DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY

OUR DEPARTMENTS

Dr. C. F. Binoy M.Sc., Ph.D.

Address:

Chevookaran House
Noble Street, Paravattany, Thrissur-5

Email

drcfbinoy@gmail.com

binoycf@stthomas.ac.in

Date of Joining

  • 03-08-2003

Education

  • M.Sc.
  • Ph.D.

PH D AWARDED

  1. NITHA BOSE C – STUDIES ON MOLECULAR CHARACTERISATION AND PHYLOGENETIC ANALYSIS OF DRAGONFLIES AND DAMSELFLIES (ODONATA: INSECTA) OF SELECTED HABITATS OF KERALA
  2. REJECT PAUL M P – STUDIES ON THE LIFE HISTORY OF BLOW FLIES (DIPTERA: CALLIPHORIDAE) IN CENTRAL KERALA AND ITS FORENSIC SIGNIFICANCE
  3. VINAYA K – INSECT FORAGERS AND THEIR FORAGING BEHAVIOUR ON THE SELECTED MANGROVE SPECIES OF CHETTUVA,THRISSUR DISTRICT, KERALA
  4. SOUMYA V V – THE ROLE OF PALMITIC ACID ON ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM STRESS: IMPLICATIONS IN CANCER CELL SURVIVAL

PDF MENTORED

  1. MARY ANTO: HABITAT ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT IN THE WESTERN GHATS USING ENDEMIC BUTTERFLIES AS INDICATORS, UGC POST DOCTORAL FELLOW (2014-2019), Sanction No. F 15-1/2012-2013/PDFWM-2012-13-GE-KER-21937 (SA-II)

PH D GUIDANCE –            10 Scholars (5 as Guide & 5 as Co-Guide)

AREAS OF RESEARCH INTEREST: Pollination Studies, Insect Biology & Ecology, Biodiversity Conservation,     Forensic Entomology

PAPERS PUBLISHED                              : 53 National & International publications (2 in Press)

BOOKS PUBLISHED                              : 2 books

MEMBERSHIP IN ACADEMIC BODIES/ ORGANISATIONS:

Sl No            Name of Academic Bodies/Organisations Position

  1. UG Board of Studies of Wildlife Biology, Bharathiar University, Tamil Nadu 2025-2027
  2. Board of Studies of Zoology, St. Thomas College, Thrissur Chairman
  3. PG Board of Studies of Zoology, Kannur University, 2015 -17 Member
  4. Board of Studies (Single Board) of Biochemistry, University of Calicut, 2016-19 Member
  5. Board of Studies (Single Board) of Biotechnology, University of Calicut, 2016-19 Member
  6. Board of Studies (Single Board) of Aquaculture, University of Calicut, 2013-16 Member
  7. Board of Studies of Zoology, St. Thomas College (Autonomous), Thrissur – Member
  8. Invertebrate Pollinator Network of South Asia – Member

9        Prof. T.C. Narendran Trust for Animal Taxonomy –             Research Council Member

10      Board of Studies of Biotechnology, Kannur University, 2018-2021 Member

11      Research & Development Cell, St. Thomas College (Autonomous), Thrissur          Member

12      Academic Council, St. Thomas College (Autonomous), Thrissur      Member

COMPLETED RESEARCH PROJECTS

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No.    Title   Sponsor Agency        Duration        Amount Mobilised

  1. Biosystematic studies on Hymenopteran parasitoids associated with stored product pests UGC   18 months       170000

2        Soil arthropod diversity in tropical deciduous forests           KSCSTE         1year   6000

3        Avian diversity in Chettuva mangroves        KSCSTE         1year   7000

4        Insects of forensic importance with special reference to blowflies (Diptera :Calliphoridae) in Kerala         SANTHOME RESEARCH GRANT          1 year 25000

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES HELD

Dean of Science                                               – 2022 June – 2025 May

Head, Department of Zoology                                   – 2022 June – 2025 May

Chief Superintendent of Examinations                       – 2021-2022

National Service Scheme Programme Officer – 2012-2016 (4 years)

