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Malankara Catholic College
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Faculty Profile

Dr. T. Reena

Dr. T. Reena

Assistant Professor,

Department of Microbiology,

Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri,

Kaliyakkavilai - 629153,

Tamil Nadu.

+91 7708718864  |  reenavictor06@gmail.com

Orcid: 000-0002-1084-5010  |  Google Scholar

Experience 19 years
Educational Qualifications M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Additional Qualifications Diploma in Computer Application
Completed NPTEL Swayam online course in Environmental Studies
Faculty Development Programmes
  • One week online FDP on "Aligning teaching, learning, research, and student development with emerging needs of economy" – KIIT, Bhubaneswar (20-26, 2021)
  • International online FDP on "Emerging trends in nanotechnology (ETNT 2021)" – Vishnu Institute of Technology, AP (9-13 Nov 2021)
  • Health care and Data Management – Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (2024)
  • Medical Coding – Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (2025)
  • International Online FDP on "Economic Impact on antimicrobial resistance in human" – Valliyammal College, Chennai (Oct 2025)
Book Published Microbiology Laboratory Manual – 2025, ISBN-978-81-965174-5-8
Invited Guest / Talks
  • Technical presentation on Emerging trends in Nano Technology – Valliyammal College, Chennai (13th March 2026)
  • Subject matter expert Meet on "Sustainable Agriculture" – Anna University, Chennai (16th August 2025)
  • Sriparamakalyani Government College of Arts and Science, Alwarkurichi – Health Management (22nd September 2016)
Projects Guided M.Sc: 58 students  |  B.Sc: 72 students  |  M.Phil: 1 student
Gene Bank Submissions
  • MH282436 – Flavobacterium macrobranchi TRA1
  • MF538778.1 – Microcystis aeruginosa TRA1
  • PV895099.1 – Brevibacillus schisleri
Subjects Handled Research Methodology, Forensic science, Immunology, Bioinstrumentation, Food and Industrial Microbiology, Environmental Science, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Clinical Microbiology, Biotechnology & Agricultural Microbiology
Seminars Organized (Convenor)
  • District level ACADEMIA School Students and Public Interaction – December 07, 2016
  • National seminar on Research Article writing and Plagiarism Checking – 2018
  • National seminar on Translational medicine – January 12, 2026
Research Publications
1. Reena.T, Dhanya.H (2013). Isolation of phosphate solubilizing bacteria and fungi from Rhizospheres soil from Banana Plants and its effect on the growth of Amaranthuscruentus L. IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological science, Vol 5, Issue 3, pp 06-11.
2. Reena.T, RhohithaPrem, Deepthi.M.S, R. Beni Ramachandran, S.Sujatha (2013). Comparative effect of natural commodities and commercial medicines against Oral thrush causing fungal Organism of Candida albicans. Science Journal of Clinical Medicine Vol 2(3) pp75-80.
3. Reena.T, Roshni (2013). Abiotic Competence and polyherbal Bioefficiency against Aspergillus fumigatus. International Journal of Applied pharmaceutical sciences and biomedical Science Vol 2(3) 156-163.
4. Deepthi M.S, Reena.T and Deepu M.S (2014). In vitro Study on the effect of heavy metals on PGPR microbes from two different soils and their growth efficiency on oryza sativa(L.). Journal of Biopest Vol 7(1)64-72.
5. Reena.T, Shajin S, VijilaHelenmary, Jasmi.V, Aarija J.S (2016). Optimization of abiotic factors for Biogas production from vegetable Agronomic wastes. International Journal of Research in Biology and pharmacy Research Vol 2(3)1-20.
6. Reena.T, Kavitha Jayan (2015). Biocontrol Efficiency of Pseudomonas species against the Algal Blooms in Eutrophicated pond water. International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological studies Vol 2(5): 197-206.
7. Viswanathan.S, Reena.T, Pooja Mohan, Ancy Justin (2016). In vitro study of Aspergillosis and the effect of selected traditional plants against pathogenic fungal organism of Aspergillus fumigatus. International Journal of Lifescience and Pharma Research. Vol 6(1).
8. Reenavictor, S.Shajin, R.M.Roshni and S.R.Asha (2014). Agumentative Invention of biogas from the Agronomic wastes using Facultative Anaerobic Bacterial Strain. International Journal of current Microbiology and Applied Science. Vol 3(4).
9. Viswanathan.S, Michel Babu.M, Reena.T (2017). Eutrophication – A Life Threat to Environment. International Journal of Environmental Microbiology. ISSN 2277-386X Vol 7(1).
10. Reena.T, Ajusha Suresh, Saranya (2018). Antimicrobial properties of Chitosan – A Review. International Journal of Development Research. ISSN 2230-9926.
