GATE 2018 (ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION) Qualified (All India 157th Rank, GATE Score – 369)
JOINT CSIR–UGC TEST FOR JRF AND NET – December 2015 Qualified (All India 27th Rank)
COURSE
UNIVERSITY/BOARD
AGGREGATE
YEAR
M. Sc Zoology
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
(Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha)
89.75 %
2014-2016
B. Sc Zoology
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
(Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha)
93 %
2011-2014
Class XII
Central Board of Secondary Education
(Carmel Public School, Vazhakulam)
88.40 %
2011
Class X
Central Board of Secondary Education
(Carmel Public School, Vazhakulam)
93.60 %
2009
WORK EXPERIENCE
Biology Teacher in Chavara International Academy, Vazhakulam, Muvattupuzha, Kerala, 686670 (01 January 2017 – 31 February 2017).
Last Worked Position – Zoology Guest Lecturer on Contract in Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha, Kerala, 686661 (01 June 2017 – 31 March 2018).
Appointed as additional examiner in MG University III and V semester CBCSS Examination October, 2017
Appointed as additional examiner in MG University I semester CBCS and VI semester CBCSS Examination January/February, 2018
BOOKS EDITED/ CHAPTERS AUTHORED
Varghese, D., Joseph, G. K., Vinod, K. V. and Kanjirakkattu, A. B. (2017). Animal Denizens of Periyar Tiger Reserve. ISBN NO. 978-81-929844-8-3
Kanjirakkattu, A. B. and Varghese, D. (2017). Diversity of Reptilian Fauna in Periyar Tiger Reserve, Kerala, India. Animal Denizens of Periyar Tiger Reserve. ISBN NO. 978-81-929844-8-3
PAPER PUBLICATIONS
Journal Papers
Kanjirakkattu, A. B. and Joseph, G. K. (2016). A Study on Lead Nitrate Induced Haematological Alterations in a Freshwater Fish, Channa striatus. Science & Society. 14(1): 49-56.
Kanjirakkattu, A. B., Varghese, D., Joseph, G. K. and Vinod, K. V. (2016). A Study on the Status and Diversity of Reptiles in Periyar Tiger Reserve, Kerala. Science & Society.14(2): 115-128.
Kanjirakkattu, A. B., Abhayadas, A. Varghese, D., Joseph, G. K. and Vinod, K. V. (2017)Habitat preference of amphibian fauna in Periyar Tiger Reserve, Kerala, India. Science & Society. 15(2): 123-131.
National Conference/ Seminar proceedings
Kanjirakkattu, A. B. and Joseph, G. K. A Case Study on Heavy Metal Contamination in a Freshwater Fish, Channa striatus (Bloch, 1793). In: Proceedings of the National Seminar on Municipal Solid Waste Management and its Impact on Ecosystem; 2017 Dec 7 – 8; Changanacherry, Kerala. 41-50.
Kanjirakkattu, A. B., Abhayadas, A. Varghese, D., Joseph, G. K. and Vinod, K. V. Habitat preference of amphibian fauna in Periyar Tiger Reserve, Kerala, India. In: Proceedings of the National Seminar on Environmental Concerns and Management; 2017 Nov 29 – 30; Muvattupuzha, Kerala. 102-108.
Kanjirakkattu, A. B., Varghese, D., Vinod, K. V. and Joseph, G. K. Diversity and conservation of reptiles in Periyar Tiger Reserve, Kerala. In: Proceedings of the National Conference on Ecology, Sustainable Development and Wildlife Conservation; 2016 Dec 15 – 16; Bangalore, India. 26-34.
