Dr. Leena Alexander
Associate Professor

• • Research Interests

  Honey bees and environment

• • Publications

  Text book of Biology, Vol. II, Nageen publishers, July-2006
  
  Paper published on "Antimicrobial activity of Honey samples collected from different eco-habitats of Karnataka" in Academic Studies: National Journal of Jyoti Research Academy, ISSN.0975-461X Vol 3-Issue 2, July-Dec 2009
  
  Published a paper titled, "Establishing Bangalore City as a beekeeping centre" in the proceedings of the National conference on ‘Biodiversity -, Its Richness, Uses and Conservation’ held at Gandhigram Rural University, Dindigul- 19th- 21st January 2011. v
  
  Published a paper titled ‘Leadership Lessons from the Honeybees’-A Multidisciplinary Research Paper in Academic Studies National Journal of Jyoti Research Academy, Vol, 5 issue 1, 2011
  
  Paper titled "In vitro study of antimicrobial activity of honey samples and Punica granatum (pomegranate) on Staphylococcus aureus." National Journal of Jyoti Research Academy; Volume 8, Issue 1, January-June 2013.
  
  Paper titled "Honey as a complementary therapeutic product from the honey bees" was published in the 'Xavierian Research Journal a peer refereed Bi-annual Interdisciplinary Studies and Research Vol.5 No. 1 March 2017. ISSN 2321-0214
  
  NEWS LETTERS AND BOOK OF ABSTRACTS
  
  Was responsible for publishing departmental newsletter “Genesis” and “Gene Express”.
  
  Brought out four book abstracts of national level conferences viz, “Science for mankind 2012”, “Biosymphony 2016”, “BIOESSENCE - Integrated Healthcare” 2017 and Mind body matters-An interdisciplinary insight” 2018, conducted in Jyoti Nivas college Autonomous.

• • Paper Presented

  Paper presented on "Anti-microbial property of honey collected from different eco- habitats of Karnataka" National Seminar on Microbiology, Microgalaxy - EUPRO'09, Auxillium College, Gandhi Nagar, Vellore - 632 006, Aug 26 2009.
  
  Paper presented on "Wax moth infestation leading to abosconding behaviour in Apis cerana indica" Invertebrate Zoology Meet, 4 & 5th Dec 2009, Christ University. Bangalore.
  
  Presented Paper titled "Honey as a complementary therapeutic product from the honey bees" at the International Conference on 'Immune Response in Health and Disease' on 24th and 25th of January 2017 jointly organized by the Department of Microbiology St. Xavier's College for Women Aluva and the Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment.

• • Conference Attended

  National seminar on Bioethics in college Campuses, Nov 20-22 2008,
  
  ACCS, Chennai
  
  Translational research-benefits to mankind March 6 2009, AMC College, Bangalore
  
  National seminar in exploring excellence in higher education, Feb-07, 2009, Christ University, Bangalore
  
  One day workshop in Biology, Feb-07, Christ University, Bangalore
  
  National Seminar on Microbiology, Aug 26th 2009, Auxillium College, Vellore
  
  BIOENIGMA- Symposium, 2ndApril 2009, MLA college, Bangalore
  
  National level Invertebrate Zoology Meet, 4th & 5th Dec 2009, Christ University. Bangalore
  
  National Seminar on Vermicomposting, Solid waste recycling and rural sustainable development, 23rd & 24th March 2010, Gandhigram Rural University, Dindigul
  
  Demonstration of Vermicomposting Bishop Cotton Girls High school, Bangalore
  
  Demonstration of Vermicomposting -Power point presentation Workshop organized by the E-Cell of JNC
  
  Guest Lecture on Vermicomposting, Apiculture for E cell, N.E.N, Jyoti Nivas College
  
  Organized and participated in UGC sponsored State level workshop on Mushroom Cultivation & Ornamental Fish Keeping" 10th & 11th September 2009 Jyoti Nivas College,Bangalore.
  
  Organized and participated in UGC sponsored International conference on "Emerging trends in Higher Education-A-Global Perspective: Concerns and Challenges in Environmental sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Cinema (ICEEC)- Organized by Jyoti Nivas College, Bangalore, 12-14th Aug 2009
  
  Attended an International conference on environmental pollution, water conservation and health- 29th -31st July, Department of Zoology, Bangalore University 2010.
  
