DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY

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Dr. Britto Joseph M.Sc., Ph.D., D.H.E.

Email

  • drbrittojoseph@gmail.com

Education

  • M.Sc.
  • Ph.D. (University Calicut, Kerala, India)

Ph.D  Research Topic

  • “Studies on the Biology of Freshwater Cladocera” Crustacea

Research interest:

  • Aquatic Biology
  • Cladoceran Embryology
  • Toxicology
  • Fishery Biology.

Memberships

  • Life member in Indian Association of Aquatic Biologists (IAAB), Hyderabad, India.
  • Life member in Society for Biotechnologists, Cochin University, Kerala, India.

Research Projects/Awards

  • Teacher Fellowship for completing Ph.D, University Grants Commission, New Delhi-2004.
  • Minor Research Project:University Grants Commission. 2014.

Academic positions held

  • Board of studies member in Biotechnology, KANNUR UNIVERSITY, Kerala 2002- 2005
  • Chairman M.Sc 2nd Semester Theory and Practical Exam – Zoology 2012.
  • Board of studies member (UG) Zoology ,University of Calicut. 2013
  • Board of studies member (UG and PG) Physiology ,University of Calicut. 2013

Publications

  • “Environmental teratogenesis” Millinneum Zoology. 2001. Vol. 1; 52-57.
  • “Bird migration sustained flight energy requirements”. Millinneum Zoology  2002.Vol. 2; 51-55.
  • Britto Joseph. K. Cladocerans as live feed in aquaculture. Millinneum Zoology  2007.Vol. 8(1);  34-35.
  • Britto Joseph. K and C. K. G Nayar. Laboratory studies on the longevity, growth and egg production in Ceriodaphnia cornuta Sars :Millinneum Zoology  2007.Vol. 8(1);  15-18.

Courses & Training attended (National Level)

  • The Orientation Course, Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India,1993, Sponsored by University Grants Commission, New Delhi.
  • The training (ECP) in Higher Education, 1993, IGNOU, New Delhi, 2003.
  • Refresher course in Life Science, Dept. of Zoology, University of Calicut.1996. Sponsored by University Grants Commission, New Delhi.
  • Refresher course in Life science, University of Kerala, 2002, sponsored by University Grants Commission, New Delhi.
  • Refresher course in Life science, University of Mangalore, 2004, sponsored by University Grants Commission, New Delhi

Courses ,Symposiums &  Training attended (International  Level)

  • First LAK International Training Course in ” Tropical Freshwater Zooplankton”, 1st -15th April 2004.

Reviewer of Journals

  • Indian Journal of Aquatic biology ISSN: 0971-4235. IAAB, Hyderabad.
  • Hydrosphere’. IAAB. Hyderabad , Editorial board member.
  • Member in the Editorial board of ‘Proceedings of seminar on conservation of Wetlands’. Feb. 2002. Christ College Irinjalakuda, Kerala, India.&
  • Member in the Editorial board of ‘Proceedings of seminar on River conservation and Management. January, 2003. St. Thomas college, Thrissur.
  • Ph.D  Research Topic
  • “Studies on the Biology of Freshwater Cladocera” Crustacea
  • Ph.D  Research Topic
  • “Studies on the Biology of Freshwater Cladocera” Crustacea

Resource Person

  • Workshop for High school Biology Teachers, 21-07-2004 to 23-07-2004. held at St.Thomas’ College  ( University of Calicut) , Trichur, Kerala, India.
  • Second LAK International Training Course in ” Tropical Freshwater Zooplankton” ,15th -31st  December 2005, held at St.Thomas’ College (University of Calicut) , Trichur, Kerala, India.
  • Master trainer for census 2010-12,
  • UGC-NET Coaching at St. Thomas College, Thrissur from 2002.
  • As Animator and Resource person of Irinjalakuda Diocesan Catechism Team 1988 to 2014.

