Projects Sanctioned under Science Research Scheme 2003-2004 Sl Name & Address of PI Title of the Project Duration No 1 Dr. D. Girija Genomic library construction and cloning 3 Years Assistant Professor of gene (s) for PR proteins in black pepper Centre for Plant Biotechnology (Piper nigrum L.) , Vellanikkara 2 Dr.Rema Menon Characterization and classification of 3 Years Associate Professor banana varieties Banana Research Station, 3 Dr.C.R Elsy Participatory plant breeding for the 3 Years Assistant Professor development of rice varieties suited for Dept. of Plant Breeding & Genetics specific agro-ecological situations of CoH, KAU, Vellanikkara 4 Dr.K.S. Shylaraj Rice varietal improvement under a stress 3 Years Associate Professor, RRS, Vyttila 5 Smt.Omana Pavunny Survey on the knowledge and practice of 3 Years Dept. of Processing Technology fish processing technologies by women College of Fisheries, Panangad, Kochi folk in Eranakulam & Alleppey Districts 6 K .Karthikeyan Bionomics and integrated pest 3 Years Division of Entomology, RARS management of rice blue, Leptispa Pattambi pygmaea baly (Chrysomelidae: coleoptera) 7 Dr. M. Govindan Evaluation of acid tolerant strains of 3 Years Associate Professor cyanobacteria for growth and yield of Regional Agricultural Research Station paddy in Kerala Pilicode 8 Dr.Roy Stephen Screening for water stress tolerance in 3 Years Assistant Professor, College of coconut through pollen selection Agriculture, Vellayani, TVM 9 Dr. Mary Ukkru Viable technology for developing value 2 Years Associate Professor added food products incorporating Department of Home Science coconut KAU, Vellayani, TVM 10 Dr. N P Kumari Sushama Promotion of organics in vegetable 3 Years Associate Professor, Agricultural cultivation in Kerala Extension, College of Agriculture, Vellayani 11 Dr. D Wilson Evaluation, morphological and molecular 3 Years Associate Professor characterization, cataloguing and genetic Dept. of Plant Breeding and Genetics improvement Ivy Gourd College of Agriculture, Vellayani 12 Dr. C.R Sudharmai Devi Impact of partial substitution of muriate of 3 Years KAU, Vellayani potash by common salt in a coconut based agro- ecosystem 13 Dr. Vijayaraghava Kumar Information management on agricultural 3 Years Professor and Head research in Kerala Dept. of Agricultural Statistics College of Agriculture, Vellayani, TVM 14 Dr. K Sreekumar Conservation and utilization of 3 Years Associate Professor , Sugar cane biodiversity in Erianthus and Saccharum Research Station, Thiruvalla, spontaneum in Kerala for the genetic Pathanamthitta improvement of sugarcane. 15 Dr. Sosamma Cheriyan Product diversification and value added 3 Years Associate Professor products in sugarcane – production and KAUSugarcane Research Station preservation forms of jaggery. Kallumkal P.O, Thiruvalla. 16 Dr. Vanaja T Breeding for Phytophthora foot rot 3 Years Assistant Professor resistance in black pepper (Piper nigrum) Dept. of Plant Breeding & Genetics Pepper Research Station, Panniyur 17 Smt.Aneykutty Joseph Captive development of brood stock of 3 Years ( Mohanakumaran Nair) giant freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium Assistant Professor, College of Fisheries rosenbergii for year round production of KAU, Panangad, Kochi quality seed inhatcheries. 18 Dr.V.A.Celine Evaluation of vegetable amaranth 3 Years Professor , Department of Olericulture (Amaranthus sp.) with high yield, quality College of Agriculture, Vellayani, TVM and resistance to leaf blight caused by Rhizoctonia solani 19 Dr. R.V Manju & K B Soni Molecular and physiological analysis of 3 Years Assistant Professor, Dept. of Plant Banana clones Physiology, CoA, Vellayani, TVM 20 Dr. V. V Radhakrishnan Influence on microclimate on the 3 Years Associate Professor production of coconut based cropping Dept. of Plant Breeding & Genetics system College of Horticulture, Thrissur 21 Dr.K.Sudharma Biointensive integrated pest management 3 Years Associate Professor in vegetable cowpea Dept. of Entomology, KAU, Vellayani 22 Dr. Arya K Evaluation of popular black pepper 3 Years Assistant Professor cultivars of North and South Kerala for Department of Plant Breeding and growing as Bush pepper Genetics, College of Horticulture, Vellanikkara, Thrissur 23 Sri. Anoop E V Development of an anatomical key for the 3 Years Assistant Professor, College of Forestry identification of important timbers of KAU, Vellanikkara, Thrissur Kerala 24 Dr. Mini Abraham Nutrition management and processing 3 Years Assistant Professor qualities of Vanilla Agronomic Research Station, KAU , Thrissur 25 Dr. G.S Narayanan Assessment of the fishery resources of 3 Years Associate Professor, RCIRC, KAU Kadalundy estruary and impact of stake Vellimadukunnu, nets on its ecology 26 Dr. T.Pradeepkumar Induction of variability in Vanilla through 3 Years Assistant Professor in vitro culture and on farm evaluation of College of Agriculture, Padannakkad Vanilla tissue culture plants in Northern Kasaragod Kerala 27 Dr. M. R. Shylaja Enhancing yield and quality of Vanilla 3 Years Associate Professor Dept. of Plantation Crops and Spices College of Horticulture, KAU, Thrissur 28 Dr. Sarah T George Investigation on variability, vegetative 3 Years Associate Professor propogation and post – harvest handling College of Horticulture, KAU of breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) Vellanikkara, Thrissur 29 Dr. K. M Abdul Khader Breeding leaf curl virus resistant chilli 3 Years Associate Professor through interspecific hybridisation Plant Breeding and Genetics, College of Agriculture, Vallayani, TVM 30 Dr. K.D Prathapan Systematic studies of Flea betles 2 Years Assistant Professor, Department of (Coleoptera: chrysomelide: Alticinae) Entamology, KAU, TVM infesting piperacea in Kerala 31 Dr. K. M Sreekumar Utilization of entomopathogenic fungi for 3 Years Assistant Professor the biological control of coconut root grub COA Padannakkad, Kasaragod Leucopholis coneophora Burmeister 32 Dr. Noble Abraham Soil and water conservation aspects of 3 Years Assistant Professor, Soil Conservation zero tillage cultivation practices in Research Station, Konni hillslopes of humid tropics 33 Dr. R. Krishnakumar Sterile insect technique in the 3 Years Asst. Professor, Dept. Agricultural management of Banana pseudostem Entomology, KAU, Vallayani, TVM weevil, Odoiporus longicollis

34 Dr.N.K.Narayan Neuro- fuzzy networks for computer 3 Years Dept. of Information Science and reorganization of documents Technology, Palayad, Thalassery 35 Dr.K.Prabhakaran Nair Investigation on the mechanical properties 3 Years Professor, Dept. of Mechanical of composite materials based on iron and Engineering, NITC-Kozhikode aluminium alloy 36 Dr. E.M Elango Analysis of mutations in cationic 2 Years Research Scientist, Department of trypsinogen and spink1 genes in chronic Molecular Biology, AIMS, Kochi pancreatitis patients in Kerala population. 37 Dr. M. Shylaja Pharmacognostic and chemical studies on 3 Years Reader & Head, Dept. of Botany Sida species used as balain ayurveda Providence Women’s College,Kozhikode 38 Dr. V.T Antony Studies on eco-geography and 2 Years Reader, Dept. of Botany, S.B College conservation of the genus Momodica L. in Changanacherry Western Ghats 39 Dr. Santhosh Namby Comparative morphology and systematics 3 Years Lecturer, Senior Grade, Department of of the genus Crotalaria (Fabaceae) in Botany, St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri South Kozhikode 40 Dr.M. Padmaja Prevalence of immunity to rubella in the 3 Years ENT Specialist , NISH, Palace Road antenatal women Poojappura, TVM 41 Dr. M. Unnikrishnan Femoropopliteal bypass graft with 1 Year Additional Professor, Division of reversed saphenous vein – A retrospective Vascular Surgery, SCTIMST, TVM. study of 110 patients operated upon over 10 years 42 Dr. Kalavathy Pre Cancer & Cancer registery and follow 1 Year Lecturer up of pre cancer and cancer cases Cancer Epidemiology, RCC, TVM registered in early cancer detection center, Palakkad 43 Dr Annamma Mathai Immunological evaluation in Mysthenia 2 Years Junior Scientific Officer gravis Dept. of Pathology, SCTIMST, TVM. 44 Dr. P. R. Geetha Utilization of certain common indigenous 3 Years Reader, Dept. of Zoology, M G plants in pest control College,TVM 45 Dr. P. A Sebastian A qualitative study on the biodiversity of 3 Years PG & Research Dept. of Zoology spider fauna in Eranakulam District, Division of Arachnology, SH College Kerala State Thevara, Kochi 46 Dr. S. Anilkumar Design and development of poly ethylene- 3 Years Dept. of Chemistry vinyl acetate membranes for diffusion, N S S College, Palappuram P.O pervaporation, vapour permeation and gas Ottappalam, Palakkad permeation 47 Dr. Anil John Seroprevalance of HAV antibodies in 1 Year Senior Specialist patients with chronic Liver disease AIMS, Elamakkara, Kochi 48 Dr. C.S Paulose Effect of principle components from 3 Years Head of the Department of medicinal plants on insulin gene Biotechnology, CUSAT, Kochi expression in the pancreatic islets 49 Dr. Sanil George Measurement of biological diversity at 2 Years Scientist, RGCB, TVM species level – A molecular approach 50 Dr. P.G.Jayaprakash, Development of an in vitro cellular model 3 Years Additional Professor in Radiation to predict tumor response to traditional Oncology, RCC, TVM therapy 51 Dr. M S Binoj Kumar Floristic diversity of Kerala- the family of 3 Years Sr. Lecturer, Dept. of Botany, S D Euphorbiaceae College 52 Dr. Sudheendra Ghosh Respiratory and social morbidity among 2 Years Prof. and Head,Dept. of Respiratory patients treated under RNTCP in TVM Medicine, Medical College, TVM district- Kerala 53 Dr. N. Sasidharan Checklist of flowering plants of Kerala 2 Years Division of Non-Wood forest Products KFRI, Peechi, Thrissur 54 Dr.Annie John Ultrastructural study of the interface 3 Years Division of Implant Biology between bone and bioactive ceramics – a Biomedical Technology Wing (BMT) pre-clinical evaluation SCTIMST, Poojappura, TVM 55 Dr. K Madhavan Nampoothiri Molecular cloning, over expression and 3 Years Biotechnology Division, RRL, TVM biochemical characterization of b- lactamases of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. 56 Dr. Raghu Ram K. Nair Cytogenetic effects of radiotherapy in 3 Years Professor & Head, Divn. of Radiation patients with carcinoma of uterine cervix Physics, RCC, TVM 57 Dr. T. Ganga Devi Biogeochemical studies of water locked 3 Years Principal,Govt. College for Women ecosystem in TVM district with special TVM reference to associated flora. 58 Dr. S Kannan Characterization of molecular alteration in 3 Years Associate Professor, Division of Cancer p53 and cyclin D1 gene loci of oral Research, RCC, TVM. carcinoma. 59 Dr. D. Muraleedharan Characterization and activity pattern of 3 Years Emeritus Professor, Santhigiri Research Bug Juvenile hormone during post- Foundation, Santhigiri, TVM embryonic development 60 Dr. Ananth. N. Rao New born mass screening program for 3 Years Amritha Institute of Medical Science inborn errors of metabolism in Kerala Amritha Lane, Elamakkara P.O, Kochi 61 Dr. Suma Maheswary Thankachi Introduction, domestication and the 3 Years Reader and Guide beneficial value assessment of setevia, the Department of Botany, NSSCollege for sweetener of choice for the future. Women, Kaimanam, TVM 62 Dr. P.V Ramanarayanan Pilot study for home graft harvesting 1 Year Medical Superintendent, SCTIMST Dr. Krishna Manohar 63 Dr. Jayasree .K Tumour suppressor genes in 3 Years Associate Professor nasopharyngeal cacinoma- an evaluation Dept. of Cytopathology, RCC, TVM 64 Dr. K Sobhana Kumar Standardization of an adaptive technology 3 Years Deputy GM for artificial maturation in Penaus Kerala State Co-operative Federation for monodon Fisheries Development Ltd, TVM 65 Dr. S.R Narahari Integrated outpatient clinic for the 1 Year Director, Institute of Applied palliative care &support of chronic Dermatology, I.C Bhandary Road, dermatological diseases. Kasaragod. 66 Dr.B. Shyamala Evaluation of efficiency of an indeginous 3 Years Lecturer, Vaidyanrathnam Ayurveda drug in abnormal uterine bleeding College, Thrissur 67 Dr. M. Radhakrishnapillai The nutri genomics of cervical cancer 3 Years Director Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology Poojappura, TVM. 68 Ms.Marthakutty Joseph Characterization and biochemical studies 3 Years Sel. Grade Lecturer in Chemistry of some transition metal complexes of Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha NNS donors Ernakulam 69 Shri. M.M Paulose Fluidised bed drying and its applications 3 Years Assistant Professor in agricultural products Mechanical Engineering Department Mar Athanesious College of Engg. Kothamangalam 70 Dr. K. Rajendra Babu Growth and characterization of non linear 2 Years Lecturer, M G College , TVM optical crystals for device applications 71 Smt. S. Sheela Studies on strength and behaviour of 3 Years Professor, Department of Civil polymer modified Ferrocement structural Engineering, CET, TVM elements

