Top CURRICULUM VITAE OF Dr. A. DAVID RAVINDRAN

1. Present Position
2. Educational Qualifications
3. Special Training undergone
4 Teaching and Research Experience
5. New Courses / Programmes Evolved / Organized
6. Laboratories / Department established
7. Involvement in Institute Development
8. Research Guidance
9. Research Project undertaken
10. List of Publications
11. Short Term Courses / Symposium / Conference attended
12. Short Term Courses / Seminar / Conference organized
13. Membership in Scientific Bodies / Association
14. Resource Person
15. Reviewer for Journals
16. Fellowships Received

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Present Position

Professor

2. Educational Qualifications

Institution

Address

Year of passing Degree obtained

Area of specialization

Class obtained & rank if any

Percentage of marks
Agricultural College & Research Institute TNAU Coimbatore 1988 Ph.D Agricultural Microbiology 3.94/4.00 88.8%
Agricultural College & Research Institute TNAU Coimbatore 1980 M.Sc., Microbiology 3.42/4.00 78.4%
American College Madurai 1978 B.Sc., Botany First Class 66.1%
American College Madurai 1974 PUC Science Second Class 58.1%
Mont fort Boys High School Yercaud 1972 Anglo Indian Exam Science Second Class 51.0%

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Special Training undergone

Undergone Advance Training in Culturing an Isolation of Methanogens at Fermentation Laboratory, Department of Environmental Sciences, TamilNadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore.

4 Teaching and Research Experience

Teaching Experience

Undergraduate

22 years

 

Postgraduate

22 years

 

Research

22 years

 

Contact classes for M.Sc.,Microbiology,

 

Appl. Biology; Botany, Zoology, P.G. Diploma in Bio-gas & Renewable energy,

 

Post Diploma in commercial Horticulture, M.Phil (Futurology)

B.Sc., (BDA, RIM & B.Cop)

Research work in composting, biomethanation, biofertilizers & biocontrol agents, biofuels and pollution abetment

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New Courses / Programmes Evolved / Organized

Courses

  1. M.Sc. Microbiology
  2. M.Tech Energy Engineering

Programmes

  1. M.Phil in Energy (Regular & Distance Mode)
  2. Certificate Course in Energy Auditing

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Laboratories / Department established

  1. Established Microbiology Laboratory
  2. Established Energy Engineering Laboratory
  3. Involved in establishing Energy Park and Energy Centre

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Involvement in Institute Development

  • Staff In-charge - Student’s Club for Adventure Programme
  • Member of the Rural Energy Center, GRI.
  • NSS Programme Coordinator
  • Academic Council Member
  • Senate Member – One term
  • Chairperson to Departmental Committees for Faculty of Agriculture – Twice, Home Science, Rural Technology Centre and Rural Health & Sanitation
  • Discipline committee member
  • Superintendent for University Examination – GRI, Gandhigram
  • Chef Examiner – External and Internal Valuation – GRI, Gandhigram.
  • Director i/c Rural Energy Centre
  • M.Sc., Microbiology Coordinator
  • M.Phil in Energy Studies – Distance Mode Programme

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Research Guidance

Twenty-two years: Recognized guide for Doctoral Programme in Biology have worked, guided and published papers in the Fields of Bio-gas, Biological Nitrogen Fixation, Food Technology, Pollution Abetment and Compost making

1. S.Ganesh

" Studies on the influence of organic fertilizers and biofertilizers of tomato"

2. G.S. Kannan

" Studies on the interaction of VA mycorrhizae and Collar rot of Groundnut"

3. M.S. Dhanarajan

" Recycling of Tannery Effluent / Sludge through Anaerobic Digestion"

4. B. Karunai Selvi

"Effect of phosphate solubilizing microorganism and Rhizobium sp. on Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp."

