Symposia/Seminar Presentations

Kunhi A.A.M. 2018. Bioaugmentation of Soils to Eliminate Chemical Phytotoxicity for Improving Seed Germination and Plant Growth. National Seminar ‘SYMBIOSIS-18’ on Research in Agricultural, Environmental, Industrial and Food Microbiology: Advances and Challenges. Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), Govt. of Kerala, at SAFI Institute for Advanced Study, Vazhayoor East, Kerala, State, 15th and 16th March 2018.

Manjusha Sayd, Nafila P.P. and Kunhi A.A.M. 2016. An Overview of Bioactive peptides: Natural resources of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors- Prospects in Pharmaceutical Industries. Abstract Book. National symposium on ‘Biosciences and Technology –Recent Developments and Future Prospects’, SIAS-Centre for Scientific Research, Safi Institute of Advanced Study, Vazhayoor, Malappuram, Kerala, p. 61.

Muhsina K., Sooraj S. Nath, Smitha K.V. and Kunhi A.A.M. 2016. Fibrin Hydrolyzing Enzyme Production by Bacillus sp. S-CSR-0003 and its Partial Characterization. Abstract Book. National symposium on ‘Biosciences and Technology –Recent Developments and Future Prospects’, SIAS-Centre for Scientific Research, Safi Institute of Advanced Study, Vazhayoor, Malappuram, Kerala, p. 59.

Deepika Koyappayil, Sooraj S. Nath, Smitha K.V. and Kunhi A.A.M. 2016. Activity of Antimicrobial Metabolites Produced by Aspergillus sp. S-CSR0024 against Multi Drug Resistant E.coli S-CSR0025, Pseudomonas aeruginosa S-CSR0026 and Staphylococcus aureus S-CSR0027. Abstract Book. National symposium on ‘Biosciences and Technology –Recent Developments and Future Prospects’, SIAS-Centre for Scientific Research, Safi Institute of Advanced Study, Vazhayoor, Malappuram, Kerala, p. 58.

Afini A.V.M., Sooraj S. Nath, Smitha K.V. and Kunhi A.A.M. 2016. Production and Partial Characterization of Fibrinolytic Enzyme by a soil isolate Aspergillus carbonarius S-CSR-0007. Abstract Book. National symposium on ‘Biosciences and Technology –Recent Developments and Future Prospects’, SIAS-Centre for Scientific Research, Safi Institute of Advanced Study, Vazhayoor, Malappuram, Kerala, p. 57.

Faheema C., Smitha K.V., Sooraj S. Nath and Kunhi A.A.M. 2016. Production and Partial Characterization of a raw Starch Hydrolyzing Enzyme Produced By Aspergillus carbonarius S-CSR-0002. Abstract Book. National symposium on ‘Biosciences and Technology –Recent Developments and Future Prospects’, SIAS-Centre for Scientific Research, Safi Institute of Advanced Study, Vazhayoor, Malappuram, Kerala, p. 56.

Najiya Nasreen K.A., Smitha K.V., Sooraj S. Nath and Kunhi A.A.M. 2016. Production and Partial Characterization of Raw Starch Hydrolyzing Enzyme from Mucor sp. S-CSR0021 and Penicillium sp. S-CSR0022 and Statistical Optimization of Cultural Conditions using Response Surface Methodology. Abstract Book. National symposium on ‘Biosciences and Technology –Recent Developments and Future Prospects’, SIAS-Centre for Scientific Research, Safi Institute of Advanced Study, Vazhayoor, Malappuram, Kerala, p. 55.

Rubeena K.T., Smitha K.V., Sooraj S. Nath and Kunhi A.A.M. 2016. Partial Characterization of Raw Starch Hydrolyzing Enzyme Produced by Bacillus S-CSR-0006. Abstract Book. National symposium on ‘Biosciences and Technology –Recent Developments and Future Prospects’, SIAS-Centre for Scientific Research, Safi Institute of Advanced Study, Vazhayoor, Malappuram, Kerala, p. 54.

Smitha K.V., Sooraj S. Nath and Kunhi A.A.M. 2016. Evaluation of Antibacterial Activity of Crysopogonziz anioides Leaf and Root Extracts against Multi-drug Resistant Organisms. Abstract Book. National symposium on ‘Biosciences and Technology –Recent Developments and Future Prospects’, SIAS-Centre for Scientific Research, Safi Institute of Advanced Study, Vazhayoor, Malappuram, Kerala, p. 53.

