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Dr Avila Jerly A

Assistant Professor
Zoology
B.Sc.M.Sc.M.Phil.Ph.D
Qualifications
B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D
Designation
Assistant Professor
Department
Zoology
Official Email
aavilajerley@hcctrichy.ac.in
Qualifications
  • Degree: B.Sc.

    Branch: Microbiology

    Institution: Lady Doak college, Madurai

    Year: 2001

    Degree: M.Sc.

    Branch: Microbiology

    Institution: Thiagarajar college, Madurai.

    Year: 2004

    Degree: M.Phil.

    Branch: Microbiology

    Institution: Annamalai University, Chidhabaram

    Year: 2005

  • Title: Insightful characterization of novel biopigments from selected microbiota and its curative efficasies in human health concern.

    Specialization: Industrial Microbiology

    Supervisor: Dr. N. Jeyakumar

    Centre: Manonmaniyam Sundararnar University, Tirunelvelli

    Year: 2014

Experience
  • Year: Present

    Club/Committee/Dean/Others: Center for E Content Development

    Position: Coordinator

    Year: 2021-2023

    Club/Committee/Dean/Others: Come Alive Club

    Position: Coordinator

    Year: 2021-2023

    Club/Committee/Dean/Others: NAAc Core Committe- Student Support

    Position: Core Member

    Year: 2014-2018

    Club/Committee/Dean/Others: Internal Core Commitee

    Position: Core Member

  • Institution: Lady Doak College, Madurai

    Designation: Assistant Professor

    From: 01-07-2004

    To: 31-08-2004

    Institution: N.M.S.S. Vellaichamy Nadar College

    Designation: Assistant Professor

    From: 16-06-2005

    To: 22-09-2012

    Institution: Dr.N.G.P Arts and Science College

    Designation: Assistant Professor

    From: 03-06-2013

    To: 30-04-2014

    Institution: Holy Cross College

    Designation: Assistant Professor

    From: 02-06-2014

    To: Present

  • Ug: 18 years 5 months

    Pg: 18 years 5 months

    Mphil: 2 years

Research & Publications
  • Research Area: Industrial Microbiology

    Research Years: 10

    ORCID ID: 0000-0003-4042-3126

    H-index: 4

    Total Citations: 69

  • Chapter Title: Microbiology and biotechnology

    Book Title: Practical Zoology Book

    Publisher: Holu Cross College Publication Trichy

    Year: 2020

    Chapter Title: Extraction and Partial Characterization of Collagen from Scales and Skin of Fish Tilapia

    Book Title: Current Research in Life Sciences Volume - 5

    Publisher: AkiNik Publications

    Year: 2024

  • Title: NPTEL -Swayam Course on Ecology and Environment

    Type: Other

    Organizer: Indian Institute of Technology Madras

    Place: Online

    Duration: Not specified

    Title: UGC- Sponsored 98th orientation program HRDC, Bharathidasan university, Tiruchirappalli.620023

    Organizer: BDU, Trichy

    Sponsoring Agency: UGC

    Place: Bharathidasan university, Tiruchirappalli

    Duration: 23-08-2017 to 19-09-2017

    Title: Refresher course in life sciences(inter-disciplinary) HRDC, Bharathidasan university, Tiruchirappalli.620023

    Type: Refresher Course

    Organizer: Bharathidasan university, Tiruchirappalli.

    Sponsoring Agency: UGC

    Place: Bharathidasan university, Tiruchirappalli.

    Duration: 17-07-2019 to 29-07-2019

    Title: Professional Certificate Course (Online)

    Type: Other

    Organizer: United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia and organized by Ateneo SALT Institute, Philippines

    Sponsoring Agency: United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia

    Place: Online

    Duration: 01-09-2021 to 01-12-2021

    Title: Online Two – Week Refresher Course in Zoology

    Type: Refresher Course

    Organizer: University of Delhi in collaboration with Department of Zoology, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

    Sponsoring Agency: Ministry of education-PMMMNMTT, New Delhi

    Place: Online

    Duration: 15-12-2021 to 29-12-2021

    Title: Refresher Course in Biological Science (Online-Interdisciplinary)

    Type: Refresher Course

    Organizer: UGC-HRDC, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli

    Sponsoring Agency: UGC

    Place: Online-HRDC, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli

    Duration: 05-07-2022 to 18-07-2022

  • Title: Online Faculty Development Programme on “Generative AI Tools for Smart Teaching”

    Type: FDP

    Level: National

    Organizer: All India Association of Christian Higher Education, New Delhi

    Place: Online

    Date: 09-06-2025 to 13-06-2025

    Title: Online “NEP Orientation & Sensitization Programme"

    Type: FDP

    Level: National

    Organizer: UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC) at S.G.T.B. Khalsa College, University of Delhi

    Place: Online

    Date: 02-09-2025 to 12-09-2025

    Title: International Faculty Workshop on “Enhancing Research and Development Capabilities”

    Type: Workshop

    Level: International

    Organizer: Holy Cross College (Autonomous)Tiruchirappalli-2 and Bodhi International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Science, India.

    Place: HCC, Trichy

    Date: Not specified

    Title: Five Days International online FDP in “AI & Digital Tools for Advancing Life Sciences Education and Research

    Type: FDP

    Level: International

    Organizer: PG & Research Department of Botany and PG Department of Biochemistry, HCC, Tiruchirappalli-2

    Place: HCC, Trichy

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

Achievements
  • Type: Utility Patent

    Application No: Application No:202241031178

    Status: Provisional Specification

    Year: 2022-05