Instrumentation in Biomedical Research”  for Alva's Homoeopathic Medical College, Moodbidri on 22nd and 23rd of August 2024.

Ø  Attended One Day National conference “Eco Economics: Integrating Ecology and Economy for a Greener Tomorrow” on 13th, August 2024 organized by the School of Life Sciences, Arts and Humanities.

Ø  Participated in Anveshan 2024, Empowering Youth for a Sustainable Future organized by the School of Physical and Life Sciences, St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) on 30th August, 2024. 

Ø  Attended FDP on “Research and publication Ethics and IPR” on 7th November 2024, organized by the School of Life Sciences and Physical Sciences.

Ø  Industrial Visit to CCMB and LA CONES, Hyderabad as part of the study tour held from 29^th November 2024.

Ø  Under the Industry-Alumni-Academia Connect (IAAC) initiatives, attended an Alumni Talk on "Opportunities and Challenges in Biomedical Research in USA" on August 20, 2024 from 3 to 4 pm in the Xavier Hall by Ms Roshni Pais, Hygiene and Quality officer, Maldives, was the resource person.