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Profile of
Dr. R. Venkitachalam

Dr. R. Venkitachalam
Assistant Professor
Research Area

Ornithology

Plant Bird Interaction

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Research Area

Ornithology

Plant Bird Interaction

Featured Publications

Ornithology

Plant Bird Interaction

Courses Teaching

  • Invertebrate and Chodates
  • Moral and Ethics
  • Health Education
  • Biostatistics and Bioinformatics
  • Ecology
  • Biodiversity and Animal Behaviour
  • Economic Zoology
  • Pest and their management
  • Comparative Anatomy of Invertebrates and Vertebrates
  • Biostatistics and Bioinformatics
  • Biostatictics and Research Methodology
  • Developmental Biology
  • Environmental Biology and Toxicology

Education & Career of
Dr. R. Venkitachalam

Dr. R. Venkitachalam
Assistant Professor
Research Area

Ornithology

Plant Bird Interaction

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Education

Ph. D
Subject : Zoology
Institution : Government Arts College (Autonomous), Coimbatore
Affiliated University : Bharathiar University
Year of Award : 2015

M.Phil
Subject : Zoology
Institution : Government Arts College (Autonomous), Coimbatore
Affiliated University : Bharathiar University
Year of Award : 2003

M.Sc
Subject :  Zoology
Institution : Government Arts College (Autonomous), Coimbatore
Affiliated University : Bharathiar University
Year of Award : 2001

DCA
Subject :  Computer Applications
Institution : SSOFTWARE CORPORATION OF INDIA
Affiliated University : Software Integrated Solution
Year of Award : 2000

B.Sc
Subject : Zoology
Institution: Government Arts College (Autonomous), Coimbatore
Affiliated University : Bharathiar University
Year of Award : 1999

Career

Present

Institute Name: Kongunadu Arts and Science College (Autonomous)
Designation : Assistant Professor
Period :June, 2018- Till date

Past Experience

Institute Name: Research Associate
Designation : Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment
Period : Jay, 2004 -May, 2018

Institute Name: Research Biologist
Designation : ARULAGAM NGO
Period : Jay, 2004 -September, 2011

Institute Name: Scientist A
Designation : Bombay Natural History Society
Period : April,2006 -March, 2010

Institute Name: Junior Reseach Fellow
Designation : Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History
Period :November, 2004 -March, 2006

 

Research Areas of
Dr. R. Venkitachalam

Dr. R. Venkitachalam
Assistant Professor
Research Area

Ornithology

Plant Bird Interaction

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Ornithology

Description of the Title: Ecology and Conservation of Birds special reference to Threatened Birds.

Plant Bird Interaction

Description of the Title: Interaction of plant and birds for ecosystem functioning

 

Publications of
Dr. R. Venkitachalam

Dr. R. Venkitachalam
Assistant Professor
Research Area

Ornithology

Plant Bird Interaction

9500515384

2020-2022

1.Title of the Publication : Study  on Minerals Calcium and Phosphorus in Different Productive Stages of Holstein Friesian Cow Breed in Anthiyur of Erode District, Tamil Nadu
   Name of the authors: Yaswanthkumar. S, Venkitachalam. R, Sreejit. K, Karthikeyan. M., Ganapathi. P. 
   Journal name: Ijcrt
   Year: 2021

2010-2019

2.Title of the Publication : Status and Population of Vultures in Moyar Valley, Tamil Nadu
   Name of the authors: Venkitachalam, R. and S.Senthilnathan 
   Journal name: Journal of Threatened Taxa
   Year: 2015

1.Title of the Publication : Some Aspects of  Breeding Biology of White-backed vulture Gyps bengalensis North Forest Division in Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu. 
   Name of the authors: Venkitachalam, R. Senthilnathan, S. Bharathidasan, S. 
   Journal name: International Journal for Science and Nature
   Year: 2013

 

2020-2022

2.Title of the Publication : Checklist of Bird Species in Dharmadam Estuary In Kannur District Of Kerala
   Name of the authors: Santhwana, A. Venkitachalam, R., and Sridhu Prakash
   Journal name: Kong. Res. J. 
   Year: 2021