Smitha K.V., Sooraj S. Nath, Kunhi A.A.M. and Pradeep B.V. 2016. Isolation, Production, Purification and Characterization of Fibrinolytic Enzymes Produced by Bacillus altitudinis S-CSR0020. Abstract Book. National symposium on ‘Biosciences and Technology –Recent Developments and Future Prospects’, SIAS-Centre for Scientific Research, Safi Institute of Advanced Study, Vazhayoor, Malappuram, Kerala, p. 52.

Smitha K.V., Sooraj S. Nath and Kunhi A.A.M. 2016. Activity of Yellow Pigment Produced by Micrococcus yunnanensiss-CSR0010 against Multi drug Resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas. Abstract Book. National symposium on ‘Biosciences and Technology –Recent Developments and Future Prospects’, SIAS-Centre for Scientific Research, Safi Institute of Advanced Study, Vazhayoor, Malappuram, Kerala, p. 51

Neja C., Sooraj S. Nath, Smitha K.V. and Kunhi A.A.M. 2016. Antibacterial Activity of Myristica fragrans against Multi-drug Resistant Organisms. Abstract Book. National symposium on ‘Biosciences and Technology –Recent Developments and Future Prospects’, SIAS-Centre for Scientific Research, Safi Institute of Advanced Study, Vazhayoor, Malappuram, Kerala, p. 50.

Farha Baramy, Sahla Sosil and Kunhi A.A.M.2 016b. Antimicrobial Activity of Chromolaena odorata, Hemigraphis colorata Leaf extracts and Punica granatum Peel Extracts against Multi drug Resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Abstract Book. National symposium on ‘Biosciences and Technology –Recent Developments and Future Prospects’, SIAS-Centre for Scientific Research, Safi Institute of Advanced Study, Vazhayoor, Malappuram, Kerala, p. 49.

Farha Baramy, Sahla Sosil and Kunhi A.A.M. 2016a. Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity of Leaf and Flower Extracts of Wedelia trilobata. Abstract Book. National symposium on ‘Biosciences and Technology –Recent Developments and Future Prospects’, SIAS-Centre for Scientific Research, Safi Institute of Advanced Study, Vazhayoor, Malappuram, Kerala, p. 48.

Sariga, Shonima Govindan M. and Kunhi A.A.M. 2016. Evaluation of Larvicidal and Mosquitocidal Activity of Leaf Extracts of Gliricidia sepium against Culex quinquefasciatus. Abstract Book. National symposium on ‘Biosciences and Technology –Recent Developments and Future Prospects’, SIAS-Centre for Scientific Research, Safi Institute of Advanced Study, Vazhayoor, Malappuram, Kerala, p. 40.

Bincy Mol P.K., Shonima Govindan M. and Kunhi A.A.M. 2016. Extraction and Purification of Larvicidal Compound from Pogostemon quadrifolius against Culex quinquefasciatus. Abstract Book. National symposium on ‘Biosciences and Technology –Recent Developments and Future Prospects’, SIAS-Centre for Scientific Research, Safi Institute of Advanced Study, Vazhayoor, Malappuram, Kerala, p. 37.

Rejina A.K. and Kunhi A.A.M. 2016. Production and Partial Characterization of Keratinase Enzyme from Pseudomonas sp. S-CSR-0004. Abstract Book. National symposium on ‘Biosciences and Technology –Recent Developments and Future Prospects’, SIAS-Centre for Scientific Research, Safi Institute of Advanced Study, Vazhayoor, Malappuram, Kerala, p. 33.

Amrutha Vijay P.T., Sahila M.M. and Kunhi A.A.M. 2016. Elimination of Inhibitory Effect of Phenol on Germination of Cicer arietinum Seeds Through Bioremediation by Pseudomonas aeruginosa S-CSR-0013. Abstract Book. National symposium on ‘Biosciences and Technology –Recent Developments and Future Prospects’, SIAS-Centre for Scientific Research, Safi Institute of Advanced Study, Vazhayoor, Malappuram, Kerala, p. 32.

Shaima T.B., Sowmya and Kunhi A.A.M. 2016. Inhibitory Effect of o-Cresol on Germination of Eggplant Seeds and its Elimination through Bioremediation of o-Cresol-Spiked Soil by Pseudomonas monteilii S-CSR-0014. Abstract Book. National symposium on ‘Biosciences and Technology –Recent Developments and Future Prospects’, SIAS-Centre for Scientific Research, Safi Institute of Advanced Study, Vazhayoor, Malappuram, Kerala, pp. 30-31.

