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Research Supervision & Publications; Dissertation Guidance Dr. R. RAVINDHRAN UGC Research Awardee Head of the Department & Associate Professor Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai 600 034, INDIA E-mail: [email protected]/[email protected] URL: http://www.loyolacollege.edu/profile/PBT/DrRavindhran.pdf Tel: +91-44-28178304 (Off)/Mobile: 09840486271/Fax: 044-28175566 CURRENT DUTIES . Teaching; Research Supervision & Publications; Dissertation Guidance; Mentoring; Students’ Progression. Streamlining research activities; Acquiring funds for research from various departments under Govt. of India; Liaising with College Management and Faculty Heads for Internal Quality Assurance in teaching and research. CURRENT AREA OF RESEARCH . My research team is involved in developing biofortified millets through genetic engineering and genome editing using CRISPR/Cas9. We are much focused on enhancing tocopherols and reducing phytic acid levels in finger millet and foxtail millet. Using genomic resources of foxtail millet, we have developed CRISPR constructs targeting IPK1 gene for phytate reduction. Also, we are in the process of establishing protocols for PEG-mediated transformation and protoplast regeneration in millets. GLOBAL COMPETENCY . World Health Organization (WHO) & Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of United Nations Expert Member for framing guidelines on Biofortification of staple crops (Agriculture for nutrition) HONORS/AWARDS . Dr. R. Ravindhran (Associate Professor Category) , Maximum Research Project Grants from Various Government and NGO agencies till 2018-2919 Award by Loyola College, Chennai- Citation and cash prize of Rs. 5000/- . Expert member in the technical consultation on Biofortification: “Staple crops biofortified with increased vitamins and minerals: considerations for a public health strategy” convened by World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) at Sackler Institute for Nutrition Science in New York, USA. April 6-8, 2016 . Rev. Fr. L.M. Yeddanapalli S.J. Best Researcher award for Science at Loyola College (2014 -15). UGC Research Award 2014-16 for excellence in the Field of Biotechnology by University Grants Commission, New Delhi 110 002. Fellow award 2012 for outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of Plant Biotechnology awarded by the Society for Applied Biotechnology. Merit certificate for commendable service in Gardening project – NSS, Loyola College, Chennai (1988 – 89). ADMINISTRATIVE DISTINCTION . Head of the Department, Loyola College, Chennai – 600 034 (2016-till date) . Dean of Research, Loyola College, Chennai – 600 034 (2015-16) . Deputy Dean of Research, Loyola College, Chennai – 600 034 (2013-15) . Course Coordinator for Diploma in Plant Tissue Culture offered through Loyola Institute of Vocational Education (LIVE) (2000 – 2002). Extended Member of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Loyola College (2004-2018). Course in charge for Skill Based Course on Plant Tissue Culture for B.Sc (VI Sem). ACADEMIC PROFILE . Associate Professor, Loyola College, Chennai – 600 034 (since 2012) . Assistant Professor, Loyola College, Chennai – 600 034 (1999-2012) . Invited Lecturer on Plant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology to Chennai city colleges (New College, Stella Maris College, JBAS College) since 2000. COLLOQUIA ORGANIZED 1. Convener: Workshop on Crop genome editing using CRISPR/Cas9 sponsored by DBT, New Delhi, September 05 – 09, 2017. 2. Course Director: 21 days -Training course on Application of Biotechnological tools in Crop Improvement for mid-term scientists and college teachers teaching undergraduate students of Life Sciences and Biotechnology sponsored by DBT, New Delhi, July 10 - 30, 2013. 3. Organizing Secretary: One-day Seminar on Modern Trends in Biotechnology sponsored by Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology (TNSCST), Chennai. February 14, 2011. 4. Course Director: 21 days - Training course on Molecular Techniques in Plant sciences for college teachers teaching undergraduate students of Life Sciences and Biotechnology sponsored by DBT, New Delhi, February 1 – 21, 2010. 5. Convener: Two days National Conference on Biotechnological Approaches to Next Green revolution sponsored by CSIR, New Delhi. March 2 – 3, 2009. 6. Convener: One-day State level Seminar on Entrepreneurship skills in Biotechnology sponsored by Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology (TNSCST), Chennai. December 3, 2008. 7. Coordinator: Workshop on Plant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology for school and college teachers sponsored by DBT, New Delhi, CSIR New Delhi. January 18 – 28, 2006. 8. Convener: National Symposium on Emerging Trends in Modern Biology sponsored by CSIR, New Delhi. January 10 – 12, 2002. RESOURCE PERSON 1. Academic Audit (External Expert Member) at National College, Tiruchirappalli, April 25, 2019. 