Dr. R. Jithesh Krishnan

Associate Professor & Research Guide,
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.

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Dr. R. Jithesh Krishnan

Associate Professor & Research Guide

Name Dr. R. Jithesh Krishnan  
Designation Associate Professor & Research Guide
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. [Rank: 8], B.Ed. [SET], PhD
Areas of Interest / Specialisation

Hydrobiology
Area of Research Freshwater Phytoplankton, Environmental Biology, Microbiology, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology & Molecular Taxonomy
Sl. No. Degree Name of the Institution Rank & Year Place of award Specialisation
1 Ph.D. Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala 2008, Kottayam Botany
2 M.Sc.
Botany		 Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala 8th Rank, 1999, Mahatma Gandhi University Botany
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
1 B. Ed. Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala 2000 Natural Science
2 SET Directorate of Higher Secondary Education, Govt. of Kerala 2002 Botany
 3 Certificate in MS Office Rajiv Gandhi Education Foundation, Thrissur, Kerala 2002  MS Office
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Present Employment
Sl. No. Institution/Organization Position held Job profile Duration
1 Kerala University Research Guide (Order No :Ac. EVI (1) / 39485 / 2017 dt. 05/03/2018 Ongoing Ph.D. –2 Students From 2021 onwards
2 N.S.S. College, Pandalam (University of Kerala) Associate Professor(from 24/12/2021) Research Co-ordinator of the Department From 2024
onwards
3 Kannur University Chairman UG Board of question paper setters in Plant Science, From 2020 onwards
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 College, Changanacherry, Kottayam Dt.
Research Scholars under Guidance
Sl. No Title of thesis Research scholar Research Centre Year of Registration
1 Phytochemical Screening and Molecular Analysis of Podostemaceae in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala Mrs. Fouzia Hilal P.G. & Research Department of Botany, N.S.S. College, Pandalam  2021
2 Comparative study on Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry and Toxicity of Substitute Plants used for Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth. in Ayurvedic Preparations Mrs. Resmi A P.G. & Research Department of Botany, N.S.S. College, Pandalam  2022
PUBLISHED AND ACCEPTED PAPERS
I.UGC CARE LIST 1
  • 2024. ISSN: 0971-6548. Annals of Plant and Soil Research Vol. 27 (December Issue). 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.(Accepted-in press).
  • 2024. ISSN: 2349-1051. വിജ്ഞാനകൈരളി –കേരള ഭാഷഇൻസ്റ്റിറ്റ്യൂട്ട്- ജിതേഷ്കൃഷ്ണൻ ആർ, കേരളീയക്ഷേത്രകലകളിൽചാലിച്ചപ്രകൃതിയുടെവർണ്ണങ്ങൾ. (Accepted-in press).
  • 2024. ISSN: 2349-1051. വിജ്ഞാനകൈരളി -കേരള ഭാഷ ഇൻസ്റ്റിറ്റ്യൂട്ട്- ജിതേഷ്കൃഷ്ണൻ ആർ, ഒരുപുൽച്ചാടിയുടജീവൻകുമിളായിരൂപാന്തരപ്പെടുമ്പോൾ: കോർഡിസെപ്സ്എന്നഹിമാലയൻവയാഗ്ര. (Accepted-in press).
  • 2024. ISSN: 2349-1051. വിജ്ഞാനകൈരളി –കേരള ഭാഷ ഇൻസ്റ്റിറ്റ്യൂട്ട്-ജൂലൈ ലക്കം, ജിതേഷ്കൃഷ്ണൻ ആർ, കടവാവലുകളുടെഅതിജീവനം-പേജ്: 56-58.
  • 2023. ISSN: 0971-6548. Indian Hydrobiology Vol 22 (2). Pp: 315-322. Jithesh Krishnan R., M R Harikrishnan, Rogimon P. Thomas and Asha Ramachandran. New distributional record of Cosmarium Corda ex Ralfs and Euastrum Ehrenberg ex Ralfs (Desmidales, Zygnematophyceae) from the Peninsular Indian River Kallada, Kerala.
  • 2023. ISSN: 0971-6548. Indian Hydrobiology Vol. 22 (2).Pp: 199-202.AshaRamachandran, Rogimon P. Thomas, Salvy Thomas and R. Jithesh Krishnan R. An updated review on diversity and distribution of taxa of Oedogonium in India.
  • 2023. ISSN: 0971-6548. Indian Hydrobiology Vol. 22 (1). Pp: 127-144.Jithesh Krishnan R., Asha Ramachandran, Rogimon P. Thomas and A. Resmi. First Report on the Phytoplankton of Athirappilly Waterfall Area in Chalakudy River, Kerala Western Ghats, India.
  • 2009. ISSN: 483957. The Indian Forester.Vol.135 (12).Pp: 1750-1751. Jithesh Krishnan R. New report of Phytoplankton from Mullaperiyar Lake, Periyar Tiger Reserve, Western Ghats, Kerala.
II. UGC  CARE  LIST 2 (WOS-CLARIVATE)
  • 2024. ISSN: 0304-5250. Indian Journal of Ecology (December Issue). Jithesh Krishnan R, Rogimon P. Thomas and Asha Ramachandran. Sabarimala Pilgrimage and Associated Periphytic algae of River Achankovil, Pandalam, Kerala. (Accepted-in press).
