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Curriculum Vitae
NAME : Dr. R. NAGARAJAN
QUALIFICATIONS : M.Sc. (Zoo), M.Sc. (Appl. Psy.), M.Phil., B.Ed., Ph.D. (UK)., Ph.D.
(India),
DATE OF BIRTH : 20th February 1967
SEX & NATIONALITY : Male & Indian
CURRENT ADDRESS : A.V.C. College (Autonomous),

Mannampandal - 609305,
Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. India
E-mail : R.Nagarajan@ex.ac.uk; Oystercatcher@rediffmail.com,

Web : http://www.ex.ac.uk/~rnagaraj/rnaga.html
http://myprofile.cos.com/rnagaraj
orcid.org/0000-0001-8150-0338
Mobile : (0)9487112627; (0)
EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Degree Name of the Yr. Class & % Special subjects

passed institution Of of marks
pass
Ph. D., University of Exeter Aug. Highly Foraging behaviour of
Behavioural United Kingdom 2000 appreciated Oystercatchers
Ecology
Ph. D., Barathidasan Univ., Nov. Commended Nesting and breeding
Zoology Trichy, India 2000 ecology of Barn Owls
M. Phil., Bharathidasan Univ., Nov. First Major Zoology with
Zoology Tiruchirappalli, 1990 Environmental Biology,
India Research Methodology
Avian Biology
M. Sc., Annamalai Univ., May First Major Zoology with Bio-
Zoology Annamalai Nagar 1989 physics & Bio- chemistry,
Chidambaram, India Bio-statistics
Optional: Entomology
M. Sc., Annamalai Univ., Dec. II Major Applied Psychology
Applied Annamalai Nagar 2009 with Research Methods
Psychology
Chidambaram, India Optional: Health
Psychology
B. Sc., A.V.C. College April First Major Zoology with
Gold Mannampandal 1987 Chemistry, Basic maths &
Medallist Bharathidasan Univ., Bio- statistics, Economic
Zoology Tiruchirappalli, Entomology & Wildlife
India Biology
B. Ed., Annamalai Univ. June II Major Zoology I & II with
Zoology Annamalai Nagar 1991 Pedagogy
Chidambaram, India
Dr. Nagarajan’s CV: Page 2 of 47
CURRENT POSITION
Appointed as Principal based on Acadamic Performance Index (API) Scores with Caping
System (Score in Category-III: Research and Acadmaic Contributions: Total Score=1385.5;
Upto May 2016 After caping the obtained score=835.9; as on 25-05-2016; minimum
required=400) and currently as Principal (Grade-I) of A.V.C. College and also Head,
Department of Zoology and Wildlife Biology, Mannampandal-609305, Mayiladuthurai,
Tamilnadu, India (Salary Principal Grade 1; Level 14; Index 3) (Scale of Pay
Rs.157600+DA+HRA+MA+Sp. Allownces).
DETAILS OF TEACHING AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

S. Period of Service Experience
Designation Institution
No From To Yr Mon Dys
1 Principal as on 12/11/17 AVC College (A) 12-07-2016 Till date 2 10 0
2 Principal i/c AVC College (A) 01-06-2016 11-07-2016 0 1 11
3 Associate Professor AVC College (A) 04-01-2014 31-05-2016 2 4 27
4 Lecturer (SG) AVC College (A) 02-01-2011 03-01-2014 3 0 0
5 Lecturer (SS)* AVC College (A) 02-01-2006 01-01-2011 5 0 0
6 Lecturer* AVC College (A) 02-01-2002 01-01-2006 4 0 0
7 Research Associate AVC College (A) 16-12-1992 20-08- 1996 3 8 4
8 Honorary Research Univ. of Exeter, 01-10-2000 01-01-2002 1 3 0
Fellow UK
Total 21 0 12
9 *Inclusive of Early Career Award, at Univ. of Exeter, UK from 29-04-2005 to 24-04-2007
ACHIEVEMENTS AS PRINCIPAL
1. Had given presentation and facilitated the visit for “Evaluation and Review of
Autonomous by Experts” for the college on 6-7 October 2016, which has been
successfully completed and the autonomous status has been extended by the UGC until
2022.
2. Gave presentation for “College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) - Phase-II” on
18 May 2016 on-behalf of Principal at UGC, New Delhi, which has been sanctuationed.
3. Submitted data to NIRF, Govt. of India and our institition is ranked as 43rd Position in
College Category during 2017 and.
HONOURS AND SPECIAL POSITIONS
1. Member, UGC Expert Committee to consider the proposal submitted by Autonomous

Colleges for the Fresh and Extension of Autonomous status from 2016 onwards.
2. UGC-CPE Advisory Committee Member for SVKP & Dr.K.S. Raju Arts & Science
College, Penugonda, Andhra Pradesh and attended meeting on 07-09-2018.
3. Seneate Member, Bharahidasan University, Trichirappalli from 2016 onwards.
4. College Committee Member as University Representative for Kalaimahal College of Arts
and Science, Sembanorkoil, for a period of three years from 31-07-2018 to 30-07-2021.
5. College Committee Member as University Representative for Sri Venkateswara College
of Arts and Science, Peravurani-614 804, Thanjavur for a period of three years from 30-01-
2018 to 29-01-2021.
6. College Committee Member as University Representative for Best Arts and Science
College, Sattanathapuram, Sirkali-6091019 for a period of three years from 25-01-2017 to
24-01-2020.
7. College Committee Member as University Representative for Rajagiri Dawood Batch

College of Arts and Science, Papanasam, Thanjavur-614 205 for a period of three years
from 30-08-2016 to 29-08-2019.
8. Selection Committee Member for the selection of Principal, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami
College, Tiruchirapalli on 02-08-2017.
9. Screening Committee Member for Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History
(SACON), Coimbatore for Assessing the Annual Performance Apprisal Reports (APAR)
1st Meeting held on 30-11-2017.
10. National Builder Award 2017 on the occasion of Teacher’s day by Rotary International
District 2981.
11. Member, for the formulation of TNPSC Syllabus in Wildlife Biology for competitive
examinations on 14-07-2017 at TNPSC Office, Chennai.
12. Best Teacher award by Lions Club of Mayiladuthurai on September 2016
MERIT AWARDS AND SPECIAL HONOURS
➢ Currently as Honorary Associate Professor in the College of Life and Environmental

Science, School of Psychology, University of Exeter, United Kingdom from 1st October
2016 to 30th September 2019.
➢ Honorary Research Fellow in Animal Behaviour in the School of Psychology, University
of Exeter, United Kingdom from October 2000 to April 2005 and from May 2007 to June
2014.
➢ Early Career Awardee (Awarded by The Leverhulme Trust, London, UK) for period
between April 2005 and April 2007 (one of 13 awards in all subjects, all over the world
during 2005. Only one awardee from Asia) in the Division of Animal Behaviour, School of
Psychology, University of Exeter, Exeter, England for undertaking research on the
“Impacts and mechanisms of discrimination by foraging Oystercatchers”
➢ Guest Faculty in Centre with Potential for Excellence in Biodiversity, Rajiv Gandhi
University (Central University), Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh from 12 – 17 Sep. 2013.
➢ Guest Faculty in Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar on
Economic Ornithology covering the syllabus related to ornithology during 2013 and 2014
and expert consultant for installing nest boxes for birds in the premises.
➢ Invited Faculty for DST-SERC School in Herpetology, at SACON, Coimbatore from 24th
January to 7th February 2011.
➢ Guest Faculty in Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun from 27 Jan. to 4 Feb. 2010.
➢ Visiting Lecturer in Animal behaviour in the School of Psychology, University of
Maastricht, Maastricht, The Netherlands from 2005 to 2007.
➢ Commonwealth Scholar for period between August 1996 and November 1999 (one award
for Environmental Science during 1996 for the whole of India) in the Division of Animal
Behaviour, School of Psychology, University of Exeter, Exeter, England for doing PhD on
the foraging ecology of Oystercatchers.
➢ Topper in B.Sc. (Zoology), and awarded a Gold medal during 1987
ORIENTATION AND REFERESHER COURSES
1. Attended 70th Orientation Course at Academic Staff College, Pondicherry University,

Podicherry between 5th June and 2nd July 2003.
2. Attended the Refresher Course in Life Sciences at Academic Staff College, Pondicherry
University, Puducherry from 13th Aug 2008 to 03rd Sep 2008 (Awarded “A” Grade).
3. Attended the Refresher Course in Renewable Energy (Inter Disciplinary) at the Rural
Energy Centre, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram from 1st Dec 2010 to 22nd Dec
2010 (Awarded “A” Grade).
RESEARCH GRANTS AND FUNDINGS OBTAINED
Agency Name/Type Year Amount

Science and Engineering Research International Level 2017 Rs. 1,25,000
Board (SERB), New Delhi Conference on
National Biodiversity Authority, Current Challenges in 2017 Rs. 1,65,000
Chennai Conservation of
Tamilnadu State Council for Science Biodiversity 2017 Rs. 25,000
and Technology, Chennai (In4CB-2017), 16-18,
February, 2017
University Grants Commission, India Major Research Grant 2012- Rs. 9,85,600/-
as PI 2015
as CoPI with Dr. J. Pandiyan 2015
as CoPI with Dr. K.Thenmozhi 2015
Leverhulme Trust, London, & Early Career Award 2005- £63,000
University of Exeter, UK 2007 (Rs.60,48,000)
University Grants Commission, India Research Grant 2004- Rs. 1,00,000
with Dr. K. Thiyagesan 2006
Commonwealth Commission, UK Commonwealth 1996- £47,850
and Ministry of Human Resources Scholarship 1999 (Rs.45,93,6000)
Development, India
Association for the Study of Animal Conference Grant 2001 £400
Behaviour -ASAB, UK (Rs.38,400)
Wilson Society, USA Student Award 2000 $750
(Rs.33,750)
The Leche Trust, London, UK Leche Trust Grant 2000 £1000
(Rs.96,000)
Sir Ernest Cassel Educational Trust, Mountbatten 1999 £250
UK Educational Grant (Rs.24,000)
British Ecological Society - BES, UK Student Support 1998 & £375
1999 (Rs.36,000)
Association for the Study of Animal Travel Grant 1999 £192
Behaviour (ASAB), UK (Rs.18,432)
National Environmental Research Travel Bursary 1997 & £325
Council-NERC, UK 1999 (Rs.31,200)
British Psychological Society – BPS, Study Visit 1998 £600
UK Fellowship (Rs.57,600)
RESPONSIBILITIES
In AVC College (Autonomous), Mannampandal, Mayiladuthurai, India
1. Staff Representative in College Council during 2014-2015
2. Co-ordinator (2013-14) and Convenor (2014-15) in Internal Quality Assurance Cell
(IQAC) to 2015-16.
3. Member, Academic Council, AVC College (Autonomous), Mannampandal from 2013-14
to 2015-16.
4. Member in the "Inter-Disciplinary Research Cell", AVC Institutions, Mayiladuthurai
since 2013-14 onwards till date
5. Member in the "Project Progress Monitoring Committee", AVC College

(Autonomous), Mannampandal during 2014-2015
6. Member in Anti-tobacco Committee during 2014-15
7. Member for Utilization of 2nd Instalments of BSR & CPE Grants during 2014-15
8. Director for Research and Development Cell during 2009-2010 and 2012-2013
9. Member in Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) from 2011-12 to 2012-13
10. Member in Research and Development Cell during 2008-09 & 2010-11
11. Member in Doctoral Research Committee of Zoology & Wildlife Biology department
from 2009 onwards till date
12. Co-ordinator in Video Conferencing Facility during 2012-15
13. Member in Purchasing Committee of College during 2012-15
14. Member in NACC steering committee during 2011-12
15. Member in Psychology Cell from 2010-11 to 2013-14
16. Editor Mayur Research Journal during 2012-2013
17. Editorial Board Member for Mayur Research Journal from 2007 to till date.
18. Editorial Member in the College Magazine “PEKAK” for the year 2002-2003
19. Member Board of Studies for M.Sc., Zoology, Wildlife Biology, and Bio-informatics,
and B.Sc., Zoology and Bio-technology from 2003-2004 and from 2006 to till date.
20. Member in Sports council during 2008-2009
21. Member in Golden Jubilee Campus Development Committee during 2004-2005
22. Co-ordinator for PEKAK Extension Activities during 2007-2008.
23. Member in Sports Committee during 2004-2005
24. Collection Point Additional Chief Superintendent for Barathidasan University,
Thiruchirappalli – November 2003 Examinations (Nov. 2003 - Jan. 2004).
25. Member in Examination Committee from 2003-04 to 2004-05.
26. Valuations Centre Additional Chief Superintendent for Barathidasan University,
Thiruchirappalli – November 2008 & May 2009 Examinations.
27. Member in the Application Processing Committee: 2002-2004; and from 2008 to 2011
28. Member in the Convocation Committee from 2002-2005
29. Staff member in the Young Student Scientist Programme from 2002-2005 to till date
30. Special invitee for the Board of Studies for M.Sc., Zoology, Wildlife Biology, and Bio-
informatics & B.Sc., Zoology & Bio-technology during 2002-2003.
31. Convener in the Stock Verification Committee for Dept of Biotechnology and Dept of
Visual Communication from 2012-2014
32. Member in the Stock Verification Committee for different Departments from 2002-2004
and 2007-2011
33. As a member of Dept of Zoology, performed various activities in different committes such
as catering committe, stage committee, etc., from 2002 onwards till date.
In the School of Psychology, University of Exeter, UK
34. Convener for Bird Behaviour Research Methods module from 2006-2007
35. One of the Core Course Staff for Animal Behaviour Field Course in Lundy Island, Devon,
UK from 1997-2000 and 2006
36. One of the faculties for Advances in Behavioural Ecology module during 2006-2007
In other Institutes (External)
1. Member, Board of Studies at Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar for Department of

Zoology, from 18-03-2017 for a period of three year
2. Member, Board of Studies at Periyar E.V.R. College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli-23 as
University Nominee for Two Years (2014-2016)
3. Member, Board of Studies at Kunthavai Nachiya Govt. College (Autonomous), Thanjavour

as University Nominee for Two Years
4. Member, Board of Studies at Rajah Serfogi Govt. College (Autonomous), Thanjavur on
26-09-2014 for UG and PG as Subject Expert for Two Years (2013-2015).
5. Member, Board of Studies at Bharathidasan College for Women (A), Puducherry on 16-02-
2015 for B.Sc (Zoology) as Subject Expert
6. Member, Board of Studies at Nehru Memorial College (A), Puthanampatti on 03-03-2015
for UG and PG (Zoology) as Subject Expert
7. Member, Board of Studies at Govt College for Women (A), Kumbakaonam on 10-02-2015
for UG and PG (Zoology) and on 05-10-2017 for UG and PG (Zoology) as Subject Expert
8. Nominated as member again for the IQAC from 1-12-2015 and attended as 'NAAC-IQAC
Meeting of A.V.C. College of Engineering for 2015-16' on 23/12/2015 at A.V.C. College
of Engineering, Mannampandal
9. External Member in Dissection Monitoring Committee, in the Department of Zoology,
Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar from 2014-15 for two years.
10. External Expert Committee Member at Poombuhar College (Autonomous), Melaiyur in the
Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) from 2012-2017
11. Attended as 'External Sqad Observer' for November 2015 Autonomus Examinations at
Govt College for Women (Autonomous), Kumbakonam, 14-11-2015
12. Technical Advisor for The Nature Trust, Chennai from 2014 onwards till now
13. External Member for Institutional Ethical Committee (IAEC) at Govt. College for Women
(Autonomous), Kumbakonam and attend meeting on 3rd Apr. 2014.
14. Member Board of Studies (UG), at Poombuhar College (Autonomous), Melaiyur for Two
Years (2014-2016).
15. Member, Academic and Administrative Auditing for Dept. of Zoology at Govt. College for
Women (Autonomous), Kumbakonam on 6th August 2013.
16. Member, Board Meeting for Dept. of Zoology at Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar
on several occassions.
17. Animal Ethics Committee, STET women’s College, Mannargudi, India.
PUBLICATIONS AND CONFERENCES ATTENDED

(Till date totally160 articles): Total Impact Score Earned: 54.462)
Number
S.No Type of Publication
International National
1 Papers in Reputed Journals* 39 26
2 Book Review 1 ---
3 Book Publised (As Editor) --- 1
4 Book Chapter --- 22
5 Newsletters/Bulletins/Magazines 4 13
6 Conference Proceedings 5 25
7 Short Communications
8 Popular Articles in Tamil --- 24
9 Deposition of Nucleotide Sequence 1 ---
Till date totally 160 articles;
*Journals from India, UK, USA, China, Germany, Netherlands, Malaysia, and Hungary
DETAILS OF IMPACT SCORE EARNED (Till date Total = 54.462 (2017) | 34.534 (actual)
NO JOURNAL Country YEAR SOCRE Current
(2017)
1 Biological Review UK 2006 5.565 11.700
2 Methods in Ecology and Evolution UK 2017 5.708 6.363
3 Proceedings of the Royal Society of London-B- UK 2003 3.544 5.051

Biological Sciences
4 Journal of Animal Ecology UK 2003 2.843 4.459
5 Functional Ecology UK 2003 2.351 5.491
6 Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and UK 2015 2.475 1.990
Ecology UK 2011 1.875
UK 2006 1.919
7 IBIS UK 2003 1.139 2.234
8 Condor USA 2003 1.225 2.722
9 Journal of Ornithology Germany 2006 1.010 1.954
10 Canadian Journal of Zoology Canada 2003 1.115 1.184
11 Current Science India 2007 0.800 0.883
2010 0.897
12 Acta Zoologica Academiae Scientiarum Hungary 2007 0.558 0.846
Hungaricae
Journal of Environmental Biology India 2007 0.480 0.727
2003 0.157
13 Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine China 2011 0.371 1.634
2012 0.502
Details of Academic Performance Index (API) Scores (as on May 2016)
S. Scores
Category
No Obtained Minimum
1 Category - I (Teaching, Learning and evaluation) 120 100
2 Category - II (Co-curricular, Extension and Professional 50 20
Development)
Aggregate 170 150
3 Category - III (Research and Academic Contributions) 1385.5/835.9 400
Parameter wise Distribution for Category - III (Research and Academic Contributions)
(as on May 2016)
Parameters Score earned Capping (%) Claimed as per capping

III(A) Research Papers 522.2 30 415.0
III(B) Research publications 80.3 25 80.3
III(C) Research Projects 95.0 20 95.0
III(D) Research Guidance 38.0 10 38.0
III(E) Training Courses, 648.0 15 207.52
Conference etc.,
Total 1385.5 100 835.875
DETAILS OF CITATION INDICES (Based on googlescholar; as on 1-1-2018)
Citation indices All Since 2013

Citations 573 308
h-index 12 9
i10-index 20 7
OVERSEAS VISITS FOR RESEARCH COLLOBORATIONS / ACADEMIC

INTERACTIONS
Totally 14 different countries viz., United Kingdom (England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern
Ireland), United States of America, France, Germany, Belgium, New Zealand, Singapore,
Malaysia, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Spain, Ireland, Switzerland, Hungary
Country visited From – To Purpose of visit

United Kingdom April 2005 to Undertaking Post-doctoral research on the “Impacts
(2 years) April 2007 and mechanisms of discrimination by foraging
Oystercatchers” by using Early Career Award
United Kingdom Aug. 1996 to Undertaking doctoral research on the “Foraging
(4 years) Aug. 2000 behaviour of Oystercatchers” by using
Commonwealth Scholarship Funding
United Kingdom March 2001 Undertaking Post-doctoral research on the “Foraging
(6 months) to Aug. 2001 behaviour of Oystercatchers” by using Honorary
Research Fellow Status
United States of April 1999 to Presenting paper in scientific conference
America May 1999
New Zealand, June 2006 to Presenting papers in scientific conferences
Malaysia July 2006
The Netherlands, Oct 2005 to Presenting papers in scientific conferences and for
France, Spain, April 2007 visiting lectureship
Switzerland, (varying
Germany, Ireland, periods)
Hungary
New Zealand, June 2006 to For collecting data on different species of
Singapore & July 2006 Oystercatchers and molluscs, and for observing
Malaysia captive birds
United States of April 1999 to For surveying birds and their habitat
America May 1999
The Netherlands, Oct 2005 to For collecting data on different species of
France, Spain, April 2007 Oystercatchers and molluscs, for observing captive
Switzerland, (varying birds, for presenting papers in scientific conferences
Germany, Ireland, periods) and for visiting lectureship
Hungary
OTHER RESEARCH CREDITS
Number
S.No Type of Activity
International National
1 Interview / Mass Media Talk 5 25
2 Conferences /Symposia /Seminars Attended 24 39
3 Invited Speaker 5 53
4 Conference Chaired/Judge/Committee 2 3+7
5 Workshops Attended 2 25
6 Training (Statistics & Instrumentation) 2 8
7 Resource Person --- 14
8 Special Training 6 19
9 Extension Activity --- 12
10 Talk in UK University/Society 9 ---
11 Examinership 1 25
NEWS ITEMS/INTERVIEWS IN PERIODICALS

