The Department has undertaken two research projects funded by CSIR and DBT.
• Completed research project titled “Isolation and identification of anti -mycobacterial compounds from medicinal plants and in silico analysis of compounds” funded by Open Source Drug Discovery (OSDD), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Government of India, New Delhi.
• Completed research project titled “Bioresources of Kuttanad Wetland Ecosystem : Inventorization, Characterization and Conservation funded by Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, New Delhi and in collaboration with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and Environmental Resources Research Centre (ERRC), Thiruvananthapuram.
COMPLETED STUDENTS RESEARCH PROJECTS FROM THE DEPARTMENT
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Topic | Number of students | Name of the Guide | Year | Institution | University |
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1 |
Screening and Identification of Pathogenic microorganisms in Backwaters of Alappuzha District, Kerala State, India |
5 |
Dr. Pratap Chandran R. |
2018 | S.D.V. College of Arts and Applied Science, Alappuzha. | University of Kerala |
|
2 |
Physicochemical and microbiological analysis of well water samples collected from North of Punnapra Village, Alappuzha district, Kerala state, India. |
5 |
Dr. Pratap Chandran R. |
2018 | S.D.V. College of Arts and Applied Science, Alappuzha | University of Kerala |
|
3 |
Physicochemical and microbiological analysis of raw cow milk samples collected from Kuttanad, Alappuzha |
4 |
Dr. Pratap Chandran R. |
2018 | S.D.V. College of Arts and Applied Science, Alappuzha | University of Kerala |
|
4 |
Comparative phytochemical screening and bioactive properties of two aquatic weeds – Pistia stratiotes and Eichhorniacrassipes. |
4 |
Dr. Rajesh B. R. |
2018 | S. D.V. College of Arts and Applied Science, Alappuzha. | University of Kerala |
|
5 |
Isolation And Molecular Identification
Of Pathogenic Bacteria From The Fish “Tilapia” collected from Vembanad Lake
|
2 |
Dr. Pratap Chandran R. |
2018 | SNGM Arts & Science College, Thuravoor, Cherthala. | University of Kerala |
|
6 |
Physicochemical and microbiological analysis of Eichhorniacrassipes polluted backwaters of Alappuzha |
4 |
Dr. Pratap Chandran R. |
2018 | Hindustan College of Arts and Science, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. | Madras University |
|
7 |
Phytochemical screening and evaluation of bioactive properties of aqueous and methanolic leaf extracts of Ardisiasolanacea. |
1 |
Dr. Pratap Chandran R. |
2018 | K.V.M. College of Science and Technology, Cherthala. | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
|
8 |
Screening and molecular identification of pathogenic organisms harbouring on Pistia stratiotes | 1 |
Dr. Pratap Chandran R. |
2018 | K.V.M. College of Science and Technology, Cherthala. | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
|
9 |
Production and physicochemical analysis of wine from Ardisiasolanaceafruit using the yeast isolated from toddy samples collected from Alappuzha, Kerala state, India |
1 |
Dr. Pratap Chandran R. |
2018 | K.V.M. College of Science and Technology, Cherthala. | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
|
10 |
Analysis of Physicochemical, microbiological parameters and molecular characterization of E. coli isolated from well Water Samples collected from Kuttanad after flood |
1 |
Dr. Pratap Chandran R. |
2018 | K.V.M. College of Science and Technology, Cherthala. | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
|
11 |
Isolation, screening and identification of biosurfactant producing bacteria from automobile workshops and optimization of parameters for biosurfactant production | 1 |
Dr. Pratap Chandran R. |
2018 | K.V.M. College of Science and Technology, Cherthala. | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
|
12 |
Isolation and comparative evaluation of bioactive properties of fish skin protein.
