DR SHREELALITHA SUVARNA J

DR SHREELALITHA SUVARNA J

HOD, Assistant Professor -Stage III

About

Dr. Shreelalitha Suvarna J. is an accomplished academic and researcher with expertise in biosciences, biotechnology, and environmental physiology. She holds a Ph.D. in Non-Conventional Legumes of Coastal Sand Dunes and Mangroves of Southwest India, earned under the guidance of Dr. K.R. Sridhar at Mangalore University. Her research interests span genetic inheritance, microbiological applications, food and nutrition, agrobotany, and conservation ecology.

Currently serving as the Assistant Professor and Head of the M.Sc. Biotechnology Department at St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, she has been in academia for over 12 years. She has also worked as a guest faculty at Mangalore University and St. Aloysius College. Dr. Shreelalitha has employed various teaching methodologies, including PowerPoint lectures, video-based learning, and hands-on student engagement through seminars and assignments.

Her research contributions are extensive, with multiple publications in reputed journals and conference presentations at national and international levels. She has also won awards for best paper presentations in conferences held in Nepal and India. Additionally, she has authored book chapters on nutraceutical and bioactive properties of wild legumes.

Beyond academia, she has a passion for classical arts, holding titles such as Vidushi in Bharatanatyam and a junior certification in Carnatic music. She has also been recognized with Rajyapuraskar and Rashtrapati Puraskar awards in Scouts and Guides. With her strong interpersonal, communication, and research skills, Dr. Shreelalitha continues to inspire students and contribute significantly to biosciences and environmental conservation.

Sl.No	Qualification Level	University	Area of Specialization	Year of Completion	Awards

§ Head of the Department (HOD) of UG and PG Biotechnology (2019 – till date)

§ Ph.D. Guide (2024 – till date)

§ Member Secretary of Institutional Animal Ethical Committee (2019-till date)

§ BOS member of School of Life Sciences (2024-till date)

§ Chief Examination Coordinator for PG (2018 – 19)

§ Research Commiittee Member (2018-19)

§ Assistant Examination Coordinator for PG (2017 – 2018)

§ Examination Reforms Committee member (2019-20)

§ Malpractice Enquiry Committee (2019-20)

§ Examination Vigilance Squad (2015-16)

§ Member of the reception committee for Convocation

§ Certificate Committee for College Day

Current
- Designation: Assistant Professor and HoD, PG Biotechnology
- Start Date: July 16, 2012
Previous
- Company/Organisation: Mangalore University
- Designation: Guest Faculty
- Start Date: April 2006
- End Date: April 2008

Ø Suvarna Jeppu Shreelalitha and Kandikere Ramaiah Sridhar,2023, Neutraceutical perspectives of the coastal sand dune wild legume, Sesbania bispinosa, Plants as medicine and Aromatics, Pharmacognosy, Ecology and Conservation, Springer pp:.281-295. DOI:10.1201/9781003226925-18.

Ø Sridhar, K.R., Shreelalitha, S.J., Supriya, P. and Arun, A.B. 2016. Nutraceutical attributes of ripened split beans of three Canavalia landraces. Journal of Agricultural Technology 7, 1277- 1297.

Ø Kamat Natasha, Barve Prajakta, Sawant Yogita, Shreelalitha S.J.* 2016. Phytochemical analysis of leaf extracts of Annona muricata. Proceedings of the National Seminar on “Herbal Technology & Ethnobotany, Opportunities and Challenges”,46-50.

Ø Suvarna Jeppu Shreelalitha and Kandikere Ramaiah Sridhar, 2016. Composition of Fatty Acids of the Lipids Extracted from Seeds of Sesbania bispinosa Grown on the Indian Coastal Sand Dunes. Current Nutrition & Food Science, 50-55.

Ø Shreelalitha S.J, Sridhar K.R and Sukesh S. 2015. Seed dormancy and germination in two wild genotypes of Sesbania of the southwest mangroves in India, Journal of Agricultural Technology Vol 11(4):895-902.

Ø Shreelalitha S.J and Sridhar K.R. Endophytic fungi of wild legume Sesbania bispinosa in coastal sand dunes and mangroves of the southwest coast of India. Journal of forestry research. DOI10.1007/s11676-015-0103-3.

Ø Presented a research paper at an International Conference held at Lumbini, Nepal, November 1-3, 2014. (Won best paper presentation award).

