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Dr. Shaji John

Dr. Shaji John

Assoc. Professor In Biotechnology
Kollam

Summary

Motivated Biotechnology Scientist with expertise in Biotechnology, data analysis and database management. Possesses strong knowledge of biological principles, Plant Biotechnology, and molecular biology. Has a teaching experience of 24 years in graduate and post graduate levels in NAAC accredited Post Graduate College Affiliated to the University of Kerala. Conducted both External and internal Exam duties (Practicals & Thory) as per university syllabus.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Assoc. Prof. in Biotechnology

Mar Thoma College of Science & Technology, Ayur (Affiliated to the University of Kerala, India)
Kollam
10.2001 - Current
  • Remained up-to-date with new advances in biotechnology to develop new techniques, products or practices.
  • Proficient in all the major experimental techniques in Biotechnology.
  • 24 years of research experience in Plant Biotechnology, Cell line selection , In vitro mutagenesis, MAS, Electrophoresis (Native & SDS PAGE), Spectrophotometry, Histochemical and cytochemical reactions, biological assays and protoplast culture.
  • 24 years of teaching experience in Mol Biology, Cell Biology, Plant Biotechnology and Genetics in both Under graduate and Post graduate level.
  • Guided 1 MPhil, 30MSc and several BSc project in Biotechnology
  • Biotechnology laboratory with all the facilities for Post graduate Research level was designed for the College.
  • External examiner for MSc & BSc in University of Kerala, India
  • IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell) coordinator of the college and achieved NAAC accreditation.
  • https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3843-0992
  • Web of Science ResearcherID: ACB-1998-2022
  • Maintained integrity of laboratory through weekly lab cleaning and maintenance procedures.
  • Collected and tested samples of cells, tissues and blood to conduct studies.
  • Set up and calibrated laboratory equipment to conduct and monitor experiments and procedures.
  • Authored technical documents outlining research processes, procedures and findings.
  • Examined and studied chemical, physical and genetic makeup of cells, tissues and organisms.

Research Associate

ORARS, Kayamkulam , Kerla Agriculture University, Kerla,
Kayamkulam, Kerala
06.1998 - 06.2021
  • Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
  • Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.
  • Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • ICAR ad hoc scheme on In vitro cloning and improvement of orchids
  • Tissue cultured several orchids varieties
  • Conducted SDS profile protein characterization and Protoplast isolation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Botany

St. Berchman’s College
Chanaganaserry, Kerala,
06.1985 - 05.1988

Master of Science - Botany - Growth And Development Physiology

SSL Jain College
Bhopal
06.1988 - 05.1990

Ph.D. - Botany (Plant Tissue Culture Biotechnology)

University of Kerala
Trivandrum, Kerala
08.1992 - 01.1998

Skills

Project Management

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Accomplishments

  • Chief architect of NAAC accreditation of the College.
  • Set up a Biotechnology Department and laboratory with state of the art facilities for Post graduate Research level
  • Website for college library created (http://mtcstlibrary.org
    )
  • University Admission Coordinator of the college
  • GOOGLE CLASSROOM CONCEPT (Google for Education) introduced in the college
  • Coordination of UGC PARAMARSH scheme
  • ORCID ID for review in the Journal Microbial Ecology


Affiliations

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3843-0992


Software

MS Office

Interests

Data Collection, Annotation, Data mining, Data management

Power point presentation

Timeline

Assoc. Prof. in Biotechnology

Mar Thoma College of Science & Technology, Ayur (Affiliated to the University of Kerala, India)
10.2001 - Current

Research Associate

ORARS, Kayamkulam , Kerla Agriculture University, Kerla,
06.1998 - 06.2021

Ph.D. - Botany (Plant Tissue Culture Biotechnology)

University of Kerala
08.1992 - 01.1998

Master of Science - Botany - Growth And Development Physiology

SSL Jain College
06.1988 - 05.1990

Bachelor of Science - Botany

St. Berchman’s College
06.1985 - 05.1988
Dr. Shaji John Assoc. Professor In Biotechnology