Dr. Sitavi Yathiender
Associate Professor

• • PUBLICATIONS

  Enhancing skill sets of a Life Science Student in the light of Nep 2020
  Proceedings of the National conference on Innovation and Quality Enhancement in Higher Education Institutions in the context of NEP 2020 , St Joseph’s College of Commerce (Autonomous), 17th April 2023
  ISBN: 978-93-5891-596-9.
  
  A Best Practice – Dissemination and Implementation
  Proceedings of the NAAC Sponsored National Conference on Institutional Values and Best Practices, March, 24, 2023. V.H.N.Senthikumara Nadar College (Autonomous), Virudhunagar, Tamilnadu, INDIA. ISBN: 978-81-951746-4-5.
  
  Sitavi Yathiender, Divya V, Sahrish Mahmood, Sneha Chetri, Sonim Kasar, Lena M 2022: A study on the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction and Hypertension in type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients, International journal of Research and Analytical Reviews E-ISSN: 2348-1269,P-ISSN: 2349-5138 July 2022, Vol 9, Issue 3 pp: 160-166
  
  Sitavi Yathiender, Sathya. A, Josna Joseph, Madonna John, Anitha. A (2018): A Comparative Study of the effect of different Potting mixtures on the growth of Zea mays L. and Trigonella foenum- graecum L.International Journal of Life Sciences Research ISSN 2348-313X (Print), ISSN 2348-3148 (online)Research Publish Journals Vol 6 Issue 4 161-169 October 2018-December 2018
  
  Sitavi Yathiender 2017 : A Comparative Study of Antimicrobial Activity of Citrus maxima And Citrus aurantium Plant Extracts. International Journal of Recent Scientific Research 8(7), pp. 18507-18509
  
  Nishanth S and Sitavi Yathiender : Ant diversity in disturbed and undisturbed areas in Bhuvaneshwarinagar park, Bangalore, India , , Academic Studies- National Journal of Jyoti Research Academy , Jan- June 2016, Vol 10(1), 4-11 ISSN0975-461X
  
  Sitavi Yathiender and PS Murthy, Effect of heavy metal stress on the seminal vesicles of Glossogobius giuris (Ham) ,International Journal of Recent Scientific Research, April 2013 vol 4, Issue,4, pp 451-454, ISSN 0976 – 3031 Impact factor1.136 Index Copernicus Value 5.72
  
  Sitavi Yathiender, Usha Anandhi and PS Murthy, Effect of thermal and heavy metal stress on the interstitial gland (Leydig cells) in the testis of Glossogobius giuris (Ham) – an in vitro study, Journal of Recent Trends in biosciences, December 2011, 1(1), 77-86 ISSN 2249 376X
  
  Sitavi Yathiender, Usha Anandhi and PS Murthy, Testicular Histopathology of the freshwater gobiid, Glossogobius giuris (Ham) under malathion and temperature exposure , Academic Studies- National Journal of Jyoti Research Academy , July-December 2011, Vol 5(2), 52-57 ISSN0975-461X
  
  Sitavi Yathiender, Usha Anandhi and PS Murthy, Effect of Malathion on the Seminal vesicle of Glossogobius giuris (Ham) – An vitro Study, Academic Studies- National Journal of Jyoti Research Academy , July-December 2010, Vol 4(2), 68-72 ISSN0975-461
  
  Ornamental Fishery Pgs: 24-27 Jyoti Nivas College, Entrepreneurship Cell “Fortitude”2010 NEN India- Opportunities within
  
  Rainwater harvesting- Rooftop Pgs. 38-40 Jyoti Nivas College, Entrepreneurship Cell “Fortitude” 2011 NEN Ideas for India

• • PAPER PRESENTED

  1. A Best Practice – Dissemination and Implementation at the NAAC sponsored National Level Conference on Institutional Values and Best Practices organised by the IQAC of Virudhunagar Hindu Nadars’ Senthikumara Nadar College, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu held on 24th March 2023
  
  2. COVID-19 - A paradigm shift for the hospitality industry in the Online International Conference on
“COVID-19 Pandemic and World Tourism-Hospitality: Trends, Challenges and Future Prospects” held on 26th and 27th May, 2020, organized by
IQAC, Patna Women’s College (Autonomous), Patna University.
  
