Jeevitha Selvakumar

Phytochemist and analytical research professional with strong expertise in bioactive compound profiling, nanoparticle synthesis, quorum sensing inhibition, and advanced instrumental techniques. Served as Principal Investigator for a DST-funded research project and contributed significantly to medicinal plant chemistry research. Experienced in journal editorial management with hands-on proficiency in manuscript screening, plagiarism checks, peer-review coordination, COPE ethics, and Medknow editorial platform operations.

Executive Editor - Ancient Science of Life

(2025-08)

• Managed editorial office operations, Manuscript triage, reviewer identification, reviewer assignment
• Technical checks, plagiarism screening, COPE ethics compliance
• Decision recommendations: Accept/Revised/Reject
• Author communication & revision follow-up
• Editorial workflow management on Medknow platform
• Assisted with special issues, indexing support & editorial policy planning

Ph.D.

• Chemistry - Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women (2018 - 2023)

M.Sc.

• Chemistry - Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women (2010 - 2012)

B.Sc.

• Chemistry - Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women (2007 - 2010)