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Department of Biotechnology

Faculty Dr. Manjusha W.A
Dr. Manjusha W.A

Dr. W.A. Manjusha

Associate Professor & Head

Department of Biotechnology

Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri, Kaliakkavilai, Kanyakumari Dist., Tamilnadu - 629153

+91 9486357530

manjusha_aj@yahoo.co.in

22+ Years Experience
39 Publications
25+ Conferences
31.89L Research Grant

Research Areas

Molecular Biology Whole Genome sequencing Metagenomic analysis Marine Biotechnology Molecular Bioprospecting Drug discovery Environmental Biotechnology

Professional Experience

Total Experience: 22 Years

Associate Professor & Head

17 June 2024 - Present

Department of Biotechnology, Malankara Catholic College

Assistant Professor & Head

1 July 2015 - 17 June 2024

Department of Biotechnology, Malankara Catholic College

Assistant Professor

16 June 2004 - 1 July 2015

Department of Biotechnology, Malankara Catholic College

Educational Qualifications

Ph.D - Biotechnology-Zoology (Interdisciplinary)

Manonmaniam Sundaranar University

M.Phil - Biotechnology

Bharathidasan University

M.Sc - Biotechnology

Manonmaniam Sundaranar University

B.Sc - Biochemistry

Manonmaniam Sundaranar University

Additional Qualification: SET Qualified

Research Projects & Patents

Funded Research Project

Funding Agency: DST (DST/TDT/AGRO-26/2019)

Total Amount: ₹31,89,520/-

Duration: 2 years (2020-2022)

Title: Biosoftening of banana pseudostem fibre for industrial application, Preparation and biopreservation of nutraceuticals from banana pseudostem in Tamil Nadu.

Patents Filed

1. Biosoftening of banana pseudostem fibre using microbial enzymes

File No. 202241069958

2. Biopreservation of banana pseudostem juice using bacteriocin isolated from lactic acid bacteria

File No. 202241069959

Gene Bank Submissions: 30 Sequences Submitted

Research Guidance

7

Ph.D

3 Awarded | 4 Under Guidance

22

M.Phil.

Completed

40

M.Sc.

Completed

Conference & Workshop Organization

Organising Member Of:

Organising Member 2004
"Workshop on Tribal Medicines"

July 9, 2004 | Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri

Organising Member 2004
"National Workshop on Bioinformatics and Computational Biology"

August 6, 2004 | Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri

Organising Member 2007
"National workshop on Gene technology"

February 26 - March 3, 2007 | Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri

Organising Member 2006
"National seminar on Nutrition and Dietetics"

February 3-4, 2006 | Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri

Organising Member 2005
"National seminar on Biodiversity Conservation and Management"

March 3, 2005 | Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri

Organising Member 2009
"National seminar on Advances in Cell Culture"

March 20, 2009 | Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri

Organising Member 2010
"National seminar on Emerging Trends in Nano Biotechnology"

February 19, 2010 | Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri

Organising Member 2011
"National Workshop on Techniques in Medical Biotechnology"

February 9-11, 2011 | Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri

Organising Member 2011
"National seminar on Kinetics of Genome Diversity"

August 26, 2011 | Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri

Organising Member 2013
"National seminar on Bioremediation"

February 28, 2013 | Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri

Convenor Of:

Convenor 2015
"National seminar on Bioinnovations for global prosperity"

September 22-23, 2015 | Department of Life Sciences, Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri

Convenor 2016
"Hands on training on bioinformatics tools for drug designing And Career guidance"

August 8, 2016 | Department of Biotechnology, Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri

Convenor 2016
"Satellite Symposium on Biotechnological Interventions in Environmental Management and Food Security"

September 23, 2016 | Department of Biotechnology, Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri

Part of International conference on Environmental Sustainability for food security (ENFOSE 2016)
Convenor 2019
"One day Seminar on Career path for life science students"

January 29, 2019 | Department of Biotechnology, Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri

Convenor 2019
"Hands on Training Programme on Bioinformatics"

February 11-12, 2019 | Department of Biotechnology, Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri

Convenor 2019
"National Workshop on Animal Tissue Culture and Molecular Biology Techniques"

February 27-28, 2019 | Department of Biotechnology, Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri

Convenor 2020
"Two days Workshop on Proteomics and Immuno blotting"

January 29-30, 2020 | Department of Biotechnology, Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri

Convenor 2022
"One day orientation programme on recent research in biotechnology"

February 24, 2022 | Department of Biotechnology, Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri

Convenor 2022
"Hands on training on techniques in molecular biology"

April 5-7, 2022 | Department of Biotechnology, Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri

In collaboration with X-cellogen biotech pvt ltd, Trivandrum
Convenor 2023
"National Seminar on Phytoconstituents in drug Discovery"

September 20, 2023 | Department of Biotechnology, Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri

Resource Persons: Dr. K.B. Santhosh Kumar (JN-TBGRI) & Dr. S. Priya (CSIR-NIST)
Convenor 2023
"Workshop on Spirulina production"

March 15, 2023 | Department of Biotechnology, Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri

In collaboration with Finura Agrotech LLP, Thovalai
Convenor 2024
"Two days Workshop on Animal Cell culture Techniques and Applications"

September 30 - October 1, 2024 | Department of Biotechnology, Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri

In collaboration with Athmic Biotech Solutions Pvt Ltd, Trivandrum
Convenor 2025
"National Seminar on Exploring Biotechnological Innovation in Aquaculture"

August 21-22, 2025 | Department of Biotechnology, Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri

Resource Person: Dr. T. Citarasu, Professor, Centre for marine science and Technology, MSU

International Conference Participation

Organising Member & Chair Person 2016
"International conference on Environmental Sustainability for food security (ENFOSE 2016)"

September 22-24, 2016 | Sree Ayyappa College for Women, Chunkankadai, Nagercoil

Served as Chair Person during the conference

Publications (39)

