Staff Name
Dr. R. NAGARAJAN
Designation
Principal & Head
Department
Zoology & WildLife Biology
Gender
Male
Date of Birth
20-02-1967
Address
A.V.C. College (Autonomous),
Mannampandal - 609305, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Mobile
9487112627
Oystercatcher@rediffmail.com
Educational qualifications
M.Sc. (Zoo),M.Sc. (Appl. Psy.),M.Phil.,B.Ed.,Ph.D.(BARD),Ph.D.(UK)
| Degree | College/University | Passing Month/Year | Subject | Grade/Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Phil. | A.V.C. College (Autonomous), (Bharathidasan University, Thiruchirapalli, India) | November / 1990 | Zoology | First Class |
| M.Sc. | Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar Chidambaram, India | May / 1989 | Zoology | First Class |
| B.Sc. | A.V.C. College (Autonomous), (Bharathidasan University, Thiruchirapalli, India) | April / 1987 | Zoology | First Class / Gold Medalist |
| B.Ed. | Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar Chidambaram, India | June / 1991 | Zoology | Second Class |
| M.Sc. | Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar Chidambaram, India | December / 2009 | Applied Psychology | Second Class |
| Ph.D. | University Of Exeter | August 2000 | Behavioural Ecology | Highly appreciated |
| Ph.D. | Bharathidasan University | Zoology |
| Institution | Position | From | To | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.V.C. College (Autonomous) | Principal (Grade - I) | 12-07-2016 | Till Date | 4 years 7 months and 6 days |
| A.V.C. College (Autonomous), Mannampandal, Mayiladuthurai | Principal (In-Charge) | 01-06-2016 | 2016-07-11 | 0 years 1 months and 10 days |
| A.V.C. College (Autonomous), Mannampandal, Mayiladuthurai | Associate Professor | 04-01-2014 | 2016-05-31 | 2 years 4 months and 28 days |
| A.V.C. College (Autonomous), Mannampandal, Mayiladuthurai | Lecturer (SG) | 02-01-2011 | 2014-01-03 | 3 years 0 months and 2 days |
| A.V.C. College (Autonomous), Mannampandal, Mayiladuthurai | Lecturer (SS) | 01-02-2006 | 2011-01-01 | 4 years 11 months and 5 days |
| A.V.C. College (Autonomous), Mannampandal, Mayiladuthurai | Lecturer | 01-02-2002 | 2006-01-01 | 3 years 11 months and 5 days |
| University Of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom | Honorary Research Fellow | 01-10-2000 | 2002-01-01 | 1 years 3 months and 2 days |
| Authors | Editor | Type of Publisher | Type of Article | ISBN-No | Book Title/Chapter Title | Publisher Name & Place | Pages | Year | Volume | DOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International | ||||||||||
| Nagarajan, R. | J.Paramanandham, S.Jayakumar | International | Book | 93-5346-332-7 | Proceedings of International Conference on Current Challenges in Conservation of Biodiversity [In4CB-2017] | A.V.C. College (Autonomous) , Mayiladuthurai |
308 | 2018 | 1 | |
| Pandiyan, J., S.Asokan and R.Nagarajan. | Boniface, J. Sj., Xavier F.P. Sj., Selvanayagam, M., and Shyla, J.M. | International | Book | Climate Change and Future Security | Loyola Institute of Frontier Energy (LIFE) , Chennai |
18 | 2010 | 1 | ||
| Roy, D. and R.Nagarajan. | Sivaperuman C., Venkataraman K | International | Chapter | 978-981-10-6604-7 | Indian Hotspots- Vertebrate Faunal Diversity, Conservation and Management Volume 1 / | Springer , Singapore |
251 — 283 | 2018 | 1 | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-6605-4_13 |
| National | ||||||||||
| Nagarajan, R., K.Thiyagesan and S.Jayakumar. | Rahmani, A.R., Islam, M.Z. and Kasambe, R.M. | National | Chapter | 978-93-84678-02-9 | Pichavaram Mangroves(IN-TN-38) / Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas in India: Priority Sites for Conservation(Revised and updated) | Bombay Natural History Society , Indian Bird Conservation Network, Royal Society fo |
