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Dr.Deepthi B

About me I am a Junior Scientist at the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) with research expertise in climate change impacts on water resources, rainfall prediction, hydrological extremes, and downscaling of climate models. My work combines chaos theory, complex networks, machine learning, and physics informed approaches to improve climate and hydrological predictions. I have published in leading international journals, presented at AGU, EGU and AOGS, and received recognitions including the Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship and the AGU B DEI Travel Grant. I am committed to advancing research that supports climate resilience and sustainable water management. Name of Schemes &programmes (including external funded Programmes): Kerala Young Scientist Award and Ecology and Environment Scheme   Academic Qualifications: PhD Subject: Water Resources Engineering Title:Assessment of Climate Change Impact on Rainfall: A New Framework based on Chaos Theory and Complex Networks Year: 2025 Institution: Indian Institute of Technology Bombay  Post-graduation Subject: Water Resources Engineering Year: 2020 University: Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Nagpur Graduation Subject: Civil Engineering Year: 2018 University: Kerala University Professional Experience/ Academic Positions: Designation: Junior Scientist Organization: Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment Duration: 20-11-2024 to till date   Water Resources Engineering Climate change impact on water resources General Circulation Models Complex Networks Chaos Theory     Deepthi, B., Sivakumar, B., 2022a. General circulation models for rainfall simulations: Performance assessment using complex networks. Atmospheric Research, 278, 06333.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosres.2022.106333 Deepthi, B., Sivakumar, B., 2022b.Towards assessing the importance of individual stations in hydrometric networks: application of complex networks. Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00477-022-02340-w Deepthi, B., Sivakumar, B., 2023.Shortest path length for evaluating general circulation models for rainfall simulation. Clim Dyn. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00382-023-06713-x Deepthi, B., Sivakumar, B., 2024. Spatial downscaling of rainfall from general circulation models: A chaos theory-based framework. Atmospheric Research, 308, 107531. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosres.2024.107531 Sunil, A., Deepthi, B., Rashid, M. et al., 2025. Assessing machine learning and Physics-Informed models for Multi-Lead time sea surface temperature prediction in the Arabian sea. Stoch Environ Res Risk Assess. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00477-025-03049-2 URL of Googlescholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Mjt8G5MAAAAJ&hl=en       AGU-B DEI Travel Grant worth $1000 for attending the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting 2023 in San Francisco, California, USA Prime Minister Research Fellowship (PMRF), Ministry of Human Resource and Development, Government of India, since 2021 Academic excellence prize and institute gold medal for securing highest CGPA in MTech Achieved a GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) score of 453 for Civil Engineering in 2018   Membership in Professional Bodies Asia Oceania Geosciences Society American Geophysical Union European Geosciences Union       Smt. Jasmi Wilfred Project fellow Shri.Sivaprasad S Project Assistant   Dr. Deepthi B Junior Scientist,2nd Floor, SasthraBhavan, Pattom P O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695004 Email ID : deepthibhadran2@gmail.com Phone (Office/Mob) : 7025096464    

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Dr.Siju C.R

About me Dr.Siju C.R. holds a Ph.D. in Polymer Technology from BITS-Pilani, in collaboration with Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore. He served as an accomplished polymer specialist over the 10 years in Polymer Functional Engineering.  He has served as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Laboratory of self-assembled Biomaterials, inStem, Bangalore, and Department of Material Science and Metallurgical Engineering, IIT Hyderabad, working on translational research in germicidal molecular research, polymer biomaterials, cellulose Nanocomposites, and sustainable applied biomaterials. His current research interests span conjugated polymers, polymeric nanomaterials, cellulose composites, functional polymers, and sustainable biomaterial technologies. Name of Schemes &programmesassociatingat KSCSTE: Science Research Scheme (SRS) State Higher Research Centres of Excellence in Science & Technology Applications (SHRESTA) Scheme for Promotion of Inter Institutional Research Collaboration (SPIIRC) Establishment of “Kerala Science Parks” Killi River Rejuvenation Project (External Funding)   Academic Qualifications: PhD: Subjects: Polymer Technology Title: Preparation and Characterization of ConjugatedPolymers Thin Films for the Fabrication of Electrochromic rear-view mirror Year: 2016 Institution/University : BITS-Pilani, Pilani Campus, Rajasthan. Post- graduation: M.Tech Subject-Polymer Technology Year- 2008 University-Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) Post- graduation:  MSc Subject: Polymer Chemistry Year: 2005 University of Calicut Graduation: BSc Chemistry, 2002, University of Calicut Professional Experience/ Academic Positions: Postdoctoral Fellow in Cellulose and Composites Group, Dept. of Material Science and Metallurgical Engineering, IIT Hyderabad, Kandi, Telangana (2019-2022) Assistant professor (Contract) in CIPET: Institute of Petrochemical Technology (IPT), Kerala, India (2017-2018) Postdoctoral Fellow in Laboratory of Self-assembled Biomaterials, Institute for Stem cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (inStem), Bangalore, India (2016-2017).   Functionalization of monomers and polymers Antibacterial Medical Textiles Cellulose Composite for wastewater treatment Polymer Spectral Engineering Conducting polymers for optoelectronics applications Anti-corrosive coating     Best cited Publications: ShivakalyaniAdepu, C.R. Siju, Samuel Kaki, SharanyaBagannagari, MudrikaKhandelwal, Vikram Kishore Bharti , Review on need for designing sustainable and biodegradable face masks: Opportunities for nanofibrous cellulosic filters  , International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,: 283, 137627, 2024. Illa, M.P, Peddapapannagari, K., R. Siju, Khandelwal.M.,C. S.Sharma In situ tunability of bacteria derived hierarchical nanocellulose: current status and opportunities,         Cellulose, 28, 10077–10097, 2021. R. Siju, Anju PV, MudrikaKhandelwal. Hierarchical Amphiphilic Cellulose/Recycled polystyrene Membranes for High Efficiency Oil-Water Separation, J. Appl. Polym. Sci.;e50123,2020, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/app.50123. R Siju, N.C. Shivaprakash and S. Sindhu, Synthesis of solution-processable poly(3,4 propylenedioxythiophene) nanobelts using reverse mircoemulsion method for electrochromicdevice applications, R Siju, N.C. Shivaprakash and S. Sindhu, Gray to transmissiveelectrochromic switching basedon electropolymerized PEDOT-ionic liquid functionalized graphene films, Journal of Solid StateElectrochemistry, 1393–1402, 19, 2015. Radhakrishnan, C.R. Siju, D. Mahanta, S. Patil, and G. Madras, Conducting polyaniline-nano-TiO2 composites for smart corrosion resistant coatings protection, ElectrochimicaActa, 1249–1254, 54, 2009.  Google scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?authuser=1&user=6lRiujEAAAAJ ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Siju-Cr-2 ORCID ID: 0000-0003-2364-3028     2ndRank Holder in M.Tech Polymer Technology, CUSAT   Membership in Professional Bodies Life member of Society for Polymer Science (SPS), India Kerala Academy of Sciences       Mrs.Anuja Mohan  Project Fellow, SRS Mrs Preeth-T Project Assistant   Dr. Siju C.R, Scientist B Room # 206, Second Floor SasthraBhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram-04 Email ID: siju.kscste@kerala.gov.in/ sijucrkscste@gmail.com Phone: 0471-2548263 (Off), +91-9742783872 (Mob)    

