Dr. Aruna Devi C

Associate Professor, Research Guide & Head

Department of Zoology

@  devinod7-at-gmail.com

#   +91-9846.387.942

Academic Qualifications

  • PhD in Zoology, University of Kerala (2013)
  • UGC CSIR NET (Life Science)
  • MSc Zoology, University College, Thiruvananthapuram (2001) ( 2nd Rank)
  • BSc Zoology, All Saints’ College, Thiruvananthapuram (1999) (Gold medalist)

Area of Interest (Teaching)

  • Biophysics, Cell and Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Developmental Genetics, Animal Physiology and Entomology

Area of Interest (Research)

  • Aquatic Toxicology, Endocrinology, Endocrine Disruption.

Experience

  • Associate Professor at University College, Thiruvananthapuram (2020-till date)
  • Assistant Professor at University College, Thiruvananthapuram (2008-2020)
  • Lecturer at Government College, Kariyavattom, Thiruvananthapuram (2007-2008)
  • Lecturer at BJM Government College, Chavara, Kollam (2006-2007)
  • Lecturer at Government Women’s College, Thiruvananthapuram (2006)

Additional Responsibilities

  • Member, PG Board of Studies, University of Kerala;
  • Life Member, Society for Reproductive Biology and Comparative Endocrinology;
  • Reviewer, Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries,
  • Member, Internal Complaints Committee, Southern Railways, Government of India.
  • Member, Discipline Committee
  • Member, Academic Monitoring Committee

Positions Held

  • Convener, Internal Complaints Committee
  • Convener, Nature Club
  • Vice President, Staff Club
  • Vice President, AKGCT Women Subcommittee.

Journal Publications

  •  Anjali VR, Shehna Mahim S, Reshmi S, Remya VS and Aruna Devi C, 2021. Bisphenol S induced metabolic disruption in a freshwater fish, Oreochromis mossambicus. Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries. 9: 68-75.
  • Shehna Mahim S, Anjali VR. Remya VS, Reshmi S and Aruna Devi C, 2021.Oxidative Stress responses of a freshwater fish, Labeo rohita, to a xenobiotic, bisphenol S. Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Toxicology. 1-10.
  • Reshmi S, Remya V,S, Anjali VR, Shehna Mahim S and Aruna Devi C, 2019.Alterations in hepatic antioxidant systems and lipid peroxidation products in a freshwater fish, Labeo rohita, exposed to 4-nonyphenol. Journal of Endocrinology and Reproduction. 23(1): 13-24.
  • Anjali VR, Remya VS, Reshmi S, Shehna Mahim S and Aruna Devi C, 2019.Impact of bisphenol S as an endocrine disruptor in a freshwater fish, Oreochromis mossambicus. Journal of Endocrinology and Reproduction. 23(2): 49-63.
  • Anjali, V.R. and Aruna Devi, C. 2017. Impact of glyphosate on intermediary and mitochondrial metabolism on a freshwater fish, Aplocheilus lineatus (Valenciennes), Journal of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries. 5: 27-35.
  •  Aruna Devi C., R.N. Binitha, S.R. Soorya, B.V. Amrutha and Francis Sunny, 2015. Oxidative stress responses of a freshwater teleost, Anabas testudineus, to an endocrine disruptor, Bisphenol A. Journal of Endocrinology and Reproduction 1: 7-19
  • Soorya, S.R, Aruna Devi, C., Binitha, R.N., Amrutha, B.V., Jayalekshmy, G. and Francis Sunny 2014. Quantitative changes in antioxidant enzyme activities, glutathione content and malondialdehyde in a freshwater fish, Anabas testudineus (Bloch), exposed to sewage. Journal of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries. I: 68-76
  • Amrutha, B.V., Soorya, S.R., Aruna Devi, C., Gireesh Kumar, G., Jayalekshmi, G. and Francis Sunny 2014. Aroclor-1254 induced oxidative stress respones in a freshwater fish Anabas testudineus (bloch). Journal of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries, 2(1): 42-51
  • Soorya, S.R, Aruna Devi, C., Binitha, R.N., Amrutha, B.V., Jayalekshmy, G. and Francis Sunny 2012. Oxidative stress experienced by freshwater fish Anabas testudineus exposed to sewage effluents of Parvathyputhenar, Kerala Biodiversity Utilization and Threats, 769–780.
  • R.N. Binitha, S.R. Soorya, C. Aruna Devi and Francis Sunny, 2011. Impact of sewage effluents on osmoregulation in a freshwater teleost, Anabas testudineus. Journal of Endocrinology and Reproduction. 15: 1 & 2 : 27-36