1761 — 1763 | 2016 | 1 | |
| Nagarajan, R. and K.Thiyagesan. | Gopi, G.V. and S.A. Hussian | National | Chapter | Ecology and conservation of waterbirds of Pichavaram mangrove, Tamil Nadu / Waterbirds of India. ENVIS Bulletin: Wildlife and Protected Areas. Vol. 16 | Wildlife Institute of India , Dehradun |
100 — 111 | 2014 | 1 | ||
| Venkatraman, C. and R.Nagarajan. | Gopi, G.V. and S.A. Hussian | National | Chapter | Waterbirds of India. ENVIS Bulletin: Wildlife and Protected Areas. Vol. 16 / | ENVIS Bulletin , Dehradun: Wildlife Institute of India |
122 — 131 | 2014 | 1 | ||
| Venkatraman, C., K.Thiyagesan and R.Nagarajan. | Reddy, M.V. | National | Chapter | Wildlife Biodiversity and Conservation / Factors Influencing Waterbird Populations Vedandhangal Bird Sanctuary, Tamilnadu, India | Daya Publishers , Delhi |
92 — 103 | 2008 | 1 | ||
| Nagarajan, R., P.Neelanarayanan and R.Kankasabai. | Sharma, B.D | National | Chapter | 8170352029 | Barn Owl: Ecology and Conservation / Indian Wildlife Resources Ecology and Development | Daya Publishers , Delhi |
111 — 133 | 1999 | 1 | |
| Neelnarayanan, P., R.Nagarajan and R.Kankasabai. | Kaul, B.L. | National | Chapter | 8170352053 | The Common Bar Owl, Tyto alba stertens Hartert, 1929: An effective Bio-Control Agent of Rodent Pests / Advances in Fish and Wildlife Ecology and Biology, Volume II | Daya Publishers , Delhi |
153 — 163 | 1999 | 2 | |
| State | ||||||||||
| Nagarajan, R. | Mariappan.P | State | Chapter | 978-81-907155-3-9 | Strengthening the Participation of Youth in Environment Protection / Response and role of Youth in Wildlife Management | Rajah Serfoji Government College (Autonomous) , Thanjavur |
16 — 32 | 2016 | 1 | |
| Nagarajan, R. | Jayapal, R., S.Babu, G.Quadros, P.R. Arun, P.Pramod, H.N. Kumara and P.A. Azeez | State | Chapter | 81-902136-0-4 | Ecosystem Services and Functions of Birds / | Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History , Coimbatore |
3 — 9 | 2013 | 1 | |
| Pandiyan, J., B.Naresh and R .Nagarajan. | Jayapal, R., S.Babu, G.Quadros, P.R. Arun, P.Pramod, H.N. Kumara and P.A. Azeez | State | Chapter | 81-902136-0-4 | Ecosystem Services and Functions of Birds / Saltpans-alternative foraging and roosting habitats for waterbirds | Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History , Coimbatore |
57 — 59 | 2013 | 1 | |
| Nath, A. and R.Nagarajan. | Jayapal, R., S.Babu, G.Quadros, P.R. Arun, P.Pramod, H.N. Kumara and P.A. Azeez | State | Chapter | 81-902136-0-4 | Ecosystem Services and Functions of Birds / Influences of habitat on the activity and behaviour of different sexes of sparrow in Silchair town, Assam. | Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History , Coimbatore |
175 — 177 | 2013 | 1 | |
| Nagarajan, R. | Author | State | Chapter | PEKAK / Birds and their intelligence(Paravaikalum Arivukurmaiyam) | A.V.C. College (Autonomous) , Mayiladuthurai |
103 — 108 | 2012 | 1 | ||
| Nagarajan, R. | Author | State | Chapter | PEKAK / Birds and their intelligence(Paravaikalum Arivukurmaiyam) | A.V.C. College (Autonomous) , Mayiladuthurai |
103 — 108 | 2012 | 1 | ||
| Nagarajan, R. | Author | State | Chapter | PEKAK / Drinking water quality and Environmental Pollution | A.V.C. College (Autonomous) , Mayiladuthurai |
45 — 47 | 2011 | 1 | ||
| Nagarajan, R. | Author | State | Chapter | Sri Pushpam / Birds and fascinations (Pravaikalum Vinothangalum) | Sri Pushpam , |
65 — 71 | 2011 | 1 | ||
| Nagarajan, R., K.Thiyagesan, S.Sridhar, S.Srinivasan and A.Subramanaian & et.co. | Huxley, V.A.J. and P. Mariappan | State | Chapter | Trends in Biodiversity / Diversity of avian nesting in telegraphic and electric posts of Cauvery Deltaic Region, Southern India | Sekar Publishers , Chennai |
