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“எண்ணிய முடிதல் வேண்டும்,

நல்லவே எண்ணல் வேண்டும்;

திண்ணிய நெஞ்சம் வேண்டும்,

தெளிந்தநல் லறிவு வேண்டும்;”

        - மகாகவி சி. சுப்பிரமணிய பாரதி

“Let my thoughts bloom into action;

Let me think only noble thoughts;

Let me have valiant heart;

Let me have a clear wisdom;"

         - Mahakavi C. Subramania Bharathiar

PROFILE

Dr. A. Manimekalan
Professor
Research Area
  • Biodiversity and Conservation
  • River Ecology
  • Remote sensing and GIS

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Research Area

  • Biodiversity and Conservation
  • River Ecology
  • Remote sensing and GIS

Featured Publications

Courses Teaching

EDUCATION & CAREER

Dr. A. Manimekalan
Professor
Research Area
  • Biodiversity and Conservation
  • River Ecology
  • Remote sensing and GIS

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Education

Ph. D.
Subject : Environmental Sciences
Institution : Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
Affiliated University : Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
Year of Award : 2001

M. S.
Subject:  Environmental Sciences
Institution : Pondicherry (Central) University
Affiliated University : Pondicherry University
Year of Award : 1993

B. Sc., 
Subject: Zoology
Institution: Govt. Arts College, Dharmapuri
Affiliated University: Madras University
Year of Award: 1988

Career

At Bharathiar University (Reverse Order)
Professor : 02.02.2015 to Till Date
Associate Professor : Feb 2012 to Feb 2015
Reader : Feb 2009 to Feb 2012

Past Experience
DST-Young Scientist: July 2006 to Jan 2009 at Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding, Coimbatore
Principal Scientist: 2003 to 2006 at The Rainforest Initiative, Coimbatore
Research Associate: Nov 2000 to June 2003 at Centre for Environmental Sciences, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunlveli, TN
SRF-CISR: Oct 97 to Sep 2000 at Centre for Environmental Sciences, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunlveli, TN
JRF-DST: Oct 1994 to June 1996 at Centre for Environmental Sciences, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunlveli, TN

RESEARCH AREAS

Dr. A. Manimekalan
Professor
Research Area
  • Biodiversity and Conservation
  • River Ecology
  • Remote sensing and GIS

0422-2428391

9443464489

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PUBLICATIONS

Dr. A. Manimekalan
Professor
Research Area
  • Biodiversity and Conservation
  • River Ecology
  • Remote sensing and GIS

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2021

 

2020

 

2018

14. Resolving the taxonomic enigma of the iconic game fish, the hump-backed mahseer from the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot, India.
Pinder AC, Manimekalan A, Knight JDM, Krishnankutty P, Britton JR, Philip S,
Journal PLoS ONE - Volume 13(6): e0199328

13.Osteological characterization of genus Puntius recorded from six river systems of Southern Western Ghats, India
Arunkumar. A. A, Vijaya Lakshmi, N. & A. Manimekalan
Iranian Journal of Ichthyology - Volume -5(2)-Page (139-166)

12.Freshwater fish fauna of rivers of the southern Western Ghats, India
AnbuAravazhi Arunkumar and Arunachalam Manimekalan
Earth Syst. Sci. Data - Volume -10-Page (1735–1752)

2017-2012

11. Species Diversity and Habitat Inventory of Puntius sp. from Various Water Bodies of South India.
Arunkumar, A. A, ThirunavukkarasuSivaraman and A. Manimekalan
Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research - Volume -9(10)- Page (1775-1784) Year: 2017

10. A Remote sensing and GIS based study on the tree canopy cover, distribution and its relationship with Normalized difference Vegetative Index in the selected College and University campus in Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu, India.
KalerSonamSree, K., Kaler, A., Manimekalan, A. 2017
IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology - Volume -10(10)- Page (51-57) Year: 2017

9.Fish species richness and habitat quality mapping with geographical information system across Cauvery River in Tamil Nadu, India
AnbuAravazhi Arunkumar, Arunachalam Manimekalan, VeluManikandan, PalanivelVelmurugan
J. of Aridland Agriculture - Volume -1- Page (43-54) Year: 2015

8. Molecular systematics of the Asian torrent minnows (Ostariophysi: Psilorhynchidae) inferred from nuclear and mitochondrial DNA sequence data
Conway, Kevin; Britz, Ralf; Shrestha, Jiwan; Arunachalam, Manimekalan; Rüber, Lukas
J ZoologSystEvol Res - Volume -53 (1)- Page (33-44) Year: 2015