Total: 39 Publications in International and National Journals

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1
Selvin, J*., Soniya, J., Asha, K.R.T., Manjusha, W.A., Sangeetha, V.S. and Jayaseema, D.M.
Antibacterial potential of antagonistic Streptomyces sp. isolated from the marine sponge Dendrilla nigra.
FEMS Microbiol Ecol, Elsevier. 2004, 50: 117–122.
IF: 2.45 Top 25 Paper (2004) Indexed: http://top25.sciencedirect.com
2
Sony J.B and Manjusha. W.A*, V.S. Sangeetha, Salom Gnana Thanga Vincent, T. Citarasu, J.R. Anusha.
Bioremediation of crude oil and heavy metal pollutants in marine environment by biosurfactant, rhamnolipid isolated from Stutzerimonas stutzeri – MW15.
Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Elsevier. 2025, 23: 1-8.
3
Manjusha. W.A*., Josphine. J.S., Deepa. P.K, Sujatha. S and Ahil Raj.S.
Biosoftening of banana pseudostem fiber using cellulase and pectinase enzyme isolated from Aspergillus niger for textile industry.
Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Elsevier. 2023, 21:70, 1-8.
4
Anita Yovas, Manjusha W.A, Stanely Mainzen Prince Ponnian*.
β-caryophyllene modulates B-cell lymphoma gene-2 family genes and inhibits the intrinsic pathway of apoptosis in isoproterenol-induced myocardial infarcted rats; A molecular mechanism.
European Journal of Pharmacology, Elsevier. 2022, 932.
5
Sony J.B and Manjusha. W.A*.
Seasonal variation of Bacterial diversity residing in marine harbour water.
Afr. J. Biomed. Res. 2024, 27: 700-708.
6
Aliya Lathief and Manjusha W.A*.
Bioactive potential of probiotic Bacteria- A Comprehensive Review.
Food Science and Engineering. 2024, 5(2): 391-403.
7
Abirami P.K., Shilpa P.S., Abhinav Raj R., Ajoosha S., Briscilla C, W.A. Manjusha*.
Development and Characterization of Bioplastic Sheets from Different Varieties of Banana Peel.
Afr. J. Biomed. Res. 2025, 28(1s): 01-07.
8
Amisha Murugesan Angel, Manjusha W.A* and Briscilla. C.
Evaluation of cytotoxic, antibacterial and antioxidant activities of leaf extract of Coleus ambionicus.
Advance pharmaceutical Journal. 2023, 8(5): 128-135.
9
Manjusha W.A*, Briscilla C, Vinisha W, Neethu S.S, Abiwilson, Alphonza S.J and Dero.
Marine Microalgae (Chlorella sp.) – A source of nutritional supplements.
Journal of Survey in Fisheries Science. 2023, 10(1): 3333-3340.
10
Jegan S. R, Manjusha W. A*.
Screening of Antioxidant, Anticancer activity and GC-MS analysis of selected seaweeds from Kadiapattinam Coast, Kanyakumari.
Journal of Survey in Fisheries Sciences. 2023, 10(IS): 3749-3756.
11
Manjusha W.A*., Deepa P.K., Josphine J.S., Sujatha S and Ahil Raj.S.
Comparative study of vermicompost using agrowastes.
Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Springer. 2022, Under Review.
IF: 2.93
12
Manjusha W.A*, Deepa P.K, Josphine J.S., Ahil raj S.A.
Comparative study of vermicompost using agrowastes.
Asian Jr. of Microbiol. Biotech. Env. Sc. 2022, 24(1): 105-109.
13
Josphine J.S, Manjusha W.A*.
Antifouling Potential Of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Isolated From Marine Water.
Asian Jr. of Microbiol. Biotech. Env. Sc. 2021, 23(4): 712-718.
14
J.S. Josphine, W. A. Manjusha*, C. Subathra.
Evaluation of Antifouling Potential of Staphylococcus Sp. Isolated from Marine Sea Water.
Annals of Romanian Society of cell biology. 2021, 25(4): 6650-6661.
15
Jegan S. R, Manjusha W. A*.
Antagonistic, Antibacterial and Anticancer Activity of Marine Macroalgae-Associated Bacteria Collected from Kanyakumari coast.
European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine. 2020, 7(11): 166-175.
16
Jegan S.R, Manjusha W.A*, Alex C.D, Joicy Abraham.
Antioxidant and Anticancer Activity of Gracilaria Corticata, collected from Somatheeram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Journal of Engineering Sciences. 2020, 11(2): 127-135.
17
Deepa P.K*, Subramanian, W.A. Manjusha.
Determination of in vitro anti-inflammatory activity of marine microalgae, Nannochloropsis sp.
Indian journal of science and technology. 2020, 13(08): 871-882.
18
Deepa P. K*., A. Subramanian, W.A. Manjusha.
Evaluation of antioxidant potential and bioactive metabolites of Nannochloropsis sp.
Journal of Advanced Applied Scientific Research. 2020, 2(5): 1-9.
19
Deepa P. K*., A. Subramanian, W.A. Manjusha.
Phytochemical Screening and Evaluation of Antidiabetic Activity of the Marine Microalgae: Nannochloropsis Sp.
International Journal of Life science and Pharma Research. 2020, 10(4): L36-40.
20
Jegan S.R, Manjusha W.A*.
Bioactive screening and evaluation of bioactive compounds present in Camellia sinensis.
International Journal of innovative research explorer. 2020.
21
Jency George* and Manjusha, W.A.
Extraction and Purification of Collagen from Marine Squid Uroteuthis Duvauceli.
International Journal of Pharma and BioSciences. 2020, 10(4): L 77-89.
22
Jency George* and Manjusha, W.A.
Characterization of purified Collagen from Marine Squid Uroteuthis Duvauceli.
International Journal of Life science and Pharma Research. 2020, 10(4): L 121-133.
23
Joicy Abraham, Mahija S.P., Jency George* and Manjusha, W.A.
Identification of Cytotoxicity of Marine sponge Dendrilla membranosa against L929 Cell line.
International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology. 2019, 6(1): 147-152.
24
Jency George, W.A.Manjusha*.
Antimicrobial Screening and identification of bioactive compounds present in marine sponge Dendrilla membranosa.
International Journal of Innovative Research Explorer. 2018, 1-12.
25
Jency George, Joicy Abraham, Mahija S.P. and Manjusha, W.A.
Isolation and Purification of Collagen from marine sponge Dendrilla membranosa.
World Journal of pharmaceutical research. 2018, 7(19): 995-1000.
26
J. S. Josphine, W. A. Manjusha* and Aswathy S.
Studies on Pharmacological activities and Phytochemical analysis of Catharanthus roseus.
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 2018, 7(9): 986-994.
27
Josphine.J.S*., Monusha.J.J and Manjusha W. A.
Isolation and Identification of Antifoulant producing Kytococcus sedentarius by 16s rRNA sequence and its role in biofouling activity.
International journal of Recent Scientific Research. 2018, 9(4): 25715-25720.
28
Janu .P. Chandran and Manjusha.W.A*.
Optimization Of Asparaginase Enzyme Using Natural Substrates By SSF From Moraxella Sp Isolated From Clay Factory Waste Water And Evaluation Of Its Pharmaceutical Applications.
International Journal of Recent Scientific Research. 2017, 8(4): 16532-16536.
29
Geethu George and W.A. Manjusha*.
Bio Degradation And Cytotoxic Potential Of Biosurfactant From Marine Bacteria Associated With Algae Ulva Lactuca.
International Journal of Advanced Research. 2017, 5(3): 1476-1482.
30
Jency George*, W.A.Manjusha, S.R. Jegan, S.P.Mahija and J.S.Josphine.
A Review of Stem Cells in Regenerative Medicine.
International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology. 2017, 3(8): 806-815.
31
Sujina M G, Soumya J. D, W.A Manjusha*.
Assessing the anticancer, antiinflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant potential of bioactive compounds present in marine algae Ulva lactuca.
World journal of pharmaceutical research. 2016, 5(4): 1482-1500.
32
Vijayasurya, Gayathri Devi M. G., Tintu S. P. and Manjusha W. A*.
Invitro Cytotoxicity and Antimicrobial Screening of Protease Enzyme isolated from Marine Bacteria.
Ind. J. Sci. Res. and Tech. 2014, 2(5): 18-22.
33
*W.A.Manjusha, J.A.Johnson, T.Citarsu, J.J.Rejin Prasad.
Isolation And Identification Of Bacillus Pumilus Ld-B1 With Antimicrobial And Anti-Cancer Activities From The Marine Sponge Axinella Sp Collected From Kanyakumari Coast.
Journal of Biotechnology and Biosafety. 2014, 2(5): 141-149.
IF: 1.002
34
*W.A.Manjusha, W.A.Anusha, B.V.Amritha Krishna, L.Lavanya J.J. Regin Prasad, R.A.Remya and Vijaya surya.
Molecular Bioprospecting of Streptomyces sp.(ES5) from marine algae "Hypnea musiformis".
IJBT. 2013, 12(2): 218-224.
IF: 0.287
35
Johnson, J.A., Citarasu, T. and *Manjusha, W.A.
Antimicrobial screening and identification of Bioactive compounds present in marine sponge Zygomycale sp. collected from Kanyakumari coast.
Journal of Chemical, Biological and Physical Sciences. 2012, 2(4): 1942-1948.
IF: 1.310
36
Johnson, J.A., Citarasu, T. and *Manjusha, W.A.
Antimicrobial screening and Anti-cancer activity of Staphylococcus saprophyticus Acj. 114 isolated from the marine sponge Crambe crambe collected from Kanyakumari coast.
Journal of Basic and Applied Biology. 2012, 6(1): 138-145.
37
*W.A.Manjusha, W.A.Anusha, B.V.Amritha Krishna, L. Lavanya J.J. Regin Prasad, R.A.Remya and Vijaya surya.
Bioactivities of protein isolated from marine sponge "Zygomycale parishii".
BBRA. 2012, 9(1): 399-404.
IF: 0.134
38
Manjusha, W.A*., Anusha, W.A., Mini Mohan. and Jency George.
Antimicrobial screening and GC-MS analysis of marine sponge Crambe crambe.
Asian Jr. of Microbiol. Biotech. Env.Sci. 2011, 13(4): 633-638.
39
Asha, K.R.T., Denslin, A.J., Seghal G.Kiran, Manjusha, W.A., Sugumaran, N., Selvin, J*.
Isolation and Cultivation of Halophilic Archaea from Solar Salterns Located in Peninsular Coast of India.
The Internet Journal of Microbiology. 2005, 1(2).
IF: 0.24
Publication Statistics: Total 39 publications with impact factors ranging from 0.09 to 2.93. Includes papers in high-impact journals like FEMS Microbiology Ecology (IF: 2.45) and Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (IF: 2.93).

