ATHIRA M

Venthiyattukudy House, Rayamangalam P. O., Nellimolam, PIN-683545

Ph. 9400251921, 7994720549

E-mail : athiramuccollage@gmail.com

Career Objective

• Seeking a responsible job with an opportunity for professional challenges, that enhances my professional skills in a dynamic and stable workplace.

Academic Profile

Work Experience

• Assistant Professor (on contract) in the Bioscience department of Union Christian College, Aluva , Kerala, 683102 ( 05 December 2018 to 31 March 2019).
• Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology, Mar Thoma College for Women, Perumbavoor, Kerala,683542 (01 August 2019 to till date)
• Additional examiner in MG University Sc.Degree CBCS Examination from 2019 onwards.
• Additional examiner in MG University Sc.Degree CSS Examination from 2022 onwards.

FDPs Attended

• 5 Days Online FDP on “Nanotechnology for Biomedical Applications”under DBT Star Status Scheme, organized by the Department of Zoology, Sri. G.V.G. Visalakshi College for Women (Autonomous),Udumalpet from 27 February to 02 March 2024.
• 7 Days National Level Online FDP on “Curriculum Framework in line with NEP 2020, OBE and AI Advancements” organized by IQAC of Mar Thoma College for Women, Perumbavoor in association with Kerala State Higher Education Council from 12 October to 19 October 2023.
• 7 Days National Level Online FDP on “Outcome Based Education (OBE)” organized by Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha in association with Kerala State Higher Education Council from 10 May to 17 May 2023.
• 1 Day FDP on “Quality Initiatives in Higher Education Institution and SSR Preparation” organized by IQAC of Mar Thoma College for Women, Perumbavoor on 21 July 2022.

Academic achievements

• Secured First Position in M.Sc Zoology examination of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam with A grade (CGPA -3.72/4) held in May 2017.
• Secured Second Position (Bracketed) in B.Sc Zoology Model-1 examination of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam with A+ grade (CGPA -3.80/4) held in March

Area of interest

• Immunology, Cancer Biology, Genetics and Cell and Molecular

Projects

• Post Graduate Level – “A Study on the Effect of Plywood Factory Effluents on the Water Quality of Receiving Streams and Nearby Wells in Perumbavoor”.
• Graduate Level – “A Comparative study on the Inhibitory Effect of Chemical Preservatives on the Growth of Molds”.

Publications

Journal Paper (International)

• Athira M. and Gigi K. Joseph. (2017) A Study on the Effect of Plywood Factory Effluents On The Water Quality of Receiving Streams and Nearby Wells in Perumbavoor,Kerala , India. Scire Science Multidisciplinary Journal 1(1) :27-34
• Aiswariya Sunil and Athira M. (2024) A Comparitive Study on the Molluscan Diversity in the Selected Beaches of Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram Districts of Kerala, India. International Scientific Journal of Engineering and Management (ISJEM).3(3)

Conference Abstracts

• Athira M. and Gigi K. Joseph. (2017) .”A Study on the Effect of Plywood Factory Effluents On The Water Quality of Receiving Streams and Nearby Wells in Perumbavoor,Kerala”, In: Proceedings of the International Conference – Current Trends in Biosciences (CTBio) – 2017; 2017 Aug 21 – 23; Cochin, India. Abstract no:EES-05
• Athira M. and Gigi K. Joseph. (2017) .”A Study on the Water Quality of Streams in the Vicinity of Plywood Factories in Perumbavoor,Kerala , India.”In: Proceedings of the National Seminar on Environmental Concerns and Management ;2017 Nov 29 -30 ; Muvattupuzha, India.Abstract no: 29

Paper Presentations in Conferences

International

• Athira M. and Gigi K. Joseph. (2017). A Study on the Effect of Plywood Factory Effluents on The Water Quality of Receiving Streams and Nearby Wells in Perumbavoor, Kerala, India. In: Proceedings of the International Conference – Current Trends in Biosciences (CTBio) – 2017; 2017 Aug 21 – 23; Cochin, India.