7. Correlation profile between heavy metals and physico chemical parameters of water in Singanallur lake, Coimbatore, Southern India
Anu Alias Meena, R. & A. Manimekalan
Journal of International Academic Research for multidisciplinary - Volume -3(4)- Page (1-18) Year: 2014

6.Genetic diversity of genus Tor in River Chaliyar, Southern Western Ghats, Kerala: Through DNA barcoding
Ambili TR, Manimekalan A. and Verma MS
J. of Science - Volume -4- Page (206-214) Year: 2014

5.BACE1 gene as a potential candidate for siRNA gene therapy against Alzheimer’s disease
Ambili, T.R., Abhijith, B.D. Manimekalan, A.
Asian Pac. J. Trop. Biomed Year: 2014

4.Implication of project on upgradation of safety in health care (push) among government sector in Tamil Nadu
Manimekalan Arunachalam, VetrivelChezianSengodan
Int J Cur Res Rev - Volume -05(17)- Page (102:111) Year: 2013

3.Determination of Environmental Pollutants
NúriaFontanals, Jing-Fu Liu, Arunchalam Manimekalan, and Sayan Bhattacharya
The Scientific World Journal - Volume -1 Year: 2013

2.In sillicoanalysis of the molecular phylogeny of siluriformes inferred from mitochondrial CO1gene
Indu, M., Ambili, T.R. and Manimekalan, A
Int. J. Adv. Life Sci. - Volume -5(1)- Page (71-78) Year: 2012

1.SiRNA gene therapy for Alzhemer’s disease targeting APP gene
Ambili, T.R., Manimekalan, A. and Abhijith, B.D
Int. J. Pharm. & Pharmaceutical Sci - Volume -4(3)- Page (341 – 346) Year: 2012

 

2021

New accordion content

2020-2017

16. In-vivo study on effect of stocking density on growth and production of marine prawn Litopenaeusvannamei
KaliannanDurairaj, PalanivelVelmurugan, PalaninaickerSenthilkumar, PachamuthuVetriselvan, Arunachalam Manimekalan&Byung-Taek Oh
Indian Journal of Geo Marine Sciences - Volume 47 (06) Page (1228-1236) Year: 2018

15.Carbon Sequestration by the Trees in Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala
Manimekalan A, L.S. Puni Isaac and Sanjayan Kumar
Volume -1-Page (153-165) year:2017

2016-2000

14. A GIS based Study on the Tree Canopy Cover, Distribution, Pattern and its Relationship with Normalized Difference Vegetative Index in the Selected College and University Campuses of Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu.
Kaler. SonamSree and Arunachalam Manimekalan*
International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology - Volume 4(20) Page (1-12) Year : 2016

13.Land-use change pattern and bird diversity of Puliyampully watershed, MundurGramaPanchayath, Palakkad, Kerala
Rajeshkumar, N, Manimekalan, A. and Arun Kumar, A.A
J. of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries - Volume 2 Page (522-533) year:2014

12.Can sweetness be difficult to handle when in excess?
Nagarajan, B., M. Krishnamoorthy, C. Pandiarajan and A. Manimekalan
Current Science - Volume 96(11) Page (1433) year:2009

11.Occurrence of white suckerfish Remorinaalbescens on the south-east coast of India
Venkatraman. C, Jothinayagam. J T, Raghunathan C, Krishnamoorthy P, Sivaleela G, Manimekalan. A
J Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc., - Volume 105(3) Page (348-349) year:2008

10.New records and range of extension of freshwater fishes to the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, South India
Manimekalan, A., A. Arunachalam & Rema Devi
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. - Volume 102 (3) Page (344-346) year:2004

9.Fish fauna of some streams and rivers in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra
Arunachalam. M, A. Manimekalan, A.Sankaranaraysnan, J.A.Johnson, R. Soranam
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc - Volume 199(2)Page (337-341) year:2002

8.Rediscovery of critically endangered air birthing cat fish clariasdayihora (Pisces:Claridae) from Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu
Manimekalan, A. & M. Arunachalam
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. - Volume 99(1) Page (129-131) year:2002

7New record of fishes from the Western Ghats of Maharastra
Arunachalam. M, , A.Sankaranaraysnan, J.A.Johnson A. Manimekalan, R. Soranam
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. - Volume 97(2) Page (292-294) year:2000

1999-1997

6. New records of Stigmatogobiusoligactis
Arunachalam. M, A.Sankaranaraysnan, R. Soranam, J.A.Johnsonand A. Manimekalan
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc - Volume 96(1) Page (167-168) Year : 1999

