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Dr. P. Kathireswari

Dr. P. Kathireswari
Assistant Professor
Research Area

Vermitechnology and Vermicomposting

Taxonomy of earthworms

Biodiversity of earthworms

Nanotoxicity on earthworms

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Research Area

Vermitechnology and Vermicomposting

Taxonomy of earthworms

Biodiversity of earthworms

Nanotoxicity on earthworms

Featured Publications

1. Kathireswari. P., Julka.J.M. and Reynolds. J.W, Check list of Oligochaeta of Tamil Nadu, India. Megadrilogica (2005), 10, 56-67.

2. Kathireswari. P., Jeyaraaj.R. andIndira.A.Jayaraj. Distribution and Diversity of Earthworm in the Kanjikode area, Palakkad District, Kerala, India. Pollution Research (2008), 24, 117-120 (2005) 

 

Courses Teaching

  • Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Physiology
  • Nanobiotechnology
  • Microbiology
  • Invertebrata and Chordata
  • Animal Parasitology
  • Moral and Ethics
  • Bioinstrumentation 
  • Animal Biotechnology
  • Genetics

Education & Career of
Dr. P. Kathireswari

Dr. P. Kathireswari
Assistant Professor
Research Area

Vermitechnology and Vermicomposting

Taxonomy of earthworms

Biodiversity of earthworms

Nanotoxicity on earthworms

9843477240

Education

Ph. D
Subject : Zoology
Institution : Department of Zoology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College
Affiliated University : Bharathiar University
Year of Award : 2008

PGDCA
Subject :  Computer Applications
Institution : TCPS, Infotech
Affiliated University : Private limited
Year of Award : 2003

PGDBI
Subject : Bioinformatics
Institution : Bharathiar University
Affiliated University : Bharathiar University
Year of Award : 2003

M.Sc
Subject :  Zoology
Institution : Department of Zoology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College
Affiliated University : Bharathiar University
Year of Award : 2002

B.Sc
Subject : Zoology
Institution: PSGR Krishnammal College for Women
Affiliated University : Bharathiar University
Year of Award : 2000

Career

Present

Institute Name: Department of Zoology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, 
Designation : Assistant Professor
Period :01-08-2013 - Till Date

Past Experience

Institute Name: Department of Biotechnology, KSR College of Arts and Science
Designation : DST-WOS Awardee
Period : 01-02-2011 -01-08-2013

Institute Name: Department of Biotechnology, KSR College of Arts and Science
Designation : Lecturer
Period : 01-06-2006 -01-02-2011

 

Research Areas of
Dr. P. Kathireswari

Dr. P. Kathireswari
Assistant Professor
Research Area

Vermitechnology and Vermicomposting

Taxonomy of earthworms

Biodiversity of earthworms

Nanotoxicity on earthworms

9843477240

Biodiversity of Earthworms

Description of the Title: Nearly forty earthworm species were identified from Western ghats area

Taxonomy of Earthworms

Description of the Title: 2 new species and two earthworm species were first record to the Indian subcontinent, Molecular Taxonomy of earthworms

Vermitechnology and Vermicomposting

Description of the Title: Solid Wast managemnt 

Nanotoxicity on Eartworms

Description of the Title: Nanotoxic effects on Earthworms

Termites and degradation

Description of the Title: Lignin Degradation

 

Publications of
Dr. P. Kathireswari

Dr. P. Kathireswari
Assistant Professor
Research Area

Vermitechnology and Vermicomposting

Taxonomy of earthworms

Biodiversity of earthworms

Nanotoxicity on earthworms

9843477240

2020-2022

11. Title of the Publication : Efficacy of vermicompost on growth of mulberry plant through air layering.
   Name of the authors: Saravanan Preethee, Palanisamy Kathireswari, Saravana kumar Haripriya, Mohamed Farook Ayesha Sanofar, Madathil Peedika Deepthi, Kulandaivel Saminathan.
   Journal name: Journal of Advanced Scientific Research.
   Year: 2021

