Dr.RAJAPRIYA K

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in type 1 diabetes educator, assistant professor and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

• Achieved 1.5 % reduction of HbA1C among 200 type 1 patients through effectively helping with frequent education, monitering and assessment as a diabetes educator
• Achieved > 90% result among nutrition and dietetics students as an assistant professor.

• Member – Controller of Examination, Maruthupandiyar College, Thanjavur From May 2023 To Till now.
• Member – Women Empowerment Cell, Maruthupandiyar College, Thanjavur From May 2023 To Till now.
• Member – Placement Cell, Maruthupandiyar College, Thanjavur From May 2023 To Till now.
• Member – Admission Committee, Maruthupandiyar College, Thanjavur From May 2023 To Till now.
• Member Of Nutrition Society Of India (Ref No:230320654940)
• Member – Grade Approval Committee, Wollega University, Ethiopia From 27th May 2015 To August 4th 2015
• Life Member Of Indian Dietetic Association (No: 624/10)

ISPAE Diabetes Education And Learning (IDEAL) Program for Pediatric & Adolescent Diabetes Educators

• K.Rajapriya, “Association between Diabetes and Pesticides” in International Conference on International Conference on New Directions in Environmental Ecology and Historical Climate Changes for a Sustainable Future, School of Life Sciences, Maruthupandiyar College, Thanjavur, 2025, pp.507-508. (ISBN: 978-81-983933-5-7)
• K.Rajapriya&S.S. Vijayanchali, “Nutrient and Phytochemical Analysis of Punica granatum Peel Powder” in International Conference on Climate Change Adaptation for Sustainable Biodiversity and Food Security 2022 (ICCCASBFS-2022), Department of Zoology and Research Centre, Scott Christian College, Nagercoil, 2022, pp.112-113.
• K.Rajapriya&S.S. Vijayanchali, “Socio-Economic Status and Dietary Pattern of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus” in International Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health(ICFNH-2016), IDA, Kilakarai Chapter & Department of Food and Nutrition Research Centre,ThassimBeevi Abdul Kader College for Women, Kilakarai, 2016, pp.90.
• K.Rajapriya&S.S. Vijayanchali, “Managing the Educational Needs of Students with Disability: A New Paradigm for Children with Juvenile Diabetes” in National Seminar on Inclusion of children with Disabilities – Challenges and Concerns, Department of Home Science, The Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, 2016, pp.73-75 (ISBN: 978-93-85777-12-7)
• K.Rajapriya& S.S. Vijayanchali& “Association of constitutional provisions with women and children’s Health status” in National Seminar on “Father of Indian Constitution Barat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar : His Vision and Mission for Nation Building and Social Justice, School of Politics and Public Administration, Tamil Nadu Open University 2015, pp.546-557 (ISBN: 978-93-81992-70-8)

• Nutritional awareness given for Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) beneficiaries on 04.09.2024 in the presence of Project Officer Mrs.K.RAJESWARI and Child Development Project Officer Mrs.B.DEVI.
• Delivered a special lecture on “Avoid junk food and eat healthy food to prevent non communicable diseases” for School Going Children and their care takers in Graduation Day at Royal Matric. Higher Secondary School, Thanjavur on 22.03.2023.
• Delivered a special lecture on “CME Programme on Nutrition for Patients” Celebrating Nutritional Week, September 2022 for College Students in GVN Riverside Hospital,Trichy on 03.09.2022.
• Delivered a special lecture on “Nutritional Requirement of Adolescents, Pregnant and Lactating mother, Importance of first 1000 days and Iron Deficiency Anaemia” for Anganwadi beneficiaries in PoshanPakvada Celebration of ICDS at Vadipattion 31.03.2021.
• Delivered a special lecture on “Food Habits of Women” for Adolescents in World Food Day Celebration of Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal on 17.10.2005.

• External Examiner – University Practical Examinations, Bharath College of Science and Management, Thanjavur Fore Noon of 24/03/2023
• External Examiner – University Practical Examinations, Sir ISSAC Newton College of Arts& Science, Nagapattinam Fore Noon & Afternoon of 31/03/2023.
• Examiner – April 2023 Valuation Work, Government Arts College(Autonomous) Karur on Fore Noon & Afternoon on 05/06/2023.