5.New records of Salmostomasardinella (Pices:Cyprinidae) from Mondai stream, Maharashtra
Arunachalam. M, A.Sankaranaraysnan, A. Manimekalan, R. Soranam and J.A.Johnson
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. - Volume 96(1) Page (162-163) year:1999

4.New record of Heteropneustesmicrops(Gunther) (Siluridae: Heteropneustidae) from the Western Ghats rivers, India
Arunachalam.M., J.A.Johnson, A.Manimekalan and S.Sridhar
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc - Volume 96(2) Page (330-332) year:1999

3.Glyptothoraxdavissinghi (Pisces: Sisoridae) A new cat fishes from Nilambur in the Nilgiri Biosphere, South India
Manimekalan, A. H.S.Das
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc - Volume 95(1): Page (87-91) year:1998

2.Fishes of Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, South India
Manimekalan, A
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc - Volume 95(3) Page (431-443) year:1998

1.New record of Schismatorhynchus (Nukta) nukta (Sykes) (Pisces: Cyprinidae) from Moyar river, extends its range to Tamil Nadu
Manimekalan, A., Singh.D.F.
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc - Volume 94(1)Page (170-171) year:1997

 
 
Books

01. Aquaculture, Fisheries and Bio-Technology
Thangadurai D, Hall SG, Manimekalan A, Mocz G.
Agro-bios, Jodhpur, India, 2009, ISBN-10: 8177543814,

02. Aquaculture, Fisheries and Bio-Technology In: Aquaculture, Fisheries and Biotechnology
Manimekalan.A
SAgro-bios, Jodhpur, India, 2009, ISBN-10: 8177543814

03. Diversity and Distribution of Fish Genetic Resources in Anamalai Hills of Western Ghats, India. In: Aquaculture, Fisheries and Biotechnology
Manimekalan, A.
Agro-bios, Jodhpur, India, ISBN-10: 8177543814

04.Biodiversity and Ecology of two endangered wetlands of Tamil Nadu coast-Kaluveli and Ousteri. In: Aquatic ecosystems Conservation, Restoration and Management.
Capital Publishing Co, 2013,

05.Fishes of rain forest streams/rivers of India- A research overview. In: Conservation of Rainforest in India
Manimekalan, A.
Wildlife Institute of India, Deharadun India, 2004,

06. Conservation Strategies and Action plans for the Pisces of Tamil Nadu. (ed.): Tamilnadu Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. Chordate Diversity.
Manimekalan, A.
Tamilnadu Forest Department,2004.

07.Rapid Assessment and Veterinary Aid as an Immediate Response to the Tsunami. In:The Ground Beneath the Waves: Post-tsunami impact assessment of wildlife and their habitats in India
Wildlife Trust of India, New Delhi, 2005,

08.Aquaculture, Fisheries and Bio-Technology In: Aquaculture, Fisheries and Biotechnology
Manimekalan.A
Agro-bios, Jodhpur, India, 2009, ISBN-10: 8177543814

09. Diversity and Distribution of Fish Genetic Resources in Anamalai Hills of Western Ghats, India. In: Aquaculture, Fisheries and Biotechnology
Manimekalan, A.
Agro-bios, Jodhpur, India, ISBN-10: 8177543814

10.Biodiversity and Ecology of two endangered wetlands of Tamil Nadu coast-Kaluveli and Ousteri. In: Aquatic ecosystems Conservation, Restoration and Management.
Capital Publishing Co, 2005,

11.Fishes of rain forest streams/rivers of India- A research overview. In: Conservation of Rainforest in India
Manimekalan, A.
Wildlife Institute of India, Deharadun 2004,

12.Conservation Strategies and Action plans for the Pisces of Tamil Nadu. (ed.): Tamilnadu Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. Chordate Diversity.
Manimekalan, A.
Tamilnadu Forest Department, 2004,

13.Rapid Assessment and Veterinary Aid as an Immediate Response to the Tsunami. In:The Ground Beneath the Waves: Post-tsunami impact assessment of wildlife and their habitats in India
Wildlife Trust of India, New Delhi, 2005,

2012

1. Tor khudree voucher BU-CKD-TKI; cytochrome oxidase subunit I gene, partial cds; mitochondrial
Ambili,T.R, Manimekalan, A. and Varma, M.S.
NCBI - ID/Ref. No :JQ585591

2. Tor khudree voucher BU-3cTK; cytochrome oxidase subunit I gene, partial cds; mitochondrial.
Ambili,T.R, Manimekalan, A. and Varma, M.S.
NCBI - ID/Ref. No :JX401291

