Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi PSGR KRISHNAMMAL COLLEGE for WOMEN

DBT STAR STATUS PROGRESS REPORT 2019-2020 (Science Departments – Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology & Mathematics)

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PSGR KRISHNAMMAL COLLEGE FOR WOMEN College of Excellence, DBT STAR STATUS An Autonomous Institution Affiliated to Bharathiar University Re-accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC, NIRF 2020, 10th Rank An ISO 9001-2015 Certified Institution Peelamedu, Coimbatore - 641004 PROGRESS REPORT 2019 – 2020

1. Name of the College : PSGR Krishnammal College for Women 2. Names of Departments supported : Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology & Mathematics Name of Coordinator, Designation, Address, Phone & Fax nos., email : Dr. P.B. Harathi Assistant Professor Department of Zoology, Ph. No. 0422 - 4295959 Fax.No. 0422 -4295888 Email: [email protected]

3. No. of regular faculty with Ph.D. in each participating department: Physics : 10 Chemistry : 17 Botany : 12 Zoology : 8 Mathematics : 10

4. List of courses (B.Sc./M.Sc./PG Diploma, Certificate, etc) run by different participating departments

Courses Offered Certificate/ Diploma/ Job oriented Department UG PG M. Phil Ph. D Advanced course Diploma Course Physics B.Sc M.Sc Physics Physics Embedded Robotics – System Level 1 Design Chemistry B.Sc M.Sc Chemistry Chemistry Textile Instrumental Chemistry methods of Analysis in collaboration with Si’Tarc, Coimbatore Botany B.Sc M.Sc Botany Botany Commercial Commercial Horticulture Tissue Culture Zoology B.Sc M.Sc Zoology Zoology Pathology Vermiculture and Clinical & Mushroom Laboratory Culture Science Mathematics B.Sc M.Sc Mathematics Mathematics Optimizing A Tool for Technology Research – SPSS

5. Cut off percentage for admission in different courses in participating departments, positions in university, percentage of result and drop outs in 2009 to 2019 academic session

Cut off No. of No. of % for students % of Position in S. No. Year drop out admissi admitte result university students on d Physics

1 2009-10 65 60 100 02 2 2010-11 65 60 100 01 3 2011-12 70 60 100 Autonomous 02 4 2012-13 70 60 100 & 06 5 2013-14 75 60 100 Affiliated to 04 6 2014-15 85 63 98 Bharathiar 00 7 2015-16 90 63 98 University 00 8 2016-17 95 63 100 05 9 2017-18 98 63 * 08 10 2018-19 98 63 04 11 2019-20 98 63 04 Chemi stry 1 2009-10 70 56 100 06 2 2010-11 70 60 98 03

3 2011-12 70 60 98 07 Autonomous 4 2012-13 70 60 98 02 & 5 2013-14 80 60 98 01 Affiliated to 6 2014-15 85 63 98 04 Bharathiar 7 2015-16 85 63 100 04 University 8 2016-17 90 63 99 03 9 2017-18 92 63 * 12 10 2018-19 95 63 10 11 2019-20 95 63 05 Botany 1 2009-10 60 49 100 07 2 2010-11 60 50 95 10 3 2011-12 60 60 97 15 4 2012-13 60 60 98 Autonomous 04 5 2013-14 59 60 99 & 02 6 2014-15 70 63 100 Affiliated to 01 7 2015-16 70 54 100 Bharathiar 03 8 2016-17 70 59 96.06 University 00 9 2017-18 70 63 * 00 10 2018-19 70 53 01 11 2019-20 70 54 01

Cut off No. of No. of % for students % of Position in S. No. Year drop out admissi admitte result university students on d

Zoology 1 2009-10 60 44 100 00 2 2010-11 60 50 99 08

3 2011-12 60 60 99 10 Autonomous 4 2012-13 60 60 99 05 & 5 2013-14 60 60 100 05 Affiliated to 6 2014-15 70 63 99 05 Bharathiar 7 2015-16 70 55 100 04 University 8 2016-17 70 60 99 03 9 2017-18 75 60 * 08 10 2018-19 80 60 06 11 2019-20 80 63 04 Mathem atics 1 2009-10 60 60 100 02 2 2010-11 60 60 100 02

3 2011-12 60 60 100 03 Autonomous 4 2012-13 60 60 100 07 & 5 2013-14 60 60 100 00 Affiliated to 6 2014-15 99 63 100 02 Bharathiar 7 2015-16 98.3 63 100 00 University 8 2016-17 99 66 100 01 9 2017-18 99 69 * 01 10 2018-19 99 65 00 11 2019-20 99 60 02 * Results awaited for some students

Activities carried out during the year 2019-20 (Department wise):

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS A. Student Activities: i. Summer School:  D Sriudhra of III BSc Physics underwent a Summer Research Fellowship programme jointly sponsored by IASc, INSA and NASI from 18.04.2019 to 12.06.2019.  Uma Shankari M & S Rini of III BSc Physics participated in the Physics Training and Talent Search (PTTS 2019) programme (funded by Infosys Science Foundation) at Manipal Institute of Technology from 23.05.2019 to 12.06.2019.  10 Students of III B.Sc Physics attended the Internship Training at the Radio Astronomy Centre, Ooty.  12 Students of III B.Sc Physics attended the Internship Training at MAS Solar Systems, Coimbatore. ii. Industrial Visits: S. Class Place of visit Date No. of Justification No Benef iciari es 1 III B. Sc Physics BARC, 10.08.19 40 The students’ interest to Mumbai to 15.08.19 take up a scientific career was kindled and they were motivated to go for higher studies 2 III B. Sc Physics Homi Bhabha 10.08.19 40 Centre for to 15.08.19 Science The students were Education, motivated to take up Mumbai research as a career. 3 II B. Sc Physics IISER, 28.02.2020 26 The students were made Tirupathi aware of the research activities of the institute and their interest in higher studies ignited.

4 II B.Sc Physics Radio 07.02.2020 95 The students were & Astronomy inspired to go for higher III B.Sc Physics Centre, Ooty. studies in the field of Astronomy iii. List of projects undertaken by students ( purchase of chemicals, field visit, hiring charges etc)  Clap based switching system  Synthesis and characterization of Nickel Oxide Nanoparticles by Chemical Precipitation method  Arduino Based Heart Beat Sensor  A study of Magnetic Dipole Moment for various Commercial Magnets  Electronic Eye Controlled Circuit System  Smart Irrigation System  Synthesis and characterisation of Copper oxide Nanoparticles from Catharanthus Roseus  Force between Magnets as a Function of Distance (Verification of Inverse Square law and Verification of Oersted’s Experiment  LiFi Technology to Transmit Audio Signal  Inspiration from Birds for the Study of Flight Structure  Arduino Based Food Grain Monitoring System iv. Paper Presentations:  S. Subhashini of III B.Sc Physics presented a paper in the National Seminar on New Perspectives in Chemical Science organized at PSGR Krishnammal College for Women from 16.09.19 – 17.09.19.  T. Vishnu Vardhini & R. Yoga Indra Eniya of III BSc Physics won the III Place in Oral Paper Presentation for the paper entitled “ Heart beat sensor” in the National Symposium on Graduate Research – 20 organized at Dr.NGP Arts and Science College from 20.02.2020 – 21.02.2020.  Arthi & D. Dharani of III B. Sc Physics presented a paper entitled “ Smart Irrigation System” in the National Symposium on Graduate Research organized @ Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College, from 20.02.2020 – 21.02.2020.

5 v. Competitions:  K S Kanya of II BSc Physics won the I Place in Paper Presentation in the National Level Technical Symposium on Nano Science & Technology held at Rathinam College of Arts and Science on 18.12.19.  Agnes Jeba Beulah of II BSc Physics won the III Place in Creative Writing in the National Level Technical Symposium on Nano Science & Technology held at Rathinam College of Arts and Science on 18.12.19.  S Janani of II BSc Physics won the II Place in Creative Writing in the National Level Technical Symposium on Nano Science & Technology held at Rathinam College of Arts and Science on 18.12.19.

B. Teachers’ Activities: i. Seminars attended

 Mrs. P. Maheswari presented a paper entitled "Sensitivity enhancement of SPR sensor with 2D material covered noble and magnetic material" in the 5th National Conference on Technologically Important Crystalline and Amorphous Solids (TICAS-2019) held at Kalasalingam University, Virudhunagar, from 05.04.19- 06.04.19.

 Mrs. N. Nithya presented a paper entitled “Synthesis and Characterization of TiO2 nanoparticles for Photocatalytic activity” in the 5th National conference on Technologically Important Crystalline and Amorphous solids (TICAS – 2019) held at Kalasalingam University, Virudhunagar, from 05.04.19-06.04.19.  Dr. N. Priyadharsini presented a paper entitled “Tuning dielectric properties of

Strontium based Titanate (SrTiO3) and Manganate (SrMnO3) perovskites for Microwave Antenna Applications” in the International Conference on Advanced Materials (ICAM – 2019) organized at Nirmalagiri College, Kerala, from 12.06.19 - 14.06.19.  Dr. G. Magesh Presented a paper entitled “Influence of pH on ZnO nanoparticles” in the National Conference on Novel Materials synthesis and characterization techniques for further world organized at Sri Paramakalyani College, Alwarkurichi, from 16.08. 19 - 17.08.19.

 Mrs. P. Maheswari presented a paper entitled "Sensitivity enhancement of SPR based on graphene hybrid structure with metal layer" in the International Conference on Recent Trends in Material Science (ICMS 2019) held at Shri Sakthikailassh Women's College, Salem, on 21.08.19.  Mrs. P. Maheswari presented a paper entitled "Sensitivity Enhancement of Surface Plasmon Resonance biosensor based graphene structure with Nanocomposite layer" in the International Conference on Advanced Materials for Energy and Environmental Applications (AMEEA 2019) organized at Government Arts College, Dharmapuri, during 22.08.19 - 24.08.19.  Dr. J. Balavijayalakshmi presented a paper entitled “Copper oxide nanoparticles ensembles on chitosan blended reduced graphene oxide nanohybrids for the electrochemical investigation of p-Aminophenol in the International conference on multifunctional and hybrid composite materials for energy, environment and medical applications (ICMHCEE 2019) organized at NIT, Trichy, during 09.09.19 – 11.09.19.  Dr. J. Balavijayalakshmi, “Chemical functionalization of oligosaccharide molecules as an detection agent for the sensitive detection of nitrophenol isomer using copper oxide nanoparticles decorated reduced graphene oxide nanosheet”, presented in the International conference on multifunctional and hybrid composite materials for energy, environment and medical applications (ICMHCEE 2019) held at NIT, Trichy, during 09.09.19 – 11.09.19.

 Dr. J. Balavijayalakshmi, “Microwave assisted synthesis of moS2/ ZnO/ PANI Nanocomposites for Supercapacitor applications”, presented in the International conference on multifunctional and hybrid composite materials for energy, environment and medical applications (ICMHCEE 2019) held at NIT, Trichy, during 09.09.19 – 11.09.19.  Dr. C. Sharmila presented a paper entitled “Synthesis and Characterization of Chitosan Biopolymer” in the International Conference on Impact of Innovations in Science and Technology for Societal Development (IISTSD– 2019)” held at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, during 19.09.19 - 21.09.19.  Dr. J.P. Deebasree presented a paper entitled “Synthesis And Characterization Of

Bivo4 Nanomaterial For Biofilm Eradication” in the International Conference on Impact of Innovations in Science and Technology for Societal Development

(IISTSD– 2019) held at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, during 19.09.19 - 21.09.19.  Dr. S. Shanmuga Sundari presented a paper entitled “Synthesis, crystal growth, structural characterization and anticancer activity of 4- bromobenzaldehyde-4’-N’- methylstilbazolium, tosylate single crystals” in the International Conference on Impacts of Innovations in Science and Technology for Societal Development held at Kongunadu arts and science college, Coimbatore, during 19.09.19 - 21.09.19.  Mrs. N. Nithya presented a paper entitled “Synthesis and characterization of Sm

doped TiO2 Nanoparticles for gas sensing activity” in the International Conference on Impact of Innovations in Science and Technology for Societal Development (IISTSD– 2019) held at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, during 19.09.19 - 21.09.19.  Mrs. P. Maheswari presented a paper entitled “Sensitivity Enhancement of Surface Plasmon Resonance optical biosensor based graphene with ZnO layer” in the 3rd International conference on Recent Trends in Applied Science and Technology (ICRTAST-2019) organized at SSN Institutions, Chennai, during 19.09.19 - 21.09.19.  Mrs. M. Lavanya presented a paper entitled “Focusing properties of hybrid polarized Sinh Gaussian beam through a dielectric interface” in the International Conference on Optics and Electro optics – ICOL 2019, organized at IRDE, Dehradun, during 19.10.19- 22.10.19.  Mrs. M. Lavanya presented a paper entitled “Generation and manipulation of super resolution spherical magnetization chains by phase modulated circularly polarized Laguerre Gaussian beam”, in the ” International Conference on Optics and Electro optics – ICOL 2019, organized at IRDE, Dehradun, during 19.10.19- 22.10.19.  Dr. G. Praveena presented a paper entitled “Structural analysis of PNA dimeric strands – A DFT study” in the First International DAE-BRNS Computational Chemistry symposium (DAE-CCS-2019) organized at BARC, Mumbai, during 07.11.19 - 09.11.19.  Dr. G. Praveena presented a paper entitled “Structural analysis of PNA dimeric strands – A DFT study” in the First International DAE-BRNS Computational Chemistry symposium (DAE-CCS-2019) organized at BARC, Mumbai, during 07.11.19 - 09.11.19.

 Dr. G. Magesh presented a paper entitled “Synthesis and Characterisation of Transition metal doped Ceria- Zirconia - Alumina mixed oxides” in the National Conference on Transition based sodium ion Batteries for Ultrafast Energy Storage Systems held at Dr. NGP Institute of Technology on 13.11.19.  Mrs. D Niveditha attended the National workshop on Advanced Research Methodology and Statistical Data Analysis for Research Scholars held at Dr.N.G.P Arts and Science College during 11.12.19 – 13.12.19.  Dr. S. Shanmuga Sundari presented a paper entitled “Growth, structural, dielectric and non-linear optical characteristics of Glycine Phosphite Single Crystals” in the 2nd International Conference on Advanced Materials (SCICON 19) organized at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, during 15.12.19 – 17.12.19.  Dr. S. Shanmuga Sundari presented a paper entitled “Optical and biological characteristics of novel organic single crystal 4-chloro N-methyl 4-stilbazolium tosylate” in the 2nd International Conference on Advanced Materials (SCICON 19) organized at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, during 15.12.19 – 17.12.19.  Dr. C. Sharmila presented a paper entitled “Mechanical Property Of The Polymer Polyvinyl Alcohol Embedded With Silver Nanoparticles” in the 2nd International Conference on Advanced Materials (SCICON 19) organized at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, during 15.12.19 – 17.12.19.  Dr. J. Balavijayalakshmi presented a paper entitled “Impact of molybdenum on structural and morphological properties of manganese ferrite nanoparticles by hydrothermal method” in the 2nd International Conference on Advanced Materials (SCICON 19) organized at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, during 15.12.19 – 17.12.19.  Dr. C. Sharmila presented a paper entitled “Synthesis and Characterization of Ag-Cs Biopolymer Composites” in the International workshop on crystalline material and its application, IWCMA 2019 organized at Anna University during 03.01.2020- 05.01.2020.

 Mrs. S. Subanya presented a paper entitled “Theoretical Study on Surface Plasmon Resonance Based Fiber Optic Sensors Using Platinum -TMDC Bilayers” in the 28th DAE BRNS National Laser Symposium organized at VIT, Chennai, during 08.01.2020 – 11.01.2020.

 Dr. S. Shanmuga Sundari presented a paper entitled “A New Class of NLO Single Crystals for THz Wave Generation : Salicylaldehyde-N- methyl- 4- stilbazolium tosylate” in the 28th DAE BRNS National Laser Symposium organized at VIT, Chennai, during 08.01.2020 – 11.01.2020.

 Dr. N. Priyadharsini presented a paper entitled “Electrochemical Evolution of FePO4 Spherical Nano Particles as Efficient Negative Electrode Material for Hybrid Supercapacitors” in the International Conference on Electrochemistry (EIHE-2020) organized at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai, during 21.01.2020 – 25.01.2020.  Dr. S. Shanmuga Sundari presented a paper entitled “Growth and Characterization of L- histidine phosphite single crystals” in the 24th National seminar on crsytal growth and its appilcations held at Periyar University, Salem, during 03.02.2020 – 05.02.2020.  Dr. G. Praveena presented a paper entitled “Global reactivity parameters of PNA dimeric strands” in the National conference on molecular modelling and simulation methods (NCMMSM) organized at PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, during 17.02.2020 – 18.02.2020.  Dr. G. Praveena presented a paper entitled “TDDFT investigation of axial ligated Sn (IV)tetrakis(4-pyridyl) porphyrins” in the National conference on molecular modelling and simulation methods (NCMMSM) organized at PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, during 17.02.2020 – 18.02.2020.  Dr. G. Praveena presented a paper entitled “Effect of ammoniation on dihydrogen bonded AMB..MB Complexes” in the National conference on molecular modelling and simulation methods (NCMMSM) organized at PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, during 17.02.2020 – 18.02.2020.  Dr. G. Praveena presented a paper entitled “Addition of N-ethyl amino glycine linkers in the view of enhancing the structural stability of peptide nanotubular aggregates” in the National conference on molecular modelling and simulation methods (NCMMSM) organized at PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, during 17.02.2020 – 18.02.2020.  Dr. G. Praveena presented a paper entitled “Excited state properties of the chromophoric residues in green fluorescent protein” in the National conference on

molecular modelling and simulation methods (NCMMSM) organized at PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, during 17.02.2020 – 18.02.2020.  Dr. G. Praveena presented a paper entitled “Halogen encapsulation in gallium nitride nanocage for sodium ion batteries : A DFT study” in the National conference on molecular modelling and simulation methods (NCMMSM) organized at PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, during 17.02.2020 – 18.02.2020  Dr. G. Praveena presented a paper entitled “Molecular interaction between gliclazide and synephrine for type 2 diabetes: A DFT study” in the National conference on molecular modelling and simulation methods (NCMMSM) organized at PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, during 17.02.2020 – 18.02.2020  Dr. G. Praveena presented a paper entitled “Quinone derivatives- A potential candidate for battery applications” in the National conference on molecular modelling and simulation methods (NCMMSM) organized at PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, during 17.02.2020 – 18.02.2020  Dr. G. Praveena presented a paper entitled “A theoretical study on borometal hydride complexes for hydrogen storage” in the National conference on molecular modelling and simulation methods (NCMMSM) organized at PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, during 17.02.2020 – 18.02.2020  Dr. G. Praveena presented a paper entitled “Structural and electronic properties of 2d-polyaniline using DFT studies” in the National conference on molecular modelling and simulation methods (NCMMSM) organized at PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, during 17.02.2020 – 18.02.2020  Mrs. S. Yuvarani presented a paper entitled “Addition of N-ethyl amino glycine linkers in the view of enhancing the structural stability of peptide nanotubular aggregates” in the National conference on molecular modelling and simulation methods (NCMMSM) organized at PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, during 17.02.2020 – 18.02.2020.  Dr. A. ManoPriya presented a paper entitled “Mechanistic study on dichloromethane with OH radical” in the National Conference on molecular modelling and simulations methods organized at PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, during 17.02.2020 – 18.02.2020.

 Mrs. M. Lavanya attended the National Seminar on Graduate Research 2020, organized at Dr N.G.P Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, during 21.02.2020 – 22.02.2020.  Mrs. D Niveditha attended the National workshop on “Nano characterization and Applications of biosensor” organized at Dr.N.G.P Arts and Science College during 20.02.2020 – 21.02.2020.  Dr. J. Balavijayalakshmi presented a paper entitled, “Preparation and characterization of Carbon dots by hydrothermal method” presented in the National Conference on Advanced Materials for Energy Applications (NCAMEA-2020) organized at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, during 05.03.2020 -06.03.2020.  Dr. J. Balavijayalakshmi presented a paper entitled “Synthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized by Almond Extracts”, presented in the National Conference on Advanced Materials for Energy Applications (NCAMEA-2020) organized at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, during 05.03.2020 -06.03.2020.  Dr. J. Balavijayalakshmi presented a paper entitled “Effect of calcination on structural and optical properties of Yttrium Oxide Nanoparticles”, presented in the National Conference on Advanced Materials for Energy Applications (NCAMEA- 2020) organized at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, during 05.03.2020 - 06.03.2020.  Dr. N. Priyadharsini presented a paper entitled “Synthesis and characterization of

polymer doped strontium manganese titanium oxide (SrMn0.5Ti0.5O3) cubic perovskites of micro-strip patch antenna applications” in the National Conference on Advanced Materials for Energy Applications (NCAMEA-2020) organized at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, during 05.03.2020 -06.03.2020.  Dr. N. Priyadharsini presented a paper entitled “Tuning magnetic and dielectric

properties of Strontium Titanium Oxide (SrTiO3) and Neodymium Strontium

Titanium oxide (Nd0.5 Sr0.5TiO3) perovskite materials for Micro-strip Patch Antenna Applications” in the National Conference on Advanced Materials for Energy Applications (NCAMEA-2020) organized at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, during 05.03.2020 -06.03.2020.  Mrs. S. Subanya presented a paper entitled “SPR based bio sensors using black phosphorus - A boon to biomedical applications” in the National Conference on Modern Innovations and Perspectives on Emerging Interfaces in Physical Sciences

and Technology (NCPST 2020) organized at Chikkanna Government Arts College, Tiruppur, during 05.03.2020 -06.03.2020.  Mrs. S. Subanya presented a paper on “High Performance SPR Based Fiber Optic Sensors Using Mxene” in the National Conference on Modern Innovations and Perspectives on Emerging Interfaces in Physical Sciences and Technology (NCPST 2020) organized at Chikkanna Government Arts College, Tiruppur, during 05.03.2020 -06.03.2020. ii. Guest Lectures

 Dr. C. S. Narayanamurthy, Senior Professor and Head, Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Trivandrum, delivered a lecture on the topic, “Avenues in Physics” on 16.07.2019.  Dr. R. Muthukumar, Director, Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, Indian Space Research Organisation, Trivandrum, delivered a lecture on the topic, “Space Technology” on 29.07.2019.  Dr. G. Alagar Ramanujam, Chairman of Networking and Development Centre for Social Service Organisations, Chennai and former Professor and Head, Department of Physics, NGM College, Pollachi, delivered lectures on the topic, “Basics of Quantum Mechanics” on 19/07/2019 and 20/07/2019.  Dr. N. Ponpandian, Head, Department of Nanoscience and Technology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, delivered a lecture on the topic, “Nanotechnology” on 11.10.2019.  Dr. Sa. K. Narayandass, Retd. Professor and Head, Department of Physics, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, delivered a lecture on the topic, “Nobel Laureates” on 17.12.2019.  Mr. Varun Verlencar and Mrs. Samyuktha Devadoss, Senior Software Engineers, iRobot, Greater Boston Area, delivered a lecture on the topic, “Robotics” on 05.12.2019.  Dr. S. S. Naina Mohammed, Associate Professor, Department of Physics, Government Arts College, Udumalpet, delivered a lecture on the topic, “Career opportunities and problem solving techniques in Physics” on 25.01.2020.  Mr. J. Balaji, Senior Geophysicist, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC),

Chennai, delivered a lecture on the topic, “Career opportunities in Physics” on 04.02.2020.  Dr. M. Senthil Velan, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Nonlinear Dynamics, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli delivered a lecture on the topic, “Contribution of Vikram Sarabhai towards Nation Building” on 22.02.2020. iii. Interface Meeting:  Dr. Lalitha Guruprasad, Professor, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad -Interface Meeting with the students of Physics on 17.02.2020.  Dr Ragunath O Ramabhadran, Assistant Professor, IISER, Tirupati- Interface Meeting with the faculty members of Physics and Chemistry on 18.02.2020.

iv. Mentor Meeting:  The Department of Physics organized a mentor meeting for UG students under DBT Star College Status on 16.07.19 at the Physics Lecture Hall. Dr. C. S. Narayanamurthy, Senior Professor and Head, Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Trivandrum guided the students with ideas for their group project. He also motivated the students to present the results of their work in conferences.

