Dr DINTU K P / Assistant Professor
PhD, MSc., BEd.
dintukp@gmail.com, dintu@fmnc.ac.in
9447700776
Kottayam, Kerala
About
Dr. Dintu K P joined Fatima Mata National College (Autonomous), Kollam on 21st January 2021 as Assistant Professor. He has seven years of Research and three years of teaching experience in both basic and applied plant science. Prior to working college, he is worked for over seven years as Assistant Manager at Rehabilitation Plantations Ltd, Labour and Skills Department, Govt. of Kerala. He has completed his Ph.D. from Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI), Palode, Thiruvananthapuram. His area of specializations includes Plant Biotechnology, Biochemistry and Ethnopharmacology. He has published more than 10 scientific papers in National and International peer reviewed Journals and Book chapters. He has obtained a patent design in “Plant monitoring pot using nanotechnology”. He has been awarded 'Indian Forester Prize' in 2015. He is a life member of various professional societies like Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy (IAAT), Kerala Academy of Sciences (KAS) etc.
Education
| # | Exam | Institution | University |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PhD | Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, Palode, Thiruvananthapuram | Manonmaniam Sundarnar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu |
| 2 | MSc | Devamatha College, Kuravilangad | Mahatma Gandhi University |
| 3 | BEd | University College of Teacher Education, Paippad | Mahatma Gandhi University |
| 4 | BSc | St. Berchman's College, Changanacherry | Mahatma Gandhi University |
| 5 | Diploma in Computer Application | Rashtriya Computer Saksharatha Mission, Changanacherry | Rashtriya Computer Saksharatha Mission |
| 6 | Pre Degree | St. Berchman's College, Changanacherry | Mahatma Gandhi University |
| 7 | SSLC | NSS BHS, Perunna | Govt. of Kerala |
Experience
| # | Designation | Institution | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Professor | Fatima Mata National College (Autonomous), Kollam, Kerala, India | |
| 2 | Assistant Manager | Rehabilitation Plantations Ltd. Labour and Skills Department, Govt. of Kerala | |
| 3 | Research Fellow | Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, Palode, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |
Courses (Papers) Taught
| # | Courses (Papers) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MSc | Plant Pathology |
| 2 | MSc | Gymnosperms |
| 3 | MSc | Histochemistry |
| 4 | MSc | Plant Breeding |
| 5 | MSc | Horticulture |
| 6 | MSc | Forest Botany |
| 7 | MSc | Biotechnology |
| 8 | MSc | Enzymology |
| 9 | BSc | Angiosperm Anatomy |
| 10 | BSc | Gymnosperms |
| 11 | BSc | Paleobotany |
| 12 | BSc | Environmental Studies |
| 13 | BSc | Crop Improvement |
| 14 | BSc | Horticulture- Open Course |
| 15 | BSc | Biotechnology and Nano biotechnology |
| 16 | BSc Complementary Course in Botany | Crop Improvement |
| 17 | BSc Complementary Course in Botany | Ethnobotany |
| 18 | BSc Complementary Course in Botany | Pharmacognosy |
| 19 | BSc Complementary Course in Botany | Crop Improvement |
| 20 | BSc Complementary Course in Botany | Applied Botany |
Service
| # | Academic Year |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-2025 |
Books Published
| # | Title | Sole Authored / Co Authored | Authors | Type of Book | Publications | Level | Place | Year | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Modern Pharmaceuticals | Co Authored | Dr. Dintu K P, Mrs. Christina Das, Dr. C H Narasimha Raju B H and Dr. Bhaskara Raju Vatchavai | Text Book | Scientific International Publishing House | National Publisher | Tamil Nadu | 2022 | 978-93-5625-447-3 |
| 2 | Proceedings of the International Conference on Plant Physiology & Biochemistry | Co Authored | Dr. Sinilal B, Dr. Dintu K P and Dr. Sofia S | Proceedings of the International Conference | Department of Botany, Fatima Mata National College, Kollam | National Publisher | Kerala | 2022 | 978-81-950724-9-1 |
