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PROFILE

Dr. Manudev K.M.

DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY

  • DESIGNATION
    Assistant Professor
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  • E-MAIL
    manudevkmadhavan@gmail.com
  • EXPERIENCE
    Since 2015, till to date
  • QUALIFICATION
    MSc, PhD
  • AREA OF INTEREST
    Research in Plant taxonomy and Floristic studies
  • ADDRESS
    Department of Botany, St.Josephs College (Autonomous), Devagiri, Medical College PO, Kozhikode, Kerala 673 008
FACULTY DETAILS

Academic Record

  • Ph. D. in Botany (University of Calicut, 2017)
  • UGC Junior Research Fellowship/NET (December 2008)
  • Master in Science (Botany) University of Calicut (December 2008)
  • Bachelor in Science (BotanyUniversity of Calicut (March 2006)

Work Experience

  • Assistant Professor (Botany)- St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Devagiri (02.02.2015 onwards)
  • Associate Editor (Rheedea- Journal of Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy, June 2018 onwards)
  • Research Fellow- Department of Botany, University of Calicut (05.03.2013 to 01.02.2015)
  • Research Fellow- St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Devagiri (04.04.2010 to 04.03.2013)
  • Assistant Professor (Botany)- St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Devagiri (11.11.2009  to 15.03.2010)
  • Research Fellow- M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (17.04.2008 to 09.11.2009)

Awards & Achievements

  1. Fellow of the Linnaen Society of London (2023).
  2. UGC Travel Grant (2017) to attend International Botanical Congress (IBC 2017), Shenzhen, China.
  3. Fellow of Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy (2016).
  4. IAPT award for best paper presentation in the XXIV Annual Conference of Indian Association for Angiosperm taxonomy (IAAT) held at Department of Botany, University of Calicut, Kerala on 19-21 November 2015.
  5. Dr. S.R.Yadav Award for best poster presentation in the XXI Annual Conference of Indian Association for Angiosperm taxonomy (IAAT) held at Institute of Minerals and Materials technology, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha on 02-04 December 2011.
  6. KSCSTE Research Fellowship. 2009. Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE; December 2009).
  7. UGC NET/JRF 2008. University Grants Commission (December, 2008).

Research Projects (Ongoing)

  1. SERB funded Major Research Project entitled “Taxonomy revision of the genus Bupleurum (Apiceae) in India and molecular charactersization of species used in Traditional Medicines. Rs. 39,93,264.00/- File Number EEQ/2021/000696 dated 10.03.2022.
Research Projects (Completed)
  1. RUSA funded Minor Research Project entitled “Taxonomy and Cytology of tribe Areae (Araceae) in Western Ghats. Rs. 2,10,000.00/- RUSA Sanction Order Number A1/SJC/RUSA-SPD/MRP/39/2019. dated 01.07.2019.
Doctoral Studies (Guiding)
  1. Taxonomic studies on the family Apiaceae in the Western Ghats of India (2020-2025).
  2. Taxonomy and molecular on the of the genus Bupleurum (Apiceae) in India (2022-2027).
Job Responsibilities
  1. Teaching Phycology, Angiosperm Taxonomy, Botanical Nomenclature and Micro-technique for Post Graduate students
  2. Teaching Phycology, Mycology, Plant Pathology, Pteridology, Palaeobotany, Micro-technique and Angiosperm Taxonomy for Under Graduate students.
Scientific papers published in refereed journals

