DEPARTMENT OF Microbiology
Dr. SUMMERA RAFIQ
Area of specialization: Applied Microbiology & Molecular Biology
Other courses: First Aid, Fundamentals of Islam
Life Member of Indian Association of Applied Microbiologists
Life Member of Association of Indian Biologists
SPARC Sponsored International Online short term Course on Recent Applications of Polymers
Member of Internal Quality Assessment Cell (IQAC)
Member of Youth Red Cross Association
Association of Microbiologists of India
Academic Audit Committee Member of Ethiraj College for Women
M.Phil Guideship in Microbiology- PRIST University, Thanjavur
Research guidance:
M.Phil : -
Ph.D : -
Resource person: 10
Research Projects: MRCC funded Research Project titled ‘Biodegradation of Poultry Feathers and Screening of Keratinolytic Bacteria from Poultry Waste Dumped Soil’.
Guided 1 UG & 2 PG Research projects funded by MRCC.
Seminars / conferences / Workshops:
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Year |
State / National / International |
Title |
Presented / Participated |
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2021 |
International Workshop |
SPARC Sponsored International Online short term Course on Recent Applications of Polymers |
Participated |
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2021 |
International Webinar |
Transmission, Pathogenesis of SARS-COV-2 & its Host Immune Response |
Participated |
|
2021 |
National Webinar |
Microalgae Cultivation for Blooming Entrepreneurs |
Participated |
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2021 |
International Webinar |
Industrial Innovations and Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Algal Biotechnology (IIEA 2021) |
Participated |
|
2021 |
National Webinar |
Health Benefits of Mushrooms |
Participated |
|
2021 |
National Webinar |
Role of DNA Fingerprinting in Resolving the Crime |
Participated |
|
2021 |
International Webinar |
Current Trends in Molecular Life Sciences |
Participated |
|
2021 |
National Webinar |
Industrial Spirulina Production Technology |
Participated |
|
2021 |
National Webinar |
Probiotics as Nutraceuticals |
Participated |
|
2021 |
International Webinar |
Research across the Globe |
Participated |
|
2021 |
International Webinar |
Future Prospectives of Biotechnology |
Participated |
|
2021 |
National Webinar |
Microbicidal Effects of Disinfectant in Pandemics |
Participated |
|
2021 |
International Webinar |
Covid-19 variants: What’s the concern? |
Participated |
|
2021 |
International Webinar |
The Story of Microbiology and ASM in Pakistan |
Participated |
|
2020 |
FDP(IIT, MADRAS) |
Leadership Excellence |
Participated |
|
2020 |
FDP-International |
Novel Microbes and Newer Threats |
Participated |
|
2020 |
FDP |
Virtual Teaching - University of Madras |
Participated |
|
2020 |
FDP |
Impact of COVID-19 & Management of Personal Finances through this period |
Participated |
|
2020 |
FDP |
Research, Publication and Patent Filing |
Participated |
|
2020 |
International |
International Virtual Conference on Natural Products and Synthetic Biology |
Participated |
|
2020 |
International FDP |
Leadership Excellence |
Participated |
|
2020 |
FDP |
Health Care and Clinical Research |
Participated |
|
2020 |
FDP |
FDP in Drupal (Open Source Content Management System) |
Participated |
|
2020 |
FDP |
Tech Techniques-Connect to Students |
Participated |
|
2020 |
Online Workshop |
Aspiring a Teaching Certificate: The Magic and Mechanics of Good Teaching and Learning - JBAS College for Women |
Participated |
|
2020 |
MHRD Innovation Cell |
Leadership Talk |
Participated |
|
2020 |
INDO-UK Virtual Conference |
Current Innovation and Future of Therapeutic Developments |
Participated |
|
2020 |
FDP |
Challenges and Opportunities in IT Industry post Covid-19 |
Participated |
|
2020 |
FDP |
Responsibilities of Microbiologists in Combating Pandemic Diseases |
Participated |
|
2020 |
Webinar Series |
Practical Bioinformatics on Wet Lab Setup |
Participated |
|
2019 |
International |
Conference on “current research and developments in microbiology, Saveetha Dental college |
Participated |
|
2019 |
International |
Seminar on Emerging trends in statistical data analysis, JBAS college for women, Chennai |
Participated |
|
2019 |
National |
Conference on Beat plastic pollution, JBAS college for women, Chennai |
Participated |
|
2019 |
FDP |
Workshop in Teaching learning Centre, IIT, Madras |
Participated |
|
2019 |
International |
Seminar on Sustainable water integrated management (SWIM), JBAS college for women, Chennai |
Participated |
|
2018 |
National |
Conference on Recent trends and developments in health and chemical sciences, Bhaktavatsalam college, Chennai |
Presented Paper- Antibacterial efficacy of Aegle marmelos against bacterial pathogens isolated from UTI |
|
2018 |
International |
Conference on Emerging trends in commerce, management, economics, computer science and microbiology. Tagore College of arts and science, Chennai |
Presented Paper- Antibacterial efficacy of Terminalia chebula against bacterial pathogens isolated from UTI |
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2018 |
National |
Seminar on Academia- Industry Interface, JBAS college for women, Chennai |
Participated |
|
2016 |
International |
Symposium on Quality dimensions of Higher education, JBAS college for women, Chennai |
Participated |
|
2016 |
FDP |
Work shop on Do’s and Dont’s organized by MRCC, JBAS college for women, Chennai |
Participated |
|
2015 |
International |
Seminar on Biotechnology- challenging the challenges of the changing world, JBAS college for Women, Chennai |
Participated |
|
2015 |
International |
Seminar on New horizon’s in microbiology-challenges and prospects, Mohammed Sathak College, Chennai |
Participated |
|
2015 |
National |
Seminar on Ambrosia, MGR Janaki college, Chennai |