Papers Published
| # | Title | Journal Name | Volume | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saprophytic Orchids of India: Diversity and Significance | Indian Forester | 151(5) | 2025 |
| 2 | Butea monosperma (Lam.) Kuntze and its ethnobotanical significance | Medicinal Trees of India (Book Chapter- National) | Volume 1, ISBN: 978-81-984754-6-6 | 2025 |
| 3 | Ecological, Ethnomedicinal, and Ornamental Aspects of Blackboard Tree: A Medicinal Tree of India | Ethnopharmacology (Book Chapter- National) | Volume 2, ISBN: 978-81-973870-8-1 | 2024 |
| 4 | Sphaeranthus indicus L.: A Medicinal Herb of Rural and Tribal India" | Medicinal Asteraceae of India (Book chapter- National) | Volume 1, ISBN: 978-81-970898-0-0 | 2024 |
| 5 | Aloe Vera: Nature’s Healing Wonder – Characteristics, Uses, and Medicinal Formulations | Innovations in Drug Discovery: Formulation and Delivery Strategies (Book Chapter- National) | Volume 1, ISBN: 978-93-94766-50-1 | 2024 |
| 6 | Formulation and evaluation of Ropinirole Nanoparticles loaded nasal in situ gels for anti-Parkinson therapy | African Journal of Biological Sciences | 6(5) | 2024 |
| 7 | Sphaeranthus indicus L.: a medicinal herb of rural and tribal India | Medicinal Asteraceae of India (Book Chapter-National) | Volume 1, ISBN: 978-81-970898-0-0 | 2024 |
| 8 | Plants used in the management of Diabetes Mellitus: A comprehensive review | Life Sciences: Trends and Technology, Vol. II (Book Chapter-National) | Vol. II. Scieng publications, Tamil Nadu. ISBN: 978-93-94766-44-0, | 2023 |
| 9 | An Issue with Genetic Diversity and its Recent applications. | Applications of Environmental Biotechnology for Global Sustainability (Book Chapter-International) | Global Academy, Turkey. ISBN: 978-6258284-30-0. | 2023 |
| 10 | Preliminary observation on Lichens in Coconut and Arecanut plants of Munroe Island, Kollam District, Kerala | A Conference Proceedings for International Conference on Recent Challenges for Global Sustainability-2023 | ISBN: 978-93-93636-02-7 | 2023 |
| 11 | Plant Sources of the Anti-Cancer Alkaloid, Camptothecine | Life Sciences: Trends and Technology (Book Chapter) | Scieng Publications, Tamilnadu. ISBN: 978-93-94766-25-9 | 2022 |
| 12 | Palynological Diversity in Selected Medicinal Plant Species of Rubiaceae From Flora of India | Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results | Vol. 13, Special Issue 10 | 2022 |
| 13 | A Review on Brain Specific Delivery - Various Approaches | Indian Journal of Natural Sciences | 13(71) | 2022 |
| 14 | Plant Monitoring Pot Using Nanotechnology | Intellectual property of India. Design Number: 359833-001 | Journal Number 20/2022. Journal date: 20.05.2022, Inforce up to: 03.03.2032. | 2022 |
| 15 | Establishment of callus culture of Tylophora indica Merrill and phytochemical investigation | Unfolding Botanical Knowledge: A Compilation of Research Papers in Life Sciences (Conference Publication) | ISBN 978-81-954765-0-3 | 2021 |
| 16 | Tissue culture derived and wild plants of Bacopa monnieri (L.) Wettst.: A preliminary phytochemical comparison | Unfolding Botanical Knowledge: A Compilation of Research Papers in Life Sciences (Conference Publication) | ISBN 978-81-954765-0-3 | 2021 |
| 17 | Qualitative analysis and in vitro studies in Plumbago rosea L. for Plumbagin production | Unfolding Botanical Knowledge: A Compilation of Research Papers in Life Sciences (Conference Publication) | ISBN 978-81-954765-0-3 | 2021 |
| 18 | Ophiorrhiza, a promising herbaceous source of the anticancer compound camptothecin | Plant Science Today | 7(2) | 2020 |
| 19 | A new record of Ophiorrhiza wattii (Rubiaceae:Ophiorrhizeae) for Western Ghats, India – a source of an anticancer drug, camptothecin | Indian Journal of Tropical Biodiversity | 23(2) | 2015 |
| 20 | Vivipary in Ophiorrhiza mungos L. - a rare phenomenon in angiosperms | Plant Biology | 17(1) | 2015 |
| 21 | Total Station - A Tool to Map Live Plant Collections | Indian Forester | 141(4) | 2015 |