  • 2023. ISSN: 2456-2602. Bioscience, Biotechnology Research Asia. Vol. 20 (3). Pp: 199-202. Jithesh Krishnan R, Fouzia Hilal, Abhilash Sivadasan, R. Lekshmi, and Jalaja Vidya. Phytoplankton diversity of Pandalam Municipal Area, Pathanamthitta Dt., Kerala.
  • 2023. ISSN : 2278-5957. Asian Journal of Biological and Lifescience. Vol. 12 (3).Pp: 596-502. Jithesh Krishnan R., Asha Ramachandran and Abhilash Sivadasan. In vitro anticancer activity of Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng in DLA cell lines.( DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2023.12.78).
  • 2012.ISSN:09731245. Bioscience Biotechnology Research Asia. Vol. 9 (1). Pp: 379-385. Jithesh Krishnan R., Nutrient (N&P) enrichment coupled with phytoplankton dynamics of Mullaperiyar reservoir in the Western Ghats of Kerala.
III. INTERNATIONAL PEER  REVIEWED JOURNALS
  • 2021. ISSN: 23202882 (online). International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts. Vol 09(10).Pp: 570-575. Krishnan R., J. and Karthika R., Preliminary investigation on the Algal flora of Arabian Sea Coast at Kattil Mekkathil Devi Temple, Chavara, Kollam Dt., Kerala.
  • 2016. ISSN: 21582742. American Journal of Plant Sciences. Vol 06. Pp: 907-915. Krishnan R., J., and Nair S., R. Preliminary study on the antibacterial activity of sixmedicinal plants against two nasopharyngeal pathogens- Streptococcus pyogenes and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
  • 2012. ISSN: 17261112. Ecology and Noospherology (Ukrainian Academy of Soil Sciences). Vol.23 (3-4). Pp: 49-71. Ray J., G., Krishnan R., J., Unni K., S., and Shobha V. Nutrients, productivity and pollution of Periyar Lake, Kerala, India.
  • 2009. ISSN: 1761112. Ecology and Noospherology (Ukrainian Academy of Soil Sciences). Vol.20 (3-4). Pp: 124-144. Ray J., G., Krishnan R., J., Unni K., S., and Shobha V. Physico-chemical environmental complex of a commercially exploited tropical freshwater system within a wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala, India.
  • 2009. ISSN: 00207918. The Inter-Governmental Oceanographic commission of UNESCO’s Harmful Algae News. No.40.Pp:10. Krishnan R., J. and Sanilkumar. Microcysits aeruginosa bloom in a high altitude tropical Lake in the Western Ghats of Peninsular India.
IV. NATIONAL JOURNALS
  •  2021. ISSN: 2583– 0260. Journal of Advances in Biological Science. Vol 8 (2). Pp: 48-52. Krishnan R., J. Physico-chemical parameters and phytoplankton of Thiruvairoor Mahadevar Temple Pond, Chunakkara, Alappuzha District., Kerala.
  • 2018. ISSN: 23196955.  Science Chronicle. Vol 08 (1&2). Pp: 52-60. Krishnan R., J. and Pradeesh S. Phytoplankton of Vamanapuram River at Vamanapuram, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala.
  • 2018. ISSN: 23196955. ScienceChronicle. Vol 08(1&2). Pp: 33-39. Pradeesh S and Krishnan R., J. In-vitro anticancer activity of a trailing herb-Boerhaavia diffusa L. in DLA and EAC cell lines.
  • 2016. ISSN: 23196955. Science Chronicle. Vol 05 (1&2). Pp: 56-59. Krishnan R., J., and Harikrishnan M., R. Investigation on the micro-algae of Manimala River in Pathanamthitta Dt., Kerala.
  • 2017. ISSN: 09748334. Science Technology and Management. Vol 10.Pp: 256-266.Krishnan R., J., and Harikrishnan M., R. Floristic diversity of Kadakkad Sacred Grove in Pandalam Municipality.
  • 2016. ISSN: 09725210.  Plant Archives. Vol16(1). Pp:459-463. KrishnanR., J., and Ray J., G. Seasonal trophic status of Mullaperiyar Lake in the Western Ghats of Kerala, India.
  • 2016. ISSN: 2774297.  Life Sciences Leaflets. Vol 01. Pp: 63-83. Krishnan R., J., and Saranya S. Investigation on the effect of mono-cropping activities on the flora dynamics of an ecologically sensitive area in the Western Ghats region of Kerala.
  • 2016. ISSN: 09748334. Science Technology and Management. Vol 09 (3). Pp: 195-199. Krishnan R., J., and Prabhakaran N., S. Antibacterial activity of Clove extract against E. coli.
  • 2015. ISSN: 23947837. Journal of Advances in Biological Sciences. Vol 02 (1&2). Pp:13-16. Krishnan R., J. Micro-flora dynamics of Mullaperiyar reservoir, Idukki.
  • 2008. ISSN:09737464. SB Academic Review. Vol.15 (1&2). Pp:33-59. Ray J., G., Krishnan R., J., Unni K., S., and Shobha V. Physico-chemical environmental complex of Periyar Lake water system.
  • 2004.ISSN:09737464.SBAcademicReview.Vol.11.Pp:87-94. Krishnan R., J., Ray J., G., Unni K., S. Some preliminary observations on the water quality and hydrobiology of Periyar Lake.
