DR SANTHOSH WILSON GOVEAS,

Academic and Administrative Responsibilities

Throughout my tenure, I have contributed actively to both academic and administrative duties, striving for excellence in institution-building and fostering a student-centric learning environment. Below is a detailed summary of the roles and responsibilities I have undertaken:

• Research Coordinator for Science (2024 – till date)
• IAEC member and Scientist In charge of Animal House (2024-till date)
• BOS member of School of Life Sciences (2024-till date)
• Chief Superintendent of Examinations (2021 – till date)
• Coordinator for College Calendar & Handbook (2017 – till date)
• Head of the Department (HOD) of UG Biotechnology (2017 – 2021)
• Assistant Director of Students' Council (2017-2021)
• Chief Admission Coordinator of the College (2017 – 2021)
• Chief Examination Coordinator (2017 – 2020)
• Assistant Examination Coordinator (2015 – 2017)
• Examination Vigilance Squad (2014-15)
• IMPRINTS Coordinator (2016 – 2017)
  
  

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | 2021-PRESENT

Department of  Post Graduate Studies and Research in Biotechnology

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | 2015-2021

Department of UG Biotechnology, St Aloysius (Autonomous), College, Mangaluru

LECTURER | 2011-2015

Department of UG Biotechnology, St Aloysius (Autonomous), College, Mangaluru

SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW (SRF) | 2010-2011

Laboratory of Applied Biology, St. Aloysius College, Mangaluru.

DBT Project: “Tissue Culture and Propagation of RET Plant Coscinium fenestratum”
Group Leader: Rev. Dr. L. D’Souza SJ, Director, Laboratory of Applied Biology, St. Aloysius College, Mangaluru

JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW (JRF) | 2008-2010

Laboratory of Applied Biology, St. Aloysius College, Mangaluru.

DBT Project: “Tissue Culture and Propagation of RET Plant Coscinium fenestratum”
Group Leader: Rev. Dr. L. D’Souza SJ, Director, Laboratory of Applied Biology, St. Aloysius College, Mangaluru

SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW (SRF) | 2007-2008

National Research Center for Cashew (NRCC), Puttur

ICAR Project: “Molecular Characterization of Cashew Based on RAPD, ISSR, Isozyme, and SSR Techniques”
Group Leader: Dr. Thimmappaiah, Principal Scientist, NRCC, Puttur, India