• Muthu Reka S, Vijayanchali S.S, Jancy Rani D, Rajapriya K and Nithya R “Nutrient composition, antioxidant activity and Phytonutrient of yogurt incorporated with watermelon fruit pulp and its extract” Journal of Advanced Applied Scientific Research, Vol.4, No.5 December 2022.
• K.Rajapriya, Dr.S.S.Vijayanchali.2021." Association of Baseline Characteristics with RCBG among School Going Children (10-12 Yrs)", Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR), ISSN:2349-5162, Volume.8, Issue 12, pp.e746-e751, December 2021
• K.Rajapriya, Dr.S.S.Vijayanchali.2021."Association Of Junk Food Consumption And Fasting Blood Glucose Level Of Prediabetic Adolescents", International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), ISSN:2320-2882, Volume.9, Issue 5, pp.d261-d268, May 2021
• Rajapriya,K, and Dr. Vijayanchali, S.S.2017. Physical Activity, Life Style And Food Consumpton Pattern Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. International Journal of Current Research Vol 9, Issue, 11, pp.60982-60985, ISSN: 0975-833X.
• RajapriyaBalraj,K. and Sangeetha,S. 2014. Estimation of Iron status in Daily waging Adolescent girls.International Journal of Life Sciences, Vol. 3. No.2, Pp. 31-40. ISSN: 2277-193x
• Rajapriya Balraj, K. 2014. Report about Food Science and Nutrition. Wollega University Multilingual Newsletter, Vol.5.Ed.4, Pp.7.
• Participated and presented a Paper entitled “Association between Diabetes and Pesticides” in International Conference on International Conference on New Directions in Environmental Ecology and Historical Climate Changes for a Sustainable Future, held on 13th February 2025 by School of Life Sciences, Maruthupandiyar College, Thanjavur.
• Participated and presented a Paper entitled “Food Consumption Score and House Hold Dietary Diversity Score” in the National Conference on “Recent Advances in Value Addition and Food Processing(NCFP-2023)”held on 23 March 2023 by the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics in association with IQAC, SengamalaThayaar Educational Trust Women’s College(Autonomous), Sundarakottai, India
• Participated in the National Webinar on “Photosensitive Nanomaterials for Energy and Environmental Applications” organized by Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), Maruthupandiyar College, Thanjavur on 15th December 2022.
• Participated and presented a Paper entitled “Nutrient and Phytochemical Analysis of Punica Granatum peel powder” in the International Conference on Climate Change Adaptation for Sustainable Biodiversity and Food Security 2022heldon 23 and 24 June 2022 by the Department of Zoology and Research Centre, Scott Christian College(Autonomous), Nagercoil, India
• Participated in Dietetics Day Celebration with the theme of Dietary Diversification for Nutrient Bioavailability and Environment Sustainability” organized by NetProFaN, Chennai Chapter on 10th January 2022.
• Participated in the National Webinar onPreventing Pandemics at the Source for A Pandemic Proof Planet” organized by Nutrition Society of India, Coimbatore Chapter and Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women on 26thNovember 2021.
• Participated in the Webinar commemoration of World Food Day titled “Food Exchange List-Planning & Execution” organized by Nutrition Society of India, Mumbai Chapter on 30thOctober 2021.
• Participated in the invited talk series on “World Breastfeeding Week 2021” titled “Protect Breastfeeding- A Shared Responsibility”organized by the Department of Home Science, The Gandhigram Rural Institute [Deemed to be University] Gandhigram, Dindigul on 5th August 2021.
• Participated in the invited talk series on “World Food Day 2021” titled “Our actions are our future-Better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life” organized by the Department of Home Science, Gandhigram, Dindigul on 16th October 2021.
• Taken part in an online lecture entitled World Food safety Day Celebration 2021 “Street Food: Fun or Folly?”Organized by the Department of Home Science, The Gandhigram Rural Institute [Deemed to be University] Gandhigram, Dindigul during June 7, 2021.
• Participated in the training programme on “Causes and Consequences of Anemia on development and Scholastic performance of Children” Southern Regional Centre has organized, NIPCCD on 10thFebruary 2021.
• Participated in the one month Invited Talk series on “Food, Nutrition, Health and Wellness” organized by the Department of Home Science, The Gandhigram Rural Institute(Deemed to be University),Dindigul on 05.02.2021 to 17.03.2021.
• Participated in the webinar on “Sensitization Programme on the First 1000 days of life as a window of opportunity” Southern Regional Centre has organized, NIPCCD on 08-09thFebruary 2021.
• Presented Paper entitled “Association of Junk Food Consumption and Fasting Blood Glucose Level of School Going Children”in International Web Conference on “ Food Technology and Nutrition Prospects for Health” held on 28th and29th January, 2021 organized by Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education For women, Coimbatore and Nutrition Society of India,Coimbatore Chapter, Tamilnadu, India.
• Participated International Conference on “Bioresource Technology for Food, Energy and Environmental Sustainability(ICBTFEES-2020)” held on 8th -10th January,2020 organized by Department of Biology,School of Sciences,Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University) Gandhigram, Dindigul,Tamilnadu,India.
• Participated webinar on “Nutrigenomics” held on 9th May, 2020 organized by Xcellogen Biotech India Pvt.Ltd ,Nagercoil, Tamilnadu,India.