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Dr. Jaya Jacob

About me Currently serving as Scientist-B at KSCSTE, focused on coordinating and managing significant Science & Technology promotional activities. Academic Background: Holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK). Core Expertise and Publications: Research is concentrated in the fields of Nano-biotechnology, Biosensors, and the development of Green Corrosion Inhibitors for mild steel surfaces. ORCID ID 0000-0003-1051-2344 Google Scholar Page : https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=PuJUvfgAAAAJ&hl=en Current Responsibilities: Coordinates and implements major KSCSTE schemes, including the Emeritus Scientists Scheme, Post-Doctoral Fellowship programs, and the Sastraposhini science augmentation scheme. Also assists the Kerala Biotechnology Commission and the DBT-Skill VigyanProgramme. Key Recognitions and Awards: Recipient of the Young Scientist Grant from the Department of Science & Technology (DST). Recipient of the Women Scientist Grant from the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) (2017). Recognized as a “Women Scientist Achieving Great Heights” by the DBT in 2019. Awarded the European Molecular Biology Organization’s (Germany) Fellowship (2019). Name of Schemes &programmes (including external funded Programmes): KSCSTE Post Doctoral Fellowship Programme KSCSTE Back to Lab Post Doctoral Fellowship Programme Prathibha Scholarship for UG/PG Students & SPEED Programme High School Science Infrastructure Development Programme- Sasthraposhini   Academic Qualifications: PhD: Chemical Engineering, 2016 from National Institute of Technology, Karnataka Post- graduation: Biotechnology, 2012, Karunya University Graduation: Biotechnology, 2010, Anna University Professional Experience/ Academic Positions: DBT- BioCARE Scientist at The Department of Biotechnology, SBCE Pattoor from 2018-2021 Associate Professor in The Department of Biotechnology, SBCE Pattoor from 2021-2022 Visiting Post-doctoral researcher at The Department of Natural Sciences- PL Group at National University of Ireland, Galway- 2019 Assistant Lecturer in The Department of Chemical Engineering, NITK Surathkal in 2018   Broad area in bullet points: Nano-biotechnology, Biosynthesis of Quantum Dots, Biosensor Development, Green Corrosion inhibitors for Mild Steel Surfaces Details of ongoing and completed project (if any): DBT BioCARE Project on Biosensors for heavy metal detection- 50 Lakhs- 2018-2021- Completed       Best cited Publications: Biological approaches to tackle heavy metal pollution: a survey of literature Synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles using Gelidiumamansii and its antimicrobial property against various pathogenic bacteria New insights on the green synthesis of metallic nanoparticles using plant and waste biomaterials: current knowledge, their agricultural and environmental applications Microalgae: A prospective low cost green alternative for nanoparticle synthesis Microbial synthesis of chalcogenide semiconductor nanoparticles: a review URL of Googlescholar/researchgateetc: Google Scholar Page : https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=PuJUvfgAAAAJ&hl=en     Young Scientist Grant from Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India. Women Scientist Grant from Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India – 2017 Recognized as “Women Scientist Achieving Great Heights” by DBT at the BioCARe Conclave organized on International Women’s day, 2019 at the National Institute of Plant Genome Research, (NIPGR), New Delhi. European Molecular Biology Organization`s (Germany) Fellowship in 2019. Recipient of APJAKTU-CERD Research Seed Money in 2020. Visiting Post-doctoral researcher at The Department of Natural Sciences- PL Group at National University of Ireland, Galway.   Membership in Professional Bodies Life Member of the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers- IIChE Life Member of the Biotechnology Research Society of India- BRSI Member of the Asian Federation of Biotechnology- AFOB   Ms. Anjali Rajan- Project Fellow Ms. Shyni S- Project Assistant   Dr. Jaya Jacob Room No. 407, 4th Floor, SasthraBhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram. Kerala 695004 Email ID: jaya.kscste@kerala.gov.in Phone (Office/Mob):0471. 2548402    

