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Dr. Nithya T G
Dr. T.G.Nithya is currently serving as Professor and Head , Department of Biochemistry since 2006. Her active research area is Cancer studies using rare plant species and Stem cell therapy using exosomes derived from umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells. She has more than 40 peer-reviewed research publications with more than 250 citations. She is currently guiding eight research scholars and three research scholars was awarded PhD under her supervision. She pursued her MSc Biochemistry at University of Madras Guindy campus and received her PhD degree from University of Madras. She is also a tamil writer and have published a poetry book and also have written numerous Science articles in tamil in leading Tamil magazines.
EXPERIENCE : Total Teaching Experience – 20 years of experience
RESEARCH INTEREST :
Stem cell Biology, Cancer research, Herbal research
COURSES :
EXPERTISE IN FOLLOWING SUBJECTS/ COURSES
- Molecular Biology
- Biochemistry
- Enzymology
- Plant Physiology
- Biotechnology
Education
publications
awards & Achievements
Workshops / Seminars / Conferences
Work Experience
memberships
Responsibilities Held
Education
| Degree | Institute/Organisation | Specialisation | Year Of Passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | University of Madras | Biochemistry –Zoology | 2018 |
| M.Phil., | Bharathidasan University | Biochemistry | 2005 |
| M.Sc., | University of Madras, Guindy Campus | Biochemistry | 2004 |
| B.Sc., | Biochemistry | University of Madras | 2002 |
publications
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
Human hair biochar to remove malachite green dye and bisphenol-A contamination, Global Journal of Environmental Science and Management, 2024, 10(3), pp. 1005–1016 ,July 2024
Isolation, screening, and characterization of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-producing Cellulosimicrobium cellulans: A promising approach for eco-friendly biopolymer production, Polymers for Advanced Technologies, 2024, 35(6), e6431https://doi.org/10.1002/pat.6431 June 2024
Evaluation of Anticancer, Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Potential of Jasminum sambac Linn. Essential Oil, International Journal of Nutrition, Pharmacology, Neurological Diseases, 2024, 14(2), pp. 237–248 June 2024
Regulation of hippo signaling mediated apoptosis by Rauvolfia tetraphylla in triple-negative breast cancer,Medical Oncology, 2024, 41(5), 103,https://doi.org/10.1007/s12032-024-02341-5 March 2024
Phytomediated synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles from foating fern Salvinia cucullata Roxb. and their antibacterial, antioxidant, and anticancer potential, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery,https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-023-04700-0 August 2023
Network pharmacology integrated with molecular docking reveals the anticancer mechanism of Jasminum sambac Linn. essential oil against human breast cancer and experimental validation by in vitro and in vivo studies DOI 10.1007/s12010-023-04481-2, Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, May 2023
Lyophilized human platelet lysate as a supplementation in the culture of umbilical cord derived mesenchymal stem cellsTissue and Cell,82, 102092, April 2023
Biodegradable polymers – Research and applications,DOI 10.1515/psr-2022-0217, Physical Sciences Reviews, March 2023
Dietary supplementation of Salvinia cucullata in white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei to enhance the growth, nonspecific immune responses, and disease resistance to Vibrio parahaemolyticus Fish & Shellfish Immunology Volume 132, January 2023, 108465
Assessment of phytochemicals, antioxidant, antibacterial activity, and profiling of functional molecules in novel freshwater fern Salvinia cucullata Roxb P.Santhosha T.G.NithyaaS. GokilaLakshmiaG. Lincy ShinyMarinoaB.BalavaishnaviaM.Kamarajb. FEB 2022 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2022.02.030
Phytosynthesis of ZnO nano photocatalysts by Ethiopian prickly pear fruit shell infusions: Sunlight- induced degradation potential and toxicity assessment M.Kamaraja T.G.NithyabS.ShyamalagowricJ.Aravindd FEB 2022 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2021.131128.
Synergistic effect of durian fruit rind polysaccharide gel encapsulated prebiotic and probiotic dietary supplements on growth performance, immune-related gene expression, and disease resistance in Zebrafish (Danio rerio) P. Snega Priya , A. Ashwitha , K. Thamizharasan , M. Harishkumar , S. Dinesh, T.G. Nithya , M. Kamaraj APRIL 2020 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06669
Recent advances and prospects for industrial waste management and product recovery for environmental appliances Venkatesa Prabhu Sundramurthy Thirumullaivoyal G. Nithya, Chandran Masi, Chinnasamy Gomadurai and Ebrahim M. Abda DECEMBER 2021 https://doi.org/10.1515/psr-2021-0063
Activated carbon derived from almond tree dry leaves waste for enhanced multi dye removal from aqueous solutions M.Kamaraja T.G.Nithyab S.ShyamalagowricJ.AravinddR.Mythilie DECEMBER 2021 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2021.131216
Rapid Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Ethiopian Cactus Pear Fruit peel infusions and Evaluation of Its In Vitro Clinical Potentials Kamaraj, M., Nithya, T.G., Santhosh, P. Mulugeta, K. Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, 2020, 30(9), pp. 3832–3836
Photocatalytic degradation of Bisphenol-A in water under sunlight irradiation over ZnO nanoparticles fabricated by Ethiopian cactus pear fruit peel infusions.Optik: 208(2020)164539
Assessment of Antioxidant, Antibacterial Activity and Phytoactive Compounds of Aqueous Extracts of Avocado Fruit Peel from Ethiopia , International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics- 2020, 208, 164539
Immunomodulatory activity of Salvinia molesta D.S. Mitchell in fresh water crab Oziotelphusa senex senex bacterially challenged with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Journal of King Saud University – Science,(Elsevier) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jksus.2018.07.008
Study of antimicrobial protein from the hemolymph of freshwater crab Oziotelphusa senex senex and its efficacy against the human pathogens, Asian J Pharm Clin Res, Volume 11, Issue 4, April 2018, Pages 427- 431.