3.Tor khudree voucher BU-BcTK3; cytochrome oxidase subunit I gene, partial cds; mitochondrial.
Ambili,T.R, Manimekalan, A. and Varma, M.S.
NCBI - ID/Ref. No :JX401292

4. Tor khudree voucher BU-CcTK4; cytochrome oxidase subunit I genepartialcds; mitochondrial.
Ambili,T.R, Manimekalan, A. and Varma, M.S.
NCBI - ID/Ref. No :JX401293

5.Tor khudree voucher BU-GcTK 4 cytochrome oxidase subunit I genepartialcds; mitochondrial.
Ambili,T.R, Manimekalan, A. and Varma, M.S.
NCBI - ID/Ref. No :JX401294

6. Tor malabaricus voucher BU-AcTM1; cytochrome oxidase subunit I genepartialcds; mitochondrial.
Ambili,T.R, Manimekalan, A. and Varma, M.S.
NCBI - ID/Ref. No :JX401295

7. Tor malabaricus voucher BU-2cTM2; cytochrome oxidase subunit I genepartialcds; mitochondrial.
Ambili,T.R, Manimekalan, A. and Varma, M.S.
NCBI - ID/Ref. No :JX401296

8. Tor mussullahvoucher BU-8cTMu1; cytochrome oxidase subunit I genepartialcds; mitochondrial.
Ambili,T.R, Manimekalan, A. and Varma, M.S.
NCBI - ID/Ref. No :JX401297

9. Tor mussullah voucher BU-4cTMu2; cytochrome oxidase subunit I genepartialcds; mitochondrial.
Ambili,T.R, Manimekalan, A. and Varma, M.S.
NCBI - ID/Ref. No :JX401298

10. Tor mussullah voucher BU- HcTMu3; cytochrome oxidase subunit I genepartialcds; mitochondrial.
Ambili,T.R, Manimekalan, A. and Varma, M.S.
NCBI - ID/Ref. No :JX401299

11.Tor putitora voucher BU-FcTP; cytochrome oxidase subunit I genepartialcds; mitochondrial.
Ambili,T.R, Manimekalan, A. and Varma, M.S.
NCBI - ID/Ref. No :JX401300

12. Tor khudree voucher BU-GsTK1; 16S ribosomal RNA genepartialcds; mitochondrial.
Ambili,T.R, Manimekalan, A. and Varma, M.S.
NCBI - ID/Ref. No :JX401301

13. Tor khudree voucher BU- BsTK2 ; 16S ribosomal RNA genepartialcds; mitochondrial.
Ambili,T.R, Manimekalan, A. and Varma, M.S.
NCBI - ID/Ref. No :JX401302

14. Tor khudree voucher BU- 3sTK 3; 16S ribosomal RNA gene partial cds; mitochondrial.
Ambili,T.R, Manimekalan, A. and Varma, M.S.
NCBI - ID/Ref. No :JX401303

15. Tor khudree voucher BU-Cs TK 4; 16S ribosomal RNA genepartialcds; mitochondrial.
Ambili,T.R, Manimekalan, A. and Varma, M.S.
NCBI - ID/Ref. No :JX401304

16. Tor malabaricus voucher BU-As-TM1; 16S ribosomal RNA genepartialcds; mitochondrial.
Ambili,T.R, Manimekalan, A. and Varma, M.S.
NCBI - ID/Ref. No :JX401305

17. Tor malabaricusvoucher BU-2s TM2; 16S ribosomal RNA genepartialcds; mitochondrial.
Ambili,T.R, Manimekalan, A. and Varma, M.S.
NCBI - ID/Ref. No :JX401306

18. Tor mussullah voucher BU-4sTMu1; 16S ribosomal RNA gene partial cds; mitochondrial.
Ambili,T.R, Manimekalan, A. and Varma, M.S.
NCBI - ID/Ref. No :JX401307

19. Tor mussullah voucher HsTMu1; 16S ribosomal RNA genepartialcds; mitochondrial.
Ambili,T.R, Manimekalan, A. and Varma, M.S.
NCBI - ID/Ref. No :JX401308

20. Tor mussullah voucher BU-8sTMu1; 16S ribosomal RNA genepartialcds; mitochondrial.
Ambili,T.R, Manimekalan, A. and Varma, M.S.
NCBI - ID/Ref. No :JX401309

21. Tor putitora voucher BU-TPs; 16S ribosomal RNA genepartialcds; mitochondrial.
Ambili,T.R, Manimekalan, A. and Varma, M.S.
NCBI - ID/Ref. No :JX401310

 

TEACHING

Dr. A. Manimekalan
Professor
Research Area
  • Biodiversity and Conservation
  • River Ecology
  • Remote sensing and GIS

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Course Teaching

 

Course Materials

 

 

PROJECTS

Dr. A. Manimekalan
Professor
Research Area
  • Biodiversity and Conservation
  • River Ecology
  • Remote sensing and GIS

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9443464489

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Funded Projects(National Level)

1. DST-SERB


Title of the project : Biodiversity, conservation and molecular characterization of endemic and threatened fishes of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Western Ghats.

