Ms Sheetal Tresa Fernandes

Assistant Professor

About

I am a dedicated academician with 12 years of teaching experience in engineering chemistry and an accomplished Assistant Professor specializing in analytical chemistry. Since 2019, my research has focused on exploring the synthesis and characterization of organic compounds, with an emphasis on their biological properties and computational studies. Throughout my career, my dual commitment to teaching and research has been driven by a passion for fostering a deep understanding and enthusiasm for chemistry among my students and colleagues.


Education Qualifications

Sl.No Qualification Level University Area of Specialization Year of Compeltion Awards
1 PG St Aloysius University, Mangaluru Analytical Chemistry 2012
2 UG St Aloysius University, Mangaluru Chemistry, Biotechnology and Botany 2010

Responsibilities At SJEC

Member: Board of Examiners in Chemistry

Member: Board of Examiners in Scientific Foundation of Health

Member: Board of Examiners in Biology for Engineers

Member of Industry and Innovation Group 

Department NBA Coordinator 

Class Advisor 

Mentor


Work Experience

Teaching Experience

12 years

·         Institution: St Joseph Engineering College, Mangaluru

Department: Chemistry

Designation: Assistant Professor

Since 1/8/2015

·         Institution: St Joseph Engineering College, Mangaluru

Department: Chemistry

Designation: Lecturer

From 01/08/2012 to 31/07/2015

 


Research Areas

My research interests include:

  • Synthesis: Developing new methods for the synthesis of complex organic molecules.
  • Characterization: Utilizing advanced analytical techniques to characterize these compounds' structural and functional properties.
  • Biological Studies: Investigating the biological activities of synthesized compounds to understand their potential applications in medicine and industry.
  • Computational Studies: Employing computational tools to model and predict the behavior and interactions of organic molecules, which complements the experimental findings.


Journal Publications

Evaluation of 1,3-thiazole derivatives with pharmaceutical and chemical activity: a review, HETEROCYCLES, Vol. 106, No. 5, 2023, pp.819-839, The Japan Institute of Heterocyclic Chemistry.


Awards and Recognitions

  1. Successfully completed IS/ISO 9001:2015 QMS Internal Auditor training course.

  2.  Distinction in IUCEE – International Engineering Educators Certification Program (IIEECP) Spring 2020.

  3. Secured Silver Medal for Topper 5% in NPTEL Online Certification course on Psychology for everyday from Aug - Sept 2021

  4. Secured Gold Medal for Topper 5% in NPTEL Online Certificate Course on Enhancing Soft Skills and Personality from Feb - April 2019

 


Membership in professional Bodies

Member of the Chemical Research Society of India

Member of  Indian Society for Technical Education.


Workshop/FDPs Attended

1.     Completed two weeks online workshop on Gaussian Software organized by SIAS research Centre, Kohinoor, Kerala held from 15 April to 2 May 2024.

2.     Participated and successfully completed the 3-day Face-to-Face FDP on the theme “Inculcating Universal Human Values in Technical Education” organized by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) at St Joseph Engineering College, Mangalore, Mangaluru from 18th October to 20th October 2023.

3.  Participated in 5 day FDP (online) on 'Academic writing' from 4 April 2022 to 8 April 2022 at St Joseph Engineering College, Mangaluru.

4.     Participated and successfully completed the Part 1 of the online UHV Refresher 1 FDP organized by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) from 21st February, 2022 to 25th February, 2022.

5.   Participated in a Workshop on “Scopus & Mendeley: Tools for Empowering Research” held on 21st September 2019 at St Joseph Engineering College, Vamanjoor, Mangaluru.

6.     Participated in two -day National Workshop on ITELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS (IPR) -held at St Joseph Engineering College, Vamanjoor, Mangaluru on 21st & 22nd February 2019 In association with Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bengaluru.

7.    Attended the workshop on "New Model Curriculum for first year BE/B. Tech-CBCS Detailed Syllabus (2018-19) as per Outcome-Based Education (OBE) format including CO and Bloom's Taxonomy" under Tequip-1.3 held on 19th May 2018 at SCEM, Mangaluru organized by VTU, Belagavi.

8.    Attended Workshop on "FEEL TEACHER" Learning and Development Intervention by CLHRD held on 2nd to 4th July 2018 at St Joseph Engineering College, Vamanjoor, Mangaluru.

9.   Attended Workshop on “Information Discovery: Tips, Tools and Technologies” held on 14th July 2018 at St Joseph Engineering College, Vamanjoor, Mangaluru.

10. Participated in the “Workshop on Latex Software” organised by the Dept. of Mathematics, at St. Joseph Engineering College, Vamanjoor, Mangaluru on May 22nd 2013.


Conferences attended

1.  Presented a paper titled "Sulfonamide-Fused Thiazole Hybrids: Antibacterial, Antitubercular Activities, and Quantum Chemical Insights" at International Conference on Advancements in Science, Engineering and Management (ICASEM) 2024 Jointly Organized by Vidya Vihar Institute of Technology, Purnea, Bihar, India & RSP Conference Hub, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India on 30th & 31st May 2024.

2.  Presented a paper titled "Structural Hybrids of Sulfonamide and Thiazole Moieties: Synthesis, Characterization, Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity and Theoretical Studies", at the Fourth International Conference on Advancements in Research & Development ICARD 2024 Jointly Organized by the Department of Commerce, Indira Priyadarshini Govt. Degree College for Women, Autonomous, Nampally, Hyderabad, India & RSP Conference Hub, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India, on 30th and 31st January 2024.

3.  Presented a paper titled "Synthesis, Characterization and Antibacterial Study of sulfathiazole derivatives combined with In Silico Molecular Docking and DFT Analysis, at the International Conference on Advances in Material Science and Chemistry (ICAMSC - 2023), organised by department of Chemistry, School of Physical Sciences, Amritha Vishwa Vidyapeetam during 02-04 November 2023.

4.   Presented a paper titled "Synthesis, Characterization and DFT Studies of 1,3- Thiazole Derivatives" at Two day International Conference on Recent Trends on Applied Sciences (ICRTAS-2022) organised by Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangaluru on 3rd and 4th August 2022.

5.    Participated in International Conference on NANOTECHNOLOGY- 2019 “Opportunities and Challenges”, Organized by St Aloysius College (Autonomous) Mangaluru on 10th & 11th January 2019.

6.    Attended a two day “National Conference on Recent Trends in Chemical Sciences” (NCRTCS – 2016) held on 11th – 12th January, 2016 at Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal

         Participated in National Conference on “Current Trends in Scientific Research for Engineering Applications” (NCSEA-2014) organized by Department of Science, St. Joseph Engineering College, Vamanjoor, Mangaluru on July 17th - 18th 2014.

8.   Participated in the two-day National Seminar on “Modern Methods in Chemistry” organised by the Department of Chemistry, St. Aloysius College (Autonomous) Mangalore on January 16th -17th, 2014.

9.     Attended a two day National Conference “World’s Emerging Advancement in Chemical Technology” (We Act 2014) organised by the Department of Chemistry, Govinda Dasa First Grade College Surathkal on January 10th -11th, 2014.


Contact Information


Ms Sheetal Tresa Fernandes

Assistant Professor

B.Sc, M.Sc

sheethalf@sjec.ac.in

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