DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY

OUR DEPARTMENTS

Dr. Sandhya Vincent Neelamkavil,M.Sc., Ph.D

Address:

‘Mary Mahal’, Poruthur House,
Parappur P.O., Thrissur-680552

E-mail:

sandhyavincentneelamkavil@stthomas.ac.in

Education:

Ph.D. Botany, University of Calicut

M.Phil. Botany, University of Calicut

M.Sc. Botany, University of Calicut

Research Interests:

Cytology, Phytochemistry, Anticancer Studies, Plant Tissue Culture

Awards/Success:

  • Best Paper Award (2019) in the International Seminar on Prospects of Bioscience in Industry held at St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Irinjalakuda
  • Identified and published a new plant species (2019) – Henckelia collegii-sancti-thomasii
  • GATE in Life Sciences in the year 2012
  • KSCSTE Fellowship in Life Sciences for the first five rank holders in the year 2011 from Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment

Research Publications:

Papers:

  1. Dipankar Borah, Momang Taram, Alfred Joe and Sandhya Vincent Neelamkavil. 2019. Henckelia collegii-sancti-thomasii: a new species of Henckelia (Gesneriaceae) from Northeastern India. Phytotaxa 415 (4): 247-251.
  2. Sandhya Vincent Neelamkavil and John E. Thoppil. 2018. Chromosome aberration study of Isodon nilgherricus (Benth.) H.Hara extract using Allium cepa. International Journal of Developmental Research 8(8): 22389-22392.
  3. Sandhya Vincent Neelamkavil and John E. Thoppil. 2018. Mitoclastic effects of Isodon nigrescens (Benth.) H.Hara extract using chromosome aberration assay. International Journal of Current Advanced Research 7(1): 14543–14545.
  4. Sheeja T. Tharakan and Sandhya Vincent Neelamkavil. 2018. Therapeutic potential of Premna latifolia. Plant Archives 18(1): 96–500.
  5. Sandhya Vincent Neelamkavil and John E. Thoppil. 2018. Comparative analysis of the toxicity levels of commercial coils and natural camphor used as mosquito repellents. International Journal of Current Advanced Research 7(2): 10338–10342.
  6. Sandhya Vincent Neelamkavil and John E. Thoppil. 2017. Chromosome complements of Isodon (Family: Lamiaceae – Subfamily: Nepetoideae): Trends in karyotype evolution. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences 87(2): 267–272. DOI 10.1007/s40011-015-0657-z.
  7. Sandhya Vincent Neelamkavil and John E. Thoppil. 2016. Evaluation of the anticancer potential of the traditional medicinal herb Isodon coetsa. South Indian Journal Of Biological Sciences 2(1): 41‐
  8. Sandhya Vincent Neelamkavil and John E. Thoppil. 2015. Genotoxic assessment of Calcium hypochlorite and Strychnos potatorum seeds – two commonly used water purifying agents. Reviews on Environmental Health 30 (1): 19-23.
  9. Sumitha K. V., Prajitha V., Sandhya V. N., Anjana S. and J. E. Thoppil. 2014. Potential larvicidal principles in Erygium foetidum (Apiaceae), an omnipresent weed, effective against Aedes albopictus Skuse. Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants 17 (6): 1279-1286.
  10. Sandhya Vincent Neelamkavil and John Ernest Thoppil. 2014. Toxicological evaluation of polar and non-polar components of Isodon coetsa (Lamiaceae). Turkish Journal of Botany 38: 252-257.
  11. Sandhya Vincent Neelamkavil and John Ernest Thoppil. 2013. C-mitotic effect of aqueous extracts of Isodon coetsa (Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don) Kudo (Lamiaceae). Nucleus 56 (2): 117-122.

Books:

  1. Sandhya Vincent Neelamkavil and John E. Thoppil. Isodon coetsa: Genotoxic consequences & essential oil profile. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany. ISBN: 978-3-659-45289-5.
  2. Sandhya Vincent Neelamkavil and Sheeja T. Tharakan. Premna latifolia: a promising antiviral herb. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany. ISBN: 978-3-659-92400-2.

