Faculty Profile

Dr. N. Preetha Saravanan

Assistant Professor

Qualification

Ph.D

Contact Info

[email protected]

Bio

Dr. N. Preetha designated as Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Nutrition at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), Porur, Chennai. Her extensive teaching experience spans 20 years in both undergraduate and postgraduate programs, with 17 years specifically in clinical teaching. Her academic interests include Clinical Nutrition, Community Nutrition, Nutrition Education, Food Science and Food Service Management while her clinical focus is on Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Endocrinology. Dr. N. Preetha received Rs. 5,00,000 (Five Lakhs) as the grant amount and successfully completed the project under NIDHI PRAYAS programme, HTIC MedTech Incubator, IIT Madras, in the name of “PRAYASEE” and She has published ten papers in national and international journals and has presented her research at numerous national conferences. Her expertise is frequently sought after, as evidenced by her invitations to speak at various regional forums. Additionally, she is actively involved in community outreach, contributing to health camps since 2010. She is a Board of Study member for Cauvery College for women, Trichy, Affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Trichy, SDNB – UG Department of Home Science – Nutrition, Food Service Management and Dietetics, Shrimathi Devkunvar Nanalal Bhatt Vaishnav College for Women (Autonomous) Affiliated to University of Madras, Chrompet, Chennai and also for the course B.Sc. (Hons.) Food Nutrition and Dietetics at SRM College of Agricultural Sciences, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Baburayanpettai, Chengalpattu (Dist). She is been a reviewer for IJMRASC, SDNBVC, Chromepet, Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology, INQUIRY – online access journals published by SAGE, Journal of Natural Remedies and Ceylon Journal of Science. She has been an examiner for various colleges in regional level. She is been a reviewer for IJMRASC, SDNBVC, Chromepet, Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology, INQUIRY – online access journals published by SAGE, Journal of Natural Remedies and Ceylon Journal of Science.

At SRIHER (DU), Dr. Preetha holds several key responsibilities, including serving as the Secretary for Maintenance, Utility and Safety subcommittee since 2018, member SRCWA since 2020, Member IIC and Research promotion committee and Department incharge for NABH audit in G Block and also, Assigned academic responsibilities, clinical rotations, research guidance (PG dissertations) and students disciplinary incharge of the department.  Her commitment to academic excellence, clinical practice, and community service highlights her as a valuable asset to her institution and the broader field of Clinical Nutrition.

Educations

Research Interest

Projects

"Development of Nutritious Food Products Suitable for the Pediatric Population"

NIDHI-PRAYAS project, supported by DST and implemented by IIT Madras HTIC Med Tech Incubator, focuses on the “Development of Nutritious Food Products Suitable for the Paediatric Population.” In this project, received Rs. 5,00,000/- Five Lakhs in tranches. The project began on June 17, 2022, and is set to conclude on January 12, 2024.

Awards & Recognitions

Recognition for completion of 10 years of service at SRIHER(DU) on 19.09.2017.

Recognition for completion of 10 years of service at SRIHER(DU) on 19.09.2017.

Appreciation award - Heartfulness Institute, USA

Received the appreciation award for coordinating the Meditation classes by Heartfulness Institute, USA, for the undergraduate students, at their World Health Day Celebration on 07.04.18.

Appreciation award  - Heartfulness Institute, USA

News

MILLETS WORLD RECORD – AUGUST 2023 - Organizing committee member for the world record for the 520 varieties of cooked dishes using millets highlighting their various therapeutic significance displayed at a single venue was achieved by Department of Clinical Nutrition, Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed University) along with Food Safety Department, Thiruvallur District as confirmed on 02 August 2023. The event was managed by Ladder Commercial Solutions (P) Ltd.

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Membership

Life member in Indian Dietetic Association, Chennai chapter.

Life member in Nutrition Society of India

Life member in Indian Society of Parentral and Enteral Nutrition, Chennai chapter

Membership - Responsibilities in SRIHER(DU)

At SRIHER (DU),

  • Secretary for Canteen sub committee of Maintenance, Utility and Safety subcommittee since 2018.
  • Member SRCWA since 2020, Member IIC and Research promotion committee since 2022.
  • Member SRIHER – RPC since 2020.
  • Member SRIHER – IIC, since 2022.
  • Department incharge for KPI compilation and presentation for NABH audit in SRH Block, since 2019.

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