Dr. Geethika K
Manjeri,KL
Summary
Passionate Lecturer, Botany with four years of experience lecturing and administering botany modules at university level. Facilitates learning process for students by leveraging strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in modern teaching aids. Brings evidence of research dissemination through peer-reviewed publications in internationally recognized journals and participation at 18 conferences.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor of Botany
Assistant Professor on Contract
07.2023 - Current
- Contributed to knowledge creation through involvement in research and publications in recognized peer-reviewed journals.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Supported students seeking careers in biology by advising on educational and vocational choices.
- Helped students better understand text through lectures, discussions and assignments.
- Prepared online lectures and videos for remote learning.
Assistant Professor of Botany
Assistant Professor on Contract
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Engaged in personal and professional development programs to facilitate continuous learning.
- Oversaw internships and graduate assistants' work to refine individual abilities.
- Supported core administrative functions of botany department and university.
- Facilitated teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Lectured undergraduate and postgraduate theory courses at university level.
- Prepared online lectures and videos for remote learning.
Skill Development Excecutive
SDE in ASAP Program of Kerala Government, Teaching Communicative and IT Skill
04.2018 - 04.2019
- As a Skill Development Executive specializing in Communicative and IT Skills, I was responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs that enhance learners’ proficiency in spoken and written English as well as basic to intermediate computer skills. The role involves conducting engaging sessions on topics such as verbal communication, email etiquette, public speaking, MS Office tools, internet usage, and digital literacy. The executive assesses individual learning needs, tailors content accordingly, and provides continuous guidance to ensure participants are job-ready and confident in using communication and IT tools effectively in professional settings.
Assistant Professor of Botany
Assistant Professor on Contract
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Developed and updated teaching and learning materials to maintain relevance and quality.
- Spearheaded new biological research and obtained grant funding from corporations, private donors and government agencies.
- Gave struggling students personalized support during office hours or via email.
Education
Ph.D. - Botany
University of Calicut
Malappuram, India11-2020
MBA -
Bharathiar University
Coimbatore, India10-2018
Master of Science - Applied Plant Science
University of Calicut
Malappuram, India10-2015
Bachelor of Science - Botany
University of Calicut
Malappuram, India09-2013
Skills
- Outreach activities
- Fieldwork experience
- Laboratory management
- Scientific writing
- Data interpretation
- Online teaching
- Research design
- Time management abilities
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Classroom facilitation
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Student counseling
- Curriculum planning
- Analytical skills
- Academic writing
- Written communication
- Research skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Student evaluation
- Active listening
- Time management
- Academic publications
Achievements
· Qualified GATE in Life Science (2023)
. KSCSTE (Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment) Research fellowship for pursuing PhD (2016)
· Second rank holder for M. Sc Applied plant science in Calicut University (2013-2015)
· College Topper for BSc Botany (2010-2013)
Publications
1. Geethika, K & P. Sunojkumar (2024) Essential oil composition of two species of Anisomeles(Lamiaceae) frpm Peninsular India. Glimpses of Diversity: Fungi and Plants, Festschrift in Honour of AK Pradeep. Ed. Santhosh Nampy, Pramod C, Manju CN, Sunojkumar P. pp 160-167
2. Geethika. K & Sunojkumar, P. (2019). Phytochemical screening and High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography fingerprint profile of three species of Leucas (Lamiaceae). 0:0.0
3. Geethika, K. & Sunojkumar, P. (2017) Preliminary phytochemical screening of 6 memebers of Leucas (Lamiaceae). International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review Research. 47(1). 60-64
4. Geethika, K. & Sabu, M. (2017) Pollination biology of Syzygium caryophyllatum L. Alston (Myrtaceae). The international journal of plant reproductive biology. 9(1):69-72.
Papers/Posters presented in International and National Seminars/ Symposia
1. Geethika.K and M. Sabu. 2016. Pollination Biology of Syzygium Caryophyllatum (L.) Alston. XXVI Annual Conference of Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy and International Seminar on Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Biodiversity. November, Department of Botany,Shivaji University, Kolhapur, India.
2. Geethika. K and Sunojkumar. P, 2017. Phytochemical Screening and HPTLC Fingerprint profile of Leucas stelligera, Leucas eriostoma and Leucas ciliata(Lamiaceae). XXVII Annual conference of Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy and International symposium on “Plant Systematics: Priorities and Challenges. November, Department of Botany, University of Delhi, India.
3. Geethika. K and Sunojkumar.P, 2017. Phytochemical Screening and HPTLC Fingerprint profile of four species of Leucas (Lamiaceae). GMF National Seminar on Modern Trends in Conservation, Utilisation and Improvement of Plant Genetic Resources. November, Department of Botany, University of Kerala and Gregor Mendal Foundation, Calicut University, India.
4. Geethika. K and Sunojkumar.P, 2018. Phytochemical screening, HPTLC and Fatty acid profiles of Leucas eriostoma Hook. f. (Lamiaceae). International seminar on phytochemistry. March, Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, Palode, Trivandrum, India.
5. Geethika. K, Ashish Chowdhary, Shaweta Arora, Girish Mishra and sunoj Kumar. P, 2018. Fatty acid profiling in the genus Leucas (Lamiaceae) and its medicinal importance. XXVIII Annual Conference of Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy and International Symposium on Conservation of Angiosperm Diversity: Hidden Treasure of Today and Tomorrow. November. Department of Botany, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
6. Geethika K, Girish Mishra and Sunojkumar P, 2019. Fatty acid profiles and Antioxidant properties of two endemic species of Leucas (Lamiaceae) in the western Ghats. National seminar on Plant Sciences: Current Challenges & Perspectives. March, Department of Botany, University of Calicut, Kerala, India.
References
1. Dr. P. Sunojkumar
Associate Professor
Dept of Botany, University of Calicut,
Malappuram, Kerala, Mob: 9446891708
Email: drsunoj@gmail.com
2. Dr. V.V. Radhakrishnan
Professor
Dept of Botany, University of Calicut,
Malappuram, Kerala, Mob: 9447524456
Email: rkvadakkan@gmail.com
3. Dr. Seema Devi R
Assistant Professor
Head of the Department of Botany
NSS College Manjeri
Malappuram, Mob: 8281241539
Email: seemadevir@gmail.com
Declaration
I hereby declare that all the above information given is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Dr. Geethika. K
Timeline
Assistant Professor of Botany
Assistant Professor on Contract
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Professor of Botany
Assistant Professor on Contract
10.2021 - 03.2023
Skill Development Excecutive
SDE in ASAP Program of Kerala Government, Teaching Communicative and IT Skill
04.2018 - 04.2019
Assistant Professor of Botany
Assistant Professor on Contract
09.2015 - 12.2015
Ph.D. - Botany
University of Calicut
MBA -
Bharathiar University
Master of Science - Applied Plant Science
University of Calicut
Bachelor of Science - Botany
University of Calicut
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