(Autonomous), Coimbatore – 641 029 Department of Zoology Name : Dr

KONGUNADU ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE (Autonomous), Coimbatore – 641 029 Department of Zoology Name : Dr. P. KATHIRESWARI

Designation : Assistant Professor

Qualification : M.Sc., Ph.D., PGDCA., PGDBI

Date of Birth : 14.02.1980

Staff ID : A/TS/97

Area of Specialization : Vermitechnology, Molecular Diversity, Nanobiotechnology, Nanoenergy

Address for Communication: Assistant Professor, PG and Research Department of Zoology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College G.N.Mills Post, Coimbatore- 641029 Mobile Number : 9843477240

Email ID : [email protected]

Institution Mail ID : : [email protected]

Teaching Experience : UG 15 Years PG: 15 Years

Research Experience : 18 Years ( More than 40 reserch papers in the refreed internaional journals)

Research Guidance : M.Phil Ph.D

Research Completed Ongoing

M.Phil 2 1

Ph.D 3 4

NET / SET Qualified : -

Membership in Professional Bodies : Life Member in ISCA and World Young Women Scientist Other Qualification(s) : Principal Invesitgator for two DST Major Projects worth of one 65 lakhs and Worked as a DST-Women Scienctist and UGC Research awardee.

PROFILE -INDEX Dr.(Mrs). P.KATHIRESWARI M.Sc., Ph.D., PGDCA.,PGDBI 1 Teaching and Research Experience 15 Years

2 DST and UGC Research Project 4 (Rs.90 Lakhs)

Conferences Organised (Sponsored by DST and DBT, TNSCST, 3 23 UGC, ISCA) Visiting Scientist from Abroad Programme 4 2 (Colloboration with American Professor- Funded by DBT)

5 Text books published with Royalty 3

6 Proceeding books published 7

7 Recent papers in Elesevier Journal with High Impact Factor 10

8 Papers in Peer reviewed International Journals 35

9 Papers in Peer reviewed National Journals 12

Sequnce submitted in Genbank, NCBI 10 96 (Total Accession Numbers) Total amount received from various funding agencies for Project, Organising Conference, Visiting Scientist from Abroad 11 Rs. 90 LAKHS Programme and Travel Grant to Present Papers at abroad conferences.

12 Countries Visited (POLAND and CYPRUS) 2

Consultant for Earthworm Identification (2UGC Sponsored 13 5 project) (MRP(s) 379/ 2008-2009/KLKE058/UGC–SWRO

14 Paper presented in the international conferences 45

15 Paper presented in the National conference 50 16 Conference/ Seminars attended 85

17 Invited talk 29

Awards and Medals Obtained (GOLD, SILVER and Special 18 13 Medals) 19 Consultant for UGC sponsored projects 3 Courses attended (Orientation/ Refresher) 3

RESUME Dr.(Mrs). P.KATHIRESWARI M.Sc., Ph.D., PGDBI., PGDCA Assistant Professor,PG and Research Dept of Zoology KongunaduArts and Science College, Coimbatore, TN Mobile: +91 9843477240, +91 9894843371

Email: [email protected], [email protected]

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS Institution/University Subject Percentage/Class S. No Degree Duration obtained Bharathiar Zoology, Highly 1 Ph.D 2002-2008 University Vermitechnology Commended Bharathiar P.G. Diploma in 2 PGDBI 2002-2003 67% First University Bioinformatics P.G. Diploma in TCPS Info Tech, 79% First with 3 PGDCA 2002-2003 Computer India Distinction Applications 73% First with Bharathiar 4 M.Sc 2000-2002 Zoology University 2nd University Rank Bharathiar 74% First 5 B.Sc 1997-2000 Zoology University AREAS OF INTEREST:

 Molecular Diversity, Vermitechnology  Nanobiotechnology, Microbial Ecology EMPLOYMENT Time Position Name & Place of the Institution 19-08-2013 to Assistant Professor Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Till Date Coimbatore, TN, India July 2016 to Assistant Professor & Kongunadu Arts and Science College, July 2018 UGC Reserch Awardee Coimbatore, TN, India

Time Position Name & Place of the Institution 19-08-2013 to Assistant Professor Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Till Date Coimbatore, TN, India 19-08-2013 to Assistant Professor Kongunadu Arts and Science College, PG and Reserch Dept of Zoology Coimbatore, TN, India June 2016 15.02.2011 to DST-Women Scientist Awardee, K S R College of Arts and Science, 18-08-2013 Dept of Biotechnology Tiruchengode, India

16.06.2006 to Lecturer, Dept of Biotechnology K S R College of Arts and Science, 14.02.2011 Tiruchengode, India Ph.D and M. Phil GUIDED/ GUIDING Sl. PhD (No of M.Phil (No of Details of the Candidate with Research topics NO Candidates) Candidates 1 4 (Progress) Awarded i. Sasiprabha M.Phil [PT] (Nov 2015 to Nov 2017)

2 Awarded ii. R. Christy Shaila Ph.D [FT] (16ZO403- Nov 2016 to Nov 2018)

3 iii. V. Sijina Ph.D [FT] (16ZO402- Nov 2016 to Nov 2019)

4 iv. M. P. Deepthi Ph.D [FT] (16ZO401- Nov 2016 to Nov 2019)

5 v. Rini Joseph Ph.D [FT] (17ZO401- Nov 2017 to Nov 2020)

Awarded vi. Jijo George M.Phil [FT] (18ZO301-Nov 2018 to Nov 2019)

6 vii. Preethee.S Ph.D [FT] (19ZO402- Oct 2019 to Oct 2022)

viii. Vijayakumar.P M.Phil [PT] (19ZO302- Oct 2019 to Oct 2021)

1 Awarded 2 Awarded

My PG Projet Students Entered in Research Field: Name Contacts Place of the Institution Sruthi 9567535250 Kongunadu Arts and Gopinathan Science College (Research Scholar) Fish Toxicology Veena 9061345775 PSGR Krishnammal [email protected] College for Women (Research Scholar) Toxicology Sree Lakshmi 9605940140 Bharathiar University [email protected] (Research Scholar) Aquatic Biotechnologist Jijo George 8608296254 Ph.D Applied [email protected] Deepthi M.P 9645929972 PhD done under Dr. P.Kathireswari, KASC

PG Project Students Completed at KASC Name Contacts Place of the Institution Devika 9655891295 Care taker of demo [email protected] vermi units, ICAR- KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA, Vivekanandapuram, Karamadai, Coimbatore.

Dani 8907781229 M.sc Project (worked as Faculty) Chandra 9645090429 M.sc Project Haritha 7356035583 M.sc Project [email protected] (Paper in progress) Nivedhitha 8124877483 M.sc Project [email protected] (Paper Published in Elesiveir with Impact Factor 3.5) Environmental Technology & Innovation Akila 8072769133 Paper published in the [email protected] Journal (IJASRM)

Moorthy International Journal of Advanced Scientific Research an Management, Volume 4 Issue 7, July 2019. The regenerative efficacy of native earthworm, Drawida pellucida pallida and exotic earthworm, Eudrilus eugeniae Satheesh 9677900489 M.sc Project [email protected] Kumar

Navanithra 9944558067 Project titled: [email protected] Isolation of Gut Microbes with Autoflourescence Potential from Earthworm Drawida pellucida pallida during Regeneration

RESEARCH PROJECT GRANTS RECEIVED S.No. Role Title of the Project Amount Funding (in Lakhs) Agency 1 PI Host-bacterial symbiont co-speciation patterns 23.80 DST, New among Indigenous earthworm families Delhi SR/WOS-A/LS-66/2010 2 PI Nanotechnology related environment health and 36.563 DST-NM safety research : examining the Nanotoxic Effect on non-human Biota Earthworm 3 PI Earthworm Molecular Diversity 3 UGC Research Award

PI : Principal Investigator

Project, Conferences /Workshops Organized, Completed and (Support by various funding agencies)