• DIABETES

• MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, PCR STUDIES

•   PLANT TISSUE CULTURE 

•  CYTOTOXICITY STUDIES

• NANOTECHNOLOGY

1.  Ambarish Cheviry Nair, Santhosh Goveas, Laveena D'Souza, Flavia D'Cunha, Viana D'Souza (2017). Antibacterial and antioxidant potential of organic solvents extract of Mangrove endophytic fungus Eupenicillium senticosum Scott. Journal of Alternative Medicine Research., 65-73.
2. Thimmappaiah, Shobha, D,  Santhosh W G, Melwyn, G S, Mohana, G S, Nayak, M G (2016). Identification of unique subset of cashew germplasm using DNA marker analysis. Indian Journal of Biotechnology., 15(3):363-374.
3. Goveas SW and Abraham A (2014): Extraction and secondary metabolite analysis of Coscinium fenestratum (Gaertn.) Colebr: An important medicinal plant of Western Ghats. International  Journal of  Pharmaceutical Sciences and  Research., 5(8): 3484-89
4. Neethu P., Haseena P., ZevaluKezo, Sona Thomas R., Santhosh Wilson Goveas and Asha Abraham (2014). Antioxidant Properties of Coscinium fenestratun stem extracts on Streptozotocin-induced type 1 diabetic rats. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science., 4 (01): 29-32.
5. Santhosh Wilson Goveas and Asha Abraham (2013).“Evaluation of Antimicrobial andAntioxidant Activity of Stem and Leaf Extracts of Coscinium fenestratum". Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research., 6(3): 218-221.
6. Aparna A., Josline Pinto, Santhosh W. Goveas  and Smitha Hegde (2012). SSR marker based germplasm assessment amongst cultivated varieties of Oryza sativa of Dakshina Kannada district. Global Journal of Applied Agricultural Research, 2(2):71-80. 
7. Santhosh W. Goveas, Shashi Kiran Nivas and D’Souza L. (2011). Breaking Dormancy and Improving Germination of Coscinium fenestratum Seeds, A Red Listed Endangered Medicinal Plant. Adv Bio Tech., 10(11):39-41
8.     Santhosh W Goveas, Madtha R, Nivas SK, D'Souza L (2011). "Isolation of endophytic fungi fromCoscinium fenestratum -a red listed endangered medicinal plant". Eurasian J Biosci.,  5: 48-53.
9.    S.W.Goveas, Shashi Kiran Nivas and L.D’Souza.(2011). "Development of high frequency multiple shoots in the yellow cactus Selenicereus megalanthus". Journal of Applied Horticulture., 13 (1):42-44.
10.     Santhosh W Goveas, Shashi Kiran Nivas and L.D’Souza (2011). Conserving Biodiversity-case of Coscinium fenestratum, a red listed plant of Western Ghats. Swamy Botanicals., 28:33-38
11.    Santhosh W.Goveas, Smitha Hegde, S.K.Nivas and L.D,Souza (2011).Study of berberine content in stem and callus extracts of Coscinium fenestratum  using HPTLC and HPLC techniques. International Journal of Applied Biotechnology and Biochemistry.,  1(2):145-152.
12.    Santhosh W. Goveas, Eldrich C. Miranda, Sahadevan Seena and Sridhar, K.R.2006. Observations on guano and bolus of Indian flying fox, Pteropus giganteus. Current Science., 90(2): 160-162.
13.     Thimmappaiah, W.G. Santhosh, D. Shobha  and G.S. Melwyn, 2008. Assessement of Genetic diversity in Cashew Germplasm using RAPD and ISSR markers,. Scientia Horticulturae., 120 (3):411-417.

•      Tejaswini R  Poojari, Prerana Rai M, Shanmitha B Rai, and Santhosh W Goveas. “Valorization of chitin and chitosan: unlocking sustainable industrial application and economic viability” at the National Conference on Recent Advances and Innovations in Biological Science, Organized by Department of  PG Biotechnology, Alva’s College, Moodbidri on 21.3.2025 (POSTER)
•     Shriya Rao, Deeksha A, Anagha G and Santhosh W Goveas. “Antioxidant, Antibacterial and Phytochemical screening of three seaweeds: Exploring bioactive potential” at the National Conference on Recent Advances and Innovations in Biological Science, Organized by Department of  PG Biotechnology, Alva’s College, Moodbidri on 21.3.2025 (Won THIRD prize in Poster category)
•     Alister Dsouza, Sharon Joanna, Shruti Dessai, Santhosh Goveas and Melwyn D' Cunha. "Nature’s rhizofiltration potential of canna indica (canna lily): a comparative study of cadmium removal from industrial and agricultural wastewater in Mangalore", at the National Conference on Recent Advances and Innovations in Biological Science, Organized by Department of  PG Biotechnology, Alva’s College, Moodbidri on 21.3.2025 (POSTER)
• Riyan Roy, Sreelakshmi VM, Nimisha Sunil Kumar, and Santhosh Wilson Goveas. “Phytochemical studies, Anti-oxidant properties of P.rubra extract and Unraveling milk clotting and coagulant activities of Plumerin -R”. Book of proceedings page No. 90 organized by faculty of PG sciences. International Conference on Environmental Sustainability: “Harmony with Nature” ICESHN 2024 April 5-6, 2024 (POSTER)
• Merilyn Furtado, Deandra Figueirdo, Heidi Rodrigues and Santhosh Wilson Goveas. “Elemental analysis and synthesis of nanoparticles of Sonerila konkanensis: A novel discovery from South Goa”. Book of proceedings page No. 83 organized by faculty of PG sciences. International Conference on Environmental Sustainability: “Harmony with Nature” ICESHN 2024 April 5 - 6, 2024 (POSTER)
•  Danya Rego, Shethila and Santhosh W Goveas. “Production of bioplastic from natural sources” which is presented in 25^th Edition of  Bengaluru Tech Summit 2022 held on 18-21, November 2022 (POSTER)
•  Christy Travasso, Melvia Fernandes and Santhosh W Goveas. “Phytochemical analysis, antioxidant, antimicrobial and synthesis of silver nanoparticles of  S.konkanensis from south Goa” at the National conference on advances in Biotechnology and Nanotechnology conducted by the Department of Microbiology and nanotechnology, Karnatak University Dharwad held on 14-15^th March 2023 (Won the FIRSTplace in poster category)
•      Oral presentation on the topic “In vitro cytotoxic activity of C. fenestratum stem extract on human adrenocarcinoma cell line” at National conference on Natural Bioactive compounds and potential effects on health, organized by Department of Botany and PG studies and Research in Biochemistry held on 27th January 2017 at St Aloysius College.

