Dr HORNE IONA AVERAL
Qualifications: B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Phil, Ph.D
Designation: Associate Professor
Department: ZO
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schoolQualifications
Degree: B.Sc.
Branch: Zoology
Institution: HOLY CROSS COLLEGE Autonomous
Year: 1988
Degree: M.Sc.
Branch: Zoology
Institution: HOLY CROSS COLLEGE Autonomous
Year: 1990
Degree: M.Phil
Branch: Life Science
Institution: HOLY CROSS COLLEGE Autonomous
Year: 1991
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starsPhD Details
Title: Studies on the Aspects of Male Reproductive Toxicity of Vincristine, with Special Reference to Testis, Epididymis and Accesory Glands.
Specialization: Reproductive Toxicity
Supervisor: Dr M.A. Akbarsha
Centre: Department of Animal Science
Year: 1996
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bookmarkAdditional Qualifications
Course Name: Diploma in Acupuncture
Place of Study: Tiruchirappalli
Duration: 1 yr
Course Name: MD in Acupuncture
Place of Study: Tiruchirappalli
Duration: 1 yr
Course Name: Expert in Acupuncture award
Place of Study: Tiruchirappalli
Duration: 1 yr
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account_balancePositions Held
Year: 2020 - Present
Club/Committee/Dean/Others: IQAC
Position: IQAC Coordinator
Year: 2020 - Present
Club/Committee/Dean/Others: Nodal Coordinator
Position: Nodal Coordinator for the ISRO-IIRS Outreach Programme.
Year: 2020
Club/Committee/Dean/Others: CSIR Mentor
Position: CSIR Mentor for North-Eastern Summer Research Training Programme.
Year: 2018- 2022
Club/Committee/Dean/Others: Director
Position: Director for Crossian Institute for Collaborative Research on Sustainability Development (CICRSD)
Year: 2017 -2020
Club/Committee/Dean/Others: Dean
Position: Dean of Science
Year: 2014 –2018
Club/Committee/Dean/Others: Head
Position: Head of the Department
Year: 2013- 2016
Club/Committee/Dean/Others: Vice- Principal
Position: Vice-Principal
Year: 2009
Club/Committee/Dean/Others: Overall Rotaract Coordinator
Position: Rotaract Coordinator
Year: 2005- 2007
Club/Committee/Dean/Others: Overall RESCAPES Coordinator
Position: Overall RESCAPES Coordinator
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business_centerWork Experience
Institution: HOLY CROSS COLLEGE(AUTONOMOUS)
Designation: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN ZOOLOGY
From: 01-07-2011
To: Present
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schoolTeaching Experience
Ug: 29
Pg: 29
Mphil: 15
Phd: 22
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groupProfessional Memberships
Organization: Bose Science Society
Membership ID: F158 /BSS /2015
Duration: 28-12-2015 - Present
Organization: Bose Science Society
Membership ID: M158/ BSS /2015
Duration: 28-12-2015 - Present
Organization: UNIVERSAL SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Membership ID: LM 2234
Duration: 08-03-2022 - Present
Organization: UNIVERSAL SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Membership ID: LM 2234
Duration: 08-03-2022 - Present
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scienceResearch Experience
Research Area: Reproductive toxicity and Phytotherapy
Research Years: 29
ORCID ID: 0000-0003-1125-7242
H-index: 10
Total Citations: 234
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supervisor_accountResearch Guidance
UG: 50
PG: 30
MPHIL: 15
PHD: 9
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constructionResearch Projects
Project Title: Herbal Product Cinnamomum zeylanicum ( Cinnamon) in the control of Mosquito vectors of Holy Cross College Tiruchirappalli
Funding Agency: UGC- Minor Project
Amount: 70000
Status: Completed
Duration: April 2008 to April 2011
Project Title: Computational Screening of Molecular Targets in Pergularia daemia and Citrullus colocynthis for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Funding Agency: UGC Major Project
Amount: 1156800
Status: Completed
Duration: 1st July 2012 to 31st December 2015 3 years
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schoolUGC Sponsored Courses
Title: Faculty Development Programme in innovation and entrepreneurship
Type: Faculty Development Program
Organizer: Regional Engineering College, Tiruchirappalli
Sponsoring Agency: UGC
Place: Tiruchirappalli
Duration: 06-08-2001 to 17-08-2021
Title: Orientation Course
Organizer: Bharathidasan Academic Staff college , Khajamalai Campus
Sponsoring Agency: UGC
Place: Tiruchirappalli
Duration: 16-08-2002 to 12-09-2002
Title: Refresher Course in Environmental Education
Type: Refresher Course
Organizer: UGC Academic Staff college ,Bharathidasan University, Khajamalai Campus, Tiruchirappalli
Sponsoring Agency: UGC
Place: Tiruchirappalli
Duration: 02-11-2006 to 22-11-2006
Title: Special Summer School in Biosciences equivalent to a Refresher course
Type: Refresher Course
Organizer: UGC Academic Staff college ,Bharathidasan University, Khajamalai Campus, Tiruchirappalli
Sponsoring Agency: UGC
Place: Tiruchirappalli
Duration: 22-07-2008 to 11-08-2008
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schoolStudents Produced
Student Name: JOSEPHINOL, S.