1.Title of the Publication : Status and Divsersity of Bird Species in Government College Campus in Chittur of Palakad, Kerala
   Name of the authors: Venkitachalam, R and Varsha Vijayan 
   Journal name: Kong. Res. J. 
   Year: 2020

2010-2019

10.Title of the Publication : Nest Features and Nest tree characteristics of White-rumped Vulture in Moyar Valley of Tamil Nadu, India.
   Name of the authors: Venkitachalam, R. and S.Senthilnathan 
   Journal name: Bird-o-soar #20
   Year: 2018

9.Title of the Publication : Venkitachalam, R 
   Name of the authors: Venkitachalam, R and Varsha Vijayan 
   Journal name: SACON Newsletter
   Year: 2016

8.Title of the Publication : Record of Kashmir Flycatcher in Kotagiri, Tamil Nadu.
   Name of the authors: R. Venkitachalam 
   Journal name: Newsletter for Birdwatchers. 
   Year: 2017

7.Title of the Publication :Record of Long-billed Vulture in Nilgiri North Forest Division. Current science.
   Name of the authors: Venkitachalam, R. and S.Senthilnathan 
   Journal name: Current science
   Year: 2015

6.Title of the Publication : New Site record of the Long-billed Vulture to Kangra districts in Himachal Pradesh
   Name of the authors: Venkitachalam,R and Vibhu Prakash 
   Journal name: Newsletter for Birdwatchers. 
   Year: 2013

5.Title of the Publication :The current status of heronry population in Keoladeo National Park.
   Name of the authors: Venkitachalam, R., Lalitha Vijayan and Devojit Das
   Journal name: Newsletter for Birdwatchers
   Year:  2009

4.Title of the Publication : Checklist of the birds in Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur. Rajasthan.
   Name of the authors: Venkitachalam, R and Lalitha Vijayan
   Journal name: Newsletter for Birdwatchers
   Year:  2008

3.Title of the Publication : New addition of the Fire-capped tit in Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur.
   Name of the authors: Venkitachalam,R and Lalitha Vijayan
   Journal name: Newsletter for Birdwatchers
   Year: 2008

2.Title of the Publication : Recent Changes in Populations of Resident Gyps Vultures in India.
   Name of the authors: Prakash, V. Green, R.E. Pain, D.J. Ranade, S.P,Saravanan,S. Prakash,N. Venkitachalam, R. R. Cuthbert , R.  Rahmani, A.R and Cunningham, A. A. 
   Journal name: J. Bombay. Nat. Hist. Soc
   Year: 2007

1.Title of the Publication : New site record of the Yellow-throated Bulbul Pycnonotus xantholaemus from the Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu (India).
   Name of the authors: Narayanan, S. P. Boopal, A. Nanjan, S. Kurian, J. Dhanya, R. Gomathi, N. Dastidar, D. G. Rajamamannan, M. A. Venkitachalam, R. Mukherjee, D. Eswaran, R. 
   Journal name: Indian Birds
   Year:2006

 

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4.Title of the Conference : International Virtual Conference on Biology in 21st Century : Transformation  of Biological Sciences  in Supporting the sustainable development goals, Organized by Department of Zoology , jointly organized by Indian Science Congress Association, Coimbatore chapter
   Name of the Author : R. Venkitachalam, Balasubramanian, P and Santhoshkumar
   Year : 2020
   Institution: Kongunadu Arts and Science College

3.Title of the Conference : New generation vaccines  and Animal Disease Control  strategies: Road Map for Enhancement  of Animal and Human Health
   Name of the Author : R.Venkitachalam
   Year : 2020
   Institution: Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University and Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University

2.Title of the Conference : Status and Distribution of vultures in the Moyar Valley. Eco-system Services and Functions
   Name of the Author : R.Venkitachalam, S. Senthilnathan & S. Bharathidasan
   Year : 2013
   Institution: IInd International Ornithological Congress