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Dr.Neethu B

About me Dr. Neethu B holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering and is experienced in energy and environmental remediation, including waste-to-energy conversion. At KSCSTE, she leads major initiatives fostering academic–industry partnerships, nurturing young innovators, and advancing inclusive programmes for visually impaired students. Her expertise spans wastewater treatment, microbial fuel cell technology, and large-scale environmental monitoring. She has coordinated national projects, guided interdisciplinary research teams, and contributed extensively to peer-reviewed journals and international conferences. Dr. Neethu has also served on steering committees, programme advisory boards, and editorial panels, actively mentoring students and professionals while promoting sustainable technologies and cross-sector collaborations. Name of Schemes &programmes (including external funded Programmes): Partnering Academic Industry Research (PAIR) A P J abdulKalam Youth Challenge programme (APJYCP) Crafting Young Scientists of Tomorrow (CRYSTAL) State Centre Resource Initiative for Partnering Technology (SCRIPT) National Technology Day National Science Day National Mathematics Day Academic Qualifications: PhD: (Subject/Broad Area, Title, year, Institution/University) Subject (Broad area): Environmental Engineering (Bioelectrochemical systems), Title: Development of low cost Microbial carbon capture cell for simultaneous electricity generation, wastewater treatment and algal production. Year: 2020 Institution: Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur Post- graduation: (Subject, year, University) Subject: Environmental Engineering Year: 2015 Institute: Visveswaraya National Institute of Technology Nagpur (VNIT) Graduation: (Subject, year, University) Subject: Civil Engineering Year: 2012 Institute: NSS College of Engineering Professional Experience/ Academic Positions: Adhoc Faculty, NIT Calicut   Water and Wastewater treatment Bio electrochemistry Bioenergy production Microalgal carbon capture   Neethu, B., Bhowmick, G. D., &Ghangrekar, M. M. (2019). A novel proton exchange membrane developed from clay and activated carbon derived from coconut shell for application in microbial fuel cell. Biochemical Engineering Journal, 148, 170-177. Neethu, B., Bhowmick, G. D., &Ghangrekar, M. M. (2018). Enhancement of bioelectricity generation and algal productivity in microbial carbon-capture cell using low cost coconut shell as membrane separator. Biochemical Engineering Journal, 133, 205-213. Neethu, B., Bhowmick, G. D., &Ghangrekar, M. M. (2020). Improving performance of microbial fuel cell by enhanced bacterial-anode interaction using sludge immobilized beads with activated carbon. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 143, 285-292. Neethu, B., Tholia, V., &Ghangrekar, M. M. (2020). Optimizing performance of a microbial carbon-capture cell using Box-Behnken design. Process Biochemistry, 95, 99-107. Neethu, B., Bhowmick, G. D., Fathima, A., &Ghangrekar, M. M. (2020). Anodic inoculum pre-treatment by extracts of Azadirachtaindica leaves and Allium sativum peels for improved bioelectricity recovery from microbial fuel cell. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 45(43), 23391-23400. Neethu, B., &Ghangrekar, M. M. (2017). Electricity generation through a photo sediment microbial fuel cell using algae at the cathode. Water Science and Technology, 76(12), 3269-3277. Neethu, B., Ihjas, K., Chakraborty, I., &Ghangrekar, M. M. (2024). Nickel adsorbed algae biochar based oxygen reduction reaction catalyst. Bioelectrochemistry, 159, 108747. URL of Googlescholar/researchgateetc: Dr. Neethu B – Google Scholar   Best Paper Award at 36th Kerala Science Congress held at Government College Kasaragod, Kerala.     Integrated Civil Engineers Council Material Research Society     Smt. Amina S Project Fellow Smt. Remya Mohan R Project Assistant   Dr. Neethu B Junior Scientist,2nd Floor, SasthraBhavan, Pattom P O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695004 Email ID: Neethu.kscste@kerala.gov.in; neethukscste@gmail.com Phone (Office/Mob): offc: 0471-2548316  