72 Prof. Dr. Sabu Thomas Nylon/Polystyrene compatibilized blends 3 Years School of Chemical Sciences, M G for high performance engineering University, Kottayam applications 73 Dr. Manoj Rama Varma Synthesis and characterization of rare 3 Years Scientist E1, Ceramics Technology earths and Titania based Ceramic Division, RRL, CSIR, TVM Dielectric Resonators for Microwave telecommunication Systems 74 Prof. K P Vijayakumar Design and fabrication of automated 1 Year Department of Physics Spray Pyrolysis unit to deposit thin films CUSAT, Kochi of compound semiconductors for solar cell application 75 Dr. E. M. Mohammed Fiber optic magnetostriction sensor 1 Year Dept. of Physics, Maharajas College Ernakulam 76 Shaji Varghese The photoacoustic, optical and electrical 3 Years Department of Physics studies on solid semiconductor thin films. St. Thomas College, Kozhencherry 77 Dr. Susamma A.P New vulcanisation ingredients for rubber 3 Years Chemistry Dept. product manufacture Maharaja's College, Eranakulam 78 Dr. A Muraleedharan Synthesis of some ibuprofen pro-drugs as 3 Years Reader in Chemistry, Nehru Arts and possible anti- inflammatory agents Science College, Kassargod 79 Dr. S. Jayalekshmi Pulsed laser deposition and 3 Years Reader, Dept. of Physics characterization of cathode–electrolyte bi- CUSAT, Kochi layers for solid state, thin film, lithium ion battery applications 80 Dr. Ruby Abraham & Dr. P. Strength and ductility of high 3 Years V. Indira performance concrete flexural members Assistant Professor, Dept of for seismic resisting structures Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Trivandrum 81 Dr. T.R Santhosh Kumar Studies on the expression of heat shock 3 Years Scientist, Dept. of Cancer proteins in cancer cell lines Biology, RGCB , Tvm 82 Dr. Suparna Senguptha Identification, purification and 3 Years Scientist – C, RGCB, Tvm characterization of r - tubulin complex from Indian toad and its involvement in microtubule nucleation 83 Dr. K.P Aravindan Immunopathology of acute appendicitis 1 Year Assistant Professor Dept. of Pathology Medical College, Calicut 84 Dr. Usha Mathew Assessment of micronutrients in the soils 3 Years Assistant Professor, Soil Science and of Kerala Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agriculture, Vellayani, TVM 85 Dr. R. Vijayan Efficacy of Ethno veterinary medicinal 3 Years Associate Professor, Dept. of Animal plant formulation in the management of Husbandry CoA, Vellayani, TVM udder disorders of cattle 86 Dr. K. G. Sreekumar Survey conservation and documentation 3 Years Senior Research Officer of the practice of single drug remedies by Pharmacognosy Unit, Ayurveda the local traditional Vaidyas of the State Research Institute , Poojappura, TVM 87 Dr.K.S. Beena & Dr. Jayasree P. K Study on Rock Waste Filling in Gabion 2 Years Reader in Civil Engineering, School of retaining Walls Engineering, CUSAT, Cochin. 88 Dr. S Sampath Assessment of noise pollution in Kerala 1 Year Scientist –F, CESS, TVM 89 Dr.P.K. Sundara Raj Improved bone impregnated hip screw for 3 Years Prof. & Head, Dept. of management of fracture neck of femur in Orthopaedics, Govt. Co-operative adults Medical College, Kochi. 2004-2005 1 Dr. P. Suseela Design, construction and performance 3 Years Assistant Professor evaluation of low cost naturally ventilated KAU, Chalkkudi, Thrissur greenhouse suitable for humid tropical climate 2 Dr. C.A Rosamma Breeding for value addition on rice (Oryza 3 Years Associate Professor, Plant Breeding and sativa L.) Genetics, Agricultural Research Station Thrissur 3 Dr. K.Surendra Gopal Development of plant growth promoting 3 Years Assistant Professor, (Microbiology) microorganisms consortia technology for Dept. of Plant Pathology, COH, KAU ex vitro establishment of micropropogated Vellanikkara, Thrissur. vanilla (Vanilla planifolia Andr.) and ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) 4 Dr. Gracy Mathew Development of agro techniques in 3 Years Associate Professor and Head selected medicinal trees of Kerala Aromatic and Medicinal plants research stationm Odakkali, Asamannoor Eranakulam 5 Dr.Jayalekshmi V.G Cataloguing of cashew germplasm of 3 Years Assistant Professor, KAU, TVM. Kerala with molecular markers and digitizing the morphological data 6 Dr.C.Lekha Rani Breeding for novel varieties in 3 Years Assistant Professor, Dept of Plant monopodial orchids Breeding, CoA, Vellayani, TVM 7 Dr.B.Madhusoodana Kurup Development of database on the fish 3 Years School of Industrial Fisheries, CUSAT germplasm, capture fisheries and Kochi biodiversity threats of the rivers of Kerala 8 Shri.B. Ramesha Use of Parapheromones and kairomones 3 Years Assistant Professor in different types of traps for the College of Agriculture, Padannakkad management of cucurbit fruit fly Kasaragod Bactrocera cucurbitae coquillett. 9 Dr.G Byju Real time nitrogen management in 3 Years Scientist, CTCRI, Sreekaryam, TVM. cassava based on leaf colour chart and chlorophyll meter 10 Dr. V. S. Devadas Need based farmer participatory research 3 Years Associate Director of Research in Jasmine KAU, Vellanikkara, Thrissur 11 Dr. A. Naseema Water hyacinth -Eichhornia crassipes 3 Years Associate Professor control through integrated management Dept. of Plant Pathology, College of strategy Agriculture, Vellayani, TVM 12 Dr. B.T. Krishnaprasad Carbon isotope discrimination as a 3 Years Asst. Professor signature for shade tolerance in black Dept. of Agriculture, Vellayani, TVM. pepper (Piper nigrum L.) 13 Dr. K.N Anith Exploitation of the endosymbiotic fungs 3 Years Assistant Professor (Microbiology) Piriformospora indica for biotic and Department of Plant abiotic stress manage Pathology,Vellayani, TVM 14 Dr. (Mrs.) Santha V Pillai DNA analysis to study genetic diversity in 3 Years Principal Scientist, CTCRI, Sreekaryam the land varieties of tapioca in Kerala TVM 15 Dr.KB.Sheela Standardization of minimal processing 3 Years Associate Professor,(Hort.) techniques for selected fruits and Dept. of Processing Technology vegetables College of Agriculture, Vellanikkara Thrissur 16 Dr. B Pushpalatha Process optimisation for production of 3 Years Assistant Professor value added products from snapmelon Dept of Processing Technology, College (Cucumis melo var.momordica) and of Horticulture, KAU, Thrissur watermelon (Citrulls lanatus) 17 Dr.P.K.Asokan Potentials of growing sandal on (Santalum 3 Years Associate Professor, Dept. of Tree album) farm lands – hemi-parasitic Physiology and breeding, College of interactions of sandal with crop plants ad forestry , KAU, Vellanikkara, Thrissur selected host plants 18 Dr. Sally K Mathew Bio control consortium for the 3 Years Associate Professor, Dept. of Plant management of bacterial wilt of chilli and Pathology, College of Horticulture phytophthora rot of black pepper and Vellanikkara, Thrissur vanilla. 19 Dr.V.Raghu Rajan Protocol development for 3 Years Professor & Head microporopogation of nutmeg(Myristica Dept. of Plant Biotechnology fragrans) Mar Athanasios College for advanced studies, Thiruvalla. 20 Dr. B. Narayanan Nair Development of software for Malayalam 3 Years Professor speech recognition. Lourdes Matha College of Science and Technology, Kuttichal, TVM 21 Dr.Santhosh G. Thampy Analytical and experimental Assistant Professor, NIT Campus investigations on two phase flow in Kozhikode pipelines 22 Dr. K.Radhakrishnan Pilot study for comprehensive stroke care 3 Years Professor & Head program Dept. of Neurology, SCTIMST TVM. 23 Dr. Mabel Legori Establishment of Diagnostic Service at a 1 Year Professor and Head of Microbiology Primary Care Centre AIMS, Amala Nagar, Thrissur 24 Dr. Maya C Nair Collection and evaluation of medicinal 3 Years Lecture in Botany rice land races of Kerala Govt. Victoria College Palakkad 25 Dr. K Sujathan Study of GALECTIN –1 , Galectin – 3, T 3 Years Senior Cytitechnologist Antigen and BCl-2 expression in breast RCC, TVM. cancer 26 Dr.Sabu K Thomas Studies on the biology and rubber litter 3 Years Selection Grade Lecturer substrate quality influence on the PG and Research Dept. of Zoology dynamics of Luprops Beetles. St.Joseph’s College, Devagiri Kozhikode. 27 Dr.G.Prasad Population characteristics bionomics and 3 Years Lecturer standardization of captive breeding Dept.of Zoology technology of two species of endangered TVM bagrid catfishes, Horabagrus brachysoma (Gunther) and H.nigricollaris 28 Dr. Sanjeev V. Thomas Oxidative stress in women with epilepsy 3 Years Additional Professor and its relationship to fetal malformations. Neurology, SCTIMST, TVM 29 Dr.Paul Sebastain Molecular analysis of surgical margins in 3 Years Head, Surgical Oncology, RCC, TVM oral carcinoma 30 Dr. K.Ramadas Efficacy of Varanadi ghritha as a 3 Years Additional Professor biological response modifier in Dept. of Radiation Oncology, RCC controlling the recurrence of treated head Medical College Campus, TVM. and neck cancers –a randomized Pilot study 31 Dr. Geetha S. Pillai Micro propagation and 3 Years Scientist B invitroconservation of Operculina Centre for Medicinal Plants Research turpethum and genetic fidelity analysis , Chenguvetty , 32 Dr.C.C Kartha Modulation of high glucose induced 3 Years Professor & Head monocyte chemo attractant protein –1 Division of Cellular and Molecular (MCP-1) gne expression in aortic Cardiology, SCTIMST, TVM. endothelial cells. 33 Dr. BalaNambisan Biochemical evaluation f starchy curcuma 3 Years Principal Scientist (Biochemistry) species CTCRI, Srekariyam, TVM. 34 Dr. Priya Srinivas Selective gene expression by plumbagin 3 Years RGCB, Poojappura,TVM in BRCA1 blocked ovarian cancer cells: an analysis by subtractive hybridisation. 35 Dr.V.Balakrishnan How common is essential amino acid 2 Years Professor and Head deficiency in tropical pancreatitis? Dept. of gastroentrology, AIMS, Kochi 36 Dr. P.Ambily Taxonomy of the marine algae of Kerala 3 Years Reader in Botany, S.N. College, Kollam 37 Dr. M.T. Sebastian Microwave ceramic dielectric resonators 3 Years RRL, Pappanamcode based on AO-La2O3-TiO2 [A=Ca, Ba,Sr] TVM for applications in wireless communication 38 Prof. P. Mohanan Compact dual band dielectric mobile 3 Years Dept. of Electronics, CUSAT, Kochi phone antenna with reduced radiation 39 Dr. K.N Madhusoodanan Development of Gas sensors based on 3 Years Reader and Head semiconductor chalcogenide glasses Dept of Instrumentation, CUSAT, Kochi. 40 Dr. M.R. Anantharaman Development of a microwave absorber 2 Years Reader based on natural rubber and ferrites. Dept. of Physics, CUSAT, Kochi. 41 Dr. M. Junaid Bushiri Synthesis and characterization of Zinc 2 Years Technical Assistant based nano- materials for optoelectronic University of Kerala, Kariavattom, TVM applications 42 Dr. Thomas Kuruvila Harnessing chaos in semi conductor laser 2 Years Bishop more college , Mavelikkara 43 Dr.Kurian Thomas K Synthesis and characterisation of 5- 3 Years Dept. of Chemistry heteroyl – 3 – substituted amino –1,2,4 – Bishop Moore College, Mavelikara. thiadiazoles and their bioactivity studies 44 Dr. M.Jayakannan Design and development of novel p 3 Years Scientist conjugated materials from renewable Polymer Sciences Division, RRl, TVM. resources 45 Dr.T.Prasada Rao Design and development of molecularly 3 Years Deputy Director and Head imprinted polymeric materials for the Ultra care analysis group, RRL, TVM detection and control of organic pollutants in natural wastes 46 Dr. Sam Solomon Rare earth titanium niobate and tantalite 3 Years Lecturer dielectric resonators for communication Dept of Physics systems. St. Johns College, Anchal, Kollam 47 Dr.M. Abdul Khadar Deposition of nanostructured TiO2 films 3 Years Professor, Dept.of Physics by RF Magnetron sputtering and their University of Kerala, Kariavattom P.O characterization. TVM 48 Dr. P.P.Pradyumnan Studies on the thermoelectric properties 1 Year Lecturer (Sr.Scale) ion incorporated semiconductor-metal Dept.of Physics, thin films 49 Dr. B Pradeep A comparative study of optical and 3 Years Reader electrical characterization of silver Dept of Physics, CUSAT, Kochi. selenide thin films and silver selenide thin films doped with rare earth metals, for the fabrication of solar cells 50 Dr. Vincent Mathew On wave propagation in super conducting 3 Years Post Graduate and Research multilayers and wave guide structure Department of Physics, St. Thomas Collage, Palai 51 Dr.V.P Mahadevan Pillai Synthesis and characterization of silicon 3 Years Reader and Head nanomaterials for optoelectronic Dept. of Optoelectronics applications. University of Kerala, Kariavattom, TVM 52 Dr.K.G. Gopchandran Preparation and characterization of nano 3 Years Lecturer, crystalline Nickel Oxide films by pulsed Department of Optoelectronics laser deposition. University of Kerala, Kariavattom, TVM 53 Dr. C.A Mary Etiology and management of important 3 Years Associate Professor, Dept. of Plant diseases in anthurium Pathology, College of Agriculture, Vellayani, 54 Dr. K.Vasantha Kumar In-vitro production of anticancer 3 Years Associate Professor and Head, Cardom secondary plant metabolites camptothecin Research Station, Pambadumpara, Idukki and related alkaloids 55 Dr. M Indira Studies on the effect of administration of 3 Years Dept. of Biochemistry, University of cassava rich diet and alcohol Kerala, TVM 56 Dr. N.V Radhakrishnan Evolving an antagonistic microbial 3 Years Assistant Professor, RARS, mixture formulation for integrated Ambalavayal, Wayanad management of multiple diseases (Rhizome rot & Bacterial Wilt) 57 Dr. B Pushpalatha Process optimisation for production of 3 Years Assistant Professor, Dept of Processing value added products from snapmelon Technology, College of Horticulture, (Cucumis melo var.momordica) and KAU P.O, Thrissur watermelon (Citrulls lanatus) 2005-2006 1 Dr. A.C. Mathew Comparative efficiency of different Scientist, CPCRI systems of irrigation in coconut and Kasargodu arecanut gardens in – a critical study 3 Years 2 Dr. P. Indira Devi Pesticide use and crop productivity on Assistant Professor (SS) food crops of Kerala College of Horticulture, KAU, Thrissur 3 Years 3 Anitha S System of rice intensification : A Pilot Assistant Professor, (Agronomy) study. Campus Development KAU,Vellanikkara, Thrissur 3 Years 4 Dr. Jacob John Investigation on the allelopathic Assistant Professor (Agronomy) interactions and potential threat of soil Cropping System Research Station sickness due to multipurpose trees in College of Agriculture, Karamana, TVM home gardens of Kerala. 3 Years 5 Dr.V.P Potty Standardization of procedure for mass Principal Scientist production of siderophorees from plant Crop Production Division, CTCRI, TVM growth promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) 3 Years 6 Dr.K.G.Padmakumar Fish culture in cage enclosures in tidal Associate Professor wetlands development of a participatory RARS, Kumarakom farming model in Andhakaranazhy , Cherthala, Kerala 3 Years 7 Dr. Maicykutty P Mathew Biology and management of root mealy Associat Professor bug on banana cultivars. Department of Entamology, College of Horticulture, KAU, Thrissur. 3 Years 8 Dr.Shaji James P Development of technology for the use of Assistant Professor agricultural byproducts as matrix in high Department of Farm Power, Machinery rate methane bioreactors. and Energy, Kelappaji College of Engineering and Technology, KAU Tavanur 3 Years 9 Dr. A. Sobhana Standardization of planting material and Assistant Professor All India Co- regulation of flowering in bush jasmine ordinated Floriculture Improvement (Jasminum sambac L). Project, College of Horticulture KAU, Thrissur 3 Years 10 Dr. C.A. Jayaprakas Olfacto-response of Sitophilus oryzae and Senior Scientist Rhyzopertha dominica to semiochemicals Central Tuber Crops Research Institute isolated from stored products Sreekariyam, TVM 1 Year 11 Dr. Ancy Joseph Investigations on under exploited Assistant Professor (Horticulture) medicinal plants with anti-ulcerative Aromatic & Medicinal Plants Research properties Station, Odakkali, Asamannoor P.O Ernakulam. 3 Years 12 Dr. G Padmaja Developing technology for fried cassava Principal Scientist (Biochemistry) & chips and nutritionally fortified pappada Head, Division of Crop Utilization and rings from cassava and sweet potato. Central Tuber Crops Research Institute Sreekariyam, TVM. 1 Year 13 Dr. P. Vinod Studies on improving the engineering Lecturer behaviour of Kuttanad clay using College of Engineering preloading technique TVM 14 Dr.K.Padmakumar Biodiversity, bioactivity and chemical 3 Years Dept.of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries ecology of marine sponges around Kerala University of Kerla, TVM. and adjacent coasts 15 Dr M. C. Subhash Peter Identification of physiological mechanism 3 Years Reader of bioaccumulation Department of Zoology, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, TVM 16 Dr. Manoj Pandey Psycho sexual problems of the spouses of 3 Years Associate Professor, RCC, TVM patients with breast cancer. 17 Dr.M.S Jisha Bioremediation of synthetic detergents 3 Years Lecturer, School of Biosciences M.GUniversity, KTM 18 Dr.A Helan, Lecturer Studies on the anti inflammatory effects 3 Years Dept. of Biochemistry, University of of Bacopa Kerala, TVM 19 Dr. R. Krishna Kumar Nutritional recovery following corrective 3 Years Consultant surgery for children with congenital heart Chief Pediatric Cardiologist, AIMS disease Kochi. 20 Dr. S.Kannan Characterization of pathways involved in 2 Years Associate Professor the upregulation of cyclin D1 expression Division of Cancer Research, RCC in oral carcinoma , TVM 21 Dr.Dilip Panikar Molecular genetics analysis of Von 1 Year Professor and HOD, Dept. of Neurology Hippel Lindau Syndrome in KeralaState AIMS, Elamakkara, Kochi. 22 Dr. P.S Girija Devi Clinical profile and visual outcome of 3 Years Associate Professor of Ophthalmology bacterial keratitis vs fungal keratitis in a Regional Institute of Ophthalmology tertiary eye care centre in South Kerala Govt. Ophthalmic Hospital, TVM. 23 Dr. R Renuka Nair Determination of genetic component in 3 Years Scientist G hypertension and cardiac hypertrophy. Division of Cellular and Molecular Cardiology, SCTIMST, TVM. 24 Dr. K K Janardhanan Bioprospecting of Phellinus rimosus, a 3 Years Professor polypore macrofungus growing on Amala Cancer Research Centre, Thrissur jackfruit tree trunk in Kerala for novel anti- inflammatory and anticancer molecules. 25 Dr. S. Sreeja Search for selective estrogen receptor 1 Year Scientist B, Division of Molecular modulators from Punica granatum for Endocrinology, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for breast cancer therapy using an ideal Biotechnology, TVM bioassay system 26 Dr. Lakshmi S Validation of P16INK4a experession as a 2 Years Lecturer, Division of Molecular marker for oncogenic HPV infection in Medicine, RCC, TVM the uterine cervix. 27 Dr. Elsamma Thomas Traditional medicinal herbs as sources to 3 Years Lecturer compact microbial infections. Senior Grade in Chemistry AlphonsaCollege, Pala 28 Dr. S.V Pradeep Studies on the legume flora of Kerala 3 Years Lecturer, Department of Botany State. S.V.R.N.S.S.College, T.P Puram P.O Vazhoor, Kottayam 29 Dr.G.Pushparajan Collection, conservation and development 3 Years Senior scale Lecturer in Botany of data base on species of Abelmoschus Sree krisha College medic of Kerala with special reference to Guruvayoor cytogenetical aspects 30 Dr. A Gangaprasad Micropropogation and reintroduction of 3 Years Dept of Botany, University of Kerala selected rare and exquisite orchids of Agasthyamala. 31 Dr. Moni Abraham Kuriakose Lymphoscintigraphy for the evaluation of 3 Years Profesor and Chairman nodal metastasis of head and neck Head and neck Institute, AIMS squamous cell carcinoma. Elamakkara, Kochi 32 Dr. D. M Vasudevan Effects of ethanol on functional and 3 Years Principal and Professor structural aspects of liver and role in Biochemistry, Amritha , Institute of angiogenesis. Medical Sciences, Elamakkara, Kochi 33 Dr. A Maya Nandakumar Delineating mechanisms of biofilm 3 Years Division of Microbiology formation in urinary catheters: Bio Medical Technology Wing Characterization of role of E.coli SCTIMST, TVM. secretory proteins and influence of environmental signals 34 Dr. Arun A Rauf Diabetic heart and its relationship with 3 Years Lecturer cardiac hypertrophy specific serum Department of Biochemistry protein of molecular weight 182 kDa. University of Kerala, Kariavattom, TVM 35 Mr. Leon Ittiachen Nisin as a biopreservative in traditional 2 Years Senior Lecturer ayurvedic medicines. Department of Biotechnology Sahrdaya College of Engineering & Technology, Thrissur 36 Dr. Prabha Balaram Immunomodulation of T-cell signal 2 Years Professor transduction by exosomes from oral Division of Cancer Research, cancer patients RCC, TVM 37 Dr. M. Indira Purification, characterization, possible 3 Years Lecturer cloning and expression of protein showing Department of Biochemistry antifertility effects in male rats from University of Kerala Achyranthes aspera and Ricinus communis 38 Dr. Prakash Kammath Coconut oil in the etiology and 2 Years Consultant Cardiologist progression of atherosclerosis, effects on Department of Cardiology the DNA & role in oxidative stress. Amritha Institute of Medical Sciecnes. 39 Dr.S N Sarbadhikari Modelling the effects of decreased levels 3 Years Associate Professor of Biomedical of GABA and accumulation of GHB on Engineering, Amrita Vishwa GABA receptors and its effects on Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kollam. pediatric/neonatal seizures. 40 Dr. T T Sreelekha Polysaccharides from Tamarindus indica 2 Years Assistant Professor, Divis as inhibitors of mitotic progression in ion of Cancer Research, Regional Cancer malignant cell lines- Elucidation of the Centre, Thiruvananthapuram – 695011 target protein. 41 Dr.Sarasu T.N Biology and control of the insect Asura 2 Years Selection Grade Lecturer conferta Walker. Department of Zoology, Govt.Victoria College, Palakkad. 42 Dr. A.B Rema Shree Pharmacognostic & Phytochemical 3 Years Scientist B & Head studies for developing markers for Pharmacognosy Division standardization and quality control of Centre for Medicinal Plants Research, certain Ayurvedic raw drugs. Arya Vaidya Sala, Chenguvetty, Kottakkal, Malappuram 43 Dr. K Dhevendran Bacteria and streptomycetes as 3 Years Professor and Head biofertilizers in aquaculture ponds and Department of Aquatic Biology and integrated farming Fisheries, University of Kerala Kariavattom, TVM 44 Dr. C. Mohan Das Antineoplastic molecules associated with 3 Years Principal Scientist bacteria from entomopathogenic CTCRI, Sreekariyam, TVM nematodes. 45 Dr. R. Ansari Floristic bioprospecting of the aquatic 3 Years Managing Director situations of Kerala and its strategic Malabar Botanical Garden conservation G.A. College Post, Kozhikode 46 Dr.E V Soniya Isolation and full length cloning of abiotic 3 Years Scientist C stress induced CDPK gene and its Plant Molecular Biology, RGCB, promoter. Poojappura TVM. 47 Dr. K Santhosh Kumar Studies on the biologically active peptides 3 Years Scientist from frog skin secretions. Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotchnology Poojappura, TVM. 48 Dr. A. Jayalekshmy Chemical prospecting and invitro activity 3 Years Deputy Director & Scientist F evaluation of the bioactive compounds of Natural Products (Organic Chemistry ‘Njavara’ (Oryza sativa), the medicinal Section), Chemical Sciences Division, rice strain indigenous to Kerala, with RRL ,TVM. special emphasis on the antioxidant, radical scavenging and anti inflammatory effects 49 Dr. Sabu Thomas, Molecular monitoring of Vibrio cholerae 3 Years Scientist B, in the epidemic prone aquatic Division of Molecular Microbiology, environment of TVM District in Kerala. RGCB, Thycaud P.O, TVM 50 Dr.C. Pavithran Low loss ceramic – polymer composites 3 Years RRL, Thiruvananthapuam for DDD mictoelectronic packaging applications 51 Dr.S.Sugunan Pillared clay catalysed green route 3 Years Professor, Department of Applied oxidation of phenol in aqueous media. Chemistry, CUSAT, Kochi 52 Dr. K Rajiv Kumar Preparation of high –K dielectric coatings 3 Years Lecturer using plasma enhanced atomic layer Department of Instrumentation deposition and their characterization CUSAT, Kochi 53 Dr. Roy Joseph (Dr. A Jayakrishnan) Synthesis and characterization of 3 Years Scientist G and Head rediopaque polyurethanes for medical Polymer Chemsitry Division, SCTIMST applications Biomedical Technology Wing, Poojapura, TVM 54 Dr. A.R.R. Menon Studies on development of pressure 3 Years Scientist – E11 sensitive adhesives based on Chemical Sciences Division, Regional polychloroprene rubber and natural rubber Research Laboratory (CSIR), modified with phosphorylated cashew nut Thiruvananthapuam – 19. shell liquid preplymer 55 Dr.K.R Haridas Synthesis and characterization of 3 Years Reader, School of Chemical Sciences arylamines for application in solar cells Kannur University, Payyanur 56 Dr. K.P Vijayakumar Standardization of automated spray 3 Years Professor pyrolysis unit for the fabrication of all Department of Physics, CUSAT, Kochi. sprayed thin film solar cell. 57 Dr. M.R Prathapachandra Kurup Investigations of structural aspects of 3 Years Professor & Head transition metal complexex of some Department of Applied Chemistry aroylhydrazones CUSAT, Kochi 58 Dr. Peter Koshy Studies on novel rare earth based 3 Years Department of Electron Microscopy phosphates phosphor and dielectric Regional Laboratory (CSIR), TVM applications. 59 Dr. Vinoy Thomas Synthesis of ultra-fine magnetic particles 3 Years Lecturer for application in high frequency Christian College, Chengannur magnetic cores and magnetic thin film sensors. 60 Dr. Thayal Singh Elias Technology development of cancer 1 Year Associate Professor treatment gadgets. Division of Radiation Physics, RCC TVM. 61 Dr. Asha S.K Design and development of novel 3 Years Scientist C hydrogen bonding resins fir UV-curable Polymer Science Division application RRL, TVM. 62 Dr. Laly A Pothen Development of chemically modified bio 3 Years Selection Grade Lecturer fibre composites and their applications Department of Chemistry Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara 63 D.G Jayakumar Bio and radiation induced transformations 3 Years Department of Chemistry, M.G College in meliacean triterpenes with a view to TVM synthesis bioactive molecules 64 Dr. V.L Geethakumari Eco friendly techniques for enhancing 2 Years Associate Professor, College of productivity of vegetables Agriculture,Vellayani 65 Dr.A.S.Anil Kumar Sustainable techniques for domestication 3 Years Assistant Professor, (Agronomy), KAU, and commercial cultivation of selected Vellayani, Tvm. medicinal plants in the humid tropics 66 Dr. Marykutty Abraham Studies on secondary metabolite 1 Year St. Joseph’s College for Women, production in callus cultures derived from Alappuzha Colchicine treated seeds of sida species. 67 Dr. Ruby John Anto Synergistic effect of Curcumin and taxol 3 Years Scientist , RGCB,Tvm. including apoptosis of cancer cells 68 Dr.L.Geetha In vitro management of Cassia 3 Years Senir Scale Lecturer, Dept. of Botany, angustifolia and Cassia mimosoides M.G.College, Tvm. 2006-2007 1 Dr. Swapna Alex Induction of invitro flowering in 3 Years Assistant Professor (Biotechnology) Dendrobium Dept. of Plant Biotechnology, CoA Vellayani, TVM. 2 Dr. T. Girija Evaluation of phenology, growth pattern 3 Years Assistant Professor, AICRP on Weed and phyto chemistry of Loranthus spp Control, College of Horticulture, KAU. (Dendrophthoe falcata.L) of Kerala in P.O, Thrissur relation to host specificity and control