Placement Officer, St. Thomas College, Thrissur       – 2010-2017

Staff Advisor, College Union                          – 2018

Chairman, Board of Studies of Zoology                     – 2022 – 2025

Coordinator, College with Potential for Excellence    – 2018 -2022

Coordinator, STAR College Scheme                           – 2019 -2023

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ROLES HELD

National Service Scheme Programme Officer – 2012-2016 (4 years)

Placement Officer, St. Thomas College, Thrissur       – 2010-2017

Social Extension officer, Department                        – 2014 – 2023

EXTENSION AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES

  1. N. Name of Extension Activity Name of Collaborating Agency Target Group            Date

1        Visit to Rehabilitation Centre Punarjeevan Rehabilitation Centre     B Sc students  08-11-2024

2        Awareness Seminar on Vector Borne diseases           District Medical Office (Health)        College Students         20-03-2023

3        Visit to our Future- Old age Home visit         Christ Villa Old age Home      B Sc students  21-02-2023

4        Workshop on Vector Borne diseases  District Medical Office, Thrissur       College Students

5        Health Card preparation of school students   GOVT. TRIBAL SCHOOL, ECHIPPARA  SCHOOL STUDENTS          08-02-2019

CONSULTANCY COMPLETED (From 2020 onwards) and Grant/Amount Mobilized

*           Research Consultancy       Apsara C S, Vimala College, Thrissur, August- March’ 2026,   5000/-

1        Research Consultancy           Juann Aju       July –December 2025 5000

2        M Sc Dissertation       Alveena P J, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Chalakkudy        January – June 2025  5000

3        M Sc Dissertation       Aleena M R, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Chalakkudy       January – June 2025   5000

4        RESEARCH CONSULTANCY        NISHANA K S, NIRMALA COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES, MELOOR    24-02-2025     250

5        RESEARCH CONSULTANCY        NIYA ROSE JOSHY, NIRMALA COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCE, MELOOR         08-11-2024     500

6        RESEARCH CONSULTANCY        ADITI K P, VIMALA COLLEGE THRISSUR        January – March 2025            1000

7        RESEARCH CONSULTANCY        DR VISHNU RAMESH, PACIFIC DENTAL COLLEGE & RESEARCH CENTRE, RAJASTHAN      April 2025  1770

8        M Sc Dissertation       Sreenandana M, Maharajas College (Autonomous), Ernakulam        September 2023 – May 2024 5000

9        M Sc Internship          Muhseena, Central University of Kerala        April-May 2024         5000

10      Identification of Earthworms  Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University    June 2023

11      M Sc Dissertation       Sneha Antony, Indira Gandhi College of Arts & Science, Kothamangalam   2019-20           5000

12      M Sc Dissertation       Deepika K M, Indira Gandhi College of Arts & Science, Kothamangalam    2019-20           5000

 

 

AWARDS /ACHIEVEMENTS

  1. N. Name of Award/Achievement Level Awarded by    Date    Place

1        Best Research Paper   National          Kerala Science Congress,

Govt. Of Kerala        10-02-2025     Kerala Agricultural University

2        Best Research Paper   Others St. Thomas College, Thrissur 18-02-2022     THRISSUR

3        Best Research Faculty            Others St. Thomas College, Thrissur 18-02-2022     THRISSUR

4        Best Research Paper & Research Faculty Award      Others St. Thomas College, Thrissur 22-03-2021     Thrissur

5        Best Paper Award      International    St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Devagiri, Calicut           03-01-2020     Calicut

6        Leader Of Refresher Programme In Life Sciences       State    UGC HRDC, University of Calicut   10-01-2018     University of Calicut

7        Pain & Palliative Care Award State    Pain & Palliative Care Society, Thrissur        19-05-2016     Institute of Palliative Care

