Department of Zoology

• Joined as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology, Thiagarajar College, Madurai from 19/06/2024 to till date.

• Funded by Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology (TNSCST) under the scheme of Research Funding for Research Scholars (RFRS) during Ph.D. (Ref: TNSCST/RFRS/VR/04/2018-19/)
• Academic first rank prize award in M. Phil Zoology during the year 2016 - 17 at The American College, Madurai.
• Academic first rank award in 2nd M.Sc. Zoology in the year 2015 - 16 at St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai.
• Student representative award as a good leader by the “STAND Programme” during the academic year 2015 - 16 at St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai.
• First prize in Dumb charade event in the “Inter-Departmental Cultural Competitions-INDECO’15” held from 14th - 26th September, 2015 at St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai.
• Academic second rank award in 1st M.Sc. Zoology in the year 2014 - 15 at Department of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai.
• Second prize in Paper presentation at “ZOOFEST 2014 - 15” Intercollegiate competitions held on 12th January, 2015 at Department of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai.
• Academic second rank award in 2nd B.Sc. Zoology in the year 2012 - 13 at Department of Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai.
• Second prize in Essay competition at “ADZOOXCOM - 2011” Intercollegiate competitions held on 11th January, 2012 at Department of Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai.

JOURNALS:

1. Velankanny, M., Selvaraj, P., Pushpanathan, T., Ravichandran, B., Francis Borgio, J., Princy Rathnamala Jayaseeli, J and Sherlin John, J. 2023. Pathogenicity of native Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo-Crivelli) vuillemin isolate on Dysdercus cingulatus (Hemiptera: Pyrrhocoridae). Journal of Biopesticides, 16 (1): 38-44. 10.57182/jbiopestic.16.1.38-44
2. Princy Rathnamala Jayaseeli, J., Selvaraj, P*., Pushpanathan, T., Anbu Radhika, S., Sherlin John, J and Velankanny, M. 2023. Role of Pityrogramma calomelanos (L.) Link in dietary and nutritional indices of Spodoptera litura (F.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Journal of Biopesticides, 16 (1): 01-08. DOI: 10.57182/jbiopestic.16.1.01-08
3. Princy Rathnamala Jayaseeli, J., Selvaraj, P*., Sherlin John, J and Velankanny, M. 2022. Phytochemical screening and pesticidal efficacy of phytoecdysteroid fraction of a fern Pityrogramma calomelanos (L.) Link against Spodoptera litura (Fabricius). Journal of Biopesticides, 15 (1): 73-81.
4. Velankanny, M., Selvaraj, P*., Francis Borgio, J., Sherlin John, J and Princy Rathanamala Jayaseeli, J. 2022. Bioefficacy of local isolates of Entomopathogenic fungi Metarhizium anisopliae (Metschn.) against the cotton stainer, Dysdercus cingulatus (Hemiptera: Pyrrhocoridae. Journal of Biopesticides, 15 (1): 59-72.
5. Selvaraj, P*., Neethu, E., Rathika, P., Princy Rathnamala Jayaseeli, J., Rabindran Jermy., Abdulazeez., Sayed., Francis Borgio, J and Stalin Dhas, T. 2020. Antibacterial potentials of methanolic extract and silver nanoparticles from marine algae. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 8, DOI: 101719. 10.1016/j.bcab.2020.101719.
6. Selvaraj, P*., Christina Angelin, P and Princy Rathnamala Jayaseeli, J. 2019. Insecticidal and Antibacterial Potential of Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merrill and Perry. Journal of Biopesticides, 12(2): 191-196.
7. Selvaraj, P*., Princy Rathnamala Jayaseeli, J and Mary Ansilin, 2018. Pest control potential of Cyclosorous interruptus, Christella dentata and Nephrolepis cordifolia on the biology of Spodoptera litura (Fab.). Journal of Biopesticides, 11(1): 76-81.
8. Sahayaraj, K*., Sundarapandian, N., Krishnaveni, C., Princy Rathnamala Jayaseeli, J and Anbu Radhika, S. 2015. Laboratory culture of early life stages of Rhynocoris albopilosus (F.) (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) using early life stages of Eri silkworm (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae). Entomologie Faunistique - Faunistic Entomology, 68, 151-157. ISSN: 2030-6318, E-ISSN: 2295-7235

PAPERS PRESENTED IN CONFERENCES:

