Maya Madhavan
Associate Professor
TRIVANDRUM
Summary
Charismatic Professor dedicated to providing students with necessary tools to achieve academic goals and prepare for future careers. Expert in Disease Biology with passion for driving research. Enthusiastic researcher eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Academic Research. Dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Associate Professor, Biochemistry
Government of Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram
12.2020 - Current
- Helped students to develop and demonstrate broad, integrative and specialized knowledge, essential habits of mind, communicative fluency and effective problem-solving skills.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Contributed significantly for the development of curricula for the University of Kerala, and created lesson plans for the Department, researching developments in relevant fields and updating materials to reflect most recent data and statistics.
- Served as Academic Coordinator for preparation of Biology Equivalency Textbook for tenth and seventh grades for adult learners by Kerala State Literacy Mission
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions and projects into lessons.
- Coordinated EARN WHILE YOU LEARN program, a new funded initiative by the Government which allow the students to work while they learn and earn, at the college level and department level.
- Mentored students and advised on career paths, degree requirements and post-graduate education options.
- Participated in multidisciplinary research teams focused on scholarly publication.
- Served at the levels of Chairman, Deputy Chairman and Chief Examiner for the conduct and evaluation of theory and practical examinations at various colleges affiliated to the University of Kerala
- Coordinated the documentation and presentation for the assessment of quality control by NAAC, National Assessment and Accreditation Council , a body funded by Government of India
Assistant Professor, Biochemistry
Government of Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram
10.2007 - 12.2020
- Took attendance, graded assignments and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Organized various seminars and workshops utilizing Government funds for the continuous skill development of faculty and to facilitate collaboration between the faculty.
- Revised course objectives, course materials, instructional and assessment strategies for B.Sc.(Biochemistry & Industrial Microbiology) course offered by the University of Kerala.
Lecturer, Biochemistry
Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering
Thiruvananthapuram
06.2004 - 10.2007
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Completed record logs and other administrative work in support of biochemistry lab operations.
- Delivered lectures at appropriate pace and pronunciation for optimal audience comprehension by non-native English-speaking students.
Research Fellow
Regional Cancer Centre
Thiruvananthapuram
06.1999 - 05.2004
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality to protect data quality and project research.
- Followed best practices and scientific protocol to reach defensible conclusions based on solid evidence.
Research Fellow
Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology
Thiruvananthapuram
09.1995 - 05.1998
- Collaborated with professionals to advance research and gain deeper understanding of topics.
- Carried out complex laboratory experiments on peptide synthesis and HCV molecular biology
Education
Ph.D. - Cancer Biology
Regional Cancer Centre
Thiruvananthapuram 06.1999 - 05.2004
Master of Science - Biochemistry
University of Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram 06.1992 - 05.1994
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Government College For Women
Thiruvananthapuram 06.1989 - 05.1992
Skills
Manuscript writing
Academic research
Grant writing
Lecturing
Curriculum Development
Classroom presentations
Organizing events
Research and publications
Published Papers
1. M Madhavan and Sabeena Mustafa.Systems biology–the transformative approach to integrate sciences across disciplines. (2022).Physical Sciences Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1515/psr-2021-0102
2.M Madhavan , Lamya A AlOmair , Deepthi Ks , Sabeena Mustafa. Exploring peptide studies related to SARS-CoV to accelerate the development of novel therapeutic and prophylactic solutions against COVID-19. (2021). J Infect Public Health. Aug;14(8):1106-1119.
3. S Mustafa, A Jayadev, M Madhavan. Dealing With COVID-19 Pandemic: Key Learnings From Kerala. (2020). Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health 32 (6-7), 373-373.
4. S Mustafa, A Jayadev, M Madhavan. COVID-19: Need for Equitable and Inclusive Pandemic Response Framework International Journal of Health Services. (2020). 51 (1) ,101-10
5.M Madhavan, S Mustafa. En route to peptide therapeutics for COVID 19: harnessing potential antigenic mimicry between viral and human proteins (2020). Transactions of the Indian National Academy of Engineering 5 (2), 411-415.
