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Department of Psychology

Dr. Devi N P

Designation : Assistant Professor

Qualification : Ph.D

Email-ID : devinp78@yahoo.co.in

Dr. Devi N P has a blend of academic and research experience. Her Ph.D. is in Neurophysiology and M.Phil (1st Rank) and MSc in Life Sciences (4th Rank) also qualified SET. She has over 20 years of teaching experience in Physiology and Zoology and over 7 years of research experience in the area of Physiology and Microbiology. She also secured a certificate for a short course in Neuroscience from Harvard University (EdX). Dr. Devi is also a best paper award winner at Amrita International Conference in Collaboration with Harvard Global Health on Public Health and Research, 2019, Cochin. She also was an invited speaker at National Physiology Conference HOSCON 2018, at LF Hospital, Angamaly. She joined Rajagiri in 2016. Multiple sources confirming the authorship of the books, along with endorsements or acknowledgments from experts in the field, will provide a strong indication that the person is indeed an author of two books in physiology.

  • Ph.D. Physiology (Neurophysiology) - Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala State, India.
  • M. Phil Life Sciences - Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu State, India.
  • Masters Life Sciences - Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu State, India.
  • Bachelors Zoology -Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala State, India.
  • Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) Natural Science - Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala State, India.
  • SET (State Eligibility Test for Lectureship)
  • Neuroscience - HarvardX Certificate Course, Harvard University, EdX
  • Diploma in Computer Application
  • Enrolled for Masters of Arts - Psychology – Indira Gandhi Open University (IGNOU)
  • Enrolled for short course - Medical Neuroscience, Duke University- Coursera
  • Assistant Professor (Guest) in Physiology - Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous), Kalamassery, Cochin, Kerala State, India.From 01/06/2017 – 14/05/2023, Department - Psychology
  • Assistant Professor in Life Sciences (Biology) - Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India. From 27/01/2021 - 31/05/2022, Department - Institute for Integrated Programmes and Research in Basic Sciences (IIRBS),
  • Guest Lecturer in Zoology - Union Christian College, Aluva, Kerala, India. From 17/06/2019 - 31/10/2019, Department - Zoology
  • Guest Lecturer in Physiology and Research Methodology - Little Flower Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Angamaly - Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur, Kerala, India. From 01/01/2009 - 30/11/2012 and 01/01/2017 - 23/01/2021.Department - Medical Physiology and MHA (Masters in Hospital Administration)
  • Guest Lecturer in Physiology – Sree Sudheendra College of Nursing - Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur, Kerala, India.From 28/10/2010 - 26/11/2012 and 23/11/2017- 21/01/2021, Department - Medical Physiology
  • Guest Lecturer in Physiology - Samaritan College of Nursing - Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur, Kerala, India.From 07/06/2017 to 27/03/2018 ,Department - Medical Physiology
  • Teaching Assistant in Fishery Biology – Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), Kerala, India. From 04/05/2009 - 14/09/2010,Department - Fishery Biology
  • Guest Lecturer in Zoology - Sacred Heart College, Calicut University Kerala, India.From 22/06/2004 - 23/02/2005 ,Department - Zoology
  • Guest Lecturer in Zoology - Kuriakose Gregorious College, Kottayam, Kerala, India.From 01/07/2003 - 31/03/2004, Department - Zoology
  • Lecturer in Zoology – Anita Vidyalaya Higher Secondary School, Kerala, IndiaFrom- 1/06/2008 – 14/05/2023
  • Lecturer in Zoology – Rajagiri Higher Secondary School, Kalamassery, Ernakulam, Kerala, India. From 17/09/2007 - 22/01/2008, Board/University - Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Ministry of Human Resource Development, New Delhi, India. 
  • Lecturer in Zoology (NEET) – EDMAX ONLINE ENTRANCE ACADEMY – 2019 – 2021
  • Lecturer in Zoology (NEET) – GENEX ONLINE COACHING CENTRE – 2019 - 2021
  • Scientific Writer /Academic Book Writer - on Physiology
  • Reviewer and Editorial Board member of Scientific  and Academic Journals, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences Kalamassery, and Little Flower Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Angamaly.
  • Scientific and Research Associate, Member of Scientific and Ethical committee - Little Flower Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Angamaly - Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur, Kerala, India.
  • Lecturer in Zoology (NEET) - Madam Curie Entrance Academy, Thrissur