PRESENTED PAPERS  (FULL PAPER/ABSTRACT) IN INTERNATIONAL SEMINARS
  • 25-27/03/2024.Resmi A And Jithesh Krishnan R. Global Congress on Plant Biology and Biotechnology, Changi, Singapore. Substitutes of Albizia lebbeck (l.) Benth in Ayurveda: Comparative analysis of properties and prospective for Scientific validation. (Abstract-Proceedings-P.28).
  • 28-29/08/2020.Jithesh Krishnan and Akhila R. U. International Virtual Conference on Vistas in Plant Science Research for Human Welfare, (Sponsored by KSHEC, Thiruvananthapuram), SAS SNDP Yogam College, Konni, Pathanamthitta Dt. In-vitro anti-cancer activity of Syzygium aromaticum (l.) Merry & Perry in DLA- cell line. (Abstract-Proceedings).
  • 22-24/05/2019ISBN: 9788194088806. International Conference on Exploring the scope of Plant Genetic Resources (SERB, Kerala University, KSBB), Dept. of Botany, Kerala University, Thiruvanathapuram. Potential Ecotechnological utilization of Micrasterias foleacea- a dominant micro-alga of “Kakkatar”, the major tributary of River Pampa, Western Ghats, Kerala. P.305-310 (AbstractProceedings-PROVECTUSPLANTAE’19).
  • 22-24/05/2019.ISBN: 9788194088806. International Conference on Exploring the scope of Plant Genetic Resources (SERB, Kerala University, KSBB), Dept. of Botany, Kerala University, Thiruvanathapuram. In-vitro anticancer potential of Talinum portulacifolium (Forssk.) Asch. Ex Schweinf.-a wild leafy plant of Kerala. P.519-521(Abstract Proceedings-PROVECTUS PLANTAE’19).
  • 27/02/2016. International Symposium on Phytochemistry, Malabar Botanical Garden and Institute for Plant Sciences, Calicut (KSCSTE,KAS).Toxicity of phytochemicals in selected medicinal plants against human pathogens-Staphylococcus aureus and E.coli.P:33 (Abstract-Proceedings).
  • 03-07/01/2016. 103rd Indian Science Congress, Mysore University (ISCA, MHRD, Got. of India) In-vitro studies on the antibacterial activity of six medicinal plants against two naso-pharyngeal pathogens- Streptococcus pyogenes and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.P:177 (Abstract-Proceedings).
  • 15-17/03/2003. International Conference on Sustainable development and management of Natural resources, Holy Cross College, Trichi, TN (UGC). Recent studieson the hydrobiology and water quality parameters of Periyar Lake, Thekkady. P:24-25 (Abstract-Proceedings.)
PRESENTED PAPERS  (FULL PAPER/ABSTRACT) IN NATIONALSEMINARS
  •  03/02/2023. Jithesh Krishnan R, Akhilesh R, Vishnu M. Application of Quick Response Codes (QR Code) In E-Learning and Digitization of Flora. National Seminar on AI and Bioinformatics for Biology (MOTIF 2023), Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.TN. (Abstract-Proceedings).
  • 20/12/2019. Green Auditing, digitization of flora and application of Quick Response Codes (QR Code) inE-learning.NAACsponsoredNationalSeminaronAQARpreparation.SNCollegeforWomen,Kollam (Abstract-Proceedings).
  • 14-15/02/2019. National Conference on Future trends in Marine Biotechnology (FTMBT2019), (DBT,MoES,TNSCST), Centre for Marine Science and Technology, Manonmaniam sundaranar University, Rajakkamangalam, Tamil Nadu. Phytochemical investigation and in-vitro anticancer activity of Andrographis paniculata (Burm. F.)Nees.P:213 (Abstract-Proceedings).
  • 10/02/2017. National Seminar on Recent innovations and current trends in biological Sciences (UGC), Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara. Micrasterias foliacea bloom in Kakkatar- a tributary ofRiverPampa.P:65 (Abstract-Proceedings).
  • 3-5/02/2016. ISBN: 9788192027306. National Seminar on Biodiversity of microbes and climate change mitigation, Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta (UGC, KSCSTE). Preliminary investigation on the algal flora of Manimala River. P:18 (Abstract-Proceedings).
  • 14-15/10/2015). ISBN: 9789352542635. National Seminar on Recent trends in organic waste management (UGC, KSCSTE). Effect of nutrients and arbuscular mycorrhizal  fungi on the growth of Phaseolus  aureus in different soils of Kerala. P: 29-39 (Full paper-Proceedings).
  • 31/07/2015. ISBN: 9788192027304. National Seminar on New trends in Plant Diversity studies (UGC, KSCSTE). In-vitro antimicrobial efficacy of total phenols in selected Angiosperms against Streptococcus pyogenes.P:43 (Abstract-Proceedings).
  • 8.29/01/2013to01/02/2013. ISBN: 1726-1112. 25th Kerala Science Congress, Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram. First report on the nutrient status of Mullaperiyar Lake, Periyar Tiger Reserve, Western Ghats, Kerala. P: 55-58 (Full paper-Proceedings).
  • 9.28-31/01/2010.ISBN:818636671.22ndKerala Science Congress, KFRI, Peechi. First report of the phytoplankton flora of Mullaperiyar- a tropical high altitude lake in the Western Ghats ofKerala.P:624-626(Full paper-Proceedings).
PUBLISHED BOOKS AND CHAPTERS
  • 2024 June 18th. 9786206772811. Resmi A, Jithesh Krishnan R and Fouzia Hilal. Ecology, Biodiversity and Systematics. Chapter 13.Substitutes of Albizia lebbeck (l.)Benth in Ayurveda: Comparative analysis of properties and prospective for Scientific validation.Scholars Press International. P: 167.