Anusha T.P., Ummu Habeeba and Kunhi A.A.M. 2016. Phytochemical Analysis, Antibacterial Activity and Antioxidant Potential of Aerial Parts of Cleome rutidosperma. Abstract Book. National symposium on ‘Biosciences and Technology –Recent Developments and Future Prospects’, SIAS-Centre for Scientific Research, Safi Institute of Advanced Study, Vazhayoor, Malappuram, Kerala, p. 29.

Mashitha P.K., Asha B.A. and Kunhi A.A.M. 2016. Production and Partial Characterization of Alkaline Protease from Pseudomonas aeruginosa S-CSR-0009 Isolated from Soil. Abstract Book. National symposium on ‘Biosciences and Technology –Recent Developments and Future Prospects’, SIAS-Centre for Scientific Research, Safi Institute of Advanced Study, Vazhayoor, Malappuram, Kerala, p. 28.

Nafila P.P. and Kunhi A.A.M. 2016. Tamarind (Tamarindus Indica L.) Seed Protein-Derived Peptides as Angiotensin I–Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors. Abstract Book. National symposium on ‘Biosciences and Technology –Recent Developments and Future Prospects’, SIAS-Centre for Scientific Research, Safi Institute of Advanced Study, Vazhayoor, Malappuram, Kerala, pp. 26-27.

Hasna T., Sajina A., Lintu Josy and Kunhi A.A.M. 2016. Callus Proliferation and Stimulation of Secondary Metabolites in Aquilaria agallocha Roxb. (Agarwood Tree). Abstract Book. National symposium on ‘Biosciences and Technology –Recent Developments and Future Prospects’, SIAS-Centre for Scientific Research, Safi Institute of Advanced Study, Vazhayoor, Malappuram, Kerala, p.25.

Thahsin A.P., Sajina A. and Kunhi A.A.M. 2016. Effect of Plant Derived Natural products, Growth Regulators and Light on Callus Induction of Aquilaria malaccensis Lam. (Agarwood tree), Abstract Book. National symposium on ‘Biosciences and Technology –Recent Developments and Future Prospects’, SIAS-Centre for Scientific Research, Safi Institute of Advanced Study, Vazhayoor, Malappuram, Kerala, p. 23.

Jishna T., Shimna U., Shana, Shainy N.K. and Kunhi. A. A. M. 2016. Isolation and Characterization of 2,3- and 2,6-xylenol-degrading bacterium from petroleum contaminated soil. BIOSPARK’16, National Symposium on ‘Nanotechnology Meets Microbiology’, Dept. of Microbiology, EMEA College of Arts & Science, Kondotty, Malappuram, Kerala. 17-18, Feb. 2016.

Fathima Rasli C.H., Shainy N.K., Neja C. and Kunhi. A. A. M. 2016. Antibacterial and synergistic effects of leaf extracts of Chromolaena odorata and Hyptis suaveolens against multi drug resistant strain Staphylococcus aureus. BIOSPARK’16, National Symposium on ‘Nanotechnology Meets Microbiology’, Dept. of Microbiology, EMEA College of Arts & Science, Kondotty, Malappuram, Kerala. 17-18, Feb. 2016.

Asha B., Palaniswamy, M., Kunhi A.A.M. 2016. Optimization of alkaline protease production by soil isolated Bacillus sp. using response surface experimental design.BIOSPARK’16, National Symposium on ‘Nanotechnology Meets Microbiology’, Dept. of Microbiology, EMEA College of Arts & Science, Kondotty, Malappuram, Kerala. 17-18, Feb. 2016.

Farha Baramy, Aysha Najla Backer and Kunhi. A.A.M. 2016. Antimicrobial activity of Stachytarpheta jamaicensis and its synergy with chloramphenicol. BIOSPARK’16, National Symposium on ‘Nanotechnology Meets Microbiology’, Dept. of Microbiology, EMEA College of Arts & Science, Kondotty, Malappuram, Kerala. 17-18, Feb. 2016

Smitha, K.V., Sooraj S. Nath, and Kunhi, A.A.M. 2015. Isolation of a yellow pigment producing bacterium from soil and partial characterization of the pigment. National Conference “Role of biopharmaceuticals in achieving health by 2020” (NCRBH2k5), 10-11thJuly 2015, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coinbatore-641 048, Tamil Nadu, India. Abstract Book, p. 95.

Remya Govindan. Asha, B., and Kunhi, A.A.M. 2015. Production, partial purification and characterization of a thermostable and thermoactive alkaline protease from Bacillus sp. S-CSR-0001. National Conference “Role of biopharmaceuticals in achieving health by 2020” (NCRBH2k5), 10-11thJuly 2015, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coinbatore-641 048, Tamil Nadu, India. Abstract Book, p. 52.

