Dr. DEVI. NP

Novelty House, Mattoor, Kalady PO, Ernakulam Dist., Kerala, India. - 683574.

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

> 15 years of teaching experience in academic institutions for Master’s, Graduate and Higher Secondary level students with emphasis on Physiology and Zoology as mainstream subjects.

> 05 years of Research Experience in Physiology and Biology.

> Presented and Published Scientific Papers at various Scientific Conferences and in Scientific Journals.

> Demonstrated experience with Histology (Tissue Preparation, Staining, Sectioning etc.), Biochemical Estimations, Laboratory Testing and Experimentation.

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Physiology in Neurophysiology - 2017

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala State, India.

M. Phil in Life Sciences - 2003, First Rank Holder

Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu State, India.

Masters in Life Sciences - 2001, Fourth Rank Holder

Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu State, India.

Bachelors in Zoology - 1999

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala State, India.

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) in Natural Science - 2008

First Rank Holder - Qualified SET (State Level Eligibility Test for Lectureship)

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala State, India.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

My PhD thesis was framed to evaluate the learning and memory boosting potential of certain herbal extracts and Rotatory Vestibular Stimulation separately and certain plant extract along with Rotatory vestibular stimulation also by behavioral, Neuromorphological (dendritic arborization of hippocampal CA3 pyramidal neurons using Sholl analysis method) and biochemical (activity of AChE by Ellman et al method) studies. I came up with the results that, Rotatory vestibular stimulation alone and herbal extracts alone are effective in learning and memory. Combined Rotatory vestibular stimulation and herbal extract is also effective in learning and memory as well as in increasing the dendritic arborization. Learning and memory can be boost up by sustaining or increasing the level of acetylcholine by inhibiting the activity of acetylcholinesterase enzyme.

Additionally, my M. Phil and MSc thesis study was to conduct research in evaluating the suitability of sewage water for fish culture by analyzing the physiological and biochemical parameters of different species of fishes cultured in sewage farm water and bioremediation of yarn dyeing effluents using Pseudomonas strains of bacteria respectively.

CURRENT POSITION

Guest Lecturer at UC College Always – Zoology Department-Joined on 17.6.2019

Assistant Professor in Physiology

Member of Research Council - Little Flower Hospital and Medical Research Centre

Supervising/Assisting Research Scholars for their PhD work in Physiology.

Examination Evaluator - Kerala University of Health Science (KUHS)

POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS

Assistant Professor in Physiology and Research Methodology

Institution - Department of Physiology, Little Flower Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Angamaly, Kerala State, India, (2016 onwards).

University - Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur Dist. Kerala State, India.

Duties and Responsibilities

> Teaching Human Physiology for Postgraduate Students in Masters in Medical Physiology and Masters in Hospital Administration (MHA).

> Teaching Research Methodology for Postgraduate Students in Master of Hospital Administration (MHA).

> Assisting students with their curriculum based projects and assignments.

> Conducting practical classes in Physiology as per the course curriculum.

> Conducting college level exams.

> Developing and maintaining academic reports.

> National Level Coordinator with various Academic Conferences and CME Programs.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Assistant Professor in Physiology

Institution - Department of Psychology, Rajagiri College of Social Science, Kakkanad, Cochin, Kerala State, India, (2018 onwards).

University - Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam Dist., Kerala State, India.

Duties and Responsibilities

> Teaching Human Physiology for Undergraduate Students.

> Assisting the students in Research and Project works.

GUEST LECTURER

Guest Lecturer in Physiology

Institution - Department of Physiology, Sree Sudheendra College of Nursing, Ambalamedu, Ernakulam Dist., Kerala State, India. (2014 onwards).

University - Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur Dist, Kerala State, India.

Duties and Responsibilities

> Teaching Human Physiology for BSc Nursing Students.

> Conducting practical classes in Physiology as per the course curriculum.

> Conducting college level exams.

> Developing academic reports.

> Assisting students with curriculum-based projects and assignments.

Guest Lecturer in Physiology

Institution - Department of Physiology, Samaritan College of Nursing, Pazhanganad, Ernakulam Dist., Kerala, India, (2017 onwards).

University - Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur Dist. Kerala State, India.

Duties and Responsibilities

> Teaching Human Physiology for BSc Nursing Students.

> Conducting Practical classes in Physiology as per the course curriculum.

> Conducting college level exams.

> Developing academic reports.

> Assisting students with curriculum-based projects and assignments.

HIGHER SECONDARY

Lecturer in Zoology

Institution - Anita Vidyalaya Higher Secondary School, Kerala, India, (2008 onwards)

Board/University - Directorate of Higher Secondary, Thiruvananthapuram Dist, Kerala State, india.

Duties and Responsibilities

> Teaching Zoology for the Higher Secondary Students.

> Smart Board and VOD Zone.

> Conducting Zoology Practical as per the syllabus.

> Organizing various Zoological activities like, Zoology Exhibitions, Nature club, making models, working models and charts based on the syllabus.