v. Workshops Organized:  The Department of Physics organized a two days “National level Humanoid Workshop” in association with IIT Roorkee on 17.09.2019 and 18.09.2019. The resource persons were Mr.Abishek Paithankar & Mr Rahul Vishwakarman, Lead Robotics trainers, Edulax Lab, Gurugram, New Delhi. No. of Beneficiaries: 90  The Department of Physics organized a two days “Workshop on IoT” on 19.09.2019 and 20.09.2019. The resource persons were Mr E Karthik & Ms S P Poornima, Senior Software Engineers, TwirlTact Technology Solutions Private Limited, PN Palayam, Coimbatore. No. of Beneficiaries: 112  “Solar Ambassador Workshop” was organized in association with IIT Bombay to create awareness on the usage of solar energy and to train the students to assemble solar lamps on 02.10.2019. No. of Beneficiaries: 200

vi. Faculty Development Programme:  A Faculty development programme on “Nuclear Physics” was organized on 06.02.2020 and 07.02.2020. The resource persons were Prof K. Muraleedhara Varier, Former Head, Department of Physics, Calicut University and Former Emeritus Scientist, University College, Kerala, B.K. Sharma, Department of Sciences, Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, Dr. (Mrs) N.S Rajeswari, Assistant Professor- SG and Head Department of Physics, Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore and Dr.S.Mahadevan, Deputy Dean, Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore. No. of Beneficiaries: 25  A Faculty development program on “Python” was organized during 12.03.2020 and 13.03.2020. Mr. C. Surendar, Aakam Industrial Training and Research Institute, Coimbatore was the resource person. Hands on training on Python programming was given. vii. Hands on Training:  The Department of Physics organized a two days “National level Humanoid workshop” in association with IIT Roorkee on 17.09.2019 and 18.09.2019. The resource persons were Mr.Abishek Paithankar & Mr Rahul Vishwakarman, Lead Robotics trainers, Edulax Lab, Gurugram, New Delhi. No. of Beneficiaries: 90  The Department of Physics organized a two days “Workshop on IoT” on 19.09.2019 and 20.09.2019. The resource persons were Mr E Karthik & Ms S P Poornima, Senior Software Engineers, TwirlTact Technology Solutions Private Limited, PN Palayam, Coimbatore. No. of Beneficiaries: 112  The Department of Physics organized a “ Solar Ambassador Workshop” in association with IIT Bombay on 02.10.2019. No of Beneficiaries: 200 viii. Intercollegiate Event:  The Department of Physics organized “An Intercollegiate event, EUREKA 2K19, on 16.10.19. Students from 16 colleges in and around Coimbatore participated in the programme. No of Beneficiaries: 112

15 ix. Training Courses Conducted /Attended:

Teaching Staff:  Dr.P.Meena, Dr.J.Balaviyalakshmi, Mrs M.Lavanya, Dr. N.Priyadharsini, Dr.G.Praveena, Dr.C.Sharmila, Mrs.P.Maheswari and Mrs.N.Nithya attended the Faculty development program on New Framework of NAAC Accreditation organised by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell on 05.06.19 and 06.06.19.  Dr.G.Vanitha attended a one day workshop on the art of defining research problem/questions and awareness on Intellectual Property Rights organized by Department of Maths (PG), PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, on 24.10.19.  Dr.A.Manopriya & Mrs.D.Niveditha attended the Faculty development program in Neuroscience organised by IQAC, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, on 18.12.19.  Dr.J.Balaviyalakshmi and Dr.A.Manopriya attended the Faculty development program in Kotlin Programming organised by the Department of Computer Science, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, on 18.12.19.  Dr.G.Vanitha attended the faculty development program on Big Data Analytics in Bioinformatics organized by the Department of Computer Science, IT and Computer Application, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, on 08.02.2020.  Mrs.D.Niveditha attended the Faculty development program on the Art of effective Teaching organised by the Department of Commerce, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, on 12.02.2020. Non-Teaching staff:  Training in the maintenance of lab equipment ( power supply, voltmeter, ammeter, training kit).  Training to operate fire extinguisher.  Training in the maintenance of double distillation unit and centrifuge. x. Outreach Program:  The Department of Physics conducted a “Plastic Awareness Program” for the 5 UBA adopted villages. 3000 cloth bags were distributed to the villagers of Ikkaraibooluvampatty, Maadhampatty, Thennammanallur, Narasipuram and Devarayapuram on 21.09.19.

 “Display and demonstration of basic science experiments” for the high school students of Government Middle School, Kuppanoor on 05.02.2020.

Lab Manuals, SOPs Prepared  Lab manuals for I, II and III B.Sc. Physics  E - resources developed : 06

Patent Details

Application number: 201941054252, Publication Number: 11/2020, Publication Type: INA, Published Date: 13/03/2020. Polymer Composition for packing food material and process thereof,.( Dr.C.Sharmila, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics) ANNEXURE I 6. Advisory committee meeting: - NIL

7. List of New Practicals /demonstrations introduced for UG students of each batch (I, II and III year) in different departments supported under Star College Scheme in the last one year:

List of new practicals introduced in the year 2019-2020: Core Physics Practical – I: I B.Sc Physics

 Determination of Spring Constant of different metals  Determination of frequency of tuning fork using Melde’s apparatus  Experimental determination of Planck’s constant

Core Physics Practical – II: II B.Sc Physics

 Measurement of dielectric constant  Determination of Band Gap using Thermistor  Measurement of Resistance using Carey Foster’s Bridge  Verification of Ohm’s law by Joule’s Calorimeter

Core Physics Practical – IV: III B.Sc Physics

 Series Resonance Circuit  Parallel Resonance Circuit  Thevenin Theorem  Norton’s Theorem  High/ Low/ Band Pass filter

 Determination of energy of various atoms namely H, O and N in their neutral, cationic and anionic states  Determination of energy of diatomic molecules such as H2, O2 and NaCl by varying their interatomic distances Demonstration:  Magnetic Hysteresis Loop Tracer  Hall effect

8. Number of students taking project vs. total number of students. Please give list of projects department-wise during the support period Number of students involved in projects in the year 2019-20 - 55 Vs 55 students

List of projects for the year 2019-20  Clap based switching system (Interdepartmental with Computer Science)  Synthesis and characterization of Nickel Oxide Nanoparticles by Chemical Precipitation Method (Interdepartmental with Chemistry)  Arduino Based Heart Beat Sensor (Interdepartmental with Computer Science)  A study of Magnetic Dipole Moment for various Commercial Magnets  Electronic Eye Controlled Circuit System  Smart Irrigation System (Interdepartmental with Computer Science)  Synthesis and characterisation of Copper oxide Nanoparticles from Catharanthus Roseus (Interdepartmental with Chemistry)  Force between Magnets as a Function of Distance (Verification of Inverse Square law) and Verification of Oersted’s Experiment  LiFi Technology to Transmit Audio Signal (Interdepartmental with Computer Science)  Inspiration from Birds for the Study of Flight Structure  Arduino Based Food Grain Monitoring System (Interdepartmental with Computer Science)

9. Interdepartmental activities conducted:  Students of the Department of Physics. Mathematics and Computer Science attended the Lecture on “Space Technology” organized by the Department of Physics on 29.07.19. Dr. R. Muthukumar, Director, Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, Indian Space Research Organisation, Trivandrum, delivered the lecture.

 Interdepartmental “Humanoid workshop” in association with IIT Roorkee on 17.09.2019 and 18.09.2019. The resource persons were Mr.Abishek Paithankar & Mr Rahul Vishwakarman, Lead Robotics trainers, Edulax Lab, Gurugram, New Delhi. Students of Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, BCA and Information Technology attended the programme.  “Solar Ambassador Workshop” was organized in association with IIT Bombay to create awareness on the usage of solar energy and to train the students to assemble solar lamps on 02.10.2019. Students of Mathematics and Computer Science attended the programme.  Students of B.Sc Chemistry attended a “Nanotechnology lecture” organized by the Department of Physics on 11.10.19. Dr. N. Ponpandian, Head, Department of Nanotechnology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, delivered the lecture.  Students of B.Sc Mathematics, Computer Science and Information Technology attended Lectures on Robotics on 05.12.2019. Mr. Varun Verlencar and Mrs. Samyuktha Devadoss, Senior Software Engineers, iRobot, Greater Boston Area, delivered the lectures.  An interdepartmental event - Science day celebration was organized on 06.03.2020. Students from all the departments in the college participated in the event.  Faculty members from the Department of Chemistry attended the “Interface meeting” organized by the Department of Physics on 18.02.2020. Dr Ragunath O Ramabhadran, Assistant Professor, IISER, Tirupati was the resource person.  Group projects were carried out in collaboration with the departments of Chemistry, Computer Science and Information Technology.

11. Qualitative improvements due to DBT support (please highlight 5 salient lines)

 Up gradation of Laboratory- Equipments purchased under the scheme.

 The industrial visits to various institutes like BARC, Mumbai, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mumbai, RAC (Ooty Campus) and IISER, Tirupati inspired the students to opt for higher studies. These visits enabled the students to gain in-depth knowledge about their field of interest and this would be a stepping stone for them to get selected for summer research fellowship programmes sponsored by reputed research Institutes.

 The guest lectures and conferences on various topics have enriched the knowledge of the faculty members and students. Some of our students were given an opportunity to pursue research under the invitees at various educational and research institutions of repute.  Some of our students are pursuing PG courses at Christ University, Anna University, Bharathiar University, NIT – Trichy, Bharathidhasan University, Kamaraj University and Pondicherry University.  Revised practical syllabi have facilitated the enrichment of the practical skills of the students.

 Funds from DBT Star College scheme facilitated the faculty members to participate in International symposia, seminars and workshops which enabled them to interact with subject experts and scientists in significant fields of science. This helped them to update their knowledge about the latest technologies in Physics, which in turn is transferred to the student community. The faculty members also got introduced to new areas of research and collaborative research was carried out.  Hands on Training on IoT, Solar ambassador workshop and Humanoid robotics development has helped the students to gain practical exposure in these areas.

 The participation of faculty members in workshops and International Symposia enabled them to interact with experts in the respective fields and get exposure to the latest technologies.  Some students of II and III BSc Physics have been selected for the Summer Research Fellowship and Internship programmes under the auspices of the Indian Academic of Sciences, PTTS and TIFR. This has inspired them to take-up their higher studies at National Institutes.  Mentor and Interface meetings with eminent Professors and Scientists motivated the students to present their findings from group projects. Students participated and bagged prizes in various Science Competitions.  To create awareness among the public regarding the ills of Plastic, an awareness programme was organized in the 5 UBA adopted villages on 21.09.19, “Display and demonstration of basic science experiments” was carried out for the high school students of Government Middle School, Kuppanoor, on 05.02.2020.

12. Strengths and weaknesses of each department (3 each) Strength 1. Well equipped laboratory 2. Qualified and experienced faculty 3. Team spirit among the faculty Weakness: - Nil – 13. Problems faced, if any, in implementation of the programme and utilization of DBT grant (in two-three lines) : - Nil

14. DBT grants utilization: B) Recurring Details – Amount Sanctioned: 3,00,000 /- Total expenses under different heads S. No Details Amount (Rs)

1 Guest Lectures 16453.00

2 Group Project 4200.00

3 Internship 10000.00

4 Hands on Training 31028.00

5 Industrial Visits 70060.00

6 Lab Manual 5000.00

7 Publications 10000.00

8 Community Oriented Program 5000.00

9 Intercollegiate Program 20749.00

10 Faculty Development Program 43178.00

11 Faculty Training 20338.00

12 Science Day Celebrations 10050.00

13 Books 20574.00

14 Product Development 6027.00

15 Consumables 17343.00

16 News letter & Report 10000.00

Total 300000.00

Student’s Feedback

 The financial assistance given by DBT under STAR College scheme has enhanced the quality of the teaching and learning process. The introduction of new experiments in the practical syllabi and increase in the number of chemicals / instruments has supported us in a great way to carry out the experiments individually.  DBT Star scheme provided the opportunity to invite experts from various institutions and industries to share their expertise and developments related to current trends in life sciences among the student community. This encouraged us to carry out innovative group projects so that we can apply our scientific ideas for the upliftment of the society.  The internships undertaken by us helped us to attain practical knowledge about the applications of scientific facts.  Attending workshops helped us to gain hands on experience and to update our knowledge in the usage of modern instruments.  Guest lectures, mentors and interface meetings helped us to enrich our knowledge in the advancements of technology in research. Exposure to research through group projects and paper presentations in various conferences at the undergraduate level has helped us to realize our zeal towards research and motivated us to continue on to postgraduate studies and faculty positions.

Faculty Feedback

 Knowledge acquisition programmes like Conferences, Workshops and Faculty Development Programmes in various fields of Physics has enabled the faculty to enrich their academic knowledge and gain hands on experience in technical aspects.  .Guest Lectures create opportunities for improvement the focus on teaching and also helps to direct and motivate the students to upgrade their academic performance.  Hands on Training on IoT, Solar ambassador workshop and Humanoid robotics programme have helped to gain practical exposure in these areas.

Future Plans

 Motivation of students to pursue higher studies in reputed National Institutions.  Motivation of more number of students to take up summer internships in National institutes.  Encouragement of students to take up societal oriented group projects and publish their results in SCOPUS indexed Journals.  Collaboration with other colleges under the STAR Scheme to organize competitions and workshops of scientific interest.

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

A) Students Activities i. Internship / Summer School

 Ms. P. Sathiya Priya underwent Summer Research Programme at IISc Bangalore during April – June 2019.  Ms. K. Archana underwent Summer Research Programme at IIT Palakkad during April – June 2019 sponsored by IASc (Bengaluru), INSA (New Delhi).  Ms. J. Lakshmi Priya underwent Summer Research Programme at IIT Goa during May – June 2019.  Ms. M. Priyadharshini underwent Summer Research Programme at SASTRA Deemed University, Tanjavur, April – June 2019.  Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Ltd, Karur - Students observed the production of newsprint and writing paper using bagasse.  ACC Cement Factory, Coimbatore – Student observed the manufacturing of cement and ready mixed concrete.  Greenlink Analytical and Research Laboratory, Coimbatore – Student witnessed advanced services pertaining to environmental cum microbiological industries.  Seshasayee Paper & Boards, Erode – Students acquired an exposure to the manufacture of printing and writing paper.  Sharadha Terry Products Ltd, Coimbatore – Student witnessed modern setup delivering spinning, weaving, dyeing and finishing solutions for terry products.  Moulding Technologies Incorporations, Coimbatore – Student witnessed and studied the of production of premium quality ss shaft, plastic caps and pvc covers

ii. Industrial Visit

No. of Justification S.No Class Place of Visit Date Beneficiaries Learnt on the various research and Bhabha Atomic 28.09.2019 development in reactor III B.Sc 1. Research Centre to 36 technologies, fuel Chemistry (BARC), Mumbai 03.10.2019 reprocessing and waste management, isotope applications, radiation

technologies and their application to health, agriculture and environment. Acquired knowledge on II B.Sc Encee Aromatics, the sources and methods 2. 04.10.19 51 Chemistry Mettupalayam of extraction of essential oils Learnt the manufacturing of active pharma ingredients, advanced II B.Sc Wafe Auxillary intermediates & 51 3. Chemistry Chemicals, 04.10.19 specialty chemicals. Kalpatti This helped the students to relate to the practical aspects of the topics included in the course Learnt about varieties of processing II B.Sc Subha Plastics, 4. 04.10.19 51 techniques and quality Chemistry Veerapandiperivu tests for plastics products

iii. List of Projects Undertaken by Students  Synthesis of carbon dots from muraya koenji. (Interdepartmental with Botany & Physics)  Corrosion resistance of mild steel in 0.5 m HCl by impatiens balsamina leaves extract. (Interdepartmental with Botany)  Synthesis, crystal growth and structural characterization of “salicyl-n-methyl 4- stilbazolium tosylate single crystals”. (Interdepartmental with Physics)  Abatement of parboiled rice mill effluents employing thespesia populnea seeds and their phytotoxic effects on amaranthus caudatus plant leaves. (Interdepartmental with Botany & Physics)  Synthesis of metal complexes by greener methodology. (Interdepartmental with Botany)  Systematic examination on adsorption and coagulation activity of strychnos potatorum

seeds in removal of fabric colouring and gold plating effluents. (Interdepartmental with Botany & Physics)  Investigation on growth, optical and thermal properties of stilbazolium derivative crystal:4-nitro-n-methyl-4-stilbazolium tosylate. (Interdepartmental with Physics)  Structural, salvatochromism and in-vitro antimicrobial screening of melamine based organic frameworks and its azo compounds. (Interdepartmental with Botany)  A study of low cost eco-friendly inhibitor as poultry waste for corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in acidic medium and synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles. (Interdepartmental with Physics)  A facial approach on the synthesis of carbon dots from hibiscus sabdariffa. (Interdepartmental with Botany & Physics)  Synthesis of nanoparticles for the detection of heavy metals. (Interdepartmental with Physics)  Analysis of vegetable oil refinery wastewater and its treatment using biomaterial. (Interdepartmental with Botany)  One pot synthesis and biological evaluation of quinoline substituted pyrimido-2- synthesis. (Interdepartmental with Botany) iv. Paper Presentations  C. Swathisri of III. B.Sc. Chemistry has presented a paper entitled “Analysis and Treatment of Vegetable oil refinery waste water using natural bentonite clay” in the 5th International conference on chemical and environmental research (ICCER- 2020) on 08-07-2020 organized by Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli.  S. Shanmugapriya of III. B.Sc. Chemistry has presented a paper and won I prize in “National symposium on graduate research” organized by Dr.N.G.P Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 21.02.2020 & 22.02.2020.  P. Saratha of III. B.Sc. Chemistry has presented a paper and won I prize in “National symposium on graduate research” organized by Dr.N.G.P Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 21.02.2020 & 22.02.2020.  S. Shanmugapriya of III. B.Sc. Chemistry has presented a paper in “National symposium on graduate research” organized by Dr.N.G.P Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 21.02.2020 & 22.02.2020.

 S. Shanmugapriya of III. B.Sc. Chemistry has presented a paper in “National symposium on graduate research” organized by Dr.N.G.P Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 21.02.2020 & 22.02.2020.  M. Neela of III. B.Sc. Chemistry has presented a paper in “National symposium on graduate research” organized by Dr.N.G.P Arts & Science College, Coimbatore on 21.02.2020 & 22.02.2020.

B. Teacher’s Activities i. Workshops / Seminars Attended 1. Dr.S.Chitra presented a paper entitled, “Aminothiazolylcoumarins as a passivation promoting green inhibitor for mild steel”, in the National Seminar on New Perspectives in Chemical Science, organized by PG & Research Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, on 16.09.2019 & 17.09.2019 2. Dr.S.Chitra presented a paper entitled, “Enhancement of anti-corrosion properties of epoxy system with dispersed senaauriculata in corporated nano clay for mild steel in alkaline and acid environment”, in the National Seminar on New Perspectives in Chemical Science, organized by PG & Research Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, on 16.09.2019 & 17.09.2019 3. Dr.S.Chitra presented a paper entitled, “Synthesis characterization and antimicrobial studies on metal complexes”, in the National Seminar on New Perspectives in Chemical Science, organized by PG & Research Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, on 16.09.2019 & 17.09.2019 4. Dr.S.Chitra presented a paper entitled, “Terminalia chebula as a passivation promoting inhibitor for rebar steel – a green approach”, in the International Conference on Impact of Innovations in Science and Technology for Societal Development – IISTSD 2019, organized by Department of Chemistry, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, fom 19.09.2019 to 21.09.2019 5. Dr.S.Chitra presented a paper entitled, “Influence of bio compatible inhibitors on corrosion resistance behaviour of titanium based alloys in simulated body fluid”, in the International Conference on Impact of Innovations in Science and Technology for Societal Development – IISTSD 2019, organized by Department of Chemistry, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, from 19.09.2019 to 21.09.2019.

6. Dr.S.Chitra presented a paper entitled, “Sulphamethazine Derivatives as Potential Corrosion Mitigator: Experimental and Theoretical approach”, in the International Conference on Twenty-first National Convention of Electrochemists (NCE-21), organized by Department of Chemistry, Vellore institute of technology, Chennai, on 30.01.2020 & 31.01.2020 7. Dr.D Nalini presented a paper entitled, “Electrochemical & Quantum chemical studies

of corrosion inhibitors of mild steel in 1M HCl and 0.5M H2SO4”, in the National Seminar on New Perspectives in Chemical Science, organized by PG & Research Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, on 16.09.2019 & 17.09.2019 8. Dr.D Nalini & Dr. Sowmya Ramkumar presented a paper entitled, “The Role of Tor as a drug on the Corrosion Inhibitor for Mild Steel Surface”, in the National Seminar on Frontiers in Chemistry and its Applications (NSFCA-2K20), organized by Department of Chemistry, Vivekanandha Arts and Science College for Women, Salem, on 07.02.2020 9. Dr.D Nalini & Dr. Sowmya Ramkumar presented a paper entitled, “Comparison of corrosion inhibition of mild steel in acid media by Imidazoline derivative synthesized by conventional and Microwave synthesis”, in the National Seminar on Frontiers in Chemistry and its Applications (NSFCA-2K20), organized by Department of Chemistry, Vivekanandha Arts and Science College for Women, Salem, on 07.02.2020 10. Dr.E.Kayalvizhy presented a paper entitled, “Swelling behavior and Antioxidant studies of poly(n-tert-amylacryl amide-co-acryl amide/E3-(methacryloyamino) propyl] trimethyl ammonium chloride) gold nano composite hydrogel, in the International Conference on Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications organized by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, from 12.04.19 to 14.04.19 11. Dr.E.Kayalvizhy presented a paper entitled, “Synthesis, characterization, swelling behavior and pharmacological activity of poly(n-cyclohexyl acryl amide- co-acryl amide/ sodium acrylate) gold nano composite hydrogel”, in the International Conference on Advance Materials, organized by Nirmalagiri College, Kannur, Kerala, from 12.06.19 to 14.06.19 12. Dr.P.Kanchana presented a paper entitled, “Synthesis, characterization of salicyl-N methyl-4-stilbazonium tosylate crystals and its biological application”, in the

International Conference on Emerging Trends in Chemical Sciences – ICETCS – 2019, organized by Arulmigu Palai Andavar Arts College for Women, Palani, on 09.06.19 13. Dr.P.Kanchana presented a paper entitled, “Complexes of 3 – hydroxy-2- naphthoic acid synthesis characterization and antimicrobial studies”, in the National Seminar on New Perspectives in Chemical Science, organized by PG & Research Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, on 16.09.2019 & 17.09.2019 14. Dr.P.Kanchana & Dr. Aruna Devi presented a paper entitled, “Growth, structure, dielectric and non-linear optical characteristic of glycine phosphite single crystal”, in the International Conference on Advance Materials, organized by Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore, from 15.12.2019 to 17.12.2019 15. Dr.P.Kanchana presented a paper entitled, “Synthesis, characterization of Ni-Ce nano composites and their application for dye degradation studies”, in the International Conference on Chemical and Environmental Research (ICCER – 2020), organized by Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy, on 08.01.2020 16. Dr. N. Muthulakshmi Andal presented a paper entitled, “Impregnation of Modified Biomaterial with Calcium Alginate Beads in the Eviction of Anion from Aqueous Matrix”, in the National Conference on Nanotechnology- The Fascinating World of Science, organized by Department of Chemistry, Anna Adarsh College for Women, Chennai, on 22.08.2019 17. Dr. N. Muthulakshmi Andal presented a paper entitled, “Continuous Column Performance in Lead Removal from Aqueous and Paint Eluents Using Fixed Bed of Goat Hoofs”, in the National Conference on Nanotechnology- The Fascinating World of Science, organized by Department of Chemistry, Anna Adarsh College for Women, Chennai, on 22.08.2019 18. Dr. N. Muthulakshmi Andal presented a paper entitled, “Modified delonixregia pod shells for malathion extraction”, in the National Seminar on New Perspectives in Chemical Science, organized by PG & Research Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, on 16.09.2019 & 17.09.2019 19. Dr. N. Muthulakshmi Andal presented a paper entitled, “Experimental optimization of plant seed in the uptake of Co(II) Ions from aqueous solutions”, in the National Seminar on New Perspectives in Chemical Science, organized by PG & Research

Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, on 16.09.2019 & 17.09.2019 20. Dr. N. Muthulakshmi Andal presented a paper entitled, “Efficacy of modified biomaterial on the adsorption of nutrients from aqueous matrices – A comparative study”, in the National Seminar on New Perspectives in Chemical Science, organized by PG & Research Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, on 16.09.2019 & 17.09.2019 21. Dr. N. Muthulakshmi Andal presented a paper entitled, “Role of magnetic composite beads of functionalized biomaterials in the anionic chelation”, in the International Conference on Impact of Innovations in Science and Technology for Societal Development – IISTSD 2019, organized by Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, from 19.09.2019 to 21.09.2019 22. Dr. N. Muthulakshmi Andal & Dr. S. Charulatha presented a paper entitled, “Adsorption activities of plant seeds as an alternate in sequestering Cobalt ion”, in the International Conference on Impact of Innovations in Science and Technology for Societal Development – IISTSD 2019, organized by Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, from 19.09.2019 to 21.09.2019 23. Dr. N. Muthulakshmi Andal presented a paper entitled, “Facile Synthesis of Activated Carbon for Sequestration of Noxious Metal Ion from Battery Greywaters”, in the International Conference on Recent trends in Chemistry of Materials, organized by Bannari Amman Instiute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, on 11.10.2019 & 12.10.2019 24. Dr. N. Muthulakshmi Andal presented a paper entitled, “Deployment of Modified Delonix regiaPod Shells for trapping Malathion from Aqueous Media”, in the International Conference on Recent trends in Chemistry of Materials, organized by Bannari Amman Instiute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, on 11.10.2019 & 12.10.2019 25. Dr. N. Muthulakshmi Andal presented a paper entitled, “Comparative Efficacy of Plant Stems and Nut Shells in the Eviction of Phosphate Ion from Aqueous Matrices”, in the International Conference on Renewable Energy and Sustainable environment RESE 2019, organized by Mahalingham College of Engineering and Technology, Pollachi, from 12.12.2019 to 14.12.2019 26. Dr. N. Muthulakshmi Andal presented a paper entitled, “A Collative Study on Varied Modifications of Biomaterial as a Controlling Factor of Rice Mill Effluent Quality”,

in the International Conference on Renewable Energy and Sustainable environment RESE 2019, organized by Mahalingham College of Engineering and Technology, Pollachi, from 12.12.2019 to 14.12.2019 27. Dr. N. Muthulakshmi Andal presented a paper entitled, “Bio-adsorption of an Organophosphorus Pesticide from Aqueous Matrix onto Eco-Friendly Plant Waste Material”, in the International Conference on Chemical and Environmental Research (ICCER – 2020), organized by Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy, on 08.01.2020 28. Dr. N. Muthulakshmi Andal presented a paper entitled, “Prediction of Breakthrough Curves and Modelling of Fixed-Bed Column Mode for Anion Sorption using Eco- Friendly Material”, in the International Conference on Chemical and Environmental Research (ICCER – 2020), organized by Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy, on 08.01.2020 29. Dr. N. Muthulakshmi Andal presented a paper entitled, “Scruting of Greywaters from Laundry Units employing Plant based Material”, in the International Conference on Emerging Trends in Materials for Energy and Biological Applications (ICEMEBA- 2020), organized by Kumarasamy College of Engineering , Karur on 07.03.2020. 30. Dr. N. Muthulakshmi Andal presented a paper entitled, “Preparation/ Evaluation of Magnetite-Doped Eco-Friendly Litter Material for Pesticide Clean-up Process”, in the International Conference on Emerging Trends in Materials for Energy and Biological Applications (ICEMEBA-2020), organized by Kumarasamy College of Engineering , Karur on 07.03.2020. 31. Dr. G.Selvi presented a paper entitled, “Synthesis and characterisation of 6-chloro-4- phenyl-2-formylquinoline and 4-aminoquinoline(1H)-2-one”, in the National Seminar on New Perspectives in Chemical Science, organized by PG & Research Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, on 16.09.2019 & 17.09.2019 32. Dr. G.Selvi presented a paper entitled, “Synthesis, characterization and pharmacological studies of 2-phenyl 4-hydroxy quinolone-2-ones”, in the International Conference on Impact of Innovations in Science and Technology for Societal Development – IISTSD 2019, organized by Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, from 19.09.2019 to 21.09.2019 33. Dr. G.Selvi presented a paper entitled, “Synthesis, characterization and photophysical studies on the platinum (IV) complex of (Salicylidine hydrazine) quinoline ligands”,

in the National Conference on Trends in Materials and Chemical Science, organized by Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, on 04.11.2019 & 05.11.2019 34. Dr. G.Selvi & Dr. G. Sathya Priyadarshini presented a paper entitled, “Osmium (III) Amide Complexes – Synthesis, Characterisation And Thermal Analysis”, in the National Seminar on Frontiers in Chemistry and its Applications (NSFCA-2K20), organized by Department of Chemistry, Vivekanandha Arts and Science College for Women, Salem, on 07.02.2020 35. Dr. G. Selvi & Dr.G. Sathya Priyadarshini presented a paper entitled, “Eco-Friendly Synthesis of metal nanoparticles using plant leaves extract of Acalypha indica ”, in the National Seminar on Prospects in Material Science”(NSPMS-2020), organized by Department of Chemistry, Vellalar College for Women, Erode, on 27.02.2020 & 28.02.2020 36. Dr.G.Selvi & Dr. G. Sathya Priyadarshini presented a paper entitled, “Synthesis, Characterization and Molecular Docking studies of Quinoline Schiff Bases”, in the International Conference on Frontiers in Chemical Sciences-2020, organized by Karunya Intitute of Technology and Sciences, Deemed University, Coimbatore, on 04.03.2020 & 05.03.2020 37. Dr.G.Selvi presented a paper entitled “Synthesis and molecular docking of osmium III complexes ”in the international conference on Smartmaterials and their applications in Recent technologies,organized by Department of Chemistry, Periyar Univeristy, Salem on 05.03.2020 38. Dr. V.Hemapriya presented a paper entitled, “Utilization of Bio-Waste as Corrosion Inhibitor for Mild Steel in Acid Media ”, in the National Seminar on New Perspectives in Chemical Science, organized by PG & Research Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, on 16.09.2019 & 17.09.2019 39. Dr. N.Shyamala devi presented a paper entitled, “Amputation of divalent metal ion by employing food processing waste trough sorption studies”, in the National Seminar on New Perspectives in Chemical Science, organized by PG & Research Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, on 16.09.2019 & 17.09.2019 40. Dr. N.Shyamala devi presented a paper entitled, “Parametric examination and sorption studies in Coimbatore district”, in the International Conference on Impact of Innovations in Science and Technology for Societal Development – IISTSD 2019,

organized by Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, from 19.09.2019 to 21.09.2019 41. Dr. N.Shyamala devi presented a paper entitled, “Screening of Corn Rind as a potential adsorbent for impounding Pb2+ ion from aqueous hinterlands”, in the National Seminar on Frontiers in Chemistry and its Applications (NSFCA-2K20), organized by Department of Chemistry, Vivekanandha Arts and Science College for Women, Salem, on 07.02.2020 42. Dr. N.Shyamala devi presented a paper entitled “A Cost Effective Protocol in the Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles using Calendula officinalis Extract & its Biological Evalution ”in the international conference on Smartmaterials and their applications in Recent technologies,organized by Department of Chemistry, Periyar Univeristy, Salem on 05.03.2020 43. Dr. N.Shyamala devi presented a paper entitled, “Potentiality of Herbal Seed Powder as a Natural Coagulant for purification of Grey Water Generated from College Canteen”, in the International Conference on Emerging Trends in Materials for Energy and Biological Applications (ICEMEBA-2020), organized by Kumarasamy College of Engineering , Karur on 07.03.2020. 44. Dr. N.Arunadevi presented a paper entitled, “Activity of aminoguandine and hydroxy naphthoic acid ligands in anti-cancer screening”, in the National Seminar on New Perspectives in Chemical Science, organized by PG & Research Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, on 16.09.2019 & 17.09.2019 45. Dr.N.Arunadevi presented a paper entitled, “Activity of aminoguandine and hydroxyl naphthoic acid ligands in anti-cancer screening”, in the International Conference on Impact of Innovations in Science and Technology for Societal Development – IISTSD 2019, organized by Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, from 19.09.2019 to 21.09.2019 46. Dr.N.Arunadevi presented a paper entitled, “Synthesis, Crystal growth, characterization and anti-cancer screening of 4-bromobenzaldehyde-N,N’-4-methyl stilbazolium tosylate crystals”, in the International Conference on Impact of Innovations in Science and Technology for Societal Development – IISTSD 2019, organized by Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, from 19.09.2019 to 21.09.2019

47. Dr.S.Jone Kirubavathy presented a paper entitled, “Synthesis & Characterization of Zinc based Hybrid Material for Industrial Applications ”, in the National Seminar on New Perspectives in Chemical Science, organized by PG & Research Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, on 16.09.2019 & 17.09.2019 48. Dr.S.Jone Kirubavathy presented a paper entitled, “Synthesis, spectral characterization, theoretical & in-vitro anti-cancer studies of Co (I) & Ru (II) complexes with pyrimidine base Schiff base”, in the International Conference on Impact of Innovations in Science and Technology for Societal Development – IISTSD 2019, organized by Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, from 19.09.2019 to 21.09.2019 49. Dr.S.Jone Kirubavathy presented a paper entitled, “Synthesis, characterization, DFT, in-vitro anti-microbial, cytotoxicity evaluation & DNA binding interactions of transition metal complexes of quinoxaline Schiff base”, in the International Conference on Advance Materials, organized by Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore, from 15.12.2019 to 17.12.2019 50. Dr. S.Jone Kirubavathy presented a paper entitled, “Synthesis, Characteristaion and Biological Activity of Mercaptopyrimidine Schiff Bases and its Ru(III) Complexes”, in the International Conference on Smart Materials and their Applications in Recent Technologies, organized by Department of Chemistry, Periyar University, Salem on 04.03.2020 & 05.03.2020 51. Dr. C.Nithya presented a paper entitled, “Synthesis and characterization of sno2@rGo Nanocomposite as an anode material for sodium-ion Batteries”, in the International Conference on Emerging Trends in Materials for Energy and Biological Applications (ICEMEBA-2020), organized by Kumarasamy College of Engineering, Karur on 07.03.2020. 52. Dr.K.Kalaiselvi presented a paper entitled, “Eco friendly greener inhibitor from hemerocallis fulva against corrosion protection of Al metal in acidic medium”, in the International Conference on Emerging Trends in Chemical Sciences – ICETCS – 2019, organized by Arulmigu Palai Andavar Arts College for Women, Palani, on 09.06.19 53. Dr.K.Kalaiselvi presented a paper entitled, “Eco friendly plant extract on corrosion protection of mild steel in 1Molar HCl medium”, in the National Seminar on New Perspectives in Chemical Science, organized by PG & Research Department of

Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, on 16.09.2019 & 17.09.2019 54. Dr.K.Kalaiselvi presented a paper entitled, “Inhibitory effect of ligularia fischeri as

green corrosion inhibition for Al in 1Molar H2SO4 medium”, in the International Conference on Impact of Innovations in Science and Technology for Societal Development – IISTSD 2019, organized by Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, from 19.09.2019 to 21.09.2019 55. Dr. G. Sathya Priyadarshini presented a paper entitled, “Luminescence Studies of Cobalt (II) Complex: synthesis, Characterization, Electochemical and DFT Study ”, in the International Conference on Recent Advances in Material Chemistry, organized by Department of Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, from 19.02.2020 to 21.02.2020 56. Dr. G. Sathya Priyadarshini presented a paper entitled, “Synthesis, Characterization and Non Linear Optical Properties of Potent Quinoline based Schiff Bases”, in the International Conference on Smart Materials and their Applications in Recent Technologies, organized by Department of Chemistry, Periyar University, Salem on 04.03.2020 & 05.03.2020. 57. Dr. G.Sathya Priyadarshini & Dr. Sowmya Ramkumar presented a paper entitled, “Polyaniline/Graphene Composite: An Eco-Friendly Polymer for the Removal of Dyes from Aqueous Solution”, in the National Conference on Advanced Materials for Energy Applications (NCAMEA-2020), organized by Department of Chemistry, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore on 05.03.2020 & 06.03.2020 58. Dr.P.Amutha presented a paper entitled, “Perlite/HPA/Fe2O3: A benign heterogeneous solid acid catalyst for the preparation of Xanthene derivatives”, in the International Conference on Emerging Trends in Chemical Sciences – ICETCS – 2019, organized by Arulmigu Palai Andavar Arts College for Women, Palani, on 09.06.2019 59. Dr.P.Amutha presented a paper entitled, “Hpa/α-Fe2O3/perlite: A green and reusable heterogeneous catalyst for the synthesis of xanthenes”, in the National Seminar on New Perspectives in Chemical Science, organized by PG & Research Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, on 16.09.2019 & 17.09.2019

60. Dr.P.Amutha presented a paper entitled, “Perlite NbCl5: A green catalyst for synthesis of xanthene”, in the International Conference on Impact of Innovations in Science

and Technology for Societal Development – IISTSD 2019, organized by Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, from 19.09.2019 to 21.09.2019 61. Dr.P.Amutha presented a paper entitled, “Green Synthesis of C-Dots for cell imaging and heavy metal sensing”, in the International Conference on Advance Materials, organized by Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore, from 15.12.2019 to 17.12.2019 62. Dr.P.Amutha presented a paper entitled, “A facile approach on synthesis of Carbon Dots from Manihot Esculenta”, in the International Conference on Chemical and Environmental Research (ICCER – 2020), organized by Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy, on 08.01.2020 63. Dr.P.Amutha presented a paper entitled, “Perlite supported lewis acid: A green and reusable heterogeneous catalyst for synthesis of xanthenes”, in the National Seminar on Frontiers in Chemistry and its Applications (NSFCA-2K20), organized by Department of Chemistry, Vivekanandha Arts and Science College for Women, Salem, on 07.02.2020 64. Dr.P.Amutha presented a paper entitled, “Facile and green synthesis of fluorescent carbon dots from Hibiscus sabdariffa and their potential applications as sensor and bio-imaging agents”, in the International Conference on Emerging Trends in Materials for Energy and Biological Applications (ICEMEBA-2020), organized by Kumarasamy College of Engineering , Karur on 07.03.2020. 65. Dr.Sowmya Ramkumar presented a paper entitled, “Insitu Polymerization of Polymer – Nano Composite: Synthesis and Characterization”, in the National Seminar on Prospects in Material Science”(NSPMS-2020), organized by Department of Chemistry, Vellalar College for Women, Erode, on 27.02.2020-28.02.2020 66. Dr. Sowmya Ramkumar presented a paper entitled, “N-Heterocyclic system as corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in acidic medium:Experimental results with DFT validation”, in the International Conference on Smart Materials and their Applications in Recent Technologies, organized by Department of Chemistry, Periyar University, Salem on 04.03.2020 – 05.03.2020. 67. Dr. Sowmya Ramkumar presented a paper entitled, “Mono-layered imidazole based material for corrosion mitigation of mild steel in acid environment: A dry & wet lab studies”, in the International Conference on Frontiers in Chemical Sciences-2020, organized by Karunya Intitute of Technology and Sciences, Deemed University, Coimbatore, on 4.3.2020 – 5.3.2020

68. Dr.R.Revathi presented a paper entitled, “One pot synthesis and biological evaluation of quinoline substituted selenopyrimidines”, in the National Seminar on New Perspectives in Chemical Science, organized by PG & Research Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, on 16.09.2019- 17.09.2019

69. Dr.R.Revathi presented a paper entitled, “Fe2O3 nanopartiles incorporated substituted quinoline hybrid material for electrochemical detection of Cu(II)ions”, in the National Seminar on New Perspectives in Chemical Science, organized by PG & Research Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, on 16.09.2019-17.09.2019 70. Dr.R.Revathi presented a paper entitled, “Development of Hamatite – quinoline hybrid sensor platform for electrochemical detection of Cu(II) ions”, in the International Conference on Nanomaterials driven advances in chemical and biosensors, organized by Alagappa Univeristy, Karaikudi, on 27.11.19 -29.11.19 71. Dr.R.Revathi presented a paper entitled, “MCR technique – A perfect tool in modern organic synthesis of novel substituted quinoline heterocycles and their biological evaluation (in-vivo and in-vitro SAR studies)”, in the International Conference on Frontiers in Chemical Sciences-2020, organized by Karunya Intitute of Technology and Sciences, Deemed University, Coimbatore, on 4.3.2020 – 5.3.2020 72. Dr.R.Revathi presented a paper entitled, “8,8’-Dimethoxybisquinoline Schiff bases incorporated Fe2O3 nanocomposite for the detection of Cu (II) ions”, in the International Conference on Emerging Trends in Materials for Energy and Biological Applications (ICEMEBA-2020), organized by Kumarasamy College of Engineering , Karur on 07.03.2020. 73. Dr.S.Charulatha presented a paper entitled, “Removal of Ni(II) from Aqueous solution using Red Soil/ Silver Nano composite materials”, in the National Seminar on New Perspectives in Chemical Science, organized by PG & Research Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, on 16.09.2019- 17.09.2019 74. Dr.S.Charulatha presented a paper entitled, “Analysis and treatment of Vegetable Oil refinery wastewater using Natural Bentonite Clay”, in the International Conference on Chemical and Environmental Research (ICCER – 2020), organized by Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy, on 08.01.2020

75. Dr.S.Charulatha presented a paper entitled, “Removal of Oil From Vegetable Oil Refinery Wastewater Using Ecofriendly Material”, in the National Seminar on Frontiers in Chemistry and its Applications (NSFCA-2K20), organized by Department of Chemistry, Vivekanandha Arts and Science College for Women, Salem, on 07.02.2020 76. Dr.S.Charulatha presented a paper entitled, “Significance of exploiting biomaterials for the treatment of vegetable oil refinery wastewater”, in the International Conference on Emerging Trends in Materials for Energy and Biological Applications (ICEMEBA-2020), organized by Kumarasamy College of Engineering , Karur on 07.03.2020. 77. Dr.G.Subashini presented a paper entitled, “Histidine derived Schiff bases as an inhibitor for hemeoxygenase - i enzyme”, in the National Seminar on New Perspectives in Chemical Science, organized by PG & Research Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, on 16.09.2019 & 17.09.2019 78. Dr. G. Subashini presented a paper entitled, “Synthesis and Characterization of Carbon Dots derived from the fruits of Murraya Koenji” in the Two Day National Seminar on “Role of Phytochemicals and Advanced Materials in Cancer Prevention and Research” organized by Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College, Pollachi, on 26-2.2020 &27.02.2020. 79. Dr.G.Subashini presented a paper entitled, “A Simple quinoline based pyrazoline compound as a dual sensor and potential invitro imaging probe for Cu2+ and Ni2+ ions”, in the International Conference on Frontiers in Chemical Sciences-2020, organized by Karunya Intitute of Technology and Sciences, Deemed University, Coimbatore, on 04.03.2020 & 05.03.2020. 80. Dr. N. Anusuya presented a paper entitled, “Hydroxy pyrazoline derivatives on the corrosion of mild steel in sulphuric acid medium together with quantum chemical studies” in the Two Day National Seminar on “Role of Phytochemicals and Advanced Materials in Cancer Prevention and Research” organized by Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College, Pollachi, on 26.02.2020 & 27.02.2020. 81. Dr.N.Anusuya presented a paper entitled, “Corrosion inhibition of mild steel in acid medium using impatient balsamina as green corrosion inhibitor”, in the International Conference on Frontiers in Chemical Sciences-2020, organized by Karunya Intitute

of Technology and Sciences, Deemed University, Coimbatore, on 04.03.2020 & 05.03.2020. 82. Mrs.V.Nijarubini presented a paper entitled, “Data on Anti-Corrosion properties of Silk Amino Acid on mild steel Corrosion in 1N HCl”, in the National Conference on Advances in Green Chemistry and its applications, organized by Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, on 30.01.2020.

(iii) Workshops /Seminars Organized 1. Hands on Training on “Microscale Experiments in Chemistry” by Dr.S.Murugan, HOD of Chemistry (Retd), S.T.Hindu College, Nagerkovil & Dr.A.Jeya Rajendran, Assistant Professor, Department of chemistry, Loyola College, Chennai on 11.07.19 & 12.07.19. No. of Beneficiaries: 105 students. 2. Interdepartmental workshop on “Textile Printing” by Dr.R.Bharatharaja, M.D, Archanah Academy, Chennai on 25.07.19 & 26.07.19. No. of Beneficiaries: 60 students. 3. Intercollegiate workshop cum FDP on “Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis” by Mr.Anil Hegde, Application Specialist & Mr.Munish Prabhu, Area sales manager, Anton Paar India Pvt.Ltd. Bengaluru on 22.08.19. No. of Beneficiaries: 95 students & 30 Faculty. 4. Hands on Training on “Recent Trends in Chemistry” in collaboration with Shaastra Fest, IIT Madras on 29.11.2019 & 30.11.2019. Training given by Dr.Prince Xavier, Senior Director, Computational Chemistry, Molecular and Materials Modeling, Allesh Biosciences Labs Pvt. Ltd. No. of Beneficiaries: 52 students. 5. Interdepartmental Workshop on “Internet of Things” (IoT) in collaboration with with IT Department and TwirlTact Technologies was conducted on 06.02.2020. Mr Karthik from TwirlTact Technologies trained the students. No. of Beneficiaries: 53 students. 6. Faculty Development Program on “Application of GIS in Chemistry” on 14.02.2020 & 15.02.2020. Training given by Mr.G.Krishnaraaju, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Dr.NGP Institute of Technology, Coimbatore. No. of Beneficiaries: 20 faculty. 7. “Chemical Analysis for wet and Instrumental methods” in collaboration with Scientific and Industrial Testing and Research Centre (Si’Tarc), Coimbatore. No. of Beneficiaries: 51 students of II B.Sc Chemistry.

ii. Training Courses Conducted /Attended

Teaching Staff

1. Dr.S.Chitra participated in two day Workshop on “Microscale Experiments in Chemistry” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 11.07.19 & 12.07.19. 2. Dr.S.Chitra participated in two day Workshop on “Textile Printing” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 25.07.19 & 26.07.19. 3. Dr.S.Chitra participated in FDP on "Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis" organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 22.08.19. 4. Dr.S.Chitra participated in FDP on "Application of GIS in Chemistry " organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 14.02.20 & 15.02.20. 5. Dr.D.Nalini participated in Residential Training program on " University & PG College M.SC Teachers Training Program in Chemistry" organized by Indian Institute of Science, Challakere Campus, Karnataka on 16.06.19 - 06.07.19 6. Dr.D.Nalini participated in two day Workshop on “Microscale Experiments in Chemistry” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 11.07.19 & 12.07.19. 7. Dr.D.Nalini participated in two day Workshop on “Textile Printing” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 25.07.19 & 26.07.19. 8. Dr.D.Nalini participated in FDP on "Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis" organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 22.08.19. 9. Dr.D.Nalini participated in FDP on " Application of GIS in Chemistry " organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 14.02.20 & 15.02.20. 10. Dr.E.Kayalvizhy participated in two day Workshop on “Microscale Experiments in Chemistry” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 11.07.19 & 12.07.19.

11. Dr.E.Kayalvizhy participated in two day Workshop on “Textile Printing” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 25.07.19 & 26.07.19. 12. Dr.E.Kayalvizhy participated in FDP on "Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis" organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 22.08.19. 13. Dr.E.Kayalvizhy participated in Two day National Seminar on “New Perspectives in Chemical Sciences” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 16.09.19 & 17.09.19. 14. Dr.E.Kayalvizhy participated in FDP on " Application of GIS in Chemistry " organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 14.02.20 & 15.02.20. 15. Dr.P.Kanchana participated in Residential Training program on " University & PG College M.SC Teachers Training Program in Chemistry" organized by Indian Institute of Science, Challakere Campus, Karnataka on 16.06.19 - 06.07.19 16. Dr.P.Kanchana participated in two day Workshop on “Microscale Experiments in Chemistry” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 11.07.19 & 12.07.19. 17. Dr.P.Kanchana participated in two day Workshop on “Textile Printing” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 25.07.19 & 26.07.19. 18. Dr.P.Kanchana participated in FDP on "Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis" organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 22.08.19. 19. Dr.P.Kanchana participated in National Workshop on “Recent Trends in Chemistry” with IIT Madras Event in association with Shaastra Fest (IIT Madras) organized by PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 29.11.2019 & 30.11.2019 20. Dr.P.Kanchana participated in FDP on " Application of GIS in Chemistry " organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 14.02.20 & 15.02.20. 21. Dr.N.Muthulakshmi Andal participated in two day Workshop on “Microscale Experiments in Chemistry” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 11.07.19 & 12.07.19.

