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Dr. D. Jini

Assistant Professor

jinibiotech@gmail.com
Department of Biotechnology, Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri, Kaliyakavilai - 629153

Research & Academic Focus: Food Technology, Plant Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Drug discovery targeting diabetes and cancer. Over 10 years of teaching and research experience. Published more than 28 research papers in reputed peer-reviewed international journals. Contributed over four book chapters with Elsevier, Springer, and Wiley. Served as Research Intern at National University of Singapore.

10+

Years Exp

28+

Publications

Book Chapters

Editorial Roles

Educational Qualifications

Ph.D - Biotechnology-Zoology (Interdisciplinary) – Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
M.Sc - Biotechnology – Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
B.Sc - Biotechnology – Manonmaniam Sundaranar University

Professional Experience

📌 Current Position

Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Malankara Catholic College (1st June 2021 – till date)

📌 Previous Experience

Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai (3rd July 2017 – 25th May 2021) – 3 years 10 months

📌 Earlier Position

Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Malankara Catholic College (1st September 2014 – 15th December 2015) – 1 year 3 months

🌏 Research Intern

Department of Biological Science – National University of Singapore (6th February 2012 – 20th June 2012) – 4 months

Research Areas

🔬 Core Areas

Food Technology, Plant Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Drug discovery, Diabetes, Cancer

Research Publications (28)