Funding Agency : DST-SERB

Amount : Rs. 41,06,000

Duration : 2013-17


2. UGC


Title of the project : Fish germplasm inventory, habitat quality assessment and mapping of streams/river of Southern Eastern Ghats linking with GIS

Funding Agency : UGC

Amount : Rs. 8,50,000

Duration :


3. DST-SERB


Title of the project : Impact/Biotic interaction between exotic and native fishes in Southern Indian Rivers /reservoirs

Funding Agency : DST-SERB

Amount : Rs. 12,58,000

Duration :2006-2009


4.Airport Authority of India, Coimbatore


Title of the project : Establishing green cover with indigenous plant species in Bharathiar University campus in the foot hill or western Ghats” and “Tree Transplanting form Coimbatore Airport to Bharathiar University

Funding Agency :Airport Authority of India, Coimbatore

Amount : Rs. 34,40,000

Duration :2019-2021


5.Southern Western Ghats


Title of the project : Climate change and its impacts on fish biodiversity and conservation of threatened fishes of

Funding Agency :Southern Western Ghats

Amount : Rs. 34,40,000

Duration :Feb 2020-June 2020


1. Kerala Forest Department


Title of the project :Status, Diversity & Preparation of Field Guide on fishes of Periyar Tiger Reserve and to understand the Socio economic impact of existing fishing practices by EDC on local & endemic fish population in Periyar Tiger Reserve

Funding Agency :Kerala Forest Department

Amount : Rs.3,50,000

Duration :


2. UGC XII plan


Title of the project :Fish diversity, habitat quality assessment and mapping of river Bhavani linking with GIS

Funding Agency :UGC XII plan

Amount : Rs.1,00,000

Duration :

Consultancy Projects
 

1. Minenviron System Pvt. Ltd –Nagpur and Rio Tinto Australia


Title of the project : Impact of River diversion on fish community

Funding Agency : Minenviron System Pvt. Ltd –Nagpur and Rio Tinto Australia

Amount : Rs:

Duration : 12.04.2011 to 21.04.2011

 

 

RESEARCH GUIDANCE

Dr. A. Manimekalan
Professor
Research Area
  • Biodiversity and Conservation
  • River Ecology
  • Remote sensing and GIS

0422-2428391

9443464489

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YEAR OF AWARDED

Candidate Name :Ambili T.R.
Title of the Thesis :Morphological and molecular characterization of genus Tor from Southern Western Ghats, India
Date of Submission:
Date of Award: 2014

Candidate Name :S. VetrivelChezian.
Title of the Thesis :Study on biomedical waste management in Coimbatore Medical College Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu
Date of Submission:
Date of Award: 2014

Candidate Name :M. Iydroose
Title of the Thesis :Effects of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles of personal care products on freshwater fish Labeorohita Tamilnadu
Date of Submission:
Date of Award: 2015

Candidate Name :A.A.Arunkumar
Title of the Thesis :Molecular, Morphological, Osteological and Diversity Analysis of Genus Puntius from Southern Western Ghats, India
Date of Submission:
Date of Award:2015

Candidate Name :R. Anu Alias Meena
Title of the Thesis :Bioaccumulation of heavy metals and its correlation with ecological characteristics in water, sediment and fishes of wetlands from Coimbatore, Southern India
Date of Submission:
Date of Award:2015

Candidate Name :A. Jagadeesh Kumar
Title of the Thesis :A comparative study on removal of organic dyes on thermal and chemical activated mesoporous carbon developed from Jatropha husk, an agricultural solid waste: Adsorption dynamics and kinetics studies.
Date of Submission:
Date of Award:2015

Candidate Name :K. Mahesh Kumar
Title of the Thesis :Diversity, Distribution, Habitat Characterization and GIS Mapping of Fishes of Anamalai Tiger Reserve
Date of Submission:
Date of Award:2016

