Dr. Jithesh Krishnan R.

Professor & Head
Research & Post Graduate Department of Botany
kjith77@gmail.com

Me in words

I am a person with a strong scientific temper, passionate about the art of science writing and
public speaking. I strive to inspire my students and motivate them to achieve their aspirations. As an educator and researcher, I am constantly working towards excellence in both fields.

Departments

Dr. Jithesh Krishnan R.

Professor & Head

Name Dr. Jithesh Krishnan R.
Designation Professor, Research Guide, and HOD
Department Research & Post Graduate Department of Botany
Mobile 9074426174
Address BODHI, Pandalam P.O, Pathanamthitta Dt.
E Mail kjith77@gmail.com
Academic Qualification M.Sc., B.Ed., Ph. D.
Areas of Interest / Specialisation Hydrobiology
Area of Research Freshwater Phytoplankton, Environmental Biology, Microbiology, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology & Molecular Taxonomy
Orcid Id 0000-0002-4047-1152
Research Gate https://www.researchgate.net
Journal Articles 27
Books 03
Book chapters 02
Conference Proceedings 05
 Seminar Presentations  11
Seminar Participations 28
Faculty Development Programmes attended 08
Projects 05
Journal Articles Reviewed 02
Magazine Articles 19
Articles in online & Print News Papers 08
MoU 01
Resource Person 28
Programmes Organized 14
Radio Talks 06

Academic Profile

Degree Name of the Institution Rank
&
Year of award		 Specialization/Topic
Ph.D. Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala 2008 Title: Investigation on the hydrobiology and water quality parameters of Periyar lake, Thekkady, Kerala.
(Specialization: Botany)
M.Sc.
Botany		 Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala University Rank-8.
1999		 Botany
B. Ed. Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala 2000 Natural Science
SET Directorate of Higher Secondary Education,
Govt. of Kerala		 2002 Botany
Membership in Professional Organizations
Year Organization Membership No. Type of Membership
2023 Kerala Bhasha Institute-Translator  NA  NA
From 09/11/2021-till date Reviewer: International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts 117638 Paper Reviewer
2020-till date Biodiversity Board Pathanamthitta District Technical Support Group Conser.A5/3909/2020  KSBB dt 24/9/2020. Member
2017-till date Kerala Academy of Sciences L 457 Life Member
2016-till date Indian Science Congress Association L 28981 ,,
2011-2012 ASLO-American Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography 322392 Member
Awards/Fellowships
  • Best Outgoing Student Award, Mar Thoma High School, Mekozhur, Pathanamthitta Dt.
  • B.Sc. Top Scorer Cash Award, St. Thomas College, Kozhencherry, Pathanamthitta Dt.
  • M.Sc. Top Scorer Award, St. Berchmans Autonomous College, Changanacherry, Kottayam Dt.
Professional Experience:
UG Board of question paper setters in Plant Science. Chairman Kannur University From 2020- Till date
National Service Scheme Programme Officer NSS College, Pandalam August-September 2020
Research Guidance
(Order No : Ac. EVI (1) / 39485 / 2017 dt. 05/03/2018)
  Title of thesis Research scholar Research Centre Year of Registration
  Phytochemical Screening and Molecular Analysis of Podostemaceae in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala Mrs. Fouzia Hilal Research Centre, Department of Botany, N.S.S. College, Pandalam 2021
  Comparative study on Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry and Toxicity of Substitute Plants used for Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth. in Ayurvedic Preparations Mrs. Resmi A ,,  2022

Post Graduate Research Guidance: A total of 32 students successfully completed their M.Sc. dissertations under my guidance and were awarded the M.Sc. degree by the University of Kerala.
Published papers in Peer Reviewed/UGC listed Journals
  • Dalzellia ubonensis (Podostemaceae): A New Record for India Evidenced by Morphological Characters and Phylogenetic Analysis. Biosciences Biotechnology Research Asia, Vol. 22(2), 2025. Pp.535-541.
    Jithesh Krishnan Ramakrishnan Nair and Fouzia Hilal.
  • Periphytic algae of Achankovil River in Pandalam Municipality, Kerala. Indian Journal of Ecology. Vol. 51 (6). 2024. Pp: 1502-1507. Jithesh Krishnan R, Rogimon P. Thomas and Asha Ramachandran.
  • First report on the diversity of Epiphytic algae in the Riparian lentic habitats of Achankovil River, Kerala. Annals of Plant and Soil Research, Vol. 26 (3), 2024. Pp: 549-552. Jithesh Krishnan R, Asha Ramachandran & Rojimon P Thomas.
  • The Survival of Bats (Malayalam). Vijnanakairali, Kerala Bhasha Institute, July Issue, 2024.Pp:56-58. Jithesh Krishnan R.
  • Phytoplankton diversity of Pandalam Municipal Area, Pathanamthitta Dt., Kerala. Bioscience, Biotechnology Research Asia, Vol. 20 (3), 2023. Pp: 199-202.
    Jithesh Krishnan R, Fouzia Hilal, Abhilash Sivadasan, R. Lekshmi, and Jalaja Vidya.
  • In vitro anticancer activity of Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng in DLA cell lines. Asian Journal of Biological and Lifescience, Vol. 12 (3), 2023. Pp: 596-502. Jithesh Krishnan R., Asha Ramachandran and Abhilash Sivadasan.
  • New distributional record of Cosmarium Corda ex Ralfs and Euastrum Ehrenberg ex Ralfs (Desmidales, Zygnematophyceae) from the Peninsular Indian River Kallada, Kerala. Indian Hydrobiology, Vol. 22 (2), 2023. Pp: 315-322.
