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Dr Stephen A

Assistant Professor

BOTANY

20190101495

Palynology and Palaeobotany, Ecology, Plant Systematics, Biodiversity, Economic Botany, Ethnobotany

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Professional Qualification

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Academic DegreeSubjectUniversityAddress of the UniversityRank/ Medals
Ph.D.BotanyUniversity of MadrasUniversity of Madras, Chepauk, ChennaiYes
M.Sc.BotanyUniversity of MadrasUniversity of Madras, Chepauk, ChennaiYes

PG Diploma Details
Programme NameMain SubjectUniversity NameStart DateEnd DateMark / Grade Obtained
DELF A2FrenchFrench Ministry of Education, France04-01-201006-05-201050
DELF A1FrenchFrench Ministry of Education, France01-06-200907-11-200972

Post Doc Details
Institution NameInstitution AddressSubjectStart DateEnd DateOutcome
French Institute of PondicherryFrench Institute of Pondicherry, 11 St. Louis Street, PuducherryPollen analyses of Quaternary sediments: Reconstructing vegetation and environment History01-12-200928-02-2013Late Pleistocene and Holocene Vegetation changes and anthropogenic impacts in the Cauvery delta plai

PhD Details
Title of ThesisUniversity / InstitutionUniversity AddressDate of RegistrationDate of CompletionDetails of papers published (Enter the total number of papers published / under process as part of Phd)Current Status
Pollen analysis of lake sediments, surface soils and leaf trait measurements in the Eastern Ghats, IUniversity of MadrasChepauk, Chennai02-09-200526-02-2010Awarded

Journal Publications

Publications
TitleName of JournalYearDOI/URLYour authorial positionHow many authorsClarivate IF
First record of wood-rotting fungal diversity in dry deciduous forest of Savandurga, Karnataka, IndiaPlant Science Today2026https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.11392Other4
Green synthesis and bioactivity of Copper nanoparticles from Asparagus aethiopicus and Asparagus densiflorus.Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology2023https://doi.org/10.22207/JPAM.17.2.351st and corresponding4
First record of the occurrence of Pleurotus species on new hosts in Bangalore, Karnataka, IndiaPLANT SCIENCE TODAY2022https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.17982nd2
First record of the occurrence of Pleurotus species on new hosts in Bangalore, Karnataka, IndiaPlant Science Today2022https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.17982nd2
New Record of Stem Anthracnose and Dieback Disease in Jack Fruit Trees (Artocarpus heterophyllus) from Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaSignificances of Bioengineering & Biosciences2022https://doi.org/10.31031/SBB.2022.05.0006162nd3
Mycochemicals and antidiabetic activity of lignocolous fungi – A critical reviewBionature2022https://globalpresshub.com/index.php/BN/article/view/15612nd2
Pollen based inference on Holocene sea level changes, depositional environment and climatic history Catena2021https://doi.org/10.1016/j.catena.2020.1050292nd5
Isolation, Identification and Optimization of Cellulase Producing Bacteria from Forests of Western GJournal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research2019Other5
in vitro antimicrobial activity, optimization of bioactive secondary metabolites and molecular charaInternational Research Journal of Pharmacy2019https://irjponline.com/admin/php/uploads/3369_pdf.pdfOther5
Late Pleistocene and Holocene Vegetation changes and anthropogenic impacts in the Cauvery delta plaiQuaternary International2019https://doi.org/10.1016/j.quaint.2018.12.0082nd5
Antioxidant activity of some wild mushrooms from southern Western Ghats, IndiaInternational Journal of Pharmaceutics and Drug Analysis20182nd4
Late Pleistocene and Holocene Vegetation changes and anthropogenic impacts in the Cauvery delta plaiQuaternary International2018https://doi.org/10.1016/j.quaint.2018.12.0082nd5
Isolation, Screening, Identification, and Optimization of Xylanase Producing Bacteria from Forests oInternational Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Biotechnology2018Other6
Antibacterial activity, in vitro antioxidant potential and GC-MS characterization of methanolic extrEuropean Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences20182nd4
Antibacterial activities of wild rhizomatous plants - Zingiber officinalis, Zingiber zerumbet (ZingiInternational Journal of Research in BioSciences2018Other3
In vitro antibacterial activity of methanolic extract of wild mushrooms from southern Western Ghats,International Journal of Phytopharmacy Research20182nd4
PASS-assisted prediction of biological activity spectra of methanolic extract of Gymnopilus junoniusEuropean Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research20182nd4
Biodiversity Register of Anna UniversityCoast Track20182nd3
Antibacterial activity, in vitro antioxidant potential and GC-MS characterization of methanolic extrActa Biomedica Scientia20182nd4
Antibacterial activities of wild rhizomatous plants - Curcuma aromatica, Curcuma longa (ZingiberaceaInternational Journal of Scientific Research in Biological Sciences2018Other3
Studies on the host ranges of angiosperm parasites Dendrophthoe falcata var. coccinia and Cassytha filiformis in Annamalai Reserve Forest, Thiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaInternational Journal of Advanced Research2017http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/5422Other3
Light microscopic study of pollen morphology on selected species of Jatropha L.Journal of Phytological Research20171st and corresponding5
Identification and utilization of pharmaceutically novel chemicals from plants for the treatment of Voyager20171st and corresponding3
Clay Mineralogy, Palynology and Geochemistry of the Paleogene sediments in Inner Fold Belt of NagalaInternational Research Journal of Earth Sciences2016Other4
Spatio-temporal changes in fringe mangrove extent in Pondicherry, India after the two phenomenal perTropical Ecology20162nd5
Indian Biodiversity: Past, Present and FutureInternational Journal of Environment and Natural Sciences20151st and corresponding3
GC-MS analysis and PASS-assisted prediction of biological activity spectra of the extract of endophyWorld Journal of Pharmaceutical Research2015Other4
Diversity of Vegetables from the Markets of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaJournal of Academia and Industrial Research20151st and corresponding6
Biochemical constituents and antioxidant potential of endophytic fungi isolated from the leaves of AJournal of Academia and Industrial Research2015Other5
Nutritive and Therapeutic Values of Vegetables from the Markets of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaJournal of Academia and Industrial Research20151st and corresponding2
Pollen – A microscopic wonder of plant kingdom.International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Sciences20141st and corresponding1
Effect of pre-sowing treatments on seed germination of Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels.Advances in Plant Sciences20121st and corresponding3
Leaf classes, foliar phenology and life forms of selected woody species from the tropical forests ofCheck List2012http://dx.doi.org/10.15560/8.6.12481st and corresponding4
Natural disasters in India with special reference to Tamil NaduJournal of Academia and Industrial Research20121st and corresponding1
Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels: A multipurpose tree, its phytotherapic and pharmacological uses.Journal of Phytotherapy and Pharmacology20121st and corresponding1
An integrated inquiry of Early Cretaceous flora, Palar Basin, IndiaPhytomorphology2010Corresponding3
Facets of applied Palynology at the French Institute of Pondicherry over the last fifty yearsJournal of Palynology2010Other4
Impact of pollution on the quality of water in three fresh water lakes of suburban ChennaiNature Environment and Pollution Technology2008Other3
A new microsieving technique in pollen analysisThe Palaeobotanist20081st4
Chemical composition of volatile oil of Thymus vulgaris L. from Western Ghats of IndiaJournal of Spices and Aromatic Crops2008Other5
Water quality status of three vulnerable fresh water lakes of suburban Chennai, India.Indian Journal of Environment and Ecoplanning20082nd4

