Biotechnology Department

OUR DEPARTMENTS

Dr.Pooja N S

[email protected]
8281057760

Designation

Assistant Professor

Department

Biotechnology

Edu. Qualifications

  • Ph.D
  • M.Sc

Courses/Subject Taught

  • Genetic Engineering, Recombinant DNA Technology,
  • Molecular Biology,
  • Cell Biology and Genetics,
  • Essentials of Biotechnology,
  • Fundamentals of Microbiology

Areas of Interest/Specialization

Biofuel Technology, Microbial Techniques

Field of Research

Bioethanol Production

Teaching Experience 
1.    UG  1 year 3 months

2.    PG   1 year 3 months

Google Scholar Profile Link/ORCID ID/Research Gate Profile Link

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Pooja-N-S

International Publications

1. Pooja, N S and Padmaja, G. 2015. Enhancing the enzymatic saccharification of agricultural and processing residues of cassava through pretreatment techniques., Waste and Biomass Valorization 6: 303-315 (UGC Care listed)(ISSN: 1877-2641)

2. Pooja, N. S. and Padmaja, G. 2015. Effect of single and sequential cellulolytic enzyme cocktail on the fermentable sugar yield from pretreated agricultural residues of cassava., American Journal of Biomass and Bioenergy 4(1): 39-53(ISSN: 2162-965X)

3. Pooja, N. S. and Padmaja, G. 2017. Microwave -assisted alkali delignification coupled with non-iconic surfactant effect on the fermentable sugar yield from agricultural residues of cassava., International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology 2(2): 630-642 (ISSN – 0974-1712, E-ISSN – 2230-732X)

4. Pooja, N. S., Sajeev, M. S., Jeeva M. L. and Padmaja, G. 2018. Bioethanol production from Microwave-assisted acid or alkali-pretreated agricultural residues of cassava using Separate Hydrolysis and Fermentation (SHF)., 3 Biotech 8(1): 1-12 (ISSN: 2190-5738).

National Publications

1. Pooja, N S and Padmaja, G. 2014. Pretreatment techniques to enhance the enzymatic degradability of agricultural and processing residues of cassava., Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology Research 4(1): 57-67 (ISSN: 2231-3168)

2. Pooja, N. S., Sajeev, M. S., Jeeva, M. L. and Padmaja, G. 2017. Bioethanol production from steam- pretreated agricultural residues of cassava using Separate Hydrolysis and Fermentation (SHF)., Journal of Root Crops 43(2): 76-86 (ISSN: 0378-2409)

National:

  1. Pooja, N. S., Padmaja, G. and Shanavas, S. 2014. Enhancing the fermentable sugar yield from agricultural residues of cassava using pretreatments and improved saccharifying enzymes. Paper presented at the ‘National Convention on Green Revolution through Agricultural Engineering Technologies’ held at Thiruvananthapuram during 22-23 February, 2014.
  2. Pooja, N. S. and Padmaja, G. 2016. Alkali pretreatment coupled with non-ionic surfactant effect on the fermentable sugar yield from agricultural residues of cassava. Paper presented at the National Conference on ‘Tropical Tuber Crops for the Sustenance and Welfare of Tribal Communities’ held at Thiruvananthapuram during 20-22 October, 2016.
Seminars/Conferences Attended
1. International Conference on Tropical Roots and Tubers for Sustainable Livelihood under Changing Agroclimate (ICTRT-2013) at Thiruvananthapuram during 09-12 July, 2013. Presented a poster- Pooja, N. S. and Padmaja, G. 2013. A comparative study on the effect of pretreatment techniques in enhancing the biodegradability of agricultural and processing residues of cassava.

2.‘National Convention on Green Revolution through Agricultural Engineering Technologies’ held at Thiruvananthapuram during 22-23 February, 2014. Presented a paper – Pooja, N. S., Padmaja, G. and Shanavas, S. 2014. Enhancing the fermentable sugar yield from agricultural residues of cassava using pretreatments and improved saccharifying enzymes.

3. National Conference on ‘Tropical Tuber Crops for the Sustenance and Welfare of Tribal Communities’ held at Thiruvananthapuram during 20-22 October, 2016. Presented a paper- Pooja, N. S. and Padmaja, G. 2016. Alkali pretreatment coupled with non-ionic surfactant effect on the fermentable sugar yield from agricultural residues of cassava.
Workshops Attended
1. Workshop on “Research Methodology, Writing Practices, Language and Soft Skills” organized by the Kerala State Council for Science, technology & Environment at Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram, during 3rd to 5th February 2014.

 
Trainings Attended
1. One day training programme on Writing better research proposals for early career for root and tuber crops Scientists organized jointly by the International Society for Tropical Root Crops & Indian Society for Root Crops held on May 20, 2014 at Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram.
Academic Responsibilities Undertaken
1. Faculty Advisor, FYUGP Botany and Biotechnology 2024-2028

2. Certificate Course Co-ordinator, Department of Biotechnology

 
Any other Duties Performed at College
1. Member, ERPS

2. Member, Discipline Committee

3. Member, Faculty Advisor: CBCSS

4. Member, Green Protocol Monitoring Committee