    Jithesh Krishnan R., Harikrishnan M R, Rogimon P. Thomas and Asha Ramachandran.
  • An updated review on diversity and distribution of taxa of Oedogonium in India. Indian Hydrobiology, Vol. 22 (2), 2023. Pp: 199-202.
    Asha Ramachandran, Rogimon P. Thomas, Salvy Thomas and Jithesh Krishnan R.
  • First Report on the Phytoplankton of Athirappilly Waterfall Area in Chalakudy River, Kerala Western Ghats, India. Indian Hydrobiology, Vol. 22 (1), 2023. Pp: 127-144.
    Jithesh Krishnan R., Asha Ramachandran, Rogimon P. Thomas and Resmi A.
  • Physico-chemical parameters and phytoplankton of Thiruvairoor Mahadevar Temple Pond, Chunakkara, Alappuzha District., Kerala. Journal of Advances in Biological Science, Vol. 8 (2), 2021. Pp: 48-52.
    Jithesh Krishnan R.
  • Preliminary investigation on the Algal flora of Arabian Sea Coast at Kattil Mekkathil Devi Temple, Chavara, Kollam Dt., Kerala. International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, Vol. 09(10), 2021. Pp: 570-575.
    Jithesh Krishnan R, and Karthika R.
  • Phytoplankton of Vamanapuram River at Vamanapuram, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala. Science Chronicle, Vol. 08 (1&2), 2018. Pp: 52-60.
    Jithesh Krishnan R. and Pradeesh S.
  • In-vitro anticancer activity of a trailing herb-Boerhaavia diffusa L. in DLA and EAC cell lines. Science Chronicle, Vol. 08 (1&2), 2018. Pp: 33-39.
    Pradeesh S and Jithesh Krishnan R.
  • Floristic diversity of Kadakkad Sacred Grove in Pandalam Municipality. Science Technology and Management, Vol. 10, 2017. Pp: 256-266.
    Jithesh Krishnan R. and Harikrishnan M. R.
  • Preliminary study on the antibacterial activity of six medicinal plants against two nasopharyngeal pathogens- Streptococcus pyogenes and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. American Journal of Plant Sciences, Vol. 06, 2016. Pp: 907-915.
    Jithesh Krishnan R. and Resmy S. Nair.
  • Investigation on the micro-algae of Manimala River in Pathanamthitta Dt., Kerala. Science Chronicle, Vol. 05 (1&2), 2016. Pp: 56-59.
    Jithesh Krishnan R. and Harikrishnan M. R.
  • Seasonal trophic status of Mullaperiyar Lake in the Western Ghats of Kerala, India. Plant Archives, Vol. 16(1), 2016. Pp: 459-463.
    Jithesh Krishnan R. and Ray J. G.
  • Investigation on the effect of mono-cropping activities on the flora dynamics of an ecologically sensitive area in the Western Ghats region of Kerala. Life Sciences Leaflets, Vol. 01, 2016. Pp: 63-83.
    Jithesh Krishnan R. and Saranya S.
  • Antibacterial activity of Clove extract against E. coli. Science Technology and Management, Vol. 09 (3), 2016. Pp: 195-199.
    Jithesh Krishnan R. and Prabhakaran N. S.
  • Micro-flora dynamics of Mullaperiyar reservoir, Idukki. Journal of Advances in Biological Sciences, Vol. 02 (1&2), 2015. Pp: 13-16.
    Jithesh Krishnan R.
  • Nutrient (N&P) enrichment coupled with phytoplankton dynamics of Mullaperiyar reservoir in the Western Ghats of Kerala. Bioscience Biotechnology Research Asia, Vol. 9 (1), 2012. Pp:379-385.
    Jithesh Krishnan R.
  • Nutrients, productivity and pollution of Periyar Lake, Kerala, India. Ecology and Noospherology (Ukrainian Academy of Soil Sciences), Vol. 23 (3-4), 2012. Pp: 49-71.
    Ray J. G., Jithesh Krishnan R., Unni K., S., and Shobha V.
  • New report of Phytoplankton from Mullaperiyar Lake, Periyar Tiger Reserve, Western Ghats, Kerala. The Indian Forester, Vol. 135 (12), 2009. Pp: 1750-1751.
    Jithesh Krishnan R.
  • Physico-chemical environmental complex of a commercially exploited tropical freshwater system within a wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala, India. Ecology and Noospherology (Ukrainian Academy of Soil Sciences), Vol. 20 (3-4), 2009. Pp: 124-144.
    Ray J. G., Jithesh Krishnan R., Unni K., S., and Shobha V.
  • Microcysits aeruginosa bloom in a high altitude tropical Lake in the Western Ghats of Peninsular India. The Inter-Governmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO's Harmful Algae News, No. 40, 2009. Pp: 10.
    Jithesh Krishnan R., and Sanilkumar.
  • Physico-chemical environmental complex of Periyar Lake water system. SB Academic Review, Vol. 15 (1&2), 2008. Pp: 33-59.
    Ray J., G., Jithesh Krishnan R., Unni K., S., and Shobha V.
  • Some preliminary observations on the water quality and hydrobiology of Periyar Lake. SB Academic Review, Vol. 11, 2004. Pp: 87-94.
    Jithesh Krishnan R., Ray J., G., Unni K., S.
Books Authored/Published
  • Hydrobiology and water quality of Mullaperiyar Lake, Kerala, India. Pp: 1-288. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Mauritius, 2018. ISBN: 978-613-9-92409-7.
