DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY
OUR DEPARTMENTS
Dr. C. F. Binoy M.Sc., Ph.D.

Address:
Chevookaran House
Noble Street, Paravattany, Thrissur-5
drcfbinoy@gmail.com
binoycf@stthomas.ac.in
Date of Joining
- 03-08-2003
Education
- M.Sc.
- Ph.D.
PH D AWARDED
- NITHA BOSE C – STUDIES ON MOLECULAR CHARACTERISATION AND PHYLOGENETIC ANALYSIS OF DRAGONFLIES AND DAMSELFLIES (ODONATA: INSECTA) OF SELECTED HABITATS OF KERALA
- REJECT PAUL M P – STUDIES ON THE LIFE HISTORY OF BLOW FLIES (DIPTERA: CALLIPHORIDAE) IN CENTRAL KERALA AND ITS FORENSIC SIGNIFICANCE
- VINAYA K – INSECT FORAGERS AND THEIR FORAGING BEHAVIOUR ON THE SELECTED MANGROVE SPECIES OF CHETTUVA,THRISSUR DISTRICT, KERALA
- SOUMYA V V – THE ROLE OF PALMITIC ACID ON ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM STRESS: IMPLICATIONS IN CANCER CELL SURVIVAL
PDF MENTORED
- 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
- UG Board of Studies of Wildlife Biology, Bharathiar University, Tamil Nadu 2025-2027
- Board of Studies of Zoology, St. Thomas College, Thrissur Chairman
- PG Board of Studies of Zoology, Kannur University, 2015 -17 Member
- Board of Studies (Single Board) of Biochemistry, University of Calicut, 2016-19 Member
- Board of Studies (Single Board) of Biotechnology, University of Calicut, 2016-19 Member
- Board of Studies (Single Board) of Aquaculture, University of Calicut, 2013-16 Member
- Board of Studies of Zoology, St. Thomas College (Autonomous), Thrissur – Member
- 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
Sl.
No. Title Sponsor Agency Duration Amount Mobilised
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Dr. Saravanan K , Nehru Memorial College (Autonomous), Puthanampatti – 621 007, Bharathidasan University , 30-10-2023 , Research , Research Co-supervisor
- 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”
- Dr Manu Aryan , Associate Professor, Amala Cancer Research Centre , 06-02-2023 , Research , Ph D Co-Guide of Ms. Aleena Mariya Davis
- Dr Suraj K, Associate Professor, Amala cancer Research Centre , 07-01-2023 , Research , Ph. D Co-Guide of Navya G Menon
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- Vinaya K and C F Binoy, 2025. Insect pollinator assemblage on Aegiceras corniculatum (L.) Blanco and their response to the warming temperatures (In Press)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Mary Anto and Binoy C F , BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND CLIMATE CHANGE , Proceedings , ABSTRACT , International , 27 , 03-01-2020
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Binoy C.F. 2009. Biodiversity hotspots – A conservation perspective. Millenium Zoology, 10(1): 71-77.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
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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
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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
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