Books And Chapters Published

Books Published
TitleTypeNo of Authors or EditorsYour authorial positionYearISBNPublisher DetailsPlaceAre you the publisher of this book
Indian Knowledge Systems: A Multidisciplinary ApproachEdited12Other2025978-81-990084-9-6Eagle Leap Publication, IndiaMahrashtra, IndiaNo
Proceedings of National Conference on New Paradigms in Life Sciences for A Sustainable Future (NPLSSF-2025)Edited51st2025978-93-48990-26-6Department of Botany & Biology School of Life Sciences St Joseph’s University Bengaluru, Karnataka, India In association with IOT Academy, Tamil NaduBengaluruNo
Multi-Disciplinary Research and InnovationEdited4Other2022979-8885551854Notion PressIndia. Singapore. MalaysiaNo
Book Chapter Published
Article TitleBook titleBook editorArticle pagesNo of ChaptersYour authorial positionYearISBNPublisher DetailsPlaceAre you the publisher of this book
Medico-ethnobotanical knowledge of Indian plants and their role in drug developmentIndian knowledge systems: A multidisciplinary approach (Volume 2)C. Priya, M. K. Chouturu, H. Raghavendra, S. Patil, A. Sarkar, R. Jaiswal, S. B. Malviya, P. Shrivastava, S. Singh, A. Stephen, S. T. Kame, & S. Morey220-23311st and corresponding2025978-81-990084-9-6Eagle Leap Publication, IndiaMahrashtra, IndiaNo
Microbial Secondary Metabolites Used Against Diabetes and Cancer—A Critical AppraisalBio-prospecting of Novel Microbial Bioactive Compounds for Sustainable DevelopmentKartika Sharma171–1861Corresponding2025978-3-031-82177-6SpringerChamNo
Rhododendron in Indian Knowledge Systems: Cultural, Medicinal, and Ecological PerspectivesIndian knowledge systems: A multidisciplinary approach (Volume 2)C. Priya, M. K. Chouturu, H. Raghavendra, S. Patil, A. Sarkar, R. Jaiswal, S. B. Malviya, P. Shrivastava, S. Singh, A. Stephen, S. T. Kame, & S. Morey122-12712nd and corresponding2025978-81-990084-9-6Eagle Leap Publication, IndiaMahrashtra, IndiaNo
Effect of Greening Disease on Citrus Plants: A Critical AppraisalNew Approaches in Biological ScienceYadav, D. K., Anjum, R., Piruthiviraj, P. and Bayaskar, V. S.99-10712nd and corresponding2025978-93-48990-46-4Innovation Online Training Academy (IOTA) PublishersCoimbatore, Tamil NaduNo
Siddha System of Medicine: An Indigenous Hidden TreasureIndian knowledge systems: A multidisciplinary approach (Volume 2)C. Priya, M. K. Chouturu, H. Raghavendra, S. Patil, A. Sarkar, R. Jaiswal, S. B. Malviya, P. Shrivastava, S. Singh, A. Stephen, S. T. Kame, & S. Morey200-21011st and corresponding2025978-81-990084-9-6Eagle Leap PublicationMaharshtra, IndiaNo
Medicinal plants: Diversity, importance and traditional methods of conservationIndian knowledge systems: A multidisciplinary approach (Volume 1)C. Priya, M. K. Chouturu, H. Raghavendra, S. Patil, A. Sarkar, R. Jaiswal, S. B. Malviya, P. Shrivastava, S. Singh, A. Stephen, S. T. Kame, & S. Morey222-23511st and corresponding2025978-81-990084-9-6Eagle Leap Publication, IndiaMahrashtra, IndiaNo
Basic Sciences: Opportunities and Challenges in the 21st CenturyDivulging the Most Recent Trends in STEM: Staying Ahead of the CurveTiwari, A., Saxena, A. and Awasthi, N.123-13011st and corresponding2025978-81-987676-3-9Eagle Leap Printers and Publisher Pvt. LtdIndiaNo
Bamboo: Tree or grass - a critical appraisal in the light of Indian Forest ActMulti-Disciplinary Research and InnovationFutane, G. S., Hadole, Ku. S. P., Stephen, A., and Yadav, W. K.151-17522nd and corresponding2022979-8885551854Notion PressIndia. Singapore. MalaysiaNo
Phyllanthus: Bhumy-Amalaki/ Keezh-Kai-Nelli, A Wonder PlantMulti-Disciplinary Research and InnovationFutane, G. S., Hadole, Ku. S. P., Stephen, A., and Yadav, W. K.187-203More1st and corresponding2022979-8885551854Notion PressIndia. Singapore. MalaysiaNo
Pollen and Pollen Allergic Diseases: A Critical AppraisalMulti-Disciplinary Research and InnovationFutane, G. S., Hadole, Ku. S. P., Stephen, A., and Yadav, W. K.204-22122nd and corresponding2022979-8885551854Notion PressIndia. Singapore. MalaysiaNo
Photomorphogenesis, A Light-Mediated DevelopmentEmerging Trends in Life Sciences (Vol. 1)Kadam, S.125-13421st and corresponding2022978-81-955557-2-7SciEng PublicationsTami Nadu, IndiaNo
Kelp Forests - A Highly Productive Ecosystem Service at High RiskMulti-Disciplinary Research and InnovationFutane, G. S., Hadole, Ku. S. P., Stephen, A., and Yadav, W. K.176-18622nd and corresponding2022979-8885551854Notion PressIndia. Singapore. MalaysiaNo
Toxicological studies on three traditionally used medicinal plants using Drosophila melanogaster.Wisdom of Indian Medicinal PlantsShivakumar Singh, P.142-153MoreCorresponding2021978-93-5419-762-8Immortal PublicationsCanada, Mauritius, Malaysia, Singapore, Sultanate of OmanNo