Kunhi, A.A.M. 2013. Food, Nutrition & Hygiene. Invited Lecture to the members of a local club, INSIGHT of Vazhayoor East as a part of Public Contact programme of Safi Institute of Advanced Study (SIAS) at SIAS Campus on 23rd March 2013.

Kunhi, A.A.M. 2013. GM Crops & Food Security – Issues and Prospects. Invited Lecture at Safi Institute of Advanced Study (SIAS), Vazhayoor East, Kerala, India under the auspices of FRIENDS OF NATURE, an NGO on the occasion of National Science Day Celebrations-2013 on 28th Feb. 2013.

Suseela, T., Kunhi, A.A.M., Ghildyal, N.P., Lonsane, B.K. and Ahmed, S.Y. 1980. Studies on utilisation of residue from tapioca starch procesing industry. Seminar on Post-harvest technology of cassava. 22-23 Feb 1980, RRL, Trivandrum, India

Ghildyal, N.P., Kunhi, A.A.M., Lonsane, B.K., and Ahmed, S.Y. 1981. Bioconversion of cassava starch processing fibrous residue to power alcohol. Symposium on Problems and prospects of food fermentation and beverage industries, ESCAP. 9-10 May 1981, Bangalore, India

Kunhi, A.A.M., Rao, M.R.R. and Murthy, V.S. 1982. Studies on the production, purification and some properties of RNase from Aspergillus candidus M16a. AFST(I) Intl. Food Conference, May 1982, Bangalore, India

Kunhi, A.A.M., and Rao, M.R.R. 1982. Production of Ribonuclease by Aspergillus candidus M16 – effect of nutritional and environmental factors. Symposia on Fermented foods, food contaminants, biofertilisers and bioenergy. 23rd AMI Annual Conference, 22-24 Nov 1982, CFTRI, Mysore, India

Kunhi, A.A.M., Rao, M.R.R. and Murthy, V.S. 1983. Reduction of nucleic acid content in yeasts by Aspergillus candidus RNase treatment. 8th Intl. Specialized Symposium on Yeasts. Jan 24-28, 1983, Bombay, India

Kunhi, A.A.M., Basappa, S.C. and Murthy, A.S. 1983. Effect of clarification of molasses on ethanol yield and tolerance of Saccharomyces cerevisiae CFTRI101. 3rd AFST(I) Convention, 2-4 June 1983, CFTRI, Mysore, India

Kunhi, A.A.M., Rao, M.R.R. and Murthy, V.S. 1983. Effect of certain contaminants on the heat-stability of crude ribonuclease preparations. 24th Ann. Conference. Association of Microbiologists of India, 12-14 Nov 1983, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India

Ghildyal, N.P., Jaleel, S.A., Kunhi, A.A.M., Ahmed, S.Y. and Murthy, V.S. 1984. Studies on gainful utilisation of tapioca fibrous waste residue for value-added products. Seminar on the Modernisation of Tapioca Processing Industry. 26 March 1984, Salem, India

Ghildyal, N.P., Jaleel, S.A., Kunhi, A.A.M., Rehana, F., Srikanta, S., Lonsane, B.K. and Karanth, N.G. 1984. Utilisation of potato biomass for the production of confectioner’s syrup. 37th Ann. Session of Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, Dec 1884, New Delhi, India

Kunhi, A.A.M., Srikanta, S., Jaleel, S.A., Rehana, F., Ghildyal, N.P., Lonsane, B.K. and Karanth, N.G. 1985. Some aspects of confectioner’s syrup from cassava industry waste. NATO Advanced Study Institute Meeting on “Recent Developments in Biotechnology”, 17-29 Mar ’85, Troia, Portugal

Kunhi, A.A.M., Karunakaran, V., and Drew, R.E. 1986. Cloning of argF gene of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Escherichia coli. XXVII Annual Conference of AMI, 20-25, 1986, Nagpur, India

Kunhi, A.A.M., Venkateshwaran, G and Joseph, R. 1987. Transformation of yeasts – standardization of procedures. VII Indian Convention of Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India), 27th Feb-1st March, 1987, Mysore, India (Won 1st prize in Poster presentation)

Kunhi, A.A.M. and Joseph, R. 1988. A rapid semi quantitative method for estimation of fat in Rhodotorula gracilis. XXVIII Annual Conference and Golden Jubilee Celebration of Association of Microbiologists of India. 16-18 January 1988, Pune, India

