Dr. Priyadarshini Pillai
Assistant Professor & HOD

• • Research Interests

  Protein Modeling & Drug Designing
  Molecular Biology
  Molecular Genetics
  Genetics & Cytogenetics Plant Biotechnology
  Phytoremediation
  Environmental Science
  Environmental Ecology
  Water Analysis Techniques
  Total Quality Management
  Food Safety Management System

• • Publications

  Priyadarshini Pillai Effect of Colchicine Treatment on Mitosis Cell Division cycle in Allium Cepa L National Journal of Jyoti Research Academy (ASNJJRA), January–June, 2022, Vol 15 (1), pp 22-28, ISSN 0975-465X.
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai, Waste Management through Composting. Agro India Magazine, October, 2021 pp. 27-31.
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai, Identification of medicinal plants in Jyoti Nivas College (Autonomous), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Academic Studies – National Journal of Jyoti Research Academy (ASNJJRA), January –June, 2021, Vol 14 (1), p. 5-12, ISSN 0975-465X.
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai, Polyploidy induction by colchicine treatment in garlic (Allium sativum L.), and effects of polyploidy on some traits. Published in Int.J.Curr.Res.Biosci.Plantbiol. 2021.8(6): 23-28 ISSN (Online): ISSN: 2349-8080. https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcrbp.2021.806.002.
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai Effect of Colchicine Treatment on Mitosis Cell Division cycle in Allium Cepa L National Journal of Jyoti Research Academy (ASNJJRA), January–June, 2022, Vol 15 (1), pp 22-28, ISSN 0975-465X. Priyadarshini Pillai, Waste Management through Composting. Agro India Magazine, October, 2021 pp. 27-31.
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai, Identification of medicinal plants in Jyoti Nivas College (Autonomous), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Academic Studies – National Journal of Jyoti Research Academy (ASNJJRA), January –June, 2021, Vol 14 (1), p. 5-12, ISSN 0975-465X.
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai, Polyploidy induction by colchicine treatment in garlic (Allium sativum L.), and effects of polyploidy on some traits. Published in Int.J.Curr.Res.Biosci.Plantbiol. 2021.8(6): 23-28 ISSN (Online): ISSN: 2349-8080. https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcrbp.2021.806.002.
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai, Punitha M, Ranjitha S, Ragavi R, Roopa G, Ramla, Sahana KJ. Effect of Arka Microbial Consortium on Growth and Germination percentage of French bean and Amaranthus seeds published in Int. J. Curr. Res. Biosci. Plant Biol. 2020.7(8): 16-21). ISSN (Online): ISSN: 2349- 8080. https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcrbp.2020.708.003
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai ,Performance of Aquatic plant species for phytoremediation of heavy metals contaminated water. accepted in Mapana –Journal of Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), June , 2020, Vol 19, No .2 ISSN 0975-3303.(http://doi;10.12723)
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai, Green Biotechnology: Potential for several sectors of Agriculture. Agro India Magazine, May, 2020 pp. 9-11.
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai, Hydroponics: Soil less technique in Agriculture sector. Agro India Magazine, March, 2020 pp. 13- 15.
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai, Biochemical Effect of Heavy Metals on Salvinia molesta. National Journal of Jyoti Research Academy (ASNJJRA), January–June , 2020, Vol 19 (2), pp , ISSN 0975-465X.
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai, Guidelines and procedures of Intellectual Property Rights with reference to India. National Journal of Jyoti Research Academy (ASNJJRA), July–December 2019, Vol 19 (1), pp , ISSN 0975-465X.
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai, Efficiency of natural biological adsorbents to remove pollutants from Textile, dye and printing industry effluent. Mapana –Journal of Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), June 2019, Vol 18, No 4, pp, 9- 29,ISSN 0975-3303.(http://doi;10.12723).
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai, Applications of Next Generation Sequencing in Plant Biology accepted in Mapana –Journal of Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), December, 2019, Vol 19, No 1, pp,18-21,ISSN 0975- 3303.(http://doi;10.12723)