1.Title of the Conference : Status and distribution of the hornbills in southern India. In: The active management of hornbills and their habitats for conservation
   Name of the Author : Balasubramanian, P., Ravi, R., Venkitachalam, R., Maheswaran, B., Vijayan, V. S., & Prasad, S. N., 2
   Year : 2007
   Institution: CD Rom Proceedings of the 4th International Hornbill Conference, Mabula Game Lodge Bela-Bela, South Africa. Naturalists & Nomads, Pretor

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4.Title of the Conference : National conference on empowerment of rural communities through innovations in science and technology, jointly organized by Indian Science Congress Association, Coimbatore chapter
   Name of the Author : S. Yeswanth Kumar, R. Venkitachalam
   Year : 2020
   Institution: Kongunadu Arts and Science College

3.Title of the Conference : National Conference on Ecological impacts of microbiome.
   Name of the Author : S. Yeswanth Kumar, R. Venkitachalam, M. Karthikeyan and  K. Sreejith
   Year : 2020
   Institution: Department of Microbial Biotechnology, Bharathiar University

2.Title of the Conference : Securing Vulture Population in Southern India
   Name of the Author : R.Venkitachalam
   Year : 2018
   Institution: Department of Zoology and Wildlife Biology, Govt Arts College, SADP Hall, Ooty, Tamil Nadu

1.Title of the Conference : National Remote Sensing, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh​​​​​​​
   Name of the Author : R. Venkitachalam, Balasubramanian, P and Santhoshkumar
   Year : 2007
   Institution: National Remote Sensing, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh

 

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Courses Handled by
Dr. R. Venkitachalam

Dr. R. Venkitachalam
Assistant Professor
Research Area

Ornithology

Plant Bird Interaction

9500515384

Course Teaching

  • Invertebrate and Chodates
  • Moral and Ethics
  • Health Education
  • Biostatistics and Bioinformatics
  • Ecology
  • Biodiversity and Animal Behaviour
  • Economic Zoology
  • Pest and their management
  • Comparative Anatomy of Invertebrates and Vertebrates
  • Biostatistics and Bioinformatics
  • Biostatictics and Research Methodology
  • Developmental Biology
  • Environmental Biology and Toxicology

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Projects Handled by
Dr. R. Venkitachalam

Dr. R. Venkitachalam
Assistant Professor
Research Area

Ornithology

Plant Bird Interaction

9500515384

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Title of the project : CSIR
Funding Agency : Department of Science and Technology – Science and Engineering
Amount : Rs. 8.13 Lakhs
Duration : 2003-2006


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Research Guidance of
Dr. R. Venkitachalam

Dr. R. Venkitachalam
Assistant Professor
Research Area

Ornithology

Plant Bird Interaction

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Institutional Responsibilities of
Dr. R. Venkitachalam

Dr. R. Venkitachalam
Assistant Professor
Research Area

Ornithology

Plant Bird Interaction

9500515384

Administrative (KASC)

1.Name of the Responsibility :Bird Club, Co-ordinator
  Period : 2020-Till
  Designation : Assistant Professor
  Nature of the Responsibility : Capacity building on birds for students

2.Name of the Responsibility: Dipoloma in Wildlife Biology, Co-ordinator
  Period : 2021-Till
  Designation : Assistant Professor
  Nature of the Responsibility : Coordinating the course

Administrative (Other)

1.Name of the Responsibility :Management of Vulture Breeding Centre
  Period : 2008-2010
  Designation : Scientist B 
  Nature of the Responsibility : Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS)

 

Awards & Memberships of
Dr. R. Venkitachalam

Dr. R. Venkitachalam
Assistant Professor
Research Area

Ornithology

Plant Bird Interaction

9500515384

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Membership in Professional Bodies


1.Organization : Indian National Science Congress
   Type of Membership : Life Member
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2.Organization : Saving Asia's Vulture from Exinction
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3. Organization : Bombay Natural History Society 
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4.Organization : Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History
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Visits/Collaborations/Others of
Dr. R. Venkitachalam

Dr. R. Venkitachalam
Assistant Professor
Research Area

Ornithology

Plant Bird Interaction

9500515384

Visits

1.Countries Visits : Ghana
   Duration of Visit : FIFTEEN DAYS
   Month and Year : 2015
   Purpose of Visit : MEETING

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