Sajla Mol P. K. is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at Al Shifa College of Arts and Science. She holds a Master’s Degree in Home Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Family and Community Science from the University of Calicut. She has qualified the UGC-NET in Home Science and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Business Administration at Mahatma Gandhi University.

With professional experience spanning academia, clinical dietetics, and community nutrition, she has served as a Dietitian at Maanu Memorial Hospital, a Nutritionist under ICDS, and an Assistant Professor at various higher education institutions. Her areas of expertise include Nutrition Science, Food Science, Dietetics, Community Nutrition, and Health Education.

General Information

• Full Name: Sajla Mol. P. K.
• Designation: Assistant Professor
• Department: Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Official Email ID: sajla@alshifacollegeofartsandscience.ac.in
• Area of Specialization: Nutrition Science, Food Science, Dietetics
• Date of Joining: 13/07/2024
• Personal Website URL: https://sites.google.com/view/asst-prof-sajla-mol/bio
• YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@sajlajaleel2819
• Blog: Petals over Scars

Academic Qualifications

Professional Experience

Invited Talks

• “Breastfeeding Support” – Talk on Breastfeeding Week 2023 at MES Mampad College Autonomous.
• “Healthy Plate, Healthy Heart” – World Heart Day Observance at KAHM Unity Women’s College.
• “Balanced Diet for Healthy Family” – Awareness Class for Kudumbasree Unit Members, January 2021 – March 2021.

5. Professional Training

• Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP)
  Two-day Trainer Platform Skills (Basic) – Train the Trainer Programme conducted on 18th & 19th January 2020 at Maria Rani Centre, Trivandrum.
• The Kerala State Women’s Development Corporation Limited and Center for Management Development
  Personality Development Programme, October 2009.
• Aster MIMS, Calicut
  One-month training under the Medical Nutrition Department at Aster MIMS, Calicut, in 2016.
• One-week National Level Online Faculty Development Programme on “Outcome Based Education and Application of Generative AI in Teaching and Research,” organized by the Exam Cell of Govt. College for Women, Guntur, AP, in association with the Commissionerate of Collegiate Education, Govt. of AP.
• Faculty Development Programme at Al Shifa Group of Institutions.

Conferences and Workshops Attended

• NSI National Conference held at St. John’s Research Institute, Bengaluru, in November 2016.
• Workshop – “A Voyage to Nutritional Neuroscience” by Dr. Sripriya Shaji, at MES Mampad College (Autonomous).
• 2-Day Workshop – Question Bank Preparation for FYUGP II Semester, 2 & 3 December 2024.
• ReAP 2025 – Mastering AI Tools and Techniques for Advanced Research, organized by Dept. of Home Science and Research Center, December 10-12, 2025.
• Training Program on “Integrated Review Methodologies for Social Science,” organized by School of Management Studies, CUSAT, February 7, 2026.
• Participated in a one-day conclave on “Indian Knowledge Systems – Ahara Ausadham: Food is Medicine,” organized by Dept. of Food Service Management and Dietetics, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, 13/02/2026.
• Participated at NutriLogue 2.0, organized by Meraki: The Research-O-Pedia, Community Nutrition Forum, Kerala, on 3rd May 2026.

Research Achievements

• Completed thesis on “A Study on Risk Factors and Complications in Hyperuricemia.”
• Paper presentation on “An Analytical Study of Food Habits among Hyperuricemic Patients” at MESMAC 9th Edition, Mampad MES College.
• Paper presentation on “Assessing Awareness of Artificial Intelligence in Nutrition Practices among College Teachers” at ACAS International Conference.
• Presented an e-poster titled “Ancient Food Systems and Traditional Medical Sciences” at the one-day conclave on “Indian Knowledge Systems – Ahara Ausadham: Food is Medicine,” organized by Dept. of Food Service Management and Dietetics, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, 13/02/2026.

Books Authored

• “The Intersection of Public Health, Nutrition and Fitness” – Rudra Publishers & Distributors, 2025.

MOOC / SWAYAM Courses Completed

• SWAYAM NPTEL: Sports and Performance Nutrition.
• SWAYAM NPTEL: Food Microbiology for Safe and Sustainable Food.

Memberships in Professional Bodies & Institutional Councils

• Life Member, Indian Dietetic Association.
• Life Member, Nutrition Society of India.
• Life Member, Community Nutrition Forum.
• Life Member, Indian Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition.