Course/ Training Attended

• Dr. Leji. J attended a training programme on “Geospatial Technologies and Governance” organized by Kerala State Remote Sensing and Environment Centre, Thiruvananthapuram from 21/12/2022 to 23/12/2022.
• Dr. Leji. J attended “Scientific Seminar” organized by K-DISC at Hotel Hycinth, Thiruvananthapuram on 14th March 2023.
• Dr. Leji. J attended Faculty Training Programme on “Outcome Based Education” organized by IQAC at S. N. College, Sivagiri, Varkala.

Papers published in journals

• M. C. S. Peter, Leji . J and Valsa. S. Peter. 2011. Ambient salinity modifies the action of triiodothyronine in the air breathing fish Anabas testudineus (bloch); effects on mitochondrial rich cell distribution, osmotic and metabolic regulation. Gen. Comp. Endocrinol. (171), pp 225-231.
• Peter, M. C. S., Leji, J., Rejitha, V., Ignatius, J., and Peter, V. S. (2008). Physiological responses of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) to water-borne ferric iron: Effects on thyroidal, metabolic and hydromineral regulations. J.  Endocrinol. Reprod. 12(1), 24-30.
• Leji, J., Babitha, G. S., Rejitha, V., Vijayasree, A. S., Oommen, O. V., Ignatius, J., Peter, V. S. and  Peter, M. C. S.(2007). Thyroidal and osmoregulatory responses in tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus) to the effluents of coconut husk retting. J.  Endocrinol. Reprod. 11(1), 24-31.
• Peter, M. C. S. and Leji, J. (2006).  Direct action of thyroid hormones on branchial and renal Na+-K+-ATPase in freshwater and salinity-acclimated perch, Anabas testudineus. Proc. Kerala Science Congress, Thiruvananthapuram. pp. 517-519. 

Papers presented in international Conference
(Poster presentation):

• Dr. Leji. J (2020). Presented a paper  in Proceedings on “International Seminar on Current Status and Challenges for Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity” organized by   Department of Zoology , S. N. College, Kollam, 22-24  January, 2020.
• Dr. Leji. J (2018). Presented a paper on “Stimulatory role of Triiodothyronine in hydromineral regulation in Freshwater and Salinity Acclimated Climbing Perch, Anabas testudineus”. International Conference on ‘Innovations and Sustainable Research in Environment and Life Sciences’ organized by   Department of Zoology , F. M. N. College, Kollam, 7-9  August, 2018.
• Dr. Leji. J (2014). Presented a paper on ‘Fish Diversity of Sasthamkotta Lake’ held at Department of Zoology, Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram on 24th & 25th November 2014.