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai, Success in drug discovery - 2-aminothiazole as a novel kinase inhibitor template structure. International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology (IJIRSET), Vol. 8, Issue 12, November 2019, p5195-5202, ISSN (Print): 2347-6710.
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai, GR.Jhanani, Hemashree.E, Neha Kumari, Sr. Ceceli Ernesta , Basilica Rani, Chrisbel, P , Maria Andrea David ““Aerobic composting of fruits and vegetable wastes from Madiwala market, Bengaluru, Karnataka”Int. J. Curr. Res. Biosci. Plant Biol. (2019) 6 (10A). ISSN (Online): ISSN: 2349-8080.
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai, A. Anusha, H. V. Banupriya, M. Chaithra N. Manusha, B. S. Meghana and R. Lavanya. “Survey of medicinal plants in Jyoti Nivas College (Autonomous), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India” Int. J. Curr. Res. Biosci. Plant Biol. (2019) 6 (6), 9-16. ISSN (Online): ISSN: 2349-8080.
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai, Total Quality Management System: An Effective Approach to Success. , Academic Studies – National Journal of Jyoti Research Academy (ASNJJRA), July –December, 2018, Vol 12 (2), p. 133-138, ISSN 0975- 465X.
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai, Study of Accumulation of Heavy Metal Contamination and its Biochemical effects on Aquatic Plant Pistia stratiotes L., Academic Studies – National Journal of Jyoti Research Academy (ASNJJRA), January–June 2018, Vol 12 (1) , p 11-18, ISSN 0975-465X.
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai, Maria Michael, Prabhati Kisku , Priyanka Joshi, Jain Paska Mary , Tsering Choekyi, Lekha k, Vani b “ Comparative Physico Chemical Analysis of Various Lakes in Bangalore City” International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology (IJIRSET), Vol. 7, Issue 5, May 2018, p5195-5202, ISSN(Online): 2319-8753 ISSN (Print): 2347-6710
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai, Micro-Finance – A Miracle Cure to Eradicate Rural Poverty, Academic Studies – National Journal of Jyoti Research Academy (ASNJJRA), July–December 2017, Vol. 11(2), 89–94, ISSN 0975–461X.
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai, In Silico Analysis and Homology Modelling of Antioxidant Proteins of Amaranthus, Academic Studies – National Journal of Jyoti Research Academy (ASNJJRA) January–June 2017, Vol. 11(1), p 1–9, ISSN 0975- 465X.
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai,, Biosorption study of pharmaceutical industry effluent using few aquatic Macrophytes published in International Journal of Environmental Sciences, Integrated Publishing Association, Volume 7 (2), September (2016), p 184 - 200.( http://www.ipublishing.co.in/jcesissues.html).
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai, "Phytoremediation Of Heavy Metals From Aqueous Environment Using Aquatic Macrophytes Pistia Stratiotes L.," published in Journal of Environmental Science, Computer Science and Engineering & Technology : An International Peer Review E-3 Journal of Sciences and Technology, June 2016- August (2016); Sec. A; Vol.5. No.3, 391-401.E- ISSN: 2278-179X. (file:///C:/Users/admin/Downloads/A.5.1022.pdf).
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai, "Impact of paper and pulp mill effluent on physiological and biochemical parameters of Indian mustard (Brassica juncea l.)," published in International Journal for Innovative Research in Science and Technology, IJIRST INDIA, ISSN (online):2349-6010, Vol 2, Issue 12, May( 2016), p 228- 231.http://ijirst.org/index.php?p=Archives&v=2&i=12&start=30).
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai , Total Quality Management and organizational performance. European Journal of Business and Management. Vol.7, No.36, 2014, 120-127.
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai, "Impact of paper and pulp mill effluent on physiological and biochemical parameters of wheat (Triticum aestivum)" published in International Journal of Eco-toxicology and Environmental Monitoring, Palani, Tamil Nadu, ISSN:0971-0965,21(3), 201-207,2011.
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai, Biotechnology in the management of renewable resources. published in Glimpses International Journal of Higher Education, online. (2013) ISSN: 2249-5711 (4): 97-99.
  
