Zoology Department

OUR DEPARTMENTS

Dr B Hari

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+91 9400343648

Designation

  • Professor

Department

  • P.G. & Research Department of Zoology

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Edu. Qualifications

  • M.Sc.Marine Biology (CUSAT)
  • Ph. D. in Marine Sciences (CUSAT)
  • NET (ICAR)
  • Post Doc.Fish and Fish Culture Group Wageningen University, The Netherlands and School of Industrial Fisheries, CUSAT, India

Areas of Specialization

  • Aquaculture
  • Fisheries
  • Marine Biology

Courses/subject Taught

UG Level:

  • Animal diversity I & II,
  • Methodology and Perspectives of Zoology
  • General informatics Bioinformatics and Molecular Biology
  • Cell Biology
  • Immunology& Microbiology
  • Physiology,
  • Freshwater Ornamental Fish Culture

PG Level:

  • Biophysics, Instrumentation & Bioinformatics
  • Cell Biology, Molecular Biology & Bioinformatics
  • Immunology & DevelopmentalBiology
  • Pollution Biology
  • Pollution Management

Field of Research

  • Aquaculture
  • Marine Biology
  • Wetland Ecology

Guideship Details

  • University of Kerala
    Faculty:Science
    Subject:Zoology
    U.O. No. Ac. E 1 A. 1/040442/2011 dated 02-01-2012
    Ph.D. Produced: one
    Gayathri V. Recombinant Expression of Heat Shock Proteins (HSPs) from Artemia franciscana and Exploration of their In Vitro Chaperone Activity. Date of award 22-11- 2019
    Research Students: 3
    1. Akhil R.Nair University of Kerala Fellow
    2. Dil Raj C.P. CSIR Fellow
    3. Neethu L University of Kerala Fellow

Experience

  • 1995-1998: Technical Officer, HigashimaruFeeds India Limited, Cochin
  • 1998-2001 Senior Research Fellow (ICAR) SIF, CUSAT
  • 2001 NUFFIC Project Fellow, South-South Project, MHO, The Netherlands
  • 2002-2003 Post Doc Fellow, FC&FG, Wageningen University & SIF, CUSAT
  • 2003 to 2004 Guest Lecturer, Dept. of Aquaculture and Microbiology, MES Ponnani College, Ponnani, Malapuram
  • 02-12-2004 to 01-12- 2016 Assistant Professor
  • 02-012-2016 to 01-12-2019 Associate Professor
  • 02-12-2019 to till date Professor

Memberships in Learned Bodies/Societies, If any

  • Life Member: Society of Fisheries Technologist (India)
  • Life Member: Kerala Bonsai Association

National Fellowship Received

  • JRF, CUSAT 1997
  • JRF ICAR at SIF, CUSAT 1998
  • SRF-ICAR at SIF, CUSAT 2000

International Fellowship Received

  • NUFFIC Fellowship, Netherlands, South-South Co-operation Project between India & Vietnam 2001
  • MHO Postdoctoral Fellowship: Wageningen University, The Netherlands2002-2003

Extension Activities

  • Beach Cleaning Volunteer, Asian water bird Census, Great Backyard Bird Count
  • Volunteer WWF