International
1. “Battering bird has weakness for mussels” in The Sunday Times -London,
Friday, 31 December 1999.
2. “Birds find a mean through thick and thin” in New Scientist –London 8 January 2000
No. 2220
3. “Le vol des cormorans emporte même des Népalais au bord du Léman” in Le Temps
Swiss National Newspaper 28th November 2005, Monday
4. “Der Trick der Austernfischer” Seite 34-WELT am SONNTAG-Nr.2, Sonntag, 9 Januar
2000 (German National Newspaper) recited from New Scientist.
5. “Who’s a clever bird then?” in EXTRA 2000 (Lent term):6
National
6. “This Year, Migratory Birds Glide in Early” in The Hindu October 23, 2013.
7. “A Splash of Pink and White at Pallikaranai” in The Hindu May 17, 2013.
8. “Fathered Engineering” in The Hindu.
Mass Media
7. ‘Conservation of House Sparrow’ in the Daily Thanthi TV, on International House

Sparrow Day 2013 (20th March 2013)
8. ‘Behaviour of Baya Weaver Birds’ in JAYA Plus – News Channel on 9th October 2013
TALKS IN MASS MEDIA
1. “Magnetic Pollution” by All India Radio, Main Station Thiruchirappalli broadcasted on 10th
August 2017 at 07.00 a.m. 11th August 2017 at 08.45 p.m. and for 15 minutes.
2. Interview on “Electro Magnetic Pollution” and aother on “Mangroves” by All India Radio,
FM Station Thiruchirappalli.
3. “Paravaikalin Vicithera Gunakal” by All India Radio, Thiruchirappalli broadcasted on
20th August 2015 at 07.00 a.m. for 15 minutes.
4. Moderater for the Debate in Iliyabharatham on “Endraya Indhiya Elaignargalidam
Ariviyal Kuritha Vizhipunarvu Valarnthirukiratha? Theyinthirukiratha? by All India
Radio/Doordarshan, Karaikal broadcasted on 29th March 2016 at 12.00 noon for 30
minutes.
5. “Bird and Farmers” (Live PIP) in “KISANVANI–AGRICULTURE PROGRAMME’-
by AIR Radio South Service 100.3 FM Karaikal, on 30/07/2014 at 19.30 pm
6. “Mangrove Forest” (Local) by AIR Radio South Service 100.3 FM Karaikal, on
07/07/2014 at 19.30 pm
7. “Mangrove Forest” (Network) by AIR Radio South Service 100.3 FM Karaikal, on
05/07/2014 at 08.30 am
8. “Rat Eradication through Barn Owl” (Repeat) in “KISANVANI–AGRICULTURE
PROGRAMME’- by AIR Radio South Service 100.3 FM Karaikal, on 29/06/2014 at
19.30 to 20.00 pm
9. “Rat Eradication through Barn Owl” in “KISANVANI–AGRICULTURE
PROGRAMME’- by AIR Radio South Service 100.3 FM Karaikal, on 30/03/2014 at
19.30 to 20.00 pm
10. “Barn Owl and Rat Control” as Live Programme answering Farmers’ Questions
and Clarifying Doubts on Management of Barn Owls in Agricultural Fields and their
Role in Rat control in “KISANVANI–AGRICULTURE PROGRAMME’- by AIR
Radio South Service 100.3 FM Karaikal, on 17/01/2014 at 19.30 pm
11. “Vanavurinagalum Venothamgalum” in “ARIVIYAL PALAKANAI - V” by All
Indio Radio, Trichy, on 11/04/2013 at 07.00 am (14 minutes)
12. “Paravaikalum athen inapperukka muraigalum in “ARIVIYAL PALAKANAI -
IV” by All Indio Radio, Trichy, on 29/03/2012 at 07.00 am
13. “Paravaigalin Arivuthiran” in “ARIVIYAL PALAKANAI - III” by All Indio
Radio, Trichy, on 17 November 2011 at 07.00 AM & 18 November 2011 on 09.16 PM.
14. “Paravaikalum vinothangalum in “ARIVIYAL PALAKANAI - II” by All Indio
Radio, Trichy, on 18 March 2011 at 9.16pm & 24 March 2011 at 7.00am.
15. “Paravaikalum vinothangalum in “ARIVIYAL PALAKANAI –I” by All Indio
Radio, Trichy, on 18 February 2011 at 9.00 pm& 24 February 2011 on 7.00 am.
16. “SOOZHAL KAPPOM 7 Talklets - II” by All Indio Radio, Trichy, from 8-14 August
2010 at 07.40 am
17. “SOOZHAL KAPPOM 7 Talklets -I” by All Indio Radio, Trichy, from 24-30 August
2009 at 7.35 am.
18. “Kinds of Owl and it’s lifestyle” by All Indio Radio, Trichy, during 18 April 2008 9.16
pm
19. Interview with Thugili Subramanian on “Barn Owl Nesting” by All India Radio, Madras
in “Velan Arangam” on 30 April 1994 on 2.40-3.20 pm
RESEARCH SUPERVISION
1. Approved to Guide Ph.D., and M.Phil. research programme in Zoology and

Wildlife Biology at Bharathidasan University, Thiruchirapalli, India.
2. Approved to Guide Ph.D., and M.Phil. research programme in Animal Behaviour
at University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom
SUPERVISION UNDERTAKEN TILL DATE
Programme Total No. of Guided & Degree Guiding now

students Awarded
Ph.D. 7 Awarded =2 Awaiting =2 3
M.Phil. 9 7 1
P.G. 28 25 (21 India + 3 UK) ---
B.Sc. 14 (8 India + 6UK) ---
Ph.D. 4 External Examinership Outside BARD
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
1. Research Associate on the project entitled “Ecology of Barn Owl (Tyto alba) and its
Predatory Pressure on the Rodents of Agricultural Importance” sponsored by Indian
Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Govt. of India, New Delhi, from December
1992 to August 1996 at PG and Research Department of Zoology & Wildlife Biology,
A.V.C.College (Autonomous), Mannampandal-609 305, Tamilnadu, South India. (Report:
http://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/bitstream/1/40989/1/AGC1992061.pdf).
2. Technical Assistant on the project entitled ‘Integrated Environmental Research
Programme on River Kaveri’ Sponsored by Department of Environment, Forests and
Wildlife scheme, Govt. of India from October 1991 to March 1992 at PG and Research
Department of Zoology & Wildlife Biology, A.V.C.College (Autonomous),
Mannampandal-609 305, Tamilnadu, South India.
DISSERTATIONS SUBMITTED
1. Nagarajan, R. 2000. The Foraging Behaviour of Oystercatcher Haematopus

ostralegus in Relation to Food Depletion during Winter on the River Exe Estuary,
England. Ph.D., Thesis, University of Exeter, England. 246pp
2. Nagarajan, R. 1998. Nest Characteristics, Productivity and Nestling Growth Pattern
of Barn Owl Tyto alba stertens Hartert 1929 in an Agro-Environment of Tamil Nadu,
Southern India” Ph.D., Thesis, AVC College, Bharathidasan University, India. 127pp
3. Nagarajan, R. 1990. Factors Influencing Wader (Ciconiiformes and
Charadriiformes), Populations in the Wetlands of Pichavaram, Tamilnadu, South
India. M.Phil. Thesis, Bharathidasan University, Thiruchirapalli. 65pp
4. Nagarajan, R. 1987. Haematological Studies on Freshwater Fishes. B.Sc., Dissertation,
Bharathidasan University, Thiruchirapalli.
MEMBER IN PROFESSIONAL SOCITIES

International Level
Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB), United Kingdom

British Ecological Society (BES), United Kingdom
Association for Psychological Science (APS), USA
Wader Study Group, United Kingdom
International Wader Study Group, The Netherlands
Malacological Society of London, United Kingdom,
Association of British Scholars, Chennai, India (Life Member)
National Level
Society for Science and Environment, India (Life Member)

Nature Forever Society, Maharashtra, India (Life Member)
Society for Rodent Biologist, India
Society for Applied Ornithologist, India
Environmental Conservation Society, Muthupet, India
Centennial Member, Lions Clubs International, Lions Club of Mayiladuthurai
Assessment of Research Grant Proposal
✓ Project Proposal submitted to Ministry of Environment, Forest and Wildlife, Govt of India
during 2013
✓ Strategic Research Grant for City University of Hong Kong during 2006
✓ British Council’s DelPHE Country Advisor for 2010 for reviewing of short listed
round 5 funding applications.
EDITOR / EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER
1. Scientific Transactions in Environment and Technovation (Balavidya Ganapathy

Publications, Mannargudi, India). (ISSN: 0973-9157)
2. International Journal of Zoology and Research (IJZR); (ISSN(Print):2278–8816;
ISSN(Online): 2278–8824)
3. Jamal Academic Research Journal – Member in the panel of Review (ISSN: 0973-0303)
4. Mayur – Arts and Science Journal of AVC College, Mannampandal.
5. Journal of Zoology and Research (JZR),
6. Advances in Applied Research (Reviewer) (PSGR Krishnammal College for Women,
Coimbatore; ISSN: 0974-3839)
REVIEWER
Research papers were reviewed for the following Refereed journals
1. Royal Society Open Science (UK) 2. PLOS ONE (USA)

3. Behavioural Ecology (UK) 4. Biotropica (USA)
5. Journal of Raptor Research (USA) 6. Wilson Bulletin (USA)
7. IBIS (UK) 8. Current Science (India)
9. Wader Study Group Bulletin (UK) 10. Waterbirds (USA)
11. Journal of Bombay Natural History 12. Scientific Transactions in Environment and
Society (India) Technovation (India)
13. Marine Biology (Germany) 14. Aquatic Biology (Germany)
15. Plant Ecology (Germany) 16. Jamal Academic Research Journal (India)
17. Acta Etologica (Germany) 18. Ambient Science (India)

19. Journal of Threatened Taxa (India) 20. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science (UK)
21. Bird Study (UK) 22. Ambient Science
Selection Committee for Recruitments and Judge in Selection Committee
1) Set question paper for filling up the post of Scientist-B (Non-medical) (Zoology), Direct
Recruitment conduced on 10th Dec. 2016.
2) One of the Judges for the Puthiya Thalaimurai Aayudham Seivom’s “Veetuku Oru
Vingaani 2015” Science Exhibition (Senior Level) on the concept of ‘Energy, Efficiency,
Engineering, Environment and Ecofriedliness’ on 5th July 2014 at Sri Sankara Metric
Higher Secondary School, Peralam.
3) One of the Judges for the Puthiya Thalaimurai Aayudham Seivom’s “Veetuku Oru
Vingaani 2014” Science Exhibition (Senior Level) on the concept of ‘Economic, Saings
and Wealth’ on 25th July 2014 at AVC College of Engineering, Mannampandal.
4) Project Fellow Selection for UGC Major Project at Department of Zoology, Annamalai
University, Annamalai Nagar on 09/05/13.
5) Project Fellow Selection for UGC Major Project at Department of Zoology, Government
College for Women (Autonomous), Kumbakonam on 30/05/13.
6) Project Fellow Selection for UGC Major Project at Nehru Memorial College
(Autonomous), Puthanampatti – 621 007, Tiruchirappalli (Dt) and at AVC College
(Autonomous), Mannampandal-609305 on 06/08/12 and 27/08/12 respectively.
7) Selection of Lecturer in Zoology at Nehru Memorial College (Autonomous),
Puthanampatti – 621 007, Tiruchirappalli (Dt) during 2008, 2009 & 2010
8) One of the Judges for Science Exhibition on 31 October 2009 at Gurugnanasambandar
Mission Marticulation Hr. Sec. School, Mayiladuthurai
9) Selection of Lecturer in Biochemistry at Shree Ragavendra College of Art and Science,
Keezhammongiladi, Chidambaram during 2003
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
1) IELTS (International English Language Testing System): overall Score 6.0 took on 10 July
1996 and cleared in the First Attempt which was done by Cambridge English Language
Assessment, and manged by the British Council
2) Alexander von Humboldt Foundation – English Language Certificate: i) Listening
Comprehension: understands conversations and lectures without effort; ii) Speaking:
fluently, correctly, and is easily understood iii) Writing: writes well with no mistake & iv)
Reading: reads and understands without difficulty; by Prof J.C. Nuttall, Director, English
Language Centre, Univ. of Exeter, UK
3) Completed course on Effective Communication, Public speaking and Personality
Development during May 1996 by Ramanathan’s Effective Public Speaking, Chennai
RESEARCH REPORTS SUBMITTED
1. Annual project report for UGC Minor Research Project “Assessment of the rodent species
diversity and prey selection of Barn Owl (Tyto alba) in the agro-ecosystem of various
districts of Tamilnadu, Southern India” and the Mid-tem review meeting was attended
on 28th January 2012.
2. Final project report for UGC Minor Research Project “Patterns of diversity, abundance,
and habitat utilization of birds in the Pichavaram wetlands, with special emphasis on
migratory waterbirds”to South Eastern Regional Office, Hyderabad.
3. Interim and final reports on “Impacts and mechanisms of discrimination by foraging

Oystercatchers” submitted to the Leverhulme Trust, London during 2005-2007.
4. Three years consolidated report on the “Integrated Environmental Research

Programme on the River Kaveri” submitted to the Dept. of Environment, Forests and
Wildlife, Govt. of India, New Delhi during 1991-1992.
5. Half-yearly and Annual reports on the “Bio-Control of Rodents by Barn Owls”

submitted to the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Govt. of India, Delhi during
1992 - 1996.
DEPOSITION OF NUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCE
Balasundaram, K., Nagarajan, R. and Sugunakala, S. 22-DEC-2018. Bellamya bengalensis

cytochrome oxidase subunit I (COX1) gene, partial cds; mitochondrial. GenBank: flatfile,
LOCUS: MK333233; 444 bp DNA llinear.
PUBLICATIONS AND CONFERENCES
RESEARCH PAPERS PUBLISHED
Papers in Refereed Journals
Foreign Refereed Journals
1. Ganesh, S.R., A. Kalaimani, P. Karthik, N. Baskaran, R. Nagarajan and

S.R. Chandramouli. 2018. Herpetofauna of Southern Eastern Ghats, India – II From
Western Ghats to Coromandel Coast. Asian Journal of Conservation Biology 7(1):28-45
(ISSN 2278-7666) (http://www.ajcb.in/journals/full_papers_july_2018/AJCB-Vol7-No1-Ganesh%20et%20al.pdf).
2. Mahendiran, M., M. Parthiban, P.A. Azeez and R. Nagarajan. 2017. In situ measurements
of animal morphological features: A non-invasive method. Methods in Ecology and
Evolution 1–11 (DOI: 10.1111/2041-210X.12898).
3. Roy, D. and R. Nagarajan. 2016. Use of sleeping trees by Golden Langurs
(Trachypithecus geei). TAPROBANICA 08(1): 33-36 (ISSN 1800-427X).
4. Nagarajan, R., S.E.G. Lea and J.D. Goss-Custard. 2015. Do Oystercatchers, Haematopus
ostralegus select the most profitable limpets? Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and
Ecology (UK): 464 (March): 26-34. doi:10.1016/j.jembe.2014.12.005
5. Rajkumar S, A.Jebanesan and R. Nagarajan. 2012. Synergistic effect of Andrographis
echioides and Cadaba trifoliata leaf extracts against larvae of dengue mosquito Aedes
aegypti L. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine (China) 2(3): S1588-S1591.
ISSN:2221-1691
6. Rajkumar S, A. Jebanesan and R. Nagarajan. 2011. Effect of leaf essential oil of Coccinia
indica on egg hatchability and different larval instars of malarial mosquito Anopheles
stephensi. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine (China) 4(12):948-951.ISSN:1995-7645
7. LeRossignol, A.P., S. Buckingham, S.E.G. Lea and R. Nagarajan. 2011. Breaking down
the mussel (Mytilus edulis) shell: which layers affect Oystercatchers’ prey preferences?
Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology (UK) 405: 87–92. ISSN: 0022-0981
8. Ashokkumar, M., R. Nagarajan and A.A. Desai. 2010. Group size and age-sex
composition of Asian Elephant and Gaur in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Southern India.
Gajah (Sri Lanka) 27: 27-34.
9. Sandilyan, S., K. Thiyagesan and R. Nagarajan. 2010. Major decline in species richness of
waterbirds in the Pichavaram mangrove wetlands, Southern India. Wader Study Group
Bulletin (UK) 117 (2): 91-98.
10. Sandilyan, S., K. Thiyagesan and R. Nagarajan. 2010. Do agriculture lands serve as
alternative habitat for Shorebirds? A systematic survey is the need of this hour in India.
Wader Study Group Bulletin (UK) 117 (3): 194-195.
11. Sandilyan, S., K. Thiyagesan, R. Nagarajan and J. Vencatesan. 2010. Salinity rise in
Indian mangroves – a looming danger for coastal biodiversity. Current Science 98 (6):754-
756.
12. Nagarajan, R., S.E.G. Lea. and J.D.Goss-Custard. 2008. Relation between water quality
and dorsal thickness of mussel (Mytilus edulis) and its ecological implications for
wintering Oystercatchers (Haematopus ostralegus). Acta Zoologica Academiae
Scientiarum Hungaricae (Hungary) 54 (Suppl.1): 225–238. ISSN: 1217-8837
13. Sandilyan, S., K. Thiyagesan and R. Nagarajan. 2008. Ecotourism in wetlands causes loss
of biodiversity. Current Science 95 (11): 1511.
14. Nagarajan, R., S.E.G. Lea, and J.D. Goss-Custard. 2006. Seasonal variations in mussel,
Mytilus edulis L. shell thickness and strength and their ecological implications. Journal of
Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology (UK): 339(2):241-250.
doi:10.1016/j.jembe.2006.08.001
15. Goss-Custard, J.D., A.D. West, M.G. Yates, R.W.G Caldow, R.A.S Stillman, L. Bradsley,
J. Castilla, M.Castro, V. Dierschke, S.E.A. Le V. Dit Durell, G. Eichhorn, B.J. Ens, K.M.
Exo, P.U. U. Fernando, P.N. Ferns, P.A.R. Hockey, J.A. Gill, I. Johnstone, B. Kalejta-
Summers, J.A. Masero, F. Moreira, R. Nagarajan, I.P.F. Owens, C. Pacheco, A. Perez-
Hurtado, D. Rogers, G. Scheiffarth, H.Sitters, W.J.Sutherland, P.A.Triplet, D.H.Worrall,
Y.Zharikov, L.Zwarts and R.A.Pettifor. 2006. Intake rates and functional response in
shorebirds (charadriiformes) eating macro-invertebrates. Biological Reviews (UK):
81(4):501-529. doi:10.1017/S1464793106007093
16. Nagarajan, R., J. D. Goss-Custard, and S. E. G. Lea. 2006. What causes the changes over
the winter in interference free intake rate in Oystercatchers: mussel quantity or quality?
Journal of Ornithology (Germany) 147 Suppl. 1(5): 217. 10.1007/s10336-006-0093-1.
17. Nagarajan, R. and K. Thiyagesan. 2006. The effects of coastal shrimp farming on birds in
Indian mangrove forests and tidal flats. Acta Zoologica Sinica (China): 52(Supplement):
541–548.
18. Nagarajan, R., J.D. Goss-Custard, and S.E.G. Lea. 2002. Oystercatchers use colour
preference to achieve longer-term optimality. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London
- B - Biological Sciences (UK); 269 (1490): 523-528.
19. Nagarajan, R., S.E.G. Lea and J.D. Goss-Custard. 2002. Mussel valve discrimination and
strategies used in valve discrimination by the Oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus.
Functional Ecology (UK) 16 (3): 339-345.
20. Nagarajan, R., S. E. G. Lea and J. D. Goss-Custard. 2002. Re-evaluation of patterns of
mussel (Mytilus edulis) selection by European Oystercatchers (Haematopus ostralegus).
Canadian Journal of Zoology 80(5): 846-853.
21. Nagarajan, R., K. Thiyagesan, R. Natarajan and R. Kanakasabai. 2002. Pattern of growth
in nestling Indian Barn Owls (Tyto alba stertens). Condor (USA) 104(4):885-890.
22. Goss-Custard, J.D., A.D.West, R. A.Stillman, S.E.A le V. Dit Durell, R.W.G.Caldow,
S.McGrorty and R. Nagarajan. 2001. Density-dependent starvation without significant
food depletion. Journal of Animal Ecology (UK) 70 (6): 955-965.
23. Nagarajan, R. 2001. The foraging behaviour of Oystercatchers (Haematopus ostralegus)
in relation to food depletion during winter on the river Exe estuary, England. Wader Study
Group Bulletin (UK) 95 (2): 31-32. (Ph.D. thesis extended abstract).
24. Nagarajan, R. and K. Thiyagesan. 1996. Waterbird population and substrate quality of
the Pichavaram wetlands, southern India. IBIS (UK) 138 (4): 710-721.
25. Pandian, J., S. Asokan, K.Thiyagesan and R.Nagarajan. 2006. Use of tidal flats in the
Cauvery Delta region of SE India by shorebirds, gulls and terns. Wader Study Group
Bulletin (UK) 109: 95-101.
26. Goss-Custard, J.D., R.T. Clarke, S. McGrorty, R. Nagarajan, H.P. Sitters and A.D.West.
2002. Beware of these errors when measuring intake rates in waders. Wader Study Group
Bulletin (UK) 98:30-37.
27. Ghosh, N., M. Spering, J. Wilshaw and R. Nagarajan. 2003. Diurnal activity budgets of
breeding Eurasian Oystercatchers Haematopus ostralegus feeding on limpets on rocky
shores. Wader Study Group Bulletin (UK) 101/102: 81-87.
28. Thiyagesan, K. and R. Nagarajan. 1997. Effects of a cyclone on waterbird populations at
the Pichavaram mangroves, Southern India. Wader Study Group Bulletin (UK) 80:47-51.
Indian Refereed Journals
29. Roy, D. and R. Nagarajan. 2019. Medicinal Plants in the Diet of Golden Langurs
Trachypithecus geei in Kakoijana Reserve Forest, Western Assam, India. A Bio-Rational
for the Search of New Medicines for Human Use? International Journal of Zoology and
Animal Biology 02(1)000137(ISSN 2639-216X) (DOI: 10.23880/izab-16000137).
30. Roy, D. and R. Nagarajan. 2019. Group-size and age-sex composition of Golden Langur
Trachypithecus geei (Primates: Cercopithecidae) in India. International Journal of
Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR) 6(1):1443-1449. www.ijrar.org (E-ISSN
23481269, P- ISSN 2349-5138).
31. Roy, D. and R. Nagarajan. 2018. Patterns of Hand use in Golden Langur
(Trachypithecus geei) during feeding in a fragmented habitat of Western Assam, India.
The Clarion 7(1): 10-16. (ISSN: 2277-1697).
32. Anoop, N.R., R. Nagarajan, S. Babu and P.V. Karunakaran. 2017. Sightings of Merlin
Falco columbarius in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Western Ghats. Journal of Bombay
Natural History Society Vol. 114: 33-34. doi: 10.17087/jbnhs/2017/v114/73239
33. Ashok Kumar, M., R. Nagarajan, R. Ilayaraja, S. Swaminathan, and Ajay A. Desai. 2012.
Impact of plant weeds on grass availability in Gaur (Bos gaurus H. Smith, 1827) foraging
areas of Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Southern India. Indian Forester 138 (12):1131-1140.
(ISSN: 0019-4816).
34. Narasimmarajan K, R. Nagarajan and A. Kumaraguru. 2011. Some observations on
demography and edible plants of Lion-tailed Macaques (Macaca silenus) in the rain forest
fragmented habitats of Anamalai Hills, Western Ghats. Journal of Research in Biology
1(5): 352-36. (ISSN - Print: 2231 –6280; Online: 2231- 6299).
35. Sandilyan, S Thiyagesan, K. and Nagarajan, R. 2008. Survey of terrestrial birds in
T.S.Pettai village, near Pichavaram mangroves, Cuddalore district, Tamilnadu.
Convergence 10(1-4): 64-68.
36. Asokan, S., A.M.S. Ali, and R. Nagarajan. 2008. Studies on nest construction and nest
microclimate of the Baya Weaver, Ploceus philippinus (Linn.). Journal of Environmental
Biology 29 (3): 393-396.
37. Sumathi, T., R. Nagarajan and K. Thiyagesan. 2008. Effect of water depth and salinity on
the population of Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) in Point Calimere Wildlife and
Bird Sanctuary, Tamilnadu, Southern India. Scientific Transactions in Environment and
Technovation 2(1): 9-17.
38. Edwards, R., L. Rossiter and R. Nagarajan. 2007. Foraging strategies of Eurasian
Oystercatchers (Haematopus ostralegus) on rocky shores: influence of tide, substrate and
kleptoparasitism. Scientific Transactions in Environment and Technovation 1(1): 29-35.
39. Asokan, S., K.Thiyagesan, R. Nagarajan and R. Kanakasabai. 2003. Studies on Merops
orientalis Latham 1801 with special reference to its population in Mayiladuthurai,
Tamilnadu. Journal of Environmental Biology 24 (4): 477-482.
40. Nagarajan, R. and K. Thiyagesan. 1995. Avian mortality caused by a cyclone at the
Pichavaram mangroves, southern India. PAVO 33 (1&2): 117-121.
41. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Nagarajan and R. Kanakasabai. 1997. Magnitude of rodent
depredation in soybeans. Journal of Environmental Biology 18(2):111-113.
42. Kanakasabai, R., P. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Nagarajan. 1996. Sexual dimorphism in adult
Barn Owl Tyto alba. PAVO 34 (1&2): 61-63. (ISSN: 0028-9426)
43. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Nagarajan and R. Kanakasabai. 1996. Burrow morphology of field
rodents. Journal of Bombay Natural History Society 92: 238-241.
44. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Nagarajan and R. Kanakasabai. 1995. An assessment of tiller
damage by rodents in irrigated rice fields. Journal of Bombay Natural History Society 92:
415-416.
Articles in Newsletters and Bulletins
Foreign Newsletters
1. Pandiyan, J., S. Asokan and R. Nagarajan. 2010. Habitat utilization of migratory