  Dr. Priyadarshini Pillai," Micro- Finance and MNREG” published in Glimpses International Journal of Higher Education, online, Vol1. Issue1, (2011) ISSN: 2249-5711.
  
  Dr. Priyadarshini Pillai , “Multi agency approach to farm credit” published in Glimpses International Journal of Higher Education, online, Vol2. Issue4, (2012) ISSN: 2249-5711.
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai, "Accumulation of different heavy metals from contaminated wastewater by aquatic plant Lemna minor and the biochemical effects of heavy metals on Lemna minor L." published in International Journal of Nature Environment & Pollution Technology, Techno science Publications, Karad, Maharashtra. ISSN 0972- 6268, Vol. 9, No.4, Dec. 2010, p -767- 774.
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai, "Bio sorption study of textile, dye and printing industry effluent using natural biological adsorbents published in International Journal of Nature Environment & Pollution Technology, Techno science Publications, Karad, Maharashtra. ISSN 0972-6268, Vol. 9, No.4, Dec. 2010, p -675- 682.
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai, "Biochemical Effect of Heavy Metals on Azolla pinnata" published in International Journal of Eco-toxicology and Environmental Monitoring, Palani, Tamil Nadu, ISSN:0971-0965, vol. 19,No. 5, 2009, p- 461- 470.
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai , Computational Methods in Drug discovery, . Indian J Pharm Sci. 2009, June 75(1): 73-81.
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai , Predict protein structure and Function using Bioinformatics. Journal of GVK Biosciences, Hyderabad, May, 2008, 15 (3), 28-33.
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai , Physicochemical characteristics of Textile Industry Maral , Kharagon , Madhya Pradesh. Journal of Ecotoxicology and Environmental Monitoring : An International Journal of Scientific Research on Toxicology and Pollution. Palani Paramount publications, Vol 18 (4) , 2008, 326-331.
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai, Homology Modelling a Fast Tool for Drug Discovery. Indian J Pharm Sci. 2007, Feb 74(1): 1– 4.
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai , Impact of Pharmaceutical Factory effluent on Seed germination and seedling growth of Arachis Hypogea. Journal of Ecotoxicology and Environmental Monitoring : An International Journal of Scientific Research on Toxicology and Pollution. Palani Paramount publications, Vol 17 (3) , 2007 236-241.
  
  Priyadarshini Vyas (2006) Plants that accumulate and/or exclude toxic trace elements play an important role in phytoremediation Environmental Pollution, 110 (2): 277-283.
  
  Priyadarshini Vyas (2003) Responses to heavy metals in plants – Molecular approach. In Abiotic stresses in plants.. Kluwer Acad Publishers. pp. 133-156.
  
  Priyadarshini Vyas (2002) , A large-scale investigation of the quality of groundwater in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh during the 2001–2002 sampling campaign. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment volume 89, 2004, 429-431.

• • Book

  Dr. Priyadarshini Pillai, 'Lack of Civic Sense', ISBN Number: 978-93- 5051-841-0, Himalaya publications, 2012.
  
  Dr. Priyadarshini Pillai, 'Business Government and Society, ISBN Number:1008-96- 5051-841- 0, Himalaya publications, 2013.