22. Dr.N.Muthulakshmi Andal participated in two day Workshop on “Textile Printing” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 25.07.19 & 26.07.19. 23. Dr.N.Muthulakshmi Andal participated in FDP on "Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis" organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 22.08.19. 24. Dr.N.Muthulakshmi Andal participated in National Seminar on “Benchmarking Quality parameters of Research Programs” organized by Hotel Ramada, Guindy on 15.10.2019. 25. Dr.N.Muthulakshmi Andal participated in “Advanced Material Characterization” organized by PSGTECHS COE INDUTECH, Neelambur, Coimbatore on 11.11.2019- 15.11.2019. 26. Dr.G.Selvi participated in two day Workshop on “Microscale Experiments in Chemistry” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 11.07.19 & 12.07.19. 27. Dr.G.Selvi participated in two day Workshop on “Textile Printing” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 25.07.19 & 26.07.19. 28. Dr.G.Selvi participated in FDP on "Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis" organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 22.08.19. 29. Dr.G.Selvi participated in “Refresher Course” organized by Kannur University, from 28.11.2019 to 10.12.2019. 30. Dr.G.Selvi participated in FDP on " Application of GIS in Chemistry " organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 14.02.20 & 15.02.20. 31. Dr.V.Hemapriya participated in two day Workshop on “Microscale Experiments in Chemistry” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 11.07.19 & 12.07.19. 32. Dr.V.Hemapriya participated in two day Workshop on “Textile Printing” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 25.07.19 & 26.07.19.

33. Dr.V.Hemapriya participated in FDP on "Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis" organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 22.08.19. 34. Dr.V.Hemapriya participated in “Refresher Course” organized by Kannur University, from 28.11.2019 to 10.12.2019. 35. Dr.V.Hemapriya participated in FDP on " Application of GIS in Chemistry " organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 14.02.20 & 15.02.20. 36. Mrs.N.Shyamala Devi participated in two day Workshop on “Microscale Experiments in Chemistry” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 11.07.19 & 12.07.19. 37. Mrs.N.Shyamala Devi participated in two day Workshop on “Textile Printing” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 25.07.19 & 26.07.19. 38. Mrs.N.Shyamala Devi participated in FDP on "Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis" organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 22.08.19. 39. Dr.N. Shymala Devi participated in FDP on “Art of effective teaching” organized by PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 12.02.20. 40. Dr.N.Shyamala Devi participated in FDP on " Application of GIS in Chemistry " organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 14.02.20 & 15.02.20. 41. Dr.N.Arunadevi participated in two day Workshop on “Microscale Experiments in Chemistry” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 11.07.19 & 12.07.19. 42. Dr.N.Arunadevi participated in two day Workshop on “Textile Printing” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 25.07.19 & 26.07.19. 43. Dr.N.Arunadevi participated in FDP on "Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis" organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 22.08.19. 44. Dr.N.Arunadevi participated in Online Refresher Course in “Chemistry for Higher Education” organized by Swayam from 01.09.2019 to 31.12.2019.

45. Dr.N.Arunadevi participated in Hands-on Training on “Quantum Chemical Methods” organized by Department of Chemistry, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathiyamangalam on 07.09.19. 46. Dr.N.Arunadevi participated in FDP on " Application of GIS in Chemistry " organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 14.02.20 & 15.02.20. 47. Dr.S.Jone Kirubavathy participated in two day Workshop on “Microscale Experiments in Chemistry” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 11.07.19 & 12.07.19. 48. Dr.S.Jone Kirubavathy participated in two day Workshop on “Textile Printing” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 25.07.19 & 26.07.19. 49. Dr.S.Jone Kirubavathy participated in FDP on "Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis" organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 22.08.19. 50. Dr.S.Jone Kirubavathy participated in Online Refresher Course in “Chemistry for Higher Education” organized by Swayam from 01.09.2019 to 31.12.2019. 51. Dr.S.Jone Kirubavathy participated in FDP on " Application of GIS in Chemistry " organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 14.02.20 & 15.02.20. 52. Dr.C.Nithya participated in FDP on "Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis" organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 22.08.19. 53. Dr.C.Nithya participated in Two day National Seminar on “New Perspectives in Chemical Sciences” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 16.09.19 & 17.09.19. 54. Dr.C.Nithya participated in FDP on " Application of GIS in Chemistry " organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 14.02.20 & 15.02.20. 55. Dr.K.Kalaiselvi participated in two day Workshop on “Microscale Experiments in Chemistry” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 11.07.19 & 12.07.19.

56. Dr.K.Kalaiselvi participated in two day Workshop on “Textile Printing” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 25.07.19 & 26.07.19. 57. Dr.K.Kalaiselvi participated in FDP on "Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis" organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 22.08.19. 58. Dr.G.Sathya Priyadharshini participated in FDP on " Application of GIS in Chemistry " organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 14.02.20 & 15.02.20. 59. Dr.G.Sathya Priyadharshini participated in One day Workshop on "The art of defining Research Problems and awareness on intellectual property Rights organized by Department of Mathematics (PG) PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 24.10.19. 60. Dr.G. Sathya Priyadarshini participated in Online FDP on “Coordination Chemistry” organized by Swayam-NPTEL from 24.7.2019 to October 31.09.2019. 61. Dr.P.Amutha participated in two day Workshop on “Microscale Experiments in Chemistry” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 11.07.19 & 12.07.19. 62. Dr.P.Amutha participated in two day Workshop on “Textile Printing” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 25.07.19 & 26.07.19. 63. Dr.P.Amutha participated in FDP on "Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis" organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 22.08.19. 64. Dr.P.Amutha participated in Online FDP on “Principles of Organic Chemistry” organized by Swayam-NPTEL from 24.7.2019 to October 31.09.2019. 65. Dr.P.Amutha participated in Online Refresher Course in “Chemistry for Higher Education” organized by Swayam from 01.09.2019 to 31.12.2019. 66. Dr.P.Amutha participated in FDP on " Application of GIS in Chemistry " organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 14.02.20 & 15.02.20. 67. Dr.Sowmya Ramkumar participated in two day Workshop on “Microscale Experiments in Chemistry” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 11.07.19 & 12.07.19.

68. Dr.Sowmya Ramkumar participated in two day Workshop on “Textile Printing” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 25.07.19 & 26.07.19. 69. Dr.Sowmya Ramkumar participated in FDP on "Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis" organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 22.08.19. 70. Dr.Sowmya Ramkumar participated in FDP on " Application of GIS in Chemistry " organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 14.02.20 & 15.02.20. 71. Dr.Sowmya Ramkumar participated in two day National Workshop on “Recent Trends in Chemistry” with IIT Madras Event in association with Shaastra Fest (IIT Madras) organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 29.11.2019 & 30.11.2019. 72. Dr.Sowmya Ramkumar participated in Online FDP on “Coordination Chemistry” organized by Swayam-NPTEL from 24.7.2019 to October 31.09.2019. 73. Dr.R.Revathi participated in Seminar on “NMR and its applications” organized by SAIF, IIT Madras on 03.12.2019. 74. Dr.R.Revathi participated in two day Workshop on “Microscale Experiments in Chemistry” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 11.07.19 & 12.07.19. 75. Dr.R.Revathi participated in Online FDP on “Principles of Organic Chemistry” organized by Swayam-NPTEL from 24.7.2019 to October 31.09.2019. 76. Dr.R.Revathi participated in two day Workshop on “Textile Printing” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 25.07.19 & 26.07.19. 77. Dr.R.Revathi participated in FDP on "Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis" organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 22.08.19. 78. Dr.R.Revathi participated in FDP on " Application of GIS in Chemistry " organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 14.02.20 & 15.02.20. 79. Dr.S.Charulatha participated in Summer Internship on “Science of materials” organized by University of Mumbai, Mumbai from 06.05.2019 to 14.06.2019.

80. Dr.S.Charulatha participated in two day Workshop on “Microscale Experiments in Chemistry” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 11.07.19 & 12.07.19. 81. Dr.S.Charulatha participated in two day Workshop on “Textile Printing” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 25.07.19 & 26.07.19. 82. Dr.S.Charulatha participated in FDP on "Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis" organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 22.08.19. 83. Dr.S.Charulatha participated in Online Refresher Course in “Chemistry for Higher Education” organized by Swayam from 01.09.2019 to 31.12.2019. 84. Dr.S.Charulatha participated in FDP on " Application of GIS in Chemistry " organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 14.02.20 & 15.02.20. 85. Dr.G.Subashini participated in two day Workshop on “Microscale Experiments in Chemistry” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 11.07.19 & 12.07.19. 86. Dr.G.Subashini participated in two day Workshop on “Textile Printing” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 25.07.19 & 26.07.19. 87. Dr.G.Subashini participated in FDP on "Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis" organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 22.08.19. 88. Dr.G.Subashini participated in FDP on " Application of GIS in Chemistry " organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 14.02.20 & 15.02.20. 89. Dr.G.Subashini participated in a Fostac training program organized by GRG Food Quality Testing Laboratory, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore 0n 13.08.2019. 90. Dr.G.Subashini participated in One day Workshop on "The art of defining Research Problems and awareness on intellectual property Rights organized by Department of Mathematics (PG) PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 24.10.19.

91. Dr.N.Anusuya participated in two day Workshop on “Microscale Experiments in Chemistry” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 11.07.19 & 12.07.19. 92. Dr.N.Anusuya participated in two day Workshop on “Textile Printing” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 25.07.19 & 26.07.19. 93. Dr.N.Anusuya participated in FDP on "Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis" organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 22.08.19. 94. Dr.N.Anusuya participated in Two day National Seminar on “New Perspectives in Chemical Sciences” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 16.09.19 & 17.09.19. 95. Dr.N.Anusuya participated in FDP on “Art of effective teaching” organized by PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 12.02.20. 96. Dr.N.Anusuya participated in FDP on " Application of GIS in Chemistry " organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 14.02.20 & 15.02.20. 97. Mrs.V.Nijarubini participated in FDP on “Neuroscience and Education” organized by IQAC, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 18.12.2019. 98. Mrs.V.Nijarubini participated in FDP on “Application of GIS in Chemistry” organized by Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 14.02.2020 & 15.02.2020. Non-teaching Staff  Training on safety measures & laboratory practices.  Training to operate Fire Extinguisher and safety measures.  Training in the maintenance of AAS.  Training in the maintenance of TGA-DTA.

Community Oriented Services

 To encourage the students to have an environmental responsibilities, B.Sc Chemistry Students went on a Non Plastic Drive in collaboration with an NGO “Target Zero” Plastic, Pollachi, Environment Protection Group in the Catchment Area near Aliyar Dam, Pollachi.

 B.Sc Chemistry Students took part actively in a community oriented programme on “Lake Restoration and Tree Plantation” at Madampatti Village, Coimbatore on 24.01.2020. v. Guest Lecturers 1. Dr.S.Kannan, Outstanding Scientist & Head, Fuel Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai delivered a lecture on “Evidences for Crystal Field Splitting with its Biological Applications” on 01.07.19. (Interdepartmental with Physics) 2. Mr. B.Servaramuthu, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Vivekananda College, Tiruvedakam West, Madurai delivered a lecture on “Application of Bio- inorganic Chemistry” on 19.07.19. (Interdepartmental with Botany and Zoology) 3. Mr. B.Servaramuthu, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Vivekananda College, Tiruvedakam West, Madurai delivered a lecture on “Organic Chemistry in drug action” on 20.07.19. (Interdepartmental with Botany & Zoology) 4. S.Meenakshi, Professor, Department of Chemistry, The Gandhigram Rural Institute (Du) Gandhigram, delivered a lecture on “Women in science and water treatment methods using bio materials” on 14.08.19. (Interdepartmental with Botany & Zoology) 5. Dr. Ayyavu Mahesh, Director , Centre for Stem Cell and Cancer, Genomics, AMI BioScience, Coimbatore delivered a lecture on “Molecular drug target and structure based drug design strategy” on 04.09.19. (Interdepartmental with Botany & Zoology) 6. Mr. B. Varun Prakash, Senior Consultant, Capgemini technology services in India, Bengaluru delivered a lecture on “Empowerment and career opportunities in chemistry” on 20.09.19. (Interdepartmental with Physics, Maths, Botany & Zoology) 7. Dr.Ponpandian, Professor and Head, Department of Nanotechnology, Bahrathiar University, Coimbatore delivered a lecture on “Nanomaterials Synthesis and their Applications in Chemistry & Biology” on 05.10.209. (Interdepartmental with Physics, Botany & Zoology) 8. Dr.V.Narayanan, Professor, Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Madras, Chennai delivered a lecture on “Schiff Base Complexes for NLO Applications” on 20.12.2019. (Interdepartmental with Physics)

9. Dr. P. Biji, Associate Professor in Nanotechnology, Nanosensor Laboratory, PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, Coimbatore delivered a lecture on "Bio-inspired Superhydrophobic Surfaces : Natural to Artificial!!!” on 21.02.2020. (Interdepartmental with Physics)

Lab Manuals, SOPs Prepared  Lab manuals for II B.Sc. Chemistry  E - resources developed : 05

Publications S. Jone Kirubavathy, S. Chitra, V. Praveena, R. Punitha Ragavi, M. Praveena & S. Priyanka, Bioactive Hetero Bimetallic Ni(II)/Zn(II) Complexes with Compartmental Schiff Bases and Triphenylphosphine as Co-Ligand: Synthesis, Characterization and Thermal Decomposition, Inorganic and Nano-Metal Chemistry, 2019. DOI: 10.1080/24701556.2019.1603160.

7. Advisory Committee Meeting Advisory Committee meeting was held on: NIL

8.List of New Practicals / Demonstrations introduced for UG Students for each class (I, II and III year) in Different Departments supported under Star College Scheme in last one year CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL – III  One pot Microwave Synthesis 1. 2,3-diphenyl quinoxaline 2. Dibenzal propanone  Cheminformatics Connection Tables and Linear Notations - SMILES coding.

CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL - II  Spectrophotometric Determination of Antioxidants 1. Determination of BHA 2. Determination of BHT  Qualitative Analysis of Natural Food Colours Caramel, Cochineal, Turmeric, Annatto, Chlorophyll and Betanin

9. Number of Students taking Project vs. Total Number of Students. Please give list of projects (department-wise) during the support period. List of Projects (51 Vs 51)  Synthesis of carbon dots from muraya koenji. (Interdepartmental with Botany & Physics)  Corrosion resistance of mild steel in 0.5 m HCl by impatiens balsamina leaves extract. (Interdepartmental with Botany)  Synthesis, crystal growth and structural characterization of “salicyl-n-methyl 4- stilbazolium tosylate single crystals”. (Interdepartmental with Physics)  Abatement of parboiled rice mill effluents employing thespesia populnea seeds and their phytotoxic effects on amaranthus caudatus plant leaves. (Interdepartmental with Botany & Physics)  Synthesis of metal complexes by greener methodology. (Interdepartmental with Botany)  Systematic examination on adsorption and coagulation activity of strychnos potatorum seeds in removal of fabric colouring and gold plating effluents. (Interdepartmental with Botany & Physics)  Investigation on growth, optical and thermal properties of stilbazolium derivative crystal:4-nitro-n-methyl-4-stilbazolium tosylate. (Interdepartmental with Physics)  Structural, salvatochromism and in-vitro antimicrobial screening of melamine based organic frameworks and its azo compounds. (Interdepartmental with Botany)  A study of low cost eco-friendly inhibitor as poultry waste for corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in acidic medium and synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles. (Interdepartmental with Physics)  A facial approach on the synthesis of carbon dots from hibiscus sabdariffa. (Interdepartmental with Botany & Physics)  Synthesis of nanoparticles for the detection of heavy metals. (Interdepartmental with Physics)  Analysis of vegetable oil refinery wastewater and its treatment using biomaterial. (Interdepartmental with Botany)  One pot synthesis and biological evaluation of quinoline substituted pyrimido-2- synthesis. (Interdepartmental with Botany)

10. Inter-departmental Activities Conducted

 Inter-departmental workshop cum Hands-on training on Textile Printing in collaboration with Archanah Academy, Trivandrum was jointly organized by Departments of Chemistry & Botany from 25.07.2019 & 26.07.2019. Beneficiaries: 60 students from Chemistry, Physics, Botany, Zoology, Maths, History, Computer Science and Literature participated.  Intercollegiate workshop cum FDP on “Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis” by Mr.Anil Hegde, Application Specialist & Mr.Munish Prabhu, Area sales manager, Anton Paar India Pvt.Ltd. Bengaluru on 22.08.19. No. of Beneficiaries: 95 students & 30 Faculty from different College in and around Coimbatore participated.  Interdepartmental Workshop on “Internet of Things” (IoT) in collaboration with IT Department and TwirlTact Technologies was conducted on 06.02.2020. Mr Karthik from TwirlTact Technologies trained the students. No. of Beneficiaries: 53 chemistry student and 62 CS/BCA/IT student participated.  Group projects were carried out in collaboration with departments of Botany, Zoology and Physics . 11. Qualitative Improvements due to DBT Support (please highlight 5 salient lines)

 Guest lecture on CFT, bio-inorganic chemistry, water treatment facilitated the students to take up societal based Group Projects on “Abatement of parboiled rice mill effluents employing thespesia populnea seeds and their phytotoxic effects on amaranthus caudatus plant leaves”, “Systematic examination on adsorption and coagulation activity of strychnos potatorum seeds in removal of fabric colouring and gold plating effluents”, “Analysis of vegetable oil refinery wastewater and its treatment using biomaterial”, “Synthesis, crystal growth and structural characterization of salicyl-n-methyl 4-stilbazolium tosylate single crystals” & “Investigation on growth, optical and thermal properties of stilbazolium derivative crystal:4-nitro-n-methyl-4-stilbazolium tosylate”  Industrial visit to BARC, Mumbai - which enabled the students to gain first and knowledge about nuclear energy and their application in the development of science and technology.  Conferences, Guest lectures, Industrial visit and Workshops has motivated the students to take an extra mile by focussing on research. Their various activities was the

stepping stones to get selected for summer research fellowship programme sponsored by reputed research Institutes. Ms. M. Priyadharshini underwent Summer Research Programme at SASTRA Deemed University, Tanjavur, April – June 2019.  Some of our students are pursuing PG courses in Bharathidasan University, Periyar University, SRM University.  Revised practical syllabi oriented the students to learn food processing technologies and provide solutions in a societal context. Cheminformatics - computational chemistry will facilitate the students to deal with the manipulation of chemical structures and comparison between structures.  Funds from DBT Star College scheme facilitated the faculty members to participate in multiple no of seminars and workshops, which enabled to transfer the knowledge gained in the latest developments in chemistry to student community.  Training Course on “Instrumental Methods of Analysis” in collaboration with Scientific and Industrial Testing and Research Centre (Si’Tarc), Coimbatore has helped the students to gain practical exposure in detection and estimation of various elements like Nickel, Copper etc present in alloys. This enabled the students to get job opportunities in R & D and Analytical Labs.  Mentor and Interface meeting with eminent Professors and Scientists motivated the students to present their findings from group projects. Students participated and bagged prizes in various Science Competitions

12. Strengths and weaknesses

Strength – 1. Students strength 2. Qualified and experienced faculty 3. Well-equipped lab for practical’s and projects Weakness - Nil

13. Problems Faced, if any, in implementation of the Program and Utilization of DBT Grant (in two-three lines):

Nil

14. DBT Grants Utilization

B) Recurring: Sanctioned Amount Rs 3, 00,000/-

S.No Details Expenditure

1 Chemicals 1,08,968 2 Visiting Faculty (IISc , IIT) 10,000 3 Faculty Training / FDP 20,017 4 Students Training /Internship 45,006 Interdepartmental Workshop for 5 10,010 Students 6 Community Oriented Programme 12,000 7 Lab manual ISBN 3,965 8 Journals / Books 30,000 9 IISER 50,000 10 Newsletter / Report 10,034 TOTAL 3,00,000

LIST OF BOOKS PURCHASED UNDER DBT – STAR STATUS 2019 -2020

S.NO TITLE AUTHOR PUBLISHER Robert Thornton Pearson India 1 Organic Chemistry Morrison, Robert Education Services Neilson Boyd, - Pvt Ltd Robert Thornton Pearson India 2 Organic Chemistry Morrison, Robert Education Services Neilson Boyd, - Pvt Ltd Douglas A Skoog, Fundamentals of 3 Donald M West, James Cengage Learning Analytical Chemistry Holler F Douglas A Skoog, Fundamentals of 4 Donald M West, James Cengage Learning Analytical Chemistry Holler F 5 Food Chemistry Alex V Ramani, -, - Mjp Publishers 6 Food Chemistry Alex V Ramani, -, - Mjp Publishers

Chemistry of Natural V K Ahluwalia, Lalita S Ane Books Private 7 Products Kumar, - Limited Chemistry of Natural V K Ahluwalia, Lalita S Ane Books Private 8 Products Kumar, - Limited James E Huheey, Ellen Pearson India 9 Inorganic Chemistry A Keiter, Richard L Education Services Keiter Pvt Ltd James E Hutheey, Ellen Pearson India 10 Inorganic Chemistry A Keiter, Richard L Education Services Keiter Pvt Ltd Pearson India Mark Ratner, Daniel 11 Nanotechnology Education Services Ratner, - Pvt Ltd Pearson India Mark Ratner, Daniel 12 Nanotechnology Education Services Ratner, - Pvt Ltd 13 Nanotechnology Shanmugam S, -, - MJP Publishers 14 Nanotechnology Shanmugam S, -, - MJP Publishers Ahluwalia V K, Ane Books Private 15 Polymer Science Anuradha Mishra, - Limited Ahluwalia V K, Ane Books Private 16 Polymer Science Anuradha Mishra, - Limited Ahluwalia V K, Renu Narosa Publishing 17 Organic Synthesis Aggarwal, - House Ahluwalia V K, Renu Narosa Publishing 18 Organic Synthesis Aggarwal, - House Narosa Publishing 19 Nano Materials Viswanathan B, -, - House Narosa Publishing 20 Nano Materials Viswanathan B, -, - House New Age Kothari C R, Gaurav 21 Research Methodology International Garg, - Publishers New Age Kothari C R, Gaurav 22 Research Methodology International Garg, - Publishers

23 Biochemistry Satyanarayana U, Elsevier India Pvt

Chakraoani U, - Ltd Satyanarayana U, Elsevier India Pvt 24 Biochemistry Chakraoani U, - Ltd New Age 25 Medical Biochemistry Mallikarjuna Rao N, -, - International Publshers New Age 26 Medical Biochemistry Mallikarjuna Rao N, -, - International Publshers Gopalan R, Elements of Analytical Sultan Chand And 27 Subramanian P S, Chemistry Sons Rengarajan K Gopalan R, Elements of Analytical Sultan Chand And 28 Subramanian P S, Chemistry Sons Rengarajan K Gopalan R, Elements of Analytical Sultan Chand And 29 Subramanian P S, Chemistry Sons Rengarajan K Gopalan R, Elements of Analytical Sultan Chand And 30 Subramanian P S, Chemistry Sons Rengarajan K Gopalan R, Elements of Analytical Sultan Chand And 31 Subramanian P S, Chemistry Sons Rengarajan K 32 Food Chemistry Alex V Ramani, -, - Mjp Publishers 33 Food Chemistry Alex V Ramani, -, - Mjp Publishers 34 Food Chemistry Alex V Ramani, -, - Mjp Publishers Ahluwalia V K, Renu Naros Publishing 35 Organic Synthesis Aggarwal, - House Ahluwalia V K, Renu Naros Publishing 36 Organic Synthesis Aggarwal, - House Ahluwalia V K, Renu Naros Publishing 37 Organic Synthesis Aggarwal, - House Shanmugam S, Renu 38 Nanotechnology MJP Publishers Aggarwal, - Shanmugam S, Renu 39 Nanotechnology MJP Publishers Aggarwal, -

Shanmugam S, Renu 40 Nanotechnology MJP Publishers Aggarwal, - Narosa Publishing 41 Nano Materials Viswanathan B, -, - House Narosa Publishing 42 Nano Materials Viswanathan B, -, - House Narosa Publishing 43 Nano Materials Viswanathan B, -, - House Pearson India Textbook of Quantitative Mendham J, Denney R 44 Education Services Chemical Analysis C, Barnes J D Pvt Ltd Pearson India Mark Ratner, Daniel 45 Nanotechnology Education Services Ratner, - Pvt Ltd Robert Thornton Pearson India Morrison, Robert 46 Organic Chemistry Education Services Neilson Boyd, Saibal Pvt Ltd Kanti Bhattacharjee Robert Thornton Pearson India Morrison, Robert 47 Organic Chemistry Education Services Neilson Boyd, Saibal Pvt Ltd Kanti Bhattacharjee Skoog and Wests James Holler F, Stanley 48 Fundamentals of Cengage Learning R Crouch, - Analytical Chemistry Skoog And Wests James Holler F, Stanley 49 Fundamentals of Cengage Learning R Crouch, - Analytical Chemistry Satya Prakashs Modern S Chand and 50 Madan R D, -, - Inorganic Chemistry Company Pvt Ltd Satya Prakashs Modern S Chand and 51 Madan R D, -, - Inorganic Chemistry Company Pvt Ltd Satya Prakashs Modern S Chand and 52 Madan R D, -, - Inorganic Chemistry Company Pvt Ltd Satya Prakashs Modern S Chand and 53 Madan R D, -, - Inorganic Chemistry Company Pvt Ltd

54 Inorganic Chemistry James E Huheey, Ellen Pearson India A Keiter, Richard L Education Services

Keiter Pvt Ltd James E Huheey, Ellen Pearson India 55 Inorganic Chemistry A Keiter, Richard L Education Services Keiter Pvt Ltd James E Huheey, Ellen Pearson India 56 Inorganic Chemistry A Keiter, Richard L Education Services Keiter Pvt Ltd James E Huheey, Ellen Pearson India 57 Inorganic Chemistry A Keiter, Richard L Education Services Keiter Pvt Ltd New Age Organometallic 58 Mehrotra R C, Singh A, International (P) Chemistry Limited Publishers New Age Organometallic 59 Mehrotra R C, Singh A, International (P) Chemistry Limited Publishers New Age Organometallic 60 Mehrotra R C, Singh A, International (P) Chemistry Limited Publishers New Age Organometallic 61 Mehrotra R C, Singh A, International (P) Chemistry Limited Publishers

Student’s Feedback

The financial assistance given by DBT under STAR College scheme has enhanced the quality of teaching and learning process. The introduction of new practical’s and increase in the number of chemicals / instruments has supported us in a greater way to carry out the experiments individually.