    Jithesh Krishnan R. and Ray J. G.
  • Knowing Pteridophytes (A Complete Handbook on Ferns and Allies Based on APG System). 2018. Pp:1-169. ISBN: 9789352583430.
    Jithesh Krishnan R.
  • Athirvarambukal Anweshichu (Malayalam). 2018. Pp:1-99. ISBN: 9789353112851.
    Jithesh Krishnan R.
Book Chapters
  • Substitutes of Albizia lebbeck in Ayurveda: Comparative analysis of properties and prospective for scientific validation. Pp: 167. Ecology, Biodiversity and Systematics. Scholars Press International, U.K., 2024. ISBN: 77978-620-6-77281-1.
    Jithesh Krishnan R. and Resmi Asokan.
  • Plant Lore: The Intersection of Traditional Knowledge and Modern Science. Pp: 281-295. Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Safety. Scholars Press International, U.K., 2024. ISBN: 978-620-6-77529-4.
    Jithesh Krishnan R. and Asha Ramachandran.
Conference Proceedings
  • First report of the phytoplankton flora of Mullaperiyar- a tropical high altitude lake in the Western Ghats of Kerala. Pp: 624-626. Proceedings of 22nd Kerala Science Congress (28–31/01/2010). Editor & Publisher: KSCSTE, KAS & Govt. of Kerala. ISBN: 81-86366-71-7.
    Jithesh Krishnan R.
  • First report on the nutrient status of Mullaperiyar Lake, Periyar Tiger Reserve, Western Ghats, Kerala. Pp: 51-58. Proceedings of 25th Kerala Science Congress (29/01/2013–01/02/2013). Editor & Publisher: KSCSTE, KAS & Govt. of Kerala. ISBN: 81-86366-83-0.
    Jithesh Krishnan R.
  • Effect of nutrients and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal fungi on the growth of Phaseolus aureus in different soils of Kerala. Pp: 29-39. Proceedings of National Seminar on Recent Trends in Organic Waste Management (14–15/10/2015), Department of Botany, NSS College, Pandalam. Sponsored by UGC and KSCSTE. Editor & Publisher: Dr. Venugopal S, Coordinator, Department of Botany, NSS College, Pandalam. ISBN: 978-93-5254-263-5.
    Jithesh Krishnan R.
  • In-vitro anticancer potential of Talinum portulacifolium (Forssk.) Asch. Ex Schweinf.-a wild leafy plant of Kerala. Pp: 519-521. Proceedings of the International Conference on Exploring the Scope of Plant Genetic Resources (PROVECTUS PLANTAE’19), 22–24/05/2019. Editor & Publisher: Department of Botany, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram. ISBN: 978-81-940888-0-6.
    Jithesh Krishnan R. and Pradeesh S.
  • Potential Ecotechnological utilization of Micrasterias foleacea- a dominant micro-alga of “Kakkatar”, the major tributary of River Pampa, Western Ghats, Kerala. Pp: 305-310. Proceedings of the International Conference on Exploring the Scope of Plant Genetic Resources (PROVECTUS PLANTAE’19), 22–24/05/2019. Editor & Publisher: Department of Botany, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram. ISBN: 978-81-940888-0-6.
    Jithesh Krishnan R. and Amritha Lekshmi
Design of New Curricula/Course
Name of Course Class and Semester University
BO 512. Bryophyta, Pteridophyta & Gymnosperms M. Sc. Botany 2024Admission.
First Semester		 University of Kerala
Completed Research Projects
Date of Sanction 
& Order Number		 Title Funding 
Agency		 Type of Project Amount Sanctioned Status
15/11/2018. 3371/A8/201 8/KSBB Impact of Flood on the Micro and Macro Floral Biodiversity of Pandalam & Chengannur with special reference to Pandanad :A Post and pre-flood Analysis, Kerala Kerala State Biodiversity Board, Thiruvananthapuram Minor ₹378000 Completed
2018-19 Order no.S1/101846/18/CE dt 15/2/2019. Anticancer properties of Plectranthes amboinicus L. Directorate of Collegiate Education, TVM ASPIRE Student Project ₹8000 Completed
,, Anticancer properties of Clove. Directorate of Collegiate Education, TVM ASPIRE Student Project ₹8000 Completed
2016-17 NO.66/SPS58 /2016/KSCSTE Ecology, Productivity and diversity of microalgae of a unique Sacred river Pampa. Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment,
TVM		 Student Project ₹9000 Completed
2015-16 NO.970/2015 /KSCSTE Antimicrobial efficacy of lead phytochemicals of selected Angiosperms against human pathogenic bacteria and the analysis of resistance mechanisms to bacteriostatics. KSCSTE,
TVM		 Student Project ₹7000 Completed
Seminar Presentations-National
  • In-vitro antimicrobial efficacy of total phenols in selected Angiosperms against Streptococcus pyogenes. P.43. National Seminar on New Trends in Plant Diversity Studies, 31/07/2015. ISBN: 978-81-920273-0-4. Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta. Sponsored by UGC and KSCSTE.
  • In-vitro studies on the antibacterial activity of six medicinal plants against two naso-pharyngeal pathogens – Streptococcus pyogenes and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. P. 177. 103rd Indian Science Congress, 03–07/01/2016. Mysore University. Sponsored by ISCA and MHRD, Government of India.
  • Preliminary investigation on the algal flora of Manimala River. P.19. National Seminar on Biodiversity of Microbes and Climate Change Mitigation, 03–05/02/2016. ISBN: 978-81-920273-0-6. Department of Botany, Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta. Sponsored by UGC and KSCSTE.