Ø Shreelalitha, S.J., Supriya, P., Sridhar, K.R. and Nareshkumar, S.2011. Fatty acid profile of ripened Canavalia split beans of the coastal sand dunes. In: Sand Dunes: Ecology, Geology and Conservation (Ed. Galvin, C.D.), Nova Science Publishers Inc., New York, 43-67.

Ø Coastal Hazards, Resources and Management, Department of Marine Geology, Mangalore University, March 25-26, 2011. “Fungal endophytes of Sesbania bispinosa of maritime habitats”, 23-24. (Won second place for best paper presentation).

Ø Innovations in Taxanomy and Conservation. Indian Biodiversity Congress, Thiruvananthapuram, December 27-31, 2010. Coastal Sand Dunes – A Vital Source of Neutraceuticals, 265.

Ø Presented a research paper in a National conference entitled Environmental Challenges and Sustainable Development, March 4-5,2009 at Sir Syed College, Taliparamba, Kerala on “Wild Legumes of Coastal Karnataka – an apprasial”.

Ø Bacterial and fungal allies against e-waste” at a National Conference on “Biological Innovations for Sustainable Future” organized by the Department of Biotechnology, Alva’s College, Mudubidire, on April 19,2024.

Ø Ayshath Aswbahunnisha, Athira V, Devika N K and Shreelalitha Suvarna J., “Eco-Tech Revolution: Microbial Solutions for E-Waste Breakdown” at a “One day National Conference on Paradigm shift in education system- A Vision towards Viksit Bharat” organized by the Administrative Management College, Bengaluru on October 5, 2024.

Ø Athira V, Ayshath Aswbahunnisha, Devika N K and Shreelalitha Suvarna J., “Unraveling the Digital Decay: Microguardian Against E-Waste” at an International Conference on Environmental Sustainability: “Harmony with Nature” ICESHN 2024 April 5 & 6, 2024 organized by the Faculty of the PG Sciences, St Aloysius Deemed to be University, Mangaluru.

Ø Akhila Rajendran, Aleena Ann Saj, Silu N G and Shreelalitha Suvarna J., “Guardians of health: In vitro and in silico explorations of natural anti-inflammatories and antioxidants”. Two days National Conference: India’s Journey towards Trillion Economy – opportunities and Challenges” organized by AMC College, Bengaluru on 25 and 26 September, 2023.

Ø Palekar Kirtani, Sawant Anisha, Suvarna J. Shreelalitha., “Bacteriological Assessment of Street Vended Food Panipuri in Mangalore”.at a National Conference for Youth Researchers (NCYR), Goa University, March 16-17, 2017.

Ø Rebello Viena, Jana Pooja, Shreelalitha S.J., “Bioactive potential of endophytic bacteria from the leaves of Aegle marmelos”.at National Conference for Youth Researchers (NCYR), Goa University, March 16-17, 2017.

Ø Kamat Natasha, Barve Prajakta, Sawant Yogita, Shreelalitha S.J.* 2016. Phytochemical analysis of leaf extracts of Annona muricata. Proceedings of the National Seminar on “Herbal Technology & Ethnobotany, Opportunities and Challenges”,46-50.

Ø Presented a research paper at an International Conference held at Lumbini, Nepal, Novenmber 1-3, 2014. (Won best paper presentation award).

Ø Coastal Hazards, Resources and Management, Department of Marine Geology, Mangalore University, March 25-26, 2011. “Fungal endophytes of Sesbania bispinosa of maritime habitats”, 23-24. (Won second place for best paper presentation).

Ø Innovations in Taxanomy and Conservation. Indian Biodiversity Congress, Thiruvananthapuram, December 27-31, 2010. “Coastal Sand Dunes – A Vital Source of Neutraceuticals”, 265.

Ø Presented a research paper in a National conference entitled Environmental Challenges and Sustainable Development, March 4-5,2009 at Sir Syed College, Taliparamba, Kerala on “Wild Legumes of Coastal Karnataka – an apprasial”, 81-84

Ø Co-PI for the Project funded by MJES on the topic “Evaluating the efficacy of Green and Chemically - synthesized Nanoparticles on Biofilm formation” (Rs.3 Lakhs, Ongoing).

