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Dr K Sowmya

Assistant Professor
Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
B.ScM.Sc.M.TechPh.D
Qualifications
B.Sc, M.Sc., M.Tech, Ph.D
Designation
Assistant Professor
Department
Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
Official Email
sowmya@hcctrichy.ac.in
Qualifications
  • Degree: B.Sc

    Branch: Biotechnology

    Institution: Avinashilingam University

    Year: 2004

    Degree: M.Sc.

    Branch: Biotechnology

    Institution: Bishop Heber College, Trichy

    Year: 2006

    Degree: M.Tech

    Branch: Biotechnology

    Institution: VIT University

    Year: 2008

    Degree: Ph.D

    Branch: Biotechnology

    Institution: Bharathidasan University

    Year: 2020

  • Title: Development of micropropagation protocols to obtain miniclonal gardens and mass multiplication in five improved Eucalyptus hybrid clones for farm forestry.

    Specialization: Environmental Biotechnology

    Supervisor: Dr.K.Thamaraiselvi

    Centre: Bharathidasan University

    Year: 2020

Experience
  • Institution: Prathyusha Engineering College, Chennai

    Designation: Assistant Professor

    From: 23-06-2008

    To: 31-10-2010

    Institution: Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Trichy

    Designation: Assistant Professor

    From: 28-07-2021

    To: Present

  • Ug: 7

    Pg: 4

Research & Publications
  • Title: "Minicutting-A powerful tool for the clonal propagation of the selected species of the Eucalyptus hybrid clones based on their pulpwood studies."

    Journal: Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology

    ISSN/ISBN: 18788181

    Volume/Issue: 22, 1

    Date: 21-09-2019

    Title: Optimizing the sterilization methods for initiation of the five different clones of the Eucalyptus hybrid species

    Journal: Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology

    ISSN/ISBN: 1878-8181

    Volume/Issue: 22, 1

    Date: 15-09-2019

    Title: Optimization of extraction and quantification of flavonoids from Averrhoa bilimbi fruits using RP-HPLC and its correlation between total flavonoids content against antimicrobial activity

    Journal: Applied Nanoscience

    ISSN/ISBN: 21905509

    Volume/Issue:

    Date: 21-04-2021

    Title: Preparation and Characterization of MagnetitePolyvinyl Alcohol Hybrid Nanoparticles (AsPVAMNPs) Using Acanthophora spicifera Marine Algae Extract for Enhanced Antimicrobial Activity Against Pathogenic Microorganisms

    Journal: Molecular Biotechnology

    ISSN/ISBN: 15590305

    Volume/Issue:

    Date: 23-10-2023

    Title: Assessment of naturally occurring radionuclides in the coastal sediment with statistical analysis of radiological risk parameter.

    Journal: Journal of Hydroinformatics

    ISSN/ISBN: 14651734

    Volume/Issue: 27, 1

    Date: 09-04-2024

Achievements
  • Award Name: Young Scientist Award

    Awarded By: Nature Science Foundation, Coimbatore

    Year: 2022

    Level: State

    Place: Coimbatore

    Award Name: Sterling paper published award

    Awarded By: Holy Cross College, Trichy

    Year: 2023

    Level: Institutional

    Place: Trichy

    Award Name: Award of recognition

    Awarded By: Holy Cross College

    Year: 2024

    Level: Institutional

    Place: Trichy

  • Type: Design Patent

    Application No:

    Status: Published

    Year: 2024-09