Papers Published

  • Shyamily S., S. Jisha and B. Hari (2023). Scale Characteristics in Relation to Morphometrics in Blackspot Barb, Dawkinsia filamentosa (Valenciennes, 1844), Accepted.
  • Jisha S., Sreelekshmi C., Sooraj B. and Hari B. (2023). Morphometric and Meristic Characters of Ambassis ambassis (Lacepede, 1802), Commerson’s Glassy of Kayamkulam Backwater, Kerala, India, Accepted.
  • Kanni J. Mohan, S. Jisha and B. Hari (2023) Intertidal Molluscan Diversity of Thirumullavaram, Kerala, Accepted
  • Sooraj B., S. Jisha and B. Hari (2023) Ichthyofaunal Diversity of Pillai Kadavu, Northern Region of Kayamkulam Backwater, Kerala, India, Accepted
  • Dilraj C.P., S. Jisha and B. Hari (2023) Nesting Tree Selection and Temporal Variation in the Nesting of Little Egret (Egretta Garzetta) in a Heronry Near Neendakara Harbour, Ashtamudi Wetland, Kollam, Kerala, Accepted
  • Laseetha T.G, S. Jisha and B. Hari (2023) Diversity of Charadriiform Birds from a Tropical Wetland, AcceptedSooraj B., S. Jisha and B. Hari (2022), Diversity, Distribution and Conservation Status of Ichthyofauna of Kayamkulam Backwater, Kerala, India, Indian Hydrobiology, 21(2): 188–202.
  • Kanni J. Mohan, S. Jisha and B. Hari (2022) Diversity of Marine Amphipods Associated with Macroalgae Along the Intertidal Rocky Shore at Thirumullavaram, Kollam, Kerala, Indian Hydrobiology, 21(2): 174–187.
  • Jisha S. B. Hari and Neethu A (2022) Epidendric microalgae from the periphyton microhabitats of a mangrove ecosystem., International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research 13 (5) pp.335-339 ISSN 2229-5518.
  • Parvathy N., B. Hari and Jisha S. (2019). The Effect of Addition of Propionic Acid Stabilised Fermented Fishery Waste as Biofertilizer in the Culture of Ornamental Fish- Guppy (Poeciliareticuata), Proceedings of the International Seminar on Blue Growth Initiative: Sustainable Fishery Development Strategies and Advanced Technologies for Aquaculture (BISFAA 2019), August 7th- 9th, 2019, Editors. Sherly Williams, E, Organised by PG & Research Department of Zoology, Fatima Mata National College (Autonomous), Kollam, Kerala, India, Supported by KMML, Matsyafed, KSCSTE, pp 41-43., ISBN 978-93-5382-468-6.
  • Jisha S., and B. Hari (2019). Benthic Microalgal Diversity of Ayiramthengu Mangroves and their Ecological Role, Proceedings of the International Seminar on Blue Growth Initiative: Sustainable Fishery Development Strategies and Advanced Technologies for Aquaculture (BISFAA 2019), August 7th- 9th, 2019, Editors. Sherly Williams, E, Organised by PG & Research Department of Zoology, Fatima Mata National College (Autonomous), Kollam, Kerala, India, Supported by KMML, Matsyafed, KSCSTE, pp 80-83., ISBN 978-93-5382-468-6.
  • Jisha S, B. Hari and S. S. Meenu (2018) A Preliminary Study on the Marine Fishery Scenario of Pozhikkara, Paravur (Kollam, Kerala) with Special References to Food Fishes, Emerging Challenges in Biodiversity Conservation with Special Reference to Recent Trends in Ecotoxicology, ISBN, 334-342, 978-93-5291-469-2.
  • Hari B., S. Jisha and B. Sreejith (2018) Avifauna of Kandachira Wetlands of Ashtamudi Lake, Kerala, India, Trends on Biosciences,11(7), Print- ISSN 0974-8431.
  • Hari B., S. Jisha and Archana S. Kumar (2018) The Effect of Imidacloprid on the Leaf Gall Inducing Thrips Gynaikothrips uzeli Zimmermann (Thysanoptera: Phlaeothripidae) of Ornamental Ficus Plant Ficus benjamina., Education Plus Vol.XI (2)193-200.
  • Jisha S., B. Hari and A. Neethu (2018) An Investigation on the Epidendric Periphyton of Two Mangrove Ecosystems, Asramam and Kandachira of Ashtamudi Lake, Kollam (Dist.), Kerala, India, Trends on Biosciences,11(7), 1262-1269, Print- ISSN 0974-8431.
  • Jisha S., B. Hari, and A. Neethu, (2017) Epidendric Periphyton Microhabitats on Submerged Roots of Cocos Nucifera Fringing on the Sheltered Mangrove Area of Paravur Lake, Kollam, Kerala. Proceedings of International Seminar on Coastal Biodiversity Assessment (COBIA 2017) 5-7 January 2017, ISBN 9789352673858, pp. 4780-490.
  • Jisha S., Hari, B. and Sanooja, A. (2016) An Annotated Checklist on the Aquarium Fishes of Palakkad District, Kerala, India, Proceedings of the International Conference on Environmental Stress and Aquatic Animal Health (ESAAH – 2016), Published by Dept. of Zoology, Govt. College for Women, TVPM., February, 2016., PP-125-136., ISBN 978- 93-5258-826-8.
  • Hari B., Jisha S. and Praveena P. (2016) Effect of Preservatives on Fishery Waste Fermentation, Proceedings of the International Conference on Environmental Stress and Aquatic Animal Health (ESAAH – 2016), Published by Dep. of Zoology, Govt. College for Women, TVPM., February, 2016., PP-125-136., ISBN 978- 93-5258-826-8.
  • Aneesa Khalid, V. Athira, S. Jisha and B. Hari (2015) Solid Waste Disposal at Beaches and its Management: A Case Study at Varkala Beach, Thiruvananthapuram, District, Kerala, In Proceedings of U.G.C. Sponsored National Seminar on Solid waste Management: Emerging Trends and Challenges, 17th and 18th September 2015, (Chief Editor. Dr. P. M. Koshy), Organized by P. G. Dep. of Zoology St. Stephen’s College, Pathanapuram. Kollam. PP.60-65. ISBN:978-93-84826-94-9.
  • Saranya V. S., P. Praveena, S. Jisha and B. Hari (2015). Effect of different sugar concentrations on the fermentation of shrimp waste. In Proceedings of U.G.C. Sponsored National Seminar on Solid waste Management: Emerging Trends and Challenges, 17th and 18th September 2015, (Chief Editor Dr. P. M. Koshy), Organized by P.G. Dep. of Zoology St. Stephen’s College, Pathanapuram, Kollam, PP. 20-29. ISBN: 978-93-84826-94-9.
  • Hari B. and S. Jisha (2015) Fish and Bivalve Diversity in Mangroves of Ayiramthengu, Kerala, India, Proceedings of U. G. C. National Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation-Threats & Challenges (UNASEB-2015), Organised by P.G & Research Department of Zoology, University College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on 18-19 August 2015., pp.126-130., ISBN: 978-93-5254-247-5, pp.131-136.
  • Jisha S., Hari, B. and V. Vinitha (2015) On the Diversity of Periphytons from Red Mangrove (Rhizophora mangle), Proceedings of U. G. C. National Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation-Threats & Challenges (UNASEB-2015), Organised by P. G & Research Department of Zoology, University College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on 18-19 August 2015.ISBN: 978-93-5254-247-5, pp.12-130.
  • Gayathri Valsala and ShiburajSugathan (2015) Loss of indigenous brine shrimp Artemia parthenogenetica due to the invasion by Artemia species Artemia franciscana at Thamaraikulam salt pan. India.Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences. ISSN: 0379-5136 Vol 44 (11) pp. 1712-1715.
  • Hari, B., MadhusoodanaKurup B., J.W. Schrama., M.C.J Verdegem (2014) Comparative evaluation of the routes of carbohydrate addition to extensive shrimp culture systems for the control of carbon/ nitrogen ratio.,Holistic thought XII (1) pp 60-73. ISSN 0975-363X