2024

2023

  • Janeesh A.P., Kantharaj A.S., Nair K.N.N., Middleton D.J., Moller M., Manudev K.M. & Santhosh Nampy 2023. (2989) Proposal to conserve the name Didymocarpus missionis (Henckelia missionis) (Gesneriaceae) with a conserved type and associated lectotypification of Jerdonia indica. Taxon: 72 (5): 1124–1125. https://doi.org/10.1002/tax.13066
  • Nimbalkar V.V., Roy B., Manudev K.M., & M.M. Sardesai 2023. An Ariopsis (Araceae) Nomenclator. Kew Bulletin https://doi.org/10.1007/s12225-023-10113-z 
  • Sanil M.S., Manudev K.M. & V.B. Sreekumar 2023. Lectotypification of Dipterocarpus bourdillonii (Dipterocarpaceae). Rheedea 33(1): 28–31. https://dx.doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2023.33.01.06
  • Manudev K.M. & Santhosh Nampy 2023. (2945) Proposal to reject the name Commelina nimmoniana (Commelinaceae). Taxon: 72 (2): 432. https://doi.org/10.1002/tax.12920
  • Jiji P., Jeomol K.K., Manudev K.M. & P. Sunoj Kumar 2023. Hedyotis recurvata (Rubiaceae): a new species from southern Western Ghats of India. Phytotaxa 583(3): 285-291. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.583.3.7

2022

2021

  • Mane R., Manudev K.M., Lekhak M. & S.R. Yadav 2021. Tuberous Eriocaulon L. (Eriocaulaceae) n India: An adaptive strategy for survival. Journal of Indian Botanical Society 101(3): 239–244.

2019

 

  • Manudev K.M., Arunkumar P.G. & & Santhosh Nampy 2019. Taxonomic revision of Arisaema (Araceae) sect. Sinarisaema in India. Rheedea 29(2): 119–173.

2018

  • Arunkumar P.G., Manudev, K.M. & Santhosh Nampy 2018. Taxonomic identity of Arisaema pangii (Araceae) inferred from molecular and morphological data with a note on its distribution. Annals Botanici Fennici 56: 19–25.
  • Manudev, K.M., Santhosh Nampy & Arunkumar P.G. 2018. Notes on the identity, distribution and typification of Arisaema petiolulatum (Araceae: Arisaema sect. Anomala). Rheedea 28(1): 29–36.
  • Prashob P., Manudev K.M., Sibichen M Thomas & S. Nampy 2018. Osbeckia saddlepeakenis (Melastomataceae): A new species of from Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India. Phytotaxa 344(2): 185–190.  https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.344.2.7
  • Resmi S, Manudev K.M., Pramod C. & S. Nampy 2018. A new species of Sonerila (Melastomataceae: Sonerileae) from southern Western Ghats, India. Phytotaxa 333(2): 235–242.  https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.333.2.7

2017

2016


  • Thoiba Kottekkattu, K.M. Manudev & A.K. Pradeep 2016. Two new species of Tripogon (Poaceae: Chloridoideae: Tripogoninae): from India. Phytotaxa 272 (2): 125–133.   http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.272.2.3
  • Manudev K.M., Kambale, S.S., Pramod, C. & P. Prakash 2016. A new species of Ceropegia (Apocynaceae: Ceropegieae) from a midland lateritic hill of Kerala, India. International Journal of Advanced Research 4(5): 1408-1414.
  • Syam Radh, S., Nampy, S.  & K.M. Manudev 2016. A synopsis of the genus Amischotolype (Commelinaceae) in India with one new record, A. monosperma (C.B. Clarke) I.M. Turner from Andaman & Nicobar Islands and lectotypification of A. hookeri (Hassk.) H. Hara. International Journal of Advanced Research 4(4): 427-434.
  • Manudev, K.M. & S. Nampy 2016. Lectotypification of Arisaema consanguineum Schott (Araceae). Candollea 71: 23-26. http://dx.doi.org/10.15553/c2016v711a5 
  • Manudev, K.M. & S. Nampy 2016. Neotypification of Arisaema murrayi (J. Graham) Hook. (=Arum murrayi J. Graham) (Araceae) Taiwania 61(1): 58-60. http://dx.doi.org/10.6165/tai.2016.61.58 
  • Joseph, S.M., Manudev, K.M., Alfred Joe & S. Nampy 2016. Commelina africana L. subsp. zanzibarica Faden, a new record of an African species of Commelinaceae from Asia. Rheedea 25(2): 153-155.
  • Udayan, P.S., Robi, A.J., Manudev, K.M. & P. Sujanapal 2016. Cuscuta krishnae (Convolvulaceae), a new species from Southern Western Ghats, Kerala, India. Webbia http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00837792.2015.1119408