1. Princy Rathnamala Jayaseeli. J and Selvaraj. P. 2023. Sublethal effects of Pityrogramma calomelanos (L.) on Spodoptera litura (Fab.). In Proceedings of the “International Conference on Recent Technology for Sustainable Development of Insects, Microbes & Health” organised by Centre for Insect Molecular Studies and Environmental Research, PG & Research Department of Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology, Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai – 600 034 held on 9th & 10th March 2023. P. No. 59.
2. Princy Rathnamala Jayaseeli. J., Selvaraj. P., Sherlin John. J and Velankanny. M. 2022. Influence of phytoecdysteroid fraction of Pityrogramma calomelanos (L.) Link on the dietary and nutritional indices of Spodoptera litura (Fabricius). In Proceedings of the “Annual International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation (AICMRI-2022)” organised by ESN Publications held on 16th – 18th December, 2022. P. No. 25 – 37.
3. Princy Rathnamala Jayaseeli. J and Selvaraj. P. 2022. Qualitative screening of phytochemicals from Christella dentata (Forssk.) Brownsey & Jermy and Pityrogramma calomelanos (L.) Link. In the “DBT Sponsored International Conference on Recent Progresses in Biological Sciences” organised by Department of Zoology, Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi – 626 124 held on 4th & 5th March, 2022.
4. Princy Rathnamala Jayaseeli. J and Selvaraj. P. 2022. Phytochemical profile and Pesticidal potential of a fern Pityrogramma calamelanos (L.) Link ethanolic extract and its silver nanoparticles on Spodoptera litura. In the “International Virtual Conference on Innovative Research in Humanities, Science and Technology (IVCIRHST-2022)” organised by Selvam Arts & Science College, Namakkal – 637 003 held on 6th & 7th January, 2022.
5. Princy Rathnamala Jayaseeli. J and Velladurai. P. 2019. A Study on Insects’ bacterial flora and their antibacterial resistant patterns for public health importance. In the “UGC Sponsored National Conference on Current Trends in Biological Sciences” organised by Department of Botany, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai – 627 002 held on 13th & 14th March, 2019. P. No. 26.
6. Selvaraj. P and Princy Rathnamala Jayaseeli. J. 2018. Antibacterial potential of methanolic extract and silver nanoparticles of Cyclosorous interruptus (Willd.) H.Itô (Theylepteridaceae), Christella dentata (Willd.) (Forssk.) Brownsey et Jermy (Theylepteridaceae) and Nephrolepis cordifolia (L.) Presl. In the “International Conference on Conservation of Natural Resources and Traditional Siddha Pharmacological Approach for your future & DBT foldscope Workshop (CNRTSA-2018)” organised by William Research Centre, Nagercoil-1 held on 12th – 14th December, 2018.

PARTICIPATED IN CONFERNCES/WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS:

