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Sr christy mettilda

Assistant professor
Botany
B.ScM.ScSET
Qualifications
B.Sc, M.Sc, SET
Designation
Assistant professor
Department
Botany
Official Email
mettildascc@hcctrichy.ac.in
Qualifications
  • Degree: B.Sc

    Branch: Botany

    Institution: Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-620002.

    Year: 2018

    Degree: M.Sc

    Branch: Botany

    Institution: Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Affiliated to Bharathidasan University,Tiruchirappalli-620002.

    Year: 2022

  • Status: Pursuing

    Current Phase:

    Research Title: In-vitro phytochemical, pharmacological studies and prediction of bioactive compounds from an important heterosporous medicinal fern

    Research Specialization: Pteritophyte- Pharmacognosy, Tissue Culture

    Research Supervisor: Dr. CATHARIN SARA S

    Research Centre: PG and Research Department of Botany, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli – 620 002.

    Registration Year: 2023

  • Examination: SET

    Year: 2025

  • Course Name: Communicative English

    Place of Study: Dinkys Global Tiruchirappalli

    Duration: 10 days

    Course Name: Diploma in computer applications (DCA) -Computer

    Place of Study: Infinisol Technology Bangalore

    Duration: 1 year

    Course Name: Tally. ERP 9

    Place of Study: Infinisol Technology Bangalore

    Duration: 1 year

    Course Name: Digital Ads Master

    Place of Study: Infinisol Technology Bangalore

    Duration: 1 Year

    Course Name: Mood design and Integration

    Place of Study: Anugraha Dindigul

    Duration: 3 days

Experience
  • Year: 2026-2027 - Present

    Club/Committee/Dean/Others: Zaria Cultural Club

    Position: Co-Ordinator

Research & Publications
  • Title: Medicinal importance of Ferns: A comprehensive overview

    Conference/Event: International Conference on plant science and sustainability –ICPSS 24

    Organizer: PG and Research Department of Botany, Holy Cross College (Autonomous)

    Date: 16-12-2024 to 16-12-2024

    Title: Quillworts and its medicinal importance

    Conference/Event: International Virtual Conferences on Exploring the Frontiers of Life Sciences: Interdisciplinary Perspectives (EFLS 24) .

    Organizer: Department of Botany, SRC College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli

    Date: 23-12-2024 to 23-12-2024

    Title: Current status and overview of Quillworts (Isoetes) in India

    Conference/Event: International Conference on Transformative Research Integrating Traditional Knowledge in Plant Science –ICTRPS’ 25

    Organizer: PG and Research Department of Botany, Holy Cross College (Autonomous)

    Date: 12-12-2025 to 12-12-2025

  • Title: Green synthesis and optimization of silver nanoparticles from Isoetes coromandelina L. corm extract (Ic-AgNPs): characterization and sustainable application in Lead removal

    Journal: Nanotechnology for Environmental Engineering

    ISSN/ISBN: 2365-6379

    Volume/Issue: 11(2):36

    Date: 17-03-2026

    Title: Phytochemical and pharmacological profiling from sporophylls of Isoetes coromandelina L. - leading to anti-inflammation studies

    Journal: Vegetos

    ISSN/ISBN: 2229-4473

    Volume/Issue:

    Date: 27-03-2026

    Title: Evaluation of bioactive comppounds and in vitro anti-inflammatory activity of leaf and seed extracts of Coriandrum sativum L

    Journal: International Journal of Aquatic Research and Environmental Studies

    ISSN/ISBN: 2980-7840

    Volume/Issue: 6(S5), 2026

    Date: 12-07-2026

  • Title: Horticultural technique’s at Tree Research

    Type: Workshop

    Level: Regional

    Organizer: Educational Environmental Services trust

    Place: Crawfort, Trichy

    Date: 22-02-2021 to 28-02-2021

    Title: seed collection, handling and processing of forest tree seeds

    Type: Workshop

    Level: Regional

    Organizer: Forest tree seed centre

    Place: P.K. Agaram, Trichy

    Date: Not specified

    Title:  Dr. R.M Meenakshi Endowment Lecture on DNA Barcoding and Herbal product authentication

    Type: Seminar

    Level: Institutional

    Organizer: Dr. R. Sathishkumar, Professor and Head, Department of Biotechnology

    Place: Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

    Date: Not specified

    Title: Opportunities and challenges in Biomedical Sciences and Entrepreneurial Development

    Type: Symposium

    Level: International

    Organizer: PG & Research Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Holy Cross College (Autonomous).

