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Dr. W.A. Manjusha

Dr. W.A. Manjusha

Associate Professor & Head
  • +91 9486357530
  • manjusha_aj@yahoo.co.in
  • Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri, Kaliakkavilai, Kanyakumari Dist., Tamilnadu - 629153

Research & Academic Vision: Molecular biologist and marine biotechnologist with 22+ years of experience. Expertise in whole genome sequencing, metagenomics, marine bioprospecting, and environmental biotechnology. Leading DST-funded project on banana pseudostem valorization (β‚Ή31.89L).

22+
Years Exp
39
Publications
31.89L
Grant
30
Gene Bank

Educational Qualifications

M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
SET Qualified

Professional Experience

Associate Professor & Head

17 June 2024 – Present

Department of Biotechnology, Malankara Catholic College

Assistant Professor & Head

1 July 2015 – 17 June 2024

Department of Biotechnology, Malankara Catholic College

Assistant Professor

16 June 2004 – 1 July 2015

Department of Biotechnology, Malankara Catholic College

Research Projects & Patents

DST/TDT/AGRO-26/2019
Amount: β‚Ή31,89,520/- | 2020-2022
Biosoftening of banana pseudostem fibre & biopreservation of nutraceuticals

1. Biosoftening of banana pseudostem fibre using microbial enzymes (File: 202241069958)
2. Biopreservation of banana pseudostem juice using bacteriocin (File: 202241069959)

30 Gene Bank Submissions

Research Guidance

7 (3 Awarded, 4 Under guidance)

22 Completed

40 Completed

Journal Publications (39)