Degree: M.Phil.
Thesis Title: Prospective study of C- reactive protein as predictors of Coronary heart disease.
Year: 2005
Student Name: JENIVE STELLA, I.
Degree: M.Phil.
Thesis Title: Clinical and Biochemical parameters as a diagnostic marker for paediatric nephrotic syndrome.
Year: 2005
Student Name: YASODHOAI, S.
Degree: M.Phil.
Thesis Title: Invitro micropropagation of a medicinal plant- Passiflora foetida L.
Year:
Student Name: LATHA, R.
Degree: M.Phil.
Thesis Title: Factors altering salivary amylase activity and their kinetics in school children.
Year: 2007
Student Name: MARY JANSI, A.
Degree: M.Phil.
Thesis Title: Cardioprotective effect of Stevia rebaudiana on male albino rats (Wistar strain).
Year: 2007
Student Name: NITHYA,N.
Degree: M.Phil.
Thesis Title: Laboratory Assessment of indigenous plant (Azadirachta indica, Capsicum frutescent, Cinnamon zeylanicum, Citrus aurantium and Eucalyptus globulus) extracts for larvicidal activity in Anopheles stephensi.
Year: 2007
Student Name: ATHILAKSHMI, C.
Degree: M.Phil.
Thesis Title: Targeting industrial (oxygen Plant) waste water reuse with water analysis and histopathological study.
Year: 2008
Student Name: CHITRA, M.
Degree: M.Phil.
Thesis Title: Biodegradability of Commodity Plastics used in Packaging.
Year: 2009
Student Name: RAJESWARI , P.
Degree: M.Phil.
Thesis Title: An extracellular degradation of feathers from poultry farm soil.
Year: 2009
Student Name: MARIYAYEE, A,
Degree: M.Phil.
Thesis Title: Comparative study of Pergularia Daemia and Citrullus colocynthis in treating Polycystic Ovarian condition in Wistar strain albino rats, Rattus norvegicus.
Year: 2014
Student Name: SARANYA, P.
Degree: M.Phil.
Thesis Title: Regulation of Hyperandrogenism by combined action of Metformin and Pergularia daemia in albino rats (Wistar Strain), Rattus norvegicus.
Year: 2015
Student Name: NIVETHA, S.
Degree: M.Phil.
Thesis Title: Pergularia Daemia Ameliorate the disturbance that occur in clinical and hormonal parameters in an animal model with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
Year: 2016
Student Name: Cybil Ignatius
Degree: M.Phil.
Thesis Title: Alternative sources of isolation of mesenchymal stem cells from human epidermis using a novel platelet lysate medium.
Year: 2017
Student Name: Yogalakshmi, K.
Degree: M.Phil.
Thesis Title: A novel Platelet Releasate for isolation and expansion of cGMP grade mesenchymal stem cells from dermis.
Year: 2017
Student Name: NITHYA, M.
Degree: M.Phil.
Thesis Title: –Identification and comparison of possible epitope- designed targets using in- silico techniques for Corona virus.
Year: 2021
Student Name: JOONU, J.
Degree: Ph.D.
Thesis Title: Bacterial Mettalloregulation and Antibiotic Resistant Character from a heavy metal Polluted Environment.
Year: 2015
Student Name: NESARAJAN, J.
Degree: Ph.D.
Thesis Title: – A study on habitat preferences, distribution, seasonality and molecular phylogeny of the butterflies ( Lepidopters: Rhopalocer) in six different habitats in Bishop Heber College Campus.
Year: 2017
Student Name: POORNIMA ,R.
Degree: Ph.D.
Thesis Title: - Prospective use of Pergularia daemia and an insulin sensitizer, Metformin in the treatment of Letrozole induced Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in albino Wistar strain rats (RATTUS NORVEGICUS),
Year: 2018
Student Name: BHUNAESHWARI, S.
Degree: Ph.D.
Thesis Title: Pergularia daemia (forsskal) chiov.and Citrullus colocynthis (l.) Schrder as medicinal herbs in the phytotherapeutic approach of Polycystic Ovarian condition of albino wistar strain rats (Rattus norvegicus , L.).
Year: 2018
Student Name: CYNTHIA, C.
Degree: Ph.D.
Thesis Title: In-vitro, in- vivo and in-silico studies on the effectiveness of ISM- a polyherbal formulation in the treatment of alcoholic liver cirrhosis and liver cancer.
Year: 2021
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emoji_eventsAwards Received
Award Name: Har Gobind Khorana Best Scientist Award 2015
Awarded By: Bose Science Society
Year: 2015
Level: Regional
Place: Tiruchirappalli
Award Name: Bharat Gaurav Award -2018
Awarded By: India International Friendship Society
Year: 2018
Level: National
Place: Delhi
Award Name: NAARI SHAKTHI-2022
Awarded By: UNIVERSAL SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Year: 2022
Level: National
Place: Chennai
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flightForeign Visits
Country: Malaysia and Singapore
Purpose: Workshop on "International Educational Collaboration"
Date: 2018-11
Country: Bangladesh
Purpose: Faculty exchange and Collaboration
Date: 2023-12