1 — 17 | 2010 | 1 | ||
| Sandilyan, S., K.Thiyagesan and R.Nagarajan. | Huxley, V.A.J. and P. Mariappan | State | Chapter | Trends in Biodiversity / Impacts of global warming on coastal wetlands lead to loss of its unique biodiversity | Sekar Publishers , Chennai |
94 — 100 | 2010 | 1 | ||
| Nagarajan, R. | Author | State | Chapter | PEKAK / Environmental Protection (Soozhal Kaappom) | A.V.C. College (Autonomous) , Mayiladuthurai |
85 — 94 | 2010 | 1 | ||
| Nagarajan, R. | Author | State | Chapter | PEKAK / Owls and their life styles | A.V.C. College (Autonomous) , Mayiladuthurai |
41 — 47 | 2009 | 1 | ||
| Kankasabai, R., R.Nagarajan and P.Neelanarayanan. | Author | State | Chapter | Golden Jubilee Souvenir / Barn Owl in Tamil Literature | A.V.C. College (Autonomous) , Mayiladuthurai |
199 — 203 | 2006 | 1 | ||
| Neelnarayanan, P., R.Nagarajan and R.Kankasabai. | Author | State | Chapter | Dinamani(daily) / Role of Barn Owl in rat control | Dinamani , Chennai |
1 — 1 | 1994 | 1 | ||
| Kankasabai, R., R.Nagarajan and P.Neelanarayanan. | Author | State | Chapter | Proceeding of Third Tamilnadu Science Congress in Tamil / Save Barn Owl! Control Rats! | Tamilnadu Science Congress , Chennai |
24 — 26 | 1994 | 1 |
- Organizeded International Conference On Current Challanges In Conservation Of Biodiversity [In4CB-2017] organized by Department Of Zoology, A.V.C. College (Autonomous), Mannampandal, Mayiladuthurai from 16-02-2017 to 18-02-2017
- Attendeded Animal Census Programme organized by Tamilnadu Forest Department, Anamalai Tiger Reserves, Pollachi from 17-12-2015 to 22-12-2015
- Attendeded Animal Census Programme organized by Tamilnadu Forest Department, Megemalai Forest Division from 05-03-2015 to 08-03-2015
- Attendeded The Mid-term Evaluation Meeting Of Major Research Projects organized by University Grants Commission, New Delhi, University Grants Commission, New Delhi from 01-02-2014 to 01-02-2014
- Organizeded International Conference On Indian Ornithology (ICIO) 2013 Entitled Ecosystem Services And Functions Of Birds organized by Salim Ali Centre For Ornithology & Natural History, Coimbatore from 20-11-2013 to 20-11-2013
- Attendeded The Meeting Of Chairpersons Of Board Of Studies organized by Tamilnadu State Council For Higher Education, Tamilnadu State Council For Higher Education,Chenn from 13-10-2011 to 13-10-2011
- Attendeded Workshop For Research Guides organized by Academic Staff College, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, Pondicherry from 10-09-2009 to 11-09-2009
- Attendeded Annual Birds Census organized by Tamilnadu Forest Department, Wildlife Division, Nagapattinam, Point Calimere Wildlife And Bird Sanctuary from 20-01-2009 to 21-01-2009
- Organizeded Chaired The Session "Behavioural Ecology II" organized by British Ecological Society (BES) Annual Meeting, University Of Oxford, Oxford, UK , Oxford, United Kingdom from 05-09-2006 to 07-09-2006
- Attendeded Recent Methodologies In Electrophoresis organized by The Electrophoresis Institute, Biotech, Yercaud, The Electrophoresis Institute, Biotech, Yercaud from 05-05-2003 to 15-05-2003
- Attendeded Workshop On Advanced Practicals organized by E.V.R College(Autonomous), Tiruchirapalli, E.V.R College(Autonomous), Tiruchirapalli from 24-01-2003 to 25-01-2003
- Attendeded PCR And Electroporation Techniques organized by Micro Devises Metrohm Limited,Chennai, Chennai from 26-09-2002 to 26-09-2002
- Attendeded Teacher Development Curriculum "Intel Teach To The Future" organized by Intel Innovation In Education, A.V.C. College, Mannampandal, Mayiladuthurai from 11-07-2002 to 07-08-2002
- Attendeded Wild Animal Census organized by Tamilnadu Forest Department, Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary, Kodiakarai from 24-03-2002 to 26-03-2002
