Dr. Sona S Dev

• PhD in Biotechnology

• Institution: Center for Plant Molecular Biology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. (March 2005)
• Fellowship: Senior Research Fellowship (Indian Council of Agricultural Research)
• Title of Thesis: Development of cry2Ac transformants of tobacco and their analysis for transgene expression and larvicidal activity.

• M.Sc in Biotechnology
  • Institution: Center for Plant Molecular Biology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. (2001)
  • Fellowship: Dept of Biotechnology, GOI, Scholarship (JNU Entrance Examination
  • Title of Thesis: Purification and characterization of alpha-amylase inhibitor from ragi (Eleucine coracana)
• B. Sc in Agriculture from Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur, Kerala (June 1999)
• National Eligibility Test (NET) & JRF – Qualified for the test of lectureship and fellowship (2002)

OTHER KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Awarded gold medal by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University as the best PhD student in Biotechnology, 2005.
• Delivered a lecture on the Importance of transgenic crops at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Nigeria. Jan 2010
• Participated in Question Paper Setting of Kerala Public Service Commission (Examination for selection to the Subordinate Post), Calicut University, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University.

• Associate Professor (Dec.2022- till date), Department of Biotechnology, St. Peter’s College, Kolenchery, Kerala, India.
• Assistant Professor (Dec.2010- Dec.2022), Department of Biotechnology, St. Peter’s College, Kolenchery, Kerala, India.
• Scientist B (2007-2010), SCMS Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology Research and Development, Cochin, Kerala, India.
• Research Guideship in Biotechnology, M>G University

• Synergistic methods for chromium cleanup using plant-growth-promoting bacteria.. 2024. International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences,. pp 1-14.UGC CARE List /ISSN: 2320-5199.

• A comprehensive review of biofilm composition and factors affecting efficacy in microbial bioremediation. 2024. International Journal of Plant and Environment pp 19–26. UGC CARE List / ISSN: 2454-1117 (Print); ISSN: 2455-202X (Online)

• Biofilms in food processing: A comprehensive review of understanding formation, challenges, and future directions. 2024. The Bioscan. PP. 400–408. UGC CARE List /ISSN: 0973-7049

• Characterization and evaluation of the antibacterial and dye-degrading potential of silver nanoparticles from Ayapana triplinervis Vahl. Indian Journal of Agricultural Research Scopus Indexed /ISSN: 0367-8245; Online ISSN: 0976-058X.
• Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles by Exiguobacterium profundum isolated from carpet industry effluent. 2021. Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment. 25 (9): 9-14. ISSN :09720626, H Index:21.
• Molecular characterization and phylogenetic analysis of NBS-LRR genes in cultivated and wild varieties of brinjal (Solanum melongena). 2018. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research. 5(12):305-309. ISSN:2349-5162, H Index-5.87
• Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using leaf extract of Ayapana triplinervis and its antibacterial activity. 2018. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research. 9(9):3897-3902. ,E-ISSN: 0975-8232; P-ISSN: 2320-5148, Scopus 0.27.
• Molecular characterization and phylogenetic analysis of NBS-LRR genes in wild relatives of eggplant (Solanum melongena l.), 2018. Indian Journal of Agricultural Research. 7(1): 174 – 179. ISSN :03678245, 0976058X, H Index -6.
• Biochemical and molecular characterization of efficient phytase-producing bacterial isolates from soil samples. 2016. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences. 5(5): 218-226. ISSN:2319-7692, NAAS Score 5.38
• Isolation and screening of antimicrobial peptides from Kanthari mulaku (Capsicum frutescens). 2016. International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences. 7(1): 174 – 179. ISSN:09756299, H Index -27.
• Assessment of genetic diversity between and within populations of Coleus sp using RAPD marker. 2015. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences. 6(2): 623-628. ISSN: 09758585, H Index -27.
• Rapid detection and characterization of Chikungunya virus in febrile patients, from Kerala, India by RT-PCR. 2008. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, 46: 573-578. ISSN:09751009 ,H Index -72.
• Cloning, characterization, and expression of a new cry2Ab gene from Bacillus thuringiensis strain 14-1. 2005. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 128:185-194. ISSN:02732289 ,H Index -103.

• Fund for Improvement of S&T infrastructure in universities & higher educational institutions (FIST) ( Department of Science and Technology, 5 years (Sanctioned Dec 2018) ,90 lakhs )- FIST Coordinator
• Purification and characterization of antimicrobial peptides from local cultivars of chilly (Capsicum frutescens) File No: MRP(S)-339/12-13/ KLMG045/UGC-SWRO ( UGC Minor Project (2013), 18 months (Completed), 2 lakhs )
• Micropropagation by nodal cuttings and green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using aqueous extract of Mentha piperita Letter no. 00573/SPS64/2019/KSCSTE dated 16.01.2020( KSCSTE (2019) -Student project ,1 year (Completed), Rs 10000 )
• Isolation and identification of dye degrading bacteria from the carpet industry effluent. File No:880/SPS63/2018/KSCSTE( KSCSTE (2018) -Student project ,1 year (Completed), Rs 10000 )
• Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Ayapana (E triplinerve) leaf extract and investigation of its antimicrobial activity File No: 155/SPS 62/2017/KSCSTE ( KSCSTE (2017) -Student project ,1 year (Completed), Rs 10000 )
• Cloning, molecular characterization and phylogenetic analysis of NBS –LRR encoding disease resistance gene analogs in cultivated and wild egg plants File No:145/SPS58/2016 /KSCSTE ( KSCSTE (2016) -Student project, 1 year (Completed), Rs 10000 )
• Screening and molecular characterization of efficient phytase producing strains of micro organisms from soil samples of Central Kerala 55/SPS55/2015/KSCSTE( KSCSTE (2015) -Student project, 1 year (Completed), Rs. 12000 )
• Assessment of genetic diversity in Coleus sp by RAPD File No:19/SPS-52/2014/KCSTE ( KSCSTE (2014) -Student project, 1 year (Completed), Rs. 15000 )