  • 2018. ISBN: 9786139924097. “Hydrobiology and Water quality of Mullaperiyar Lake”. Lap Lambert International Publishers, Maldova, Europe.
  • 2018. ISBN: 9789352583430. “Knowing Pteridophytes” (A complete handbook on Ferns and Allies based on APG system), Self Publication.
  • 2018. ISBN: 9789353112851. “Athirvarambukal Anweshichu”(Malayalam Science Literature),Self Publication.  
PUBLISHED ARTICLES IN MAGAZINES/FARM JOURNALS AND NEWS PAPERS
  • Sanamahism under Threat: A Journey through the heart of Manipur: in History and Culture: Myind.net online news portal (17/7/2023).
  • സസ്യങ്ങളും കലയിലെ രംഗശോഭയും”: “ആരണ്യം”-ൽ-കേരള ഫോറസ്റ്റ് ഇൻഫർമേഷൻ ബ്യൂറോയുടെ പ്രതിമാസ പ്രസിദ്ധീകരണം, ഗവ. കേരളത്തിൻ്റെ (നവംബർ 2022 ലക്കം) പി.20-21
  • “സംയുക്ത വനപാലനം: ചില ഉദാത്ത മാതൃകകൾ”(ജോയിൻ്റ് ഫോറസ്റ്റ് മാനേജ്‌മെൻ്റ്: ചില സവിശേഷ ഉദാഹരണങ്ങൾ): “ആരണ്യം”-ൽ കേരള ഫോറസ്റ്റ് ഇൻഫർമേഷൻ ബ്യൂറോയുടെ പ്രതിമാസ പ്രസിദ്ധീകരണം, കേരള സർക്കാരിൻ്റെ (ഓഗസ്റ്റ് 2021 ലക്കം) പി.30-33.
  • 09/06/21. "യദ്ധർദ്ധ പരിസ്ഥിതി പ്രവർത്തകർ" (ഇന്ത്യയിലെ യഥാർത്ഥ പരിസ്ഥിതിവാദികൾ): ജന്മഭൂമി ദിനപത്രം.പി.03.
  • 18/04/21: വിഷുപക്ഷി വിണ്ടും ചിലച്ചു (മലയാള കഥ): ജന്മഭൂമി ദിനപത്രത്തിൽ- വാരാദ്യം സപ്ലിമെൻ്റ്.P.02.
  • 01/08/2020: “ദിണ്ടിഗൽ കോട്ടയുടെ ചരിത്രം”: മാതൃഭൂമി “യാത്ര” ട്രാവൽ മാസികയിൽ,വാല്യം.12, ലക്കം.12, പി.86-89.
  • 15/06/2020: അസാധാരണമായ പ്രദേശത്ത് മലബാർ ഗ്ലൈഡിംഗ് തവള: ഹിന്ദു ദിനപത്രത്തിൽ പി.08.
  • 03/05/2020: “Litsea glutinosa”: ആരണ്യം കവർ പേജിൽ - കേരള ഫോറസ്റ്റ് ഇൻഫർമേഷൻ ബ്യൂറോയുടെ പ്രതിമാസ പ്രസിദ്ധീകരണം, ഗവ. കേരളത്തിലെ, പി.1.
  • 19/04/2020: “ഭയത്തിൻ്റെ ചിറകടിയൊച്ചകൾ”, ജന്മഭൂമി ദിനപത്രത്തിൽ, വാരാദ്യം, പി.04.
  • 03/10/2019: “പച്ചിലപ്പറൻ-മഴക്കാടുകളിലെ പറക്കും തവള”, “ആരണ്യം” എന്നതിൽ- കേരള ഫോറസ്റ്റ് ഇൻഫർമേഷൻ ബ്യൂറോയുടെ പ്രതിമാസ പ്രസിദ്ധീകരണം, കേരള സർക്കാർ, പി.25.
  • 03/10/2019: “ദേശീയ വന്യജീവി വാരം”, “ആരണ്യം”-ലെ കേരള ഫോറസ്റ്റ് ഇൻഫർമേഷൻ ബ്യൂറോയുടെ പ്രതിമാസ പ്രസിദ്ധീകരണം, കേരള സർക്കാർ, പി.8-10.
  • 30/06/2019: “കാലം ഘനീഭവിച്ച ദിണ്ടിഗൽ കോട്ട, വാരാദ്യം, ജന്മഭൂമി ദിനപത്രം, പി. 2
  • 05/06/2019: “ഓരോ പരിസ്ഥിതി ദിനവും ഓർമ്മിപ്പിക്കുന്നത്” (“ആരണ്യത്തിൽ”-കേരള ഫോറസ്റ്റ് ഇൻഫർമേഷൻ ബ്യൂറോയുടെ പ്രതിമാസ പ്രസിദ്ധീകരണം) ജൂൺ 2019 ലക്കം, പി.8-9.
  • 03/05/2019: “ചരിത്രമുരഗുന്ന പ്രേതനഗരം” (ദി ഹിസ്റ്റോറിക്കൽ ഗോസ്റ്റ് സിറ്റി- ബംഗദ്, രാജസ്ഥാൻ) (മാതൃഭൂമി “യാത്ര” ട്രാവൽ മാസികയിൽ, വാല്യം.11, ലക്കം.09, പി.82-85).
