.png)
DEPARTMENT OF Microbiology
Mrs. A. ANU SWEDHA
Area of specialization : Medical Microbiology, Bioinformatics
Membership details in any committee or club :
- Life member,Indian Association of Applied Microbiologists, India
- Life member, Indian Immunological Society,India
- Life member, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Association of India.
- Life member, Indian Science Congress Association,India
- Life member, International Association of Pharmaceutical and Medical Virologists,India.
- Life member, Indian Association of Basic medical Scientists, India
- Life member, Biotech Research Society of India,India
- Life member,Society of Biological Chemists,India
- Member Coordinator (2015-2018),Pasteur club, dept of microbiology, JBAS College for women,
- Staff representive member, Honour’s Club, dept of English, JBAS college for women,
- Staff representive member, Consumer Association, dept of Commerce, JBAS college for Women
- SWAYAM-NPTEL Coordinator, Afternoon session, JBAS College for Women
- SPOC, SWAYAM-NPTEL Local Chapter
- Member, Association of Microbiologists of India
- Member, Microbiologists society, India
- ABC/APAAR ID Co-ordinator of Afternoon Session
Research guidance
M.Phil. : NIL
Ph.D. : NIL
Resource person: 11
Research Projects:
- Guided 1 UG and 1 PG management MRCC projects
- JBAS-MRCC SEED CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FOR STAFF(2025-2026)
Seminars / conferences / Workshops:
|
Year
|
State / National / International |
Title |
Presented / Participated |
|
2025 |
National |
TNSCST sponsored National seminar on designing the future with chemistry |
Presented paper |
|
2025 |
International |
International Online Faculty Development Programme on "Embracing Sustainability as opportunity |
Participated |
|
2025 |
National |
5 days National Level FDP on"Leveraging Indian Knowledge Systems Practices for Managerial Excellence" |
Participated |
|
2025 |
National |
5 days FDP on "Intellectual Property rights and Patents |
Participated |
|
2025 |
National |
5 days FDP cum workshop on "Personal Wellness & Work Life balance" |
Participated |
|
2025 |
National |
5 days FDP cum Workshop on "Lifeskills and soft skills for excellence at the workplace |
Participated |
|
2025 |
National |
PDP on "upholding ethical standards in Education to foster an Anti- Corruption Mindset" |
Participated |
|
2025 |
National |
Online faculty Development Programme on "writing Case studies for teaching" |
Participated |
|
2025 |
National |
1 week FDP on Transforming Innovations into reality for future science and Engineering |
Participated |
|
2025 |
National |
1 week FDP on Transforming Innovations into reality for future science and Engineering |
Participated |
|
2025 |
International |
International seminar on Mathematics- The gateway to the emerging trends of technology |
Participated |
|
2025 |
National |
National E-seminar on "Bridging biology and Business for Life science Students 2025" |
Participated |
|
2024 |
National |
Multidisciplinary international virtual colloquium on Technology and society |
Presented paper |
|
2024 |
National |
IP Training Program under National Intellectual Property Awareness mission |
Training |
|
2024 |
FDP- International |
“Bridging research and innovations in biomedical sciences and engineering” |
Participated |
|
2024 |
FDP-National |
Learning for Energy audit and green transitions in institutions |
Participated |
|
2024 |
FDP-National |
Intellectual Property Rights for Sustainable and Technological Development (IPRSTD-2024) |
Participated |
|
2023 |
National |
Advanced Research Methodology |
Participated |
|
2023 |
FDP-International |
An overview of Indian Knowledge system and IPR |
Participated |
|
2023 |
FDP-National |
All you need to know about books and publishing |
Participated |
|
2023 |
FDP-National |
ICT tools for teaching & learning |
Participated |
|
2023 |
FDP-National |
research methodology |
Participated |
|
2023 |
FDP-National |
ethics in research and research methodology |
Participated |
|
2023 |
FDP-National |
Rubrics and PBL methodology in teaching |
Participated |
|
2023 |
FDP-National |
Academic integrity and dealing with plagiarism |
Participated |
|
2023 |
FDP-National |
Unlocking the potential of IPR |
Participated |
|
2023 |
International |
Energy and Environment Conservation |
Participated |
|
2023 |
FDP cum Workshop-National |
Life enrichment through human values |
Participated |
|
2023 |
International |
Biological and biomedical sciences |
Presented |
|
2023 |
International |
Current Trends in Life sciences |
Presented |
|
2022 |
National |
Integrating Research in Basic sciences with applied Pharmaceutical sciences |
