Professional Experience
| position | institute | from | to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | Sree Krishna College, Guruvayur | 01 Jan-2015 | till date |
| Post-doctoral fellow cum Research Scientist | Centre for Nanosciences and Molecular medicine, Amrita institute of Medical sciences and Research centre (AIMS), Kochi | 01 Jan-2013 | 01 Jan-2014 |
| Lecturer in Biochemistry | Department of Microbiology, GEMS Arts and Science College, Ramapuram, Malappuram | 01 Jan-2012 | 01 Jan-2013 |
| Lecturer in Biochemistry | Department of Botany and Biotechnology, A. J. College of Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram | 01 Jan-2007 | 01 Jan-2008 |
| Guest Lecturer in Biochemistry | St. Stephens College, Pathanapuram, Kollam | 01 Jan-2005 | 01 Jan-2006 |
Membership in Professional/Academic Bodies
Chairman, Board of examinations (Theory & Practical), University of Calicut (2018 onwards)
International Conferences attended
Presented a paper on the topic ‘Isolation and identification of multidrug resistant bacteria from coastal regions of Kerala’ at EMERGE 2025, an International conference at EMEA College of Arts and Science, Kondotty Malappuram, Kerala from 14.01.2025 to 16.01.2025
Presented a paper entitled ‘Targeting MMPs in tumor progression: Focus on human colonic adenocarcinoma’ in MESMAC International Conference, held at MES Mampad College, Malappuram, Kerala from 20.01.2022 to 31.01.2022
Training Programs Attended
National level online Faculty Development Program on Outcome-based education and application of generative AI in Teaching and Research, organised by St. Mary’s College (Autonomous), Thrissur, Kerala in association with the Collegiate Education Department, Government of Kerala from 17.10.2024 to 24.10.2024
Workshop of Biochemistry for Syllabus preparation in connection with FYUGP by University of Calicut from 01.12.2023 to 02.12.2023
Webinar on Four year undergraduate programme curriculum framework by Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, University of Calicut on 13.11.2023
National level online Faculty development Programme on "Moodle based learning management system and course design" by KSHEC and SNGS College Pattambi from 18.08.2023 to 23.08.2023
One day National level workshop on "Inclusive education, Diversasia toolkit and AI in education "Under the project of DIVERSIA with support of Erasmus+ Capacity building in higher education and Nottingham Trent University, UK. 24.08.2023
One day Orientation programme for faculty members by KILA on 22.07.2023
Online Refresher course in Biological Sciences sponsored by UGC-HRDC, Kannur University from 09.12.2021 to 22.12.2021
“Effective teaching and learning through MOODLE” delivered as MOOC with four quadrants, organized by Sree Narayana College, Kollam in association with Kerala State Higher Education Council from 31st May 2021 to 4th June 2021.
Online Faculty development program on 'Outcome Based Education: Framing Questions Using Bloom’s Taxonomy', organized by UGC – STRIDE, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam in association with Sree Sankara College, Kalady from 21st to 25th June 2021.
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.
Online Short-term Faculty development program on “Towards a Digital Era of Teaching and Learning” delivered as MOOC, organised by UGC-HRDC, University of Kerala, collaboration with KSMDB College, Sasthamcotta from 12.08.2020 to 18.08.2020.
Online training programme on “Advanced Research Methodology” organized by RSRI, Tamil Nadu from 11.05.2020 to 15.05.2020
Short term course on Strategic planning for quality improvement (multidisciplinary) sponsored by UGC-HRDC, University of Calicut from 11.02.2020 – 17.02.2020
Orientation programme sponsored by UGC-HRDC, University of Calicut from 06.11.2019 -26.11.2019
Refresher course in Life sciences sponsored by UGC-HRDC, University of Kerala from 11.07.2019 to 24.07.2019
Workshop on ‘Bioinformatics" sponsored by SNGS College, Pattambi, under the sponsorship of Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala, from 29.11.2016 to 30.11.2016.
Publications in Books/Peer-Reviewed journals
Umadevi. D, K.U.M.A. Rafeeq (2022). Targeting matrix metalloproteinases in tumor progression: focus on human colonic adenocarcinoma. MESMAC International Conferences, An anthology of Research papers in Life Sciences. ISBN 978-93-5635-958-1
Umadevi. D, K.U.M.A. Rafeeq. (2021). Phytochemical screening and GC-MS analysis of the essential oil extract of the aromatic plant Cymbopogon citratus. International journal of scientific research. 10(4); 28-29. DOI : 10.36106/ijsr
Umadevi D, Smitha M Xavier. (2020). Anticancerous activity of Staurosporine on human colon tumor (HCT) cell lines. International journal of universal pharmacy and biosciences, 9(6): 10-15
Smitha M. Xavier, Umadevi D. (2019). Anticancerous effect of Kaempferol, on Human Colon Tumor (Hct) Cell Lines. Biocomprension, Dept. of Biotechnology, EMEA College, Kondotty.