Industrial visit serves as a relation building process between institute and industry. The opportunity to visit BARC, Encee Aromatics, Wafe Auxillary Chemicals & Subha Plastics, has imparted knowledge on nuclear reactors and its application, polymer processing technology, manufacturing of chemicals and the safety measures to be followed for proper disposal of industrial waste. It has also provided an opportunity to learn practically through interaction, working methods, employment practices.

The hands on training on Textile Printing facilitated to learn all aspects of basic screen printing techniques. This taught us to design on a variety of fabrics, easily and affordably.

The training on “Instrumental Methods of Analysis” helped us in understanding and interpretation of the characterization studies of our project.

The training on IoT devices imparted the needed basic knowledge for the design and development of Easy IoT Systems. This hands on practical learning enable us to design the product with visible output.

The training on cheminformatics facilitate us to deal with the manipulation of chemical structures for their structure activity relationship.

Guest lectures, mentors and interface meetings helped us to enrich the advancements of technology in research. Through exposure to research as Group project and paper presentation in various conferences in undergraduate level has helped us to realize our zeal towards research and continue on to postgraduate studies and faculty positions.

Faculty Feedback

Knowledge acquisition programme like conference, workshops on various fields of chemistry and faculty development programmes has enhanced and enabled the faculty to enrich both academic knowledge and hands on experiences on technical aspects.

Research based teaching practices learnt by Dr.D.Nalini has enabled to modify the curriculum and Standard Operating Procedures for practical’s.

FDP on “Application of GIS in Chemistry” opened a new venture for research.

Future Plans

 Motivate the students to pursue higher studies in reputed National Institutions and also encourage them to opt study Abroad Programme  Ensure more placement opportunities in Chemical, analytical and R&D laboratories  Encourage the students to take up society oriented projects and publish it in SCOPUS indexed Journals

Impact of DBT support 1. The Star College Scheme has enabled the department to procure new equipments and it has aided in upgrading existing teaching resources which in turn improved the 'hands on' experimental exposure, quality of teaching and learning of the students. Helped to increase capabilities of core instrumentation resources by procuring new equipment and upgrading of existing facilities 2. The Scheme has enabled the departments to enrich the departmental library with additional reference books and science related journals to which students and teachers have gained quick and easy access. 3. DBT support has made it possible to organize exposure trips to relevant research laboratories and scientific institutes. The industrial visits have widened the scope of learning among the students and evoked in them an interest to explore the practical aspects of theoretical knowledge gained in classroom. 4. The undergraduate students were able to take up small in-house projects which helped them to gain an insight into research methodology.

DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY A) Students’ Activities i. Summer Schools II Year B.Sc., Botany students attended various industries/research institutions for their summer school programmes.

No .of S.No Industries/research institutions Beneficiaries 1 Aswin Bio-Tech, Vellore 1 2 Global Lab and Consultancy Services, Salem 2 3 Nila Sea Foods, Thoothukudi 1 4 Nilgiri Biosphere Nature Park, Anaikatti, Coimbatore 5 5 Nilgiris Agro Tech System, Guddalur, The Nilgiris 2 6 Siddha Medicinal Plants Garden, Mettur 17 7 Sivasakthi Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Coimbatore 10 8 Sree Amoha Food Gallery Private Ltd., Namakkal 2 9 Sri Vishnupriya Spinners Private Ltd., Udumalpet 1 10 The Salem District Co-operative Milk Producer’s Union Ltd, Salem 1 11 Vaithieswara Papers and Boards Pvt. Ltd., Tirupur 6 12 Sivani Siddha Clinic, Anthiyur 1

ii. Industrial Visits Class Place of Visit Date No. of Outcome Beneficia ries II B.Sc. Indian Institute of 16.09.2019 12 Motivated the students to take Botany Food Processing up higher studies and exposed and Technology them to the various avenues of (IIFPT), Thanjavur research opportunities available in food processing technology. II B.Sc. National Research 17.09.2019 12 This visit provided an Botany Centre for Banana opportunity for the students to (NRCB), Trichy see various techniques employed in value addition of banana. The Indian 18.09.2019 47 The students were motivated to Agricultural take up internships. They gained III B.Sc Research Institute hands on experience in plant (IARI), Wellington breeding strategies. II B.Sc. AWECARE 7.03.2020 50 The students were motivated to Botany Analyatical & take up internships. They gained Research insight on establishing start ups. Laboratories, Erode

61 iii. List of projects undertaken by the students:  Microscopical, Anatomical and Histochemical studies on the selected medicinal plants using Fold-scope  Softening of Banana Fibre-A comparative quality analysis  Standardising the protocol for the enrichment of organic biofertilizer using Arecanut leaf sheath waste  Allelopathic effect of certain weeds on Vigna radiata L. and Sorghum bicolor L.  Assessment of Physico-chemical characteristics and microbial contamination of stored drinking water samples in selected hamlets of Coimbatore District  Standardization of protocol for hardening of asymbiotically germinated plantlets of Pholidota pallida Lindl.  Phytochemical and antibacterial analysis of Pergularia daemia (Forssk.) Chiov  Nutritional evaluation of Chrysophyllum oliviforme L.(Sapotaceae)-an under-utilized exotic fruit  Chromium reducing fungal isolates from the agricultural soils of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu  Microplastics and heavy metal load in agricultural and fallow soils of North-Eastern Tamil Nadu

B) Teachers’ Activities i. Workshops / Seminars Attended  Krishnaveni.C, Sahithya. S. “Qualitative analysis of the phytochemicals and the detection of silver nanoparticles from the leaves of Prosopsis juliflora, (Sw.)DC.” International Conference on Contemporary Panorama of Biosciences (ICCPoB’19), Sri Sarada College for Women, Salem, 6th & 7th Feb. 2019  Krishnaveni.C, Akila Shree, J. “Isolation and evaluation of anti-bacterial activity of endophytic fungi from the leaves of Coelogyne species (Orchidaceae), Western Ghats, Southern India.” nternational Conference on Contemporary Panorama of Biosciences (ICCPoB’19), Sri Sarada College for Women, Salem, 6th & 7th Feb. 2019  Gajalakshmi.K., Dhivya, K. “Banana pseudo stem sap used as a mordant for natural dye.” International Conference on Contemporary Panorama of Biosciences (ICCPoB’19), Sri Sarada College for Women, Salem, 6th & 7th Feb. 2019  Rehana banu, H., Gokilavani, R and Nivedha, D. “Foldscope aided evaluation of root infection in five varieties of Cocos nucifera L. in Pollachi Taluk, Coimbatore District.” International Conference on Contemporary Panorama of Biosciences (ICCPoB’19), Sri Sarada College for Women, Salem, 6th & 7th Feb. 2019

 Tamil Selvi.K.S., Soumya, P.R. “Host and endophytic fungal relationship through detection of glutathione compound in Eichhornia crassipes (Mart) Solm. By HPLC”. International Conference on Contemporary Panorama of Biosciences (ICCPoB’19), Sri Sarada College for Women, Salem, 6th & 7th Feb. 2019  Krishnaveni.C, Malathi. K. “Studies of Phytochemical and antioxidant activity of the bark extracts of Chionanthus malaelengi (Denst.) Green”. National Seminar on Regional Opportunities in Bioscience, Rathinam College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, 27th Feb. 2019  Kanchana.M, Sujithra. V. “Screening of plant growth in promoting bacteria from rhizospheric soil”. National Seminar on Regional Opportunities in Bioscience, Rathinam College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, 27th Feb. 2019  Kanchana.M, Geetha. M. “Development of Biotechnological tools for the Genetic improvement of selected Elite clones of Simarouba glauca.DC.” National Seminar on Regional Opportunities in Bioscience, Rathinam College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, 27th Feb. 2019  Gajalakshmi.K., Dhivya, K. “Isolation and identification of potassium mobilizing bacteria from banana rhizosphere soil”. National Seminar on Regional Opportunities in Bioscience.” Rathinam College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, 27th Feb. 2019  Krishnaveni.C., Malathi.K. “Studies of Phytochemical and antioxidant activity of the bark extracts of Chionanthus malaelengi (Denst.) Green”. National Seminar on Regional Opportunities in Bioscience, Rathinam College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, 27th Feb. 2019  Krishnaveni,C., Malathi. K. “Studies on phytochemical and antioxidant activity of the leaves extracts of Pergularia daemia (Forssk.) Chiov.” National Conference on Emerging trends in Algae, St. Xaviers College, Palayamkottai, 28th and 29th Nov., 2019  Krishnaveni,C., Akshara. H. “Impact of flood Riparian vegetation on Chalakkudy river with special reference to Cinnamomum riparium Gamble.” National Conference on Emerging trends in Algae, St. Xaviers Colleg , Palayamkottai, 28th and 29th Nov., 2019  Krishnaveni,C., Sahithya.S, Akila Shree.J and Padmadevi.S.N., “Nickels influence on the biochemical contents and the growth of Trigonella foenum-graecum,L.” National Conference on Emerging trends in Algae, St. Xaviers College, Palayamkottai, 28th and 29th Nov., 2019  Krishnaveni,C, Akila Shree.J Sahithya.S, and Padmadevi.S.N., “Influence of nickel on the growth and biochemical contents of Arachis hypogea, L”. National Conference on Emerging trends in Algae, St. Xaviers College, Palayamkottai, 28th and 29th Nov., 2019

 Gajalakshmi,K, Dhivya, K. “Biofilm biofertilizers for sustainable crop production in Vigna radiata, L”. National Conference on Emerging trends in Algae, St. Xaviers College, Palayamkottai, 28th and 29th Nov., 2019  Gajalakshmi,K, Dhivya, K. “Exploration of Banana fibre as low cost eco-friendly waste management and value added products development in the rural community”. National Conference on Emerging trends in Algae, St. Xaviers College, Palayamkottai, 28th and 29th Nov., 2019  Gajalakshmi,K, Dhivya, K. “Banana pseudo stem as a sorbent for removal dye”. National Conference on Emerging trends in Algae, St. Xaviers College , Palayamkottai, 28th and 29th Nov., 2019  Kanchana, M., Preethi Jenifer.S and Lekha.K. “Floristic diversity and ethnomedical analysis of angiospermic plants in Kumarnkundru hill, Annur, Coimbatore”. National Conference on Emerging trends in Algae, St. Xaviers College, Palayamkottai, 28th and 29th Nov., 2019  Kanchana, M., Geetha. M. “Molecular characterization of type 1 acyl-CoA: Diacylglycerolacyltransferase (DGAT1) genes in Brassica napus”. National Conference on Emerging trends in Algae, St. Xaviers College, Palayamkottai, 28th and 29th Nov., 2019  Kanchana, M., Jeeva Dharshini. “Biodegradation of low density polyethylene films using bacteria isolated from plastic dumped soil”. National Conference on Emerging trends in Algae, St. Xaviers College, Palayamkottai, 28th and 29th Nov., 2019  Kanchana, M., Sujithra, V. “Screening and identification of IAA producing bacteria’. National Conference on Emerging trends in Algae, St. Xaviers College, Palayamkottai, 28th and 29th Nov., 2019  Tamil Selvi, K. S., Brindha, S. “Assessment of endophytic fungal association in Ipomea aquatica Forssk.-A review”. National Conference on Emerging trends in Algae, St. Xaviers College, Palayamkottai, 28th and 29th Nov., 2019  Tamil Selvi, K. S., Rukshana Begum, S. “Biological properties of Chaetomium globosum associated with Cucumis dipsaceus Ehrenb. Ex Spach”. National Conference on Emerging trends in Algae, St. Xaviers College, Palayamkottai, 28th and 29th Nov., 2019  Tamil Selvi, K. S., Mohana Priya, E. “A review on the antibacterial activity of Cyperus esculentus L. and Cyperus rotundus L.” National Conference on Emerging trends in Algae, St. Xaviers College, Palayamkottai, 28th and 29th Nov., 2019  Rehana Banu, H., Gokila Vani, R. “Isolation of endophytic fungi and phytochemical profile of an unknown lichen Hypotrachyna infirma (Kurok.) Hale”. National Conference on Emerging trends in Algae, St. Xaviers College, Palayamkottai, 28th and 29th Nov., 2019

 Rehana Banu, H., Malathi, S., Caroline Joe Rosario, J. “In vitro cytotoxicity of Turbinaria ornata (Turner) J. Agardh against different cell lines”. National Conference on Emerging trends in Algae, St. Xaviers College, Palayamkottai, 28th and 29th Nov., 2019  Rehana Banu, H., Nivedha, D. “Diversity of microalgae in Krishna lake, Pollachi, Coimbatore District”. National Conference on Emerging trends in Algae, St. Xaviers College, Palayamkottai, 28th and 29th Nov., 2019  Chithra Devi, B. S., Sharone Gladies, E., Daanya, V. “Effect of oil cakes on different types of Amaranthus species”. National Conference on Emerging trends in Algae, St. Xaviers College, Palayamkottai, 28th and 29th Nov., 2019  Chithra Devi, B. S., Daanya, V. “Slow-growth conservation- cryopreservation and analysis of genetic stability of in vitro regenerated plants of Coelogyne nervosa A.Rich: - an endemic medicinal orchid”. National Conference on Advance Techniques in Plant Science & Nano Science, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, 13th and 14th Feb., 2020 ii. Training Courses Conducted

Title Duration and No. of Outcome Date Beneficiaries Three days 75 Popularization of Fold scope research project 14.8.2019 application of foldscope – sharing of research ideas to in scientific research. at Goalpara College, 16.8.2019 Goalpara, Assam

Evaluation of crude drugs 10.09.2019 108 Popularization of for secondary metabolites application of foldscope using Foldscope at K.N in scientific research. Govt. Arts College for Women, Thanjavur 17.09.2019 80 The students gained a Application of Foldscope in hands –on Research at Providence experience in College, Coonoor identifying plants Histochemical studies on 18.09.2019 80 This training enabled the some medicinal plants students to improve their available in Goalpara skills in operating District, Assam at PSGRCW foldscope.

Training Courses Attended  Dr. B.S. Chithra Devi attended FDP on Android mobile application development using Kotlin at PSGRKCW on 16/08/2019  Dr. R. Sumathi attended FDP on Programme monitoring office-Innovation and Entrepreneurship development at Anna University Regional Campus Coimbatore on 30/07/2019.  Dr. R. Sumathi attended FDP on Big Data Analytics in Bioinformatics at PSGRKCW on 08.02.2020  Dr. E. Uma attended FDP on Android mobile application development using Kotlin at PSGRKCW on 16/08/2019  Dr. E. Uma attended FDP on Big Data Analytics in Bioinformatics at PSGRKCW on 08.02.2020  Dr. K. Sunitha kumari attended FDP on Big Data Analytics in Bioinformatics at PSGRKCW on 08.02.2020  Dr. Sarah Jaison attended FDP on Big Data Analytics in Bioinformatics at PSGRKCW on 08.02.2020 iii. Guest Lectures 1. Dr. Ganesh K. Jaganathan, Associate Professor at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shangai, China delivered a lecture on the topic Seed Storage: Challenges and Success on 24.6.20.19

2. Dr. N. Senthil kumar, Professor & Head, Department of Biotechnology, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram delivered a lecture on the topic DNA Barcoding, Metagenomics and Genomic Medicine on 04.07.2019 (Interdepartmental with Zoology)

3. Dr. C. Murugan, The Head of Office, Botanical Survey of India, Southern Circle, Coimbatore delivered a lecture on the topic Conservation of Nature on 16.7.2019

4. Dr.T. Parimelazhagan, Professor, Department of Botany Bharathiar University. Coimbatore delivered a lecture on the topic Bioprospecting of medicinal plants on 31.7.2019

5. Dr. K. Kalimuthu, Assistant Professor, Department of Botany Government Arts College (Autonomous), Coimbatore delivered a lecture on the topic In vitro conservation of rare and endemic plants on 19.08.2019

6. Dr. K. Karthikeyan, Scientist and Head, Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology Bhuj, Dist: Kachchh, Gujarat delivered a lecture on the topic Multifaceted role of plants in challenging Environmental applications on 26.08.2019

7. Mr. Rajesh Gopalan, IAS, Chief Conservator of Forests, Institute of Forest Genetics & Tree Breeding (IFGTB),Coimbatore delivered a lecture on the topic Wildlife Conservation on 09.10.2019 (Interdepartmental with Zoology)

8. Dr. K. Tamil Selvan, District Designated Officer, Food Safety, Coimbatore delivered a lecture on the topic Food Safety & Adulterants on 11.10.2019 (Interdepartmental with Food Processing Technology and Management)

9. Mr. M. Kirubakaran, Managing Director, The Divine Foods, Chennai delivered a lecture on the topic The Divine Foods – Entrepreneurial Journey on 14.10.2019 (Interdepartmental with Food Processing Technology and Management)

10. Video conferencing

 Dr. Andal Balu, Entrepreneur, CocoaTown, USA delivered a Video lecture on the topic “Bean to Bar” on 28.09.2019  Dr. K. M. Gothandam, Professor, School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore delivered a Video lecture on the topic “Gene expression - An overview” on 14.02.2020. iv. Interface Meeting  Dr. N. Mathivanan, Director and Head, Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany University of Madras Maraimalai Campus Guindy, Chennai on Funding opportunities for life science research on 20.6.2019

 Dr. Ganesh K. Jaganathan, Associate Professor at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shangai, China 0n 24.6.2019

 Dr. N. Senthil Kumar, Professor & Head, Department of Biotechnology, Mizoram University, Aizawl on Interdisciplinary approach in science on 4.07.2019

 Dr.S.Shanmugasundaram, Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore on 22.2.2020.

v. Community Service  Basics of Foldscope at Government Advisory Welfare School, Vadavedampatti, Palladam, Coimbatore on 15.10.2019.  Awareness Program in association with Goalpara College,Assam at GRG Memorial Secondary School, Vazhaithottam on Application of Foldscope in Research on 18.09.2019.

Lab Manuals, SOPs Prepared • Lab manuals for I , II and III B.Sc. Botany • SOPs developed for the newly introduced practicals.

Activities for Non-teaching Staff: Training attended by Non-teaching staff: Laboratory staff attended hands on training on Herbarium Techniques in the Department of Botany (09/12/2019 & 13/12/2019).

Patent Details

Application No: 201941028903; Docket no 84692 dated 08.10.2019 - A Process for conversion of Pongamia oil into Biodiesel (Ramaswamy Sumathi and Chinnaswamy Krishnaveni)

Publications V.M. Sujithra, S. Sankavi, H. Nithya, B. Sreenithi, C. Aarthika, M. Maha lakshmi, M.Geetha, S.Jeevadharshini and M. Kanchana. Isolation and Molecular characterization of Plant growth promoting fungi from Rhizospheric soil, International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, Vol. 9; Issue No. 2, April 2019. Madhu Bala, D.,, Marmathasri, J., Priyadarshini, V., Saranya, S., Sneka, S. and Tamil Selvi K.S., Impact of water pollution on the anatomical and histochemical characteristics of Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms. In: Bioremediation and Susutainable Technologies for Cleaner Environment. Springer

7. Advisory committee meeting: - Advisory committee meeting Annexure -NIL

8. List of New Practicals / Demonstrations introduced for UG Students for each class (I, II and III year) in Different Departments supported under Star College Scheme in last one year

1. Preparation of sample menu based on Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA). 2. Preparation of low calorie diet. 3. Nutritional analysis: i. Estimation of Vitamin C in Fruit juices. ii. Estimation of Iron Content in Iron fortified food by Colorimeter /AAS. 4. Detection of food colours by thin layer chromatography. 5. Food preservation: i. Preparation of pickles ii. Preparation of jams iii. Canning & bottling of vegetable and fruit. 6. Isolation and identification of storage mycoflora from food stuffs/vegetables/fruits. 7. Milk spoilage test. 8. Detection of Adulterants in oils and Fats. 9. Detection of Adulterants in spices and condiments.

9. Number of Students taking Project vs. Total Number of Students. Please give list of projects (department-wise) during the support period. List of Projects (48 vs 48)

 Microscopical, Anatomical and Histochemical studies on the selected medicinal plants using Fold-scope  Softening of Banana Fibre-A comparative quality analysis  Standardising the protocol for the enrichment of organic biofertilizer using Arecanut leaf sheath waste  Allelopathic effect of certain weeds on Vigna radiata L. and Sorghum bicolor L.  Assessment of Physico-chemical characteristics and microbial contamination of stored drinking water samples in selected hamlets of Coimbatore District  Standardization of protocol for hardening of asymbiotically germinated plantlets of Pholidota pallida Lindl.  Phytochemical and antibacterial analysis of Pergularia daemia (Forssk.) Chiov  Nutritional evaluation of Chrysophyllum oliviforme L.(Sapotaceae)-an under-utilized exotic fruit  Chromium reducing fungal isolates from the agricultural soils of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu  Microplastics and heavy metal load in agricultural and fallow soils of North-Eastern Tamil Nadu

10 Inter-departmental Activities Conducted  Workshop on Fold scope research project – sharing of research ideas at Goalpara College, Goalpara, Assam from 14.8.2019 to16.8.2019.  Workshop on Evaluation of crude drugs for secondary metabolites using Foldscope for students and faculty of K.N Govt. Arts College for Women, Thanjavur) on 10.09.2019.  Workshop on Application of Foldscope in Research for Students and Faculty of Providence College, Coonoor on 17.09.2019  Workshop on Histochemical studies on some medicinal plants available in Goalpara District, Assam at PSGRCW (Intercollegiate with Goalpara College, Goalpara, Assam) on 18.09.2019

11. Qualitative Improvements due to DBT Support (please highlight 5 salient lines)  The DBT support has enhanced the admission of students. This was accompanied with an increased demand ratio, and cut off mark for admission.  The DBT-STAR College Scheme reduced the drop out rate, boosted the pass percentage and improved the percentage of marks obtained by the students.  The DBT support augmented infrastructure development in the Department thereby enhancing the quality of the learning and teaching process to stimulate original thinking through ‘hands–on’ exposure to experimental work and group projects.  Intensification of interdisciplinary approach among the science Departments and also with nearby institutions for research projects, expert lectures, workshops, visits, Training programmes and internship training increased.  Devising of standard curricula and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)/kits, e contents and lab manuals for practicals to students and teachers was achieved under the DBT-STAR College Scheme.  Community Oriented Service: The community programmes oriented the young student mind towards service to the community. 12. Strengths and Weaknesses Strengths 1. Students strength 2. Qualified faculty 3. Well equipped lab for practicals and projects Weakness : Nil

13. Problems Faced, if any, in implementation of the Program and Utilization of DBT Grant (in two-three lines): Nil

14. DBT Grant Utilization B)Recurring: Sanctioned Amount Rs 3, 00,000/- Amount S.No Item (INR) 1 Students activities i. Industrial visits 90,396 2 Publication 47,000 3 Guest lectures 10,420 4 Chemicals and consumables 1,22,081 5 Books 30,103 Total 3,00,000

List of Library Books purchased for the academic year 2019 -20

S.NO TITLE AUTHOR PUBLISHER 1. An Introduction to Arnold A C, Agrobios ( India) Paleobotany 2. Plant Anatomy David F Culter, Ted Black Well Publishing Botha, Dennis Wm Stevenson 3. Cell And Molecular De Roberts E D P, De Wolters Kluwer Private Biology Roberts E M F, Limited 4. New Ingredients in Food Guy Linden, Denis Woodhead Publishing Limited Processing Lorient 5. Food Processing Scott Smith J, Hui Y H, John Willy And Sons Ltd 6. Algae Sharma O P Mc Graw Hill Education India Private Limited 7. Algae Sharma O P Mc Graw Hill Education India Private Limited 8. A Textbook of Plant Sambamurthy A V S S I K International Publishing Pathology House Pvt Ltd 9. A Textbook of Plant Sambamurthy A V S S I K International Publishing Pathology House Pvt Ltd 10. Taxonomy Angiosperms Pullaiah T, Astral International Pvt Ltd Karuppusamy S 11. Fundamentals Foods Sumati R Mudambi, New Age International Nutrition and Diet Rajagopal M V Publishers Ltd Therapy 12. Fundamentals of Foods Sumati R Mudambi, New Age International Nutrition and Diet Rajagopal M V Publishers Ltd Therapy 13. Food Additives Davidson Marcel Dekker, Inc. Students’ Feedback Better access and exposure to research laboratories and industries through industrial visit, summer training and Internship

Individual handling of the equipments

Faculty Feedback

The organizing of specialized training programs for faculty enabled capacity building and helped to keep abreast with latest developments in the field. The skill improvement programs helped in enhancing the teaching skills.

