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Dr.G.Sivasubramanian

Dr.G.Sivasubramanian
Assistant Professor and Head (i/c)
Research Area
Research Areas

Mammalogy

Conservation Biology

Conservation of wildlife through people’s participation

 

9443326083

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus ORCID Google Scholar Publons Vidwan / IRINS

 

Unique ID: U/TS/747

Assistant Professor & HoD (i/c)

Wildlife Biology (Un-Aided)

Research Area

Research Areas

Mammalogy

Conservation Biology

Conservation of wildlife through people’s participation

 

Featured Publications

Courses Teaching

Courses

Forestry and Silviculture

Mammalogy

Wildlife Management Techniques

Ecology and Evolution

Ethology of Wildlife

Conservation of Biodiversity

Management of Zoos Sanctuaries and National Parks

Wildlife Crime 

Conservation of Wildlife 

 

Education & Career of
Dr.G.Sivasubramanian

Dr.G.Sivasubramanian
Assistant Professor and Head (i/c)
Research Area
Research Areas

Mammalogy

Conservation Biology

Conservation of wildlife through people’s participation

 

9443326083

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus ORCID Google Scholar Publons Vidwan / IRINS

 

Unique ID: U/TS/747

Assistant Professor & HoD (i/c)

Wildlife Biology (Un-Aided)

Education

Ph. D.  in Wildlife Biology,

Government Arts College, Udhagamandalam, Affiliated to Bharathiar University

 

M. Sc. Wildlife Biology

AVC College (Autonomous) Mayiladuthurai, Affiliated to Bharathidasan University

 

B.Sc.  Zoology 

Government Arts College (Autonomous), Kumbakonam, Affiliated to Bharathidasan University

Career

Present

Assistant Professor & HoD (i/c)

Wildlife Biology (Un-Aided)

Institute Name: Kongunadu Arts and Science College
Designation : Assistant Professor and Head (i/c)
Department : Wildlife Biology 
Period from 26.05.2023 to Till Date

 

Past Research Experiences in the Research Institutions 

Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History, Coimbatore

Ministry of Public Administration, New Delhi

WWF-India, Nilgiris & Eastern Ghats Landscape, Coimbatore

AVC College, Mayiladuthurai

Indo-American Wildlife Society, Chennai

Tamil Nadu State Forest Department

IUCN – MIKE Project

Wildlife Research Projects

  1. Kommu Omkaram, Ramakrishnan, B, G. Sivasubramanian & M. Yuvarajkumar (2023). Resolving Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC) through securing Mudumalai-Nilambur via O’Valley Elephant Corridor (Management Approach). Gudalur Forest Division, Tamil Nadu Forest Department. 

  2. Ramakrishnan, B & G. Sivasubramanian (2020). Identifying individual elephants that are prone to conflict and illegal retaliatory killing in Gudalur Forest Division, The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. Executed by Government Arts College, Udhagai, Funded by MIKE-IUCN Programme. 

  3. Ramakrishnan, B & G. Sivasubramanian (2019). Documentation of elephant mortality as per MIKE (Monitoring Illegal Killing of Elephants) programme and completion of missing information for elephant carcasses for all divisions of Tamil Nadu with emphasis on 2010 to 2019. Executed by Government Arts College, Udhagai, Funded by IUCN – MIKE Programme.

  4. Ramakrishnan, B & G. Sivasubramanian (2018). Monitoring and study of unique species of the landscape: Vulture, Striped Hyaena and Blackbuck in Hasanur Forest Division, Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, Tamil Nadu. Government Arts College, Udhagamandalam.

  5. Ramakrishnan, B & G. Sivasubramanian (2018). Monitoring and study of unique species of the landscape: Vulture, Striped Hyaena and Blackbuck in Sathyamangalam Forest Division, Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, Tamil Nadu. Government Arts College, Udhagamandalam.

  6. Desai, A. A., Sivasubramanian, G., D. Boominathan & T. Yuvarj (2015). Addressing Human Elephant Conflict in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve and Coimbatore Forest Division, Tamil Nadu. WWF India – The Nilgiris – Eastern Ghats Landscape

  7. Desai, A. A., G.Sivasubramanian & D. Boominathan (2014). Addressing Human elephant conflict in the Gudalur Forest division, Tamil Nadu. WWF India – The Nilgiris – Eastern Ghats Landscape. 