EVENTS ORGANIZED

  1. N. Name of Event Role played Level   Date

1        Wildlife Week celebrations 2025 at Thrissur Zoological Park            Convener   October 10, 2025

1        Two Day Golden Jubilee National Seminar   Convener         National          December 6-7, 2024

2        Phoenix- 2024, Zoo Fest        Convener         State    February 1-2, 2024

  1. Zootalks – 4 Convener         Intra-Collegiate           18-08-2023

3        Awareness Seminar On Vector Borne Diseases         Convener         Intra-Collegiate           20-03-2023

4        Intersections: Advances In Interdisciplinary Research          Coordinator     National 24-02- 2023

5        Zootalks -3     Convener         Intra-Collegiate           23-02-2023

6        Visit To Old Age Home          Convener         Intra-Collegiate           21-02-2023

7        Zootalks -2     Convener         Intra-Collegiate           27-01-2023

8        Zootalks -1     Convener         Intra-Collegiate           09-12-2022

9        A Tryst With The Wild          Coordinator     Intra-Collegiate           23-03-2022

10      My Little Adventure  Coordinator     Intra-Collegiate           15-03-2021

11      National Seminar On Coral Reef Conservation          Convener         National          26-02-2021

12      Wildlife Week Celebrations 2020       Convener         National          04-10-2020

13      Wildlife Week Celebrations 2019       Convener         Others 04-10-2019

14      Two Day National Seminar    Convener         National          22-02-2019

15      One Day Awareness Programme On Nutrition And Health  Coordinator     Others 08-02-2019

COLLABORATION/LINKAGE

  1. Dr. Saravanan K , Nehru Memorial College (Autonomous), Puthanampatti – 621 007, Bharathidasan University , 30-10-2023 , Research , Research Co-supervisor
  2. Dr T D Babu, Associate Professor , Amala Cancer Research Centre , 06-10-2023 , International , Seminar Paper at ICGA conference – “Advancing towards integrated precision oncology in India”
  3. Dr Manu Aryan , Associate Professor, Amala Cancer Research Centre , 06-02-2023 , Research , Ph D Co-Guide of Ms. Aleena Mariya Davis
  4. Dr Suraj K, Associate Professor, Amala cancer Research Centre , 07-01-2023 , Research , Ph. D Co-Guide of Navya G Menon
  5. Dr T D Babu, Associate Professor, Amala Cancer Research Centre , 17-11-2017 , Research, Ph D Co-Guide of Soumya V V