Seminars/Symposia/ Work Shops attended (National/International level)

  • XIIIth National Conference of Comparative Animal Physiology, November.1991 Thiruvanandapuram, Kerala, India.
  • National Seminar on Applied Immunology, Medical College, Thrissur, 1991, sponsored by Indian Immunological Society, Department of Biotechnology, Government of India,
  • National seminar on “Prospects of Biotechnology in next millennium” November. 1999. Cochin University.
  • Seminar on “Recent trends in in Microbiology” March 1999. Organised by Sree Sankara College, Kalady.
  • National Seminar on “Ocean,  Fish and Fisheries” March 1999, Christ College, Irinjalakuda.
  • Workshop on Dermatoglyphics , October, 2000.  Sponsered by STEC, St. Aloysius  College, Trichur, Kerala, India.
  • Seminar on Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2001. S. D. College, Aleppey. Kerala, India.
  • National Seminar on ‘Ecology and Conservation of Wetlands’ Feb. 2002. Christ College Irinjalakuda, Kerala, India
  • National Seminar on ” Recent Trends in Restoration of Aquatic Environment and Biodiversity of Insects ” Feb 2002. Konganadu Arts College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
  • National conference on recent trends in aquatic Biology, Nagarjuna University, Andhra Predesh. January 2003.
  • Seminar on “Ramsar sites of Kerala”. CWRDM campus, Kunnamangalam, Kozhikode , February, 2003
  • National seminar on ” River Conservation and Management” held from 2nd -4th January 2003 , at St.Thomas’ College, Trichur, Kerala, India.
  • National Seminar on “Inland Water Resources and Environment” held from 2nd -4th February,  2004 at University of Kerala , Trivandrum , Kerala, India.
  • National Seminar on ” Wetland Resources of India” held from 2nd-4th February ,2005 at Sacred Heart College, Chalakudy, Kerala, India
  • National Conference on Wetland Biodiversity held from 2nd & 3rd  February, 2006 Trichur, Kerala,India.
  • National Seminar on wetland Biodiversity held from 09th and 10th  February 2008, at M. S. M. College, Kayamkulam, Kerala, India.
  • State level seminar and workshop on “Biological Techniques” organized by Department of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Microbiology, Mar Athanasius COLLEGE, KOTHAMANGALAM December 2010.
  • Faculty training Programme on Information Technology Organized by department of Zoology, Nirmala College, Moovattupuzha., December 2010.
  • Attended Census duty as Master Trainer for imparting training to Enumerators and supervisors in connection with 2nd phase of Census operation 2011 january.
  • International Seminar on Cell and Molecular Biology, Organized by Department of Botany, Nirmala College, moovattupuzha, December, 2011.
  • One day orientation programme conducted by Xavier Board of Higher Educationin India. at Sahrdaya College of Engineering and Technology, Kodakara on March 2011.
  • Seminar on Governance and Quality Enhancement in Higher Education organized by IQAC, St. Thomas College, March 2012.
  • National Seminar on ‘Biotechnology and Information Technology, Organized by Research department of Zoology, Govt.Victoria College, Palakkad January 2013.
  • National seminar on Research in Higher Education, Scope and Resources Organized by St.Thomas College , March 2013.
  • Workshop on Insects Taxonomy-2013 Organized by Department of zoology, St.Thomas College, Thrissur
  • National seminar on Climate change Scenario, Threats and potential impacts on Ecosystem”Conducted by Morning star Home science college, Angamaly July 2013.
  • SEMINAR ON Intellectual Property Rights held on 24th September 2013 at Sahrdaya College of Engineering and Technology, Kodakara.
  • Convenor of the One Day Awareness programme on  “Climate Change Causes and Consequences” Organized in Connection with International Day for preservation of Ozone layer at St. Thomas College , Thrissur on 25th October 2013.
  • Training on Environmental Impact Assessment held at SCMS College of Engineering Technology at Cochin. February 2014.
  • Seminar on National Science Day Organized by Research and Post-graduate Department of Zoology,  St. Thomas College , Thrissur on 28th February 2014.

Consultancy

  • Indira Gandhi College of Arts and Science Nellikuzhy, Kothamangalam. MSc Project Guide – “Coleopteran Diversity”
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