Soubhagya K B

SOUBHAGYA K B -- OBJECTIVES Eager to contribute my extensive research experience and proficiency in cutting-edge laboratory techniques to a PhD program in Biological Sciences. Aspiring to engage in impactful research that unravels novel insights into Biological Sciences and address key challenges in the field. Committed to fostering collaborative environments and driven to make significant contributions to the scientific community through rigorous inquiry and innovation. QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE A postgraduate in Botany with a passion for research and strong academic background. Currently, a postgraduate student at Sheffield Hallam University, UK pursuing Masters in Food Consumer Marketing and Product Development. Five years of experience in academia, teaching graduate and postgraduate students and supervising in their academic research projects and thesis writing. Proactive researcher experienced in working independently. Efficient at facilitating laboratory and research activities. Known for the ability to lead and contribute to scientific and technical discussions in the group, as well as communicate scientific data in written, verbal and visual formats. Equipped with public speaking experience, as well as strong knack to develop compelling and coherent presentations for various audiences. Commitment to continuous learning and professional development, with a genuine interest in scientific research. EDUCATION IELTS – Academic Overall Band Score 6.5 Listening: 6.5, Reading: 6.5, Writing: 6.5, Speaking: 6.5, CEFR Level B2 National Eligibility Test (NET) for Eligibility for Assistant Professor in Life Sciences, 2019 Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, University Grants Commission, Government of India Secured 69th rank from a total of 83055 candidates appeared in the exam Master of Science in Botany, 2016 GPA: 3.27 on 4.0 (B+) Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala Semester 1: Microbiology and Phycology, Mycology and Crop Pathology, Bryology and Pteridology, Environmental Biology Semester 2: Gymnosperm, Evolution and Developmental Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Plant Anatomy and Principles of Angiosperm systematics, Genetics and Biochemistry Semester 3: Research Methodology, Biophysical Instrumentation, Biostatistics and Microtechnique, Plant Physiology and Plant Breeding, Biotechnology, Taxonomy of Angiosperms, Semester 4: Tissue Culture and Microbial Biotechnology, G enetic Engineering, Genomics, Proteomics and Bioinformatics Academic Project: Bioactivity studies in Nyctanthes arbor-tristis L. Bachelor of Science in Botany, 2014 GPA: 3.5 on 4.0 (A grade) Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala Semester 1: Methodology and Perspectives of Science and Introduction to the world of Plant Diversity Semester 2: General Informatics and Methodologies in Plant Sciences Semester 3: Microbiology and Phycology Semester 4: Anatomy, Reproductive Botany of Angiosperms Semester 5: Mycology, Lichenology and Pathology, Cell and Molecular Biology and Evolution, Environmental Studies and Ecotourism, Genetics, Plant Breeding and Horticulture, Food Science Semester 6: Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Bryology, Pteridology, Gymnosperms and Paleo Botany, Angiosperm Morphology, Taxonomy and Economic Botany, Plant Genetic Resources Management Academic Project: Pharmacognosic studies in Pyrrosia heterophylla (L.) M. G. Price Diploma in Industrial floriculture and gardening, 2014 Career oriented add - on program by UGC approved by Mahatma Gandhi University, at Union Christian College, Aluva, Kerala Certificate course in Environmental studies, 2014 Union Christian College, Aluva, Kerala, sponsored by UBCHEA, New York EXPERIENCE Guest Teacher| FMCT Higher Secondary School, Karumalloor, Ernakulam, Kerala 2017 Writing and presenting lecture. Facilitate discussions and interactive sessions to enhance student understanding. Preparation of course material. Responsibility for student welfare. Guest Lecturer | Department of Botany | Mar Athanasius College, Kothamangalam, Kerala 2017 – 2021 Preparing and delivering lectures on assigned topics within the curriculum to graduate and postgraduate students. Design and evaluate assessments, including exams and assignments. Manage laboratory sessions, providing guidance on practical classes, safety protocols, and data analysis. Supervising graduate and postgraduate research projects and thesis writing. Continuous learning, attending conferences, and engaging in professional development activities. Independent projects done: Application of betalain as tracking dye for gel electrophoresis, A Comparative Pharmacological Study of Piper nigrum L., Piper longum L. and Piper betel L., In Vitro and In Silico Cytotoxicity Evaluation of Leaf Extracts from Naregamia Alata Wight & Arn. Guest Lecturer | Department of Botany | St. Peter’s College, Kolenchery, Kerala 2022 – 2023 Plan and deliver engaging and informative lectures in the assigned topics to graduate and