  • Navya P.P. and Hari B. (2014) Efficacy of the fermented product preserved with different levels of propionic acid as dietary protein source in ornamental fish, platy (Xiphophorus maculates), In U.G.C. Sponsored National Seminar Recent Trends and Challenges in Environmental Biotechnology, Raji Raghavan and Hari B. (Eds.) 2014., 20th -21st Feb. 2014, Punalur. 150 p
  • Remya T.R. and Hari B. (2014) The effect of varying levels of added carbohydrate source on the fermentation of fishery wastes, In U.G.C. Sponsored National Seminar Recent Trends and Challenges in Environmental Biotechnology, Raji Raghavan and Hari B. (Eds.) 2014., 20th -21st Feb. 2014, Punalur. 150 p.
  • Gayathri V. and Hari B. (2014) Effects of carbohydrate addition on nitrogen enriched pond water, In U.G.C. Sponsored National Seminar Recent Trends and Challenges in Environmental Biotechnology, Raji Raghavan and Hari B. (Eds.) 2014., 20th -21st Feb. 2014, Punalur. 150 p
  • Hari B., Kurup B.M., Verdegem M.C.J. (2012) Eco-friendly shrimp culture through the control of carbon/ nitrogen ratio in ponds, In U.G.C. Sponsored National Seminar on ‘Biodiversity vs. Biotechnology Challenges and Options’, 21st & 22nd Nov, 2012, organized by P.G. & research Department of Zoology, S. N. College, Kollam.
  • Hari. B. (2012) Bivalve Biodiversity of marine and estuarine ecosystems of Kerala, India in “BIOFEST 2012” National Seminar on ‘Recent Trends and Future Prospectus of Biodiversity and Conservation’ organized by Departments of Botany and Zoology, S.N. College, Punalur March 15-16th 2012, Book of Abstracts p.38
  • Sreedevi P.R. and Hari B. (2010) Improved production and water quality in ornamental fish rearing systems through alteration of Carbon/Nitrogen ratio. In Book of Abstracts: International Seminar on Ornamental Fish Breading Farming and Trade-‘Ornamentals Kerala 2010’, 13th -15th February 2010 Cochin, India page No. 49.
  • Rajina C.P., Sureshkumar, Hari B., GerogeNinan and Zynudheen (2010) Effects of fish silage incorporated diets on growth, feed and protein conversion and survival rate of larvae of ornamental fishes, black molly (Mollienesialatipinna) and red zebra (Brachydaniorerio). In Book of Abstracts: International Seminar on Ornamental Fish Breading Farming and Trade-‘Ornamentals Kerala 2010’ 13th -15th February 2010 Cochin, India p. 47.
  • Prasheetha P.V. and Hari B. (2010) Effect of fermented organic materials on the production, feed conversion efficiencies and water quality in culture of rohu (Labeorohitha) In : Proceedings of 22nd Kerala Science Congress 28-31 January 2010, KFRI, Peechi pp. 126-127.
  • Sindhu Govindan and Hari B. (2010) The effect of dietary supplementation of betain and Glycine on growth, feed conversion and survival of juvenile platy (Xiphophorous maculates). In : Proceedings of 22nd Kerala Science Congress 28th -31st January 2010, KFRI, Peechi pp. 128-129.
  • Sreedevi P.R. and Hari. B., (2007). The effect of varying carbon/ nitrogen (C/N) ratios on rearing of ornamental fish, guppy (Lebistes reticulates) In: Proceedings of the 19th Kerala Science Congress, January 29th -31st 2007, Kannur, pp. 420-422.
  • Hari, B., MadhusoodanaKurup B., Johny T. Varghese., J.W. Schrama., M.C.J Verdegem., (2006) The effect of carbohydrate addition on water quality and the nitrogen budget in extensive shrimp culture systems Aquaculture, 252: pp. 248-26 Elsevier
  • Hari. B. and MadhusoodanaKurup. B., (2006) The Effect of Dietary Lipid Levels on the Nutrition and Growth of Juveniles of Macrobrachiumrosenbergii (de Man). Fishery Technology 43:1 pp. 65-723
  • Sreedevi P.R and Hari. B., (2006). Application of C/N ratio on the rearing of ornamental fishes. In: Proceedings of U.G.C. sponsored National Conference on Ornamental Fishes “Aqua Ornamentals-2006”, (Eds. Hari. B. and Remesan T.K.) 18th and 19th September 2006, Organized by S. N. College, Nattika, Kerala.pp.
  • Hari. B. and MadhusoodanaKurup. B., (2006). Comparative evaluation of feed ingredients by proximate composition and in vitro digestibility for inclusion in the diets of Macrobrachiumrosenbergii (de Man) Journal of Aquaculture in Tropics, 21 ( 3-4) pp.119-130.
  • Verdegem M.C.J., J.W. Schrama., Hari, B., MadhusoodanaKurup B., JohnyT.Varghese., (2005). Global Aquaculture Advocate, 8: 1, pp. 88-89
  • Hari. B. and MadhusoodanaKurup. B., (2005). Formulation and evaluation of micro-bound larval feed for Macrobrachiumrosenbergii Indian Journal of Fisheries, 52 (3): pp. 275-284. Formulation and evaluation of micro-bound larval feed for Macrobrachiumrosenbergii (de Man)
  • Hari, B., MadhusoodanaKurup B., JohnyT.Varghese., J.W. Schrama., M.C.J Verdegem., (2004) Effects of carbohydrate addition on production in extensive shrimp culture systems. Aquaculture 241, pp. 179-194 Elsevier
  • Johny T. Varghese, B. MadhusoodanaKurup, Hari B. and M. C. J Verdegem. (2004) Improved ecological sustainability and shrimp yield in extensive shrimp culture system by the addition of carbohydrate. Third Indian Fisheries Science Congress, New Delhi 2004. pp. 75
  • Hari. B., MadhusoodanaKurup, B. (2003) Comparative evaluation of dietary protein levels and plant–animal protein ratios in Macrobrachiumrosenbergii (de Man). Aquaculture Nutrition 9, pp. 131-137.
  • Hari. B., MadhusoodanaKurup. B. (2003). Growth, survival rate and feed conversion ratio of juveniles of Macrobrachiumrosenbergii (de Man) fed with farm made and commercial feeds. Fishery Technology, 40, pp. 83-90.
  • Hari. B., MadhusoodanaKurup, B. (2002) Vitamin C (Ascorbyl 2 Polyphosphate) Requirement of Freshwater Prawn Macrobrachiumrosenbergii (de Man). Asian Fisheries Science, 15, pp.145-154
  • MadhusoodanaKurup, B., Ranjeet. K., Hari. B. (2002). On the development of grow-out technology for the promotion of eco-friendly farming of Macrobrachiumrosenbergii in the polders of Kuttanad, A wetland eco-system. INFOFISH International, 5, pp 48-55.
  • Hari. B., MadhusoodanaKurup, B. (2001). Evaluation of locally available protein sources for the development of farm made feeds for Macrobrachiumrosenbergii in the grow-outs of Kuttanad (S.India) In: Goddard, S., Al-Oufi, H., Mcllwain,J., and Claereboudt, M. (Eds.) Pro. 1st International Conference on Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment in the NW Indian Ocean, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, pp. 142-149.
  • Hari, B., MadhusoodanaKurup, B. (1998). Comparative evaluation of three commercially available Vitamin C derivatives in the practical diets of Penaeus monodon. In Proceedings of the Tenth Kerala Science Congress, January 1998, Kozhikode. pp. 190-192.
  • Hari, B., MadhusoodanaKurup, B. (1998). Effect of ascorbic acid derivatives on the growth of Penaeus monodon. In Advances and Priorities in Fisheries Technology (Balachandran, K.K., Iyer, T.S.G., Madhavan, P., Joseph, J., Perigreen, P.A., Regunath, M.R and Varghese, M.D. Eds.) p., 88-92, Society of Fisheries Technologists (India), Cochin.

