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United Arab Emirates

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PhD Biologist | Manuscript Editing | Peer Review | Scientific Writing Support

Profile Summary

I have a PhD in Microbiology with experience in scientific research, academic writing, and peer review. I have authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and have reviewed several research articles for Frontiers journals. Through this experience, I have developed a strong ability to evaluate scientific work, improve clarity, and ensure that research findings are communicated accurately. I offer support in manuscript editing, scientific writing, literature review, and research evaluation. I can help researchers strengthen their manuscripts before journal submission by improving structure, clarity, and logical flow while maintaining scientific accuracy. In addition to my research background, I have extensive experience working with scientific literature and guiding research projects. I bring careful attention to detail, clear communication, and a structured approach to every project. If you are looking for assistance with preparing or refining a scientific manuscript, I would be happy to help.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Botany
• ☆ Microbiology
• ☆ Industrial Microbiology
• ☆ Agricultural Microbiology
• ☆ Agronomy & Crop Science
• ☆ Plant Biotechnology
• ☆ Food Microbiology

Services

• Writing
• Research

Writing Technical Writing, General Proofreading & Editing

Research Scientific and Technical Research

Work Experience

Topic Editor: Innovative Approaches to Sustainability: Challenges and Solutions

Frontiers in Sustainable Food systems

June 2025 - Present

Secondary Biology Facilitator

Dubai Scholars Private School

August 2024 - Present

Science Coordinator

Apple International School

August 2018 - Present

Microbiologist

Gandhi Smaraka Grama Seva Kendra

January 2014 - December 2014

Education

PhD Microbiology (School of Biosciences)

MG University

January 2014 - Present

MPhil Biosciences (School of Biosciences)

MG University

September 2011 - February 2013

MSc Applied Microbilogy (Department of Microbiology)

Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science

August 2009 - March 2011

BSc Botany and Biotechnology (Department of Botany and Biotechnology)

CMS College

July 2006 - July 2009

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Vijayan, S., Divya, K., Varghese, S., Jisha, M.S.(2020). Antifungal Efficacy of Chitosan-Stabilized Biogenic Silver Nanoparticles against Pathogenic Candida spp. Isolated from Human . BioNanoScience. 10. (4). p. 974-982.

Vijayan, S., Divya, K., Varghese, S., Jisha, M.S.(2020). Antifungal Efficacy of Chitosan-Stabilized Biogenic Silver Nanoparticles against Pathogenic Candida spp. Isolated from Human . BioNanoScience. 10. (4). p. 974-982.

Vijayan, S., Divya, K., Jisha, M.S.(2020). In vitro anticancer evaluation of chitosan/biogenic silver nanoparticle conjugate on Si Ha and MDA MB cell lines . Applied Nanoscience (Switzerland). 10. (3). p. 715-728.

Vijayan, S., Divya, K., Jisha, M.S.(2020). In vitro anticancer evaluation of chitosan/biogenic silver nanoparticle conjugate on Si Ha and MDA MB cell lines . Applied Nanoscience (Switzerland). 10. (3). p. 715-728.

Divya, K., Thampi, M., Vijayan, S., Varghese, S., Jisha, M.S.(2020). Induction of defence response in Oryza sativa L. against Rhizoctonia solani (Kuhn) by chitosan nanoparticles . Microbial Pathogenesis. 149.

Divya, K., Thampi, M., Vijayan, S., Varghese, S., Jisha, M.S.(2020). Induction of defence response in Oryza sativa L. against Rhizoctonia solani (Kuhn) by chitosan nanoparticles . Microbial Pathogenesis. 149.

Dhanya, S., Sherin, V., Divya, K., Sreekumar, J., Jisha, M.S.(2020). Pseudomonas taiwanensis (MTCC11631) mediated induction of systemic resistance in Anthurium andreanum L against blight disease and visualisation of defence related secondary metabolites using confocal laser scanning microscopy . Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. 24.

Dhanya, S., Sherin, V., Divya, K., Sreekumar, J., Jisha, M.S.(2020). Pseudomonas taiwanensis (MTCC11631) mediated induction of systemic resistance in Anthurium andreanum L against blight disease and visualisation of defence related secondary metabolites using confocal laser scanning microscopy . Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. 24.

Divya, K., Vijayan, S., Nair, S.J., Jisha, M.S.(2019). Optimization of chitosan nanoparticle synthesis and its potential application as germination elicitor of Oryza sativa L . International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 124. p. 1053-1059.

Divya, K., Vijayan, S., Nair, S.J., Jisha, M.S.(2019). Optimization of chitosan nanoparticle synthesis and its potential application as germination elicitor of Oryza sativa L . International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 124. p. 1053-1059.

Divya, K., Smitha, V., Jisha, M.S.(2018). Antifungal, antioxidant and cytotoxic activities of chitosan nanoparticles and its use as an edible coating on vegetables . International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 114. p. 572-577.

Divya, K., Smitha, V., Jisha, M.S.(2018). Antifungal, antioxidant and cytotoxic activities of chitosan nanoparticles and its use as an edible coating on vegetables . International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 114. p. 572-577.

Shabanamol, S., Divya, K., George, T.K., Rishad, K.S., Sreekumar, T.S., Jisha, M.S.(2018). Characterization and in planta nitrogen fixation of plant growth promoting endophytic diazotrophic Lysinibacillus sphaericus isolated from rice (Oryza sativa) . Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology. 102. p. 46-54.

Shabanamol, S., Divya, K., George, T.K., Rishad, K.S., Sreekumar, T.S., Jisha, M.S.(2018). Characterization and in planta nitrogen fixation of plant growth promoting endophytic diazotrophic Lysinibacillus sphaericus isolated from rice (Oryza sativa) . Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology. 102. p. 46-54.

Divya, K., Jisha, M.S.(2018). Chitosan nanoparticles preparation and applications . Environmental Chemistry Letters. 16. (1). p. 101-112.

Divya, K., Jisha, M.S.(2018). Chitosan nanoparticles preparation and applications . Environmental Chemistry Letters. 16. (1). p. 101-112.

Divya, K., Vijayan, S., George, T.K., Jisha, M.S.(2017). Antimicrobial properties of chitosan nanoparticles: Mode of action and factors affecting activity . Fibers and Polymers. 18. (2). p. 221-230.

Divya, K., Vijayan, S., George, T.K., Jisha, M.S.(2017). Antimicrobial properties of chitosan nanoparticles: Mode of action and factors affecting activity . Fibers and Polymers. 18. (2). p. 221-230.

Vijayan, S., Divya, K., George, T.K., Jisha, M.S.(2016). Biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles using endophytic fungi fusarium oxysporum isolated from withania somnifera (L.), its antibacterial and cytotoxic activity . Journal of Bionanoscience. 10. (5). p. 369-376.

Vijayan, S., Divya, K., George, T.K., Jisha, M.S.(2016). Biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles using endophytic fungi fusarium oxysporum isolated from withania somnifera (L.), its antibacterial and cytotoxic activity . Journal of Bionanoscience. 10. (5). p. 369-376.

(2014). A Simple and Effective Method for Extraction of High Purity Chitosan from Shrimp Shell Waste . International Journal of Environmental Engineering– IJEE.

Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles by Escherichia coli: Analysis of Antibacterial Activity. Journal of Water and Environmental Nanotechnology.

BOOK CHAPTER

Chitosan Nanoparticles: A Novel Antimicrobial Agent. Nanobiotechnology in Diagnosis, Drug Delivery, and Treatment.