shorebirds at the stop over sites of southern India. Stilt (Australia) 58: 36-44.
2. Nagarajan, R. 1997. The Indian Barn Owl in the Cauvery delta. Barn Owl Trust
Feedback (UK) 17: 8-9.
3. Thiyagesan, K. and R. Nagarajan. 1995. Impacts of developmental projects on the
wetlands in two coastal districts of Tamilnadu, Southern India. Asian Wetland News
(Malaysia) 8(1):8.
4. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Nagarajan and R. Kanakasabai. 1995. Rats, mice and other
vermin. ILEIA Newsletter (Netherlands) 11(1): 9.
Indian Newsletters/Bulletins/Journals/Magazines
5. Kalaimani, A., R. Nagarajan & M. Salman. 2017. Lesser False Vampire Bat: Range
extension of Lesser False Vampire Bat (Megaderma spasma) in Southern Eastern Ghats.
Small Mammal Mail#415. In: Zoo’s Print 32(12): 8:9
6. Nagarajan, R. 2015-16. Dedication, Devosion and Determination yiled achievements.
PEKAK (Diamond Jubliee Issue):111-114.
7. Balasundaram, K. and R. Nagarajan. 2010. Diversity of molluscan species in lake
Veeranam. Mayur VI: 57-61.
8. Ashokkumar, M., R. Nagarajan, S. Swaminathan, and A.A. Desai. 2010. Browse plants of
Gaur (Bos gaurus H. Smith, 1827) in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Southern India. Mayur
VI: 1-9.
9. Sandilyan, S., K. Thiyagesan, K. and R. Nagarajan. 2009. Wetlands the biological
supermarkets. Eco News 15 (3): 6-8.
10. Sandilyan, S., K. Thiyagesan and R. Nagarajan. 2008. A month-long survey of Arrupathi
wetland, Nagapattinam District, Tranqubar Taluk, Tamilnadu. Newsletter for Birdwatchers
48 (4): 60 -61.
11. Sumathi, T., R. Nagarajan and K. Thiyagesan. 2007. Seasonal changes in the population
of waterbirds with special reference to flamingos in Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird
Sanctuary, Tamilnadu, Southern India. Mayur 3: 1-11.
12. Sumathi, T., R. Nagarajan and K. Thiyagesan. 2007. Survey of plankton in the foraging
areas of flamingos in Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary, Tamilnadu, Southern
India. Mayur 3: 16-21.
13. Thiyagesan, R., R. Nagarajan and S.Sandilyan. 2006. Survey of birds in the Pichavaram
wetlands (mangroves), Tamilnadu. Southern India. Mayur 2: 1-7.
14. Nagarajan, R. 2004. A profile of Professor R. Natarajan. PEKAK: 28-29
15. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Nagarajan and R. Kanakasabai. 1995. The Common Barn Owl,
Tyto alba: a potential predator of rodent pests. Pestology XIX (9):34-37. (ISSN: 09703012).
16. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Nagarajan and R. Kanakasabai. 1995. Successful utilization of
man-made nest boxes by Barn Owl, Tyto alba. Zoo’s Print X (5):16-17. (ISSN: 0971-6378)
17. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Nagarajan and R. Kanakasabai. 1995. Rodent pests predation by
common Barn Owl, Tyto alba. Rodent Newsletter 18(3): 7.
18. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Nagarajan and R. Kanakasabai. 1995. Traditional –Rodent control
methods in Cauvey Delta. Rodent Newsletter 19(3):9-11.
19. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Nagarajan and R.Kanakasabai. 1995. Tanjore bow trap: An
ecofriendly tool for rodent management. Rodent Newsletter 19(2):8-9.
20. Nagarajan, R., P. Neelanarayanan and R. Kanakasabai. 1994. Descriptions of Barn Owl
nesting sites in Man-made structures. Zoos' Print X (5):15. (ISSN: 0971-6378)
21. Nagarajan, R., P. Neelanarayanan and R. Kanakasabai. 1994. Egg predation in Barn Owl
(Tyto alba) nests in Tranquebar Taluk, Tamilnadu. Zoos' Print X (5):15. (ISSN: 0971-6378)
22. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Nagarajan and R. Kanakasabai. 1994. Vertebrate pest as prey and
their composition in the diet of Common Barn Owl Tyto alba. Rodent Newsletter 18(3):5-6.
23. Kanakasabai, R., K. S. Subiah, P. Neelanarayanan and R. Nagarajan. 1994. Nest box and
"T" shape perching pole for Common Barn Owl. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 34(4):88-89.
(ISSN: 0028-9426)
24. Nagarajan, R., R. Kanakasabai and P. Neelanarayanan. 1993. Tips for the identification of
common Barn Owl nests. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 33(5):93. (ISSN: 0028-9426)
25. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Kanakasabai and R. Nagarajan. 1993. Scope for the utilization of
man-made nest boxes by Barn Owl. Zoos' Print VIII (II): 3. (ISSN: 0971-6378)
26. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Nagarajan and R. Kanakasabai. 1995. Magnitude of rodent
depredation in cotton. Rodent Newsletter 18(4):3.
27. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Nagarajan and R. Kanakasabai. 1995. House rat menace in hostel.
Rodent Newsletter 18(4):14.
28. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Nagarajan and R. Kanakasabai. 1995. Rodent depredation in
Sesame. Rodent Newsletter 18(2):9-10.
29. Nagarajan, R. P.Neelanarayanan and R. Kanakasabai. 1995. Rodent infestation in Oil
palm in Tranquebar taluk, Tamilnadu. Rodent Newsletter 18(4):4
30. Nagarajan, R. P. Neelanarayanan and R.Kanakasabai. 1995. Rodent damage in pineapple
gardens of Coleroon river bank, Tamilnadu. Rodent Newsletter 18(4):4-5.
31. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Nagarajan and R. Kanakasabai. 1994. Pitfall trap for the control of
field rodents in cotton fields. Rodent Newsletter 18(3):7.
32. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Nagarajan and R. Kanakasabai. 1994. Burrow morphology of field
rodents of Cauvery Delta. Rodent Newsletter 18(3):3-4.
33. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Nagarajan and R. Kanakasabai. 1994. Possibility of secondary
poisoning hazards to house crow Corvus splendens and jungle crow Corvus
macrorhynchos. Zoos' Print IX (5):16. (ISSN: 0971-6378)
34. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Kanakasabai and R. Nagarajan. 1993. Rodent damage in paddy in
Tamil Nadu. Rodent Newsletter 17 (1-2):6.
35. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Kanakasabai and R. Nagarajan. 1993. An assessment of rodent
damage to pulse crops in Cauvery delta. Rodent Newsletter 17(3-4):5-6.
36. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Kanakasabai and R. Nagarajan. 1993. Hoarding of Soybean pods
by Bandicota bengalensis. Rodent Newsletter 17(1-2):8.
37. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Kanakasabai and R. Nagarajan. 1993. Mechanical control of
rodents in Soybean fields. Rodent Newsletter 17(3-4):7.
Papers and Short Notes in Journals
38. Chitrapriya, K., S.Asokan and R. Nagarajan. 2013. Prospects of Eudrilus eugeniae in
saw-dust waste management. International Journal of Zoology and Research 3(4): 43-46.
(ISSN 2278-8816).
39. Chitrapriya, K., S.Asokan and R. Nagarajan. 2013. Estimating the level of phosphate
solubilising bacteria and azotobacter in the vermicompost of Eudrilus eugeniae and
Perionyx excavates with various combinations of cow-dung and saw-dust. International
Journal of Scientific and Research Publications 3(10): 1-6. (ISSN 2250-3153).
40. Sandilyan, S., K. Thiyagesan and R. Nagarajan. 2012. Wetlands – A boon to humanity
Science India 15(2): 12-16.
41. Sandilyan, S., K. Thiyagesan and R. Nagarajan. 2011. Conservation of Biodiversity –
Inextricably linked with human welfare. Science India 14(7): 41-45.
42. Ashokkumar, M., R. Nagarajan and Ajay A. Desai. 2010. Gaur – Wild cattle in grave
peril. Science Reporter 47(11): 33-35.
43. Ashokkumar, M., R. Nagarajan and Ajay A. Desai. 2010. Biotic pressure on Gaur (Bos
gaurus H. Smith, 1827) in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Southern India. Research Journal on
Biological Sciences 2: 26-36.
44. Sandilyan, S., K. Thiyagesan and R. Nagarajan. 2010. Methane studies need of the hour.
Science Reporter 47(9): 28.
45. Sandilyan, S., K. Thiyagesan and R. Nagarajan. 2010. Global warming – A holocaust.
Science India 13(9): 14-16.
46. Sandilyan, S., K. Thiyagesan and R. Nagarajan. 2008. Nesting of Wire-tailed Swallow
Hirundo smithii in Kodiyampalayam, Pichavaram mangroves, Tamilnadu, India. Indian
Birds 4: 27.
47. Nagarajan, R. P. Neelanarayanan and R.Kanakasabai. 1994. Damage caused by cyclone
of December 1993 to Barn Owl (Tyto alba) nests in Tranquebar taluk, Tamilnadu.
CHEETAL 33 (3&4): 42-44.
48. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Nagarajan and R. Kanakasabai. 1994. Bio-control of rodents by
Barn Owl. Invention Intelligence 29(10): 488-489. (ISSN: 0970-0056).
49. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Nagarajan and R. Kanakasabai. 1995. Method for population
estimation of Bandicota bengalensis and Mus booduga. Journal of Ecotoxicology and
Environmental Monitoring 15(4): 269-270. (ISSN: 0971-0965).
50. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Nagarajan and R. Kanakasabai. 1995. Intensity of groundnut pod
loss due to rodents. Journal of Ecotoxicology and Environmental Monitoring 5(1): 35-38.
(ISSN: 0971-0965).
51. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Nagarajan and R. Kanakasabai. 1995. Evaluation of zinc
phosphide with prebaiting techniques in paddy fields. Pestology XXI(1):22-24. (ISSN:
09703012)
Papers in Symposium Proceedings
Foreign/International Proceedings
1. Thiyagesan, K., K. Balamurugan and R. Nagarajan. 2011. Population dynamics, roosting

behaviour, time activity pattern and food and feeding habits of Little Cormorants
Phalacrocorax niger (Vieillot) in Neyveli, Tamilnadu, Southern India. Pages 129-137, In:
Proc. of 7th Int. Conf. on Cormorants and 4th Meeting of Wetlands Int. Cormorant Research
Group, Edited by van Eerden, M.R., van Rijn, S. and V. Keller. Foundation des Grangettes,
Pro Natura Vaud.
2. Pandiyan, J., K. Thiyagesan and R. Nagarajan. 2011. Abundance and distribution pattern
of Indian Little Cormorant Phalacrocorax niger in seasonally dynamic lakes of Cauvery
Deltaic Region of Southern India. Pages 67 (Abstract only), In: Proc. of 7th Int. Conf. on
Cormorants and 4th Meeting of Wetlands Int. Cormorant Research Group, Edited by van
Eerden, M.R., van Rijn, S. and V.Keller. Foundation des Grangettes, Pro Natura Vaud.
3. Pandiyan, J., S. Asokan and R. Nagarajan. 2011. Sea level rise and shorebirds. Pages 47-
55. In: Proc. of Int. Nat. Conf. on Impact of climate change on coastal ecosystem. Edited
by Sasipraba, T., Ramachandran, S., Beemkumar, N., Yuvarajan, D., Rajasree, S.R.R.,
Inbakandan, D., Abraham, L.S. and Kumar, V.G. Chennai: Sathiyabama Univ. (978-81-
922119-2-3)
4. Nagarajan, R., J.D.Goss-Custard, and S.E.G.Lea. 2006. Exploring the factors influencing
the strength of mussel (Mytilus edulis) using an oystercatcher artificial bill. Pages 283-288,
In: Proc. of Conference on findings of the young researchers on applied sciences 2006
(CAS 2006), Edited by C.M.S.Said and M.R.Ahmad, Vol 2: Chemistry & Environmental
Technology and Biology and Agriculture, University Publication Centre, Universiti
Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia.
5. Nagarajan, R., K. Thiyagesan and R. Kanakasabai. 2006. Designing and placing a nest-
box for Barn Owls (Tyto alba stertens Hartert (1929) on the basis of their natural nesting
habit. Pages 217-221, In: Proc. of Conference on findings of the young researchers on
applied sciences 2006 (CAS 2006), Edited by C.M.S.Said and M.R.Ahmad, Vol 2:
Chemistry & Environmental Technology and Biology and Agriculture, University
Publication Centre, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia.
Indian Proceedings
6. Nagarajan, R. 2018. Conservation of waterbirds and associated threats in Indian wetland

habitats. Pages 13-24. In: Proceedings of International Conference on Current Challenges
in Conservation of Biodiversity [In4CB-2017]. (Eds. Nagarajan, R., J. Paramanandham
and S. Jayakumar). Mannampandal: PG and Research Department of Zoology & Wildlife
Biology, A.V.C. College (Autonomous). (ISBN: 93-5346-332-7).
7. Nagarajan, R., R. Kaliamoorthy and K. Thiyagesan. 2018. Evaluation of prey selection