3 Dr. T. Srinivas An economic analysis of yield gaps and 3 Years Scientist, Section of Soil Sciences, constraints in tuber crops production in CTCRI Sreekariyam, TVM Kerala 4 Dr. Vimi Louis Evaluation of resistance inducing 3 Years Assistant Professor substances for management of Bitter Division of Plant Pathology, RARS gourd mosaic MelePattambi, Palakkad 5 Dr. G. Sivakumar Developing consortia of bio control 3 Years (Dr. Dhanya M. K) agents for the management of capsule rot Assistant Professor and clump rot disease of cardamom Cardamom Research Station Pampadumpara, Idukki 6 Dr. Reghu Ravindran Investigation on the role of dogs in the 3 Years Assistant Professor transmission of Brugian filarial infection Department of Veterinary Parasitology to humans and molecular epidemiology of College of Veterinary and Animal filarial infections Sciences, Pookot, Wayand 7 Dr. N. Mini Raj Domestication studies on ‘Jeevakom 3 Years Assistant Professor (Hort.) (Seidenfia rheedii Sw.Szkch)- Part II College of Horticulture, KAU, Thrissur . 8 Dr.P.A. Valsala Evaluation of Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia 3 Years Associate Professor Andrews) hybrids through intraspecific KAU, Thrissur and interspecific and inter specific hybridisation and embryo culture 9 Dr.A.K.Beena Utilisation of microbial enzymes of dairy 3 Years Assistant Professor origin for quality assurance in dairy College of Diary Science & Technology, industry KAU Thrissur. 10 Dr. J. Letha Optimal design of water distribution 3 Years Professor network using multi-objective genetic Dept of Civil Engineering algorithm College of Engineering, TVM 11 Dr. A.P. Shashikala Experimental investigations on use of 3 years Assistant Professor scrap tyre shreds in place of mineral Dept of Civil engineering, National particles in cement concrete Institute of Technology, Kozhikode 12 Dr. P. Mythili Design optimisation and development of 3 years Senior Lecturer compact microstrip antenna Division of Electronics, School of configurations using Genetic Algorithm Engineering CUSAT, Kochi 13 Dr. Chitrathara Prostate cancer screening in Kerala. 2 Years Associte Professor Department of Surgical Oncology AIMS, Kochi. 14 Dr. R, Luxmi Varma Microanalytical investigations of urinary 3 Years Scientist E1, Electron Microscopy Stones: FTIR Spectroscopy vs SEM Department, RRL, TVM EDAX 15 Dr. D.K Vijayakumar A pilot study to asses the feasibility of 1 Year Additional Clinical Professor & Head evaluation of markers of response to Department of Surgical Ocology, AIMS chemotherapy within 24 hours & at 21 Kochi days after first cycle of chemotherapy in carcinoma of breast 16 Dr.Moinak Banerjee Genetic profiling of a cohort of areca-nut 2 Years Scientist E1, RGCB, Poojappura, TVM associated oral submucous fibrosis: An analysis of their hla haplotypic linkage and tgf- betal polymorphism. 17 Dr. JemPrabhakar Differential gene expression on tumor 3 Years Associate Professor of Surgical tissue at different stages of menstrual Oncology, RCC, TVM. cycle 18 Dr. K.E. Elizabeth Nutrigenomics of congenital heart disease 2 Years Associate Professor Dept. of Pediatrics, SAT Hospital Medical College, TVM 19 Dr. C.K.K. Nair Search for herbal radioprotectors for 2 Years Professor, Amala Cancer Research therapeutic use: Modification of cellular Centre, Amala Nagar, Thrissur radiosensitivity by phytopharmaceuticals 20 Dr. Jakson James Isolation characterization of human stem 2 Years Scientist C (ES) cell line Stem Cell Biology, Department of Neuro Biology, RGCB, TVM 21 Dr. A.A. Mohamed Hatha Risk assessment of bivalve shellfish from 3 Years Reader, Department of Marine Biology Kumarakom estuary and development of a Microbiology &Biochemistry closed water depuration system with School of Marine Sciences, CUSAT biofilter to remove the pathogenic bacteria Kochi from the shellfish 22 Dr. Sanil George DNA barcoding of selected Ranid frogs of 3 Years Scientist B Kerala RGCB, TVM 23 Dr. P.M.Radhamany Studies on conservation of Thottea 3 Years Lecturer (Sl. Grade) barberi (Gamble) Ding Hou: Department of Botany, University of Reproductive biology and molecular Kerala, TVM, Kerala - 69581 characterization 24 Dr. R.V. Omkumar, Brain proteome analysis of rats treated 2 Years Scientist E1 with extracts of plants with cognition Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology enhancing properties Thycaud P.O, TVM – 14 25 Dr. John Thomas K Development of strategies for seed 3 Years Reader in Zoology production and enhancement of larval Department of Zoology, Christ College survival of Amblypharyngodon sps and the threatened cat fish Ompok malabaricus 26 Dr. D. Sheela Randomised controlled trial to evaluate 3 Years Professor & HOD the efficacy of vidari (Ipomea paniculata) Department of Prasoothitantra & and Aswaganda (Withania somnifera) in Streeroga, Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda the treatment of Garbhasosham (Intra College, Ollur, Thaikkattussery,Thrissur Uterine Growth Retardation) 27 Dr.C.Kesavadas Multymodality neuroimaging in 3 Years Associate Professor of Imaging & presurgical work up of patients with Interventional Radiology, SCTIMST temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) TVM 28 Dr. K. Sreekumar Nanaostructured conjugated polymeric 3 Years Reader Ink for Printable chemical sensors CUSAT, Kochi 29 Dr. C. Sudha Kartha Study on eosin dye sensitized polymers 3 Years Reader, CUSAT, Kochi for holographic applications

