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JKKN College of Arts and Science
Assistant Professor — Zoology
10+
Years Experience
62
Research Papers
3
PhD Scholars
| Degree | Specialisation | University | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc | Zoology | Bharathiar University | 2004 |
| B.Ed | Natural Science | Annamalai University | 2005 |
| M.Sc | Zoology | Bharathiar University | 2007 |
| M.Phil | Zoology | Bharathiar University | 2009 |
| Ph.D | Entomology | Bharathiar University | 2015 |
TEACHING · 10 YEARS
2016 – PRESENT
Assistant Professor - Department of Zoology
JKKN College of Arts & Science, Komarapalayam
RESEARCH FOCUS
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Impact of climate change on filarial vector, Culex quinquefasciatus and control using bacterial pesticide, spinosad
· Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, 4(1):S87-S91, 2014
Larvicidal, repellent and smoke toxicity effect of neem products against malarial vector, Anopheles stephensi
· International Journal of Pure and Applied Zoology 2(2):71-83, 2014
Mosquitocidal and water purification properties of Ocimum sanctum
| Organisation | Type | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Bose Science Society, Tamil Nadu Scientific Research Organization (TNSRO), Pudukkottai | Life Member |
Recognized Ph.D Guide under the Periyar University. Mentored research scholars at Doctoral and Post Graduate levels.
PHD SCHOLARS
| Scholar | Research Topic | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Manjunatha M N | Novel Formulation of Beauveria bassiana as a Biopesticide for Agricultural Pest Management | 2023 (Ongoing) |
| S. Sindhu | Nano-Encapsulated Botanical Mosquitocides for Sustainable, Resistance-Breaking Mosquito Vector Control | 2025 (Ongoing) |
| Birosekhan S | Agricultural Pest Management | 2026 |
GUIDANCE SUMMARY
6
PG Dissertations Guided
2
UG Projects Guided
· Journal of Entomological and Acarological Research 44(e17):90-97, 2012
Larvicidal potentiality, longevity and fecundity inhibitory activities of Bacillus sphaericus on vector mosquitoes
· Journal of Entomological and Acarological Research 44(e15):79-84, 2012
Larvicidal and some Repellent activity of Mimosa pudica against the malarial vector, Anopheles stephensi
· The Bioscan, pp. 211-214, 2011
Larvicidal and smoke toxicity effect of Tridax procumbens against malarial vector, Anopheles stephensi
· Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences, 2009
Spinosad and neem seed kernel extract as bio-controlling agents for malarial vector, Anopheles stephensi
· Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine 4(8): 614-618, 2011
Integration of botanicals and microbials for management of crop and human pests
· Parasitology Research, 112(1): 313-325, 2012
Studies on the effect of Sida acuta and Vetiveria zizanioides against the malarial vector, Anopheles stephensi
· International Journal of Pure and Applied Zoology 2(1):51-60, 2014
Laboratory and field efficacy of Pedalium murex and predatory copepod, Mesocyclops longisetus on rural malaria vector
· Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, 3(2):111-118, 2013
Larvicidal, Pupicidal and Ovicidal activity of Coccinia grandis against malarial, dengue, and filarial vectors
· Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, 2012
Mosquitocidal and antibacterial activity of green-synthesized silver nanoparticles from Aloe vera extracts
· Parasitology Research, 114:1519-1529, 2015
Insecticidal activity of essential oils and entomopathogenic fungi against Cowpea bruchid
· International Journal of Current Innovation Research 1(1):11-19, 2014
Cymbopogon citratus-synthesized gold nanoparticles boost the predation efficiency of copepod Mesocyclops aspericornis
· Experimental Parasitology, 153:129-138, 2015
The distribution of Culex mosquitoes in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
· Journal of Entomological and Acarological Research 47(4565):1-15, 2015
Bioefficacy of plant-mediated gold nanoparticles and Anthocepholus cadamba on filarial vector, Culex quinquefasciatus
· Parasitology Research, 112:1053-1063, 2013
Adulticidal effect of fungal pathogen, Metarhizium anisopliae on malarial vector Anopheles stephensi
· African Journal of Biotechnology 7(6):838-841, 2008
Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles for the Control of Mosquito Vectors of Malaria, Filariasis, and Dengue
· Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases, 12(3): 262-268, 2011
Old ingredients for a new recipe? Neem cake, a low-cost botanical by-product in the fight against mosquito-borne diseases
· Parasitology Research 114:391-397, 2015
Extraction of mosquitocidals from Ocimum canum leaves for the control of dengue and malarial vectors
· Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, 2015
Mosquitocidal and water purification properties of Cynodon dactylon, Aloe vera, Hemidesmus indicus and Coleus amboinicus leaf extracts
· Parasitology Research 110(4):1435-1443, 2012
Pedilanthus tithymaloides leaf extract phytochemicals: toxicity to the filariasis vector Culex quinquefasciatus
· Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases 10:1-4, 2010
Climate change on mosquito prevalence in aquatic system and their management by biological insecticides
· Journal of Basic and Applied Biology 7(4):138-150, 2013
Myco-synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Metarhizium anisopliae against the rural malaria vector Anopheles culicifacies
· Journal of Pest Science, 89(1):249-256, 2015
Biosynthesis, mosquitocidal and antibacterial properties of Toddalia asiatica-synthesized silver nanoparticles
· Environmental Science Pollution Research, 22(21): 17053-17064, 2015
Predation by Asian bullfrog tadpoles, Hoplobatrachus tigerinus, against the dengue vector Aedes aegypti
· Parasitology Research 114(10):3601-3610, 2015
Green-synthesized silver nanoparticles as a novel control tool against dengue virus and its primary vector Aedes aegypti
· Parasitology Research, 114(9):3315-3325, 2015
Characterization and biotoxicity of Hypnea musciformis-synthesized silver nanoparticles
· Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 121: 31-38, 2015
Seaweed-synthesized silver nanoparticles: an eco-friendly tool against Plasmodium falciparum and Anopheles stephensi
· Parasitology Research 114(11):4087-4097, 2015
Rapid biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using Crotalaria verrucosa leaves against the dengue vector Aedes aegypti
· Natural Product Research 30(7):826-833, 2015
Aristolochia indica green-synthesized silver nanoparticles: a sustainable control tool against the malaria vector Anopheles stephensi
· Research in Veterinary Science 102:127-135, 2015
FUNDED RESEARCH
| Project | Agency | Amount | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DST-NIMAT Project | Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Gandhinagar, Gujarat | 60,000 | Completed | |
| DST-NIMAT Project | Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Gandhinagar, Gujarat | 1,00,000 | Completed |
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