Ongoing Research Projects

1. Title: Unveiling Seaweed's Medicinal Secrets: Bioactive Extraction and Evaluation from the Coastal Karnataka Region
   Role: Principal Investigator (PI)
   Funding Agency: MJES
   Grant Amount: ₹7,00,000
   Duration: 2024–2027
2. Title: Assessing the Impact of Pollution on Marine-Derived Fungi on the West Coast of India
   Role: Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI)
   Funding Agency: Vision Group on Science and Technology (VGST) under the ECRA category
   Grant Amount: ₹10,00,000
   Duration: 2023–2025
3. Title: Valorization of Chitin and Chitosan: Unlocking Sustainable Industrial Applications and Economic Viability
   Funding Agency: MJES Seed Grant for Students
   Grant Amount: ₹7,500
   Students Involved: Tejaswini R. Poojari, Prerana Rai M., and Shanmitha B. Rai
   Status: Ongoing

Completed Research Projects

1. Title: Evaluation of Antidiabetic Activity of the Stem Extract of Coscinium fenestratum
   Funding Agency: UGC Minor Research Grant
   Grant Amount: ₹2,00,000
   Duration: 2013–2015

2. Title: Study on the Ecotoxicity Effect of Microplastics on Marine Fauna on the Coast of Karnataka
   Role: Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI)
   Funding Agency: Vision Group on Science and Technology (VGST) under the RGS-F category
   Grant Amount: ₹3,00,000
   Duration: 2019–2020

3. Title: Unveiling the Antimicrobial, Nutritional, and Therapeutic Potentials of Sonerila konkanensis: A Novel Discovery from Goa
   Funding Agency: MJES Seed Grant for Students
   Grant Amount: ₹9,000
   Students Involved: Heidi Rodrigues, Deandra Figueiredo, and Merilyn Furtado
   Duration: 2023–2024

Workshops attended

• Participated in Skill development Workshop on Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry under DBT-BUILDER Scheme, Organised by School of Life Sciences (Departments of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Food Science), St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru on 13th September 2024.
• Participated in a hands-on workshop on Cytotoxicity and Genotoxicity – In vitro conducted by Manipal School of Life Sciences, MAHE, Manipal on 10-11, May 2024
•  One Month International Bioinformatics Workshop on -Genomes, Networks &Pathways, from 16 September - 8th October, 2023.
• One day workshop on ‘Research to Start-up’ organized by the Loyola Centre For Research and Innovation, in collaboration with, Entrepreneurship and Consultancy Cell, St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangaluru, on August 10, 2023.
• One day workshop on IPR Awareness programme organised by Department of  PG studies  & Research in Biotechnology, St Aloysius College (Autonomous) in Association with  Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, Government of India on  20 October, 2023.
•  Completed hands-on Workshop on OBE and Question Bank preparation using QnSmart i Organised by the IQAC of St Aloysius College (Autonomous) Mangaluru and the Office of Registrar and Controller of Examinations in association with IPSR Solutions Limited on 14 July, 2023.
• One day workshop on IPR Awareness programme organised by Department of UG & PG Biotechnology, Biochemistry & Microbiology in Association with the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, St Aloysius College (Autonomous) Mangaluru on 2^nd March 2023.
• Two days workshop on Biostatistics data analysis with SPSS organized by Department of PG Studies and Research in Biotechnology, St Aloysius College (Autonomous) Mangaluru on 9 -10^th March 2023
• One day workshop on “Curriculum Internationalisation” under RISHII project of Duesto University Bilbao Spain funded by Erasmus+ programme of European Union on 4^th  December, 2023.
• Selected and participated in “STEM teacher training workshop to develop research pedagogy (RBPT)” held at Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University Raipur, Chattisgarh, from 6th to 9th October, 2017.