• • Paper Presented

  Priyadarshini Pillai, Presented Research paper entitled “A review on Environmental concerns due to Rapid urbanization in India” at the National Conference on Innovation in Life Sciences for Sustainable Environment on 20-21 Feb, 2019 at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai, Presented Research paper entitled “A Review on Biofuel Policies and Climate Change” has at the National Conference on Emerging Trends in Production of Biofuels and their Impact on Global Economy on 27-28 July 2018 at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai ,Paper Presented on "2-Aminothiazole as a Novel Kinase Inhibitor Template. Structure-Activity Relationship Studies toward the Discovery of N-(2- Chloro-6- thylphenyl)-2-[[6-[4- (2-hydroxyethyl)- 1-piperazinyl)]- 2-methyl- 4-pyrimidinyl]amino)]- 1,3-thiazole-5- carboxamide Dasatinib, BMS-354825) as a Potent pan-Src KinaseInhibitor" at GVK Biocampus, Balanagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, on 5th October. 2007.
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai , Paper Presented on "Quantitative Structure - Activity relationship of Lymphocyte specific protein tyrosine kinase inhibitors along with homology modeling, structure based and pharmacophore studies" at GVK Biocampus, Balanagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, on 16th may,2007.
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai , Paper Presentation on "Phytoremediation techniques" at 20th M.P Young Scientists Congress held in 28 th Feb-1st Mar. 2005 in Vikram University, Ujjain.

• • Conferences/ Seminars/ FDP

  Seven Day National online Faculty Development Program on “Pedagogy and Learning : Mapping new Approaches:” organized by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) , Jyoti Nivas College, Bangalore from 3-9th January,2022.
  
  One Week National e- Workshop and Faculty Development Program on Innovation and Intellectual Property Rights organised by Innovative Technology Enabling Centre (InTEC) , CSIR -Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology, (CSIR -IMMT) Bhubaneshwar during June 14th -19th ,2021.
  
  International Webinar: Five Day Faculty Development Programme on “Reconfiguring the Mind: Post COVID Consciousness”. Organized by IQAC Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore, 23rd-27th June,2020.
  
  Faculty Development Programme on “Breakthrough Teaching: Moving from Curriculum Teaching to Student-centric Teaching on 18th, 19th and 20th June 2019” at Jyoti Nivas College (Autonomous), Bangalore.
  
  Five-day FDP on “E content: Teaching & Learning” organized by Jyoti Nivas College, Bangalore from 9th to 13th June 2020.
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai, Participated in the National Conference on Innovation in Life Sciences for Sustainable Environment on 20-21 Feb, 2019 at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, and Karnataka, India.
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai Participated in the Capacity Enhancement Program on Intellectual Property Rights .Mount Carmel College Autonomous, Bengaluru in association with National Law Bengaluru held at Mount Carmel College on 20th and 21st July 2017.
  
  Priyadarshini Pillai Participated in the National Conference – “Mind Body Matter” organised by the Department of Life Sciences and Psychology held at Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bengaluru on 1st and 2nd February, 2018.
  
  Lead Auditor Training and Certification on Food Safety Management System-ISO 22000:2005from BSI (British Standard Institute), Bangalore, Karnataka, August 2012.
  
  Participated in the EDU tech workshop on 18 th Feb., 2011 held at hotel Taj Residency, Bangalore.
  
  Participated in the workshop on "Examination Reforms with particular reference to Carry Over System" held on March 1st, 2011 at Bangalore University, Bangalore
  
  Participated in the EDU Accreditation workshop on Sep. 17 th , 2010 held at Bangalore University, Bangalore.
  
  Participated in the two days All India Management Association (AIMA) workshop on "Recent advances in Research methods and Data analytical Tools" held on 23 rd and 24 th Oct., 2010 at Dayananda Sagar Academy, Bangalore.
  
  Participated in the workshop on Chairman's Conclave on 10 th Dec., 2010,held at hotel Leela palace, Bangalore.
  
  Training on Protein Modeling and Rational Drug Design (Jan-May, 2007) at GVK Biocampus, Balanagar, Hyderabad, Telangana.

• • Webinars/Workshop/ Industrial visit organised

  National Webinar on Bioprospection: Synthesis of Novel Biomolecules and their Patents held on 1st July,2020 at Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore.
  