Venkateswaran, G., Joseph, R. and Kunhi, A.A.M. 1988. Hybridization of yeast by protoplast fusion for improved production of fat. XXVIII Annual Conference and Golden Jubilee Celebration of Association of Microbiologists of India. 16-18 January 1988, Pune, India

Kunhi, A.A.M. 1988a. Development of genetically engineered microbial strains for fast degradation of recalcitrant pesticide residues. National Symp. on “New Trends in Biotechnology”, 3-4 June 1988, Trivandrum, India

Kunhi, A.A.M. 1988b. Microbial nucleases with special reference to Ribonuclease of Aspergillus candidus M16a. Symposium on “Industrial Enzymes”, 30th Nov, 1988, CFTRI, Mysore, India

Kunhi, A.A.M. 1988c. Pseudomonas – an efficient system for gene cloning and manipulations. National Symposium on “Recent trends in microbial gene technology”, 9-11 Dec 1988. Osmania University, Hyderabad, India

Joseph, R, Sashi, K., Kunhi, A.A.M., Bachawat, A.K., Venkateswaran, G., Ramakrishnan, M.S. and Somasekar, D. 1989. Biochemical and genetic analysis of Rhodotorula gracilis mutants of potential importance to biotechnology. Indo-Soviet Symposium on Genetic Engineering, 15-18 March 1989, Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Calcutta, India

Ajith-Kumar, P.V. and Kunhi, A.A.M. 1990. Isolation and characterisation of microorganisms degrading chlorinated aromatic compounds Intl. Symposium on Industrial Biotechnology, Nov 18-20, 1990, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India

Ajith-Kumar, P.V. and Kunhi, A.A.M. 1991. Microbial degradation of chlorinated pesticides – the realities. 31st Ann. Conf. AMI, Jan 23-25, Tamil Nadu Agric. Univ., Coimbatore, India

Kunhi, A.A.M. 1991. Biotechnolgical approach to abatement of recallcitrant xenobiotics from environment – the problems and prospects. CSIR Technical Advisory Committee Organised Brain Storming Sessions on Biotransformations. June 8-9, 1991. Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun, India

Ajith-Kumar, P.V. and Kunhi, A.A.M. 1991a. Isolation and characterisation of chlorobenzoic acid degrading strain of Pseudomonas. IX ICFOST National Symposium of AFST(I), June 10-12, 1991, CFTRI, Mysore, India (Won First Prize in Poster Presentation)

Ajith-Kumar, P.V. and Kunhi, A.A.M. 1991b. Degradation of 3-chlorobenzoic acid and phenol by pure and mixed culture of Pseudomonas spp. Diamond Jubilee Ann. Gen. Body Meeting of Soc. Biol. Chem. (India), Dec. 26-30, 1991. Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Calcutta, India

Babu, K.S., Ajith-Kumar, P.V. and Kunhi, A.A.M 1992a. Simultaneous degradation of 3-chlorobenzoate and phenolic compounds by defined mixed cultures of Pseudomonas spp. Abstract No. BC03, 33rd Ann. Conf. AMI, Nov 5-7, 1992, Goa University, Goa, India, p.69

Babu, K.S., Ajith-Kumar, P.V. and Kunhi, A.A.M 1992b. Degradation of phenols by Pseudomonas strain CP4. Abstract No.BCP 18, 33rd Ann. Conf. AMI, Nov 5-7, 1992, Goa University, Goa, India, p. 81

Ajith-Kumar, P.V. and Kunhi, A.A.M. 1993. Mineralization of chlorobenzoic acids by Pseudomonas aeruginosa 3mT – the metabolic studies. Abstract No.BTM-32, IFCON-93, 3rd Intl. Food Convention, Sep 7-12, 1993, Mysore, India, p.48

Chandrasekhariah, D.H., Ajith-Kumar, P.V. and Kunhi, A.A.M. 1993. Degradation of hexachlorocyclohexane isomers by microbial consortia. Abstract No.BTM-33, IFCON-93, 3rd Intl. Food Convention, Sep 7-12, 1993, Mysore, India, p.49

Ahamad, P.Y.A. and Kunhi, A.A.M. 1993. Degradation of cresols by a strain of Pseudomonas sp. CP4. Abstract No.34, IFCON-93, 3rd Intl. Food Convention, Sep 7-12, 1993, Mysore, India, pp.49-50

Kunhi, A.A.M. and Valli, K. 1993. Biodegradation of pesticide residues and other hazardous organic wastes. Dept. of Biotechnology (New Delhi) sponsored Brain Storming Session in Food Biotechnology, May 7-8, 1993. CFTRI, Mysore, India