5. S.J. Aruna

" Low cost organically grown Spirulina"

6.A. M. Ramachandran

" Interaction of A Mycorrhiza with root borne pathogens"

7. N. Vasudevan

"Recycling of biological tannery sludge by biomethanation"

Areas of Research

  1. Biological Nitrogen Fixation
  2. Biological Control Of pathogens
  3. Bio-gas Technology
  4. Environmental Microbiology
  5. Organic Farming
  1. Biological Indicators of Environmental Pollution

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Research Project undertaken

S. No

Topic

Funding Agency

Amount

Year

Duration

1 Studies on the reclamation of tannery polluted soils using rhizobia as and indicator UGC Minor Research Project Rs. 10,000/-   2 years
2 Growth and reproduction of certain irbanebtak fishes fed with single cell protein enriched feeds TN state Council for Science and Technology Rs. 4, 000/-   1 year
3 Influence of tannery affected soils on rhizobium – legume symbiosis TN state Council for Science and Technology Rs. 4.500/-   1 year
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Control of collar rot on Ground nut using Trichoderma sp and VAM

TN state Council for Science and Technology Rs. 4000/-

1997 to1998

1 year
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Recycling of tannery sludge through Anaerobic fermnentation fan utilization of the biodigested sludge for drop production

TN state Council for Science and Technology Rs. 5000/-

1999 to 2000

1year
6 Evaluation of Institutional Biogas plants in three districts of Tamil Nadu TEDA, Chennai Rs. 35,000/-

2000 to 2000

1 year
7 Biomass assessment studies in nine talukas (As Co-PI) TEDA, Chennai Rs 8,25,000/-

1998 to 2002

5 years
8 Establishment of Energy (As Co-PI) Park in GRI MNES, New Delhi Rs. 4.25,000/-

2001 to 2001

1 year
9 Fortification of composted materials by beneficial microorganism

TNSCST Tamil Nadu

Rs 4,000/- 2004-2005 1 year
10 Evaluation Study on Solar Water Heaters and Air Heaters installed in TamilNadu

MNRE & TEDA, Chennai

Rs.1,15,000/- 2008-2009 6 months
11 Evaluation of Solar Street and Home Lighting Systems installed in Remote Habitations in TamilNadu

MNRE & TEDA, Chennai

Rs. 6,45,000/- 2008-2009 6 months
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Evaluation of Solar Lightings in Remote Habitations of Theni District

MNRE & TEDA, Chennai

Rs.85,000/- 2009 3 months

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List of Publications

International Journal

  • Aurn A, Murrugappan, R.M., Ravindran A.D., Veeramanikandan V and Shanmuga Balaji, 2009 Utilization of various industrial wastes for production of poly-b -hydroxy butyrate (PHB) by Alacligenes eutrophus, African Journal of Biotechnology, 17(5), 1524-1527

  • Karunaiselvi.B., and A.David Ravindran. 2008. Impact of phosphate solubilizing microorganism and rhizobium on growth, nutrition and microbial load of cowpea (vigna unguicuata (L.) walp) fertilized with rock phosphate. Asian Jr. of Microbial. Biotech. Env. Sc.10 (3) 621-624.

  • International Conference

  • International Symposium on Molecular Biology of yeast in relation to Biotechnology at JNU, New Delhi., 1990

  • International conference on recent Advances in Biosciences" Organized by Institute of Biological Sciences, PGP College, Namakkal on 12th and 13th Feb 2004.

  • Third International Symposium on nitrogen fixation with non legumes held at Helslinki, Sep 2-8th

  • National Journal

  • Aruna S.J., and A.David Ravindran, 2009. Effect of organic substrate (neem cake) on the growth of spirulina. J.Ecobiol.24(4) 369 – 372

  • Ganesh.S., A.David Ravindran, M.Sundaramari and G.S.Kannan 2009. Effect of biological inoculants and graded levels of chemical fertilizers on flowering and yield parameters of tomato. Journal of Extension and Research 11 (1&2) 13 – 20.

  • Kannan G.S., A.David Ravindran, S.Ganesh, and M.Sundaramari 2009. Interactions of arbuscular mycorrhizzae and collar rot disease of groundnut. Journal of Extension and Research 11 (1&2) 30 – 36.