|
1 |
Dr. Rajesh B. R. |
2018 | K.V.M. College of Science and Technology, Cherthala. | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
|
13 |
Morphological and DNA Barcoding analysis for the identification of common fresh water prawn species from Thaneermukkom,Alappuzha. | 1 |
Dr. Rajesh B. R. |
2018 | K.V.M. College of Science and Technology, Cherthala. | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
|
14 |
Comparative evaluation of bioactive properties of leaf extracts of three Indian medicinal plants |
1 |
Dr. Rajesh B. R. |
2018 | K.V.M. College of Science and Technology, Cherthala. | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
|
15 |
Cellulase enzyme production from Salviniamolesta D. Mitch under Solid State Fermentation using Aspergillus flavus |
1 |
Dr. Rajesh B. R. |
2018 | K.V.M. College of Science and Technology, Cherthala. | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
|
16 |
Phytochemical profiling and evaluation of antifungal, insecticidal and allelopathic activities of leaf extracts of Saccharum officinarum |
1 |
Mrs. Lekshmy R. Nair |
2018 | K.V.M. College of Science and Technology, Cherthala. | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
|
17 |
Formulation and evaluation of herbal toothpaste using the leaf extracts of Mangifera indica and Piper betle.
|
1 |
Mrs. Lekshmy R. Nair |
2018 | K.V.M. College of Science and Technology, Cherthala. | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
|
18 |
Phytochemical analysis and evaluation of antimicrobial, antioxidant,antilipase, antidiabetic and antihypertension activities of Baliospermum montanum. |
1 |
Mrs. Lekshmy R. Nair |
2018 | K.V.M. College of Science and Technology, Cherthala. | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
|
19 |
Isolation and screening of protease producing bacteria and production of protease enzyme from shrimp waste by submerged fermentation. | 1 |
Mrs. Mini Gopinathan |
2018 | K.V.M. College of Science and Technology, Cherthala. | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
|
20 |
Correlation among total phenolic, flavonoid, antioxidants, and toxic heavy metals of Moringaolieferaduring and after monsoon in Kerala |
1 |
Mrs. Mini Gopinathan |
2018 | K.V.M. College of Science and Technology, Cherthala. | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
|
21 |
Correlation analysis of phytochemicals, antioxidant and antibacterial activities of leaves and root extracts of Clerodendrum infortunatum |
1 |
Mrs. Mini Gopinathan |
2019 | K.V.M. College of Science and Technology, Cherthala | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
|
22 |
Phytochemical profiling and evaluation of antioxidant and antidiabetic properties of leaf and seed extracts of Entada rheedii. |
1 |
Mrs. Lekshmy R. Nair |
2019 | K.V.M. College of Science and Technology, Cherthala | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
|
23 |
Extrapolating the active principles of synergistic action of plant extracts in a traditional snake envenomation practice through a scheme of spectroscopic, chromatography and phytochemical analysis |
1 |
Dr. Anoop M. |
2019 | St.Mary’s College for Women, Thiruvalla. | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
|
24 |
A system approach to phenol biodegradation with concurrent Engendering of bioelectricity |
1 |
Dr. Anoop M. |
2019 | K.V.M. College of Science and Technology, Cherthala | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
|
25 |
Isolation and Characterization of Tannic Acid Hydrolysing Bacteria from Tannery Soil and the production of Tannase enzyme. |
1 |
Dr. Rajesh B. R. |
2019 | K.V.M. College of Science and Technology, Cherthala | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
|
26 |
Isolation of chitinolyticactinomycetes from soil and the production of extracellular chitinase enzyme from marine waste under Submerged fermentation | 1 |
Dr. Rajesh B. R. |
2019 | K.V.M. College of Science and Technology, Cherthala | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
|
27 |
Isolation and characterization of MDR Bacteria from hospital sewage water and a comprehensive analysis of antibiotic resistance | 1 |
Dr. Rajesh B. R. |
2019 | K.V.M. College of Science and Technology, Cherthala | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
|
28 |
Phytochemical screening and bioactive properties of leaf extracts of Pongamiapinnata. | 1 |
Dr. Rajesh B. R. |
2019 | K.V.M. College of Science and Technology, Cherthala | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
|
29 |
Biological activity of peptides isolated from fish skin hydrolysates of two fresh water fishes in Kerala. | 1 |
Dr. Rajesh B. R. |
