Education
• M.Sc. Zoology: Mar Thoma College Thiruvalla (MG University)
• B. Ed: Titus II Teacher’s College Thiruvalla (MG University)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications: LBS (Kerala Technical Education Department)
• M.Phil. (Life Science): Department of Marine Biology Microbiology and Biochemistry (CUSAT)
• Ph.D.: Pursuing (MG University)

Teaching Experience
• Working as Asst. Professor in the Department of Zoology, SNM College, Kerala, Maliankara, Ernakulam since 2015.

Academic Position

Name of Academic Body	Name of Institution	Position	Period
Microbiology UG & PG Combined Board of Studies	MG University	Member	2021-2024

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

Publications

1. Parameswaran Krishnapriya, Minu, M. &Bijoy Nandan, Sivasankaran. (2018). Composition and distribution of meiobenthos in Arctic Kongsfjord (Svalbard) with reference to carbon potential of selected fauna. Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences. 47. 613-622.
2. Parameswaran Krishnapriya, Minu, M., Hershey, Regina,BijoyNandan, Sivasankaran, K, Hari& Krishnan, K.P. (2019). Inter fjord variations as a key contributor in the meiobenthic faunal distribution in the Arctic Kongsfjord, Svalbard. Regional Studies in Marine Science. 32. 100817. 10.1016/j.rsma.2019.100817.
3. Abraham, A., Joseph, M. M., & Minu, M. (2021). Antimicrobial Activities of Natural and Recombinant Spider Silk – A Review. Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology, 41(24), 106-112.
4. Minu, M., Mathew, M. J., & Abraham, A. (2022). Seasonal diversity, distribution and abundance of Araneae in the Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary, Kerala, India. Entomon, 47(3), 285–294.

Presentations

1. Delivered an invited lecture on Taxonomy and ecology of meiobenthic Foraminifera in an International training workshop on Meiofauna held from 6-9 February 2018 organized by School of Marine sciences CUSAT and University of Texas USA
2. Presented a paper on Spider (araneae) diversity in KumarakomBird Sanctuary, Kerala in MESMAC international conferences, held in MES Mampadcollege from 20th to 31st January 2022 (Autonomous).
3. Presented a Paper on Spider (Araneae) Diversity and Their Community Structure inThattekkad Bird Sanctuary, Kerala in the 6th Asian Society of Arachnology Conference, held in Kochi from December 20th to 23rd, 2021.

Participation (Seminar, Conference, Workshop)

1. Participated the training workshop ITW’04 “DNA BARCODING & MOLECULAR TAXONOMY: A lecture series combined with hands-on training; Special emphasis on marine life” is to be held on 11th -16th, July 2022, being organized by the Dept. of Marine Biology, Microbiology and Biochemistry, CUSAT on School of Marine Sciences, CUSAT, Kochi-16
2. Two weeks Online Training (Jan 12th 2022 to Jan 27th 2022) on “Sequence Alignment & Phylogenetic Analysis” with the Department of Bioinformatics, Green Clones Naturals.
3. Participated in the National Webinar on “Cancer Epidemiology and Recent Advances” by the Dept. of Zoology, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Kochi on 28 February 2022 in connection with National Science Day Celebrations.
4. Participated the onlineMESMAC international conferences, held in MES Mampadcollege from 20th to 31st January 2022 (Autonomous).
5. Participated in the One Week (7 Days) online Short-Term Faculty Development Programme (Interdisciplinary) on “Digital technologies for e-learning”, which was delivered as MOOC with four quadrants, organized by SreeNarayanaMangalam College, Maliankara, Ernakulam in collaboration with Kerala State Higher Education Council from August 5th to August 11th of 2021.
6. Participated and successfully completed the PRIMER v7 & PERMANOVA WORKSHOP organized by Department of Marine Biology, Microbiology and Biochemistry, School of Marine Sciences, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) from 2nd to 13th August, 2021.
7. Attended the “6th Online Short-term Course on Research Paper Writing” during 24/05/2021 to 30/05/2021 organized by UGC – Human Resource Development Centre, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.
8. Participated in the 6th Asian Society of Arachnology Conference, held in Kochi from December 20th to 23rd, 2021.
9. Attended the international webinar SOFI 2020 Sustainable Ornamental Fisheries: Way Forward Organized by School of Industrial Fisheries, CUSAT, Kochi, Kerala from 15-17 October 2020.
10. Participated the One Week online Short term Faculty Development Programme on “Implementation of Information and Communication Technology in Teaching” which was delivered as MOOC with four quadrants, organised by School of Legal Studies , Cochin University of Science and Technology in collaboration with The Kerala State Higher Education Council from July 18-24 , 2020.
11. participated in the UGC Sponsored “Online NEP-2020: Good Academic Research Practices/Academic Research Integrity organized by UGC – Human Resource Development Centre, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.
12. Attended the Webinar “Preparing for Online Teaching” Presented by Dr. MuraleeThummarakudy Operations Manager, Crisis Management Brach, United Nations Environment Programme May 21, 2020
13. Participated in the National Webinar on Virtual Learning with Google Classrooms:Moving on to Advanced Levels organised by the Albertian Centre for Human Resource Development and Research, St..Albert’s College (Autonomous) on Friday 17th April 2020.
14. Participated and completed the online certificate course In- Linea: E Learning and Digital Culture conducted by IQAC, Sir Syed College, Taliparamba in 05/06/2020.
15. Participated in the International training workshop on Meiofauna held from 6-9 February 2018 organized by School of Marine sciences CUSAT and University of Texas USA
16. Participated in the National Workshop on the Taxonomy of Spiders conducted by the Department of Zoology University of Kerala from 20th -23rd March 2018

Ph. D Details:

• Doing Part time P.hD in MG University Kottayam.
• Research Centre: Sacred Heart College Thevara, Cochin.
• Research Guide: Dr. Mathew M Joseph

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Name of Faculty	Programme/ Organized by	Level	Start Date	End Date
Minu M	Orientation Kannur HRDC	National	16-10-2019
Minu M	FDP / Ramanujan College TLC PMMMMM	National	02-07-2020

BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS

1. Published two chapters in Nutrition Health and Life style diseases Zoological Society of Kerala by Minu M