1. International webinar on “Multidisciplinary approaches in Research for Sustainable Development” organized by the PG & Research Centre of Zoology and Advanced Zoology & Biotechnology, Jayaraj Annapackiam College for Women (Autonomous), Periyakulam, Theni-625601 on 12/12/2025.
2. One day Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “Research Design, Analysis, and Academic Paper Preparation” organized by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Syed Ammal Arts and Science College, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu-623513 on 08/12/2025.
3. One-week Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Academic and Scientific Research Excellence (HASRE 2025)” organized by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) in collaboration with the Research Colloquium of Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli-620002 on 10-15/11/2025.
4. International Level one week online Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Biotechnology Innovations-Progress, Risks and Opportunities for Sustainability (BIOPROS)” organized by the Department of Zoology & Department of Botany, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli-620002 on 27-31/10/2025.
5. Skill enhancement webinar on “Live feed for a successful aquaculture Industry” organized by the Foundation for Aquaculture Innovations and Technology Transfer (FAITT), Chennai-600097 on 17/10/2025.
6. Two-day national workshop on “Exploring the utility of Zebrafish as a model system for drug discovery” organized by the Centre for Cancer Research, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore – 641021 on 09 & 10/10/2025. 
7. Attended Online Quiz for ‘World Alzheimer’s Day’ conducted by Department of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai – 02 on 21/09/2025.
8. Three days International Online workshop on ‘Data analysis using Excel & AI tools’ organized by the Global Research & Training Centre (GRTC), India on 15th – 17th /08/2025.
9. Online Research Methodology workshop on ‘Data analysis using SPSS’ organized by the Department of Bioinformatics, Nirmala College for women, Coimbatore on 22 & 23/05/2025.
10. Two-day National Conference on “Recent Progress in Bioprospecting-derived Therapeutic Products” organised by the Department of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai - 627 002 on 12th & 13th January, 2023.
11. Awareness Programme on “Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) under National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission (NIPAM)” organised by Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai – 627 002 on 28th October, 2022.
12. One Week Faculty Development Programme on “Research Prospects and Progress in Biological Science (RPPB-2022)” organised by Faculty of Science and Humanities, Department of Biotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram Campus, Chennai – 600 089 on 04th – 10th July, 2022.
13. International Conference on “Recent Trends in Aquaculture (ICRTA-2022)” organised by the Department of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai - 627 002 on 25th March, 2022.
14. International Webinar on “Biodiversity – Together, We can Restore our Earth” organised by Seeding Hope Foundation trust on 05th November, 2021.
15. National Webinar on “Freshwater faunal diversity in India” and “Marine Environments: Diversity threats and Opportunities” organised by the Department of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai - 627 002 on 03rd August, 2021.
16. International Webinar on “Microbiome: Understanding the host pathogen interactions” organised by PG and Research Department of Zoology, Sadakkathullah Appa College, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu on 18th June, 2021.
17. Two day International Webinar on “Recent Trends in Life Sciences” organised by the PG and Research Centre of Zoology, Jayaraj Annapackiam College for Women (Autonomous), Periyakulam, Theni on 05th & 06th January, 2021.
18. International Webinar on “Current Research in Life Sciences” organised by the PG Department of Zoology, Fatima College (Autonomous), Madurai on 27th & 28th July, 2020.
19. National level Zoology Webinar Series 2020 on “Computational probing of antiviral drug for HCV NS3 protease and NS5B polymerase from other known antiviral drugs” and “Cnidarians: A simple and beautiful aquatic creatures with stings” organised by the Department of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai - 627 002 on 25th July, 2020.
20. National level Zoology Webinar Series 2020 on “Ocean derived bioactive leads for cancer: A potential arena to ponder” and “The Western Ghats - A treasure of Indian biodiversity” organised by the Department of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai - 627 002 on 23rd July, 2020.
21. National level Zoology Webinar Series 2020 on “Zoonotic Viral Infections” and “Mountains and species diversity patterns: A story of reptile distributions from the Western Ghats of India” organised by the Department of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai - 627 002 on 22nd July, 2020.
22. One - day National Webinar on “Online Education – Obstacles and Solutions” organised by Internal Quality Assurance Cell, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai - 627 002 on 16th July, 2020.
23. National Webinar on “Recent Trends in Crystal Growth” organised by Research Department of Physics, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai - 627 002 on 10th July, 2020.
24. International Conference on “Vectors: Menace and Management-VECMAN 2020” organised by the Department of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai - 627 002 on 28th & 29th January, 2020.
25. Research Methodology Boot camp – I organised by the XIBA Centre for Research, Xavier Institute of Business Administration St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai - 627 002 on 12th October, 2019.
26. One day Seminar on “Quality Research and Publications” organised by the Centre for Research, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli for the Ph.D. Supervisors and Scholars on 7th December, 2018.
27. Science Academies’ Refresher Course on “Insect Bio-resources and Human Welfare” organised by the Department of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai - 627 002 from 18th - 31st August, 2018.
28. “Second Short-term Course in Biostatistics (SeSCiB)” organised by the Department of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai - 627 002 & Amity Institute of Applied Sciences, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh on 09-13th July, 2018.
29. Zoology Congress (ZOOCONG-2018) on “Sustainable Living Environment for all Creatures” organised by the Department of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai - 627 002 on 10 – 12th January, 2018.
30. International Conference on “New Horizons, Emerging Challenges and Recent Paradigms in Food Mediated Immunity and their Role in Human Health and Longevity” organised by PG & Research Department of Zoology and Department of Immunology & Microbiology, The American College, Madurai on 31st August – 1st September, 2016.
31. National Seminar cum Workshop on “Wildlife Management” organised by the Zoology Department and Research Centre, Sarah Tucker College (Autonomous), Tirunelveli – 627 007 on 24th February, 2016.
32. National Seminar on “Life on edge: Concerns, Causes and Conservation” organised by the Department of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai - 627 002 on 18th & 19th February, 2016.
33. “ZOOFEST 2015-16 Intercollegiate Competitions” organised by the Department of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai - 627 002 on 18th December, 2015.
34. National Seminar on “Biodiversity and Conservation: Present Status and Future Perspectives” organised by the Department of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai - 627 002 on 12th & 13th February, 2015.
35. National Workshop on “Health Heed (NWHH’14)” organised by PG Department of Zoology, Sarah Tucker College, Tirunelveli on 28th February, 2014.
36. “ZOOFEST 2013 Intercollegiate Competitions” organised by the Department of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai - 627 002 on 18th December, 2013.
37. “ADZOOXCOM - 2012 Intercollegiate Competitions” organised by the Department of Advanced Zoology & Biotechnology, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai - 627 002 on 19th December, 2012.
38. “ADZOOXCOM - 2011 Intercollegiate Competitions” organised by the Department of Advanced Zoology & Biotechnology, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai - 627 002 on 11th January, 2012.
39. “RABBIT FARMING” organised by Veterinary College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Tirunelveli on 30th December, 2008.