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Er. Arjun Prasad

About me Arjun Prasad works at the intersection of science education, technology, and public policy. His primary research interest lies in implementation science, with a focus on understanding the methods and strategies employed by implementers and policymakers. His work aims to bridge the policy–practice gap by identifying systemic barriers and facilitating effective implementation of education policies through participatory and evidence-informed approaches. He is also interested in identifying research gaps in the education sector where targeted policy interventions are needed. Name of Schemes &programmes (including external funded Programmes):   Academic Qualifications: PhD: (Subject/Broad Area, Title, year, Institution/University) On-going Education policy implementation (Subject/Broad area) Indian Institute of Technology Bombay Post-graduation: (Subject, year, University) 2012 Molecular Biotechnology (Subject/Broad area) University of Bonn, Germany Graduation: (Subject, year, University) 2008 Biotechnology & Biochemical Engineering (Subject/Broad area) University of Kerala Professional Experience/ Academic Positions: Designation Organization Duration  Scientist Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment 22 October 2019 – present Junior Scientist Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment 22 October 2014 – 22 October 2019 Scientific officer Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment 11 July 2013 – 22 October 2014     Broad area Evidence-based education policy making & implementation Science education research Details of ongoing and completed project (if any) Involved in the co-ordination and scientific management of the following science and technology promotion programmes: Schemes/programme name Details Period of responsibility Sastraposhini in schools The scheme is envisioned to enhance science education in high schools of Kerala by setting up modern laboratories in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology to provide students with hands-on learning experiences. 2014 – 2020 Scheme for Promoting Young Talents in Science (SPYTiS) The scheme aims to nurture young talents in schools and colleges to carry out innovative science projects. 2014 – 2022 Student project The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to students enrolled in professional courses (Graduate and Post Graduate) and Science Post Graduate Courses in colleges and universities to carry out science and technology projects. In addition to the financial support from Govt. of Kerala, the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India sanctioned an amount of Rs.1.85 croresto support the scheme. 2014 – 2020 National Science Day  celebrations The objectives involve organizing programmes at schools and colleges to popularize the importance of science. The scheme was supported by the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. 2014-2022 SastraSameeksha Aimed to spark an early interest in science among high school students, motivating them to pursue scientific learning and careers through interactive workshops and experimental sessions, the programmes are conducted in association with different S&T institutions in Kerala. 2014 – 2020 Crafting Young Scientists of Tomorrow (CRYSTAL) program The program is designed as a mentoring programme for school students to identify their areas of interest at an early age and nurture them through customized training programs. 2017 – 2022 Science Education Centre The scheme is envisioned to improve the quality of science education in Kerala by encouraging research in science education, capacity building of teachers & students through development of new pedagogical and learning approaches.  2017- 2022 Science Writing Fellowship/ Science Media Support The fellowship encourages science writing in Malayalam and aims to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and society by translating complex topics into accessible, engaging content for the public. 2014 – 2020 Partnering Academic Industrial Research (PAIR) scheme The scheme is aimed to strengthen industry-academia linkage and encourage translational research through joint research programmes. 2017-2022 Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Youth Challenge Programmme This is aimed to encourage the youth to develop ideas and solutions to address challenging problems of Kerala. 2021-2022 International Year of Crystallography (IYCr) 2014  celebrations   A series of programmes were organized for students, teachers and general public to promote awareness of crystallography and its applications.   2014 Celebration of International Year of Light- and Light-based Technologies 2015 The core objective of IYL 2015 was to promote awareness among the students, teachers and general public of the importance of light science and its applications in addressing global challenges.   2015 National Mathematics Day celebrations The programmes are organized in association with different educational institutions to commemorate the contributions of mathematical genius SrinivasaRamanujan and inspire a positive attitude toward learning mathematics among students. The scheme was supported by the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. 2018 – 2022         Best cited Publications Akanksha K, Prasad A, Sukumaran RK, Nampoothiri M, Pandey A, Rao SS, Parameswaran B. Dilute acid pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis of sorghum biomass for sugar recovery–a statistical approach. Indian J Exp Biol. 2014 Nov;52(11):1082-9. PMID: 25434103 Käß, F., Prasad, A., Tillack, J., Moch, M., Giese, H., Büchs, J., Wiechert, W., &Oldiges, M. (2014). Rapid assessment of oxygen transfer impact for Corynebacteriumglutamicum. Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering, 37, 2567-2577. DOI: 10.1007/s00449-014-1234-1 Mashood, K.K., Khosla, K., Prasad, A., V, S., Ch, M.A., Jose, C., &Chandrasekharan, S. (2022). Participatory approach to introduce computational modeling at the undergraduate level, extending existing curricula and practices: Augmenting derivations. Physical Review Physics Education Research. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevPhysEducRes.18.020136 URL of Googlescholar/researchgateetc https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=BIcHk-AAAAAJ&hl=en https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Arjun-Prasad-8?ev=hdr_xprf https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2884-585X https://sites.google.com/view/arjunprasad/   Awarded Prof. Ramkumar scholarship to attend the Educational Data Mining conference held at Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru from July 11-14, 2023 Advanced to the Phase II of 2023-24 Tools Competition in the Accelerating & Assessing Learning Track   Membership in Professional Bodies Member, EdTech Society Member, IUCN Commission on Education and Communication Member, International Association of Engineers (IAENG) Member, The Biotech Research Society(BRSI) Life Member, Kerala Academy of Sciences           Arjun Prasad Scientist Tel: +91-471-2548 218 Email: arjun.kscste@kerala.gov.in  

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Dr.Sherin B.M

About me I am involved in the coordination and management of technology development initiatives of KSCSTE, spearheading the implementation of flagship schemes such as the Engineering and Technology Programme (ETP), the Technology Development and Adaptation Programme (TDAP) and the Rural Technology Programme (RTP) that aim to bridge innovation with societal needs. My responsibilities encompass fostering partnerships and networking with academic institutions, research organizations, and industries to promote collaborative development of technologies for the benefit of Kerala State as well as the society at large I am also actively involved in conceptualizing and establishing business incubation and innovation centres across the R&D centres of KSCSTE, with the objective of fostering a vibrant ecosystem for technology-based entrepreneurship. I co-ordinate the Technology Festival (TECHFEST), which is an annual event that provides a knowledge and experience sharing platform for engineering students through project contests and industry supported tech-fun events. I am also actively engaged in developing and strengthening Science & Technology Intervention, Incubation and Research for Raising StartUPs in Kerala (STIRRUP-Kerala), an innovative initiative designed to provide comprehensive technical support and mentorship to start-ups. This programme aims to bridge critical technology gaps, ensure the reliability and scalability of innovations, and thereby minimize start-up failures arising from inadequate or faulty technology.     Name of Schemes &programmes (including external funded Programmes): Engineering and Technology Programme (ETP) Technology Development and Adaptation Programme (TDAP) Rural Technology Programme (RTP) Science & Technology Intervention, Incubation and Research for Raising StartUPs in Kerala (STIRRUP-Kerala) Technology Festival (TECHFEST)   Academic Qualifications: PhD: (Subject/Broad Area, Title, year, Institution/University) Subject: Underwater Technology Title: Underwater Target Classifier with ImprovedSuccess Rate using Meta-optimal Support Vector machines Year: January 2019 Institution/ University: Faculty of Technology, Cochin University of Science &Technology Post- graduation: (Subject, year, University) Subject: VLSI & Embedded Systems Year: 2009 University: CochinUniversity of Science & Technology. Graduation: (Subject, year, University) Subject: Electronics and Communication Engineering, Year: 2007 University: University of Kerala. Professional Experience/ Academic Positions:     Designing underwater systems using machine learning and artificial intelligence Underwater acoustic pattern recognition and classification Ongoing/Completed Projects       Best cited Publications B. M. Sherin and M. H. Supriya, “SOS based selection and parameter optimization forunderwater target classification,” in OCEANS 2016 MTS/IEEE Monterey, 2016, pp. 1–4. B. M. Sherin and M. H. Supriya, “WOA based Selection and Parameter optimization ofSVM Kernel Function for Underwater Target Classification,” Int. J. Adv. Res. Comput. Sci.,vol. 8, no. 3, pp. 223–226, 2017. B. M. Sherin and M. H. Supriya, “Parameter Selection and Optimization of an SVMbased underwater target classifier using Stochastic Fractal Search,” in 2017 InternationalSymposium on Ocean Electronics (SYMPOL), 2017, pp. 40–48. B. M. Sherin and Supriya M. H., “Selection and parameter optimization of SVM kernelfunction for underwater target classification,” in 2015 IEEE Underwater Technology (UT),2015, pp. 1–5.     Nil   Membership in Professional Bodies Member, Kerala Academy of Sciences     Ms. Akhila S. Project Fellow Ms. Harisree U. Project Assistant     Dr. Sherin B. M. SasthraBhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 005 Email ID: sherin.kscste@gmail.com Phone (Office/Mob): 9633141501  