• Participated webinar on “Food ,Nutrition and Livelihood Security during COVID 19 Pandemic” held on 23rd May, 2020 organized by Indian Dietetic Association Kilakarai chapter and ThassimBeevi Abdul Kader college for women, Kilakarai, Tamilnadu,India.
• Participated webinar on “Nutrition and Dietetics” held on 19th May, 2020 organized by Kasturba Gandhi Degree & PG College for women west marredpally, Secunderbad, Hyderabad, India.
• Participated webinar on “Immunonutrition- the way ahead” held on 29th May, 2020 organized by Nutrition Society of India(Mumbai Chapter) India.
• Participated webinar on “Medical Nutrition Therapy for COVID 19: Principles and Practice” held on 27th May, 2020 organized by College of Home Science, Nirmala Niketan(Affiliated to the University of Mumbai)India.
• Participated webinar on “Lifestyle and Immunity During Covid-19” held on 12th June, 2020 organized by Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and higher education for women,Coimbatore, nutrition society of india, Coimbatore chapter and nutrition association, Tamilnadu,India.
• Participated webinar on “Covid-19 & Food and Nutrition Security: Scenario in South and South East Asia ” held on 27th June, 2020 organized by Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and higher education for women,Coimbatore, Nutrition Society of India, Coimbatore chapter and nutrition association, tamilnadu,India.
• Participated webinar on “Diabetes Management During COVID-19” held on 12th July, 2020 organized by Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket and Indian Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, South Delhi,India.
• Participated webinar on “Breast Feeding During Covid-19 Pandemic” held on 3rd August, 2020 organized by Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Holy Cross Home Science College,Thoothukudi, Tamilnadu,India.
• Participated webinar on “Meta Analysis in Nutrition-Need and Process ” held on 16th August, 2020 organized by Nutrition Society of India, Mumbai Chapter,India.
• Participated the National Conference on Next Generation Nutrition organized by Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, SengamalaThayaar Educational Trust Womens’sCollege,Mannargudi, Tamilnaadu held on 27th September 2019.
• Participated the One day National Workshop on Assessing E-Resources and Reference Tools organized by Dr.G.Ramachandran Library, The Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University), Gandhigram, Dindigul, Tamilnaadu held on 19th September 2019.
• Participated in Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp(EAC) organized by the centre for Entrepreneurship Development(CED) and the Department of Home Science, The Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University), Gandhigram, Dindigul, Tamilnaadu held on 26th March to 28th March 2019.
• Participated in 10th Apollo International Clinical Nutrition Update 2018 with the theme Enhancing Clinical Nutrition Practice held on 4th& 5th August 2018 at Chennai, India.
• Participated in the One Day Seminar on Online Resources and Tools for Researchheld on 14thNovember,2016 at Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram,Tamilnadu.
• Participated and presented a Paper entitled “Socio-Economic status and Dietary pattern of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus” in the International Conference on Food,Nutrition and Health(ICFNH-2016) held on 7th& 8thJune,2016 organized by IDA,Kilakarai Chapter &ThassimBeevi Abdul Kader college for women, Kilakarai, Tamilnadu.
• Participated and presented a Paper entitled “Managing The Educational Needs Of Students With Disability: A New Paradigm For Children With Juvenile Diabetes in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities-Challenges and Concerns” heldat Department of Home Science,Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University,Gandhigram, Tamilnadu, Indiaon 21st& 22nd January 2016.
• Participated in the International Satellite Symposium on Emerging Trends in Nanotechnology held at Department of Homescience& Research Centre and Chemistry, ThassimBeevi Abdul Kader College for Women,Kilakarai, RamanathapuramDistrict, Tamilnadu, India on 17th -18th December 2015.
• Participated in the International Conference on Cutting Edge Science in Cancer Research.Translational Cancer Research ICTCR-2015 heldatAvinashilingam Institute for Homescience and Higher Education for Women University, Coimbatore,Tamilnadu, India jointly organized by Ohio State University, USAon 14th -16th December 2015.
• Participated in the International Symposium on Emerging Trends in Bio-Chem-Nutraceuticals held at Department of Chemistry, Zoology and Homescience with Food Biotech, Fatima College, Madurai,Tamilnadu, India on 4th December 2015.
• Participated and presented a Paper entitled “Association of Constitutional provisions with women and children’s health status” in National Seminar on Father of Indian Constitution Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R.AMBEDKAR: His vision held at School of Politics and PublicAdministration, Tamilnadu Open University, Chennai,Tamilnadu, India on 26th November 2015.
• Participated in the National Symposium on Science, Technology and Innovation for National Development held at Wollega University,Ethiopia on 21st& 22nd March 2014.
• Participated in the International Nutrition Survey project held at Apollo Speciality Hospital, Madurai, Tamilnadu, India on May 2011 to September 2011.
• Participated in 2ndApollo International Clinical Nutrition Update held on September 17th& 18th, 2010 at GRT ConventionCenter,Chennai,Tamil Nadu, India.