Sogi, D.S. and Kunhi, A.A.M. 1993a. Application of 5′-nucleotides in food products. Abst. No. APT-42, IFCON-93, 3rd Intl. Food Convention, Sep 7-12, 1993, Mysore, India, p. 26

Sogi, D.S. and Kunhi, A.A.M. 1993b. Screening of fungal cultures for production of extracellular nuclease. Abstract No.BTM-66, IFCON-93, 3rd Intl. Food Convention, Sep 7-12, 1993, Mysore, India, p.65

Sreedhar Reddy, N. and Kunhi, A.A.M. 1994. Biomineralization of alpha, beta, gamma and delta-isomers of hexachlorocyclohexane by microbial consortia. Abst. No.EMB-88, Microbiol. Intl. Conference (MICON-94) and 35th Ann. Conf. Assoc. Microbiol. India, 9-12 Nov 1994, Mysore, India, p.53

Sreedhar Reddy, N. Gowthaman, M.K. and Kunhi, A.A.M. 1994. Estimation of basic kinetic parameters in the microbial degradation of a-hexachlorocyclohexane. Abst. No. EMB-70, Microbiol. Intl. Conference (MICON-94) and 35th Ann. Conf. Assoc. Microbiol. India, 9-12 Nov 1994, Mysore, India, p. 50

Ajith Kumar, P.V. and Kunhi, A.A.M. 1994. Degradation of monochlorobenzoates by Pseudomonas aeruginosa 3mT- molecular genetic studies. Abst. No. EMB-72, Microbiol. Intl. Conference (MICON-94) and 35th Ann. Conf. Assoc. Microbiol. India, 9-12 Nov 1994, Mysore, India, p. 50

Ahamad, P.Y.A., Varadraj, M.C. and Kunhi, A.A.M. 1994. Isolation and characterization of phenol and cresol degrading psuedomonads. Abstract No. EM-16, 34th Ann. Conf. of Assoc. Microbiologists of India, Feb 9-11, 1994, Ludhiana, India, p. 81

Ahamad. P.Y.A. and Kunhi, A.A.M. 1994. A Pseudomonas stutzeri strain that degrades phenol through ortho-pathway. Abst. No.EMB-80, Microbiol. Intl. Conference (MICON-94) and 35th Ann. Conf. Assoc. Microbiol. India, 9-12 Nov 1994, Mysore, India, p.80

Jose, J., Murali, and Kunhi, A.A.M. 1994. Isolation and partial characterization of limonin-degrading bacterial strains. FDM-10, 34th Ann. Conf. of Assoc. Microbiologists of India, Feb 9-11, 1994, Ludhiana, India, p. 205

Manonmani, H.K. and Kunhi, A.A.M. 1994. Cloning of alpha-amylase genes of Bacillus sp. in E. coli HB 101. Abst. No. GE-8, Microbiol. Intl. Conference (MICON-94) and 35th Ann. Conf. Assoc. Microbiol. India, 9-12 Nov 1994, Mysore, India, p.69, (Won 1st Prize for Poster Presentation)

Kunhi, A.A.M. 1994a. Microbial degradation of xenobiotic compounds – A review of the work done in our Laboratory. Abstract No. IL-8, IICT Golden Jubilee Seminar on Emerging Trends in Applied Biology, 21-22 Oct 1994, Hyderabad, India

Kunhi, A.A.M. 1994b. Aerobic biodegradation of hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) isomers – its Biochemistry and Genetics, Abst. No. SAM-24, Microbiol. Intl. Conference (MICON-94) and 35th Ann. Conf. Assoc. Microbiol. India, 9-12 Nov 1994, Mysore, India, p. 122

Kunhi, A.A.M. 1995. Biochemical incompatibility in simultaneous degradation of chloro- and non-chloroaromatic compounds. Abst. No. OE 1 Louis Pasteur’s Centenary Memorial Symposium. 20th Nov. 1995. Regional Research Laboratory (CSIR), Trivandrum, India. p. 9

Manonmani, H.K., Bindu, S. and Kunhi, A.A.M. 1995. Acclimatization of microbial consortia to higher concentrations of hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) isomers. Abst. No. OE 3. Louis Pasteur’s Centenary Memorial Symposium. 20th Nov. 1995. Regional Research Laboratory (CSIR), Trivandrum, India. p. 11

Kunhi, A.A.M. 1996a. Biotechnological approaches to management of environmental pollution. Invited lecture, UGC-Sponsored Refresher Course for College Teachers. 7th Nov 1996, Dept. of Biosciences, Mangalore University, Mangalore, India