Online Life Science Education During the time of Pandemics: Boon or Bane?Meaningful EducationHem Raj, Kanan Kapil, Fatma Gausiya and Openderjeet Kaur105-11011st and corresponding2021978-93-90953-42-4Twentyfirst Century Publications,Patiala, IndiaNo
Teachers vs Technology – a Critical Appraisal on the Quality of Education.Contemporary Multidisciplinary Research TrendYadav, W. K. Futane, G. S., Sowmya. H. S., Padma, K. R., Uma, E. and Sudarshan, M.255-26322nd and corresponding2021978-1685861445Notion Press,India. Singapore. MalaysiaNo
Consumer preference of cosmetic products in Bengaluru urban areas, Karnataka, India.Wisdom of Indian Medicinal PlantsShivakumar Singh, P.63-7222nd and corresponding2021978-93-5419-762-8Immortal PublicationsCanada, Mauritius, Malaysia, Singapore, Sultanate of OmanNo
Quality Biological Science Education: Research Articles vs. TextbooksQuality in EducationT. Sivasakthi Rajammal113-11611st and corresponding2021978-1-6780-5466-3Lulu Publication,United StatesNo
Important food sources of nutraceuticals for the management of HIV.Preparation of Phytopharmaceuticals for the Management of Disorders: The Development of NutraceuticaEgbuna, C., Mishra, A. P. and Goyal, M. R.281-28621st and corresponding2020978-0-12-820284-5Academic Press, SpringerUSNo
Biodiversity conservation through urban forests: a case study from Chennai, India.Marine Biology and EcologyKhajure and Rathod233-238More1st and corresponding2020978-93-89996-58-6Narendra Publishing House,Delhi, IndiaNo
Antimicrobial Activity of Selected Plants from Southern India: A Critical AppraisalResearch Trends in MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH Volume - 14Dr. R. Jayakumar159-17621st and corresponding2020978-93-89680-29-4AkiNik PublicationsNew DelhiNo
Teaching Environmental Issues with Socio-Economic-Scientific Perspectives at the College level.Proceedings of International Conference on “Global Environmental Challenges – Role of Teachers iAnonymous148-150More1st and corresponding2016978-93-85977-61-9Proceedings of International Conference on “Global Environmental Challenges – Role of Teachers iChennaiNo
Diversity of wild mushrooms and their antibacterial potential from south Western Ghats.Proceedings of International Conference on “Global Environmental Challenges – Role of Teachers iAnonymous144-147More2nd2016978-93-85977-61-9Department of Science-Education and Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Institute of Advanced Study of ChennaiNo
Western Ghats – a critical ecosystem and refuges for important medicinal plants: a case study of CProceedings of International Conference on “Global Environmental Challenges – Role of Teachers iAnonymous155-160MoreOther2016978-93-85977-61-9Department of Science-Education and Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Institute of Advanced Study of ChennaiNo
Preliminary antibacterial activity of selected rhizomatous members of Zingiberaceae from south WesteProceedings of International Conference on “Global Environmental Challenges – Role of Teachers iAnonymous151-154MoreOther2016978-93-85977-61-9Department of Science-Education and Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Institute of Advanced Study of ChennaiNo
Natural disasters: are they really natural?Proceedings of ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on Infrastructural Development and Environment – IJayakumar, X. V.34-4011st and corresponding2016978-83-81992-94-4PG & Research Department of Economics, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College (Autonomous), ChennaiChennaiNo
Spatio-temporal changes in a vulnerable ecosystem around Pondicherry, IndiaProceedings of ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on Infrastructural Development and Environment – IJayakumar, X. V.41-48More1st and corresponding2016978-83-81992-94-4PG & Research Department of Economics, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College (Autonomous), ChennaiChennaiNo
Effect of industrial pollution on chlorophyll content and proximate composition of Millettia pinnataProceedings of UGC sponsored National Seminar on Recent trends and future perspectives of biologicalDr.G.V.Gopinath105-10811st and corresponding2014978-81-924835-3-5Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College, Thirupathur, Sivagangai (Dt), TamilnaduThirupathurNo
Histo-chemical study on Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels. seeds.Proceedings of UGC sponsored National Seminar on Recent trends and future perspectives of biologicalDr.G.V.Gopinath101-10421st and corresponding2014978-81-924835-3-5Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College, Thirupathur, Sivagangai (Dt), TamilnaduThirupathurNo
Leaf trait measurements in Southern Eastern Ghats and their applicationsProceedings of National Seminar on Conservation of Eastern GhatsBaquer, S. H., Krishna, I. S. R., Bhakshu, L. M. and Reddy, C. S.188-19711st2008978-81-7525-955-3EPTRIHyderabadNo

