JKKN College of Arts and Science
Dr. S. Umavathi .
Assistant Professor and Head — Zoology
14+
Years Experience
40
Research Papers
1
PhD Scholars
1
Awards Won
👤Professional Summary
🎓Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | University | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D | Entomology | Bharathiar University | 2011 |
| PGDCA | Bharathiar University | 2010 | |
| M.Sc | Zoology | Bharathiar University | 2006 |
| B.Sc | Zoology | Bharathiar University | 2006 |
✦Areas of Specialisation
💼Experience
TEACHING · 11 YEARS
2015 – PRESENT
Assistant Professor & Head
J.K.K. Nataraja College of Arts & Science (Autonomous), Komarapalayam
📖Research & Publications
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Analysis of phytochemical components and larvicidal activity of Thevetia peruviana against the Chikungunya vector Aedes aegypti
· International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Science 4(1):33-39, 2015
Efficiency of Nerium oliender L. and Gliricidia sepium as a larvicidal agent against aquatic stages of Aedes aegypti
· International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Research 2(1):33-37, 2015
Effect of vermicompost on tuber yield status of radish plant Raphanus sativus L.
· International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Research 2(8):50-55, 2015
GC-MS analysis and larvicidal activity of Andrographis paniculata against the dengue vector Aedes aegypti
· International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Science 4(7):392-403, 2015
In vitro antimicrobial activity of Citrullus colocynthis against selected microorganisms
· International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Science 4(10):60-69, 2015
Lethal effect of Thevetia peruviana leaf extract on larval stages of Musca domestica
· International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Research 2(1):165-170, 2015
Effect of Eudrilus eugeniae in vermibioconversion of Eichhornia crassipes
· Environmental Research International 1:10-17, 2015
In-situ Bioremediation of Diesel Contaminated Soil
· MCAS Journal of Research Vol II, 1-12, 2015
Toxic Effect of Silver and Silver Nanoparticle in Glucose Level to Freshwater Fish Cyprinus carpio
· MCAS Journal of Research Vol II, 1-12, 2015
Pediculocidal activity of Lowsania inermis L. against the head lice Pediculus humanus capitis
· International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology 5(2):1385-1390, 2016
Chemical constituents and larvicidal efficacy of Melia azedarach L leaf extract against dengue vector Aedes aegypti
· International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology 5(3):3060-3070, 2016
Investigation of Mercury Toxicity in Haematological Parameters to Freshwater Fish Cyprinus carpio
· International Journal of Science and Research 5(2):1039-1043, 2016
Impact of textile effluent on haematological parameter to freshwater fish Cyprinus carpio
· International Journal of Biosciences and Nanosciences 13(9):157-161, 2017
Mosquitocidal and antibacterial activity of seaweed and terrestrial weed: An effective control tool against Plasmodium falciparum
· International Journal of Biosciences and Nanosciences, 2017
Vermicomposting potential of Eudrilus eugeniae in Alternathera philoxeroides amended medium
· International Journal of Biosciences and Nanosciences 3(8):126-132, 2017
Effect of Azadirachta indica and Ocimum sanctum leaf and seed extracts on egg hatchability of Aedes aegypti
· International Journal of Biosciences and Nanosciences 3(7):113-116, 2017
Effect of boric acid treatment on decay resistance of rubber wood
· International Journal of Biosciences and Nanosciences 3(8):133-138, 2017
Green mosquitocidal activity and phytochemical analysis of Calotrophis procera and Tridax procumbens against the filarial vector Culex quinquefasciatus
· The Animalia (International Journal of Zoology) 2:5-13, 2017
Screening and in-vitro antibiogram pattern of antibiotics against enterotoxic bacteria Staphylococcus aureus from milk samples
· International Journal of Current Research 9(5):50785-50790, 2017
Water purification and Larvicidal activity of seed extract, Momordica charantia
· GSC Advanced Research and Reviews 02(01):001-009, 2020
Chemical characterization of billy goat weed extracts Ageratum conyzoides and their mosquitocidal activity against aquatic predators
· Environmental Science and Pollution Research 28(22):28456-28469, 2021
Micrococcus luteus: A potential keratinolytic bacteria isolated from poultry waste dumping site at Namakkal District
· International Journal of Zoological Investigations 8(1):347-356, 2022
Invitro anti-cancerous activity of 2-tridecanone extracted from Ruta chalepensis
· Research Journal of Biotechnology 17(4):97-106, 2022
GC-MS profiling and larvicidal activity of Plectranthus amboinicus and Sphagneticola calendulacea leaf extract against the dengue vector Aedes aegypti
· Research Journal of Biotechnology 18(1):36-42, 2022
Assessment of acute toxicity and fecundity efficiency of Eudrilus eugeniae earthworms exposed to textile dye effluent
· Applied Biological Research 25(3):319-329, 2023
ACADEMIC PROFILES
🔒Certifications & Training
Music Business Foundations
Coursera - Berklee College of Music · 2019
Copyright Law in the Music Business
Coursera - Berklee College of Music · 2019
AI For Everyone
Coursera - deeplearning.ai · 2019
Converting Challenges into Opportunities
Coursera - University of California San Diego · 2019
Simulation Skills: This is Your Brain on the Future
Coursera - Institute for the Future · 2019
Design Thinking for Innovation
Coursera - University of Virginia · 2019
Creativity And Entrepreneurship
Coursera - Berklee College of Music · 2019
Creative Problem Solving
Coursera - University of Minnesota · 2019
Building Your Career in Music
Coursera - Berklee College of Music · 2019
Three Day online course on Apiculture
Department of Zoology, Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi · 2019
🏆Awards & Recognitions
| Award | Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HoD of the Year Award - 2022 | Institute of Scholars (InSc), Bangaluru, Karnataka | 2022 |
👥Professional Memberships
| Organisation | Type | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA), Kolkata | Life Member | 2010 |
| Dr. M. Aruchami Research Foundation, Tamil Nadu | Life Member | 2010 |
| Indian Association of Applied Microbiologist, Tamil Nadu | Life Member | 2024 |
| Institute of Scholars (InSc), Bangaluru, Karnataka | Life Member | 2024 |
🎓Student Mentoring & Guidance
Dr. S. Umavathi has demonstrated strong commitment to academic mentoring and research guidance across various levels of higher education. She has successfully guided 11 M.Sc. students and 12 M.Phil. scholars, contributing significantly to postgraduate research development. In the doctoral programme, she is currently guiding 3 Ph.D. scholars, with 1 candidate already completed. Has also mentored 2 undergraduate and 4 postgraduate internship students.
PHD SCHOLARS
| Scholar | Research Topic | Status |
|---|---|---|
| V. Sathish | Mosquito larvicidal, Cytotoxic & Antioxidant activity of synthesized nanoparticles of Parthenium hysterophorus | Completed |
| V. Ramasamy | Biosynthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles using Ageratum conyzoides | Submitted |
| S. Kowsalya | Geo-Spatial Assessment of earthworm biodiversity and impact of textile dye effluent on Eudrilus eugeniae Kinberg | Submitted |
| S. Sudha | Elucidating the Molecular Mechanisms Responsible for the Anti-Diabetic Potential of Passiflora tripartita Fruit in Male Wistar Rats | Ongoing |
GUIDANCE SUMMARY
11
PG Dissertations Guided
1
UG Projects Guided