  • Micrasterias foliacea bloom in Kakkatar – a tributary of River Pampa. P. 65. National Seminar on Recent Innovations and Current Trends in Biological Sciences, 10/02/2017. Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara. Sponsored by UGC.
  • Phytochemical investigation and in-vitro anticancer activity of Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Nees. P. 213. National Conference on Future Trends in Marine Biotechnology (FTMBT 2019), 14–15/02/2019. Centre for Marine Science and Technology, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Rajakkamangalam, Tamil Nadu. Sponsored by DBT, MoES and TNSCST.
  • Ecology, nutrients and phytoplankton of River Pampa at Nedumudi. National Seminar on New Horizons for Biodiversity – Climate Change and Human Security, 21–22/11/2019. Department of Botany, Government College, Kottayam. Sponsored by the Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala.
  • Green Auditing, digitization of flora and application of Quick Response Codes (QR Code) in E-learning. P. 17. NAAC Sponsored National Seminar on AQAR Preparation, 20/12/2019. Sree Narayana College for Women, Kollam. Sponsored by NAAC.
  • Application of Quick Response Codes (QR Code) in E-Learning and Digitization of Flora. (Abstract-Proceedings). National Seminar on AI and Bioinformatics for Biology (MOTIF 2023), 03/02/2023. Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. (National).
Seminar Presentations-International
  • Toxicity of phytochemicals in selected medicinal plants against human pathogens – Staphylococcus aureus and E. coli. P. 33 (Abstract-Proceedings). International Symposium on Phytochemistry, 27/02/2016. Malabar Botanical Garden and Institute for Plant Sciences, Calicut. Sponsored by KSCSTE and Kerala Academy of Sciences.
  • In-vitro anti-cancer activity of Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merry & Perry in DLA cell line. International Virtual Conference on Vistas in Plant Science Research for Human Welfare, 28–29/08/2020. SAS SNDP Yogam College, Konni, Pathanamthitta District. Sponsored by KSHEC, Thiruvananthapuram.
  • Substitutes of Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth in Ayurveda: Comparative analysis of properties and prospective for Scientific validation. (Abstract-Proceedings, P. 28). Global Congress on Plant Biology and Biotechnology, 25–27/03/2024. Changi, Singapore.
Invited Talks / Resource Person
  • Wetlands – Lifeline for Future Earth. World Wetland Day, 03/02/2017. Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara. Sponsored by KSCSTE.
    Role:     Resource Person.
  • World Wetland Day – "Wetlands – Lifeline for Future Earth". Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara. Sponsored by KSCSTE, Thiruvananthapuram. 03/02/2017.
    Role: Inauguration and Resource Person.
  • National Seminar on "Recent Innovations and Current Trends in Biological Sciences". Department of Botany, Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara. Sponsored by KSCSTE, Thiruvananthapuram. 10/02/2017.
    Role: Resource Person.
  • National Seminar on "Eco-technological Perspectives for Sustainable Development". School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam District. 28/07/2017.
    Role: Session Chairman.
  • Kerala Botanical Society State Level Workshop and M.Sc. Botany Project Presentation Competition. Department of Botany, SB College, Changanacherry, Kottayam District. 05/08/2017.
    Role: Member, Jury.
  • Botany Association Inauguration – "Conservation of Nature". Department of Botany, St. Stephen's College, Pathanapuram, Kollam District. 11/10/2017.
    Role: Chief Guest and Resource Person.
  • Selection of TGT & PGT Biology. Subject Expert for Selection of Biology Teachers. Kendriya Vidyalaya, Chenneerkara, Pathanamthitta District. 20/03/2018.
    Role: Board Member and Subject Expert.
  • Rapid Assessment Survey on Impact of Flood/Landslides on Biodiversity – Community Perspective. Survey conducted at Ayroor Panchayat, Pathanamthitta District. Sponsored by Kerala State Biodiversity Board, Thiruvananthapuram. 20/10/2018.
    Role: Field Expert.
  • Talent Hunt – Sasthrajalakam: "Science Origin & Scope". MMNSS College, Kottiyam, Kollam District. Sponsored by SIET, Thiruvananthapuram. 27/10/2018.
    Role: Resource Person.
  • Talent Hunt – Sasthrajalakam: "Science Origin and Scope". NSS College, Pandalam, Pathanamthitta District. Sponsored by SIET, Thiruvananthapuram. 06/01/2019.
    Role: Resource Person.
  • Wetlands – The Lifeline of Future Earth. World Wetland Day, 06/02/2019. Department of Botany, Government College, Nattakam, Kottayam District. Sponsored by KSCSTE.
    Role: Resource Person.
  • Selection of TGT & PGT KV Biology Subject Expert for Selection of Biology Teachers. Kendriya Vidyalaya, Chenneerkara, Pathanamthitta District. 12/02/2019.
    Role: Board Member and Subject Expert.
  • World Environment Day – "Importance of Environmental Protection". Sree Ayyappa Devaswom Board College, Eramallikkara, Thiruvalla. Sponsored by KSCSTE, Thiruvananthapuram.07/06/2019.
    Role: Resource Person.
  • Students Police Camp – Invited Talk on "Responsible Waste Generation and Management". Government Higher Secondary School, Thottakkonam, Pandalam, Pathanamthitta District. 21/12/2019.
    Role: Resource Person.
  • PHYTO-EDUFEST – "Climate Change in the Anthropocene". Department of Botany, Assumption Autonomous College, Changanacherry, Kottayam District. 23/01/2020.
