Dr. Maya George Assistant Professor M. Sc, B. Ed., M. Phil., Ph. D

 

 

Dr. Maya George

Assistant Professor in Zoology

Qualifications: M.Sc, B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D

Email: mayarosegeorge@gmail.com

Date of Entry into Service: 01 – 03 – 2013

Research Profiles

ORCID: 0000-0001-9667-914X

Google Scholar: ResearchGate Profile

VIDWAN: 370493

Research Guideship

Ph.D guideship in Zoology, Research Centre: Alphonsa College, Pala

Areas of Specialization

Environmental Biology, Microbiology

Thesis Titles

M.Phil: Environmental Health Status for the Environs of Medical College, Kottayam, Kerala using Geographical Information System

Ph.D: Characterization and Inventorization of Wetland Microflora along Vembanadu Lake

Publications

Publications in UGC listed/peer-reviewed journals:

  • Reshma Silvester et al. (2017). Prevalence and multiple antibiotic resistance of Vibrio coralliilyticus. Current Science, 112(8), 1749-1755.
  • Arya George & Maya George (2017). Genotoxicity of Caffeinated Soft Drinks. International Journal of Innovative Research.
  • Maya George et al. (2012). Distribution and bioactive potential of soil actinomycetes. African Journal of Microbiology Research, 6(10), 2265-2271.
  • Maya George et al. (2011). Heavy metal tolerance of bacterial strains from Vembanadu Lake. Pollution Research, 30(3), 5-10.
  • Maya George et al. (2011). Diversity of Bacillus and Actinomycetes in water and sediment samples from Kumarakom region. Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences, 40(3), 430-437.
  • Maya George et al. (2010). Diversity and antibacterial activity of actinomycetes from wetland soil. South Pacific Journal of Natural Sciences, 28, 52-57.

Book/Book Chapters:

  • Maya George & A.A. Mohamed Hatha (2013). Biodiversity and Taxonomy, Chapter 14, Narendra Publishing House.
  • Maya George & A.A. Mohamed Hatha (2014). Diversity of Culturable Heterotrophic Bacteria of a Tropical Wetland. Scholars Press, Germany. ISBN-978-3-639-71940-6.
  • Anila Kumary et al. (2019). Environmental Biology and Human Rights. Zoological Society of Kerala.
  • Maya George & A.A. Mohamed Hatha (2020). Phenotypic and Genotypic Characterization of Bioactive Actinomycetes from a Tropical Wetland Ecosystem. NOVA Science, New York.
  • The Alphonsian Paradigm of Outcome Based Education (2023).

Publications in Regional Journals:

  • Agi M Thomson et al. (2014). Assessment of an isolated phosphate solubilizing bacteria as potential biofertilizer of pea plant. Alfomine, 2(3), 92-98.
  • Maya George & Sreekala S. (2018). Coloured silk cocoon production by modified feeding method. Research Lines, XI(1&2), 16-22.
  • Maya George & Remya John. (2018). Bioconversion of different organic substrates into vermicompost using Eisenia foetida. Alfomine.

Presentation and Publication in Seminar/Symposia

  • Merina Joy and Maya George. Antibacterial activity of actinomycetes isolated from different soil samples. National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Life Sciences, Alphonsa College Pala, March 10, 2023.
  • Maya George and Arya. Screening and partial purification of Amylase from Soil Microorganisms. International Conference MARICON 2019, Cochin University of Science and Technology, December 16-20, 2019.
  • Maya George and A. A. Mohamed Hatha. Diversity of Culturable Heterotrophic Bacteria in Sediments from Kumarakom, UGC International Conference on Biodiversity, December 2-3, 2015.
  • Maya George and A.A. Mohamed Hatha. Genetic diversity of bacterial microflora in a Tropical Wetland. National Seminar on Biodiversity, December 13-14, 2011.
  • Maya George and Mohamed Hatha A.A. Diversity and Distribution of Bacillus strains from Tropical Wetlands. First Indian Biodiversity Congress, December 28-30, 2010.
  • Maya George, Anjali C Mohan and A.A. Mohamed Hatha. Biochemical Characteristics and Identification of Enterobacteriaceae from Vembanadu Lake. National Conference on Wetlands, January 28-29, 2010.
  • Maya George, Anjumol A, and A.A. Mohamed Hatha. Antibiotic potential of Actinomycetes from Highland Soil. National Seminar on Environment and Development, October 8-9, 2009.
  • Maya George, Neethu, Aswathy and A. A. Mohamed Hatha. Diversity of Bacillus and Actinomycetes in Kumarakom Estuary. International Conference on Biodiversity Conservation, February 3-6, 2008.
  • Mujeeb Rahiman, K.M., Maya George and Thomas A.P. Prevalence of Faecal Streptococci and Vibrio near Medical College, Kottayam. Kerala Science Congress, January 29-31, 2006.
  • Shanthi Prabha, V., Maya George, Usha K.A., John C.M., Thomas A.P. Waste Management Issues at Kottayam Medical College. International Seminar on Science and Technology, August 10-13, 2005.
  • Maya George, Shanthi P.V., Mujeeb Rahiman, Thomas A.P. and Mohamed Hatha. Antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli in wells near Medical College, Kerala. International Seminar on Science and Technology, August 10-13, 2005.

Research Students

  • Poornima Baby – Toxicological Effects of the Antibiotic Neomycin.
  • Vinayan P Nair – Systematics and Ecology of Family Lestidae Calvert.

Career Development Activities

Seminars/Workshops Organized

  • National Seminar on ”Biodiversity for a Sustainable Future”, 26 – 27 September 2024.
  • Workshop on “Advanced Research in Insect Taxonomy”, 6th September 2024.
  • National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Life Sciences, 10th March 2023.
  • Workshop on Advanced Microscopy and Microphotographic Techniques, 20-02-2023.
  • Workshop on ‘Odonate Identification’, 07 March 2020.
  • Workshop on DNA Fingerprinting, 1-2 April 2019.
  • Webinar on ‘Forest Birds in Periyar Region’, 22 June 2020.

Official Roles in Administration/Corporate Life of the College

  • IQAC Member (2024 onwards)
  • RUSA – Institutional Nodal Officer (2018-2024)
  • College Admission Committee Member (2020 onwards)
  • Bhoomithrasena Club Coordinator (2015 onwards)
  • Coordinator – Scholar Support Programme (2014-2017)
  • General Coordinator – Addon Course (2018-2019)
  • Coordinator – Addon Course (Yoga, Food Preservation) (2014-2019)
  • Coordinator – Addon Course (Bee Keeper) (2021 onwards)
  • ENCON Club Coordinator (2014-2019)
  • Internal Mentor of WWS (2017-2019)
  • Funding from UGC, DST, DBT (2014 onwards)
  • Zoology Association In-Charge (2020-2022, 2023-2024)
  • Research Committee Member (2019 onwards)
  • IQAC Member (2014-2015)