Participated |
|
2022 |
FDP-National |
Personal Effectiveness |
Participated |
|
2022 |
FDP-National |
Molecular modelling & In-silico drug designing |
Participated |
|
2022 |
FDP-National |
Drug designing through bioprospecting |
Participated |
|
2022 |
FDP-National |
Drug design and development in 21st century |
Participated |
|
2022 |
FDP-National |
Exploring The New Horizons organized by Science Forum |
Participated |
|
2022 |
FDP-National |
Forebounding the spectrum of character building in Modern Human Life |
Participated |
|
2022 |
Workshop-National |
Intellectual Property Rights |
Participated |
|
2022 |
FDP-National |
Innovative Approaches in Pedagogy |
Participated |
|
2022 |
FDP-National |
Wellness practices |
Participated |
|
2022 |
FDP-National |
Research essential |
Participated |
|
2022 |
FDP-National |
Essential soft skills for impactful professional career |
Participated |
|
2022 |
FDP-National |
Pedagogical transitions in higher education - A paradigm shift |
Participated |
|
2022 |
International |
Laboratory transformation during pandemic-trends & updates |
Presented |
|
2022 |
International |
Infectious diseases and advances in microbial technology |
Presented |
|
2021 |
National |
Current trends in Life sciences |
Presented |
|
2021 |
National |
Bioprospecting |
Presented |
|
2021 |
International |
The Frontiers of microbiology - Man-microbe Dynamics |
Presented |
|
2021 |
National Conference |
COVID-19 vaccines,AMET University |
Participated |
|
2021 |
National STTP |
AICTE STTP on Integrating Research in Basic science with applied pharmaceutical science |
Participated |
|
2021 |
International Workshop |
Blog based learning, teaching and research |
Participated |
|
2021 |
International Conference |
Emerging and Re-emerging infectious diseases in healthcare settings |
Presented |
|
2021 |
International Workshop |
Teacher-education-Paradigm shift: Challenges in NEP 2020 and global perspective |
Participated |
|
2021 |
International Workshop |
Essential competencies for online teaching |
Participated |
|
2021 |
International Workshop |
Mendeley and Zotero: the Reference Manager |
Participated |
|
2021 |
International Workshop |
Computational Approaches in Drug design and therapeutics |
Participated |
|
2021 |
International Conference |
Board of Genetic Counselling, India |
Participated |
|
2021 |
International workshop |
Interdisciplinary applications and innovations in research methodology |
Participated |
|
2021 |
International conference |
COVID 19: Myths and Facts |
Participated |
|
2021 |
National conference |
Advances in biotechnology- Gene technology |
Participated |
|
2021 |
International Conference |
Stem Cells And Regenerative Medicine–academic And Industrial Outlooks |
Participated |
|
2021 |
National symposium |
Current perspectives in Infection Control |
Participated |
|
2021 |
International Conference |
Environment, Agriculture, Human and Animal Health |
Participated |
|
2021 |
National workshop |
Research for academic Excellence |
Participated |
|
2021 |
International Workshop |
Essential Skills and Moral Values for Career Development of Teachers: Global Perspective |
Participated |
|
2021 |
National Workshop |
Online Learning: Grow with Google |
Participated |
|
2021 |
National level Workshop |
Intellectual property rights |
Participated |
|
2021 |
National Workshop |
Academic and research article writing |
Participated |
|
2021 |
National level RUSA Sponsored Workshop |
Online Assessment Tools: A Step Forward |
Participated |
|
2021 |
International Workshop |
Computational approaches in drug design and therapeutics |
Participated |
|
2021 |
AICTE-STTP |
Emphasizing Morals, Values, Ethics and Behavioral Science in Teaching |
Participated |
|
2021 |
AICTE-STTP |
Harmony in the workplace: Effective Interpersonal and Communication Skill |
Participated |
|
2021 |
International Webinar |
Mass spectrometry based proteomics and its application in |
Participated |
|
2021 |
International Webinar |
Hands on experience: building effective survey questionnaire, tools and techniques for referencing |
Participated |
|
2021 |
International Webinar |
Covid-19, An Opportunity not a threat |
Participated |
|
2021 |
International Webinar |
Challenges and its precautions of pandemic viral diseases |
Participated |
|
2020 |
NPTEL SPOC Workshop |
NPTEL Courses |
Participated |
|
2020 |
National Level Online Seminar UGC Paramarsh Scheme |
Research methodology & SPSS |
Participated |
|
2020 |
National Level Online FDP |
ICT tools for E content Development |
Participated |
|
2020 |
National Level One Week FDP |
ICT based Tools and its Role in TLP |
Participated |
|
2020 |