PUBLICATIONS: NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL

  1. ValappanVeetil Soumya 1, Baby Jisna 1, Davis Anu 1, Chevookaren Francis Binoy 2, Thekkekara Devassy Babu. 2025. IRE1α-mediated UPR activation in gastrointestinal cancers: Adaptive mechanisms and therapeutic potential. Drug Discovery Today 30 (4) : 104335. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drudis.2025.104335 , IF 7.5
  2. Rahana P A and C F Binoy, 2025. Forensically significant flesh flies (Diptera: Sarcophagidae) of Kerala, India, with descriptions of male terminalia and molecular characterization (In Press)
  3. Vinaya K and C F Binoy, 2025. Insect pollinator assemblage on Aegiceras corniculatum (L.) Blanco and their response to the warming temperatures (In Press)
  4. Valappan Veetil Soumya, Snijesh Valiya Parambath, Chevookaren Francis Binoy, Achuthan C Raghavamenon, Suraj Kadunganattil, Babu Thekkekara Devassy, 2025. Palmitic acid induced endoplasmic reticulum stress links metabolic stress to senescence and regulates cell fate via PERK signaling in colon cancer cells. MAPANA -JOURNAL OF SCIENCES, 24 (1): 1-22, https: // doi.org/ 10.127323/ mjs.72.1, ISSN 0975-3303.
  5. Binoy C F, RECENT ADVANCES IN BASIC AND APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES, 2025. Edited Book, National, 21-05-2025 , ST. THOMAS COLLEGE PUBLISHING HOUSE, THRISSUR, ISBN: 978-81-944730-9-1, 143 PP.
  6. C F Binoy and Rahana P A, 2025. Insects and forensic investigations: Role in estimation of post mortem interval. In Proceedings of National Seminar Recent Advances In Basic And Applied Life Sciences, National, ISBN 978-81-944730-9-1, 28-34 , 21-05-2025
  7. Nitha Bose C & C. F. Binoy, 2025. Endemic Odonates of the Western Ghats with special reference to Kerala, In Proceedings of National Seminar Recent Advances In Basic And Applied Life Sciences, National, ISBN 978-81-944730-9-1, 39-45 , 21-05-2025
  8. Vinaya K and C F Binoy, 2025. Odonates of mangroves of Chettuva, Thrissur district, Kerala, In Proceedings of National Seminar Recent Advances In Basic And Applied Life Sciences, National, ISBN 978-81-944730-9-1, 117-124 , 21-05-2025
  9. Arunnya Surendran and C F Binoy, 2025. Understanding the public knowledge, bite responses and management practices in bedbug infested households in Thrissur Disctrict, Kerala, In Proceedings of National Seminar Recent Advances In Basic And Applied Life Sciences, National, ISBN 978-81-944730-9-1, 125-134 , 21-05-2025
  10. Vinaya K & Binoy C F. Understanding the insect foragers and their foraging behaviour on the mangrove Bruguiera cylindrica (L.) Bl. (Rhizophoraceae). Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology 27 (2024) 102266, 09-05- 2024, Elsevier. IF 1.5
  11. Reject Paul M P and Binoy C F. 2023. A check list of blow fly fauna (Diptera, Calliphoridae) of Kerala including forensically significant species , Journal , ENTOMON , 48 , 449-454 , 30-09-2023 , INDIA , IF 0.4
  12. C F Binoy, Reject Paul M P and Rahana P A. 2023 ‘Insect Detectives’: Role Of Insects In Forensic Investigations. Proceedings of In Search of Insecta – Three Day National Workshop, November 28-30, PG & Research Department of Zoology, Govt.Victoria College, Palakkad.
  13. Reject Paul M P and Binoy C F, 2022. Forensic implications of the seasonal changes in the rate of development of blowfly, Chrysomya megacephala (Fabricius) (Diptera, Calliphoridae) , Journal , ENTOMON , International , 0377-9335 , Vol. 47 , 375–382 , 31-12-2022 , INDIA , IF 0.40
  14. Vinaya K and Binoy C F, 2022. Foraging activity and breeding system of Avicennia officinalis L. (Avicenniaceae) in Kerala, India , Journal , Journal of Threatened Tax , International , ISSN 0974-7907 (Online) | ISSN 0974-7893 (Print) , 14(11) , 22098–22104 , 26-11-2022 , Zoo Outreach Organization , IF 0.24
  15. Arrunya S and Binoy C F, 2022. Morphological Identification and DNA Barcoding of the Tropical Bed Bug Cimex hemipterus Fabricius (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) from Thrissur, Kerala, India , Journal , International Journal of Zoological Investigations Vol. 8, No. 2, 560-567 (2022) , International , 2454-3055 , Vol. 8, , 560-567 , 19-10-2022 , India , IF 0.9
  16. Reject Paul M P and Binoy C F, 2021. Life cycle and development rate of Hemipyrellia ligurriens (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Calliphoridae) during monsoon season in South India: applications in estimation of postmortem interval , Journal , J. Vet. Anim. Sci. 2021. 52 (3) : 292 – 297 , International , ISSN (Print): 0971-0701, (Online): 2582-0605 , 52 (3) : 292 – 297 , 292 – 297 , 30-09-2021 , INDIA , 4.15 NAAS