2015


  • Dutta, S. & K.M. Manudev 2015. (111) Proposal to amend Recommendation 40A.3. Taxon 64(6): 1341.
  • Manudev, K.M. & S. Nampy 2015. Arisaema peltatum (Araceae): an endemic cobra lily recollected after type collection from southern Western Ghats, with notes on its taxonomic status. ENVIS News Letter 20(1): 4.
  • Manudev K.M., A.J. Robi & S. Nampy 2015. Eriocaulon biappendiculatum, a new species of Eriocaulaceae from southern Western Ghats, India. Edinburgh Journal of Botany 72 (2): 219–223. http://dx/doi.org/10.1017/S0960428615000086 
  • Manudev K.M., S. Nampy & P.G. Arunkumar 2015. Arisaema ciliatum H.Li var. liubaense Gusman & Gowda (Araceae), a new record of India. Pleione 9(1): 226 - 230.

2014


  • Manudev K.M., Avishek Bhattacharjee & S. Nampy 2014. Rediscovery of Zeuxine rolfiana, a ‘Critically Endangered’, endemic Indian orchid from Andaman and Nicobar islands with note on its typification. Annals Botanici Fennici 51: 409–413. (published online on 12 November 2014)
  • Nampy, S., S.M. Joseph & Manudev K.M. 2014. Lectotypification and further notes on the identity of Commelina hirsuta, an endemic Indian species of Commelinaceae. Phytotaxa 175 (5): 291–295. http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.174.5.6.
  • Manudev K.M. & S. Nampy. 2014. Arisaema madhuanum, a new species of Araceae from India.Edinburgh Journal of Botany 71(2): 269–273. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/ S0960428614000109.

2013


  • Nampy, S., Manudev, K.M. & P.M. Shahina 2013. Notes on Belosynapsis kewensis Hassk., an endemic and endangered Commelinaceae from India. Proceedings of the UGC National Seminar- Western Ghats: Biogeography, Biodiversity and Conservation pp. 248–250. 
  • Nampy, S., S.M. Joseph & K.M. Manudev. 2013. The genus Commelina L.  (Commelinaceae) in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India with one new species and three species records. Phytotaxa. 87(2): 19-29. http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.87.2.1 

2012


  • Manudev, K.M., A. Weber & S. Nampy. 2012. Henckelia pradeepiana, a new species of Gesneriaceae from Southern Western Ghats, India.Rheedea 22(2): 119–123.
  • Pramod C., K.M. Manudev, A.K. Pradeep & S. Nampy. 2012. Myriophyllum siamense (Haloragaceae): A new record for India. Rheedea 22(2): 95–97.
  • Prabhu Kumar K.M., V. Sreeraj, Binu Thomas, K.M., Manudev & A. Rajendran. 2012. Validation and documentation of Rare Endemic and Threatened (RET) plants from Nilgiris, Kanuvai and Madukkarai forests of southern Western Ghats, India. Journal of Threatened Taxa 4(15): 3436–3442.
  • Nampy, S., Anna Ancy Antony & K.M. Manudev. 2012. Murdannia sahyadrica, a new species of Commelinaceae from Northwestern Ghats, India. Wildenowia 42: 79-83. http://dx.doi.org/10.3372/wi42.42109

