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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
Dr. S. Umavathi serves as the Controller of Examinations at J.K.K. Nataraja College of Arts and Science, alongside her role as Head and Assistant Professor of the Department of Zoology. A distinguished academician with M.Sc., Ph.D., and PGDCA, she specializes in Entomology and has over a decade of rich experience in teaching, research, and academic administration. As Head of the Department, she has been instrumental in strengthening the academic and research profile of Zoology through quality teaching, curriculum development, and active research initiatives. Has published numerous research articles in reputed national and international journals and authored several books and book chapters. Successfully guided postgraduate, M.Phil., and Ph.D. scholars.
🎓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
Entomology
💼Experience
TEACHING · 11 YEARS
2015 – PRESENT
Assistant Professor & Head
J.K.K. Nataraja College of Arts & Science (Autonomous), Komarapalayam
📖Research & Publications
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
1
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
2
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
3
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
4
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
5
In vitro antimicrobial activity of Citrullus colocynthis against selected microorganisms
· International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Science 4(10):60-69, 2015
🔒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
🏆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 |