National LevelTwo Week FDP |
Managing Online classes & Co-creating MOOCs |
Participated |
|
2020 |
National Level FDP |
Mastering the art of handling Post Covid Challenges for sustainable development |
Participated |
|
2020 |
FDP |
Challenges in building Collaborations in Research & Innovation |
Participated |
|
2020 |
IIT Bombay-Hands on Workshop |
Effective & Effective online teaching in the Age of Corona |
Participation |
|
2020 |
IIT Bombay-Hands on Workshop |
Bodhitree & SAFE tools in Effective Online Teaching |
Participation |
|
2020 |
One week National FDP |
Open source Tools for Research |
Participation |
|
2020 |
National Online Workshop |
Blended Learning |
Participation |
|
2020 |
Online Workshop |
How to create & conduct ICT based Quiz |
Participated |
|
2020 |
International Virtual Conference |
ORMICON 2020 |
Participated |
|
2019 |
FDP , IIT Chennai |
Research Methodology |
Participated |
|
2019 |
State Level Technical Workshop |
Intelluctual Property Rights |
Participated |
|
2019 |
International |
Conference on “current research and developments in microbiology, Saveetha Dental college |
Participated |
|
2019 |
International |
Seminar on careers in clinical research, Loyola college |
Participated |
|
2019 |
International |
Seminar on “emerging trends in statistical data analysis, Chennai |
Participated |
|
2019 |
FDP , IIT Chennai |
Research Methodology |
Participated |
|
2019 |
State Level Technical Workshop |
Intelluctual Property Rights |
Participated |
|
2019 |
National |
National level training cum workshop on Protein bioinformatics, Presidency college, Chennai |
Participated |
|
2019 |
FDP |
TLC, IITMadras Research methodology, TLC IITM |
Participated |
|
2019 |
International |
Conference on nutraceuticals- concepts & applications in diseases, university of madras |
Participated |
|
2018 |
National |
UGC orientation workshop on adoption, promotion & production of MOOCs for SWAYAM platform |
Participated |
|
2018 |
International |
ICETCMECM 2018 |
Presented |
|
2018 |
National |
Conference on Recent trends & developments in health and chemical sciences |
Presented |
|
2018 |
National |
Conference on emerging trends in viral diseases, university of madras |
Participated |
|
2017 |
National |
AICTE FDP on Foundation program in ICT for Education Pedagogy for online & blended teaching learning process |
Participated |
|
2017 |
International |
Conference on food microbiology & food safety, D.G.Vaishnav college, Chennai |
Presented |
|
2017 |
International |
Conference on molecular signature-gennxt |
Participated |
|
2017 |
National |
Conference on integrating bioinformatics & nanotechnology in drug discovery, chennai |
Presented |
|
2017 |
State |
Training on mushroom cultivation, TNAU,Chennai |
Participated |
|
2016 |
International |
Quality dimensions of higher education, IQAC, Chennai |
Participated |
|
2016 |
National |
Conference on tangible benefits of marine biotechnology research in food, health, energy & industrial sectors |
Presented |
|
2016 |
National |
Workshop and training on sequence analysis and molecular simulation, Anna university |
Participated |
|
2016 |
State |
CME on HIV a continuing saga-management and upcoming challenges, madras medical college,Chennai |
Participated |
|
2015 |
International |
Seminar on new horizons in microbiology- challenges & prospects, Chennai |
Participated |
|
2015 |
International |
Symposium on medicinal plants and herbal drugs in human and livestock wealth |
Presented |
|
2015 |
National |
Techno-entrepreneurship development in biotechnology, Anna university |
Participated |
|
2014 |
International |
Seminar on human rights with special reference to women and minority rights, chennai |
Presented |
|
2014 |
National |
Conference of IAMM, global trends and challenges in biosciences, Chennai |
Presented |
|
2014 |
State |
UGC sponsored Special summer school , University of madras |
Participated |
|
2014 |
International |
Conference on enhancing excellence, equity & efficiency in higher education, TNOU, chennai |
Presented |
|
2014 |
National |
Symposium on potential progress in biotechnological research, chennai |
Presented |
|
2014 |
National |
Workshop on “ application of bioinformatics in drug designing”, Madras veterinary college, chennai |
Participated |
|
2013 |
International |
Symposium on changing etiology of emerging infectious diseases, university of madras |
Participated |
|
2013 |
International |
International symposium on“ challenges and strategies in the prevention and management of viral infections”, King Institute of Preventive Medicine & Research & international association of Medical and Pharmaceutical Virologists, |
