Publications / Proceedings

Paper Publications

1. “Phytosynthesized Cu-Doped Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles for Antibacterial Application” Aleena Norbert, Surya Mary Alappatt, Sareen Sarah John, Sadasivan Shaji, Stephen K. Remillard, Uday P. Deshpande, Rachel Reena Philip. Physica Status Solidi (a) (2023) https://doi.org/10.1002/pssa.202200731

2. “Evaluation of ZnS:Mn Nanoparticles Capped with Aloe vera Gel Protein in Drug Delivery System”  Sareen Sarah John, Anila E I, Sneha Balakrishnan. J Mod Nanotechnol 2022; 2(SI):8 DOI: 10.53964/jmn.2022008

3. “Influence of Magnesium doping on the photocatalytic and antibacterial properties of Hematite Nano Structures” Julie Ann Joseph,Sinitha B. Nair,Surya A. Mary, Sareen Sarah John, Sadasivan Shaji, Rachel Reena Philip. Physica Status Solidi (b) (2022) https://doi.org/10.1002/pssb.202100437

4. “α-Fe2O3/ ZnO heterostructure for enhanced photocatalytic and antibacterial activity” Joseph, Julie; Nair, Sinitha ; John, Sareen; Shaji, Sadasivan; Philip, Rachel. Sci. Technol. (2021). https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6641/ac07c9.

5. “Zinc-doped iron oxide nanostructures for enhanced photocatalytic and antimicrobial applications” Julie Ann Joseph, Sinitha B. Nair, Sareen Sarah John, Stephen K. Remillard, Sadasivan Shaji & Rachel Reena Philip. J Appl Electrochem(2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10800-020-01512-2.

6. “Investigations on the Soil Characteristics along the Western Part of Ernakulam District, Central Kerala, India” Sreekala M S, Sareen Sarah John & Rajathy Sivalingam. International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering, 12(01), 40-48, 2019, DOI:10.21276/ijee.2019.12.0104.

7. “Influence of Geo-environmental and Chemical Factors on Thermotolerant Coliforms and coli in the Groundwater of Central Kerala”. Sreekala, M.S., Sareen, S.J. & Rajathi, S. J Geol Soc India (2018) 91: 621. ISSN 0016-7622 https://doi.org/10.1007/s12594-018-0913-y.

8. “Molecular Characterization of Microorganisms in Municipal Solid Waste for Production of Industrial Enzymes and Enhanced Biodegradation” Sareen Sarah John, Shirley Thomas, A.J Sruthy. Biotechnol Res 2018; Vol 4(2):80-87 eISSN 2395-6763, DOI prefix : 10.31304.

9. “Larvicidal Potential of Biologically Synthesised Silver Nanoparticles against Aedes Albopictus”  Sareen Sarah J., Pillai Raji K., Chandramohanakumar N and Balagopalan M, Vol. 1(ISC-2011), 52-56 (2012) Res.J.Recent.Sci. (ISSN 2277 2502)

10. “Vermifugal Activity of Biofabricated Silver Nanoparticles”  Pillai Raji K., Sareen Sarah John, Toms Joseph C, Chandramohanakumar N and Balagopalan M, Vol. 1(ISC-2011), 47-51 (2012) Res.J.Recent.Sci. (ISSN 2277 2502).

