Brief Profile
I have been working on various aspects of terrestrial ecology, plant-animal interactions, and political ecology and working towards the conservation of biodiversity and biotic interactions in tropical regions of India. I began my academic career as a guest faculty to Maharaja's College in Ernakulam, but initiated my research career with ATREE-Bangalore. After a long stay with ATREE, I joined Tea Research Association as a Scientist-C. After serving TRA, I moved to Central University of Kerala in 2012, where I teach Master's and Doctoral Students, guide research scholars and perform research and outreach activities in my favorite areas of research.
Ph.D. in Zoology (Specialization in insect ecology);
Masters in Applied Zoology (Specialization in Entomology);
Raman Post-Doctoral Fellow, The University of Arizona;
Inspired Faculty of Central Varsities, The Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi;
Mentor for Academy Summer research Fellowship Program; Author of about 80 research publications
Cumulative Impact Factor=about 180
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Ph.D. in Zoology (Specialization in insect ecology)
Masters in Applied Zoology (Specialization in Entomology)
Raman Post-Doctoral Fellow, The University of Arizona
Inspired Faculty of Central Varsities, The Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi
Mentor for Academy Summer research Fellowship Program
Author of 80 research articles
Cumulative Impact Factor=172
Recent and Major Publications
- Asha G, K.K. Navya, T.P. Rajesh, Palatty Allesh Sinu,"Roller dung beetles of dung piles suggest habitats are alike, but that of guarding pitfall traps suggest habitat are different.",Journal of Tropical Ecology,37, 209-213
- Asha G, K. Manoj, P.P. Megha, Palatty Allesh Sinu,"Spatiotemporal effects on dung beetle activities in a tropical lowland: effect of habitat, season, and diel periods.",Scientific Reports,11, 17398
Research Projects Undertaken
Habitat management for biodiversity conservation in agroecosystems
Kerala State Economic and Planning Affairs
Role of flower constancy predicts pollination efficiency of bees
SERB
Himalayan Bee Museum and Demonstration Plot
National Mission on Himalayan Studies
Biodiversity of Sacred Groves
SERB
Conservation of sacred groves
UGC
Miscellaneous
Membership/Fellowship of other institutions/professionals societies : |
Fellowship, Royal Entomological Society
Member, The Indian Pollinator Initiative (www.inpollin.com)
Editor, The InPollin Buzz
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Student related co-curricular, extension and field based activities and counseling. |
Faculty Advisor
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Contribution to corporate sector-management of the department and institution through participation in academic and administration,committees and responsibilities.
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Other activities/Responsibilities : |
Consultant, Tata Coffee Pvt. Ltd.
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Any other relevant information, if not given above : |
Promotional video of project https://youtu.be/4MLuOjcEqjE
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