10.Title of the Publication : Ligninolytic valorization of agricultural residues by Aspergillus nomius and Trichoderma harzianum isolated from gut and comb of Odontotermes obesus (Termitidae)
   Name of the authors: Velayuthan Sijinamanoj, Thangavelu Muthukumar, Raji Muthuraja, Kathirvel Rayappan, Natchimuthu Karmegam, Kulandaivel Saminathan, Muthusamy Govarthanan
   Journal name: Chemosphere
   Year: 2021

9.Title of the Publication : Effect of vermiwash prepared from livestock biowaste as vermiponics medium on the growth and biochemical indices of Amaranthus viridis L.
   Name of the authors: Madathil Peedika Deepthi, Sundaram Nivethitha, Kulandaivel Saminathan, Ramasamy Thagavelu Narendhirakannan, Natchimuthu Karmegam, Palanisamy Kathireswari.
   Journal name: Environmental Technology& Innovation Elsevier. 
   Year: 2021

8.Title of the Publication : Vermitransformation of monogastric Elephas maximus and ruminant Bos taurus excrements into vermicompost using Eudrilus eugeniae. 
   Name of the authors: Madathil Peedika Deepthi, Palanisamy Kathireswari, Joseph Rini, Kulandaivel Saminathan, Natchimuthu Karmegam
   Journal name:Elsevier Bioresource Technology
   Year: 2021

7.Title of the Publication : Expression pattern of Beta Defensin-3 in the small intestine of Zebra Fish Danio Rerio.  L. 
   Name of the authors: R. Christy Shaila, P. Kathireswari, K. Saminathan
   Journal name: International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research  
   Year: 2020

6.Title of the Publication : Microwave assisted synthesis and characterization of Al2O3.
   Name of the authors: Kandeeban Rajagopalan, K.Revathi, B.Revathi, S.Vishalee, Manoj Kumar, Khalid Mujasam Batoo, Kulandaivel Saminathan, P. Kathiresawari., 
   Journal name: Elsevier Materials today proceedings 
   Year: 2020

5.Title of the Publication : Chemical Foot Print of Precomposted Dung material of Elephus maximus and Bos taurus through GCMS Profile.
   Name of the authors: Deepthi M. P, Rini Joseph, K. Saminathan and P. Kathiresawari
   Journal name: Elsevier Materials today proceedings 
   Year: 2020

4.Title of the Publication : Comparative analysis on bioactive compounds presents in dung material of Bos taurus and Bos indicus. 
   Name of the authors: Rini Joseph., Deepthi M.P., Kathireswari. P and Saminathan. K.,
   Journal name: Elsevier Materials today proceedings 
   Year: 2020

3.Title of the Publication : Nutrient recovery and vermicompost production from livestock solid wastes of indigenous and exotic cow breeds with epigeic earthworms.
   Name of the authors: Rini Joseph, Deepthi Madathil Peedika, Kulandaivel Saminathan, Ramasamy Thangavelu Narendhirakannan, Natchimuthu Karmegam, Palanisamy Kathireswari.
   Journal name: Elsevier Materials today proceedings 
   Year: 2020

2.Title of the Publication : Earthworm Population in relation to different agro climatic regions of Wayanad district, Kerala. 
   Name of the authors: Joseph john, P. R Sreeraj, P. Ayisha, P. Kathireswari, Rini Joseph and Jijo George
   Journal name: Elsevier Materials today proceedings 
   Year: 2020

1.Title of the Publication : Influence of Elephant Dung on Fecundity and Growth Rate of Earthworm Eudrilus eugeniae.
   Name of the authors:  Deepthi. M. P, JijoGeorge, Kathireswari. P
   Journal name: Journal of experimental biology and agricultural sciences. 
   Year: 2020

2010-2019

25.Title of the Publication : Beneficial influence of elephant dung on conventional vermitechnology
   Name of the authors: Deepthi. M. P, K. Saminathan, Kathireswari. P
   Journal name:  Journal of advanced scientific research
   Year: 2019

24.Title of the Publication : Benificial Utilization of Vermiwash in Sustainable Organic Farming. 
   Name of the authors: JijoGeorge, Deepthi M. P, Rini Joseph and Kathireswari P
   Journal name: International journal of recent scientific research. 
   Year: 2019