Chapters in seminar proceedings:

  1. Sandhya Vincent Neelamkavil and John E. Thoppil. 2014. Preliminary phytochemical screening and a study on the effect of ethanolic extracts of Premna latifolia against newcastle disease virus. Proceedings of the UGC sponsored National Seminar cum workshop on Techniques in Biosciences held on 18–19 February, 2014 at Department of Botany, KKTM Govt. College, Kodungallur. pp. 51–54.
  2. Sandhya Vincent Neelamkavil and John E. Thoppil. 2013. Chemical composition and larvicidal potential of essential oil of Isodon coetsa (Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don) Kudo (Lamiaceae). Proceedings of the UGC sponsored National Conference on Natural Resources Management: a key to sustainability, held on 5–6 December 2013 at Department of Botany, Assumption College, Changanacherry. pp. 18–23.

Presentations in Conferences/Seminars:

  1. Sandhya Vincent Neelamkavil. 2021. Underutilized green leafy vegetables: an alternative source for sustainability and healthy well-being amongst the Covid-19 Pandemic. Paper Presentation at the International Seminar on Coexisting with COVID-19: Impact and Challenges Organized by Finishing School, St. Thomas College (Autonomous), Thrissur.
  2. Sandhya Vincent Neelamkavil. 2021. Phytochemical analysis of potential anti-inflammatory plant Tiliacora acuminata (Lam.) Miers (Menispermaceaae). Paper Presentation at the International Seminar on Coexisting with COVID-19: Impact and Challenges Organized by Finishing School, St. Thomas College (Autonomous), Thrissur.
  3. Sandhya Vincent Neelamkavil. 2021. Study on the potential biological activities of traditional medicinal plants Rotula aquatica and Scoparia dulcis L. Paper Presentation at the International Seminar on Coexisting with COVID-19: Impact and Challenges Organized by Finishing School, St. Thomas College (Autonomous), Thrissur.
  4. Sandhya Vincent Neelamkavil. 2019. Prospects of Isodon nilgherricus (Benth.) H. Hara (Lamiaceae) in Anticancer Therapy. Paper Presentation at International Seminar on Prospects of Bioscience in Industry held at Department of Botany, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Irinjalakuda.
  5. Sandhya Vincent Neelamkavil. 2019. Challenges of Palliative Chemotherapy: a Review. Paper Presentation at International Seminar on Health Science Research: Opportunities and Challenges held at Department of Zoology, Vimala College (Autonomous), Thrissur.
  6. Sandhya Vincent Neelamkavil and J. E. Thoppil. 2019. Evolutionary Trend of Chromosomes in the Genus Isodon. Paper presentation at International Conference Trends and Innovations in Science, Arts and Commerce TISAC held at St. Mary’s College, Thrissur.
  7. Sandhya Vincent Neelamkavil and J. E. Thoppil. 2017. Pharmacognostic studies of Isodoncoetsa (Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don) Kudô: a traditional medicinal herb. Poster presentation at National Seminar on Pharmacognosy and Conservation Strategies of Medicinal Plants held at Department of Botany, Vimala College (Autonomous), Thrissur.
  8. Sandhya Vincent Neelamkavil and J. E. Thoppil. 2016. Karyosystematic overview of three taxa of the genus Isodon (Schrad. ex Benth.) Spach (Lamiaceae). Oral presentation at International seminar on New Frontiers in Cytogenetics and XIII Conference of the Society of Cytologists and Geneticists held at Department of Botany, University of Kerala, Kariavattom.
  9. Sandhya Vincent Neelamkavil and J. E. Thoppil. 2016. Mosquito eradication using Herbal Remedies: A Safer Approach. Oral presentation at National Seminar on Sustainable Waste Management held at Vimala College, Thrissur.
  10. Sandhya Vincent Neelamkavil and J. E. Thoppil. 2015. Cytotaxonomic overview of three taxa of the genus Isodon (Schrad. ex Benth.) Spach (Lamiaceae). Poster presentation at International Seminar on Advancements in Angiosperm Systematics and Conservation held at Department of Botany, University of Calicut, Kerala.
  11. Sandhya Vincent Neelamkavil and J. E. Thoppil. 2015. Evaluation of the anticancer potential of the traditional medicinal herb Isodon coetsa. Oral presentation at National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Herbal Technology held at Research & Post-Graduate Department of Botany, St. Thomas’ College (Autonomous), Thrissur.
  12. Sandhya Vincent Neelamkavil and J. E. Thoppil. 2014. Genotoxic screening of Isodon nilgherricus (Benth.) H. Hara extract using Allium cepa chromosome aberration assay. Oral presentation at National Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation: Trend and Need held at Post-Graduate Department of Botany, St. Thomas’ College, Thrissur.
  13. Sandhya Vincent Neelamkavil and Sheeja T. Tharakan. 2014. Preliminary phytochemical screening and a study on the effect of ethanolic extracts of Premna latifolia against Newcastle disease virus. Oral presentation at UGC sponsored National seminar cum workshop on Techniques in Biosciences held at KKTM Government College, Pullut.
  14. Sandhya Vincent Neelamkavil and J. E. Thoppil. 2014. Toxicity screening of Isodon nigrescens (Benth.) H. Hara, a traditional medicinal herb. Poster presentation at 26th Kerala Science Congress-Special theme: Traditional Knowledge held at KVASU, Pookode, Wayanad.
  15. Sandhya Vincent Neelamkavil and J. E. Thoppil. 2013. Chemical composition and larvicidal potential of essential oil of Isodon coetsa (Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don) Kudo (Lamiaceae). Poster presentation at UGC sponsored National conference on Natural Resources Management: A Key to Sustainability held at Department of Botany, Assumption College, Changanacherry.