- Attendeded Wild Animal Census organized by Tamilnadu Forest Department, Indira Gandhi National Park,Top Slip from 16-03-2002 to 27-03-2002
- Attendeded Waterbird Census organized by Tamilnadu Forest Department, Karaivetti And Vaduvoor Waterbird Sanctuary from 09-03-2002 to 10-03-2002
- Attendeded Waterbird Census organized by Tamilnadu Forest Department, Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary, Kodiakarai from 26-01-2002 to 27-01-2002
- Attendeded British Association Annual Festival organized by National Environmental Research Council, University Of Sheffield, Sheffield, England from 12-09-1999 to 12-09-1999
- Attendeded "Minitab-Training Course On Analysis Of Variance, Multiple Regression And Graphical Representation" organized by Institute Of Terrestrial Ecology, Wareham, Dorset, England, England from 08-02-1999 to 09-02-1999
- Attendeded British Association Annual Festival organized by National Environmental Research Council, University Of Leeds, Leeds, England from 01-09-1997 to 10-09-1997
- Attendeded "Quantitative Methods In Ecology" organized by Department Of Zoology, University Of Delhi., New Delhi from 27-12-1995 to 06-01-1996
- Attendeded Annual Wildlife Survey organized by Tamilnadu Forest Department, Grizzled Giant Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary, Srivil from 26-02-1994 to 03-03-1994
- Attendeded "Bio Statistics" organized by A.V.C. College, Mannampandal, A.V.C. College, Mannampandal, Mayiladuthurai from 21-12-1993 to 23-12-1993
- Attendeded Salim Ali Bird Count organized by Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), Bombay, Pichavaram Mangrove Forests And Adjoining Areas from 01-11-1993 to 10-11-1993
- Attendeded Black Buck Census organized by Tamilnadu Forest Department, Vallanadu Black Buck Wildlife Sanctuary, Vallanadu from 25-05-1992 to 31-05-1992
- Attendeded Wildlife Census organized by Tamilnadu Forest Department, Grizzled Giant Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary, Srivil from 25-05-1992 to 31-05-1992
Type Title Amount Remarks Minor Assessment Of The Rodent Species Diversity And Prey Selection Of Barn Owl (tyto Alba) In The Agro-ecosystem Of Various Districts Of Tamilnadu, Southern India 0.00 Minor Patterns Of Diversity, Abundance, And Habitat Utilization Of Birds In The Pichavaram Wetlands, With Special Emphasis On Migratory Waterbirds 0.00 Interim Impacts And Mechanisms Of Discrimination By Foraging Oystercatchers 0.00 Integrated Environmental Research Programme On The River Kaveri 0.00 Others Bio-control Of Rodents By Barn Owls 0.00 Student Name &
Reg.No.Class Title College/Univeristy Year Collaborations
(if any)Edwards, Rachel
Movement Patterns Of The Small Indian Mongoose (herpestes Javanicus) In Response To Green Iguana Hatching (iguana Iguana), St Lucia. University Of Exeter, Exeter, UK 2006 Wood, Laura
The Foraging Behaviour Of Mute Swans (cygnus Olor) Feeding On Water Crowfoot (ranunculus Penicillatus Subsp. Pseudofluitans). University Of Exeter, Exeter, UK 2006 Gregor, Amanda
Sexual Segregation Of Foraging Behaviour In The Sika Deer, Cervus Nippon, Of Lundy Island. University Of Exeter, Exeter, UK 2006 Indu, H
Population Estimation, Food Habit, And Foraging Technique Study Of Eurasian Tree Sparrow (passer Montanus) In Ziro, Arunachala Pradesh, Northeast India. A.V.C. College (Autonomous) 2017 Karthik, P
Study Of Herpatofaunal Diversity, Abunadance, And Their Micro-habitat Utility In Gingee Hills, Eastern Ghats, Southern India. A.V.C. College (Autonomous) 2016 Sharmila, M
Variations And Factors Inflencing The Nesting Density Of Red Tree Ant (oecophylla Smaragdina). A.V.C. College (Autonomous) 2015 Hushangabadkar, P.D.
