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Dr. M. Lekeshmanaswamy

Dr. M. Lekeshmanaswamy
Principal
Research Area
  • Pollution Biology
  • Biodiversity

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Research Area

  • Pollution Biology
  • Biodiversity

Featured Publications

Courses Teaching

  • Biotechnology
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Ecology and Evolution
  • Developmental Biology

Education & Career of
Dr. M. Lekeshmanaswamy

Dr. M. Lekeshmanaswamy
Principal
Research Area
  • Pollution Biology
  • Biodiversity

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Fellowships (F.S.E.Sc & F.IS.E.C)- International Journal of Society of Environmental Sciences-DUMKA-2012)

Ph.d  Zoology., Kongunadu Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Coimbatore (1996), Bharathiar University.

M.Phill., Zoology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Coimbatore (1989). Bharathiar University.

M.Sc., Zoology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Coimbatore (1988).Bharathiar University.

B.Sc., Zoology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Coimbatore (1986).Bharathiar University.

CSIR-SRF (New Delhi) Zoology, SRF, Bharathiar University (1991-1994).

 

Research Areas of
Dr. M. Lekeshmanaswamy

Dr. M. Lekeshmanaswamy
Principal
Research Area
  • Pollution Biology
  • Biodiversity

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Pollution Biology

Biodiversity

Publications of
Dr. M. Lekeshmanaswamy

Dr. M. Lekeshmanaswamy
Principal
Research Area
  • Pollution Biology
  • Biodiversity

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2020-2022

11.Title of the Publication :  Diversity Study of the Buterfly Species in Kallar, Kunjapanai and Kottagiri in Tamil Nadu
   Name of the authors:  V. Divyasree and M. Lekeshmanaswamy
   Journal name:  The Indian Forester
    Year:  Oct, 2021

10.Title of the Publication :  Haematological changes in a  fresh water fish, Labeo rohita (Hamilton, 1822) exposed to raw sewage
   Name of the authors:  M.Lekeshmanaswamy and K.Anusiyadevi
   Journal name:  Advances in Applied Research
    Year:  2020

9.Title of the Publication :  Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using Pergularia daemia (Hamilton, 1822) leaf extract and its enhanced antibacterial activity against gram negative bacteria (Escherichia coli)
   Name of the authors:  M.Lekeshmanaswamy and K.Anusiyadevi
   Journal name:  Materials Today Proceedings
    Year:  2020

8.Title of the Publication :Elevational Survey and Diversity of Butterfly Species in Kallar region, Coimbatore, Tamil nadu, India
   Name of the authors:  Dhivyasree, V. and Lekeshmanaswamy, M
   Journal name:  Journal of Advanced Scientific Research
    Year:  2020

7.Title of the Publication :  The Potentiality of Azolla Microphylla Kaulf for the removal efficiency of heavy metals.
   Name of the authors:  Anjana V. J. and Lekeshmanaswamy, M
   Journal name:  Journal of Advanced Scientific Research
    Year:  2020

2010-2019

6.Title of the Publication :  Studies on the diversity of Butterfly Fauna in Kongunadu College of Arts and Science Campus, G. N. Mills, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. 
   Name of the authors:J. Sornapriya, N. Narmadha and M. Lekeshmanaswamy  
   Journal name:   International Journal of Creative and Innovative Research in All Studies
    Year:  2019

5.Title of the Publication :  Studies on the Physico-Chemical Parameters, Nutrients and Heavy Metal Concentrations of Five Bore Wells Water of Coimbatore City, Tamilnadu , India
   Name of the authors:  V. RajKumar B. Manishkumar and M. Lekeshmanaswamy
   Journal name:  International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology (IJRASET)
    Year:  2018

4.Title of the Publication :  Status of Wetlands in the Coimbatore District, Tamilnadu, India
   Name of the authors:  M Janaranjani, K Varunprasath, R Lekshmi Priya,  L Sutharsan and M Lekeshmanaswamy
   Journal name:  Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology
    Year:  2019