30 Dr. Paulson Mathew Studies on the total synthesis if some 3 Years Senior Grade Lecturer Department of bioactive marine natural products and Chemistry, St. Thomas College,Thrissur their biological evaluation 31 Dr. E. Purushothaman Reinforcement of natural rubber using 3 Years Professor natural resource fillers Department of Chemistry, University of Calicut, Kozhikode 32 Dr. Shiny Palaty Low temperature vulcanisation system for 3 Years Selection Grade Lecturer NR latex pre vulcanisation and production Department of Chemistry, Bharata Mata of antistatic sheets College, Thrikkakara, Kochi 33 Shri. Saban K.V Design and characterization of 3 Years Selection Grade Lecturer magnetocaloric ceramic rare – earth Department of Physics, St. Berchmans compounds for eco-friendly refrigeration College, Changanassery 34 Dr. Abraham Joseph Studies on substituted triazine and triazole 3 Years Reader in Chemistry derivatives as corrosion inhibitors for University of Calicut mild steel, copper, brass and aluminium in acids solutions 35 Dr.T.V.Kumari Development of an invitro co-culture 3 Years SCTIMST,Tvm system of hepatocytes and endothelial cells for bio artificial liver 36 Dr.P.S Mathuranath Evaluation of the sub types of dementia in 3 Years Dept. of Neurology, SCTIMST, Tvm the cognitively impaired elderly subjects in urban Kerala 37 Dr. C.G. Sudha Induction and phytochemical 3 Years Scientist, TBGRI,Tvm investigation of normal and hairy root cultures of decalepis arayalpathra, a critically endangered medicinal plant 38 Dr. Mercy George Yellow leaf of arecanut and its agronomic 3 Years Professor, College of Horticulture, management Vellanikkara, Thrissur 39 Dr.K.Usha Kumari Studies on standardization of organic 3 Years Assistant Professor, Department of Soil farming for soil health and sustainable Sciences, College of Agriculture, crop production. Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram 40 Dr. Sabina George Standardization of techniques for quality 3 Years Associate Professor, KAU, Vellayani, enhanced production and value added post Thiruvananthapuram harvest handling in Anthurium. 2007-2008 1 Dr.V.S.Sujatha Exploitation of bisexual variants for 3 Years Assistant Professor (Hort) developing high yealding varites in Piper College of Horticulture, KAU longum L. Vellanikkara, Thrissur. 2 Dr.T.Radha Regulation of Cropping in Mango 3 Years Associate Professor(Hort) Department of Pomology & Floriculture Colloge of Horticulture, KAU, Thrissur 3 Dr. K. Susan John Interrated Nutrient manangement Strategy 3 Years Senior Scientist (Soil Science) for Tannia (Xanthosoma sagittifolium L) Division of Crop production, CTCRI with special emphasis on diagnosis of Sreekariyam, TVM nutritional disorders 4 Dr. Bini Sam An investigation on ergonomic evaluation 3 Years Assistant Professor and improvement of selected rice farming Farming Systems Research Station implements for women. Sadanandapuram 5 Dr. Mini Abraham Diagnosis and recommendation of 3 Years Assistant Professor (Agronomy) micronutrient fertilization in banana Agronomic Research Station KAU, Chalakudy 6 Dr. George Thomas Cicrumscripion of medicinal rice Scientist C ‘njavara’ from other traditional rice RGCB, TVM strains in Kerala following microsatellite assisted fingerprinting 3 Years 7 Dr. E. Sreekumar A molecular drug screen for Hepatitis C: Scientist B Development of a cell-culture based Dept. of Molecular Microbiology reporter assay for identifying potential RGCB, TVM NS3/4A protease inhibitors from medicinalplants 2 Years 8 Prof. Philip Mathew Principal Investigator Collection and ex-situ conservation of Centre for Heritage Studies plant species described in Van Rheede's Thripunithura, Ernakulam Hortus malabaricus 3 Years 9 Dr. Hari Krishnan. K Generation of metagenomic libraries for 1 Year Scientist B screening novel bioactive compounds Molecular Microbiology Division RGCB, Poojappura, TVM 10 Dr.Pradeep Kumar G Charecterisation of testis-specific 3 Years RGCB, Thycaud, TVM. Tyramine-receptor-like protein (TRLP) 11 Dr. G. Anilkumar Screening for the GLUT4 transporter 3 Years School of Biotechnology modulators from anti-diabetic plants Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kollam 12 Dr.S.R. Narahari Vitiligo: Developing software as 2 Years Director, Institute of Applied prognostic tool to assess the quality and Dermatology, Kasaragod quantity of repigmentation. 13 Dr. K. R. Chandramohanan Nair Localization of Ghrelin cells in the 2 Years Senior Scientific Officer Gastrointestinal Tract of Sub-mammalian Department of Anatomy, Medical Vertebrates College, TVM 14 Bipin.T.Vargese Development of a strategy for 3 Years Associate Professor comprehensive postlaryngectomy Division of Surgical Oncology, RCC rehabilitation - A Kerala perspective TVM, Kerala, India. 15 Dr. P.S. Udayan Taxonomic studies, propagation and 2 Years Senior Scientist characterization of the anti-diabetic drug Centre for Medicinal Plants Research, plants of the genus Salacia occurring in Arya Vaidya Sala, Changuvetty, Kerala Kottakkal Malappuram 16 Dr. Sudha J.D. Studies on the development of modified 3 Years (Dr. T. Emilia Abraham) starch micro and nanoparticles and edible NIIST, CSIR TVM films from unique starch resources of Kerala. 17 Dr.K.C.George Synthesis of ID nanostructured metrials 3 Years Reader, Department of Physics, St and study of their optical and electrical Berchman's College, Changanassery properties 18 Dr.P.R.Sobhana Wariar Development of nanoparticles of 3 Years Reader in Physics (Ba.Sr,)TiO3 and their combinatorial University College, TVM ceramic oxides through a novel modified combustion process, for their advanced electronic applications 19 Dr.V. Prasannakumar Setting up of excellence in 3 Years Head, Dept. of Geology Geoinformation Science & Technology. University of Kerala, TVM 2008-2009 Dr.Sheeba Rebecca Isaac Standardisation of quality vegetable seed 3 Years Assistant Professor (Agronomy) production techniques for South Kerala Krishi Vigyan Kendra and promotion through group approach 1 Sadanandapuram, Kottarakkara Dr. T. N. Jagadeesh Kumar Low cost technologies for small scale 3 Years Professor silage making in rural homesteads of Dept. of Agronomy, Krishi Vigyan Kerala 2 Kendra, Thrissur Dr.T.Pradeep Kumar Developing seedless watermelon suitable 3 Years Associate Professor (Horticulture) to kerala through polyploidy and mutation Dept. of Olericulture, College of breeding 3 Horticulture, Vellanikkara, Thrissur Dr. A. Latha Homestead herbal farming and value 3 Years Assistant Professor addition in plants College of Horticulture, KAU, 4 Vellanikkara Thrissur. Shri. K. D. Prathapan Studies on host plants of flea beetles 3 Years Assistant Professor (Coleoptera: Chrysomelide: Alticinae) in Dept. of Entomology, College of South India 5 Agriculture, KAU, Vellayani, TVM Dr. C. A. Jayaprakas Identification and formulation of 3 Years Principal Scientist & Head insecticidal active principles of Cassava Dept. of Entomology, CTCRI seeds 6 Sreekaryam, TVM Dr. C. Thamban Field level utilisation of microirrigation 2 Years Sr. Scientist technology in Northe Kerala - An 7 CPCRI, Kasaragod innovation system analysis Dr.Jiji Joseph Development of black gram varieties 3 Years Associatet professor suitable for central zone of Kerala College of Horticulture, Vellanikkara, 8 Thrissur Competitiveness and trade security in 2 Years Dr.Latha Bastine.C Indian Pepper – A Policy Analysis Matrix Associate Professor (PMN) approach 9 College of Agriculture, Kasaragod Dr. T. S. Chellammal Impact of nutritional counselling and 2 Years Associate Professor, Dept. of Home lifestyle intervention on obese adults 10 Science, College of Agriculture, TVM Dr.Gigi Thomas Search for predictive genitic markers of 3 Years Assistant Professor high risk malignant transformation 11 Division of Community Oncology potential in oral leukoplakia patients RCC, TVM 12 Dr. E.A.Siril Evaluation and propagation of Annatto 3 Years Lecture, Department of Botany, (Bixa orellana L.)- A food dye yielding University of Kerala, Karyavattom plant 13 Dr.M.C.Kalavathy Role of Cervical HP V infection in 3 Years Lecturer, progression or regression of other cervical RCC, TVM infections and cervical cancers or precancers 14 Dr.T.Priya Kumari Molecular genetics of paediatric acute 3 Years Associate Professor lymphoblastic leukaema in Kerala Paediatric Oncoloy, RCC, TVM 15 Dr.Maya Raman Fish collegen from underutilized marine 3 Years (New PI- Jose Joseph) fishery resorces of Kerala Lecturer, Mar Athanasios College for Advanced Studies, Thiruvalla 16 Dr. A.Bijukumar Marine biodiversity informatics for Kerala 3 Years Lecturer, Dept. of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, University of Kerala. 17 Dr.M.S Latha Protective effect of Elephantopus scaber– 3 Years Professor A traditional medicinal plant on hepatic School of Biosciences, M G University fibrosis and hepatocellular carcinoma Kottayam 18 Dr.K. Murugan Ecophysiologial and biochemical 3 Years Sel.Gr.Lectuer in Botany adaptations of Bryophytes University College, TVM 19 Dr.P.R.HarikrishnaVarma Pulsed laser coating of bioactive ceramic 3 Years Scientist-in-charge composite on titanium bone implants Bioceramics Laboratory, Biomedical Technology Wing, SCTIMST, TVM 20 Dr.Nisha.A.R Toxicological effects of agrochemical and 3 Years Assistant Professor, College of antibiotic residues in cattle of Northern Veternary& Animal Sciences Pookot. Kerala 21 Dr.Sudha Devi.A.R Biology and reproductive physiology of 3 Years Sr.Lecturer, Department of Zoology the land crab, Barytelphusa cunicularis Mary Matha Arts & Science College, Vemom PO, Mananthavady 22 Dr.Sabu K Thomas Biocontrol of Mupli beetles (Luprops: 3 Years Selection Grade Lecturer Tenebrionidae) by identification of Dept. of Zoology St.Joseph’s College, aggregation pheromones and control of Devagiri Kozhikode. premature leaf fall in rubber plantations. 23 Dr.S.Bijoy Nandan Ecology and fish production potential of 3 Years Reader in Marine Biology the - Azhikode back water School of Marine Sciences, Lake Side ecosystem Campus,CUSAT, Kochi 24 Dr.P.Remani Evalution of the antitumour and 3 Years Associate Professor immunomodulating properties of Regional Cancer Centre, TVM Elephantopus scaber 25 Dr.Harikrishnan.S Coronary artery diesase in the young 3 Years Associate Professor in Cardiology SCTIMST, Medical College PO, TVM. 26 Dr.Chitra.V A study on cytogenetical and molecular 3 Years Sr.Lecturer mechanism of resistence to Imatinib Dept. of Biochemistry, Pushpagiri Mesyloid Leukemia (CML) Institute of Medical Sciences & research Centre, Thiruvalla 27 Dr.Aleyamma Mathew Risk factors of bladder and kidney cancers 3 Years RCC, TVM in kerala 28 Dr. K. Mahadevan Metabolic status and post laser visual 3 Years Prof. of Ophthalmology prognosis in diabetic retinopathy Regional Institute of Ophthalmology (Govt. Ophthalmic Hospital),TVM 29 Dr. V.P. Joseph Study and development of liquid 3 Years Reader, Dept. of Physics, Christ College dielectric filled tunable metamaterials Irinjalakuda 30 C. Yohannan Panicker Spectroscopic investigations of sulfanilic 1 Year Lecturer Selection Grade acid sodium salt adsorbed on silver Dept. of Physics, TKM, College of Arts colloid and Science, Kollam 31 Dr. Mercy Iype Fabrication of organic-inorganic 3 Years Lecturer Selection Grade multilayer thin films for solar energy Department of Chemistry, Mar Thoma related applications and effect of College, Thiruvalla, Kerala annealing on their properties 32 Dr.S.Anirudhan Structure and composition of Garnet 3 Years Department of Geology minerals in beach placers of Kerala and University of Kerala, Karyavattam,TVM parts of Tamilnadu 33 Dr. Sujatha C. H Hydro geochemical quality assessment of 3 Years Lecturer, Department of Chemical ground waters in selected districts of Onceanography, School of Marine Kerala Sciences, CUSAT, Kochi 34 T.K. Manoj Kumar Benzoquinones clusters as potential 3 Years Assistant Professor, Computational molecular switches: A Theoretical search Chemistry, IIITMK, Technopark, TVM