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Dr.Sarika A. R

About me Dr. Sarika A R is a microbiologist and science administrator with over a decade of experience shaping Kerala’s science, technology, and innovation ecosystem. She holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology and is the Scientist-in-Charge of the Kerala Biotechnology Commission (KBC), the state’s nodal agency for biotechnology promotion. She served as Project Coordinator for establishing the Institute of Advanced Virology (IAV), Kerala’s first dedicated virus research institute. At KBC, she leads biotechnology policy initiatives, research–industry collaborations, capacity-building programmes, and activities such as the Bioentrepreneurship Certification Programme. She is also the Nodal Officer for the DBT-funded Skill VigyanProgramme in Kerala. Dr. Sarika has authored several research publications in microbiology and applied biotechnology. Name of Schemes &programmes (including external funded Programmes): Biotechnology Development Programmes under Kerala Biotechnology Commission Biotechnology Research Support a. Young Investigator’s Programme in Biotechnology (YIPB) b. Kerala Biotechnology Re-entry Fellowship (K-BiREF)   Industrial Collaboration & Entrepreneurship Development a. Industry-linked Biotechnology Research Scheme (IBRS) b. Biotechnology Young Entrepreneur (BYE) Award Support for Rural Innovationsa. Biotechnology Innovations for Rural Development (BIRD) Capacity Building in Biotechnology a. Biotechnology Post-Doctoral Fellowship (BPDF) b. Biotechnology Training and Workshop (BTW) c. Biotechnology Education Programme   Academic Qualifications:   Ph.D. in Microbiology – Marine Biology Studies on Bacteriocin-Producing Lactic Acid Bacteria, Optimization of Culture Conditions and Efficacy of Biopreservation 2012, ICAR-CMFRI /ManonmaniamSundaranar University Post- graduation: M.Sc. Microbiology, 2003, ManonmaniamSundaranar University Graduation: B.Sc. Microbiology, 2001, Periyar University Professional Experience/ Academic Positions: Principal Scientist (Scientist E2), Kerala Biotechnology Commission, 2023 – Present Senior Scientist (E1), Kerala Biotechnology Commission, 2019 – 2023 Scientist C, Kerala State Council for Science, Technology & Environment, 2016 – 2019 Scientist B, Kerala State Council for Science, Technology & Environment, 2013 – 2016 Lecturer in Biotechnology, University of Kerala, 2012-13 Lecturer in Microbiology, Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, 2006-07 Research Associate, Kerala Agricultural University, 2005   Broad Areas of Work Research: Microbiome & Marine Biotechnology – Studies on microbial diversity, fish gut microbiome, and discovery of bioactive compounds for applications in aquaculture and health. Programme Leadership: Biotechnology Translation & Capacity Building – Designing and implementing programmes to promote research–industry collaboration, entrepreneurship, and skill development in biotechnology. Institutional Development: Establishment & Strengthening of Science Infrastructure – Coordinating major initiatives such as the Institute of Advanced Virology (IAV) and Centres of Excellence in emerging areas. Details of Ongoing and Completed project: DBT Skill Vigyan State Partnership Programme in Biotechnology and Life Sciences (Funded by DBT – ongoing)     Sarika, A. R., Lipton, A. P., &Aishwarya, M. S. (2019). Biopreservative Efficacy of Bacteriocin GP1 of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GP1 on Stored Fish Fillets. Frontiers in Nutrition, 6:29.  https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2019.00029 Rajendran, P., Ramkumar, B., Sarika, A. R., Lipton, A. P., &Anbarasu, M. (2022). Abundance and diversity of sponge-associated bacteria in selected sponge species. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India. 64(2): 74-79 Rachanamol, R. S., Lipton, A. P., Thankamani, V., Sarika, A. R., &Selvin, J. (2014). Protease production by Bacillus subtilis VCDA isolated from tropical marine sponge Callyspongiadiffusa.Helgoland Marine Research, 68: 263–269. Aishwarya, M. S., Lipton, A. P., &Sarika, A. R. (2018). Consortia of Specific Bacteria in Sinimol, S., Sarika, A. R., &Jayakumaran Nair, A. (2016). Diversity and Antagonistic Potential of Marine Microbes Collected from South-West Coast of India.  3 Biotech, 6:7. Sarika, A. R., A. P. Lipton, M. S. Aishwarya and R. S. Dhivya. 2012. Isolation of a Bacteriocin-Producing Lactococcuslactis and Application of Its Bacteriocin to manage Spoilage Bacteria in High-Value Marine Fish Under Different Storage Temperatures. Appl. Biochem. Biotechnol.167(5): 1280-1289. Googlescholar: https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?hl=en&user=tsbmtXcAAAAJ Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sarika-A-R ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5864-8251 Loop:  https://loop.frontiersin.org/people/564037/   Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Doctoral Fellowship for pursuing Ph.D. (2009) Best poster award in Life Sciences, XVIII Kerala Science Congress held during 29-31 January, at CESS, Thiruvananthapuram (2006)       Membership in Professional Bodies General Secretary, Kerala Academy of Sciences Life Member, National Academy of Biological Sciences         Beena D, Technical Officer, KBC Dr. Krupa Ann Mathew, Consultant, DBT Skill Vigyan Kerala profile Drishya P. S, Project Fellow, KBC Athira C. Nair, Project Assistant Anju R. K, Data Entry Operator, DBT Skill Vigyan Kerala     Dr. Sarika A. R. SasthraBhavan, Pattom P O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695004 Email ID: sarikaar.kscste@kerala.gov.in Phone (Office/Mob):   0471-2548254    / 9446589320    