  3. Effect of malathion on the seminal vesicle of Glossogobius giuris (HAM) – an in vitro study at CHAMB-2020 held between 29th -31st March 2010 Organised by the Indian Science congress Association- Bangalore chapter in association with SRN Adarsh college and VVpura college. Awarded Certificate of Appreciation for paper presented in the Senior Scientists Category at CHAMB 2020
  
  4. Effect of thermal and heavy metal stress on the interstitial gland (Leydig cells) in the testis of Glossogobius giuris (Ham) – an in vitro study at the 24th Conference European Comparative Endocrinologists, Genoa, Italy September 2-6, 2008
  
  5. Impact of physical and chemical stress on the Interstitial gland cells of Glossogobius giuris (HAM) at a National Symposium on status of India’s Faunistic diversity and environment&12thAll India Congress of Zoology,Haridwar ,December, 29th -31st 2001.
  
  6. Effect of temperature and malathion on the seminal vesicles of male gobiid fish, Glossogobius giuris (HAM) at the 11th All India Congress of Zoology and national seminar on Population Explosion in relation to environment and national development. B.N.Mandal University, Madhepura, 17th – 19th Nov, 2000

• • CONFERENCE ATTENDED

  • Participated in Jyoti Summit 2021: International Virtual Summit on Humanities and Social Needs- An Industry Academia Knowledge Exchange Venture held on 23rd and 24th September 2020
  
  • Participated in a national level Web Panel Discussion on the occasion of World Mental Health Day 2020 on October 10, 2020 on the theme “Mental health for all: Greater Investment-Greater access organised by Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous ,BVoc Department of Psychology, Bengaluru
  
  • Participated in the National Webinar on Cinema in Transition:Platform. Content.Process organised by the Department of B.Voc Centre for Media Studies, Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bengaluru on 1st July 2020
  
  • Participated in the International Webinar on Frontier Research in Science organised by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry , Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bengaluru on 30th June 2020
  
  • Participated in the National Webinar Combat Corona- The New World Order organised by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bengaluru on 16th June 2020
  
  • Participated in the National Webinar titled Wildlife Trafficking and Zoonoses organised by the natural Science Association, Department of Zoology, St. Joseph’s College, Autonomous, Bengaluru 8th-10th June 2020
  
  • Attended two Days Online National Conference on "Quality in Teaching, Learning and Evaluation: A Need for Academic Excellence" 0n 29th and 30th May Organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), St. Aloysius' College (Autonomous), Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
  
  • Attended one day Live Webinar Programme on “Social Intelligence in classrooms organised by the IQAC of Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai on 22nd May 2020
  
  • Attended online Faculty Development programme “Teachers role beyond teaching hosted by Disciples India learning forum in association with Government Science College Autonmous, Bengaluru on 9th May 2020
  
  • Attended National Webinar on “Academic Quality Enhancement through Outcome based Education organised by the IQAC of St. Teresa’s College Autonomous, Ernakulum, 9th May 2020.
  
  • Attended two day online International Faculty Development Programme on “Innovative Teaching and Research Practices on 7th and 8th May 2020 organised by Puducherry Academic Researchers Association.
  
  • Attended a National Workshop for the Principals and IQAC/RUSA Coordinators on “Innovative Inputs of RUSA Funds for National Development” organized by AIACHE on 28th November, 2018 at AIACHE Ecumenical Centre, New Delhi.
  
  • Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education, Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA), Attended the Consultation meet with the Autonomous Colleges on 4th October 2018 at India International Centre (IIC), New Delhi
  
  • Attended three day National Conference on the Idea of a National University organized by center for Education beyond Curriculum , Christ University 26-28th July 2017.
  
  • Two day National Green Skills Conference on Green Skills for Green Economy conducted by center for Sustainable Development (CSD) on 6th and 7 th June 2017.
  
  • Two day UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Environmental Degradation and its effects on Sustenance of Life” organized by Government First Grade college, Vijayanagara, Bengaluru on 4th and 5th March 2016
  
  • International Conference on “A Vision for Higher Education 2030” organized by Mount Carmel college, Autonomous, Bengaluru on July 30th and 31st 2015
  
  • UGC-CPE sponsored One day national Seminar on “Impact of Urbanization on Biota and the role of Governmental and Non-Governmental organizations in their conservation” organized by Government Science College, Nrupathunga Road, Bengaluru on 1st August 2014
  
  • 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.
  
  • Two day UGC sponsored National conference on Relationship Management – An essential Investment for better living , organized by MANASI- The Psychology Association of Jyoti Nivas college Autonomous on Dec 5th and 6th 2013.
  
  • Two day National Conference “Are our women and daughters safe today? –Listen, feel and respond to women’s voices” organized by IQAC and Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous on 14th and 15th February 2013
  
  • Participated in CME on “Genetic perspectives in Obstetrics and Gynecology” held on 5th January 2013 , Division of Human Genetics, St. Johns Medical College.
  
