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Department of Microbiology

Faculty Profile

Mrs. Divya T Raj

Mrs. Divya T Raj

Assistant Professor,

Department of Microbiology,

Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri,

Kaliakkavilai - 629153,

Tamil Nadu.

Qualification	M.Sc., M.Phil., TNSET., (Ph.D)
Additional Qualifications	P.G Diploma in Quality Assurance Certificate in Computer Operation Multimedia and Web Designing
Experience	16 years
Languages Known	English, Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi
Research Areas	Medical Microbiology, Antimicrobial Resistance, Nanotechnology, Food Process Technology
Projects Guided	M.Sc: 20 Nos \| B.Sc: 40 Nos
Paper Publications
1. R.Sita Lakshmi, Hema.T. A., Divya T. Raj, Starin Shylaja .T. Production and Optimization of Polyhydroxybutyrate from Rhizobium sp. present in root nodules. IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSRJPBS). ISSN: 2278-3008 Volume 3, Issue 2 (Sep-Oct 2012), PP 21-25. 2. Divya T. Raj, Prabhu N., Yamuna Gowri K, Vidhya N, Jasmine MK. Allergic Ectopic Contact Dermatitis with Henna Tattoos. Scholars Research Library Archives of Applied Science Research, 2010, 2 (1) 187-190. 3. N. Prabhu, Divya T. Raj, Yamuna Gowri K., Ayisha Siddiqua S., Joseph Puspha Innocent D. Synthesis of Silver Phyto Nanoparticles and Their Antibacterial Efficacy. Digest Journal of Nanomaterials and Biostructures, Vol. 5, No 1, March 2010, p. 185 – 189. 4. Prabhu N, Yamuna Gowri K., Divya T. Raj. Silver Mediated Synthesis of Mucor Nanoparticles and Its Antibacterial Activity. IJPI's Journal of Biotechnology and Biotherapeutics Vol 1: 1 (2010). 5. Nagarajan Prabhu, Divya T. Raj, Yamunagowri, Danialas Joseph Pushpa Innocent. Pre and Postoperative Immune Status in Patients Enduring Cardiac Surgery. Int J Biol Med Res. 2010; 1(4): 253-258. 6. Kanchana Devi.D, Vimalin Hena. J, Divya T. Raj. Procaspase profiling of Breast Cancer cells and its co- relation with Drug resistance. The Antiseptics 2010; 107(1) 30-31.
Training Undergone
1. 4 days "Training in Virus Culture and Its Applications" – Centre for Virology and Pushpagiri Research Centre, PIMS & RC, Tiruvalla, Kerala. 2. One day "Hands on Training on Ornamental Fish Culture" – Fisheries Training Centre, Parakkai. 3. Successfully completed online live Food Safety Program – Space Food Club (5th October 2025).
Seminars Attended	Intercollegiate Seminar and Poster Presentation Contest – Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri (Sep 2005) National Seminar on "Recent Trends in Microbial Technology and Engineering" (Oct 2006) National Seminar on "Exploring Biosciences" (Aug 2008) National Conference on "Advance Trends in Biotechnology" – Dr. N.G.P Arts and Science College, Coimbatore (Dec 2009) National Seminar on "Recent Perspectives in Nanotechnology" (Jan 2010) International Seminar on "Diagnosis in Infections" – Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore (Mar 2010) National Symposium on "Communicable Diseases" – Dr. N.G.P Arts and Science College, Coimbatore (Aug 2010) National Seminar on "Bio-innovations for global prosperity" – Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri (Sep 2015) International Conference on "Reasserting Microbial Biotechnology to Deflate Global Disease Burden" – Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli (Sep 2015) International Conference on "Translational Medicine and Imaging" – Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram (Feb 2016) DBT Sponsored Popular Lecture Series on Biotechnology – "Advances and Challenges in Emerging Infectious Diseases" – Maruthupandiyar College, Thanjavur (24 Sep 2025) Microbial Bioprospecting for Sustainable Health, Environment and Agriculture (ELSMB) – Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai (15 Dec 2025)
Technical Skills Known	Food Microbiology: Screening of microorganisms from food samples, Quality checking, Preservation techniques, Sterilization methods, Isolation and identification of spoilage organism. General Bacteriology: Gram staining, Ziehl-Neelson staining, Spore staining, Capsule staining, Motility staining, Biochemical reactions, Antimicrobial susceptibility testing, Cultivation of bacteria. Mycology: Laboratory diagnosis of mycoses. Biochemistry: TLC, Paper chromatography, SDS PAGE, AGE. Cell and Molecular Biology: Isolation of DNA from plant and animal cells, Agarose gel electrophoresis of DNA, PCR. Immunology: VDRL, Widal test, CRP test, RF test, ASO test, Enzyme immune assay, Blood grouping, ELISA and Western Blotting. Microbial Biotechnology: Screening of Microorganisms from environmental samples, Immobilization of yeast, bacterial cells, MPN Technique. Molecular Genetics: Antimutagenic assay (Ames assay), Genotype testing of organisms.