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Dr. Umadevi D

Assistant Professor

M.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.D

[email protected]

Specialization :

Neuropeptides

Dr. Umadevi is an accomplished Assistant Professor and Head of the Biochemistry Department at Sree Krishna College, Guruvayur, where she has served for the past nine years. Prior to her current role, she has also held the position of Post-doctoral Fellow cum Research Scientist at the Centre for Nanoscience and Molecular Medicine, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (AIMS), Kochi, where she conducted research in cancer biology.

Dr. Umadevi earned her PhD from the University of Calicut in 2013, specializing in neuropeptides and neurohormones. Beforehand, she served as Lecturer in Biochemistry at several esteemed institutions, including GEMS Arts and Science College, A. J. College of Science and Technology, and St. Stephens College.

Throughout her career, Dr. Umadevi has made significant contributions to the field of biochemistry through his research, teaching, and administrative roles. She is serving as Chairman of the Board of Examinations of Biochemistry (Theory & Practical) at the University of Calicut since 2018, demonstrating her commitment to academic leadership and quality assurance. She has authored numerous research papers in international and national journals and has presented her work at various seminars and conferences. Additionally, she has actively participated in faculty development programs and workshops, demonstrating his commitment to professional growth and development.


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Professional Experience

positioninstitutefromto
Assistant ProfessorSree Krishna College, Guruvayur01 Jan-2015till date
Post-doctoral fellow cum Research ScientistCentre for Nanosciences and Molecular medicine, Amrita institute of Medical sciences and Research centre (AIMS), Kochi01 Jan-201301 Jan-2014
Lecturer in BiochemistryDepartment of Microbiology, GEMS Arts and Science College, Ramapuram, Malappuram 01 Jan-201201 Jan-2013
Lecturer in BiochemistryDepartment of Botany and Biotechnology, A. J. College of Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram 01 Jan-200701 Jan-2008
Guest Lecturer in BiochemistrySt. Stephens College, Pathanapuram, Kollam 01 Jan-200501 Jan-2006

Membership in Professional/Academic Bodies

Chairman, Board of examinations (Theory & Practical), University of Calicut (2018 onwards)


Training Programs Attended

 



Online Short-term Faculty Development Programme on “Towards a Digital Era of Teaching and Learning” by Kumbalathu Sankupillai Memorial Devaswom Board College, Sasthamcotta in collaboration with UGC HRDC University of Kerala from 12/8/2020 to 18/8/2020.

Online training programme on “Moodle based learning management system” by Internal Quality Assurance Cell and LMS monitoring committee, Sree Neelakanda Govt. Sanskrit College, Pattambi from 5/05/2020 to 14/05/2020.

Short Term Course on ‘Strategic Planning for Quality Improvement on Strategic Planning for Quality Improvement’ sponsored by UGC-HRDC, University of Calicut 11.02.2021 to 17.02.2021.

Faculty Development Programme on “Effective Teaching and Learning Through Moodle” by PG and Research Department of Physics combined with IQAC, Sree Narayana College, Kollam in association with the Kerala State Higher Education Council from 31/05/2021 to 04/05/2021.

Online Refresher Course in Biological Sciences sponsored by UGC-HRDC, Kannur University from 09.12.2021 to 22.12.2021 

Online Faculty Development Programme on 'Outcome Based Education: Framing Questions Using Bloom’s Taxonomy' by UGC – STRIDE, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam in association with Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Sree Sankara College, Kalady from 21/06/2021 to 25/06/2021.

One week Faculty Development Programme on Moodle based learning management system and course design” conducted online by Faculty Development Centre of Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC), Thiruvananthapuram and SNGS College, Pattambi from 18/08/2023 to 23/08/2023.