    Role: Chief Guest and Resource Person.
  • International Virtual Conference on Vistas in Plant Science Research for Human Welfare. SAS SNDP Yogam College, Konni, Pathanamthitta District. Sponsored by Kerala State Higher EducationCouncil.28–29/08/2020.
    Role: Technical Session Chairman.
  • World Environment Day Celebration. Government High School, Thalachira, Kollam District. 05/06/2021.
    Role: Resource Person.
  • World Environment Day Celebration. St. Antony's Higher Secondary School, Mutholy, Kottayam District. 06/06/2021.
    Role: Resource Person.
  • “Dietary Vitamins – A Key to Immune Boosting”. National Webinar, 03/07/2021. Sree Siddaganga College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Tumkur University, Karnataka.
  • Science Club Inauguration and Invited Talk on "Life after Covid" on behalf of the State Level Sasthrarangam Programme, Government of Kerala. NSS Higher Secondary School, Kaviyoor, Pathanamthitta. 05/08/2021.
    Role: Resource Person.
  • "With Kids" Awareness Programme for Parents on How to Help Students Reduce Mental Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic Period. NSS GHS, Pandalam. Supported by the Department of Education, Government of Kerala, Kerala Sasthra Sahithya Parishad and Pandalam Municipality. 16/08/2021.
    Role: Chief Guest.
  • “Webinar on Science Day”. National High School, Vallamkulam, Pathanamthitta District. 10/11/2021.
    Role: Resource Person.
  • Ground Water: Making the Invisible Visible. World Water Day Webinar, 22/03/2022. Department of Botany, St. Thomas College, Ranni.
  • Social Service Scheme Seminar. Government Model UPGS, Pullad, Kerala. 12/01/2023.
    Role: Resource Person.
  • Environment Day Celebration 2023. National High School, Vallamkulam, Kerala. 05/06/2023.
    Role: Resource Person.
  • “Flora Exploration of Aringottukavu, Mallapuzhasserry Panchayath” as part of the International Biodiversity Day 22/05/2024. Study Sponsored by Kerala State Biodiversity Board.
    Role: District TSG Member and Subject Expert.
  • International Forest Day Celebration -Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta, sponsored by Social Forestry, Konni division. 10/04/2025.
    Role: Resource Person.
  • “Talk on Mangrove Ecosystem” as part of International Mangrove Day Celebration, Mar Ivanoios Autonomous College, Thiruvananthapuram. 31/07/2025.
    Role: Resource Person.
Seminar / Workshop Participations – National
  • National Seminar on Floriculture in Kerala. SB College, Changanacherry. Sponsored by UGC and KSCSTE. 18–20/1999.
  • National Symposium on Sustainable Development and Environment. CUSAT, Cochin. 23–25/07/2003.
  • 9th Kerala Environment Congress on “Culture and Heritage for Environment Management” (KEC-2013) sponsored by CESS, Thiruvanathapuram held at. Co-bank Towers, Thiruvananthapuram. 09-11/10/2013.
  • National Seminar on Utilization, Management and Conservation of Medicinal Plants. Department of Botany, BK College for Women, Amalagiri, Kottayam. Sponsored by UGC. 10–11/12/2014.
  • National Seminar on Modern Approaches for the Management of Diabetes Mellitus and the Ethical Issues Associated with Drug Trials and Banned Drugs. Department of Biochemistry, NSS College, Pandalam. Sponsored by UGC. 11–13/02/2015.
  • National Seminar on Recent Trends in Organic Waste Management. Department of Botany, NSS College, Pandalam. Sponsored by UGC and KSCSTE. 14–15/09/2015.
  • National Seminar on Biodiversity of Microbes and Climate Change Mitigation. Department of Botany, Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta. Sponsored by UGC and KSCSTE. 03–05/02/2016.
  • National Science Academies Lecture Workshop on Recent Advances in Life Sciences. MACFAST, Thiruvalla. Jointly organized by the Indian Academy of Sciences, Indian National Science Academy and National Academy of Sciences, India. 11–12/04/2016.
  • National Seminar on Recent Innovations and Current Trends in Biological Sciences. Department of Botany & Biotechnology, Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara. Sponsored by KSCSTE. 08–10/02/2017.
  • National Science Academies Lecture Workshop on Recent Advances in Biophysics. MACFAST, Thiruvalla. Jointly organized by the Indian Academy of Sciences, Indian National Science Academy and National Academy of Sciences, India. 15–16/06/2017.
  • National Seminar on Eco-technological Perspectives for Sustainable Development. School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University. Sponsored by KSCSTE, Kerala Botanical Society and Kerala Academy of Sciences. 27–28/07/2017.
  • National Seminar on Problems and Prospects of Wetland Conservation with Special Reference to Wetlands of Kerala. Department of Zoology, NSS College, Pandalam. Sponsored by KSCSTE. 06–08/02/2018.
  • National Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights. Department of Chemistry, SB Autonomous College, Changanacherry. Organized by IQAC, IPC and KSCSTE. 21/06/2018.
  • National Science Academies Lecture Workshop on Genomics. MACFAST College, Thiruvalla. Jointly organized by the Indian Academy of Sciences, Indian National Science Academy and National Academy of Sciences, India. 15–16/11/2018.
  • National Seminar on Transcriptome: The Genome Readout. Inter University Centre for Genomics and Gene Technology, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram. 29/11/2018.
  • Botanical Illustration and Herbarium Techniques. Two-day State Level. Government College, Kottayam. Sponsored by the Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala. Workshop. 21–22/11/2018.