Kunhi, A.A.M. 1996b. Developments in recombinant DNA techniques. Invited lecture, UGC-Sponsored Refresher Course for College Teachers. 8th Nov 1996, Dept. of Biosciences, Mangalore University, Mangalore, India

Kunhi, A.A.M. 1997a. Biodegradation of xenobiotics and hazardous chemicals. Invited lecture. Refresher course in chemistry for College and University Teachers, 25th Nov. 1997, Academic Staff College and Dept of Chemistry, University of Mysore, Mysore, India

Kunhi, A.A.M. 1997b. Biodegradation of pesticide residues – the national scenario. DBT meeting on Pesticides residues in food – detection and degradation. 23rd December 1997. Industrial Toxicology Research Centre, Lucknow, India

Basheer S., Jayachandran, V.P., Manonmani, H.K. and Kunhi, A.A.M. 1998. Co-degradation of 3-chlorobenzoate and phenol by defined mixed bacterial cultures. Abstract No.F-01. Abst. Book p. 59. IFCON-98 (4th Intl. Food Convention) 23-27 Nov.1998. Mysore, India

Rao K., Manonmani, H.K., Shabana, B., Elcey, C.D. and Kunhi, A.A.M. 1998. Improved degradation of mononitrophenols by an acclimatized bacterial consortium. Abst. No. F02. Abst. Book p. 59. IFCON-98 (4th Intl. Food Convention) 23-27 Nov.1998. Mysore, India. (Won Second Prize for Poster presentation)

Elcey, C.D., Manonmani, H.K. and Kunhi, A.A.M. 1998. Improved mineralization of lindane by a microbial consortium on acclimation. Abst. No. F-03. Abst. Book. p. 59. IFCON-98 (4th Intl. Food Convention) 23-27 Nov.1998. Mysore, India

Kunhi, A.A.M. 1998a. Environmental pollution – solution through biotechnology. Inaugural address to the Society of Applied Botany, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, Karnataka. 12th Feb 1998

Kunhi, A.A.M. 1998b Biotechnological management of pesticides residue problem in food and bio-beneficiation of coffee processing wastes. Workshop on Formulation of programmes in Biotechnology for sustainable coffee production. Coffee Board and Dept of Biotechnology, Govt. of India. 9-10 March 1998, CFTRI, Mysore

Kunhi, A.A.M. 1998c. Recent developments in biotechnological management of HCH residue problems. Abst. No. 28. Indo-US Workshop on Applications of Biotechnology for Clean Environment and Energy. Aug. 5-8, 1998, Bangalore, India

Kunhi, A.A.M. and Manonmani, H.K. 1999. Simultaneous biodegradation of toxic aromatic compounds: The biochemical incompatibilities, metabolic bottlenecks and their alleviation. In Abstract Book, Abstract No. TRC-1, p. 107-108, 2nd Intl. Conf. on Contaminants in Soil Environment in the Australasia-Pacific Region, 12-17 Dec, New Delhi, India

Kunhi, A.A.M. 1999a. Bioelimination of pesticides and other chemical residues from soils and wastewater. DBT-sponsored Work Group Meeting on “Bioremediation of soils contaminated with chlorinated pesticides”, 26-27 July 1999. Industrial Toxicology Research Centre, Lucknow, India

Kunhi, A.A.M. 1999b. Genetic manipulation of microbial strains for improved performance in environmental biotechnology. Short-term Training Programme on “Molecular Techniques in Microbiology”, 6-17th Sept. 1999, CFTRI, Mysore, India

Manonmani, H.K. and Kunhi, A.A.M. 1999a. Bioelimination of DDT from soil and industrial effluents. Symp. On “Waste management and role of biotechnology in waste reuse”, 16-18 July 1999. Centre for Clean Environment Technology and Association of Microbiologists of India (Bangalore Chapter), Bangalore, India

Manonmani, H.K. and Kunhi, A.A.M. 1999b. Bioremediation of soils and waste dump sites contaminated with chloroorganics and other pollutants. In: Abstract Book, Abstract No. PRC-7, p. 107-108, 2nd Intl. Conf. on Contaminants in Soil Environment in the Australasia-Pacific Region, 14-18 Dec, New Delhi, India

Kunhi, A.A.M. and Manonmani, H.K. 2000. Microbial remediation of soils contaminated with pesticides and other hazardous chemicals – the present and the future. In: Extended Summaries Vol.2. pp. 700-701. Intl. Conf. on Managing Natural Resources for Sustainable Agricultural Production in the 21st Century. Feb 14-18, New Delhi, India