Hima Haridas, Umadevi D and Jomet Sebastian. K. (2018). Phytochemical screening, total phenolic content and antioxidant activities of Catharanthus roseus leaves. Plantica- Journal of Plant Science. 2(3):164 – 169
KUMA Rafeeq, D Umadevi, N Sajitha and M Gokuldas. (2016). Sustainable biotechnology, Plant essential oils as insect ovicides: A case of the nuisance household pest, Luprops Tristis Fab. (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae). ISBN: 978-3-659-89742-9 pp.96-106
D. Umadevi, K. U. M. A. Rafeeq, N. Sajitha and M. Gokuldas. (2016). Hyperlipaemic effects of a neuropeptide hormone isolated from insects on vertebrate liver. Asian Journal of Phytomedicine and Clinical Research. 4(2): 33- 39
Sajitha, N., Kavitha, K. P, K.U.M.A. Rafeeq and Umadevi. D. (2016). A preliminary study of lipid in the wool fibre of domestic goat. International Journal of Current Research, 8(6): 33164-33165.
Rafeeq K.U.M.A, Umadevi D, Sajitha N and Gokuldas M. (2016). Repellency of essential oil extracted from Cymbopogon citrates against the nuisance household pest, Luprops tristis fab (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae). International Journal of recent scientific research, 7 (4): 10309-10313
Umadevi D , K U M A Rafeeq, N Sajitha and M Gokuldas. (2016). Sustainable biotechnology, Adipokinetic Neuropeptide Hormone: Isolation, Characterization and Functional aspects of a Lepidopteran Insect, Orthaga exvinacea. ISBN: 978-3-659-89742-9 pp.18-25
Umadevi. D, Gokuldas M and Srinivas G. (2015). Targeting Matrix metalloproteinases in tumor progression: Focus on human colonic adenocarcinoma. Proceedings of the UGC National Seminar, Sree Neelakanta Government Sanskrit college Pattambi, Kerala.
Umadevi, D., K.U.M.A. Rafeeq; Gokuldas M. (2014). Identification of a metabolic peptide hormone from the neurohaemal tissues of Orthaga exvinacea. Acta Biologica Indica, 3(1): 485-493
Smitha M. Xavier., Umadevi, D. (2014). Hepatoprotective effect of Gotu Kola (Centella Asiatica Linn.) on carbon tetra chloride induced liver injury in rats. International research journal of pharmacy, 5(12): 929-931
Smitha M. Xavier., Umadevi, D. (2014). Anticancerous activity of resveratrol, on human colon tumor (HCT) cell lines. International journal of science innovations and discoveries, 4 (1): 1-7
Umadevi, D., Gokuldas M. (2014). Gene sequence of the adipokinetic hormone of the mango leaf webber, Orthaga exvinacea. International Journal of Life Sciences and Pharma Research, 3 (4): 226-234
Umadevi, D., Gokuldas M. (2014). Hyperlipaemic effects of a metabolic neuropeptide hormone on vertebrate liver. Proceedings of the UGC National conference on “Advances in Entomological Research”, University of Calicut.
Umadevi, D., K.U.M.A. Rafeeq., Ajaykumar, A.P., K.M. Ismail, K.A. Rashed., Gokuldas M. (2013). Identification and structural characterization of a hyperlipemic neuropeptide from the mango leaf webber, Orthaga exvinacea Hampson. American journal of Biochemistry and Molecular biology, 3 (3): 304-313
Umadevi, D., Uma. C (2012). Effect of Lycopersicon esculentum, Citrus Limon and Daonil on renal calculi. Journal of Global Pharma Technology, 7(4): 28-30
Gokuldas M., Ajaykumar, A.P., Umadevi, D., V.S. Binitha., K.M. Ismail, K.A. Rashed. (2013). Identification of Adipokinetic neuropeptide from the rice grasshopper Hieroglyphus Banian. Journal of Entomology, 10 (2): 95-102
Umadevi, D., and Gokuldas M. (2010). Adipokinetic hormone gene sequence of Orthaga exvinacea Hampson. GeneBank accession No: HQ269419. GenBank, NCBI
Umadevi, D., Gokuldas M., Ajaykumar, A.P. (2012). Hyperlipaemic and hyperglycaemic effects of a metabolic peptide hormone from the neuronal tissues of the mango leaf webber Orthaga exvinacea Hampson. International Research Journal of Pharmacy, 3(2):271-276
Umadevi, D., Uma. C. (2011). Emodin mediated down regulation of Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in SNP treated colon cancer cells. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences, 2(2):869-876
Umadevi, D., Uma. C. (2011). Expression of MMP2 and MMP9 (Gelatinases A and B) in Human Colon Cancer Cells. Journal of Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 165:1245-1252