Prey Consumption And Prevalence Of Endoparasite Of Dhole (cuon Alphinus, Pallas 1811) In Pench Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra. A.V.C. College (Autonomous) 2014 Anoop, N.R.
Status Distribution And Nest Site Selection Of Diurnal Raptors With Special Reference To Gyps Vulture In Moyar Valley, Western Ghats, Southern India. A.V.C. College (Autonomous) 2013 Baburao, G.
Activity Pattern And Feeding Ecology Of Grizzled Giant Squirrel (ratufa Macroura) At Srivilliputhur Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamilnadu, Southern India. A.V.C. College (Autonomous) 2012 Rajasundari, R.
Knots Used In The Nesting Archistructure By Baya Weaver Bird (polceus Phillipinus). A.V.C. College (Autonomous) 2012 Anukul Nath, R
Population Of House Sparrow (passer Domesticus) And Eurasian Tree Sparrow (passer Montanus) And Roosting Behaviour, Nesting Characteristic Features And Behavioural Observations Of House Sparrow In Silchar Town, Assam, Northeast India. A.V.C. College (Autonomous) 2011 Suresh, R
Population Of Avifauna In The Tropical Forests Of Hosur Forest Division In Tamilnadu, Southern India. A.V.C. College (Autonomous) 2010 Francis, R
Population, Behaviour And Crop Damage Of Blackbuck (antelope Cervicapra) Of Sathyamangalam Forest Division, Tamilnadu, Southern India A.V.C. College (Autonomous) 2009 Narasimmarajan, K
Demography And Distribution Of Lion-tailed Macaque (macaca Silenus) In Rain Forest Fragments In The Anamalai Hills, Tamil Nadu A.V.C. College (Autonomous) 2008 Balesan, J
Food Habits Of Leopards (panthera Pardus) In Nilgiris, Western Ghats, Southern India A.V.C. College (Autonomous) 2005 Roopavathy, J.
Site-selection, Construction And Microclimate Of Nest In Red Tree Ant (oecophylla Smaragdina). A.V.C. College (Autonomous) 2004 Ilayaraja, R.
Effect Of Exotic Weeds Invasion On The Floristic Structure And Composition Of Different Forest Types Of Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary And National Park, Southern India. A.V.C. College (Autonomous) 2004 Sargurunathan, S
Effect Of Loranthus On Host Trees And Animal Use Pattern Of Loranthus In Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary And National Park, Southern India. A.V.C. College (Autonomous) 2004 Ali, A.M.S
Nest Characteristics, Nest-site Selection, Nestling Growth And Prey Deli Vary Pattern To Nestlings In The Baya Weaver Bird (ploceus Philippinus). A.V.C. College (Autonomous) 2003 Karthik, T
Nest Characters, Nest-site Selection Of Palm Swift (cypsiurus Balasiensis) In And Around Mayiladuthurai, Tamilnadu, Southern India. A.V.C. College (Autonomous) 2003 Meganathan, T
A Survey Of Avian Diversity In Selected Inland Lakes Of Cuddalore, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam And Thanjavur Districts Of Tamilandu, Southern India And An Assessment Of Threats To Their Conservation Including Socio-economic Factors In The Surrounding Villages. A.V.C. College (Autonomous) 2002 Rajkumar, R
Studies On The Population And Morphometric Characteristics Of Molluscs In Selected Coastal Wetlands Of East Coast, Nagapattinam District, Tamilandu, Southern India. A.V.C. College (Autonomous) 2002 Kalaimani, M
Studies On The Time-activity Budgets Of Cattle Egret (bubulcus Ibis) At Poraiyar And Kozhaiyur, Tamilandu, Southern India. A.V.C. College (Autonomous) 2002 Prakash, A
Survey Of Molluscan Diversity In Selected Wetlands Of East Coast, Nagapattinam District, Tamilandu, Southern India. A.V.C. College (Autonomous) 2002 Radhakrishnan, P
Studies On The Time-activity Budgets Of Little Egret (egretta Garzetta) At Tranquebar Coast, Tamilandu, Southern India A.V.C. College (Autonomous) 2002 Muthukumar, S
Activity And Prey-delivery Pattern Of Barn Owl (tyto Alba) A.V.C. College (Autonomous) 1996 Thomas, J
Nest-site Selection And Nesting Characters Of House Rat (rattus Rattus) And Three Striped Palm Squirrel (funambulus Palmarum) A.V.C. College (Autonomous) 1996 Ramesh, K