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Dr. P. Harinarayanan

About me Dr. P. Harinarayanan holds a Ph.D. in Geology and brings over 25 years of professional experience. Early in his career, he played an active role in disaster management efforts in Kerala, serving as a Research Officer at the Institute of Land and Disaster Management. He has also contributed to academia as adhoc faculty member at the National Institute of Technology and Government College, Kasaragod. Since December 2005, Dr. Harinarayanan has been an integral part of the scientific team at the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE). Over the years, he has been involved in the planning and implementation of several key schemes and programmes, including the Environment and Ecology Programme, Wetland Technical Unit and Environment Management Programme. Till 2020, he also provided technical support to the Kerala Coastal Zone Management Authority and contributed to state-level wetland conservation initiatives. Currently, he is leading several important initiatives under KSCSTE, such as the Green Kerala Initiative, Rural Innovators Meet, and the CREAM Programme. In addition, he coordinates various Central Sector Schemes including the SC & ST Cell, National Children’s Science Congress (NCSC), and the Environmental Information, Awareness, Capacity Building and Livelihood Programme (EIACP) Hub.   Name of Schemes & programmes (including external funded Programmes): SC and ST Cell at KSCSTE – supported under SEED Programme of DST, Government of India Environmental Information, Awareness, Capacity Building and Livelihood Programme Hub (EIACP)., Supported by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. National Children’s Science Congress – Supported under NCSTC Programme of DST, Government of India Rural Innovators Meet (RIM) Green Kerala Initiative Climate Resilient and Ecologically Adapted Model Villages (CREAM Villages) Academic Qualifications: Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Mysore (2001), awarded for his research thesis titled “Geophysical, Geochemical and Hydrogeological Studies of Keralapura Watersheds, Cauvery Basin, Karnataka, India.” MSc Geology (1996) University of Calicut with 2nd rank BSc Geology (1994) – University of Calicut Professional Experience/ Academic Positions: Lecturer in Geology, Civil Engineering Department, NIT Calicut July 2001-August 2002 Research Officer Institute of Land and Disaster Management, August 2002 to December 2005 Scientific Officer (Scientist B) – KSCSTE 2005-2008 Scientific Officer (Scientist C) – KSCSTE 2008-2011 Senior Scientist, KSCSTE -2011-2014 Principal Scientist, KSCSTE 2014-2019 Senior Principal Scientist Since 2019. General Convenor 27th National Children’s Science Congress (2019) General Convenor 28th Kerala Science Congress (2016)   Groundwater Management Science and Technology for development of SC/ST development Wetland Conservation Details of ongoing and completed project (if any) SC&ST Cell at KSCSTE- Supported by DST, Government of India – Ongoing.   “Remote Sensing Data for Groundwater Development and Management in Keralapura Watersheds of Cauvery Basin, Karnataka, India” – 2000, Indian Mineralogist Vol. 34, No. 2, pp 11-17. Water Quality in Twin Micro watersheds near Keralapura, Hassan District, Karnataka, India”, 2006, Journal. Geological Society of India, Vol. No.67 No.6 Books –   Chapters authored Pragrithidurathangal (Natural Disasters) -Published by Institute of Land Management 1st Edition 2005 and 2nd Edition 2006 State of Environment Report Vol. II – a chapter on Institutional Mechanism (Natural hazard), State of Environment Report Vol III – Corporate Environment Management Chapter on Paloeoclimate Change in the book titled  Kalavasthavyathiyanam (Climate Change) Coastal Zone Management – Environmental Encyclopedia 2012 Coastal zone management – Enactments in India – 2018 Enactments for Wetlands conservation -2018 Wetland conservation and Management Rules (Malayalam) –2019 Coastal Zone Management (Malayalam) – 2019 Books Edited State of Environment Report 2007- Vol. I  ISBN -81-863666-59-8 State of Environment Report 2007- Vol. II ISBN -81-863666-60-1 State of Environment Report 2007- Vol. III ISBN -81-863666-61-x State of Environment Report 2007 – Vol. IV ISBN -81-863666-62-8 Environmental Impact of Tsunami in the Kerala Coast ISBN -81-863666-58-x (Published in 2006) Kalavasthavyathiyanam (Climate Change) – ISBN 81-86366-65-2 State of Environment Report of Lakshadweep 2012 Co-Editor  – Compendium on Climate Change: Plantation Crops and spices of Kerala  brought out as part of 24th Kerala Science Congress. Member of working group for preparation of two books on Clean Water-Safe water  for Lower Primary and Upper Primary Schools under a project supported by UNICEF to CWRDM. State level CSC proceedings from 2012-2023 – 12 volumes Editorial Board Member – Environmental Monitoring Programme on water quality Reports 2009,2010,2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 URL of Googlescholar/researchgate etc https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=zxl3G9UAAAAJ&hl=en https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Periya-Harinarayanan?ev=hdr_xprf www.linkedin.com/in/periya-harinarayanan-681454242   Good Service Entry – Government of Kerala – 2015 II Rank M.Sc Geology, University of Calicut 1996 CSIR Fellowship.   Membership in Professional Bodies Fellow Geological Society of India (FGS Ind. LM No. 1318) Fellow Mineralogical Society of India (FMS) Life member Kerala Academy of Sciences. Vice President, Kerala Academy of Sciences.       Team SC&ST Cell (on contract) Dr. Ibrahim Bathis, Project Scientist Ms. Krishna K Nair, Project Associate Dr. Mintu Elezabath George, Project Associate Team EIACP (on contract) Dr. Sindhu C Unni, Programme Officer Ms. Dhanya Surendran, Information Officer Ms. Roshni Raj, IT Officer Mr. Jayesh J B Project Fellow (on contract) Ms. Mili Mohan, Project Fellow     Dr. P. Harinarayanan Senior Principal Scientist KSCSTE Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom Palace P.O., Thiruvananthapuram 695004 Email ID: hari.kscste@kerala.gov.in Phone (Office) : 0471-2548299  