  • Lecturer in Zoology (NEET) – Ensis Entrance Academy, Kalady
  • Research in the field of Physiology and Neuroscience. Dr Devi is a Life Member of THE ASSOCIATION OF PHYSIOLOGISTS AND PHARMACOLOGISTS OF INDIA, has affiliation to: IUPS, FAOPS, IUPS -INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PHYSIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, FAOPS - FEDERATION OF ASIA AND OCEANIA PERINATAL SOCIETIES, and also a member of SCAWEP (Society for Conservation of Animal World and Environmental Protection).
  • Invited speaker on the topic “Rotatory Vestibular Stimulation in Memory Boosting” in National Conference HOSCON 2018 “Physiology Conference” - On Recent Advances in Physiology conducted by the Department of Medical Physiology, Little Flower Institute of Medical Science and Research, Kerala, India.
  •  Resource Person on the topic “Stress and Neurotransmitters - A general awareness” during Brain Awareness Week, 15 - 21/ 03/ 2021 – CME, Little Flower Institute of Medical Science and Research, Kerala, India.
  • Devi.N. P, Mukkadan J.K., 2013, Effect of Curcuma longa on acquisition and retention of working memory assessed using Radial Arm Maze in Wistar albino rats, Asian journal of Health Sciences, Vol.1, Jul-Dec edn, pp 47-50.
  • Devi.N. P, Sarojini Sukumar, 2013, “Bioremediation of yarn dyeing effluents using selected bacterial strains Pseudomonas”, Millennium Zoology, 14(1), pp 5-8.
  • Devi. N.P., Mukkadan J.K., 2015, Impact of Rotatory Vestibular Stimulation and Centella asiatica on spatial learning and memory in Wistar albino rats, RJPBCS- Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences, 6(6), 911-919. ISSN - 0975-8585, Impact Factor- 0.35, Peer Reviewed and Scopus indexed.
  • Devi. N.P., Mukkadan J.K., 2016, Impact of Rotatory Vestibular Stimulation and Myristica fragrans on spatial learning and memory in Wistar albino rats, JIPBS- Journal of Innovations in Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences, 3(1), 017-032. ISSN (Online): 2349- 2759, ISSN (Print): 2395- 1095, Impact factor - 1.1, Peer Reviewed, Scopus and Elsevier indexed, (Embase).
  • Devi. N.P., Mukkadan J.K.,2016, Impact of Rotatory Vestibular Stimulation and Curcuma longa on spatial learning and memory in Wistar albino rats, AJPCR- Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, 9 (2), 167-173. Online ISSN: 2455-3891 PrintISSN:0974-2441, Impact Factor-0.655, Peer reviewed and Scopus indexed, Elsevier indexed, Copernicus indexed.
  • Devi. N.P., 2017, Advantages of Soil Microbes on Immunity and Mental Health, IJRAR, International Journal Of Research and Analytical Reviews, 4 (2), 974-977, www.ijrar.org (E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138), UGC Approved till June 2019. Impact Factor - 5.75 | E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138 UGC Approval No: 43602.
  • Devi. N.P., Mukkadan J.K., 2017, Effect of rotatory vestibular stimulation on learning and memory in rats - standardization of a novel method, IJPPS- International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 9(1), 145-151. Online ISSN: 0975-1491, Print ISSN: 2656-0097, Impact Factor-2.029, Peer reviewed, Scopus indexed till 2016, Elsevier products Indexed, Scimago Indexed.
  • Devi. N.P., Mukkadan J.K., 2017, Impact of rotatory vestibular stimulation in memory Boosting, MOJ Anatomy and Physiology, 4(4): 00143, 7 pages, eISSN: 2471-139X, Peer reviewed, WEB OF SCIENCE, Google Scholar.
  • Devi. N.P., 2018, How gut microbiota is associated with Health, IJRAR, International Journal Of Research and Analytical Reviews, 5 (1), 62-66, www.ijrar.org (E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138), UGC Approved till June 2019, Impact Factor - 5.75 | E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138 UGC Approval No: 43602.
  • Devi. N.P., Mukkadan J.K., 2018, Biochemical Aspects of Vestibular Stimulation in Neuroplasticity, APBIJ- Anatomy Physiology & Biochemistry International Journal, 5(1): MS. ID. 555652, 4 pages. ISSN- 2476-1400, Impact Factor – 0.79, Peer Reviewed, Index Copernicus Indexed
  • Devi. N.P., 2018, Physiological Effects of Music Intervention on the Enrichment of Health and Well-being: A Review, IJRAR, International Journal Of Research and Analytical Reviews, 5 (2), 870-881, (E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138), UGC Approved till June 2019, Impact Factor - 5.75 | E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138 UGC Approval No: 43602
  • Devi. N.P., 2019, Stress: A Potentially Deleterious Threat To Life, IJRAR, International Journal Of Research and Analytical Reviews, 6 (2), 734-740, (E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138), UGC-Approved-till-June-2019, Impact Factor - 5.75 | E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138 UGC Approval No: 43602.

