Mukesh M. Elamittathu
Head of the Department of Microbiology
Mukesh M. Elamittathu is the Head of the
Department of Microbiology at Malabar
College of Commerce and Science, Manoor. He
is a dedicated academician and researcher
with over 7 years of teaching experience,
including 6 years and 8 months of experience
in undergraduate and postgraduate
Microbiology education.
He has previously served as Assistant
Professor at MES College, Marampally, Aluva,
and Presentation College of Applied
Sciences, Puthenvelikkara, Ernakulam. He has
also served as the Head of the Department of
Microbiology at Tharananellur Arts and
Science College, Irinjalakuda.
He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in
Microbiology at Vels Institute of Science,
Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS),
Chennai. His research interests include
microbial biotechnology, industrial
microbiology, environmental microbiology,
sustainable bioremediation, biofertilizers,
probiotics, and industrial fermentation.
Throughout his academic career, he has been
actively involved in teaching, curriculum
development, student mentoring, research
guidance, and organizing academic and
extension activities. He is committed to
promoting innovative teaching practices,
research excellence, and outcome-based
education. His areas of interest include
microbial biotechnology, industrial
fermentation, environmental sustainability,
and interdisciplinary research aimed at
addressing contemporary scientific and
societal challenges.