CURRICULUM -VITAE
Dr. Amitha Thomas
M.V.Sc. (Dairy Science)
Ellickal House
Maniyarankudy P.O.
Vazhathope, Idukki-685602
Ph: - +919496339054, 04862236229
amirose05@gmail.com
ami_vet05@yahoo.co.in
PERSONAL DETAILS:
Name
Date of Birth
Marital status
Nationality
Languages Known
Blood Group
: Dr. Amitha Thomas
: 05-03-1986
: Single
: Indian
: English, Hindi, Malayalam
: O+ve
EDUCATION
 Secured ICAR NET in 2013 with 62% marks in Dairy Microbiology.
 2011-2013 : MVSc . in Dairy Science with specialization in Dairy Microbiology
from College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy. (OGPA - 9.31/10)
 2005-2010 : BVSc & AH from College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences,
Pookode. (OGPA - 7.3/10)
Subject Specialization
 Major :
 Minors :
Dairy Science
(1) Veterinary Microbiology
(2) Veterinary Public Health
 Supportives : (1) Biostatistics
(2) Veterinary Public Health
IT skills
Well versed in using Office suites, Windows 98/2000/XP/Vista/windows 7,Ms Office, MS
DOS, internet application, SPSS, Minitab, Microsoft Excel.
WORK EXPERIENCES
Designation
Assistant
Professor
Teaching
Assistant
Department
Dairy Science,
Veterinary
College,
Mannuthy
Dairy Science,
CV & AS
Mannuthy
Period
06-12-2014
onwards
14 July 2014
onwards
Responsibilities
 Course teacher for different
courses for Diploma, Msc and
BVSc & AH
 Course Teacher of Starter
culture and Quality control for
2013 batch of MSc Quality
systems in Dairy processing.
 Conducting practical and theory
classes for Diploma in Dairy
Science students
 Part of various academic and
office activities of Diploma
and MSc courses.

Research
Assistant
Dairy Science,
CV & AS
Mannuthy
25-11-2013 to
30-06-2014
Teaching
Assistant
Dairy Science,
CV & AS
Mannuthy
06-05-2014 to
23-11-2014
Teaching
Assistant
Veterinary
Physiology
04-05-2011 to
20-08-2011
Conducting research work
under the plan project.
 Carry
out
purchases
equipments, chemicals, labwares
needed to conduct
research
work.
 Maintain the various stock
registers under the plan project.
 Course Teacher of Starter
culture and Quality control for
2012 batch of MSc Quality
systems in Dairy processing.
 Course Teacher of Dairy
Husbandry II for 2013 batch
of Dairy Diploma Students.
 Course Teacher of Market milk
for 2013 batch of MSc Quality
systems in Dairy processing.
 Conducting practical and theory
classes for Diploma in Dairy
Science students
 Part of various academic and
office activities of Diploma
and MSc courses.
 Conducting practical and theory
classes for Ist and IInd year
BVSc & AH students.
Research
Assistant
CV & AS
Pookode
21-12-2010 to
30-04-2011
 Research & Extension activities
under NAIP Project.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
 Biochemical: Chemical analysis of food/Dairy products, quantitative and qualitative
analysis
 Microbiology: Microbial techniques like isolation and identification, dairy
microbiology, various biotechnological techniques in Microbiology.
 Dairy technology : Standardization of various steps in product development in dairy
industry.
 Instrumentation techniques: Spectrophotometer, Biochemical analyzer, ELIZA,
PCR, SDS-PAGE.
RESEARCH WORK COMPLETED
 M.V.Sc. research on “Impact of recycling cleaning solution under Cleaning In Place
(CIP) system on thermoduric count in pasteurized milk” under the guidance of Dr.
V. Prasad, Professor and Head, Dept o f Dairy Science.
 Worked as Research Assistant under the plan project entitled “Validation of novel
strains
of
lactic
acid bacteria from dairy / other untapped natural sources
having multi disciplinary probiotic potential”
AFFILIATIONS
2011
: Registered Veterinary Practitioner under Kerala State Veterinary Council(KSVC)
2012
: Full member of Indian Dairy Association (IDA).
2012
: Full member of Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (AFST)
2013
: Life member of Veterinarians welfare society
2013
: Life member of the Alumni association of CV & AS Pookode
2014
: Full member of Indian Veterinary Association
2014
: Full member of Probiotic Association of India
PUBLICATIONS
 Amitha Thomas, Prasad V and C. T. Sathian. 2013. Studies on thermoduric count in
pasteurized milk from a dairy plant. Compendium of 23rd swadeshi science congress.
96-97.
 Amitha Thomas and Prasad V. 2014. Thermoduric Bacteria in milk- A review.
International Journal of Science and Research. 3(6): 2438-2442.
 Amitha Thomas and Prasad. V. 2014. Acid, alkali and heat adaptation studies of
Bacilli isolated from alkali cleaning solution in a Dairy plant. Journal of Veterinary
and Animal Science. 7(6): 33-34.