participated |
|
2013 |
International |
Conference on quality enhancement in higher education beyond cognition, TNOU,chennai |
Presented |
|
2013 |
National |
National seminar on chromatographic techniques,dept of Analytical chemistry, madras university |
Participated |
|
2012 |
National |
Workshop on drug discovery & development, IITM |
Participated |
Research Publications:
|
Year of publication
|
Proceedings / Journals / Books |
Title of the paper |
Name of the Journal |
Name of the Publisher |
|
2025 |
Journal |
Development of Non- Toxic Catalysts For Green Chemistry Application in Waste Water Treatment |
Oxidation Communicati ons |
0209 -4541 Scopus indexed |
|
2025 |
Journal |
Biochar- Filled Soy Protein Composites: Evaluating Thermal and Mechanical Properties For Sustainable Polyner Applications |
Journal of Polymer and Composites |
2321-8525 Web of Science indexed |
|
2025 |
Journal |
Bioactive compounds and Pharmacological Probing of Alovera Barbadensis and Exploration of its Antimicrobial Actuvi |
Journal of Neonatal Surgery |
2226- 0439 Scopus indexed |
|
2025 |
Journal |
Genetic and Epigenetic components involved in the crossroads of periodonititis and common cancer types associated with periodonitis |
Egyptian Journal of medical human genetics |
2090-2441 Scopus indexed |
|
2025 |
Journal |
Taxonomic classification of bacteria using machine learning models on DNA sequences |
International journal of basic and applied sciences |
2227-5053 Scopus indexed |
|
2025 |
Conference Proceedings |
Emerging trends in nanomedicine: Diagnostic and therapeutic applications |
AIP conference proceedings July 2025 |
0094-243X Scopus indexed |
|
2023 |
Journal |
Biology science challenges and impact for human health in India |
Chelonian Conservation and Biology |
1071-8443 Scopus indexed |
|
2023 |
Book |
A study on novel emerging and re-emerging viral zoonoses and factors influencing viral epidemiology in India |
Research Methodology in multidisciplinary subjects in India |
BMP Publishers |
|
2023 |
Book |
Processes of synthesis and characterisation of silver nanoparticles with antimicrobial action and their future perspective |
Nanobiomaterials- Perspectives for Medical Applications in the Diagnosis and treatment of Diseases |
Materials Research Forum LLC, USA |
|
2021 |
Book Chapter |
Traditional indian herbal medicine in the prevention, treatment and management of COVID-19 |
Compendium of "Research insights of lifescience students" |
ISBN 978-93-91342-27-2 |
|
2021 |
Book Chapter |
Dietary micronutrients as immunomodulatory tools in the prevention of COVID-19 |
Compendium of "Research insights of lifescience students" |
ISBN 978-93-91342-27-2 |
|
2021 |
Book Chapter |
Immune Boosting indian herbs and spices as potential antiviral preventives in COVID-19 |
Compendium of "Research insights of lifescience students" |
ISBN 978-93-91342-27-2 |
|
2021 |
Book Chapter |
The role of antiviral functional foods in the management of COVID-19 |
Compendium of "Research insights of lifescience students" |
ISBN 978-93-91342-27-2 |
|
2021 |
Book Chapter |
Mitigation of the impacts caused by COVID-19 in health, food and environment sectors |
The effect of COVID-19 pandemic on biomedical waste management in India-environmental health impacts and mitigation strategies |
Department of Microbiology & School of Sciences, ISCA Chennai Chapter, Chennai |
|
2021 |
Laboratory diagnosis of covid-19- Comparative studies on current protocols and advancements in India |
International Journal of Life Sciences and Research (IJLR) |
|
ISSN 2321-7812 |
|
2019 |
Proceeding |
Empowered employees- an assert to a successful business. |
Digitisation of banking operations:outreach, challenges and impact on economy |
Dept of commerce, Alpha arts & science college |
|
2018 |
Proceedings |
Comparative evaluation of two different methods to determine minimum inhibitory concentration of flower essential oils showing anticandidal efficacy |
Emerging Trends in Computer Technology & microbiology |
Grabs educational charitable trust, Chennai |
|
2018 |
Proceedings |
Comparative evaluation of screening methods in the determination of anticandidal efficacy of flower essential oils |
Proceedings of the National Conference on Recent trends and developments in Health &chemical sciences |
Bhaktavatsalam college for women |
|
2017 |
Proceedings |
Mathematical enumeration in medical microbiology research-significance of bacterial colony counts in urinary tract infections. |
Chemical,biochemical and microbial world-neoperspective |
TNHB publishers |
|
2016 |
International journal |
Assessment of antibacterial efficacy of leaf extracts of Indian medicinal trees |