S. Event name & Date Sponsoring Agency Amount No. Sanctioned 1. National Level Seminar cum 100/IFD/6859/2006-7 Dt. Rs. 50,000/- Workshop on “Conservation 28.02.2006 and Inventerization of Soil Biota DST, New Delhi (BIOTA 2007) 102/IFD/SAN/2075/2006-7 Dt. Rs. 50,000/- 10th to 12thMarch, 2007 7.3.2007 DBT, New Delhi 2 National Seminar on 100/IFD/3405/2007-8 Dt.3.9.2007 Rs. 50,000/- “Vermitechnology for the DST, New Delhi Development of Sericulture and Bio-fuel Production” 3 Visiting Scientist from 102/IFD/SAN/662/2007-8 Dt. Rs. Abraodprogramme (Completed) 7.8.2007, DBT, New Delhi 2,00,000/- 4 Mini project on Rs. 5,000/- “Nanotoxiceffects on Non- TNSCST, Chennai Human Biota Earthworm for Health Perspectives” 5 National Conference on DST, New Delhi Rs. 50,000/- “Bionanotechnological Advancement towards Human Perspectives” 6 National Conference on DST, New Delhi (Dec 19th to 21st Rs. 50,000/- “Conservation and 2013) Inventerization of Below Ground Biodiversity” 7. Mini Project on “Isolation and TNSCST, Chennai, TN Rs. 7,500/- Purification of Antimicrobial compound from “PUNUGU” - 2013- Sruthi gobinath at KASC 8. National Conference DBT & TNSCST (19th to 21th Rs. 75,000/-

“Vermitechnology in Human December 2015 Welfare”- Vermitech-2015 9. International Programme on UGC (CPE), Dr. Pascal, IRD, Rs. 5,000/- “Visiting Scientist from France- 28-02-2016 Abroad” 10 Vermitechnology Transfer to 23-02-2016 (sponsored by UGC Rs 20,000/- Farmers-Vermitech 2016 (CPE) 11 Innovative Young Student DBT (Star College Scheme) 22nd Rs 10,000/- Award Programme-2016 September 2016 12 Opportunities and Challenges in Indian Science Congress Rs. 12,000/- Biological Sciences - 2017 Association, Coimbatore Chapter(9th March 2017) 13 Vermiculture, Apiculture and Indian Science Congress Rs 10000/- Aquaculture in Human Welfare Association, Coimbatore Chapter(13th September 2017) 14 Innovative Young Student Indian Science Congress Rs 10000/- Award Programme-2017 Association, Coimbatore Chapter(06th October 2017) 15 Impact Of Innovations In Science 9th -21st September.2019 Rs 10,000/- And Technology For Societal

Development (IISTD-2019) 16 Vermitechnoology Transfer to Feb 2019 Rs 10,000/- Farmers

AWARDS/FELLOWSHIPS/HONOURS

i) Awards S. Purpose Name Institution Year No of Award Kongunadu Arts and Academic Second Rank during in 1 Science College, 2001 Proficiency I M.Sc. Zoology Coimbatore Academic Kongunadu Arts and 2 Proficiency Science College, II M.Sc. Zoology 2002 Dr. R. Jaganathan Coimbatore

Silver Medal Bharathiar University Bharathiar University, 3 Rank Certificate Second Rank in M.Sc., 2002 Coimbatore Zoology Kongunadu Arts and First during 2002-2003 in ThiruMarappaGou 4 Science College, M.Sc. Zoology in the 2003 nderGold Medal Coimbatore University Examination New record in identifying Kongunadu Arts and two new species of 5 Special Medal Science College, 2006 earthworm in the Western Coimbatore Ghats well organized DBT KS Rangasamy College of sponsored “Visiting 6 Special Prize Arts and Science, 2007 Scientist from Abroad Tiruchengode Programme” Well organized DST and KS Rangasamy College of DBT sponsored National 7 Special Prize Arts and Science, 2007 level Seminar cum Tiruchengode Workshop KS Rangasamy College of 2010 Women Scientist 8 Arts and Science, Host Bcterial Symbiont to Award-A Tiruchengode 2013 Kongunadu Arts and For Major project ( Rs 8 Meritorious award Science College, 23.8 Lakhs) outcome 2014 Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (Sponsored by DST) Well organized DST and TNSCST sponsored 3 Kongunadu Arts and days national conference 9 Meritorious Award Science College, on“Conservation and 2014 Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Inventerization of Below ground biodiversity” (Dec 19th to 21st 2013)

Kongunadu Arts and 10 Meritorious Award Science College, Academic Proficiency 2015 Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Kongunadu Arts and 11 Meritorious Award Science College, Academic Proficiency 2015 Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Kongunadu Arts and 2016- 12 Meritorious Award Science College, Major research Project 2017 Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Kongunadu Arts and Publication of Paper in 2016- 13 Meritorious Award Science College, International Journals 2017 Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Kongunadu Arts and Organizing International 2016- 14 Meritorious Award Science College, level Seminar/ 2017 Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Conference/ Workshop Kongunadu Arts and Organizing two National 2016- 15 Meritorious Award Science College, level Seminars/ 2017 Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Conference/ Workshop International Research Best Research International Science Father Awards on Science, 16 2020 Award Award Health and Engineering SHEN 2020 Awards EARTHWORM GENE SQUENCES -GENBANK (NCBI) Accession Numbers

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BOOK PUBLICATIONS-Text books

S.No. Title/Authors Publisher ISBN details 1 SOIL BIOTA Agro Bios ISBN 10: 8177544128 Dr.P.Kathireswari (with royalty) Publishers, New Delhi ISBN 13: 9788177544121

2 Book on Below Ground Biodiversity Dr. P. Research ISBN: 978-93-84443- Kathireswari India 28-3 publisher, New Delhi

ii) Proceedings edited and published

S. No. Title/Editors Publisher 1 Conservation and Inventerization of Soil Biota (Biota- In-House Publications 2007). 2008. Editors P. Kathireswari and Radha D Kale (KSR) 2 Vermitechnology for the Development of Sericulture and In-House Publications Bio-fuel Production. Editor P. Kathireswari (KSR) 3 Conservation and Inventerization of Below ground In-House Publications biodiversity editor P.Kathireswari- 2013 (KASC) 4 Cultural landscapes and indigenous knowledge on In-House biodiversity conservation- 2014. Publications(KASC) 5 Vermitechnology for Human Welfare-2015. In-House Publications (KASC)

LAST 5 YEARS ARTICLES IN ELSEVIER AND UGC INDEXED JOURNALS 1. Madathil Peedika Deepthi, Sundaram Nivethitha, Kulandaivel Saminathan, Ramasamy Thagavelu Narendhirakannan, Natchimuthu Karmegam, Palanisamy Kathireswari. 2021. Effect of vermiwash prepared from livestock biowaste as vermiponics medium on the growth and biochemical indices of Amaranthus viridis L. Environmental Technology& Innovation Elsevier. 21 (2021) 101300. DOI: 10.1016/j.eti.2020.101300 (Elsevier - Impact factor 3.5). 2. Madathil Peedika Deepthi, Palanisamy Kathireswari, Joseph Rini, Kulandaivel Saminathan, Natchimuthu Karmegam; Vermitransformation of monogastric Elephas maximus and ruminant Bos taurus excrements into vermicompost using Eudrilus eugeniae. Elsevier Bioresource Technology 320 (2021) 124302 (Elsevier - Impact factor 7.539). 3. Rini Joseph, Deepthi Madathil Peedika, Kulandaivel Saminathan, Ramasamy Thangavelu Narendhirakannan, Natchimuthu Karmegam, Palanisamy Kathireswari. Nutrient recovery and vermicompost production from livestock solid