Papers Presented

  • Dilraj C.P., B. Hari, S. Jisha (2020) Avian Diversity and Microsite Utilisation by Birds in Neendakara and SakthikulanagraHarbour, Kerala, India, AGORA 2020 – Multidisciplinary Annual Seminar Series, 20th February 2020 organised by Department of Zoology S. N. College Kollam. (Co-author presented the paper).
  • Akhil Nair R., B. Hari, S. Jisha (2020) Occurrence of Black Devil Snail, Faunus ater in an Estuary in Southern Kerala, AGORA 2020 – Multidisciplinary Annual Seminar Series, 20th February 2020 organised by Department of Zoology S. N. College Kollam. (Co-author presented the paper).
  • Laseetha, T. G., Jisha S., and B. Hari (2020).An annotated checklist of Coraciiformes (Class: Aves) at Polachira wetland (Kollam district), Kerala, AGORA 2020 – Multidisciplinary Annual Seminar Series, 20th February 2020 organised by Department of Zoology S. N. College Kollam. (Co-author presented the paper).
  • Kanni J Mohan, S. Jisha and B. Hari (2020). Amphipod diversity of intertidal rocky shore at Thirumullavaram, Kollam, Kerala, AGORA 2020 – Multidisciplinary Annual Seminar Series, 20th February 2020 organised by Department of Zoology S. N. College Kollam. (Co-author presented the paper).
  • Aneesa Abdul Khader, S. Jisha and B. Hari (2020). A preliminary study on taxonomy and allometric relationships of Echinolittorinaleucosticta (Philippi, 1847) from southern coast of Kerala, AGORA 2020 – Multidisciplinary Annual Seminar Series, 20th February 2020 organised by Department of Zoology S. N. College Kollam. (Co-author presented the paper).
  • Sooraj, B., Jisha S., and B. Hari and (2020).Diversity of fishes at Kayankulam backwaters, AGORA 2020 – Multidisciplinary Annual Seminar Series, 20th February 2020 organised by Department of Zoology S. N. College Kollam.(Co-author presented the paper).
  • Arathy, P. V., Jisha S and B. Hari (2020). Damselflies of Polachira, Kollam district, Kerala, AGORA 2020 – Multidisciplinary Annual Seminar Series, 20th Feb2020 organised by Department of Zoology S. N. College Kollam. (Co-author presented the paper).
  • Ramiya, K. R., Jisha S. and B. Hari (2020). Dragonflies of Polachira, Kollam district, Kerala, AGORA 2020 – Multidisciplinary Annual Seminar Series, 20th February 2020 organised by Dept of Zoology S. N. College Kollam. (Co-author presented the paper).
  • Anu Vijayan, S. Jisha and B. Hari (2019). Microbial Diversity in the Diet of Spotted Ruby Scat, Scatophagus argus (Linnaeus, 1766) with special reference to morphometry. Presented at University College, Thiruvananthapuram (Co-author presented the paper).
  • Kanni J. Mohan, S. Jisha and B. Hari (2020).Macroalgal diversity of Intertidal Rocky Shore at Thirumullavara, Kollam, Kerala. Two Day National Seminar on Climate Change. Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development: Challenges and Prospects in 21st Century, organized by P.G. Department of Zoology & Research Centre, Mahatma Gandhi College and supported by Directorate of Environmental and Climate Change, Government of Kerala on 24th and 25th January 2020.
  • Jisha, S., B. Hari and V. Vinitha (2015). On the Diversity of Periphyton from Red Mangrove (Rhizophora mangle), UGC National Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation-Threats & Challenges (UNASEB-2015), Organised by P.G & Research Department of Zoology, University College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on 18-19 August 2015.
  • Jisha, S., and B. Hari (2015). Fish and Bivalve Diversity in Mangroves of Ayiramthengu, Kerala, India, UGC National Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation-Threats & Challenges (UNASEB-2015), Organised by P.G & Research Department of Zoology, University College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on 18-19 August 2015. (Co-author presented paper).
  • Saranya, V. S., P. Praveena, S. Jisha and B. Hari (2015). Effect of different sugar concentrations on the fermentation of shrimp waste. In U.G.C. Sponsored National Seminar on Solid waste Management: Emerging Trends and Challenges, 17th and 18th September 2015 organized by P.G. Dept of Zoology St. Stephen’s College, Pathanapuram, Kollam.
  • Aneesa Khalid, V. Athira, S. Jisha and B. Hari (2015). Solid Waste Disposal at Beaches and its Management: A case Study at Varkala Beach, Thiruvananthapuram, District, Kerala, In U.G.C. Sponsored National Seminar on Solid waste Management: Emerging Trends and Challenges, 17th and 18th September 2015 organized by P.G. Dept of Zoology St. Stephen’s College, Pathanapuram, Kollam. (Co-author presented paper).
  • Jisha, S., B. Hari and A. Neethu (2015). Epidendric Periphyton Microhabitats on Submerged Roots of Cocos nucifera Fringing on the Sheltered Mangrove Area of Paravur Lake, Kollam, Kerala., International Seminar on Coastal Biodiversity Assessment (COBIA 2017) 5-7 January 2017, Organised by Department of Zoology, St.Gregorius College, Kottarakkara, Sponsored by KSCSTE. (Co-author presented paper).
  • Jisha, S. and B. Hari (2016). Shorebirds of Kandachira Wetlands, Kollam, Kerala, National Seminar on Recent Challenges in Biodiversity Conservation, 22-23 March, 2016, Sponsored by University of Kerala and Organised by Department of Zoology, University of Kerala. (Co-author presented paper).
  • Jisha S, Hari B. and S. Rohini (2017). Epiphytic Microalgae from the Dredging Zone of Kollam Canal, Kerala, India., National Seminar on Conservation of Freshwater Biodiversity Under Changing Climate and Land cover, 20-21 February, 2017, Sponsored by University of Kerala and Organised by Department of Zoology, University of Kerala.
  • Jisha, S., B. Hari and A. Neethu (2018). Epidendric Periphyton From Two Mangrove Areas of Ashtamudi Lake, Kerala, India, National Seminar on Conservation of Wetland Ecosystems for Long term Ecological Security, S.N.C.W, Kollam, 18th to 20th January 2018, Supported by KSCSTE & KSBB.
  • Hari, B., Jisha S. and Sreejith B. (2018), A Checklist of Avifauna from Kandachira Wetlands of Ashtamudi Lake Kerala, National Seminar on Conservation of Wetland Ecosystems for Long term Ecological Security, S.N.C.W, Kollam, Supported by KSCSTE & KSBB, 20th 18th to 20th January 2018. (Co-author presented paper).
  • Neethu.A, Jisha.S&Hari.B (12-2-2018 to 14.02.2018). A Study on The Diversity of Epiphyllic Periphyton on Leaves of Mangroves of Paravur Lake, Kerala, India, National Seminar on Reaching the Unreached through Science and Technology, S.N. College Kollam, Indian Science Congress Association Department of Environment and Climate Change.
  • Jisha.S, B. Hari and Sreejith B. (20.02.2018). A Checklist of Avifauna from Pozhikkara, A Possible Stopover of Migratory Birds at Kollam, District, Kerala, National Seminar on Recent Trends in Zoological Research, Department of Zoology, University of Kerala.
  • Hari B. Jisha S, Sreejith B. (27.02.2018), Avifauna of Kandachira wetlands of Ashtamudi Lake Kerala, KSCSTE & KSHEC, National Higher Education Mission, CISSA, Indian Science Congress Association. (Co-author presented paper).
  • Jisha.S, B. Hari and S. S. Meenu (27.02.2018). A Preliminary Study on the Marine Fishery Scenario of Pozhikkara, Paravur (Kollam, Kerala) with Special References to Food Fishes, National Seminar on Emerging Challenges in Biodiversity Conservation with Special Reference to Recent Trends in Ecotoxicology, MSM College, Kayankulam, Supported by KSCSTE, KSBB.
  • Jisha S. (2018). Beach Pollution and Its Management, National Seminar on Reaching the Unreached through Science and Technology (RURTST-2018), 12-14 February 2018, Organised by Sree Narayana College, Kollam in association with The Indian Science Congress Association Cochin Chapter & Co-sponsored by Department of Environment and Climate Change.
  • Jisha S. (2018). Diversity of periphytic microalgae from Excoecariaagallocha at Ayiramthengu Mangroves, National Seminar on Reaching the Unreached through Science and Technology (RURTST-2018), 12-14 February 2018, Organised by Sree Narayana College, Kollam in association with The Indian Science Congress Association Cochin Chapter & Co-sponsored by Department of Environment and Climate Change.
  • Jisha, S, and B. Hari (2019). Benthic Microalgal Diversity of Ayiramthengu Mangroves and their Ecological Role, Proceedings of the International Seminar on Blue Growth Initiative: Sustainable Fishery Development Strategies and Advanced Technologies for Aquaculture (BISFAA 2019), August 7th- 9th, 2019, Editors. Sherly Williams, E, Organised by P.G. & Research Department of Zoology, Fatima Mata National College (Autonomous), Kollam, Kerala, India, Supported by KMML, Matsyafed, KSCSTE, pp 80-83., ISBN 978-93-5382-468-6.
  • Anu Vijayan, S. Jisha and B. Hari (2019). Microbial Diversity in the Diet of Spotted Ruby Scat, Scatophagus argus (Linnaeus, 1766) with special reference to morphometry. Presented at University College, Thiruvananthapuram (Co-author presented the paper).
  • Dilraj C. P., Hari B. and Jisha S. (2019). Avifauna of Astamudi wetland (Ramsar site no 1204) Kerala, India, National Seminar on Ecology and Conservation, Department of Zoology, University of Kerala14-16 Jan 2019.
  • Jisha S, B. Hari and Anu Vijayan (2019).Presented a poster on Gut microalgal Diversity of Scatophagus argus (Linnaeus, 1766). National Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation held from 21st to 23rd of November 2019 at the Department of Zoology, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram.
  • Laseetha, T. G., Jisha S., and B. Hari (2019).A preliminary study on avian diversity of Polachira wetland, Kollam district, Kerala, National Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation held from 21st to 23rd of November 2019 at the Department of Zoology, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram.
  • Kanni J Mohan, S. Jisha and B. Hari (2019).Macroalgal diversity of intertidal rocky shore at Thirumullavaram, Kollam, Kerala, National Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation held from 21st to 23rd of November 2019 at the Department of Zoology, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram. (Co-author presented the paper).
  • Aneesa Abdul Khader, S. Jisha and B. Hari (2019). Presented A preliminary study on taxonomy and allometric relationship of Echinolittorinaleucosticta (Philippi, 1847) from Southern coast of Kerala, National Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation held from 21st to 23rd of November 2019, at the Department of Zoology, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram. (Co-author presented the paper).
  • Sooraj, B., Jisha S., and B. Hari and (2019).A preliminary investigation on the ichthyofaunal diversity of Kayamkulam backwater, Kerala, National Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation held from 21st to 23rd of November 2019 in the Department of Zoology, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram. (Co-author presented the paper).