  • Karunaiselvi.B., and A.David Ravindran. 2008. Effect of phosphate solubilizers and rhizobium sp. on Vigna unguicuata J.Ecobiol.22(4) 377-388.

  • A.M.Ramachandran and A.David Ravindran, 2008 "The role of MHB on Mycorrhiza Infected Arachis Hypogaea L." Journal of pure and applied microbiology, V 2 (2), pp 477-481

  • S.J.Aruna and A.David Ravindran,2008, "Cultivation of Spirulina sp. Using organic substrates, Journal of pure and applied microbiology, V 2 (2), pp 483-488

  • A.D. Ravindran, N.Vasudevan, 2007, Recycling of biological tannery sludge through biomethanation, Pollution Research 27 (1), 161-163

  • Vasudevan, N and A.D. Ravindran, 2007, Biotechnological process for the treatment of fleshing from tannery industries for methane generation, Current Science, 93 (11), 1492-1494

  • Devdendra, R, Ravindran, A.D and G.Vanithakumari, 2006, Recycling of biological tannery sludge for biogas production J. Ecobiol. 18, 219-224.

  • N.Vasudevan and A.D.Ravindran, 2006, Recycling of Biological Tannery Sludge and Fleshing by Biomethanation - Proteofest’06-Sovenir January 2006. at Rev.Jacob Memorial Christian College, Ambilikkai.

  • Mariappan, V, Rajan M.R., Ravindran, AD and PP Prabakaran, 2005, A Sstemic study of water quality index among the physico-Chemical characteristics of ground water in and around Thanjavur Town, Indian J. Environmental Protection 25 (6), 551-555.

  • Ravindran, A.D. 2005. Simple modified technique to enumerate total coliforms in drinking water. Journal of Extension and Research V 7, 324.