wastes of indigenous and exotic cow breeds with epigeic earthworms. Elsevier Bioresource Technology 313(2020)123690 (Elsevier- Impact factor 7.539). 4. Rini Joseph., Deepthi M.P., Kathireswari. P and Saminathan. K., Comparative analysis on bioactive compounds presents in dung material of Bos taurus and Bos indicus. Materials today proceedings 2020 (Elsevier- Impact factor 0.304). 5. Deepthi M. P, Rini Joseph, K. Saminathan and P. Kathiresawari., Chemical Foot Print of Precomposted Dung material of Elephus maximus and Bos taurus through GCMS Profile. Materials today proceedings 2020 (Elsevier -Impact factor 0.304). 6. Kandeeban Rajagopalan, K.Revathi, B.Revathi, S.Vishalee, Manoj Kumar, Khalid Mujasam Batoo, Kulandaivel Saminathan, P. Kathiresawari., Microwave assisted synthesis and characterization of Al2O3. Materials today proceedings 2020 (Elsevier -Impact factor 0.304). 7. Rini Joseph., Kathireswari P., 2020. Efficacy leaf litters as substrate on reproduction potential of epigeic earthworm Eudrilus eugeniae. Indian Journal of ecology. January, 2020, 47 (1): 186-189. 8. Joseph john, P. R Sreeraj, P. Ayisha, P. Kathireswari, Rini Joseph and Jijo George, Earthworm Population in relation to different agro climatic regions of Wayanad district, Kerala. Mapana journal of Sciences. 9. R. Christy Shaila, P. Kathireswari, K. Saminathan; Expression pattern of Beta Defensin-3 in the small intestine of Zebra Fish Danio rerio. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research 2020; Vol. 11(12): 5870-5874. DOI: 10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.11 (12).5870-74. 10. Deepthi. M. P, K. Saminathan, Kathireswari. P, Beneficial influence of elephant dung on conventional vermitechnology, Journal of advanced scientific research. Vol. 10(4), pp.60-66, November, 2019. ISSN: 0976-9595 11. Deepthi. M. P, JijoGeorge, Kathireswari. P Influence of Elephant Dung on Fecundity and Growth Rate of Earthworm Eudrilus eugeniae. Journal of experimental biology and agricultural sciences. Vol. 7(6), pp.587-592, January, 2020. ISSN: 2320-8694. 12. Kathireswari P., Satheeshkumar. 2016. Biometric synthesis and Characterization of silver nanoparticles using Embilcaofficinalis and its antimicrobial activity. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. (Impact Factor 6.041).

13. K. Satheeshkumar and P. Kathireswari 2016. Biological synthesis of Silver nanoparticles by Lawsonia palnt (Henna) and its Antimicrobial Activity Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App. Sci. (5(3): 926-937 (Impact Factor 1.596). 14. M P. Deepthi and P. Kathireswari 2016.Earthworm Diversity and Analysis of Soil Inhabited by Earthworms in the Vatakara area, Kozhikode, Kerala, India. Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App. (Impact Factor 1.596). 15. G. Achuthan Nair, T.G. Vijayamohanan, Maher H. Haeba and P., Kathireswari saminathan . 2015. Diversity and distribution of earthworms in relation to altitude and soil factor of Kollam district, Kerala state, India. Environment and Engineering serious, Volume 2 Biodiversity and conservation, ISBN: 1-62699-088-3. 16. Sreelakshmi, K., Chandra Rajan, T., Danny Jacob and P. Kathireswari, P. 2017. . Earthworm Resources and Soil Parameters of Chittur, Palakkad and Kanuvai, Coimbatore, India. International Journal of current microbiology Applied Science 6:1860- 1866. 17. Danny Jacob., Sreelakshmi, K., Chandra rajan, T., Saminathan, K and Kathireswari, P. 2017. Soil Analysis and Diversity of Earthworms in the Polluted Area of Palakkad, Kerala and Kanuvai, Coimbatore, India. International Journal of current microbiology Applied Science: 6:1594-99. 18. AkshitaDevanga, Preetheeswari.S, Anjalai.A, Kathireswari.P and K. Saminathan2017.Preparation of Vermicompost and its Impact on Plant growth (Vigna unguiculata) : Macmillan publishers ISBN:978-93870-0007 19. R. Christy Shaila M. Manimegalai and P. Kathireswari2017.Studies on the Physio- Chemical properties of the Ooty lake. Macmillan publishers ISBN:978-93870-0007 20. Sandra Rajan.T, Deepthi.M.P, K. Saminathan and P.Kathireswari 2017.Comaparitive Study on Earthworm Reproductive potential of Eudrilus euginiae using different media. Macmillan publishers ISBN:978-93870-0007- 21. Jijo George, Deepthi M P, K. Saminathan and Kathireswari, P. 2017.Biodiversity and Ecological category of Earthworms in Periya of Wayanad forest division, Kerala. Macmillan publishers ISBN:978-93870-0007- 22. Sijina V. Deepthi. M.P. Chisty Shaila R. K. Saminathan and Kathireswari P.2017.The Nutrient Dynamics of Termites Mound Soil and Adjacendt Soils. Macmillan publishers ISBN:978-93870-0007

23. Christy. Shaila. R, Sijina.v, Deepthi.M. P and P. Kathireswari. Antimicrobial activity of Zebra fish against some Human Pathogens. International conference on Environment, Gene, Health and Diseases (EGHD). 22nd to 24thAugust 2017. 24. Christy. Shaila. R and P. Kathireswari. Chemical constituents and antibacterial activity of zebra fish mucus against disease causing pathogens. International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT).March 2018. 25. Akila Moorthy, Rini Joseph, Deepthi.MP, and P.Kathireswari 2019. The regenerative efficacy of native earthworm, Drawida Pellucida Pallida and Exotic earthworm, Eudrilus euginea International Journal of Advanced Scientific Research and Management Volume 4 Issue 7, ISSN 2455-6378. 26. JijoGeorge, Deepthi M. P, Rini Joseph and Kathireswari P*. Benificial Utilization of Vermiwash in Sustainable Organic Farming. International journal of recent Scientific research. Vol. 10(10), pp. 35403-35406, October, 2019. ISSN: 0976-3031. ARTICLES IN REFERRED INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS 1. Kathireswari. P., Julka.J.M. and Reynolds. J.W. 2005. Check list of Oligochaeta of Tamil Nadu, India. Megadrilogica. 10 (8): 56-67. 2. Kathireswari. P., Jeyaraaj.R. andIndira.A.Jayaraj. 2005. Distribution and Diversity of Earthworm in the Kanjikode area, Palakkad District, Kerala, India. Pollution Research. 24: 117-120. 3. JM Julka, R Paliwal, P Kathireswari. 2007. Biodiversity of Indian earthworms -An Overview. Proceedings of Indo-US Workshop on Vermitechnology in Human Welfare, 36-56. 4. Kathireswari. P. and Jeyaraaj. R. 2008. Ecological Category of Earthworms of The Western Ghats Asian Jr. of Microbial. Biotech. Env. Sc. 10 (3): 473-478. 0972-3005 5. Kathireswari. P. and Julka. J. M. 2008. First Record of Earthworms PerionyxceylanensisandEukerriakuekenthali (Annelida: Oligochaeta) From Mainland India. Megadrilogica. 12 (8): 117- 120. 6. Kathireswari. P., Julka. J. M. and Jeyaraaj. R 2008. Biodiversity of Earthworm Species of Coimbatore Forest Division, the Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu, India. Megadrilogica. 12 (8): 120-124. 7. Kathireswari P., Alakesan A., Abirami. P., Sangeetha P, 2014. Antimicrobial activity of earthworm coelomic fluid against human pathogens. Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App. Sci (3(8): 608-613 (impact factor 1.596). 14

8. Kathireswar. P., Gomathi and Saminathan K. 2014. Plant leaf mediated synthesis of Silver nanoparticles using Phyllanthusniruri for multi-drug resistant human pathogens. International Journal of Microbiology and Applied sciences 3: 960-968 (impact factor 1.596) 9. S. Vennila., Kathireswari. P. Karthikeyan and M.Manimegalai. 2014. Isolation and partial purification of Indian honey Apiscernaindica. World Journal of Pharmacy and PharmaceuticalSciences, 3(8) 1848-1857. (Impact factor 2.697). 10. Kathireswari P, Gomathi and Saminathan. 2014. Green synthesis of nanoparticles from Vitex nedungoInt.J.Curr.Microbiol.App. Sci (3(8): 614-621 (impact factor 1.596). ARTICLES IN NATIONAL JOURNALS AND PROCEEDINGS