  • National Workshop on Real Time PCR and Western Blotting. Department of Botany, Government Women's College, Thiruvananthapuram. Sponsored by the Department of Collegiate Education. 27–28/11/2018.
  • Science Academies Lecture Workshop on Taxonomy and Conservation of Plant Diversity. JNTBGRI, Palode. 24–25/01/2019.
  • National Workshop on Research Methodology, Writing Practices, Language and Soft Skills. Organized by the Department of Physics, NSS College, Pandalam. Sponsored by KSCSTE, Thiruvananthapuram. 30–31/01/2019.
  • National Seminar on Biomedical Research: Changing Paradigms Across Time. Department of Biochemistry, Government College, Kariavattom. Sponsored by the Department of Collegiate Education, Thiruvananthapuram. 30/01–01/02/2019.
  • National Seminar (BIOTRENDS) on New Horizons for Biodiversity – Climate Change and Human Security. Organized by the Department of Botany, Government College, Kottayam. Sponsored by the Department of Collegiate Education. 22/11/2019.
  • National Webinar on Professionalism in Life Sciences at Academic Level. Organized by IQAC and Department of Botany, Fatima Mata National Autonomous College, Kollam, Kerala. 20/05/2020.
  • National Webinar on Precise Plant Molecular Patterns in Space. Organized by IQAC and Department of Botany, Fatima Mata National Autonomous College, Kollam, Kerala. 18/05/2020.
  • National Webinar on NEP-2020: Reforming and Rejuvenating Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Institutions for the 21st Century. Organized by IQAC, Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha, Kerala. 08/08/2020.
  • National Webinar on Molecular Diagnostic Platforms through Chemistry, Biology and Nanotechnology. Organized by the Department of Botany, University of Kerala. 21/08/2020.
  • IP Awareness Training Programme under the National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission. Organized by IP Office, New Delhi. 06/12/2022.
Seminar / Workshop Participations – International
  • International Webinar on "Covid World, Covid Mind; Towards a New Consciousness in the Ongoing COVID Reality." Organized by IQAC, St. Thomas College, Kozhencherry. 29/05/2020.
  • Indo-Japanese International Workshop on Global Environmental Sustainability. School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. 13/09/2019.
  • Indo-Japanese International Workshop on Sustainable Water Resources Management. School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. 02–03/11/2019.
Curriculum Enrichment Programmes Attended
  • Online Syllabus Revision Workshop for B.Sc. Botany (2022 Admission). Organized by the University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram. 14/15 & 21/02/2022.
  • Offline Syllabus Revision Workshop for M.Sc. Botany (2023 Admission). Organized by the University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram. 22–24/05/2023.
Faculty Development Programmes / Refresher Courses / Orientation Programmes Attended
  • UGC Sponsored Orientation Programme. UGC Academic Staff College, Thiruvananthapuram. 27/07/2012–23/08/2012.
  • UGC Sponsored Refresher Course in Environmental Studies. UGC Academic Staff College, University of Calicut. 05–25/06/2013.
  • UGC-HRDC Sponsored Refresher Course in E-learning and E-governance. UGC Academic Staff College, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. 23/07/2018–17/08/2018.
  • Indian Academies Refresher Course in Plant Taxonomy. Gandhigram Rural University, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. 12–26/12/2018.
  • Five-day Workshop on "Learning to Address Climate Change." Organized by the Department of Environmental Science, Central University of Kerala. Sponsored by the Centre for Curriculum Research Policy and Educational Development, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Mission on Teachers and Teaching. 27–31/01/2020.
  • Five-day Online Faculty Development Programme on "How Can Teachers Make a Difference by ICT – IIT Madras." Organized by IQAC, Sree Sankara College, Kalady. Sponsored by KSHEC. 26–30/05/2020.
  • Four-day Online Faculty Development Programme on "Emerging Pollutants and Their Challenges on Earth Ecosystem." Organized by the Department of Environmental Science, Central University of Kerala, in association with the Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Mission on Teachers and Teaching. 16–20/11/2020.
  • Online Refresher Course on "Challenges and Remedies in Implementation of NEP-2020." Organized by UGC-HRDC, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat. 18–30/09/2023.
Programmes Organized
  • Organizing Committee Member of the Online Refresher Course on "Exploring Indian Knowledge Systems: A Comprehensive Overview of Domains and Significance." Organized by HRDC Cell, NSS College, Pandalam, and UGC-HRDC, University of Kerala. 11–15/03/2024.
  • Convener of the Seminar on Tourism. Organized by the Tourism Club, NSS College, Pandalam. 08/03/2023.
  • Organizing Committee Member of the National Workshop on "Diversity, Inclusion and Equity: Reforms in Pedagogy as Envisioned in NEP 2020." Organized by HRDC Cell, NSS College, Pandalam, and UGC-HRDC, University of Kerala. 20–21/01/2023.
  • Convener of the National Webinar on "Research and Publication Ethics." Organized in association with IQAC and the Department of Botany, NSS College, Pandalam. 23/11/2022.
  • Orientation Programme for National Eligibility Test (NET) for Postgraduate Students under the auspices of the NET/SLET Coaching Club of the College. Invited Lecture on Languages. 31/07/2021 and 07/08/2021.
  • National Webinar on "Botanical Evidences in Forensic Science." Organized in association with IQAC and the Department of Botany, NSS College, Pandalam. 22/10/2020.
  • National Workshop on "Introduction to LMS with EDMODO." Organized in association with IQAC and the Department of Botany, NSS College, Pandalam. 10/10/2020.