• Green Synthesis of Silver nanoparticles using leaf extract of Ayapana triplinervis and micropropagation by callus culturein International Conference on Traditional & Alternative Medicine. 2017.
• Molecular characterization and phylogenetic analysis of NBS- LRR genes in cultivated and wild varieties of brinjal in International Conference on Traditional & Alternative Medicine. 2017.
• Molecular characterization and phylogenetic analysis of NBS- LRR genes Solanum nigrum and Solanum violaceum in Proceedings of 29th Kerala Science Congress. 2017.
• Screening and Molecular Characterization of Efficient phytase-producing strains of micro organisms from different soil samples in Central Kerala (Current Trends in Molecular Diagnostics MA College , Kothamangalam. 2015.
• Assessment of Genetic Diversity in Coleus sp by RAPD analysis (2015) – Neoteric Trends in Plant Biotechnology and Invitro Biology at St. Albert’s College Ernakulam.
• Rapid detection and characterization of Escherichia coli in drinking water (2014). In Proceedings of UGC sponsored National Seminar “New Vistas in Microbiology”, MA College, Kothamangalam, ISBN 978-81929102.
• Detection and characterization of Escherichia coli isolated from water sources in Kolenchery (2013). In Proceedings of UGC sponsored National Seminar “New Frontiers in Molecular Biology”- MA College, Kothamangalam ISBN 978-81929102-0-8
• Expression profiling and sequencing analysis of omega 3 fatty acid desaturase gene (GmFAD3C) from Indian cv soybean JS385 in Proceedings of 97^th Indian Science Congress, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala (2010).

• Sona S Dev, Jini Joseph and Ligi Lambert D’ Rosario. 2021. Prospects for Genome Editing of potato. In “Solanum tuberosum A promising crop for starvation problem “IntechOpen. doi: 10.5772/intechopen.99278. ISBN:978-1-83969-167-6.
• Sona S Dev, 2020. Preparation of Project Proposal for Funding. Academic Publishing. ISBN:978-93- 85657-207

• Sona S Dev (Editor). 2022. An idea can make your life Innovation & entrepreneurship in HEIs. Lekhit Publications. ISBN: 978-81-954429-4-2

• Orientation course( Participated, 30-04-2014 to 27-05-2014, Kerala University )
• Refresher course ( Participated, 06-05-2015 to 26-05-2015, Bharathiar University )
• FDP ( Participated, 3rd August 2017 to 7th September 2017, PanditMadan Mohan Malaviya National Mission for Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT), MHRD, GoI and organized by IIT Bombay )
• FDP ( Participated ,04-11-2019 to 08-11-2015, CUSAT )
• Other training programmes ( Participated ,15-11-2019, M.G University )
• Other training programmes ( Participated, 23-09-2019, St. Michael’s College Cherthala and PFMS SPMU KeralaOffice )
• Refresher course ( Participated, 16-02-2020, ARPIT )
• FDP ( Participated, 04-05-2020 to 09-05-2020, Tagore Institute of Engineering & Technology in association with IIT Bombay &MHRD,Govt of India )
• FDP ( Participated ,13-07-2020 to 17-07-2020, Faculty Development Centre of the Kerala State Higher Education Council KSHEC) )
• FDP( Participated, 14-09-2020 to 18-09-2020, St. Peter’s College, Kolenchery in association with IIT Bombay Spoken Tutorial Programme under PMMMNMTT Scheme )
• FDP( Participated, 5 Oct- 11 th Oct 2020, Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Center, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi under the PMMMNMTT Scheme of MHRD and St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam )
• FDP ( Participated, 12 Oct- 16 th Oct 2020, UGC STRIDE Mahatma Gandhi University )
• FDP ( Participated, November 23- 29, 2020, UGC STRIDE Mahatma Gandhi University )
• FDP ( Participated ,June 13-June 19, 2021, St Claret College and KSCST )
• Innovation Ambassador training (Foundation Level) conducted by MoE’s Innovation Cell & AICTE during the period from 30th June – 30th July 2021 in online mode.
• Innovation Ambassador training (Advanced Level) conducted by MoE’s Innovation Cell & AICTE during the period 2021-22 in online mode.
• FDP (Participated, 05-05-2025 to 09-05-2025, Centre of Excellence for Teaching, Learning &Training of the Kerala State Higher Education Council KSHEC)
• FDP (Participated, 17-11-2025 to 26-11-2025, University of Calicut in collaboration with MMTTC, UGC, GOVT. OF INDIA

• Dr. SK Ballal and M/s Monsanto India Ltd Award for Best PhD Student in Biotechnology