DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY
OUR DEPARTMENTS
Dr. JISHA KRISHNAN E. K MSc., M.Phil., Ph.D

Ezhur Kalarikkal House
Koothuparambu Road
Muthur – Tirur (Post)
Malappuram, Kerala-India
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Educational Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Zoology (2015-2020)
CSIR-UGC NET (2017)
Master of Philosophy (2012-2013)
Master of Science (2009-2011)
Experiences:
2024 – 2025 Assistant Professor on contract
Post Graduate Department of Zoology & Research centre, Sree
Neelakanta Government Sanskrit College (SNGSC), Pattambi,
Kerala-India
Assistant Professor on contract 2019 – 2024
Post Graduate Department of Zoology, MES KeVeeYam College
Valanchery, Kerala-India
Principal Investigator (2022-2023)
Dr.N.K Muhammad Research grant award
Project Fellow (2013-2016)
Kerala State Council for Science Technology &Environment (KSCSTE)
EXT E R N AL L Y FU N DED P R O J ECT S
- Major Project: “Biodiversity analysis and Molecular barcoding of the order Odonata (Arthropoda: Insecta) of Northern Kerala” funded by Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment (KSCSTE).
- Minor Project: “Odonata larvae as the bioindicators of metal contamination in aquatic ecosystem and their potential role in Mosquito control” funded by Dr.N.K Muhammad research grant award.
BOOK PUBLISHED
ODONATES IN KERALA (An overview of the biological identification and molecular phylogeny through DNA Barcodes).2022 pp: 1-189.ISBN: 9788195561308.Published by Department of Zoology,University of Calicut.
RE S EARCH PUB L ICAT I O N S
NCBI (Gene Bank Accession): 45
Barcode of Life Database
(BOLD) Accession: 34
- Jisha Krishnan E. K & Sebastian CD. A molecular-based diversity assessment of Odonates through DNA barcoding(2024). International Journal of tropical insect science 44(10).DOI:10.1007/s42690-024-01223-7
- Jisha Krishnan E.K.Analysis of Water quality index and the seasonal variation of Odonate larvae in Tirur-Ponnani River (2023).International Journal of Creative Researchthoughts.11(5).ISSN2320-2882.pp:779-787
- Jisha Krishnan E.K. Determination of heavy metal accumulation in five common Odonate species and its impact on species abundance. (2023). 13(3).ISSN: 2250-1770
- Jisha Krishnan, E. K (2021). Identification and Comparative Analysis of Insect Pollinators on Pogostemon Quadrifolius and their conservative value in Laterite Hill Ecosystem.Anvesak.(UGC care Approved).51. ISSN 0378-4568.pp.130-137
- Jisha Krishnan, E. K. (2021). Molecular identification,authentication& phylogeny analysis of Neurothemisintermedia (ODONATA: Libellulidae) using cytochrome oxidaseI gene.NIU International Journal of Human Rights (. (UGC careApproved).8 ISSN 2394-0298 pp.150-153
- Jisha Krishnan, E. K.(2021).Progress in Use of Molecular marker COI gene for species identification and Phylogenetic analysis of Neurothemis fulvia.International Journal of Creative Research thoughts.8.ISSN 2320-2882 (UGC care Approved).8.2320-2882.
- Jisha Krishnan E. K (2021). DNA barcoding as a molecular Diagnostic tool for the species authentication and phylogeny analysis of Copera marginipes. International Journal ofEntomology Research (UGC care Approved) .6. ISSN 2455-4578.pp 150-154
- Jisha Krishnan E.K (2021). A preliminary checklist study ofOdonata Faunal diversity in Agro and Riparian Ecosystem.Wesleyan Journal of Research (UGC care Approved).14 0975-1386.pp 125-129
- Jisha Krishnan E.K(2021). Molecular identification,authentification & phylogeny analysis of Neurothemis intermedia(ODONATA:Libellulidae) using cytochrome oxidase I gene. NIUInternational Journal of Human rights (UGC care group 1Journal).8 ISSN2394-0298 pp 150-153.
- Jisha Krishnan E.K. and Sebastian C.D.(2018).DNA Barcodingand Phylogenetic inference of the endemic species Onychogomphus Malabarensis (Anisoptera:Gomphidae)using mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit I markergene. 9(2).ISSN 0976-3031 PP:23990-23993
- Jisha Krishnan E.K and Sebastian C.D.Analysis of taxonomic relationships of species divergence of Libellulidae members using cytochrome oxidase I gene.Inernational journal of advanced biotechnology and research.2016.7(2):545-550
ACADEMIC PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Jisha Krishnan E. K. and Sebastian C.D(2015). MolecularBarcoding and Phylogenetic Analysis of Ishnura aurora(Zygoptera: Coenagrionidae) using cytochrome oxidase Igene. ‘BIOCONFERENCE’.15.UGC Sponsored a Nationalconference on “sustainable Biotechnology” on 16 &17December at EMEA College Kondotti.
2.Jisha Krishnan E. K. and Sebastian C. D. (2015). Assessment of the phylogenetic realtionship amongcoenagrionidaefamily (Odonata: Zygoptera) using cytochrome oxidase Igene marker at “25thSwadeshi science congress” onDecember 16th to 18th December 2015 at Sreesankaracharya University of Sanskrit.Kalady.
3.Jisha Krishnan, E. K.and Sebastian C. D. (2015). Evolutionary divergence and phylogenetic relationships of selected dragonflies using cytochrome oxidase I gene.InternationalConference on “Biodiversity & Evaluation Perspective &Paradigms” held at Sree Sankara College, Kalady and Schoolof Marine Sciences, CUSAT, Cochin on 2 to 3 December 2015
4.Jisha Krishnan, E. K. and Sebastian C. D. (2015). Genetic variation and phylogeny assessment of Aciagrionoccidentale (Odonata: Coenagrionidae) using mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit I gene at “27th Kerala Science Congress” held at Alappuzha
5.Jisha Krishnan, E. K. and Sebastian C. D. (2018).Molecular Barcoding and phylogenetic relationships of Onychogomphusmalabarensis (Anisoptera:Gomphidae) using cytochromeoxidase I gene.UGC Sponsored International seminar on “Molecular Biology-an underpinning to Life sciences” held at Farook College ,Calicut on 8th to 9th January 2018
6.Jisha Krishnan E.K and Sebastian C.D (2018).Molecularbarcoding and Phylogenetic anaysis of Vestalisapicalis using COI gene.National seminar on “Frontiers of Biological Research” at Department of Zoology, University of Calicut on March 12 -14,2018.
7.Jisha Krishnan E.K and Sebastian C.D (2019).Molecular barcoding and Phylogenetic anaysis of Rhyothemis variegata using COI gene.International conference on “Applied Science and Innovative Technology”at MES KVM college Valanchery on 4th to 6th October 2018.