  17. Nitha Bose, Francy Kakkassery and Binoy C F, 2021. On the diversity and abundance of riparian odonate fauna (Insecta) of the midstream Chalakkudy River, Kerala, India , Journal , Journal of Threatened Taxa (JoTT) , International , ISSN 0974-7907 (Online) | ISSN 0974-7893 (Print) , Vol. 13 | No. 8 | , 19053–19059 , 26-07-2021 , India , NAAS rating 5.56 IF 0.40
  18. Mary Anto, Ignatious Anto and Binoy C F, 2021. Endemism-based butterfly conservation: insights from a study in Southern Western Ghats, India , Journal , The Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology (SPRINGER) , International , 2090-990X , (2021) 82:22 , 17-05-2021 , SPRINGER. IF 1.5
  19. Reject Paul M P and Binoy C F, 2021. Ultra structure of second instar larva of Hemipyrellia ligurriens (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Calliphoridae), a forensically important blow fly species from India , Journal , ENTOMON , National , 0377-9335 , 46(1): (2021) , 47-52 , 31-03-2021 , 4.69 NAAS RATING IF 0.40
  20. Krishnapriya P D and Binoy C F, 2020 Abundance and diversity of soil arthropods in a tropical deciduous forest and mangrove forest of Ker , Journal , ENTOMON , National , 1 , 69-74 , 07-05-2020 IF 0.40
  21. Mary Anto and Binoy C F , BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND CLIMATE CHANGE , Proceedings , ABSTRACT , International , 27 , 03-01-2020
  22. Binoy C F, 2019. Rhyothemis variegata Linn. (Odonata : Libellulidae) : A potent biocontrol agent against common mosqu , Journal , JOURNAL OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND INNOVATIVE RESEARCH , International , 2349-5162 , 6 , 361 , 10-06-2019 , 5.87 UGC CARE
  23. Binoy C F , BIODIVERSITY OF KERALA AFTER DELUGE – CONCERNS, IMPLICATIONS AND CONSERVATION STRATEGIES , Edited Book, National , 978-81-935819-3-3 , 11-03-2019 , ST. THOMAS COLLEGE PUBLISHING HOUSE, THRISSUR
  24. Binoy C F , Studies on the macro hymenopteran diversity of Nannammukku, Malappuram district, Kerala. , Proceedings , Proceedings of National Seminar , National , 978-81-935819-3-3 , 79-83 , 28-02-2019
  25. Binoy C F , Studies on the population dynamics of swallowtail Butterflies (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae) in Thrissu , Proceedings , Proceedings of National Seminar , National , 978-81-935619-3-3 , 105- , 28-02-2019
  26. Binoy C F , Behavioural bioassay of adult Cimexhemipterus Fabricius (Hemiptera:Cimicidae) to colored refuges , Proceedings , Proceedings of National Seminar , National , 978-81-935819-3-3 , 138-142 , 28-02-2019
  27. Binoy C F , Apoderus longicollis Fabricius [Coleoptera: Attelabidae]- A new giraffe beetle from Kerala , Journal , Proceedings of National Seminar , National , 978-81-935819-3-3 , 54-58 , 28-02-2019
  28. Binoy C F , Population status of milkweed butterflies (Nymphalidae: Danainae) in the coastal areas of Trissur di , Proceedings , Proceedings of National Seminar , National , 978-81-935819-3-3 , 43-47 , 28-02-2019
  29. Binoy C F , Mapping species distribution of endemic butterflies in Central Kerala. , Proceedings , Proceedings of National Seminar on “Biodiversity of Kerala after deluge: Concerns, implications an , National , 978-81-935819-3-3 , 132-137 , 28-02-2019
  30. Binoy C F , Mapping priority conservation areas in the Central Western Ghats, Kerala using endemic butterflies a , Proceedings , Proceedings of International Seminar , International , 10-04-2018
  31. Revathy V S and Binoy C F, 2017. Evaluation of relative toxicity (LT50 and LD 50 of some organophosphate insecticides against the hairy caterpillar, Pericallia ricini , Journal , Scientia , National , ISSN: 0976-8289 , 12 , 54-57 , 01-11-2017
  32. Binoy C F, 2017. Beetle diversity(Coleoptera) diversity in agroecosystem:A study in the Thrissur District, Kerala, India , Journal , Scientia , National , ISSN: 0976-8289 , 12 , 58- 63 , 01-11-2017
  33. Shamila V.A. and Binoy C.F. 2015. Insect pollinators of Zinnia, Zinnia elegans Jacq. Inflorescence in Thrissur District, Kerala. In Proceedings of the National Seminar on ‘Biodiversity Conservation: Trends and Prospects’ on 17-18 September, 2015 conducted by Dept. of Zoology, Christ College, Irinjalakuda, pp 54-58.
