Institute of Food & Agricultural Ethics

Prof. Romate John completed his Bachelor’s (Christ University, Bangalore), Master’s (University of Mysore), and Doctoral Degrees (Bangalore University) in Psychology. To his great credit he has been efficiently heading the Department of Psychology at the Central University of Karnataka since 2011. Additionally, he holds various administrative positions such as: Dean of the School of Social and Behavioural Sciences; Director of IQAC; and the Director of the International Affairs, besides, being the Chairperson of the School Board. He also holds membership in the University Court, Executive Council and Academic Council.

Before joining the Central University Karnataka, he had served at Bangalore University as a faculty member in the Department of Psychology. One of his notable contributions to the field of research includes the implementation of ICTC and ART counselling programmes through a multi crore funded international project titled GFATM7 (Global Fund round seven programs on AIDS, TB & Malaria) from 2008 to 2011 as the Regional Project Director for the Project implementation in four South Indian states. He has been also highly instrumental in establishing the department of Psychology at Central University of Karnataka (2011) and nourishing it to become a department par excellence as it is today.

Prof. Romate John has published 41 research papers in scientific journals, articles in edited books, attended and presented scientific papers in 56 conferences and has completed seventeen research projects besides completing eighteen academic consultancy assignments. He has specialized in the area of ICTC counselling, Mentoring, Egan's Skilled Helper Counselling Model and Carkhuff model of counselling and has been practicing and teaching for nearly past twenty-five years and member of the editorial board of nine journals. Twelve students have been awarded doctoral degrees under his guidance and currently five students are perusing doctoral studies under his supervision. Currently he is the Director of a Major Research programme in the area of health funded by the ICSSR with the grant of eighteen lakh rupees and project funded by Azim Premji University, Bangalore titled Exploring the challenges, psychological problems, and mental health needs among frontline health workers of government hospitals: A study in Hyderabad Karnataka Region.

He has a wealth of experience of nearly twenty five years in teaching, researching, training and handling the various administrative activities at the University setting. Moreover, his administrative skills are evident in the establishing of the Centre for Psychological Counselling in Bangalore University (1994) besides instituting the MSc Holistic Psychological counselling in the Department of Psychology (2000) Bangalore University and introducing the recruitment of ICTC counsellors in Karnataka systematically through Psychological assessments and screening tests systematically.

CAREER OVERVIEW

• M.Sc., M. Phil & Ph. D in Food Science and Nutrition
• Proven track record of participating and leading in various research projects with real-time experience in planning, execution, application of methodologies, documentation and presentation of findings
• Adept in formulating & assigning Research topics to Research Scholars
• Demonstrated excellence in providing leadership for development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive educational program
• An effective communicator with excellent written & verbal communication abilities and strong analytical, problem solving & organizational abilities
• Possess a flexible & detail oriented attitude
• An effective communicator with excellent written & verbal communication abilities and organizational abilities
• Throughout the career since 1998, represented parent institution in various programs and member in various Academic Bodies constituted by Government, University and College
• Holds the distinction of 22 years rich experience in teaching and mentoring Graduate, Post Graduate, M. Phil and Doctoral Students

EDUCATION

• B. Sc Home Science (1984) Vimala College, Thrissur, Calicut University –First class
• M. Sc Food Science and Nutrition (1986) Avinashlingham Home Science College, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu-A grade
• M. Phil Food Science and Nutrition (1993) Avinashlingham Deemed University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu First class
• Ph. D Food Science and Nutrition (2002) Avinashlingham Deemed University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

CAREER RECORD

• Principal, Baker College for Women(Affiliated to MG University) from June 1st 2020 till date
• Associate Professor, Department of Home Science, C.M.S College, Kottayam, Kerala from 2010 to March 31st 2020
• Assistant Professor, Department of Home Science, C.M.S College, Kottayam, Kerala from 1998 June to November 2010
• Dietitian (1995 - 1997), Kannur District Hospital – Government of Kerala
• Research Associate (1993 – 1994), ICAR Project, Kerala Agricultural University (KAU), Trivandrum, Kerala
• Junior Assistant Professor (1987 – 1988), Tribal Area Research Centre (ICAR) College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural University, Trivandrum, Kerala
• Lecturer (1986 – 1987) , Dept. of Home Science, Vimala College, Trichur, Kerala

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Best Poster Award – Food Safety Measures Existing among Housewives (25-65yrs) at Poonjar Panchayath and the Impact of Nutrition Education, ICBPN 2012 (PhD scholar)
• Best Poster Award – Effect of income on nutritional status and folic acid profile of pregnant women (20-39 years), ICBPN 2012 (PhD Scholar)
• Best Oral Paper - Neutraceuticals – A home to manage Diabetes, UGC sponsored seminar, S N Women’s College, Kollam September 2008 (PhD Scholar)
• Best Poster Presentation ,31st Annual Conference of NSI Sports Nutrition,2019.(PhD scholar)