  • National Webinar on "Literacy Teaching and Learning in the COVID-19 Crisis and Beyond." Organized as the NSS Programme Officer during National Literacy Week 2020. 19/09/2020.
  • “Guruthva” – A Virtual Programme organized as part of the National Teachers' Day Celebration 2020 as the NSS Programme Officer. 05/08/2020.
  • Co-ordinated "Observance of National Wildlife Week." Department of Botany, NSS College, Pandalam. 07/10/2016.
  • Co-ordinated "Observance of International Ozone Day." Department of Botany, NSS College, Pandalam. 26–27/09/2016.
  • Co-ordinated "Observance of National Science Day – SPECTRUM 2015." Department of Botany, NSS College, Pandalam. 26/02/2015.
  • Co-ordinated the State Level Seminar on Mushroom Cultivation and Marketing. NSS College, Nilamel. 28/09/2012.
  • Organized the All Kerala Botanical Exhibition under the auspices of the Botany Association, St. Berchmans College, Changanacherry. 28–30/01/1999.
Magazine Articles
  • 14/05/1999. “വിരലടയാളം എന്താണ്? എന്തിനു?”, രജതജൂബിലി സുവനീർ, പ്രാഥമികാരോഗ്യ കേന്ദ്രം, മൈലപ്ര ഗ്രാമപഞ്ചായത്ത്, പത്തനംതിട്ട. P:81.
  •  07/2013. “നാടുമാറുന്ന നാട്ടുപഴങ്ങൾ”, കേരള കർഷകൻ (കേരള ഗവ. ഫാം ഇൻഫർമേഷൻ ബ്യൂറോയുടെ പ്രതിമാസ പ്രസിദ്ധീകരണം). Vol.06 (58). P: 46-47.
  • 12/2015. “പെരിയാർ താടകം-സൂക്ഷമ പ്ലവകങ്ങളുടെ അത്ഭുതലോകം”, ആരണ്യം (കേരളാ ഫോറസ്റ്റ് ഇൻഫർമേഷൻ ബ്യൂറോയുടെ പ്രതിമാസ പ്രസിദ്ധീകരണം, കേരള ഗവ.). P: 24-25.
  • 01/03/2016. "മരങ്ങളിലെ വേറിട്ടവർ-ചില വിചിത്ര മരങ്ങളും", ആരണ്യം (കേരളാ ഫോറസ്റ്റ് ഇൻഫർമേഷൻ ബ്യൂറോയുടെ പ്രതിമാസ പ്രസിദ്ധീകരണം, കേരള ഗവ.). പി:16-19.
  •  04/2016. “രുചിക്കാം-ഇലകളും പൂക്കളും”, കേരള കർഷകൻ (ഫാം ഇൻഫർമേഷൻ ബ്യൂറോയുടെ പ്രതിമാസ പ്രസിദ്ധീകരണം, കേരള സർക്കാർ). വാല്യം.09 (61). P.44-45.
  • 07/2016. “വെള്ള അശോകം-വംശനാശത്തിൻ്റെ വക്കിൽ”, കേരള കർഷകൻ (ഫാം ഇൻഫർമേഷൻ ബ്യൂറോയുടെ പ്രതിമാസ പ്രസിദ്ധീകരണം, കേരള ഗവ.). Vol.12 (61). P: 45.
  • 03/02/2017. “ലോകത്തെ പ്രാചീന വിശ്വാസങ്ങൾ നേരുന്ന വെല്ലുവിളികൾ”, കേസരി വാരിക, P: 24-25, 32-33.
  • മാർച്ച് 2018. “കാവുകളുടെ കാണപ്പുറം-നാടിനു നഷ്ടമാകുന്ന സസ്യജാലങ്ങൾ”, സുവർണ ജൂബിലി സുവനീർ, മൗണ്ട് സിയോൺ യു.പി സ്കൂൾ, ആങ്ങമൂഴി. P. 48-50.
  • 01/10/2018. “മൊഴിമുത്തുകളിൽ” (കളിയിക്കാവിള മുളവരക്കോണം ഇളമ്പലകണ്ഠൻ ശ്രീധർമശാസ്താക്ഷേത്രം, പി.23 പ്രസിദ്ധീകരിച്ച സാഹിത്യമാസിക) “ശ്രീകൃഷ്ണ ലീലയിലാറാടി കടമ്പുമരം”.
  • 03/10/2018. "ഓഫിയോ കോർഡിസെപ്സ്: ഹിമാലയൻ വനങ്ങളിൽ അത്ഭുത സസ്യം". ആരണ്യം, (കേരളാ ഫോറസ്റ്റ് ഇൻഫർമേഷൻ ബ്യൂറോയുടെ പ്രതിമാസ പ്രസിദ്ധീകരണം, കേരള സർക്കാർ). P.30-31.
  • 03/11/2018. “നദികൾ ജീവവാഹിനികൾ” (കേരള ഫോറസ്റ്റ് ഇൻഫർമേഷൻ ബ്യൂറോയുടെ ആരണ്യം മാസിക പ്രസിദ്ധീകരണത്തിൽ), P.16-18.
  • 03/05/2019. “ചരിത്രമുരഗുന്ന പ്രേതനഗരം” (ദി ഹിസ്റ്റോറിക്കൽ ഗോസ്റ്റ് സിറ്റി- ബംഗദ്, രാജസ്ഥാൻ) (മാതൃഭൂമി “യാത്ര” ട്രാവൽ മാസികയിൽ, വാല്യം.11, ലക്കം.09, P.82-85).
