Dr. D. Sowmiya

Assistant Professor

Myself Dr. D. Sowmiya working as Assistant professor in our esteemed institution since 2016. I have completed my UG degree in our college NGM and pursued masters and MPhil in Government Arts college, Coimbatore and PhD., in PSGR Krishnammal College for Women. Recieved fund for 2 student project from TNSCST

Research Work in PhD

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Floristic diversity and bioefficacy of traditionally important ethnic pteridophytes of Anamalai Tiger Reserve, Southern Western Ghats, Tamil nadu

Awards

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 Awarded Young Researcher Award-2023 by InSc Institute of Scholars, ISO 9001: 2015 certified and registered under Ministry of MSME & Corporate affairs, Govt. of India.

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Best oral presentation award for outstanding contributtion at the International virtual conference

Participation in Conference

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 Presented paper in International conference on the title“ Floristic diversity studies along altitudinal gradients” on recent trends in plant science organized by PG and Research Department of Botany and Microbiologists Society of India (MBSI) by Vellalar College for Women, erode on 06.01.2025.

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 Presented paper in International virtual conference on “Ethnobotanical study of fern species used in socio-cultural practices from Valparai and Manambolly settlement” at the International Virtual-Conference on “Exploring the Frontiers of Life Sciences; Interdisciplinary perspectives (EFLS24),” organized by the Department of Botany on 23.12.2024.

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 Presented paper (Online) in International conference on Sustainable development goals for Environment Conservation (ICSDGEC-2023) on “Qualitative and quantitative analysis of the unexplored fern, Thelypteris meeboldii from Southern Western Ghats, Tamilnadu” conducted by Rajrishi govt. autonomous College, Alwar (Rajasthan) India under the Auspices of Rashtriya uchchatar shiksh abhiyan (RUSA 2.0) on 12.07.2023 to 14.07.2023.

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 Presented a paper on “Floristic diversity of the pteridophytes of Anamalai Tiger Reserve, Western Ghats” in the 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 (17.03.2022-19.03.2022).

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 Presented a paper on “Chemical profiling and its antibacterial activity of essential oil from the leaves of Artabotrys hexapetalus (l.f ) Bhandari” in the one day International Conference on “Emerging Trends in Science and Technology (ETIST-2021)” jointly organized by Department of Biological Science, Physical Science and Computional Science, Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College (27.10.2021)

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 Presented a paper on “Profiling and isoenzyme analysis of black gram leaves by using different organic manures” in the one day International Conference on “Emerging Trends in Science and Technology (ETIST-2021)” jointly organized by Department of Biological Science, Physical Science and Computional Science, Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College (27.10.2021)

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 Presented a paper on “Comparative study of Oyster mushroom (Pleurous florida) cultivation on physically and chemically treated paddy straw”, in Indian science congress association, Kolkata sponsored two day national level conference on Empowerment of rural communities through innovations in science and technology jointly organized by Indian science congress association, Coimbatore chapter and Kongunadu Arts and Science College, coimbatore (21.02.2020-22.02.2020).

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 Presented a paper on “Formulation, evaluation and comparison of the polyherbal powdered shampoo with the marketed herbal powdered shampoos”, in SERB and ISCA International Conference on “ Impact of Innovations in Science and Technology for Societal Development (IISTSD-2019)” jointly organized by Kongunadu Arts and Science College and Faculty of Technology, Mahasarakham University, Thailand (19.09.2019-21.09.2019).

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 Presented a paper on “Effect of silver nanoparticles of Ulva fasciata in germination of selected pulses”, during the National Conference on “Innovations in a Bio Chemical and Food Technology- 2019 (IBCFT’19)”, organized by the Department of Biotechnology, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore (02.02.2019)

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 Presented a poster on “Green silver nanoparticles synthesis” in the “International Conference on Converging Biotechnological Innovations in Environmental Welfare” organized by the Department of Biotechnology in Collaboration with The Organization for Industrial, Spiritual and Cultural Advancement (OISCA), Japan, KSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore (19.09.2016).

Research Publications

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1. Sowmiya, D. Rakkimuthu, R. Sathishkumar, P. Anandakumar, A. M. Sinju, S and Vanisree, B (2019). Effect of silver nanoparticles of Ulva fasciata in germination of selected pulses. American International Journal of Research in Science, Technology,Engineering & Mathematics. 204-207.

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7. D. Sowmiya and P. Ravikumar. Green synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles from Ulva fasciata Delile. International journal of creative research thoughts (IJCRT). April 2018. Volume 6, Issue 2, pp. 20-27. ISSN: 2320-2882.