Faculty Development Program(FDP) Attended

• 7 Day National Level Online Faculty Development Program on ChatGPT & AI Tools for Educators, in line with OBE organized by St Joseph's College (Autonomous), Irinjalakuda in association with The Kerala State Higher Education Council from 19-26 July, 2023. 

•  Faculty Development Program (FDP) in Entrepreneurship (Sponsored by Department of Science & Technology (DST-NIMAT) Organized by MUTBI in association with the Department of Humanities & Management, MIT on  17-28, March 2014.

•  International Conference on Environmental Sustainability “Harmony with  Nature” ICESHN-2024 on 5th and 6th of April 2024 organized at St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, Karnataka.
•  Online International lecture on “Climate change and Environmental devastation” by Prof. Nancy C. Tuchman, Loyola University, Chicago on 22 March, 2024.
•  Attended a  Training Programme on “Evaluation Reforms in Higher Education”  conducted by University Grants Commission (Ministry of HRD), New Delhi on 18th & 19th July, 2019 at Savitribai Phule -DST Auditorium, University of Hyderabad
•  Attended a National Conference on "Data Revolution in Computational Biology and Drug Development” held on 17 and 18 December 2019, at St Joseph’s College (Autonomous) Bengaluru.
•  Attended "Insearch one day Symposium on Insects in Research" Conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur, Bangalore on Januray 5, 2018
•  Attended a International Symposium on universal health coverage “ The key to achieve sustainable development goal 3” conducted by K S Hegde College, Deralakatte, Nitte university held on 8th April 2017.
• Attended Science Academies lecture workshop on “Recent Trends in Biological Research: health and Disease perspective” conducted by Department of Applied Zoology, Mangalore University held on 7-8 October 2016.
• Attended three days national seminar on “Science and Technology for indigenous Development in India” from 5th October to 7th October 2015 held at MS Ramaiah College of Science, Bangalore.
• Attended a 7th KSTA National Conference on “Science, Technology and Production –A means for growth” jointly organized by Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA) & The Oxford College of Science held on 5th and 6th February-2015, Bangalore
• Attended a National Symposium on “Biotechnology and Molecular Biology for Industry and Common Man” and XXXVI PTCA (I) Annual Meet held on 29-31st January 2015, St Aloysius College(Autonomous),Mangalore.
• Attended a National Level Seminar on “New Vistas in Biological Sciences” conducted by Department of Biological Sciences ,St.Aloysius College, Mangalore on 15 and 16th January, 2015.
•  Attended a Academia Sensitization Training in Intellectual Property Rights “Training-the-Trainer Workshop” conducted by St. Aloysius College in collaboration with Visvesvaraya Trade Promotion Centre,Govt.of Karnataka, Bangalore on August 11, 2014.
• Attended a National Seminar on “Nuclear energy for a Better Society” organized by St. Aloysius College (Autonomous) in association with Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) Mumbai on 12-13 December, 2013.
• Attended a National Seminar on “Trend in environmental Biotechnology and its Applications” organized by Department of Biotechnology and Botany, St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangalore on 10-11 December, 2013.
•  Attended a National seminar on “Recent trends in Probiotics and Food biochemistry-Significance and Relevance” organized by Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangalore on 23 August, 2013.
• Attended a National seminar on Pteridophyta, organized by St. Aloysius College (autonomous), Mangalore, 8-9th Feb, 2013
•  Attended an International conference on “Recent advances and challenges in biotechnology” organized by Department of Biotechnology Engineering, NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte, 27-29th Dec, 2012.
• Attended a National seminar on “Waste Management and alternative energy source” organized by department of Zoology, St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangalore, 10-11 Dec, 2012.