1. Kathireswari. P. 2005. Earthworm fauna of Kanjikode, Palakkad District, Kerala, India. Journal of Scott Research Forum – 1(1): 163-167. 2. Kathireswari. P. 2005. Vermitechnology for Solid Waste Management. Proceedings of the “Issues and Trends in Environment Management – Role of Women & Corporate” in CD: 43-45. 3. Kathireswari.P. 2006. Vermitechnology as tool for Eco friendly Waste Management. Proceedings of the Scott Research Forum 3:158-159. 4. Kathireswari.P. 2006. Physico-chemical characters of the soil and their associated earthworms at Kanjikode, Palakkad District, Kerala, India. Proceedings of the Scott Research Forum 3:155-157. 5. Julka J.M., Kathireswari P. and Paliwal. R. 2008. Biodiversity of Indian earthworms with notes on species of potential conservation interest. Proceedings of the DST and DBT Sponsored National Seminar cum Workshop on Conservation and Inventerization of Soil Biota (Biota-2007) edited and published by P. Kathireswari, KSR College of Arts and Science, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu. 6. Julka J.M., Kathireswari P. and Paliwal. R. 2008. Biodiversity of Indian earthworms with notes on species of potential conservation interest. Proceedings of the DST and DBT Sponsored National Seminar cum Workshop on Conservation and Inventerization of Soil Biota (Biota-2007) edited and published by P. Kathireswari, KSR College of Arts and Science, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu. 7. Kathireswari. P. 2009. “Taxonomy of Indian Earthworms” in the Proceedings of TSBF sponsored Training workshop on “Biodiversity and Taxonomy of Soil fauna”

Edited and published by P. S.Varma, Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi, Kerala. 8. Kathireswari. P. 2013. Proceeding in the “Conservation and Inventerization of Below Ground Biodiversity” by Kathireswari, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore. 9. Kathireswari. P. 2015. ISCA Science communicator on “Molecular Phylogeny of Western Ghat earthworms”, 3rd to 7th Jan 2016 at University of Mysore, Mysore, Karnataka. 10. Paper published in the Kongunadu Arts and Science College Journal (Kong. Res. J. 2(2) : 143-145, 2015 , ISSN 2349 -2694) entitled on “Antimicrobial activity of earthworm” by Dr. P.Kathireswari, Dept of zoology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, TN, India. INVITED TALK and JUDGE 1 13.09.2006 Biodiversity of Earthworms in the Different Ecosystems of the Western Ghats, India. Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, TN. 2 20.09.2006 Biodiversity of Earthworms in the Different Ecosystems of the Western Ghats, India. ChikkaiNaicker College, Erode, Tamil Nadu. 3 12 & 13-02- Taxonomy on western Ghats Earthworms. Book on Taxonomy of Soil flora 2009 and Fauna at Kerala Forest research Institute, Peachy, Kerala.

4 19-02-2014 Miscellaneous uses of Vermitechnology Dept. of Zoology, Nirmala College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 5 7-10-2015 one day seminar on “Application of Science and Technology for national development” : “Vermitechnology for sustainable agriculture” by ISCA, Thilakshi Matriculation School, Thudiyalur, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

6 7& 10-12- International Conference on “Nanomaterial and Nanotechnology”KSR 2015 College of Technology.

7 16&18-12- National conference on :Vermitechnology in Human Welfare” by 2015 DBT&TNSCST, KASC, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

8 31-12-2015 The state level students scientist programme ”Sustainable agriculture through vermitechnology” by UGC(CPE), KASC, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

9 23-2-2016 State level programme “Vermitechnology transfer to farmers” by UGC, Kanuvai, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

10 15-09-2016 Bio composting and Vermicomposting acted as a resource person organized by Department of Biotechnology, KASC, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

11 23-12-2016 Recent trends and advances in “Bio-composting as a resource person organized by NGM College Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

12 22-02-2017 One day National Seminar Carrier guidance in Chemical Sciences and Training on Youth leadership and community development (TYLCD) session held on 22nd February 2017 at Kongunadu Arts and Science college (Session Chair and Judge)

13 02-03-2017 TESLA – 2017 Inter Departmental Competitions organized by Department of Physics at Kongunadu Arts and Science College(JUDGE) 14 26-05-2017 Recent trends in Vermitechnology at Environemtnal Science Refresher Course at Bhartahiar University, Coimbatore

th 15 3 to 7 January Molecular Phylogeny of Western Ghats Earthworms at 103d Indian Science 2016 Congress at University of Mysore, Mysore, Karnataka

Conference/Workshop Chairperson and Resource Person (Support by Various funding agencies)

1. Kathireswari. P. as a Chairperson for International conference on “Nanomaterial and Nanotechnology” on 7th to 10th December 2015 KSR College of Technology Tiruchengode, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu.

2. Kathireswari. P. as a Chairperson for International conference on “Environment, Genes, Health & Diseases” on 22nd to 24th August 2017 Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

CONSULTANT FOR THE UGC SPONSORED PROJECT

1) Topic “Occurrence and Diversity of Earthworms in relation to soil factors and

altitude in Kollam district, Kerala (MRP(s) 379/ 2008-2009/KLKE 058/UGC –SWRO (PI – Dr.Vijayamohan)

2) Dr. P. Kathireswari acted as a consultant for PhD research work by Lakshmi, Cochin University for earthworm identification on 05-02-2016.

RADIO TALK

S.No Topic Funding Venue Amount Date Agencies 1. Radio talk on All India Telecast in 2000 12-01-2015 “Vermicomposting Radio PC AIR, at 7.25 pm Methods” Coimbatore (medium wave 999) 2. Radio talk on All India Telecast in 2000 1-2-2016 at “IyarkkaiUramThayarithal” Radio PC AIR, 7.25 pm Coimbatore.

COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH WORKS

I. International Collaboration 1. Dept. of Biodiversity, University of Kansas, USA 1. National Collaboration 1. Zoological Survey of India 2. Dept. of Nano Science and Technology, KSR College of Technology 3. Department of Chemistry, KASC, Coimbatore, DST-Nanomission Sponsored Project

Fellowships

 Fellowships for PhD work for the period of 36 months during Nov 2003 to Oct 2006 Received from Collegiate Education, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and India. MEMBERSHIP IN ACADEMIC BODIES/ PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

1. Member in WorldAcademy of Young Scientists (WAYS). 2. International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT’S, TSBF). 3. Life Member in Indian National Science Academy 4. Member in Aruchami Research Foundation, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore. 5. Life Member in Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA)

Institutions/ Forest Areas visited in India

 Received prestigious permission to enter and collect the earthworms under the research work in Earthworm Biodiversity of the Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu and Kerala (Ref.No.WL5/51293/2004, dt. 08-09-2004 and Ref. No. WL5/ 14105/ 2005, dt. 11-03-2005).  Received permission to visit the Zoological Survey of India to learn the Earthworm taxonomy and to do the research work in the laboratory and compare the earthworm specimens with National Zoological Collection, Zoological Survey of India (Government of India), Kolkatta (Ref.No. F217-3/ 2001-Tech./20594, dt. 1-1-2004).  Got the permission from the Director, Zoological Survey of India to visit High Altitude Zoology Field Station, ZSI, Solan, Himachal Pradesh for training and access laboratory and library facilities (Ref.No.F.217-3/2001-Tech./14148, dt. 28- 10-2005). PAPERS PRESENTED INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES/SEMINARS 1. Kathireswari. P., Jeyaraaj. R. and Indira. A. Jayaraj 2005. “Distribution and Diversity of Earthworm in the Kanjikode, Palakkad District, Kerala, India” in the International seminar on Eco technology for sustainable development-Ecotech-2004 at The New College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA during 4th to 6th Oct 2004 (Sponsored by DST, DBT, CSIR, UGC, MOEF, DOD, New Delhi and TNSCST, SCIENCE CITY, Dept. of Environment, Chennai). 2. Kathireswari. P.,Julka. J.M. and Jeyaraaj. R. 2005. “Distribution and Population cum Nutrient dynamics of common earthworm Lampitomauritii in Western Ghats, India” in the International conference on Biotechnology –Promises and Realities held at PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, INDIA. 3. Kathireswari. P., Julka. J.M and Jeyaraaj, R. 2006.“Biodiversity of Earthworms in the Different Ecosystems of the Western Ghats, India”in the 8th International Symposium on earthworm ecology held at Krakow, POLAND during 4th to 9th September 2006. 4. Kathireswari. P.,Jeyaraaj, R. and Julka. J.M. 2007. “Anthropogenic activity on ecological category of earthworms in the different ecosystems of the Western Ghats, India” in the International Conference on Biotechnological Approaches in Bio resource Management (ICBABM- 2007) held at Bharathithasan University, Tamil Nadu, INDIA, during 23rd – 26th January, 2007.

