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Dr. N.S. Rajendran

Dr. N.S. Rajendran

Dr. N.S. Rajendran

Associate Professor
Department of Biochemistry
Back to Department [email protected] 8129387152
General & Academic Details
Educational Qualifications M.Sc., B.Ed., Ph.D., CSIR - NET
Area of Specialization Biochemistry
Total Teaching Experience 16 years
Courses Taught Biochemistry
Date of Birth 1975-05-13
Address for Correspondence Neravathu House, Thennilapuram P.O., Alathur, Palakkad - Dt., Kerala - 678682
Research & Publications
Research Experience 14 years
Publication of Research Papers (Journals / Proceedings)

1. Extraction and characterisation of Pectin from Banana peel – Carpathian Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2019, 11(4), 45-63 

https://doi.org/10.34302/2019.11.4.4

2. Pectin—Extraction from underground stem of banana and its structural, rheological, and textural analyses and grading, Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 2021;00:e15332.

 https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.15332

3. Extraction, rheological and textural analyses and

grading of pectin from stem pith of banana, Ukrainian Food Journal. 2021. Volume 124 10. Issue 1

DOI: 10.24263/2304-974X-2021-10-1-11

4. Synergistic Effect of Leaf-Pectin from Anisochilus carnosus (L.f.) Wall, Citric Acid, and Lysine Monohydrochloride as a Modulator on Apparent Viscosity of Sucrose-Based Multicomponent Gels, ACS Food Science & Technology, 2023, 3, 3, 489-498

https://doi.org/10.1021/acsfoodscitech.2c00430

5. Preparation of low-sugar fruit jams with microcrystalline cellulose and a multicomponent fluid matrix containing leaf-based pectic substances, IJNPR, 2026, 17(1), 187-198

DOI: 10.56042/ijnpr.v17i1.17683

6. Pectic substances from the leaves of Melia azedarach for the production of low-sugar fruit jelly, Carpathian Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2026, 18(1), 272-275

https://doi.org/10.34302/crpjfst/FYBA2655
Patents Applied / Granted 1. National Patent Application No.202241040281 A; Date of filing of Application:14/07/2022; Publication Date: 22/07/2022; Title of the invention: Increase viscosity of sucrose gels using leaf-pectin and L-lysine monohydrochloride
2. National Patent Application No.202441039641 A; Date of filing of Application:21/05/2024; Publication Date: 31/05/2024; Title of the invention: PECTIC SUBSTANCES EXTRACTED FROM THE LEAVES OF HOLARRHENA PUBESCENS AND MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE CAN BE USED FOR THE PRODUCTION OF LOW-SUGAR PINEAPPLE JAM
3. National Patent Application No.202441093841 A; Date of filing of Application:29/11/2024; Publication Date: 13/12/2024; Title of the invention: Pectic substances extracted from the leaves of Melia azedarach, boric acid, glucuronic acid, microcrystalline cellulose, and fruit extract can be used for the production of low-sugar fruit jelly
Conferences, Seminars & Extension Activities
Participation in Conferences, Symposia, Seminars & Workshops

Workshop on “Methodology course in the New Curriculum for Undergraduate Programme (Science)”, organised by Christ College, Irinjalakuda from 18/07/2011 to 19/07/2011

Seminar on Human Right violations by the Police – The Kerala Experience” organised by Sree Narayana College, Alathur, from 06/01/2012 to 07/01/2012

National Seminar on “Addressing the Challenges in Higher Education” organised by Mar Ivanios College, Trivandrum from 07/02/2013 to 08/02/2013

National Seminar on “E-content Development: Need & Prospects in improving Teaching & Learning in Higher Education” organised by Mercy College, Palakkad from 15/10/2015 to 16/10/2015

National Seminar on “Recent Trends in Microbiology” organised by Dept. of Life Sciences, University of Calicut from 26/09/2017 to 27/09/2017

National Workshop on Basic Phytochemical Techniques, organised by Govt. Victoria College, Palakkad, from 13/12/2017 to 15/12/2017

National workshop on Research Publishing and Plagiarism Control, organised by Central Library, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur on 16/11/2019

Presentations

1. “Pectin from Banana waste” presented at the 50th International Conference of the Nutrition Society of India conducted at ICMR National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad from 15/11/2018 to 17/11/2018

2. “Pectin: Extraction from Stem pith of Banana and Structural and Rheological Characterisation” in the International Seminar on Modern Trends in Biological Sciences conducted at Sree Krishna College, Guruvayur on 05/02/2019

3. “Banana Pectin – Extraction from peel and characterisation” in the National Seminar on “Rethinking Ecological Conservation: Emerging Perspectives and Approaches” from 12/02/2019 to 13/02/2019, conducted at Sree Narayana College, Alathur.
Refresher and Orientation Courses Attended

1. Orientation programme – at UGC – HRDC, University of Calicut, from 30/10/2012 to 26/11/2012

2. Refresher course in Life Sciences – at UGC HRDC, University of Calicut, from 22/11/2013 to 12/12/2013

3. Training programme on “HPLC & GC – Operational, Preventive and Corrective measures” conducted by CSIR – CFTRI, Mysuru from 06/07/2015 to 10/07/2015

4. National Workshop on “Small Molecule Analysis by NMR Spectroscopy & Mass Spectrometry” at CSIR CDRI, Lucknow from 16/03/2016 to 18/03/2016

5. Refresher course in Life sciences – at UGC HRDC, University of Hyderabad, from 15/02/2019 to 07/03/2019

6. Faculty Development Programme (online) on “ICT Based New Paradigms of E-Teaching and E-Learning: Digital Pedagogy” conducted by PMMMNTT, Delhi, from 15/09/2020 to 30/09/2020

7. Refresher course (online) at UGC HRC, Pondicherry University on “Effective Teaching Skills” from 04/03/2022 to 17/03/2022