  8. Sivasubramanian, G., M. Sobha & N. Mohanraj. (2013). An assessment of human elephant conflict issues in O’ Valley, Gudalur Forest Division, Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu – A Management approach. WWF India – The Nilgiris – Eastern Ghats Landscape.

  9. Desai, A.A., G. Sivasubramanian, N. Mohanraj & N. Ravikumar (2010). The proposed Railway line in Sathyamangalam Forest Division - An assessment of its impact on wildlife with special reference to the Asian elephant and its justification:  A Case for conserving the world’s Largest Elephant Population and its Habitat.  WWF India – The Nilgiris – Eastern Ghats Landscape. Report submitted to Central Empowered Committee, Delhi.

  10. Sivasubramanian, G. & N. Mohanraj. (2012). Assessment of Human elephant conflicts in Coimbatore Forest Division, Tamil Nadu. (A Survey Report) - Management approach. WWF India – Western Ghats Landscape programme.

  11. Sivasubramanian, G., N. Krishnakumar & N. Mohanraj. (2011). Rapid Assessment on Human - Elephant Conflicts in Palani and Oddanchatram Forest Ranges of Dindigul Forest Division, Tamil Nadu - Management Approach. WWF India – Western Ghats Landscape programme.

  12. Sivasubramanian, G., N. Krishnakumar & N. Mohanraj (2008). Addressing human-elephant conflict and mitigating measures through community participation in Sathyamangalam Forest Division. WWF India – Western Ghats Landscape programme.

  13. Sivaganesan, N., G. Sivasubramanian, K. Ramkumar & N. Krishnakumar (2005). Management of elephant reserve with special reference to corridors in community participation in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Southern India. An extension project funded by US Fish & Wildlife Service implemented by WWF India – Western Ghats Landscape programme.

  14. Sivaganesan, N., G. Sivasubramanian & N. Ramesh (2003). Management of elephant reserve with special reference to corridors in community participation in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Southern India. Funded by US Fish &b Wildlife Service, implemented by AVC College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. 

  15. Sivaganesan, N., G. Sivasubramanian & A.O Limatoshi (2001). People participatory approach for the conservation of the wildlife corridor—studies in the Sujalkuttai – Bannari corridor. A Technical report submitted to UNDP / SGP through Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology & Natural History (SACON), 

  16. Sivasubramanian, G., & Tara Gandhi (1999). A short-term project on “Status of National Parks and Sanctuaries in Southern India. Documentation report Submitted to Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi.

 

 

Research Areas of
Dr.G.Sivasubramanian

Dr.G.Sivasubramanian
Assistant Professor and Head (i/c)
Research Area
Research Areas

Mammalogy

Conservation Biology

Conservation of wildlife through people’s participation

 

9443326083

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus ORCID Google Scholar Publons Vidwan / IRINS

 

Unique ID: U/TS/747

Assistant Professor & HoD (i/c)

Wildlife Biology (Un-Aided)

Experience in the field of Wildlife Biology

Human-wildlife conflict and mitigating measures through community participation, 

Conservation of wildlife corridors and its management. 

Population estimation of larger mammals, 

Strengthening anti-poaching activities. 

   

Publications of
Dr.G.Sivasubramanian

Dr.G.Sivasubramanian
Assistant Professor and Head (i/c)
Research Area
Research Areas

Mammalogy

Conservation Biology

Conservation of wildlife through people’s participation

 

9443326083

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus ORCID Google Scholar Publons Vidwan / IRINS

 

Unique ID: U/TS/747

Assistant Professor & HoD (i/c)

Wildlife Biology (Un-Aided)

Publications

Papers published in the Journals

  1. Sivasubramanian, G. & Sivaganesan, N. 1996. Role of Elephants in Sujalkuttai - Bannari corridor in Sathyamangalam Forest Division, Tamil Nadu in Southern India. Gajah, International Union for Conservation of Nature. Asian Elephant Specialist Group, Sri Lanka. Vol. 15.  pp: 9-27.   

  2. Ramakrishnan, B, G. Sivasubramanian, K Ramkumar & S. Ramasubramanian (2013). Weather induced mass death of the Common House Swift (Apus affinis) in Thengumarahada Village of the Nilgiris, Southern India. Journal of Threatened Taxa, 5 (17): 5273-5276.