Paper presentations

  • “Effect of Bisphenol-A on Osmoregulation in a Freshwater Fish, Anabas testudineus” at 25th National Symposium on Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology held at Trivandrum on 17th January, 2007.
  • “Effect of Bisphenol-A on Ionic Balance in a Freshwater Fish, Anabas testudineus” at 21st Kerala Science Congress held at Kollam, 28th -31st January, 2009.
  • “Bisphenol-A induced gonadal alterations in a Freshwater Fish, Anabas testudineus” at National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Environment and Development with a Focal Theme on Climate Change and Water Resources, organised by Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Kerala, 8-9 October 2009.
  • “Impairment of gonads induced by Bisphenol-A in a Freshwater Fish, Anabas testudineus” at 22nd Kerala Science Congress held at Peechi, Thrissur, 28th -31st January, 2010. Won Best Poster Award.
  • “Bisphenol-A induced histopathological changes in liver and gonads in a Freshwater Fish, Anabas testudineus” at 28th International Symposium on Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology held at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 3rd – 7th February, 2010.
  • “Bisphenol-A: An estrogenic mimetic, induced reproductive toxicity, oxidative stress and osmotic imbalance in a freshwater teleost, Anabas testudineus” at 1st Kerala Women Science Congress held at Ernakulam, Kerala, 10th -12th August 2010. Won “Young Scientist Award” for best research paper under life science category.
  • Bisphenol-A, a xenoestrogen, induced toxicity in liver, gills and kidney of Anabas testudineus: Biochemical, histological and ultrastructural analyses as biomarkers of exposure at 20th Swadeshi Science Congress, 6th – 8th November, 2010.
  • “Reproductive, osmoregulatory and oxidative stress responses in Anabas testudineus, as biomarkers of exposure to a xenoestrogen, Bisphenol-A” at 29th International Symposium on Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology held at Department of Studies in Zoology, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore, 10th – 12th February, 2011.
  • “Bisphenol-A, as a potent estrogenic chemical: Evaluation in a freshwater teleost, Anabas testudineus” at 30th International Symposium on Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology, Department of Zoology, M.S. University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, February, 2012.
  • Evaluation of bisphenol-A as a potent endocrine disruptor in a freshwater teleost, Anabas testudineus” at 26th Kerala Science Congress held at Thiruvananthapuram, 28th -31st January, 2013. Won Best Poster Presentation Award (Category: Life Science)
  • Assessment of osmoregulatory, cytotoxic and mutagenic stress responses of Bisphenol A. International Symposium on Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology, Department of Zoology, Benaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uthar Pradesh, February, 2016.
  • Protein profiling and DNA Fragmentation in a freshwater fish, Aplocheilus lineatus when exposed to Glyphosate, at International Conference in Genomics and Molecular Techniques, Department of Zoology, University College, Thiruvananthapuram, March 1-3, 2017.
  • Impact of glyphosate on intermediary and mitochondrial metabolism on Aplocheilus lineatus, at National seminar on “Recent Trends in Life Sciences”, Department of Zoology, University College, Thiruvananthapuram, January 19-20, 2017.
  • Assessment of chromosome aberrations and DNA fragmentation induced by heavy metals on Allium cepa at National seminar on “Biodiversity – A Conservational Approach”, Department of Zoology, University College, Thiruvananthapuram, November 16-17, 2017.
  • Biomaterials: Endocrine Disrupting Materials. Invited talk, organized by Department of Oral Pathologyand Oral Biology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai, August 5, 2021.