Academic Profile
M. Sc. Ph. D
12 years, 9 months
Fish Parasitology
26 Aug, 2013
Key Responsibilities
Head of the department of Zoology , NSS College Nilamel(2022-2023,2023-2024,2024-2025, 2025-2026) Seminars, Awareness classes and workshops organised in the Department1. Webinar on Menstrual Health and Hygiene, Myths and factsby medical personnel from SAT hospital, TVPMGoverment of kerala , 2. Extension activity (Rally and Seminar) URJA KIRAN on 19.12.2022 and 23.01.2023 - In collboration with Energy Management Center (EMC), Center for Environment and Development (CED), Kerala State3. Hands on Training Programme on Aquarium Constructionand Maintenance in association with CMFRI Vizhinjam on 25.11.2022 by Dr. B Santhosh, Principal Scientist, CMFRI, Vizhinjam4. Seminar on Ozone Depletion and Climate change on 20.09.2022 by Dr. Vinod P, Assistant Professor, Dept of Zoology, Pandalam5. Seminar on Microplastics and its Ecological impact on 26.09.2023 by Dr. Vinod P, Assistant Professor, Dept of Zoology, Pandalam6. Awareness class entitled , Get ready for a new and healthierlifestyle on CPR and cardiac health in association withTravancore Medicity , Kollam on 29.09.2023 in observance of World Heart Day7. Orientation class for outgoing batch and felicitationprogramme for meritorious students on 23.02.20248. Seminar on Green house effect and climate change on 22.10.2024 by Dr. Vinod P, Assistant Professor, Dept of Zoology, Pandalam 9. Breast cancer awareness programme for female students 30.10.2024 by Swathi Krishna, health expert from CHC, Nilamel in association with health club in observance of Global Breast Cancer Awareness Month of October.10.Awareness Program on Emotional Competence and Mental Health by Consultant Psychologist Smt. Mary Daisy on 8.11.202411. Program on Student mental health Surveillance entitled Nurturing Digital and Human Connections on 6.12.2024 by mental health expert Dr. U.S. Udayachndran Thampy,12.Seminar on Butterfly diversity by Dr. Sheeja V.R Associate Professor of Zoology, Iqbal college. Peringamala on 11.03.202513.Seminar on Global Warming and Climate Change on 26.09.2025 by Dr. Vinod P, Associate Professor, Dept of Zoology, Pandalam 14.Awareness Drive on Amoebic Encephalitis by Sri. Sudeep Ananda Das, Jr. Health Inspector, Community Health Centre, Nilamel on 27.10.2025 15. Extension Class entitled - Rising Cases of Fibroids and Hysterectomy in Kerala by Smt. Swathy Krishna V.R., Mid-Level Service Provider (MLSP), Community Health Centre, Nilamel on 24.02.2026
Awards & Recognitions
Research & Academic Contributions
Observations on two new species of Myxobolus Butschli
1882 from minor carps, Journal of Parasitic Diseases (Springer), June 23,2012, 37(1),56-61
Observations on the histopathological changes caused by
myxosporidian infections in minor carps, Journal of Parasitic Diseases (Springer), September 28,2012 37(2),185-188
Two new species of Thelohanellus Kudo, 1933 from minor
carps, Protistology, 7(4), 203-208, 2012
1882 from minor carps, Journal of Parasitic Diseases (Springer), June 23,2012, 37(1),56-61
Observations on the histopathological changes caused by
myxosporidian infections in minor carps, Journal of Parasitic Diseases (Springer), September 28,2012 37(2),185-188
Two new species of Thelohanellus Kudo, 1933 from minor
carps, Protistology, 7(4), 203-208, 2012
Modernization versus civilisation “National Seminar on Lifestyle Diseases and Interventions” held on 29th – 30th November 2016 Department of Collegiate Education in collaboration with Department of Zoology and Physical education, Elanthoor.
Studies on the taxonomic diversity of endemic minor carps of Tripura state,India Conservation of Freshwater Biodiversity under changing climate and land cover held on 20-21 January 2017 Dept. of Zoology,Univ. of Kerala- National
Monogenean infections of Catla catla of Kuttanad,Kerala Albertian International Educational Expo held on January 26,2017 St.Alberts College,Ernakulam -International
Diversity of fish resources of Rudrasagar lake,Tripura, India International Seminar on Frontiers in Genomics and Molecular Techniques” held on 1st –3 rd March 2017 Department of Zoology University College, Thiruvananthapuram.
Sponsored by Government of Kerala -International
Studies on the taxonomic diversity of endemic minor carps of Tripura state,India Conservation of Freshwater Biodiversity under changing climate and land cover held on 20-21 January 2017 Dept. of Zoology,Univ. of Kerala- National
Monogenean infections of Catla catla of Kuttanad,Kerala Albertian International Educational Expo held on January 26,2017 St.Alberts College,Ernakulam -International
Diversity of fish resources of Rudrasagar lake,Tripura, India International Seminar on Frontiers in Genomics and Molecular Techniques” held on 1st –3 rd March 2017 Department of Zoology University College, Thiruvananthapuram.
Sponsored by Government of Kerala -International
Orientation programme UGC Human resource
development centre,university of Kerala,Kariavattom
28/02/2018 to27/03/2018
Refresher course on Life Sciences University Grants CommissionAcademic Staff College, Kariavattom 14 days (17.11.2021 to 30.11.2021) University Grants Commission
Refresher course on Educational and Teaching methods University Grants CommissionAcademic Staff College, Kariavattom 14 days (8.03.2022 to 21.03.2022) University Grants Commission
NEP 2020 Orientation and Sensitization programme Karaivattom 17.02.2025 to 28.02.2025 UGC-MMTTC, University of Kerala, Kariavattom
Short term Course in Disaster Management - 25.07.2025 to
31.07.2025 UGC-MMTTC, University of Kerala, Kariavattom
development centre,university of Kerala,Kariavattom
28/02/2018 to27/03/2018
Refresher course on Life Sciences University Grants CommissionAcademic Staff College, Kariavattom 14 days (17.11.2021 to 30.11.2021) University Grants Commission
Refresher course on Educational and Teaching methods University Grants CommissionAcademic Staff College, Kariavattom 14 days (8.03.2022 to 21.03.2022) University Grants Commission
NEP 2020 Orientation and Sensitization programme Karaivattom 17.02.2025 to 28.02.2025 UGC-MMTTC, University of Kerala, Kariavattom
Short term Course in Disaster Management - 25.07.2025 to
31.07.2025 UGC-MMTTC, University of Kerala, Kariavattom
Member in Discipline Committee, Purchase Committee (2022-20266) , Health club convenor(2024-25), Hygiene Committee Convenor(2024-2025), Community Health Club(2025-2026)