RESEARCH

• Research Guide – Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala
  Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikannal, Tamil Nadu
  Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
• Successfully completed 5 UGC Major Projects and 1 UGC Minor Project
• Ph. D awarded – 1; Ongoing - 6
• Post-doctoral Guidance - 1
• M. Phil Guidance - Awarded – 7
• P.G. Guidance - More than 20 till 2012
• Research Panel Member – Kerala Agricultural University, Avinashlingam University, Periyar University, Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikannal, Tamil Nadu, S.N.D.T. University for Women, Mumbai

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

• Life Member, Nutrition Society of India
• Life Member, Home Science Association of India
• Life Member, Celiac Society of India
• Life Member, Indian Dietetic Association (Founder President -IDA Kerala Chapter)
• Member, Task force committee of DBT, Public Health Nutrition and Food fortification Government of India - 2017 onwards
• Member Academic Council, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala - 2017 onwards
• Chairman UG Board of studies, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala - 2017 onwards
• Chairman PG Board of studies, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala - 2017 onwards
• General coordinator of Star College Grant CMS College DBT
• e content writer for ePG Pathshala under NMEICT (UGC)
• Coordinator, UGC Sponsored Career Oriented course (Fashion Designing) - 2003 onwards
• Member, UGC Core committee for Add-on Courses, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala
• Convener Net Profan Keralam (FSSAI)
• National Executive Committee Member Indian Dietetic Association
• National Executive Committee Member Nutrition Society Of India2016-2020
• Reviewer - Indian Journal of Research in Food Science and Nutrition
• Reviewer - Tata Mc Graw-Hill Publishers
• Speaker - All India Radio-1987-1998
• Coordinator-DBT Star College Scheme, CMS College-(2017-2020 March)
• Academic Council member CMS College 2016-2020.

She is the author of many books and articles related to Diet and Nutrition. She is a highly reputed resource person for National and International Conferences, Seminars and Workshops related to Food science.

Dr. Joseph P. Anto is a Licenced Clinical Psychologist, currently working as Consultant Clinical Psychologist (since 1996) in the department of Clinical Psychology, Elite Mission Hospital (NABH), Thrissur. He has completed his Master Degree in Clinical Psychology from J.J. Medical College, Mumbai University, MMSP from Central institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi, MD (AM) from Indian Board of Alternative Medicines, Calcutta, and FSASMS (Psychological Medicine) from Delhi.

Furthermore, he is a member of many prestigious professional bodies: 1). RCI Registered Cl psychologist. RCI CRR N0: A 44688, 2). Indian Association of Clinical Psychology (IACP) PLM-13, 3). Life Member of Association of Solution Focused Psychotherapies (ASFP) 1/276/18. 4). Hon. Life Member of Association of College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) 5). IACP (Kerala Region), present EC member. 6).Thrissur Clinical psychologists Forum.

Besides being Consultant Clinical Psychologist in the Elite Mission Hospital, he is currently a visiting faculty in 1). Pope Paul Mercy Home Teachers Training Centre (Special education), Athani, THRISSUR, 2). Director of Chavara Counselling Centre, THRISSUR (since 2000), 3). Chief Consultant Clinical Psychologist (since 1998), 4). Chaithanya Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre (Thrissur Arch Diocesan Centre), Chiyyaram, Thirssur.

He was a visiting/guest lecturer many institutions: 1). Prajyothi Nikethan College, Pudukkad 2). Pope John Paul II Institute of Counselling and Bioethics, Kozhikode 3). Family Apostolate Training and Research Institute (FATRI), Velur, 4).Shanthidham Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre, Mission Quarters, Thrissur 5). Family Apostolate Centre, Archdiocese of Thrissur.

He is specialized in Child and Adolescent counselling, Marriage and Family counselling, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapies. He is a highly appreciated resource person for various national and international conferences and workshops related to clinical psychology.

Dr. Rages John is currently working as Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology at Government College of Teacher Education, Kozhikode. He holds a doctorate in Educational Psychology and a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Family Therapy.

He had worked as trainer of trainers in Psychological counselling of National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) and Kerala State AIDS Control Society (KSACS) and a Supervisor of Counsellors in SAKSHAM Project of TATA Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. Dr. Rages John is a Research guide in Kannur University. He is the author of several books related to educational psychology. He is also the author of many articles related education in National and International Journals. He is a highly appreciated resource person for various national and international conferences and workshops related to educational psychology.

