Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Research Publications
Proceedings
Paper Presented
Seminars and Conferences Attended
Research Project Supervised
Awards
Research Grants
Referees
Personal informations
Passport Details
Websites
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Dr.Sajna Haneef P.K.

Dr.Sajna Haneef P.K.

Calicut

Summary

A highly accomplished academic and researcher with a Ph.D. in Zoology, backed by extensive experience in teaching and scientific research. Her expertise spans zoological sciences, with a strong focus on innovative pedagogy and interdisciplinary research. With a passion for advancing knowledge in zoology, she aims to take on leadership roles in academia and research, driving impactful studies, securing grants, and mentoring future scientists while contributing to evidence-based education and scientific discovery.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

HSST (Jr.) Zoology

Government Higher Secondary School
Kerala
12.2017 - Current
  • Delivered engaging lectures in Zoology, Animal Biology, Ecology, Genetics, and related disciplines to higher secondary students.
  • Supervised student research projects, dissertations, and thesis work in specialized areas of zoology.
  • Organised and led field trips, laboratory sessions, and workshops to enhance hands-on learning.
  • Organised and managed multiple co-curricular activities among the students.
  • Keeping reports and records of the academic progress.

Head of Research, Biology

3G E-Learning Pvt Ltd.
01.2016 - 12.2017
  • Led research initiatives to design and implement evidence-based e-learning solutions for K-12 Biology education.
  • Developed curriculum frameworks aligned with national/international standards for CBSE Curriculum to enhance digital learning outcomes.
  • Oversaw content research for interactive modules, ensuring scientific accuracy, pedagogical effectiveness, and age-appropriate engagement.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate research insights into product development.
  • Conducted market and competitor analysis to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities in K-12 e-learning, driving innovation in zoology/science education.
  • Pioneered assessments and analytics tools to measure learning efficacy, user engagement, and knowledge retention.
  • Mentored research teams in data-driven methodologies, including qualitative and quantitative analysis of student performance metrics.
  • Conduct Instructional design for the scripts

Lecturer in Genetics

AWH special college
02.2010 - 09.2010
  • Delivered engaging undergraduate and postgraduate lectures in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Genomics, and Biotechnology, employing innovative teaching methodologies to simplify complex concepts.
  • Supervised student research projects, dissertations, and lab work, fostering hands-on skills in DNA sequencing, PCR, electrophoresis, and data analysis.
  • Led interactive laboratory sessions, ensuring students gained proficiency in modern genetic techniques and ethical research practices.

Education

Ph.D - Acarology

Malabar Christian College
Calicut
2016

B.Ed -

CICS College of Teacher Education 2008
01.2008

M.Sc. - Zoology

St. Aloysius College
Thrissur
01.2006

B.Sc. - Zoology

Malabar Christian College
Calicut
01.2004

Skills

  • Research
  • Communication
  • Pedagogical Expertise
  • Mentorship & Critical Thinking Development
  • Technology & Innovation in Education
  • Instructional Desiigning
  • Story Board

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Malayalam
Proficient
C2
Arabic
Intermediate
B1

Research Publications

I. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL

1. P.K Sajna Haneef and Mary Anithalatha. 2019. Two new species of the Genus Euseius Wainstein (Acari:Phytoseiidae) from North Kerala. International Journal of Research and Analytical Review. DOI:10.1729/Journal.20099 6(1):515-522: http://www.ijrar.org/IJRAR19J3442.pdf

2. Haneef P. K. S and M. A Sadanandan (2015). Description of a new species of predatory mite (Acari: Phytoseiidae: Mesostigmata) from Kerala, India. Journal of Threatened taxa 7(5): 7164- 7167;http://dx.doi.org/10. 11609/JoTT.03957.7164-7

3. Haneef, P.K. Sajna, and Mary Anithalatha Sadanandan (2021). “A New Species of Predatory Mite (Acari: Phytoseiidae) from Kerala, India”. ENTOMON 39, no. 4 (1): 191-196. http://entomon.in/index.php/Entomon/article/view/60.

4. Sajna Haneef and Mary Anithalatha Sadanandan (2013). ‘Survey of Predatory mites (Acari: Phytoseiidae) associated with economically important plants of North Kerala’. Biological Forum- An International Journal. 5(2): 119-122

Proceedings

i. NATIONAL

1. Sajna Haneef ,Rahul M P and Mary Anithalatha Sadanandan. (2015). Survey of phytoseiid mites (Acari: Phytoseiidae) harbouring on various vegetable plants in Kozhikode district. pp 34-37.