Nesting And Breeding Biology Of Blue-rock Pigeons (columba Livia). A.V.C. College (Autonomous) 1995 Student Name &
Reg.No.Full/Part time Class Title College/Univeristy Duration Collaborations
(if any)Elavarasan, C Nesting Behaviour Of Swift Spp. In Nagapattinam Dist, Tamilandu, Southern India. A.V.C. College (Autonomous), Mannampandal, Mayilad 2017 - 2017 Seetharaman, B Nest Tree Selection And Nesting Behaviour Of House Crow (corvus Splendens) In And Around Mayiladuthurai, Southern India. A.V.C. College (Autonomous), Mannampandal, Mayilad 2015 - 2015 Suba, P Nest And Roost Tree Selection, Characteristic Features And Roosting Behaviour Of Yellow-billed Babbler (turdoides Affinis) In And Around Mayiladuthurai, Southern India. A.V.C. College (Autonomous), Mannampandal, Mayilad 2014 - 2014 Senthilkumar, A Influence Of Water And Mud Characteristics On The Shell Morphology And Biochemical Constituents Of Meretrix Casta. A.V.C. College (Autonomous), Mannampandal, Mayilad 2011 - 2011 Vijayapriya, R Studies On The Morphometry And Biomass Variation In The Bivalves Of Selected Tidal Flats Of East Coast Of India. A.V.C. College (Autonomous), Mannampandal, Mayilad 2005 - 2005 Santhi, D Studies On Plankton And Benthos Of Selected Tidal Flats Of East Coast Of India. A.V.C. College (Autonomous), Mannampandal, Mayilad 2005 - 2005 Karthik, T Studies On The Nesting Behaviour Of Selected Terrestrial Birds In Nagapattinam District Of Tamilnadu, Southern India. A.V.C. College (Autonomous), Mannampandal, Mayilad 2005 - 2005 Karthik, M In Progress. Foraging Efficiency Of Cattle Egret (bubulcus Ibis) At Papanasam Area, Tamilandu, Southern India. A.V.C. College (Autonomous), Mannampandal, Mayilad - Student Name Full/Part Time University
Ref.No.Title College/Univeristy Duration Collaborations
(if any)Status Krishnakumar, B.M. Ecology Of Sympatric Large Carnivore In Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve, Southern Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu. A.V.C. College (Autonomous), Mannampandal, Mayilad 2015 - till date Kalaimani, A. Ecology Of Sympatric Bulbuls In Gangi Hills, Eastern Ghats, Southern India. A.V.C. College (Autonomous), Mannampandal, Mayilad 2015 - till date Srinivas, A. Studies On Amphibians In And Around Guindy National Park With Special Emphasis On Diversity, Behaviour And Molecular Classification. A.V.C. College (Autonomous), Mannampandal, Mayilad 2009 - till date Balasundaram, K. Population Characteristics Of Molluscan Species And Gene Sequence Of Bellamya Bengalensis And Pila Globosa In Lake Veeranam, Tamil Nadu, Southern India. (Viva Was On 23rd September 2019). A.V.C. College (Autonomous), Mannampandal, Mayilad 2014 - 2019 Roy, D. Population, Activity Pattern And Foraging Ecology Of Golden Langur (Trachypithecus Geei) And Impacts Of Anthropogenic Pressure On Its Population In Fragmented Habitats Of Western Assam, India. A.V.C. College (Autonomous), Mannampandal, Mayilad 2015 - 2019 Kaliyamoorthy, R. Feeding Ecology Of Barn Owl (Tyto Alba) In Different Districts Of Tamil Nadu And Its Mating Behaviour During Brooding. Thesis And Awaiting For Viva A.V.C. College (Autonomous), Mannampandal, Mayilad 2014 - 2019 Ashokkumar, M. Population, Foraging And Activity Pattern Of Gaur (Bos Gaurus H. Smith, 1827) In Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Southern India. 189pp (Viva Was On 31st July 2012). A.V.C. College (Autonomous), Mannampandal, Mayilad 2006 - 2011 Sumathi, T. Factors Influencing The Waterbird Populations With Special Emphasis On The Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus Ruber Roseus Pallas 1811) In The Eastern Part Of The Great Vedaranyam Swamp, Point Calimere Wildlife And Bird Sanctuary, Southern India. Ph.D. Thesis, A.V.C College, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, India. 