  • National Conference / Seminar / Symposia

  • N.Vasudevan, A.D. Ravindran, 2009. An Ecofriendly approach to the Liquefaction of Tannery Fleshing for Methane Generation COD Reduction. National seminar on Emerging Trends in Environment and Development, Organized by Department of Environmental Sceinces, university of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram pp 98 – 99
  • Ajay, G., V. Mariappan, A.D. Ravindran and B. Karunai Selvi. 2005. Studies on the effect of combined application of Pseudomonas flurorescens and organic manures on growth and yield of bhendi (Abelmoschus esculantus (L. Moneh.,) crop. National Conference of Advances in Solid Management. Organized by the Department of Biology, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram on 22th – 23th February. Ab.p..
  • Karunai Selvi, B., and A.D. Ravindran 2005. Effect of FYM enriched with RP and PSMs on growth and yield of cowpea Vigna unguilata L. Walp Co 2. National Conference of Advances in Solid Management. Organized by the Department of Biology, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram on 22th – 23th February. Ab.p.51
  • Karunai Selvi, B., and A.D. Ravindran 2005. Enumeration of phosphate solubilizing microbes and available phosphate from FYM and soil enriched with rock phosphate. National Conference of Advances in Solid Management. Organized by the Department of Biology, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram on 22th – 23th February. Ab.p.52.
  • Sreena, V., A.M.J. Kumari., and A.D. Ravindran. 2005. Composting biomaturity testing of Lantana camera and Euphorbia cyathopora. National Conference of Advances in Solid Management. Organized by the Department of Biology, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram on 22th – 23th February. Ab.p.73.
  • Ravindran, A.D. 2004. Biomaturity of Compost (Lead Paper) National seminar on Biodegradation and Bioremediation, Organized by Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Sourashtra College, Madurai.
  • Ramachandran, A.M., A.D. Ravindran, M.S. Alex, and N. Hariram, 2004. Response of onion plant to VAM and Pseudomonas sp. Inoculation. National seminar on Biodegradation and Bioremediation, Organized by (Ed) A.D. Ravindran and M.S. Dhana Rajan Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Sourashtra College, Madurai. Ap.p. EMA 29.
  • Ravindran, A.D., M.S. Dhana Rajan, M.M. Ganesh Babu, B. Jegatha, and K. Deepa. 2004. Effect of Rhizobium and cocomposted tannery sludge with organic waste on the growth of Vigna mungo. National seminar on Biodegradation and Bioremediation, Organized by Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Sourashtra College, Madurai. Ap.p.ERWA 25.
  • Ganesh, S.and A.D. Ravindran. 2005. A study on the use of bio-inoculants on growth parameters of Tomato In: Proceedings of the National Seminar on Rural Biotechnology for sustainable Development (Ed) Thilagavathy Daniel, Department of Biology, Gandhigram pp 9-16.
  • Karunai Selvi, B., and A.D. Ravindran. 2005. Phosphate solubilizing efficiency of microorganisms isolated from rhizosphere soil sample of Tephrosia purpurea (L.) Pres In: Proceedings of the National Seminar on Rural Biotechnology for sustainable Development (Ed) Thilagavathy Daniel, Department of Biology, Gandhigram pp 78-82.
  • Ramachandran, A.M., and A.D. Ravindran. 2005. Induction of extra-cellular polysaccharide production by UV treatment in Rhizobium In: Proceedings of the National Seminar on Rural Biotechnology for sustainable Development (Ed) Thilagavathy Daniel, Department of Biology, Gandhigram pp 107-114.
  • Mariappan, V., M.R. Rajan, and A.D. Ravindran. 2005. Effect of SPIC cytozyme on growth and biochemical metabolism of some selected legume tree sp. In: Proceedings of the National Seminar on Rural Biotechnology for sustainable Development (Ed) Thilagavathy Daniel, Department of Biology, Gandhigram pp 115-119.
  • Dhana Rajan, M.S., and A.D. Ravindran. 2005. Determination of composting process of tannery sludge along with organic matter by biochemical analysis In: Proceedings of the National Seminar on Rural Biotechnology for sustainable Development (Ed) Thilagavathy Daniel, Department of Biology, Gandhigram pp 161-168.