Conference Proceedings & Abstracts

  1. “2D-DIGE proteins analysis from reduced genome complements of the plant pathogenic fungus Rhizoctonia Solani”, Sareen Sarah John & Narayanaswamy Bharathan. Proceedings of the International Webinar on ‘Advances in Genomics & Gene Technology’ (2021), Theme: Genomics in crop improvement,  conducted by Inter University Centre for Genomics & Gene Technology, University of Kerala, Page 45.
  2. “Unripe jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) – A versatile under utilized fruit for diabetes and weight loss” Sareen Sarah John & Mareen John, Proceedings of the Womens Science congress – 107th Indian Science Congress 2020. Page no 179.
  3. “Screening for antimicrobial producing microbes in paddy field soil” Sareen Sarah John & Agnes Jerome. International Conference of Scicon Series on In Sync with Next Generation Biosciences (INGB)-2019. Published by Scire Science Publications. (2019) ISBN 978-81-934009-8-2 Page no: 49.
  4. “Studies on potential of Chlorella vulgaris for formulation of nutraceutical products” Neha E.S., Krishna T.B., Sneha B., Sareen Sarah John., Jikku Jose. International Conference of Scicon Series on In Sync with Next Generation Biosciences (INGB)-2019. Published by Scire Science Publications. (2019) ISBN 978-81-934009-8-2 Page no: 47.
  5. “Preparatory research studies for effective Cosmeceutical and Nutricosmetics products from Linum usitatissimum and Elettaria cardamomum” Arya Raju, Krishna T.B, Saranga, Jikku Jose and Sareen Sarah John. In the Book of Abstract by Scire Conference Series on RESEARCH INTERVENTIONS AND ADVANCEMENTS IN LIFE SCIENCE (SciCon CTBio)-2018 published by Scire Science Publications . (2018), ISSBN 978-81-934009-5-1, Page no: 38.
  6. “Preliminary analytical studies for formulation of nutraceutical products from Moringa oleifera Lam and Pimenta dioica” Krishna T.B, Arya Raju, Saranga, Jikku Jose and Sareen Sarah John. In the Book of Abstract by Scire Conference Series on RESEARCH INTERVENTIONS AND ADVANCEMENTS IN LIFE SCIENCE (SciCon CTBio)-2018 published by Scire Science Publications . (2018), ISSBN 978-81-934009-5-1, Page no: 40.
  7. “Studies on antimicrobial activity of ZnS:Mn nanoparticles capped with Aloe vera gel Protein ” Sneha B, Sareen Sarah John, Anila E.I and Bindu K.R. In the Book of Abstract by Scire Conference Series on RESEARCH INTERVENTIONS AND ADVANCEMENTS IN LIFE SCIENCE (SciCon CTBio)-2018 published by Scire Science Publications . (2018), ISSBN 978-81-934009-5-1, Page no: 50.
  8. “Utilization of biodiesel waste derived semipurified glycerol as the carbon source for the production of protease ” Seena Thomas and Sareen Sarah John. In the Book of Abstract by Scire Conference Series on RESEARCH INTERVENTIONS AND ADVANCEMENTS IN LIFE SCIENCE (SciCon CTBio)-2018 published by Scire Science Publications . (2018), ISSBN 978-81-934009-5-1, Page no: 56.
  9. “Rhizoremediation of plastic by Colocasia esculenta” Umeshkumar K.U and Sareen Sarah John. In the Book of Abstract by Scire Conference Series on CURRENT TRENDS IN BIOSCIENCES (SciCon CTBio)-2017 published by Scire Science Publications . (2017), ISSBN 978-81-934009-1-3, Page no: 20.
  10. “Production of biodegradable plastic by Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) accumulating bacteria isolated from Municipal Solid Wastes” Ashika Raveendran and Sareen Sarah John In the Book of Abstract by Scire Conference Series on CURRENT TRENDS IN BIOSCIENCES (SciCon CTBio) – 2017 published by Scire Science Publications . (2017), ISSBN 978-81-934009-1-3, Page no: 38.
  11. “Immunostimulatory impact of aquatic yeast Rhodotorula minuta in Penaeus monodon”. Sareen Sarah John and Mareen Thomas, Proceedings of the UGC Sponsored seminar on Immune System: in Health and  (2017).
  12. “Molecular analysis of Polygalacturonase producing Bacteria from Solid Waste and adoption of novel bioprocessing strategies for Enzyme recovery”. Hitha Shaji & Sareen Sarah John. In the proceedings of  GREEN TECHNOLOGY FOR HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT:IMPLEMENTATION AND POLICIES published by Society for Educational and Scientific Research (SESR).
  13. “Molecular Characterization of Bacterial population from Municipal Solid Waste”: A unique approach towards enhanced biodegradation. Sruthy A.J & Sareen Sarah John. In the proceedings of GREEN TECHNOLOGY FOR HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT IMPLEMENTATION AND POLICIES published by Society for Educational and Scientific Research (SESR).