World journal of pharmaceutical research |
Online journal |
|
2015 |
International journal |
Evaluation of antibacterial activity of ethanol and aqueous leaf extracts of indian sacred trees. |
World journal of pharmaceutical research |
Online |
|
2015 |
International journal |
Comparative evaluation of antibacterial efficacy of Allium sativum, allium ampeloprasum and zingiber officinale against MRSA |
International journal of pharmaceutical and biological sciences |
Online |
|
2015 |
International journal |
Comparative inhibitory effect of Indian varities of Allium sativum, Allim ampeloprasum and Zingiber officinale against enteropathogens |
World journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences |
Online |
|
2015 |
International journal |
Comparative assessment of antibacterial efficacy of crude leaf extracts of Milletia panigrahi against enteric pathogens |
International journal of recent scientific research |
Online |
|
2015 |
International journal |
A study on the antifungal activity of crude extracts of medicinal mushroom Ganoderma lucidum |
International journal of engineering & scientific research |
Online |
|
2014 |
Proceedings |
Drug designing with natural products using Computer-Aided bioinformatics tool. |
State level conference on recent advances and applications of statistics |
Dept of statistics, JBAS college for Women |
|
2014 |
Proceedings |
The Relevance of mathematical Quantification in Applied Microbiology Research. |
State Level conference on relevance of mathematics in various fields |
Dept of mathematics, JBAS college for Women |
|
2014 |
Proceedings |
Bridging the University and Industry divide in India:The Need of the Hour(Chapter 4), |
Proceedings of a two-day International conference on enhancing excellence, equity and efficiency in higher education. |
Pavai publications |
|
2013 |
Proceedings |
A study on the antibacterial activity of fruit peels against multidrug resistant diarrhoeal pathogens |
International conference on emerging trends and challenges in science & technology |
Margham Publications |
|
2014 |
Proceedings |
A Human Rights Perspective on HIV/AIDS Disease and its amendments in India. |
Proceedings of the International seminar on human rights with special reference to women and minority rights |
JBAS college for women |
|
2013 |
Proceedings |
E learning technologies |
International conference on quality enhancement in higher education |
Pavai Printers Ltd |
|
2013 |
Proceedings |
Instructional improvisation-using powerpoint |
NAAC sponsored state level seminar |
Hikey media |
|
2010 |
Book |
Diagnosis of enteric infections: Microbiological methods and protocols |
- |
MJP publishers |
Awards Received
|
Year
|
State / National / International |
Title |
|
2025 |
National |
Mahatama Gandhi Memorial Best Academician Award(LKP academy and IRIPA),India |
|
2025 |
International |
Best Women INNOVATE HER award(Research)- (Somnogen Canada Inc. & Nexus, New Delhi) |
|
2025 |
National |
Best Women Innovative Teacher Award(International Academic & Research Foundation, MSME, India) |
|
2024 |
National |
Bharath Shiksha Ratna Award (Art of Giving Charitable Trust, MSME, India) |
|
2024 |
National |
Outstanding Faculty Research Award(Acumen Foundation & Seva Academy, Tamil Nadu) |
|
2023 |
National |
Nobel Laureate Dr.C.V. Raman National Science Day Award (Art of Giving Charitable Trust & IITM, New Delhi) |
|
2023 |
National |
Art of Giving Charitable trust, India & Inspire Institute of Technology & management, IITM |
|
2022 |
National |
Global Youth Icon Award(ICERT,New Delhi) |
|
2022 |
National |
International council for education, research and training |
|
2021 |
International |
Best Paper Award 2021(1st prize)- International Virtual conference on Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious diseases in healthcare settings-MICROSUMMIT |
|
2013 |
National |
Best Paper Award(1st Prize)- 34th Annual Conference of Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists(IABMS) |
|
2012 |
National |
Best Paper Award(1st prize) – 10th National Conference of Indian Association of Applied Microbiologists(IAAM) |
|
2009 |
National |
Best paper Award(1st prize)- Conference of Indian Science Congress Association, December ISCA |
|
2009 |
National |
Best paper Award(1st prize)- 7th National Conference of Indian association of Applied Microbiologists(IAAM) |
PATENTS
|
YEAR
|
PATENT/PATENT NO. |
DATE OF PUBLICATION |
|
2024 |
Ultraviolet disinfection robot- DESIGN PATENT/418479- 001 |
30/05/2024 |
|
2024 |
Machine learning based approach to study the antimicrobial and anticancer potential of silver nanoparticles/202341012118 2A |
05/05/2023 |