Professional Recognitions

  • Board of Studies Chairperson for UG & PG in Biotechnology, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
  • Member of Board of Studies in Biotechnology, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (2011-2016)
  • Member of Biotech Consortia (2004-Till date)
  • Question Paper Setter for M.S. University (PG & UG Biotechnology)
  • External Examiner for M.Phil, M.Sc. and B.Sc Biotechnology
  • Editor-in-Chief - Proceedings (BIOTRENDS 2015)
  • Reviewer for Marine Environmental Research (Elsevier) and Sustainable Food Proteins
Department Links
Courses Offered
Contact Information
  • manjusha_aj@yahoo.co.in
  • +91 9486357530
  • Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri, Kaliakkavilai, Kanyakumari Dist., Tamilnadu - 629153
Conference Summary
  • Total Events Organized: 25+
  • International Conferences: 2
  • National Seminars: 12
  • Workshops: 8
  • As Convenor: 13
  • Years Active: 2004-Present
Publication Summary
  • Total Publications: 39
  • International Journals: 32
  • National Journals: 7
  • With Impact Factor: 24
  • Highest IF: 2.93
  • Top Cited Paper: Publication #1 (Top 25, 2004)
Recent Conference
"National Seminar on Exploring Biotechnological Innovation in Aquaculture"

August 21-22, 2025

Resource Person: Dr. T. Citarasu, Professor, Centre for marine science and Technology, MSU