3.Title of the Publication :  Studies on butterfly diversity in adichanalloor Village, Kollam District, Kerala
   Name of the authors:  Sutharsan, Lekeshmanaswamy, Lekshmi Priya, Varunprasath Krishnaraj and Janaranjini
   Journal name:  Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies
    Year:  2017

2.Title of the Publication :  Studies on the Sanganor Oodai effluent on Germination and seedling growth of Capsicum Annum 
   Name of the authors:  Manishkumar, B. and Lekeshmanaswamy, M.
   Journal name:  International Journal of Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Research
    Year:  2016

1.Title of the Publication :Effect of pongamia leaf medium on growth of earthworm (Eudrilus eugeniae)
   Name of the authors:  M Jesikha, M Lekeshmanaswamy
   Journal name:  Int J Sci Res Publ
    Year:  2013

 

2020-2022

11.Title of the Publication :  Elevational survey and diversity of Butterfly species in Kallar region, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu
   Name of the authors:  V. Divyasree and M. Lekeshmanaswamy
   Journal name:  Journal of Advanced Scientific Research
    Year:  2020

2010-2019

10.Title of the Publication :  Seasonal Variations of Nutrients in  Perur Chettipalayam Lake, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu, India
   Name of the authors:  M. Lekeshmanaswamy and  K. Anusiyadevi
   Journal name:  Kong. Res. J.,
    Year:  2019

9.Title of the Publication :  A Preliminary Checklist of Moths Species from Periyanaickenpalayam Village, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu.
   Name of the authors:  N. Narmadha, J. Sornapriya and M. Lekeshmanaswamy 
   Journal name:  International Journal of Current Trends in Science and Technology
    Year:  2019

8.Title of the Publication :A study on Insect Diversity in Kongunadu Arts and Science College (Inside the Campus) Autonomous, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India  
   Name of the authors:  M. Lekeshmanaswamy, N. Narmadha and J. Sornapriya
   Journal name:  Journal of Applied Science and Computations
    Year:  2019

7.Title of the Publication :  Distribution, abundance and feeding behaviour of Macaca radiate in Mettupalayam region, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. ,
   Name of the authors:  J. Sornapriya, N. Narmadha and M. Lekeshmanaswamy
   Journal name:  Journal of Applied Science and Computations
    Year:  2019

6.Title of the Publication :  Diversity of Calotes Versicolor (Iguania: Aganidae) in Periyanaickenpalayam Village, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu. 
   Name of the authors:J. Sornapriya, N. Narmadha and M. Lekeshmanaswamy  
   Journal name:   International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences. 
    Year:  2019

5.Title of the Publication :  Butterfly species diversity and transect survey method in Pallassena Village, Palakkad District, Kerala, India.
   Name of the authors:  M. Lekeshmanaswamy, N. Narmadha and J. Sornapriya
   Journal name:  Journal of Applied Science and Computations
    Year:  2019

4.Title of the Publication :  Diversity of Ant species (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in the Campus of Kongunadu College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu. 
   Name of the authors:  J. Sornapriya, N. Narmadha and M. Lekeshmanaswamy
   Journal name:  International Journal of Creative and Innovative Research in All Studies
    Year:  2019

3.Title of the Publication :  Diversity of Ants in Karamadai Region of Mettupalayam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
   Name of the authors:  J. Sornapriya, N. Narmadha and M. Lekeshmanaswamy. 
   Journal name:  Pramana Research Journal
    Year:  2019

2.Title of the Publication :  Biomass increase and preliminary phytochemical screening of Azolla Microphylla Kaulf grown under four soil nutrient medium
   Name of the authors:  V. J. Anjana and M. Lekeshmanaswamy
   Journal name:  Journal of Advanced Scientific Research
    Year:  2019

1.Title of the Publication :Studies on the Bacterial contamination of Sanganur Canal from Nanjundapuram origin to Noyyal end point, Coimbatore District, Tamilnadu, India
   Name of the authors:  M Lekeshmanaswamy and CA Vasuki
   Journal name:  Kongunadu Research Journal
    Year:  2016

 

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Books Edited Year Wise

1.Title of the Books :Handbook of Ants and Butterflies
    Author :M. Lekeshmanaswamy
    Name of the Publisher : AkiNik Publications New Delhi
    ISBN : 978-93-89680-45-4
    Year : 2020

