LINSA THOMAS
Lecturer, Dept. of Plant Biotechnology
MACFAST, Tiruvalla. E-mail : linsa@macfast.org
Professional Qualification
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EXAMINATION |
BOARD/UNIVERSITY |
DURATION |
% OF MARKS |
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Master of Science (Plant Biotechnology) |
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India (MACFAST ,Tiruvalla) |
2007-2009 |
72% |
Educational Qualifications
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BOARD/UNIVERSITY |
DURATION |
% OF MARKS |
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Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) |
Bangalore university, |
2004- 2007 |
77 |
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Higher Secondary Examination |
Board of Higher Secondary Examination, Kerala |
2002-2004 |
75 |
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SSLC |
Board of Examinations, Kerala |
2001-2002 |
84 |
Academic Projects & Other Details
Laboratory Experience
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Biochemistry : |
Qualitative identification and Quantitative estimation of biomolecules, Separation of biomolecules by chromatographic techniques, UV Spectrophotometer. |
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Genetic engineering: |
Electrophoresis techniques, Plasmid isolation, Genomic DNA isolation, PCR, Preparation of genomic DNA library, ligation and transformation. |
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Microbiology : Plant tissue culture : Academic project : |
Media preparation, Staining and culturing of microbes, Selection and identification of various species of microbes, biochemical tests, and Antibiotic sensitivity test. Invitro propagation of various plant species, Protoplast isolation and fusion, Media preparation and sterilization techniques, synthetic seed preparation, single cell culture. Preparation of genomic DNA library and cloning of chitinase gene from Bacillus chitinolyticus, done at Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT), Kochi. |
Professional Course work
Experience
· Lecturer (post graduate level) – Plant Biotechnology, School of Biosciences, Mar Athanasios College for Advanced Studies Tiruvalla (MACFAST), from 22nd March 2010 till dated.
· Undergone Training in Laboratory Techniques in Microbial Biotechnology at Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin for 12 days.
Seminars attended
· National seminar and workshop on ‘Genomics and Stem Cell Research’ held during Nov.22-23, 2007 organised by Department of Biosciences Marthoma college Tiruvalla.
· International Symposium on ‘Advances in Food Biotechnology and Nutrition’ (Biospectrum ’07) organised by the School of Biosciences, Mar Athanasios College for Advanced Studies, Tiruvalla on 30th Nov. and Dec. 1st2007
· Workshop on ‘Gene Structure & Function – Concepts to New Developments’, sponsored by Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore; Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi; The National Academy of Sciences, Allahabad during 31st January and 1st February 2008 organised by Mar Athanasios College for Advanced Studies, Tiruvalla.
· Two Day Lecture Workshop on Evolution and Natural Selection, sponsored by Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore; Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi; The National Academy of Sciences, Allahabad during 29th & 30th January 2009 organised by Mar Athanasios College for Advanced Studies, Tiruvalla.
Personal Attributes
· Can easily assimilate new ideas, concepts and technologies.
· Goal Oriented, Aggressive Worker.
Other Achievements
· Presented a poster on ‘Liposome Technology : A Biochemical approach to disease control, in International Symposium on Advances in Food Biotechnology and Nutrition held at, Mar Athanasios College for Advanced Studies, Thiruvalla on 30th Nov. and Dec. 1st2007.
· Presented a poster on “Preliminary Study on The Antimicrobial Activity of Selected oils Derived From Plants Against Nosocomial Pathogens” in the 7th National seminar on “Current Advances
In &27th November 2008.
Computer Literate
Familiar with Windows Operating System, MS Office (Word, excel, &Power point)
Personal Details
Father's Name : Thomas John
Marital Status : single
Nationality : Indian
Languages : English, Malayalam