BOOKS AUTHORSHIP

  • Text Book of Biophysiology, 2021, First Edition, ISBN: 978-93-91373-07-8., Shanlax Publications, Madhurai. A Textbook of Physiology for the complementary course of B.Sc Psychology. Prepared based on Mahatma Gandhi University Syllabus.
  • Neocortex In A Nutshell, 2021, First Edition, ISBN: 978-93-91373-38-2. Shanlax Publications, Madhuri.

BOOK CHAPTERS

  • Book Name: Issues and Developments in Medicine and Medical Research, New Frontiers in Medicine and Medical Research Chapter: “Impact of Rotatory Vestibular Stimulation in memory boosting” (Processing in Press). Book division: Issues and Developments in Medicine and Medical Research, MS No.: 2021/BP/3164E
  • Spinning Towards Success: The Cognitive Benefits of Rotatory Vestibular Stimulation in Learning Enhancement and Memory Boosting” – 2nd Online International Conference on Research Methodology (ICRM-2023), Jointly Organized By Dr Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University (D.S.M.N.R.U, Established by Government of Uttar Pradesh) & Science Tech Institute, Lucknow, UP, 28 th- 30th October 2023.
  • “Impact of rotatory vestibular stimulation in memory boosting in rats” - Annual Conference of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India, ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Faridabad 14th -16th April 2022.
  • “Vestibular Stimulation for reducing Stress and enhancing cognition” - AMRITA International Public Health Conference 2019,  25th and 26th November 2019
  •  “A study on the effect of Curcuma longa and rotatory vestibular stimulation in learning and memory in rats - a physiological approach” - First International Conference on Nutraceuticals and Chronic Diseases, 9th -11th, 2016, at Riviera Suits, India.
  •  “Plasticity of Brain in Rats Treated with Nutmeg Extract” - National Conference on Modern Trends in Zoological Research at St. Aloysius College, India.
  •  “Nootropic effect of Centella asiatica in white Wistar albino rats” - 59th Annual National conference of Association of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India, APPICON 2013, at NIMHANS, India.
  •  “Effect of Curcuma longa in memory boosting in white Wistar albino rats” - 23rd Swadeshi Science congress” at Mahatma Gandhi University, India.
  • “Suitability of Vellalore Sewage farm water for fish culture” - 23rd Swadeshi Science congress, at Mahatma Gandhi University, India.
  • “Effect of Curcuma longa in neuro morphological changes on adult white albino rat hippocampus” - ICMR Sponsored seminar on Recent Advances in Neuro-Physiology-2013, Little Flower Hospital and Medical Research Centre, India.
  • “Suitability of Sewage farm water for fish culture” - 1st Kerala Women’s Science Congress at St. Theresas College, India.
  • “Bioremediation of yarn dyeing effluents using selected pseudomonas strains of bacteria” - National Symposium on Recent Trends in Restoration of Aquatic Environment and Biodiversity of Insects at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • “Ageing and Women Health” - National Seminar on National Policy for the Empowerment of Women 2001, Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