2011


2010


Papers/Posters presented/Published in Proceedings
  1. Manudev, K.M. & Santhosh Nampy. 2018. The genus Arisaema in India: Diversity, Phytogeography and endemism (Poster). XXVIII Annual Conference of Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy and International Symposium on Conservation of Angiosperm Diversity: Hidden Treasure of Today and Tomorrow, on 29 to 31 October 2018. 
  2. Manudev, K.M. & Santhosh Nampy. 2017. Diversity of the genus Arisaema Mart. (Araceae) in India (Poster). XIX International Botanical Congress (IBC 2017), held at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Shenzhen, China, on July 23-29, 2017.
  3. Manudev, K.M. & Santhosh Nampy 2015. A taxonomic revision of the genus Arisaema (Araceae) in India (Oral). Silver Jubilee Conference of IAAT and Council Meeting of IAPT International Seminar on Advancements in Angiosperm Systematics and Conservation. 19th-21st November. Department of Botany, University of Calicut, Kerala.
  4. Manudev, K.M. & Santhosh Nampy 2015. Three New species and two new records of Cobra lilies from India (Oral). One day Seminar on “Species-the passion” organized by Research and Post Graduate Deartment of Botany, St. Thomas College (Autonomous), Thrissur on 05.06.2015.
  5. Manudev, K.M. & Santhosh Nampy 2014. Notes on the typification of Arisaema species (Araceae) in India (Oral). XXIV Annual Conference of Indian Association for Angiosperm taxonomy (IAAT) & International Conference on Trends in Plant Systematics (TIPS). 31st October – 2nd November. Department of Plant Science, Bharathidasan University, Thiruchirappally.
  6. Manudev, K.M. & Santhosh Nampy. 2011. A study of Arisaema leschenaultii complex in southern India (Poster). XXI Annual Conference of Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy (IAAT) & International Symposium on Angiosperm Systematics and Phylogeny; Retrospect’s & Prospects, 02-04 December, IMMT, Bubaneshwar, Odisha.
  7. Manudev, K.M. & Santhosh Nampy 2010. Taxonomic studies on the genus Kyllinga Rottb. (Cyperaceae) in South India (Oral). XX Annual Conference of Indian Association for Angiosperm taxonomy (IAAT) & International Symposium on Taxonomy, Plant Diversity Conservation. 26-28 November. Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
  8. Manudev, K.M., M.K. Ratheesh Narayanan, Sibichen M Thomas & N. Anil Kumar 2009. An analysis of the diversity of genus Oberonia Lindl. (Orchidaceae) in Wayanad District, Kerala. XIX Annual Conference of Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy (IAAT) & international Symposium on Angiosperm Systematics and Phylogeny; Retrospect’s & Prospects, 12-14 November, NBRI, Lukhnow, Uttar Pradesh.
Reports/ Books/Chapters in books
  1. N. Anil Kumar, C.S.Dhanya, Smitha S Nair, K.A., Sujana, K. Satheesh, K.M. Manudev, P. Sujanapal, M. Remesh & K.S. Surabhi 2009. Conserving 80 Threatened species by creating 8 Research Fellowship in Systematic Botany. Research Report, MSSRF/RR/09/19. M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai.
Faculty Development Courses attended
  1. One Week Faculty Development Programme on "Intellectual Property Rights" from May 02 – May 08, 2023. Conducted by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, Delhi, in collaboration with M.C.E. Society’s A.K.K. New law Academy, Pune under the aegis of Ministry of Human Resource Deveopment, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT).
  2. Two Weeks Faculty Development Programme on “Advanced Concepts for Developing MOOCS" from July 02 - July 17, 2020. Conducted by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, Delhi, sponsored by Ministry of Human Resource Deveopment, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT).
  3. One Week Faculty Development Programme on "Open Source Tools for Research" from June 08 - June 14, 2020. Conducted by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, Delhi, sponsored by Ministry of Human Resource Deveopment, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT).
  4. Three Day Faculty Development Programme on “Web Tools and Platforms for Online Classes”, 3-6 June 2020. Organized by the KPCTA Regional Committee, Calicut University.