  • "Antibacterial potential of antagonistic Streptomyces sp. isolated from marine sponge Dendrilla nigra."
    Selvin J*, Soniya J, Asha KRT, Manjusha WA, Sangeetha VS, Jayaseema DM. FEMS Microbiol Ecol, Elsevier. 2004, 50:117–122. IF:2.45Top 25 Paper
  • "Bioremediation of crude oil and heavy metal pollutants by rhamnolipid from Stutzerimonas stutzeri MW15."
    Sony JB, Manjusha WA*, Sangeetha VS, et al. J Genet Eng Biotechnol. 2025, 23:1-8.
  • "Biosoftening of banana pseudostem fiber using cellulase and pectinase from Aspergillus niger."
    Manjusha WA*, Josphine JS, Deepa PK, Sujatha S, Ahil Raj S. J Genet Eng Biotechnol. 2023, 21:70, 1-8.
  • "Ξ²-caryophyllene modulates B-cell lymphoma gene-2 family genes in myocardial infarcted rats."
    Anita Yovas, Manjusha WA, Stanely Mainzen Prince P*. European Journal of Pharmacology. 2022, 932.
  • "Seasonal variation of Bacterial diversity residing in marine harbour water."
    Sony JB, Manjusha WA*. Afr. J. Biomed. Res. 2024, 27:700-708.
  • "Bioactive potential of probiotic Bacteria- A Comprehensive Review."
    Aliya Lathief, Manjusha WA*. Food Science and Engineering. 2024, 5(2):391-403.
  • "Development and Characterization of Bioplastic Sheets from Banana Peel."
    Abirami PK, Shilpa PS, et al., Manjusha WA*. Afr. J. Biomed. Res. 2025, 28(1s):01-07.
  • "Evaluation of cytotoxic, antibacterial and antioxidant activities of Coleus ambionicus leaf extract."
    Amisha Murugesan Angel, Manjusha WA*, Briscilla C. Advance pharmaceutical Journal. 2023, 8(5):128-135.
  • "Marine Microalgae (Chlorella sp.) – A source of nutritional supplements."
    Manjusha WA*, Briscilla C, Vinisha W, et al. Journal of Survey in Fisheries Science. 2023, 10(1):3333-3340.
  • "Screening of Antioxidant, Anticancer activity of seaweeds from Kadiapattinam Coast."
    Jegan SR, Manjusha WA*. Journal of Survey in Fisheries Sciences. 2023, 10(IS):3749-3756.
  • "Comparative study of vermicompost using agrowastes."
    Manjusha WA*, Deepa PK, Josphine JS, Ahil raj SA. Asian Jr. of Microbiol. Biotech. Env. Sc. 2022, 24(1):105-109.
  • "Antifouling Potential Of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Isolated From Marine Water."
    Josphine JS, Manjusha WA*. Asian Jr. of Microbiol. Biotech. Env. Sc. 2021, 23(4):712-718.
  • "Evaluation of Antifouling Potential of Staphylococcus Sp."
    Josphine JS, Manjusha WA*, Subathra C. Annals of Romanian Society of cell biology. 2021, 25(4):6650-6661.
  • "Antagonistic, Antibacterial and Anticancer Activity of Marine Macroalgae-Associated Bacteria."
    Jegan SR, Manjusha WA*. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine. 2020, 7(11):166-175.
  • "Antioxidant and Anticancer Activity of Gracilaria Corticata."
    Jegan SR, Manjusha WA*, Alex CD, Joicy Abraham. Journal of Engineering Sciences. 2020, 11(2):127-135.
  • "Determination of anti-inflammatory activity of marine microalgae Nannochloropsis sp."
    Deepa PK*, Subramanian A, Manjusha WA. Indian journal of science and technology. 2020, 13(08):871-882.
  • "Evaluation of antioxidant potential of Nannochloropsis sp."
    Deepa PK, Subramanian A, Manjusha WA. Journal of Advanced Applied Scientific Research. 2020, 2(5):1-9.
  • "Phytochemical Screening and Antidiabetic Activity of Nannochloropsis Sp."
    Deepa PK, Subramanian A, Manjusha WA. International Journal of Life science and Pharma Research. 2020, 10(4):L36-40.
  • "Extraction and Purification of Collagen from Marine Squid Uroteuthis Duvauceli."
    Jency George*, Manjusha WA. International Journal of Pharma and BioSciences. 2020, 10(4):L77-89.
  • "Characterization of purified Collagen from Marine Squid."
    Jency George*, Manjusha WA. International Journal of Life science and Pharma Research. 2020, 10(4):L121-133.
  • "Identification of Cytotoxicity of Marine sponge Dendrilla membranosa."
    Joicy Abraham, Mahija SP, Jency George*, Manjusha WA. International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology. 2019, 6(1):147-152.
  • "Antimicrobial Screening and identification of bioactive compounds in Dendrilla membranosa."
    Jency George, Manjusha WA*. International Journal of Innovative Research Explorer. 2018, 1-12.
  • "Isolation and Purification of Collagen from marine sponge Dendrilla membranosa."
    Jency George, Joicy Abraham, Mahija SP, Manjusha WA. World Journal of pharmaceutical research. 2018, 7(19):995-1000.
  • "Pharmacological activities and Phytochemical analysis of Catharanthus roseus."
    Josphine JS, Manjusha WA*, Aswathy S. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 2018, 7(9):986-994.
  • "Isolation of Kytococcus sedentarius and its role in biofouling activity."
    Josphine JS*, Monusha JJ, Manjusha WA. International journal of Recent Scientific Research. 2018, 9(4):25715-25720.
  • "Optimization Of Asparaginase Enzyme from Moraxella Sp."
    Janu PC, Manjusha WA*. International Journal of Recent Scientific Research. 2017, 8(4):16532-16536.
  • "Bio Degradation And Cytotoxic Potential Of Biosurfactant From Marine Bacteria."
    Geethu George, Manjusha WA*. International Journal of Advanced Research. 2017, 5(3):1476-1482.
  • "Review of Stem Cells in Regenerative Medicine."
    Jency George*, Manjusha WA, Jegan SR, Mahija SP, Josphine JS. International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology. 2017, 3(8):806-815.
  • "Anticancer, antiinflammatory, antimicrobial potential of Ulva lactuca."
    Sujina MG, Soumya JD, Manjusha WA*. World journal of pharmaceutical research. 2016, 5(4):1482-1500.
  • "Invitro Cytotoxicity and Antimicrobial Screening of Protease Enzyme from Marine Bacteria."
    Vijayasurya, Gayathri Devi MG, Tintu SP, Manjusha WA*. Ind. J. Sci. Res. and Tech. 2014, 2(5):18-22.
  • "Isolation of Bacillus Pumilus Ld-B1 with antimicrobial and anti-cancer activities from marine sponge Axinella sp."
    Manjusha WA*, Johnson JA, Citarsu T, Rejin Prasad JJ. Journal of Biotechnology and Biosafety. 2014, 2(5):141-149. IF:1.002
  • "Molecular Bioprospecting of Streptomyces sp.(ES5) from marine algae Hypnea musiformis."
    Manjusha WA*, Anusha WA, Amritha Krishna BV, et al. IJBT. 2013, 12(2):218-224.
  • "Antimicrobial screening of bioactive compounds present in marine sponge Zygomycale sp."
    Johnson JA, Citarasu T, Manjusha WA*. Journal of Chemical, Biological and Physical Sciences. 2012, 2(4):1942-1948.
  • "Antimicrobial and Anti-cancer activity of Staphylococcus saprophyticus Acj.114."
    Johnson JA, Citarasu T, Manjusha WA*. Journal of Basic and Applied Biology. 2012, 6(1):138-145.
  • "Bioactivities of protein isolated from marine sponge Zygomycale parishii."
    Manjusha WA*, Anusha WA, Amritha Krishna BV, et al. BBRA. 2012, 9(1):399-404.
  • "Antimicrobial screening and GC-MS analysis of marine sponge Crambe crambe."
    Manjusha WA*, Anusha WA, Mini Mohan, Jency George. Asian Jr. of Microbiol. Biotech. Env.Sci. 2011, 13(4):633-638.
  • "Isolation and Cultivation of Halophilic Archaea from Solar Salterns."
    Asha KRT, Denslin AJ, Seghal GK, Manjusha WA, et al., Selvin J*. The Internet Journal of Microbiology. 2005, 1(2).

Awards & Recognitions

  • Board of Studies Chairperson – UG & PG in Biotechnology, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
  • Member of Board of Studies in Biotechnology, M.S. University (2011-2016)
  • Question Paper Setter & External Examiner for M.Phil, M.Sc, B.Sc Biotechnology
  • Editor-in-Chief – Proceedings (BIOTRENDS 2015)
  • Reviewer – Marine Environmental Research (Elsevier), Sustainable Food Proteins
  • Member of Biotech Consortia (2004–Till date)
  • Organized 25+ national/international seminars, workshops, and conferences as convenor/organising member.
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