of Barn Owl (Tyto alba) in various districts of Tamil Nadu, Southern India. Pages 69-76.
In: Proceedings of International Conference on Current Challenges in Conservation of
Biodiversity [In4CB-2017]. (Eds. Nagarajan, R., J. Paramanandham and S. Jayakumar).
Mannampandal: PG and Research Department of Zoology & Wildlife Biology, A.V.C.
College (Autonomous). (ISBN: 93-5346-332-7).
8. Mahendiran, M., M. Parthiban and R.Nagarajan. 2018. Geometric morphometrics
approach: An overview. Pages 93-98. In: Proceedings of International Conference on
Current Challenges in Conservation of Biodiversity [In4CB-2017]. (Eds. Nagarajan, R.,
J. Paramanandham and S. Jayakumar). Mannampandal: PG and Research Department of
Zoology & Wildlife Biology, A.V.C. College (Autonomous). (ISBN: 93-5346-332-7).
9. Roy, D. and R.Nagarajan. 2018. Diurnal activity pattern of Golden Langur in different
fragmented habitats of western Assam, India. Pages 99-107. In: Proceedings of
International Conference on Current Challenges in Conservation of Biodiversity [In4CB-
2017]. (Eds. Nagarajan, R., J. Paramanandham and S. Jayakumar). Mannampandal: PG
and Research Department of Zoology & Wildlife Biology, A.V.C. College (Autonomous).
(ISBN: 93-5346-332-7).
10. Krishnakumar, M., Muthamizh Selvan, K. and R. Nagarajan. 2018. Ecological status of
Indian Bridal Snake Dryocalamus nympha (Daudin, 1803) in Tamil Nadu and Pudcherry.
Pages 113-116. In: Proceedings of International Conference on Current Challenges in
Conservation of Biodiversity [In4CB-2017]. (Eds. Nagarajan, R., J. Paramanandham and
S. Jayakumar). Mannampandal: PG and Research Department of Zoology & Wildlife
Biology, A.V.C. College (Autonomous). (ISBN: 93-5346-332-7).
11. Sumathi, T. and R. Nagarajan. 2018. A study on the taxonomic classification of
avifaunal density in the Great Vedaranyam Swamp, Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary,
Southern India. Pages 129-133. In: Proceedings of International Conference on Current
Challenges in Conservation of Biodiversity [In4CB-2017]. (Eds. Nagarajan, R., J.
Paramanandham and S. Jayakumar). Mannampandal: PG and Research Department of
Zoology & Wildlife Biology, A.V.C. College (Autonomous). (ISBN: 93-5346-332-7).
12. Balasundaram, K. and R. Nagarajan. 2018. Changes in the population of molluscan
species in Veeranam Lake, Tamil Nadu, Southern India. Pages 231-242. In: Proceedings
of International Conference on Current Challenges in Conservation of Biodiversity
[In4CB-2017]. (Eds. Nagarajan, R., J. Paramanandham and S. Jayakumar).
Mannampandal: PG and Research Department of Zoology & Wildlife Biology, A.V.C.
College (Autonomous). (ISBN: 93-5346-332-7).
13. Kaliamoorthy, R. and R. Nagarajan. 2015. Comparision in the morphology of skull and
mandible of Bandicota bengalensis and Bandicota indica. Pages 103-107. In: Proceedings
of National Seminar on BIOVISION 2014 Recent Trends and Future Perspectives of
Biosciences. (Eds. G.V.Gopinath and Vijayanand, N.) Thirupathur: Arumugam Pillai
Seethai Ammal College. (ISBN: 978-81-924835-3-5).
14. Suba, P. and R. Nagarajan. 2015. Variations in the yellow billed babbler’s
(Turdoides affinis) nesting tree and habitat characteristic features of useful and non-
useful trees in and around Mayiladuthurai, Southern India. Pages 192-195. In:
Proceedings of National Seminar on BIOVISION 2014 Recent Trends and Future
Perspectives of Biosciences. (Eds. G.V.Gopinath and Vijayanand, N.) Thirupathur:
Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College. (ISBN: 978-81-924835-3-5).
15. Nagarajan, R. 2014. Climate change: Bird diversity and conservation issues. Pages 1-12.
In: Proceedings of National Seminar on Impact of Global Climate Change on Environment
& Ecological Conservation’. (Ed. Udawant, S.) Panvel: Mahatma Phule Arts, Science &
Commerce College. (ISBN 978-81-924995-4-3).
16. Pandiyan, J., R. Nagarajan, S. Asokan, S. Srinivasan, B. Naresh, R. Karthick, J. Amutha
and R. Balasubramanian. 2014. Does climate change affect the shorebird population? A
case study from Southern India. Pages 13-25. In: Proceedings of National Seminar on
Impact of Global Climate Change on Environment & Ecological Conservation’. (Ed.
Udawant, S.) Panvel: Mahatma Phule Arts, Science & Commerce College. (ISBN 978-81-
924995-4-3).
17. Nagarajan, R. 2013. Foraging behaviour of mussel feeding European Oystercatcher
(Haematopus ostralegus). Pages 15-17. In: Proceedings of National Conference on
Biodiversity: Ststus and Challenges in Conservation ‘FAVEO 2013’. (Eds. Kurve, P.N.,
G.Quadros and V.U.Somani) Thane: VPM’s B.N. Bandodkar College of Science. (ISBN
978-81-923628-1-6).
18. Pandiyan, J., S. Vinoth and Nagarajan, R. 2013. Seasonal variations of polychaete
diversity, east coast of Tamilnadu, Southern India. Pages 139-143. In: Proceedings of
National Conference on Biodiversity: Status and Challenges in Conservation ‘FAVEO
2013’. (Eds. Kurve, P.N., G.Quadros and V.U.Somani) Thane: VPM’s B.N. Bandodkar
College of Science. (ISBN 978-81-923628-1-6).
19. Nagarajan, R. 2014. SPSS: Introduction, Data entry, Descriptive Statistics, and
Hypothesis Testing for Biologist. CD Manual. In: TNSCST National Workshop on
Statistical Packages and their Applications in Life Sciences’. Thanjavour: Rajah Serfoji
Government College (Autonomous).
20. Nagarajan, R. 2013. Mathematical modelling in biology using SPSS. Pages: 1-36. In:
Two Day Interdisciplinary Workshop on Mathematical modelling in biology using SPSS.
Kumbakonam: Govt. College for Women (Autonomous).
21. Nagarajan, R. 2013. Biostatistical tools and usage of computer for data analysis in
Biological Sciences. Pages: 1-17. In: Two Days Workshop on Biostatistics & Statistical
Packages. Tiruchirappalli: Periyar E.V.R. College (Autonomous).
22. Sumathi, T., R.Nagarajan, and K. Thiyagesan. 2012. Variations in the ecological group
wise waterbird population in the Great Vrdaranyam Swamp, Point Calimere Wildlife
Sanctuary, Tamilnadu, Southern India. Pages 268-273, In: International Conference on
Science and Technology for clean and green environment (Edited by M. Muthulingam,
P.Ronald Ross, T. Vivekananthan and A. Elangovan) by Zoology Wing, Annamalai
University, Annamalai University. (ISBN 978-93-80174-05-1)
23. Nagarajan, R. 2011. Avian biodiversity: Richness, uses, threats and conservation, Pages
63-68, In: Avian biodiversity: Richness, uses, threats and conservation (Edited by T.
Daniel) by Department of Biology, The Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram.
24. Nagarajan, R. 2010. Biodiversity and its conservation. Pages IL8-IL9, In: Environmental
awareness and research for sustainable development-EARSD-2010 (Edited by P.R. Ross
and A Elangovan) by Department of Zoology, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar.
25. Pandiyan, J., S. Asokan and R. Nagarajan. 2010. Factors influencing the water bird
community with reference to coastal wetlands of Southern India, Pages 149-167, In:
Climate change and future security (Edited by J. Boniface, F.P. Xavier, M. Selvanayagam
and J.M. Shyla) by Loyola Institute of Frontier Energy (LIFE), Loyola College, Chennai.
26. Sumathi, T., R. Nagarajan and K. Thiyagesan. 2010. Seasonal variation in the avifaunal
community of Great Vedaranyam Swamp, Tamilnadu, Southern India” Pages 17-24, In:
Bioresource Management an Integrated Approach by Department of Zoology, Fatima
College, Madurai, Tamilnadu.
27. Thiyagesan, K., R. Nagarajan and S. Sandilyan. 2009. Avian diversity of Pichavaram
mangroves, Tamilnadu, Southern India. Pages 85–100, In: Workshop on the Digitalized CD
rom Animal Alternatives to Replace the Animals Used in Zoology Practical Curriculum, by
Department of Zoology, Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivaakasi, Tamilnadu.
28. Sandilyan, S., K. Thiyagesan, R. Nagarajan and Brij Kishore Gupta. 2008. Loss of
biodiversity due to illegal wildlife trade with special reference to India” Pages 119-124, In:
Biodiversity Conservation and Human Well-being Edited by B.R. Rao, S.N. Prasad, C.
Srinivasulu and P. Judson by Department of Zoology, Osmania University, Hyderabad,
Andhra Pradesh.
29. Nagarajan, R., J.Roopavathy and K. Thiyagesan. 2007. Preference of nesting plants and
patterns of nest construction by Red Tree ant (Oecophylla smalagdiuna) in Nagapattinam
District, Tamilnadu, India. Pages 154-157, In: Proc. of National Seminar on Emerging
Scenario in Zoology, (Edited by P. Sivasma, C.Ashokkumar, K.Uma, H.S.H.Hussainy, and

V.Gokula), Department of Zoology, National College, Trichirappalli.
30. Venkatraman, C., K. Thiyagesan, and R. Nagarajan. 2007. Roosting behaviour of
waterbirds at Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, Southern India. Pages 92-97, In: Proc. of
National Seminar on Emerging Scenario in Zoology, (Edited by P. Sivasma,
C. Ashokkumar, K.Uma, H.S.H. Hussainy and V. Gokula), Department of Zoology,
National College, Trichirappalli.
31. Nagarajan, R., P. Neelanarayanan and R. Kanakasabai. 1998. Breeding biology of Barn
Owl Tyto alba stertens in Nagapattinam Quaid-E-Milleth district, Tamilnadu. In: 149-152;
Birds in Agricultural Ecosystem (Edited by Dhinsa, M.S., P.S. Rao and B.M. Parasharya),.
Society for Applied Ornithology (India), Hyderbad.
32. Nagarajan, R., and K. Thiyagesan. 1998. Significance of adjacent croplands in attracting
waterbirds to the Pichavaram mangrove forests. In: 172-181; Birds in Agricultural
Ecosystem. (Edited by Dhinsa, M.S., P.S. Rao and B.M. Parasharya), Society for Applied
Ornithology (India), Hyderbad.
33. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Nagarajan and R. Kanakasabai. 1998. Studying diet of Barn Owl
Tyto alba stertens by pellet analysis. In: 125-131; In: Birds in Agricultural Ecosystem.
(Edited by Dhinsa, M.S., P.S. Rao and B.M. Parasharya), Society for Applied Ornithology
(India), Hyderbad.
34. Kanakasabai, R., P.Neelanarayanan and R. Nagarajan. 1998. Quantifying Barn Owl Tyto
alba stertens prey frequency and biomass. In: 153-157; In: Birds in Agricultural
Ecosystem. (Edited by Dhinsa, M.S., P.S. Rao and B.M. Parasharya), Society for Applied
Ornithology (India), Hyderbad.
35. Nagarajan, R., P. Neelanarayanan and R. Kanakasabai. 1995. Growth changes in the
body weight, bill length and talon length of nestling Barn Owl Tyto alba. Pages 61-66, In:
Proc. of National Symposium on Recent Trends in Indian Wildlife Research. (Edited by
R.Kanakasabai, M.C.Sathiyanarayana, S.Asokan and R.Saravanamuthu), AVC College,
Mannampandal, India.
36. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Nagarajan, R. Kanakasabai and K.S.Subiah. 1995. Utilisation of
man-made nest boxes by common Barn owl, Tyto alba. Pages 52-55, In: Proc. of National
Symposium on Recent Trends in Indian Wildlife Research. (Edited by R.Kanakasabai,
M.C.Sathiyanarayana, S.Asokan and R.Saravanamuthu), AVC College, Mannampandal,
India.
37. Kanakasabai, R., P. Neelanarayanan and R. Nagarajan. 1995. Artificial perches use by
common Barn Owl, Tyto alba. Pages 56-60, In: Proc. of National Symposium on Recent
Trends in Indian Wildlife Research. (Edited by R.Kanakasabai, M.C.Sathiyanarayana,
S.Asokan and R.Saravanamuthu), AVC College, Mannampandal, India.
38. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Nagarajan and Kanakasabai, R. 1995. Mean burrow occupancy
of field rodent pests. Pages 74-77, In: Proc. of National Symposium on Recent Trends in
Indian Wildlife Research. (Edited by R.Kanakasabai, M.C.Sathiyanarayana, S.Asokan and
R.Saravanamuthu), AVC College, Mannampandal, India.
BOOK REVIEW
Grimmett, R., Inskipp, C. and Inskipp, T. 1999. Birds of India, Pakistan, Nepal,
Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Princeton University Press, New Jersey.
384pp.
To the Winter 2001 Journal of Field Ornithology (USA) 72(1): 188-189.
BOOKS PUBLISHED
Nagarajan, R., J. Paramanandham and S. Jayakumar. (Editors). 2018. Proceedings
of International Conference on Current Challenges in Conservation of
Biodiversity [In4CB-2017]. 16-18th February 2017, PG and Research Department of
Zoology & Wildlife Biology, A.V.C. College (Autonomous), Mannampandal,
Mayiladuthurai, India. 308pp. (ISBN: 93-5346-332-7).
BOOK CHAPTERS
1. Roy, D. and R. Nagarajan. 2018. Chapter 13: Biology, Ecology, and Concervation of
Golden Langur, Trachypithecus geei. In: Pages 251-283. Indian Hotspots- Vertebrate
Faunal Diversity, Conservation and Management Volume 1. (Eds. Sivaperuman C.,
Venkataraman K.) Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-6605-4_13; (ISBN: 978-981-
10-6604-7).
2. Nagarajan, R., K. Thiyagesan, and S. Jayakumar (Key Contributors). 2016. Pichavaram
Mangroves (IN-TN-38). In: Pages 1761-1763. Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas in
India: Priority Sites for Conservation (Revised and updated). (Rahmani, A.R., Islam,
M.Z. and Kasambe, R.M.) Bombay Natural History Society, Indian Bird Conservation
Network, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and BirdLife International (U.K.). Pp.
1992 + xii. (ISBN: 978-93-84678-02-9).
3. Nagarajan, R. 2016. Response and role of Youth in Wildlife Managment. Pages 16-34.
In: Strengthening the Participaton of Youth in Environment Protection (Ed. Mariappan,
P.) Thanjavur: Rajah Serfoji Government College (Autonomous). (ISBN 978-81-907155-
3-9).
4. Nagarajan, R. and K. Thiyagesan. 2014. Ecology and conservation of waterbirds of
Pichavaram mangrove, Tamil Nadu. Pages 100-111. In: Waterbirds of India. ENVIS
Bulletin: Wildlife and Protected Areas. Vol. 16 (Eds. Gopi, G.V. and S.A. Hussian)
Dehradun: Wildlife Institute of India.
5. Venkatraman, C. and R. Nagarajan. 2014. Efeect of nesting tree height characteristics on
the nesting behaviour of colonial waterbirds in Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu.
Pages 122-131. In: Waterbirds of India. ENVIS Bulletin: Wildlife and Protected Areas.
Vol. 16 (Eds. Gopi, G.V. and S.A. Hussian) Dehradun: Wildlife Institute of India.
6. Nagarajan, R. 2013. Nest and nest-site characteristics and life history strategies of
terrestrial birds. Pages 3-9. In: Ecosystem Services and Functions of Birds. (Eds. Jayapal,
R., S.Babu, G.Quadros, P.R. Arun, P.Pramod, H.N. Kumara and P.A. Azeez) Coimbatore:
Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History. (ISBN 81-902136-0-4).
7. Pandiyan, J., B. Naresh and R.Nagarajan. 2013. Saltpans – alternative foraging and
roosting habitats for waterbirds. Pages 57-59. In: Ecosystem Services and Functions of
Birds. (Eds. Jayapal, R., S.Babu, G.Quadros, P.R. Arun, P.Pramod, H.N. Kumara and P.A.
Azeez) Coimbatore: Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History. (ISBN 81-
902136-0-4).
8. Nath, A. and R.Nagarajan. 2013. Influences of habitat on the activity and behaviour of
different sexes of sparrow in Silchair town, Assam. Pages 175-177. In: Ecosystem
Services and Functions of Birds. (Eds. Jayapal, R., S.Babu, G.Quadros, P.R. Arun,
P.Pramod, H.N. Kumara and P.A. Azeez) Coimbatore: Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology
and Natural History. (ISBN 81-902136-0-4).
9. Jayakumar, S., S.Babu and R.Nagarajan. 2013. Nest and nest-site characteristics of
Yellow-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus malabaricus). Pages 187-188. In: Ecosystem Services
and Functions of Birds. (Eds. Jayapal, R., S.Babu, G.Quadros, P.R. Arun, P.Pramod, H.N.
Kumara and P.A. Azeez) Coimbatore: Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural
History. (ISBN 81-902136-0-4).
10. Baskaran, N., R.Nagarajan M.Saravanan and R.Suresh. 2013. Avifaunal composition in
Hosur and Dharmapuri Forest Division, Eastern Ghats, Southern India. Pages 203-204.
In: Ecosystem Services and Functions of Birds. (Eds. Jayapal, R., S.Babu, G.Quadros,
P.R. Arun, P.Pramod, H.N. Kumara and P.A. Azeez) Coimbatore: Salim Ali Centre for
Ornithology and Natural History. (ISBN 81-902136-0-4).
11. Kaliamoorthy, R., R. Nagarajan and K. Thiyagesan. 2013. Barn Owl food habit analysis
an alternative tool for identifying rodent and insectivore prey species. Pages 230-232. In:
Ecosystem Services and Functions of Birds. (Eds. Jayapal, R., S.Babu, G.Quadros, P.R.
Arun, P.Pramod, H.N. Kumara and P.A. Azeez) Coimbatore: Salim Ali Centre for
Ornithology and Natural History. (ISBN 81-902136-0-4).
12. Sumathi, T. and R. Nagarajan. 2012. Effect of habitat variations in population density of
waterbirds in Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamilnadu, Southern India. Pages 265-
279. In: Biodiversity: Issues, Impacts, Remediation and Significances. (Ed. Paul, V.I.)
New Delhi: VL Media Solutions. (ISBN 978-93-80820-17-0).
13. Venkatraman, C., R. Nagarajan and K. Thiyagesan. 2012. Resource partitioning in
nesting among waterbirds at Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary. Pages 403-408. In: Chapter
46; Recent Advances in Biodiversity of India. (Eds. Raghunathan, C., C. Sivaperuman and
K. Venkataraman). Kolkatta: Zoological Survey of India.
14. Nagarajan, R. 2012. Applications of multivariate analysis in Biological Sciences. In:
Statistical Analysis of Biological and Biomedical Data (in CD manual). (Eds. Mariappan,
P., Chellam Balasundaram). Thanjavur: Rajah Serfoji Government College
(Autonomous).
123. Ashokkumar, M., S. Swaminathan, R. Nagarajan and A.A. Desai. 2011. Distribution,
Ecology and Conservation of the Gaur (Bos gaurus, H. Smith, 1824). Pages 77-94. In:
Animal Diversity, Natural History and Conservation Vol. 1 (Ed: Gupta, V.K.) Delhi: Daya
Publ.
124. Nagarajan, R. 2011. Coastal Wetlands and Waterbirds of Tamilnadu – A Review. Pages
117-121. In: Status of Indian Birds and their Conservation (Eds. Bhupathy, S., B.A.K.
Prusty, H.N. Kumara, R.S.C. Jayaraj, G. Quadros and P. Pramod). Coimbatore: Salim Ali
Centre for Ornithology & Natural History (ISBN 81-902136-0-3)
125. Sumathi, T., R. Nagarajan, and K. Thiyagesan. 2011. Saptio-temporal variations in the
waterbird richness and diversity in the Great Vedaranyam Swamp, Point Calimere
Wildlife Sanctuary, Southern India. Pages 124-127. In: Status of Indian Birds and their
Conservation (Eds. Bhupathy, S., B.A.K. Prusty, H.N. Kumara, R.S.C. Jayaraj, G.
Quadros and P. Pramod). Coimbatore: Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology & Natural
History (ISBN: 81-902136-0-3)
126. Nath, A. and R. Nagarajan. 2011. Population of House Sparrow Passer domesticus and
Eurasian Tree Sparrow Passer montanus in urban and rural habitats of Silchar, Assam,
India. Pages 188-190. In: Status of Indian Birds and their Conservation. (Eds. Bhupathy,
S., B.A.K. Prusty, H.N. Kumara, R.S.C.Jayaraj, G.Quadros and P.Pramod.). Coimbatore:
Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology & Natural History (ISBN: 81-902136-0-3)
127. Nagarajan, R., K. Thiyagesan, S. Sridhar, S. Srinivasan, A. Subramanaian, N. Suresh and
K. Thillaigvindarajan. 2010. Diversity of avian nesting in telegraphic and electric posts of
Cauvery Deltaic Region, Southern India. Pages 1-17. In: Trends in Biodiversity. (Eds:
Huxley, V.A.J. and P. Mariappan) Chennai: Sekar Publishers.
128. Pandiyan, J., S. Asokan and R. Nagarajan. 2010. Factors influencing the water bird
community with reference to coastal wetlands of southern India. Pages 149-167. Climate
Change and Future Security. In: (Eds: Boniface, J. Sj., Xavier F.P. Sj., Selvanayagam, M.,
and Shyla, J.M.) Chennai: Loyola Institute of Frontier Energy (LIFE), Loyola College.
129. Sandilyan, S., K. Thiyagesan and R. Nagarajan. 2010. Impacts of global warming on
coastal wetlands lead to loss of its unique biodiversity. Pages 94-100. In: Trends in
Biodiversity (Eds: Huxley, V.A.J. and P. Mariappan). Chennai: Sekar Publishers.
130. Venkatraman, C., K.Thiyagesan, R.Nagarajan. 2008. Factors Influencing Waterbird
Populations Vedandhangal Bird Sanctuary, Tamilnadu, India. Pages 92-103. In: Wildlife
Biodiversity and Conservation (Ed: Reddy, M.V.) Delhi: Daya Publishers.
131. Nagarajan, R., P.Neelanarayanan and R. Kanakasabai. 1999. Barn Owl: Ecology and
Conservation. Pages 111-133. In: Indian Wildlife Resources Ecology and Development
(Ed: Sharma, B.D) Delhi: Daya Publishers. (ISBN: 8170352029)
132. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Nagarajan and R. Kanakasabai. 1999. The Common Bar Owl,
Tyto alba stertens Hartert, 1929: An effective Bio-Control Agent of Rodent Pests. Pages
153-163. In: Advances in Fish and Wildlife Ecology and Biology, Volume II. (Ed: Kaul,
B.L.) Delhi: Daya Publishers. (ISBN: 8170352053)
Popular Articles in Tamil
1. Nagarajan, R. Wonders of wild animals (Vana Vurinakalin Ariya Nikalvukal). PEKAK