  • UGC sponsored Two day workshop on ‘Genomics’ organized by the Departments of Life Sciences, Biotechnology and the Centre for Scientific Research and Advanced Learning, Mount Carmel College (Autonomous), Bangalore from 4th to 5th March 2011.
  
  • International conference on Emerging Trends in Higher Education- A Global Perspective- Concerns and Challenges in Environmental sustainability Entrepreneurship and Cinema 12th August – 14th August 2008 Jyoti Nivas College Member of the Entrepreneurship programme and Repertoire for Environmental Sustainability programme
  
  • Two day workshop on College AIDS education programme organised by Karnataka State AIDS prevention Society 4th and 5th January 2005
  
  • Sponsored Programme of Bangalore University a One day workshop on Plastination organised by the Department of Zoology, National College, Basvangudi 18th December 2004.
  
  • Two day workshop for biology teachers organised by the Pre-University Board and SSMRV College, Bangalore , July 2004
  
  • Chamb -2020
  
  • 24th Conference European Comparative Endocrinologists, Genoa, Italy 2008
  
  • International Conference in Zoology, INCOZ 2006 Bangalore, 2006
  
  • 13th All India Congress of Zoology Dec, 2002, Bangalore
  
  • 12th All India Congress of Zoology Dec, 2001, Haridwar
  
  • 11th All India Congress of Zoology Nov, 2000, Madhepura

• • FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES

  • UGC approved short term Professional Development Programme on Implementation of NEP 2020 for University and College teachers held from 13-21 April 2023
  
  • Participated in the 7 day Faculty development Programme on “Outcome Based Education” organised by IQAC and Department of Mechanical Engineering Insititute of Technology, Saravanampatti, Coimbatore from February 1st -February 9th 2023.
  
  • Participated in the 6 day International online Faculty Development Programme titled Promoting Quality culture for Quality Enhancement: A Quality Assurance measure, organised by IQAC, Jyot Nivas College Autonomous, Bengaluru from 19th to 24th July 2022.
  
  • Attended a five day Faculty Development Program on “Insights of molecular mechanism and Therapeutic Strategies organized by the Department of Biotechnology and Genetics (an IQAC initiative)M S Ramaiah college of Arts, Science and Commerce, Bengaluru from 8th March to 12th March 2022
  
  • Attended a seven day national online Faculty Development programme, Pedagogy and Learning: Mapping New approaches organized by the IQAC, Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous from 3rd January to 9th January 2022
  
  • Participated in the online Workshop on “Gene cloning and its Expression to produce Genetically modified Organism” from 26th June to 2nd July 2021 organized by CytoGene Research and Development, Lucknow
  
  • Participated in a One week International Workshop on “How to write a Quality Research Article” jointly organized by Sri Vidya Mandir Arts and Science College, Uthangarai, Christ University Bengaluru and Jyothi Engineering College Thrissur from 24th May 2021 to 30th May 2021.
  
  • Attended International Webinar – 5 day Faculty Development Programme on Reconfiguring the mind- Post COVID consciousness organised by the IQAC , Jyoti Nivas college Autonomous, Bengaluru from 23rd June to 27th June 2020
  
  • Attended Five Day Faculty Development Programme on E-Content: Teaching and Learning organised by the IQAC, Jyoti Nivas college Autonomous, Bengaluru from 9th to 13th June 2020

• • WEBINARS ATTENDED

  1. Attended two day online International Faculty Development Programme on “Innovative Teaching and Research Practices on 7th and 8th May 2020 organised by Puducherry Academic Researchers Association.
  
  2. Attended National Webinar on “Academic Quality Enhancement through Outcome based Education organised by the IQAC of St. Teresa’s College Autonomous, Ernakulum, 9th May 2020.
  
  3. Attended online Faculty Development programme “Teachers role beyond teaching hosted by Disciples India learning forum in association with Government Science College Autonomous, Bengaluru on 9th May 2020
  
  4. Attended one day Live Webinar Programme on “Social Intelligence in classrooms organised by the IQAC of Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai on 22nd May 2020
  
  5. Attended two Day Online National Conference on “Quality in Teaching, Learning and Evaluation: A Need for Academic Excellence” on 29th and 30th May 2020 organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) , St Aloysius College Autonomous, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
  
  6. Participated in the National Webinar titled Wildlife Trafficking and Zoonoses organised by the natural Science Association, Department of Zoology, St. Joseph’s College, Autonomous, Bengaluru 8th-10th June 2020
  