  • 24/01/2019. ISSN: 09720022: “പച്ചിലപ്പറൻ-മലബാർ ഗ്ലൈഡിംഗ് ഫ്രോഗ്” (മലയാള മനോരമ ദിനപത്രത്തിൽ, പി.5)
  • 04/11/2018. "ചരിത്രമുറങ്ങാത്ത താഴ്വര" (ജന്മഭൂമി ദിനപത്ര വാരാദ്യം, പി.1).
  • 03/11/2018. “നദികൾ ജീവവാഹിനികൾ” (കേരള ഫോറസ്റ്റ് ഇൻഫർമേഷൻ ബ്യൂറോയുടെ ആരണ്യം മാസിക പ്രസിദ്ധീകരണത്തിൽ),പി.16-18).
  • 03/10/2018. "ഓഫിയോ കോർഡിസെപ്സ്: ഹിമാലയൻ വനങ്ങളിൽ അത്ഭുത സസ്യം". ആരണ്യം, (കേരളാ ഫോറസ്റ്റ് ഇൻഫർമേഷൻ ബ്യൂറോയുടെ പ്രതിമാസ പ്രസിദ്ധീകരണം, കേരള സർക്കാർ). പി.30-31.
  • 01/10/2018. “മൊഴിമുത്തുകളിൽ” (കളിയിക്കാവിള മുളവരക്കോണം ഇളമ്പലകണ്ഠൻ ശ്രീധർമശാസ്താക്ഷേത്രം, പി.23 പ്രസിദ്ധീകരിച്ച സാഹിത്യമാസിക) “ശ്രീകൃഷ്ണ ലീലയിലാറാടി കടമ്പുമരം”.
  • മാർച്ച് 2018. “കാവുകളുടെ കാണപ്പുറം-നാടിനു നഷ്ടമാകുന്ന സസ്യജാലങ്ങൾ”, സുവർണ ജൂബിലി സുവനീർ, മൗണ്ട് സിയോൺ യു.പി സ്കൂൾ, ആങ്ങമൂഴി. P.48-50.
  • 03/02/2017. “ലോകത്തെ പ്രാചീന വിശ്വാസങ്ങൾ നേരുന്ന വെല്ലുവിളികൾ”, കേസരി വാരിക, P: 24-25, 32-33.
  • 07/2016. “വെള്ള അശോകം-വംശനാശത്തിൻ്റെ വക്കിൽ”, കേരള കർഷകൻ (ഫാം ഇൻഫർമേഷൻ ബ്യൂറോയുടെ പ്രതിമാസ പ്രസിദ്ധീകരണം, കേരള ഗവ.).Vol.12 (61). P: 45.
  • 04/2016. “രുചിക്കാം-ഇലകളും പൂക്കളും”, കേരള കർഷകൻ (ഫാം ഇൻഫർമേഷൻ ബ്യൂറോയുടെ പ്രതിമാസ പ്രസിദ്ധീകരണം, കേരള സർക്കാർ). വാല്യം.09 (61). പി.44-45.
  • 01/03/2016. "മരങ്ങളിലെ വേറിട്ടവർ-ചില വിചിത്ര മരങ്ങളും", ആരണ്യം (കേരളാ ഫോറസ്റ്റ് ഇൻഫർമേഷൻ ബ്യൂറോയുടെ പ്രതിമാസ പ്രസിദ്ധീകരണം, കേരള ഗവ.). പി:16-19.
  • 12/2015. “പെരിയാർ താടകം-സൂക്ഷമ പ്ലവകങ്ങളുടെ അത്ഭുതലോകം”, ആരണ്യം (കേരളാ ഫോറസ്റ്റ് ഇൻഫർമേഷൻ ബ്യൂറോയുടെ പ്രതിമാസ പ്രസിദ്ധീകരണം, കേരള ഗവ.). പി:24-25.
  • 07/2013. “നാടുമാറുന്ന നാട്ടുപഴങ്ങൾ”, കേരള കർഷകൻ (കേരള ഗവ. ഫാം ഇൻഫർമേഷൻ ബ്യൂറോയുടെ പ്രതിമാസ പ്രസിദ്ധീകരണം).Vol.06 (58).P:46-47.
  • 14/05/1999. “വിരലടയാളം എന്താണ്? എന്തിനു?”, രജതജൂബിലി സുവനീർ, പ്രാഥമികാരോഗ്യ കേന്ദ്രം, മൈലപ്ര ഗ്രാമപഞ്ചായത്ത്, പത്തനംതിട്ട ഡി.ടി. പി:81.
COMPLETED PROJECTS
  Date of Sanction & Order Number Title Funding Agency Type of Project Amount 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 KSBB, TVM Short term-Major ɀ.378000 Completed
  2018-19 Anticancer properties of Plectranthes amboinicus L. DC,TVM ASPIRE Student Project ɀ.8000 Completed
  2018-19 AnticancerpropertiesofClove. DC,TVM ASPIRE Student Project ɀ.8000 Completed
  2016-17 NO.66/SPS58 /2016/KSCSTE Ecology, Productivity and diversity of microalgae of a unique Sacred river Pampa. KSCSTE,TVM Student Project ɀ.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 ɀ.7000 Completed
ESTABLISHED MOU's
  • 15/11/2018. With Kerala State Govt. No.3371/A8/2018/KSBB. Impact of Flood on theMicro and Macro Floral Biodiversity of Pandalam, Chengannur with special reference to Pandanad: A post and pre-flood Analysis, Kerala.