6. G Ameetha, M Madhavan and T Rajamohan. Exploring the potential of Coconut based beverages as functional foods. (2018) Trends in Biosciences 11 (7) ISSN0974-8431.
7. P Srinivas , M Madhavan, I Ahamed, E Abraham, N R Vijayalakshmy, P Balaram. Nm23H1 and p53 proteins are differentially correlated to metastasis in breast carcinoma. (2002). Neoplasma. ;49(4):225-30.
8. P Srinivas , E Abraham, I Ahamed, M Madhavan, N R Vijayalakshmi, M K Nair, P Balaram.Apoptotic index: use in predicting recurrence in breast cancer patients. (2002). J Exp Clin Cancer Res. 21(2):233-8.
9. Madhavan M, Srinivas P, Abraham E, Ahmed I, Vijayalekshmi NR, Balaram P. Down regulation of endothelial adhesion molecules in node positive breast cancer: possible failure of host defence mechanism.(2002) Pathol Oncol Res 8:125-128.
10. M Madhavan , P Srinivas, E Abraham, I Ahmed, A Mathew, N R Vijayalekshmi, P Balaram. Cadherins as predictive markers of nodal metastasis in breast cancer. (2001). Mod Pathol. 14(5):423-7.
Manuscripts under review
Manuscripts under review
1. M Madhavan, Dhanya CR, Aarcha Shangmugha Mary. Aptamer-siRNA chimeras: Promising tools for targeting HER2 signaling in cancer.
2. GR Varghese, M Madhavan, D Patra, A Warrier, NR Latha, R M Ram Kumar, K Kuppusamy, A Rajan, N Krishnan, S Banerjee, , A Bhattacharyya, S Bhusan, D Indira and P Srinivas. Prospective opportunities for the detection of Biomarkers from Body secretions/Sources for disease diagnosis by non-invasive approaches.
3. M Madhavan, Anjana VM, Mini GK. University Students' perceptions of shifting between online and offline learning: Lessons from Kerala, India
Manuscripts under preparation
1. M Zare , R Pemmada , M Madhavan , A Shailaja , S Ramakrishna, V Thomas. Encapsulated miRNA and siRNA into nanomaterials for targeted delivery in cancer therapy.
2. Dhanya CR, A Shailaja, Sumodan PK, Ambili S, Vishnu SL, Jayakrishnan TV, Jiji Joseph V, M Madhavan. RNA viruses, Pregnancy and Vaccination: Emerging lessons from COVID-19 and Ebola Virus Disease.
Book Chapters waiting to get published
1. S Mustafa, M Madhavan, S S Pinninti, DKV Prasad. Computational approaches for miRNA studies (Springer)
2. A Jayadev, M Madhavan, Anish TS, Vishnu SG. Kerala during the pandemic times of NIPAH and COVID-19- A Case Study (Springer)
Other activities
· Actively involved in spreading awareness about sustainable menstruation and Women’s health.
· Regular speaker in regional language in All India Radio on science related topics.
· Popular writer in regional language in various periodicals on science related topics.
· Conducts voluntary career guidance and counselling service for students from different disciplines of science.
Timeline
Associate Professor, Biochemistry
Government of Kerala
12.2020 - Current
Assistant Professor, Biochemistry
Government of Kerala
10.2007 - 12.2020
Lecturer, Biochemistry
Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering
06.2004 - 10.2007
Research Fellow
Regional Cancer Centre
06.1999 - 05.2004
Ph.D. - Cancer Biology
Regional Cancer Centre
06.1999 - 05.2004
Research Fellow
Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology
09.1995 - 05.1998
Master of Science - Biochemistry
University of Kerala
06.1992 - 05.1994
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Government College For Women
06.1989 - 05.1992