Future Plans  Introduction of real-time group projects and technology transfer.  To promote entrepreneurial skills

DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY

A) Students Activities: (i) Summer Training  Clinical Laboratory: Students gained an insight into the various techniques related to laboratory tests for the appropriate diagnosis and medication of various diseases by undertaking internships at various laboratories attached to hospitals (Kovai Medical Center and Hospital, Coimbatore, Omega Laboratory, Namakkal, Bioline Laboratory Coimbatore, Apollo Laboratory, Karur, Government Beach Hospital Calicut, Bioresearch Centre, Vijaya Multi Speciality Hospital, Dharmapuri, Alpha Omega Hi-Tech laboratory, Salem, Karur Voluntary Blood Bank, Karur)  Bioscience Stem Cells Lab Centre: The students were given hands on training on Molecular Cloning and Computational Genomics- Tools.  Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON): Students had undertaken their summer internship at SACON, Coimbatore. The study gave them the knowledge of basics of Bird and butterfly identification. During their study period the thrust areas and the necessity of conservation of nature and the wildlife were emphasized and basis of research techniques were learnt.  Mangalam Dam forest of Alathur Forest Range, Palakkad: Students got an opportunity to observe the wildlife populations in its variety of forest types and mosaic of habitat. The endemic species such as Lion tailed Macaque, Ceylon frog mouth birds, Paradise fly catcher are well protected in the forest. Trekking activities conducted by the officials enhanced the better understanding of the diversity.  Conservation Biology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Bharathiaar University: Students learnt the importance of conservation of various flora and fauna around the world for the well being of nature.  Hospital Management and Service at Multi-Speciality Hospital: The students got an insight about the role of the hospital healthcare managers working with physicians, making policy decision, overseeing patient care, budgeting and accounting, and marketing among other relevant hospital activities.

(ii)List of Projects undertaken by students, List of Projects 1. Creation of Butterfly Garden at Nilgiri Biosphere Nature Park, Anaikatti 2. Assessment of physico chemical parameters and water quality index of Bhavanisagar Reservoir, Tamil Nadu. 3. Anti bacterial activity of chemical and herbal soap, hand wash and face wash against daily encountered bacteria. 4. Solid Waste Management An initiative to convert floral waste and herbal leaves to value Added Natural Products. 5. Butterfly biodiversity at Nilgiri Biosphere Nature Park, Anaikatti. 6. Production of Bioplastic from vegetable peel. 7. Qualitative phytochemical analysis of Muntingia calabura, leaf and preparations of beverage from leaves, jam out of ripened berries. 8. A Preliminary study on spider biodiversity of PSGR Krishnammal College for Women. 9. A study on the lifecycle and control measures of Wax Moth (Galleria Mellonella L.,).

(iii) Industrial Visit

No. of Sl. Place of Class Date Beneficiari Justification Visit No es The students were given an overview with regard to the objective of the institute in augmenting food supply trough 25.08.2019 development of deep-sea Fishery III B.Sc., fishing through exploratory 1 Survey of to 53 Zoology fishing, charting of fishing India, Goa 26.08.2019 grounds, training of fishing operatives and testing commercial possibilities by various deep-sea fishing programmes. Nilgiri Helped the students to know Biosphere about interaction between 2 National 12.09.2019 49 II B.Sc., human biodiversity Park, Zoology conservation Anaikatti

The students were given an outline on the bivoltine silkworm races, government District subsidy schemes for high II B.Sc., Sericulture 20.12.20 yielding mulberry crop 3 49 Zoology Center, 19 varieties, installation of drip Coimbatore irrigation system, disinfectants and disinfection methods towards the establishment of silkworm rearing units. The visit helped the students to understand the various reeling Gandhipuram processes and techniques right Sarvodhya from the conversion of silk Sangh, fibre to yarn which processed Vadavalli, for dyeing and weaved into silk III B.Sc., Coimbatore 22.01.20 sarees and other products. 4 53 Zoology 20 & The students learnt the concepts behind the rearing of Silkworm silkworm, mulberry plantation Rearing unit and the importance of at Annur maintaining the rearing unit by appropriate disinfection methods. I B.Sc., Indian Students got an insight about Zoology Institute of the summer internships, higher Science 28.02.20 studies opportunities like BS- 5 & 20 Education 20 MS program, PhD and II B.Sc., and Research, Integrated PhD program. Zoology Tirupati

B) TEACHERS ACTIVITIES: (i) Training courses attended:

1. Dr. N. Ezhili attended two days Faculty Development Program on “New Frame Work of NAAC Accreditation” organized by IQAC, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore from 5th to 6th July 2019. 2. Dr. Harathi P B attended two days Faculty Development Program on “New Frame Work of NAAC Accreditation” organized by IQAC, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore from 5th to 6th July 2019.

3. Dr. Susheela. P attended One day Faculty Development Programme on “Android Mobile Application using Kotlin” at PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 16th August 2019. 4. Dr. Susheela. P attended three days Wildlife Environment Science Education and Awareness Training Camp at Mudhumalai Tiger Reserve, The Nilgiris from 12th to 14th September 2019. 5. Dr. Susheela. P attended One week Faculty Development Program on Teaching, Learning and Assessment with MOOCs & Open Educational Resources: Hands-on Approach at Teaching Learning Centre, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore from 11th to 16th November 2019. 6. Dr. Susheela. P attended National Science Day 2020 at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Tirupati on 28.02.2020 on the eve of “Women in Science”. 7. Dr. Sasikala. G attended two days Faculty Development Program on “New Frame Work of NAAC Accreditation” organized by IQAC, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore from 5th to 6th July 2019. 8. Dr. Sasikala. G attended ICSSR-IMPRESS Sponsored Two day National Workshop on “Academic Identity, Enhancing Research Visibility and Improving Citations” at PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore from 26th to 27th September, 2019. 9. Dr. Sasikala. G attended One day training program on “The art of defining research problem/questions and awareness on Intellectual Properties rights” jointly organized by the Nature Conservation Society and PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 24th October, 2019. 10. Dr. Sasikala. G attended One week Workshop on MOOCs, E-content Development and Open Educational Resources at UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore from 4th to 10th December 2020. 11. Dr. M. Sheeba attended One day Workshop on “Rural Immersion – Community Engagement” by Mahatma Gandhi Council of Rural Education, Hyderabad at PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 24th August 2019. 12. Dr. Susheela. P attended National Science Day 2020 at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Tirupati on 28.02.2020 on the eve of “Women in Science

13. Dr. Charumathi Pushparaj attended two days Faculty Development Program on “New Frame Work of NAAC Accreditation” organized by IQAC, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore from 5th to 6th July 2019. 14. Dr. Charumathi Pushparaj attended three days Wildlife Environment Science Education and Awareness Training Camp at The Nilgiris from 12th to 14th September 2019. 15. Mrs. Gandhimathy. S attended one day Faculty Development programme on “Big Data Analysis in Bioinformatics” organized by the Department of IT& CS, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 8th February 2020. 16. Dr. N. Aarthi attended one day Faculty Development programme on “Big Data Analysis in Bioinformatics” organized by the Department of Information Technology and Computer Science, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 8th February 2020. 17. Dr. K. Krishnapriya attended five days Faculty Development programme on “Innovative and Responsive Teaching Skills” organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore from 3rd to 7th September, 2019. 18. Dr. K. Krishnapriya attended two days Faculty Development Program on “New Frame Work of NAAC Accreditation” organized by IQAC, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore from 5th to 6th July 2019. Seminars Attended

1. Dr. Sasikala. G attended one day National Seminar on “Radiation Biology” organized by the Departments of Physics and Zoology, Vellalar College for Women, Erode at Vellalar College for Women, Erode on 7th August 2019. 2. Dr. Charumathi Pushparaj attended one day National Seminar on “Radiation Biology” organized by the Departments of Physics and Zoology, Vellalar College for Women, Erode at Vellalar College for Women, Erode on 7th August 2019. 3. Dr. Sasikala. G presented paper entitled “Fishes of Vayal Nadu: Ichthyodiversity and conservation challenges in a poorly known region of the Western Ghats” at the “Student Conference on Conservation Science, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru” from 15th to 18th October 2019. 4. Dr. Sasikala. G presented paper entitled “Why do you neglect, if you truly know the beauty?” at the International Conference on Aquatic resources and Blue Economy-2019, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, Kochi from 28th to 30th November 2019.

5. Dr. Sasikala. G presented paper entitled “Identity and distribution of Aplocheilus parvus, a poorly-known fish from Southern India” at the International Conference on Recent Biotechnological Innovation in Aquaculture (RBIA) (LIVE AQUA 2020), Unit of Aquatic Biotechnology and Live feed Culture, Department of Zoology, School of Life Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore from 27thto 28th of February 2020. 6. Dr. N. Aarthi attended two days International Conference on Recent Biotechnological Innovation in Aquaculture (RBIA) (LIVE AQUA 2020), Unit of Aquatic Biotechnology and Live feed Culture, Department of Zoology, School of Life Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore from 27thto 28th of February 2020. Publications

Rojamadhuvanthi, C. and Sasikala, G.. Effect of Accumulation of Heavy Metals in the Biochemical Profile of Tuticorin Marine Fishes. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, 2019, Volume 6, No: 2, 627-633. Lab manuals - ISBN NO Sericulture Practical I Lab Manual - 978-81-942940-8-5. Sericulture Practical II Lab Manual- 978-81-942940-9-2. (ii) . List of exhibitions/seminars/training courses conducted by the college:

Sl Date Title of the Workshop No. of Beneficiaries No Intercollegiate “Workshop on Bee 1 17.07.19 & 18.07.19 106 Keeping”

2 13.09.2019 Microbiology Culture Techniques 45

(iii) Outreach Programme: Name of the No. of Sl Title of the outreach No. of Date Institution/College Students No Programme Days attended benefitted

An awareness program Middle school and on “Production of Fish Higher secondary, 1 06.08.2019 100 1 fertilizer” for the school Narasipuram children Village

08.02.2020 Awareness programme Vellaiannaipatti 2 60 1 on Bone Density village, Coimbatore

(iv) Guest Lectures organised: 1. Dr. C. Murugan, Scientist E and Head of office, Botanical Survey of India, Southern Regional Centre, Coimbatore, delivered a lecture on “Nature Conservation” on 16.07.2019. (Interdepartmental with the Department of Botany) 2. Mr. Karthikeya Sivasenapathy, Senaapathy Kangayam Cattle Research Foundation (SKCRF), Tirupur, delivered a lecture on “Neerinri Amaiyathu Ulagu 2019” on 22.07.2019. (Interdepartmental with the Departments of BCA, B.Sc., Information Technology and B.Sc., Computer Science). 3. Dr. Jeyashree Ashwath., MBBS., DCH., DNB, Pediatrician, Ayush Health Care, Coimbatore, delivered a lecture on “Breast Feeding to celebrate World Breast Feeding Week” as an Awareness programme to celebrate World Breast Feeding Week on 06.08.2019. (Interdepartmental with the Departments of Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Mathematics) 4. Dr. Prof. P. Kandasamy (Retd.) Honorary Chief Wildlife Warden, Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, Erode, delivered a lecture on “Forests for our survival” on 13.08.2019. 5. Dr. M. Ramesh, Professor and Head i/c, Unit of Toxicology, Department of Zoology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, delivered a lecture on “Pharmaceuticals and personal care production in aquatic environment” on 04.09.2019. 6. Dr. Savani Anbalagan, Group Leader, ReMedy IRAP, CeNT, University of Warsaw, Poland, gave a lecture on “How to Open Gates to the brain?” and interacted with the B.Sc., Zoology students through Video Conferencing on 04.09.2019. 7. Mr. Rajesh Gopalan I.F.S, Chief Conservator of Forests, Institute of Genetics and Tree Breeding (IFGTB), Coimbatore gave a lecture on “Conservation of natural resources” on 09.10.2019. 8. Prof. Jiang-Shiou Hwang, Distinguished Professor, Institute of Marine Biology, National Taiwan University, Taiwan gave a lecture on “Hydrothermal Vent Research in Taiwan” on 08.01.2020. 9. Prof. Marc Abrams Steimer, Department of Ecosystem Science and Management Penn State University, USA gave a lecture on “Climate Change” on 21.01.2020. 10. Mr. Syed Samiullah, Head Operations, Professional Info Tech Placement & Training, Coimbatore gave a lecture on “Career Counselling related to Medical Coding” on 05.02.2020.

11. Dr. C. Buvaneswaran, Scientist – E Institute of Forest Genetic and Tree Breeding (IFGTB), Coimbatore, gave a lecture on “Forestry” on 28.01.2020. (Interdepartmental with the Department of Botany)

7. Date of Advisory committee meeting: NIL 8. List of New Practicals/demonstrations introduced in different departments in last one year: Skill Based Practicals- Sericulture- II (III B.Sc., Zoology)

Spotters:

1. Silkworm rearing equipment and their uses 2. Silk reeling devices and operations 3. Types of disinfectants-Any four 4. Identification of different types of silk waste; floss, cooker, reeler, basin refuse and re- reeling waste, dupion silk. 5. Identification of mulberry pests: Leaf roller, Bihar hairy caterpillar, scale insect, mealy bug, thrips, beetles, jassids and grasshoppers. Field Visit:

6. Field observations of popular mulberry cultivars. 7. Visit to field and farmers rearing house to study sericulture technologies adopted. 8. Visit to a Reeling unit/museum/value added products. 9. Study of silk fabric manufacturing unit- Power & handloom and identification of weaving defects. Developmental Biology and Physiology of silkworm;

10. Identification of silk, cotton, wool and synthetic fibre (viscose/nylon/polyester) by physical method- flame and microscopic test. 11. Morphology of silkworm egg and mounting of 7th, 8th and 9th day old embryos 12. Estimation of proteins in haemolymph/egg, haemolymph glucose level. 13. Morphology of haemocytes in silkworm.

11. Qualitative improvements due to DBT support ( Please highlight (5 salient lines) : i. Up gradation of Laboratory- Equipments were purchased under the scheme.

ii. One day - Faculty development program for Bishop Heber College teachers on star college activities” under Star College Scheme. iii. Two of the final year students from B.Sc., Zoology Harsitha. M and Monicasri. K had successfully taken up Summer Internship at Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History, Coimbatore and studied the Biodiversity of Birds and Butterflies at Anaikkatti. The project has been upgraded as Biodiversity of Butterflies, Birds and Recording of birds calls in NBNP, Annaikatti , a GRG Trust Funded Project with a sanctioned amount of Rs. 1,64,000/- for two years from September 2019 to September 2021 by the same students. iv. An Awareness Program on “Production of Fish fertilizer” to middle school and higher secondary school students of Narasipuram Village on 06.08.2019. v. In connection with Vanamahotsava and Wildlife week celebrations, interdepartmental painting competition ‘Insects on Stones’ was organized on 04.10.2019. vi. National level Short Filmmaking Competition: A National level Short Filmmaking Competition on “Biological Concepts” was conducted on 29.01.2020 by the Department of Zoology for the Science Enthusiasts to bring a new dimension to science communication as the short films and videos offer a dynamic way to communicate scientific concepts and help impress and inspire a deeper interest in science among the students. vii. Popularization of Sciences, DBT-CTEP: To popularize Biotechnology activities in India, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India provided financial assistance (Rs. 2,00,000/-) towards organizing popular lecture on the topic “Popularisation of science” on 1st February, 2020, to create awareness among the masses and popularize biotechnology and allied areas among the students. More than 1600 students from schools and colleges in and around Coimbatore, General public and parents participated in the programme and were benefited. Resource persons: Dr. Arun Kumar Rawat, Advisor, Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi; Prof. S. Manian, Former Vice – Chancellor, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar; Dr. R. Rajendran, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore.

80 viii. Hands on training/workshops at intercollegiate level  Workshop on “Microbiological Culture Techniques” was organized on 13.09.2019 for the III B.Sc., Zoology students.  Intercollegiate Workshop on ‘Beekeeping’ was organized on 17.07.2019 & 18.07.2019 and around 106 students from institutions like Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts & Science College, Sri Krishna College of Arts & Science, Dr.N.G.P College of Arts & Science, Sri GVG Visalakshi College for Women, Vellalar College of Arts & Science for Women participated in the programme. ix. E-content for the core papers developed: Faculty have developed e-resources for various topics related to core papers like: Chordata, Ecology and Embryology, Genetics and Evolution and Immunology.

x. Lab manuals & SOPs prepared for the newly included practicals under the DBT Star Scheme Skill Based Practicals- Sericulture- I (II B.Sc., Zoology)

Spotters:

1. Morphology and Life cycle of the mulberry silkworm - Bombyx mori. 2. Identification of different types of silk. 3. Pests and diseases of silkworm. 4. Microscopic and physical properties of natural fibres-cotton, silk. 5. Morphology and life cycle of Eri silkworm. 6. Morphology and life cycle of Tasar silkworm. 7. Morphology and life cycle of Muga silkworm. Dissection: 8. Dissection of the digestive systems in silkworm 9. Dissection of nervous system and silk glands in silkworm 10. Dissection of male and female reproductive systems of silk moths Sericulture maps: 12. World maps and Silk Road. 13. Sericulture map of India and Tamil Nadu. Preparation of histograms and pie charts on: 14. Production of textile fibers in India. 15. World silk production.

16. Pie chart on mulberry and non-mulberry silk production in India Skill Based Practicals- Sericulture- II (III B.Sc., Zoology) Spotters: 1. Silkworm rearing equipment and their uses 2. Silk reeling devices and operations 3. Types of disinfectants-Any four 4. Identification of different types of silk waste; floss, cooker, reeler, basin refuse and re- reeling waste, dupion silk. 5.Identification of mulberry pests: Leaf roller, Bihar hairy caterpillar, scale insect, mealy bug, thrips, beetles, jassids and grasshoppers. Developmental Biology and Physiology of silkworm; 6. Identification of silk, cotton, wool and synthetic fibre (viscose/nylon/polyester) by physical method- flame and microscopic test. 7. Morphology of silkworm egg and mounting of 7th, 8th and 9th day old embryos 8. Estimation of proteins in haemolymph/egg, haemolymph glucose level. 9. Morphology of haemocytes in silkworm xi. Newsletter Prepared by all the participating Departments xii. Star College newsletter highlighting the events and activities organized by the participating science departments for the year 2019-2020 was released. xiii. Presentation/publication of group project:  Poster presentation by three of our students of III B.Sc., Zoology, Shifa Fathima M.R., Gokila S, Monica Sri K., of the group project entitled "Assessment of physico chemical parameters and water quality index of Bhavanisagar Reservoir, Tamil Nadu was made at the Avinashilingam College for Higher Education, Coimbatore on 12.12.2019 and was awarded 2nd prize.  Conferences, Guest lectures, Industrial visit and Workshops has motivated the students to take an extra mile by focusing on research. The various activities would be a stepping stone to get selected for summer research fellowship programme sponsored by reputed research Institutes. One of our students from M.Sc., Zoology, Nivetha. B was awarded Summer Research Fellowship by Indian Academy of Sciences and she successfully completed 8 weeks internship at Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics, Hyderabad, under the guidance of Dr. Abhijit Sardesai.