  7. Attended Five Day Faculty Development Programme on E-Content: Teaching and Learning organised by the IQAC, Jyoti Nivas college Autonomous,,Bengaluru from 9th to 13th June 2020
  
  8. Participated in the National Webinar Combat Corona- The New World Order organised by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bengaluru on 16th June 2020
  
  9. Attended International Webinar – 5 day Faculty Development Programme on Reconfiguring the mind- Post COVID consciousness organised by the IQAC , Jyoti Nivas college Autonomous,,Bengaluru from 23rd June to 27th June 2020
  
  10. Participated in the International Webinar on Frontier Research in Science organised by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry , Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bengaluru on 30th June 2020
  
  11. Participated in the National Webinar on Cinema in Transition:Platform. Content.Process organised by the Department of B.Voc Centre for Media Studies, Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bengaluru on 1st July 2020
  
  12. Participated in the Zoology Webinar “Impact of Plasticizers on the Neuronal health of future generations organised by Smt Danamma Channabasaviah College of Arts Commerce Science and Management Studies, Kolar, on 2nd July 2020
  
  13. Participated in a two day National Webinar on “Re explore: Science in Multifacets” organised by the Department of Biotechnology , Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bengaluru on 3rd and 6th July 2020
  
  14. Attended one day National Webinar for Training on “RUSA WEB BASED SOFTWARE APPLICATION” on July 8th 2020 organised by Mithibai College Autonomous, Mumbai in collaboration with State Project Directorate,RUSA, Maharashtra.
  
  15. Participated in the one day National Webinar on “Bird Watching: An introduction organised by ABHAV Foundation on 9th July 2020.
  
  16. Participated in the Panel discussion on NEP 2020 held on 29th August 2020 organised by St. Joseph’s College Autonomous, Bengaluru
  
  17. Participated in a national level Web Panel Discussion on the occasion of World Mental Health Day 2020 on October 10, 2020 on the theme “Mental health for all: Greater Investment-Greater access organised by Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous ,BVoc Department of Psychology, Bengaluru
  
  18. Participated in Jyoti Summit 2021: International Virtual Summit on Humanities and Social Needs- An Industry Academia Knowledge Exchange Venture held on 23rd and 24th September 2020
  
  19. Attended a five day Faculty Development Program on “Insights of molecular mechanism and Therapeutic Strategies organized by the Department of Biotechnology and Genetics (an IQAC initiative)M S Ramaiah college of Arts, Science and Commerce, Bengaluru from 8th March to 12th March 2022
  
  20. Attended a seven day national online Faculty Development programme, Pedagogy and Learning:Mapping New approaches organized by the IQAC, Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous from 3rd January to 9th January 2022
  
  21. Participated in a One week International Workshop on “How to write a Quality Research Article” jointly organized by Sri Vidya Mandir Arts and Science College, Uthangarai, Christ University Bengaluru and Jyothi Engineering College Thrissur from 24th May 2021 to 30th May 2021.
  
  22. Participated in the online Workshop on”Gene cloning and its Expression to produce Genetically modified Organism” from 26th June to 2nd July 2021 organized by CytoGene Research and Development, Lucknow
  
  23. Participated in the 6 day International online Faculty Development Programme titled Promoting Quality culture for Quality Enhancement: A Quality Assurance measure, organised by IQAC, Jyot Nivas College Autonomous, Bengaluru from 19th to 24 th July 2022.

• • CONFERENCES AS PART OF THE WORKING COMMITTEE

  • Organised A three-day workshop on ‘The Management of Common Insect Pests in Urban Gardens’ funded by the Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA) from 25th May, 2022 to 27th May, 2022
  
  • Organised and participated in the National Webinar – Corona virus Envelope Proteins and Nutritional Intervention organised by the Departments of Zoology and Genetics, Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bengaluru on 19th June 2020
  
  • Organised and participated in the UGC sponsored National Conference MIND BODY MATTERS: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY INSIGHT ORGANISED BY the departments of life sciences and Behavioural sciences, Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous in collaboration with EvolveED, Bengaluru on 1st and 2nd February 2018
  
  • Organised and participated in the UGC sponsored National Conference on ‘Bioessence-Integrated Healthcare’ organized by the Life Sciences Departments of Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous on 11th and 12th of January 2017.
  
  • Organising secretary of the one day UGC sponsored Workshop on Practical Skills in Life Sciences organised by the Departments of Zoology and Genetics ,Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous in August 2014. This workshop was held for the Biology teachers of Local Government and Corporation schools.
  