35 Dr.Jijimon K Thomas, Study on the effect of addition of nano- 3 Years Associate Professor particles of ceramic oxides on the critical Department of Physics, current densities of YBa2Cu3O7-d , TVM superconducting thick films 36 Dr.Achamma Kurian Investigations on Application of 3 Years (New PI- Soosen Samuel) photothermal effect in material science Reader, Dept. of Physics &biophotonics Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta 37 Dr.T. L. Remadevi Optical and electrical characterization of 3 Years Sel. Gr. Lecturer wide band gap semiconducting thin films Department of Physics, Pazhassi Raja prepared from novel photochemical N.S.S College, Mattanur, Kannur deposition method 38 Dr. K. Joy Preparation of Terbium and Erbium doped 3 Years Sl.Gr. Lecturer, Dept. of Physics nano particle Zirconium oxide thin films Mar Ivanios College, TVM for photoluminescence applications by sol-gel method and their characterization 39 Dr.Lisa Sreejith Mesophase formation and characterisation 3 Years Senior Lecturer, Department of Science of organised assemblies & Humanities NITC, Kozhikode. 40 Dr. Rachel Reena Philip Thin Film preparation an valence band 3 Years Lecturer, Dept. of Physics, U C College splitting studies of I-III-VI compounds Aluva and solar cell device fabrication 41 Dr. Annamma John Synthesis and Characterization of 3 Years Reader, Department of Physics Materials for Dielectric Resonators and St. Johns College, Anchal Solid OxideFuel Cells 42 Dr.Sabu Thomas Development of thermoplastic 3 Years School of Chemical Sciences MG vulcanizates (TPVs) from natural rubber University, Kottayam and polypropylene blends for the fabrication of automotive parts and shoe soles 43 Dr. Susan Joseph Design and development of high 3 Years Dept. of Chemistry, St. Stephenen’s performance thermoplastic elastomers college, Pathanapuram from polystyrene/polybutadiene blends 2009-2010 1 Dr. K. A. Bindu Genetic analysis and marker assisted 3 Years Associate Professor selection in Malabari goats using micro College of Veterinary and Animal satellite markers Science, KAU, Mannuthy, Trissur 2 Dr. P. B. Pushpalatha Process standardisation for developing 3 Years Professor novel products based on select tropical Dept. of Processing Technology, College fruits of Horticulture, Vellanikara, Trissur 3 Dr. Mini C Osmotic dehydration of cashew apple for 3 Years Associate Professor development of ‘ready to eat’ value added Dept. of Procesing Technology, College food, preserving its natural qualities of Agriculture, Vellayani, TVM 4 Dr. Suma B Charecterization and identification of 3 Years Associate Professor superiuor genotype of Thippali (Piper College of Horticulture, Thrissur longum L.) 5 Dr.S.Regeena Impact of agricultural research on 3 Years (New PI - Dr. Jesy Thomas) productivity - a case study of research in Professor & Head vegetables Farming Systems Reserch Station KAU, Kottarakkara Kollam 6 Dr. Jayalekshmy V G Locating resist gene donors to major pests 3 Years Associate Professor and diseases in traditional rice varieties of Dept. of Plant breeding & Genetics Kerala using marker assisted selection College of Agriculture,Vellayani, TVM 7 Dr. M. T. Kanakamany Corrective breeding of rice variety Jyothy 3 Years Professor to incorporate panicle shattering Agricultural Research Station Mannuthy, Thrissur 8 Dr. N.A. Aleykutty, Design, development and 2 Years Principal, Dept. of Pharmacutial Science biopharmasutical & pharmacokinetic MG University, Kottayam evaluation of chronotherarapeutic drug delivery system 9 Dr. S. Kannan Knockdown studies to elucidate the 3 Years Additional Professor, Division of Cancer mechanism of cyclin D1 overexpression Research, RCC, TVM and exploration of its therapeutic implications in oral carcinoma 10 Dr. C. Sadasivan Development of antifungal agents against 3 Years Reader, Aspergillus flavus with alpha amylase as Dept. of Biotechnology & Microbiology the target Kannur University, Thalassery Campus 11 Dr. Sudha. K Studies on parasitic crustaceans infesting 3 Years Reader, Dept. of Zoology & Research on fishes Centre, SN College, Kannur 12 Dr. Santhosh Nampy, Taxonomic revision of the genus 3 Years Reader, Dept. of Botany, St. Joseph's Murdanniaroyle (Commelinaceae) in College, Devagiri, Kozhikode India 13 Dr.Anitha Mathews Classification of breast carcinoma based 3 Years Additional Professor on immunohistochemical profile and its Division of Pathology, RCC, TVM correlation with histomorphological features and clinical outcome 14 Dr. Lakshmi. S Role of EGFR down streem signalling 3 Years Lecturer, RCC, TVM molecules in breast cancer 15 Dr. V.V. Radhakrishnan Evaluation of cord factor of M 2 Years Professor & Head, Department of tuberculosis as a prognostic marker in Pathology, SCTIMST, TVM patients with pulmonary tuberculosis 16 Dr. M.S. Jisha Molecular basis of sodium dodecyl 3 Years Reader, School of Biosciences, MG sulphate (SDS) bioremediation & University, Kottayam bioreactor designing 17 Dr. Sailas Benjamin Prospecting industrially significant 3 Years Reader lignocellulolytic microorganisms from the Enzyme Technology Laboratary wood- yards in Kallai river Dept. of Botany, University of Calicut 18 Dr. Renuka N.K Studies on the catalytic activity of 3 Years Lecturer mesoporous metal oxides for automotive Dept. of Chemistry, University of exhaust gas purification Calicut, Malappuram 19 Dr. K. Girish Kumar Development of Novel Mecrocyclics 3 Years Department of Applied Chemistry baced electrochemical sensors for metals CUSAT, Kochi 20 Dr. N.V. Unnikrishnan Preperation of novel planar optical 3 Years Professor waveguides via lon- exchange / sol - gel School of Pure & Applied Physics, MG route and their charectrization. University, Kottayam 21 Dr. Sheenu Thomas Optical properties of rare earth doped 3 Years Lecturer,Centre of Excellence in Lasers chalcogenide glasses and Optoelectronic Science, CUSAT 2010-2011 1 Dr. Roy Stephan Development of water stress tolerant 3 Years Assisstant Professor black pepper hybrids through pollen Dept. of Plant Physiology, College of selection and selective fertilization Agriculture,Vellayani, TVM 2 Dr. V.S Santhosh Mithra Participatory development of a web based 3 Years Scientist- SG user friendly cassava expert system CTCRI, Sreekariyam, TVM 3 Dr. K M Sreekumar Utilization of Red ant (Oecophylla 3 Years Associate Professor smaragdina F.) for pest management in College of Agriculture, Pattanakkad vegetables. Kasargod 4 Dr. P Indira Devi Supply side analysis of pesticide 3 Years Professor, College of Horticulture, KAU marketing in Kerala – Evidence from Vellanikara,Thrissur retail traders. 5 Dr. Ally. K Effect of supplementation of energy and 3 Years Associate Professor undegradable protein on milk production College of Veterinary & Animal in crossbred dairy cattle. Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur 6 Dr. Ashalatha Improving location in lesion negative 3 Years Associate Professor focal epilepsy: Can EEG- fMRI predict Dept. of Neurology, SCTIMST, TVM the epileptogenic zone and the likelihood of post -operative seizure freedom 7 Dr. K.Sujathan Study of the DNA replication licensing 2 Years Assistant Professor proteins as markers of cervical cancer Molecular Pathology Laboratory Division of Pathology, RCC, TVM. 8 Dr.Geetha. N Cytogenetic and molecular response 3 Years Additional Professor studies of Imatinib mesylate therapy in Division of Medical Oncology, RCC, patients with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia TVM (CML) 9 Dr.P.K.K.Nair Palinological Investigation of tropical 3 Years Director spices crops and their wild allies Environmental Resources Reserch Centre, Peroorkada, TVM 10 Dr. M. V. Nadaraja Panikkar Algal biodiversity of the Silent vally and 3 Years (New PI- Dr. P Ampili) the adjoining areas of Kerala Honorary Director of Research Department of Botany, S.N.College for Women, Kollam 11 Dr. Lizymol P.P Development of smart dental composites 3 Years Scientist, Dental Products Laboratory, consist of calcium containing resins and BMT Wing, SCTIMST, TVM fillers 12 Dr. T.T.Sreelekha Prepration and characterization of 3 Years Scientific Officer, Division of Cancer nanoparticles from antitumor Research, RCC, TVM polysaccharide pst001 and elusidation of its pharmacokinetics 13 Dr. N. Chandramohanakumar Sterols and hoponoids as organic matter 3 Years Director, School of Marine Science, biomarkers in mangrove ecosystems along CUSAT Kerala coast 14 Dr. C. Mohandas Novel molecules produced by unique 3 Years CTCRI, Sreekariyam, TVM bacteria and their bioactivity 15 Dr. S.V.Pradeep Floristic studies on the wet 3 Years Selection Grade Lecturer lands with reference to Dept. of Botany, SVR NSS island, Kumarakom K.T.D.C complex and College,Vazhoor, Kottayam adjoining areas. 16 Dr. Jose T. Puthur Effect of GABA/BABA-priming on 3 Years Lecturer drought tolerance potential of pepper Dept. of Botany, University of Calicut (Piper nigrum L): A less defense Kozhikode investment process 17 Dr. Anoopkumar Thekkuveettil Role of Transformation growth factor - 3 Years Division of Molecular Medicine alpha in neuronal growth and regeneration SCTIMST, TVM 18 Dr. R. Renuka Nair Autocrine and paracrine mechanisms in 3 Years Scientist– G human resident cardiac stem cell signaling Division of Cellular and Molecular following hypoxic injury Cardiology, SCTIMST, TVM. 19 Dr. Simon George Prevalence and risk factors of dry eye 2 Years Department of Ophthalmology among patients attending a tertiary eye Medical College, Regional Institute of care hospital in Kerala State Ophthalmology, Vanchiyoor, TVM 20 Dr.K. P. Vijayakumar Development of Tin based p-n junctions 3 Years Professor deposited using the indigenously Dept. of Physics, CUSAT, Kochi fabricated automated spray coating machine for thin film solar cells. 21 Dr. C. T. Aravindakumar Sonochemical degradation of some 3 Years Professor & Director organic water pollutants School of Environmental Sciences M G University, Kottayam 22 Dr. Jini Thomas Development of rare-earth containing 3 Years Dept. of Physics ceramic perovskites with colossal Kuriakose Elias College, Kottayam. dielectric constant 23 Dr.K. C. Ajithprasad Laser induced photothermal studies on 1 Year Dept. of Physics, M G College, TVM. rare earth based nano composites 24 Dr. Raghavan. P Development of modern and eco-friendly 3 Years Scientist-G, Head beneficiation process and flow sheet for PE&ET Division, NIIST Kasaragod and Kannur China Clay Pappanamcode, TVM. 25 Dr. Lovely Mathew Development of isora micro fibrils by a 3 Years Selection Grade Lecturer novel enzymatic method and its utilization Department of Chemistry, Newman as reinforcement for the manufacture of College, Thodupuzha, Kerala value added rubber products.