  5. Two Weeks Faculty Development Programme on "Managing Online Classes and Co-Creating MOOCS: 2.0" from May 18 - June 03, 2020. Conducted by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, Delhi, sponsored by Ministry of Human Resource Deveopment, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT).
  6. Two Weeks MOOC Course (with e-certification) on “Online learning and Content Development” from April 18 to May 02, 2020, Organized by FLAIR Kerala, Directorate of Collegiate Education, Kerala.
  7. 106 Orientation Programme conducted by the UGC Human Resource Development Centre, University of Calicut, from 10.10.2019 to 30.10.2019.
  8. Swayam Arpit Online Certification Course in Biotechnology offered by Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan. From 01.11.2018 to 28.02.2019.
  9. Faculty Orientation Programme on “Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC)” organized by IQAC, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Devagiri, Kozhikode on 14.03.2019.
Programmes attended as Resource Person
  1. Attended and delivered an invited lecture on the topic “Botanical Illustrations: a fading art in Taxonomy” in XXXIII Annual conference of Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy and International Symposium on Advances in Plant Systematics, Biogeography, and Biodiversity Conservation organized by Department of Botany, University of Calicutta in collaboration with Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata. 25-27 November 2023.
  2. Chaired, S.M. & M.R. Almeida Award Competition for best paper in Plant Nomenclature in XXXIII Annual conference of Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy and International Symposium on Advances in Plant Systematics, Biogeography, and Biodiversity Conservation organized by Department of Botany, University of Calicutta in collaboration with Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata. 25-27 November 2023.
  3. Co-chaired Fr. Antony Mukkath-Prof. K.S. Manilal Award Competition in XXXII Annual conference of Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy and National Symposium on “The Contribution of Angiosperm Diversity to Human Wellbeing and the Risks Associated with its Decline. Organized by Karnatak University’s Karnatak Science College, Dharwad, Karnataka. 11 – 13 November, 2022.
  4. Shasthrapadham, a Science Enrichment Residential Camp, organized by Samagra Shiksha, Kerala in collaboration with Directorate of Collegiate Education and Department of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala held at St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Devagiri, Kozhikode during 19.01.2019 to 21.01.2019.
  5. National Seminar on Genetic Resources and Plant Breeding, organized by Department of Botany, Government Brennen College, Thalassery held during 17–19th November 2016.
Conferences/Seminars – Organized (Member of Organizing/Advisory Committee)
  1. International Seminar on 'Plant Systematics: Present Status and Future Prospects. Organized by Department of Botany, University of Calicut. 15-17 February 2024.
  2. Hands-on-Training and Workshop on Applications of Bioinformatics in Life Sciences. Organized by Department of Botany, St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Devagiri, Kozhikode. Funded by Rashtriya Uchchattar Shikhsha Abhiyan (RUSA) and Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) under the Scientific and Engineering Research Board. 11-12 January 2024.
  3. Hands-on-Training and Workshop on Advanced Techniques in Molecular Biology. Organized by Department of Botany, St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Devagiri, Kozhikode. Funded by Rashtriya Uchchattar Shikhsha Abhiyan (RUSA) and Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) under the Scientific and Engineering Research Board. 19-20 December 2023.
  4. XXXIII Annual conference of Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy and International Symposium on Advances in Plant Systematics, Biogeography, and Biodiversity Conservation organized by Department of Botany, University of Calicutta in collaboration with Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata. 25-27 November 2023.