  34. Binoy C.F. 2015. Hymenopteran Parasitoids Associated With Some Important Stored Product Pests In Kerala, India. International Journal of Science, Environment and Technology, Vol. 4, No 2, 2015, 509 – 513.
  35. C.F. Binoy and George Mathew 2014. Distribution and community structure of butterflies in the Silent Valley National Park, Kerala, India. In. Forest Entomology: Emerging issues and dimensions. Mujeeb Rahman and Mary Anto (Eds.), Narendra Publishing House, New Delhi. Pp- 161-171.
  36. Binoy C.F., Mary Sruthy Wilson, Kiran V. Ollukkaran and Bini C.B. 2014. Foraging Pattern Of Insect Pollinators In Pentas Lanceolata (Forssk.) Deflers and Catharanthus Roseus (L.) G. Don in Thrissur District, Kerala, India. International Journal of Science, Environment and Technology, 3 (5): 1731-1737.
  37. Binoy C.F., Mary Sruthy Wilson, Kiran V. Ollukkaran and Bini C.B. 2014. Insect Pollinators of Pentas Lanceolata (Forssk.) Deflers and Catharanthus Roseus (L.) G. Don in Thrissur District, Kerala. In Proceedings of National seminar on ‘Modern Trends in Zoological Research’ conducted by Dept. of Zoology, St. Aloysius College, Elthuruth, 25-26 March 2014. ISBN No. 978-81-909551-88.
  38. Binoy C.F., Rosni M.V. and K.A Karmaly. 2013. Faunal composition, nesting behaviour and feeding habits of ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala, India. Scientia, 9 (1): 42-50.
  39. Binoy C.F. and Benny P.A. 2013. Effect of habitat modification on biodiversity – A study with reference to insects in Thrissur District, Kerala, India. Scientia, 9 (1): 51-57.
  40. Binoy C.F. 2013. Insect Taxonomy and Classification : Past, Present and Future. Proceedings of the Workshop on Insects’ Taxonomy, Research & PG Dept. of Zoology, St. Thomas’ College, Thrissur, Kerala. PP 1-19.
  41. Revathy V.S. and Binoy C.F. 2010. Relative toxicity (LC50 and LT50) of some organophosphate insecticides used against the Rice bug, Leptocorisa acuta Thunb. (Hemiptera: Coreidae). Entomon 35(1):65-68.
  42. Binoy C.F. 2009. Insect diversity and habitat destruction – A case study with reference to beetles (Insecta:Coleoptera) in Thrissur District, Kerala. Millenium Zoology, 10(1): 16-19.
  43. Binoy C.F. 2009. Biodiversity hotspots – A conservation perspective. Millenium Zoology, 10(1): 71-77.
  44. Binoy C.F. and Mathew G. 2004. Sight record of polyphenic forms of Appias albina darada C & R Felder (Lepidoptera:Pieridae) in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 101 (2): 328
  45. Mathew G. and Binoy C.F. 2003. An overview of insect diversity of the Western Ghats with special reference to Kerala state. In Envis Bulletin: Wildlife and Protected areas, Conservation of Rainforests in India. A K Gupta, Ajith Kumar and V. Ramakantha (Eds.), 4(1): 41-68.
  46. Mathew G. and Binoy C.F. 2002. Migration of butterflies (Lepidoptera : Rhopalocera) in the New Amarambalam Reserve Forest of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Zoos’ Print Journal, 17 (8): 844-847.
  47. Binoy C.F. and Mathew G. 2001. A note on the butterflies (Lepidoptera: Rhopalocera) visiting flower heads of Terminalia paniculata Roth. in Kerala, India. Indian Forester 127 (10): 1185-1187.
  48. Mathew G., Rugmini P. and Binoy C.F. 2000. Impact of forest fire on insect species diversity – A study in the Silent Valley National Park, Kerala, India. Entomon, 28 (2): 105-114.
  49. Binoy C.F. and Mathew G. 2000. Drypetes oblongifolia (Bedd.) Airy Shaw: A new host record for the Plain Puffin, Appias indra shiva Swinhoe (Lepidoptera : Pieridae) in Western Ghats, India. Entomon, 25(3): 225-226.
  50. Sudheendrakumar V.V., Binoy C.F., Suresh P.V. and Mathew G. 2000. Habitat associations of butterflies in the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala, India. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 97(2): 193-201.
  51. Binoy C.F., Mathew G., Sudheendrakumar V.V. and Narendran T.C. 1999. Macrohymenopteran fauna of Silent Valley National Park, Kerala, India. Bangladesh Journal of Forest Science, 28(1): 38-46.
  52. Suresh P.V., Sudheendrakumar V.V., Binoy C.F., Mathew G. and Narendran T.C. 1999. Macrohymenopteran fauna of the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary (India). Zoos’ Print Journal 14(4): 1-2.
  53. Binoy C.F. and Mathew G. 1998. A note on the occurrence of Gaeana atkinsoni Distant (Homoptera: Cicadidae) in the Silent Valley National Park, Kerala, India. Insect Environment, 4(2): 38-39.