PARTICIPATION IN ALL INDIA RADIO (A GOVT. OF INDIA INSTITUTION) PROGRAMMES
Date of Broadcast Name of Station Programme Topic
03/5/2021, 05/5/2021, 07/5/2021 @8.50am Akashavani-Trivandrum 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
INVITED LECTURES
Date Programme &Topic Institution & Sponsored by Responsibility
22/05/2024 International Biodiversity Day Aringotuu Kavu Study, Sponsored by KSBB District TSG Member and Subject Expert
05/06/2023 Environment Day 2023 National H S, Vallamkulam, Kerala Resource Person
12/01/ 2023 Social Service Scheme Seminar Govt. Model UPGS Pullad, Kerala Resource Person
16/08/2021 “With Kids” Awareness Programme for Parents on how to help the students to reduce mental stress during covid 19 pandemic period” NSSGHS, Pandalam, supported Department of Education, by Kerala State Government, Sasthrsahithya   Parishad, and Pandalam Municipality Inauguration
05/08/2021 Science Club Inauguration and invited talk on “Life after Covid” on behalf of State level Sasthrarangam Programme, Govt. of Kerala NSS Higher Secondary School, Kaviyoor, Pathanamthitta Resource Person
03/07/2021 National webinar “Dietary Vitamins-a key to immune boosting” Sree Sidhaganga College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Thumkur University, Karnataka Resource Person
06/06/2021 World Environment Day Celebration St.Antony’s Higher Secondary School, Mutholy, Kottayam Dt. ,,
05/06/2021 World Environment Day Celebration Government High School,   Thalachira, Kollam Dt. ,,
10/11/2021 International Science Day National    High    School, Vallamkulam, Pathanamthitta Dt. ,,
28- 29/08/2020 International Virtual Conference on Vistas in Plant Science Research for Human Welfare SAS SNDP Yogam College, Konni, Pathanamthitta Dt. (Sponsored by Kerala State Higher Education Council) Technical Session Chairman
23/1/2020 PHYTO-EDUFEST “Climate Change in the Anthropocene” Dept. of Botany, Assumption Autonomous College, Chnaganacherry, Kottayam Dt. Chief Guest (Inauguration) & Resource Person
21/12/2019 Students Police Camp Invited Talk on “Responsible waste Generation and Management” Govt. Higher Secondary School Thottakkonam, Pandalam, Pathanamthitta Dt. Resource Person
07/06/2019 World Environment day “Importance of Environmental Protection” Sree Aiyappa Devaswam Board College, Iramallikara, Thiruvalla, sponsored by KSCSTE, Thiruvanathapuram ,,
12/02/2019 Selection of TGT&PGT KV Biology subject expert for selection of Biology teachers Kendriya Vidyalaya Chennerkkara, Pathanamthitta Dt. Boardmember& Subject Expert
06/02/2019 World Wetland Day “Wetlands the lifeline of Future Earth” Dept. of Botany, Govt. College, Nattakam, Kottayam Dt., sponsored by KSCSTE, Thiruvananthapuram Resource Person
06/01/2019 Talent-Hunt- Sasthrajalakam “Science origin and Scope” NSS College, Pandalam, Pathanamthitta Dt. sponsored by SIET, Thiruvananthapuram ,,
20/10/2018 Rapid Assessment Survey on Impact of Flood/ Landslides on Biodiversity-Community Perspective Survey carried out at Ayroor Panchayath, Pathanamthitta Dt., sponsored by KSBB, Tvm Field Expert
27/10/2018 Talent-Hunt- Sasthrajalakam “Science origin & Scope” MMNSS College, Kottiyam,    Kollam   Dt., sponsored  by SIET, Thiruvananthapuram Resource Person
20/3/2018 Selection of TGT&PGT KV Biology subject expert for selection of Biology teachers Kendriya Vidyalaya Chennerkkara, Pathanamthitta Dt. Board member& Subject Expert
11/10/2017 Botany Association Inauguration“Conservation of Nature” Dept. of Botany, St.Stephens College, Pathanapuram, Kollam Dt. Chief Guest& Resource Person
05/08/2017 Kerala Botanical Society State Level Workshop & \M.Sc. Botany Project Presentation Competition Dept. of Botany, SB College, Changanacherry, Kottayam Dt. Member Jury
28/07/2017 National Seminar On “Eco-technological Perspectives for Sustainable Development” SchoolofBioscience, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam Dt. Session Chairman
10/02/2017 National Seminar “Recent innovations and current trends in Biological Sciences” Dept. of Botany, Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara, sponsored by KSCSTE, Thiruvananthapuram ,,
03/02/2017 World Wetland day “Wetlands-    Lifeline   for future Earth Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara, sponsored by KSCSTE, Thiruvanathapuram Inauguration &Resource Person
Membership in Professional Organizations:
Year Organization Membership No. Type of Membership
2023 Kerala Bhasha Institute-Translator    
From 09/11/2021onwards Reviewer: International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts 117638 Paper Reviewer Member
2020 onwards Biodiversity Board Pathanamthitta District Technical Support Group NA TSG Expert Committee Member
2017 onwards Kerala Academy of Sciences L 457 Life Member
2016 onwards Indian Science Congress Association L 28981 ,,
2011-12 ASLO-American Association for the Sciences of Limnology                    and Oceanography 322392 Member

Seminar Participations

International:
  • 29/05/2020: International Webinar on “Covid World, Covid Mind; Towards a new consciousness in the ongoing COVID reality”, organized by IQAC, St. Thomas College, Kozencherry.