Research Projects

In house Project (Seed Money)
Title of ProjectProject Start DateProject End DateAmount Received
Wood rotting Macro-fungi and their bioactive medicinal potential from Bengaluru and its environs01-04-20212.8 Lakhs

Paper Presentations

Presentations
Title of PaperTitle of Seminar/ConferenceOrganized byLevelStart DatePlaceCountryDuration
Planting for the Future: Why Native Trees Matter for Climate-Resilient Cities like Bengaluru and ChennaiNational seminar SAMPRATHI-2025 on “Climate Literacy and Environmental Governance: Empowering the Next Generation”Department of Social Work, St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNational29-09-2025MangaluruIndia2 days
“Campus Waste Behaviour and Perceptions: A Survey-Based Assessment of Waste Segregation, Infrastructure and Community Interest at St. Joseph’s University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.”National seminar SAMPRATHI-2025 on “Climate Literacy and Environmental Governance: Empowering the Next Generation”Department of Social Work, St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNational29-09-2025MangaluruIndia2 days
“Towards a Green Campus: Best Practices for Sustainable Living at St. Joseph’s University, Bengaluru.”National seminar SAMPRATHI-2025 on “Climate Literacy and Environmental Governance: Empowering the Next Generation”Department of Social Work, St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNational29-09-2025MangaluruIndia2 days
Phytolith content and silicification patterns in leaves of 170 woody species from South India: A plant-trait study14th International Meeting on Phytolith ResearchInstitució Milà i Fontanals de Recerca en Humanitats, Spanish National Research Council (IMF-CSIC)International14-07-2025BarcelonaSpain6 days
Identification and utilization of pharmaceutically novel chemicals from plants for the treatment of National Seminar on “Phytochemicals as Therapeutics”Department of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, Meenakshi College for Women (Autonomous), KodamNational16-09-2020ChennaiIndiaTwo Days
Effect of industrial pollution on chlorophyll content and proximate composition of Millettia pinnataUGC sponsored National Seminar on “BIOVISION 2014” Recent trends and future perspectives of biolDepartment of Zoology and Department of Botany, Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College, Thirupathur, National05-09-2020ThirupathurIndiaTwo Days
Histo-chemical study on Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels. seeds.UGC sponsored National Seminar on “BIOVISION 2014” Recent trends and future perspectives of biolDepartment of Zoology and Department of Botany, Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College, Thirupathur, National05-09-2020ThirupathurIndiaTwo Days
Teaching Environmental Issues with Socio-Economic-Scientific Perspectives at the College level.International Conference on “Global Environmental Challenges – Role of Teachers in Evolving a SuDepartment of Science-Education, Institute of Advanced Study of Education (Autonomous), Saidapet, ChInternational22-06-2020ChennaiIndiaTwo Days
Phytochemical, Pharmacological Investigations and Identification of herbaceous species of PhyllanthuNational Conference on “Biodiversity and Conservation: A Multidisciplinary Approach”Department of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, Guru Nanak College (Autonomous), Velachery, CheNational11-03-2020ChennaiIndiaTwo Days
Facets of Biodiversity and its Conservation.National Conference on “Biodiversity and Conservation: A Multidisciplinary Approach”Department of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, Guru Nanak College (Autonomous), Velachery, CheNational11-03-2020ChennaiIndiaTwo Days
Biological Diversity: Who OwnsNational Conference on “Biodiversity and Conservation: A Multidisciplinary Approach”Department of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, Guru Nanak College (Autonomous), Velachery, CheNational11-03-2020ChennaiIndiaTwo Days
Leaf Trait Measurements in southern Eastern Ghats and their applicationsNational Seminar on “Conservation of Eastern Ghats”EPTRI, HyderabadNational28-02-2020ChennaiIndiaTwo Days
Pollen analysis of a Late Holocene core from Rusulcheruvu, Central Andhra Pradesh, IndiaXXI Indian Colloquium on Micropalaeontology and StratigraphyBirbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, LucknowNational16-02-2020LucknowIndiaTwo Days
Early Cretaceous Floristics of Palar Basin – An Integrated InquiryConference on Plant Life through the AgesBirbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, LucknowNational16-02-2020LucknowIndiaTwo Days
A New Microsieving Technique in Pollen AnalysisDiamond Jubilee International Conference on “Changing Scenario in Palaeobotany and Allied SubjectsBirbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, LucknowInternational15-02-2020LucknowIndiaThree Days
Palynological methods for land-cover reconstruction in semi-arid Peninsular IndiaPAGES 4th Open Science Meeting on “The Past: A Compass for Future Earth”PAGESInternational13-02-2020GoaIndiaOthers
Holocene Vegetation changes in the Cauvery Floodplains, southern India: A case study.PAGES 4th Open Science Meeting on “The Past: A Compass for Future Earth”PAGESInternational13-02-2020GoaIndiaOthers
“Thane” cyclonic impact on mangroves of Puducherry, India: A preliminary assessmentNational Seminar on “Cyclonic Changes and Its Impact on Marine Biodiversity (CCIMBD-2012)”Research Department of Botany, Virudhunagar Hindu Nadars’ Senthikumara Nadar College, VirudhunagarNational09-02-2020VirudhunagarIndiaTwo Days
Software cum Database for Leaf Trait Measurements: Case Study from South IndiaPAGES 3rd “Open Science Meeting”PAGESInternational08-02-2020CorvallisUSAOthers
Diversity of Vegetables from Chennai (Madras) Markets used as Therapeutic Diet.UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Biodiversity and Human Health: New Perspectives”PG & Research Department of Botany, Bharathi Women’s College (Autonomous), Prakasam Salai, BroNational06-02-2020ChennaiIndiaOne day
Plant Functional Types and Plant trait measurements in the Eastern Ghats, IndiaConference of the Asian Chapter of the Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation on the topiAsian Chapter of the Association for Tropical Biology and ConservationInternational06-02-2020MahabalipuramIndiaOthers
Natural disasters: are they really natural?Indian Council of Social Science Research Sponsored National Seminar on “Infrastructural DevelopmePG & Research Department of Economics, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College (Autonomous), MylNational05-02-2020ChennaiIndiaOne day
Spatio-temporal changes in a vulnerable ecosystem around Pondicherry, India.Indian Council of Social Science Research Sponsored National Seminar on “Infrastructural DevelopmePG & Research Department of Economics, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College (Autonomous), MylNational05-02-2020ChennaiIndiaOne day
Overview of palynological studies in South IndiaIGBP PAGES PHAROS Workshop: “Land-cover reconstructions in the monsoon affected Tropical world - pFrench Institute of Pondicherry, PuducherryNational27-01-2020PondicherryIndiaThree Days
Diversity of plant functional types in forests of Eastern and Western Ghats, India using leaf trait -sponsored National Seminar on “The Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity (ICCBD-2011)”Department of Plant Studies, Kanchi Mamunivar Centre for Post Graduate Studies, PondicherryNational21-01-2020PondicherryIndiaTwo Days
Biodiversity conservation through urban forests: a case study from Chennai, India.National Seminar on “Environmental Conservation & Sustainable Development”Departments of Bio-Sciences (Microbiology, Botany, Zoology), Palamuru University, Mahabubnagar, TelaNational10-01-2020Mahabubnagar, TelanganaIndiaOne day
Vegetables of Chennai (Madras) markets and their Nutritive, Therapeutic Values.National Seminar on “Current Scenario of Plants as Potential Drugs”PG & Research Department of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, Quaid-E-Millath Government CoNational03-01-2020ChennaiIndiaOne day