  5. Hands-on-Training and Workshop on Advanced Techniques in Molecular Biology. Organized by Department of Botany, St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Devagiri, Kozhikode. Funded by Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) under the Scientific and Engineering Research Board. 11-12 May 2023.
  6. XXXII Annual conference of Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy and National Symposium on “The Contribution of Angiosperm Diversity to Human Wellbeing and the Risks Associated with its Decline. Organized by Karnatak University’s Karnatak Science College, Dharwad, Karnataka. 11 – 13 November, 2022.
  7. XVI Conference of the Indian Fern Society and International Symposium on ‘Research in Pteridology: Priorities and Challenges”. Organized by Department of Botany, University of Calicut. 17–19 March 2022.
  8. International Webinar on ‘Recent trends in Biological Sciences’. Funded by DBT Star Programme, Department of Biotechnology Organized by Department of Botany, St. Joseph's college (Autonomous), Devagiri, Kozhikode, Kerala- 673 008. 02-06 March 2021.
  9. IAAT Awards 2020. XXX Annual Conference of Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy & Webinar. Organized by Department of Botany, University of Calicut. 4–5 December 2020.
  10. XLII All India Botanical Conference of the Indian Botanical Society and National Symposium on “Innovations and inventions in Plant Science Research. Organized by Department of Botany, University of Calicut. 6–8 November 2019.
  11. UGC sponsored National Seminar on Emerging trends and challenges in Biodiversity Conservation organized by, Department of Botany, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Devagiri, Kozhikode held on 02.03.2018.
  12. UGC sponsored National Seminar on Neoteric trends in Bioprospecting organized by, Department of Botany, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Devagiri, Kozhikode held on 08–09th February 2017.
  13. National Workshop on Botanical Nomenclature (Sponsored by UGC) organized Department of Botany, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Devagiri, Kozhikode during 9–11th March 2016.
Conferences/seminars Attended (International)
  1. XVI Conference of the Indian Fern Society and International Symposium on ‘Research in Pteridology: Priorities and Challenges”. Organized by Department of Botany, University of Calicut. 17–19 March 2022.
  2. XXXI Annual Conference of Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy (IAAT) and International Conference on Documentation, Bioprospecting and Conservation of Biodiversity for Sustainable Development.  Organized by Dr. D.Y. Patil Unitech Society’s Dr. D.Y. Patil Arts, Commerce and Science College, Akurdi, Pune. 5-7 April 2022.
  3. IAAT Awards 2020. XXX Annual Conference of Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy & Webinar. Organized by Department of Botany, University of Calicut. 4–5 December 2020.
  4. XXVIII Annual Conference of Indian Association for Angiosperm taxonomy (IAAT) and International Symposium on Conservation of Angiosperm diversity: Hidden Treasure of Today and Tommorrow. 29-31 October 2018. Department of Botany, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat.
  5. XIX International Botanical Congress (IBC 2017), Shenzhen, China. 23-29 July 2017. Organized by Botanical Society of China and Shenzhen Muncipal Government.
  6. Silver Jubilee Conference of IAAT and Council Meeting of IAPT International Seminar on Advancements in Angiosperm Systematics and Conservation. 19-21 November 2015. Department of Botany, University of Calicut, Kerala.
  7. XXIV Annual Conference of Indian Association for Angiosperm taxonomy (IAAT) & International Conference on Trends in Plant Systematics (TIPS) organized by Department of Plant Science, Bharathidasan University, Thiruchirappally. 31st October – 2nd November. 2014.
  8. XXI Annual Conference of Indian Association for Angiosperm taxonomy (IAAT) & International Symposium on Taxonomy, Plant Diversity Conservation. Organized by IMMT, Bubaneshwar, Odisha. 02–04 December. 2011.