  • 13/09/2019: Indo-Japanese International workshop on Global Environmental Sustainability, held at School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.
  • 02-03/11/2019: Indo-Japanese International workshop on Sustainable water resources management, held at School of Biosciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.
National:
  • 06/12/2022: IP awareness training Programme under National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission, organised by IP Office, New Delhi.
  • 21/8/2020: National Webinar on Molecular diagnostic platforms through Chemistry, Biology and Nanotechnology. Organised by Dept. Of Botany, University of Kerala.
  • 08/08/2020: National Webinar on NEP-2020: reforming and rejuvenating Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Institutions for 21st Century. Organized by IQAC, Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha, Kerala.
  • 20/05/2020.National Webinar on “Professionalism in LifeSciences at Academic Level”. Organizedby IQAC & Dept. of Botany, Fatima Matha National Autonomous College, Kollam, Kerala.
  • 18/05/2020.National Webinar on “Precise Plant Molecular Patterns in Space”. Organized by IQAC & Dept. of Botany, Fatima Matha National Autonomous College, Kollam, Kerala.
  • 22/11/2019. National Seminar (BIOTRENDS) on “New horizons for biodiversity-climate change and human security. Organized by Dept. of Botany, Govt. College, Kottayam, sponsored by Dept. of Collegiate Education.
  • 30-31/01/2019. National Workshop on Research Methodology, Writing Practices, Language and Soft Skills, organized by Dept. of Physics, NSS College, Pandalam, sponsored by KSCSTE, Thiruvananthapuram.
  • 30/01/-01/02/2019: National Seminar on “Biomedical Research: Changing paradigms across time”, held at Dept. of Biochemistry, Govt. College, Kariyavattom, sponsored by Dept. of Collegiate Education, Thiruvananthapuram.
  • 24-25/01/2019: Science Academies Lecture workshop on “Taxonomy and Conservation of Plant Diversity”, held at JNTBGRI, Palode.
  • 29/11/2018: National Seminar on “Transcriptome: The genome Readout”, held at Inter University Centre for Genomics and Gene Technology, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.
  • 27-28/11/2018: National workshop on “Real time PCR and Western blotting”, held at Dept. of Botany, Govt. Women’s  College, Thiruvananthapuram, sponsored by Collegiate Education, Thiruvananthapuram.
  • 15-16/11/2018: National Science Academies Lecture workshop on Genomics”, held at MACFAST College, Thiruvalla.(Jointly organized by Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore, Indian Science Academy, New Delhi, and National Academy of Sciences India, Allahabad)
  • 21/06/2018: National Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights, Dept. of Chemistry, SB Autonomous College, Changanacherry. (IQAC,IPC,KSCSTE)
  • 6-8/02/2018: National seminar on “Problems and prospects of wetland conservation with special reference to wetlands of Kerala”, Dept. of Zoology, NSS College, Pandalam(KSCSTE)
  • 27-28/07/2017: National Seminar on Eco-technological perspectives for sustainable development, School of Bioscience, Mahatma Gandhi University (KSCSTE,KSB,KAS)
  • 15-16/06/2017: National Science Academies Lecture Workshop on “Recent advances in Biophysics”, School of Bioscience, MACFAST, Thiruvalla (Jointly organized by Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore, Indian Science Academy, Newdelhi, and National Academy of SciencesIndia, Allahabad)
  • 8-10/02/2017: National Seminar on “Recent innovations and current trends in Biological Sciences”, Dept. of Botany & Biotechnology, Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara (KSCSTE)
  • 11-12/04/2016: National Science Academies Lecture workshop on “Recent advances in Life Sciences”, School of Bioscience, MACFAST, Thiruvalla (Jointly organized by Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore, Indian Science Academy, NewDelhi, and National Academy of Sciences India, Allahabad)
  • 3-5/02/2016: National seminar on “Biodiversity of microbes and climate change mitigation”, Dept.of Botany, Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta (UGC, KSCSTE)
  • 14-15/09/2015:Nationalseminaron“Recenttrendsinorganicwastemanagement”, Dept. of Botany, NSS College, Pandalam (UGC,KSCSTE)
  • 11-13/02/2015: National Seminar on “Modern approaches for the management of diabetes mellitus and the ethical issues associated with drug trials and banned drugs”, Dept. of Biochemistry, NSS College, Pandalam(UGC).
  • 10-11/12/2014: National seminar on “Utilization, management and conservation of medicinal plants”, Dept.of Botany, BK College for woman, Amalagiri, Kottayam (UGC)
  • 23-25/07/2003:National symposium on “Sustainable development and environment, CUSAT, Cochin
  • 18-20/1999:National Seminar on Floriculture in Kerala, SBCollege, Changanacherry (UGC,KSCSTE)
State Level:
  • 03/12/2022. Hands on training in Plant Identification and Taxonomic Keys, organised by Dept. of Botany, St. Thomas College, Thrissur. 
  • 13-14/05/2020.State level Online Workshop on “Creation of Instructional Videos and Recording”.  Organized by IQAC, NSS College, Pandalam.
  • 05/02/2019. Seminar on Wetland Ecology. Held at SD College, Alappuzha, sponsored by KSCSTE.