2014: 56-61.
2. Nagarajan, R. Birds and their intelligence (Paravaikalum Arivukurmaiyam). PEKAK
2012: 103-108.
3. Nagarajan, R. Drinking water quality and Environmental Pollution. PEKAK 2011: 45-47.
4. Nagarajan, R. Birds and fascinations (Pravaikalum Vinothangalum). Sri Pushpam 2011:
65-71.
5. Nagarajan, R. Environmental Protection (Soozhal Kaappom). PEKAK 2010: 85-94.
6. Nagarajan, R. Owls and their life styles. PEKAK 2009: 41-47.
7. Kanakasabai, R., R.Nagarajan, and P. Neelanarayanan. Barn Owl in Tamil Literature.
Golden Jubilee Souvenir 2006: 199-203.
8. AIR, Trichirappalli Interview on 21-04-1994 at 2.40pm on “Innovative New Research
Rodent Control Using Barn Owls” PEKAK 1994: 8 pages.
9. Neelanarayanan,P., R. Nagarajan and R.Kanakasabai. Role of Barn Owl in rat control.
Dinamani (Daily):15th February 1994.
10. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Nagarajan and R.Kanakasabai. Barn Owl and Nest Boxes.
Dinamani (Daily): 21st June 1994.
11. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Nagarajan and R.Kanakasabai. Barn Owl for rat control.
Dinamalar (Daily): 12th October, 1994.
12. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Nagarajan and R.Kanakasabai. Role of Barn Owl in rat control.
1994 (March): Ariga Ariviyal 24-25.
13. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Nagarajan and R.Kanakasabai. Nest-box and "T" shaped perching
poles for Barn Owls. 1994 (September) Ariga Ariviyal: 10-11.
14. Nagarajan, R. P. Neelanarayanan and R.Kanakasabai. Crops': Night watch man.
Pasunthalir 1994: 2(9):7-8
15. Nagarajan, R. P. Neelanarayanan and R.Kanakasabai. Barn Owl: Farmers' close friend.
SPIC Pannai Cheidhi Malar August-September 1994: 7(3): 11-13
16. Kanakasabai, R., R. Nagarajan and P. Neelanarayanan. 1994. Save Barn Owl! Control
Rats!! In: Proceeding of Third Tamilnadu Science Congress in Tamil. 24-26 December
1994.
17. Nagarajan, R., P. Neelanarayanan and R.Kanakasabai. Barn Owl: Farmers' Friend. Thulir
1994: 2(9): 7-8.
18. Kanakasabai, R., Nagarajan, R. and P. Neelanarayanan. Barn Owl in Tamil Literature.
PEKAK 1995 : 66-68.
19. Kanakasabai, R., R. Nagarajan and P. Neelanarayanan. 1995. Save Barn Owl! Control
Rats!! Ariviyal Tamiliyam: 10-18.
20. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Nagarajan and R.Kanakasabai. Tanjore bow trap-A tool for
controlling rat without environmental problem. Dailey Malar 20.12.95.
21. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Nagarajan and R.Kanakasabai. 1995. Barn Owls are here Rats are
where. Kalaikather : 46-54.
22. Neelanarayanan,P., R. Nagarajan and R.Kanakasabai. 1995. Rat control in Agriculture.
SPIC Pannai Chethi Malar: 19-22.
23. Nagarajan, R. P. Neelanarayanan and R.Kanakasabai. Rat Control without environmental
problem. Puthiya Kalvi 1995: 5(12):3-5.
24. Nagarajan, R. AIDS. PEKAK XXXII 2011.
INVITED SPEAKER
International Level
1. Attended “International conference on Conservation of Natural Resources” and

inauguration of 100th Chapter of OISCA-International, South India at Trichy on 17th
September 2016 at Nehru Memorial College (Autonomous), Puthanampatti-621007,
falicitaed in the inauguration and delivered an invited talk “Salinity: Impact and
Influences on Natural Resources in Aquatic Ecosystems”.
2. Attended and chaired the oral session in the "International Conference on Herbal
Medicine and Neuroendocrinology (InChMan-2014)" on 13th October 2014 in the
Department of Zoology, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar.
3. ‘Nest and nest-site characteristics and life history strategies of terrestrial birds’ in the
International Conference on Indian Ornithology (ICIO) 2013 entitled Ecosystem Services
and Functions of Birds, in Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology & Natural History,
Coimbatore during 19-23 November 2013.
4. Coastal Wetlands and Waterbirds of Tamilnadu – A Review in the International
Conference on Indian Ornithology entitled Status of Indian Birds and their
Conservation, in Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology & Natural History, Coimbatore during
19-23 November 2011.
5. Importance of Environmental protection for promotion of Bird Watching in the
International Conference entitled Global Bird Watcher’s Conference, in the Khijadiya
Bird Sanctuary, Gulf of Kutch, Gujarat between 25 and 27 November 2010.
6. Effects of Coastal Prawn Farms on Birds in the Mangroves and Tidal Flats in Asia"
in the Symposium entitled “Interactions between coastal aquaculture and fisheries and
birds” in the XXIII International Ornithological Congress at Beijing, China between
11 and 17 August 2002.
National Level
7. Gave inaugural address and an invited talk entitled “Conservation of Wildlife: Issues and
Challenges” in the ‘National Seminar on Conservation of Biodiversity: Issues and
Challenges (NSCBIC)’ on 26th February 2019 by the Department of Life Sciences
(Botany, Zoology and Fisheries), Sir C R Reddy College (Aided and Autonomous), Eluru,
West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh.
8. Gave valedictory address and invited talk “Does the Behavioural Plasticity of Wildlife
Show Genotypic Plasticity?” on 1st February 2019 in the three Days National–Level
Workshop on “Molecular Wildlife Forensics” 29th & 30th January & 1st February 2019
Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women (Autonomous), (Formerly SIET
College), Chennai-18.
9. Gave Lectures on i) Behavioural ecology of wild animals on 13th December 2018 and ii)
Navigation of birds and climate change on 22th December 2018 in the DST-PURSE
Sponsored Refresher Course on ‘Sustainable management strategies for coastal
environment and agriculture’ organized by Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University,
Annamalai Nagar.
10. As resource person delivered an two invited talks on i) “Effect of Changes in Salinity on
Aquatic Organisms” and ii) “Tips for Paper Writing for Ecological Journals” 'in the
Interdisciplinary Refresher Course on Environmental Sciences by Human Resource
Development Centre (HRDC) of Pondicherry University on 6 January 2017.
11. Guest Lecture on the “Avifaunal (Birds) Diversity, Behaviour, Threats and
Conservation” at St. Joseph’s College of Arts & Science (Autonomous), Cuddalore on 6th
January 2018.
12. Invited as Guest of Honour and gave Felicitations and Special Address in the Celebrations
of Wildlife Week-2017 and gave an Invited Talk for 2nd Annual Day of the Wildlife and
Aquatic Animal Medicine Club of VC&RI, entitled “Wildlife Diversity: Conservation,
Issues & Challenges” at Veterinary College and Research Institute, (Tamilnadu
Veterinary and Animal Sciences University), Orathanadu- 614625, 12th December 2017.
13. Gave a keynote Talk on “Climate change: Salinity variations and response by aquatic
organisms” in the Fourth Indian Biodiversity Congress (IBC-2017), at Convention
Centre, Pondicherry University on 10th March, 2017.
14. As resource person delivered an two invited talks on i) Behavioural Ecology of Wild
Animals" and ii) Short stories and Long Memories: Publishing popers in Ecotogy 'in
the Interdisciplina ry Refresher Course on Environmental Sciences by Human Resource
Development Centre (HRDC) of Pondicherry University on 12 December 2016.
15. Gave a valedictory address in “National Conference on Wildlife” in Periyar Government
College, Cuddalore.
16. Delivered an invited talk on Guest Lecture on "Behavioural Ecology of Wild Animals"
in the the National Conference on Recent Trends in Life Science Research - 2016, on 25
March 2016 in the Department of Zoology, Annamalai University, Chidambaram.
17. Delivered an invited talk on “Quality Expectations for Teaching Faculties in Higher
Education” in the IQAC Special meeting on 28th April 2016 in the Vivekananda College
of Arts & Science for Women, Sirkali
18. Delivered a special lecture on "Bird Watching" in the UGC-Autogrant One Day State
Level Seminar on Live Zoolog on 10 Feb 2016 at Department of Zoology, Govt. College
for Women (Autonomous), Kumbakonam.
19. Delivered chief guest address and a special lecture on "Wildlife Conservation" in the
IQAC sponsored seminar on World Wildlife Day on 3rd March 2016 at Periyar University,
Salem.
20. Delivered a special lectures and acted as Resource person on "Statistics for Life Sciences:
An Overview" in the Hands on Training in 'R Statistical Tools for Life Science
Researchers' on 21 & 22 January 2016 at Department of Environmental Science, School of
Life Sciences, Periyar University, Salem
21. Delivered invited lecture "Response and role of Youth in Wildlife Managment" in the
'Youth-led Sustainable Development Programme: Youth Connect: Science' entitled
Strengthening the Participaton of Youth in Environment Protection organized by PG and
Research Department of Zoology, Rajah Serfoji Government College (Autonomous),
Thanjavur on 25th February 2015.
22. Delivered Guest lecture on "Wildlife Conservation and Its Threats" organized by
Department of Zoology, Nehru Memorial College (Autonomous), Puthanampatti on 1st
December 2015.
23. Delivered invited talk on "Wildlife Conflicts in Coastal Areas" in the seminar on
'Mitigation of Man-Animal Conflict' organized by Department of Forest and Wildlife,
Regional Office, Karaikal on 19/06/2015.
24. Delivered invited talk on "Wildlife: Uses and Threats" in the seminar on 'Mitigation of
Man-Animal Conflict' organized by Department of Forest and Wildlife, Regional Office,
Karaikal on 18/06/2015.
25. Delivered a special lecture on "Innovations in Environmental Research: We Learnt
from Wildlife" in the National Conference on "Innovations in Environmental Research
and Education (IERE-2015)" and chaired a session on 21 March 2015 at Department of
Zoology, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar.
26. Delivered an invited talk entitled "Need of the Hour for Higher Education - Projects -
Consultancy - MOU" in the UGC sponsored Orientation Programme to Teachers in the
Poombuhar College (Autonomous), Melaiyur on 13th Mar 2015.
27. Delivered a special lecture on "Wildlife Diversity: Threats and Conservation
Challenges" in the National Seminar on "Biodiversity and Conservation : Present Status
and Future Perspectives" and chaired a session on 13 February 2015 at Department of
Zoology, St. Xavier's College, Palamkottai
28. Attended the Consultative "Workshop on Restoring Wetland in Tamil Nadu" as one of the
Resource Persons on 2-3 February 2015 at Vivanta by Taj - Fisherman's Cove, Kovalam,
Chennai organized by Tamil Nadu Forest Department and delivered a talk on
"Management of wetlands with special reference to Pichavaram"
29. Delivered an invited talk entitled "Thesis Writing" in the National Level Seminar on the
"The Art of Scientific Writing" in the Dharmapuram Gnanambigai Government Arts
College for Women, Mayiladuthurai, on 31st January 2015.
30. Delivered an invited talk entitled "Research, Consultancy, and Extension" in the IQAC
Seminar in the A.D.M. College for Women, Nagapattinam, on 24th January 2015.
31. Inaugurated the "National Green Corps" in Athena Global School, Chidambaram on
25-11-2014 and delivered a special lecture on the "Elephants" in Athena Global School,
Chidambaram
32. Delivered UGC Sponsored Guest Lecture on "Basic Statistical Tools in Biological
Science" in the Poombuhar College (Autonomous), Melaiyur on 27-10-2014.
33. Delivered a special lecture on "Statistical Tools in Biological Science" in the
Department of Zoology, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar on 17-09-2014.
34. Delivered Inaugural address in the ‘TNSCST National Workshop on Statistical Packages
and their Applications in Life Sciences’ organized by PG and Research Department of
Zoology, Rajah Serfoji Government College (Autonomous) on 7th Aug 2014 and acted as
Resource Person on the Hands on Training of SPSS package – different modules.
35. Gave a Valedictory address in the ‘Three Days Training Programme on Bee Keeping’
organized by PG and Research Department of Zoology, on 9 Aug. 2014 at Govt. College
for Women, Kumbakonam.
36. “Teaching and Research” in the ‘Faculty Development Programme” on 19 Apr. 2014 at
Vivekananda College of Arts &Science for Women, Sirkali.
37. “ANOVA, Correlation and Regression in SPSS” in the Workshop on SPSS (Hands on
Training) “WOSPSS-2014” in the PG & Research Department of Zoology, Poombuhar
College (Autonomous) on 30th March 2014.
38. “Basic Concept of SPSS Package in Biological Sciences” in the UGC Sponsored
Workshop on Concepts and Applications of SPSS Package in Biological Science in the PG
and Research Department of Biochemistry, Rajah Serfoji Government College
(Autonomous) on 20th Feb 2014.
39. Gave a Keynote address in the ‘National Seminar on Impact of Global Climate Change
on Environment & Ecological Conservation’ organized by Department of Zoology and
Biotechnology, on 18-Jan. 2014 at Mahatma Phule Arts, Science & Commerce College,
Panvel, Mumbai-410206.
40. Gave a Keynote address in the ‘National Conference on Biodiversity: Status and
Challenges in Conservation-FAVEO 2013’ organized by Department of Zoology and
Environmental Science, on 28-29 Nov. 2013 at B.N. Bandookar College of Science, Thane,
Mumbai-400601.
41. Delivered Thiru K. Ganapathia Pillai Endowment Lecture on “Biodiversity and
Wildlife Conservation” organized by Scott Alumni Association and Department of
Zoology and Research Centre, Scott Christian College (Autonomous), Nagercoil on 8 th Oct
2013.
42. Gave an Invited lecture on “Wildlife Conservation: Issue and Challenges” in the
‘National Conference on Environmental Issues & Challenges-Vision 2020” organized by
Department of Zoology, Annamalai University, on 27-28 Sep. 2013 and Chaired a session
and Felicitated in the Valedictory Function.
43. Gave an Invited lecture on “Small mammals: Field Rodent Taxonomy and Diversity” in
the ‘Internship Training Programme on Animal Taxonomy” organized by Zoological
Survey of India, Chennai, on 10-14 June 2013.
44. Gave the Chief Guest address in the National Seminar on “Personality Development
Programme in Engineering and Management” organized by Department of Management
Studies, E.G.S. Pillay Engineering College, Nagapattinum on 29-30 May 2013
45. Delivered special lecture on “Stress Management” organized by the Psychology

Counselling Centre, in A.V.C. College (Autonomous), Mannampandal, Tamilnadu, India
on 14th Oct 2012.
46. Gave a Keynote address in the Seminar on Current Trends in Biological Science in the
Department of Zoology and Biotechnology on 28th Sep 2012 at AVVM Sri Pushpum
College (Autonomous), Poondi.
47. “Applications of Multiple Regression Equations” in the State Level Seminar on
Mathematical Modelling organized by the Department of Mathematics, in A.V.C. College,
Mannampandal, Tamilnadu, India on 29th March 2012.
48. “Multivariate Analysis in Biological Data” in the National Workshop on Statistical
Analysis of Biological and Biomedical Data in the PG and Research Department of
Zoology, Rajah Serfoji Government College (Autonomous) on 24th January 2011.
49. “Field Identification of Birds Using Morphological Characters” in the Training
Programme on Bird Population Estimation for Forest Department Field Staff at Point
Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary on 19th January 2012 organized by Tamilnadu Forest
Department, Wildlife Division, Nagapattinam.
50. “Teaching Modern Biology to School Students” in the RMSA’s Workshop on Recent
Biology Book for School Teachers of Mayiladuthuraui Education District, at DBTR Higher
Secondary School on 8th February 2012.
51. “Statistical Analysis" in the special meeting at the Kalimahal College of Arts and
Science, Sembanarkoil on 19th February 2011.
52. “Avian biodiversity: Richness, Uses, Threats and Conservation” in the National
Conference on Biodiversity: Richness, uses, threats and conservation in the Department of
Biology, The Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram on 19-21 Jan 2011.
53. “Birds as Bioindicator of Coastal Environment” in the National Seminar on
Conservation of Biodiversity and Ecosystem of Coastal Region: In the Context of Coastal
Birds organized by Department of Marine Biology, Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar,
Gujarat on 8 & 9 January 2011.
54. “Field Identification of Birds Using Morphological Characteristics” in the Training
Programme on Bird Population Estimation for Rangers, Foresters, Forest Guards and
Watchers at Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary on 3 & 4 January 2011 organized by
Tamilnadu Forest Department, Wildlife Division, Nagapattinam.
55. “Bird Behaviour” in the special meeting on Recent Advances in Zoology in
Bharathidasan College for Women, Puducherry on 26 October 2010.
56. “Birds: indicator of habitat quality” in the National Conference on Interdisciplinary
Approaches in Environmental Sciences at the Department of Zoology, The M. S.
University of Baroda, Vadodara on 9th and 10th October, 2010.
57. “Biodiversity and its Conservation” in the national seminar on Environmental awareness
and research for sustainable development by Department of Zoology, Annamalai
University, Annamalainagar on 20 & 21 August 2010.
58. “Chief Guest and Delivered Special Address” on 19th July 2010 in the inaugural function
of Research and Development Cell of AVC College of Engineering, Mannampandal.
59. “Wildlife” in DST sponsored programme INSPIRE (Innovation in Science Pursuit for
Inspired Research) on 5th July at Centre of Advanced Studies in Marine Biology,
Annamalai University, Parangipettai.
60. “Research Report Writing" in the special meeting on Research Methodology at the PG
and Research Department of Commerce, Poombuhar College, Melaiyur on 3rd April 2010.
61. “Writing Scientific Articles in Journals" in the national workshop on Excellence in
Management Research” at the Department of Management Studies, AVC College of
Engineering, Mannampandal during 24-27 March 2010.
62. “Bird Identification Techniques in the Field” in the Bird Watching and Bird Ringing
Programme” at Vettangudi Bird Sanctuary on 19th March 2010 organized by Tamilnadu
Forest Department, Ramnad/Sivagangai Forest Division.
63. “Field Identification of Birds Using Morphological Characteristics” in the Training
Programme on Bird Population Estimation for DFOs, Wildlife Wardens, and Rangers at
Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary on 19th January 2010 organized by Tamilnadu Forest
Department, Wildlife Division, Nagapattinam.
64. “Workshop on Advance Statistics” in the PG Dept of Zoology, Nehru Memorial College,
Putanampatti, Trichy during 3-5 April 2008
65. “Review of Research Activities of AVC College on Point Calimere” in the Workshop
on Conservation and Management of Point Calimere Ramsar Site: Past, Present and
Future" organised for the “125th Year Celebrations of BNHS” and on the occasion of the
inauguration of “BNHS Bird Migration Study Centre” on 22nd and 23rd February 2009 at
Veliman Illam, Kodiyakarai.
66. “Recent Trends in Ornithological Research" in the UGC Sponsored Refresher Course
on Zoology at Annamalai Univ. Annamalai Nagar on 17th March 2004.
67. “Statistical Analysis Using Computer" in the workshop on Application of Mathematical
and Statistical Tools in Social Science Research” at the Department of Commerce, AVC
College on 24th December 2004.
68. “Data Analysis Using SPSS" in the workshop on the Research Methods in Business at
Institute of Management Studies, AVCC College of Engineering on 17th March 2004.
Invited as Chief Guest
1. Delivered the Keynote address and distributed Certificates to the PCP students of
YOGA on 5th Nov 2017 at 11.45 am in the Temple of Consciousness, WCSC-Vision for
Wisdom, Aliyar.
2. Gave Chief Guest address and distributed Prizes in the 34th Annual Sports Day
Celebrations on 1st April 2017 at 3.00 pm in the Best College of Education, Milliam,
Mayiladuthurai
3. Delivered Graduation Day address and Presented the Degree Certificates to New
Graduates in the 10th Graduation Day on 16th March 2017 at 11.00 am in the Best Arts and
Science College, Sirkali.
4. Gave the Chief Guest address and distributed Prizes in the Fine Arts Day function on
27th March 2017 at 3.30 pm in the Dharmapuram Adeenam Arts and Science College,
Dharmapuram.
5. Gave the Chief Guest address in the College Day Celebrations on 27th January 2017 at
9.30 am in the Kalaimahal College of Arts and Science, Sembanarkoil.
6. Gave the Chief Guest address and distributed Prizes in the 26th Founder’s
Commendation Day function on 17th January 2017 at 2.00 pm in the Nagore Crescent Mat.
Hr. Sec. School for Girls, Nagore.
7. Gave the Chief Guest address and distributed Prizes in the 34th Annual Sports Day
Celebrations on 27th January 2017 at 3.30 pm in the Gurugnanasambandar Mission
Matriculation Higher Sec. School, Mayiladuthurai.
8. Delivered Chief Guest address for “Public Service Broadcasting Day” on 12-11-2016
(Saturday @ 10.00 hrs.) in the O/o Joint Director Agriculture Department Auditorium,
Karaikal organized by Broadcast Engineering Society (I), Thanjavur Chapter & All India
Radio (FM), Karaikal.
PAPERS PRESENTED IN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES
1. Shell asymmetry in mussels on 2nd April 2007 in Conference on Invasive Molluscs at St.
Catharine's College, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.
2. Oystercatchers’ (Haematopus ostralegus) prey selection strategy indicates environmental
stress in estuarine environments during 28th–31st March 2007 in Bird Migration and Global
Change Conference organized by MIGRES Foundation at Reina Cristina Hotel, Algeciras,
Spain.
3. Changes in the migratory waterbird population characteristics along the stopover sites and
corridor to Pointcalimere waterbird sanctuary, India during 28th–31st March 2007 in Bird
Migration and Global Change Conference organized by MIGRES Foundation at Reina
Cristina Hotel, Algeciras, Spain.
4. How does water quality influence mussel (Mytilus edulis) selection by Oystercatchers
(Haematopus ostralegus), during 5th–7th September 2006 for British Ecological Society’s
(BES) Annual meeting, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
5. Relation between water quality and the availability of prey for Oystercatchers
(Haematopus ostralegus) and its ecological implications. To “Limnology and Waterbirds
2006" will be held in Eger, Hungary, during August 26-30, 2006.
6. What causes the changes over the winter in Interference Free Intake Rate in
Oystercatchers: mussel quantity or quality? To International Ornithological Congress
2006; Hamburg, Germany, from 13th to 19th August 2006.
7. Consistency and change in mussel-shell (Mytilus edulis) thickness detection threshold by
Eurasian Oystercatchers (Haematopus ostralegus). To Ornithological Society of New
Zealand Conference, during Queen’s Birthday Weekend, 1st to 4th June 2006 at Brentwood
Hotel, Kilbirnie, Wellington, New Zealand.
8. Exploring the factors influencing the strength of mussel (Mytilus edulis) using an
Oystercatcher artificial bill. To Young Researchers Conference on Applied Sciences’ at
Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia between 12th and 13th June 2006.
9. Designing and placing a nest-box for Barn Owls (Tyto alba stertens Hartert (1929) on the
basis of their natural nesting habit. To Young Researchers Conference on Applied Sciences’
at Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia between 12th and 13th June 2006.
10. Population dynamics, roosting behaviour, time activity pattern, and food and feeing habits
of Little Cormorants Phalacrocorax niger (Vieillot) in Neyveli, Tamilnadu, Southern India
for 7th International Conference on Cormorants & 4th Meeting of Wetlands International
Cormorant Research Group, during 23-26 November 2005 at Villeneuve (VD),
Switzerland.
11. Abundance and distribution pattern of Indian Little Cormorant Phalacrocorax niger in
seasonally dynamic lakes of Cauvery deltaic region of Southern India for 7th International
Conference on Cormorants & 4th Meeting of Wetlands International Cormorant Research
Group, during 23-26 November 2005 at Villeneuve (VD), Switzerland.
12. How do wintering Oystercatchers (Haematopus ostralegus) change the foraging behaviour
across the season? for Annual Conference of the International Wader Study Group, during
7-11 October 2005 at Knockadoon Head, Co. Cork, Ireland.
13. Does the Oystercatcher’s (Haematopus ostralegus) mussel-shell (Mytilus edulis) thickness
detection threshold change across mussel length and season? between 5th –7th September
2005 for British Ecological Society’s (BES) Annual Meeting, University of Hertfordshire,
Hatfield, UK.
14. How do Oystercatchers (Haematopus ostralegus) increase their intake rate? between 26th –
30th April 2000 for The Wilson Society Meeting at Galveston,USA.
15. Oystercatchers (Haematopus ostralegus) behaviour leads for the discovery of asymmetry in
mussels (Mytilus edulis) on 18th April 2000 for ASAB Easter Conference at University of
Sheffield, Sheffield, UK.
16. How does the mussel selection strategy of Oystercatchers (Haematopus ostralegus) change
across the winter? for presentation in the EGI Conference on Bird Biology, on 6-10th
January 2000 at Univ. of Oxford, UK.
17. What Strategy do Oystercatchers (Haematopus ostralegus) use in mussel valve
discrimination? for British Ecological Society’s (BES) Winter Meeting during December
1999 at University of Leeds, UK.
18. Why do Oystercatchers (Haematopus ostralegus) prefer brown-coloured Mussels? for
presentation in the Wader Study Group Meeting, on 24-29 September 1999 at Ile de
Berder, Larmor-Baden, Golfed u Morbihan, France.
19. Why do Oystercatchers (Haematopus ostralegus) prefer one side of the mussel (Mytilus
edulis) valve to open? during 29-31 March 1999 in ASAB (Association for the Study of
Animal Behaviour) Easter Conference during 29-31 March 1999 at School of Psychology,
Univ. of Newcastle, UK.
20. Foraging behaviour of Oystercatchers in relation to food depletion on 7th January 1999 in
the Edward Gray Institute of Ornithology's Conference "Individual to Population" at the
Department of Zoology, Oxford University, Oxford, UK.
21. Temples in India: cosy little homes of Indian Barn Owl (Tyto alba stertens Hartert 1929).
In: Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour Easter Conference at University of
Liverpool, Liverpool, UK during 1st-4th April 2001.
22. Nesting Ecology of Barn Owl (Tyto alba) in the Nagapattinam Quaid-E-
Milleth District, Tamilnadu. In the International Symposium on Recent trends in Life
Sciences November 19-22, 1993, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.
23. Magnitude of Rodent Damage in Soybeans In: International Symposium on Recent Trends
in Life Sciences during November 19-22, 1993 at Osmania University Hyderabad, Andhra
Pradesh, India.
ABSTRACTS PUBLISHED- INTERNATIONAL
24. Applying fundamental ethological research: studying predator-prey interactions to improve