2. Indian Plant Science Congress held at SRM University, Katangalathur January 23, 2019 (Chairperson). 3. Chief Guest for the inaguaration of Botany Association of Pachayappas College Chennai July 31, 2018. 4. ENVIS –IOM for the Green Skill Development Programme (GSDP)-2018, Course on Para-taxonomy including Peoples Biodiversity Register organised by ENVIS – Centre for Coastal; Zone Management and Coastal Shelter Belt, Anna University, Chennai - 25 on 23.7.2018 and 25.07.2018. (Resource Person). 5. Board of Studies in Plant Biology and Biotechnology (Nominee of University of Madras) at Stella Maris College, Chennai (April2017-19) and Meenakshi College for Women, Chennai (June 2017-19). 6. Short-term training programme on Methods in Microbial Biotechnology and Molecular Biology (Guest Lecture), Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, Loyola College, Chennai – 600034, March 26, 2018 7. Academic Audit and Selection of Star Departments (External expert member) at Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirapalli, March 08, 2018. 8. National Conference on Recent Trends in Applied Perspectives of Plant Sciences, (Chairperson) Pachaiyappa’s College, Chennai-30, February 27, 2018. 9. Academic Audit (External Expert Member) at Thiagarajar College, Madurai, February 09, 2018. 10. National Conference on Biodiversity of Medicinal Plants (Chairperson), Queen Mary’s College, Chennai-04, January 04, 2018. 11. Textbook-XI – Botany (Reviewer) at the workshop on Curriculum Framework, State Council of Educational Research and Training, Chennai, December 12, 2017. 12. Workshop on Phytochemical Techniques (Inaugural Address), Ethiraj College, Chennai, November 27, 2017. 13. Workshop on Curriculum Framework – Botany (Chairperson), State Council of Educational Research and Training, Chennai, August 04, 2017. 14. National Level Research Scholars Workshop on Ë-Resources and Data Analysis (Guest Lecture) organized by Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology, Loyola College supported by DBT, February 9 – 14, 2015. 15. National Conference on Herbal Medicine (Guest Lecture) organized by Frontier Mediville, Gummidipoondi, supported by NABARD, October 9 – 10, 2013. 16. Training course on Biotechnology, Molecular biology and Bioinformatics (Guest Lecture) at Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, Loyola college sponsored by DBT, New Delhi. April 1 – 21, 2012. 17. National Conference on Frontiers in Biotechnology (Guest Lecture) organized by Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, SRM university, Kattankulathur, February 14 – 15, 2012. 18. Refresher course on Recent Trends in Microbial Technology & Drug Designing (Guest Lecture) sponsored by UGC at SRM University, March 07, 2007. 19. Medical Lab Technology and Biotechnology, at Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology, Loyola College, December 15 – 25, 2005. 20. Core Faculty for Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Microbiology offered through Loyola Institute of Vocational Education (LIVE), Loyola College since 2000. 21. Advanced Training Programme in Laboratory Techniques (ATPLT) offered through LIVE, Loyola College since 2000. IN-SERVICE PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AQUIRED 1. UGC sponsored Refresher course in Biotechnology at Jawaharlal Nehru University, (JNU) New Delhi. July 26 – Aug 20, 2010. 2. UGC sponsored Refresher Course on Bioinformatics (21 days) at Academic Staff College, Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore. October 15 – November 05, 2004. 3. UGC sponsored Refresher Course on Techniques in Modern Biology (21 days) at Loyola College (Academic Staff College, University of Madras), Chennai. July 26 – August 16, 1999. 4. UGC sponsored Orientation programme (21days) at Academic Staff College, University of Madras. February 26 – March 25, 2003. IN-SERVICE TECHNICAL SKILLS AQUIRED 1. State Level Biosafety Capacity Building Workshop, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, March 23, 2018. 2. UKIERI sponsored joint workshop on Plant Molecular Farming, Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore, April 07 & 08, 2011. 3. One-day workshop on PCR in Eppendorf India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, February 11, 2010. 4. Two weeks training on Agrobacterium mediated plant transformation (13 days) at Shreedhar hat’s Laboratory, Bangalore, December 17 – 29, 2003. 5. One-month Course on Bioinformatics (31 days) at BITECH Systems Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, October 1 – 31, 2002. 6. COSIP workshop on Techniques in Molecular Biology (3 days) at the Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, Chennai, December 5 – 6, 2001. 7. Course on Bioinformatics at P.S.G. College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, October 29 – 31, 2001. 8. DBT sponsored Techniques in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology for insect plant studies (21 days) at Entomology
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