5. Kathireswari. P., Jeyaraaj. R. and Julka J.M. 2007. “Earthworm Resources in the Coonoor, Nilgiris, Western Ghats, India” in the International Conference on Opportunities & Challenges in Biotechnology and Environmental Science” in Vellalar College for Women, Erode, Tamil Nadu, INDIA, during 22nd&23rd February, 2007. 6. Kathireswari. P and Julka. J.M. 2007. “Taxonomy of Native Earthworms of Coimbatore Forest Division, The Western Ghats - A Biodiversity Hotspot” in the “3rd International Oligochaeta Taxonomy Meeting” held at CYPRUS during April 2nd to 6th 2007. 7. Julka. J.M., Paliwal. R andKathireswari. P. 2007. “Biodiversity of Indian Earthworms- an Overview” in the Indo-US workshop on vermitechnology in human welfare” held at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, INDIA during 4th – 7th June, 2007. 8. Kathireswari. P., Jeyaraaj. R. and Julka J.M. 2005.“Earthworm Biodiversity in the Nilgris, Western Ghats, India” in the “2nd International Oligochaeta Taxonomy Meeting” in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. 9. P.Kathireswari. Molecular phylogeny of Indian earthworms. International conference on Environment, Gene, Health and Diseases (EGHD. 22nd to 24th August 2017. 10. Sijina.V, Deepthi.M. P, Christy. Shaila. R, and P. Kathireswari. Antimicrobial activity of Termite mount soil against some bacterial strains. International conference on Environment, Gene, Health and Diseases (EGHD). 22nd to 24thAugust 2017. 11. Deepthi.M. P, Sijina.v, Christy. Shaila. R and P. Kathireswari. Antimicrobial activity of Eaarthworm paste against some Human Pathogens. International conference on Environment, Gene, Health and Diseases (EGHD. 22nd to 24th august 2017. 12. Christy. Shaila. R and P. Kathireswari. GC-MS Analysis of Biochemical Compounds Present in the Mucus of Zebra Fish (Danio Rerio) International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology (IJRASET).May 2018. 13. Deepthi. M. P, Kathireswari. P In vitro antibacterial activity of earthworm powder against some human pathogens 14. Sijina. V, Deepthi. M. P, Kathireswari. P. Potential of FTIR Spectroscopy in Chemical Characterization of Diverse Termite. International conference on Current Trends in Advanced biomedical Technology. 24th and 25th January 2018 15. Jijo George, Deepthi. M. P, Kathireswari. P Antibacterial Activity of Vermiwash. International conference on Current Trends in Advanced biomedical Technology. 24th and 25th January 2018. 20

16. Deepthi. M. P, Kathireswari. P Stimulatory effect of vermiwash in the seed germination of Trigonella foenum greacum. International conference on Impact of innovations in science and technology for societal development. 19th to 21st September 2019. 17. Rini Joseph, Kathireswari. P Presentation entitled “Study on various experimental diet to support the reproductive potential and compost quality of earthworm Perionyx excavates” 12th -14th Dec 2018 William Research Centre, Nagarcoil, Tamil Nadu. 18. Jijo George, Kathireswari. P Changes in Land Use Patterns on Diversity of earthworms in Wayanad District, Kerala. 12th -14th Dec 2018 William Research Centre, Nagarcoil, Tamil Nadu. 19. Deepthi. M. P, Kathireswari. P The Impact of total biomass of Eudrilus eugeniae using different leaf litters as substrate. International conference on Impact of innovations in science and technology for societal development. 19th to 21st September 2019. 20. Rini Joseph, Kathireswari. P entitled -The status of vermicompost and growth of epigeic earthworm Perionyx excavates using different experimental diets. Arulmigu Palaniandavar Arts and Science College for Women. 20th Jan 2020. 21. S. Preethee and Kathireswari. P A Comparative Study on the Effect of Microplastics on Freshwater Fishes- Tilapia (oreochromis sp) and Murrel (channa striata) International Conference on “ IMPACT OF INNOVATIONS IN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FOR SOCIETAL DEVELOPMENT” 19th to 21st September 2019. 22. S. Preethee and Kathireswari. P Earthworm as a bioindicator of petroleum hydrocarbon contaminated soil. Arulmigu Palaniandavar Arts and Science College for Women. 20th Jan 2020. 23. Deepthi. M.P, Rini Joseph and P. Kathireswari. Effects diffrent nutritional interactions on reproductive biomarker annetocin in Earthworm Eudrilus eugeniae. Virtual Global Congress on Sustainability for Growth and Development 2020 (GCSGD 2020), Malaysia 24. Rini Joseph and P. Kathireswari. Measurement of Annetocin gene expression pattern in earthworm Perionyx excavates by using Ficus relegiosa as asubstrate. Virtual Global Congress on Sustainability for Growth and Development 2020 (GCSGD 2020), Malaysia. 25. Preethee.S, Navanithra. R, Deepthi. M. P, Kathireswari. P. Isolation of Gut Microbes with Autoflourescence Potential from Earthworm Drawida pellucida pallida during

Regeneration. Virtual Global Congress on Sustainability for Growth and Development 2020 (GCSGD 2020), Malaysia. PAPERS PRESENTED NATIONAL CONFERENCES /SEMINARS

1. Kathireswari. P., Jeyaraaj. R., Indira A. Jayaraj and Laxmi Prabha 2005. “Effect of Vermicompost on growth of groundnut (Arachishypogaea) seedlings” at “National Seminar on Vermitechnology and Waste Management”, 28-29th Jan 2005 held at Mangalore University, Mangalore, Karnataka (Sponsored by DBT and CSIR). 2. Kathireswari. P., Jeyaraaj. R., Indira A. Jayaraj and LaxmiPrabha 2005. “ Eco friendly Disposal of Fruit Waste by Vermitechnology” at “National Seminar on Vermitechnology and Waste Management” during 28-29th Jan 2005 held at Mangalore University, Mangalore, Karnataka (Sponsored by DBT and CSIR). 3. Kathireswari. P. 2005. “Physico-chemical characters of the soil and their associated earthworms at Kanjikode, Palakkad District, and Kerala” at “National seminar on New Frontiers of Soil Science Research towards Sustainable Agriculture (NEFROSSA– 2005)” on 11-12 March 2005 held at Annamalai University, Chidamparam, Tamil Nadu (Sponsored by UGC). 4. Kathireswari. P. 2005. “Earthworm Fauna of Kanjikode, Palakkad District, Kerala, India”. “Second all India conference of Scott Research Forum” on held at Scott Christian College, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu. 5. Kathireswari. P. 2005. “Vermitechnology for Solid Waste Management” at National seminar on Issues and Trends in Environment Management – Role of Women &Corporate” 18th –19th Feb 2005 held at P.S.G.R. Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, and Tamil Nadu. 6. Kathireswari. P.2006. “Physico chemical parameters of the soil and its effect on earthworms in Kanjikode, Palakkad District, Kerala” in the “Third all India conference of Scott research Forum” on 4th March 2006 held at Scott Christian College, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu. 7. Kathireswari. P. and Jeyaraaj. R. 2006. “Distribution of Earthworm Lampitomauritii in relation to soil physico chemical parameters in Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu”in the “National Seminar on Advances in Biological Sciences” held at Hindustan College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on 8th August 2006.

8. Kathireswari. P. 2007. “Anthropogenic activity on Earthworm Diversity in the Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu”in the “94th Indian Science Congress Association” held at Annamalai University, Chidamparam, Tamil Nadu, India during 3rd to 7th January, 2007. 9. Kathireswari P and Vennila P. Antimicrobial functions of Indian honey Apiscernaindica. 2014 at 2 days UGC, DST, NBA and TNSCST sponsored National Symposium on “Cultural land scapes, indigenous knowledge and biotechnology tools for biodiversity conservation” held at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, TN during 7th and 8th March 2014. 10. Kathireswari. P. presented a paper (Poster) in the Science Communicator meet at University of Mysore, during 4th to 5th January 2016. 11. Kathireswari. P. has presented a paper on bar coding of Earthworms (oral) in the 103rd Indian Science Congress meet at University of Mysore, during 3rd to 7th January 2016. 12. Kathireswari. P. has presented a paper on “Biometric Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles by using Lawsonia inermis (Henna) and its Antimicrobial Activity against Human pathogens”. 13. Kathireswari. P. has presented a posteron “Investigation On The Preparation, Properties And Antibacterial Behavior Of Nanostructured Cerium Oxide” in the 104thIndian Science Congress Association held at S. V. University, Tirupati on 3rd to 7th January 2017 14. Kathireswari. P. has presented a posteron “Studies On Sodium-Ion Insertion capacity

