Assistant Professor & Research Guide
Department of Zoology
@ ajithasooryakanth-at-gmail.com
# +91-9495.192.932
Academic Qualifications
- M.Sc. General & Applied Zoology, University of Kerala, Kariavattom ( 1st Rank )
- M.Phil. Zoology, University of Kerala
- Ph.D. in Zoology , University of Kerala
Area of Interest (Teaching)
- Cell Biology
- Genetics
- Physiology
- Immunology
- Ecology
Area of Interest (Research)
- General and Applied Entomolgy
Experience
- Assistant Professor at University College,Thiruvananthapuram ( 2013 – till date)
- Assistant Professor at Govt. College Chittur, Palakkad ( 2010 -2013 )
- Senior Grade Assistant at Finance Dept, Govt. Secretariat ( 2006- 2010)
- Research Fellow as JRF, SRF and Post Doc. (1995 – 2004)
Additional Responsibilities
- Tutor, M.Sc. Zoology
Positions Held
- Internal Mentor, Walk With a Scholar ( WWS) Programme
- Member, Women’s Grievance Redressal Cell
- Teacher in charge, Department Library
- Member, Department Admission Committee (UG, PG ).
Journal Publications
- Diversity of Spiders in Poovar mangrove ecosystem, Kerala, India. Serket (2021) ,18(1) ; 53-58.
- Larvicidal efficacies of certain plant extracts against fourth instar larvae of Ades albopictus. International Journal of Scientific Research in Biological Sciences ( 2019) Vol.6(1) ;.220-225.
- Evaluation of insecticidal and antimicrobial effect of Boerhavia diffusa International Journal of Scientific Research in Biological Sciences (2019) 6 (2); 126- 132.
- Analysis of comparative efficacies of various plant extracts as biopestcides against Rhynchophorus ferrugineus. Indian Journal of Science Research ( 2018), 19(1); 80-84.
- Tissue localization and partial characterization of Pheromone Biosynthesis Activating Neuropeptide ( PBAN) in Achaea janata. Journal of Biosciences ( 2005), 30(2),101-110.
- Isolation and characterization of PBAN in Dysdercus cingulatus . Entomon (2001), 26; 173-181.
- Identification of PBAN-like immunoreactivity in the neuroendocrine system and midgut of Dysdercus cingulatus. European Journal of Entomology(2001) 98; 159-165.
Books (edited/chapter)
- Insecticidal potential of Eichhornia crassipes extract against fourth instar larvae of Aedes albopictus Proceedings of International Conference PROVECTUS PLANTAE’ 19.
- Effect of some plant powders against third instal larvae of Oryctes rhinoceros. Proceedings of UGC National Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation : Threats &Challenges.
- Immunochemical analytical techniques for insect neuropeptide identification. In:Lecture Synopsis &Laboratory Manual Dept of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University.
- Juvenile hormone and Corpus allatum -.Biotechnological approaches as insect pest management avenues. In: Zoology and Human Welfare, University of Allahabad.
Awards / Recognition Received
- Prof.Kameswara Rao Award for best research paper presentation in AZRA Conference at National Rice Research Institute,.Bhubaneswar (2005)