  • Deivendran, R., A.D. Ravindran, and G. Vanithakumari. 2004. Influence of biodigfested tannery sludge on the �urvey of Vigna ungiculata (cow pea). J.Ecobiol. 16(5): 361-364.
  • Ravindran A.D., M.S. Dhana Rajan, M.N. Ganesh Babu, B. Jegatha and K. Deepa 2004. Effect of Rhizobium sp. And cocomposted tannery sludge with organic waste on the growth of Vigna mungo. UGC sponsored National seminar on Biodegradation and Bioremediation, Organized by Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Sourashtra College, Madurai on Sep 17-18th Ab.p.
  • Ravindran A.D., and B. Karunai Selvi 2004. Candied Ginger and Mango – Acceptance. Regional seminar on "Post-harvest technologies for rural development", Organized by the Department of Home Sciences, Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed University), Gandhigram on 12th – 14th March.Ab.p.16
  • Ravindran A.D., and B. Karunai Selvi 2004. Microbial quality assurance of foods. Regional seminar on "Post-harvest technologies for rural development", Organized by the Department of Home Sciences, Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed University), Gandhigram on 12th – 14th March.Ab.p.26.
  • Karunai Selvi, B., and A.D. Ravindran. 2004. Salt tolerance and phosphate solublizing efficiency of microorganism isolated from rhizosphere soil sample of Tephrosia purpurea (L) Pres. National Symposium on "Recent trends in Bioscience", Organized by the Department of Biology, Sri Paramakalyani College, Alwarkurichi on 27 – 28h February. Ab.p.40.
  • Ravindran, A.D., M.S. Dhana Rajan and B. Karunai Selvi 2004. Effect of Rhizobium sp. And cocomposted tannery sludge on the growth of Acacia auriculiformis. National Symposium on "Recent trends in Bioscience", Organized by the Department of Biology, Sri Paramakalyani College, Alwarkurichi on 27 – 28h February. Ab.p.40.
  • Karunai Selvi, B., and A.D. Ravindran 2004. Phosphate solublizing efficiency of microorganism isolated from rhizosphere soil sample of Tephrosia purpurea (L) Pres. National seminar on "Rural biotechnology for sustainable development", Organized by the Department of Biology, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram on 19th – 20th February. Ab.p.18.
  • Dharani, P., B. Karunai Selvi, and A.D. Ravindran 2004. Study on microbial contamination of karunai and sowbhagyasunti lehiyam. National seminar on "Rural biotechnology for sustainable development", Organized by the Department of Biology, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram on 19th – 20th February. Ab.p.69.
  • Ravindran, A.D. 2004. Low cost kit to evaluate drinking water quality. "International conference on recent Advances in Biosciences" Organized by Institute of Biological Sciences, PGP College, Namakkal on Feb 12th and 13th. Ab.p FT-6.
  • Ravindran, A.D., and M.S. Dhana Rajan 2004.. Effect of Rhizobium and Cocomposted tannery sludge with organic waster on the growth of Acacia nilotica (Best paper) Ab.p.34. "International conference on recent Advances in Biosciences" Organized by Institute of Biological Sciences, PGP College, Namakkal on 12th and 13th Feb. Ab.p.BPS-13.
  • Ravindran, A.D., and M.S. Dhana Rajan 2004.. Effect of Rhizobium and Cocomposted tannery sludge with organic waster on the growth of Acacia nilotica (Best paper) Ab.p.34. "International conference on recent Advances in Biosciences" Organized by Institute of Biological Sciences, PGP College, Namakkal on 12th and 13th Feb. Ab.p.BPS-13.
  • Karunai Selvi, B., and A.D. Ravindran. 2004. Preservation palm of juice (Neera). National Conference on "Microbes for Mankind" Organized by the Department of Microbiology, Karpagam Arts and Science College, Coimbatore on 9th-10th January. Ab.p.6.
  • Mariappan, V., B. Karunai Selvi, and A.D. Ravindran. 2004. Isolation, characterization and biochemical properties of oxygenic and anoxygenic phototrophic bacteria. National Conference on "Microbes for Mankind" Organized by the Department of Microbiology, Karpagam Arts and Science College, Coimbatore on 9th-10th January. Ab.p.5.
  • Ravindran A.D., and B. Karunai Selvi. 2003. Palmyrah potential resource for bioethanol production. Regional seminar on "People, Plants and Future" Organized by the Department of Center for Futures Studies and Department of Biology, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram on 21st –22nd February. Ab.p.