An alternative approach on bioremediation of heavy metals in tannery effluents waste using Streptomyces sp.
Asian J Pharm Clin Res. Volume 10, Issue 10, October 2017, Pages 323-326.
Immune protection of Salvinia molesta D.S. mitchell in freshwater crab Oziotelphusa senex senex bacterially challenged with Aeromonas hydrophila, Asian J Pharm Clin Res, Volume 10, Issue 12, 2017, Pages 353-356
Insilico characterisation of proteins of Salvinia molesta D.S.Mitchell an aquatic weed and assessment of nanoparticle synthesising ability of closely related plant species, Int J Pharm Bio Sci 2016 July ; 7(3): (B) 889 – 894.
Antioxidant activity, total phenol, flavonoid, alkaloid, tannin, and saponin contents of leaf extracts of Salvinia molesta D. S. Mitchell (1972), Asian J Pharm Clin Res, Vol 9, Issue 1, 2016, 200-203.
Antibacterial activity of murraya koeniigi leaves against urinary tract infection causative pathogens, Int.J.PharmTech Res. 2015, 8(8), pp 112-117.
Phytochemical, antibacterial and GC MS analysis of a floating fern Salvinia molesta D.S. Mitchell (1972),Int.J. PharmTech Res. 2015, 8(9), pp 85-90. (Scopus Indexed)
Study of bio-efficacy of alkali tolerant trichoderma against damping off and rotting diseases of tomato and cauliflower caused by Pythium spp. and Sclerotina spp. Int.J. ChemTech Res. 2015, 8 (6), pp 628-634. (Scopus Indexed)
Invitro anti-oxidant and anticancer activity of Murraya koenigii against human colon cancer HT-29 cell lines,Asian J Pharm Clin Res, Vol 7, Suppl 1, 2014, 83-86.
Evaluation of invitro anti-oxidant and anticancer activity of Coriandrum Sativum against human colon cancer HT- 29 cell lines, Int J Pharm Pharm Sci, Vol 6, Issue 2, 2014, 421-424.
Evaluation of Invitro anti diabetic activity of Seendhil herbal formulation, Asian J Pharm Clin Res, Vol 7, Issue 1, 2014, 91-93.
Isolation and screening of alkali tolerant trichoderma spp as biocontrol agent for alkaline agricultural soil, Int J Pharm Pharm Sci, Vol 6, Issue 10, 2014,512-516.
Screening of bioactive compounds and antimicrobial effect of orithazh thamarai chooranam, Int. J. PharmTech Res.2012, 4 (2).
Antibacterial activity of Vallarai chooranam against human pathogens, Int. J. PharmTech Res.2012, 4 (1).
Phytochemical screening of a polyherb Vallarai Chooranam IJDFR volume 2 Issue 6, Nov.-Dec.2011.
Phytochemical screening of a polyherb thaaleesadhi Chooranam, International Journal of Bio-Engineering Sciences & Technology-IJBEST Vol.2 Dec 2011,81-84.
Antibacterial activity of Thaaleesaadhi chooranam against human pathogens, IJDDHR1 (4): October – December: (2011), 224-230
awards & Achievements
AWARDS AND APPRECITAIONS
- Won Best paper award at a National Conference, CMBH, Conducted by Department of Bioinformatics during Oct
- Won Best paper award at a National Conference, SBTI, Conducted by SRMIST during
- Won First prize for Oral paper presentation at International Conference on Advancements in stem cell research and therapeutics at International Stem cell Summit organised by Lifeline multi-speciality hospital during January
- Won Second prize for Poster presentation at International Conference on Advancements in stem cell research and therapeutics at International Stem cell Summit organised by Lifeline multi-speciality hospital during January
- Received Budding Scientist Award at International Conference on Advancements in stem cell research and therapeutics at International Stem cell Summit organised by Lifeline multi-speciality hospital during January
- Received Certificate of Appreciation for Research Publication During the academic year 2011-2012.
- Received Certificate of Appreciation for Research Publication During the academic year 2012-2013.
- Received Certificate of Appreciation for Research Publication During the academic year 2013-2014.
- Received Certificate of Appreciation for Research Publication During the academic year 2014-2015.
- Received SEVAI SUDAR award at 50th National Library week Celebration on November 25th 2017, organised by SRMIST, KTR in collaboration with Government of Tamil nadu library services, for utilising maximum Library services at SRM Central
Workshops / Seminars / Conferences
EVENTS CONDUCTED AND COORDINATED
- Coordinated IBTC 19 National conference – March 2019
- Convened and Organized IBTC 21 National conference – September 2021
- Organized Webinar on Stem cells and Infertility by Krishna Vignesh CFL Chennai -April 2021
- Organised Swatchthaa pakawada event ON August 2021 -Ban on single use plastic in Collabration with NSS SRM
- Organised National Nutrition Week September 2022
- Organised NCS Bioinformatics Workshop in Bioinformatics tools -2022
- Organised Biochemistry club inauguration for students’ welfare
- Organised World Mental health day October 10 2022
- Organised E-waste management essay competition for 14th October 2022.
- Organised One day National seminar on E-waste and Solid waste management on November 25 2022
Work Experience
Academic Experience:
Total teaching experience – 20 years
PhD Guideship
Currently guiding Eight research scholars with broad research areas including cancer studies and regenerative medicine.
No of Scholars awarded PhD – Three candidates
memberships
- Life member at Zoological Society of India (ZSI) from 2014
- Life member at Indian Academy of Environmental Sciences (IAES) from 2017
- Ethical committee member at MCC for a period of two years 2022- 2024
Responsibilities Held