 One of our students from III B.Sc., Zoology, Harsita. M was selected for a Certificate Course in Basic Ornithology: Research and Conservation at IISER, Tirupati for three days from 11th to 13th December 2019 as an extension activity of her Summer Internship.  One of our students from III B.Sc., Zoology, Monica Sri. K was selected to participate in the Birds and Butterflies Survey conducted by Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, Tamil Nadu Forest Department, Government of Tamil Nadu in association with TNBS, WWF, CNS, and VCF between 14th December and 15th December 2019 as an extension activity of her Summer Internship.  The group project “Documentation of commercial edible fish of Ukkadam fish market, Coimbatore and reuse of fish scales into products (2018-2019) was published as an article There’s somethin ‘fishy’ about this jewellery in the Indian express on 26.08.2019 http://epaper.newindianexpress.com/m5/2300087/EDEX/26-08-2019#DUAL/10/1  Two students of III B.Sc., Zoology, Harsitha. M and Monica Sri. K had presented the paper entitled “Birds and Butterflies as Bio-indicators” at Dr.NGP Arts & Science College, Coimbatore at a National Symposium on Graduate Research on 21st to 22nd February 2020 and won 1st prize. xiv. Community development program published in Daily Thanthi, Coimbatore - 18.08.2019- Faculty members and students of PSGR Krishnammal College educate villagers on producing ‘Fish Fertilizers’ at Grama Sabha Meeting held in Devarayapuram and Narasipuram Villages at the meeting chaired and convened by District Collector K. Rajamani at Viraliyur village on 15.08.2019 xv. Curriculum updation – The following changes in the syllabus have been done for the students of B.Sc., Zoology during the year 2019-2020.  Dairy Science, Wildlife Zoology has been introduced as the Elective papers for the 2017- 2020 Batch during the V & VI semesters.  Sericulture II has been introduced as the Skill based subject (theory and practicals) during the V & VI semesters for the 2017- 2020 Batch. xvi. Community service by students Students of I B.Sc., Zoology had undertaken 30 hours of community oriented programme which provided them with the opportunity to become active members of their community that helps them academically and emotionally—from volunteering their time to make the community and world a better place. The students also learn to acquire life skills and knowledge, as well as provide a service to those who need it most

(Sri Saibaba Freeholders House, Gil Gal Ministries -Aravanaikkum Anbu Illam, G-18 Institution, Center for Tribal & Rural Development Trust, Bharathiyar Shanthi Illam Arakattalai, Sivabakkiam Rehabilitation Center for Disabled Person, Shanthi Nikethan Hr. Sec. School, Tamizha Foundation Trust, Siddhartha Old-Age Home). xvii. Invited Lectures: The guest lectures helped the students to enrich about the different avenues regarding higher studies, latest updates of the industries and technicalities in the field of Life Sciences. xviii. Community Oriented Service on “Bone Density” was organized to the people of Vellaiannaipatti village on 08.02.2020. More than 60 participants from the villages participated in the programme. xix. ISBN documentation of the Sericulture Practical I & II Lab Manuals for the II & III B.Sc., Zoology for the year 2019-2020 has been done. xx. IISER, Tirupati visit: The I B.Sc., Zoology and II B.Sc., Zoology (20 no.s) were taken for an institutional visit to Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Tirupati on 28.02.2020 on the eve of “Women in Science” – National Science Day 2020. Prof. K.N. Ganesh, Director, Professor, Chemistry Discipline, IISER, Tirupati gave the inaugural address followed by a lecture on the topic “The elephant is a foodie: ecology, behaviour and management” by Prof. R. Sukumar, IISc., Bangalore. Prof. G. Ambika, Professor, Physics Discipline Science, IISER, Tirupati gave a special talk on “Women in Science”. Later the students were taken for the Science Demonstrations organized by students from all disciplines. 12. Strengths and weaknesses

Strength –

 Generation of e-resources and SOPs.  Summer Internships were carried out in the renowned labs and Central Institutions.  Interdisciplinary/Intercollegiate guest lectures, workshops, projects provide an overview of current advances in the field of life sciences.  Students are encouraged to present papers in National and International seminars/conferences.  Faculty Development Programmes, Hands-on training helps to keep up with latest developments and technical updates in the field of life science. Weakness: NIL

13. Problems faced, if any, in implantation of the programme and utilization of DBT grant NIL 14. DBT grant utilization: B) Recurring: Sanctioned Amount Rs 3, 00,000/-

S. No. Details Amount in Rs. Students Activities 1 Internship 25800 Project 18173 Field Visit 25090 Institutional Visit 50000 Workshops 15714 Teachers Activities 2 i) Guest Lecture 14500 3 Chemicals/ Consumables 70991 4 Intercollegiate and Interdepartmental Competitions 30491 5 Interface Meeting 5000 6 Books 32491 7 Community oriented programme 2000 8 Lab Manual-ISBN No. 9750 Total 3,00,000

LIST OF BOOKS PURCHASED UNDER THE SCHEME – 2019-2020 S. No Title of the Book Author Quantity

1 Developmental Biology Lewis Wolpert 1

2 Molecular Developmental Biology Subramoniam T 1

Oxford Handbook of Endocrinology and 3 John Wass, Katharine Owen 1 Diabetes

4 Evolution Mechanism And Processes Prakash M 1

5 Fundamentals of Animal Behaviour Amita Sarkar 1

6 The Epigenetics Revolution Amita Sarkar 1

Ananthanarayan, Panikers, Reba 7 Textbook of Microbiology 1 Kanungo

8 A Textbook of Animal Behaviour Harjindra Singh 1

9 Essential Cell Biology Alberts, Bray, Hopkin 1

10 Biotechnology Prakash S Lohar 1

11 Fishers Science Santhanam R 1

12 Introduction to Embryology Balinsky B I, Fabin B C 1

13 Molecular Developmental Biology Subramaniam T 3

14 Fundamentals of Animal Behaviour Amita Sarkar 3

15 Developmental Biology Lewis Wolpert 3

16 Fundamentals of Forensic Science Max M Houck, Jay A Siegel 1

Yen and Jaffes Reproductive 17 Strauss, Barbieri 1 Endocrinology

18 Textbook of Animal Behaviour Sarkar 2

19 Molecular Developmental Biology Subramanian 2

20 Introduction to Embryology Balinsky 2

21 Evolution Mechanism and Process Prakash 1

Feed Back  DBT Star scheme provided with an opportunity to invite resource persons from various institutions and industries to share the expertise and developments related to current trends in life sciences among the student community.  The internships undertaken by the students helped them to attain practical knowledge and applications.  Group projects were carried out by the students where the main focus was given to basic science research, interdisciplinary approach and also emphasizing concept to application.  The group projects undertaken by the students encouraged them towards active learning exploration of science and develop a scientific attitude.

 Institutional visits to different Institutes proved to be beneficial for the students. It has given them an insight to look beyond the curriculum and kindled curiosity and interest to pursue their higher studies in the field of biological sciences.  Workshops and hands on training helps students learn and improve their practical skills.  Generation of e-resources and SOPs  Interdisciplinary/Intercollegiate guest lectures, workshops, projects and competition provides an opportunity to learn the latest aspects and advancements in the field of Life Sciences.

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

6. A) Student activities i) Summer Training for II B. Sc Students: S. Internship done No. of. Justification No Beneficiaries 1 Data Analytics, Black Data Analytics Using Tableau - board learning, 20 Data Visualization is an inevitable aspect of Coimbatore. business analytics. Tableau is one of the fastest evolving Business Intelligence (BI) and data visualization tool. It is very fast to deploy, easy to learn and very intuitive to use for a customer. 2 Learning about MATLAB MATLAB is a multiparadigm numerical Software in manfree 15 computing environment and proprietary technology, Coimbatore. programming language. It allows matrix manipulations, plotting of functions and data, implementation of algorithms and creation of user interfaces. 3 Data Analysis for Future Prediction in Aakkam 10 Data analysis for future prediction, big data industrial training and infrastructure with social media and real research institute, analysis with real applications. Coimbatore.

4 Learning Artificial Big Data analytics with AI – Intelligence (AI) in 7 Big Data and AI are two amazing advanced Hackup technology, technologies that constantly reinforce and Coimbatore. update data banks, empowering machine learning, and take the help of human intervention and repetitive experiments.

5 Air Traffic Control (ATC) Air traffic control is a service provided by in Coimbatore 3 ground-based air traffic controllers who international airport, direct aircraft on the ground and through Coimbatore. controlled airspace, and can provide advisory services to aircraft in non- controlled airspace. Quality Control in R – Quality control charts represent a great tool 6 programming in R V 5 for engineers to monitor if a process is engineering, Sowmiya under statistical control and R- focusing spinners PVT limited, Coimbatore. on quality control, increasing productivity,

enhancing understanding and having fun on

the language.

7 Accounts (sales and profit) Accounting is to arrange accounting data in Manufacturing in KSB order to ascertain the amount of profit or Private limited, 1 loss of an entity. The purpose of preparing Coimbatore. Manufacturing Account format is to ascertain the manufacturing costs of finished goods. ii). Industrial Visit: No. of. Year Class Place of Visit Date Benefi Outcome ciaries The lecture on remote Industrial Visit to 03.10.2019 sensing and its applications 2019 III B. Sc National Remote to was delivered. Applications - Mathematics Sensing Centre 08.10.2019 47 in defence and civilian 2020 (NRSC) needs were explained Hyderabad. practically through models. The lecture on Radio 2019 II B. Sc Industrial Visit to 14.10.2019 45 Astronomy and its purpose - Mathematics Radio Astronomy

2020 Centre, Ooty. of establishment in Ooty was delivered. Also known about the usage of telescope in the study of pulsars, radio recombi- nation lines and interplanetary scintillations. Industrial Visit to The lecture on “Small is Sri Ramakrishna Different” and importance 2019 I B. Sc Engineering 16.12.2019 56 and application of - Mathematics College, mathematics in the field of 2020 Vattamalaipalayam Nanoscience and Techno- . logy was delivered. The lecture on Calibration Industrial Visit to Techniques was delivered. 2019 I and III Fluid Control Also known about the basic - B. Sc Research Institute 15.02.2020 25 framework for technolo- 2020 Mathematics (FCRI), Kanjikode. gical development for the flow products industry. Students visited Bhaskara 2019 II and III Industrial Visit to 28.02.2020 25 Lab and gained practical - B. Sc IISER, Tirupati. knowledge how theoretical 2020 Mathematics concepts are put into action. iii). List of Projects Undertaken by Students:  Predictive Analysis Of Cancer (Interdepartmental With Zoology)  Learning Disabilities (Interdepartmental With Zoology)  Ground Water Agriculture In India: A Case Study Of Different Ground Water Development Regions In Coimbatore District Of Tamil Nadu (Interdepartmental With Botany)  Analysis Of Nasopharyngitis Using Tableau (Interdepartmental With Zoology)  Sentimental Analysis In Artificial Intelligence(Interdepartmental With Computer Science)

 A Statistical Analysis Of Pathology In Cattle (Interdepartmental With Zoology)  Problems Faced By Students And Teacher In Learning And Teaching Mathematics (Interdepartmental With Zoology)  Regression And Correlation Analysis In Diabetes Using R (Interdepartmental With Zoology)  A Study On Analysis Of Left And Right Brain Dominance (Interdepartmental With Zoology)  Super Mean Labelling Of Some Graphs (Interdepartmental With Physics)  Simple Harmonic Motion Of Shuttle Using Vector Algebra In Denim Manufacturing (Interdepartmental With Physics)  Impact Of Junk Foods Using Tableau (Interdepartmental With Zoology)

B) Teachers’ activity i. Workshops, Seminars Attended:  Dr. D. Sasikala & Dr. G. Arthi, Assistant Professor, Department Of Mathematics attended Two days workshop on FDP ON NEW FRAMEWORK ON NAAC ACCREDIATION- NOT A RANDOM HARVEST at PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore from 05.07.2019 to 06.07.2019.  Dr. R. Sasirekha, Assistant Professor, Department Of Mathematics attended Two days workshop on NEW TRENDS ON STOCHASTIC PROCESSES, SQC & RELIABILITY USING R-PROGRAMMING at Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram from 11.07.19 to 12.07.19.  Dr. G. Arthi, Assistant Professor, Department Of Mathematics attended and presented a paper in Three days International Conference on Mathematical Modelling, Applied Analysis and Computation at JECRC University, Jaipur from 08.08.19 to 10.08.19.  Dr. G. Arthi & Dr. R. Sasirekha, Assistant Professor, Department Of Mathematics attended One day workshop on FDP ON KOTLIN TOOL at PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 16.08.19.  Dr. D. Sasikala, Assistant Professor, Department Of Mathematics attended NAAC sponsored One day National Level Workshop on AWARENESS ON REVISED NAAC FORMS AND PROCEDURES at Sri Nehru MahaVidhyalaya College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore on 17.08.19.

 Dr. D. Sasikala, Assistant Professor, Department Of Mathematics attended One day workshop on FDP ON E-FILING OF INCOME TAX RETURNS at PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 21.08.19.  Dr. R. Sasirekha, Assistant Professor, Department Of Mathematics attended Two days International Workshop on MATHEMATICAL MODELLING AND SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, Dindigul from 04.09.19 to 05.09.19.  Dr. D. Sasikala & Dr. G. Arthi, Department Of Mathematics attended Three days National Conference on TIME at IISER, Pune from 26.12.2019 to 28.12.2019.  Dr. R. Sasirekha, Assistant Professor, Department Of Mathematics attended One day workshop on FDP ON BIG DATA ANALYTICS IN BIOINFORMATICS at PSGR Krishnammal College for Women on 08.02.2020. ii. Training courses conducted:  One day Workshop on “BANKING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES” was organized for students of B.Sc Mathematics on 21.08.2019. The resource person was Mr. A. Manoj Kumar, Trainer, Edufly Staffing In Solutions, Coimbatore. (No. of Beneficiaries : 89)  One day workshop on “SCILAB” was organized for students of B.Sc Mathematics on 06.09.2019. The resource person was Mr. S. Alagupandi, Technical Head Trainer, Aakam Industrial Research And Training Institute, Coimbatore. (No. of Beneficiaries : 97)  One day workshop on “DATA VISUALISATION USING TABLEAU” was organized for students of III B.Sc Mathematics on 17.09.2019. The resource person was Mr. R. Karthik Veer, Founder and Learner, Blackboard Learning, Coimbatore. (No. of Beneficiaries : 58)]  One day workshop on “STATICS WITH GNU – FISICA LAB” was organized for students of II B.Sc mathematics on 23.09.2019. The resource person was Dr.V. Uma Rani, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science, Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science for Women, Coimbatore. (No. of Beneficiaries : 58)  One day workshop on “FOSS” was organized on 20.09.2019. The resource person was Mr. Mohamed Kasim Khan, Project Manager, IIT Bombay.

(No of Beneficiaries: 60)  One day workshop on “LINEAR ALGEBRA WITH MAPLE” was organized for students of III B.Sc Mathematics on 19.02.2020. The resource person was Dr. K. Kalidass, Professor, Department of Mathematics, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore. (No. of Beneficiaries: 59)

iii) Guest Lectures (Please mention Name, Designation, Host Institute of the Guest Faculty) 1. Dr. S. P. ANJALI DEVI, Former Professor and Head, Department of Applied Mathematics, Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore delivered an inaugural lecture on “WHY TO LEARN MATHEMATICS AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN MATHEMATICS” on 10.07.2019. No. of Beneficiaries: 186 students 2. Dr. R. MURUGESU, Head and Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics, SRMV College of Arts And Science, Coimbatore delivered a lecture on “PARADOX AND CONJECTURES” on 22.07.2019. No. of Beneficiaries: 180 students 3. Dr. S. MARSHAL ANTHONI, Head and Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics, Anna University Regional Campus, Coimbatore delivered a lecture on “APPLICATIONS OF DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS” on 26.07.2019. No. of Beneficiaries: 184 Students 4. Mr. S. SATHIYA SUDAN, Training Co-ordinator, Life For All, Jeevalaya Campus, Coimbatore delivered a lecture on “LIFE SKILLS- A GENDER SENSITIZATION PROGRAM” on 01.08.19. No. of Beneficiaries: 290 Students 5. Dr. P. GOVINDARAJAN, DIG Prison (Retd), Coimbatore delivered a lecture on “VAALZHKAI KANITHAM” on 16.08.2019. No. of Beneficiaries: 182 students 6. Mrs. MADHU KANNAN, Vice President, Sandiv Art Gallery, Coimbatore delivered a lecture on “INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION OF MATHEMATICS” on 28.08.2019. No. of Beneficiaries : 183 students

7. Dr. NIRMALA P. RATCHAGAR, Professor in Deparment of Mathematics, Annamalai University, Chidambaram delivered a lecture on “ROLE OF MATHEMATICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY” on 07.02.2020. No. of Beneficiaries : 50 students 8. Dr. BABU RAJAGOPAL, Former Principal, Ministry of education, Government of Maldives delivered a lecture on “PASSPORT TO SUCCESS” on 20.02.2020. No. of Beneficiaries : 186 students

7. Advisory Committee Meeting: Advisory Committee meeting was held on: NIL

8. List of New Practicals / Demonstrations introduced for UG Students for each class (I, II and III year) in Different Departments supported under Star College Scheme in last one year: OPEN MODELICA  Creating vectors  Use of Bubble sort function to sort the numbers in ascending or descending order  2D plotting  Read File and runtime input/output statements  Bouncing ball model  Vander Pol equation model

9. Number of Students taking Project vs. Total Number of Students. Please give list of projects (department-wise) during the support period. List of Projects (63 VS 63)  Predictive Analysis Of Cancer (Interdepartmental With Zoology)  Learning Disabilities (Interdepartmental With Zoology)  Ground Water Agriculture In India: A Case Study Of Different Ground Water Development Regions In Coimbatore District Of Tamil Nadu (Interdepartmental With Botany)  Analysis Of Nasopharyngitis Using Tableau (Interdepartmental With Zoology)  Sentimental Analysis In Artificial Intelligence(Interdepartmental With Computer Science)

 A Statistical Analysis Of Pathology In Cattle (Interdepartmental With Zoology)  Problems Faced By Students And Teacher In Learning And Teaching Mathematics (Interdepartmental With Botany)  Regression And Correlation Analysis In Diabetes Using R (Interdepartmental With Zoology)  A Study On Analysis Of Left And Right Brain Dominance (Interdepartmental With Zoology)  Super Mean Labelling Of Some Graphs (Interdepartmental With Physics)  Simple Harmonic Motion Of Shuttle Using Vector Algebra In Denim Manufacturing (Interdepartmental With Physics)  Impact Of Junk Foods Using Tableau (Interdepartmental With Zoology)

10. Inter-departmental Activities Conducted:  Department of Mathematics organized an Inter-Departmental Competition “OLYMPAIDS” under DBT Star Status on 19.09.2019. 166 Students from various departments participated in competitions like Math Connection, Math Sketching, Math Modelling, Math Poster Presentation, and Math Quiz.

11. Qualitative Improvements due to DBT Status (please highlight 5 salient points)

 Industrial Visit to NRSC - ISRO, HYDERABAD enabled the students to acquire knowledge about remote sensing and its application in defence and civilian needs practically by models exhibited in the exhibition.

 Workshops helped the students to learn about a particular subject, learn new ideas and approaches to make them more effective and efficient.

 Guest Lectures are a way of augmenting the students with the latest technical appraisals, knowledge about industry needs and channels for higher studies.

 Project focuses on enabling students to develop an inquisitive mind, to face real world situations and solving it by using mathematical techniques.

 Hands-on training helped students to increase their achievement and understanding of mathematical concepts by manipulating objects which may make abstract knowledge more concrete and clearer.

Significant Achievements:  One day Workshop on Vedic Mathematics was organised by Department of Mathematics on 25.09.2019. Resource Person: 1. Mr. P. DEVARAJ, Cosmic Maths Foundation, Alappuzha, Kerala. (No. of Beneficiaries: 300)  One day Workshop on Science Communication was organised by Department of Mathematics on 20.12.2019. Resource Persons: 1. Prof. SRINIVASA RAGAVAN, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. 2. Mr. N. SUBRAMANIAN, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. 3. Dr. K. MANI, Kalaikathir Science Monthly Magazine, Coimbatore. (No. of Beneficiaries: 70) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) – Lab manuals - ISBN NO  Scilab - 978-81-942940-5-4  Geogebra - 978-81-942940-6-1  Tableau - 978-81-942940-7-8 Mentor Meeting:  Dr. R. PARVATHI, Associate Professor and Head, Vellalar College for Women, Erode, delivered a motivational Speech about “FUTURE CARRIER OPPORTUNITIES” on 18.01.2020. No. of. Beneficiaries: 64 Students.

 DR. G. SAI SUNDARA KRISHNAN, Professor, Department of Applied Mathematics & Computational Sciences, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore delivered a motivational Speech about “KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT” on 07.02.2020. No. of. Beneficiaries: 64 Students.

Paper Presentation:  S. K. Saranya, A. Nithya of II B. Sc Mathematics presented a paper on the topic “Applications of Mathematics” at Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidhyalaya, Coimbatore on 06.09.2019.

 T. Gokilavani of II B. Sc Mathematics presented a paper and won second prize on the topic “Math Magic in Bio Science” at Vellalar College of Arts And Science for Women, Coimbatore on 06.09.2019.  P. Yogeshwari, K. Ramya of I B.Sc Mathematics presented a paper on the topic “Mathematics in Real Life” at A. V. P College of Arts And Science, Coimbatore on 13.09.2019.  S. Malathi, R. Swetha of II B.Sc Mathematics presented a paper on the topic “Recent Applications in Mathematics” at Sankara College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore on 20.12.2019.  T. Harshini, K. Madhumitha of II B.Sc Mathematics presented a paper and won third prize on the topic “Recent Applications of Mathematics” at Sankara College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore on 20.12.2019.  A. Nithya, B. Bhuvaneshwari of II B.Sc Mathematics presented a paper and won third prize on the topic “Recent Developments in Mathematics” at Nirmala College of Arts and Science for Women, Coimbatore on 20.12.2019.  K. Madhumitha, G. Bhavatharini of II B.Sc Mathematics presented a paper on the topic “Culture And Heritage of India” at Rathinam College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore on 09.01.2020.  K. Swetha, K. Ramya of I B.Sc Mathematics presented a paper and won first prize on the topic “Art And Culture of India” at Rathinam College Of Arts And Science, Coimbatore on 09.01.2020.  V. B. Rajashree, D. Nivetha of II B.Sc Mathematics presented a paper and won second prize on the topic “Mathematics in Modern World” at KumaraGuru College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore on 13.02.2020.  A. Kirubasree, C. Amirtha Lakshmi of II B.Sc Mathematics presented a paper on the topic “Mathematics in Modern World” at Kumara Guru College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore on 13.02.2020.  K. Harini of II B.Sc Mathematics presented a paper on the topic “Artificial Intelligence” at Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore on 21.02.2020.  M. Renukadevi of III B.Sc Mathematics presented a paper and won second prize on the topic “Regression and Correlation Analysis of Diabetes Mellitus Using R” at Dr. N. G. P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore on 21.02.2020.  V. Praveena of III B. Sc Mathematics presented a paper on the topic “Statistical

Analysis of Pathology in Cattle” at Dr. N. G. P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore 21.02.2020. Student’s Achievements:  Students of B.Sc Mathematics won 1st prize in Debate on the topic Save our mother Land conducted by NSS of Agricultural University, Coimbatore on 14.09.2019.  Student of II B.Sc Mathematics - M. Nivetha won 3rd Prize in Thedal (RJ) conductedby SNMV College on 24.09.2019.  Student of I B.Sc Mathematics - B. Sivaranjani was selected to represent Bharathiyar University in All India Selection- Ball Badminton held at Pollachi on 06.12.2019.  Students of B.Sc Mathematics participated in various competitions and won over all trophy conducted by Sankara College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore on 20.12.2019.  Student of I B.Sc Mathematics - B. Sivaranjani won 2nd Prize in Ball Badminton- Senior State Championship held at Tiruppur on 04.01.2020 & 05.01.2020.  Student of I B.Sc Mathematics - K. S. Pavithra won 1st Prize in Judo- FM Trophy State Selection held at Nammakal on 10.02.2020.  Student of I B.Sc Mathematics - M. Dharani won 1st Prize in Athletic Meet – 5000meters held at Dindugal on 10.02.2020-12.02.2020 and received the cash award of Rs.1000.  Nivetha G of III B.Sc Mathematics won silver medal in javelin throw at CM Trophy, Trichy and received the cash award of Rs.75000.  Students of II B.Sc Mathematics participated in various competitions and won over all trophy conducted by Kumara Guru College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore on 13.02.2020.  Sivani Srinivasan of I B.Sc Mathematics received Kalai Ilamani Award fromNammakal District Collector. Workshops Attended:  Students of III B.Sc Mathematics – Gokila. N, Preethi Prince and Subhamathi. K participated in “Carrier Opportunities in Mathematics” from 08.07.2019, IMSC Facets 2019, Chennai.

 Student of II B.Sc Mathematics – Gokilavani. T attended “MINI – Mathematics Training and Talent Search Programme” conducted by Arul Anandhar College, Madurai from 16.09.2019 – 21.09.2019.  Student of I B.Sc Mathematics – Santhiya. K attended “International conference on Newgen Entrepreneur – Travel Towards Digital Revolution” conducted by Rathinam College of Arts And Science, Coimbatore on 12.09.2019.  Student of I B.Sc Mathematics – Santhiya. K attended “National Level Seminar on Innovative Business Strategies and its Applications” conducted by Angappa College of Arts And Science, Coimbatore on 25.09.2019.  Students of II B.Sc Mathematics – C. Sowmithra, S. M. Darshne attended “IWM Workshop” conducted by Winter School in Mathematics for Young Women, Trivandrum from 16.12.2019 – 21.12.2019.  Students of B.Sc Mathematics attended “One day National Workshop on Modern and Ancient Techniques in Mathematical Modelling” conducted by Sri Krishna College of Arts and Science on 08.01.2020.  Students of II B.Sc Mathematics attended “National Level Technical Symposium YUKTA : 2020” conducted by PSG Institute of Technology YUKTHA on 05.02.2020 – 06.02.2020.

Entrepreneurship Workshop: Skill based workshop was conducted by our alumni A. Nirenjana and Hinaras on the topic “Mehandi Designing” on 26.07.2019. Chief Guest: Mrs. Anu Subraja, General Manager, Surabhi Nursery, Coimbatore. No of Beneficiaries: 165 students of various departments.

Community Oriented Programme:  SCRIBE - B. Sc Mathematics students have gone as Scribe for visually impaired students through NGO, Blue Bell, Cheran Region Christian Society for Disabled Children at Nanjundapuram & Ramanathapuram, Coimbatore.  B. Sc Mathematics Students have done field work and spreading awareness on the effects of unhealthy food and job opportunities for women at RWTP, Annur.  B. Sc Mathematics Students have done field work like removing weeds at Vellalore Kulam, Coimbatore.

 B.Sc Mathematics students have taught the physically challenged students at WVS School through NGO and help the students to overcome the challenges in learning.