BOOKS PUBLISHED

  1. Biodiversity of Kerala after Deluge: Concerns, implications and Conservation Strategies (2019). Eds. C F Binoy and Mary Anto, St. Thomas Publishing House, Thrissur, ISBN 978-81-935819-3-3, 168 PP.
  2. Recent Advances in Basic and Applied Life Sciences (2025). Ed., C F Binoy, St. Thomas Publishing House, Thrissur, ISBN: 978-81-944730-9-1, 143 PP.

RESEARCH PROJECTS COMPLETED

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No.    Title   Sponsor Agency        Duration        Amount Mobilised

  1. Biosystematic studies on Hymenopteran parasitoids associated with stored product pests UGC, Govt. of India, 18 months        170000

2        Soil arthropod diversity in tropical deciduous forests           KSCSTE, Govt. of Kerala,     1year   6000

3        Avian diversity in Chettuva mangroves        KSCSTE, Govt. of Kerala,     1year   7000

4        Insects of forensic importance with special reference to blowflies (Diptera :Calliphoridae) in Kerala         SANTHOME RESEARCH GRANT          1 year 25000

LIST OF M SC DISSERTATIONS GUIDED

Sl. No.          Year    Name of the Student            Title of the Dissertation

1        2008    Dhanya P.M.  Biology and host plant utilization in lemon emigrant butterfly Catopsilia pomona Fab. (Lepidoptera: Pieridae)

2        2008    Revathy V.S    Evaluation of Lc50 and relative toxicity of various contact insecticides

3        2008    Mary Sruthy Wilson  Insect pollinators and their visitation pattern in some common angiosperms

4        2009    Sarika Ramachandran  Relative toxicity of various contact insecticides against Aulacophora faveicollis, Bemisia tabaci, Aphis craccivora and Trigona iridipennis

5        2009    Riji Jose M     Foraging behaviour of Trigona iridipennis Smith

6        2009    Sindhu Jose     Mosquito pesticide induced biochemical changes on non target organism, Diplonychus Sp. (Hemiptera: Belostomatidae)

7        2010    Sumithra. G. Pradeep  Effect of aspartic acid and valine on growth parameters of the mulberry silkworm, Bombyx mori Linn.

8        2010    Subeena. P. Balakrishnan        Comparative studies on the effect of herbicides and pesticides on the Salvinia weevil, Cyrtobagous salviniae (Calder and Sands) and water hyacinth weevil, Neochetina eichhorniae Warner

9        2011    Ligy Johnson  Studies on the biology and feeding efficiency of Callosobruchus chinensis (Linn.) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae)

10      2011    Siji Thomas     Effect of temperature on the feeding rate and growth rate of Sitophilus oryzae (Linn.) and Tribolium castaneum Herbst

11      2011    Rinu George    Studies on the hymenopteran parasitoids associated with some important stored product pests

12      2012    Remya Damodaran     Antifeedant activity of Allium sativum L. and Ocimum sanctum L. extracts against Rhyzopertha dominica Fab. (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae)

13      2012    Farisha. P.M.  Evaluation of ovicidal action of Tabernaemontana divaricata L., against Callosobruchus maculates (Fab) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae)

14      2013    Hafsa P. K.     Affect of habitat on ant species diversity – A study in selected areas of Thrissur district, Kerala

15      2013    Athira A. M.  Coleopteran richness in an agroecosystem – A study in the Kariyannoor village, Thrissur district

16      2014    Kiran V.Ollukaran       Ecological studies on the insects in selected habitats of Thrissur district, Kerala

17      2014    Bini C.B. Insect pollinators and their foraging pattern in Anacardium occidentale L.