predictions in estuarine conservation. In: Proceedings of the 40th International Congress of
the ISAE, during August 8-12, 2009 at Bristol University, Bristol, UK.
25. Management implications of behavioural studies in the Indian Honeybee. In: Proceedings
of the 40th International Congress of the ISAE, during August 8-12, 2009 at Bristol
University, Bristol, UK.
26. Use of behavioural studies in waterbird habitat management–a case study. In: Proceedings
of the 40th International Congress of the ISAE, during August 8-12, 2009 at Bristol
University, Bristol, UK.
27. Conflicts between the migratory shorebirds and human activities of the east coast of
Cauvery Deltaic region of Tamilnadu, Southern India. In: Conference on Management of
Conflicts between Wildlife and Human Resource Use during January 25-27, 2006 at Univ.
of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany.
28. Limpet (Patella spp) selection by Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) on Lundy Island,
England. In: Conference on Conservation Science during March 29-31, 2000 at Univ. of
Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.
In the School of Psychology
1. Oystercatchers and optimisation on 17th January 2006 invited research talk for research
methods course.
2. Behavioural Ecology of Birds on 5th April 2006 for Higher Education for All: Widening
Participation, by Peninsula Programme.
3. Applying for a Grant on 6th March 2006 for the South-West Animal Behaviour Research
Group meeting.
4. “Optimisation and Oystercatchers” on 17th January 2006 Advanced topics in research
methods for the Post-Graduate students
5. Food depletion and foraging efficiency: two sides of the same coin in Oystercatchers' lives
on 22nd June 1999.
6. Two sides of the same shell: side selection by Oystercatchers feeding on mussels to Animal
Behaviour Research Group on 25th March 1999.
7. Food depletion and foraging efficiency: two sides of the same coin in Oystercatchers' life
on 11th February 1999 as PG General Research Talk.
8. Objectives and research design of Oystercatchers research on 12th March 1998 as PG
General Research Talk.
9. Preliminary results of the Oystercatchers foraging behaviour to Animal Behaviour
Research Group on 24th November 1997.
SYMPOSIA PAPERS PRESENTED AND ABSTRACTS PUBLISHED
1. Nagarajan, R. 2016. Behavioural ecology of wild animals. In: Recent Trends in Life
Science Research - 2016, Chidambaram: Annamalai University.
2. Nagarajan, R. 2015. Wildlife diversity: threats and conservation challenges in the
National Seminar on "Biodiversity and Conservation: Present Status and Future
Perspectives" on 13 February 2015 at Department of Zoology, St. Xavier's College,
Palamkottai. P. 3.
3. Kaliyamoorthy, R. and R. Nagarajan. 2014. Comparison in the morphology of skull and
mandible of Bandicota bengalensis and Bandicota indica in National Seminar on Recent
Trends and Future Perspectives of Biosciences Biovision-2014 on 5-6 Sep. 2014 at
Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College, Thirupathur. P. 71.
4. Suba, R. and R. Nagarajan. 2014. Variations in the Yellow Billed Babbler’s (Turdoides
affinis) nesting tree and habitat characteristic features of useful and non-useful trees in and
around Mayiladuthurai, Southern India in National Seminar on Recent Trends and Future
Perspectives of Biosciences Biovision-2014 on 5-6 Sep. 2014 at Arumugam Pillai Seethai
Ammal College, Thirupathur. P. 76-77.
5. Rajasundarai, R. and R. Nagarajan. 2012. Knots Used by Baya Weaver (Ploceus
phillipinus) for nest construction” in National Seminar on Conservation of Natural
Resources (NASCON’12) on 16-17 March 2012 at A.V.C. College, Mannampandal,
Tamilnadu, India. P. 24
6. Sumathi, T., K. Sangeetha and R. Nagarajan. 2012. Activity pattern and foraging
behaviour of Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri) in and around Mannampandal,
Nagapattinam District, Tamilnadu, Southern India in National Seminar on Conservation of
Natural Resources (NASCON’12) on 16-17 March 2012 at A.V.C. College,
Mannampandal, Tamilnadu, India. P. 23
7. Vivek, N., N. Vinoth, R. Sathiyasundaram and R. Nagarajan. 2012. Mobile phone
towers: substrate for birds for nesting in National Seminar on Conservation of Natural
Resources (NASCON’12) on 16-17 March 2012 at A.V.C. College, Mannampandal,
Tamilnadu, India. P. 25
8. Eswari, R., J. Pandiyan, N. Baskaran and R. Nagarajan. 2012. Conservation of birds in
agricultural habitats. in National Seminar on Conservation of Natural Resources
(NASCON’12) on 16-17 March 2012 at A.V.C. College, Mannampandal, Tamilnadu,
India. P. 26
9. Sandilyan, S., K. Thiyagesan and R. Nagarajan. 2012. Habitat preference of waterbirds
in T.S. Pettai region of Pichavaram Mangroves. in National Seminar on Conservation of
Natural Resources (NASCON’12) on 16-17 March 2012 at A.V.C. College,

Mannampandal, Tamilnadu, India. P. 27
10. Sumathi, T., A.Suhitha and R. Nagarajan. 2012. Diversity of plankton in Cinnankudi
coastal areas of Nagapattinam Disrict, Tamilnadu, Southern India in National Seminar on
Conservation of Natural Resources (NASCON’12) on 16-17 March 2012 at A.V.C.
College, Mannampandal, Tamilnadu, India. P. 34
11. Sumathi, T., R. Nagarajan and K. Thiyagesan. 2011. “Diversity of benthic and
molluscan organisams in Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamilnadu, Southern India”
in the National Seminar on “Emerging trends in Conservation Science” organised by
Department of Zoology & Wildlife Biology, A.V.C. College (Autonomous),
Mannmapandal during 22nd and 23rd March 2011. P.50.
12. Nath, A., V.Vijayan, B. Naresh, B.M. Krishnakumar and R. Nagarajan. 2011.
“Microhabitat preference and community structure of the anuran-amphibian in the A.V.C.
College Campus, Mannampandal, Tamilnadu” in the National Seminar on “Emerging
trends in Conservation Science” organised by Department of Zoology & Wildlife Biology,
A.V.C. College (Autonomous), Mannmapandal during 22nd and 23rd March 2011. P.49.
13. Vinoth, S., J. Pandiyan and R. Nagarajan. 2011. “Abundance of polychete worms in the
east coast of Tamilnadu, Southern India” in the National Seminar on “Emerging trends in
Conservation Science” organised by Department of Zoology & Wildlife Biology, A.V.C.
College (Autonomous), Mannmapandal during 22nd and 23rd March 2011. P.39.
14. Roy, D., K. Thiyagesan and R. Nagarajan. 2011. “New behaviour on the breeding
biology of Purple Rumped Sun Bird (Necterina zylanica)” in the National Seminar on
“Emerging trends in Conservation Science” organised by Department of Zoology &
Wildlife Biology, A.V.C. College (Autonomous), Mannmapandal during 22nd and 23rd
March 2011. P.32.
15. Ashokkumar, M., R. Nagarajan, S. Swaminathan, and A.A. Desai. 2011. “Assessment of
food plants in the foraging areas of Gaur (Bos frontalis Lambert, 1804) in Mudumalai
Tiger Reserve, Tamilnadu, South India” in the National Seminar on “Emerging trends in
Conservation Science” organised by Department of Zoology & Wildlife Biology, A.V.C.
College (Autonomous), Mannmapandal during 22nd and 23rd March 2011. P.31.
16. Roopavathy, J., R. Nagarajan, P. Krishinamoothy, M. Sukumaran and S.R. Manikandan.
2011. “Studies on the microclimate of nest, venom, anti bacterial activity and protein
profile of Red Tree Ant (Oecophylla smaragdina)” in the National Seminar on “Emerging
trends in Conservation Science” organised by Department of Zoology & Wildlife Biology,
A.V.C. College (Autonomous), Mannmapandal during 22nd and 23rd March 2011. P.25
17. Ashokkumar, M. and Nagarajan, R. 2010. “Diurnal activity pattern of adult male Gaur
(Bos gaurus H.Smith) in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Southern India” in National
Conference on Tropical Ecosystem: Structure, function and services” organised Institute of
Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding, Coimbatore during 28th and 29th December 2010. P66.
18. Sumathi, T., R.Nagarajan, and K. Thiyagesan. 2010. “Assessment of avian diversity of
Great Vedaranyam Swamp, Tamilnadu, Southern India” in National Seminar on Advances
in biological Sciences (ABS-2010)” organised Dept. of Zoology, Annamalai Univ., during
22 and 23 January 2010. P66.
19. Sandilyan, S., K. Thiyagesan and R.Nagarajan. 2009. “Impact of global warming on
coastal wetlands lead to loss of its unique biodiversity” in National Seminar on Global
Warming and Biodiversity” organised Dept. of Zoology, Thiru Vi Ka Govt. Arts College,
Thiruvarur, during 6-7 March 2009. P66.
20. Nagarajan, R. 2008. “Oystercatcher: Indicator of Environmental Quality” in National
Conference on Environment Science and Technology” organised by Department of
Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli & Society for
Science and Environment, Jalgaon during 28th and 29th November 2008.
21. Nagarajan. R., A.M.S. Ali, K. Thiyagesan, and S. Asokan. 2004. “Nest Construction by
Baya Weaver Bird (Ploceus philippinus) and variation in nest microclimate” in National
Symposium on Recent Trends in Environmental Biology and Biotechnology at Department
of Zoology and Biochemistry, Government College (Autonomous), Kumbakonam during
26, 27, 28 July 2004.
22. Nagarajan. R., A.M.S. Ali, K. Thiyagesan, S. Asokan and K. Chakaravarthy. 2004.
“Nestling growth and prey delivery patterns of Baya Weaver Bird (Ploceus philippinus)” in
Regional Symposium on Environmental Hazard and the way to Clean Environment at
Department of Zoology, D.G.G. Arts College, Mayiladuthurai during 27, 28, 29th
September 2004.
23. Asokan, S., K. Thiyagesan, S. Swetharanyam R.Nagarajan, A.M.S. Ali and M.
Chakaravarthy. 2004. “Studies on population and foraging behaviour of insectivorous
birds in an agro-environment (Nagapattinam District, Tamilnadu, India” in Regional
Symposium on Environmental Hazard and the way to Clean Environment at Department of
Zoology, D.G.G. Arts College, Mayiladuthurai during 27, 28, 29th September 2004.
24. Pandian, J. S. Asokan, K. Thiyagesan and R. Nagarajan. 2004. “Factors Influencing the
shorebird habitat of Thirumullivasal mudflats, Tamilnadu, Southern India” in National
26, 27, 28 July 2004.
25. Pandiyan, J. S. Asokan, K. Thiyagesan and R. Nagarajan. 2004. “Factors Influencing the
shorebird behaviour with reference to coastal wetlands of Southern India” in National
26, 27, 28 July 2004.
26. Asokan, S., A.M.S. Ali, K. Thiyagesan, and Nagarajan. R. 2004. “Studies on population
and foraging of insectivorous birds in an agro-environment (Nagapattinam District,
Tamilnadu, Southern India” in National Symposium on Recent Trends in Environmental
Biology and Biotechnology at Department of Zoology and Biochemistry, Government
College (Autonomous), Kumbakonam during 26, 27, 28 July 2004.
27. Varadharajan, K. Thiyagesan and R. Nagarajan. 2003. Protocols for designing of
artificial nectarines for behavioural studies on honey bees: principles and procedures. In:
28th Ethological Society of India Conference, at Annamalai Wildlife Sanctuary,
Thirunelveli during 6th to 8th February 2003.
28. Varadharajan, K. Thiyagesan and R. Nagarajan. 2003. Do Honeybees Promote
Agriculture? In: National Seminar on Recent Trends on the Study of Aquatic and
Terrestrial Bio-resources. Annamalai University, Chidambaram during 27th-28th February
2003.
29. Nagarajan, R., P. Neelanarayanan and R. Kanakasabai. 1995. Growth Changes in the
body weight, bill length and talon length of nestling Barn Owl, Tyto alba. In: National
Symposium on Recent Trends in Indian Wildlife Research. 22-24, February 1995 at
A.V.C.College, Tamilnadu, India.
30. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Nagarajan, R. Kanakasabai and K.S. Subiah. 1995. Utilisation of
man- made nest boxes by common Barn owl, Tyto alba. In: National Symposium on
Recent Trends in Indian Wildlife Research. 22-24, February 1995 at A.V.C.College,
Mannampandal, Tamilnadu, India.
31. Kanakasabai, R., P. Neelanarayanan and R. Nagarajan. 1995. Artificial perches use by
common Barn Owl, Tyto alba. In: National Symposium on Recent Trends in Indian
Wildlife Research. 22-24, Feb. 1995 at A.V.C. College, Mannampandal..
32. Thiyagesan, K. and R. Nagarajan. 1995. Impacts of developmental projects on the
wetlands of two coastal districts of Tamilnadu, Southern India. In: International
Conference on Wetlands and Developments, 8-14, October 1995, at Malacca, Malaysia
organised by Asian Wetland Bureau.
33. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Nagarajan, and R. Kanakasabai. 1995. Mean burrow occupancy of
field rodent pests. In: National Symposium on Recent Trends in Indian Wildlife Research.
22-24, February 1995 at A.V.C. College, Mannampandal, Tamilnadu, India.
34. Nagarajan, R. and K. Thiyagesan. 1994. Significance of adjacent croplands to the
Pichavaram mangrove forests in attracting waterbirds. In: National Symposium on Birds
in Agricultural Ecosystem on 19-22, December 1994 at A.P. Agricultural University,
Hyderabad, Andhara Pradesh, India.
35. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Nagarajan and R. Kanakasabai. 1994. Method for studying
common Barn Owl (Tyto alba) diet. In: National Symposium on Birds in Agricultural
Ecosystem. 22-24, December 1994 at A.P. Agricultural University, Hyderabad, Andhara
Pradesh, India.
36. Kanakasabai, R., P. Neelanarayanan and R. Nagarajan. 1994. Method for quantifying
common Barn Owl (Tyto alba) prey frequency and biomass. In: National Symposium on
Birds in Agricultural Ecosystem. 22-24, December 1994 at A.P. Agricultural University,
Andhra Pradesh, India.
37. Nagarajan, R. 1994. Nest-site selection and reproductive biology of Barn owls. In:
Seminar on Recent Trends in Animal Science Research, 21-22, October 1994 at
Bharathidasan University, Thiruchirapalli, India.
38. Nagarajan, R., P. Neelanarayanan and R. Kanakasabai. 1994. Breeding biology of Barn
Owl (Tyto alba) from Nagapattinam Quaid-E-Milleth District, Tamilnadu, South India. In:
National Symposium on Birds in Agricultural Ecosystem. 22-24, December 1994 at
A.P.Agricultural University, Hyderabad, India.
39. Kanakasabai, R., R. Nagarajan and P. Neelanarayanan.1994. Save Barn Owl! Control
Rats!! In: Third Tamilnadu Science Congress in Tamil. 24-26, December 1994 at Central
University, Pondicherry, India.
40. Neelanarayanan, P., R. Nagarajan, and R. Kanakasabai. 1993. Magnitude of Rodent
Damage in Soybeans In: International Symposium on Recent Trends in Life Sciences
during 19-22, November 1993 at Osmania University, Hyderabad.
41. Nagarajan, R., P. Neelanarayanan, R. Kanakasabai and K. Thiyagesan. 1993. Nesting
Ecology of Barn Owl in the Nagapattinam Quaid-E-Milleth District, Tamilnadu. In:
International Symposium on Recent Trends in Life Sciences, 19-22, November 1993.
42. Kanakasabai, R., R. Nagarajan and P. Neelanarayanan. 1993. Barn Owls are here, Rats
are where? In: Second Tamilnadu Science Congress in Tamil, 6-8, Nov. 1993, Tamilnadu
Veterinary University, Madras, India.
43. Kanakasabai, R., R. Nagarajan and P. Neelanarayanan. 1993. Barn Owl is here! Where
are the Rats!! In: Second Tamilnadu Science Congress in Tamil. 6-8, November 1993 at
Tamilnadu Veterinary University, Chennai, India.
44. Nagarajan, R and K.Thiyagesan. 1991. Ecology of waterbirds in Pichavaram mangrove
forests. In: Research Seminar in Tamil on Environmental Awareness and Self employment
on 19-21 Dec. 1991 at A.V.C. College, Tamilnadu, India.
45. Nagarajan, R and G. Ramaswamy. 1988. Haematological studies in fishes for the
conservation of fishes In: National Symposium on natural resources and their conservation
at A.V.C. College, Mannampandal, Tamilnadu, India.
SYMPOSIA/SEMINAR ATTENDED
46. Attended the II National symposium on Ecotoxicology on 9-11 June 1988 at Dept of
Zoology, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar
47. Attended the National Symposium on natural resources and their conservation on 15-17
February 1989, organized by Dept of Zoology, AVC College (Autonomous)
48. Attended the Edward Grey Institute of Ornithology’s Bird Biology conference entitled
“Man and Birds” during 2nd-6th January, 1998 at Department of Zoology, University of
Oxford, Oxford, England.
49. Attended Mammal Society Meeting on 16th May 1998 at Department of Biological
Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter.
50. Attended the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB) Winter meeting
entitled “Behaviour and Conservation” during 4th and 5th December 1997 at The
Zoological Society of London, London, England.
51. Attended the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Recent Initiatives in Higher Education
and their Impact on Equity and Excellence on 21st Oct, 2011 at S.T. Hindu College,
Nagercoil.
52. Attended the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Current Status and Future Perspectives
of Research in Biological Sciences on 9th Jan, 2012 at A.V.C. College, Mannampandal,
Tamilnadu, India
53. Attended the Meeting of Chairpersons of Board of Studies on 13th Oct, 2011 at Tamilnadu
State Council for Higher Education, Chennai.
54. Attended the national seminar on Current status and future perspectives of Research in
biological sciences on 9th January 2012.
AS ORGANISING COMMITTEE MEMBER/CHAIRING: SYMPOSIA/

RESOURCE/PERSON: WORKSHOP
Organizing/Charing International Conference
1. Organized the International Conference on “Current Challanges in Conservation of

Biodiversity [In4CB-2017] on 16-18 February 2017 by geeting funding from Science and
Engineering Rsearch Board (SERB), New Delhi (Rs. 1,25,000), National Biodiversity
Authority, Chennai (Rs. 1,65,000) and Tamilnadu State Council for Science and
Technology, Chennai (Rs. 25,000).
2. Co-chaired a session in the International Conference on Indian Ornithology (ICIO) 2013
entitled Ecosystem Services and Functions of Birds, in Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology &
Natural History, Coimbatore during 20 November 2013.
3. Chaired the session “Behavioural Ecology II” on 5th Sep 2006 (14.00-18.00) and assessed
best talk for the Anne Keymer Prize at British Ecological Society’s (BES) Annual meeting,
University of Oxford, Oxford, UK between 5th and 7th September 2006.
Charing National Conference
4. Chaired a Session in the ‘National Conference on Biodiversity: Status and Challenges in