Projects Undertaken

• Osmoregulatory role of Thyroid hormones in Teleosts during stress

Workshops /Seminar attended

• Dr. Leji. J (2020) attended International webinar, “ENCOV 2020”, based on the theme ‘Nature, Environment and Covid 19 in the present scenario’ organized by the post graduate Department of Zoology in collaboration with IQAC and Health Club, Christian College, Chengannur on 10th July 2020.
• Dr. Leji. J (2020) attended National Webinar on “Impact of COVID-19 on Kerala’s Economy” organized by the Post Graduate & Research Department of Economics and IQAC, Sree Narayana College, Sivagiri, Varkala on 17th July, 2020.
• Dr. Leji. J (2020) attended International Webinar on “Innovative Techniques in Aquaculture” organized by Sree Narayana College for Women, Kollam held on 23/07/2020.
• Dr. Leji. J (2020) attended Webinar on "Common Gynaec Problems from Birth to Postmenopause" organized by the Department of Zoology and Health Education Club in association with IQAC of Sree Narayana College, Sivagiri, Varkala on 27th July 2020
• Dr. Leji. J (2020) attended  webinar on “Unlocking Dengue in the time of Covid 19” organized by Health Club & IQAC, S N College, Kollam on 01.08.2020.
• Dr. Leji. J (2020) attended National Webinar on "Nature Conservation in the time of Covid-19" organized by the Department of Zoology and Nature Club in association with IQAC of Sree Narayana College, Sivagiri, Varkala on 2nd AUGUST 2020
• Dr. Leji. J (2020) attended National webinar on Quantitative Analysis of Research Productivity-Role of Journal Indexing and Scientometrics, 08.08.2020, Central Library& IQAC, S.N College, Varkala.
• Dr. Leji. J (2020) attended Webinar on “Red Biotechnology- Biotechnology Interventions in Healthcare” organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) & Health Club, Sree Narayana College, Kollam on 08.08.2020.
• Dr. Leji. J (2020) attended International Webinar on "Advances and Surprises in Geochemistry" organised by the Post Graduate Department of Geology in association with IQAC of Sree Narayana College, Sivagiri, Varkala on 09th August 2020.
• Dr. Leji. J (2020) attended National  Webinar on “ Taxonomical Tools in Life Science” All Saint’s college, Trivandrum conducted on 13th August 2020.
• Dr. Leji. J (2020) attended National Webinar on "Backyard Aquaculture Practices" organized by the Department of Zoology in association with IQAC of Sree Narayana College, Sivagiri, Varkala on 9th OCTOBER 2020
• Dr. Leji. J (2019) attended the two day National Seminar on “Natural Resourses and Human Development” organized by the PG & Research Department of Economics, Sree Narayana college, Sivagiri, Varkala from 25-26 March, 2019
• Dr. Leji. J (2019) participated seminar on “Biodiversity Conservation for a safe Future” organized by Department of Zoology, Sree Narayana College, Sivagiri, Varkala on January 30, 2019
• Dr. Leji. J (2018) attended National Level Environment Management  Training  held on Sree Narayana College, Sivagiri, Varkala  from 19 – 21 December 2018.
• Dr. Leji. J (2018). Participated seminar on ‘Emerging World of Science’ held on 21st February 2018
• Dr. Leji. J (2018). Participated KSCSTE sponsored Three day National Seminar on “Bioinformatics” organized by Department of Zoology, Sree Narayana College, Sivagiri, Varkala from 5-7 March, 2018.
• Dr. Leji. J (2017). Attended Three day workshop on “Research Methodology” organized by the PG & Research Department of Economics, Sree Narayana college, Sivagiri, Varkala  from 18 -  20  December 2017.
•  Dr. Leji. J (2016). Participated International conference on “Environmental Stress and Aquatic Animal Health” organized by Department of Zoology, Govt. College for women, Trivandrum on 24th Feb. 2016.
• Dr. Leji. J (2016). Attended UGC sponsored National workshop on “Statistical applications in biology” organized by Department of Zoology, S.N.college, Sivagiri, Varkala from 11 -12 Feb.2016.
• Dr. Leji. J (2016). National Seminar on “Omics & Biomarker Analysis: in Disease Pathology 2.0” & young investigators retreat held at Dept. of Zoology, University of  Kerala from 19 - 21 December 2016.
• Dr. Leji. J (2015).  Participated National Seminar on “Importance of Green GDP and sustainable development in India” organized by Department of Economics, Sree Narayana College for Women, Kollam from 6 – 7 July  2015.
• Dr. Leji. J (2015). Participated in the International Symposium on ‘Comparative Endocrinology and Integrative Physiology' “Fourth International Sixteenth national symposium on recent trends in Life Sciences” held  during 4 to 7 August 2015, Park Centre, Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram.
• Dr. Leji. J (2015). Participated two day UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Recent trends in Biodiversity and Conservation Biology” organized by Department of Zoology, S.N College, Chempazhanthy on 11 and 12 August 2015.
• Dr. Leji. J (2015). Participated in the National Seminar on ‘Importance of  Green GDP and sustainable development in India’ in the department of Economics sponsored by U.G.C on 6th and 7th July  2015 at  Sree Narayana College for Woman, Kollam.
• Dr. Leji. J (2014). Participated UGC sponsored National Workshop on “Academic Writing” held at S.N. College, Varkala from 3- 4, 2014
• Dr. Leji. J (2014). Participated National Seminar cum Workshop on “Emerging issues in Ornamental Fish Culture” organized by Department of Zoology, Govt. College for women, Trivandrum 24th & 25th November 2014.
• Dr. Leji. J (2012). Participated in the National Seminar on ‘Biotechnology Vs Biodiversity challenges and Options’  organised by Department of Zoology, S. N. College, Kollam held on 21-22 November, 2012.
• Dr. Leji. J (2011). Participated in the National Seminar on ‘Climate Change: Global Risks, challenges and Decisions’ held during January 6 & 7, 2011 at F. M. N. College, Kollam.
• Dr. Leji. J (2009). Participated in the National Seminar on ‘The Role of Intellectual property Rights in Research’ held on August 20, 2009 at S. N. College, Kollam.
• Dr. Leji. J (1995). Participated in the National Seminar on ‘Aquatic animal health’ held from 15-17 March 1995 at Dept. Of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries, Thiruvananthapuram.

Seminars / Workshops Organized

• Dr. Leji. J (2021). Webinar on “Beekeeping” in association with TRENDZ Seminar Series 2021.
• Dr. Leji. J (2020). Organized DBT sponsored International Webinar on “Backyard Aquaculture Practices” organized by Department of Zoology, S,N.College, Sivagiri, Varkala on 29th September, 2020.
• Dr. Leji. J (2018). Organized KSCSTE  sponsored Three day National Seminar on “Bioinformatics” organized by Department of Zoology, S,N.college, Sivagiri, Varkala from 5-7 March, 2018.
• Dr. Leji. J (2015). Organized KSCSTE  sponsored Two day Seminar on “Water Resourses and their Management” organized by Department of Zoology, Sree Narayana College for Women, Kollam 
• Dr. Leji. J (2022). Organized DBT  sponsored Seminar on “Bio Science Career Guidance and Next Gen Bio- Science Professionals”
• Dr. Leji. J (2022).  Organized DBT  sponsored  Bridging Session on “Job Opportunities in Life Science” organized by Department of Zoology, Sree Narayana College , Varkal
• Dr. Leji. J (2022).  Organized DBT sponsored Interdisciplinary Orientation Programme on “Career Guidance Session for UG Students”

Membership in Academic & Professional Bodies

• Life member of Global Energy Parliament (GEP) which is an international body.

Achievements/ Awards

Awards

• Dr. Leji. J secured “CUBE Anil Sadgopal Award for Popularization of Science and Contribution to Science Outreach 2022”.

Patent

• Dr. Leji. J secured Patent for designing a “Device with Artificial Intelligence for Pet Care facility monitoring”.

Position/responsibilities held

• 16 yrs experience in teaching.
• 20 years research experience
• Resource person of IT Mission computer course in S N College for Women, Kollam.(2012- 2014)
• Co-ordinator of Environmental Club (2014- 2015)

Member, Admission committee

• Co-ordinator, DBT Star College Scheme (2020-2023)
• Co-ordinator of Counselling Cell(2016- 2017)
• Nodal Officer, University of Kerala(2017- 2018)
• Convener- TRENDZ Multidisciplinary Seminar
• Member, College Council
• Member, NAAC
• Member, Nature Club
• Member, Science Club
• Member, Academic Monitoring Committee
• Coordinator, Inauguration of Birds Club International
• Coordinator, Internal Complaints Committee
• Member, Discipline Committee
• Member, Research Monitoring Committee
• Member, Purchase Committee
• Research Guideship at the Research Department of Zoology, S. N. College, Kollam