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Courses Handled by
Dr. M. Lekeshmanaswamy

Dr. M. Lekeshmanaswamy
Principal
Research Area
  • Pollution Biology
  • Biodiversity

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Course Teaching
  • Biotechnology
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Ecology and Evolution
  • Developmental Biology
  • Gene Cloning Recombinant
  • DNA technology I & II
  • Cell Biology
  • Genetics
  • Environmental Biology
  • Core Practical I,II & III
  • Animal Biotechnology
  • Plant Biotechnology
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Projects Handled by
Dr. M. Lekeshmanaswamy

Dr. M. Lekeshmanaswamy
Principal
Research Area
  • Pollution Biology
  • Biodiversity

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1. Junior Project Fellow


Title of the project : Integrated Environmental Research Programme on river Cauveri
Funding Agency :  Junior Project Fellow
Amount :  15 Lakhs.
Duration : 1991 - 1994


2. UGC


Title of the project : Studies on the biodiversity of the Endangered Species, The Nilgiri tahr, Western Ghats, Nilgiris, Tamilnadu, India​​​​​​​
Funding Agency :  Principal Investigator​​​​​​​
Amount :  59500​​​​​​​
Duration :  2005 to 2007


3.Tamilnadu State Council for Science and Technology Student Project Scheme 


Title of the project : Studies on the biodiversity of the endangered Vulture population (Gyps bengalensis) in the Salem District, Tamilnadu​​​​​​​
Funding Agency :  Tamilnadu State Council for Science and Technology Student Project Scheme 
Amount :  5000​​​​​​​
Duration :  2008 to 2009

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Research Guidance of
Dr. M. Lekeshmanaswamy

Dr. M. Lekeshmanaswamy
Principal
Research Area
  • Pollution Biology
  • Biodiversity

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Ongoing

1.R. PRIYA
 
Title of the Thesis :Studies on the present status of the Muthannan Kulam
  Date of Award :Synopsis Submitted

2.M. ANBALAGAN
 
Title of the Thesis :Biodiversity of Pila Globosa
  Date of Award :undergoing

3.J. SORNA PRIYA  
 
Title of the Thesis :Biodiversity of Ants
  Date of Award :undergoing

4.V. J. ANJANA 
 
Title of the Thesis :Biomass of Azolla Microphylla Kaulf and its effectiveness in composting, soil conditioning and phytoremediation of water imposed with heavy metals
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1. K. Anusiya Devi
    Title of the Thesis : Impact of Sewage on Water Quality, Aquatic Biodiversity, Toxicity to the fresh water fish, Labeo rohita (Hamilton, 1822) and Treatment of Sewage using Green synthesized 
    Date of Award : 2020

2. NAIR POOJA JAYARAM
    Title of the Thesis : Impact of water pollution in Netravati River of Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka, India 
    Date of Award : 2021

3. C. KARTHIK  
    Title of the Thesis : Studies on the present status of the Aliyar Dam, Pollachi Taluk with special reference to Physico-Chemical, Nutrients and Biological Characteristics, Tamilnadu, India
    Date of Award : 2021

4. DHIVYA SREE
    Title of the Thesis : Diversity and molecular analysis of Butterflies in selected elevation zones of the Nilgiris, Tamilnadu, India
    Date of Award : 2021

 

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Institutional Responsibilities of
Dr. M. Lekeshmanaswamy

Dr. M. Lekeshmanaswamy
Principal
Research Area
  • Pollution Biology
  • Biodiversity

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Administrative (KASC)

1.Name of the Responsibility : Head, Dept. of Zoology and Principal
   Period :  2019 - till date
   Designation :  Associate Professor
   Nature of the Responsibility : Head, Dept. of Zoology and Principal

2.Name of the Responsibility : NSS
   Period :  2001 - 2018
   Designation :  Associate Professor
   Nature of the Responsibility : NSS Programme Officer

3.Name of the Responsibility : Senate Member
   Period :  2016 - till date
   Designation :  Associate Professor
   Nature of the Responsibility : Senate Member