postgraduate students. Integrate relevant and current research findings into the curriculum to keep content up-to-date. Supervise laboratory sessions. Offer support and guidance to graduate and postgraduate students regarding academic research projects, experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation. Independent projects done: Molecular Docking of Potential Phytochemicals in Selected Pteridophytes and their Effects on the Complex of SARS-CoV2 Spike Protein, Antibacterial activity of endophytic bacteria isolated from Nephrolepis cordifolia and Phymatosorus scolopendria, Preparation, Characterization and Evaluation of microencapsulated microgreens from Rhamphospermum nigra PRIZE AWARDED Third best paper presentation. “Molecular Docking Study of Potential Phytochemicals in Selected Pteridophytes and their Effects on the Complex of SARS-CoV2 Spike Protein with Human ACE2”. International conference on Sustainable Utilization of Bioresources. University of Kerala, Karyavattom campus, Thiruvananthapuram. 15 January 2022. PAPER PUBLICATIONS o K. B. Soubhagya & M. Anilkumar, Evaluation of Anti-oxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activity in Leaf and Flower Ethanolic Extracts of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis L., AIP Conference Proceedings 2263, 030003 (2020); https://doi.org/10.1063/-. o K. B. Soubhagya & M. Anilkumar, Qualitative analysis of phytochemicals and anti- bacterial screening using ZnS/Mn nanoparticles encapsulated with ethanolic extract of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis L., MaterialsToday: Proceedings, Volume 25, Part 2, 2020, Pages 336-342. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr-. o K B Soubhagya et al., Application of betalain as tracking dye for gel electrophoresis, Universal Journal of Plant Science, 2023 (Paper accepted, peer reviewed and will be published soon). o K B Soubhagya, Molecular Docking of Potential Phytochemicals in Selected Pteridophytes and their Effects on the Complex of SARS-CoV2 Spike Protein, Bioengineering and Bioscience, 2023 (Paper accepted, peer reviewed and will be published soon). BOOK CHAPTER PUBLICATIONS o Soubhagya K. B., Sruthy Elsa Madhu & Benoj Mathew (2022). In Vitro and In Silico Cytotoxicity Evaluation of Leaf Extracts from Naregamia Alata Wight & Arn., Trends in Biology, Interuniversity centre for Evolutionary and Integrative Biology (iCEIB), University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Kerala, 2022. o Sruthy Elsa Madhu, Soubhagya K. B., & Benoj Mathew (2022). A Comparative Pharmacological Study of Piper nigrum L., Piper longum L. and Piper betel L., Trends in Biology, Interuniversity centre for Evolutionary and Integrative Biology (iCEIB), University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Kerala, 2022. ABSTRACT PUBLICATIONS o K. B. Soubhagya & M. Anilkumar. (2020). Qualitative Analysis of Phytochemicals and Anti- bacterial Screening using ZnS/Mn Nanoparticles Encapsulated with Ethanolic Extract of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Linn., abstract, STAM 20 proceedings, International Conference conducted at Mar Athanasius College, Kothamangalam, Kerala. o K. B. Soubhagya & M. Anilkumar. (2020). Evaluation of Anti- inflammatory Activity in Ethanolic Leaf and Flower extracts of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Linn., abstract, STAM 20 proceedings, International Conference conducted at Mar Athanasius College, Kothamangalam, Kerala. o K. B. Soubhagya & Benoj Mathew. (2022). Molecular Docking Study of Potential Phytochemicals in Selected Pteridophytes and their Effects on the Complex of SARS-CoV2 Spike Protein with Human ACE2, abstract; International conference on Sustainable Utilization of Bioresources, organized by Department of Botany, University of Kerala, Karyavattom campus, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. o K. B. Soubhagya & Benoj Mathew. (2022). Antibacterial activity of endophytic bacteria isolated from Nephrolepis cordifolia and Phymatosorus scolopendria, abstract; proceedings of XVI conference of the Indian Fern Society and International Symposium on ‘Research in Pteridology: Priorities and Challenges’, organized by Department of Botany, University of Calicut, Kerala. o Soubhagya K. B., Sruthy Elsa Madhu & Benoj Mathew (2022). In Vitro and In Silico Cytotoxicity Evaluation of Leaf Extracts from Naregamia Alata Wight & Arn., abstract, Proceedings of International Conference on Advanced Biology, Interuniversity centre for Evolutionary and Integrative Biology, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Kerala. o Sruthy Elsa Madhu, Soubhagya K. B., & Benoj Mathew (2022). A Comparative Pharmacogical Study of Piper nigrum L., Piper longum L. and Piper betel L., abstract, Proceedings of International Conference on Advanced Biology, Interuniversity centre for Evolutionary and Integrative Biology, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Kerala. POSTERS PRESENTED o K. B., Soubhagya. “Qualitative Analysis of Phytochemicals and Anti-bacterial Screening using ZnS/Mn Nanoparticles Encapsulated with Ethanolic Extract of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Linn.”