Sijo Asokan

About

Experienced Medical Microbiology & Public Health Professional with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital and health care industry. Skilled in Molecular Biology, Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. Experience in NABL accredited medical laboratory along with Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP). A Strong medical research professional with a Master of Science (M.Sc.) specialized in Microbiology from Faculty of Science, Mahatma Gandhi (MG) University, Kerala, India.

Highly motivated, hardworking and thrive under a challenging environment with continues learning. Currently pursuing Ph.D. in Microbiology at Faculty of Science, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. It involves a multidisciplinary approach that encompasses the fields of bacteriology, infectious disease, public health, and genomics.

Employment

• Mar Athanasios College for Advanced Studies Tiruvalla (MACFAST- Autonomous) PhD Research Scholar (Microbiology)
  2023 - Present
• Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology Research Assistant
  2021 - 2022
• Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology Research Officer
  2021 - 2021
• DDRC SRL Diagnostics Pvt Ltd Junior Microbiologist
  2020 - 2021
• Sree Uthradom Thirunal Hospital Trainee (Medical Microbiology)
  2020 - 2020

Education

• ITLS Academy Advanced Diploma in Clinical Research (ADCR)
  2025 - 2025
• Mahatma Gandhi University Ph.D. in Microbiology
  2023 - 2026
• Mahatma Gandhi University M.Sc. Microbiology
  2018 - 2020
• University of Kerala B.Sc. Botany & Biotechnology
  2015 - 2018

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (22)

• Avian influenza H5N1: A warning signal for the next influenza pandemic
  Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2026.117527
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• Healthcare associated infections (HAI): Insights into epidemiology, microbiology, and diagnostics
  Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2026.117376
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• Middle east respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV): An underestimated betacoronavirus with pandemic potential
  Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2026.117367
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• Biofilm associated infections on medical devices: Pathogenesis, diagnostic challenges, and control strategies
  The Microbe 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.microb.2026.100712
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• Phytochemical profile, antioxidant, antimicrobial activity, antibiofilm, cytotoxicity, and HR-LCMS of Tribulus terrestris
  Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgeb.2026.100683
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• From pandemic influenza to novel coronaviruses: emerging infectious diseases of the 21st century
  Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2026.117277
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• Molecular diagnostics in clinical microbiology: Advances, applications, and future directions
  Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2025.117223
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• Biogenic ZnO Nanoparticles from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens NWR-14 for Combating ESBL-Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae
  Biomedical Materials & Devices 2026 DOI: 10.1007/s44174-026-00635-y
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• Nipah virus as a pandemic threat: Current knowledge, diagnostic gaps, and future research priorities
  Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2025.117141
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• Bacteria Mediated Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: A Sustainable Nanotechnology Approach for Biomedical Applications
  Biomedical Materials & Devices 2026 DOI: 10.1007/s44174-025-00578-w
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