Of Graphine/MNO2Nano composite For Sodium-Ion Battery Application” in the 104thIndian Science Congress Association held at S. V. University, Tirupati on 3rd to 7th January 2017. 15. Kathireswari. P. has presented a posteron Preparation of Vermicompost and its Impact on Plant growth (Vigna unguiculata) in the NABU national conference held at Bharathiar University. Coimbatore, on 7th to 8th September 2017. 16. Kathireswari. P. has presented a posteron Studies on the Physio-Chemical properties of the Ooty lake in the NABU national conference held at Bharathiar university, Coimbatore, on 7th to 8th September 2017. 17. Kathireswari. P. has presented a poster on Comaparitive Study on Earthworm Reproductive potential of Eudrilus euginiae using different media in the NABU national conference held at Bharathiar university,Coimbatore, on 7th to 8th September 2017

18. Kathireswari. P. has presented a poster on Biodiversity and Ecological category of Earthworms in Periya of Wayanad forest division, Kerala in the NABU national conference held at Bharathiar university,Coimbatore, on 7th to 8th September 2017 19. Kathireswari. P. has presented a poster on The Nutrient Dynamics of Termites Mound Soil and Adjacent Soils in the NABU national conference held at Bharathiar university, Coimbatore, on 7th to 8th September 2017. 20. Kathireswari. P. has presented a paper on “The Antimicrobial activity of Termite powder against some pathogens” during 9-10-2017 to 11-10-2017 at ISCA sponsored conference on “Reaching the Unreached through Science and Technology” at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, TN. 21. Kathireswari. P. has presented a paper on “Diversity of Earthworms in few locations in Coimbatore” during 9-10-2017 to 11-10-2017 at ISCA sponsored conference on “Reaching the Unreached Through Science and Technology” at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, TN. 22. Kathireswari. P. has presented a paper on “FTIR analysis of earthworm powder” during 9-10-2017 to 11-10-2017 at ISCA sponsored conference on “Reaching the Unreached Through Science and Technology” at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, TN. 23. Barcoding of Earthworms (Oral). 103rd Indian Science Congress meets at University of Mysore, 3rd to 7th January 2016 University of Mysore. 24. Rini Joseph, Jijo George and Kathireswari. P. Comparative study on various experimental diets to support the reproductive Potential and compost quality of earthworm Perionyx excavates. William Research Center, Nagarcoil Tamilnadu. Dec-12 -14-2018. 25. Jijo George, Rini Joseoh and Kathireswari. P. Changes in Land Use Patterns on Diversity of earthworms in Wayanad District, Kerala. William Research Center, Nagarcoil Tamilnadu. Dec-12 -14-2018. 26. Deepthi. M. P, Kathireswari. P. Study on the Mass mortility of earthworm in Sulthan Bathery,Wayanad, Kerala with respect to Climate change, Earthworm diversity and soil nutrient dynamics (Oral), 106th Indian Science Congress, Lovely Professional University, phagwara, Jalandhar, Punjab. Jan 3-7 27. Jijo George, Deepthi. M. P, Kathireswari. P. Exploration of physic-chemical components and seed germination efficacy of vermiwash. 106th Indian Science Congress, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Jalandhar, Punjab. Jan 3 -7. 24

28. Rini Joseph, Deepthi. M. P, Kathireswari. P. The regeneration potential of earthworm with the help of symbiotic association of microbes.106th Indian Science Congress, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Jalandhar, Punjab. Jan 3 -7 29. Deepthi. M. P, Kathireswari. P. Efficacy of Dung material of Bostaurus and Elephus maximus in the modulation of growth and reproductive potential of earthworm Eudrilus eugeniae. 107th Indian Science Congress, University of agricultural sciences, Bangalore. Jan 3 -7. 30. Rini Joseph, Kathireswari. P. Comparitive study on native Bos taurus indicus and exotic Bos taurus breed cow dung substrates to support the reproductive potential and compost quality of earthworm Eudrilus eugeniae. Indian Science Congress, University of agricultural sciences, Bangalore. Jan 3 -7. 31. Deepthi. M. P, Kathireswari. P. Biodynamic of Eudrilus eugeniae in Dung material of Bos Taurus and Elephus Maximus in vermiconversion technology National Conference on “Empowerment of Rural Communities Through Innovations in Science and Technology” organized by ISCA Cbe Chapter in Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore on 21-22/02/2020. 32. Rini Joseph, Kathireswari. P. The status of Vermicompost and growth of Epigeic earthworm Perionyx excavaus using different experimental diets. Arulmigu Palaniandavar Arts College for Women, Palani, Tamil Nadu. 20th Jan 2020 33. Rini Joseph, Kathireswari. P. Impact of Ficus religiosa leaf substrate on fecundity of indigenous earthworm, Perionyx excavatus. National Conference on “Empowerment of Rural Communities Through Innovations in Science and Technology” organized by ISCA Cbe Chapter in Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore on 21- 22/02/2020. 34. S.Preethee,Rini Joseph, Kathireswari. P Impact of Ficus religiosa leaf substrate on fecundity of indigenous earthworm, Perionyx excavatus. National Conference on “Empowerment of Rural Communities Through Innovations in Science and Technology” organized by ISCA Cbe Chapter in Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore on 21-22/02/2020. 35. Nivethitha.S, Deepthi. M.P, Kathireswari. P Inexpensive Method of Indoor Farming with Vertical Aquaponics and Vermiponics for Sustainable Agriculture. National 36. Conference on “Empowerment of Rural Communities Through Innovations in Science and Technology” organized by ISCA Cbe Chapter in Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore on 21-22/02/2020. 25

37. Haritha.M, Rini Joseph Kathireswari. P Role of lawsonia inermis Leaf litter in growth and reproduction in earthworm in Eudrilus eugeniae. National Conference on “Empowerment of Rural Communities Through Innovations in Science and Technology” organized by ISCA Cbe Chapter in Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore on 21-22/02/2020. 38. Veena.V, Preethee.S, Deepthi M. P, P. Kathireswari and Saminathan, EARTHWORM ACT AS AN INDICATOR FOR THE BEFOULMENT OF OIL CONTAMINATION IN SOIL. National Conference on “Empowerment of Rural Communities Through Innovations in Science and Technology” organized by ISCA Cbe Chapter in Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore on 21-22/02/2020. 39. S.Preethee and Kathireswari. P- Data analysis-Chi square. National workshop on research methodology.SRM Medical Hospital and Research.18th Dec 2019 WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED

1. One-day training programme on “Vermicomposting for Organic farming and Sustainable Agriculture” held at Santhosh Farms (Organic farming), Pollachi, TN on 18- 03-2005 in collaboration with Environmental Cell Division, Public Works Department (PWD), Coimbatore, more than 200 farmers (in around Coimbatore, Salem, Dindigul, Pollachi, Udumalpet) has participated and benefited. 2. One day state level workshop on “Vermiculture, Apiculture and Aquaculture in Human Welfare” on 13/9/2017 at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, TN. 3. One day awareness programme on “Vermitechnology for Farmers” on 22/03/2019 at Organic farm of Mr.M.Krishnamoorthy, Pannimadai Coimbatore,TN 4. One day awareness programme on “Integrated Organic Farming for Rural Development” Sponsered by ISCA Coimbatore Chapter Organised by PG & Department of Zoology and Women Empowerment cell of Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, TN on 18/02/2020

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES ATTENDED WITH INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL GRANT

1. Sanction Letter Received from the INSA (Ref. No. NPS/2005/1898, dt.30th August 2005), to present the paper entitled “Earthworm Biodiversity in the Nilgiris, Western Ghats, India in the 2nd International Oligochaeta Taxonomy Meeting in ClujNapoca, Romania.