Workshop/Conference/Training Programme

Events Organized
Type of EventLevelOrganized byDate FromTitle of EventDurationPlace
SeminarInternationalDepartment of Botany, Botanical Society, SJU12-07-2022International Lecture on "IMPACT OF HERBAL MEDICINE, BIOMEDIC IN COVID MANAGEMENT, HIGHER STUDI1 dayBengaluru
SeminarLocalTransDisciplinary University, Bengaluru05-10-2020Vulture conservation: through education and awarenessOne dayBengaluru
SeminarInternationalDepartment of Botany, Botanical Society, SJC05-05-2020International webinar on Plant Omics in SpaceOne day
SeminarLocalDepartment of Botany, RKM Vivekananda College, Chennai18-03-2020Earth Hour: Shine a light on climate actionOne dayChennai
SeminarLocalCentre for Advanced Studies in Botany, University of Madras.25-02-2020Montane rainforest changes during the late Quaternary in the Horton Plains, central Sri Lanka: a mulOne dayChennai
SeminarLocalDepartment of Botany, RKM Vivekananda College, Chennai20-02-2020Understanding the interrelationship between prehistoric human and rain forest ecology using phytolitOne dayChennai
WorkshopStatePG & Research Department of Botany, RKMVC19-02-2020Workshop on Edible Mushroom CultivationOne dayChennai
SeminarLocalDepartment of Botany, Madras Christian College04-01-2020Vegetation, Climate and Glacier History in the Himalayan Region since last PleistoceneOne dayChennai
SeminarLocalDepartment of Botany, Madras Christian College02-12-2011“Phytoliths”One dayChennai
Participation (Seminar, Conference, Workshop)
Title of EventType of EventLevelOrganized byStart DatePlaceDuration
National virtual seminar on "EMPOWERING CHANGE: SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES for GREEN FUTURE " on the Occasion of WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY Celebrations - 2024WebinarNationalDepartment of Education, Botany, Green Audit Cell & NSS Cell, GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, JAGTIAL, TELANGANA SKNR GOVERNMENT ARTS & SCIENCE COLLEGE, JAGTIAL, GOVERNMENT DEGREE & PG COLLEGE, LUXETTIPET,TELANGANA GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE (SCIENCE), ADILABAD, TELANGANA06-06-2024OnlineOne day
National virtual seminar on “ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION - CERTAIN ESSENTIAL APPROACHES, PRINCIPLES AND INTERVENTIONS" on the Occasion of WORLD BIODIVERSITY DAY Celebrations - 2024WebinarNationalDepartment of Education, Botany & NSS Cell GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, JAGTIAL, TELANGANA SKNR GOVERNMENT ARTS & SCIENCE COLLEGE, JAGTIAL GOVERNMENT DEGREE & PG COLLEGE, LUXETTIPET,TELANGANA28-05-2024OnlineOne day
Teaching, Learning and EvaluationWorkshopUniversitySt. Joseph's University28-02-2024BengaluruOne day

Consultancy

Name of ConsultantName of the facility usedOrganization of the ConsultantName of Consultancy ProjectSponsoring AgencyDate of ConsultancyRevenue Generated (amount in Rupees)
Dr. A. StephenHerbarium and FloraSt. Joseph's UniversityPlant AuthenticationMiss. Pooja Vijayakumar Kasture, Ph.D. Research Scholar, Department of Biotechnology, School of Sciences, Jain (Deemed-to-be) University, #34, 1st Cross, J C Road, Bengaluru – 560 02725-10-2023500

Membership

Membership (Research body/Professional Association)
Name of the BodyLevelStart DateEnd DateAny other Information
Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women (Autonomous), BengaluruOthers08-09-2022
Nrupathunga University, Nrupathunga Road, BengaluruOthers20-04-2022
Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women (Autonomous), BengaluruOthers07-10-2021
National Academy of Biological Sciences (NABS)National31-01-2019
Asia-Pacific Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering SocietyInternational24-06-2015
International Ecotourism SocietyInternational04-02-2010
The World Student Community for Sustainable DevelopmentInternational14-08-2009
International Society of Plant MorphologistsInternational17-07-2009
Asian Bioethics AssociationInternational05-03-2009
The International Association for Ecology (INTECOL)International11-09-2007

Awards

Name of Award/AchievementLevelAwarded byPlaceDateDuration of Fellowship
Arivukkan Award 2025NationalArivukkan, a Science MagazineChennai05-07-2025
Puraskara 2024OthersSt Joseph's UniversityBengaluru18-05-2024
Puraskara 2024OthersSt Joseph's UniversityBengaluru18-05-2024
Elizabeth Miller Prize for excellence in ScriptureOthersMadras Christian CollegeChennai05-04-2022
Caithness general fund scholarshipOthersMadras Christian CollegeChennai28-02-2022
First prize in oral presentationNationalNational seminar on “Cyclonic Changes and Its Impact on Marine Biodiversity (CCIMBD-2012)” at ReTamil Nadu09-02-2022
Edward Barnes gold medalOthersMadras Christian CollegeChennai08-02-2022
Second rank in B.Sc. BotanyOthersMadras Christian CollegeChennai03-02-2022
Third rank in M.Sc. BotanyOthersMadras Christian CollegeChennai01-02-2022
Best oral presentation awardNationalNational seminar on “The Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity (ICCBD-2011)” at Convention cuPuducherry21-01-2022

Previous Experience

DesignationInstitution NameStart DateEnd Date
Post Doctoral FellowFrench Institute of Pondicherry01-12-201928-02-2013
Assistant ProfessorThe Institute of TransDisciplinary Health Sciences and Technology (TransDisciplinary University)09-06-201730-11-2017
Assistant ProfessorThe Institute of TransDisciplinary Health Sciences and Technology (TransDisciplinary University)09-06-201730-11-2017
Assistant ProfessorRamakrishna Mission Vivekananda College02-09-201331-05-2017
Assistant ProfessorRamakrishna Mission Vivekananda College (Autonomous)02-09-201331-05-2017
Guest LecturerMadras Christian College (Autonomous)11-03-201331-05-2013
Guest LecturerMadras Christian College11-03-201331-05-2013
Post Doctoral FellowFrench Institute of Pondicherry01-12-200928-02-2013

