
Dr Jithasha Balan
HOD
jithasha@ssc.edu.in
Qualifications
Ph.D.(Microbiology), Mahatma Gandhi University Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
M.Sc.(MICROBIOLOGY), Bharathiar University Bharathiar University, Coimbathore, Tamilnadu
Experience
ASST PROFESSOR, EMEA College, Kondotty, EMEA College of Arts and Science, Kondotty, Malappuram
Asst Professor, Sree Sankara College Kalady, Sree Sankara College Kalady
Qualified Exams
NET, August, 2016
Publications
Diversity Of Degrading Microbes Isolated From Waste Dumping Yards Of Kochi(Vol. Paper vol 19, Issue 4.)
Authors: Jithasha B., Laxmi. M., Anaswara F., Sherin P. J. And Sumi M.G.
30th Kerala Science Congress on January 28th -30th 2018, at Government Brennen College, Thalassery, “The Efficacy Of Newly Formulated Microbial Consortia And Other Consortia In Kitchen Waste Degradation”
Authors: Jithasha B and Sumi M.G
National Seminar on Recent trends in applied Life Sciences on March 15th-16th 2017, at School of Bio, “Composting of Household Wastes Using Newly Formulated Microbial Consortium”
Authors: Jithasha B, Keerthana C.K and Sumi M.G
14th Asian Conference on Diarrhoeal Disease and Nutrition. (ASCODD) held at Crowne Plaza, Kochi from, “Human gut lactic acid bacteria inhibiting Aspergillus flavus MTCC 2798 and their interference with intestinal pathogen invasion,”
Authors: Sherin J.P, Dona. V.I., Jithasha B., and Sumi M.G.
MicroFrontiers 2025- Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance – 2 Day National Symposium on Research Innova, ‘Comparative Antifungal and Antibiofilm Efficacy of Grape seed extract, Virgin coconut oil and V-Wash against vaginal Candida albicans isolates in contrast to standard antifungals.
Authors: Eveena Rose K.B, Anna Albert, and Jithasha Balan.
National Conference on Empowering Mankind with Microbial Technologies held at Tamilnadu Agricultural, “Anti-aflatoxigenic activity of human gut lactic acid bacteria”
Authors: Seenu T, Jithasha B, and Sumi M.G.
59th Annual conference of AMI & international symposium on host-pathogen Interaction, December 9-12,, Home Composting and Compost Quality Analysis Using A Newly Formulated Microbial Consortia
Authors: Jithasha Balan & Sumi Mary George
Environmental Sciences, Forestry and Wildlife Session at the 34th Kerala Science Congress held durin, “Isolation and characterisation of bioluminescent bacteria and its application in mercuric chloride toxicity testing in soil”
Authors: Nikhitha B and Jithasha B
International Conference on Advances in Material Science – ICAMS 2018, “Isolation and characterisation of bioluminescent bacteria and their application in toxicity testing of Fluoride in water.”
Authors: Maya M, Jithasha B, Sisira V.S, Athira K.P, and Sumayya B
American Society for Microbiology, National Seminar on “Microbiome The Unseen” on August 22 and 23, , “Application Of Bacteriophage For Bacterial Biofilm Control”
Authors: Krishnapriya T S, Roshni Shibu and Jithasha Balan
, American Society for Microbiology, National Seminar on “Microbiome The Unseen” on August 22 and 23, “Hydrocarbon Degradation Potential Of Indigenous Bacteria Isolated From Engine Oil-Contaminated Area Of Cochin”
Authors: Amrutha H, Jean A, Jerin J, Klein A and Jithasha B
American Society for Microbiology, National Seminar on “Microbiome The Unseen” on August 22 and 23, , “Evaluation Of The Efficacy Of Microbial Consortium SSC For Organic Waste Composting Using Low-Cost Media”
Authors: Parvathy R, Bhagyalakshmi P R, Jithasha B and Sumi M G
• Postharvest Nanotechnology for Fresh Horticultural Produce - Synthesis and Characterization Methods of Nano-Based Materials for the Postharvest Storage of Horticultural Produce(Vol. 1)
Authors: Sherin Joy Parappilly, Raji Vijayamma, Dona V. Idicula, Jithasha Balan, Sumi Mary George
DOI:10.1201/9781003142287-2
Salutary attributes of probiotic human gut lactobacilli for gut health(Vol. 76(2):ovad011)
Authors: Dona V Idicula, Krishnaprasad R, Sherin Joy Parappilly, Neya Joy, Jithasha Balan, Sumi Mary George
https://doi.org/10.1093/lambio/ovad011
Antifungal Human Gut Lactobacilli Isolates as a Probiotic Candidate for Gut Health(Vol. 1)
Authors: Dona V Idicula, Sumi Mary George, Jain Maria Stephen, Sherin Joy Parappilly, R Krishnaprasad, Jithas
10.35248/2329-8901.24.12.346
Professional Memberships
The Association of Microbiologist of India, Life Member,
American Society for Microbiology, Global Outreach - Postdoctoral Member,
University Responsibilities
Kannur University, Question Board Setting,
Mahatma Gandhi University, Chairman Examiner, B.Sc Microbiology and B.Sc Microbiology Honours
Mahatma Gandhi University, Chief Examiner, Immunology, Bacteriology 2, Food Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology, Bioinstrumentation and Techniques, Aquatic Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology & Human Rights
Mahatma Gandhi University, External Examiner, B.Sc Microbiology, M.Sc Microbiology and M.Sc Biochemistry Practical Examination