Abstracts of papers presented in International/National Symposia/ Workshops:

  1. Aneeshya Balan K., Gopakumar S. & Sandhya Vincent Neelamkavil. 2017. Documnetation of medicinal plants of Mookkuthala Sacred Grove, Malappuram District, Kerala. KSCSTE Science Popularisation Programme – National Seminar on ‘Pharmacognosy and Conservation Strategies of Medicinal Plants’ conducted by Post-Graduate Department of Botany, Vimala College (Autonomous), Thrissur on 21 July 2017.
  2. Neethu Antony C., Santhosh Kumar A.V. & Sandhya Vincent Neelamkavil. 2017. Bioactivities of Tectona grandis: a review. KSCSTE Science Popularisation Programme – National Seminar on ‘Pharmacognosy and Conservation Strategies of Medicinal Plants’ conducted by Post-Graduate Department of Botany, Vimala College (Autonomous), Thrissur on 21 July 2017.

Organization of Conferences/Seminars/Workshop:

  1. CPE sponsored National seminar on ‘Frontiers in Biosciences’ held on 14th February 2020 organized by Research and Post Graduate Department of Botany, St. Thomas’ College (Autonomous), Thrissur.
  2. KSCSTE World Wetland Day 2019 programmes held from 30th January 2019 to 1st February 2019 organized by Department of Botany, Vimala College (Autonomous), Thrissur.
  3. KSCSTE sponsored National Seminar ‘Elayarivu’ held on 18th January 2019 organized by Department of Botany, Vimala College, Thrissur.
  4. KSCSTE Science Popularisation Programme – National Seminar on ‘ Pharmacognosy and Conservation Strategies of Medicinal Plants’ held on 21st July 2017 organized by Department of Botany, Vimala College, Thrissur.
  5. KSCSTE World Environment Day 2017 programmes held from 5th June 2017 to 20th June 2017 organized by Department of Botany, Vimala College, Thrissur.
  6. KSCSTE Science Popularisation Programme –‘Medicinal Plants – The Elixir of Life’ held on 8th January 2017 organized by Department of Botany, Vimala College, Thrissur.
  7. KSCSTE World Environment Day 2016 programmes held from 6th June 2016 to 20th June 2016 organized by Department of Botany, Vimala College, Thrissur.
  8. Organic Farming Techniques for Improved Soil Health held on 10th March, 2016 organized by National Service Scheme, University of Calicut & Department of Botany, Vimala College, Thrissur.
  9. National Seminar on ‘Emerging Trends in Phytopharmaceuticals’ held on 13th & 14th January, 2016 organized by Department of Botany, Vimala College, Thrissur.

