Zoology Department

OUR DEPARTMENTS

Dr Divya PS

[email protected]
+91 9947008647

Designation

  • Assistant professor

Department

  • Department of ZOOLOGY

Edu. Qualifications

  • M.Sc.Fishery Biology and aquaculture (M. G University)

  • Ph. D. in Aquatic biology and Fisheries (University of Kerala)

Areas of Interest/Specialization

Courses/subject Taught

  • Aquatic biology, Toxicology, Aquaculture, Fishery biology

Field of Research

  • Toxicology, Ecology, Aquatic biology, Fisheries.

Experience

  • Assistant professor on contract in Department of Zoology in St: Stephans college, Pathanapuram (2004-2006).

  • Fisheries Extension Officer, Fisheries department, Government of Kerala (2006- 2008).

  • Senior Clerk, Government of Kerala (2008- 2013).

  • Research scholar in Department of Aquatic biology & Fisheries, University of Kerala (2013- 2018).

  • Senior Clerk, Government of Kerala (2018- 2020).

  • P.G & Research Department of Zoology, S.N. College, Kollam (2020 – Till Now).

Papers Published

  • Stress response of biomolecules (protein, lipids, carbohydrates and Glycogen) in a fresh water fish Rasbora dandia exposed to perchlorate, Journal of Aquatic biology and fisheries, 2016:4(64-71). ISSN: 2321-340X
  • Spatio-temporal distribution of perchlorate and its toxicity in hydrilla verticellata, Elsevier, Journal of Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 2017: 144(490-497).
  • Assessment of perchlorate induced acute toxicity study in Rasbora dandia. Journal of science and research (IJSR) 7(12) 765-768.
  • A preliminary study of species diversity and community structure of avian fauna of karingali wetlands – kerala, Res.Environ Lif.sci:2019:12(2)52-56.
  • Impact of perchlorate on a freshwater fish Rasbora dandia- hormonal, and biometric study Mukt Shabd Journal, Volume IX, Issue IV, 2020, ISSN NO: 2347-3150
  • Stress response of an aquatic plant hydrilla verticellata to perchlorate (rocket fuel): Journal of Information and computational Science: 2020: 10(2)1275-1282, ISSN 1548-7741.
  • Histological changes observed in liver of a fish Rasbora dandia exposed to perchlorate. Journal of Information and computational Science: 2020: 10(3)1275-1282, ISSN 1548-7741.
  • A rewiew of perchlorate toxicity in flora and fauna. Journal of Xidian University Volume 14, Issue 3, 2020, ISSN NO: 1001-2400.
  • Perchlorate induced antioxidant enzymatic activity in a fish Rasbora dandia. Journal of Xidian University: Volume 14, Issue 3, 2020, ISSN NO: 1001-2400.
  • Perchlorate contamination in aquatic environment: Overview and Update, Journal of Aquatic biology and fisheries, 2020: ISSN: 2321-340X.

Papers Presented

  • Stress response of Aquatic Plants (Hydrilla verticellata) to Perchlorate (Rocket fuel), International Symposium on Photochemistry & Dr,A.Hisham Endowment award Ceremony. Kerala academy of Science (KAS) Kerala Science and Technology Musium, Trivandrum. dtd 25th, April,2015.
  • Perchlorate (Rocket fuel) contamination and associated Ecotoxicological risk on flora and Fauna in a community pond. National Multi-Disciplinary Annual Research Conference (MARC). Internal Quality assurance Cell & Various Schools, University of Kerala, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, dtd 15th to 18th, December,2015.
  • Perchlorate contamination report in kerala. Recent trends In Bioremediation Protocols In Wetlands with Special Reference To Wet Lands of South India. Post Graduate and Research Department Of Zoology. NSS College, Pandalam, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, dtd 26th to 28th, February ,2019.
  • Eco toxicology studies in a rocket fuel contaminated community pond. International Conference on Air Pollution and Monitoring. School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University. Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, dtd 9th to 11th , March2019
  • Perchlorate Contamination in Aquatic Environment: Overview and Update. Rivers for Future. Department of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, CISSA, WWF- Kerala University of Kerala, 5th to 7th, March2020.

Seminars/Conferences Attended.