  9. XX Annual Conference of Indian Association for Angiosperm taxonomy (IAAT) & International Symposium on Taxonomy, Plant Diversity Conservation organized by Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. 26–28 November. 2010.
Conferences/seminars Attended (National)
  1. XXIXth Annual Conference of Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy & National Symposium on Modern trends in Biosystematics of Angiosperms.Organized by KSCSTE Jawahar Lal Nehru Tropical Botanical Garden and Research Institute, Palode, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. 11–13 November 2019.
  2. XLII All India Botanical Conference of the Indian Botanical Society and National Symposium on “Innovations and inventions in Plant Science Research. Organized by Department of Botany, University of Calicut. 6–8 November 2019.
  3. UGC sponsored National Seminar on Emerging trends and challenges in Biodiversity Conservation organized by, Department of Botany, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Devagiri, Kozhikode held on 02 March 2018.
  4. National Seminar on “Biodiversity of the Western Ghats: Status and Challenges” Department of Botany, Zamorins Guruvayurappan College, Kozhikode on 02 February 2018.
  5. UGC sponsored National Seminar on Neoteric trends in Bioprospecting organized by, Department of Botany, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Devagiri, Kozhikode held on 08–09th February 2017.
  6. UGC assisted National Seminar on Autonomy and Quality assurance organized by IQAC, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Devagiri, Kozhikode held on 27.02.2016.
  7. National Seminar on “Harmful/ Beneficial insects of Agricultural importance with special reference to the nuisance pest Lupropstristis in Rubber plantations”, organized by Department of Zoology, St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri, Kozhikode . 17-18 February 2011.
  8. National seminar on “Medicinal plants: Strategies for conservation” organized by CMPR, AryaVaidya Sala, Kottakkal. 4 December 2007.
  9. 17th Swadeshi Science Congress organized by SSM, Kerala. The Zamorins Guruvayurappan College. 6-8 November 2007.
  10. National Seminar on “Emerging Scenarios in Plant Science” organized by Department of Botany, Providence Women’s College, Kozhikode. 13–14 October 2006.
Courses/Workshops/Training (National)
  1. Workshop on “Botanical Nomenclature” organized by KSCSTE – Malabar Botanical Garden and Institute for Plant Sciences. From 6th – 7th February 2020.
  2. Two day National Workshop on Plant Taxonomy: Nomenclature, Illustration and Photography. Organized by Department of Botany, Government Brennen College, Thalasserry, Kannur, Kerala. 15 & 16th November 2018.
  3. DNA to Phylogeny, A National level Skill enhancement initiative in Biotechnology, organized by Department of Biosciences and Technology, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences (deemed to be University), Coimbatore. 8th to 10th January 2018.
  4. Second Botanical Nomenclature Course. Organized by Botanical Survey of India at IISER, Pune. 9-12 February 2017.
  5. National workshop on “Modern Trends in Molecular Phylogeny” organized by Department of Botany, University of Calicut. 15–20 March 2015. Sponsored by SERB and KSCSTE.
  6. National workshop on “Botanical nomenclature for Researchers and Teachers” organized by Department of Botany, University of Calicut. 17–19 March 2014. Sponsored by KSCSTE and UGC.
  7. National Workshop on “Biosystematics in Species Complex” organized by Centre for Ecological Management of Degraded Ecosystems, University of Delhi. 02–11 February 2012.
  8. Work shop on “Using MS excel in data analysis” organized by Department of Statistics, Madras Christian College, Chennai. 28 March 2009.
  9. “Work shop on plant taxonomy for taxonomy teachers and researchers” organized by Community Agrobiodiversity Centre, M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Kalpetta. 19–23 February 2009.
  10. “Training in Botanical Illustrations” organized by Department of Botany, University of Calicut. 13- 15 March 2008.
Dissertations Guided (M.Sc.)
  1. Morpho-Anatomical, Phytochemical, and Antioxidant profiling of Bupleurum plantaginifolium and Bupleurum wightii: Implications for Taxonomy and Pharmacology (2023-2024).