  3. Ramakrishnan. B., Karthick. S., Sivasubramanian. G., Ilakkia. M. 2016. Is Elephant Proof trench an effective mitigating measure against human – elephant conflict? International Elephant and Rhino Symposium, Singapore. 

  4. Samson, A., B. Ramakrishnan, A.Veeramani, P. Santhoshkumar, S. Karthick, G. Sivasubramanian , M. Ilakkia, A. Chitheena, J. Leona Princy and P. Ravi. (2016). Effect of vehicular traffic on wild animals in Sigur Plateau, Tamil Nadu, and India. Journal of Threatened Taxa 8(9): 9182–9189.

  5. Sivasubramanian, G. & B. Ramakrishnan (2020). New range extension by Asian elephant Elephas maximus L. – A case study of Oddanchatram Forest Range in Dindigul Forest Division, Tamil Nadu, Southern India. Mammal Tales # 18, in Zoo’s Print 35(7): 04-12. 

  6. Sivasubramanian, G. & B. Ramakrishnan (2021). Habitat assessment and utilization by Asian elephant (Elephas maximus L.) in Palani Hills Northern Slope Reserve Forests of Dindigul Forest Division, Tamil Nadu, Southern India. Journal of Science and Technology ISSN: 2456-5660 Volume 06, Issue 01, Jan-February 2021.

  7. Ramakrishnan, B, G. Sivasubramanian (2021). Wandering of elephants: Range extension or back to its own range. TRUMPET, Quarterly Journal, Apr-Jun 2021, Volume 2, Issue 1, Project Elephant Division, MoEF&CC, Govt. of India.

  8. Ramakrishnan, B, G. Sivasubramanian (2022). An overview of Elephant Mortality in Tamil Nadu Part of the Nilgiris Elephant Reserve, Southern India. TRUMPET, 30 years of Project Elephant August - 2022, Special Edition, Project Elephant Division, MoEF&CC, Government of India.

  9. Girikaran, P, Sivasubramanian G and Ramakrishnan B (2024). Spatio – Temporal Movement of Asian Elephants (Elephas maximus) in Bitherkadu Forest Range of Gudalur Forest Division, Tamil Nadu. Journal Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR) ISSN: 2349-5162, Volume 11, Issue 11, November 2024, pp: e-115 to 124.

Papers presented in National, International Symposia and Workshops 

  1. Senthilmurugan, B, B Ramakrishnan and G Sivasubramanian (2008).Status and distribution of critically endangered Gyps vultures in India workshop organized by Sathyamangalam Forest Division Tamil Nadu forest department.

  2. Sivasubramanian G. (2012). Role of elephants in forest ecosystem and resolving human-elephant conflict issues. In Tamil Nadu Biodiversity Greening Project workshop organized by the Tamil Nadu State Forest Department.

  3. Sivasubramanian G. (2014). Large mammal movement and its significance in human animal Forest College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu conflict. A Manual for Larger Mammal Movements, Department of Wildlife Biology.

  4. Sivasubramanian, G. & B. Ramakrishnan (2020). A new range extension by Asian elephant Elephas maximus L. – A case study in Oddanchatram Forest Range in Dindigul Forest Division, Tamil Nadu, Southern India. Presented in International Conference on sustainable management and conservation of natural resources, 15th February 2020. P.G. and Research Department of Zoology, Periyar E.V.R. College (Autonomous) Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India.  

  5. Girikaran Prabakaran, Ramakrishnan Balasundaram and Sivasubramanian Govindaraju, (2025). Population Estimation of Indian Gaur (Bos gaurus) in The Buffer Zone of Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Tamil Nadu, Southern India. Presented in National Symposium on “The Western Ghats: Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Management (WGBCEM-2025)”, 6th and 7th March 2025.

  6. Sandeep Kumar. T.L, Sivasubramanian Govindaraju and Raja Selvaraju, (2025). Analysis of Elephant visits across different fence types: A Comparative Study in Sathyamangalam Forest Division. Presented in National Symposium on “The Western Ghats: Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Management (WGBCEM-2025)”, 6th and 7th March 2025.

  7. Ravi Varma Madhuraiveeran, Sivasubramanian Govindaraju and Raja Selvaraju, (2025). Impact of Elephant Visits on Non-Food Crops in Water-adjacent agricultural zones in Sathyamangalam. Presented in National Symposium on “The Western Ghats: Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Management (WGBCEM-2025)”, 6th and 7th March 2025.