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Dr.Binuja Thomas

About me Dr. Binuja Thomas has over 25 years multifaceted experience in research, teaching and S&T Management. She did M.Tech in Agricultural and Food Engineering from IIT, Kharagpur and Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering from Kerala Agricultural University.  Her research expertise spans in the novel technologies for value addition in agro-processing sector, process optimisation of vacuum impregnation of fruits and vegetables, food safety and management system assessment, technology refinement, etc. She also holds PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) from Indira Gandhi National Open University. Dr. Binuja joined KSCSTE as Scientist B in 2005 and she has a proven track record having undertaken numerous S&T capacity building programmes and outreach activities for science popularisation. Currently, Dr. Binuja officiates as the Nodal Officer, IPR Information Centre -Kerala (IPRIC-K) and Co-ordinator of Patent Information Centre – Kerala. She also leads the activities of the Govt of Kerala project- Establishment of Science Parks in Kerala. She is also actively engaged in coordinating various Schemes & Programmes of KSCSTE namely Kerala Sasthra Puraskaram, KSCSTE-Best Scientist Award, Scheme for promoting Seminar/Symposia/Workshops (SSW) and another new initiative of KSCSTE- Institute of Advanced Crop Breeding (IACB). She has over 25 international and national publications to her credit and also serves in various State-level policy governance and expert committees.   Name of Schemes & programmes (including external funded Programmes): Patent Information Centre – Kerala (DST, Govt. of India funded Project) KSCSTE- Science Park Project (KIIFB funded Project) Intellectual Property Rights Information Centre – Kerala (IPRIC-K) Scheme for promoting Seminar/ Symposia/ Workshops (SSW) Kerala Sasthra Puraskaram KSCSTE- Best Scientist Award   Academic Qualifications: PhD in Agricultural Engineering (2021) from Kerala Agricultural University Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Agricultural and Food Engineering (2000) from I.I.T., Kharagpur (Rank- II) Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Agricultural Engineering (1998) from Kerala Agricultural University (Rank- I) Additional qualification: PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) from Indira Gandhi National Open University Professional Experience/ Academic Positions: Twenty four years multifaceted experience in Research, Teaching and S&T Management Lecturer in Food Engineering, School of Health Sciences, University of Calicut (2001-2003) Lecturer in Dept. of Food Science & Technology, Mar Athanasios College for          Advanced Studies (MACFAST), Thiruvalla (2003-05) Scientist in KSCSTE (2005 onwards) – Scientist B (2005-2008) – Scientist C (2008-2011) – Scientist E1 (2011-2015) – Principal Scientist (2015-2022) – Senior Principal Scientist (2022 onwards) Nodal Officer, IPR Information Centre-Kerala (IPRIC-K)   Novel technologies for value addition in agro -processing sector Process optimisation of vacuum impregnation of fruits and vegetables Food safety and management system assessment & technology refinement Subject matter related to Intellectual Property Rights(IPR) Details of  completed project  Introduced Partnering Academic Industrial Research in the year 2016 Co-ordinated State wide activities of National Science Day Co-ordinate State wide activities of National Technology Day (2015-2017) Co-ordinated International Year of Pulses (2016) Co-ordinated Sasthrayanam Programme Regional Workshops on Science Popularisation Programme Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate-2022 funded by Vigyyan Prasar, Govt. of India     Malayalam article on IPR titled ‘Swantham Ennathu swanthamaakkan’, in the magazine ‘Kerala Karshakan’ (August 2008 edition), published by Farm Information Bureau of Agriculture Department. Co-author of the article on Protecting the Creations in the magazine Kerala Calling (October 2008 edition) published by Information & Public Relations Department, Govt. of Kerala. Thomas, B., Sudheer, K. P. and Bonny, B.P. 2021. Performance Analysis of Agrienterprises facilitated through KAU-Agri Business Incubators, Curr. J. of Appl. Sci. and Technol., 40(7): 30-40. Sudheer, K.P., Thomas, B., Unni, S.L.K. and Bonny, B.P. 2021. Agri Business Incubators in agripreneurial ecosystem development of Kerala. 14th Biennial Conference on Entrepreneurship, 25-27 February 2021, Ahmedabad.Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Ahmedabad Thomas, B. and Sudheer, K.P. 2021. Safety and quality of novel food processing techniques. In: Sudheer, K. P. and Lakshmanan, B. (eds), Safety and Quality Management in food Supply Chain: A Farm To Fork Approach. CRC Press, pp. 383 – 404. Sudheer, K.P., Thomas, B. and Lakshmanan, B. 2021. Relevance of safety and quality in food supply chain. In: Sudheer, K. P. and Lakshmanan, B. (eds), Safety and Quality Management in food Supply Chain: A Farm To Fork Approach. CRC Press, pp. 1-12. Thomas B., Ashwini T., Unni, S.L.K., Bonny, B.P. and   Sudheer K. P.  Role of Agri Business Incubation (ABI) ecosystem in the promotion of entrepreneurship development in Kerala. International Virtual Conference on “Transforming Agricultural Advisory Services to mitigate the effects of the pandemic for farmers welfare” (ICTAAS-2021), 12-13 November 2021, VIT School of Agricultural Innovations and Advanced Learning (VAIAL), Vellore. Thomas B., Sankalpa K. B. and Sudheer K. P. 2022. Vacuum Impregnation- Process Optimisation, 34th Kerala Science Congress, 10th – 12th February 2022, Thiruvananthapuram. Thomas, B., Sudheer, K. P., Saranya, S., Kothakota, A., Pandiselvam, R., & Joseph, M. 2022. Development of protein enriched cold extruded pasta products using hybrid dried processed mushroom powder and defatted flours: A study on nutraceutical, textural, colour and sensory attributes. LWT, 170, 113991. Thomas, B., Pulissery, S.K., Sankalpa, K.B., Lal, A.N., Warrier, A.S., Mahanti, N.K. and Kothakota, A., 2024. Optimization and modeling of vacuum impregnation of pineapple rings and comparison with osmotic dehydration. Journal of Food Science, 89(1), pp.494-512.     Best Paper Award (Scientist category) in 34th Kerala Science Congress (Agricultural & Food Sciences) held during 10th – 12th February 2022, Thiruvananthapuram First Rank holder in B. Tech (Agricultural Engineering) from KAU Consistent Recipient of KAU Merit Scholarship Qualified in GATE 1998 and Recipient of IIT Scholarship Second Rank holder in M. Tech (Agricultural and Food Engineering) Qualified National Eligibility Test (NET-2001) in Agricultural Structure and Process Engineering conducted by ASRB (ICAR) Letter of Appreciation from KSCSTE   Membership in Professional Bodies Full member of Association of Food Scientists & Technologists (India) Member of Institution of Engineers (Kerala) Full Member of Kerala Academy of Sciences     IPRIC-K Safikh S                      –  Technical Officer, IPRIC-K Chaithanya P C           –  Project Scientist I, PIC Kerala Vidyasree P J   –  Project Associate I, PIC Kerala   KSCSTE- Science Park Project V Suvekbala –  Manager, Science Park Project Sanoop P Hassan –  Assistant Manager (Infrastructure), Science Park Project Nibhin Francis – 