> Conducting various seminars based on innovative Zoology topics.

> Coordinating class schedules and student registrations.

> Organizing zoological workshops and quiz competitions every year.

> Coordinating student organization bodies and allied activities.

> Providing special coaching to weak students.

> Member of Resource team to offer personal support for the students with behavioral issues and with cognitive delays.

PAST TEACHING EXPERIENCES

JUNIOR LECTURER/TEACHING ASSISTANT/GUEST LECTURER

Junior Lecturer in Physiology

Institution - Little Flower Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Kerala, Angamaly, Ernakulam Dist., Kerala State, India. (From May 2010 to June 2011)

Little Flower Hospital is one of the Leading Super Specialty Hospitals in Kerala, India with a well-established Medical Research Centre, Paramedical and Nursing College.

University - Recognized by Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur Dist. Kerala State, India.

Duties and Responsibilities

> Supervised MSc Physiology students for their Dissertation work.

> Lectured Human Physiology and Anatomy for BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) Students.

> Conducted Practical classes for MSc Physiology students as per the syllabus.

> Conferred lectures regarding Research activities in both Physiology and Anatomy.

> Coordinated class agenda and student registrations.

> Organized student association and linked activities.

> Undertaken external exam invigilation and evaluation.

Teaching Assistant in Fishery Biology

University - Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), Kerala, India.

The Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies is a university established by the Government of Kerala devoted to studies in fisheries and ocean sciences, (from April 2009 to September 2010).

Duties and Responsibilities

> Supervised B. FSc (Bachelor of Fishery Science) students for their Dissertation work.

> Lectured Fishery Biology and Fish Physiology for B. FSc Students.

> Conducted Practical classes for first year Fishery Biology students as per the course curriculum.

> Conferring lectures regarding Research activities.

> Coordinated field trip for the students.

> Organized student association and linked activities.

> Undertaken External Exam invigilation and evaluation.

Guest Lecturer

Institution - Rajagiri Higher Secondary School, Kalamassery, Ernakulam Dist., Kerala State, India. (from September 2007 to January 2008)

Board/University - Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Ministry of Human Resource Development, New Delhi, India.

Duties and Responsibilities

> Taught Zoology for the Higher Secondary Students.

> Conducted Zoology Practical class as per the course curriculum.

> Organized various Zoological activities like, workshops and quiz competitions, Zoology Exhibitions, Nature club, making models, working models and charts based on the syllabus.

> Conducted various seminars based on innovative Zoology topics.

> Provided individual coaching to weak students.

> Involved in extracurricular activities such as Environment Club and festival performance planning.

Junior Lecturer in Zoology

Institution - Sacred Heart College - Calicut University Kerala, India.

is an institution affiliated to the University of Calicut and aided by the Kerala Government. The college was accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with A grade. (from June 2004 to May 2005)

University - University of Calicut, Malappuram Dist., Kerala State, India.

Duties and Responsibilities

> Lectured Zoology (Physiology, Environmental Biology, Embryology, Genetics and Applied Biology) for B. Sc Zoology students.

> Conducted practical classes for B. Sc Zoology students based on the course curriculum.

> Guided B. Sc Zoology students for conducting curriculum based projects.

> Supervised Nature Club Activities and Various Zoological Activities.

> Coordinated various zoological workshops and seminars.

Junior Lecturer in Zoology

Institution - Kuriakose Gregorious College, Pampadi, Kottayam Dist., Kerala State, India. (from June 2004 to May 2005).

University - Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam Dist., Kerala State, India.

Duties and Responsibilities

> Lectured Zoology (Physiology, Environmental Biology, Embryology, Genetics and Applied Biology) for B. Sc Zoology students.

> Conducted Practical classes for B. Sc Zoology students based on the course curriculum.

> Guided B. Sc Zoology students for zoology projects.

> Supervised Nature Club Activities and Various Zoological Activities.

> Designed and implemented various zoology projects for the academic year.

> Participated in extended field experiences.

MEDALS / AWARDS

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M. PHIL - FIRST RANK

Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore, India.

02

M.SC - FOURTH RANK

Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore, India.

03

B. Ed - FIRST RANK

Sree Narayana Training College, Kerala, India.

04

Conceded STATE ELIGIBILITY TEST (SET) for Teaching In Natural Science, awarded in 2013 by the Government of Kerala.

INVITED PRESENTATION

> Invited speaker on the topic “Rotatory Vestibular Stimulation in Memory Boosting” in National Conference HOSCON 2018 “Physiology Conference” - On Recent Advances in Physiology conducted by the Department of Medical Physiology, Little Flower Institute of Medical Science and Research, Kerala, India.

PAPER PRESENTATIONS

> “A study on the effect of Curcuma longa and rotatory vestibular stimulation in learning and memory in rats - a physiological approach” in First International Conference on Nutraceuticals and Chronic Diseases on 9-11, 2016, at Riviera Suits, India.

> “Plasticity of Brain in Rats Treated with Nutmeg Extract” in National Conference on Modern Trends in Zoological Research at St. Aloysius College, India.