11. Reena.T., Viswanathan.S., Micheal Babu.M (2019). Histopathological and Molecular Analysis of Cyanotoxicin infected Liver and Muscle of fish Oreochromis mossampicus(P). Journal of Emerging Technologies and innovative Research. Vol 6(3)655-663.
12. Reena.T., Viswanathan.S., Micheal Babu.M (2019). Docking Study of phyto flavanones against Microcystin explored by Microcystis aeruginosa. International Journal of Basic and Applied Science. Vol 9(6) pp515-523 ISSN 2249-3352.
13. Reena.T., Viswanathan.S., Micheal Babu.M (2020). A Study on Anticancer potential of yellow colour pigment isolated from Flavobacterum Macobranchii. International Journal of Analytical Experiment and Model Analysis. vol 12(2) pp139-147 ISSN 0886-9367.
14. Reena.T., Viswanathan.S., Micheal Babu.M (2023). Evidence on temperature and concentration of reducing agents to control the nanoparticle growth and the microbial inhibitory efficacy. Journal of material research express. IF 2.78.
15. Reena.T., Sreesavithri.A., Ashika.A and Sandra.R.S (2024). Isolation and identification of melanin pigment producing organism from soil and its coloring application on human hair. International Journal of analytical and experimental model analysis. Vol 16(6)2024 Issn 0886-9367.
Paper Presentations (Selected)
β€’ Presented a Research paper on "Isolation Purification and Study on the Anticancer Potential of Yellow Coloured pigment isolated from Staphylococcus Xylosus" at Sadakkalthulla Appa College, Thirunelveli.
β€’ Presented a Research paper on "Isolation Identification And Characterization Of Toxic Cyanobacteria From Eutrophicated Pond Kanyakumari District" at Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari.
β€’ Presented a Research paper on "Histological And Molecular Analysis of Cyanotoxic Infected Liver And Muscle Of Fish Oreochromis Mossampicus" at M.M.E.S. College Vellore.
β€’ International webinar on "Emerging microbial infections" – Kamaraj Government Arts College, Surandai (17 March 2021).
β€’ Oral and technical presentation – 2nd International Halich Congress, Istanbul (October 29-30, 2021) – Title: "Study on AntiCyanotonicity degradation using Pseudomonas species".
β€’ Oral and technical presentation – Middle East International Conference on Contemporary Scientific Studies, Ankara, Turkey (March 27-28 2021) – Title: "Biodegradation study of fabric, garbage materials using soil microbes".
β€’ "Production of Bioplastic from Agrowaste using soil microorganism" – Osmania Kurkut Atta University, Turkey (Virtual, Dec 12, 2025).
Seminars / Workshops Attended
  • National Seminar on Emerging Innovations in Biotechnology – Annai Velankanni College (2011)
  • 4th Biopesticide International Conference – St. Xavier's College, Palayamkottai (Nov 2013)
  • National Seminar on Recent Trends in Food Biotechnology – Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (Jan 2018)
  • International Collaborative Meet, Mc-NUS Biointeract-2008 – Mariagiri
  • International Seminar on Awareness of Epidemic Diseases – Sadakkalthulla Appa College (Feb 2018)
  • International Conference on Emerging Trends in Bio-Science – M.M.E.S College, Vellore (Feb 2018)
  • State Level Science Expo-2013 – All Saints College of Education, Malayadi
  • International Conference on Advance Trends in Biotechnology – Dr. N.G.P Arts and Science College, Coimbatore (Dec 2009)
  • National Workshop on Recent Developments in Bioinformatics and Biotechnology (Oct 2016)
  • International Seminar on Diagnosis in Infections – IISc, Bangalore (Mar 2010)
  • National Symposium on Future Trends in Marine Biotechnology – Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari (Feb 2019)
  • One day Seminar on Quality Research and Publications – Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (Dec 2018)
  • National Seminar on Bio-innovations for global prosperity – Malankara Catholic College (Sep 2015)
  • International Conference on Reasserting Microbial Biotechnology – Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (Sep 2015)
  • International Conference on Translational Medicine and Imaging – Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Trivandrum (Feb 2016)
  • International Symposium on Molecular Nanomedicine (Aug 2018)
  • International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research and Development (Mar 2021)
  • International 24 November Education and Innovation Science Symbolism – Angada, Turkey (Nov 2021)
Training Undergone
  • 4 days "Training in Virus Culture and Its Applications" – Centre for Virology, Pushpagiri Research Centre, PIMS & RC, Tiruvalla, Kerala
  • National Training on MicroAlgal Technology – CMST Rajakkamangalam (04 April 2017)
  • 2 days training on Excel and SPSS – St. Xavier's College, Palayamkottai (08-09 Jan 2018)
  • Hands on Training on Ornamental Fish Culture – Fisheries Training Centre, Parakkai
  • National Workshop on MOOC'S on SWAYAM and Online Research Tools – N.V.K.S.D College of Education, Attoor (19 Jan 2019)