Dr. Nisha P Aravind

Head of the Department, Associate Professor
Email: [email protected]

Education

  • B.Sc., Mysore University, 2000
  • M.Sc., Mysore University, 2002
  • Ph.D., CUSAT
  • B.Ed., RIE (Mysore), 2000

Area of Specialization

  • Macro benthos
  • Marine biology

  • ZY 1811101 General perspectives in Science and Protistan Diversity
  • ZY 1811102 Animal Diversity – Non Chordata
  • ZY1815106 Cell Biology and Genetics
  • ZY1815608 Human Physiology and Biochemistry (Practical)
  • ZY1816610 Microbiology and Immunology
  • ZY1816610 Microbiology and Immunology (Practical)
  • ZY1921104 Biostatistics, computer application and research methodology
  • ZY1922106 Genetics and bioinformatics
  • ZY1923111 Microbiology and biotechnology
  • ZY1924303 Applied Entomology
  • ZY1923603 Practical 3. Cell and molecular biology, Microbiology and biotechnology
  • ZY1924702 Practical 6. Entomology: Anatomy and physiology, Applied Entomology, Insect toxicology/ Vector and Vector Borne diseases

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  • P.Aravind, Sheeba P, K.K Balachandran, Kesavadas V and C.T Achuthankutty. A comparison of macrobenthic variability in a tidal river estuary (Cochin backwaters) and an Enclosed basin (Kakinada Bay)-Paper presented in 7th Asia Pacific Marine Biotechnology Conference (2nd Nov-5th Nov 2006)
  • P.Aravind, Sheeba P, Martin G.D, K.K Balachandran, Impact of Organic enrichment on macrobenthic diversity of Cochin Estuary –Paper presented in Kerala Women Science Congress(10-12 August 2010) Organised by Shakti (National movement for Women) and St. Teresa’s College
  • Jobin Mathew, Dr. Nish P Aravind and  Prof. C. S. Paulose. Effect of bacopa monnieri and bacoside-a in the gene expression of gad65 in temporal lobe epileptic rats 24th Kerala science congress, Rubber Research Institute of india, Rubber Board, Kottayam, Kerala (January 2012)
  • Nisha P Aravind, Shinu A P, Dr. Mary Chandy A preliminary study on the Avi fauna from the wetlands of kumarakom. Paper presented at 23rd Swadeshi Science Congress conducted on Nov 6-8, 2013
  • Nisha P Aravind*, Manoj A K, Dr. Jobin Mathew, Dr. Mary Chandy., Icthyofauna of Vembanad Lake adjacent to Kumarakom. Paper presented at National seminar on ‘Marine and Coastal Biodiversity and its conservation for future generations’ organized by Department of Zoology, St Stephen’s College Pathanapuram from 22nd to 23rd September 2014.
  • Lajitha K G and Nisha P Aravind Toxic effect of the leaf extracts on the mortality of pests in stored grains and products. Paper presented in 27th Swadeshi Science Congress held at Amritha Viswa Vidhyapeetham, Amritha University, Amrithapuri Campus, Kollam from 7th to 9th November 2017.
  • Krishnapriya M K and Nisha P Aravind, A preliminary study on the Lepidopteran Diversity around the premises of CMS College, Kottayam. Paper presented at UGC sponsored National seminar on Agroforestry with special reference to Apiculture organised by the Department of Zoology, CMS College, Kottayam on 7th and 8th December 2017
  • Ann Mary Baby and Nisha P Aravind, Green synthesis of copper nanoparticles: its antibacterial and antifungal effects. Paper presented at International Eco- Conference 2019 “Greening the Globe for Sustainable Living” held at CSI Synod Centre, Chennai from 1st to 4th August, 2019 organised by Consortium of Higher Educational Institutions under the leadership of CSI Synod.
  • Krishnapriya A.R and Nisha P Aravind, ‘Green synthesis of Iron oxide nanoparticles using leaf extracts’ Paper presented in National Seminar on Emerging Trends and Recent Advances in Biological Research organised by Post Graduate Department of Zoology KG College Pampady on 11th March 2022
  • Paper presented in two-day International Seminar on Technological advances in Life Science at NSS College Changanacherry on 9th and 10th May 2022
  • Paper presented in two-day National Seminar on Biodiversity and Conservation at Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta on 29th and 30th September 2022
  • Usha P and Nisha P Aravind ‘Seasonal variation in density of Anopheles mosquitoes with special reference to malarial vectors in selected areas of Thiruvananthapuram district’ Paper presented in international conference on recent advances in Animal Biology and Conservation. Organised by Post Graduate and Research Department of Zoology, University College Thiruvananthapuram from 9th to 21st December 2023.
  • Amrutha V Reghu and Nisha P Aravind ‘A preliminary study on the diversity of dragonflies and damselflies of Vembanad Kol Wetland, A Ramsar site in Kerala, India’ Paper presented in international conference on recent advances in Animal Biology and Conservation. Organised by Post Graduate and Research Department of Zoology, University College Thiruvananthapuram from 9th to 21st December 2023.

  • UGC-minor project on ‘faunal diversity of mangrove ecosystem’ period of grant 2012-14

  • Cleared UGC-CSIR JRF-NET examination in life sciences conducted in2002

Sl.No Name Date of Joining Date of Completion Title
1 Deepthi G Nair JANUARY 2019 10th NOVEMBER 2023 ECOLOGY OF MOSQUITOES WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO AEDES ALBOPICTUS IN THE RUBBER PLANTATIONS OF KOTTAYAM DISTRICT, KERALA
2 Usha P JANUARY 2020 – SEASONAL OCCURRENCE, DISTRIBUTION AND LARVAL HABITATS OF MALARIAL VECTORS IN SELECTED AREAS OF THIRUVANANTHAPURAM DISTRICT
3 Amrutha V Reghu AUGUST 2021 – SEASONAL VARIATION AND DIVERSITY OF ODONATES IN VEMBANAD KOLE WETLAND WITH THEIR POTENTIAL AS BIOLOGICAL INDICATORS
4 Aleena Elsa Mani APRIL 2022 – BIOGENIC SYNTHESIS OF METAL NANOPARTICLES AND THEIR POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS

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