  • 05/06/2019. “ഓരോ പരിസ്ഥിതി ദിനവും ഓർമ്മിപ്പിക്കുന്നത്” (“ആരണ്യത്തിൽ”-കേരള ഫോറസ്റ്റ് ഇൻഫർമേഷൻ ബ്യൂറോയുടെ പ്രതിമാസ പ്രസിദ്ധീകരണം) ജൂൺ 2019 ലക്കം, P.8-9.
  • 03/10/2019. “പച്ചിലപ്പറൻ-മഴക്കാടുകളിലെ പറക്കും തവള”, “ആരണ്യം” എന്നതിൽ- കേരള ഫോറസ്റ്റ് ഇൻഫർമേഷൻ ബ്യൂറോയുടെ പ്രതിമാസ പ്രസിദ്ധീകരണം, കേരള സർക്കാർ, P.25.
  • 03/10/2019. “ദേശീയ വന്യജീവി വാരം”, “ആരണ്യം”-ലെ കേരള ഫോറസ്റ്റ് ഇൻഫർമേഷൻ ബ്യൂറോയുടെ പ്രതിമാസ പ്രസിദ്ധീകരണം, കേരള സർക്കാർ, P.8-10.
  • 03/05/2020. “Litsea glutinosa”: ആരണ്യം കവർ പേജിൽ - കേരള ഫോറസ്റ്റ് ഇൻഫർമേഷൻ ബ്യൂറോയുടെ പ്രതിമാസ പ്രസിദ്ധീകരണം, P.1.
  • 01/08/2020. “ദിണ്ടിഗൽ കോട്ടയുടെ ചരിത്രം”: മാതൃഭൂമി “യാത്ര” ട്രാവൽ മാസികയിൽ, വാല്യം.12, ലക്കം.12, P.86-89.
  • 08/2021. “സംയുക്ത വനപാലനം: ചില ഉദാത്ത മാതൃകകൾ” (ജോയിൻ്റ് ഫോറസ്റ്റ് മാനേജ്‌മെൻ്റ്: ചില സവിശേഷ ഉദാഹരണങ്ങൾ): “ആരണ്യം”-ൽ കേരള ഫോറസ്റ്റ് ഇൻഫർമേഷൻ ബ്യൂറോയുടെ പ്രതിമാസ പ്രസിദ്ധീകരണം, കേരള സർക്കാരിൻ്റെ (ഓഗസ്റ്റ് 2021 ലക്കം), P.30-33.
  • 11/2022. “സസ്യങ്ങളും കലയിലെ രംഗശോഭയും”: “ആരണ്യം”-ൽ കേരള ഫോറസ്റ്റ് ഇൻഫർമേഷൻ ബ്യൂറോയുടെ പ്രതിമാസ പ്രസിദ്ധീകരണം, ഗവ. കേരളത്തിൻ്റെ (നവംബർ 2022 ലക്കം), P. 20-21.
Articles in Print/Online News Papers
  • 04/11/2018. "ചരിത്രമുറങ്ങാത്ത താഴ്വര" (ജന്മഭൂമി ദിനപത്ര വാരാദ്യം, P.1).
  • 24/01/2019. ISSN: 09720022. “പച്ചിലപ്പറൻ-മലബാർ ഗ്ലൈഡിംഗ് ഫ്രോഗ്” (മലയാള മനോരമ ദിനപത്രത്തിൽ, P.5).
  • 30/06/2019. “കാലം ഘനീഭവിച്ച ദിണ്ടിഗൽ കോട്ട”, വാരാദ്യം, ജന്മഭൂമി ദിനപത്രം, P.2.
  • 19/04/2020. “ഭയത്തിൻ്റെ ചിറകടിയൊച്ചകൾ”, ജന്മഭൂമി ദിനപത്രത്തിൽ, വാരാദ്യം, P.04.
  • 15/06/2020. Malabar Gliding Frog in an Unusual Habitat: Published in The Hindu newspaper. P.08.
  • 18/04/2021. വിഷുപക്ഷി വിണ്ടും ചിലച്ചു (മലയാള കഥ): ജന്മഭൂമി ദിനപത്രത്തിൽ- വാരാദ്യം സപ്ലിമെൻ്റ്. P.02.
  • 09/06/2021. "യദ്ധർദ്ധ പരിസ്ഥിതി പ്രവർത്തകർ" (ഇന്ത്യയിലെ യഥാർത്ഥ പരിസ്ഥിതിവാദികൾ): ജന്മഭൂമി ദിനപത്രം. പി.03.
  • 17/07/2023. “Sanamahism under Threat: A Journey through the Heart of Manipur”, in History and Culture, Myind.net online news portal.
PARTICIPATION IN ALL INDIA RADIO (AKASHAVANI) PROGRAMMES
Date of Broadcast Name of Station Programme Topic
24/07/2025 @11am Akashavani-Thiruvananthapuram Harithavaani World Mangrove Day
03/5/2021, 05/5/2021, 07/5/2021 @8.50am ,, Nattarivu Varied Folklore Knowledge’s
01/10/2019 @8.50am ,, Harithavaani Vanyajeevi Varaghosham
15th, 27th March 2019, 3rd,10th,17th, 24th, April 2019 and 1st May 2019 @7.40am ,, Nattarivu Different Folklore knowledge’s of Kerala
24/10/2018 @8.45am ,, Sasthralokam Microbes in day today life
2/08/2017 @8.45am ,, Sasthralokam HiroshimaDay
3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th April 2017 @7.40am ,, Naatarivu Folklore knowledge’s of Kerala

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