  • Hari B. Jisha S, Sreejith B. (2018) Avifaunal diversity of Kandachira wetlands of AshtamudiAGORA 2020 20th Feb2020 organised by Dept of Zoology S.N College Kollam Regional Seminar
  • Hari B. (2019) Fermentation Technology for Solid waste (Fishery Waste) Management AGORA 2019 organised by Dept of Zoology S.N College Kollam Regional Seminar
  • Jisha, S, and B. Hari (2019). Benthic Microalgal Diversity of Ayiramthengu Mangroves and their Ecological Role, Proceedings of the International Seminar on Blue Growth Initiative: Sustainable Fishery Development Strategies and Advanced Technologies for Aquaculture (BISFAA 2019), August 7th- 9th, 2019, Editors. Sherly Williams, E, Organised by PG & Research Department of Zoology, Fatima Mata National College (Autonomous), Kollam, Kerala, India, Supported by KMML, Matsyafed, KSCSTE, pp 80-83., ISBN 978-93-5382-468-6.
  • Jisha S, B. Hari and Anu Vijayan (2019).Presented a poster on Gut microalgal Diversity of Scatophagus argus (Linnaeus, 1766). National Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation held from 21st to 23rd of November 2019 in the Department of Zoology, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram.
  • Anu Vijayan, S. Jisha and B. Hari (2019). Microbial Diversity in the Diet of Spotted Ruby Scat, Scatophagus argus (Linnaeus, 1766) with special reference to morphometry. Presented at University College, Thiruvananthapuram (Co-author presented the paper).
  • Dilraj C.P., Hari B. and Jisha S. Avifauna of Astamudi wetland (2019) (Ramsar site no 1204) Kerala , India National seminar on Ecology and Conservation Department of Zoology, University of Kerala14-16 Jan 2019
  • Gayathri Valsala, Hari Bharathan, and ShiburajSugathan (2018) Heterologus Expression and Purification of SHSP21 from Artemia fransciscana and its application in the Preservation of Thermolabile Enzymes National Seminar on In sight in to the interdisciplinary Perspectives of Chemical & Bioscience Dept. of Chemistry, Botany and Biotechnology, Govt. Arts College, Thiruvanathapuram26- 28 February 2018 KSCSTE&KSHEC, National Higher Education Mission, CISSA, Indian Science Congress Association
  • Hari B. Jisha S. and Navya P.P. (2018) Propionic acid as preservative agent in fish waste fermentation and efficacy evaluation of fermented products as dietary protein sources in ornamental fish, Platy (Xiphophorus maculates) Reaching the Unreached through Science and Technology12-2-2018 to 14.02.2018Organised by S.N. College Kollam Indian Science Congress Association Department of Environment and Climate Change
  • Hari B. Jisha S. and Noufiyath N. (2018) Effects of addition of carbohydrate sources on fish waste fermentation and efficacy evaluation of fermented products as bio-fertilizer for the cultivation of Okra, Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Reaching the Unreached through Science and Technology12-2-2018 to 14.02.2018Organised by S.N. College Kollam Indian Science Congress Association Department of Environment and Climate Change
  • Hari B. Jisha S. And Archana S. Kumar (2018) Effect of Imidachloprid and Bio-organic Insecticide on Gynaikothripsuzeli, Zimmermann, the leaf gall inducing Thrips of Ficus benjaminaand its Natural Predators National Seminar on Recent Trends in Zoological Research Department of Zoology University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram19-21- Feb 2018
  • Hari B. Jisha S, Sreejith B. ( 2018) A checklist of Avifauna from Kandachira wetlands of AshtamudiLake Kerala National Seminar on Conservation of Wetland ecosystems for the long term ecological security. Dept. Of Botany, S.N. College for Women Kollam 18-20 Jan 2018 KSCSTE& Kerala Biodiversity Board
  • Jisha.S, B. Hari and A.Neethu (2018), Diversity of Epidendric Periphyton From Two Mangrove Areas of Ashtamudi Lake, Kerala, India, National Seminar on Conservation of Wetland Ecosystems for Long term Ecological Security, S.N.C.W, Kollam, Supported by KSCSTE & KSBB.
  • Hari B. Jisha S, Sreejith B. (20.01.2018), A Checklist of Avifauna from Kandachira Wetlands of Ashtamudi Lake Kerala, National Seminar on Conservation of Wetland Ecosystems for Long term Ecological Security, S.N.C.W, Kollam, Supported by KSCSTE & KSBB.
  • Neethu.A, Jisha.S&Hari.B (2018) A Study on The Diversity of Epiphyllic Periphyton on Leaves of Mangroves of Paravur Lake, Kerala, India, National Seminar on Reaching the Unreached through Science and Technology, S.N. College Kollam, Indian Science Congress Association Department of Environment and Climate Change(12-2-2018 to 14.02.2018)..
    Jisha.S, B. Hari and Sreejith.B (2018). A Checklist of Avifauna from Pozhikkara, A Possible Stopover of Migratory Birds at Kollam, District, Kerala, National Seminar on Recent Trends in Zoological Research, Department of Zoology, University of Kerala. 20.02.2018
  • Hari B. Jisha S, Sreejith B. (2018), Avifauna of Kandachira wetlands of Ashtamudi Lake Kerala, KSCSTE & KSHEC, National Higher Education Mission, CISSA, Indian Science Congress Association. 27.02.2018
  • Jisha.S, B. Hari and S.S. Meenu (2018). A Preliminary Study on the Marine Fishery Scenario of Pozhikkara, Paravur (Kollam, Kerala) with Special References to Food Fishes, National Seminar on Emerging Challenges in Biodiversity Conservation with Special Reference to Recent Trends in Ecotoxicology, MSM College, Kayankulam, Supported by KSCSTE, KSBB. 27.02.2018
  • Jisha S, Hari B. and S.Rohini. (2017) Epiphytic Microalgae from the Dredging Zone of Kollam Canal, Kerala, India., National Seminar on Conservation of Freshwater Biodiversity Under Changing Climate and Land cover, 20-21 February, 2017, Sponsored by University of Kerala and Organised by Department of Zoology, University of Kerala.
  • Saranya. V. S., P. Praveena,S.Jisha and B. Hari (2015) Effect of different sugar concentrations on the fermentation of shrimp waste. InU.G.C. Sponsored National Seminar on Solid waste Management: Emerging Trends and Challenges, 17th and 18th September 2015 organized by  P.G. Dept of Zoology St. Stephen’s College, Pathanapuram, Kollam
  • Hari B. and S. Jisha (2015) Bivalve Diversity in Mangroves of Ayiramthengu, Kerala, India, UGC National Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation-Threats & Challenges (UNASEB-2015), Organised by P.G & Research Department of Zoology, University College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
  • Jisha S. and B. Hari (2015) On the Diversity of Periphytons from Red Mangrove (Rhizophora mangle)”, UGC National Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation-Threats & Challenges (UNASEB-2015), Organised by P.G & Research Department of Zoology, University College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
  • Hari B (2012) Bivalve Biodiversity of Marine and Estuarine Ecosystems of Kerala India Recent Trends and Future Prospects of Biodiversity and Conservation 15th&16th March 2012 organized by Departments of Botany and Zoology, S.N.College, Punalur
  • Sreedevi P.R. and Hari B. (2010) Improved production and water quality in ornamental fish rearing systems through alteration of Carbon/Nitrogen ratio. In Book of Abstracts: International Seminar on Ornamental Fish BreadingFarming and Trade-‘Ornamentals Kerala 2010’, 13th -15thFebruary 2010 Cochin, India page No. 49.
  • Rajina C.P., Sureshkumar, Hari B., GerogeNinan and Zynudheen (2010) Effects of fish silage incorporated diets on growth, feed and protein conversion and survival rate of larvae of ornamental fishes, black molly (Mollienesialatipinna) and red zebra (Brachydanio rerio). In Book of Abstracts: International Seminar on Ornamental Fish Breading Farming and Trade-‘Ornamentals Kerala 2010’ 13th -15th February 2010 Cochin, India p. 47
  • Sreedevi P.R and Hari. B., 2008. Bio-control of ammonium in the rearing water of fish by maintaining carbon/nitrogen ratio. In: National Seminar on Current Trends in Environment and Bio-safety (SCEB 2008), March 8th& 9th 2008, Department of Zoology, Annamali University, Book of abstracts page No. 85
  • Verdegem M.C.J., J.W. Schrama.,Hari, B., B. MadhusoodanaKurup., 2006. Microbial Controlled production of Penaeus monodon in extensive ponds In: ‘Aquaculture America 2006’, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Feb 13-16, 2006.
  • Verdegem M.C.J., J.W. Schrama.,Hari, B., MadhusoodanaKurup B., 2006. Alternative views on shrimp aquaculture., Abstract No.1043 In: ‘AQUA 2006’, World Aquaculture Society, Florence, Italy,May 9th –13th2006.
  • Hari. B.,MadhusoodanaKurup, B., 2003. Variation in the hepatopancreatic enzyme activity among the male morphotypes of Macrobrachiumrosenbergii (de Man) as an intrinsic factor governing heterogeneous individual growth: Poster presentation, World Aquaculture 2003, Brazil, May 2003 organized by World Aquaculture Society.
  • Hari. B.,Kurup, B.M., 2001. Accomplishment of a nutritionally balanced Farm made Feed for the grow-outs of Macrobrachiumrosenbergii in Kuttanad, Kerala. Paper presented: Workshop on Use of Farm Made Aquafeeds for the sustainable development of freshwater prawn framing, Jointly Organized by School of Industrial Fisheries, CUSAT & Agency for Development of Aquaculture, Kerala, Jan 15th 2001
  • Kurup, B. M., Ranjeet, K., Hari, B., 2000. On the density depended Dynamics and growth of male morphotypes of Macrobrachiumrosenbergii (de Man) in natural grow-outs and their significance in marketable yield structure and income, Abstract No 37 National workshop on Aquaculture of fresh water prawns, 8-9 Feb, 2000, Organised by CIFE, Mumbai.
  • Hari. B., Kurup, B.M., 2000. Accomplishment of a Nutritionally balanced cost effective on farm made feed for the grow-outs of Macrobrachiumrosenbergii in Kuttanadu (S.India), Abstract No 58, National workshop on Aquaculture of fresh water prawns, 8-9 Feb, 2000 Organised by CIFE, Mumbai
  • Hari, B., Kurup, B.M., 2000. Vitamin C (ascorbyl-2-poplyphosphate) requirement of fresh water prawn Macrobrachiumrosenbergii(de Man). Fourth International/16th National Symposium on Recent Trends in Life Sciences, 7-9 Feb. 2000 Trivandrum.
  • Hari, B., Kurup, B.M., 1999. Nutritional responses of Penaeus monodon to varying level of protein and fat combination in formulated shrimp feed. World Aquaculture ’99. The annual International Conference, Exposition of world Aquaculture Society, Sydney, Australia, 26th April to 2nd May 1999. Book of Abstract Page No. 484.
  • Hari, B., Kurup, M.B., 1999. Comparative evaluation of commercial and farm made feeds of Macrobrachiumrosenbergii (de Man) National Symposium on Sustainable Development of Fisheries Towards 2000 A.D- Opportunities and challenges, 21-23, April, 1999 Cochin.
  • Suresh Kumar. S., Hari, B., Kurup, B.M., 1999. Effect of container colouration on the larvae culture of Macrobrachiumrosenbergii (de Man) World Aquaculture ’99. The Annual International Conference, Exposition of world Aquaculture Society, Sydney, Australia 26th April to 2nd May 1999. Book of Abstract Page No. 481.

Resource Person for Workshop & Seminars

  • Invited Talk: Wetland Day Celebration -2019 organised by PG and Research Department of Zoology FMN College Kollam on 8-2-2019
  • Resource Person Orientation Programme NSS Volunteers organised by NSS Units SN College Kollam on 3-11-2019
  • Invited Talk: Wetland Day Celebration -2018 organized by Department of Zoology TKM Arts and Science College Kollam on 5-2-2018
  • Resource Person: “Revised Assessment and Accreditation Framework by NAAC and Assuring Quality through Continuous improvement in Higher Education “One Day Workshop on organised by IQAC, S.G .College Kottarakkaraon 1st-Dec- 2018
  • Resource Person : Culture and farming Technology of Prawn Workshop on Ornamental Fish Culture St. Mariy’s College, ThrissurOn 30 Nov and 1st December 2009

Books Published

Text Books & Book Chapters

  • Gayathri Valsala, ShiburajSugathan, Hari Bharathan, and Tom H. MacRae(2020) Molecular Chaperones and Their Applications.In Plant Metabolites: Methods, Applications and Prospects. Chapter 21 (Eds.Swapna Thacheril Sukumaran,ShiburajSugathanand Sabu Abdulhameed) ISBN 978-981-15-5135-2 ISBN 978-981-15-5136-9 (eBook) Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. pp 521-552
  • Reshmi V. Maya B. Nair, Sanal Kumar, Sangeetha, B. Hari, S. Jisha (2017) Physiology and Biological Chemistry. Manjusha Publications, (Core course B.Sc. Zoology University of Kerala) Calicut ISBN 978-93-86218-37-7 p-423.
  • P.K. Sumodan, B. Hari, Kiran Joseph (2017) Complementary course Zoology Non- Chordata (M.G. University) Manjusha Publications, Calicut.p.224
  • P.K. Sumodan, B. Hari, Kiran Joseph (2017) Core Course General Perspectives in Science and Protist Diversity (M.G. University) Manjusha Publications, Calicut. p136.
  • Hari B. R.S. Balamurali, S. Sheela, DhanyaSethynarayanan, M.G. Sanilkumar. (2016) Cell Biology.(Core course B.Sc. Zoology University of Kerala) Manjusha Publications, Calicut ISBN 978-93-86218-21-6 p-200.
  • Sanjuj C. Breezevilla, B.Hari, Sheela Devi, P.J. Antony, Sheela S.(2016) Methodology and Perspectives of Zoology, (Core course B.Sc. Zoology University of Kerala) Manjusha Publications, Calicut p.240
  • Bhaskaran K.K. Sanjuj C. Breezevilla, Sheela Devi, B. Hari. Methodology and Perspectives of Zoology, (2015) (Core course B.Sc. Zoology University of Kerala) Manjusha Publications, Calicut p.239
  • Hari B, Sheela Devi, Sangeetha, Maya B Nair (2015) Chordate Zoology (Complementary Course B.Sc. Zoology University of Kerala) p. 175
  • Bhasharan.K. K, K. Shiny Sreedhar, B. Hari, R.S. Balamurali (2012) Ecology, Ethology Evolution and Zoogeography, (Core course B.Sc. Zoology University of Kerala) Manjusha Publications, Calicut.p.328

Proceedings edited

  • Proceedings of U.G.C. Sponsored National Seminar on Recent Trends and Challenges in Environmental Biotechnology (Eds. Raji Raghavan and Hari B.) 2014., 20th -21st Feb. 2014, Punalur. 150 p
  • Abstracts: “BIOFEST 2012” National Seminar on ‘Recent Trends and Future Prospectus of Biodiversity and Conservation’ Editors: Raji Raghavan, Devipriya, Hari B.organized by Departments of Botany and Zoology, S.N. College, Punalur March 15-16th 2012, p. 73 sponsored by Directorate of Climate Change, govt. of India, KSCSTE, State Horticulture Mission, Kerala
  • Proceedings of U.G.C. Sponsored National Conference on Ornamental Fishes “Aqua Ornamentals-2006”, (Eds. Hari. B. and Remesan T.K.) 18th and 19th September 2006, Organized by P.G. Dept of Zoology, S. N. College, Nattika, Kerala.
  • Proceedings of UGC sponsored National Seminar on Environmental Biotechnology: Challenges and Opportunities, “ENVIROTECH-2008” (2008) Eds. Jisha S., Hari B. and Remesan T. K. Organized by Post Graduate Department of Zoology, Sree Narayana College, Natiika, Thrissur, Kerala, 17th and 18th September 2008

Research Projects Undertaken

  • Principal Investigator: U.G.C. minor research project on “Development of Fermented Fish Products and its Efficacy evaluation in Aquaculture Systems as Feed & Fertilizers”. Sanctioned amount Rs. 1,65,000/-
    MRP(S)-582/09-10/KLCA038/UGC-SWROdt. 27-1-2010
    (Period: From 27-01-2010 to 26-07-2011)
    Status: Completed

Orientation Courses Attended

  • UGC. Academic Staff College, University of Kerala in 9-11-2007 to 16-12-2007
  • Two-day Orientation Programme for College Teachers in Zoology, organised by UGC ASC, university of Kerala on 8th& 9th Sept 2010
  • Orientation Training Course for the Programme Officers of NSS, organised by Training and Orientation Centre, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamaserray 27th July to 5th Aug 2010 UGC- Academic Staff College, University of Kerala
  • Two day Orientation Programme( 8th and 9th Sept 2010) for College Teachers in Zoology to familiarize CBCSS

Refresher Courses Attended

  • UGC. Academic Staff College, University of Kerala in 12- 2009 to 29-12-2009
  • UGC. Academic Staff College, University of Kerala in 16-1-2014 to 3-2-2014
  • UGC MHRD, University of Kerala. Short term course on Research Methodology 21-11-2018 to 29-11-2018
  • State Level Orientation for College Teachers on Informatic Skills organized by Kerala State Higher Education Council & IHRD Five days Orientation programe from 22 to 26th Sept 2009
  • Faculty Development Center KSHEC. One week FDP on Online Education in Higher Education Institutions  .13-07-2020 to 17-07-2020