  8. Aditya Iswaran, Sivasubramanian Govindaraju and Raja Selvaraju, (2025). Assessment of crop damage by a collared elephant in Coimbatore Forest Division: Economic loss and behavioral insights. Presented in National Symposium on “The Western Ghats: Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Management (WGBCEM-2025)”, 6th and 7th March 2025.

  9. Aditya Iswaran, Sivasubramanian Govindaraju and Raja Selvaraju, (2025). Compensation for human deaths, injuries, and crop damage due to elephants in Coimbatore Forest Division, Tamil Nadu. Presented in National Symposium on “The Western Ghats: Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Management (WGBCEM-2025)”, 6th and 7th March 2025.

  10. Sandeep Kumar T.L, Sivasubramanian Govindaraju and Raja Selvaraju (2025). Crop and Property Damage by Elephants: A Comparative Analysis of Bolampatti and Coimbatore Ranges in Coimbatore Forest Division, Tamil Nadu. Presented in National Symposium on “The Western Ghats: Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Management (WGBCEM-2025)”, 6th and 7th March 2025.

  11. Sandeep Kumar T.L, Sivasubramanian Govindaraju and Raja Selvaraju (2025). Ecological factors influencing elephant activity in the peripheral areas of Coimbatore Forest Division, Tamil Nadu. Presented in National Symposium on “The Western Ghats: Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Management (WGBCEM-2025)”, 6th and 7th March 2025.

  12. Bharath M.M, Sivasubramanian Govindaraju and Raja Selvaraju (2025). Ecological factors influencing elephant movement and habitat utilization in human- dominated landscapes of Coimbatore Forest Division, Tamil Nadu. Presented in National Symposium on “The Western Ghats: Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Management (WGBCEM-2025)”, 6th and 7th March 2025.

  13. Bharath M.M, Sivasubramanian Govindaraju and Raja Selvaraju (2025). Elephant mortality due to electrocution in Coimbatore Forest Division, Tamil Nadu: A Case Study. Presented in National Symposium on “The Western Ghats: Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Management (WGBCEM-2025)”, 6th and 7th March 2025.

  14. Ravi Varma Madhuraiveeran, Sivasubramanian Govindaraju and Raja Selvaraju, (2025). Elephant Mortality Incidents In Sathyamangalam Forest Division: Analyzing Causes and Conservation Implications. Presented in National Symposium on “The Western Ghats: Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Management (WGBCEM-2025)”, 6th and 7th March 2025.

  15. Ravi Varma Madhuraiveeran, Sivasubramanian Govindaraju and Raja Selvaraju, (2025). Human-elephant conflict in Coimbatore Forest Division: Analysing Trends in Human Death, Injuries, and Elephant Electrocution. Presented in National Symposium on “The Western Ghats: Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Management (WGBCEM-2025)”, 6th and 7th March 2025.

  16. M. Poorani, Sivasubramanian Govindaraju and Raja Selvaraju (2025). Elephant visits and the effectiveness of fences on bore well water source based food and non-food crops in Sathyamangalam Forest Division, Tamil Nadu. Presented in National Symposium on “The Western Ghats: Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Management (WGBCEM-2025)”, 6th and 7th March 2025.

  17. M. Vishal Vidhyarth, Sivasubramanian Govindaraju and Ramakrishnan Balasundaram, (2025). Population Estimation of Blackbuck (Antelope cervicapra) in Sathyamangalam Forest Division, Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, Tamil Nadu, Southern India. Presented in National Symposium on “The Western Ghats: Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Management (WGBCEM-2025)”, 6th and 7th March 2025. 

  18. Bharath M.M, Velmurugan Kalamani, Sivasubramaninan Govindaraju and Raja Selvaraju, (2025). Effectiveness of Fencing for mitigation strategies: A Farmer’s Perspective on Human- Elephant Conflict (HEC) Management in Sathyamangalam Forest Division, Tamil Nadu. Presented in National Symposium on “The Western Ghats: Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Management (WGBCEM-2025)”, 6th and 7th March 2025.

  19. Vishal Vidhyarth Manoharan, Sivasubramanian Govindaraju and Ramakrishnan Balasundaram, (2025). Human-Elephant Conflicts in O’Valley Forest Range, Gudalur Forest Division, The Nilgiris: A Case Study. Presented in National Symposium on “The Western Ghats: Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Management (WGBCEM-2025)”, 6th and 7th March 2025.