    Place: Trichy

    Date: 08-01-2024 to 09-01-2024

    Title: Herbal Authentication using DNA Barcodes based on Phyloinformatics

    Type: Workshop

    Level: State

    Organizer: Department of Pharmacognosy, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Category-1 Deemed to be University)

    Place: Porur, Chennai

    Date: Not specified

    Title: Mechanics of Scholarly writing

    Type: Seminar

    Level: National

    Organizer: HCC Research Colloquium, Holy Cross College (Autonomous)

    Place: Trichy

    Date: Not specified

    Title: Raman Spectrometer Techniques

    Type: Seminar

    Level: National

    Organizer: Holy Cross College (Autonomous)

    Place: Trichy

    Date: Not specified

    Title: Network Pharmacology – An integrated drug design

    Type: Workshop

    Level: Institutional

    Organizer: PG & Research Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Holy Cross College (Autonomous).

    Place: Trichy

    Date: 22-08-2024 to 23-08-2024

    Title: Mastering in writing and publishing articles in scopus and web of science journals

    Type: Seminar

    Level: Institutional

    Organizer: HCC Research Colloquium, Holy Cross College (Autonomous).

    Place: Trichy

    Date: Not specified

    Title: Promoting quality research in Present era

    Type: Conference

    Level: International

    Organizer: HCC research Colloquim, Holy Cross College (Autonomous).

    Place: Trichy

    Date: Not specified

    Title: Innovations in Life Sciences and Pharmaceutical Research

    Type: Conference

    Level: International

    Organizer: PG Department of Biochemistry, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), in collaboration with Medox Biotech India Pvt. Ltd.,

    Place: Trichy, Chennai

    Date: Not specified

    Title: AI and Digital Tools for Advancing Life Sciences Education and Research

    Type: FDP

    Level: International

    Organizer: PG Department of Botany and Biochemistry, Holy Cross College (Autonomous)

    Place: Tricht

    Date: 15-09-2025 to 19-09-2025

    Title: Strategic Implement of Artificial Intelligence in Life Sciences for Advancing research and Innovation

    Type: FDP

    Level: International

    Organizer: PG & Research Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics and Zoology, Holy Cross College (Autonomous)

    Place: Trichy

    Date: 27-01-2026 to 31-01-2026

    Title: Spectroscopic Techniques (a hands-on training)

    Type: Workshop

    Level: State

    Organizer: centralized instrumentation facility, Holy Cross College (Autonomous),

    Place: Trichy

    Date: 17-02-2026 to 18-02-2026

    Title: Advancing Algal research towards a sustainable future

    Type: Seminar

    Level: National

    Organizer: Department of Botany and Research centre, Lady Dock College

    Place: Madurai

    Date: Not specified

Achievements
  • Award Name: SCINTILLA Silver Award

    Awarded By: Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Trichy.

    Year: 2015

    Award Name: World Record (Yoga Day)

    Awarded By: Pathanjali Book of World Records

    Year: 2015

    Award Name: First Prize for General Proficiency in Tamil

    Awarded By: Holy Cross College (Autonomous) Trichy

    Year: 2016

    Award Name: National Nutritional week Celebration

    Awarded By: Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Trichy.

    Year: 2016

    Award Name: PHRASTAFEST 2K18

    Awarded By: St. Josephs College (Autonomous), Trichy

    Year: 2016

    Award Name:  Gold Medalist in B.Sc. Botany

    Awarded By: Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Trichy.

    Year: 2017

    Award Name: First Prize for Academic Proficiency in Botany (PG)

    Awarded By: Holy Cross College (Autonomous) Trichy.

    Year: 2021

    Award Name: Gold Medalist in M.Sc. Botany

    Awarded By: Holy Cross College (Autonomous) Trichy, Bharathidasan University, Trichy.

    Year: 2022

    Award Name: Best paper presentation award at the International Conference

    Awarded By: Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Trichy.

    Year: 2024

  • Event/Title: Make a positive impact with a constructive approach

    Level: Institutional

    Place: Holy Cross college (Autonomous) Trichy.

    Date: 16-12-2024

    Event/Title: God of the Prophets

    Level: Institutional

    Place: Holy Cross college (Autonomous) Trichy.

    Date: 13-02-2026