2. Sanction Letter Received from the TNSCST (Ref.no.TNSCST/Travel/15/VR/ 2005- 2006/32, dt. 9th September 2005) to present the paper entitled “Earthworm Biodiversity in the Nilgiris, Western Ghats, India in the 2nd International Oligochaeta Taxonomy Meeting in ClujNapoca, Romania. 3. Released and utilized sum of Rs 25000/- as partial travel grant from TNSCST (Ref. No. TNSCST/ Travel/2005-2006/395) to present the paper entitled “Biodiversity of earthworms in the different ecosystems of the Western Ghats, India in the 8th International symposium on Earthworm Ecology held at Krakow, Poland,between 4th – 9th September2006. 4. Received and utilized sum of Rs 20000/- as partial travel grant from CCSTDS (Ref. No. CCSTDS/Travel/2007-2008/) to present the paper entitled “Taxonomy of Earthworms in the Coimbatore Forest Division of the Western Ghats- A Biodiversity hot spot” in the 3rdInternational Oligochaeta Taxonomy Meeting held at Platres, Cyprus, between 2nd to 6th April2007. 5. Received and utilized sum of Rs 20000/- as partial travel grant from DST (Ref. No. DST/ Travel/2007-2008/ ) to present the paper entitled “Taxonomy of Earthworms in the Coimbatore Forest Division of the Western Ghats- A Biodiversity hot spot” in the 3rd international Oligochaeta Taxonomy Meeting held at Platres, Cyprus, between 2nd to 6th April2007. ABSTRACT PRESENTED 1. International Conference on Microbiology & Infectious Diseases scheduled at Hilton Rome Airport, Italy from July 19-21, 2021. “GCMS profiling of Ruminants (Bos Taurus) and Monogastric (Elephas Maximus) Animal Excrements used for Vermiculture” (oral presentation) $799 Isabelle Smith, Program Manager/ Microbiology 202/ Pride Conferences 4 Lombard street, London, EC3V 9HD, UK, T:+44-2392160593,Fax:442081816247, E-mail: [email protected]

SPECILISED RESEARCH TRAINING ATTENDED

S.No Nature of Theme Name of the Duration . Training(Academic) Institutions From To 1 Training workshop Tropical Soil CSK Himachal on Inventorying Soil Biology and Pradesh Agricultural 17.10.2005 23.10.2005 Biota Fertility University, Palampur (HP) & Dr. Y. S. Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni (HP)and ZSI,Solan, (HP) 2 Identification Earthworm ZSI,Solan, H.P techniques of systematic and 31.12.2005 13.02.2006 Earthworms Biodiversity 3 Techniques in Hands on Hindustan College 10.06.2006 16.06.2006 Animal Tissue training on of Arts and Science, Culture Animal Tissue Coimbatore, TN Culture 4 Capacity building TSBF South Programme On Asian Regional School of 08.08.2008 10.08.2008 identification of Network / Environmental Earthworms and Global Science,JNU, New Quantitative Ecology Environmental Delhi Facility 5 Data Collection and Statistical Central University Statistical Analysis Analysis & Hyderabad Campus, 10.12.2012 14.12.2012 Including Training on Usage of Hyderabad Usage of Statistical Statistical For DST Women Packages for Women Packages in Scientists Scientist Awardees Biological Research Publications 6. Orientation Course UGC Sponsored BharathiarUniveristy Orientation 06-11-2014 03.12.2014 Course 7. Refresher Course UGC Sponsored Bharathiar Refresher Course Univeristy 25-07-2017 05-082017 on Life Sciences 8 Refresher Course UGC Sponsored Bharathiar 13-02-2019 05-03- Refresher Course Univeristy 2019 on Life Sciences 9. Refresher Course UGC Sponsored University of Kerala, 12-08-2020 25-08- Live online Kariavottom, 2020 Refresher Course Trivandrum in Life sciences (Interdisciplinary 28

) NATIONAL

1. Invited and provided the TA/DA to participate in the CIAT-TSBF meeting on “Conservation and Sustainable Management of Belowground Biodiversity” held at the Kerala Forest Research Institute, Trissur, Kerala on June 21-23, 2005. 2. Invited and provided the TA/DA to participate in the “Training workshop on Inventorying Soil Biota” Organized under CIAT-TSBF programme at CSKHPKVV, Palambur (HP), YSPUHF, Nauni (HP) and ZSI, Solan (HP) during 17-23 Oct 2005. 3. Got the travel allowance for having trained under Dr. J. M. Julka, Emeritus Scientist, Zoological Survey of India, Solan, and Himachal Pradesh during 30-12-2005 to 17-02- 2006. 4. Received a Research Scholarship Rs 5000 during the academic year 2005-2006 at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. 5. Invited and provided the TA/DA to participate in the “Training workshop on Earthworm Taxonomy and Ecology” Organized under CIAT-TSBF programme at JNU, New Delhi during 6-10 August, 2008.

SPECIAL LECTURES DELIVERED

S.No Date Programme Topic Organized by Institutions

1 7.01.04 Workshop Solid Waste Assistant Director, Town Panchayat, Management by Coimbatore and Environmental Cell Division, Vermicomposting PWD, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

2 21.02.05 Seminar Utilization of Waste Nirmala College for Women, Coimbatore and through Environmental Cell Division, PWD, Vermitechnology Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

3 25.02.05 Seminar Vermitechnology Bishop Appasamy College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore and Environmental Cell Division, PWD, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

4 01.03.05 Workshop Solid Waste VLB. JanakiAmmal Polytechnic College, Management by Coimbatore and Environmental Cell Division,

Earthworms PWD, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

5 07.03.05 Seminar Management of Waste Sri Krishna College of Arts & Science and through Environmental Cell Division, PWD, Vermitechnology Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

6 10.03.05 Training “Wealth from Waste” District Institute of Education & training, Otanchandram, Dindigul and Environmental Programme Cell Division, PWD, Karur, Tamil Nadu.

7 14.03.05 Seminar Vermitechnology Coimbatore Institute of Technology and Environmental Cell Division, PWD, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

8 15.03.05 Workshop Environmental VLB. JanakiAmmal College Engineering & Management using Technology, Coimbatore & Environmental Cell Earthworms Division, PWD, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

9 18.03.05 Seminar Vermicomposting for Nachimuthu Polytechnic College, Pollachi and Sustainable Future Environmental Cell Division,PWD, Coimbatore

10 22.03.05 Workshop Solid Waste Government College of Arts & Science, Management Karur& Environmental Cell Division, PWD, Karur, TN.

11. 22.03.05 Seminar Vermitechnology Saradha College of Arts & Science, Karur and Environmental Cell Division, PWD, Karur, TN.

12 19.12.13 Conference Molecular phylogeny of Kongunadu arts and science College, Special earthworms Coimbatore, TN lecture

WORKSHOP/SYMPOSIUM/SEMINAR/CONFERENCES PARTICIPATED

1. Two-day National symposium on “Recent trends in restoration of aquatic environment & biodiversity of insects” held at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on 15th& 16th Feb 2002. (Sponsored by UGC). 2. One-day State level Science Meet “Trends in bio-science” held at Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts & Science for Women, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on 20th Jan 2003.

3. 10-days National workshop on “Bioinformatics for biologists” held at Dr. G. R. Damodaran College of Science, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on Jan 23rd to Feb 1st 2003. (Sponsored by DBT). 4. One day symposium on “Health hazards due to pollution” at P.S.G.R. Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on 18th Sep 2003. 5. One day state level seminar on “Blooming Bioinformatics” held at Nirmala College for Women, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on 24th Sep 2003. 6. Two-day’ workshop on “Journalism” held Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on 8th - 9th Nov 2003. 7. One-day workshop on “Role of citizens in water resource management” held at Department of civil engineering PSG College of technology in collaboration with environment cell division WRP/PWD, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on 16th Feb 2004. 8. One-day state level seminar on “Role of student community in environmental management” held at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore technology in collaboration with environment PWD environmental cell division, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on 6th March 2004. 9. Two-day conference on “Public-private transfer of knowledge in biotechnology” held at Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology, Bangalore, Karnataka on 19th - 20th April 2004 (Sponsored by IBAB). 10. Four-days’ workshop on “Vermitechnology for Ecofriendly Waste management” held at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on 5th to 7th August 2004. (Sponsored by UGC). 11. Two-days’ workshop on “Sericulture technology transfer to farmers of SC/ST Population” held at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on 29th-30th September 2004. (Sponsored by UGC). 12. Three-days International seminar on “Ecotechnology for Sustainable Development” Ecotech-2004 held at The New College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India during 4th to 6th Oct 2004 (Sponsored by DST, DBT, CSIR, UGC, MOEF, DOD, New Delhi and TNSCST, SCIENCE CITY, Dept of Environment, Chennai). 13. Three-days International workshop on “Joint Indo-US Workshop on Biodiversity Informatics” held at the National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, Maharashtra from Dec 7th to 9th 2004. (Sponsored by CSIR) 14. Two-days joint workshop (Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka and Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu) on “Spectroscopy and 31

