Dr. Swetha Seethalekshmi

Dynamic educator with a proven track record, specializing in curriculum development and university-level instruction in the life sciences. Expert in molecular biology techniques and regulatory compliance, fostering student success through mentorship and innovative teaching strategies. Committed to enhancing academic outcomes and promoting ethical research practices.

• Swetha, S. & Pramod Kiran, R. B. (2016).
  Haematological responses in Anabas testudineus (Bloch, 1792) following chronic methylmercury exposure
  Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, 4: 172–175. Investigated alterations in blood parameters of Anabas testudineus to assess physiological stress under long-term methylmercury toxicity
• Thansi, S., Nair, A. S., & Swetha, S. (2017).
  Oxidative stress enzyme activity in Anabas testudineus (Bloch, 1792) exposed to laundry detergent: indicators of environmental toxicity, Global Journal of Current Research, 5(1): 27–33, examined biochemical responses, including malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and catalase, to evaluate detergent-induced oxidative stress
• Swetha, S.
  Toxic effects of methylmercury on an indigenous air-breathing fish, Anabas testudineus (Bloch, 1792), Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, 7: 106–109 Evaluated acute toxicity levels and behavioral responses of A. testudineus, emphasizing ecological risk in freshwater habitats
• Swetha, S. & Pramod Kiran, R. B.
  Micronucleus induction in Anabas testudineus as a genotoxic biomarker of methylmercury exposure, Indian Journal of Fisheries — manuscript under peer review Explored micronucleus frequency in erythrocytes as a sensitive genotoxic biomarker to assess methylmercury-induced DNA damage

• Molecular markers for genetic analysis (ICAR-PMFGR, NBFGR)
• Principles and Applications of Confocal Microscopy/Image Analysis (Dept. of Zoology, Univ. of Kerala)
• 120-hour international TESOL/TEFL certificate
• IELTS score: 8/9

Dr. A. Gopalakrishna Gold Medal for highest grades in M.Sc., First Prize, Three Minute Thesis Competition, Dept. of Aquatic Biology, Univ. of Kerala (2019), Third Prize, Three Minute Thesis Competition, Univ. of Kerala (2019)

• Molecular biology (DNA extraction, PCR, and electrophoresis)
• Micronuclei assay and Comet assay
• Biochemical assays and histology
• Hematology
• Maintenance of fish and animals for research purposes

Proficient in productivity tools (MS Office, Google Workspace), LMS platforms (Moodle, Canvas), and virtual collaboration (Zoom, Teams). Experienced in AI applications for teaching, research, and writing, including tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, Turnitin, Otter.ai, and SPSS Skilled in integrating technology for academic content creation, assessment, and data analysis.

• Ready to relocate and contribute to leading academic/research institutions in Bangalore.
• Expertise aligns with teaching, research, academic support, and regulatory compliance roles.
• Track record of high-impact mentorship and innovative curriculum development.