Paper Reviewed

  • Reviewed a Paper entitled "How True is The Truth? A Study of the Factors Affecting Honest Response Behaviour of Patients in Hospital Settings." RAMJ-09-2022-0147 for the Rajagiri Management Journal
  • Conference on “Public Health and Research”, International Conference organized by Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research in Collaboration with Harvard Global Health Institute.
  • APPI - CME conference on “Autonomic function assessments- Special reference to cardiovascular functions” organized by Little Flower Medical Research Centre, India.
  • APPI sponsored CME conference on “Recent Advances in Clinical Physiology” organized by Little Flower Medical Research Centre, India.
  • National Seminar on “Genetics, Health and Disease” at Bharathiar University, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • National Symposium on “Medicinal Plants” at Avinashilingam University, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • National Symposium on “Transgenesis” organized by the Society of Biological Chemists (India) at Avinashilingam University, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • National Symposium on “Bioinformatics” at Avinashilingam University, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • National symposium on “Women and Menopause” at Avinashilingam University, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • National Seminar on “National Policy for the Empowerment of Women 2001” at Avinashilingam University, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • NAAC sponsored seminar on “Quality Assurance in Higher Education –Challenges, Trends and Priorities” organized by sacred Heart College, India.
  • Webinar on “Drugs to Watch and Key Trends in 2023”, organized by Clarivate, Web of Sciences.
  • Webinar on “Overcoming challenges in cell and gene therapy trials and patient access” - A discussion on how real-world data and patient involvement can boost outcomes, organized by Clarivate, Web of Sciences
  • Webinar on “Low back ache - Matters we need to know” organized by ATIDHI CLINIC LLP, KARAYIL Centre for Ayurveda Therapies, Thrissur, on May 6th, 2023.
  • Webinar on “Advocacy in rare disease: Crafting the public narrative” on 7/6/2023 organized by Science Webinars/Science Magazine.
  • Webinar on "Go with the flow: Advancing cell and gene therapy with flow cytometry" on 13/6/2023 organized by Science Webinars/Science Magazine.
  • Webinar on " Advocacy in rare disease: Closing the funding gap” on 20/7/2023 organized by Science Webinars/Science Magazine.
  • Webinar on “Head Aches and its Ayurveda Management” organized by ATIDHI CLINIC LLP, KARAYIL Centre for Ayurveda Therapies, Thrissur, on 22/ 7/2023.
  • Online Author Training: Importance of using Atlas in the classrooms” organized by Oxford University Press Edu-Ind-Pak's webinars on 3/8/2023
  • Webinar on “Management of Asthma and its complications” organized by ATIDHI CLINIC LLP, KARAYIL Centre for Ayurveda Therapies, Thrissur, on 09/ 09/2023.
  • Webinar on "Modelling the mind: Brain organoids, cell models, and iPSCs take on neurodegenerative disease" organized by Science Webinars on 13/9/2023
  • Webinar on “Beyond Blotting: Boosting protein analysis with cell based immunofluorescent assays” on 27/9/2023 organized by Science Webinars/Science Magazine.

 

