DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY

OUR DEPARTMENTS

Dr. NITHA BOSE C.  MSc., B.Ed. NET, SET, Ph.D

Assistant Professor

Email:

nithabose123@gmail.com

Educational Qualifications:

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Zoology (2023), St. Thomas’ College (Autonomous), Thrissur
  • Master of Science in Zoology (2010), Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam
  • Bachelor of Science in Zoology (2008), S N M College, Maliankara
  • Bachelor in Education (2012), J P E Training College, Koorkencherry, Thrissur

Achievements :

  • CSIR Junior Research Fellowship (2016)
  • Qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) for lectureship in colleges (2016)
  • Qualified State Eligibility Test (SET) for higher secondary teaching post (2013)

Publications :

  • Bose, C.N., Boswell, A. & Kakkassery, F.K. (2025) A molecular phylogeny of Zygopterans (Insecta, Odonata) of Kerala, India. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics, 11 (1), 195–205. https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.1.195
  • Bose, C.N., C.F. Binoy & F. Kakkassery (2021). On the diversity and abundance of riparian odonate fauna (Insecta) of the midstream Chalakkudy River, Kerala, India. Journal of Threatened Taxa 13(8): 19053–19059. htps://doi.org/10.11609/jot.7328.13.8.19053-19059
  • Bose, C.N. & Kakkassery F.K (2019). New Additions to The Odonate Fauna of Thrissur District, Kerala With Their Ecological Notes. International Journal of Scientific Research and Reviews.8(1): 2373-2381.
  • Bose, C.N (2018). Asymmetry of dermatoglyphic features in selected families- Qualitative parameters. International Journal of Scientific Research and Reviews.7(4):335-343.
  • Bose, C.N & Kakkassery, F.K (2019). Effect of seasonal variations on odonate diversity of two different ecosystems. Proceedings of centenary international conference on advancements of science and humanities, ISBN: 978-81-935819-5-7
  • Bose, C.N & Kakkassery, F.K (2019). Study on the diversity and abundance of odonates in three different geographical divisions in Kerala. Proceedings of “Biodiversity of Kerala after Deluge-Concerns, Implications and Conservation Strategies”, ISBN: 978-81-935819-3-3

Presentations :

  • Presented a paper entitled, “Diversity and abundance of Odonata in different habitats of Thrissur District”, in the national seminar on Ecology and Conservation organised by the Department of Zoology, University of Kerala, 14th – 16th January 2019.
  • Presented a paper entitled, “Study on the diversity and abundance of odonates in three different geographical divisions” in the National seminar on ‘Biodiversity of Kerala after Deluge: Concerns, Implications & Conservation Strategies’ organised by the Department of Zoology, St. Thomas’ College(Autonomous), Thrissur on 22nd & 23rd February 2019.
  • Presented a paper entitled, “Study on the role of ecological factors on odonate diversity and abundance in the national conference on Emerging Trends in Entomology” organised by Department of Zoology at the American College, Madhurai on 7&8 March 2019.
  • Presented a paper entitled “Effect of Seasonal Variation On Odonate Diversity Of Two Different Ecosystems” in the International Conference on Advancement in Science and Humanities, March 21-23, 2019 at St.Thomas’ College( Autonomous), Thrissur.

Participation in workshops:

  • Ten days hands on training on “Molecular biology techniques and Bioinformatics tools” at Kerala Vetenary and Animal Sciences University, Mannuthy.
  • Five days training on “Methods and Applications in sequence analysis” at Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur.
  • Two days National Workshop on “PCR and Gene Sequencing Techniques” at Government Brennen College, Thalassery.
  • Two-day Hands-on Workshop on “Molecular Biology Techniques and Bioinformatics” held at Sree Narayana College, Nattika.
  • “Two day Training cum Workshop on DNA Barcoding” held at St.Thomas’ College, Thrissur.
  • One day workshop on “Reference Management using Mendeley” , at St.Aloysius College, Elthuruth.
  • “Two days Training on Molecular Biology” conducted at Amplicon BioLabs, KINFRA, Kakkanchery.
  • 2 day Seminar cum Workshop on “Parataxonomy; Disseminating Science to layman” at KKTM Government College, Pullut.
  • Two day workshop on “Research Methodology, writing practices, language and soft skills” at St.Thomas’ College, Thrissur.

Seminars attended:

  • Participated in the international webinar on ‘Perspective of Molecular Approaches in Entomology’ organized by SERL, Department of Zoology, Christ college (Autonomous), Irinjalakkuda, Kerala on 17th September 2020.
  • Participated in the online lecture series on ‘Bio Fest’ organized by the department of Zoology NSS College Nenmara from 23rd September to 25th September 2020.
  • Attended the Webinar ‘Emerging Zoonotic Diseases’ organized by The Research and PG Department of Zoology, St. Thomas’ College (Autonomous), Thrissur on 6th July 2020.
  • Participated in the webinar on Research and Publication Ethics organized by the research council, Dept. of Library and Information Studies and IQAC of St.Thomas college(Autonomous), Thrissur on 6th August 2020
  • Participated in the Eco-Webinar on ‘The Amazing World of Odonates’ organized by Birds Club International in association with the Society for Odonate Studies on 20th September 2020.
  • Participated in the “Research Scholars’ Meet- 2018”, organized by the Research Council, St. Thomas’ College (Autonomous), Thrissur.
  • Participated in the erudite lecture on “Predatory Mites as Biocontrol Agents” jointly organized by the University of Calicut and St.Thomas’ College(Autonomous) Thrissur.
  • One-day awareness programme on “Ozone Day- 2017” at St. Thomas’ College, Thrissur.
  • One-day awareness seminar on “Wetlands for Disaster Risk Reduction” at St.Thomas’ College, Thrissur.
  • An expert panel discussion on “understanding climate change – science, adaptation and mitigation” at St.Thomas’ College, Thrissur.

Invited Talks

  • Conducted an invited talk on “ Endemic odonates of the Western Ghats” on 7th November 2024 in the National Seminar on ‘Recent Advances in Basic and Applied Life Sciences ‘ conducted by the Department of Zoology, St.Thomas’ College (Autonomous), Thrissur.
    • Conducted a session as an invited resource person on “ Dragonflies as indicator of wetland quality” on 2nd February 2024 in the Wetland day celebration conducted by the Department of Zoology, St.Thomas’ College (Autonomous), Thrissur.

Ph D details :

Topic – Studies on molecular characterisation and phylogenetic analysis of dragonflies and damselflies (Odonata: Insecta) of selected habitats of Kerala

Date of qualification : 27/04/2023

University of Calicut