Manonmani, H.K. and Kunhi, A.A.M. 2000a. Bioremediation of DDT-contaminated soil by the bacterial isolate, Pseudomonas aeruginosa DT-Ct-1. In Extended Summaries Vol.2, pp.697-699. . Intl. Conf. on Managing Natural Resources for Sustainable Agricultural Production in the 21st Century. Feb 14-18, New Delhi, India

Manonmani, H.K. and Kunhi, A.A.M. 2000b. Microbial degradation of pesticide residues for a cleaner environment. Abstract Book. P. 37. ENVIROSCITEC-2000, National Seminar “Challenges in Environmental Science and Technology for 21st Century”, June 10-11, 2000. Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore, India

Elcey, C.D. and Kunhi, A.A.M. 2000. Degradation of 2,3–xylenol by phenol-degrading bacteria. 14th Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologists (ICFOST2000). 22 – 24 November 2000, Mysore, India. Abstract No.D-07, pp. 142-143

Afsar M., Radha, S., Girish, K., Manonmani, H.K., and Kunhi, A.A.M. 2000. Preparation of inoculum of hexachlorocyclohexane-degrading microbial consortium – selection of carbon sources. 14th Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologists (ICFOST2000). 22 – 24 November 2000, Mysore, India. Absract No. D-08, p. 143

Girish, K., Mohammed Afsar, Radha, S., Manonmani, H.K., and Kunhi, A.A.M. 2000. Effect of induction and acclimatization of a microbial consortium on its ability to degrade isomeric hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH). 14th Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologists (ICFOST2000). 22 – 24 November 2000, Mysore, India. Abstract No. D-09, p. 143

Radha, S., Girish, K., Afsar M., Manonmani, H.K., and Kunhi, A.A.M. 2000. Effect of different isomers of hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) on the activity of a microbial consortium and the survival of its members. 14th Indian Convention of Food Scientists and Technologists (ICFOST2000). 22 – 24 November 2000, Mysore, India. Abstract No. D-10, p. 143

Kunhi, A.A.M. 2000a. Role of biotechnology in chemical pollution management. University Grants Commission-sponsored Refresher Course in Life Science including Environmental Science for college/University teachers. 30th June 2000. Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta- 577451, Karnataka, India

Kunhi, A.A.M. 2000b. Application of molecular genetics in environmental protection. University Grants Commission-sponsored Refresher Course in Life Science including Environmental Science for college/University teachers. 30th June 2000. Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta- 577451, Karnataka, India

Kunhi, A.A.M. 2000c. Role of microorganisms in industrial waste water treatment technologies. (Invited lecture) Short-term training programme on ”Application of Advanced Technologies in Industrial Waste water Treatment”. 04-15th September 2000, sponsored by AICTE-ISTE, New Delhi. 11th September 2000, PES College of Engineering, Mandya, Karnataka, India

Kunhi, A.A.M. 2000d. The role of molecular genetics in the microbial management of environmental pollution. Short-term course on Molecular Techniques in Microbiology (9-20, October 2000). Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore, India

Kunhi, A.A.M. 2000e. Bioremediation of pesticides – contaminated environment for obtaining cleaner crop produces. Refresher course in Applied Botany, (16th October 2000 to 7th November 2000) Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta-577451, Karnataka, India

Kunhi, A.A.M. 2000f. Modern trends in chemical waste treatment technologies. Refresher course in Applied Botany, (16th October 2000 to 7th November, 2000) Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta-577451, Karnataka, India

Kunhi, A.A.M. 2002. Genetically modified foods. Seminar on 30th Jan. 2002 at Central Food Laboratory (Ministry of Public Health), Doha, Qatar

Abdulkadar, A.H.W., Jassim H. Al-Jedah, Mona Al-Jaber, Kunhi, A.A.M., and Abdulla Al-Ali 2002. Benzo(a)pyrene in olive oils imported in to Qatar and available in local market. The Fourth Symposium on Food Safety and Human Health. 9–11 September 2002, Ministry of Public Health, Doha, Qatar

Kunhi, A.A.M. 2005. Food – Nutrition, Hygiene, and Safety – An Overview. Presented on 27th January 2005 at FOCUS, Doha, Qatar

Kunhi, A.A.M. 2006. What and What Not To Eat – an overview of food and nutrition. Presented on 7th June 2006 at Indian Women’s Association, Doha, Qatar

Kunhi, A. A. M. 2011. Safer Culinary Practices- an over view of food and nutrition. Invited Lecture at Greenwoods Public School, Bekal, Kasaragod, India. 21st November 2011