12. Strengths and Weaknesses of each Department (3 each)

Strengths:  To create analytical and logical thinking and promote mathematical thoughts and computational skills to formulate and solve real life applications.  To establish industry links to develop mathematical models.  To make students aware of technology to explore mathematical concepts through activities and experimentation. Weakness: Nil 13. Problems Faced, if any, in implementation of the Program and Utilization of DBT Grant (in two-three lines): Nil

14. DBT Grant Utilization: B) RecurringDetails: Amount Sanctioned: Rs. 300000

S.NO Details Amount in Rs. 1. Students Activities (i) Hands on Training/Workshop 31551 (ii) Industrial Visit 93025 (iii) Group Project 32454 2. Guest Lectures 21228 3. Intercollegiate Workshop 42449 4. Interdepartmental Competition 8001 5. Faculty Participation in Conference/Workshop 10680 6. Newsletter 3000 7. Report 3000 8. Mentor meeting 5000 9. Publications (SOP) 12900 10. Books 29,999 11. Consumables 6713 TOTAL 300000

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LIST OF BOOKS PURCHASED UNDER DBT STAR SCHEME 2019-2020 S.NO TITLE AUTHOR 1 CALCULUS VOLUME 1 S NARAYANAN, T K MANICAVACHAGOM PILLAY 2 CALCULUS VOLUME 2 S NARAYANAN, T K MANICAVACHAGOM PILLAY 3 ALGEBRA S NARAYANAN, T K MANICAVACHAGOM PILLAY 4 A TEXT BOOK OF ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY S NARAYANAN, T K MANICAVACHAGOM PILLAY 5 ELEMENTARY NUMBER THEORY DAVID M BURTON, 6 MATHEMATICS FOR MANAGEMENT M RAGHAVACHARI 7 CALCULUS VOLUME 3 S NARAYANAN, T K MANICAVACHGOM PILLAY 8 BUSINESS MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS PA NAVANITHAM 9 BUSINESS MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS PA NAVANITHAM 10 AN INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS V SUNDARESAN, S D JEYASEELAN MATHEMATICS 11 MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS APOSTOL 12 TRIGONOMETRY S NARAYANAN, T K MANICAVACHAGON PILLAY 13 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS I T VEERARAJAN 14 MODERN ALGEBRA S ARUMUGAM, A T ISAAC 15 METHODS OF REAL ANALYSIS RICHARD R GOLDBERG 16 NUMERICAL METHODS M K JAIN, S R K IYENGAR, R K JAIN 17 COMPLEX ANALYSIS P DURAIPANDIAN, KAYALAL PACHAIYAPPA 18 THEORY OF FUNCTIONS COMPLEX SHANTI NARAYAN, P K MITTAL VARIABLE 19 STATISTICS MURRAY R SPIEGEL, LARRY J STEPHENS 20 PROBLEMS IN OPERATIONS RESEARCH PREM KUMAR GUPTA, D S HIRA 21 INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL ROBERT V HOGG, JOSEPH MCKEAN, STATISTICS ALLEN T CRAIG 22 ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS ERWIN KREYSZIG 23 A FIRST COURSE IN MATHEMATICAL FRANK R GIORANDO, WILLIAM P MODELING FOX, STEVEN B HORTON 24 A TEXT BOOK OF ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY MANICAVACHAGOM PILLAY T K, PART I TWO DIMENSIONS NATARAJAN T 25 A TEXT BOOK OF ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY MANICAVACHAGOM PILLAY T K, PART I TWO DIMENSIONS NATARAJAN T 26 A TEXT BOOK OF ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY MANICAVACHAGOM PILLAY T K, PART II THREE DIMENSIONS NATARAJAN T 27 A TEXT BOOK OF ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY MANICAVACHAGOM PILLAY T K, PART II THREE DIMENSIONS NATARAJAN T 28 LINEAR ALGEBRA WARD CHENEY, DAVID KINCAID 29 METHODS OF REAL ANALYSIS RICHARD R GOLDBERG 30 METHODS OF REAL ANALYSIS RICHARD R GOLDBERG 31 NUMERICAL METHODS JAIN M K, IYENGAR S R K, JAIN R K 32 OPERATIONS RESEARCH KALAVATHY S

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33 OPERATIONS RESEARCH KALAVATHY S 34 PRINCIPLES OF MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS WALTER RUDIN 35 PRINCIPLES OF MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS WALTER RUDIN 36 THE ART OF R PROGRAMMING NORMAN MATLOFF 37 DIFFERNTIAL EQUATIONS RICHARD BRONSON 38 NUMERICAL METHODS WITH PROGRAMS IN VEERARAJAN T, RAMCHANDRAN T C 39 HIGHER ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS GREWAL B S 40 INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL ROBERT V HOGG, JOESPH MCKEAN, STATISTICS ALLEN T CRAIG 41 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS RICHARD BRONSON, GABRIEL B COSTA 42 LINEAR INTEGRAL EQUATIONS RAM P KANWAL 43 CLASSICAL DYNAMICS DONALD T GREENWOOD 44 MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS GUPTA B D 45 ORDINARY AND PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL RAISINGHANIA M D EQUATIONS 46 FUNDAMENTALS OF STATISTICS VOLUME GUN A M, GUPTA M K, DASGUPTA B ONE 47 FUNCTION OF A COMPLEX VARIABLE KANTI SWARUP, GUPTA P K, MAN MOHAN 48 OPERATIONS RESEARCH KANTI SWARUP, GUPTA P K, MAN MOHAN 49 TESTING STATISTICAL HYPOTHESES LEHMANN E L, JOSEPH P ROMANO, - 50 THE ART OF R PROGRAMMING NORMAN MATLOFF 51 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS RICHARD BRONSON 52 STATISTICS MURRAY R SPIEGEL, LARRY J STEPHENS 53 FUZZY SETS AND FUZZY LOGIC GEORGE J KLIR, BO YUAN

Students’ Feedback:  Guest lectures provided a holistic approach in learning through well designed topics involving fundamental concepts.  Industrial visit bridge the gap between classroom theoretical training and practical learning in a real life environment. It also gives a platform to enhance the student’s interpersonal skills.  Training programs helped the students to deal with the problems faced by industry through knowledge of mathematics and scientific techniques. Faculty Feedback:

 Workshops helped the faculty members to improve their mathematical fluency and teaching methods, so they can provide the highest quality of education and increase the student’s algebraic thinking and proportional reasoning.

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 Guest Lectures help to work towards transformation of students to competent and motivated professionals with sound theoretical and practical knowledge.  Training programs support the teachers to undertake educational outreach and community engagement that increases mathematical and computing literacy nationally and globally.

Future Plans:  Encourage the students to do inter-disciplinary projects and solve the real time situation problems  Establishing the Flipped Mode teaching  An activity based training/workshop on programming languages will be conducted.  Mathematical Lab will be created  To integrate interactive e-contents and simulated/virtual learning software in teaching and learning  Establishing strong connection with local entrepreneurs.

 Innovative curriculum with industry tie-ups

 Entrepreneurship workshops right from I year onwards

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ONE DAY POPULAR LECTURE - POPULARIZATION OF SCIENCES Date : 01.02.2020 Venue: Sports Arena, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore REPORT Popularization of Sciences, DBT-CTEP: To popularize Biotechnology activities in India, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India provided financial assistance (Rs. 2,00,000/-) towards organizing popular lecture on the topic “Popularisation of science” was organised on 1st February, 2020, to create awareness among the masses and popularize biotechnology and allied areas among the students. More than 1600 students from eleven schools and 14 colleges located in the districts of Coimbatore, Tirupur, Erode, Nammakal, Udumalpet and Salem actively participated in the programme.

The programme started at 09.30 and Dr. N. Yesodha Devi, Secretary, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women welcomed the gathering followed by the lecture on the topic Microbiology in Human Welfare by Dr. R. Rajendran, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. He addressed on the crucial role of microbes in our day to day life as they are an important source of food and other products. He emphasised on the bioactive components that can provide positive health effects, some can be manipulated to be beneficial, some others help to clean our environment and whereas some others leads to the outbreak of diseases also.

After the tea break Prof.S. Manian, Former Vice – Chancellor, Annamalai University, Chidambaram addressed the gathering on the topic Development of a pesticide for the management of foliar disease in Tea. His speech mainly focused on harmful effects of chemical fungicides and advantages of biological control of diseases which are eco-friendly to provide long term protection to crops and also to improve plant growth and yield.

Dr. Arun Kumar Rawat, Advisor, Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi spoke on the on the topic Activities of DBT. In what way DBT is responsible for several research and development projects, demonstrations, grants and creation of infrastructural facilities to make significant achievements in the growth and application of biotechnology in the broad areas of agriculture, health care, animal sciences, environment, and industry.

These Popular Lectures in the field of science by experts created awareness among the school and college students to know about the basic concepts, recent advances & potential of modern Biology & Biotechnology. The programme also helped the college students from the

104 disciplines of basic and applied sciences to know about the avenues, scholarships, financial assistance and courses in various institutions to pursue their higher studies. General public and parents also participated in the programme and were benefited. This programme also helped us in developing network among colleges in DBT STAR College Scheme.

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PSGR KRISHNAMMAL COLLEGE FOR WOMEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Chairman

Dr. S. Nirmala MBA., M.Phil., PhD. Principal, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore Ph. (Off) +91 422 4295959, Mobile: +91- 9865181515 E- mail: [email protected]

Members - External Experts (2)

Dr. R.Rajendran M.Sc., PGDEM., MBA., PhD. Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology PSG College of Arts & Science Civil Aerodrome (post), Coimbatore – 641 014, Tamilnadu, India Phone: (Off) 0422-4397901 to 905, Mobile: +91- 9443751400 E-mail: [email protected]

Dr. P. Shanmugavel Ph.D., D.Sc. Managing Director / Coordinator BTISNET Professor, Department of BioInformatics Bharathiar University Coimbatore – 641 046 E-mail: [email protected] Mobile. No: 94864 46101

Dr.P.Kandasamy,FNASc Professor & Head(Retd), Department of Mathematics Bharathiyar University Coimbatore-640146.

Head of Science Departments

1. Dr. P. Meena, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., Associate Professor 2. Dr. Subramanian Chitra, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., Associate Professor 3. Dr. C.Krishnaveni, M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed., Ph.D., Associate Professor 4. Dr. N. Ezhili, M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed., Ph.D., Associate Professor 5. Dr.K.Sumathi, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., Associate Professor 6. Dr. S. Karpagavalli, MCA., M.Phil., Ph.D., Associate Professor 7. Mrs. G. Sophia Reena, MCA., M.Phil., Ph.D., Assistant Professor 8. Mrs. K. Geethalakshmi, MCA., M.Phil.,B.Ed., Ph.D., Assistant Professor

Overall Coordinator, Member – Secretary Dr. P.B. Harathi, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. 1

Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore Phone No.(Off) +91 422 4295959, Mobile. No: +91-9944960978 E- mail: [email protected]

Additional Coordinator Dr. M.S. Vijaya, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. Associate Professor and Head, Department of Computer Science PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore Phone. No. (off) +91422 4295959, Mobile. No: +91- 9442566462 E-mail: [email protected]

Deputy Coordinator Mrs. M. Lavanya, M.Sc., M.Phil. Assistant Professor, Department of Physics PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore Phone. No: (off) +91422 4295959, Mobile. No: +91-9655571085 E-mail: [email protected]

Coordinators (from all Participating departments)

1. Mrs. S. Vasandha, M.Sc.,M.Phil., Dean Student Affairs (Former Head - Department of Botany) 2. Mrs. S. Subanya, M.Sc., M.Phil., (PhD.), Assistant Professor, Department of Physics 3. Dr. E. Kayalvizhy, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry 4. Dr. P. Kanchana, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., B.LIS., Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry 5. Dr. K. S. Tamil Selvi, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Botany 6. Dr. B. S. Chithra Devi, M.Sc.,M.Phil.,Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Botany 7. Mrs. P. Susheela, M.Sc., M.Phil., Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology 8. Dr. D. Sasikala, M.Sc., M.Phil., PGDCA., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics 9. Dr. G. Arthi, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics 10. Dr. S. Karpagavalli, MCA.,M.Phil., Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science 11. Mrs. G. Sophia Reena, MCA.,M.Phil., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Information Technology 12. Mrs. K.Geethalakshmi,MCA.,M.Phil.,B.Ed., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Applications

Department of Physics  Dr. P. Meena, MSc., MPhil, PhD, Associate Professor  Dr. J. Balavijayalakshmi, MSc., MPhil, PhD, M.Sc., M.Phil (CS), Assistant Professor  Mrs. M. Lavanya, M.Sc., M.Phil., (PhD.), Assistant Professor  Dr. N. Priyadharsini, M.Sc., M.Phil., Assistant Professor  Dr. G. Praveena, M.Sc., M.Phil.,PhD., Assistant Professor  Dr. C. Sharmila, M.Sc., M.Phil., Assistant Professor 2

 Mrs. S. Subanya, M.Sc., M.Phil., (PhD.), Assistant Professor  Dr.S. Shanmuga Sundari, M.Sc., M.Phil.,PhD., Assistant Professor  Dr S.N. Vidhya, M.Sc., M.Phil., PhD Assistant Professor  Dr G.Vanitha, M.Sc., M.Phil., PhD Assistant Professor  Dr. B.Punithaveni, M.Sc., M.Phil., Assistant Professor  Dr.A.Manopriya, , M.Sc., M.Phil., PhD Assistant Professor  Mrs.D.Niveditha M.Sc., M.Phil.,(PhD) Assistant Professor

Department of Chemistry  Dr. Subramanian Chitra, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., Associate Professor and Head  Dr. D. Nalini, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., Assistant Professor  Dr. E. Kayalvizhy, M.Sc., M.Phil.,Ph.D., Assistant Professor  Dr. P. Kanchana, M.Sc., BLIS., M.Phil., Ph.D., Assistant Professor  Dr N. Muthulakshmi Andal, M.Sc., Ph.D., Assistant Professor  Dr. G. Selvi, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., Assistant Professor  Mrs. V. Hemapriya, M.Sc., M.Phil., Assistant Professor  Mrs. N. Shyamaladevi, M.Sc., M.Phil., Assistant Professor  Dr. N. ArunaDevi,M.Sc., M.Phil, Ph.D., Assistant Professor  Dr. S. JoneKirubavathy, M.Sc., M.Phil, Ph.D., Assistant Professor  Dr. C. Nithya, M.Sc., M.Phil, Ph.D., Assistant Professor  Dr. G. Sathya Priyadarshini, M.Sc., M.Phil., Assistant Professor  Dr. P. Amutha, M.Sc., Ph.D., Assistant Professor  Dr. SowmyaRamkumar, M.Sc., M.Phil.,Ph.D. SET. - Assistant Professor  Dr. R. Revathi, M.Sc., Ph.D., Assistant Professor  Dr. S. Charulatha, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., Assistant Professor  Dr. G. Subashini, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., Assistant Professor  Dr. N. Anusuya, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., Assistant Professor  Dr. V. Nijarubini, M.Sc., M.Phil., Assistant Professor

Department of Botany  Dr. C. Krishnaveni, M.Sc., M.Phil.,B.Ed., Ph.D., Associate Professor and Head  Dr. M.Kamalam, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., Associate Professor  Dr. K.Gajalakshmi, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., Assistant Professor  Dr. M.Kanchana, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., PGDBI., PGDCA., Assistant Professor  Dr. K.S.Tamilselvi, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., Assistant Professor  Dr. H. RehanaBanu, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., Assistant Professor  Dr.B. S. Chithra Devi, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., Assistant Professor  Dr. R.Sumathi, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.,B.Ed., Assistant Professor  Dr. E. Uma, M.Sc., M.Phil., PGDBI., Ph.D., Assistant Professor  Dr. K. Sunitha Kumari, M.Sc., Ph.D., Assistant Professor  Dr. Sarah Jaison, M.Sc., Ph.D., Assistant Professor

Department of Zoology  Dr. N. Ezhili, M.Sc., M.Phil, B.Ed., Ph.D., Associate Professor and Head  Dr. P.B. Harathi, M.Sc., M.Phil, Ph.D., Assistant Professor  Dr. P. Susheela, M.Sc., M.Phil., Assistant Professor 3

 Dr. G. Sasikala, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., Assistant Professor  Dr. M. Sheeba, M.Sc., M.Phil.,Ph.D., Assistant Professor  Dr. Charumathi Pushparaj M.Sc., PhD. Assistant Professor  Mrs. S. Gandhimathy M.Sc., M.Phil, Assistant Professor  Dr. N. Aarthi M.Sc., B,Ed, PhD, Assistant Professor  Dr. K. Krishnapriya M.Sc., PhD, Assistant Professor

Department of Mathematics  Dr. K. Sumathi, M.Sc,, M.Phil., Ph.D., PGDCA., Associate Professor and Head  Ms. Karpagam. A, M.Sc., D.C.P., Associate Professor  Dr. D. Sasikala, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., PGDCA., Assistant Professor  Dr. G. Arthi, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., Assistant Professor  Dr. R. Lakshmi, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., PGDCA., Assistant Professor  Dr. R. Sasirekha, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., Assistant Professor  Dr.S.Aiswarya,M.Sc.,MPhil.,PhD, Assistant Professor  Dr.T.Brindha, M.Sc.,MPhil.,PhD, Assistant Professor  Dr.K.Krishnaveni, M.Sc.,MPhil.,PhD, Assistant Professor  Dr.R.Anitha Cruz, M.Sc.,MPhil.,PhD, Assistant Professor  Dr. C R Parvathy., M.Sc. M.Phil, Ph.D, PGDCA, Associate Professor Department of Computer Science  Dr. M.S. Vijaya, M.Sc,M.Phil, Ph.D., Associate Professor  Dr. S. Karpagavalli, MCA., M.Phil.,Ph.D., Associate Professor  Dr. R. Kavitha, M.Sc, M.Phil., Ph.D., Assistant Professor  Mrs. A.S. Kavitha . M.Sc., M.Phil., Assistant Professor  Mrs. V. Premsudha, MCA.,M.Phil,(Ph.D)., Assistant Professor  Mrs. R. Jayasree, MCA., M.Phil.,(Ph.D)., Assistant Professor  Mrs. N. Deepa, M.Sc., M.Phil.,(Ph.D)., Assistant Professor  Mrs. V. Santhanalakshmi, M.Sc., M.Phil., Assistant Professor  Mrs. V. Kalaimani, MCA., M.E., M.Phil.,(Ph.D)., Assistant Professor  Mrs. R. Kowsalya, MCA, M.Phil., Assistant Professor  Dr. R. Vishnupriya, M.Sc., Ph.D., Assistant Professor  Mrs. S. Ponmalar, M.Sc., M.Phil., Assistant Professor  Mrs. V. Deepa, M.Sc., M.Phil.,(Ph.D)., Assistant Professor

Department of Information Technology  Dr. L. Lakshmanan, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., Dean  Dr. N. Radha , M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., Associate Professor  Mrs.G. Sophia Reena, M.C.A., M.Phil., (Ph.D)., Assistant Professor  Dr. C. Arun Priya, M.Sc., M.Phil, Ph.D., Assistant Professor  Mrs. S. Meera, M.C.A., M.Phil., (Ph.D)., Assistant Professor  Mrs. M. KrithikaRenuka, M.C.A., M.Phil., (Ph.D)., Assistant Professor  Mrs. J. Maria shyla Thomas, M.C.A., M.Phil., (Ph.D)., Assistant Professor  Mrs. T. Hashni, M.Sc., M.Phil., Assistant Professor  Mrs. A. Sindhu, M.C.A., M.Phil., Assistant Professor  Ms. B. Sivaranjani, M.Sc., M.Phil., Assistant Professor  Dr. S. Nithya, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., Assistant Professor  Mrs. G. Rubadevi, M.Sc., M.Phil., Assistant Professor 4

Department of BCA (Computer Applications)  Dr. K. Sathyakumari, MCA., M.Phil., Ph.D., Assistant Professor  Dr. J. VijiGripsy, M.Sc., M.Phil, Ph.D., Assistant Professor  Mrs. K. Geethalakshmi, MCA., M.Phil., (Ph.D)., Assistant Professor  Dr. L. Sheeba, MCA., Ph.D., Assistant Professor  Mrs. S. Mohanapriya, MCA., M.Phil ., Assistant Professor  Mrs. M. Selvanayaki, M.Sc.,M.Phil .,(Ph,D)., Assistant Professor  Mrs. T.S. Anushya devi, M.Sc.,M.Phil., B.Ed.,(Ph.D)., Assistant Professor  Mrs. T. Saranya, MCA.,MBA.,M.Phil ., Assistant Professor  Mrs. A. Kavitha, M.Sc.,M.Phil.,B.Ed.,(Ph.D)., Assistant Professor  Mrs. G.Sangeetha., M.Sc., M.Phil, (Ph.D)., Assistant Professor.  Mrs. S. Kavitha M.Sc., M.Phil, (Ph.D)., Assistant Professor  Mrs. J. Angel, M.Sc., M.Phil., Assistant Professor

Overall Coordinator, Member – Secretary Dr. P.B. Harathi, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore Phone No.(Off) +91 422 4295959, Mobile. No: +91-9944960978 E- mail: [email protected]

LIST OF MENTORS

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS 1. Prof. Dr. P.Kolandaivel UGC BSR Faculty Fellow, Department of Physics, Bharathiar University Coimbatore – 641046. Email id: [email protected] Mobile no: 9442534390

2. Prof. Dr. D.Mangalaraj UGC-BSR Faculty Fellow,

Department of Nanoscience and Technology Bharathiar University, Coimbatore – 641046. Email id: [email protected], [email protected] Mobile no. : 9894762141

3. . Dr. C. S. Narayanamurthy Senior Professor Department of Physics Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology Trivandrum, Kerala Email ID:[email protected] Mobile No.: 09446402212

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY 1. Dr. N.Ponpandian Professor and Head, Department of Nanoscience and Technology Bharathiar University Coimbatore - 641 046 EMail id: [email protected] Mobile no: 9443552271

2. Dr. T. Daniel Thangadurai Professor and Head, Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore- 641022 EMail id: [email protected], Mobile no: 8940015441

3. Dr. V.Vijayakanth Associate Professor Department of Applied Chemistry Karunya University Coimbatore – 641 114 EMail id: [email protected] Mobile no: 9944844030

DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY 1. Dr. V. Chandrasekar Laboratory Director, Bioline Laboratory 17 A, Civil Aerodrome Road SITRA, Coimbatore -641014. Emaiid : [email protected] Mobile no: 9976380300

2. Dr. M. Sivaswamy Head of the Institute Indian Agricultural Research Institute 6

Regional Station, Wellington TheNilgiris – 643 231, Tamilnadu, India. E-mail id :[email protected], [email protected] Phone: 0423-2234796

3. Dr. Rajendran Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology PSG College of Arts & Science Civil Aerodrome (post), Coimbatore – 641 014, Tamilnadu, India Phone: (Off) 0422-4397901 to 905, Mobile: +91- 9443751400 E-mail: [email protected]

DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY 1. Mr. M. Mani, Managing Director, Microbiological Laboratory, 12-A, Cowley Brown Rd (East), R.S.Puram, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641002. Phone: 0422- 254 0525.

2. Dr. JagadeeshNatesan Research and Development, Suguna Foods Limited, 1057, Avinashi Road, 5th floor, Jaya Enclave, Coimbatore – 641 018, Tamil Nadu, Phone No: 0422- 3073000

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS 1. Dr.R. Paarvathi, MSc.,M.Phil.,Ph.D.,PGDCA., Associate Professor and Head, Vellalar College, Erode. Email id :[email protected] Mobile no.: 9487323070

2. Miva Yamaguchi, Dietician, Ph.D, Project Research Assistant Professor, University of Jokushima Graduate School, Japan, Tokushima – 7708503 Email: [email protected] Mobile no: 886337073

3. Dr. P. Suguna Assistant Professor, Post Graduate & Research, Department of Mathematics, Government Arts College, Coimbatore. Email id: [email protected] Mobile no: 9842463461

4. Dr. L. Lakshmanan Dean Mathematical Sciences, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore. Email id: [email protected] Mobile no: 9443949686

5. Dr.R.Sahadevan Former Director and Head Ramanujan Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics University of Madras Chennai Email id : [email protected] Mobile no: 09444835592

DEPARTMENTS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 1. Dr. S. Selvaraj UGC – Emeritus Fellow Department of Bioinformatics Bharathidasan University Tiruchirappali – 620024

2. Dr. N. Vijayaraj Programme Lead, Biomedical Informatics, NIAID National Institute of Health United States of America Email id : [email protected]

3. Dr. Selvi Subramanian Professor Department of Bio Technology PSG College of Technology Coimbatore – 641 004

4. Dr. J. Sridhar UGC-Commonwealth Doctoral Fellow-UK Assistant Professor Department of Biotechnology (DDE) Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai

5. Dr. R. SubashKumar Professor and Head, Department of BioTechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College Coimbatore – 641 029