 Amitha Thomas and Anjana Thomas. 2014. Acrylamide a potent carcinogen in food.
International Journal of Science and Research. 3(7):177-180.
 Amitha Thomas and C. T. Sathian. 2014. Cleaning-In-Place (CIP) system in Dairy
Plant-review. Journal of environmental science toxicology and food technology.
8(6):41-44.
 Radha, K., Amtha Thomas and Sathian C. T. Applications of nanotechnology in
Dairy industry-prospects and challenges. Indian journal of dairy science 1-9
ORAL/POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Year
2012
Seminar/conference
National Seminar &
10th Annual
Conference of
IAVPHS at CV&AS
Mannuthy.
1. Non thermal techniques in
3 INCOFTECH
food preservation
International
2.Acrylamide- A potent
workshop at IICPT
carcinogen in food
Thanjavur
3.Application of nanotechnology
in Dairy industry
Acid alkali and heat adaptation
Indian veterinary
studies on Bacilli isolated from
congress at IAH &
alkali cleaning solution from a
VB Bangalore.
Dairy plant
rd
23 Swadeshi Science Studies on thermoduric count in
Congress conducted at pasteurized milk from a dairy
MG University
plant.
Kottayam
7th International food
Effect of reusing cleaning
convention (IFCONsolution in a dairy plant on
rd
2013
2013
2013
2013
Topic
Isolation and characterization of
Staphylococcus epidermidis
from alkaline cleaning solution
from a Dairy Plant.
Authors
Amitha Thomas,
Prasad V, Jini G.
and Sathian C.T.
1. Amitha Thomas
& Prasad V.
2. Anjana Thomas
& Amitha Thomas
3. Amitha Thomas
& Radha K.
Amitha Thomas &
Prasad V.
Amitha Thomas,
Prasad, V. and
Sathian C. T.
Amitha Thomas,
Prasad V., Priya P.
2013) at CFTRI
Mysore
2014
26th Kerala Science
Congress held at
KVASU Pookode
thermoduric count in pasteurized
milk
Isolation and identification of
B. megaterium from the surface
of milk storage tank in a dairy
plant.
M. and Sathian C.
T.
Amitha Thomas,
Prasad V., Priya P.
M. and Sathian C.
T.
SEMINARS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED
 “National Seminar & 10th Annual Conference of IAVPHS” at College of Veterinary
& Animal Sciences, Mannuthy on 16-17th February 2012
 International Workshop on “ Strategies in value addition & safety aspects to Dairy &
Food Industry” at Madras Veterinary College on 15-16th march 2012
 3rd INCOFTECH International workshop at IICPT Thanjavur on 4-5th January 2013.
 Participated in one day national symposium on Current concepts in vaccination
against prevalent and emergent zoonoses at CV & AS Mannuthy on 16th March
2013.
 Participated in Indian veterinary congress at IAH & VB Bangalore on 16-17th April
2013
 Attended the preliminary workshop on Ensuring sustainable and responsible
production of healthy food from healthy animals conducted at CV & AS Mannuthy
on 13th May 2013.
 Participated in Annual convention of the Indian Association of veterinary anatomists
and national symposium on 28-30 November 2012, held at CV & AS Mannuthy
 Participated in 23rd Swadeshi Science Congress conducted at MG University
Kottayam on 6-8 November 2013
 Attended 7th International food convention (IFCON-2013) at CFTRI Mysore on 1821st December 2013
 Participated in 26th Kerala Science Congress held at KVASU on 28-31st January
2014.
 National seminar on clinical proteomics in Veterinary and allied subjects held at
RAGACOVAS Puducherry on 17-18th 2014.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
 Member of students union 2006-07 of CV & AS Pookode.
 Hostel Secretary of Ladies Hostel, CV & AS Pookode during 2009-2010.
 Participated in AGRIFEST-2011 conducted at SulthanBatheri, Wayanad.
 Member of the organizing committee for national symposium on “Advances in
applied anatomy of domestic & wild animals- an interdisciplinary approach for
animal health and wealth” held at CV & AS Mannuthy.
 Member of the anti-ragging squad for Ist BVSc&AH, 2013 admission.
 Secured ICAR NET in 2013 with 62% marks in Dairy Microbiology
 Undergoing an online certificate course on Animal welfare in Edinburgh University,
U.K.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
 Recipient of Rashtrapathi Puraskar for Scouts & Guides during the year 2002.
 Received Rajya Puraskar for Scouts & Guides during the year 2000.
 Participated and bagged prizes in various interclass dance competitions.
REFEREES
1. Dr. V. Prasad,
Former Professor & Head,
Dept. of Dairy Science,
CV & AS Mannuthy
2. Dr. C. T. Sathian,
Professor & Head,
Dept. of Dairy Science,
CV & AS Mannuthy
DECLARATION
I, hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
Mannuthy
21/01/2015
Dr. Amitha Thomas
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