Candidate Name :K. SonamSree
Title of the Thesis: Relationship between urban Agglomeration, Greenness Index with Terrain Ruggedness and its Future Predictions around the Tiger Reserves of Southern Western Ghats, using Remote Sensing and GIS Technique
Date of Submission:
Date of Award:2015

 

COMPLETED

Candidate Name :NinuMehnaz
Title: A comparative EthnopedologicalPhysico Chemical study and fertility conservation of Wayanad District, Kerala
Date of Award: 2012

Candidate Name :Sanjayan Kumar
Title:Diversity and Distribution of fishes of Parambikulam Tiger Reserve
Date of Award: 2014

Candidate Name :R.G.Anithaa
Title:Assessment of soil fertility status in different agro climatic zones of Tamil Nadu
Date of Award: 2014

Candidate Name :R. Eswaran
Title:Molecular, Morphological and Osteological Analysis of Selected Species of Genus Barilius from Southern Western Ghats, India
Date of Award: 2015

Candidate Name :S. Renuka
Title:Correlation of fish species diversity with Physico chemical characteristics in selected river system of Wildlife Sanctuaries in Kerala
Date of Award: 2019

COMPLETED

Candidate Name :M. Iydroose
Title:A case study on zero discharge system and technology by the paint industry
Date of Award: 2009

Candidate Name :Mahesh Kumar K
Title:Food resources availability to Elephant and Impact on tree species around Anayirangal Reservoir, Munar
Date of Award: 2010

Candidate Name :NgaransingJagoi
Title:The state of environment report of Ukhrul District, Manipur
Date of Award: 2010

Candidate Name :ChirchomLuithui
Title:Identification of water Resources in the forest near human settlement in Sathyamanalam Wildlife Sanctuary.
Date of Award: 2010

Candidate Name :PuniIssac
Title:Estimation of the carbon stock sequestered by the trees in Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Date of Award: 2010

Candidate Name :YokeshSubba
Title:Evaluation and Analysis of Ecotourism Activities in Parambikulam Wildlife Sacnctuary, Kerala.
Date of Award: 2009

Candidate Name :Shanmugakumar K
Title:Status of elephant corridor linking between Mukkurthy National Park and Eastern Ghats
Date of Award: 2011

Candidate Name :Sunisha V K
Title:Phylogenetic relationship of the order Cypriniformes using MitochodrialCoI Gene.
Date of Award: 2011

Candidate Name :Indu M
Title:Molecular Phylogeny of Siluriformes Fishes inferred from Mitochondrial CO1 gene sequences..
Date of Award: 2011

Candidate Name :Anbarasan G
Title:Wildlife corridors in Bhavani River Valley Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu..
Date of Award: 2011

Candidate Name :Shaibu Jacob
Title:A preliminary study on the growth and lipid production of mixed micro algal culture grown in different salinity concentration
Date of Award: 2012

Candidate Name :Jinu Joseph K G
Title:Comparative analysis of the two inter population of Tor khudreefrom Kerala, Southern part of Western Ghats, using morphology and mitochondial COI gene
Date of Award: 2012

Candidate Name :Aryalakshmi K J.
Title:Eichhorniacrassipes (mart.) Solms: an effective Bioagent in the treatment of greywater and synthetic waste water using nutrient film technique (NFT)
Date of Award: 2013

Candidate Name :Neelakandan. G
Title:Study the generic status of Eechalakanda and Systomus using morphological and osteological characteristics
Date of Award: 2013

Candidate Name :Greeshma. M
Title:Study the effect of personal care products on the biochemical constituents of gill tissues of fresh water fish Labeorohita using FTIR Spectroscopy
Date of Award: 2013

Candidate Name :N. Rajeshkumar
Title:Deviation in Bird species richness due to change in Land-use pattern in Puliyampully watershed, MundurGramaPanchayath, Palakkad District of Kerala
Date of Award: 2013

Candidate Name :V. Manikandan
Title:Fish diversity, habitat quality assessment and mapping of river Cauvery linking with GIS
Date of Award: 2014

Candidate Name :Sheeba, J
Title:Study the genetic status of three Puntius species using Mophological and Osteological characters
Date of Award: 2014

Candidate Name :K. Durairaj
Title:Effect of stocking density on growth and production of marine prawn Litopenaeusvanamei in pond culture system
Date of Award: 2014

Candidate Name :R. Lavanya
Title:Fish diversity, habitat quality assessment and mapping of river Moyar linking with Gis
Date of Award: 2014

Candidate Name :M. Saranya
Title:Morphological and osteological analysis of genus Travancoria from southern western Ghats, India
Date of Award: 2015

