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Dr. M. S. Sheela
Assistant Professor & Head- +91-9486958871
- mssheelaedwin@gmail.com
- Department of Chemistry, Malankara Catholic College, Tamil Nadu, India
Professional Summary
Research oriented chemist with expertise in the environmental issues by developing and completing analytical tests; analyzing data derived from soil and water samples; maintaining control charts; ensure operation of analytical equipment by calibrating equipment; excellent verbal and written communication skills and outstanding academic credentials.
Key Highlights
- Rich experience in an environmental chemistry laboratory
- Expert in lab maintenance and handling equipment
- Extensive capability to collect water, sediment samples from the estuary
- Trained in Water analyzer, Turbidimeter, Colorimeter, Flame Photometer, AAS, GPS, HPLC, TLC
- Practical ability to conduct statistical analysis (SPSS, Origin, Gradistat)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Employment History
June 2017 - Present
Assistant Professor
Department of Chemistry, Malankara Catholic College (Affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli)
September 2012 - December 2015
Project Fellow
University Grants Commission, New Delhi
August 2009 - September 2012
PG Assistant in Chemistry
St. John Vianney's Girls Hr. Sec. School, Tamil Nadu
January 2009 - July 2009
M.Phil Project
CSIR - Central Electro Chemical Research Institute, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu
Education
- Ph.D. in Environmental Chemistry Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli (2013-2016)
- M.Phil. in Electro Chemistry Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli (2009-2010)
- M.Sc. in Chemistry Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli (2006-2008)
- B.Ed. in Physical Science Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli (2005-2006)
- B.Sc. in Chemistry Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli (2002-2005)
Awards & Fellowships
- Awarded Fellowship from University Grants Commission, Government of India for Ph.D. Programme
Journal Publications
- M.S.Sheela and Sugirtha P. Kumar (2015). Grain size analysis and characterization of the sedimentary environment along Manakudy estuary, Tamil Nadu, India. International Journal of Current Research, 7(3): 13265-13275.
- Sugirtha P. Kumar and M.S.Sheela (2015). Assessment of seasonal flux of water quality around the mangrove ecosystem in Manakudy estuary. International Journal of Latest Research in Science and Technology, 4(2): 112-117.
- Sugirtha P. Kumar and M.S.Sheela (2014). Heavy and Trace metals in Manakudy Estuarine core sediments. Pollution Research, 33(1): 7-15.
- M.S.Sheela and Sugirtha P. Kumar (2014). Metal mobilization and physicochemical parameters of water around mangrove forests in Manakudy estuary. International Journal of Environmental Sciences, 4(5):633-639.
- Sugirtha P. Kumar and M.S.Sheela (2013). Studies on the sediment characteristics of Manakudy estuary. International Research Journal of Environmental Sciences, 2(11): 1-5.
Conference Papers
- Factor analysis of seasonal variation of water parameters around mangrove forest in Manakudy estuary (2016)
- Nutrient accumulation in surface sediment of Manakudy estuary (2015)
- Seasonal variations in physicochemical parameters of water and sediment characteristics of Manakudy mangroves (2015)
- Monitoring water quality of Manakudy estuary around the Mangrove forests (2014)
- Correlation of physicochemical parameters and the population of aquatic insects of Manakudy estuary (2013)