  • Organised and participated in the State Level Science Seminar “Building blocks of the Universe: From the finite to the Infinite on 12th February , 2013 at Jyoti Nivas college Autonomous
  
  • Organized and participated in the National Level Science conference on ‘Science for Mankind’ Departments of Physical and biological Sciences Jyoti Nivas College,Autonomous, Bangalore on February 2nd - 3rd 2012
  
  • National seminar cum workshop on alternatives to use of animals in Life Science Education 2nd December 2010
  
  • Organized and participated in two day workshop on ornamental fish keeping and Mushroom Cultivation UGC sponsored state level workshop 10th and 11th September 2009 Departments of Life Sciences, Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous
  
  • INCOZ -2006 International conference in Zoology
  
  • 13th All India Congress, Bangalore, December 2002

• • RESOURCE PERSON

  • Delivered a session for the newly inducted faculty of Jyoti Nivas College on Professional Etiquette as part of the Workshop on practices for Faculty Academic Excellence held on 17th February 2023
  
  • Delivered a session for faculty of Jyoti Nivas College on Insights for effective teaching and learning -An IQAC initiative on 19th January 2023, Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous.
  
  • Delivered a session on Graduate attributes to the I degree students as part of the Student Induction programme on 17th August 2022
  
  • Delivered a session on HIV and AIDS on December 1st 2022 for the students of Jyoti Nivas Pre university college
  
  • Delivered a talk on Transgenic Organisms- Pros and Cons in a national seminar "FRONTIERS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS (FBCP–2017)" on 30th January 2017 at Mother Teresa Women's University , Kodaikanal.

• • AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS

  Awarded Lifetime Achievement award by Youth Effort for Society (Yes) Trust-NGO on September 2nd 2023 in recognition of Excellence service towards education.
  
  Chaired a session during the “National Webinar on Herpetology- Indian Scenario” held on 26th and 27th of November 2021 organised by the natural Science association, Department of Zoology, St. Joseph’s College Autonomous
  
  Awarded Certificate of Appreciation for paper presented in the Senior Scientists Category at CHAMB 2020
  
  Effect of malathion on the seminal vesicle of Glossogobiusgiuris (HAM) – an in vitro study at CHAMB-2020 held between 29th -31st March 2010 Organised by the the Indian Science congress Association- Bangalore chapter in association with SRN Adarsh college and VVpura college.
  
  Best outstanding Teacher award given by Karnataka State Pollution Control Board and Srishti International , Bangalore at a Function organised on 19th March 2015 at Parisara Bhavan, Church Street.
  
  Delivered a talk on Transgenic Organisms- Pros and Cons in a national seminar "FRONTIERS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS (FBCP–2017)" on 30th January 2017 at Mother Teresa Women's University , Kodaikanal.
  
  Was a Judge for the Oral presentations at the International conference on ‘Technology in Redefining Health” (ICONTRH -2017) held at Mount Carmel College, Autonomous, Bengaluru on 22nd and 23rd November 2017.
  
  Completed UGC sponsored minor Research Project Comparison of extracts of Citrus maxima (Indian Pomelo) and Citrus aurantium (Bitter Orange) for antimicrobial and mosquitocidal activities. UGC Reference No: MRP(S)-0365/13-14/KABA021/UGC-SWRO
  
  Completed Science of Exercise an online course authorized by the University of Colorado Boulder and offered through Coursera on 22nd May 2020
  
  Completed Dog Emotion and Cognition an online non-credit course authorized by Duke University and offered through Coursera on 13th June 2020
  
  Completed COVID-19 – A Clinical Update an online non-credit course authorized by University of Florida and offered through Coursera on 20th June 2020

• • MEMBERSHIP(BOS/BOE/GUIDE/CHAIRPERSON)

  BOS member
  
  1. Sri Vidya Mandir Arts and Science College Autonomous, Uthangarai, Krishnagiri (Dt), Tamil Nadu (From 2020 to March 2023)
  
  2. Animal Science (PG), Bengaluru City University (From 2019 to September 2021)
  
  3. Zoology (UG), Bangalore University (From 2020 to August 2023)
  
  4. Mount Carmel College Autonomous, Bengaluru (From 2018 till October 2020)
  
  5. Mount Carmel College Autonomous, PG Life science Bengaluru City University nominee (From August 2021 to March 2023)
  
  6. St. Joseph’s College Autonomous (From May 2021 to March 2023)
  
  BOE
  
  1. ISC Board
  
  2. Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women, Bengaluru
  
  3. Government Science College Autonomous, Bengaluru
  
  4. Mount Carmel College Autonomous (UG & PG)
  
  5. Bangalore University (UG) Genetics - 2019-2020
  
  6. Recognised Ph.D Guide for AMET University