Guidance And Support

Title of the PaperYear of GuidanceTypeName of StudentsName of the Institution
Pollen morphological studies of selected plants from Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.2023-2024DissertationAphuteng Debbarama (222BOT24), Thrisha B (222BOT27) and Merangmenla Priscilla Longchar (222BOT28)St. Joseph's University
Implementation of new agricultural techniques in India – A critical appraisal.2023-2024Term PaperManuel Thekkayil (222PM33)St. Joseph's University
Petiole anatomy of selected members of order Lamiales from Bengaluru, and its potential in systematics.2023-2024DissertationBhabana Basumatary (222BOT21), Neibeinuo Solo (222BOT22) and Lorine Merian (222BOT31)St. Joseph's University
Growth and development of the Cajanus cajan under different soil conditions.2023-2024Term PaperJ Nivedita Immanuel (222PM14)St. Joseph's University
Herbal medicinal plants used in India: A critical appraisal with reference to indigenous medicinal s2022-23Term PaperAmisha Sharma (21CEB24)St. Joseph's University
An Ethnobotanical wealth of selected tribes from East-Champaran and Siwan district of Bihar, India2022-2023Term PaperSumit Soni (20CEB17)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Comparison of Air Pollution Tolerance Index and the phylogenetic significance of selected species fr2022-2023DissertationMuskaan Mohammadi (21BOT10), Cassia Jean Athaide (21BOT13) and Theertha Lakshmi (21BOT19)St. Joseph's University
Rare, Endangered and Threatened Flowering plants of Karnataka, India - a Critical Appraisal2022-2023Term PaperDholakiya Namratta (20MCB07)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Pharmacological study on Aristolochia ringens2022-2023Term PaperCatherine Praveena J (20CEB06)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Endemic Flora of Karnataka, India2022-2023Term PaperChaithanya.G.A (20MCB15)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
A critical study on genus Strobilanthes (Acanthaceae) with special reference to Strobilanthes kunthi2022-2023Term PaperKavya.Y (20MCB05)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Traditional herbal remedy for the treatment of gout - a critical appraisal2022-2023Term PaperNilina Narzary (20MCB19)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Morphological and chemosystematic studies on five species of Malvaceae.2022-2023DissertationAmrithakrishnan (21BOT11), Ambili Kurian (21BOT07) and Tenzin Lhadoen (21BOT20)St. Joseph's University
Ricin toxin from Ricinus communis (castor beans) and its bioactivity - a critical appraisal2022-2023Term PaperSanjana.M (20MCB21)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Herbal medicinal plants used in India: A critical appraisal with reference to indigenous medicinal s2022-2023Term PaperAmisha Sharma (21CEB24)St. Joseph's University
Lichens as a bioindicator tool for studying pollution2022-2023Term PaperAditya Bhansali (20CBZ01)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Mangroves of backwaters of Thrissur district, Kerala, India - An ecological appraisal2022-2023Term PaperFarhan Umar Ali (20CEB05)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Biodiversity meltdown in tropics and climate change - issues and challenges.2021-2022Term PaperAjay John M (19CEB32001)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Seemaikaruvelam - Myths and beliefs - a critical analysis of scientific facts.2021-2022Term PaperKuraloviya K (19CBT36017)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Medicinal plant diversity and utilization of pharmaceutically novel chemicals - a critical study2021-2022Term PaperShatakshi Mishra (19MCB34019)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Green synthesis and bioactivity of nanoparticles from Asparagus aethiopicus L. and A. densiflorus (K2021-2022DissertationS. R. Mohith Sai (20BOT15), Neha Pal (20BOT24), Arjun, S. (20BOT25)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Ecological and Medicinal Importance of Plants found in Bengaluru and its Environs.2021-2022Term PaperAnu Sharon (19CEB32007)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Pollen and Pollen Allergic Diseases: A Critical Appraisal (Published as a chapter in a book).2021-2022Term PaperRaicha Punnamattam (19MCB34010)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Genetically modified crops and environment - a critical appraisal2021-2022Term PaperStany, B. (19MCB34032)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Morpho-anatomical identification, palynological and phytochemical analysis of Saraca asoca - a criti2021-2022DissertationPrelisa Jainkumar (20BOT06), Nanda Prakash (20BOT16), Chaithra Shaji (20BOT18)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Water management in Bengaluru, India: past, present and future.2021-2022Term PaperFranklin William PY (19CEB32036)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Wildfire in Western Ghats, India - a critical review.2021-2022Term PaperCyril John (19CEZ33019)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Quality in Education: Teachers vs Technology (Published as a chapter in a book)2021-2022Term PaperMadhumitha, S. (19HEP11050)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Medicinal plants: importance and their conservation.2020-2021DissertationYarmichon H. (19BOT72002)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
A review on ethnobotany of wild edible plants in different parts of India2020-2021DissertationNgodup Tsering (19BOT72022)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Bioprospection of Black Rice (Chakhao) Varieties from Manipur, India.2020-2021Term PaperAnupama Sarangthem (18CBZ31032)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Use of Synthetic or Natural Cosmetic Product in Bangalore Urban Areas (Published as a chapter in a b2020-2021Term PaperShyanu Yadav (18CBZ31075)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Bamboo: Tree or Grass – A Critical Appraisal in the light of the Indian Forest Act (Published as a2020-2021Term PaperCassia Jean Athaide (18CEB32002)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Phyllanthus L. (Phyllanthaceae): A Hepatoprotective Genus in India (Published as a chapter in a book2020-2021Term PaperMeghana. D (18CBZ31049)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Photomorphogenesis (Published as a chapter in a book).2020-2021Term PaperAmber Diya Dsouza (18CBZ31010)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Lawsonia inermis L., Henna, a critical review2020-2021Term PaperNowsin Khatun (18CBZ31046)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Aquatic plant diversity – importance and conservation2020-2021DissertationJagadishwar S. (19BOT72015)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Biodiversity finance and ecosystem services: a critical appraisal2020-2021Term PaperShreeraj MoirangthemSt. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Protected area on biodiversity conservation2020-2021DissertationLiya Aier (19BOT72008)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Ethno-cultural significance of local plant species in tribes of Madhya Pradesh: a critical appraisal2020-2021DissertationAnkit Verma (19BOT72023)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Ethnobotanical, phytotherapic, pharmacological uses and identification of selected species of Ocimum2020-2021Term PaperKeerthana P (18CBZ31062)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Collection, Identification and Trade of Raw Drugs from Selected Species of Phyllanthus L. (Phyllanth2020-2021Term PaperThrupthi R (18CBZ31045)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Phytochemical screening of active secondary metabolites from the leaves of four Terminalia species (2019-2020DissertationNelisha Horo (18BOT72003) and Medongulo Bapao (18BOT72030)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Traditionally Used Medicinal Plants in Somala, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh, India2019-2020Term PaperSandhya D. (17MCB34024)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Observations on the pollination biology of Aristolochia ringens Vahl2019-2020DissertationSachin Bhaskar (18BOT72024)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Review of Three Fungal Diseases of Coffee and Its Economics of Control Measures in Chikamagalur Dist2019-2020Term PaperShrusti Kagaladibba G (17MCB34007)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
A comparative study on epidermal outgrowths in the selected plants in the order: Malvales2019-2020DissertationShreya, S. (18BOT72009), Malavika, S. (18BOT72017) and Sharmila S. N. (18BOT72019)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Comparative study of seed exo-morphology and phytochemical screening of selected species of Crotalar2019-2020DissertationSneha Basu (18BOT72015)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Comparative study by phytochemical and anatomical variations in Sida acuta and Sida rhombifolia.2019-2020DissertationAbhiram Suresh (18BOT72026) and Shashi Shekhar (18BOT72014)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
A comparative study on leaf architecture on selected species of order Lamiales in and around Bengalu2019-2020DissertationNeha R (18BOT72004), Ramya G (18BOT72016) and Nandana K (18BOT72027)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Ethnobotanical Study on Certain Medicinal Plants of Longkhum Village of Mokokchung District, Nagalan2019-2020Term PaperWazen Longkumer (17CBZ31023)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Ethnobotanical, Phytotherapic, Pharmacological Uses and Identification of Herbaceous Phyllanthus L. 2019-2020Term PaperAnusree K. (17MCB34016)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)
Toxicology studies on three traditionally used medicinal plants using Drosophila melanogaster (Publi2019-2020DissertationSahana Kranthi (18BOT72013) and Shishira Rao H. S. (18BOT72018)St. Joseph's College (Autonomous)