| 22 | A New Record of Ophiorrhiza trichocarpon Blume (Rubiaceae: Ophiorrhizeae) from Western Ghats, India: Another Source Plant of Camptothecin | Journal of Scientific Research | 4(2) | 2012 |
| 23 | Estimation of Camptothecin and in vitro studies on the selected accession of Ophiorrhiza mungos L | Proceedings of National Symposium: Emerging Trends in Biotechnology (Conference Paper) | ISBN: 978-93-80095-39-4. | 2012 |
| 24 | The enigma of leaf size and plant size in bamboos | CURRENT SCIENCE | Vol. 99, No. 8 | 2010 |
Papers Presented
| # | Title | Title of Seminar/Conference | Year | Organized by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preliminary observation on Lichens in Coconut and Arecanut plants of Munroe Island, Kollam District, Kerala | International Conference on Recent Challenges for Global Sustainability-2023 (ICRCGS-2023) | 2023 | Government College of Arts and Science, Aurangabad, Maharashtra |
| 2 | Rapid plant regeneration from embryonic calli of Ophiorrhiza mungos L | International Science Congress | 2013 | Karunya University, Coimbatore |
| 3 | Estimation of Camptothecin and in vitro studies on the selected accession of Ophiorrhiza mungos L | National Symposium: Emerging Trends in Biotechnology 2012 | 2012 | Department of Biotechnology, Cochin University of Science and Technology |
| 4 | In-vitro propagation of Ophiorrhiza mungos L. for Camptothecin production | International Conferences on Advances in Biological Sciences | 2012 | Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology, Kannur University |
Membership in Academic Bodies
| # | Title | Details | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kerala Academy of Sciences | Life Member | Kerala Academy of Sciences (KAS) is a professional organization of scientists, technologists, physicians, academicians and science managers. |
Achievements and Awards
| # | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Patent- Plant monitoring pot using nanotechnology | Patent Design Number: 359833-001, Inforce up to: 03/03/2032 |
| 2 | Best paper award | Best Oral Research Paper Presentation at CMS College, Kottayam, April 15th-16th, 2021" |
| 3 | Indian Forester Prize 2015 | Forest Research Institute, Dehra Dun awarded 'Indian Forester Prize 2015' for the best publication of Indian Forester Journal in the year 2015. |
Research and Supervision
| # | Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | MSc Project 2025: Phytochemical screening and in vitro evaluation of Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth for antidiabetic and anticancer effects |
| 2 | MSc Project 2025: Comprehensive Analysis of Bioactive Compounds and Lipid Constituents in Phaleria macrocarpa (Scheff.) Boerl. |
| 3 | BSc Project 2025: Butterfly Diversity and Plant Interactions in the Butterfly Garden of Fatima Mata National College, Kollam, Kerala |
| 4 | BSc Project 2024: Bamboo diversity and its socio-economic impact on Munro island |
| 5 | MSc Project 2024: A comprehensive phytochemical and pharmacological investigation of Physalis minima L |
| 6 | MSc Project 2024: Nutritional assessment, In vitro anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic activity of Achyranthes aspera L. extracts |
| 7 | MSc Project 2024: Analyzing extraction methods for optimal phytochemical yield from Centratherum punctatum Cass. and their in vitro antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activitie |
| 8 | MSc Project 2023- Identification and Quantification of Bioactive Compounds in Bauhinia scandens L. Stem |
| 9 | BSc Project 2023- Preliminary observation on Lichens in Coconut and Arecanut plants of Munroe Island, Kollam District, Kerala |
| 10 | MSc Project 2023- Assessment of phytochemical and anti microbial activity in Coix Lacryma-jobi L. |
| 11 | MSc Project 2023- Assessment of phytochemical, anti microbial and antioxidant activity in Madhuca diplostemon (C.B.Clarke) P.Royen |
| 12 | BSc Project 2022- Floristic Investigation of the Vandanam Kavu- Alappuzha District, Kerala |