  • Hariharasuthan, A., B. Karunai Selvi, and A.D. Ravindran. 2003. Ethanol production from banana peel and cassava waste. National Conference of "Bio-Fuels" Organized by the Department of Industrial Biotechnology, Karpagam Arts and Science College, Coimbatore on 10th-11th January. Ab.p.5.
  • Ganesh, and A.D. Ravindran. 2002. Eco-friendly research strategies to promote sustainable horticultural production.
  • Rajan, A.N., and A.D. Ravindran. 1996. Growth and production of certain ornamental fishes fed with single cell protein enriched feeds. In: Proceedings of fourth seminar cum Exhibition on student projects scheme scheme – held at MKU, Madurai (Aug1) p.30-32.
  • Uma, V. and A.D. Ravindran. 1996. Influence of tannery affected soils on Rhizobium –legume symbiosis. In: Proceeding of fourth seminar cum Exhibition on student projects scheme – held at MKU, Madurai (Aug1) p.49-52
  • Rajan, A.N., and A.D. Ravindran. 1996. SCP sources – enriched feeds for ornamental fishes. In: state level seminar on Agricultuere held at S.T.Hindu College, Nagerkovil (23rd, 25th Feb).
  • Thilagavathy Daniel, and A.D. Ravindran. 1995. Indices for Rural Development in the fireld of Biology In: Proceeding of the seminar on Indicators of Rural Development, GRI, Gandhigram, March 9-10th p.126-127.
  • Ravindran, A.D. 1995. Symbiotic effectiveness of certain rhizobial strains expressing ex panta nitrogenase activity In: Proceedings of National Seminar on Microorganisms in sustainable Agriculture held at Thiagarajar College, Madurai (2nd and 3rd March) p.19.
  • Sivakami Sundari, and A.D. Ravindran 1995. Organic waste recycling through Biogas and Rural Technology In: Home seminar on waste management and recycling, Gandhigram 25th Feb.
  • Ravindran, A.D. 1994. Energy and Environmental Development in the Rural Sector. Paper presented for IFS Trainees at GRI, Gandhigram on 28th December.
  • Ravindran, A.D. 1994. Energy in the rural sector. Paper presented for IFS Trainees at GRI, Gandhigram on 11th Aug.
  • Ravindran, A.D. S. Ravanappa, and G.S.K. Saravanan. 1992 Recycling of certain wastewater effluents for biogas production. Paper presented at National Solar Energy Convention – 92, held at Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi on 28 – 31 Dec 1992.
  • Ravindran, A.D. 1992. Biogas and organic waste recycling. Paper presented at the Ecological farming conference held at Kodaikanal, Dec.
  • Appa Rao, P. V., M. Sivaraman, and A.D. Ravindran. 1992. Science teaching in school with improvised aids. Bulletin1.In working on use of low cost science teaching aids held at GRI, Gandhigram
  • Ganamani, J.P.M. S.Ravanappa and A.D. Ravindran. 1991. Ethanol production by yeast strains adapted to grow in clarified palm juice. In: Yeast- Molecular Biology and biotechnology Ed. Rajendra Prasad. Omega Scientific Publishers, New Delhi.
  • Ravindran, A.D. 1990. Sceince and Rural Development. Paper presented and discussed in the seminar of " Evolving replicable model for science Extension in University Currriculam for rural application" held at GRI, Gandhigram, March 23-29.
  • Tamilselvan, K., C. Preamkumar, and A.D. Ravindran. 1990. Comparison of biogas production for different animal excreta. In: Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Convention Bioenergy society of India held at Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai (Jan. 29-31) p.27.
  • Ganamani, J.P.M., S.Ravanappa A.D. Ravindran 1990. Production of ethanol from palm juice In: Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Convention Bioenergy society of India held at Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai (Jan. 29-31) p.27.
  • Preamkumar, C., K. Tamilselvan, and A.D. Ravindran. 1990. Mehtane production using combination of cowdung and tannery effluent at feedstock material In: Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Convention Bioenergy society of India held at Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai (Jan. 29-31) p.29.
  • Preamkumar, C., K. Tamilselvan, and A.D. Ravindran. 1990. Mehtane production using combination of cowdung and tannery effluent at feedstock material In: Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Convention Bioenergy society of India held at Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai (Jan. 29-31) p.29.