23.Title of the Publication : The regenerative efficacy of native earthworm, Drawida Pellucida Pallida and Exotic earthworm, Eudrilus euginea 
   Name of the authors: Akila Moorthy, Rini Joseph, Deepthi.MP, and P.Kathireswari 
   Journal name: International Journal of Advanced Scientific Research and Management
   Year: 2019

22.Title of the Publication : Chemical constituents and antibacterial activity of zebra fish mucus against disease causing pathogens. 
   Name of the authors: Christy. Shaila. R and P. Kathireswari
   Journal name: International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT).
   Year: 2018

21.Title of the Publication : The Nutrient Dynamics of Termites Mound Soil and Adjacendt Soils. 
   Name of the authors: Sijina V. Deepthi. M.P. Chisty Shaila R. K. Saminathan and Kathireswari P.
   Journal name: Macmillan publishers 
   Year:  2017

20.Title of the Publication :  Biodiversity and Ecological category of Earthworms in Periya of Wayanad forest division, Kerala.
   Name of the authors: Jijo George, Deepthi M P, K. Saminathan and Kathireswari, P. 
   Journal name: Macmillan publishers 
   Year: 2017

19.Title of the Publication : Comaparitive Study on Earthworm Reproductive potential of Eudrilus euginiae using different media.
   Name of the authors: Sandra Rajan.T, Deepthi.M.P, K. Saminathan and P.Kathireswari 
   Journal name: Macmillan publishers 
   Year: 2017

18.Title of the Publication :  Studies on the Physio-Chemical properties of the Ooty lake. 
   Name of the authors: R. Christy Shaila M. Manimegalai and P. Kathireswari
   Journal name: Macmillan publishers 
   Year: 2017

.17Title of the Publication : Preparation of Vermicompost and its Impact on Plant growth (Vigna unguiculata) 
   Name of the authors: AkshitaDevanga, Preetheeswari.S, Anjalai.A, Kathireswari.P and K. Saminathan
   Journal name: Macmillan publishers 
   Year: 2017

16.Title of the Publication : Soil Analysis and Diversity of Earthworms in the Polluted Area of  Palakkad, Kerala and Kanuvai, Coimbatore, India. 
   Name of the authors: Danny Jacob., Sreelakshmi, K., Chandra rajan, T., Saminathan, K and Kathireswari, P.
   Journal name: International Journal of current microbiology Applied Science
   Year: 2017

15.Title of the Publication :  Earthworm Resources and Soil Parameters of Chittur, Palakkad and Kanuvai, Coimbatore, India. 
   Name of the authors: Sreelakshmi, K., Chandra Rajan, T., Danny Jacob and P. Kathireswari, P. 
   Journal name: International Journal of current microbiology Applied Science
   Year: 2017

14.TTitle of the Publication : Biometric synthesis and Characterization of silver nanoparticles using Embilcaofficinalis and its antimicrobial activity.
   Name of the authors: Kathireswari P., Satheeshkumar. 
   Journal name: World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
   Year:2016

13.Title of the Publication : Earthworm Diversity and Analysis of Soil Inhabited by Earthworms in the Vatakara area, Kozhikode, Kerala, India.
   Name of the authors: M P. Deepthi and P. Kathireswari 
   Journal name: Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App
   Year: 2016

12.Title of the Publication : Biological synthesis of Silver nanoparticles by Lawsoniapalnt(Henna) and its Antimicrobial Activity 
   Name of the authors: K. Satheeshkumar and P. Kathireswari
   Journal name: Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App. Sci.
   Year: 2016

11.Title of the Publication :  Diversity and distribution of earthworms in relation to altitude and soil factor of Kollam district, Kerala state, India.
   Name of the authors: G. Achuthan Nair, T.G. Vijayamohanan, Maher H. Haeba and P., Kathireswarisaminathan 
   Journal name: Environment and Engineering
   Year: 2015

10.Title of the Publication : Green synthesis of nanoparticles from Vitexnedungo
   Name of the authors: Kathireswari P, Gomathi and Saminathan.
   Journal name: Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App. Sci 
   Year: 2014

9.Title of the Publication : Isolation and partial purification of Indian honey Apiscernaindica. 
   Name of the authors: S. Vennila., Kathireswari. P. Karthikeyan and M.Manimegalai. 
   Journal name: World Journal of Pharmacy and PharmaceuticalSciences
   Year: 2014