2. Rahul M P, Sajna Haneef , and Mary Anithalatha Sadanandan. (2015). Diversity of phytoseiid mites (Family: Phytoseiidae) on medicinal plants in Kozhikode district. pp 52-34.

3. Mariya A Joseph, Sajeev T. V, Sajna Haneef and Soumya K. C (2021). ‘Study on the Biology and Ecology of Amblyseius dioscoreae- A new potential biocontrol agent against Tetranychus urticae infestation in lac insect host plant-Flemingia macrophyla’ pp: 87.

Paper Presented

1. Survey of Phytoseiid mites (Acari: Phytoseiidae) harbouring various vegetable plants in Kozhikode District’ in the UGC sponsored National seminar ‘Biodiversity-Its concepts and concerns’ (January 15-16, 2015) at Providence Women’s College, Calicut.

2. Survey of predatory mites (Acarina: Phytoseiidae) from Calicut District, Kerala’ in the UGC sponsored National level Conference, Biological conference 2013 (March 11-13, 2013) at University of Calicut, Malappuram.

3. Conservation and sustainable Management of Mangrove ecosystems in Kerala in the UGC in the UGC sponsored National seminar ‘Managing environment- The human dimensions’ (March 8-9, 2012) at Malabar Christian College, Calicut.

Seminars and Conferences Attended

1. National research conference on the theme –‘Research as a Career’, conducted by YES India at University of Calicut, Calicut in January 2012.

2. National seminar on ‘Managing Environment –The Human Dimension’ sponsored by UGC on March 8th & 9 th 2012 at Malabar Christian College, Calicut.

3. One day seminar on ‘Biopesticides for sustainable agriculture’, 17thJanuary 2013 at Malabar Christian College, Calicut.

4. National Conference on Biological conference, March 11 to 13, 2013 at University of Calicut.

5. National seminar on ‘Biodiversity –Its concepts and concerns’, 15 th and 16 th January 2015 at Providence Women’s College, Calicut.

Research Project Supervised

1. ‘Study of Phytoseiid mites found on vegetable plants of Ramanattukara Muncipality’for a PG student during 2017-18 at PSMO College, Tirurangadi, Malappuram, Kerala

2. ‘Study of predatory mites( Family: Phytoseiidae) on vegetable plants in Malappuram district’ for a PG student during 2019-20 at PSMO College, Tirurangadi, Malappuram, Kerala

3. ‘Study on the Biology and Ecology of Amblyseius dioscoreae- A new potential biocontrol agent against Tetranychus urticae infestation in lac insect host plant-Flemingia macrophyla’ for a PG student during 2018-2019 doing MSc project at Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi, Thrissur.

Awards

  • Won third prize for a paper presentation in the national seminar on 'Managing Environment: The Human Dimension' sponsored by UGC at Malabar Christian College, Calicut.
  • Top center scorer in the B.Ed examination (Natural science) from CICS College of Teacher Education.
  • Qualified SET, conducted by LBS, 2008

Research Grants

1. UGC funded Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority students (selection id-f1-17- 1/2010/manf-ker-6532/(sa-III/WEBSITE)) for Ph D work.

Referees

1- Dr.Muhammed Rafeek P M
Associate Professor in Zoology (Retired)

Malabar Christian College

rafiqcalicut@gmail.com

+91 - 9447337434

2- Dr.Mary Anithalatha Sadanandan
Associate Professor and HOD (retired)

Malabar Christian College

manithals@yahoo.co.in

+91 -94958 90076

3- Dr.Azeez K

Principal

PSMO college (Autonomous), Tirurangadi

drkazeez@gmail.com

+91 - 9446551505

Personal informations

Date of birth : 22.02.1982

Father’s Name : Haneefa P K

Marital status : Married

Health : Excellent

Blood Group : B+ve

Nationality : Indian

Religion : Islam

Passport Details

Passport Number     : R4209943

Issue Date                  : 27/11/2017

Expiry date                 : 26/11/2027

Place of Issue           :  Kozhikkode

Timeline

HSST (Jr.) Zoology

Government Higher Secondary School
12.2017 - Current

Head of Research, Biology

3G E-Learning Pvt Ltd.
01.2016 - 12.2017

Lecturer in Genetics

AWH special college
02.2010 - 09.2010

Ph.D - Acarology

Malabar Christian College

B.Ed -

CICS College of Teacher Education 2008

M.Sc. - Zoology

St. Aloysius College

B.Sc. - Zoology

Malabar Christian College
Dr.Sajna Haneef P.K.