  • 05/10 to 06/10/2018. Workshop on Rapid assessment of Biodiversity loss in various Districts. Conducted by Kerala State Biodiversity Boardat Alappuzha.
  • 29/01/2016: Cluster workshop on “Latest methods and strategies in mentoring, Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta (Dept. of Collegiate Education, Thiruvananthapuram).
  • 22/12/2014: “Workshop on Virtual labs”, Amrita Viswavidyapeetham University, Amritapuri (MHRD).
  • 9-11/10/2013:9th Kerala Environment Congress, Thiruvananthapuram (KSBB).
  • 29/01/2013:25th Kerala Science Congress, Thiruvananthapuram (KSCSTE,S&T).
  • 23-24/10/2011: State level seminar on “Beneficial microbes of different agro climatic zone”, Botany, NSSCollege, Pandalam (UGC).
  • 24-26/08/2011: Training Programme on Informatics, TKM College of Arts and Science, Kollam.
  • 5/03/2011: “Workshop on Virtual labs”, Amrita Viswavidyapeetham University, Amritapuri (MHRD).
  • 28-31/01/2010: 22ndKerala Science Congress, KFRI, Peechi(KSCSTE,S&T,KFRI).
  • 22/03/2003:     Patent   awareness    workshop,   SB   College, Changanacherry (PTC-Thiruvananthapuram, TIFAC- New Delhi).
Curriculum enrichment Programmes attended
  • Online Syllabus revision Workshop (14/15 & 21/ 02/ 2022) organised by Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram-B.Sc. Bortany 2022 Admission.
  • Offline Syllabus revision Workshop (22-24/ 05/ 2023) organised by Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram-M.Sc. Bortany 2023 Admission.
Faculty Development Programs attended
  • 18-30/9/2023: Online Refresher Course on “Challenges and Remedies in Implementation of NEP-2020” Organised by UGC HRDC, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujrat.
  •  16-20/11/2020:4-days Online Faculty Development Programme on “Emerging Pollutants and their Challenges on Earth Ecosystem” Organized by Dept. of Environmental Science, Central University of Kerala. In association with Pandit Madan Mohan Malavya Mission on Teachers and Teaching.
  • 26-30/05/2020:5-days 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.
  •  27-31/01/2020. 5days Workshop on “Learning to Address Climate Change”. Organized by Dept. of Environmental Science, Central University of Kerala. Sponsored by Centre for Curriculum Research Policy and Educational Development, Pandit Madan Mohan Malavya Mission on Teachers and Teaching.
  • 12/12/2018to26/12/2019: Indian Academies Refresher Course in Plant Taxonomy, Gandhigarm Rural University, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu.
  •  23/07/2017 to 17/08/2018: HRDC sponsored refresher course in E-learning and E-governance, UGC Academic Staff College, Jawaharlal Nehru University, NewDelhi.
  • 5-25/06/2013: UGC sponsored refresher course in Environmental Studies, UGC Academic staff College, Calicut University.
  •  27/07/2012 to 23/08/2012: UGC sponsored orientation programme, UGC academic staff college, Thriuvananthapuram.
Programmes Organized:
  • Organising Committee Member of Refresher Course organised by HRDC Cell, NSS College, Pandalam and UGC-HRDC Kerala University.
  • 08/03/2023: Convener of Seminar on Tourism, organised by Tourism Club, NSS College, Pandalam.
  • 20-21/01/2023: Organising Committee Member of National Workshop on Diversity, Inclusion and Equity: Reforms in Pedagogy as Envisioned in NEP 2020, organised by HRDC Cell, NSS College, Pandalam and UGC-HRDC Kerala University.
  • 23/11/2022: Convener of National Webinar on Research and Publication Ethics, organizedin associationwith IQACandDept.of Botany,NSSCollege,Pandalam
  • 31July and 7th August 2021: Orientation Programme for NationalEligibility Test for Post Graduate Students under the auspice of NET/SLET Coaching cluboftheCollege.InvitedLectureonLanguages.
  • 22/10/2020: National Webinar on “Botanical Evidences in forensic Science” organizedin associationwith IQACandDept.of Botany,NSSCollege,Pandalam.
  • 10/10/2020: National Workshop on “Introduction to LMs with EDMODO” organized inassociationwithIQACandDept.ofBotany, NSSCollege,Pandalam
  • 19/09/2020: National Webinar on “Literacy Teaching and Learning in the Covid-19Crisis and Beyond” organised as the NSS Programme Officer on the National LiteracyWeek2020.
  • 05/08/2020:Guruthva-a virtual programme organized as part of National TeachersDayCelebration2020astheNSSProgrammeOfficer
  • 19/02/2020:BotanyFest-OrganisingCommitteeMember
  • 7/10/2016:Co-ordinated “Observance of National Wildlife week”, Dept. of Botany, NSS College, Pandalam.
  • 26-27/09/2016:Co-ordinated “Observance of International Ozone day”, Dept. of Botany, NSS College, Pandalam.
  • 26/02/2015: Co-ordinated “Observance of National Science Day-“SPECTRUM2015”, Dept. of Botany, NSS College, Pandalam.
  • 28/09/2012: Co-ordinated “State level Seminar on mushroom cultivation and marketing”, NSS College, Nilamel.
  • 28-30/01/1999. Organized all Kerala Botanical Exhibition-held under the auspices of Botany Association, St. Berchmans College, Changanacherry.

 

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