PhD Research (Ongoing)

PhD Research (Ongoing)

Unravelling the cryptic diversity of vespertilionids (Chiroptera : Vespertilionidae) in the Western Ghats through an integrative taxonomic approach.

Dr. P. Balakrishnan, Sreehari R. (Uni: UOC, 2025)

Functional ecology of ants: diversity, species interactions across different ecosystems.

Dr. Deepu Sivadas, Amjed Kookkottu Ebrahim (Uni: FRI DU, 2025)

Impact of fire on forested watershed health in Kerala using GIS and remote sensing techniques.

Dr. S Sandeep, Aswathy K. Vijayan (Uni: CUSAT, 2024)

Synthesis of zeolite nanocomposites from siliceous natural sources for nutrient encapsulation.

Dr. S Sandeep, Mahida M (Uni: CUSAT, 2024)

Chemistry and transformation of soil systems under fires in the humid tropical forest systems of Southern Western Ghats.

Dr. S Sandeep, Athira Saleevan (Uni: CUSAT, 2024)

Spread ecology and impact of the red-eared slider turtle, Trachemys scripta elegans (Weid, 1839) in Kerala.

Dr. TV Sajeev, Devika K R (Uni: UOC, 2024)

Biomimetic analysis of insect architecture with special reference to home-making wasps.

Dr. TV Sajeev, Nimmi Haridas (Uni: UOC, 2024)

Conservation biology and endophytic fungal assemblages of Aglaia malabarica Sasidh., an endangered tree of the Southern Western Ghats.

Dr. GE Mallikarjunaswamy, Praveena S (Uni: UOC, 2024)

Taxonomy and distribution of freshwater algae in Eravikulam National Park, Southern Western Ghats.

Dr. VB Sreekumar, Ammini Cj (Uni: UOC, 2024)

Community ecology and ecosystem services of bats along elevational and land-use gradients in the Southern Western Ghats.

Dr. P. Balakrishnan, Nithin Divakar. (Uni: UOC, 2023)

Morphological, anatomical and molecular characterization of two endemic bamboo species Oxytenanthera bourdillonii Gamble and Oxytenanthera monadelpha (Thw.) Alston in Kerala.

Dr. VB Sreekumar, Krishnapriya (Uni: UOC, 2022)

Diversity and seasonal variation of freshwater algae in the protected forests of central Kerala, Western Ghats.

Dr. VB Sreekumar, Bibina P B (Uni: UOC, 2022)

Distribution, ecology and status of golden jackal (Canis aureus) in Kannur district of Kerala.

Dr. TV Sajeev, Navya K K (Uni: UOC, 2022)

Phthalate release from plastic fragments and microplastics degradation in Kole Wetlands of Thrissur and its role in fresh water contamination.

Dr. R Jayaraj, Blaise Jose K. (Uni: CUSAT, 2022)

Socio-hydrology of Northern Thrissur District, Kerala.

Dr. TV Sajeev, Anand Zacharias, (Uni: CUSAT, 2022)

Population genetics and genomic approaches for conservation and management of Santalum album Linn.

Dr. Suma Arun Dev, Reshma Bhasker T. (Uni: CUSAT, 2022)

Community structure and habitat use of rodents in a tropical forest of the Southern Western Ghats, India.

Dr. P. Balakrishnan, Sreejith Sivaraman. (Uni: UOC, 2021)

Distribution, diversity and properties of two endemic bamboo species Dendrocalamus stocksii (Munro) M. Kumar, Remesh & Unnikrishnan and Munrochloa ritchie (Munro) M. Kumar & Remesh in Kerala.

Dr. VB Sreekumar, Muhsina Moosa. (Uni: UOC, 2021)

Integrative taxonomic studies on skippers (Lepidoptera: Hesperiidae/i>) of Southern Western Ghats.

Dr. TV Sajeev, Athulya C. (Uni: FRI DU, 2021)

Investigation on physio-chemical, microstructure properties and molecular characterization of special bamboos used in weaving by tribal communities in Idukki district, Kerala.

Dr. AV Raghu, Anjana N. (Uni: UOC, 2021)