> “Nootropic effect of Centella asiatica in white Wistar albino rats” at 59th Annual National conference of Association of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India, APPICON 2013, at NIMHANS, India.

> “Effect of Curcuma longa in memory boosting in white Wistar albino rats” at 23rd Swadeshi Science congress” at Mahatma Gandhi University, India.

> “Suitability of Vellalore Sewage farm water for fish culture” at 23rd Swadeshi Science congress, at Mahatma Gandhi University, India.

> “Effect of Curcuma longa in neuro morphological changes on adult white albino rat hippocampus” at, ICMR Sponsored seminar on Recent Advances in Neuro-Physiology-2013, Little Flower Hospital and Medical Research Centre, India.

> “Suitability of Sewage farm water for fish culture” in 1st Kerala Women’s Science Congress at St. Theresas College, India.

> “Bioremediation of yarn dyeing effluents using selected pseudomonas strains of bacteria” in National Symposium on Recent Trends in Restoration of Aquatic Environment and Biodiversity of Insects at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Tamil Nadu, India.

PAPER PUBLICATIONS

> Devi.N. P, Mukkadan J.K., 2013, Effect of Curcuma longa on acquisition and retention of working memory assessed using Radial Arm Maze in Wistar albino rats, Asian journal of Health Sciences, Vol.1, Jul-Dec edn, pp 47-50.

> Devi.N. P, Sarojini Sukumar, 2013, “Bioremediation of yarn dyeing effluents using selected bacterial strains Pseudomonas”, Millennium Zoology, Vol-14(1), pp 5-8.

> Devi. N.P., Mukkadan J.K., 2015, Impact of Rotatory Vestibular Stimulation and Centella asiatica on spatial learning and memory in Wistar albino rats, RJPBCS, 6(6), 911-919.

> Devi. N.P., Mukkadan J.K., 2016, Impact of Rotatory Vestibular Stimulation and Myristica fragrans on spatial learning and memory in Wistar albino rats, JIPBS, 3(1), 017-032.

> Devi. N.P., Mukkadan J.K.,2016, Impact of Rotatory Vestibular Stimulation and Curcuma longa on spatial learning and memory in Wistar albino rats, AJPCR, 9 (2), 167-173.

> Devi. N.P., Mukkadan J.K., 2017, Effect of rotatory vestibular stimulation on learning and memory in rats - standardization of a novel method, IJPPS, 9(1), 145-151.

> Devi. N.P., Mukkadan J.K., 2017, Impact of rotatory vestibular stimulation in memory Boosting, MOJ Anatomy and Physiology, 4(4): 00143, 7 pages.

> Devi. N.P., Mukkadan J.K., 2018, Biochemical Aspects of Vestibular Stimulation in Neuroplasticity, Anatomy Physiol Biochem Int J 5(1): APBIJ. MS. ID. 555652, 4 pages.

CONFERENCE ATTEENED

> APPI - CME conference on “Autonomic function assessments- Special reference to cardiovascular functions” organized by Little Flower Medical Research Centre, India.

> APPI sponsored CME conference on “Recent Advances in Clinical Physiology” organized by Little Flower Medical Research Centre, India.

> National Seminar on “Genetics, Health and Disease” at Bharathiar University, Tamil Nadu, India.

> National Symposium on “Medicinal Plants” at Avinashilingam University, Tamil Nadu, India.

> National Symposium on “Transgenesis” organized by the Society of Biological Chemists (India) at Avinashilingam University, Tamil Nadu, India.

> National Symposium on “Bioinformatics” at Avinashilingam University, Tamil Nadu, India.

> National symposium on “Women and Menopause” at Avinashilingam University, Tamil Nadu, India.

> National Seminar on “National Policy for the Empowerment of Women 2001” at Avinashilingam University, Tamil Nadu, India.

> NAAC sponsored seminar on “Quality Assurance in Higher Education –Challenges, Trends and Priorities” organized by sacred Heart College, India.

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

> Vice President for Research empowerment committee at Little Flower Medical Research Centre, Kerala, India.

> Convener for various academic and social events at Little Flower Medical Research Centre, Kerala, India.

> PRO and Coordinator of Academic Excellence Programme at Anita Vidyalaya Higher Secondary, Kerala, India.

> Represented the School, Anita Vidyalaya HSS for various cluster meetings of All Kerala Teachers Association for improvement of Teaching-Learning Skills.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

> Life Member of THE ASSOCIATION OF PHYSIOLOGISTS AND PHARMACOLOGISTS OF INDIA.

> Affiliation to: IUPS, FAOPS through Life Member of APPI automatically. (IUPS -INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PHYSIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, FAOPS -FEDERATION OF ASIA AND OCEANIA PERINATAL SOCIETIES).

> Member of SCAWEP (Society for Conservation of Animal World and Environmental Protection).

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

> Secretary and Best Camper - National Service Scheme (NSS)

> Member of Nature Club

> Member of Zoology Association

> Member of College Union (University Union Councilor)

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