  Attended a work shop “Bioneers” organized by the Department of Life Sciences, organized by the Maharani Lakshmiammani College, Bengaluru and sponsored by the Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore on 30th and 31st January 2013
  
  Workshop for chaplains and Campus Ministers organized by All India Association for Christian Higher Education, held at Jeevan Jyothi Retreat House Hyderabad from 20th to 22nd June 2013
  
  UGC Sponsored National Conference on Relationship management - An Essential investment for Better Living, organized by MANASI- The Psychology Association of Jyoti Nivas College on Dec 5th and 6th 2013
  
  National conference on role of libraries in the information era: optimizing knowledge resources in learning and research - organized by department of library sciences, Jyoti Nivas College, on 17th and 18th February 2014
  
  Attended an International Conference on 30 and 31 July 2015 at Mount Carmel College Autonomous. Theme: A vision for Higher Education 2030.
  
  Attended the International Conference on 'Immune Response in Health and Disease' on 24th and 25th of January 2017 jointly organized by the Department of Microbiology St. Xavier's College for Women Aluva and the Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment
  
  Attended a National seminar on ‘Rejuvenation of undergraduate education in India’ organized by Centre for Education and Social Studies (CESS) IN collaboration with National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and Karnataka State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) on 10th and 11th August 2018, held at National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru
  
  Attended a national conference on Innovation in Life Sciences for Sustainable Environment organized by Christ Deemed to be University on 20th and 21th February 2019

• • Conferences/Seminars organized

  National Science Conference ‘Science for Mankind’ organized by the Life Science and Physical Science Departments on August 2nd 2012
  
  State Level Seminar, Synergy- ‘Building Block of the Universe from the Finite to the Infinite’ organized by the Life Science and Physical Science Departments on February 12th 2013
  
  One day Biology Workshop ‘Practical Skills in Life Science for High School Teachers’ of Government and Corporation Schools in Bangalore City’ organized by the Departments of Zoology and Genetics on August 21st 2014
  
  Symposium in view of the Golden jubilee celebrations the Life Sciences Departments organized a two day symposium Biosymphony- ‘Project Green Rescue’ on 18th and 19th of February 2016.
  
  A two day UGC sponsored National Conference ‘Bioessence: Integrated Healthcare’ on January 11th and 12th 2017
  
  A two day interdisciplinary UGC sponsored National Conference ‘Mind Body Matters: An Interdisciplinary Insight’ on 1st and 2nd of February 2018

• • Awards/Achievements

  First Place in Paper Presentation on "Wax moth infestation leading to absconding behaviour in Apis cerana indica" Invertebrate Zoology Meet, 4 & 5th Dec 2009, Christ University. Bangalore.
  
  AWARDED Ph.D. from Gandhigram Rural Institute Deemed University, Tamil Nadu on the topic titled 'A Study on the Honey Bees of Karnataka and Anti-oxidant and Anti-microbial Activities of Honey Produced by Apis cerana indica Fabr. From Different Eco-Habitats of the State' on 5.4.2016.
  
  Won the Best Oral paper presentation for the paper titled "Honey as a complementary therapeutic product from the honey bees" at the International Conference on 'Immune Response in Health and Disease' on 24th and 25th of January 2017 jointly organized by the Department of Microbiology St. Xavier's College for Women, Aluva and the Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment.
  
  Won the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Life Time Achievement National Award Presented by the International Institute for Social and Economic Reforms, (R), Bengaluru on 18th August 2018 at ADA Rangamandira, Bengaluru.
  
  OTHERS:
  
  Organized Workshop on Apiculture on 3rd February 2018 for Degree Students of Jyoti Nivas College
  
  Established Eco-club in the departments of Zoology and Genetics in 2018
  
  Organized Birdwatching for eco-club members in January 2019
  
  Organized ‘Jal Abhiyan’ an awareness programme on water conservation by the eco-club students of final year on 9th September 2019
  
  organized workshop on Modern Techniques in Genetics in collaboration with Aristogene Biosciences Pvt.Ltd on--------
  
  MINOR PROJECT:
  
  Completed a UGC funded minor project in 2014 on Artificial feeding of honey bees, Apis cerana with fruit juice and leaf extracts to produce express honey and to analyze the honey for its anti-microbial, antioxidant and anti-diabetic activities on Streptococcus pneumonia and Staphylococcus aureus’, in the year 2014. UGC Reference No: MRP(S)-688/10-11/KABA021/UGC- SWRO

• • Membership (Bos/Boe/Guide/Chairperson)

  Member of the BOS of Government Science College Autonomous
  
  Member of BOE for Government Science College Autonomous
  
  Member of the BOE of Mount Carmel College Autonomous
  
  Member of the Entomological Society of India
  
  Member of BOS of St. Joseph’s College for Arts and Science, Autonomous
  
  Member of the ethical committee of St. Joseph’s College for Arts and Science, Autonomous, Bengaluru
  
  Member of the BOE for Maharani Lakshmiammani College, Bengaluru
  
  Member of the BOE for Indian Academy
  
  Member of the BOS for Reva University