Participated |
|
2015 |
FDP |
Lit to light – JBAS college for women, Chennai |
Participated |
|
2014 |
National |
Seminar on Biosolutions 2K14, Valliammal college, Chennai. |
Participated |
|
2013 |
International |
Conference on Emerging trends and challenges in science and technology, Bhaktavatsalam college, Chennai |
Participated |
|
2013 |
National |
Conference on Biotechnology-Present and Future, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science college, Coimbatore |
Presented paper- Isolation, Identification and Characterization if bacterial, fungal pathogens and Acanthamoeba from corneal patients |
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2013 |
Workshop |
Teaching and technology, IQAC, JBAS college for women, Chennai |
Participated |
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2013 |
FDP |
Emerging change for development, IQAC, JBAS college for women, Chennai |
Participated |
|
2012 |
International |
Seminar on Biochemistry for tomorrows medicine-Veni Vidi Vici-2012, JBAS college for women, Chennai |
Presented paper-Cellular senescence and aging |
|
2012 |
FDP |
The dynamics of the work environment, IQAC, JBAS college for women, Chennai |
Participated |
|
2012 |
State level |
Seminar on Environmental impact on plants: An overview, JBAS college for women |
Participated |
|
2012 |
Workshop |
Excelsior: A workshop on achieving excellence, IQAC, JBAS college for women, Chennai |
Participated |
|
2012 |
National |
Conference on Exploring the potential of microbes for bioscience, biotechnology and medicine, SRM university |
Participated |
Research Publications
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Year of Publication |
Proceedings / Journals / Books |
Title of the paper |
Name of the Journal |
Name of the Publisher |
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2021 |
Journal |
Bacteriological quality assessment of Groundwater and surface water in Chennai |
Nature Environment and Pollution Technology (NEPT) (UGC Approved, Scopus Index Journal) |
Technoscience Publication |
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2020 |
Journal |
Microbiological Analysis Of Bacteria And Fungi From Socks Of School Children And Antibacterial Activity Of Herbal Foot Disinfectant Spray |
International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research |
IJSTR |
|
2020 |
Journal |
Bacteriological Quality Assessment of Groundwater and Surface Water in Chennai |
Nature Environment and Pollution Technology |
Techno Science Publication |
|
2018 |
Journal |
Biodegradation of Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) by Halophilic Bacteria Isolated from Solar Saltpans, Kovalam, Chennai
|
Nature Environment and Pollution Technology |
TechnoScience Publication |
|
2018 |
Journal |
Biodegradation of Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) by Nocardiopsis alba from municipal landfill in Chennai |
International Journal of Advanced Scientific Research and Management |
IJASRM |
|
2018 |
Journal |
Screening of Extracellular hydrolytic enzymes from Halophilic bacteria and Biodegradation of LDPE
|
International Journal of Advanced Scientific Research and Management |
IJASRM |
|
2018 |
Journal |
Bacterial Profile of Post-Operative Wound Infections and Evaluation of Povidone-Iodine
|
IAETSD- Journal For Advanced Research In Applied Sciences |
JARAS |
|
2018 |
Journal |
Prevalence and Health Implications of Microbial Load of Indian Paper Currencies and Coins
|
IAETSD- Journal For Advanced Research In Applied Sciences |
JARAS |
|
2018 |
Journal |
Screening And Antibiotic Profile of Uropathogens with Reference To Extended-spectrum Beta-lactamases (ESBL)
|
International Journal of Research in Advent Technology |
MG Aricent Pvt Ltd |
|
2018 |
Journal |
Molecular detection of rhlB gene from biosurfactant producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from oil contaminated soil
|
International Journal of Advanced Scientific Research and Management |
IJASRM |
|
2018 |
Journal |
Screening of Bacterial and Fungal Pathogens in Kerato-Conjunctivitis
|
International Journal for Science and Advance Research In Technology |
IJSART |
|
2015 |
Journal |
Green Synthesis and Characterization of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles from Neem (Azadirachta indicia) |
International Journal of Scientific Engineering and Technology Research |
Semar Group Publishing |
|
2015 |
Journal |
Bacteriological Profile and Preservative Capacity of Commercial Creams and Lotions
|
UK Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biosciences |
UK Publishers |
|
2015 |
Journal |
Screening for the presence of Salmonella spp and Shigella spp from diarrhoeal samples
|
Indian Journal Of Applied Microbiology |
Wisdom Academic Publication |
|
2015 |
Journal |
Phenotypic evaluation of different methods for the detection of Metallo-beta-Lactamases in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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International Journal of Current Research |
Quality Scientific Publishing |
|
2014 |
Journal |
Isolation and Characterization of the Fungi from Dandruff–Afflicted Human Scalp and Evaluation of anti–dandruff shampoo
|
Indian Journal of Applied Research |
Paripex |
|
2014 |
Journal |
Molecular Detection of MagA Gene Among Clinical Isolates of Klebsiella Penumoniae
|
Indian Journal of Research |
Paripex |
|
2014 |
Journal |
Prevalence and Antibiotic Resistant Pattern of Enteric Pathogens Isolated from Childhood Diarrhoea
|
Indian Journal Of Applied Microbiology |
Wisdom Academic Publication |
|
2012 |
Journal |
Screening of Asymptomatic carriers for MRSA in the sports personnel and evaluation of Syzygium aromaticum (Clove oil) against MRSA.
|
Indian Journal of Applied Microbiology |
Wisdom Academic Publication |