Faculty Development Program

Title of EventType of EventLevelOrganized byPlaceDate FromDate To
Faculty Induction Programme (Gurudakshita)Orientation (HRDC)NationalUGC Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (Formerly UGC HRDC), University of JammuOnline27-10-202522-11-2025
Indian Knowledge System (IKS)FDPs attendedNationalIOT AcademyCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India18-02-202522-02-2025
Refresher course in "Botany"Refresher CoursesNationalTeaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of DelhiOnline29-07-202313-08-2023
Faculty development training program on “Research Tools and Applications”FDPs attendedOthersCentral Library and St. Joseph’s Research Institute, St. Joseph’s UniversityBengaluru04-08-202204-08-2022
National Seminar on “Trends in Field Plant Taxonomy and Conservation”SeminarNationalDepartment of Botany, V.V. Vanniaperumal College for Women, Viruthunagar, Tamil Nadu, IndiaOnline07-03-202207-03-2022
National Webinar on “Changing Paradigms in Plant Taxonomy”SeminarNationalDepartment of Botany, Central University of JammuOnline06-01-202206-01-2022
Refresher course in "Life Sciences"Refresher CoursesNationalTeaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of DelhiOnline01-09-202115-09-2021
Workshop on “DNA Barcoding”WorkshopInternationalDepartment of Zoology, Nirmala College for WomenCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu14-08-202114-08-2021
AARI Bioscience World Wide Webinar Series Session-XI, entitled "Genetic Engineering for AbioticSeminarInternationalAnnakkili Amma Research Institute (AARI)Chennai01-07-202001-07-2020
Faculty Development Programme titled ‘SJC Digital Teacher’FDPs attendedLocalSt. Joseph's College (autonomous), BengaluruBengaluru25-06-202030-06-2020
Science Academies' Science Leadership WorkshopFDPs attendedInternationalCentral University of Punjab, BathindaOnline22-06-202028-06-2020
International Webinar on Current Trends in Phytomedicine ResearchSeminarInternationalDepartment of Botany, St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), BengaluruOnline14-06-202014-06-2020
Online Faculty Development Programme on CRISP - Creative Research and Innovative SPectroscopyFDPs attendedNationalDepartment of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Hindu College of PharmacyOnline08-06-202013-07-2020
World Environment Day 2020 – “Celebrate Biodiversity”SeminarNationalPalamuru UniversityMahabubnagar05-06-202005-06-2020
Webinar on “Bioprospecting of Medicinal Plants: Challenges and Opportunities”SeminarNationalPG & Research Department of Botany, V.O.Chidambaram CollegeThoothukudi, Tamil Nadu03-06-202003-06-2020
National level Webinar on Bioprospecting of Medicinal Plants: Challenges and OpportunitiesSeminarNationalPG & Research Department of Botany, V.O.Chidambaram College, Thoothukudi - 628008, Tamil NaduOnline03-06-202003-06-2020
Induction Programme (Focus: Teaching, Learning & Classroom Management)FDPs attendedStateSt. Joseph's CollegeBengaluru03-06-202007-06-2020
Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and ConservationMOOCs completedInternationalAmerican Museum of Natural HistoryCoursera01-06-202012-07-2020
Herbal MedicineMOOCs completedInternationalUniversity of MinnesotaCoursera01-06-202012-07-2020
Biological Diversity (Theories, Measures and Data sampling techniques)MOOCs completedInternationalNational Research Tomsk State UniversityCoursera01-06-202012-07-2020
International FDP on Biological SciencesFDPs attendedInternationalNallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College (Autonomous), Pollachi, Tamil NaduOnline25-05-202031-05-2020
"MANAGING ONLINE CLASSES and CO-CREATING MOOCS"FDPs attendedNationalTeaching and Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of DelhiOnline20-04-202006-05-2020
Course on "Stress Management"Online Course/Lecture SeriesInternationalDepartment of Management and Research, AVS College of Arts and ScienceSalem, Tamil Nadu, India13-04-202017-04-2020
National level Symposium on Ethics, Opportunities and Challenges in the Light of National EducationConferenceNationalSt. Joseph's CollegeBengaluru27-02-202027-02-2020
Workshop on Photography by Perumal VenkatesanWorkshopLocalArt and Animation Society, St. Joseph's CollegeBengaluru25-02-202025-02-2020
National Conference on “Conservation and Restoration: Western Ghats and Water”ConferenceNationalSt. Joseph's CollegeBengaluru20-02-202020-02-2020
Jesuit Lay Collaboration - JESCOL Towards Proactive PartnershipSeminarStateBangalore Jesuit Education SocietyBengaluru18-02-202020-02-2020
National Conference on Data Revolution in Computational Biology and Drug DevelopmentConferenceNationalDepartment of Botany, Computer Science and Big Data AnalyticsBengaluru17-02-202018-02-2020
National Conference on Biodiversity and Conservation: A Multidisciplinary ApproachConferenceNationalDepartment of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, Guru Nanak CollegeChennai11-02-202012-02-2020
Botanical NomenclatureWorkshopNationalDepartment of Botany, Bangalore UniversityBengaluru08-02-202008-02-2020
Workshop on Methods in Plant SciencesWorkshopStateDepartment of Botany, St. Joseph's CollegeBengaluru01-02-202001-02-2020
National Seminar on Environmental Conservation & Sustainable DevelopmentSeminarNationalDepartment of Bio-Sciences, Palamuru UniversityMahabubnagar, Telangana10-01-202010-01-2020
Resonance @ 25ConferenceNationalIndian Academy of SciencesBengaluru03-01-202004-01-2020
National Seminar on “Phytochemicals as Therapeutics”SeminarNationalDepartment of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, Meenakshi College for Women (Autonomous), KodamChennai16-09-201617-09-2016
International Conference on “Global Challenges – Role of Teachers in Evolving a Development”ConferenceInternationalDepartment of Science-Education, Institute of Advanced Study of Education (Autonomous), Saidapet, ChChennai22-06-201623-06-2016
UGC Sponsored Seminar on “Plants – The Fabric of Life”SeminarNationalDepartment of Botany, Government College for Men (Autonomous), Nandanam, 600035Chennai24-02-201624-02-2016
Indian Council of Social Science Research Sponsored Conference on “Infrastructural Development EnvConferenceNational& Research Department of Economics, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College (Autonomous), Mylapore, Chennai05-02-201605-02-2016
UGC Sponsored National Conference on “Biodiversity Human Health: New Perspectives”ConferenceNationalPG & Research Department of Botany, Bharathi Women’s College (Autonomous), Prakasam Salai, BroadwaChennai06-02-201506-02-2015
National Seminar on “Current Scenario of Plants as Potential Drugs”SeminarNationalPG & Research Department of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, Quaid-E-Millath Government CollegChennai03-01-201503-01-2015
UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Recent trends and future perspectives of biological sciences (BSeminarNationalDepartment of Zoology and Department of Botany, Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College, Thirupathur, Thirupathur05-09-201406-09-2014
PAGES 4th Open Science Meeting on “The Past: A Compass Future Earth”.ConferenceInternationalPAGESGoa13-02-201316-02-2013
National Seminar on “Cyclonic Changes and Its Impact on Marine Biodiversity (CCIMBD-2012)”SeminarNationalDepartment of Botany, VHNSN CollegeVirudhu Nagar09-02-201210-02-2012
National Seminar on “The Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity (ICCBD-2011)”SeminarNationalDepartment of Plant Science, KMCPGSPondicherry21-01-201122-01-2011
National Seminar on “New Facets of Evolutionary Biology”.SeminarNationalChennai Local Chapter, Indian National Science AcademyChennai17-02-201017-02-2010
National Seminar on “Conservation of Eastern Ghats”SeminarNationalEPTRIChennai28-12-200728-12-2007
XXI Indian Colloquium on Micropalaeontology and StratigraphyConferenceNationalBirbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, LucknowLucknow16-11-200717-11-2007
Conference of the Asian Chapter of the for Tropical Biology and Conservation on the topic “AvertinConferenceInternationalAssociation for Tropical Biology and ConservationMahabalipuram06-02-200709-02-2007
Diamond Jubilee International Conference on “Scenario in Palaeobotany and Allied Subjects”.ConferenceInternationalBirbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, LucknowLucknow15-11-200617-11-2006
Inter-Collegiate Seminar on “Facets of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics”SeminarStatePG Department of Biotechnology and BioinformaticsPG Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Vels college of science29-09-200329-09-2003