  2. Morpho-Anatomical, Phytochemical, and Antioxidant profiling of Bupleurum distichophyllum and Bupleurum ramosissimum: Implications for Taxonomy and Pharmacology (2023-2024).
  3. Schizocarp Morphology, Anatomy and its significance in taxonomy of the family Apiaceae in Western Ghats, India (2022-2023).
  4. Taxonomic significance of Leaf Architecture and Epidermal Micromorphology of family Apiaceae in the Western Ghats, India (2022-2023).
  5. Taxonomic and Anatomical Studies on genus Pimpinella in the Western Ghats, India (2022-2023).
  6. Taxonomic Status of Genera and Species in Gamble’s Flora of Presidency of Madras, Part 9 & 10 (Commelinaceae to Gramineae) (2021-2022)
  7. Taxonomic Status of Genera and Species in Gamble’s Flora of Presidency of Madras, Part 7 & 8 (Nyctaginaceae - Xyridaceae) (2021-2022)
  8. Taxonomic Status of Genera and Species in Gamble’s Flora of Presidency of Madras, Part 5 & 6 (Symplocaceae - Plantaginaceae) (2021-2022)
  9. Taxonomic Status of Genera and Species in Gamble’s Flora of Presidency of Madras, Part 3 & 4 (Caesalpinioideae-Ebenaceae) (2020-2021)
  10. Taxonomic Status of Genera and Species in Gamble’s Flora of Presidency of Madras, Part 1 & 2 (Ranunculaceae-Faboideae) (2020-2021)
  11. Cytological studies of two species of Commelina (Commelinaceae) from Kerala (2019-2020).
  12. Floristic analysis of selected wetlands of Mavoor Panchayath, Kozhikode District, Kerala (2018-2019).
  13. Floristic analysis of selected wetlands of Olavanna Panchayath, Kozhikode District, Kerala (2018-2019).
  14. Taxonomic and anatomical studies on genus Alternanthera Forssk. (Amaranthaceae) in southern India (2017-2018).
  15. Phenetic analysis of genus Impatiens L. (Balsaminaceae) in the Western Ghats, India and its implication in infrageneric classification (2017-2018).
  16. Phenetic analysis of genus Eriocaulon L. (Eriocaulaceae) in India and its implication in infrageneric classification (2016-2017).
  17. Anatomical studies on genus Osbeckia L. (Melastomataceae) in South India (2015-2016).
  18. Venation pattern and morphometric analysis of genus Osbeckia L. (Melastomataceae) in South India (2015-2016).
Dissertations Guided (B.Sc.)
  1. Pollination strategies and conservation status of Cryptocoryne sivadasanii Bogner, an endemic species of Araceae in the Western Ghats, India (2023-2024).
  2. Parasitic Angiosperms: A review on its diversity in Kerala and a preliminary survey of parasitic angiosperms in Devagiri Campus and adjacent regions (2022-2023).
  3. A preliminary survey of poisonous plants in Devagiri Campus and adjacent regions (2021-2022).
  4. Ornamental Aroids: A review on its diversity, naming and propagation (2020-2021).
  5. A study of leaf morphology and diversity of shrubs, trees and lianas in Devagiri College Campus (2019-2020)
  6. A study of venation pattern in selected genera of family Malvaceae in Kerala (2018-2019).
  7. Studies on herbaceous angiosperm flora of the coastal regions of Kozhikode district, Kerala (2017-2018).
  8. Studies on seed morphology and Pappus hair structure of family Asteraceae in Devagiri (2016-2017).
  9. A checklist of trees and lianas of Devagiri College Campus (2015-2016).
Positions/Memberships
  1. Associate Editor, Rheedea, International Journal of Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy (Since June 2018).
  2. Executive Member, Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy (Since 2021)
  3. Member, International Association for Plant Taxonomy (IAPT, Online membership, 2016).
  4. Member, Society of Herbarium Curators, International forum for herbarium curators around the world.
  5. Coordinator of Bhoomithra Sena Club at St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Devagiri, Kozhikode, funded by Ministry of Environment and Forests.
  6. Nodal Officer, UGC Scholar ships & National Scholarships schemes St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Devagiri, Kozhikode.
  7. Life Member, Indian Association for Angiosperm taxonomy (IAAT).
  8. Life Member, Indian Botanical Society (IAAT).
  9. Life Member, East Himalayan Society for Spermatophyte Taxonomy (EHSST).

 

 

 

 

 


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