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10. D. Sowmiya, H. Rehana Banu, M. Krishnasreya and R. Sangavi (2021).Identification and quantification of phytochemicals in Hemionitis opposita (Kaulf.) Christenh, an unexplored fern of valparai hills. World journal of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, volume 10, issue 11, pp: 978-988, ISSN 2278-4357.

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11. D. Sowmiya, Surya kumar, H. Rehana Banu, N. Santhana Bharathi (2022). Insecticidal potential of certain common ferns on Rugose spiraling whitefly, Aleurodicus rugiopesculatus Martin (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae). JBiopes 15(1): 50-58.

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14. D. Sowmiya, R. Divya, R Rakkimuthu, P. Sathish kumar and A. M. Anandakumar (2023). Screening of phytochemicals and antimicrobial activity of Lithophytic fern Pyrrosia porosa (C. presl) Hovenkamp. Indian Journal of Natural sciences Vol 13/Issue 76. ISSN: 0976-0997.

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16. D. Sowmiya, T. Poongodi, S. Karpagam and R. Sowbaraniga, 2023. Eo-friendly dyeing of cotton fabric from aqueous herbal extract and its antibacterial activity. Indian Journal of Natural Sciences. Vol.14/Issue 78. ISSN: 0976-0997.

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D. Sowmiya, K. Vinothkumar, R. Rakkimuthu, P. SathishKumar and A.M. Anandakumar 2024. Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of the Unexplored fern, Thelypteris meeboldii from Southern Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu. Indian Journal of Natural Sciences. Vol.15/Issue 83. ISSN: 0976-0997.

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Sowmiya, D. (2023). Phytochemical Screening, GC-MS Analysis of Methanolic Extract of the Fern Adiantum caudatum from Southern Western Ghats. J Pharmaceut Res, 8(2), 322-326.

Workshop FDP

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 Actively Participated in 12 days training programme on “Personality Development” organized by the Department of Human Excellence, NGM College, Pollachi (09.08.2016-26.08.2016).

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 Participated in the Faculty Orientation Programme, organized by the Department of Human Excellence, Academy for Professional Development and Training and Placement Cell, NGM College, Pollachi (01.09.2016-03.09.2016).

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 Participated in the Faculty Development Programme on “Business Analytics using R” organized by Centre for Faculty Development, Sakthi Institute of Information and Management Studies, Pollachi (26.12.2016).

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 Participated in 5 days Fauclty Development Program on “Recent Trends in Life Sciences”, organised by the Department of Zoology, St. Jude’s College, Thoothoor (06.07.2020 to 10.07.2020).

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 Succesfully completed one week online Faculty Development Program on “Effective Design and Delivery of curriculum in outcome based education” organized by the Department of Business Administration, JIT Nagpur (06.07.2020 – 10. 07.2020).

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 Attended 7 days International Faculty Development online certificate course on Prokaryotes- An overview (Phase I) organized by Department of Microbiology, Sacred Heart College, Tirupattur, TN, India in association with Biotechnology Society of Nepal, Western Rio Janerio, State University, Brazil (03.03.2023-9.03.2023).

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 Attended 7 days National level Faculty Development Programme on “Inclusive procedures and processes for NAAC Assessment and Accreditation” conducted by A.C.T Academy, T.N in association with ARCON and ARAG (24.04.2023 to 30.04.2023).

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 Attended 7 days National level Faculty Development Programme on “Research Methodology and Advanced pedagogies in higher education” organized by NGM College, Pollachi (24.04.2023 to 28.04.2023).

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 Attended 7 days Faculty Development Programme on “Quality Education for National Building” organized by Internal Quality Assurance cell (IQAC) of Sakthi Institute of Information and Management Studies, Pollachi (31.07.2023 to 8.8.2023).

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 Participated in 7 days FDP on “Yoga for Healthy Life” organized by the Department of Human Excellence, NGM College, Pollachi (29.01.2024 to 6.02.2024).

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 Participated in 6 days FDP on “The Recent trends of big data and artificial intelligence in the field of computer science and agriculture engineering” organized by the Department of computer science and the Department of Agricultural Engineering, Sir Chhotu Ram Institute of Engineering and Technology (05.02.2024 to 12.02.2024).

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 Participated in 6 weeks International online FDP on “Bioanalytical techniques (Part-I)- Microscopy, Chromatography and Centrifugation Phase I” organized by the Department of Microbiology, Sacred Heart College in Assosiation with Biotechnology, Brazil (03.01.2024 to 14.02.2024).