Jini, D., Ganga V.S., Greeshma, M.B., Sivashankar, R., and Thirunavujarasu, A. (2023). Sustainable agricultural practices using Potassium-Solubilizing Microorganisms (KSMs) in coastal regions: a critical review. Environment, Development and Sustainability, pp.1-24 (IF:4.9).
Jini, D., Sharmila, S., Anitha, A., Pandian, M. and Rajapaksha, R.M.H. (2022). In vitro and in silico studies of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from Allium sativum against diabetes. Scientific Reports, 12(1), p.22109 (IF:4.996).
Jini, D., Rajapaksha, R.M.H., Ariya, S.S. and Joseph, B. (2022). Investigation on the impact of potential phytocompounds from Curcuma longa against COVID-19. Journal of Plant Science, 17(1): 33-52.
Panigrahi, P., Jini, D., Bae, H., Lee, H., Ahuja, R., Hussain, T. (2021). Two-dimensional Janus monolayers of MoSSe as promising sensor towards selected adulterants compounds. Applied Surface Science, 542:148590 (IF:6.707).
Jini, D. and Sharmila, S. (2020). Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Allium cepa and its in vitro antidiabetic activity. Materials Today Proceedings, 22:432-438.
Anitha, A. and Jini, D. (2020). Ionic liquids as solvents in biodiesel production. World Review of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development, 16(2):122-40.
Jini, D., Malathy, A., Anitha, A., Dhinakaran, A.S., Suresh, P. (2019). Preparation of herbal curd with Gymnema sylvestre and its characterization for the treatment of liver cancer. Journal of food process engineering, 43(3): e13338 (IF:2.356).
Jini, D. (2018). Plant growth promoting Rizobacteria (PGPR) as an alternative stratify for plant stress tolerance. AS Microbiology, 1(11), 1-2.
Jini, D. and Baby Joseph (2017). Physiological mechanism of salicylic acid for the alleviation of salt stress in Oryza sativa L. Rice Science, 24(2): 97-108 (IF:3.31).
Jini, D. and Baby Joseph (2017). Salicylic acid mediated salt tolerance at different growth stages of Oryza sativa L. and its effect on salicylic acid biosynthetic pathway genes. Biotechnology: An Indian Journal, 13(2): 1-18.
Tariku G.H, Zerihun A.A, Bisrat Z.S, Adissu G.G and Jini, D. (2017). Mental distress and its associated factors among students of Mizan Aman Health Science College, Ethiopia. Journal of Medical Sciences, 17 (2): 61-67.
T. Minuta and Jini, D. (2017). Impact of Effluents from Wet Coffee Processing Plants on the Walleme River of Southern Ethiopia. Research Journal of Environmental Toxicology, 11(3): 90-96.
Jini, D. (2017). Genotypic Analysis of Etroplus Maculatus in Western Ghat Rivers of India using Random Amplification of Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) analysis. Journal of Genetics and Genetic Engineering, 1(1): 1-8.
Jini, D. (2016). Insight into the effect of Gymnema sylvestre (Chakkarakolli) and its photochemistry for the treatment of diabetes. International Journal of Experimental Research in Pharmacy, 1(4): 41-55.
Baby Joseph and Jini, D. (2013). Antidiabetic effects of Momordica charantia (Bitter Melon) and its medicinal potency. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, 3(2): 93-102 (Elsevier).
Baby Joseph, Jini, D. and Ajisha, S.U. (2012). Phytochemical characterization of herbal drug formulation for arthritis. Research Journal of Phytochemistry, 6(2): 54-60.
Baby Joseph and Jini, D. (2012). Genetic diversity and molecular characterization of Escherichia coli from soil, water and human saliva by RFLP. Biotechnology an Indian Journal, 6(2): 35-39.
Baby Joseph and Jini, D. (2011). Development of salt stress-tolerant plants by gene manipulation of antioxidant enzymes. Asian Journal of Agricultural Research, 5(1): 17-27.
Baby Joseph and Jini, D. (2011). Insight into the hypoglycaemic effect of traditional indian herbs used in the treatment of diabetes. Research Journal of Medicinal Plant, 5(4): 352-376.
Baby Joseph and Jini, D. (2011). A medicinal potency of Capparis decidua - A harsh terrain plant. Research Journal of Phytochemistry, 5(1): 1-13.
Baby Joseph, Rajan, S.S., Jeevitha, M.V., Ajisha, S.U. and Jini, D. (2011). Conotoxins: A potential natural therapeutic for pain relief. International Journal of Pharmacy and pharmaceutical Science, 3(2): 1-5.
Baby Joseph, Sankarganesh, P., Edwin, B.T., Raj, S.J., Jeevitha, M.V., Ajisha, S.U., Rajan, S.S., Priya, M., Jini, D. and Nair, V. (2011). Sustainable energy resources from Chicken. Asian Journal of Applied Science, 4(4): 355-361.
Baby Joseph, Jini, D. and Ajisha, S.U. (2011). Fight Global Warming with Genetically Altered Trees. Asian Journal of Biotechnology, 3(4): 337-344.
Baby Joseph, Jini, D. and Sujatha, S. (2010). Insight into the role of exogenous salicylic acid on plants grown under salt environment. Asian Journal of Crop Science, 2(4): 226-235.
Baby Joseph and Jini, D. (2010). Insight into the role of antioxidant enzymes for salt tolerance in plants. International Journal of Botany, 6(4): 456-464.
Baby Joseph and Jini, D. (2010). Proteomic analysis of salinity stress-responsive proteins in plants. Asian Journal of Plant Science, 9(6): 307-313.
Baby Joseph and Jini, D. (2010). Salinity induced programmed cell death in plants: Challenges and opportunities for salt-tolerant plants. Journal of Plant Science, 5(4): 376-390.
Baby Joseph, Jini, D. and Sujatha, S. (2010). Biological and physiological perspectives of specificity in abiotic salt stress response from various rice plants. Asian Journal of Agricultural Science, 2: 99-105.

Book Chapters (4)

Jini, D., and Joseph, B. (2025). Salt stress responses and its management in rice. In Rice Cultivation Under Abiotic Stress (Accepted). Elsevier.
Jini, D. (2023). Biological applications of essential oil. In Essential Oils: Extraction Methods and Applications (pp. 361-380). Wiley-Scrivener.
Jini, D., and Anitha, A. (2021). Anticancer potential of green solvents. In Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science (pp. 29-53). Elsevier.
Jini, D., and Joseph, B. (2019). Use of phytohormones in improving abiotic stress tolerance to rice. In Advances in Rice Research for Abiotic Stress Tolerance (pp. 633-649). Elsevier.

Academic Honors & Awards

International Best Researcher Award in silver nanoparticles and its antidiabetic activity from RULA awards in association with World Research Council and United Medical Council.

Editorial & Professional Memberships

Editorial Board member – Journal of Agriculture and Aquaculture
Editorial Board member – Journal of Biotechnology and Immunology
Editorial Board member – Acta Scientific Microbiology
Editorial Board member – Acta Scientific Agriculture
Editorial member – Journal of Genetics and Genetic Engineering
Associate Editor – Journal of Virology

Department of Biotechnology