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Dr. Anilkumar C

About me Dr. C. Anilkumar holds an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Botany from the University of Kerala and has over 12 years of research experience in coastal ecology and seaweed taxonomy, during which he published 22 research papers and reported five new algal species of economic importance.In addition to his research career, Dr.Anilkumar has over 14 years of experience in science management, overseeing several flagship programmes and schemes of KSCSTE, Kerala State Biodiversity Board, and Kerala Biotechnology Commission. He has also coordinating student-centric initiatives such as SPYTiS, CRYSTAL, Science Education Centre, and Science Media Support programmes. Name of Schemes &programmes (including external funded Programmes): Scheme for Promoting Young Talents in Science (SPYTiS) Science Education Centre Science Media Support Crafting Young Scientists of Tomorrow (CRYSTAL) Student Project (DST, GoI sponsored project)   Academic Qualifications:  Ph.D. from University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram(1995) Post-doctoral fellow of CSIR, New Delhi (1995-1997) Certificate in Geoinformatics, Central Water And Power Research Station, Pune (2005) Certificate in Environment Management, IISc, Bangalore(2015) Certificate in Science Management, Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode (2017) Professional Experience/ Academic Positions: As a researcher, I have twelve years of experience in the study of the coastal ecology and environment of the seaweeds of India and I could publish Twenty-two research papers in the field of ecology and taxonomy of Seaweeds. Reported five new algal species of high economic value and a number of new Indian reports. Fourteen years experience in science management in various schemes and programmes of KSCSTE, Kerala State Biodiversity Board and Kerala Biotechnology Commission. Member Convenor of the 24th Kerala Science Congress (2012)     Ongoing/Completed Projects       Anil Kumar.C. and M.V.N. Panikkar, 1993. A new species of MyriogrammeKylin (Delesserales, Rhodophyta) from Kerala. Seaweed. Res. Utiln. 16 (1&2) :199-203. Anil Kumar.C. and M.V.N. Panikkar. 1995. The species of ProphyraC.A.Agardh from Kerala. Seaweed. Res. Utiln. 17:151-160. Anil Kumar. C and M.V.N. Panikkar 1997. Indian Species of Porphyra (Rhodophyceae, Bangiales). FeddesRepertorium. 108, 5-6, 419-423. Berlin, Germany. C, 2003. Observations on the species of Ceramium (Cermiales – Rhodophyta) from Kerala. Bull. Bot. Surv. India 45 (1-4) : 173-178. Anilkumar C & P. S. N. Rao, 2005. A new species of Porphyra (Rhodophyta, Bangiales) from the Malvan coast of Maharashtra, India. FeddesRepertorium Volume 116, Issue 3-4 : 222-225. Berlin, Germany.     UGC (JRF & SRF) PDF ( CSIR ) National award for the best paper presented on the 3rd National Congress on Medicinal Plants, December 27, 1999.at Thrissur, Kerala.   Membership in Professional Bodies Life member of Indian Botanical Society (Kerala Chapter) Life member of Kerala Academy of Sciences Life member of Seaweed Research and Utilisation Association     Laju.S Designation: Project Fellow Mrs.Anila G T, Designation: Project Assistant   Dr. Anilkumar C Senior Principal Scientist 8th Floor, SasthraBhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram-04 Email ID:anil.kscste@kerala.gov.in Phone (Office/Mob):0471. 2548 223  

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