Candidate Name :AjaylaKarthika. T
Title:Population study of mugger crocodile in Amaravathi river (Thoovanam to Madathukulam)
Date of Award: 2016/p>

Candidate Name :Vijaya Lakshmi
Title:Fish Germplasm and Habitat Inventory of River Moyar linking with GIS
Date of Award: 2016

Candidate Name :SaraswathiSamyuktha. V
Title:Effect of physiological stress on the morphology, Phytochemical and element concentration in the Swieteniamacrophylla
Date of Award: 2017

Candidate Name :Anu Shree Ashok
Title:Spatial mapping of Eucalyptus plantations and assessment of Prosopis juliflora invasion (Sw.) DCin Sivaganga District, Tamil Nadu using Remote Sensing and GIS
Date of Award: 2017

Candidate Name :Vishnu C S
Title:GIS & Remote sensing based study on the fish diversity, distribution, threatened fish habitats and water quality parameter mapping in Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
Date of Award: 2017

Candidate Name :Renugadevi. P
Title:Assessment and management strategies of fishery resources in Idukki Reservoir, Kerala
Date of Award: 2018

Candidate Name :M. Dharini
Title:Fresh water fish diversity and habitat characteristics in Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
Date of Award: 2018

Candidate Name :L. Malathi
Title:Fresh water fish diversity in Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary
Date of Award: 2018

Candidate Name :Chaithra. R
Title:Devastation of wetland ecosystem and its environmental impact in PudusseryPanchayath, Palakkad, Kerala
Date of Award: 2019

Candidate Name :Rajkumar. A
Title:Fish diversity, habitat quality assessment and mapping of river Cauvery linking with GIS
Date of Award: 2019

Candidate Name :Kavin. D
Title:Fish diversity, habitat quality assessment and mapping of river Moyar linking with GIS
Date of Award: 2019

 

 

INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Dr. A. Manimekalan
Professor
Research Area
  • Biodiversity and Conservation
  • River Ecology
  • Remote sensing and GIS

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ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus   ORCID   Google Scholar   Publons   Vidwan / IRINS

ADMINISTRATIVE (BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY)

Member:Campus development High level committee member
Period :09.12.2019 - Till Date
Nature of Responsibility: Campus development

Coordinator: Choice Based Credit System
Period : 17.07.2018 - Till Date

Coordinator:Check Dam coordinator
Period :26.06.2014 - 06.2016
Nature of Responsibility: Check Dam construction

Coordinator:Coordinator Distance Education Environmental Sciences
Period :2016

ALUMINI REFLECTIONS

Dr. A. Manimekalan
Professor
Research Area
  • Biodiversity and Conservation
  • River Ecology
  • Remote sensing and GIS

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ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus   ORCID   Google Scholar   Publons   Vidwan / IRINS

Awards

Travel awards


Conference on “9th Indo-Pacific Fish Conference,Japan
Funding agency: Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
Title of paper: Molecular characterization and phylogenetic analysis of four Indian cyprinid genera using mitochondrial CoI gene
Date:24 to 28 June 2013


Molecular and morphological workshop on Cypriniformes,USA
Funding agency: National Science Foundation, USA
Title of paper:Molecular and GIS Training
Date:15th May to 2nd June, 2009


Enhancing fish biodiversity Research in African Countries,South Africa
Funding agency: National Science Foundation, USA
Title of paper: Field collection, preservation, and identification and photography techniques of Fish
Date:16-26 November 2008


Biology of Cypriniformes,Thailand
Funding agency: National Science Foundation, USA
Title of paper: Cypriniformes diversity in Parambikulam wildlife sanctuary, Southern India
Date:10-21 November 2007


Biology of Cypriniformes,Thailand
Funding agency: National Science Foundation, USA
Title of paper: Cypriniformes fish diversity of Western Ghats, India
Date:12-15 October 2006


Asian Catfish Research
Funding agency: National Science Foundation, USA
Title of paper: Cat Fishes of Anamalai Tiger Reserve, India
Date:27 May- 04 April 2004


Academic Awards


Awarding agency: International Foundation for Ecology for Environment and Ecology, Kolkata
Purpose of award: Scientist of the year 2015 award
Date: 7th March 2016


Awarding agency: International Foundation for Ecology for Environment and Ecology, Kolkata
Purpose of award: Ecologist of the year 2018 award
Date: 18.02.2019


Awarding agency: International Foundation for Ecology for Environment and Ecology, Kolkata
Purpose of award: Biodiversity Conservation award 2019
Date: 24.02. 2020


