
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
Leadership & Administration Serves as Head of the Department of Plant Sciences and she drives strategic initiatives that align departmental excellence with institutional goals in plant science education and research. Teaching
Dr. Babu teaches postgraduate courses in Cell Biology. Her undergraduate teaching portfolio includes Plant Biology, Plant Biotechnology, Intellectual Property Rights, in Plant Sciences. Research Supervision Dr. Babu mentors doctoral and master's students in plant stress physiology, orchid conservation, and metabolic engineering. She guides students through experimental design, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and scientific communication.
Professional Service Dr. Babu serves as peer reviewer for eight international journals including Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Current Plant Biology, and Scientia Horticulturae.
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Biology Theory (Plant Science) | B.Sc First Semester |
| Biology Practicals (Plant Science) | B.Sc First Semester |
| Plant Biotechnology theory | B.Sc Fourth Semester |
| Plant Biotechnology Practicals | B.Sc Fourth Semester |
| Cell Biology Theory | M.Sc First Semester |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D | Botany | University of Kerala | 2001 |
| M.Sc | Botany | University of Kerala | 2008 |
| B.Sc | Botany | University of Kerala | 2002 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Manipal School of Life Sciences, MSLS, MAHE, Manipal | HOD | 01 /2025 - Till Date |
| Manipal School of Life Sciences, MSLS, MAHE, Manipal | Additional Professor | 10/2022 to Till Date |
| Manipal School of Life Sciences, MSLS, MAHE, Manipal | Associate Professor | 12/2016 to 10/2022 |
| Manipal School of Life Sciences, MSLS, MAHE, Manipal | Assistant Professor | 09/2008 to 12/2016 |