Ø A minor research project on the topic - Nutritional Evaluation and Phytochemical Analysis of Members of Cucurbitaceae funded by UGC, Rs1,74,000/-

Ø Presented a research paper at an International Conference held at Lumbini, Nepal, November 1-3, 2014. (Won best paper presentation award).

Ø Coastal Hazards, Resources and Management, Department of Marine Geology, Mangalore University, March 25-26, 2011. “Fungal endophytes of Sesbania bispinosa of maritime habitats”, 23-24. (Won second place for best paper presentation).

Ø Life member of Mycological Society of India

Ø Chairperson for the conduct of BOS and BOE

Ø Member Secretary of Institutional Animal Ethics Committee

Ø Question paper setter for NMAMIT, NUCSER, Yenepoya Deemed to be University and Mangalore University

Ø External Examiner –Yenepoya Deemed to be University, NUCSER and Mangalore University.

Ø Two day faculty Development programme organized by St Aloysius Deemed to be University Manguluru, on 27th & 28th June 2024.

Ø Two days Hands-on Workshop on “Data Analysis with SPSS” by Mrs. Vandana K, Assistant Professor, Fisheries College, Mangalore from 5-7 February, 2024.

Ø One day workshop on “Curriculum Internationalisation” under RISHII project of Duesto University Bilbao Spain funded by Erasmus+ programme of European Union on 4 December, 2023.

Ø 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.

Ø One Month International Bioinformatics Workshop on -Genomes, Networks &Pathways from 16 September - 8 October 2023.

Ø A Refresher Course in Environmental Studies, from 4 -16 September, 2023 organised by the University of Mumbai.

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

Ø 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.

Ø Two days hands-on workshop on Biostatistics data analysis with SPSS organised by Department of PG Studies and Research in Biotechnology, St Aloysius College (Autonomous) Mangaluru on 9 -10 th March 2023.

Ø One day workshop on IPR Awareness programme organised by Department of UG PG Biotechnology, Biochemistry & Microbiology in Association with Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade Ministry of Commerce Industry, Government of India, St Aloysius College (Autonomous) Mangaluru on 2 March, 2023.

Ø Faculty Development workshop on “Molecular Techniques” conducted by Department of Biological Science and PG Biotechnology in Association with KarnatakaScience and Technology Academy, held on 4-5 November, 2022.

Ø FDP on “Underlying threads of OBE” organized by the IQAC of St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangaluru in association with ipsr solutions Ltd., on 11 March, 2022.

Ø 5 days workshop on “Outcome based education” OBE organized by the IQAC f St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangaluru in association with ipsr solutions ltd from 22-26 June, 2020.

Ø Demonstration Workshop in Confocal Microscopy on March 24, 2017.

Ø Series of Lectures sponsored by the Bartena Foundation, Sweden. Dr Alice Clare Augustine, Information Scientist ‐ Vocabulary Management Lead at Amgen, Newbury Park, CaliforniaPharmaceuticals delivered a talk on Building Self and Entrepreneurship on 17 January, 2017. The talk was the first of the lectures under the BartenaSeries.

Ø Hands‐on Workshop on Biodiversity and Natural Resources between 23 and 25 July, 2016. Resource persons – Dr TV Ramachandra and team, IISc, Center for Ecological Studies, Bengaluru.

Ø Lecture cum Demonstration Workshop on DNA Fingerprinting and PCR for the students and staff of SVS College, Bantwal on 15 March, 2016.

Ø National Conference on Eco Economics: Integrating Ecology and Economy for a Greener Tomorrow held on August 13, 2024 organized at St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, Karnataka.

Ø International Conference on Environmental Sustainability: “Harmony with Nature” ICESHN 2024 April 5 & 6, 2024 organized by the Faculty of the PG Sciences, St Aloysius Deemed to be University, Mangaluru.

Ø National Seminar on “Biotechnology and Bio-Entrepreneurship Development” organized by St Aloysius College (Autonomous) in collaboration with K-tech held on 26 April, 2023.

Ø Seminar on “GLP of Handling Glassware” by Mr Karthik Shetty, Senior Executive, Borosil on 26 July, 2019.

Ø Seminar on applications of radioisotopes and radiation in industry, healthcare and agriculture on 10 and 11 September, 2018.

Ø National seminar on recent innovation in Nanomedicine and drug delivery on September, 2018.

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