26 Dr. K. P. Subash Chandran Development of cross linked, beaded form 3 Years Reader, Research & P.G. of Agarose (Polysaccharide polymer Dept.of Chemistry, Sri Vyasa N.S.S. material) for affinity chromatography College, Wadakanchery, Thrissur Column. 2011-2012 1 Dr.P. P. Moossa Utilisation of nutrient specific 3 Years Assistant Professor phytoextractors/ accumulators for Regional Agricultural Research Station enriched compost production in organic Pattambi farming 2 Dr.Rose Mary Francies Donor identification for tolerance to iron 3 Years Associate Professor College of toxicity in rice (Oryza sativa L.) Horticulture, Vellanikkara P.O Thrissur 3 Dr. Minimol.J.S. Phenological synchrony of flowering,fruit 3 Years Assistant Professor set,fruit development and yield of selected Horticulture,vellanikara, Thrissur Cocoa clones and hybrids 4 Dr. P. P. Joy Evaluation of passion fruit types for 3 Years Associate Professor&Head commercial cultivation in Kerala Pineapple Research Station,Vazhakulam Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam 5 Dr.P .Raji Molecular characterization and virulence 3 Years Associate Professor analysis of Pyricularia grisea and Regional Agricultural Research Station Xanthomonas oryzae pv.oryzae, the blast Pattambi and bacterial blight pathogens of rice in Kerala 6 Dr. Uma Maheswaran Molecular diagnosis of banana viruses and 3 Years Professor production of disease free planting Dept. of Plant Pathology, College of materials Agriculture, KAU, Vellayni, TVM 7 Dr.Sally K Mathew Development of Microbial Consortium for 3 Years Professor & Head rapid Composting of Ligno – Phenolic Department of Plant Pathology, College agrowastes of Horticulture, Vellanikkara, Thrissur 8 Dr. Linu Mathew Barcoding and genetic diversity analysis 3 Years Lecturer, School of Biosciences, M G of Clarias spp. In Kerala University Kottayam 9 Dr. M. Padmaja Understanding the DFNB mutation map in 3 Years ENT Consultant (Hon.) Autosomal recessive Non Syndrome NISH, TVM Deafness from Kerala 10 Dr. C.K.Pradeep Inventory, documentation and 3 Years Scientific Assistant development of cultivation protocol for TBGRI, Palode, TVM the lesser known wild edible mushrooms of Kerala 11 Dr. Prakash Kumar B Evaluation of methanolic extracts 3 Years Reader, School of Biosciences Elephantopus scaber for inhibitors of 5- M G University,Kottayam lipoxygenase (5-LOX) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) 12 Dr. C. Latha Development of a Multiplex PCR method 3 Years Associate Professor for the simultaneous detection of four Dept. of Veterinary Public Health common food pathogens in meat and meat College of Veterinary and Animal products Sciences, Thrissur 13 Dr.E. Jayadevi Variyar Immuno-modulatory bio-molecules from 3 Years Lecturer medicinal plants Dept. of Biotechnology and Microbiology Kannur University 14 Dr. Hariharan S A study on cytogenetical and molecular 3 Years Lecturer mechanism of resistence to Imatinib Division of Cancer research, RCC, TVM Mesyloid Leukemia (CML) 15 Dr.Thayal Singh Elias Development of Bbeam direction devices 1 Year Associate Professor and radiotheraphy management & Division of Radiation Physics, RCC calculation software TVM 16 Dr. K. Rajeevkumar Investigations on the preperation of multi 3 Years Lecturer layers of highmeterials by atomic layer Department of Instrumentation, CUSAT deposition and their characterization. 17 Dr. Jayakumari Isac, Ceramic polymer composites 1 Year Associate Professor, Department of Physics, CMS College Kottayam New PI-Sam Rajan 18 Dr. M. Junaid Bushiri Growth and characterization of tin oxide 3 Years Reader, Department of Physics, CUSAT materials for optoelectronic applications. Kochi 19 Dr. Thomas Varghese Synthesis, sharacterization and 3 Years Associate Professor applications of nanocrystalline metal Dept. of Physics, Nirmala College oxides. Muvattipuzha 20 Dr. Suja Haridas Dye encapsulated mesoporous meterials- 3 Years Assistant professor photophysical and photochemical Dept. of Chemistry, N.S.S College evaluation Nemmara 2012-2013 1 Dr.S.Maya Studies on the anomalies of embroyos 2 Years Associate Professor, Dept. of Veterinary causing low hatchability in chicken Anatomy and Histology College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, KAU, Pookot, Wayanad 2 Dr.Reji Rani O.P Management of sucking pest complex in 3 Years Assistant Professor the vegetable ecosystem using Dept. of Entomology, College of entomogeneous fungus Lecanicillium Agriculture, Vellayani,TVM lecanii 3 Dr.V.S. Sujatha Exploitation of bisexual variants for 3 Years Professor, Dept. of Plantation Crops & developing high yielding varieties in Piper Spices, College of Horticulture, KAU longum L.Part II Vellanikkara,Thrissur 4 Dr. K.M. Durga Devi Persistence of glyphosate and POEA 3 Years Associate Professor, College of (surfactant) in soil and water- Horticulture, Thrissur bioaccumulation of residues in fish. 5 Dr. Asha K. Raj Silvopasture strategies for fodder self 3 Years Assistant Professor sufficiency through homestead cultivation College of Forestry, KAU, Thrissur 6 Dr. M Shareefa Generation and Analysis of Expressed 3 Years Scientist Sequence Tags(ESTs) with reference to Division of Crop Improvement Root (Wilt) disease of Coconut CPCRI, Kayamkulam, Alapuzha 7 Dr.T.K.Kunhamu Understorey productivity of selected 3 Years Associate Professor medicinal herbs in major land Dept.Of silviculture & Agroforestry management systems of Kerala. College of Forestry, KAU, Thrissur 8 Dr. B. Aparna A comparative study on soil chemical and 3 Years Assistant Professor biological regimes under coconut in red College of Agriculture Vellayani, TVM loam and laterite soils of TVM District – a farmer participatory active research 9 Dr. B. Ramesha Taxonomic revision of Ceutorhynchinae 3 Years Assistant Professor Department of (Coleoptera, Curculionidae) from India Entomology, College of Agriculture KAU, Nileshwaram 10 Dr .A. K .Beena Fermented milk products for 3 Years Assistant Professor cardiovascular benefits College of Dairy Science & Technology Mannuthy, Thrissur 11 Dr. Mahesh Mohan Accumulation of mercury and cadmium in 2. ½ Years Assistant Professor benthic food web of cochin estuary – a School of Environmental Sciences stable isotope approach M G University, Kottayam 12 Dr. C. Anilkumar Ex situ and In situ Conservation of 3 Years Scientist C, Seed Bank Garcinia imberti bourd. – an endangered PGR Division, TBGRI, Palode, TVM and endemic tree of teh Sounthern Western Ghats 13 Dr. Sanil George Antimicrobial peptides from the skin 3 Years Scientist C secretion of Fungoid frog Hylarana RGCB, TVM malabarica of Western Ghats, India 14 Dr. C.R. Lalitha Biology of the relationship between the 3 Years Associate Professor Auriculoscypha anacardiicola and Dept. Of Botany, S N College, Kannur Kuwania zeylanica on Anacardium occidentale 15 Dr. Subramaniyan S Use of microorganisms harbouring 2 Years Assistant Professor cellulose and xylanase genes for the Dept. of Botany and Research Centre, treatment of lignocellulosic wastes University College, TVM 16 Dr. Sebastian C.D Biodiversity analysis and molecular 3 Years Assistant Professor barcoding of the order odonata Dept. of Zoology, University of Calicut (Arthropoda:insecta) of northern Kerala Malappuram 17 Dr. Shiburaj Sugathan Cloning and expression of small heat 3 Years Scientist – C shock proteins from Streptomyces spp. Molecular Phylogenetics Lab. PS & ES and exploration of its industrial Division, JNTBGRI, Palode, TVM applications 18 Dr. A. Helen An investigation of the effects of natural 3 Years Sr. Lecturer anti-inflammatory agents on Tolol like Dept. of Biochemistry, University of Receptors (TLRs) signalling pathway in Kerala oxLDL activated human monocytes 19 Dr. Annie John Regeneration of intervertebral discs - A 3 Years Division of Implant Biology tissue engineering approach SCTIMST, TVM 20 Dr. Sanjeev V. Thomas Estimation of autoantibodies to voltage 1 Year Professor of Neurology gated potassium channels and associated Dept. of Neurology, SCTIMST, TVM proteins in persons with epilepsy 21 Dr. Maneesh Mailankot Role of indoleamine 2,3 dioxygenase in 2 Years Manager, Technical (Molecular inflammatory cytokines and high glucose Diagnosis),Agappe Hills, Pattimattom induced apoptosis of pancreatic islet B – Cells – potential therapeutival target for type -1 diabetes mellitus 22 Dr. Suresh Nair Image processing for improving 2 Years Professor and Head diagnostic accuracy in gliomas by Department of Neurosurgery Magnetic resonance Imaging (MRI) and SCTIMST, TVM histopathology 23 Dr. Ramsekhar Menon The influence of sleep architecture on the 3 Years Asst. Professor Neurology severity of memory disruption in amnestic SCTIMST TVM mild cognitive impairment 24 Dr. C. Kesavadas Haemodynamic imaging of intracranial 1 Years Additional Professor aneurysms using computational fluid Dept. of Imaging and Interventional dynamics Radiology, SCTIMST, TVM 25 Dr. Vani Syamala Screening of mutations in BRCA genes 3 Years Assistant Professor and prediction of cancer susceptibility and Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences genetic risk assessment in general and Research Centre-Thiruvalla population 26 Dr. Meenu Hariharan Effect of multilateral efforts on metabolic 3 Years Director and CEO profile among prediabetetics Indian Institute of diabetics, Pulayanarkotta, TVM 27 Dr. Priya Srinivas BHCG and BRCA1 in gestational 3 Years Scientist E1, Integrated Cancer research trophoblastic Diseases programme, RGCB, TVM 28 Dr. S Sreeja An in vitro investigation on the role of 3 Years Scientist C estrogen and reactive oxygen species in Cancer research the invasion of thyroid cancer cells with RGCB, Jagathy, TVM emphasis in MTA-1 and TGF beta signaling 29 Dr. Benely George Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs 1 Year Sr. Lecturer of 5, 12 and 15 year old school children in Pushpagiri College of Dental Sciences Tiruvalla Municipality, Kerala Medicity, Thiruvalla 30 Dr. Anuja Sathar Risk factors, measures to prevent 3 Years Assistant Professor blindness and outcome in retinopathy of Regional Institute of Opthalmology prematurity Govt. Medical College TVM 31 Dr. P Rajeevan Efficacy of voriconazole in the treatment 3 Years Associate Professor of mycotic keratitis a randomized clinical Regional Institute of Opthalmology trial to compare the efficacy of Govt. Opthalmic Hospital, Medical voriconazole v/s natamycin in the College, TVM treatment of mycotic keratitis

32 Dr. V. S. Prasad Development of biodegradable 3 Years Senior Technical Officer composites NIIST-CSIR, TVM 33 Dr. K.B. Rameshkumar Biflavonoids from Garcinia species- 3 Years Scientist B, Phytochemistry and chemical, molecular and pharmacological phytopharmacology Division evaluation TBGRI, Palode, TVM 34 Dr. Abdul Khalam L Tuning the electrical properties of 3 Years Associate Professor magnesium niobates (by Solid solution Department of Physics, Iqbal College method) as dielectric resonators/substrates Peringmmala,TVM in wireless microwave communications. 35 Dr. R. Raveendran Polymer – metal oxide nanocomposites 3 Years Associate Professor for solar cells Dept. of Physics, S N College, Kollam 36 Dr. Tomlal Jose E Natural fibre reinforced ecofriendly and 3 Years Assistant Professor recyclable commingled composite Department of Chemistry, St.Berchmans systems College, Changanassery, Kerala 37 Ms. Jeeva Jose Web usage mining: discovery and 3 Years Assistant Professor analysis of user behaviour from web logs Dept. of Computer Applications BPC College, 38 Dr.P. Predeep Development of low cost polymer 2 Years Professor electrolyte membranes from cis Dept.of Physics, NIT, Kozhikode. 1,4,polyisoprene (natural rubber) for energy storage applications. 39 Dr.Sindhu S Optimization of quantum dot sensitization 3 Years Assistant Professor, Dept. of over TiO2 photoelectrode for quantum Nanoscience & Technology, Univetsity Dot Sensitized Solar Cells (QDSSC) of Calicut, Thenhipalam 40 Dr. N.K. Deepak Fabrication and Characterization studies 3 Years Assistant Professor, Dept. Of Physics, of Copper Indium Gallium Selenide based School of Pure & Applied Physics, thin film solar cells. Kannur University, Payyanur 41 Dr. Sujith Athiyanathil Low density polyethylene/nanochitosan 3 Years Assistant Professor biodegradable films for food packaging Dept. of Chemistry, NITC, Kozhikode applications 42 Dr. Sam Solamon Developement and Charactrerization of 3 Years Associate Professor, Dept. of Physics Zirconia and Hafnia Derived Materials for St. John’s College, Anchal High- k Gate Dielectrics 43 Dr. Manoj Raama Varma Development of Rare Earth-based Double 3 Years Scientist EII Perovskites, A2FeReO6 (A=Sr,Ba,Ca, Materials Division, NIIST-CSIR, TVM Ce,La&Nd) multilayer’s for Spintronics applications. 44 Dr. G. Anilkumar Copper-catalyzed C-C, C-o and C-S bond 3 Years Assistant Professor formations using N and O containing School of Chemical Sciences bidentate ligands M G University, Kottayam 45 Dr. Reeja George Social analysis of smallholder dairy 3 Years Assistant Professor Department of farmingsystems and strengthening of milk Veterinary and Animal Sciences, KAU, security in Kerala Mannuthy, Trissur 2013-2014 1 Dr.S.Anoop Clinical applications of porcine derived 3 Years Assistant Professor, Dept. of Surgery and collagen grafts in Veterinary practice Radiology, College of Veterinary and Animal sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur 2 Dr. Vandana Venugopal Productivity enhancement in rice through 3 Years Associate Professor promoting zinc nutrition using Regional Agricultural Research Station mycorrhizal symbiosis in Kuttanad soils Kumarakom N, Kottayam 3 Dr. Sreekala .G. S Protocol development for white pepper 1 Year Assistant Professor, production Dept. of Processing Technology College of Agriculture,Vellayani, TVM 4 Dr. Swapna Alex Molecular characterisation of spike 3 Years Associate Professor branching trait in black pepper (Piper Dept. of Plant Biotechnology nigrum L.) College of Agriculture, Vellayani, TVM 5 Dr. Sreeja P Development and validation of integrated 3 Years Assistant Professor pest management for major polyhouse AINPO, College of Horticulture vegetables Vellanikkara, Thrissur 6 Dr. Sainamole Kurian Base line studies on vegetable crops under 3 Years Asst. Professor protected cultivation in Kerala as a College of Horticulture, KAU prelude to precise disease management Vellanikkara, Thrissur 7 Dr. P. C. Jessykutty Standardization of market oriented 3 Years Associate Professor production technology in aloe (Aloe vera Dept. of Plantation Crops and Spices Burm.f.) and promotion f micro- College of Agriculture, Vellayani, TVM entrepreneurship through value addition

