Dr. R. Deepa Priya
PG & Research Department of Biotechnology
Assistant Professor
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Qualifications
- Ph.D. Biotechnology (Highly Commended), SRM Institute of Science & Technology, 2019
- M.Phil. Plant Biology & Biotechnology (First Class with Outstanding), Loyola College, 2009
- M.Sc. Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology (First Class), Ethiraj College, 2008
- B.Sc. Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology (First Class), Ethiraj College, 2006
Experience
- Asst. Professor, MSCAS – July 2023 to present
- Asst. Professor (Visiting), SRM Ramapuram – Sept–Dec 2022
- Asst. Professor, AVIT, VMRF Chennai – July 2018 to May 2019
- Research Scholar, SRM Kattankulathur – Jan 2010 to March 2018 (8.2 years)
Doctoral Research
- Isolation & characterization of bioactive compounds from Proso and Barnyard millets
- Assessment of in vitro anticancer effect in Colon and Breast cancer cell lines (SRMIST)
- Vanillin extraction from millets – apoptotic cell death in MCF-7 and HT-29 cell lines
Teaching
- Fundamentals of Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering, Plant Biotechnology
- Bioinstrumentation, Biochemistry, various practicals
NPTEL Certifications
- Nanotechnology in Agriculture – IIT
- Biomedical Nanotechnology – IIT
Selected Publications
- Vanillin from millets induces cell cycle inhibition & apoptosis in MCF-7. J Cancer Res Ther, 2021.
- Vanillin from millets induces apoptosis in HT-29 colon cancer cell line. Nutrition and Cancer, 2020.
- Review of textile fabrication using bioactive natural compounds. Anticancer Research, 2023.
- Antibacterial & antifungal activity of Capparis zeylanica Linn. leaf extracts. Journal of Pharmacy Research, 2012.
Awards
🏆 1st Prize – National Conf. Nanotechnology in Food Processing, 2012
🏆 1st Prize – Int'l Conf. ICAN 2016, BSA Rahman University
Contact
Phone9884623532
Technical Skills & Administrative Roles
Instruments: Inverted Microscope, Phase Contrast Microscope, Fluorescence Microscope, Microplate Reader, Chemidoc System, Supercritical Fluid Extractor. Techniques: HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS, UV/IR/NMR, SDS-PAGE, Western Blotting, ELISA, cell culture, agarose gel electrophoresis.
Served as Exam Cell Coordinator and IQAC Coordinator (AVIT). Rotaract Club Coordinator & Plastic-Free Campus Coordinator. Guided 2 UG student projects. Life Member – Indian Society for Technical Education.