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 Participated in one week online FDP on “Basics of startup” organized by the IIC, Sacred Heart College, Tirupattur in collaboration with Association of Global Academicians & Researchers, Andra (11.05.2024 to 17.05.2024).

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 Participated in 7 days FDP on “Essential skills for professional development in Higher education” organized by Star International Foundation for Research and Education (1.07.2024 to 7.07.2024).

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 Participated in one day National level workshop on “Organic terrace garden aspects and prospects”, organized by Department of Botany, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore (20.12.2017).

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 Participated in two days workshop on “An introductory workshop on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and its applications” organized by Department of Chemistry, NGM College, Pollachi (14.12.2017-15.12.2017).

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 Participated in two days Science Academies’ lecture workshop on LINNAEAN TO DIGITAL ERA OF PLANT SYSTEMATICS organized by the PG and Department of Botany, NGM College, Pollachi (07.12. 2017-08.12.2017).

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 Attended one day workshop on “MENTORING THE MENTORS” organized by SIIMS, NGM College campus, Pollachi (23.02.2018).

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 Participated in the two days Science Academies’ lecture workshop on “Recent trends in microbiology and Biotechnology” organized by the Department of Biotechnology, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, FASH, Coimbatore (27.06.2018-28.06. 2018).

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 Attended one day State level workshop on “Spectral data interpretation and chromatographic techniques”, organized by PG Department of Chemistry, NGM College, Pollachi (26. 07.2018).

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 Attended one day national level workshop on “Sustainable Agriculture”, organized by Department of Zoology, NGM College, Pollachi (03. 10.2018).

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 Participated in one day workshop under DBT Star College Scheme on “Intercollegiate workshop on protein and nucleic acid quantification with nanophotometer”, conducted by the Department of Biotechnology, Dr. N. G. P Arts and Science College, Coimbatore (19.02.2019).

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 Participated in Tamilnadu State Council for Science and Technology sponsored Two days National level seminar on “Advanced materials for energy, environment and medicinal applications” conducted by PG Department of Chemistry, NGM College, Pollachi (11.07.2019 and 12.07.2019).

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 Participated in the online workshop on “Art of Research Article Writing” organized by Institutional Research Committee (IRC), School of Allied Health Sciences, Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation (DU), Salem (23.01.2021).

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 Participated in the workshop on “Statistical Methodology”, organized by Department of statistics, University of Calicut (30.07.2021-07.08.2021).

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 Attended 2 days Science Academics lecture workshop on “Recent trends in microbiology under academics education programmes” organized by Department of Botany, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women (10.01.2023 to 11.01.2023).

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 Attended 2 days Science Academics lecture workshop on “Understanding microbes on Ecology, Diversity and Applications” sponsored by the Indian Academy of Science, Bangalore and organized by the Department of Botany, NGM College, Pollachi (25.04.2023 to 26.04.2023).

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 Participated in 2 days National level SDP cum Lecture workshop on “Insights and trends in virology” conducted by A.C.T Academy, Tamil Nadu FDP Division, ACT Academy, under MSME,TN, India (18.09.2023 to 19.09.2023).

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 Attended one day workshop on “Collection, identification and Herbarium techniques of cryptogams” organized by the Department of Botany, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore (22.09.2023).

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 Participated in 5 days online workshop on “SPSS in Research” organized by Star International Foundation for research and education (26.12.2023 to 30.12.2023).

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Books / Monograph

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. Study on carbon sequestration potential of mosses roofed green walls. Book name: Environment and Unsustainable Human Life, Volume-V (Environmental Issues, Climate change, Ozone, Desertification, Deforestation and other Issues) Editors: Dr. M.Z.A. Khan, Dr. Sunil Kumar Verma. First edition: 2021. ISBN: 978-93-91308-48-3. Published by VL Media Solutions.

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Study on phytochemicals and antioxidant activities of the Lichen Prmotrema melanothrix (Mont.) Book name: Recent trends of innovation in chemical and biological science.Volume-IV Editors: Dr. Bassa Satyanarayana and Mr. Mukul Machhindra Barawnt. Bhumi Publishing, ISBN: 978-93-91768-97-3.

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Ethnomedicinal importance of Pteridophytes traditionally used by Nilambur tribals, Kerala. Book name: Ethnobotany and Ethnozoology, Bharti publications Editors: Dr. Debabrata Das and Dr. Pampi Ghosh ISBN: 978-93-94779-61-7.

Research Guidance

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guiding student project for final year studentts