  • Palanivelu, A., A.D. Ravindran, and Thilagavathy Daniel. 1990. An approach ot save trees through instrallation of biogas palnts a �urvey. In: Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Convention Bioenergy society of India held at Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai (Jan. 29-31) p.41.
  • Ganamani, J.P.M., S. Ravanappa, and A.D. Ravindran. 1990. Ethanol production by yeast strains adapted to grow in clarified palm juice. In: Yeast- Molecular Biology and biotechnology Ed. Rajendra Prasad- proceedings of the International Symposium on Molecular Biology of yeast in relation to Biotechnology at JNU, New Delhi.
  • Ravindran A.D. 1989. A source of renewable energy In: Symposium on trees held at American College, Madurai, and p.34.
  • Ravindran A.D., N. Sivakumar, and P.V. Subramani 1988. preservatrion Pesudomonas flurorescens Palm juice. In: - Proceedings of the Eighth Science Research Seminar In: Indigenous Technology for Rural development held at Gandhigram (Aug. 27-28th) p.
  • Buela, S.J., N. Prema, A.D. Ravindran, and N. Kamalamma. 1988. Developing a methodology for improving the storage and distribution of drinking water in schools. . In: - Proceedings of the eight Science Research Seminar In: Indigenous Technologies for Rural development held at Gandhigram (Aug. 27-28th).
  • Gopinath, N., A.D. Ravindran, N. Sivakumar, S. Ravanapa, and P.V. Subramanian. 1988. Scheme for increasing the yield of Palm sugar from neera. In: - Proceedings of the eight Science Research Seminar In: Indigenous Technologies for Rural development held at Gandhigram (Aug. 27-28th).
  • Rangarajan, M., A.D. Ravindran, and K. Hariharan. 1988. Immunofluorescent technique as a Biotechnological tool for identifying inoculated rhizobia in certain grain legumes. In: Abstr. National Symposium on New Trends in Biotechnology held at trivandrum (June 3-4th) p4.
  • Rangarajan M., and A.D. Ravindran. 1988. Competitiveness among the slow and fast growing rhizobial stains in nodule occupancy of Vigna unguiculata In:Abstr. AMI annual Conference held at Pune (Jan16-18th) p. 95.
  • Goyal, D.N., and A.D. Ravindran. 1987. Cultivation of Oyster Mushrooms. In: Proceedings of the workshop for technology foe the weaker sections-modes and models held at Gandhigram (Sep. 4-5) p.42
  • Ravindran A.D. N. Sivakumar, S. Ravanapa ,and P.V. Subramanian 1987. Fluctuation of yeast population in neera collected at varying pH levels. In: Abstr. National Symposium on yeast for alcohol and fat production held at CFTRI Mysore(Sep. 23-24)p.42.
  • Srinivasan, V., A.D. Ravindran, and P.V. Subramanian. 1987. Some studies on improved techniques in clarification of near so as to enhance sugar recovery In: Abstr. Nat. Acad. Sci. Annual Session held at Trichy, (Oct. 8-10) p.25.
  • Rangarajan, M., A.D. Ravindran and K.Hariharan. 1984. Occurrence of a lysogenic Streptomyces sp. On the nodule surface of black gram (Vigna mungo (L) Hepper) Appl. Environ.Microbiol. 48: 1114-1115.
  • Ravindran, A.D. and M. Rangarajan. 1984. Anactinophage inhibiting an antagonistic actinomyces Nitrogenase activity of free living TNAU news letter13 (9):4
  • Ravindran, A.D., and M.Rangarajan 1986. The growth, respiration and in vitro nitrogenase activity of six strains of Rhizobium as influenced by certain carbon sources In: Abstr. National Seminar on Microbial Ecology held at Coimbatore (Jan 23-24) p.13.
  • Rangarajan, M., and A.D. Ravindran. 1984. Variation in the nodulation pattern of certain tree legumes in the nilgiris region of the western Ghat. In: Proceeding of the seminar on Eco Development of Western Ghats held at peechi, Derala (Oct.17-18th)
  • Ravindran, A.D. and M.Rangarajan 1981. Acetylene reduction activity of balckgram (Vigna mungo) as influence by incubation temperature. In: AMI Annual Conference held at Lucknow Jan22-23th
  • Ravindran A.D. and M.Rangarajan 1980. Growth and respiration of these rhizobial strains of black gram as influence by hydrogen ion concentration In: Pro. Nat. Symposium of Biological Nitrogen fixation held at Coimbatore. Dec. 29-31th) p.16.
  • Ravindran, A.D. and M.Rangarajan 1980. Effect of soil salinity on rhizobium blackgram symbiosis In: Proc. Nat. Symposium of Biological Nitrogen fixation held at Coimbatore
  • Book Published