Confererence Abstracts
Kanjirakkattu, A. B., Abhayadas, A. Varghese, D., Joseph, G. K. and Vinod, K. V. Preliminary study of herpetofaunal status and diversity in Periyar Tiger Reserve, Kerala. In: Proceedings of the International Conference – Current Trends in Biosciences (CTBio) – 2017; 2017 Aug 21 – 23; Cochin, India. Abstract nr. EES-08
Kanjirakkattu, A. B., Varghese, D., Joseph, G. K. and Vinod, K. V. Habitat preference of reptiles in Periyar Tiger Reserve, Western Ghats. In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Immune Responses in Health and Disease; 2017 Jan 24 – 25; Aluva. Abstract nr. 43
Kanjirakkattu, A. B., Varghese, D., Joseph, G. K. and Vinod, K. V. A study on the status and diversity of reptiles in Periyar Tiger Reserve. In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Green Technology for Health and Environment: Implications and Policies; 2016 Dec 15 – 16; Bangalore, India. Abstract nr. EES-03
PAPER PRESENTATIONS IN CONFERENCES
International Level:
Kanjirakkattu, A. B., Abhayadas, A. Varghese, D., Joseph, G. K. and Vinod, K. V. Preliminary study of herpetofaunal status and diversity in Periyar Tiger Reserve, Kerala. Presented in: Proceedings of the International Conference – Current Trends in Biosciences (CTBio) – 2017; held on 21nd – 23rd August, 2017 at Cochin, India.
Kanjirakkattu, A. B., Varghese, D., Joseph, G. K. and Vinod, K. V. Habitat preference of reptiles in Periyar Tiger Reserve, Western Ghats. Presented in “International Conference on Immune Responses in Health and Disease” held on 24th – 25th January, 2017 at Aluva.
Kanjirakkattu, A. B., Varghese, D., Joseph, G. K. and Vinod, K. V. A study on the status and diversity of reptiles in Periyar Tiger Reserve. Presented in “International Conference on Green Technology for Health and Environment: Implications and Policies” held on 15th – 16th December, 2016 at Bangalore, India.
National Level
Kanjirakkattu, A. B., Abhayadas, A. Varghese, D., Joseph, G. K. and Vinod, K. V. Habitat preference of amphibian fauna in Periyar Tiger Reserve, Kerala, India. Presented in “National Seminar on Environmental Concerns and Management” held on 29th – 30th November, 2017at Muvattupuzha, Kerala.
Kanjirakkattu, A. B. and Joseph, G. K. A Case Study on Heavy Metal Contamination in a Freshwater Fish, Channa striatus (Bloch, 1793). Presented in “National Seminar on Municipal Solid Waste Management and its Impact on Ecosystem” held on 7th – 8th December, 2017 at Changanacherry, Kerala.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS
Secured Second position in the Master of Science – Zoology degree examination, June 2016.
Obtained Fifth position (Bracketed) in the Bachelor of Science – Zoology degree examination, March 2014.
Awarded Prof. Cheriyachan George memorial endowment award for top scorer in final M. Sc. Zoology (2015-2016).
Conferred Dr. Thomas V. Thomas memorial award for the best student of the college (2013-2014).
Recipient of Alumni association Bahrain Chapter award for Topper of the college in B. Sc. Degree examinations (Zoology).
Offered IASc-INSA-NASI Summer Research Fellowship for two months in 2015.
Secured 375th rank in the final round of 13th National Science Olympaid, March 2011.
KSCSTE Sponsored National Seminar Municipal Solid Waste Management and its Impact on Ecosystem held at Assumption College, Changanacherry on 7th – 8th December, 2017.
KSCSTE Sponsored National Seminar on Environmental Concerns and Management held at Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha on 29th – 30th November, 2017.
International Conference – Current Trends in Biosciences (CTBio) – 2017; held at Cochin, India on 21nd – 23rd August, 2017.
KSCSTE Sponsored International Conference on Immune Responses in Health and Disease held at St. Xavier’s College for Women, Aluva on 24th – 25th January, 2017.
International Conference on Green Technology for Health and Environment: Implications and Policies held at Bangalore, India on 15th – 16th December, 2016.
UGC Sponsored National Seminar: Integrating Taxonomy to DNA Barcoding held at St. Xavier’s College for Women, Aluva on 10th and 11th September, 2015
UGC Sponsored National Seminar: Environmental Impact Assessment held at Newman College, Thodupuzha on 27th and 28th November, 2014
National Seminar: Environment & Society – The India Challenge (ESTIC 2013) held at The Gateway Hotel, Kochi on 5th June, 2013
Participated in the nature camp held by Forests and Wildlife Department, at Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary from 01/02 to 03/02/2012
COMPUTATION AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Excellent teaching and presentation skills
Impeccable written and verbal communication skills in English
Operating Systems known: Windows.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and with modern classroom technology
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