18      2015    Anu Jose Insect assemblages associated with degradation of rotten jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lamarck) and papaya (Carita papaya Linnaeus) in Thrissur district, Kerala

19      2015    Shamila. V. A  Insect pollinators and their foraging pattern in Averrhoa bilimbi Linnaeus, Calendula officinalis Linnaeus and Zinnia elegans Jacq

20      2015    Jwalin James V           Impact of human interference on butterfly diversity in selected areas of Thrissur district, Kerala

21      2016    Hemy C Vincent         Studies on the insect pests associated with different phenological stages of Abelmoschus esculentus (L) Moench at Varandarappilly Panchayat, Thrissur district, Kerala

22      2016    Alfia Thomas Laboratory studies on the biocontrol potential of odontate nymphs Bradinopyga geminata Rambur Diplacodes nebulosa Fabricius and Rhyothemis variegata Linnaeus against common mosquito larvae

23      2017    Neena John C  Nectar resources and their utilization by butterflies (Lepidoptera:Ropalocera) in the KFRI butterfly garden, Peechi

24      2017    Greeshma Subramanyan C      Studies on the life history and feeding strategies of Hierodula ventralis Giglio-Tos (Mantodea:Mantidae) in captivity

25      2018    Krishnapriya PD        Studies on the abundance and diversity of soil arthropods (Phylum: Arthropoda) in selected habitats of Thrissur District, Kerala

26      2019    Prathibha C P  Spider (Arachnida :Araneae) Diversity of coastal areas – A study in Thrissur District, Kerala

27      2019    Rashida P        Studies on the Macro Hymenoptera (Insecta : Hymenoptera) of Nannammukku, Malappuram District, Kerala

28      2020    Arathi Nanda. M        Life History and DNA Barcoding of Paracycnotrachelus longicollis Fabricius (Coleopter:Attelabidae)- A rare giraffe beetle from Kerala

29      2020    Navya G Menon         Natural enemies of tropical bedbug Cimex hemipterus Fabricius (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) in Thrissur District, Kerala

30      2021    Anjali K.S       Study of leaf miner diversity in Anthikad & Thrissur Taluk, Thrissur District

31      2021    Meghna Raju   Study of gall insect diversity in Thalapilly & Mukundapuram Taluk, Thrissur District

32      2022    Jebin K Joy     Risk assessment of domesticated Trachemys scripta elegans : An invasive pet turtle

33      2022    Amal M.R       Diversity of Moths (Lepidoptera : Heterocera ) of Perigannur Village, Thrissur District

34      2022    Taniya Babu   Chemical characterization of the body secretions in ants Oecophylla smaragdina Fabricius and Pheidole spathifera Forel (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)

35      2023    Menon Ridhi Govindankutty Nesting ecology and prey preferences of Mud – Dauber wasp, Chalybion bengalense (Dahlbom 1845) (Hymenoptera: Sphecidae)

36      2023    Tijo C T          Bacterial communities associated with Odontotermes obesus (Isoptera: Termitidae) and their potential impact on soil fertility

37      2023    Anusree K. S   Effect of habitat on species diversity of moths (Lepidoptera: Heterocera) : A study in an urban and rural area

38      2024    Freddy P Francis        Insecticidal action of Allspice (Pimenta dioica) against

the tropical bedbug Cimex hemipterus Fabricius (Hemiptera: Cimicidae)

39      2024    Ajeena Paul     Wing Morphometrics of Forensically Significant Flesh Flies (Diptera: Sarcophagidae) : Insights For Forensic Entomology

40      2025    Christeena Pious         Molecular profiling of gut associated microbiota in forensically significant insects

41      2025    Neetha Rajan               Butterfly diversity in selected habitats of Thrissur and Palakkad District, Kerala

42      2025    Hridya A S      Geometric morphometric analysis of wing variations in forensically important flesh flies [Diptera : Sarcophagidae]

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