  • Advances in Environmental Biotechnology – Proceedings of the National Seminar on Biodegradation and Bioremediation, Madurai, India. September 2004.

  • Advances in Solid Waste Management – Abstracts of the National Conference on Advances in Solid Waste Management, GRI,Gandhigram, India. February 2005.

  • Fundamentals of Composting – Book published by +G Publishing.Dindigul – May 2005.

  • Handbook to the Birds of Perumparai – Easy identification of Birds for Bird Watchers – February 2008.

  • Energy Security for Rural Development – ESRD 2009 – Abstracts of the National Conference on Energy Security for Rural Development – March 2009.

  • Handbook to the Butterflies of Gandhigram – Easy identification of Butterflies for Nature Enthusiast – July 2009.

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    11. Short Term Courses / Symposium / Conference attended
    Month/Year Details Place
    Sep. 1987 National Symposium on yeast for Alcohol Production Mysore
    Sep. 1987 Workshop on technology for the Weaker sections Gandhigram
    Oct. 1987 Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci (Annual Session) Trichy
    Aug. 1988 Seminar in Indigenous Technologies for Rural Development Gandhigram
    Nov. 1989 Symposium on Trees Madurai
    Jan. 1990 Annual Convention Bio-energy Society of India Madurai
    Jan. 1990 International Symposium on Molecular Biology of yeast in relation to biotechnology New Delhi
    Mar. 1990 Evolving replicable models of Science extension in University Curriculum Workshop Gandhigram
    Oct. 1990 Biotechnology of methanogenic anaerobes short term training programme Coimbatore
    Apr. 1992 Science teaching in schools with improvised aids Gandhigram
    Dec. 1992 Ecological farming conference Kodaikanal
    Dec. 1993

    IFS Training Programme Forestry in Rural Development

    Gandhigram
    Feb. 1999 Organized symposium on AIV/AIDS/STD and healthy life style Gandhigram
    Jul. 1999 86th Indian Science Congress  
    Aug. 1999 State level Symposium "NSS in the New Millennium" University of Madras, Chennai
    Dec. 1999 Animal welfare Programme GRI, Gandhigram
    Aug. 1999 NSS Key functionaries workshop " Refugees problem and Remedies" Madras school of Social work, Chennai
    Feb. 1999 Symposium on HIV/AIDS/STD and Health style GRI, Gandhigram
    Mar. 1999 Indian Social Science Congress GRI, Gandhigram
    Mar. 2001 UGC Sponsored Workshop on " Working towards a disabled friendly campus" GRI, Gandhigram
    Dec. 2001 One day conference and experts group discussion on development of biogas & renewable energy programme in education Institutions GRI, Gandhigram
    Apr. 2002 National Seminar on status, Trends and supervision on research in rural development GRI, Gandhigram
    Sep. 2004 National Seminar on Biodegradation and Bioremediation Sourashtra College, Madurai
    Feb. 2005

    National Conference of Advances in Solid Waste Management

    GRU, Gandhigram
    Dec. 2006 National Conference on Environmental Pollution Management and Sustainable Development GRU, Gandhigram
    Mar.2009 National Conference on Energy Security for Rural Development- ESRD 2009. GRU, Gandhigram

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    Short Term Courses / Seminar / Conference organized

  • "Hands on Training Programme in Microbial Techniques" conducted for 38 students of Jeyaraj Annapackiam College for Women, Periyakulam. Orgnized by the Dept of Biology, GRI, Gandhigram on February 2002.
  • National Conference of Advances in Solid Management. Organized by the Department of Biology, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram on 22th – 23th February, 2005.
  • National Conference on Energy Security for Rural Development ESRD–2009" sponsored by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy & University Grants Commission. Organized by the Rural Energy Centre, Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigram on 26th March 2009.
  • One day hands on training on "Plasmid Isolation, PCR and Electrophoretic Techniques" Organized for P.G Students (20 Nos.) – Dept of Biology, GRU, Gandhigram on March 2009.
  • Energy Conservation – Agri Mela jointly organized with KVK, GRU on 16th March 2009.
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    Membership in Scientific Bodies / Association

  • National Geographic Society, U.S.A.
  • Indian Yeast Group, India.
  • All India microbiologist Association, India.
  • President, Palani Hills Bird Watchers Society, (PHBWS) Athoor, Dindigul Dist.
  • Member, Perumparai Environmental Centre, Perumparai, Dindigul Dist.
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    Resource Person (Inaugural address / Guest Lecture / Chairman)

  • Chief Guest for Electrical and Electronics Engineering Association at RVS Polytechnic College, Dindigul
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    Reviewer for Journals

  • Journal of Extension and Research
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    Fellowships Received

    UNDP/ FAO fellowship for Ph D Programme

     

     

     

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