  14. “Downstream Processing of Phytase from Bacillus MCCB 242 employing Aqueous Two Phase Extraction”- Sareen Sarah John, Ramya R Nair, I. S.  Bright          Singh, Proceedings of the 6th World Congress on Biotechnology conducted by OMICS group, USA. Journal of  Biotechnology & Biomaterials, Vol.5 (6),  Page No. 290 (2015) (ISSN:2155-952X).
  15. “Purification of phytase from a wild strain of Bacillus MCCB 242 to enhance phosphorus availability in fish nutrition” – Sareen Sarah John, S. Bright Singh Proceedings of the International symposium conducted by Marine Biological Association of India – MECOS2- Marine Ecosystems – Challenges and Opportunities, Section: Marine Biotechnology, Page 283 (ISBN:978938226306-07).
  16. Contest Paper – “Improvisation of Phytase Production through Optimization of fermentation conditions using Central Composite Design of Response Surface Methodology” – Sareen Sarah John and I. S. Bright Singh – Proceedings of International Conference on Biosciences: State-Of-The- Art Advancements, Section: Enzyme and Metabolic Sciences, Page 51 (ISBN:818805880-7)
  17. “Antimicrobial Activity of Honey Against Pyogenic Organisms”– Sareen Sarah John and Mareen Thomas – Proceedings of 26th Kerala Science Congress 2014 conducted by Kerala State Council for Science, Technology & Environment, Section: Health Science, Page 369
  18. “Isolation of Bacillus subtilis SES 02 as Potent Phytase Producer for Biotechnological Applications” – Sareen Sarah John  and I. S. Bright Singh- Proceedings of First International and Third National Conference on “BIOTECHNOLOGY, BIOINFORMATICS AND BIOENGINEERING”, Section: Microbial, Environmental and Industrial Biotechnology, Page 69
  19. Contest Paper – “Status of Iron Bacteria in Ground Water of Ernakulam District, Kerala” – Sreekala M. S, Rajathy Sivalingam and Sareen Sarah John – Proceedings of 25th Kerala Science Congress 2013, conducted by Kerala State Council for Science, Technology & Environment, Section: Science and Society, Page 491
  20. “Mosquito larvicidal potential of biologically synthesized silver nanoparticles against Aedes albopictus in rubber plantations– Sareen Sarah John, K.Pillai Raji, N. Chandramohanakumar and M.Balagopalan- Proceedings of 24th Kerala Science Congress 2012, organized by Kerala State Council for Science, Technology & Environment, Section: Environmental Science including Forestry and Wild life, Page 524
  21. “Study on lethal effect of lunar eclipse on bacterial population”– Ramkumar B and Sareen Sarah John– Proceedings of 24th Kerala Science Congress 2012, organized by Kerala State Council for Science, Technology & Environment Section: Environmental Science including Forestry and Wild life, Page 529
  22. “Larvicidal Potential of Biologically Synthesised Silver Nanoparticles against Aedes Albopictus” – Sareen Sarah J., Pillai Raji K., Chandramohanakumar N and Balagopalan M, Proceedings of the 1st International Science Congress, Indore, 2011-  Section: Biological Sciences, Page 66
  23. “Study on lethal effect of lunar eclipse on bacterial population”– Ramkumar B and Sareen Sarah John– Proceedings of National Congress on Bioscience Research 2011, Section: Environmental Science , Page 169
  24. “Lagenidium giganteum an Effective Microbial Control Agent for Aedes Mosquitoes in the Rubber Plantations”–  Sareen Sarah John and John K. C. –Proceedings of the 98th Session of  the Indian Science Congress, Chennai, 2011- Part II Section: Environmental Sciences, Page 93
  25. “The Pigment cell Structure & Distribution in Certain Fresh Water Fishes” – Sareen Sarah John and John K. C. – Proceedings of the 98th Session of  the Indian Science Congress, Chennai, 2011- Part II Section of Animal, Veterinary and Fishery Sciences, Page 76
  26. “Isolation of Bacillus subtilis SES 02 as a candidate organism for phytase production” – Sareen Sarah John and I. S. Bright Singh – Proceedings of International Conference on Genomic Sciences – Recent Trends (ICGS-2010)- Section :Medical Genomics & Biotechnology (MGB39), Page 143
  27. “Isolation, Screening and Characterization of Phytase producing microorganisms from natural environments”- Sareen Sarah John and I. S. Bright Singh- Proceedings of International Symposium on Environmental Pollution, Ecology and Human Health (2009)- Section: Environmental Biotechnology (EB14), Page 154-155
  28. “Vectors of Chikungunya and Dengue virus in Kerala- Survey and novel control measures” – K. C. John, Mareen Thomas, Sareen Sarah John and I. S. Bright Singh- Proceedings of International Symposium on Environmental Pollution, Ecology and Human Health (2009)- Section: Human Health (HH22), Page 11.