219pp. (Viva Was On 24th August 2009). A.V.C. College (Autonomous), Mannampandal, Mayilad 2004 - 2008 Institution Name Board Type From (Year) To (year) Role University Of Exeter, United Kingdom All ALL Member University Of Delhi, Delhi Research Viva Voce Member Pondicherry University (Central University), Pondicherry Research Viva Voce Member Tamil University, Thanjavur Research Viva Voce Member Nehru Memorial College (A), Puthanampatti Pg Both Theory & Practical Member Bharathidasan University, Trichirappalli Pg Both Theory & Practical Member Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore All ALL Chairman Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar Research Viva Voce Member Periyar University, Salem Both Ug & ALL Chairman University Of Madras, Chennai Pg Both Theory & Practical Chairman Kanchi Mamunivar Centre For PG Studies (Autonomous), Govt. Of Puducherry. Pg Both Theory & Practical Chairman PSG College Of Arts And Science (Autonomous), Coimbatore Pg Both Theory & Practical Chairman Government Arts College For Men, Kumbakonam All Both Theory & Practical Member Rajah Sarafoji College (Autonomous), Thanjavur Both Ug & Both Theory & Practical Member Thiyagaraja College, Madurai Pg Both Theory & Practical Chairman A.D.M. College For Women, Nagapattinam Ug Both Theory & Practical Chairman HH The Rajahs College, Pudukottai Ug Both Theory & Practical Chairman Poombuhar College, Melaiyur Both Ug & Both Theory & Practical Chairman Dhanabagyam Krishnaswamy Mudaliar College For Women, Vellore Ug Theory Member AVVM Sri Poondi Pushpham College, Thanjavur Ug Theory Member Kundavai Nachiyar Government College For Women, Thanjavur Pg Theory Member Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappalli Ug Theory Member Sri Meenakshi Government College For Women (Autonomous) Ug Theory Member National College (Autonomous), Tiruchirapalli Pg Theory Member Membership in Professional Bodies
Name of the body Type Membership Type From (Year) To (year) Association For The Study Of Animal Behaviour (ASAB), United Kingdom International Annual British Ecological Society (BES), United Kingdom International Annual Association For Psychological Science (APS), USA International Annual Wader Study Group, United Kingdom International Annual International Wader Study Group, The Netherlands International Annual Malacological Society Of London, United Kingdom International Annual Association Of British Scholars, Chennai, India International Life Time Society For Science And Environment, India National Life Time Nature Forever Society, Maharastra, India National Life Time Society For Rodent Biologist, India National Life Time Society For Applied Ornithologist, India National Life Time Environmental Conservation Society, Muthupet, India National Life Time Centennial Member, Lions Clubs International National Life Time Type of Media Title Date Name of the Media Other Details TV Conservation of House Sparrow 2013-03-20 Daily Thanthi TV on International House Sparrow Day 2013 TV Behaviour of Baya Weaver Birds 2013-10-09 JAYA Plus – News Channel Other Positions in AVC
: Achievements as Principal
1.Had given presentation and facilitated the visit for “Evaluation and Review of Autonomous by Experts” for the college on 6-7 October 2016, which has been successfully completed and the autonomous status has been extended by the UGC until 2022.
2.Gave presentation for “College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) - Phase-II” on
18 May 2016 on-behalf of Principal at UGC, New Delhi, which has been sanctuationed.
3.Submitted data to NIRF, Govt. of India and our institition is ranked as 43rd Position in College Category during 2017 and positioned Rank band: 101-150 during 2018,2019 and 2020.
Honours and Special Positions
1.Member, UGC Expert Committee to consider the proposal submitted by Autonomous Colleges for the Fresh and Extension of Autonomous status from 2016 onwards (till date reviewed seven colleges).
2.UGC-CPE Advisory Committee Member for SVKP & Dr.K.S. Raju Arts & Science College, Penugonda, Andhra Pradesh and attended meeting on 07-09-2018.
3.Senate Member, Bharahidasan University, Trichirappalli from 2016 onwards.