  • Participated in the 7 Day National Level Online Faculty Development Program on Outcome Based Education and Essential AI Tools for Teachers, organised by The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and The Department of Computer Science, St. Albert’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam, in association with The Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) from 02 November 2023 to 09 November 2023 and has successfully completed all the tasks, assignments and assessments and secured an A grade.
  • One-week National Workshop on Statistical Methods in Biomedical Research Organised by Veerangana Awanti Bai Lodhi Autonomous State Medical College, Etah, UP (An Autonomous Medical Institute established in 2019 Under Govt. of UP.) Science Tech Institute, Lucknow, Nov 21-27,2023, with attendance 75-100 percent in live class and whose Credit Hours is 3.5.
  • Workshop on “Artificial Intelligence as a Magical Tool for Teachers & Researchers: Challenges and Opportunities” organized by IQAC, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Thevara, Kochi.
  • Workshop on “Current trends in brain development and behaviour” organized by Union Christian College in collaboration with Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore, The National Academy of Sciences, Allahabad,  Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi.
  • “Advanced Research Methodology Workshop”, conducted by Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Cochin, Kerala.
  •  Workshop on “DNA finger printing”, conducted by Make Intern and IIT Chennai, in collaboration with Union Christian College Aluva, Ernakulam Dist, Kerala.
  •  Workshop on “Epileptic seizures in brain” at Union Christian College, Aluva, Ernakulam Dist, Kerala.
  • Workshop on “Structural Studies of Proteins Involved in Blood clotting and Artherosclerosis” at Union Christian College, Aluva, Ernakulam Dist, Kerala.
  • Conference on “Public Health and Research”, International Conference organized by Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research in Collaboration with Harvard Global Health Institute.
  • APPI - CME conference on “Autonomic function assessments- Special reference to cardiovascular functions” organized by Little Flower Medical Research Centre, India.
  • APPI sponsored CME conference on “Recent Advances in Clinical Physiology” organized by Little Flower Medical Research Centre, India.
  • National Seminar on “Genetics, Health and Disease” at Bharathiar University, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • National Symposium on “Medicinal Plants” at Avinashilingam University, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • National Symposium on “Transgenesis” organized by the Society of Biological Chemists (India), Avinashilingam University, Tamil-Nadu, India.
  • National Symposium on “Bioinformatics” at Avinashilingam University, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • National symposium on “Women and Menopause” at Avinashilingam University, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • National Seminar on “National Policy for the Empowerment of Women 2001” at Avinashilingam University, Tamil-Nadu, India.
  • NAAC sponsored seminar on “Quality Assurance in Higher Education – Challenges, Trends and Priorities” organized by sacred Heart College, India
  • Popular Science Lecture (Virtual Mode) entitles “From crickets to Elephants: The behavioral Ecology of Animal Acoustic Communication”, Organized by Indian Women Scientists’ Association, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Supported by BRNS-DAE & Department of Botany, Telengana University, Nizamabad.
  • “The Science and Technologies Behind Covid-19 Vaccines” Organized by Department of Biosciences, Union Christian College, Aluva, Ernakulam Dist, Kerala.
  • “How diet plays a vital role in regulating mucosal immunity and gut” Organized by Department of Zoology and Biosciences, Union Christian College, Aluva, Ernakulam Dist, Kerala.
  • “Current trends in brain development and behaviour” Organized by Department of Psychology, Zoology and Biosciences, Union Christian College, Aluva, Ernakulam Dist, Kerala.
  • “IP Commercialization” Organized by Department of Zoology and Biosciences, Union Christian College, Aluva, Ernakulam Dist, Kerala.
  • “Environmental Psychology - What can I do for Nature” Organized by Department of Psychology, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi, Kerala.
  • Popular Science Webinar Lecture on “SARS-CoV-2: The current challenges” Organized by Department of Biosciences & Zoology, Union Christian College, Aluva, Kochi, Kerala.
  • Popular Science Webinar Lecture on “Engineering Microbiome for Human Gut and Plant Root Health” Organized by Department of Biosciences & Zoology, Union Christian College, Aluva, Kochi, Kerala.
  • “20+ open Grant for Small and Grass Root NGOs” organized by Navjivan Centre for Development, Gujarat, India.
  • “Innovatio - bridging bench to bedside” a virtual CME conducted by the Department of Physiology, Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur, on 15th February 2022.
  • Organized World Environment Day on 13th June 2023, Department of Psychology Rajagiri College of Social Science, Kalamassery, Kerala, India
  • Organized a Workshop for International Yoga Day June 2023 with the theme Humanity, Department of Psychology, Rajagiri College of Social Science, Kalamassery, Kerala, India
  • Organized Two-Day Programme on World Suicide Prevention Day - 2023, Theme: "Creating Hope Through Action", on 13 th & 14 th September 2023, Department of Psychology, Rajagiri College of Social Science, Kalamassery, Kerala, India
  • Completed online course on “Psychological First Aid”, John Hopkin’s University, Coursera, 21/7/2023.
  • Completed online course on “Mindfulness and Wellbeing: Foundations”, Rice University, Coursera, 11/8/2023
  • Life Member of THE ASSOCIATION OF PHYSIOLOGISTS AND PHARMACOLOGISTS OF INDIA.
  • Affiliation to: IUPS, FAOPS through Life Member of APPI automatically. (IUPS -INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PHYSIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, FAOPS -FEDERATION OF ASIA AND OCEANIA PERINATAL SOCIETIES).
  • Global Academic Research Excellence Award (GAREA-23) – Dr Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University (D.S.M.N.R.U), Established by Government of Uttar Pradesh & Science Tech Institute, Lucknow in association with 2nd International Conference on Research Methodology, October, 2023.
  • M. PHIL - FIRST RANK, Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore, India.
  • M.SC - FOURTH RANK, Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore, India.
  • B. Ed - FIRST RANK, Sree Narayana Training College, Kerala, India.
  • STATE ELIGIBILITY TEST (SET) for Teaching In Natural Science, awarded in 2013 by the Government of Kerala.
  • Best Paper Award – Amrita International Conference in Collaboration with Harvard Global Health on Public Health and Research, 2019, Cochin.
  • Active Member - Research Empowerment Committee, Little Flower Medical Research Centre, Kerala, India.
  • Convener for various Research events, Little Flower Medical Research Centre, Kerala, India.
  • Best Teacher Award organized by Jayabharath Arts and Science College. 
  • Coordinator of Academic Excellence Programme at Anita Vidyalaya Higher Secondary, Kerala, India.
  • Represented the School, Anita Vidyalaya HSS for various cluster meetings of All Kerala Teachers Association for improvement of Teaching-Learning Skills.
  • Attended a Webinar on "LOW BACK ACHE- matters we need to know" conducted by Ayurveda and Therapeutic Integration for Developmental Habilitative Intervention, Thrissur on 6/5/23