Conservation-FAVEO 2013’ organized by Department of Zoology and Environmental
Science, on 28-29 Nov. 2013 at B.N. Bandookar College of Science, Thane, Mumbai-
400601 and also acted as Judge for evaluating the best poster.
5. Chaired a session and Felicitated in the Valedictory Function in the ‘National Conference
on Environmental Issues & Challenges-Vision 2020” organized by Department of Zoology,
Annamalai University, on 28 Sep. 2013
6. Chaired Session-V in the National Conference on Biodiversity: Richness, Uses, Threats
and Conservation on 21st Jan 2011 in the Department of Biology, The Gandhigram Rural
Institute, Gandhigram on 19-21 Jan 2011.
7. Chaired Two sessions (one Oral Presentation on 20th Aug 2010 and one Invited Speaker
Session on 21st Aug. 2010) in the national seminar on Environmental awareness and
research for sustainable development by Department of Zoology, Annamalai University,
Annamalainagar on 20 & 21 August 2010 and also acted as Judge for evaluating the best
presentation.
8. Chaired the session “Biodiversity” on 27th Sep 2007 at the National Seminar on Emerging
Scenario in Zoology, conducted by Department of Zoology, National College,
Tiruchirapalli-620021.
Organising Secretary
9. Organized "Office Automation: Word, Excel and e-mail" through IQAC for the Office
Non-teaching staff on 24-01-2015
10. Organized Diamond Jubliee Celebration's IQAC guest lecture on "Life Sciences in the
Wild: Emerging Needs and Opportunities" by Dr. K. Ramesh, WII, Dehradun on 2/3/2016
along with R & D Cell
11. Organized "Faculty Refreshment Programme" through IQAC for the Newly Recruited Staff
on 24-01-2015
12. Organized UGC Sponsored One Day Workshop on "Scientific Writing" through IQAC and
R & D Cell on 11-10-2014.
13. Winter School in English Communication Skills for College Teachers from 11-22
November 2013 through IQAC.
14. Seminar on the "Glimpses of Arunachala Pradesh and Assam" for Students of Zoology on
31 October 2013 given by I & II M.Sc. (Wildlife Biology) students of their Field Training
Experiences in Northeastern India during 9-26 Sep 2013 through IQAC and Wildlife
Science Forum.
15. Training Programme on Effective Teaching Methods from 21-31 Oct 2013 through IQAC.
16. Workshop on “Development of Teaching and Learning Skills” on 21st March 2010 through
R & D Cell.
Advisory Committee Member
17. International Conference on "Molecular Advances in Biomedical Research (ICMABR-18)"

on 9-10 February 2018 at PG and Research Department of Zoology, Nehru Memorial
College, Puthanampatti, Trichy Dist.
18. National Seminar on "Biodiversity and Conservation : Present Status and Future
Perspectives" on 12-13 February 2015 at Department of Zoology, St. Xavier's College,
Palamkottai
19. International Conference on Advances in Adaptive Techniques in Engineering and
Technology (AATET-2013) on 1-2 February 2013 organised by Bharathiyar College of
Engineering and Technology, Karaikal, India
20. National Conference on Recent Trends in Materials Science-12 (NCRM2012) on 8-9
March 2012 organised by Department of Physics, A.V.C. College, Mannampandal,
Tamilnadu, India
21. National Conference on Environment and Climate organized by Biology Department,
M.V.M. Science and Home Science College, Rajkot, in association with International
Society of Science and Technology (ISST), Mumbai on 13th January 2011.
22. National Seminar on Conservation of Biodiversity and Ecosystem of Coastal Region: In
the Context of Coastal Birds organized by Department of Marine Biology, Bhavnagar
University, Bhavnagar, Gujarat on 8 & 9 January 2011.
Organising Committee Member
23. Student's National Conference on "The Current Perspectives of Biosciences (SCCPBs-

2016)" on 20/02/2016
24. UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Conservation of Natural Resources (NASCON’12)
on 16-17 March 2012 with the financial assistance of UGC, New Delhi.
25. National Seminar on “Emerging Trends in Conservation Science – Emcons-11” with the
financial assistance of UGC, New Delhi on 22 & 23 March 2011 and also chaired a oral
presentation session on 23 March 2011.
26. National Seminar on “Recent Trends in Biodiversity Conservation” with the financial
assistance of UGC, New Delhi on 7th March 2009.
27. National Seminar on “Wildlife Conservation” with the financial assistance of A.V.C.C.
Management in connection with Golden Jubilee Celebrations between 25th - 26th February
2005 and also chaired a session..
28. National symposium on Galliformes between 20 – 22 February, 2002 in the PG and

Research Dept. of Zoology and Wildlife Biology, AVC College, Mannampandal, India and
also chaired a session.
29. University Grants Commission’s (UGC) Aided Workshop and Training Organized in
Collaboration with Govt., Museum, Chennai on “Biological Preservation Techniques”
between 27th January and 1st February 2004.
30. Workshop on “Recent Trends in Blue Revolution” with the financial assistance from
University Grants Commission (UGC) during 21-22 February, 2003.
As Resource Person / Invited Talk/ Chief Guest
1. Gave the Chief Guest address and distributed Prizes in the 26th Founder’s Commendation
Day function on 17th January 2017 at 2.00 pm in the Nagore Crescent Mat. Hr. Sec. School
for Girls, Nagore
2. Gave the Chief Guest address and distributed Prizes in the Fine Arts Day function on 27th
March 2017 at 3.30 pm in the Dharmapuram Adeenam Arts and Science College,
Dharmapuram
Celebrations on 27th January 2017 at 3.30 pm in the Gurugnanasambandar Mission
Matriculation Higher Sec. School, Mayiladuthurai
Celebrations on 1st April 2017 at 3.00 pm in the Best College of Education, Milliam,
Mayiladuthurai
5. Delivered Graduation Day address and Presented the Degree Certificates to New Graduates
in the 10th Graduation Day on 16th March 2017 at 11.00 am in the Best Arts and Science
College, Sirkali
6. Chief Guest for “Public Service Broadcasting Day” on 12-11-2016 (Saturday @ 10.00 hrs.)
in the O/o Joint Director Agriculture Department Auditorium, Karikal organized by
Broadcast Engineering Society (I), Thanjavur Chapter & All India Radio (FM), Karaikal
7. Chief Guest on 10th March 2014 in the Annual Day Celebrations of Modern School,
Sembanarkoil.
8. Chief Guest and Graduated the Students on12th February 2014 in the Annual Day
Celebrations of Vivekantha Nursery and Primary School, Akkur.
9. Inaugurated and acted as Resource Person in “Two Day Interdisciplinary Workshop on
Mathematical Modelling in Biology using SPSS” at Govt. College for Women
(Autonomous), Kumbakonam on 18th Nov 2103.
10. Delivered an invited talk “Conservation of Environment” on 27th November 2012 in AVC
College (Autonomous), Mannampandal, for National Integration Week Celebrations
organized by NSS.
11. Delivered theme talk on “Role of PWD in Waterbird Conservation” on 12th March 2013 in
AVC College (Autonomous), Mannampandal, for Exhibition cum Workshop on
Environment, organized by Environment Cell Division, Water Resource Department
(PWD), Govt. of Tamilnadu, Coimbatore.
12. Acted as Resource Person and Delivered a talk on “Birds” in the “Young Students Scientist
Programme” conducted for Thanjavur and Thiruvarur District School Students in AVVM
Sri Pushpam College (Autonomous), Poondi-613503, sponsored Tamil Nadu State Council
for Science and Technology, Chennai from 2-21 May 2013.
13. Delivered an invited talk “Research and Teaching” on 27th July 2013 in AVC Polytechnic
College, Mannampandal, for Orientation Programme for Newly Inducted Staff.
14. Inaugurated the Science Exhibition “Spark Expo 2012” on 1 December 2012 organized by
Alagu Jothi Academy, Karuvazhakkarai.
15. “Conservation of Environment” on 27th November 2012 in AVC College (Autonomous),

Mannampandal, for National Integration Week Celebrations.
16. “Bird Behaviour and Fascinations” for Zoology Association’s Zoology Lecture Series on
5th Oct 2012 in PG and Research Dept of Zoology, National College (Autonomous),
Tiruchirappali.
17. Cleanliness, Sanitation and Environment in the Five Day Training Programme on
Vaiyathalaimai Koll (Take the Leadership of the World) at Tiruvarur organized by Lions
Club of Tiruvarur during 2-6 August 2011.
18. Chief Guest and Delivered Special Address on Importance of Higher Education in Women
Empowerment on 21st February 2012 in the Annual Day Celebrations of Shymala Higher
Secondary School, Sirkazhi.
19. Foraging Behavioural Ecology of Waders of Pichavaram, Mangroves, Tamilnadu in the
DST-SERC Interaction Meeting in Bird Biology, at Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology &
Natural History, Coimbatore during 5-7 August 2011.
20. State Level Seminar on ‘The Concept of Personality and Its Role in Education” organised
by Kalaimahal College of Education, Sembonarkoil on 9 March 2011 and acted as judge
for selecting the best presentations.
21. Workshop on ‘Computers Applications in Research’ sponsored by UGC New Delhi,
organised by Research and Development Cell, AVC College (Autonomous),
Mayiladuthurai on 14th & 16th February 2011 and gave lecture on statistics and hands-on
training on the usage of SPSS.
22. Workshop on ‘Office Automation Tools’ sponsored by UGC New Delhi and Management
AVC Charities organised by Department of Computer Science and Research and
Development Cell, Mayiladuthurai on March 1-2, 2008.
23. Workshop on ‘Use of Computers in Statistical Analysis’ sponsored by UGC New Delhi
and Management AVC Charities organised by P.G. and Research Department of
Economics and Research and Development Cell, Mayiladuthurai on February 23-24, 2008.
24. Workshop on ‘Use of Computers to Tamil Academics’ sponsored by UGC New Delhi and
Management AVC Charities organised by P.G. and Research Department of Tamil, and
Development Cell, Mayiladuthurai on February 14-15, 2008.
25. Seminar on Biodiversity of Animals at Shree Raghvendra Arts & Science College,
Keezhamoongiladi on 3 March 2005.
26. Delivered a talk on “Which is Science?” in National Hr. Sec. School, Mayliladhurai.
27. National Symposium on Recent Trends in Indian Wildlife Research. 22-24, February 1995
in PG and Research Dept. of Zoology and Wildlife Biology, A.V.C.College,
Mannampandal, Tamilnadu, India (as Technical Assistant).
28. Workshop on “Bio statistics” at PG and Research Dept. of Zoology and Wildlife Biology,
A.V.C. College, Mannampandal, from 21st to 23rd December 1994 (as Technical
Assistant).
29. “Inservice Training to PG Teachers of Biology” PG and Research Dept. of Zoology and
Wildlife Biology, A.V.C. College, Mannampandal, India from 27th September to 1st
October 1993 (as Technical Assistant).
30. Workshop on "Water Quality Assessment" PG and Research Dept. of Zoology and
Wildlife Biology, A.V.C. College, Mannampandal, India from 24th to 26th March 1993 (as
Technical Assistant).
WORKSHOPS/SEMINAR ATTENDED
International Level
1. Attended (five times) as a field course staff on “Animal Behaviour” from 5th to 12th April,
1997; 18th to 25th April 1998; 17th to 24th April 1999 and 8th to 15th April 2000 and 25th
March to 1st April 2006 at Lundy Island organised by School of Psychology, University of
Exeter, Exeter.
2. Attended “Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour Post-graduate Workshop”
at University of Newcastle, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, during Mar. 1999.
National Level
3. Attended the UGC – Sponsored Principals Workshop on “Institutional Accreditation and

Ranking: National and Global Perspectives” on 23rd February 2019 at Bharathidasan
University, Tiruchirappalli organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre,
Council for College and Curriculum Development & International Quality Assurance Cell.
4. Attended Workshop on “Autonomy to Colleges; Benefits & Way Forward” on 4th February
2019 at Moulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), Gachibowli, Hyderabad
organized by University Grants Commission (UGC), South Eastern Regional Office,
Hyderabad.
5. Attended Training Programme on “EAT Module of Public Financial Managment System
(PFMS) for HEI’s on 10th March 2019 at Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai
organized by University Grants Commission (UGC), South Eastern Regional Office,
Hyderabad.
6. Attended UCG-NAAC Sponsored Nastional Workshop ‘Towards formulating best
classroom practices in Teaching, Learning & Evaluation" at Mar Ivanios College
(Autonomous), Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala on 10-11 September 2015 and chaired one of
the panel discussions.
7. Attended ‘Biological Diversity Act, 2002' at Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree
Breeding, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu during 17-19 February 2016 sponsored by National
Biodiversity Authority, Chennai.
8. Attended ‘IQAC Seminar on "Quality Enhancement in Higher Education Teaching" at
Mannai Rajagopalasamy Govt. Arts College, Mannargudi on 13-12-2014.
9. Attended the UGC Sponsored Seminar on "Current Topics in Biological Sciences" in the
Department of Zoology, AVC College (Autonomous), Mannampandal on 07-10-2014.
10. Attended ‘ENTB National Orientation Programme for Resource Persons” at Salim Ali
Centre for Ornithology & Natural History, Coimbatore on 13-14 Aug. 2014.
11. Attended workshop on ‘Quality Research Report Writing’ organized by Curriculum
Development Cell, Bharathidasan Univeristy, Tiruchirappalli on 22 Feb. 2014.
12. Attended ‘One-Day Workshop on ‘DELNET’: Resources, Services & Facilities’ organized
by DELNET and National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli-15 on 22 April 2013.
13. Attended Workshop on E-content Development organized by IQAC on 22-25 Aug, 2012
at A.V.C. College, Mannampandal, Tamilnadu, India.
14. Attended the UGC Aided Workshop on Setting Question Bank for Part – A Questions
on 26-27 Dec, 2012 at A.V.C. College, Mannampandal, Tamilnadu, India
15. Attended the UGC Aided Workshop on “Lab to Land Techniques” during 10-13 Jan.
2012 at the Department of Zoology, A.V.C. College, Mannampandal, Tamilnadu, India
16. “Management Issues of Ramsar Sites in India and Prioritization of Identified
Potential Ramsar Sites in Southern States” in Trichy on 10-11th February 2010
organized by Tamilnadu Forest Department, Panagal Maligai, Chennai.
17. Attended Seminar on “Ahimsa and animal alternatives – The implications and benefits
of teaching humane science” on 2nd October 2009 in the Mahatma Gandhi-Doerenkamp
Center (MGDC) for Alternatives to Use Animals in Life Science Education, Bharathidasan
University, Trichy
18. Attended Workshop on “Museum Techniques” on 11-12 October 2007 in the Dept of
Zoology, AVC College (Autonomous), Mannampandal
19. Workshop on “Alternatives, Animal Welfare, and the Curriculum” conducted by

People for Animals (Chennai) Chartable Trust, Chennai on 22nd August 2004.
20. Attended “Workshop on Research Programmes of Indian Antarctic Expeditions:
Retrospect & Prospect” at National Centre for Antarctic & Ocean Research, Vasco-da-
Gama, Goa on 18th and 19th July 2003.
21. Attended “Workshop on Elephant Conservation for Co-ordinators” at Mudumalai
Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamilandu Forest Dept. on 6th June 2002.
22. Attended workshop on the “Eradication of Plastics” on 16-02-02 at Collector’s office
Nagapattinam.
23. Attended workshop on Aquaculture on 8-9 Feb 1996 in the PG and Research Dept of
Zoology and Wildlife Biology, AVC College (Autonomous), Mayiladuthurai.
24. Workshop on “Save Mangroves” at Muthupet on 21st & 22nd January, 1995 conducted by
Muthupet Environmental Conservation Society and Bagwati Environmental Development
Institute, Dindigul and gave a talk “Conservation and Management of Mangroves”.
25. Workshop on "AutoCAD" at A.V.C. College, Mannampandal, from 14th to 15th October,
1994.
26. “Workshop on Avian Conservation in India" at Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and
Natural History (SACON), Kalampalayam, Coimbatore from 3rd to 6th August, 1993.
27. “Sustainable Development and Sustainable Utilisation of Natural Resources” at
Loyola College, Madras on 5th & 6th February 1993.
28. “Low External Input and Sustainable Agriculture” (LEISA) Workshop at
Kozunchi, Eco-farm and training centre, Odugampatti, Pudukkottai District, from
27th to 29th March, 1992.
29. Attended workshop on “Socio-economic Research on Reptiles” conducted by Madras
Snake Park Trust on 22nd August 1992.
30. Attended Fourth review cum monitoring committee meeting on 7-8 Feb 1992 at
Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore.
31. “Topics in Evolutionary Biology” conducted by Indian Institute of Science,
Bangalore from 11th to 15th December 1989.
SPECIAL TRAINING
International Level
1. Visited Jurong Bird Park, Singapore during June 2006 to observe captive birds and for
data collection.
2. Visited Paington Zoo and Conservation Park, Paington, Devon, UK several times to
conduct practicals for UG and PG Students from 1997 to 2000 and from 2005 to 2007.
3. Attended the British Association Annual Festival of Science’s “The Stand-up Science
Show” organised by National Environmental Research Council on 12th September 1999 at
University of Sheffield, Sheffield, England.
4. Visited Institut fuer Vogelforschung, Wilhelmshaven, Germany to observe Captive
Oystercatchers, learn bird ringing and visited the field stations in Wadden Sea and
Mellum Island to observe breeding Oystercatchers and other birds during August 1999.
5. Visited World Biggest Bird Park, Vogelpark, Walsrode, Germany during August 1999
to collect data on Captive Oystercatchers and to learn about Keeping animals in captivity.
6. Attended the British Association Annual Festival of Science’s “The Stand-up Science
Show” organised by National Environmental Research Council on September 1997 at
University of Leeds, Leeds, England.
National Level
7. Attended ‘Animal Census Programme" at Anamalai Tiger Reserves, Pollachi, during 17-22
December 2015.
8. Attended ‘Animal Census Programme" at Megemalai Forest Division during 5-8 March
2015.
9. Attended the mid-term evaluation meeting of Major Research Projects on 1st Feb. 2014 at
University Grants Commission, New Delhi.
10. Attended the meeting of Chairpersons of Board of Studies on 13th October 2011 at
Tamilnadu State Council for Higher Education, Chennai.
11. Participated in “Annual Birds Census” at Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary
form 20th to 21st January 2009 (Conducted by Tamilnadu Forest Department, Wildlife
division, Nagapattinam).
12. Wild animal census at Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary, Kodiakarai from 24th to 26th
March 2002 (Conducted by Tamilnadu Forest Department)
13. Wild animal census at Indhira Gandhi National Park, Top Slip from 16th to 27th March
2002 (Conducted by Tamilnadu Forest Department).
14. Waterbird census at Karaivetti and Vaduvoor Waterbird Sanctuary, from 9th to 10th
March 2002 (Conducted by Tamilnadu Forest Department).
15. Waterbird census at Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary, Kodiakarai from 26th to 27th
January 2002 (Conducted by Tamilnadu Forest Department).
16. Attended the State Level Conference on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) on 21st
July 1995 at Agricultural Complex, Karaikal conducted by Dept. of Agriculture, Govt. of
Pondicherry.
17. Attended the Seminar on "Role of Voluntary Organisation at Gross-root Level in
Protecting Environment" on 25th & 26th March, 1995 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra,
Gandhigram organised by Bhawati Environmental Developmental Institute, Dindigul,
Tamilnadu and gave a talk on the "Importance of Barn Owls in Agricultural
Ecosystem".
18. Participated in the Science exhibition during Dec 2004 at ARC Kamathci Matriculation
School, Mayiladuthurai
19. Attended the FAO's National Conference on Integrated Pest Management at Madras on
5th & 6th March 1994.
20. Annual Wildlife Survey at Grizzled Giant Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary, Srivilliputtur
from 26th February to 3rd March 1994 (Conducted by Tamilnadu Forest Department).
21. Salim Ali Bird Count in the Pichavaram Mangrove Forests and adjoining areas, South
Arcot Dist., Tamilnadu during November 1993 & (Conducted by Bombay Natural History
Society (BNHS), Bombay).
22. Wildlife census at Grizzled Giant Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary, Srivilliputtur and Black
buck Census at Vallanadu Black buck Wildlife Sanctuary, Vallanadu from 25th to 31st
May, 1992 (Conducted by Tamilnadu Forest Dept).
23. Black buck (Antilope cervicapra) and waterbird census at Point Calimere wildlife
sanctuary, Tanjore Dist., Tamilnadu during February 1986, 1988 & March 1994
(conducted by Tamilnadu Forest Department).
24. Asian midwinter waterbird census in the wetlands of Pichavaram mangrove forests
and adjoining areas, South Arcot Dist.,Tamilnadu during January 1989, 1990, 1991,
1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 and 1996 (Conducted by International Wetland Research Bureau
(IWRB), UK and Asian Wetland Bureau (AWB), Malaysia).
STATISTICAL AND RESEARCH METHODS, AND INSTRUMENTATION

TRAINING
1. Attended Workshop for Research Guides at Academic Staff College, Pondicherry