  20. Subash Ravichandran and Sivasubramanian Govindaraju (2025). Floral Diversity and Ecological Significance of Sathyamangalam Forest Division, Tamil Nadu Southern Western Ghats. Presented in National Symposium on “The Western Ghats: Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Management (WGBCEM-2025)”, 6th and 7th March 2025.

  21. Aditya Iswaran, Sivasubramanian Govindaraju and Raja Selvaraju, (2025). Farmers Perception on Early Warning System for The Effective Management of Human- Elephant Conflicts in Sathyamangalam Forest Division, Tamil Nadu, Southern India

Courses Handled by
Dr.G.Sivasubramanian

Dr.G.Sivasubramanian
Assistant Professor and Head (i/c)
Research Area
Research Areas

Mammalogy

Conservation Biology

Conservation of wildlife through people’s participation

 

9443326083

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus ORCID Google Scholar Publons Vidwan / IRINS

 

Unique ID: U/TS/747

Assistant Professor & HoD (i/c)

Wildlife Biology (Un-Aided)

Teaching

Forestry and Silviculture

Mammalogy

Wildlife Management Techniques

Ecology and Evolution

Ethology of Wildlife

Conservation of Biodiversity

Management of Zoos Sanctuaries and National Parks

Wildlife crime 

Wildlife Conservation

 

Projects Handled by
Dr.G.Sivasubramanian

Dr.G.Sivasubramanian
Assistant Professor and Head (i/c)
Research Area
Research Areas

Mammalogy

Conservation Biology

Conservation of wildlife through people’s participation

 

9443326083

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus ORCID Google Scholar Publons Vidwan / IRINS

 

Unique ID: U/TS/747

Assistant Professor & HoD (i/c)

Wildlife Biology (Un-Aided)

Research Guidance of
Dr.G.Sivasubramanian

Dr.G.Sivasubramanian
Assistant Professor and Head (i/c)
Research Area
Research Areas

Mammalogy

Conservation Biology

Conservation of wildlife through people’s participation

 

9443326083

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus ORCID Google Scholar Publons Vidwan / IRINS

 

Unique ID: U/TS/747

Assistant Professor & HoD (i/c)

Wildlife Biology (Un-Aided)

Institutional Responsibilities of
Dr.G.Sivasubramanian

Dr.G.Sivasubramanian
Assistant Professor and Head (i/c)
Research Area
Research Areas

Mammalogy

Conservation Biology

Conservation of wildlife through people’s participation

 

9443326083

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus ORCID Google Scholar Publons Vidwan / IRINS

 

Unique ID: U/TS/747

Assistant Professor & HoD (i/c)

Wildlife Biology (Un-Aided)

Head of the Department

Awards & Memberships of
Dr.G.Sivasubramanian

Dr.G.Sivasubramanian
Assistant Professor and Head (i/c)
Research Area
Research Areas

Mammalogy

Conservation Biology

Conservation of wildlife through people’s participation

 

9443326083

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus ORCID Google Scholar Publons Vidwan / IRINS

 

Unique ID: U/TS/747

Assistant Professor & HoD (i/c)

Wildlife Biology (Un-Aided)

Awards & Memberships

Long Service Award by World Wide Fund for Nature India for successful completion of 10 years in the field of wildlife conservation, December 2015.

Received the ‘Nature Conservation Award 2010’ for the contributions made in wildlife research for the past 10 years. The award was given by the Osai Environmental Organization, during the occasion of wildlife week celebration in Coimbatore.

 

Visits/Collaborations/Others of
Dr.G.Sivasubramanian

Dr.G.Sivasubramanian
Assistant Professor and Head (i/c)
Research Area
Research Areas

Mammalogy

Conservation Biology

Conservation of wildlife through people’s participation

 

9443326083

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus ORCID Google Scholar Publons Vidwan / IRINS

 

Unique ID: U/TS/747

Assistant Professor & HoD (i/c)

Wildlife Biology (Un-Aided)

Visits/Collaborators/Others

Participated in “Asian Elephant Conservationists Tour of Kenya” organized by the Biodiversity and Elephant Conservation Trust, Sri Lanka and WWF–International Programme, from 12th to 23rd September, 2004.