8 Dr. K. Sudharma Identification and molecular 3 Years Professor characterisation of species and isolates of Dept. of Entomology, College of entomopathogenic fungi Metarhizium and Agriculture, Vellayani, TVM Beauveria and evaluatiom of their infectivity to crop pests. 9 Dr. A. Gangaprasad Conservation strategies and invitro 3 Years Assistant Professor production of anthraquinones in Dept. of Botany, University of Kerala Gynochthodes umbellate (L.) Razafirm & Kariavattom, TVM B. Bremer (Rubiaceae) – a potential dye yielding plant 10 Dr. Kannan V.M Identification and characterization of 3 Years Associate Professor ecdysone analogue-reponsive proteins Dept. of Zoology, University of Calicut. from the larval hemolymph/tissue of Spodoptera mauritia Boisd (Lepidoptera;Noctuidae) 11 Dr. Anu Augustine Molecular cloning and functional 3 Years Assistant Professor charecterization of glyoxalase encoding Dept.of Biotechnology and gene (s) of mangrove genus Rhizophora Microbiology, Kannur University mucronata L. Kannur 12 Dr. K. C. Chitra Evaluation of the environmental estrogens 3 Years Assistant Professor, Dept. of Zoology, in the freshwater fish, Oreochromis University of Calicut Malappuram mossambicus 13 Dr. Sudhikumar A V Bioecology of spiders in the paddy fields 3 Years Assistant Professor of Muriyad kol wetlands, Kerala PG & Research Dept. of Zoology Christ College, Irinjalakuda 14 Dr. C. C. Harilal Eco-restoration of eroded shoreline 3 Years Assistant Professor regions of using Dept. of Botany, University of Calicut riley encasement method of mangrove Malappuram afforestation 15 Dr. Sibichen M. Thomas Taxonomic revision of the genus Osbckia 3 Years Associate Professor L. (Melastomataceae) in India Dept. Of Botany, St. Joseph’s College Devagiri, Kozhikode 16 Dr. Tajo Abraham Improvement of Stevia rebaudiana by in 3 Years Assistant Professor, Dept. of Botany vitro mutagenesis and allele mining Sir Syed College, Karimbam P O, Talimaramba, Kannur 17 Dr. D.A Evans Biomolecular mechanism in relation to 3 Years Associate Professor,Dept. of Zoology pest resistance of Musa cultivars against University College, TVM. Odoiporus longicollis Oliv.

18 Dr. Sathish Mundayoor Identification of mycobacterial genes 3 Years Scientist G involved in downregulation of Mycobacteria Research Group macrophage receptors, viz complement , RGCB, Thycaud P.O, TVM Fcy and Mannose receptors

19 Dr.Suja K.P Development of antifungal formulaltion 3 Years Junior Scientist from medicinal plants Cpr[prate R&D Centre, HLL Lifecare Limited, Akkulam, Sreekariam P.O 20 Dr. Nevin K.G Molecular studies on the hepato- 3 Years Assistant Professor protective activity of Aerva lanata School of Biosciences, M G University Priyadarsini Hills P.O, Kottayam 21 Dr. Sailas Benjamin Biodiesel from rubber seed oil by lipase- 3 Years Enzyme Technology Laboratory, Dept. mediated trans-esterification of Botany, University of Calicut 22 Dr Reshma M.V Can enrichment of palm neera syrup cause 3 Years Scientist, Agro Processing and Natural immunomodulation Products Division, CSIR- NIIST, TVM 23 Dr.T.S.Preetha Conservation, sustainable utilization and 2 Years Assistant Professeor molecular profiling of three unexplored University College, TVM medicinal plants viz. Baliospermum montanum,, Cissampelos pareira, Clinacanthus nutans in Southern Western Ghats 24 Dr.Aneesh E M Study of herbal insecticides as means to 3 Years Assistnat Professor overcome the development fo resistanc in Department of Zoology, St.Josephs Aedes aegypti, a dengue fever vector to College,Thrissur conventional insecticide 25 Dr. V.K Sreenivas Studies on the pteridophytic flora of 3 Years Assistant Professor Peechi- Vazhani wildlife sanctuary in Dept. of Botany, Sri Vyasa N.S.S Kerala College, Vyasagiri, Thrissur 26 Dr.Dileep Kumar B.S Endophytic bacterial flora of the rice 3 Years Principal Scientist plants from the acidic soils of Kuttanad Agroprocessing and Natural Products and their exploitation in improved paddy Division, NIIST- CSIR, TVM cultivation 27 Dr. Geetha Kumar Anarcardic acid and its derivatives as a 3 Years Associate Professor novel template for cancer therapy Amrita School of Biotechnology Amrita Viswa Vidyapeetham,Kollam 28 Dr. Reshmi G Developing mathematical models to 3 Years Research Scientist 1 forecast outbreak of infectious diseases in Viral Disease Biology Program (ICMR) Kerala: creating a freely accessible web RGCB, TVM resource 29 Dr. Manoj Kumar S.P Would an intervention with the sensory 1 Year Rehabilitation Psychologyst processing tools of Dunn benefit children ICCONS, Shoranur, Palakkad with Learning Disability

30 Dr. Achuthan C. Raghavamenon Effect of Baliospermum montanum on 2 Years Assistant Professor inflammation and oxidative injury: an in- Dept. of Biochemistry, Amala Cancer vitro study Research Centre, Thrissur 31 Dr. Anugya Bhatt Do platelets in patients with type II 3 Years Scientist C, Thrombosis Research Unit, diabetes release protein which can active BMT Wing SCTIMST, TVM aortic endothelical cells? 32 Dr. Sarita G. Bhat Salmonella lytic bacteriophage for 3 Years Associate Professor & Head, Dept. of application as biocontrol agents Biotechnology, CUSAT,Kochi – 682 33 Dr. Harikrishnan. K Metagenomic analysis of gut microbiome 3 Years Scientist C, Dept. of Molecular from type 2 diabetic subjects in Kerala-a Microbiology, RGCB, Poojappura, TVM preliminary study 34 Dr. Vijayan T.K Randomized controlled trial to compare 3 Years Lecturer, Dept. of Anatomy, Govt. the efficacy of Homoeopathic Homoepathic Medical College, TVM constitutional reportorial treatment over homoeopathic mother tincture treatment in moderate severe bronchial asthma 35 Dr. P.N.Jayasingh Efficacy of neuromuscular therapy in 2 Years Assistant Professor patients with chronic low back pain: a Mannam Ayurveda Co-operative randomized, controlled clinical trial Medical College, Mannam Pathanamthitta 36 Dr. Jackson James Transcriptional regulation of TIx3 by 2 Years Scientist-E1 Pax6 and its role on excitatory neural fate Neuro-Biology Division, RGCB specification in vitro and in vivo Thycaud P.O, Poojappura, TVM 37 Dr. Girish B. N The role of folate supplementation on 1 Years Assistant Professor progression of chronic pancreatitis in Department of Physiology, Amrita experimental animals Institute of Medical sciences and Research Centre, Kochi 38 Dr. P. Kusumakumary Multiplex profiling of chromosomal 3 Years Professor and Head translocaions, mutations and MDR in Division of Pediatric Oncology pediatric Leukemia cellsa nd development RCC, TVM of biomarkers for targeted personalised medicine 39 Dr. Mohammed Shahin Thayyil Critical study of relaxation processes in 3 Years Associate Professor organic glass formers using broadband Dept. of Physics, Universtiy of Calicut dielectric spectroscopy 40 Dr. Manju Kurian Wet oxidation processes over nanoceria 3 Years Assistant Professor based catalysts as green route for water Dept. of Chemistry, Mar Athanasius pollution remediation College, Kothamangalam 41 Dr. J. D. Sudha Silver- starch hydrogel hybrid 3 Years Sr. Technical Officer nanocomposite for antimicrobial wound CSTD, NIIST, CSIR, TVM healing applications