Resource Persons

Title of the ProgramRoleLevelOrganized byStart DatePlaceCountry
National seminar SAMPRATHI-2025 on “Climate Literacy and Environmental Governance: Empowering the Next Generation”OthersNationalDepartment of Social Work, St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, Karnataka, India29-09-2025MangaluruIndia
Digital Tools and Online Presence for Life Sciences Graduate StudentsInvited TalkNationalPRISM Fellowship, which is a 2-month immersive, residential research programme by ProjectEduAccess, India and National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bengaluru, India07-06-2025OnlineIndia
Aspire Path – Series of Steps to ExcellenceInvited TalkIntra CollegiateBotanical Society of Department of Botany, School of Life Sciences, St Joseph’s University, Bengaluru, India28-03-2025BengaluruIndia
Induction Programme – a week-long Faculty Development ProgrammeInvited TalkIntra CollegiateSt. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Bengaluru, India23-07-2020BengaluruIndia
4 Biodiversity Hotspots in IndiaInvited TalkRegionalGlobalHunt Foundation, Cognizant Tech Solutions and Airforce School Hebbal06-06-2020BengaluruIndia
World Environment Day 2020 – “Celebrate Biodiversity”Invited TalkNationalPalamuru University05-06-2020MahabubnagarTelangana
Webinar on Indian Medicinal plantsInvited TalkStateDepartment of Zoology, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College (Autonomous)27-05-2020ChennaiIndia
AARI Bioscience webinar seriesInvited TalkInternationalAnnakili Amma Research Institute15-05-2020ChennaiIndia
National seminar on “Conserving Plants for Generating Livelihoods”Invited TalkNationalGovernment Arts College for Men (Autonomous), Nandanam, Chennai12-03-2020ChennaiIndia
National Conference on “Biodiversity Conservation of Medicinal Plants”Invited TalkNationalDr. Ambedkar Govt. Arts College, Vyasarpadi, Chennai05-03-2020ChennaiIndia
National seminar on “Recent Advances in Plant Sciences”Keynote AddressNationalLaxshmi Narayana Arts and Science College for Women, Thadangam (Village), Thokkampatti (Post), Dharm18-02-2020DharmapuriIndia
Eco-Trail programInvited TalkStateWorld Wide Fund for Nature-India (WWF-India), Tamil Nadu State office24-10-2018Guindy National Park, ChennaiIndia
Workshop on “Identification of Medicinally Important Plants”Keynote AddressStateDepartment of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology05-02-2018Dr. Ambedkar Govt. Arts College, Vyasarpadi, ChennaiIndia
One day orientation program for school pupils and teachersInvited TalkStateNature Club, World Wide Fund for Nature-India (WWF-India), Tamil Nadu State office18-02-2016TI Matriculation and Higher Secondary School, Ambattur, ChennaiIndia
Workshop on “Identification of Flowering Plants of Chennai”Keynote AddressStateDepartment of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology12-10-2015at Dr. Ambedkar Govt. Arts College, Vyasarpadi, ChennaiIndia
UGC sponsored seminar on “Plant Systematics: Principles and Practices”Keynote AddressStateDepartment of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology11-04-2015Dr. Ambedkar Govt. Arts College, Vyasarpadi, ChennaiIndia
One day field based orientation program for school pupils and teachersInvited TalkStateNature Club, World Wide Fund for Nature-India (WWF-India), Tamil Nadu State office05-02-2015Nanmangalam Reserve Forest, ChennaiIndia
One day Science seminar-Orientation program for school teachersInvited TalkStateCordova Publications Pvt. Ltd.29-11-2014Velankanni Matriculation and Higher Secondary School, Ashok Nagar, ChennaiIndia
One day SeminarInvited TalkDioceseEco Vision department of Diocese of Madras, Church of South India09-02-2013VilluppuramIndia
One day SeminarInvited TalkDioceseEco Vision department of Diocese of Madras, Church of South India03-03-2012Nagari, Chittoor District, Andhra PradeshIndia
One day SeminarInvited TalkDioceseEco Vision department of Diocese of Madras, Church of South India18-02-2012St. Columba's Higher Secondary School, ChengalpattuIndia

Teaching Innovation

Name of InnovationName of PlatformDateInnovationTarget GroupWebsite Link
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