8.Title of the Publication : Plant leaf mediated synthesis of Silver nanoparticles using Phyllanthusniruri for multi-drug resistant human pathogens. 
   Name of the authors: Kathireswar. P., Gomathi and Saminathan K.
   Journal name: International Journal of Microbiology and Applied sciences
   Year: 2014

7.Title of the Publication : Antimicrobial activity of earthworm coelomic fluid against human pathogens.
   Name of the authors: Kathireswari P., Alakesan A., Abirami. P., Sangeetha P
   Journal name: Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App. Sci
   Year: 2014

6.Title of the Publication : Biodiversity of Earthworm Species of Coimbatore Forest Division, the Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu, India.
   Name of the authors: Kathireswari. P., Julka. J. M. and Jeyaraaj. R 
   Journal name: Megadrilogica
   Year: 2008

5.Title of the Publication : First Record of Earthworms PerionyxceylanensisandEukerriakuekenthali (Annelida: Oligochaeta) From Mainland India.
   Name of the authors: Kathireswari. P. and Julka. J. M
   Journal name: Megadrilogica
   Year: 2008

4.Title of the Publication : Ecological Category of Earthworms of The Western Ghats 
   Name of the authors: Kathireswari. P. and Jeyaraaj. R
   Journal name: Asian Jr. of Microbial. Biotech. Env. Sc. 
   Year: 2008

3.Title of the Publication : Proceedings of Indo-US Workshop on Vermitechnology in Human Welfare,
   Name of the authors: JM Julka, R Paliwal, P Kathireswari.
   Journal name:
   Year: 2007

2.Title of the Publication : Distribution and Diversity of Earthworm in the Kanjikode area, Palakkad District, Kerala, India. 
   Name of the authors: Kathireswari. P., Jeyaraaj.R. andIndira.A.Jayaraj. 
   Journal name: Pollution Research. 
   Year: 2005

1.Title of the Publication : Kathireswari. P., Julka.J.M. and Reynolds. J.W.Kathireswari. P., Julka.J.M. and Reynolds. J.W.
   Name of the authors: Check list of Oligochaeta of Tamil Nadu, India.
   Journal name: Megadrilogica
   Year: 2005

 

2020-2022

1.Title of the Publication : Efficacy leaf litters as substrate on reproduction potential of epigeic earthworm Eudrilus eugeniae.
   Name of the authors: Rini Joseph., Kathireswari P., 
   Journal name: Indian Journal of ecology
   Year: 2020

2010-2019

4.Title of the Publication : Antimicrobial activity of earthworm
   Name of the authors: Kathireswari. P
   Journal name: Kongunadu Arts and Science College Journal
   Year: 2015

3.Title of the Publication : Physico-chemical characters of the soil and their associated earthworms at Kanjikode, Palakkad District, Kerala, India. 
   Name of the authors: Kathireswari. P
   Journal name: Proceedings of the Scott Research Forum 
   Year: 2006

2.Title of the Publication : Vermitechnology as tool for Eco friendly Waste Management.
   Name of the authors: Kathireswari. P
   Journal name:  Proceedings of the Scott Research Forum 
   Year: 2005

1.Title of the Publication : Earthworm fauna of Kanjikode, Palakkad District, Kerala, India. 
   Name of the authors: Kathireswari. P
   Journal name:  Proceedings of the Scott Research Forum 
   Year: 2005

 

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National

1. Name of the patent : One patent applied in colloboration with Chemistry Department of our College
    Year : 2022
    Application/Granted Number : Process

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International

1.Title of the Conference : International conference on Environment, Gene, Health and Diseases (EGHD
   Name of the Author :  P.Kathireswari 
   Year : 2017
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2.Title of the Conference : 2nd International Oligochaeta Taxonomy Meeting
   Name of the Author : Kathireswari. P., Jeyaraaj. R. and Julka J.M. 
   Year : 2005
   Institution: Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

3.Title of the Conference : Indo-US workshop on vermitechnology in human welfare
   Name of the Author : Julka. J.M., Paliwal. R andKathireswari. P.
   Year : 2007
   Institution: Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, INDIA

4.Title of the Conference : 8th International Symposium on earthworm ecology
   Name of the Author :  Kathireswari. P., Julka. J.M and Jeyaraaj, R. 
   Year : 2006
   Institution: Krakow, POLAND 

5.Title of the Conference : International conference on  Biotechnology –Promises and Realities
   Name of the Author : Kathireswari. P., Julka. J.M and Jeyaraaj, R. 
   Year : 2005
   Institution:  PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.