  National Webinar on “Eco system sustainability” held on 18th August, 2021, at Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore.
  
  National workshop on “Entrepreneurship Development through spawn and Mushroom production” held on 16th September, 2021, at Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore.
  
  National Workshop on “Metamorphose Stress to serenity” held on 26th February, 2022, at Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore.
  
  Field visit to Hulimavu Biocentre, Bangalore for the students of value-added course Gardener held on 7th March 2022.
  
  Educational trip to Mysore for the students of BSc final year held on 27th April, 2022.
  
  Plantation drive on the occasion World Environment Day (5th June, 2022) for the students and staff of the Jyoti Nivas College held on 4th May, 2022 at Jyoti Nivas College campus, Bangalore.
  
  

• • Awards/Achievements

  Awards
  All India Achievers Foundation "Shiksha Bharti Puraskar" on the occasion of National seminar on 'Outstanding Contributions to National Development' held on 9th Dec., 2010 at New Delhi.
  
  International Achievers Conference "Education Excellence Award" on the occasion of National seminar on 'National Economic Development & Social Responsibilities' held on 11th Feb.,2011 at New Delhi.
  
  Achievement
  Certified Lead auditor for ISO 22000: FSMS (BSI ,Bangalore)
  CSIR UGC-NET Qualified.
  Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) ARS - NET Qualified.
  Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineering (GATE) qualified with 98 percentile.
  Bagged the most prestigious second rank in M.Phil and seventh rank in M Sc from Vikram University, Ujjain, (Madhya Pradesh).
  Achieved distinction in Genetics and Biotechnology in the postgraduate degree.
  Attained distinction in Biology in HSC Examination.

• • Ongoing Research project

  Pilot project on Sustainability of Ecosystem in Urban spaces: Tree Census at Lower Ambalipura Lake in collaboration with Ideas Ahead AV Solutions Pvt Ltd., Covalense Digital Solutions Pvt Ltd., BBMP Lakes authorities, Students from Azim Premji University and Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bangalore.
  
  KSTA funded project titled “Air Pollution Tolerance Index (APTI): An important determinant for the development of Green space in and around urban areas.

• • Online Course/ Training Completed

  Name of Course/ Training	Name of Agency	University/Institution
  Innovation Ambassador Training	Ministry of Education (MoE’s) – Innovation Cell	Ministry of Education (Govt of India)
  Innovation Ambassador Training (Advanced level, Total 16 sessions of 30 contact hours)	Institution’s Innovation Council Ministry of Education (MoE’s) – Innovation Cell & AICTE	Ministry of Education (Govt of India)
  Drug Discovery	Online credit course By Coursera	University of California, San Diego
  The Science of Stem Cells	Online credit course By Coursera	American Museum of Natural History, United States of America
  Introduction to Forensic Science	Online credit course By Coursera	Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  Mind Control: Managing your Mental Health During Covid- 19.	Online credit course By Coursera	University of Toronto.
  IP, Academia and SMEs: Taking your ideas to Market	Online course offered by Andhra University in collaboration with Vizag Collaboration Scan	Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam, India

• • Membership

  Editorial Board Member for the Agro India Magazine – The ultimate Agribusiness Magazine.
  
  External reviewer for Vision Publication and Himalaya Publications.
  
  Board of Examiners (BOE) member of Dept. of Botany NMKRV College Autonomous, Bengaluru (Karnataka) since January, 2018.
  
  Board of Studies (BOS) member of Dept. of Botany Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bengaluru (Karnataka) since December, 2017.
  
  Marketing and Survey Editor for Research Publication and Development Cell (RPDC), Academic Studies – National Journal of Jyoti Research Academy (ASNJJRA), Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bengaluru.
  
  Editorial Board Member for the Student Journal, Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bengaluru.
  
  A life time member of Indian Science Congress Association
  
  Coordinator for the Student Journal ‘Scientia’, Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bengaluru.