4.Name of the Responsibility : Admission
   Period :  2000 - 2019
   Designation :  Associate Professor
   Nature of the Responsibility : Admission Committee

5.Name of the Responsibility : College Committee Member
   Period :   2019 - Till date
   Designation :  Associate Professor
   Nature of the Responsibility : College Committee Member

6.Name of the Responsibility : Student Grievance and Redressal Committee Member
   Period :   2019 - Till date
   Designation :  Associate Professor
   Nature of the Responsibility : Student Grievance and Redressal Committee Member

7.Name of the Responsibility : Chairman, Zoology Board of Studies
   Period :   2019 - Till date
   Designation :  Associate Professor
   Nature of the Responsibility : Chairman, Zoology Board of Studies

8.Name of the Responsibility : Discipline Committee Member
   Period :   2019 - Till date
   Designation :  Associate Professor
   Nature of the Responsibility : Discipline Committee Member

9.Name of the Responsibility : Finance Committee Member
   Period :   2019 - Till date
   Designation :  Associate Professor
   Nature of the Responsibility : Finance Committee Member

 

Awards & Memberships of
Dr. M. Lekeshmanaswamy

Dr. M. Lekeshmanaswamy
Principal
Research Area
  • Pollution Biology
  • Biodiversity

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Awards

Academic awards


1.Awarding agency :  Bharathiar University 
   Country :  India
   Title of paper : Best NSS Programme Officer
   Date of Award : 2001

2.Awarding agency :  Tamil Nadu State Award
   Country :  India
   Title of paper : Best NSS Programme Officer
   Date of Award : 2005-2006

3.Awarding agency :  Biological Science by Bose Science Society, affiliated with DST, New Delhi
   Country :  India
   Title of paper : HARGOBIND KHORANA BEST SCIENTIST AWARD 
   Date of Award : 2011

4.Awarding agency :  International Journals​​​​​​​
   Country :  India
   Title of paper : Merit for the Publication of full papers
   Date of Award : 2013 - 2014

5.Awarding agency :  Kongunadu Arts and Science College​​​​​​​
   Country :  India
   Title of paper : 100% attendance Award​​​​​​​
   Date of Award : 2007-08 and 2008-09

6.Awarding agency :  CSIR, SRF
   Country :  India
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   Date of Award : 1991-1994

Membership

Membership in Professional Bodies


1. Organization :  NAAC
    Type of Membership : Convener 
    Period : 2018-2019

2. Organization : Bharathiar University 
    Type of Membership : Senate Member
    Period : 2016 to till date

3. Organization : NIRF 
    Type of Membership : NODAL Officer
    Period : 2017 to 2018

4. Organization : YSSP (Young Student Scientist Programme)
    Type of Membership : Co-ordinator
    Period :  May 2010 and May 2011 (Phase I & II)

5. Organization : Govt. of Tamilnadu
    Type of Membership : convener for World Classical Tamil Conference
    Period : 2008

6. Organization : Bharathiar University 
    Type of Membership : NSS Advisory committee member
    Period : 2006 - 2007

7. Organization : TNPSC (CSSE) 
    Type of Membership : Chief Invigilator 
    Period : 30.07.2021

8. Organization :  Kolkata
    Type of Membership : ISCA
    Period : Life member 

9. Organization : KASC
    Type of Membership : Aruchami Research Foundation
    Period : Life member 

10. Organization : Journal 
    Type of Membership : Journal of Ecologia
    Period : Life member 

11. Organization : KASC
    Type of Membership : Alumni Association
    Period :  Life member 

12. Organization : Journal
    Type of Membership : Journal of Environment and Eco-planning
    Period : Life member 

13. Organization : ISCA
    Type of Membership : Coimbatore Chapter
    Period : Life member 

14. Organization : Alumni Association
    Type of Membership : Life member 
    Period : Life member 

 

Visits/Collaborations/Others of
Dr. M. Lekeshmanaswamy

Dr. M. Lekeshmanaswamy
Principal
Research Area
  • Pollution Biology
  • Biodiversity

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