Seminars/Workshops/Trainings Organised

  • Training in Biostatistics- From Basics to Data Analysis 14.9.2020 to 19.9.2020 Health Clube and Research Committee and IQAC SN College Kollam
  • AGORA Seminar series 2020, S.N College Kollam 20-2-2020
  • Inter National Seminar on “Current Status and Challenges for conservation and sustainable use of Biodiversity (ISCCSB 2020)” Organised by Dept. Of Zoology, S.N College Kollam 22 to 24 Jan 2020
  • Orientation programme on ECHO-Building Environment Conservation Heroes- A pan –India youth programme for colleges 18-10-2019
  • U.G.C. Sponsored National Seminar Recent Trends and Challenges in Environmental Biotechnology, Raji Raghavan and Hari B. (Eds.) 2014., 20th -21st Feb. 2014, Punalur. 150 p
  • “BIOFEST 2012” National Seminar on ‘Recent Trends and Future Prospectus of Biodiversity and Conservation’ organized by Departments of Botany and Zoology,S.N. College, Punalur March 15-16th 2012
  • UGC sponsored National Seminar on Environmental Biotechnology: Challenges and Opportunities, “ENVIROTECH-2008” (2008) Eds. Jisha S., Hari B. and Remesan T. K. Organized by Post Graduate Department of Zoology, Sree Narayana College, Natiika, Thrissur, Kerala, 17th and 18th September 2008
    8. U.G.C. sponsored National Conference on Ornamental Fishes “Aqua Ornamentals-2006”, (Eds. Hari. B. and Remesan T.K.) 18th and 19th September 2006, Organized by S. N. College, Nattika, Kerala.

Seminars/Conferences Attended

  • National Seminar on Environmental Biotechnology: Challenges & Opportunities (ENVIROTECH-2008), Sponsored by UGC, Organized by P.G. Department of Zoology, S N College, Nattika, Thrissur, Kerala on 17th and 18th September 2008.
  • First Indian Biodiversity Congress (IBC 2010) held at Thiruvananthapuram, 28-30, December 2010, Organised by CISSA, KSBB, NBA, KU &Navdanya.
  • National Seminar onConservation and Sustainability of Coastal Living resources of India Organised by Society of Fisheries Technologists ( India ) Cochin and Center for Ocean & Environmental Studies, New Delhifrom 1-3 December 2009
  • 22nd Kerala Science Congressheld at KFRI Peechi KSCTE 28-31st January 2010
  • National Seminar on recent Issues in Wildlife Trade & Conservation Department of Zoology St. Aloysius College, Elthuruthu Thrissur and KSCTE 22nd Jan 2010
  • National Seminar on Aquaculture Diversification Sponsored by UGC and Kerala State Council of Science, Technology and Environment, Govt. of Kerala held at Department of Research and P.G. department of Aquaculture and Fishery Microbiology MES Ponnani College on 21st and 22nd October 2008.
  • 23rd Kerala Science Congress held at Center for Earth Science Studies Akkulam, Thiruvanathaapuram on 29-31 January 2011 Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment
  • International Conference on Waste management in Aquaculture and Fisheries Organized by School of Industrial fisheries, CUSAT, in association with Universit’a del Salento Lecee, Italy, NIO Goa on 10thand 11thFeb 2010
  • First Indian Biodiversity Congress (27 to 31st December 2010) held at Chandrasekharan Nair
  • Two days (19-& 20 January 2011) Seminar on Informatics and Bioinformatics Organized by Department of Botany TKM College Kollam Sponsored by Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment
  • 24th Kerala Science Congress held from 29-31 January 2012 at the Rubber Research Institute of India, Rubber Board, Kottayam, Sponsored by KSCSTE (Govt. of Kerala) & Rubber Board.
  • Recent Trends and Future Prospects of Biodiversity and Conservation 15th&16th March 2012 organized by Departments of Botany and Zoology, S.N. College, Punalur Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment
  • State Level Energy Conservation Programme organized by NSS and Energy Management Centre in S.N. College for Women, Kollam National Service Scheme, Kerala & Energy Management Centre, Kerala on 18-02-2012
  • National Seminar on Biotechnology Vs Biodiversity-Challenges and Options, Sponsored by U.G.C, Organized by the Department of Zoology S.N College Kollam on 21 and 22nd November 2012. (Paper presented).
  • UGC National Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation-Threats & Challenges (UNASEB-2015), Organised by P.G & Research Department of Zoology, University College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on 18-19 August 2015 (Paper Presented).
  • International Conference in Environmental Stress and Aquatic Animal Health (ESAAH-2016), Sponsored by Department of Fisheries, Organized by Department of Zoology, Govt. College for Women, Thiruvanthapuram on 4th Feb 2016.
  • National Seminar Sponsored by RUSA, Fostering Synergistic Relationship in the Higher Education Scenario: Capacity Building and Pedagogical Innovations, 4th and 5th March 2016, Organized by IQAC, Fatima Matha National College (Autonomous) Kollam.
  • National Seminar on Recent Challenges in Biodiversity Conservation, 22-23 March, 2016, Sponsored by University of Kerala and Organised by Department of Zoology, University of Kerala. (Presented a paper).
  • National Seminar on Conservation of Freshwater Biodiversity Under Changing Climate and Land cover, 20-21 February, 2017, Sponsored by University of Kerala and Organised by Department of Zoology, University of Kerala. (Presented a paper).
  • National symposium on the innovative trends in chemical education and research: Hurdles and successive progress (ITCER-2017) held at S. N. College, Kollam during March 22-24, 2017.
  • Seminar on World Water Day 2017, Organised by Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (CWRDM), Kozhikode and Nature Club, S. N. College, Kollam at S.N.College, Kollam on 21st March, 2017.
  • National seminar on Mitigating juvenile incidence in fishing: The way forward on 25th March, 2017 at ICAR-CIFT, Kochi, Organised by ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Technology & Society of Fisheries Technologists (India).
  • Attended the District Committee meeting of Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP), conducted at Conference Hall, District Collectorate, Kollam (22-04-2017).
  • District Level Photo Exhibition/Quiz Competition on the topic Birds & Biodiversity organised by the Birds Club International, Kollam District at St. Gregorios College, Kottarakkara on 10-11-2017.
  • Orientation programme on Submission of Annual Self-Assessment Performa for the Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS), Organised by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of S. N. College, Kollam (13-10-2017).
  • Orientation programme on New Accreditation Process on NAAC for Affiliated Colleges, Organised by Organised by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of S. N. College, Kollam (24-11-2017).
  • International Symposium Bioinformatica Indica 2018, Organised by the Department of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, University of Kerala, from 8th to 10th January 2018.
  • National Seminar on Conservation of Wetland Ecosystems for Long Term Ecological Security, Organised by Department of Botany, S. N. College for Women from 18-20 January 2018, Supported by Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) and Kerala State Biodiversity Board.
  • National Seminar on Reaching the Unreached through Science and Technology (RURTST-2018), Organised by Sree Narayana College, Kollam in association with The Indian Science Congress Association Cochin Chapter & Co-sponsored by Department of Environment and Climate Change (12-14 February, 2018). (Presented papers).
  • National Seminar on Recent Trends in Zoological Research held from 19th to 21st February 2018 in the Department of Zoology, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Organised by Department of Zoology, University of Kerala.
  • National Seminar on Insights into the Interdisciplinary Perspectives of Chemical and Biosciences, Organised by Departments of Chemistry, Botany and Biotechnology, Gov. Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram, Supported by Directorate of Collegiate Education, Gov. of Kerala, Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), RashtriyaUchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA), Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) and Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) fromm 26th to 28th February, 2018.
  • National Seminar on New Horizons in Cancer Treatment and Prevention: From Bench to Bedside, Organised by Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Sponsored by Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Department of Science and Technology, Gov. of India & Kerala State Council for Science Technology & Environment (KSCSTE), Gov. of Kerala (16-17 March, 2018).
  • National Bonsai Convention, Organised by Kerala Bonsai Association at Thiruvananthapuram (10-12 January, 2019).
  • Seminar on Environmental Degradation Consequent to Kerala Floods 2018 and Remediation organized by University College Zoology Alumni Association (UNIZOA), in association with Department of Zoology, University College, Thiruvananthapuram at Institution of Engineers Hall, Thiruvananthapuram, on 2nd March, 2019.
  • One day National Seminar on ‘Intellectual; Property Rights’ jointly organized by Patent Information Centre – Kerala/Kerala State Council for Science, Technology & Environment and IQAC, St. Gregorius College, Kottarakkara on 28th May, 2019.
  • International seminar on Blue growth initiative: Sustainable fishery development strategies and advanced technologies for aquaculture, held on 7-9 August, 2019 at Fatima Mata National College, Kollam, Supported by DST-FIST.
  • National Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation held from 21-23 of November, 2019 in the Department of Zoology, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Organised by Department of Zoology, University of Kerala.
  • International seminar on current status and challenges for conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity (ISCCB 2020) held on 22-24 January 2020 at S. N. College, Kollam, Organised by Department of Zoology, S. N. College, Kollam, Supported by Indian Science-Congress Association-Cochin Chapter and Bhoomithrasena Club, S. N. College, Kollam.
  • Two-day national seminar on climate change, biodiversity conservation and sustainable development: Challenges and prospects in 21st century, organised by P.G. Department of Zoology & Research Centre, M. G. College and Supported by Directorate of Environment and Climate Change, Gov. of Kerala on 24-25 January, 2020.
  • Webinar on “Emerging Epidemic Diseases and Drug Repositioning – A way for Identifying Immediate Solution” conducted on 25-05-2020, Organised by IQAC in association with Department of Zoology.
  • Webinar on COVID 19 – The way forward, jointly organised by P. G. and Research Department of Zoology & internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), S. N. College, Kollam on 29 May 2020.
  • State Level Webinar on Herpetofaunal Diversity of Kerala, Organised by Department of Zoology in association with IQAC, Christian College, Chengannur on 30-7-2020, Supported by DBT Star Scheme.