4.Selection Committee Member for the selection of Principal Grade-I, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirapalli on 02-08-2017.
5.Screening Committee Member for Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON), Govt. of India, Coimbatore for Assessing the Annual Performance Apprisal Reports (APAR) and Meeting held on 30-11-2017.
6.UGC-Observer for APSET-2019 for Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test for Tirupathi centre on 20-10-2019.
7.Chairperson /Co-ordinator, UGC-Swachhta Campus Programme for rank assessment of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli and JP College of Education, Akarakattu, Ayikudi, Tenkasi on 3-09-2019.
8.College Committee Member as University Representative for Navalar Na Mu Venkatasamy Nattar Thiruvarul Kalloori, Thanjavur-613003 for a period of three years from 30-07-2019 to 29-07-2022.
9.College Committee Member as University Representative for Kalaimahal College of Arts and Science, Sembanorkoil, for a period of three years from 31-07-2018 to 30-07-2021.
10.College Committee Member as University Representative for Sri Venkateswara College of Arts and Science, Peravurani-614 804, Thanjavur for a period of three years from 30-01-2018 to 29-01-2021.
11.College Committee Member as University Representative for Best Arts and Science College, Sattanathapuram, Sirkali-6091019 for a period of three years from 25-01-2017 to 24-01-2020.
12.College Committee Member as University Representative for Rajagiri Dawood Batch College of Arts and Science, Papanasam, Thanjavur-614 205 for a period of three years from 30-08-2016 to 29-08-2019.
13.NSS Advisory Committee Member, Bharahidasan University, Trichirappalli for 2019-20.
14. National Builder Award 2017 on the occasion of Teacher’s day by Rotary International District 2981.
15.Member, for the formulation of TNPSC Syllabus in Wildlife Biology for competitive examinations on 14-07-2017 at TNPSC Office, Chennai.
16.Best Teacher award by Lions Club of Mayiladuthurai on September 2016
NEWS ITEMS/INTERVIEWS IN PERIODICALS
International
1.“Battering bird has weakness for mussels” in The Sunday Times -London,
Friday, 31 December 1999.
2.“Birds find a mean through thick and thin” in New Scientist –London 8 January 2000 No. 2220
3.“Le vol des cormorans emporte même des Népalais au bord du Léman” in Le Temps Swiss National Newspaper 28th November 2005, Monday
4.“Der Trick der Austernfischer” Seite 34-WELT am SONNTAG-Nr.2, Sonntag, 9 Januar 2000 (German National Newspaper) recited from New Scientist.
5.“Who’s a clever bird then?” in EXTRA 2000 (Lent term):6
National
6.“This Year, Migratory Birds Glide in Early” in The Hindu October 23, 2013.
7.“A Splash of Pink and White at Pallikaranai” in The Hindu May 17, 2013.
8.“Fathered Engineering” in The Hindu.
Mass Media
1.‘Conservation of House Sparrow’ in the Daily Thanthi TV, on International House Sparrow Day 2013 (20th March 2013)
2.‘Behaviour of Baya Weaver Birds’ in JAYA Plus – News Channel on 9th October 2013
Talks in Mass Media
1.“Magnetic Pollution” by All India Radio, Main Station Thiruchirappalli broadcasted on 10th August 2017 at 07.00 a.m. 11th August 2017 at 08.45 p.m. and for 15 minutes.
2.Interview on “Electro Magnetic Pollution” and aother on “Mangroves” by All India Radio, FM Station Thiruchirappalli.
3.“Paravaikalin Vicithera Gunakal” by All India Radio, Thiruchirappalli broadcasted on 20th August 2015 at 07.00 a.m. for 15 minutes.
4.Moderater for the Debate in Iliyabharatham on “Endraya Indhiya Elaignargalidam Ariviyal Kuritha Vizhipunarvu Valarnthirukiratha? Theyinthirukiratha? by All India Radio/Doordarshan, Karaikal broadcasted on 29th March 2016 at 12.00 noon for 30 minutes.
5.“Bird and Farmers” (Live PIP) in “KISANVANI–AGRICULTURE PROGRAMME’- by AIR Radio South Service 100.3 FM Karaikal, on 30/07/2014 at 19.30 pm
- Attendeded Animal Census Programme organized by Tamilnadu Forest Department, Anamalai Tiger Reserves, Pollachi from 17-12-2015 to 22-12-2015