2019 | St.Mary’s College for Women, Thiruvalla. | Mahatma Gandhi, University |
|
30 |
Isolation of ChitinolyticActinomycetes from Soil and the production of Chitinase Enzyme using Shrimp shell under Submerged Fermentation | 1 |
Dr. Rajesh B. R. |
2019 | St.Mary’s College for Women, Thiruvalla. | Mahatma Gandhi, University |
|
31 |
Isolation and molecular characterization of ocular pathogen, Pneumococci from human eye |
1 |
Dr. Pratap Chandran R. |
2019 | St.Mary’s College for Women, Thiruvalla. | Mahatma Gandhi, University |
|
32 |
Isolation and molecular characterization of Lactobacillus species from coconut toddy sample
|
1 |
Dr. Pratap Chandran R. |
2019 | St.Mary’s College for Women, Thiruvalla. | Mahatma Gandhi, University |
|
33 |
Isolation and molecular characterization of antibiotic resistant bacteria from back water samples from Alappuzha
|
1 |
Dr. Pratap Chandran R. |
2019 | St.Mary’s College for Women, Thiruvalla. | Mahatma Gandhi, University |
|
34 |
Detection of and molecular characterization of Vibrio cholera from fresh meat samples
|
1 |
Dr. Pratap Chandran R. |
2019 | St.Mary’s College for Women, Thiruvalla. | Mahatma Gandhi, University |
|
35 |
Evaluation of drug resistance pattern and molecular characterization of Pesudomonas aeruginosa collected from urine samples |
1 |
Dr. Pratap Chandran R. |
2019 | St.Mary’s College for Women, Thiruvalla. | Mahatma Gandhi, University |
|
36 |
Isolation of and molecular characterization of Vibrio cholerae from Karuvannur river, Thriprayar, Thrissur. | 1 |
Dr. Pratap Chandran R. |
2019 | Presentation College of Applied Sciences, Puthenvelikara, Ernakulam | Mahatma Gandhi, University |
|
37 |
Isolation and molecular characterization of Lactobacillus species from milk products
|
1 |
Dr. Pratap Chandran R. |
2019 | Presentation College of Applied Sciences, Puthenvelikara, Ernakulam | Mahatma Gandhi, University |
|
38 |
Isolation and molecular characterization of Staphylococcus aureus from human eye | 1 |
Dr. Pratap Chandran R. |
2019 | Presentation College of Applied Sciences, Puthenvelikara, Ernakulam | Mahatma Gandhi, University |
| 39 | Metabolomics in the Biodegradation of BTEX and other aromatics by pesticide affected soil microbes | 1 | Dr. Anoop M. | 2020 | K.V.M. College of Science and Technology, Cherthala | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
| 40 | Preliminary exploration on the bioactive principles from the synergestic activity of plant extracts in a traditional AntiOphidic practice | 1 | Dr. Anoop M. | 2020 | K.V.M. College of Science and Technology, Cherthala | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
| 41 | Evaluation of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities of leaf extracts of Colocasia esculenta | 1 |
Mrs. Lekshmy R. Nair |
2020 | K.V.M. College of Science and Technology, Cherthala | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
| 42 | Evaluation of antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties of leaf extracts of Gliricidia sepium | 1 |
Mrs. Lekshmy R. Nair |
2020 | K.V.M. College of Science and Technology, Cherthala | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
| 43 | Evaluation of physical and microbial parameters of milk samples and isolation and molecular characterization of Vibrio cholerae | 1 |
Dr. Pratap Chandran R. |
2020 |
K.V.M. College of Science and Technology, Cherthala | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
| 44 | Analysis of antibiotic resistance and virulence characters of Salmonella typhi isolated from the edible fish, Etroplus suratensis | 1 |
Dr. Pratap Chandran R. |
2020 |
K.V.M. College of Science and Technology, Cherthala | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
| 45 | Phytochemical screening and pharmacological evaluation of leaf extracts of Sphagneticola trilobata | 1 |
Dr. Rajesh B.R. |
2020 |
K.V.M. College of Science and Technology, Cherthala | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
| 46 | Isolation and characterization of MDR bacteria from chicken | 1 |
Dr. Rajesh B.R. |
2020 |
K.V.M. College of Science and Technology, Cherthala | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
| 47 | Characterization of endophytic bacteria having biofertilizer and antibacterial potential isolated from Carica papaya roots | 1 |
Mrs. Mini Gopinathan |
2020 | K.V.M. College of Science and Technology, Cherthala | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
| 48 | Characterization and production of biopolymer and PHB producing bacteria isolated from carpentry workshop soil | 1 |
Mrs. Mini Gopinathan |
2020 | K.V.M. College of Science and Technology, Cherthala | Cochin University of Science and Technology |