Dr. S. Padma Priya
Department of Home Science – Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics · Head & Assistant Professor
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Qualifications
- Ph.D., Mother Teresa Women's University (2021)
- M.Phil., Mother Teresa Women's University (2004)
- M.Sc., Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed Women's College (2003)
- B.Sc., Ethiraj College for Women (2001)
- UGC-NET (Home Science)
- TN-SET (Home Science)
Work Experience
- Head & Assistant Professor, Mohamed Sathak College of Arts & Science, Chennai (Oct 2023 – Present)
- Assistant Professor, Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai (2022 – 2023)
- Assistant Professor, Mohamed Sathak College of Arts & Science, Chennai (2018 – 2022)
- Assistant Professor, St. Joseph’s College (Arts & Science), Chennai (2008 – 2018)
- Lecturer, Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), CIT Campus, Chennai, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India (2005 – 2006)
- Lecturer, Annai Violet Arts & Science College, Chennai (2003 – 2004)
- Total Teaching Experience: 20+ Years
Research Specialization
- Adolescent Holistic Health: Investigating the intersections of behavioral health, eating attitudes, and psychological influences during adolescence.
- Nutritional Assessment & Analysis: Evaluating dietary intake patterns and nutritional status in adolescent populations to identify health trends.
- Smart Nutrition Education: Designing technology-driven nutritional interventions for diverse cohorts, including adolescents, expectant and lactating mothers, and patients managing Diabetes Mellitus.
- Functional Food Innovation: Developing novel food products utilizing Pisum sativum, Vigna radiata, and Abutilon indicum, combined with organoleptic and sensory analysis of specialized formulations like black rice cookies.
Research Metrics
20+Years Exp
01Patent
01Book
05+Publications
10+Product Dev
01NPTEL
08Papers Pres.
25+Acad Events
10+Outreach
02AIR Talks
Awards & Recognition
🏆 Best Teacher Award – Gleneagles Global Health City
Academic Roles & Memberships
- Head, Department of Home Science – Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
- IQAC Member
- NAAC Member
- Internal Complaints Committee Convener
- Entrepreneurial Cell Coordinator
- Programme Assessment Committee Member
- Board of Studies Member – SDNB Vaishnav College for Women
- Institutional Human Ethics Committee Member – SDNB Vaishnav College for Women
- Subject Matter Expert for Ph.D Public Viva-Voce – Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Identifiers
VIDWAN: 488134
Contact
Phone+91 9940065857
Research, Innovation & Output
Indian Utility Patent: System and Method for Organoleptic Evaluation and Nutrition Analysis of Black Rice Cookies (2026)
Author Book: "The Cancer-Smart Plate: Behaviour Focused Nutrition for Lifelong Health" (2025)
Research Publications: Ongoing research and articles released across Clinical Nutrition, Women's Health, Eating Behaviour and Public Health Nutrition.
Academic Governance & Assessment
External Examiner Duties: Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology, S.A. College of Arts & Science, Prof. Dhanapalan College, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College, SDNB Vaishnav College for Women, Ethiraj College for Women.
Question Paper Setter: Periyar University, Pondicherry University, Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology, SDNB Vaishnav College for Women, M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women.
Community Extension & Media Engagement
Outreach Activities: Conducted nutrition awareness programmes, breastfeeding campaigns, women's health initiatives, millet awareness programmes, school outreach activities, National Nutrition Month events and public health exhibitions.
All India Radio Presentation (FM 100.1 – Seitti Kadambam): How to Overcome Examination Fear and Supportive Role of Parents
All India Radio Presentation (FM 100.1 – Seitti Kadambam): Role of Parents in Upbringing the Children
All India Radio Presentation (FM 100.1 – Seitti Kadambam): Importance of Celebrating International Mother’s Day – 10.05.2026