. International Conference on Science and Technology of Advanced Materials (STAM 2O). Mar Athanasius College (Autonomous), Kothamangalam. 16 January 2021. Poster presentation. o K. B., Soubhagya. “Evaluation of Anti-oxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activity in Leaf and Flower Ethanolic Extracts of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Linn.”. International Conference on Science and Technology of Advanced Materials (STAM 2O). Mar Athanasius College (Autonomous), Kothamangalam. 16 January. 2021. Poster presentation. o K. B., Soubhagya. “Molecular Docking Study of Potential Phytochemicals in Selected Pteridophytes and their Effects on the Complex of SARS-CoV2 Spike Protein with Human ACE2”. International conference on Sustainable Utilization of Bioresources. University of Kerala, Karyavattom campus, Thiruvananthapuram. 15 January 2022. Poster presentation. o K. B. Soubhagya & Benoj Mathew. (2022). “Antibacterial activity of endophytic bacteria isolated from Nephrolepis cordifolia and Phymatosorus scolopendria”, XVI conference of the Indian Fern Society and International Symposium on ‘Research in Pteridology: Priorities and Challenges’, organized by Department of Botany, University of Calicut, Kerala. SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES PARTICIPATED • Seminar on ‘Novel Exposures on Biotechnology’, organized by Molecular Biology Division of SCMS institute of Bioscience & Biotechnology Research & Development, Cochin, Kerala. 8th August 2014. • State Level Seminar on ‘Biodiversity of Cryptogams in South India’, Organized at Mar Athanasius College, Kothamangalam, Kerala. 15th November 2014. • UGC sponsored National Seminar on ‘Recent Trends and Advances in Plant Sciences’, Organized by the postgraduate and research department of Botany, Union Christian College, Aluva, Ernakulam. 9th to 10th March 2016. • National Seminar cum workshop on “Molecular Biology and Statistical Tools”, organized by the Department of Botany, Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam under the sponsorship of the sponsorship of The Directorate of Collegiate Education, Thiuvanthapuram. 7th & 8th November 2019. • International Conference on “Science and Technology of Advanced Materials (STAM 2O)”, Organized at Mar Athanasius College, Kothamangalam, Kerala. 14th to 16th January 2020. • Webinar on "Plant Taxonomy: A Task Beyond Theory", organized by Department of Botany, Mar Athanasius College (Autonomous), Kothamangalam under the DBT Star College Scheme. 7 th August 2020. • Nobel Laureate Lecture - on ‘Cryo- electron Microscopy of Biological Molecules’ by Prof. Joachim Frank, 2017 Nobel Prize in Chemistry organised by the Postgraduate and Research Department of Chemistry, Mar Athanasius College (Autonomous), Kothamangalam, Kerala. 11th August 2020. • The one-day international webinar ‘Recent advances in herbal medicine’ from ‘designers of the future’ webinar series, organized by, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Thevara, Kochi. 21st August 2020. • One-week national level seminar series. “Wildlife week celebration”, organized Primrose Nature Club and Botany Association, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Thevara, Kochi. 2nd to 8th October 2020. • Workshop on “360-degree view on research management & academic journal publishing”, organized by Indian Council of Medical Research & Elsevier. 10th to 12th November 2020. • International conference on “Sustainable Utilization of Bioresources”, organized by University of Kerala, Karyavattom campus, Thiruvananthapuram. 15 January 2022. PROJECTS RECENTLY FINISHED AND UNDER WRITING FOR PUBLICATION o Preparation, Characterization and Evaluation of microencapsulated microgreens from Rhamphospermum nigra. o Nutritional Profiling and Antioxidant Study in Selected Medicinal Plants. o Evaluation of Reuse Potential of Agricultural Residue from Ananas Comosus Linn. and Pandanus Kaida Kurz o Studies on the Application of Natural Dye Extracts from the Flowers of Sphagneticola Trilobata L. Pruski and Fruit Peels of Garcinia Mangostana L. o Comparative Study on Leaf Architecture in Selected Taxa of Families Rubiaceae, Oleaceae, Apocynaceae, And Asclepiadaceae. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Analytical Instrumentation Microscopy, Electrophoresis, Standard Molecular Chromatography, Centrifuges, UV spectrophotometry Biological methods, Laboratory Operations Aseptic techniques, Sterilization techniques, Microbial culturing, Plant Tissue Culture, Bacterial and fungal cultures, Anti-microbial studies, Anti-inflammatory studies, Anti-oxidant studies, Nutritional analysis, Plant extraction methods, Phytochemical studies, Synthesis and application of nanoparticles, Dry lab experiments such as Bioinformatics analysis and Computational drug discovery Computer programs Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Bioinformatics tools (PHYLIP, MEGA, CLUSTAL, AUTODOC, MESQUITE)