| 13 | MSc Project 2022- Assessment of phytochemical, anti microbial, anti- inflammatory activities and protein analysis in Passiflora foetida L. |
| 14 | MSc Project 2022- Genetic diversity (PCR-RFLP) molecular marker analysis & SDS PAGE analysis in Phyllanthus niruri L. |
| 15 | MSc Project 2022- DNA barcoding and Phylogenetic analysis of Mimosa pudica L. in Kerala |
| 16 | MSc Project 2021- Establishment of callus culture of Tylophora indica Merrill and phytochemical investigation |
| 17 | BSc Project 2021- Preliminary observation on Lichens in Coconut and Arecanut plants of Eravipuram locality, Kollam District, Kerala |
| 18 | MSc Project 2021- Tissue culture derived and wild plants of Bacopa monnieri (L.) Wettst.: A preliminary phytochemical comparison |
| 19 | MSc Project 2021- Qualitative analysis and in vitro studies in Plumbago rosea L. for plumbagin production |
Mphil or PhD Thesis
| # | Title | Guide Name | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Selection of desirable accession and in vitro studies of Ophiorrhiza mungos Linn. for camptothecin production | Dr. K Satheeshkumar | Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, Palode, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |
Research Projects
| # | Title | Investigator(s) | Sponsors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Establishment of callus culture of Tylophora indica Merrill and phytochemical investigation | Dr. DINTU K P | Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. |
Workshop|FDP|Training Programme
| # | Name of the Workshop / FDP / Training programme | Name of the Organizer | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme | Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC), Central University of Kerala | State | 2024 |
| 2 | Seven day online training programme on 'Indigenous Traditional Knowledge and Climate Change' | Ambika Prasad Research Foundation, Odisha | State | 2024 |
| 3 | Faculty Development Program: Workshop on Time Table Creation Software | IQAC and IT Club of NSS Training College, Ottapalam | State | 2024 |
| 4 | Short-term training programme for NSS Programme Officers | NSS, University of Kerala | State | 2023 |
| 5 | TRAINING PROGRAM- Intellectual Property Rights | Intellectual Property Office, India | National | 2023 |
| 6 | FDP- Pedagogy and Learning: Mapping new approaches | Jyoti Nivas College (Autonomous), Bengaluru, Karnataka | National | 2022 |
| 7 | Refresher Course in Life Sciences | University of Kerala | National | 2022 |
| 8 | WORKSHOP- Which plant is it? “Introduction to plant identification | Biologia Life Science LLP, Savedi, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra | National | 2021 |
| 9 | ORIENTATION- Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education | Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi | National | 2021 |
| 10 | FDP- Digital Content Management on E-Learning | Sree Narayana College for Women, Kollam | National | 2021 |
| 11 | SHORT TERM- Mentoring Adolescents | All Kerala Private Collage Teachers Association | State | 2021 |
| 12 | FDP- Preceptor's Ethics- Redefining Values in Education | TKM Institute of Management, Kollam | National | 2021 |
| 13 | FDP- Emerging Trends in Biotechnology | Genesin of Educational Impressions, Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India | National | 2021 |
| 14 | WORKSHOP- Mass and NMR techniques | Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow | National | 2013 |
| 15 | WORKSHOP- Capacity Building in Scientific/Technical Writing Skills | Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, Palode, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | State | 2011 |
| 16 | REFRESHER COURSE- Certificate for refresher course for plant taxonomy | Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, Palode, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | State | 2009 |
| 17 | SHORT TERM- Botanical Latin Course | Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, Palode, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | National | 2008 |