University, Podicherry on 10th & 11th Sep 2009.
2. Attended “Minitab – Training Course on Analysis of Variance, Multiple Regression
and Graphical Representation” at Institute of Terrestrial Ecology, Wareham, Dorset,
England, on 8th and 9th February 1999.
3. Advanced Statistics courses of M.Sc, Research Methods in Psychology at University of
Exeter during 1996 and 1997.
4. Workshop on “Quantitative Methods in Ecology” from 27th December 1995 to
6th January 1996 organised by Department of Zoology, University of Delhi.
5. Workshop on “Bio statistics” at A.V.C. College, Mannampandal, from 21st to 23rd
December 1993.
6. Attended the Teacher Development Curriculum “IntelTeach to the Future” and
qualified as “Master Trainer” conducted by Intel Innovation in Education at AVC College,
Mannampandal, between 11th July and 7th August 2002 and also conducted this course to
other faculty members.
7. Attended “Workshop Computer Programmer LaTEX” at St. Joseph’s College on 27th
January 2003.
8. Acquired training on “Recent Methodologies in Electrophoresis” at The Electrophoresis
Institute, Biotech, Yercaud, India between 5th May and 15th May 2003.
9. Attended workshop on “PCR and Electroporation Techniques” in Micro Devises
Metrohm Limited, Chennai on 26th September 2002.
10. Attended “Workshop on Advanced Practicals” at EVR College, Trichy on 24th and 25th
January 2003.
EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
1. “Higher Education and Employment Opportunities” in the NSS Special Camp on

Healthy Youth for Healthy India on 30th Sep 2012 at Sanarpalayam village organized by
the NSS Unit of Gandhi Nagar Matriculation School, Thiruvannamalai during 25 Sep-1
Oct. 2012.
2. “Rodent Control Using Natural Predator - Owl” in the Farmers Grievance Meeting at
Office of Collectorate, Thiruvarur on 31/05/2012 for framers of Thiruvarur District.
3. “Types of Field Rodents and their Control Measures with Special Emphasis to
Biological Control” in the Extension Programme for Farmers on Rat Eradication
organized by Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems on 29th Dec 2011 for Kondal Pagasalai
Panhayat Union and 11th Jan 2012 for Kondal Panchayat Union.
4. “Environmental Protection” in the NSS Special Camp on Healthy Youths and Wealthy
India on 15th Dec 2011 at Thirumangalam village organized by the NSS Unit of
Bharathidasan Univ., and AVC College (Autonomous), Mannampandal during 13-19 Dec.
2011.
5. Higher Education in Foreign Countries: Personal Experiences” in the NSS Special
Camp on Healthy Youths for Wealthy India on 20th Sep 2009 at Sambandhanur village
organized by the NSS Unit of Gandhi Nagar Matriculation School, Thiruvannamalai during
18-24 Sep 2009.
6. Gave lecture and field training on the Rodent Control Measures to the Farmers/Farm
Women/Farm Youth trainers of “Intensive Training on Post Harvest Technology”
course participants of four different batches on 28-08-02, 25-10-02, 29-01-03 and 31-03-03
from Pondicherry State, India organised by Additional Director of Agriculture (4 different
times).
7. Attended the Farmer's Day celebrations on 27th February 1995 at Faculty of Agriculture,
Annamalai University, Chidambaram and gave a talk on the "Role of Barn Owls in Rat
Control"
8. Attended the Farmer's Day celebrations on 26th June 1995 at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
College of Agriculture, Surakudy, Karaikal and gave a Talk on the “Role of Barn Owls in
Rat Control”
9. Participated and demonstrated the Role of Barn owl in Rodent Control to the Agricultural
officers and Farmers of the FAO's Season Long Training Programme in Integrated
Pest Management for Rice at Annamalai University on 7th & 8th February 1994.
10. Participated in the "Rat Eradication Programme” at Cuddalore and delivered a talk on
“Rat Control by the Barn Owls and Management Suggestions” organised by
Tamilnadu Agricultural Dept. on 9th May 1994.
11. Visited to Karaikal and adjoining villages for evaluating the Rodent's population and
participated in the "Mass Rat Eradication" programme Organised by Karaikal
Agricultural Dept. from 14th to 16th May 1993.
12. Participated in the "Rat Eradication Programme" meeting at Karaikal and exhibited the
Barn Owls in the exhibition organised by Karaikal Agricultural Dept. on 9th July 1993.
ASSOCIATED WITH EXAMINATIONS
1. University of Exeter, United Kingdom – for UG, PG and Research Degree

2. University of Delhi, Delhi – for Ph.D. Degree (thesis evaluation and external examiner for
public viva-voce examination)
3. Pondicherry University (Central University), Pondicherry, – for PG, and Research Degree
4. Tamil University, Thanjavur - for Ph.D. Degree (external examiner for public viva-voce).
5. Nehru Memorial College (A), Puthanampatti – M.Phil. and M.Sc.
6. Bharathidasan University, Trichirappalli – for PG and Research Degree
7. Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore – for UG, PG and Ph.D. Degree
8. Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar – for PG, Entrance Exams, Research Degree
9. Periyar University, Salem – for UG and PG Exam
10. University of Madras, Chennai – for PG
11. Pondicherry University, Puducherry – for PG
12. A.V.C. College, Mannampandal – for UG, PG and Research Degree
13. Kanchi Mamunivar Centre for PG Studies (Autonomous), Govt. of Puducherry.
14. PSG College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Coimbatore – for PG.
15. Govt. Arts College for Men, Kumbakonam– for UG, PG and Research Degree
16. Rajah Sarafogi College, Thanjavour – for UG, and PG Degree
17. Nehru Memorial College, Puthanampatti – for UG, PG and Research Degree
18. Thiyagaraja College, Madurai – for PG Degree
19. A.D.M. College for Women, Nagapattinam – UG Exam
20. HH The Rajahs College, Pudikottai – UG Exam
21. Poombuhar College, Melaiyur – PG & UG Exam
22. Dhanabagiyam Krishnaswamy Mudalier College for Women, Vellore – for UG
23. AVVM Sri Poondi Pushpham College, Thanjavour – for UG
24. Kundavai Nachiyar Govt. College for Women, Thanjavur – for PG
25. Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappalli – for UG
26. Sri Meenakshi Govt. College for Women (Autonomous) – for UG
27. National College (Autonomous), Tiruchirapalli - 620 001 – for PG.
28. Anna University Chennai for TNPCEE
SUPERVISION UNDERTAKEN & Ph.D. EXTERNAL EXAMINER
Following theses are supervised for the degree of Doctorate in Zoology and Wildlife
Biology (Ph.D.), at AVC College, Mannampandal, India
Awarded
1. Sumathi, T. 2008. Factors influencing the waterbird populations with Special Emphasis on
the Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber roseus Pallas 1811) in the Eastern part of the
Great Vedaranyam Swamp, Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary, Southern India.
Ph.D. Thesis, A.V.C College, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, India. 219pp.
(Viva was on 24th August 2009).
2. Ashokkumar, M. 2011. Population, foraging and activity pattern of Gaur (Bos gaurus H.
Smith, 1827) in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Southern India. 189pp (Viva was on 31st July
2012).
Submitted and awaiting for viva
3. Roy, D. 2018. Population, activity pattern and foraging ecology of Golden Langur
(Trachypithecus geei) and impacts of anthropogenic pressure on its population in
fragmented habitats of Western Assam, India.
4. Balasundaram, K. 2018. Population characteristics of molluscan species and gene sequence

of Bellamya bengalensis and Pila globosa in lake Veeranam, Tamil Nadu, Southern India.
Ongoing
5. Srinivas, A. Studies on Amphibians in and Around Guindy National Park with Special
Emphasis on Diversity, Behaviour and Molecular Classification.
6. Kaliyamoorthy, R. Studies on some aspects of ecology, behaviour and prey selection of
Barn Owl in different parts of Tamilnadu.
7. Kalaimani, A. Ecology of sympatric Bulbuls in Gangi Hills, Eastern Ghats, Southern India.
8. Krishnakumar, B.M. Ecology of sympatric large carnivore in Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger
Reserve, Southern Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu.
The following theses are/were supervised for the degree of Master of Philosophy in
Zoology (M.Phil.), at AVC College, Mannampandal, India
1. Elavarasan, C. 2017. Nesting behaviour of Swift spp. in Nagapattinam Dist, Tamilandu,

Southern India.
2. Seetharaman, B. 2015. Nest tree selection and nesting behaviour of House Crow (Corvus
splendens) in and around Mayiladuthurai, Southern India.
3. Suba, P. 2014. Nest and roost tree selection, characteristic features and roosting behaviour
of Yellow-billed Babbler (Turdoides affinis) in and around Mayiladuthurai, Southern India.
4. Senthilkumar, A. 2011. Influence of water and mud characteristics on the shell
morphology and biochemical constituents of Meretrix casta.
5. Vijayapriya, R. 2005. Studies on the morphometry and biomass variation in the bivalves
of selected tidal flats of east coast of India.
6. Santhi, D. 2005. Studies on plankton and benthos of selected tidal flats of east coast of
India.
7. Karthik, T. 2005. Studies on the nesting behaviour of selected terrestrial birds in
Nagapattinam District of Tamilnadu, Southern India.
8. Karthik, M. In Progress. Foraging efficiency of Cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis) at Papanasam
area, Tamilandu, Southern India.
The following theses were supervised for the degree of Master in Animal Behaviour, at
Univ. of Exeter, Exeter, UK
1. Edwards, Rachel. 2006. Movement patterns of the small Indian mongoose (Herpestes
javanicus) in response to green iguana hatching (Iguana iguana), St Lucia.
2. Wood, Laura. 2006. The foraging behaviour of mute swans (Cygnus olor) feeding on water
crowfoot (Ranunculus penicillatus subsp. pseudofluitans).
3. Gregor, Amanda. 2006. Sexual segregation of foraging behaviour in the Sika deer, Cervus
nippon, of Lundy Island.
The following theses were supervised/co-supervised for the degree of Master of

Zoology and Wildlife Biology (M.Sc), at AVC College, Mannampandal, India
1. Indu, H. 2017. Population estimation, food habit, and foraging technique study of Eurasian
Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) in Ziro, Arunachala Pradesh, Northeast India.
2. Karthik, P. 2016. Study of herpatofaunal diversity, abunadance, and their micro-habitat
utility in Gingee Hills, Eastern Ghats, Southern India.
3. Sharmila, M. 2015. Variations and factors inflencing the nesting density of Red Tree Ant
(Oecophylla smaragdina).
4. Hushangabadkar, P.D. 2014. Prey consumption and prevalence of endoparasite of Dhole
(Cuon alphinus, Pallas 1811) in Pench Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra.
5. Anoop, N.R. 2013. Status distribution and nest site selection of diurnal raptors with special
reference to Gyps vulture in Moyar Valley, Western Ghats, Southern India.
6. Baburao, G. 2012. Activity pattern and feeding ecology of Grizzled Giant Squirrel (Ratufa
macroura) at Srivilliputhur Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamilnadu, Southern India.
7. Rajasundari, R. 2012. Knots used in the nesting archistructure by Baya Weaver Bird
(Polceus phillipinus).
8. Anukul Nath, R. 2011. Population of House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) and Eurasian
Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) and Roosting Behaviour, Nesting Characteristic Features
and Behavioural Observations of House Sparrow in Silchar Town, Assam, Northeast India.
9. Suresh, R. 2010. Population of avifauna in the tropical forests of Hosur forest Division in
Tamilnadu, Southern India.
10. Francis, R. 2009. Population, behaviour and crop damage of Blackbuck (Antelope
cervicapra) of Sathyamangalam Forest Division, Tamilnadu, Southern India
11. Narasimmarajan, K. 2008. Demography and distribution of Lion-tailed Macaque (Macaca
silenus) in rain forest fragments in the Anamalai Hills, Tamil Nadu.
12. Balesan, J. 2005. Food habits of Leopards (Panthera pardus) in Nilgiris, Western Ghats,
Southern India.
13. Roopavathy, J. 2004. Site-selection, construction and microclimate of nest in Red Tree
Ant (Oecophylla smaragdina).
14. Ilayaraja, R. 2004. Effect of exotic weeds invasion on the floristic structure and
composition of different forest types of Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park,
Southern India.
15. Sargurunathan, S. 2004. Effect of Loranthus on host trees and animal use pattern of
Loranthus in Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Southern India.
16. Ali, A.M.S. 2003. Nest characteristics, nest-site selection, nestling growth and prey deli
vary pattern to nestlings in the Baya Weaver bird (Ploceus philippinus).
17. Karthik, T. 2003. Nest characters, nest-site selection of Palm Swift (Cypsiurus
balasiensis) in and around Mayiladuthurai, Tamilnadu, Southern India.
18. Meganathan, T. 2002. A survey of avian diversity in selected inland lakes of Cuddalore,
Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Thanjavur districts of Tamilandu, Southern India and an
assessment of threats to their conservation including socio-economic factors in the
surrounding villages.
19. Rajkumar, R. 2002. Studies on the population and morphometric characteristics of
molluscs in selected coastal wetlands of east coast, Nagapattinam district, Tamilandu,
Southern India.
20. Kalaimani, M. 2002. Studies on the time-activity budgets of Cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis)
at Poraiyar and Kozhaiyur, Tamilandu, Southern India.
21. Prakash, A. 2002. Survey of molluscan diversity in selected wetlands of east coast,
Nagapattinam district, Tamilandu, Southern India.
22. Radhakrishnan, P. 2002. Studies on the time-activity budgets of Little egret (Egretta
garzetta) at Tranquebar coast, Tamilandu, Southern India.
23. Muthukumar, S. 1996. Activity and prey-delivery pattern of Barn Owl (Tyto alba).
24. Thomas, J. 1996. Nest-site selection and nesting characters of House Rat (Rattus rattus)
and Three Striped Palm Squirrel (Funambulus palmarum).
25. Ramesh, K. 1995. Nesting and breeding biology of Blue-rock Pigeons (Columba livia).
The following theses were supervised for the degree of Bachelor of Zoology (B.Sc), at
AVC College (Autonomous), Mannampandal, India
1. Sathiyasundaram, R. et al. 2010. Use of mobile phone towers by birds for nesting in
Cauvery Deltaic Region of Tamilnadu and Karaikal, Southern India.
2. Sakthivel, M. et al. 2009. Utilisation of mobile cell phone towers by birds in Cauvery
Deltaic Region.
3. Manimaran, M. et al. 2008. Relationship between plant characteristics and nesting density
of Red Tree Ant (Oecophylla smalagdiuna).
4. Sridhar, S. et al. 2005. Use of telegraphic and electric posts for nesting by birds.
5. Kalidass, J. et al. 2004. Studies on the pelagic biota of selected ponds.
6. Lakshmanan, M. et al. 2003. Assessment of Farmers’ awareness on the use of Barn Owl
(Tyto alba) on rodent pest control.
7. Jaisunder, D. et al. 2002. Survey of freshwater molluscs of the Veeranam lake, Cuddalore
District, Tamilnadu, Southern India.
8. Senthil, R. et al. 2002. Burrow density and burrow characteristics of shore-crabs in

selected coastal wetlands of east coast, Nagapattinam district, Tamilandu, Southern India
The following field projects were supervised (main Advisor) as a field course
module at School of Psychology, University of Exeter, England. Also several
other projects were co-supervised on mammals, birds, marine invertebrates
and grazing
1. Edwards, R. and Rossiter, L. 2006. Foraging strategies of Eurasian Oystercatchers

(Haematopus ostralegus) on rocky shores: influence of tide, substrate and kleptoparasitism.
2. Emily J. Bushby, Amber C. Chaloner and Susie J. Grennan. 2000. The effect of tide
level and shore type on the social behaviour and feeding of Oystercatchers Haematopus
ostralegus.
3. Howell, R. 2000. The location, morphology and predation of the limpet species on Lundy
Island.
4. Morgan, J., Overath, E., Ruperti, F. and Tanimura, J. 1999. Vocal and visual displays in the
behaviour of Oystercatchers Haematopus ostralegus.
5. Ghosh, N., Spering, M. and Wilshaw, J. 1998. Environmental effects on the diurnal
activity budgets of residential Oystercatchers Haematopus ostralegus feeding on limpets
on rocky shores.
6. Rossetti, S. and Roberts, R. 1997. Feeding behaviour of Oystercatchers Haematopus
ostralegus on Lundy.
External Examiner for the Following Doctorate (Ph.D.), Theses
1. Mane Akshaya Mohan. Roosting ecology of the Edible-nest Swiftlet in the Andaman
Islands. Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History, Coimbatore, (Bharathiyar
University). Viva-voce on 24th October 2018.
2. Gohel Pruthvi, D. 2016. Studies on effect of Cypermethrin (Synthetic pyrethroid)
insecticide on Freshwater Fish (Labeo rohita and Catla catla) Sir P.P. Institute of Science,
Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar 364 002, Gujarat. 147pp.
(Evaluation submitted on 22nd November 2016)
3. Santhosh, K. 2015. Study of population, ecology and conservation of Lion-tailed Macaque
Macaca silenus in Sirsi-Honnavara, Western Ghats, Karnataka. Salim Ali Centre for
Ornithology and Natural History, Coimbatore, (Bharathiyar University). 155pp. Viva-voce
on 9th January 2017.
4. Prashant Laxman Wagh. 2014. Study of species diversity and habitat utilization of birds at
Nandur Madhmeshwar Wetland, Maharashtra. Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
(Dept of Environmental Science, New Arts, Commerce and Science College, Ahmednagar.
5. Chetan Nag, K.S. 2011. Ecological, morphological and demographical variations of
Hanuman Langur (Semnopithecus spp.) species complex in Peninsular India and their
implications to taxonomy. Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History
(SACON), Bharathiar University Coimbatore. Viva-voce on 14th August 2012
6. Mahendiran, M. 2009. A comparative field study on the ecology of cormorants in the Delhi
region. Department of Environmental Biology, University of Delhi, New Delhi. 211pp.
Viva-voce on 19th February 2010.
7. Uma Maheswari, G. 2010. Biosorption capacity of fungus Aspergillus terreus on textile
dyes. Dept. of Environmental Studies, Tamil University, Tanjore.
8. Doctoral committee member for totally 13 PhD scholars in different institutions
9. Attended Ph.D. synopsis viva-voce presentation at Govt. Arts College (A), Kumbakaonam
on 29-12-2017 as Doctoral Committee member
10. Attended Ph.D. synopsis viva-voce presentation at Govt. Arts College for Women (A),
Kumbakaonam on 12-12-2017 as Doctoral Committee member.
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Curriculum Vitae

NAME : Dr. R. NAGARAJAN

SEX & NATIONALITY : Male & Indian

CURRENT ADDRESS : A.V.C. College (Autonomous),

E-mail : R.Nagarajan@ex.ac.uk; Oystercatcher@rediffmail.com,

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Degree Name of the Yr. Class & % Special subjects

DETAILS OF TEACHING AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

HONOURS AND SPECIAL POSITIONS

1. Member, UGC Expert Committee to consider the proposal submitted by Autonomous

7. College Committee Member as University Representative for Rajagiri Dawood Batch

MERIT AWARDS AND SPECIAL HONOURS

➢ Currently as Honorary Associate Professor in the College of Life and Environmental

ORIENTATION AND REFERESHER COURSES

1. Attended 70th Orientation Course at Academic Staff College, Pondicherry University,

RESEARCH GRANTS AND FUNDINGS OBTAINED

Agency Name/Type Year Amount

5. Member in the "Project Progress Monitoring Committee", AVC College

In the School of Psychology, University of Exeter, UK

In other Institutes (External)

1. Member, Board of Studies at Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar for Department of

3. Member, Board of Studies at Kunthavai Nachiya Govt. College (Autonomous), Thanjavour

PUBLICATIONS AND CONFERENCES ATTENDED

3 Proceedings of the Royal Society of London-B- UK 2003 3.544 5.051

Details of Academic Performance Index (API) Scores (as on May 2016)

Parameters Score earned Capping (%) Claimed as per capping

DETAILS OF CITATION INDICES (Based on googlescholar; as on 1-1-2018)

Citation indices All Since 2013

OVERSEAS VISITS FOR RESEARCH COLLOBORATIONS / ACADEMIC

Country visited From – To Purpose of visit

OTHER RESEARCH CREDITS

NEWS ITEMS/INTERVIEWS IN PERIODICALS

7. ‘Conservation of House Sparrow’ in the Daily Thanthi TV, on International House

TALKS IN MASS MEDIA

1. Approved to Guide Ph.D., and M.Phil. research programme in Zoology and

SUPERVISION UNDERTAKEN TILL DATE

Programme Total No. of Guided & Degree Guiding now

1. Nagarajan, R. 2000. The Foraging Behaviour of Oystercatcher Haematopus

MEMBER IN PROFESSIONAL SOCITIES

Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB), United Kingdom

Society for Science and Environment, India (Life Member)

Assessment of Research Grant Proposal

EDITOR / EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER

1. Scientific Transactions in Environment and Technovation (Balavidya Ganapathy

1. Royal Society Open Science (UK) 2. PLOS ONE (USA)

17. Acta Etologica (Germany) 18. Ambient Science (India)

Selection Committee for Recruitments and Judge in Selection Committee

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

RESEARCH REPORTS SUBMITTED

3. Interim and final reports on “Impacts and mechanisms of discrimination by foraging

4. Three years consolidated report on the “Integrated Environmental Research

5. Half-yearly and Annual reports on the “Bio-Control of Rodents by Barn Owls”

DEPOSITION OF NUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCE

Balasundaram, K., Nagarajan, R. and Sugunakala, S. 22-DEC-2018. Bellamya bengalensis

PUBLICATIONS AND CONFERENCES

RESEARCH PAPERS PUBLISHED

Papers in Refereed Journals

Foreign Refereed Journals