• Participated in two day National Workshop on Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA-2025) held on 03rd & 04th March 2025 at Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Sengamala Thayaar Educational Trust Womens College, Mannargudi.
• Participated in IMS awareness (QMS, EMS & OHSAS) Training course was conducted on 22nd& 23rd August 2012 in Pondicherry.
• Participated in Euclid 5S held on January 18th to 20th, 2010 at Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Madurai.
• Undergone internship for Food Service Management at Hotel Sivapriya(3 star) from 1/05/2003 to 31/05/2003.
• Undergone 31 days Dietetics Internship in Kovai Medical Center and Hospitals Limited from 20/01/2003 to 20/02/2003.

• Idhayangal Trust, India, 2020, 2021, Counseling and guiding type 1 diabetes children along with Idhayangal Trust team in Tamil Nadu., Given Diet counseling for more than 100 Covid 19 patients as a team named “NatpeNalama”during 2020-2021.
• Shambu Campus, Ethiopia, 2013-03-12, 2013-03-13, Given Training on Hygienic Conditions and Sanitary practices for production and service staffs from 12/03/2013 to 13/03/2013 in Shambu Campus, Ethiopia.
• National Service Scheme, 2002-02-17, 2002-02-26, Actively involved in the ten days Special Camping Programme for National Service Scheme from 17/02/2002 to 26/02/2002.
• National Service Scheme, 2001-02-19, 2001-02-28, Actively participated in the ten days Special Camping Programme for National Service Scheme from 19/02/2001 to 28/02/2001.

• Krishnan, Swaminathan, Endocrinologist & Managing Trustee, idhayangalcharity@gmail.com, +91 9042858882, Idhayangal Charitable Trust, Coimbatore, India
• S., Parameshwari, Associate Professor, sparameshwari2009@gmail.com, +91 9965954456, Periyar University, Salem, India, Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
• Bhuvaneshwari, Shankar, Senior Consultant Dietitian, kiranbhvana1990@gmail.com, +91 9841573906, Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai, India
• G.K., Gomathi, Assistant Professor and Head, gkgomathikannan4@gmail.com, +91 9865777889, SengamalaThayaar Educational Trust Women’s College Autonomous, Mannargudi, India, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Ebisa, Olika, Lecturer, Head of the Department, ebisaolika20@gmail.com, +251 92 860 6348, Wollega University, Ethiopia, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Agriculture and Natural Resource