Workshops/Trainings Attended

  • Taxonomy of Odanates organised by Department of Zoology University of Kerala, Kariavattom on 9th to 11th January 2020
  • Lecture Workshop on Foundation Lecture in Biology sponsored by Indian Academy of Science, Bengaluru and organised by Department of Zoology St. Gregorious College Kollam on 16th to 17th August 2018
  • National Workshop on Integrative Biology” Innovative Teaching in Biology” on 21st May 2018 organised by Inter University Centre for Evolutionary and Integrative Biology (ICEIB) University of Kerala, Kariavattom
  • Workshop on Taxonomy of Spiders held on 20th to 32rd March 2018 organised by Department of Zoology University of Kerala, Kariavattom
  • Annual Workshop for Principals and IQAC Coordinators on: Changing parameters of quality assessment in Higher Education” on 25 Nov 2017 at TKM College Kollam organised by The Council of Principals of Colleges in Kerala
  • UGC Sponsored National Workshop “Bioinformatics and Sequence Analysis” for college Teachers on 9th and 10th October 2017 organised by Nesamony Memorial Christian College Marthandom, Tamil Nadu
  • Workshop on Question bank organised by Fatima Matha National College Kollam on 03-03-2017
  • One day workshop on Career advancement scheme for College Teacher under UGC Regulations 2010 organised by IQAC S.N. College Kollam on 17-04-2017
  • National Workshop on “National Trainers Certification on A-View” Amrita E-Learning Research Lab, NMEICT and IIT Bombay on 4th Jan 2012 Amritha E-Learning Research Lab & NMEICT
  • National Workshop on ‘ICT in Higher Education” held on May 17th and 18th 2012 organized at Christ University Nodal Office Vazhuthakaadu, Thiruvanathapuram Christ University Banglore, India
  • Two Day International Workshop on ‘Towards a Green Fisheries and Aquaculture Economy- Revisiting Technology Management and Governance at Cochin School of Industrial Fisheries, CUSAT under the frame work of European Commission Marie Cuire Actions from 8 to 9 March 2011
  • VALUE @ Amirita’s Workshop on Virtual Lab in Biotechnlogy on 5th March 2011 Amritha Vishwa Vidyapeetham
  • Indo -European Workshop on “Waste Management in Aquaulture and Fisheries “ WAMAFISH 2010” 10-11- Feb 2010 organized by School of Industrial Fisheries CUSAT in association with Universita del Salento Lecee Italy, National Intitute of Oceanography, Goa India
  • Five Day Workshop on Restructuring Undergraduate Course in Aquaculture on 18th to 22nd Feb 2009 organized by University of Calicut and Kerala Higher Education Council at Scholl of Industrial Fisheries, CUSAT
  • National Workshop on ‘Modern Biotechnology in Indian Agriculture’ Joint Auspices of All India Crop Biotechnology Association New Delhi, Foundation for Biotechnology Awareness and Education, Bangalore and Environmental resources Research Centre, Thiruvananthapuram on 14 and 15 Dec 2009.
  • Training Course on “Prawn ( Macrobrachiumrosenbergii) hatchery operation and management” Techniques organised by Aquaculture and Fisheries Science Institute College of Agriculture , Can Tho University Vietnam from 1st may to 16 June 2001
  • Training Course on “Hatchery and Grow-out Technologies of the Giant freshwater Prawn Macrobrachiumrosenbergii on 18th to 27th June 2001 organised by School of Industrial Fisheries, CUSAT under the South -South Co-operation programme between India and Vietnam funded by NUFFIC, the Netherlands

Academic Responsibilities Undertaken

  • Member, Board of Studies M.Sc. Zoology: AcD/BoS/2020 dt. 3-12-2020
  • Member, Board of Studies in School of Aquaculture and Bio-Technology Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Science 2014 onwards
  • Member: U.G. Board of Studies in Zoology University of Calicut 2010-12
  • Member Board of Examinations: U.G. & P.G. Courses of University of Kerala, M.G. University, University of Calicut,KUFOS &CUSAT- 2005 onwards

Duties Performed at College

  • Member, NAAC Core Committee 2023
  • Convenor, Admission Committee  UG & PG Admissions 2022-23
  • Elected Staff Representative, College Council, 2021-22,2022-23
  • Faculty Advisor & class tutor M. Sc Zoology 2021-23 batch
  • Editor “Holistic Thought”, Multidisciplinary Journal, S.N College Kollam Oct 2020 -2022
  • IQAC Co-ordinator, S.N. College, Kollam July 2015 to Oct 2018
  • NAAC Reaccreditation Committee Member 2018 onwards
  • Faculty Advisor & class tutor BSc Zoology 2018-2021 batch
  • Coordinator – New Courses at S.N. College Kollam 2020 onwards
  • Member- Health Club 2019 onwards
  • Admission Committee Member 2020 Admissions
  • Editorial Board Member “Holistic Thought”, Multidisciplinary Journal, S.N College Kollam 2018-2020
  • Admission Committee Member 2018
  • Faculty Advisor  M.Sc. Zoology 2016-18
  • UGC-CSIR Scholarship Nodal Officer 2017-18
  • PFMS Nodal Officer 2016-18
  • Nature Club Member2016-18
  • Discipline Committee Member
  • UGC Purchase Committee Member2016-18
  • Member RUSA Co-ordination Committee2017-18
  • Member DST–FIST Co-ordination Committee2017- onwards
  • NACC Steering Committee Member, S.N. College, Kollam 2015
  • Nodal Office Scholarships S.N. College, Kollam 2015
  • Admission committee Convener UG & PG 2015-16, 2016-17
  • Committee Member, Nature Club, S.N. College, Kollam 2014 onwards
  • Convener, Nature Club, S.N. College, Kollam 2013-14
  • Faculty Advisor: CBCSS, S.N. College, Kollam.2013-14

Awards/Honours/Patents

  • Best Paper Award: National Seminar on Insight in to the interdisciplinary Perspectives of Chemical & Bioscience Dept. of Chemistry, Botany and Biotechnology, Govt. Arts College, Thiruvanathapuram

Zoology Department