Chengalvarayan Dhakshayani, M.Sc., Ph.D

"Earthworm is the pulse of the soil,
healthier the pulse healthier the soil"

Dr. C. Dhakshayani, M.Sc., Ph.D.

DATE OF BIRTH	:	02-10-1978

GENDER	:	Female

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS	:	No. 33C, III CROSS STREET, PTC QUARTERS, OKKIAM THURAIPPAKKAM, CHENNAI- 600097, INDIA

MOBILE NUMBER	:	96771 32487

E-MAIL	:	wormsgirl@gmail.com

Scholastic record

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), (2010), University of Madras, Chennai

Ph.D. Thesis: Microbe-Earthworm interactions and the impact of exotic earthworm (Eudrilus eugeniae Kinberg) on the endemic earthworms (Lampito mauritii Kinberg and Perionyx excavatus Perrier) and their microbial community structure.

Master of Science in Applied Microbiology (M.Sc.) (2001), University of Madras, Chennai

Master’s Thesis: An in vitro study on the antimicrobial effect of raw and cooked garlic (Allium sativum) extract against enteric pathogens and dermatophytic fungi.

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology (1999) University of Madras, Chennai

Higher Secondary Education (1994) - Ranimeyyammai Girls Hr. Sec. School, Chennai - 600028

Work Experience

2008 - till date	Employer: Natur-tec, Harita-NTI, a JV company of TVS group with Northern Technologies International in the U.S. Designation: Asst. Manager, R&D, in a Biopolymer manufacturing industry for packaging sector.
2004 - 2008	Employer: Dr. MGR Janaki College of Science for women, Chennai 600 028. Designation: Lecturer, Department of Microbiology
2003 - 2004	Employer: New Prince Shri Bhavani College of Arts and Science, Chennai Designation: Lecturer, Department of Microbiology
2001 - 2002	Employer: Shri AMM Murugappa Chettiar Research Centre, Taramani, Chennai 600 113. Designation: Research Scholar
2002 - 2003	Employer: Justice Basheer Ahmed Syed College for women, Teynampet, Chennai- 600018 Designation: Research scholar
2005 - 2011	Guest faculty in the Department of Biotechnology, The New College, Chennai.