6.Title of the Conference : International seminar on Eco technology for sustainable development-Ecotech-2004 
   Name of the Author : Kathireswari. P., Jeyaraaj. R. and Indira. A. Jayaraj
   Year : 2004
   Institution: The New College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA

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Books Edited Year Wise

.1.Title of the Books : SOIL BIOTA
    Author : Dr.P.Kathireswari (with royalty)
    Name of the Publisher :  Agro Bios Publishers, New Delhi
    ISBN : 10: 8177544128 
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2.Title of the Chapter : Below Ground Biodiversity
    Author : Dr. P. Kathireswari
    Name of the Publisher : Research India publisher, New Delhi
    ISBN : 978-93-84443-28-3
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1. Name of the Authors :  Dr. P.Kathireswari
    Database: NCBI-GenBank 
    ID/Ref No : 101 DNA sequences (Accession Numbers) in NCBI-Genbank 
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Courses Handled by
Dr. P. Kathireswari

Dr. P. Kathireswari
Assistant Professor
Research Area

Vermitechnology and Vermicomposting

Taxonomy of earthworms

Biodiversity of earthworms

Nanotoxicity on earthworms

9843477240

Course Teaching

  • Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Physiology
  • Nanobiotechnology
  • Microbiology
  • Invertebrata and Chordata
  • Animal Parasitology
  • Moral and Ethics
  • Bioinstrumentation 
  • Animal Biotechnology
  • Genetics
     

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Projects Handled by
Dr. P. Kathireswari

Dr. P. Kathireswari
Assistant Professor
Research Area

Vermitechnology and Vermicomposting

Taxonomy of earthworms

Biodiversity of earthworms

Nanotoxicity on earthworms

9843477240

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Funding Agency : 2 TNSCST - Student projects
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Funding Agency : DBT- Visiting Scientist from Abraod Programme
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Funding Agency : DST-Nanomission
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Duration : 2016-2018 (2 Years)

 

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Research Guidance of
Dr. P. Kathireswari

Dr. P. Kathireswari
Assistant Professor
Research Area

Vermitechnology and Vermicomposting

Taxonomy of earthworms

Biodiversity of earthworms

Nanotoxicity on earthworms

9843477240

Ongoing

1.Name of the Candidate : Sijina.R
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  Date of Submission : Ongoing 
  Date of Award :01-11-2016

2.Name of the Candidate : Geethanjali.D
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3.Name of the Candidate : Preethee.S
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1.Name of the Candidate : Deepthi.M.P
  Title of the Thesis : Thesis submitted and waiting for the Viva voce examination
  Date of Submission : Submitted 
  Date of Award : 14-07-1905

2.Name of the Candidate : Christy shyla.R
  Title of the Thesis : Isolation and Characterisation of Antibacterial beta defense from zebra fish mucus Daneo rerio
  Date of Submission : 
  Date of Award :2019

3.Name of the Candidate : Rini Joseph
  Title of the Thesis : EFFICACY OF Ficus religiosa SUBSTRATE WITH LIVESTOCK SOLID WASTES OF Bos indicus and Bos taurus IN GROWTH, REPRODUCTION AND ANNETOCIN GENE EXPRESSION IN EPIGEIC EARTHWORMS”
  Date of Submission : 
  Date of Award : 23rd December,2021

 

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1.Name of the Candidate : i. Sasiprabha
  Title of the Dissertation : Molecular diversity of Earthworms in Coimbatore, TN
  Date of Submission : Completed
  Date of Award : 2017

2.Name of the Candidate : Jijo George
  Title of the Dissertation : Effect of Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles on Earthworm Eudrilus euginea and its compost Quality
  Date of Submission :Completed
  Date of Award : 2019

 

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Institutional Responsibilities of
Dr. P. Kathireswari