Conferences/Seminars/Workshop attended:

  1. One day workshop on Revised NAAC Accreditation Process held on 3rd August 2019 organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell, St. Thomas’ College (Autonomous), Thrissur.
  2. Lecture workshop on Frontiers in Biotechnology held on 22–23 November 2017 organized by Department of Botany, KKTM Govt. College, Kodungallur.
  3. Six days National workshop on Research Methodology ­­held on 16–21 March 2015 organized by UGC-Academic Staff College, University of Calicut.
  4. Two days workshop on Plagiarism and Reference Management held on 11–12 December 2014 organized by Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut.
  5. International Seminar on Prospects of Bioscience in Industry held on 11th December 2019 organized by Department of Botany, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Irinjalakuda.
  6. International Seminar on Health Science Research: Opportunities and Challenges held on 30th January 2019 organized by Department of Zoology, Vimala College (Autonomous), Thrissur.
  7. International Conference Trends and Innovations in Science, Arts and Commerce TISAC held on 29th January 2019 organized by St. Mary’s College, Thrissur.
  8. International seminar on New Frontiers in Cytogenetics and XIII Conference of the Society of Cytologists and Geneticists held on 15-17 December, 2016 organized by Department of Botany, University of Kerala, Kariavattom.
  9. International Seminar on Phytochemistry and Application of Natural Products for Human Welfare held on 7-8 September, 2016 organized by Research and Post Graduate Department of Botany, St. Thomas’ College (Autonomous), Thrissur.
  10. International Seminar on Advancements in Angiosperm Systematics and Conservation held on 19-21 November, 2015 organized by Department of Botany, University of Calicut, Kerala, Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy & International Association for Plant Taxonomy.
  11. 6th International Symposium on the family Zingiberaceae – 10-13 September, 2012 – Department of Botany, University of Calicut, Kerala & Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy.
  12. National Seminar ‘Species The Passion V’ held on 26-27 June 2019 organized by Research and Post graduate Department of Botany, St. Thomas’ College (Autonomous), Thrissur
  13. National Seminar on ‘Pharmacognosy and Conservation Strategies of Medicinal Plants’ held on 21 July 2017 organized by Vimala College (Autonomous), Thrissur.
  14. National Seminar on Curriculum Designing and Academic Auditing held on 10-11 August, 2016 organized by Vimala College (Autonomous), Thrissur.
  15. National Seminar on Sustainable Waste Management held on 15th March, 2016 organized by Vimala College, Thrissur.
  16. National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Herbal Technology held on 7-9 October, 2015 organized by Research & Post Graduate Department of Botany, St Thomas’ College, Thrissur.
  17. National Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation- Trend and Need (NFBC 2014) held on 5-7 March, 2014 organized by Post Graduate Department of Botany, St Thomas’ College, Thrissur.
  18. UGC Sponsored National Seminar cum Workshop on Techniques in Biosciences held on 18-19 February, 2014 organized by KKTM Government College, Pullut.
  19. 26th Kerala Science Congress-Special theme: Traditional Knowledge held on 28-31 January, 2014 organized at KVASU, Pookode, Wayanad.
  20. National conference on National Resources Management-a Key to Sustainability held on 5-6 December, 2013 organized by Department of Botany, Assumption College, Changanassery.
  21. National Seminar on Hortus Malabaricus held on 17 February, 2012 ­organized by Department of Botany, University of Calicut, Kerala in connection with 333rd anniversary of publication of Hortus Malabaricus.
  22. Seminar on Modern Trends in Biology held on 24 March, 2011 organized by Department of Zoology, University of Calicut.
  23. Seminar on Forestry Practices in Kerala with special reference to Biodiversity Conservation held on 18 March, 2011organized by Department of Botany, University of Calicut.
  24. Seminar on Fighting Tuberculosis with Edible Vaccine, Stem Cell Therapy and Ethics held on 23 February, 2010 organized by Post Graduate Department of Botany, St. Thomas’ College, Thrissur.
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