Awarding agency: DST-SERB
Purpose of award: Young Scientist award
Date: 2006


Awarding agency: CSIR
Purpose of award: Senior Research fellowship award
Date: 2007


Membership

Professional Bodies


Society for Ecological Restoration, Spain
Member: Individual member
Period: 2006


Bombay Natural History Society, Bombay
Member: Member
Period: 2006


International Foundation for Environment and Ecology, Kolkotta
Member: Life member& Fellow
Period: 2016 to till the date


Academic Bodies


American Society of Ichthyology and Herpetology
Member: Individual Member
Period: 2005


National Academy of Biological Science
Member: Member
Period: 2007


AWARDS & MEMBERSHIPS

Dr. A. Manimekalan
Professor
Research Area
  • Biodiversity and Conservation
  • River Ecology
  • Remote sensing and GIS

0422-2428391

9443464489

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus   ORCID   Google Scholar   Publons   Vidwan / IRINS

Awards

Travel awards


Conference on “9th Indo-Pacific Fish Conference,Japan
Funding agency: Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
Title of paper: Molecular characterization and phylogenetic analysis of four Indian cyprinid genera using mitochondrial CoI gene
Date:24 to 28 June 2013


Molecular and morphological workshop on Cypriniformes,USA
Funding agency: National Science Foundation, USA
Title of paper:Molecular and GIS Training
Date:15th May to 2nd June, 2009


Enhancing fish biodiversity Research in African Countries,South Africa
Funding agency: National Science Foundation, USA
Title of paper: Field collection, preservation, and identification and photography techniques of Fish
Date:16-26 November 2008


Biology of Cypriniformes,Thailand
Funding agency: National Science Foundation, USA
Title of paper: Cypriniformes diversity in Parambikulam wildlife sanctuary, Southern India
Date:10-21 November 2007


Biology of Cypriniformes,Thailand
Funding agency: National Science Foundation, USA
Title of paper: Cypriniformes fish diversity of Western Ghats, India
Date:12-15 October 2006


Asian Catfish Research
Funding agency: National Science Foundation, USA
Title of paper: Cat Fishes of Anamalai Tiger Reserve, India
Date:27 May- 04 April 2004


Academic Awards


Awarding agency: International Foundation for Ecology for Environment and Ecology, Kolkata
Purpose of award: Scientist of the year 2015 award
Date: 7th March 2016


Awarding agency: International Foundation for Ecology for Environment and Ecology, Kolkata
Purpose of award: Ecologist of the year 2018 award
Date: 18.02.2019


Awarding agency: International Foundation for Ecology for Environment and Ecology, Kolkata
Purpose of award: Biodiversity Conservation award 2019
Date: 24.02. 2020


Awarding agency: DST-SERB
Purpose of award: Young Scientist award
Date: 2006


Awarding agency: CSIR
Purpose of award: Senior Research fellowship award
Date: 2007


Membership

Professional Bodies


Society for Ecological Restoration, Spain
Member: Individual member
Period: 2006


Bombay Natural History Society, Bombay
Member: Member
Period: 2006


International Foundation for Environment and Ecology, Kolkotta
Member: Life member& Fellow
Period: 2016 to till the date


Academic Bodies


American Society of Ichthyology and Herpetology
Member: Individual Member
Period: 2005


National Academy of Biological Science
Member: Member
Period: 2007


VISITS / COLLABORATIONS / OTHERS

Dr. A. Manimekalan
Professor
Research Area
  • Biodiversity and Conservation
  • River Ecology
  • Remote sensing and GIS

0422-2428391

9443464489

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus   ORCID   Google Scholar   Publons   Vidwan / IRINS

Visits

Country : Japan
Date of Visit : June 17 to June 21, 2013
Purpose of Visit : To learn Fish molecular techniques

Country : Portugal
Date of Visit : 2nd to 4th of June 2010
Purpose of Visit : To attend 2nd Conference of the European Consortium for the Barcode of Life (ECBL2)


Country : USA
Date of Visit : 15th May to 2nd June, 2009
Purpose of Visit : To attend the Molecular and morphological

Country : South Africa
Date of Visit : 16-26 November 2008
Purpose of Visit : To attend the Workshop

Country : Thailand
Date of Visit : 10-21 November 2007
Purpose of Visit : To attend the Biology of Cypriniformes

Country : China
Date of Visit : 12-15 October 2006
Purpose of Visit : To attend the Biology of Cypriniformes

Country : Singapore
Date of Visit : 27 May- 04 April 2004
Purpose of Visit : To attend Asian Catfish Research workshop

Collaborators

 

Others