Dr. P. Kathireswari
Assistant Professor
Research Area

Vermitechnology and Vermicomposting

Taxonomy of earthworms

Biodiversity of earthworms

Nanotoxicity on earthworms

9843477240

Administrative (KASC)

1.Name of the Responsibility : Animal Ethical Committeee 
  Period : 
  Designation : Biological Science-Member
  Nature of the Responsibility : 2014-2020

2.Name of the Responsibility : College Day/Annual Day 
  Period : 2013-till date
  Designation : Registeration Committee
  Nature of the Responsibility :Registeration 

3.Name of the Responsibility :Zoology Dept Alumni Incharge
  Period : 2020-till date
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  Nature of the Responsibility :Alumni incharge

 

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Awards & Memberships of
Dr. P. Kathireswari

Dr. P. Kathireswari
Assistant Professor
Research Area

Vermitechnology and Vermicomposting

Taxonomy of earthworms

Biodiversity of earthworms

Nanotoxicity on earthworms

9843477240

Awards


Academic awards


1.Awarding agency : Academic Proficiency
   Country : Coimbatore
   Title of paper : Second Rank during in I M.Sc. Zoology
   Date of Award : 2001

2.Awarding agency : Dr. R. Jaganathan Silver Medal
   Country : Coimbatore
   Title of paper : II M.Sc. Zoology
   Date of Award : 2002

3.Awarding agency : Rank Certificate
   Country : Coimbatore
   Title of paper : Bharathiar University Second Rank  in  M.Sc.,  Zoology
   Date of Award : 2002

4.Awarding agency : ThiruMarappaGounderGold Medal
   Country : Coimbatore
   Title of paper : First during 2002-2003 in M.Sc. Zoology in the University Examination
   Date of Award : 2003

5.Awarding agency : Special Medal
   Country : Coimbatore
   Title of paper : New record in identifying two new species of earthworm in the Western Ghats
   Date of Award : 2006

6.Awarding agency : Special Prize
   Country : Tiruchengode
   Title of paper : well organized DBT sponsored “Visiting Scientist from Abroad Programme”
   Date of Award : 2007

7.Awarding agency : Special Prize
   Country : Tiruchengode
   Title of paper : Well organized DST and DBT sponsored National level Seminar cum Workshop
   Date of Award : 2007

8.Awarding agency : Meritorious Award
   Country : Coimbatore
   Title of paper : Well organized DST and TNSCST sponsored 3 days national conference on“Conservation and Inventerization of Below ground biodiversity” (Dec 19th to 21st 2013)
   Date of Award : 2014

9.Awarding agency : Meritorious Award
   Country : Coimbatore
   Title of paper : Academic Proficiency
   Date of Award : 2015

10.Awarding agency : Meritorious Award
   Country : Coimbatore
   Title of paper : Academic Proficiency
   Date of Award : 2015

11.Awarding agency : Meritorious Award
   Country : Coimbatore
   Title of paper : Major research Project
   Date of Award : 2016-2017

12.Awarding agency : Meritorious Award
   Country : Coimbatore
   Title of paper : Publication of Paper in International Journals
   Date of Award : 2016-2017

13.Awarding agency : Meritorious Award
   Country : Coimbatore
   Title of paper : Organizing International level Seminar/ Conference/ Workshop
   Date of Award : 2016-2017

14.Awarding agency : Meritorious Award
   Country : Coimbatore
   Title of paper : Organizing two National level Seminars/ Conference/ Workshop
   Date of Award : 2016-2017

15.Awarding agency : Meritorious Award
   Country : Coimbatore
   Title of paper : Organizing two National level Seminars/ Conference/ Workshop
   Date of Award : 016-2017

16.Awarding agency : Best Research Award
   Country : Coimbatore
   Title of paper : International Research Awards on  Science, Health and Engineering SHEN 2020 Awards
   Date of Award : 2020

Membership


Membership in Professional Bodies


1.Organization :  World academy
  Type of Membership : Member in WorldAcademy of Young Scientists (WAYS).
   Period :

2.Organization :  CIAT’S, TSBF
  Type of Membership : International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT’S, TSBF).
   Period :

3.Organization :  WWF
  Type of Membership : World Wild life Fund (WWF).
   Period :

4.Organization :  INSA
  Type of Membership : Life Member in Indian National Science Academy
   Period : Life Member ship