42 Dr. L. Ravi Shankar Synthetic utility of Dienaminodioate for 3 Years Scientist synthesis of 1,2-Dihydropyridines and its Agro Processing and National Products resulting derivatives for evaluation of Division, NIIST-CSIR, TVM their antimicrobial, antituberculousis and antimalarial potential 43 Dr. K. E. Abraham A study on the structural and electro 2 Years Dept. of Physics optical properties of iron oxide and copper St. Berchmann’s College, Changanassery oxide nanostructures 44 Dr. Resmi M. R Graphene-titanium dioxide 3 Years Assistant Professor nanocomposites: Preparation and Department of Chemistry, Sree application as photocatalysts for hydrogen Neelakanta Govt. Sanskrit College via water spliting Mele Pattambi, Palakkad 45 Dr. P. Raveendran Utilization of liquid and supercritical co2 3 Years Associate Professor as media for making novel drug excipient Dept. of Chemistry, University of Calicut system based on co2 –philic excipient systems for pharmaceutical applications 46 Dr. Preema C. Thomas Synthesis and characterization of zinc 3 Years Assistant Professor oxide nanoparticle and its application to Department of Physics, CMS College inhibit microbial action Kottayam 2014-2015 1 Dr. C Thamban Organic farming in Kasaragod District – 2 Years Principal Scientist (Agr. Extension) An analysis of field level scenario and CPCRI, Kasaragod Stakeholders ‘perspectives 2 Dr. A.N Jyothi Development of evaluation of starch 3 Years Senior Scientist based functional polymers for controlled Division of Crop production, CTCRI plant nutrient delivery Sreekaryam-TVM 3 Dr. Sujith S Identification of mechanisms of 2 Years Assistant Professor anthelmintic resistance in gastrointestinal Dept. of Pharmacology & Toxicology nematodes of ruminants of northern College of Veterinary & Animal Kerala and effect of phytochemicals in Sciences, Pookode resistant nematodes 4 Dr.Viji M.O Identification and isolation of novel 3 Years Assistant Professor. secondary metabolites form in vitro roots Department of Biotechnology, of Withania coagulance and Withania St.Joseph’s College, Thrissur somnifera 5 Dr. K.Murugan Taxonomic survey of dye yielding plants 3 Years Associate Professor from the Kannur and Kasaragod districts Dept. of Botany, University College of Kerala and establishment of cell TVM suspension culture for the production of Anthocyanin 6 Dr. K. Sudha Prevalence and distribution of shiga-like 3 Years Assistant Prof. & Head toxin grenes (stx genes) and the clonal Dept. of Biotechnology relatedness among strains of e-coli St. Peter’s College, Kolenchery isolated from beef, organic vegerables and Ernakulam bovine environments of Kerala,South India 7 Dr. Koshy John Comparison of PCR with conventional 3 Years Associate Professor methods for the diagnosis of leptospirosis Dept of Veternary Microbiology in animal hosts and humans in wayanad Collegeof Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pookode, Wayanad 8 Dr.M.Harikrishnan Temporal and spatial distribution of 3 Years Associate Professo larval foms of macrobrachium spp in School of Industrial fisheries, Lake Side Vembanad lake with special referene to Campus, CUSAT changes in lacustrine ecology 9 Dr. Radhakrishnan E.K Studies on molecular and chemical basis 3 Years Assistant Professor of plant growth promoting and School of Biosciences, M G University antiphytopathogenic properties of Kottayam rhizosphere microorganisms 10 Dr.E.V.Soniya Characterization of key structural genes 3 Years Scientist EII involved in flavonoid synthesis in Indian RGCB, Poojappura, TVM Gooseberry (Emblica officinalis Gaertn) 11 Dr. Dennis Thomas Hairy root culture of Gymnema sylvestre 3 Years Assistant Professor and Tylophora indica for enhanced St. Thomas College, Pala production of pharmaceutical compouds 12 Dr. Bipin Thomas Varghese Development of an indigenous voice 3 Years Additional Professor prosthesis for rehabilitation of Division of Surgical oncology laryngectomees RCC, TVM 13 Dr. P.K. Prasadan Digenetic Trematodes infecting frogs of 2 Years Associate Professor Western Ghats, Wayanad region and their Department of Zoology and Research role as indicators of animal diversity Centre, Mary Matha Arts & Science College, Mananthavady 14 Dr.M.Sabu Pollination Ecology of Selected Taxa of 3 Years Professor, Department of Botany, South Indian Zingiberaceae University of Calicut 15 Dr. J. G. Ray Collection, identification and screening of 3 Years Professor & Director green algae from bloomed water bodies of School of Biosciences Kerala for quality and quantity of lipids. M G University, Kottayam 16 Dr. Sajeevan T.P Bioactive peptides and Depsipeptides with 3 Years Assistant Professor potential anticancer activity from marne National Centre for Aquatic Animal sponges and tunicates of Indian Ocean Health, CUSAT, Kochi 17 Dr. A. Santhiagu Development of a recombinant 3 Years Associate Professor Sphingomonas paucimobilis for gellan School of Biotechnology, NITC gum production: characterization and Kozhikode application of recombinant gellan gum in nanoparticle based drug delivery systems 18 Dr. K. Madhavan Nampoothiri Molecular approach to enhance folate 3 Years Principal Scienitst production in probiotic lactic acid bacteria Biotechnology Division, CSIR-NIIST TVM 19 Dr.S.Kannan Biology of NFkB and STAT3 3 Years Professor transcription factors in oral carcinigenesis Division of cancer research, RCC, TVM 20 Dr. Thara Somanathan Galectin-3mediated stem cell regulation in 3 Years Additional Professor Triple Negative Breast cancers. Division of Pathology, RCC, TVM 21 Dr. Vari Sivaji Reddy Development of Organic Solar Cells 3 Years Assistant Professor based on Transition Metal Oxide Anode Dept. of Physics, NITC, Kozhikode Buffer Layers 22 Dr.M. K.Jayaraj Growth of carbon nano tubes for 3 Years Professor transparent electronics applications Department of Physics, CUSAT, Kochi 23 Dr. Chandrasekharan K Enhancement of third – order optical 3 Years Associate Professor nonlinearity in photonic crystal cavity for Dept. of Physics, NITC, Kozhikode optical switiching 24 Dr. S. M. A. Shibli Design and Development of Catalytic 3 Years Department of Chemistry Electrodes for Electrochemical and University of Kerala, Kariavattom, TVM Biochemical Generation of Hydrogen and Electricity 25 Dr. Sheenu Thomas Chalcogenide nano materials for Photonic 3 Years International School of Photonics device applications CUSAT, Kochi 26 Dr.D. Sajan Growth, optical studies and vibrational 3 Years Assistant Professor spectral investigations of certain novel Dept. of physics, Bishop Moore College semi organic NLO crystals for laser Mavelikara applications 27 Dr. NandakumarKalarikkal Development of one dimensional 1 Years Associate Professor multiferroic nanocomposites for device School of Pure and Applied Physics applications M G University, Kottayam 28 Dr. T.O. Varghese Synthesis of biopolyurthenae from 2 Years Asssitant Professor & head vegetable iol and their biofiber/nanoclay Centre for Biopolymer Science and reinforced green composities for foam Technology Udyogamandal, Kochi application 29 Dr. N. Sandhyarani Synthesis of novel eletrocatalytic 3 Years Associate Professor nanoparticles and nano composites for School of Nano Science and Technology, fuel cell application NITC, Kozhikode 30 Dr. C. Rajesh Chemically and thermally modified 3 Years Assistant Professor chicken feathers as reinforcements for Dept. of Chemistry, MES Keveeyam rubber based biocomposites College , Malappuram 31 Dr. K. S. Sreelatha Natural dyes – a promising sensitizer for 3 Years Asst. Professor, Dept. of Physics, Govt. Dye Sensitized Solar Cells College Nattakam, Kottayam 2015-2016 1 Dr. Joy M Synergism in defense and growth: 3 Years Assistant Professor Exploration of a root endophytic fungus Dept. of Plant Pathology, College of Piriformospora indica for the Agriculture, KAU management of fusarium wilt in banana with enhanced crop production 2 Dr. M.S Jisha Bioremediation of Chlorpyrifos by 3 Years Associate Professor, School of autochthonous bacterial consortia Biosciences, M G University Kottayam 3 Dr. A. Yusuf How does redox homeostasis and 3 Years Assistant Professor antioxidative system contribute to salt Dept. of Botany, University of Calicut tolerance in rice varieties from different agro-ecological zones in Kerala? 4 Dr. Kesavan Rajasekharan Nayar Environmental heath and Livelihood in 1 Years Chief Fellow Kuttanad:Evolving a community enabled Santhigiri Social Research Institute monitoring tool Pothencode,TVM 5 Dr. Ruby John Anto Mechanistic evaluation and in vivo 3 Years Division of Cancer Research validation of the anticancer principle RGCB, Thycaud, TVM isolated from chromolaena odorata against cervical cancer. 6 Dr. M. S. Latha Investigating the mechanism behind the 3 Years Professor protective effect of the anticaner School of Biosciences, M G University compounds isolated from woodfordia Kottayam fruticosa kurzflowers against hepatocellular carcinoma 7 Dr. Thomas V. P Ethnobatanical studies on Zingiberaceae 3 Years Assistant Professor of Kerala Dept. of Botany, Catholicate College Makkankunnu, Pathanamthitta 8 Dr. Binoy T. Thomas The systematic and ecology of 3 Years Assistant Professor, Dept. of Botany epiphyllous algae on different trees of Catholicate College, Makkankunnu Pathanamthita District, Kerala Pathanamthitta 9 Dr. Smitha V B Isolation, identification and 3 Years Assistant Professor characterisation of the anticancer principle Dept. of Biotechnology, University of from the medicinal plant, Corallocarpus Calicut, Malappuram epigaeus 10 Dr. Sanilkumar M. G Investigations on fresh water algal blooms 3 Years Assistant Professor, Dept. of Botany, in central Kerala SNM College Maliankara, Ernakulam 11 Dr. A. R. 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13 Dr. Manju C. Nair Systematic studies on the bryophytes of 3 Years Assistant Professor peechi-Vazhani wildlife sanctuary in PG Dept. & Research Centre of Botany , Kerala The Zamorin’s Guruvayurappan College Kozhikode 14 Dr. Santhosh Nampy Angiosperm diversity of Idukki District, 3 Years Professor Kerala Dept. of Botany, University of Calicut Thenhipalam-Malappuram 15 Dr. C. N. Dinesh Identification of the causative genes and 3 Years Assistant Professor, mutations conferring resistance against College of Veterinary & Animal tick infestation in cattle Sciences, Pookode, Wayanad 16 Dr. Chintu Ravishankar Detection and molecular characterization 3 Years Assistant Professor of emerging viral pathogens of pigs College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pookode,Wayanad 17 Dr. Lizymol P. P Development of bioactive bone cement 3 Years Scientist D based on novel inorganic-organic hybrid Dental Products Laboratory, BMT resins Wing, SCTIMST, Poojappura, TVM 18 Dr. Lakshmi S Mutation analysis of EGFR, KRAS and 3 Years Associate Professor, Division of Cancer braf genes in non-small cell lung Cancer Research, RCC TVM in Indian population 19 Dr. E. Sreekumar Identification of cellular pathways 3 Years Scientist E1 differentially modulated in human Molecular Virology Laboratory, RGCB microvascular endothelial cells upon Thycaud, TVM dengue virus infection 20 Dr. G. Sathish Kumar Effect of dietary modifications on the 3 Years Additional Professor morphology of calcium oxalate crystals Dept. of Urology and correspoding changes in the optical Medical College, Kottayam density of urine of patients with calcium oxalate stones in the urinary tracts. 21 Dr. Pradeep Kumar G nter-relation between polymorphisms in 3 Years Scientist G four obesity genes, their expression and RGCB, Thycaud, TVM its correlation with infertility and obesity in subjects from Kerala 22 Dr. Abdul Jaleel Identification of metabolic alterations in 3 Years Scientist E-II sub-clinical vitamin B12 deficiency by Dept. of Cardiovascular Disease mass spectrometry based metabolomics Biology, RGCB, Thycaud, TVM 23 Dr. R. Jayakrishnan Bulk – nano Junctions for photovoltaic 3 Years Assistant Professor, device applications Dept. of Physics, Christian College Angadical, Chengannur 24 Dr. Raji V AuNP/ldh core shell nanoparticles a novel 2 Years Assistant Professor multifunctional candidate for International and Inter University Centre combinatorial cancer therapy for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology MG University, Kottayam 25 Dr. K. Girish Kumar Development of fluorescent sensors for 3 Years Professor, Dept. of Applied Chemistry pharmaceutical and clinical analysis CUSAT Kochi 26 Dr. Sreekala M. S A comparative study on the properties of 3 Years Assistant Professor reinforcing phenol formaldehyde Post Graduate Department of Chemistry nanocomposites with carbon nano tube , Kalady (CNT) and cellulose nano fibre (CNF) 27 Dr. Reshmi. R Synthesus and characterization of 3 Years Assistant Professor molybdenum oxide nanowires for Dept. of Physics, U C College, Aluva integrated nanoscale devices 28 Dr. A. Sobha Development of advanced multifunctional 3 Years Assistant Professor capacitors for electronic packaging Dept. of Physics, Providence Women’s College, Kozhikode 29 Dr. M. K. Ravi Varma A Multi-wavelength integrating 3 Years Associate Professor nephelometer for characterizing Dept. of Physics, NITC, Kozhikode tropospheric aerosol 30 Dr. Baiju K. V Development of titania photoanode on 3 Years Scientist C metal substrates for low cost solar cell Centre for Materials for Electronics applications Technology(C-MET), Athani, Thrissur 31 Dr. Tania Francis Preparation and characrisation of 3 Years Assistant Professor, St. Joseph’s College, HDPE/Nanochitosan/nanohydroxyapatite Devagiri, Kozhikode biocomposites 32 Dr. Libu K. Alexander Study and development of graphene based 3 Years Assistant Professor composites and magnetically recoverable Dept. of Physics, University of Calicut composites for water purification by Malappuram photocatalysis 2017-2018 1 Dr. Susha S Thara Development of biocontrol technology for 3 Years Asst. Professor, Farming Systems the management of postharvest crown rot Research Station, Kottarakkara of banana 2 Dr. E. A. Siril Collection, characterization and 3 Years Assistant Professor propagation of Garcinia gummi-gutta (L) Dept. of Botany, University of Kerala Robs. Kariavattom,TVM 3 Dr. Jos T. Puthur Ecophysiological studies of Mangroves in 3 Years Reader, Plant Physiology & -Vallikunnu community reserve Biochemistry Division, Dept. of Botany, with special reference to Acanthus University of Calicut ilicifolius L 4 Dr. Radhika G Genetic diversity analysis among cattle 3 Years Assistant Professor and dog genetics groups of Kerala using College of Veterinary & Animals microsatellite markers Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur 5 Dr. Sreedevi N. K Development of microbial consortia as 3 Years Assistant Professor bioremediations from the mangroves of Dept. of Zoology, NSS College Northern Kerala Ottapalam, Palakkad 6 Dr. Jacob Thomas Identification, documentation and 3 Years Assistant Professor molecular characterisation of leaf and Dept. of Botany, bark inhabiting fungi in Thattekad bird Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta sanctuary in Ernakulam District, Kerala 7 Dr. Stephen Sequeira Taxonomic assessment and conservation 3 Years Assistant Professor of lichen of Kerala, India Government College Chittur, Palakkad 8 Dr. Sudha K Studies on occurrence, sexuality, growth 3 Years Associate Professor and reproduction of cymothoids PG Dept. of Zoology & Research parasitizing commercially important Centre, Sree Narayana College, Kannur marine fishes of

9 Dr. V. C. Manoj Randomized cantrolled trial of the effect 3 Years Associate Professor of milking of umbilical cord versus Dept. of Neonatology, Jubilee Mission standard care on neonatal morbidity Medical College & Research Institute pattern and neuro-developmental outcome Thrissur up to one year of corrected age in very preterm infants. 10 Dr. T. T. Sreelekha Preparation and biological evaluation of 3 Years Assistant Professor galactoxyloglucal based scaffolds for Division of Cancer Research, RCC stern cell differentiation and tumor TVM reduction 11 Dr. Anitha Ayyappan Pillai Targeted exon sequeming to identity 3 Years Associate Professor & HOD NOVEL, Rare and/or common functional Dept. of Genetics, Institute for genetic variants in Autism: A Communicate & Cognitive comprehensive Twin-family study of Neurosciences, Kavalappara, Palakkad autism in Kerala 12 Dr. Shaiju V. S Design and fabrication of head phantom 3 Years Assistant Professor for dosimetric evaluation of radiotherapy Radiation Physics Division, RCC, TVM treatment plans 13 Dr. Philip Mathew Study to find out the prevalence of anemia 3 Years Assistant Professor among adolescent girls of urban, semi- Dept. of Community Medicine urban and rural schools of a district in Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences south Kerala and to explore its association & Research Centre Thiruvalla with emotional health

14 Dr. Hariharan S Clinical relevance of molecular and gene 3 Years Associate Professor expression signatures in aml patients with Laboratory of Cytogenetics & Molecular normal cytogenetics for a prognostically Diagnostics, Division of Cancer prioritized molecular classification Research, RCC, TVM 15 Dr. C. T. Aravindakumar Identification and quantification of 3 Years Professor & Director, School of pharmaceuticals and personal care Environmental Sciences, Mahatma products (PPCPs) in water and sediments Gandhi University, Kottayam in Vembanad Lake 16 Dr. Subodh G Functional Magneto-dielectric materials 3 Years Assistant Professor, Dept. of Physics, for microwave applications University of Kerala, Kariavattom, TVM 17 Dr. M. T. Ramesan Flexible and electrically conductive 3 Years Assistant Professor polymers based on chemically modified Dept. of Chemistry, University of natural rubber reinforced with Calicut, Malappuram hoterocyclic monomers and nano fillers

18 Dr. K. Sreekumar Catalysis by polymer supported 3 Years Professor, Dept. of Applied Chemistry dendrimers, their metal complexes and CUSAT, Kochi nanoparticles conjugates 19 Dr. Jinu George Novel formulations to enhance the 3 Years Assistant Professor efficacy of existing drugs and expand PG & Research Dept. of Chemistry their therapeutic spectrum Sacred Heart College, Thevara, Kochi 20 Dr. Rachel Reena Philip Cu-based and Ag-based delafossites for 3 Years Assistant Professor transparent electronics, photovoltaic and Dept. of Physics, Union Christian capacitance electrode applications College, UC College P.O, Aluva 21 Dr. P. G. Sankaran Modelling and analysis of lifetime data 3 Years Professor, Dept. of Statistics, CUSAT using quantile function Kochi 22 Dr. Sreekala M. Nair On Indian scientific rationality: Exploring 3 Years Professor & Head, Dept. of Philosophy the elements of scientific method in Sree Sankaracharya University of classical Indian epistemology Sanskrit, Kalady