International / National Seminars/Conferences Participated

• Three Days National Seminar on “Doing Local History: Archaeological and Historical Perspectives from Global South”, organized by Department of History and Archaeology , Mar Thoma College for Women, Perumbavoor during 10 -12 October 2023.
• International Conference on SciCon Series on Current Trends in Biosciences (CTBio) – 2017 organized by Scire Science at Dunes Hotel, Cochin , India, during 21-23 August 2017.
• PG student interaction session in the 29^th Kerala Science Congress held at Mar Thoma College , Thiruvalla during 28 – 30 January 2017.
• UGC sponsored National Seminar on “The Immune System : In Health and Disease” organized by the Post Graduate Department of Zoology, Union Christian College , Aluva on 22^th September 2016.
• UGC sponsored Two Day National Seminar on “Political Economy of Sustainable Development of Kerala in the Context of Gadgil-Kasturirangan Report” on 29 and 30 October 2015 organized by the Department of Economics, Nirmala College Muvattupuzha, in collaboration with Advanced Centre of Environental Studies and Sustainable Development, M G University, Kottayam.

Webinars Participated

• National Webinar ‘”Online Review Writing Series 2025″, organized by Madras Christian College Research Colloquium, Chennai from 24/03/2025 to 28/03/202
• National Webinar on “Higher education and Cyberspace: Reconfiguring Institutional Strategies, “organized by Mar Thoma Higher Education Commission, Thiruvalla, from 31/07/2021 to 01/08/2021.
• National webinar on “Know Your Worth : Unpaid Labour – The Indian Scenario” organized by Department of Zoology and IQAC of Mar Thoma College for Women, Perumbavoor on 19^th September 2020.
• National webinar on Change your mind, change your life :copimg up with “The girl- stress” organized by Department of Zoology and IQAC of Mar Thoma College for Women, Perumbavoor on 12^th September 2020.
• Webinar on “Microbiologist in Everybody” organized by Biocon Academy and Biotechnika Info Labs Pvt Ltd on 3^rd June 2020.

Awards

• MLA Award 2018 from Inspire Perumbavoor (Educational project for Perumbavoor constituency) for securing first position in M.Sc. Zoology examination of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, held in May 2017.
• Recipient of Prathibha award 2018 for securing first position in M.Sc. Zoology examination, 2017.
• Awarded Cheriyachan George memorial endowment award for top scorer in final M. Sc. Zoology (2016-2017).
• Awarded A.M.Joseph Endowment award for top scorer in final year B.Sc. Zoology(2014-2015).
• Awarded K.K.Immanuel Endowment award for top scorer in final year B.Sc. Zoology practical (2014-2015).
• Awarded Susan Thomas memorial award for topper in part I English in first and second semester (2012-2013).

Field Visits

• Two day visit to Silent Valley National Park, Palakkad during 14 – 15 October,
• Participated in “Enjoy Learning”- one day field cum lab study programme at Tropical Institute of Ecological Sciences (TIES) , Velloor held on 14^th November ,2014.

Communication and Computation Skills

• Excellent teaching and presentation skills
• Operating system known – Windows
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, and with modern classroom technology

Personal Profile

• Permanent Adress : Venthiyattukudy House, Rayamangalam P. O., Nellimolam , PIN-683545
• Date of Birth : 27 / 05 / 1995
• Guardian’s Name : Murukesan T.
• Marital Status : Unmarried

Extracurricular Activities

• Participated and achieved A and B grades in Perumbavoor sub-district Kerala School Kalolsavam in various items like Tamil recitation, group song, Vande Matharam, Sanskrit essay, Sanskrit Prabhashanam, Samasyapooranam during the period of 2003 to
• Participated and won first place in inter-departmental group song competition in Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha during 2014.
• Participated in the inter-collegiate quiz competition of ZooFest held at Sacred Heart College, Thevara during 2016.

Hobbies

• Reading, collecting toffee wrappers and cooking.