5.Organization :  Kongunadu Arts and Science
  Type of Membership : Member in Aruchami Research Foundation, Kongunadu Arts and Science
   Period : 

6.Organization :  ISCA
  Type of Membership : Life Member in Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA)
   Period : Life Member ship

 

Visits/Collaborations/Others of
Dr. P. Kathireswari

Dr. P. Kathireswari
Assistant Professor
Research Area

Vermitechnology and Vermicomposting

Taxonomy of earthworms

Biodiversity of earthworms

Nanotoxicity on earthworms

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Visits

1.Countries Visits : Received prestigious permission to enter and collect the earthworms under the research work in Earthworm Biodiversity of the Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
   Duration of Visit :  (Ref.No.WL5/51293/2004, dt. 08-09-2004 and Ref. No. WL5/ 14105/ 2005, dt. 11-03-2005).
   Month and Year : 11-03-2005
   Purpose of Visit : Research work

2.Countries Visits : Received permission to visit the Zoological Survey of India to learn the Earthworm taxonomy and to do the research work in the laboratory and compare the earthworm specimens with National Zoological Collection, Zoological Survey of India (Government of India), Kolkatta.
   Duration of Visit : (Ref.No. F217-3/ 2001-Tech./20594, dt. 1-1-2004).
   Month and Year : 01-01-2004
   Purpose of Visit : Research work

3.Countries Visits : Got the permission from the Director, Zoological Survey of India to visit High Altitude Zoology Field Station, ZSI, Solan, Himachal Pradesh for training and access laboratory and library facilities.
   Duration of Visit :  (Ref.No.F.217-3/2001-Tech./14148, dt. 28-10-2005)
   Month and Year : 28-10-2005
   Purpose of Visit : Research work

4.Countries Visits : Fund Received from  TNSCST, Romania 
   Duration of Visit : (Ref.no.TNSCST/Travel/15/VR/ 2005-2006/32, dt. 9th September 2005) 
   Month and Year : 30th August 2005
   Purpose of Visit : To present the paper entitled “Earthworm Biodiversity in the Nilgiris, Western Ghats, India in the 2nd International Oligochaeta Taxonomy Meeting in ClujNapoca, Romania.

5.Countries Visits : Released and utilized sum of Rs 25000/- as partial travel grant from TNSCST, Poland  
   Duration of Visit : (Ref. No. TNSCST/ Travel/2005-2006/395)
   Month and Year : 4th to 9th September 2006
   Purpose of Visit : To present the paper entitled “Biodiversity of earthworms in the different ecosystems of the Western Ghats, India in the                         8th International symposium on Earthworm Ecology held at Krakow, Poland

6.Countries Visits : Received and utilized sum of Rs 20000/- as partial travel grant from CCSTDS , Cyprus 
   Duration of Visit : (Ref. No. CCSTDS/Travel/2007-2008/) 
   Month and Year : 2nd to 6th April2007.
   Purpose of Visit : To present the paper entitled “Taxonomy of Earthworms in the Coimbatore Forest Division of the Western Ghats- A Biodiversity hot spot” in the 3rdInternational Oligochaeta Taxonomy Meeting held at Platres, Cyprus

7.Countries Visits : Received and utilized sum of Rs 20000/- as partial travel grant from DST  , between 2nd to 6th April2007.
   Duration of Visit : (Ref. No. DST/ Travel/2007-2008/)
   Month and Year : 2nd to 6th April2007.
   Purpose of Visit : To present the paper entitled “Taxonomy of Earthworms in the Coimbatore Forest Division of the Western Ghats- A Biodiversity hot spot” in the 3rd international Oligochaeta Taxonomy Meeting held at Platres, Cyprus

8.Countries Visits : Fund Received from  TNSCST, Romania 
   Duration of Visit : (Ref.no.TNSCST/Travel/15/VR/ 2005-2006/32, dt. 9th September 2005) 
   Month and Year : 9th september 2005
   Purpose of Visit : To present the paper entitled “Earthworm Biodiversity in the Nilgiris, Western Ghats, India in the 2nd International Oligochaeta Taxonomy Meeting in ClujNapoca, Romania.

 

Collaborations

 

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