  • Kerala Environment Congress, Centre For Environment and Development Trivandrum, dtd 8th to 10th , May,2007.
  • National Conference on Aquatic Microbiology: status, Challenges and Opportunities. Department of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, dtd 24th to 25th, April,2008
  • International Conference on Ecosystem conservation, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Directorate of Environment & Climate change, Department of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, dtd 3th to 5th, October,2013.
  • International Seminar on SVASH, Swami Vivekananda association of science and Humanities, Vivekananda Cultural Institute, Trivandrum, dtd 26th April,2014.
  • 27th Kerala Science Congress, Kerala state council for science and Technology (KSCSTE), Alappuzha, dtd 27th to 29th ,January,2015.
  • Seminar on Challenges of coastal governance in Kerala. Department of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries.
  • Kerala state council for science and Technology. Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi. Department of Botany, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, dtd 4th, December,2015
  • International Conference on aquatic Exotic: Trends, challenges and policies. Department of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries. University of Kerala, Trivandrum, dtd 28th to 30th, March ,2016.
  • Webinar on Respiratory Viruses, Virus Receptors and Virus Infection Augmented Bacterial Receptors and Secondary Bacterial Infection, IQAC in association with Department of Botany. Fatima Mata National College (Autonomous) Kollam, Kerala, India 27 May 2020.
  • Emerging Epidemic Diseases and Drug Repositioning – A way for Identifying Immediate Solution, IQAC in association with Department of Zoology, Fatima Mata National College (Autonomous) Kollam, Kerala, India 25 May 2020.
  • World Oceans Day Celebration -2020 Online Quiz Series, Earth science and technology cell, Ministry of earth science. Satyabhama institute of science and technology June 8,2020.
  • ENCOV 2020”, ‘Nature, Environment and COVID-19 19 in the present scenario’ post graduate Department of Zoology in collaboration with IQAC and Health Club, Christian College, Chengannur 10th July 2020.
  • Online Science leadership workshop, Science academies Central university of Punjab, Bathinda India 22-28 June 2020
  • RBCDSAI’s International Summit on Data Science and AI Robert bosch center for data science and artificial intelligence. Indian Institute of Technology Madras 18 –20 June 2020.

Workshops/Trainings Attended

  • Training in ornamental fisheries, Matsyafed Pathanamthitta on dtd 13th to 14th Nov. 2003.
  • Colloquium on Nano scale Science and Arthropod Bioresources, Centre for Arthropod Bioresources and Biotechnology, Department of Zoology, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, dtd 18th to 19th, Dec,2006.
  • National workshop on Research Methodology with special reference to constitutional law and human rights, Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice, Department of Law, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, dtd 26th to 27th ,April,2007
  • Workshop on Fisheries Data Analysis Using R Statistical package, Department of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries. Central University Facility, DST-PURSE program, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, dtd 21th to 23th, April,2014.
  • Workshop on Research Methodology Kerala University Research Students union & Internal Quality assurance Cell, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, dtd 29th to 30th, May ,2015.
  • Workshop on Marine Biodiversity, Survey, Monitoring and DNA Bar-coding methods. Department of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries. Kerala state Higher education Council University of Kerala, Trivandrum, dtd 29th ,November, 2016.

ORIENTATION PROGRAMME ATTENDED

  • Participated in 4-Week On line Induction/Orientation Programme for Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education, Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, From November 10- December 09, 2020 and obtained Grade A

REFRESHER COURSES ATTENDED

  • Participated in UGC sponsored short term course in Disaster Management and Climate change for Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education – UGC-HRDC, Kannur From 09.11.2021 to 15.11.2021and obtained Grade A.
  • Participated in Faculty development programme on Out-Come Based Education organized by IQAC Sree Narayana College, Kollam Collaboration with Kerala State Higher Education Council from 14.06.2021 to 21.06.2021.
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS ORGANISED
  • Co-convener of the Webinar on ‘AGRO-FORESTRY OPTIONS FOR ECO-RESTORATION’, jointly organized by Social Forestry Extension Unit, Kerala Forests & Wildlife Department and Sree Narayana, College, Kollam on 21.03.2021.
  • Co – convener of the Webinar on National Webinar on IPR in biological science Basic Principle and opportunities, jointly organized by PG & Research Department of Zoology, IQAC Sree Narayana, College, Kollam in association with Indian Science congress Cochin Chapter on 22.03.2021.

ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES UNDERTAKEN

  • Tutor, BSc 2021
  • Department IQAC Coordinator2020-2021

DUTIES PERFORMED AT COLLEGE

  • Department IQAC Coordinator2020-2021.
  • Member in ARIIA-2021 Team.
  • Member of Nature club.
  • Member of NAAC Criteria 1Committee
  • Organizing Committee Member of the Webinar AGORA international webinar series organized by IQAC, Sree Narayana, College, Kollam.
  • Organizing Committee Member of the Webinar on ‘AGRO-FORESTRY OPTIONS FOR ECO-RESTORATION’, jointly organised by Social Forestry Extension Unit, Kerala Forests & Wildlife Department and Sree Narayana, College, Kollam on 21.03.2021.
  • Organizing Committee Member of the Webinar on National Webinar on IPR in biological science Basic Principle and opportunities, jointly organized by PG & Research Department of Zoology, IQAC Sree Narayana, College, Kollam in association with Indian Science congress Cochin Chapter on 22.03.2021.

Zoology Department