ELVIN THOMAS

Assistant Professor
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Education

  • B.Sc., M.G. University, 2012
  • M.Sc., M.G. University, 2014
  • Ph.D., M.G. University (ONGOING)

Area of Specialization

My current area of research focusses on soil carbon sequestration and the role of soil biochemical indicators. It primarily focuses on understanding the processes by which carbon is captured and stored in soil. This concept is crucial in the context of mitigating climate change, as carbon sequestration in soils plays a significant role in balancing the carbon cycle and reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations. The primary goal is to develop sustainable land management practices that promote the accumulation of carbon in soil, thereby contributing to climate change mitigation efforts. Agricultural practices, forestry, and land-use changes significantly impact soil carbon levels. Sustainable land management practices, such as agroforestry and no-till farming, can enhance carbon sequestration. Environmental factors, including climate and soil characteristics, influence microbial activity and decomposition rates, affecting carbon sequestration potentials.

  • ZY 1811101- General perspectives in Science and Protistan Diversity
  • ZY 1811601- General perspectives in Science and Protistan diversity (Practical)
  • ZY1815106- Cell Biology and Genetics
  • ZY1815606-Cell Biology and Genetics (Practical)
  • ZY1815107-Evolution, Ethology and Zoogeography
  • ZY1816301- Agricultural Pest Management
  • ZY1816611- Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and Molecular Biology (Practical)
  • ZY1921102 Evolutionary Biology and Ethology
  • ZY1921104 Biostatistics, computer application and research methodology
  • ZY1922106 Genetics and bioinformatics
  • ZY1922107 Developmental Biology
  • ZY1923109 Animal physiology
  • ZY1923603-cell and molecular biology, microbiology, and biotechnology
  • ZY1924304 Vector and Vector Borne diseases
  • ZY1924702- Entomology: Anatomy and physiology, Applied Entomology, Insect toxicology/ Vector and Vector Borne diseases

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Oral Presentations:

  • Impact of land-use changes on the soil carbon fractions and carbon management index of a selected soil series, in the Southern Western Ghats region of Kerala, India. National Online Conference (5-6 June 2020). Organized by Environmental and Sustainable Development Association, Delhi.
  • The impact of climate change on global water resources. Global Water Congress 2020 (2-4 October 2020). Organized by Environmental and Sustainable Development Association, Delhi.
  • Comparative evaluation of soil carbon and biochemical indicators of different land-use systems in the Southern Western Ghats region of Kerala, India. 2nd Annual convention of North East (India) Academy of Science & Technology (NEAST) and International Seminar on Recent Advances in Science & Technology (ISRAST) (16-18 November 2020). Organized by North East (India) Academy of Sciences & Technology (NEAST), Mizoram University, Mizoram, India.
  • Impact of different fertilization treatments on the soil carbon dynamics-a pot experiment with chilli pepper. International Conference on Agriculture, Climate Change, & Life Sciences 2021 (5-6 March 2021). Organized by IMRF Institute of Higher Education & Research, Andhra Pradesh, India.

POSTER PRESENTATIONS:

  • Responses of soil microbial community biomass and composition following land-use changes in the Southern Western Ghats region of India. International Web Conference Perspective on Agricultural and Applied Sciences in COVID- 19 Scenario (PAAS-2020) (4-6 October 2020). Organized by Agricultural & Environmental Technology Development Society (AETDS), Uttarakhand, India.
  • Alteration in the carbon dynamics of soil under different fertilization treatment in a microcosm setup with chilli pepper. International Conference, “Eco-errisa- 2021” (5-6 June, 2021). Organized by ECOR Foundation.
  • A study on the microbial contamination in personal stainless steel water bottles. International Conference on Anti-Microbial Resistance-2023 (29-30 September 2023). Organized by Department of Biosciences, MES College Marampally, CUSAT and Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC).

  • Qualified the CSIR-UGC Net Examination of June 2015, with 22nd rank (all-India level).
  • Best poster presentation at the International Web Conference: Perspective on Agricultural and Applied Sciences in COVID-19 Scenario (PAAS-2020) (4-6 October 2020). Organized by Agricultural & Environmental Technology Development Society (AETDS), Uttarakhand, India.
  • Best poster presentation in the international conference “Eco-errisa-2021” Supported by children and youth major group of UNEP and the global youth biodiversity network, organized by ECOR foundation, Cochin, India, as a part of World Environment Day celebration (5-6 June, 2021).

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