Dr. Manuel Joseph Karimpanackal holds a doctorate in Psychology from De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines. He is a renowned psychologist, professor, and counsellor. At present, he is a resident faculty in Danahalaya, a centre for psychotherapy, psycho-spiritual renewal and counselling at Punnappra, Alappuzha, Kerala, India and he serves as Academic Counsellor for psychology at Indira Ganndhi National Open University Study Centre in the same Institute. He is also a visiting faculty and counsellor in many prestigious Institutes. His areas of research interest include Holistic health, Holistic spirituality, and Holistic psychotherapy.

Rev. Dr. Rengith Joseph holds a Doctorate in Moral Theology from Accademia Alfonsiana, Rome, Italy and a Master’s degree in Human Rights. He is currently working as a visiting professor in many prestigious Theological faculties in India. He was a Professor and Dean of Studies, at St Ephrem’s Theological College, Satna for many years. His major areas of interest are Social ethics, Human rights, Family and marriage, environmental issues. He is the author of many articles related to moral theology, human rights and environmental issues.

Dr. Manuel Thomas (M.Sc. Ph.D) is a Postgraduate with the doctoral degree in Microbiology. He has more than 19 years of rich experience in Research & Development, Project Execution and Teaching Microbiology to Graduate and Postgraduate students. He has proven track- record of participating in various research projects with real-time experience in planning, execution, application of methodologies, documentation and presentation of findings.

CAREER RECORD

1). From Dec 2020 CEO, Equator Geo Pvt. Ltd., Palakkad 2). September 2011 – December 2020 with Consortium and Training Academy for Biosciences, Kerala, India as Academic Co-ordinator 3). September 2005 – July 2011 with Tropical Institute of Ecological Sciences, Kerala, India as Scientist (Senior Grade) - Mycology Division 4). November 2004 – May 2005 with, CMS College, Kottayam, Kerala, India as Lecturer - Microbiology 5).May 2004 – November 2004 with M.E.S College, Kerala, India as Lecturer – Microbiology 6). May 2002 – May 2004 with Kerala Rodent Research Centre, Kerala, India as Research Associate.

CHIEF TASKS HANDLED: Research & Development

• Planning and organizing day-to-day research activities; preparing specifications for raw materials, intermediates, finished products & recovered solvents; maintaining knowledge of state-of-the-art research techniques, synthetic technologies and equipment.
• Setting up, calibrating, operating and maintaining Laboratory Research Equipment as per GLP requirements; ensuring that all appropriate procedures and standards as per GLP regulations are followed for the collection & preservation of analytical samples
• Contributing to publication and/or presentation of results; organizing awareness campaigns for educating public.

TEACHING & MENTORING

• Implementing instructional activities; identifying, selecting, and modifying instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Assisting in assessing changing curricular needs and offering plans for improvement; responding to all classroom queries in a spontaneous manner to foster a healthy learning atmosphere in class.
• Providing a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be engaged in the learning process; carrying out regular assessment of pupil performance.

RESEARCH PROJECTS

1).Fungal isolation studies from environmental samples 2). Antifungal studies of medicinal plant extracts 3).Diversity of fungi in soil, air and water 4).Survey of fungal aeroallergens. 5).Plastic degrading fungi 6).Survey of rodentborne diseases (bacteria, fungi & parasites) 7). Social mobilization programmes on rodents, rodent damages and rodent-borne diseases 8).Survey of zoonotic fungal diseases 9).Studies in animal models 10).Viral fever outbreak in Kerala in 2007 11). Sabarimala pilgrimage and Pamba River pollution.

SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS

1).Holds the distinction of preparing a Report on Viral Fever Outbreak in Kerala in 2007.2).Excellent track- record of publications.3).Successfully supervised 9). Graduate Dissertations at CMS College. 4). Prepared a checklist of microfungi in Kerala. 5). Steered the execution of two major projects of “Plastic Degrading Fungi” and “Microfungal Diversity”.

PROFESSIONAL BODIES

Furthermore, he is a member of many prestigious professional bodies: 1). Life Member, Society for Indian Human and Animal Mycologists (SIHAM) 2). Founder Member, Research India Foundation (RIF) 3). Founder Member, Society Initiative for Global Nurturing (SIGN) 4)). Reviewer, Asian Journal of Infectious Diseases 5). Reviewer, Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International 6). Reviewer, Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology 7). Member Editorial Board – AS Veterinary Sciences 8). Member in Research Team – Net Sink Credit – published in UN Conference of Parties 26 (COP26).

PUBLICATIONS- JOURNAL/ PAPERS

He is the author of many books and articles related to his profession both in National and international Journals. He is a highly reputed resource person for many National and International Conferences, Seminars and Workshops.

CONTACT @

• Karimpanackel (H), Neeloor P.O.,
• Kottayam (Dt.), Kerala, India PIN 686651
• Mob: +91 8086384319
• email: doctorfungus0007@gmail.com