Ms. A. Amalareshma
Department of Microbiology · Assistant Professor
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Qualifications
- Ph.D., Microbiology, Madras University / Presidency College, Chennai (Thesis Submitted)
- ASRB-NET, Agricultural Microbiology, qualified for Lectureship / Assistant Professorship (2020)
- M.Sc., Applied Microbiology, Madras University / Presidency College, Chennai (First Class with Distinction, 2018)
- B.Sc., Microbiology, M S University / St. Mary’s College, Tuticorin (First Class with Distinction, 2016)
Work Experience
- Assistant Professor, Mohamed Sathak College of Arts & Science, Chennai (September 2025 – Present)
- Assistant Professor, Madras Christian College, Chennai (December 12, 2024 – May 31, 2025)
Research Specialization & Focus
- Ph.D. Research Focus: Exploring ESBL and MBL production in UPEC isolates, focusing on antibiotic resistance tracking, virulence marker profiling, and inhibiting biofilm formations using green synthesized bismuth nanoparticles combined with ofloxacin.
- M.Sc. Dissertation Track: Investigating the structural transfer parameters of MBL resistance patterns extending from clinical isolates directly to Bacillus species.
- Technical Frameworks: Microbe isolation methodologies, green nanoparticle configurations, DNA/plasmid extractions, RT-PCR configurations, and core bioinformatics modeling (docking, phylogenetic tree parsing, and drug engineering design).
Academic & Operational Metrics
1+Years Teach
05Publications
07Presentations
04Core Panels
Academic Leadership & Institutional Roles
- Faculty Representative, Institution's Innovation Council (IIC)
- LOCF Nodal Officer
- Organizing Secretary & Coordinator, Postgraduate Journal Club
- Organizing Member, International Seminar on TLR4 and Contact Allergy (Presidency College, 2022)
- Organizing Member, Micro Utsav & National Seminar (Presidency College, 2022)
Identifiers
VIDWAN: 695257
Contact
Phone+91 9566175754
Research Publications (Indexed Journals)
Research Publication (2025): "Phytochemical analysis of six medicinal plants through gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) and evaluation of their antibacterial activity against clinically isolated MDR uropathogens", Vegetos.
Research Publication (2024): "In-vitro analysis of biofilm formation and antibiotic resistance of uropathogenic Escherichia coli", Applied Biological Research, 26(1).
Research Publication (2020): "Identification of membrane-associated proteins as disease targets in Klebsiella pneumoniae by subtractive genomics approach", BMC Infectious Diseases, 20(Suppl. 1).
Conference Paper (2023): "In-vitro studies on biofilm production and antibiotic resistance in UPEC", IACLS Proceedings.
Conference Paper (2023): "Masala powders as microbial transfer agents", IACLS Proceedings.
Conference Presentations & Symposia
Oral Presentation (2024): "Influence of ofloxacin on biofilm formation by E. coli on urinary catheters" – International Multidisciplinary Conference (ICEFAST 2024), Ethiraj College for Women.
Oral Presentation (2023): "In Vitro Antimicrobial Activity and Screening of Phytochemicals in Medicinal Plants Used to Treat Urinary Tract Infections" – National Seminar, Srimad Andavan Arts & Science College.
Oral Presentation (2023): "Invitro studies on biofilm production and antibiotic resistance in uropathogenic Escherichia coli isolated from UTI patients" – National Conference on Integrative Approach for Conservation of Life System, Ethiraj College for Women.
Oral Presentation (2022): "Drifting of antimicrobial susceptibility patterns in uropathogenic Escherichia coli" – National Conference on Natural Resource Management for Sustainable Future, Ethiraj College for Women.
Oral Presentation (2020): "Transfer of MBL resistance from clinical isolates to bacillus species" – International Conference on Emerging Strategies in Antimicrobial Agents and Bio-Innovations, RK University.
Poster Presentation (2019): "Identification of membrane associated proteins as disease targets in Klebsiella pneumonia by Subtractive Genomics Approach" – International Science Symposium on HIV & Infectious Diseases (ISSHID 2019), SRIHER.
Faculty Development Programs Attended
FDP Training (2026): "AI for Teaching" – Organized by TATTI in collaboration with Mohamed Sathak College of Arts & Science.
FDP Training (2026): "AI Tools for Research Paper Writing" – Mohamed Sathak College of Arts & Science.
FDP Training (2025): "AI for Teaching" – Mohamed Sathak College of Arts & Science.
FDP Training (2025): "Economic Impact of Antimicrobial Resistance in Humans" – Valliammal College for Women.
FDP Training (2025): "AI Pedagogy and Scientific Writing" – Madras Christian College.
Certifications, Internships & Technical Internships
Bioinformatics Studentship: Completed a 6-month specialized tenure at the Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility Centre, Presidency College.
Industrial QC Internship: Technical training operations in Quality Control and Microbiological Testing frameworks at Nila Sea Foods Pvt. Ltd. and Diamond Sea Foods Pvt. Ltd., Tuticorin.
Global Online Course: "The Role of Diagnostics in the Antimicrobial Resistance Response" – London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.
Certified Technical Training: Certified course tracking inside Mushroom Cultivation practices – St. Mary’s College, Tuticorin.