its applications” held at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on 26th and 27th February 2005. 15. Three-days National workshop on “Conservation and Sustainable Management of Belowground Biodiversity” held at the Kerala Forest Research Institute, Trissur, Kerala from June 21-23, 2005. (Sponsored by TSBF, CIAT’S). 16. Two-days National Seminar on “Vermitechnology and Waste Management” during 28- 29th Jan 2005 at Mangalore University, Mangalore, Karnataka. 17. Two-days National seminar on “Issues and Trends in Environment Management – Role of Women & Corporate” on 18-19 Feb 2005 held at P.S.G.R. Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. 18. One-day National level Conference on “Second all India Conference of Scott Research Forum” on 12th March 2005held at Scott Christian College, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu. 19. Three-days National Seminar on “Vermitechnology Transfer to NSS Programme Officers” on 22nd 23rd Aug 2005 held at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (Sponsored by UGC). 20. One day National level conference on “Third all India conference of Scott Research Forum” on 4th March 2006 held at Scott Christian College, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu. 21. Two days seminar on Bioinformatics held at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on 28th Feb and 1st March 2008. 22. One day work shop on “Advances in Aquaculture” held at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on 12th Dec 2013. 23. 2 days UGC, DST, NBA and TNSCST sponsored National Symposium on “ Cultural land scapes, indigenous knowledge and biotechnology tools for biodiversity conservation” held at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, TN during 7th and 8th March 2014. 24. Two days national seminar on “Science Tech” on 12 and 13th September 2014 at PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. 25. One day Science exhibition Programme jointly organized by dept. of Zoology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore under Star College Scheme, DBT, New Delhi during October 2014. 26. DST sponsored 2 days national conference on “Advanced developments of Medicinal chemistry in target drug design (MCTD-2014) held at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, TH during 11th and 12th September 2014.

27. One day The Sahyadri “Fresh water Biodiversity educator skills workshop” held at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, TN during 20th August 2014. 28. One day national Seminar on “emerging trend in bioscience” held at kongunadu arts and Science College , Coimbatore, on 8th December 2015 sponsored by UGC(CPE). 29. Three days International Conference on “Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology” held at K. S. RangasamyColloge of Technology, Tiruchengode, Namakkal, on 7th to 10th December 2015. 30. Five days National level meets 103rd Indian Science Congress Association at University of Mysore, during 3rd to 7th January 2016. 31. Three days Hands on training on Experimental Analysis of Bio molecule held at kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, during 4th to 6thFeburary 2016. 32. One day National conference on “Novel approaches in Phytomedicine” held at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, on 1st March 2016. 33. One day National conference on’ Cut flower arrangement and preparation of herbal medicines held at KongunaduArts and Science College, Coimbatore, on 2nd March 2016. 34. One Day National Conference on Spawn Production and Mushroom Cultivation by Department of Bio-technology at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore on 1st July 2016 35. National conference on Exploring New Frontiers in Aquatic Sciences held at Kongunadu arts and science college, Coimbatore on 05th October 2016 36. One Day National Conference on Natural Therapeutics by Department of biochemistry at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore on 20th September 2016 37. One day workshop on Research in Basic Science organized by ISCA Coimbatore chapter, KASC on 7th December 2016. 38. Science Academies Lecture Workshop on “Impact of life sciences in 21st Century” held at PSGR Krishnammal College For Women Coimbatore, on 20thand 21st December. 39. Five days National level meets 104th Indian Science Congress Association at S. V. University, Tirupati, During 3rd to 7th January 2017 40. One day National Seminar Carrier guidance in Chemical Sciences and Training on Youth leadership and community development (TYLCD) session held on 22nd February 2017 at Kongunadu Arts and Science college Coimbatore. 41. One day National Seminar on Scientific advancement in Modern Medicine organized by physics department Kongunadu Arts and Science College Coimbatore. During 28th February 2017. 33

42. International conference on EGHD 2017 organized by Dept. of Molecular Genetics held at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore on 22nd to 24th August 2017. 43. 10th NABS national conference on Recent Trends in Life Sciences: Research, Practices and Application for Sustainable Development organized by Dept. of Botany and Zoology Bharathiar university Coimbatore. 44. International workshop on Approaches in Basic and Applied Research in Science and Technology.10th August 2018, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, sponsored by ISCA and Organized by ISCA, Coimbatore chapter, TN. 45. 3 days National conference on “Reaching the unreached through science and technology” during 9-10-2017 to 11-10-2017 at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, sponsored by ISCA and Organized by ISCA, Coimbatore chapter, TN. 46. 3 days International conference on “ IMPACT OF INNOVATIONS IN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FOR SOCIETAL DEVELOPMENT” in Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore on 9th -21st September.2019 47. 5 days 107th “INDIAN SCIENCE CONGRESS ASSOCIATION” at University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Banglore during 3-2-2020 to 7-2-2020 . 48. One day international conference on “Environmental Degradation and its impact on society: Measurement Management and Conservation”, during 20-1-2020 at Arulmigu Palaniandavar Arts and science college, Palani. 49. National Level Awareness Programme (NLAP) on “KHADI AND VILLAGE INDUSTRIES COMMISION” in Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore on 17-02-202020. 50. National Conference on “Empowerment of Rural Communities Through Innovations in Science and Technology” organized by ISCA Cbe Chapter in Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore on 21-22/02/2020.

WEBINARS PARTICIPATED IN 2020 1. Kathireswari.P attended Leadership talk With Mr Mahesh Babu CEO Mahindra Electric Mobility Ltd. India's First Leadership Talk Series Session with Mr Mahesh Babu CEO Mahindra Electric Mobility Ltd. by MHRD's Innovation Cell. 2. Kathireswari.P attended Leadership Talk With Dr. Nilesh N Oak, Expert (Indian Civilization & History) held on 30th May.

3. Kathireswari.P participated webinar series on Vistas in the field of Research and Innovations entitled ‘Nucleic acid based diagnosis of COVID 19 in India’ held on 21/05/2020 at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore. 4. Kathireswari.P participated webinar series on Vistas in the field of Research and Innovations entitled ‘Foods, Genes and Diseases’ held on 18/05/2020 at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore. 5. Kathireswari.P participated webinar series on Vistas in the field of Research and Innovations entitled ‘Cross Species Virus Transmission and Preemptive Strategies for Control’ held on 20/05/2020 at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore. 6. Kathireswari.P participated Webinar on “SCOPE OF BEE KEEPING” organized by Department of Zoology, Diploma in Apiculture, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore - 641029 on 30th and 31st May, 2020. 7. Kathireswari.P participated webinar series on Vistas in the field of Research and Innovations entitled The Perspective in Material Modification held on 25/05/2020 at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore. 8. Kathireswari.P participated webinar series on Research in Basic Science- a Tool for Nation Building held on 2 & 3rd June 2020 at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore. 9. Kathireswari.P participated in the Faculty Development programme on Deciphering Physical and Mental Wellness through Pancha Bhootha Concept held on 13 to 18 May 2020 at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore. 10. Kathireswari.P participated in the International alumni webinar on Current scenario in Biological sciences on 24 July 2020 at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore. 11. Kathireswari.P participated in the Virtual Guest Lecture on Desert Locust Invasion in India: Issues and priorities on 28 July 2020 at Eco club of Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore. 12. Kathireswari.P has participated in International Alumni webinar Lecture Series on “Worldwide Opportunities for Biological Sciences” on June 2020 at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore.

13. Kathireswari.P attended Two Days Webinar on ESSENTIALS OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & TECHNOLOGY INCUBATION on 03.08.2020 and 04.08.2020 at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore. 14. Kathireswari.P has participated in the International Virtual Guest Lecture on “Theranostics Approaches to Cancer Management” delivered by Dr. Danielle Meyrick, Genesis Care Oncology, Theranostics, Australia, Organized by Department of Zoology, KASC, on 21st August 2020. 15. Kathireswari.P has participated in the one day International Webinar on “Science & Technology for Sustainable Development” organised by Indian Science Congress Association, Kanpur Chapter & DAV College, Kanpur, UP, India on 19th September 2020. 16. Kathireswari.P has participated in the International webinar Lecture Series organized by Department of Biochemistry, KASC during December 2020.

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