PhD graduate in microbiology from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India. Topic: “Anticancer and antimicrobial potential of biogenic silver nanoparticles and its chitosan conjugate”. I was involved with the development of content for 8 modules in the MOOC offered by Mahatma Gandhi University on organic farming and sustainable agriculture. Hold National Eligibility Test and HACCP certificate. Have hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques such as real-time PCR, flow cytometry, PAGE, DNA & RNA extraction, Sequencing and c DNA synthesis. Experienced with cell culture techniques and antimicrobial analysis of compounds. I am good at laboratory animal handling and related experiments. I hold 10 years of teaching and 5 years of research experience in Microbiology and during my long term teaching career, I offered theory and practical classes for postgraduate and undergraduate students. I have additionally supervised postgraduate and undergraduate degree dissertations. I have likewise filled in as a research associate at the Business Innovation and Incubation Center (BIIC), Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India. My responsibilities at BIIC include coordinating the activities of BIIC, conducting workshops, seminars, etc., conducting classes, supporting entrepreneurial efforts, screening of startup applications, administrative tasks, patent facilitation – all contributing to building a strong ecosystem of innovation. In my former role as trainee microbiologist at St Thomas Mission Hospital ( A multi-speciality hospital), Chethipuzha, Changanacherry, Kottayam, Kerala, I had the responsibilities to carry out diagnostic tests with microbiological specimens and serological samples. I was also assigned with the preparation and sterilization of microbiological media and maintenance of hygienic lab condition. Currently, I am working as Tutor, Postgraduate Diploma in Food Analysis and Quality Control (Duration 6 months) and Postgraduate Certificate in Food Analysis and Quality Control (Duration 12 months), Directorate for Applied Short-Term Programmes, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India. Here I am handling the theory and practical classes of the subject food microbiology.