Top CURRICULUM VITAE OF Dr. P.U.MAHALINGAM

1. Present Position

 
2. Educational Qualifications
3. Special Training Undergone
4. Teaching and Research Experience
5. Involvement in Institute Development
6. Research Guidance
7. Research Projects Undertaken
8. List of Publications
9. Short Term Courses / Symposium / Conferences / Training organised
10. Training Programmes Conducted
11. Memberships in Scientific Bodies / Associations
12. Resource Person
13. Committee Member
14. Foreign Countries Visited
15. Administrative Experience
16. Others

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  1. Present Position: Assistant Professor in Biology
  2. Educational Qualifications

S. No.

Degree

Institution / University

Subject / Area of Research

Year of Passing/Award

1.

Ph.D.

Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigram.

Microbiology / Use of microbes and earthworms in composting

March 2009

2.

M.Phil.

Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Trinelveli.

Life Science / Microbial Degradation of Chemical Pesticides

2003

3.

M.Sc.

Bharathidasan University, Trichy.

Microbiology

1997

4.

B.Sc.

The American College / Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai.

Botany

1995

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3. Special Training Undergone (Orientation / Refresher Course attended)

Particulars

Period

No. of Days

From

To

(a) Orientation Course

1. UGC-Sponsored 53rd Orientation course on "Value Based Education", Organized by UGC-Academic Staff College, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore and obtained Grade "A"

01.11.2003

28.11.2003

28 days

(b) Refresher Course

1. UGC-Sponsored Refresher Course on "Recent Trends in Quality Assurance and Management in Food and Dairy Industries", Organized by Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigram and obtained Grade "A".

 03.11.2008 23.11.2008

21 days

 
2. UGC-Sponsored Refresher Course on "Modern Treds in Biological Sciences",organized by Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai and obtained Grade "A". 15.11.2007 05.12.2007

21 days

3. UGC-Sponsored inter disciplinary Refresher Course on "Intervention and Action Research in Science and Technology for Rural Development", Organized by Department of Applied Research, Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram and obtained Grade "A"

08.05.2002

28.05.2002

21 days

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4. Teaching and Research Experience

  1. Teaching Experience:

Total : 11.10Years (till October 2009)

Positions Held:

S.No

Position Held

Institution / University

Periods

Nature of Duties

1.

Lecturer

Dept. of Microbiology, Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science, Chennai.

05.01.1998 to 31.12.2001(4 years)

Teaching (UG & PG), Research and Extension

2.

Lecturer

Dept. of Biology, Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram.

02.01.2002 to 04.01.2004 (2 years)

Teaching (UG & PG), Research and Extension

3

Lecturer (S.S)

Dept. of Biology, Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram.

05.01.2004 to 04.01.2006 (2 years)

Teaching (UG & PG), Research and Extension

4.

Assistant Professor

Dept. of Biology, Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram.

05.01.2006 To Till date    (3 years 10 months)

Teaching (UG & PG), Research and Extension

5.

Principal Investigator  – DBT Project

Mushroom Centre, Dept. of Biology,Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram.

01.03.2004 to 20.07.2007(3 years)

Mushroom Cultivation Trainings for Rural SC/ST Population

6.

NSS Programme Officer

Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science Chennai.

01.09.2002 to 31.12.2001 (1.4 years)

Extension activities

7.

Deputy Chief Examiner External Valuation

Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram

07.12.2002, 08.12.2002, 14.12.2002 & 15.12.2002(4 days)

Assisting Chief Examiner for Central Valuation

8.

Deputy Chief Superintendent

Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram

November 2005

Assisting Chief Examiner for conducting End Semester Examination

9.

Deputy Chief Superintendent

Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram

23.04.2009 To 30.04.2009 (8 days)

Assisting Chief Examiner for conducting End Semester Examination

10.

Deputy Chief Superintendent

Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram

27.10.2009 To 13.11.2009(18 days)

Assisting Chief Examiner for conducting End Semester Examination

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subjects Handled :

  • Fundamentals of Microbiology
  • Microbial Metabolism
  • Classification of Prokaryotes and

Eukaryotes

  • Industrial Microbiology
  • Food Microbiology
  • Immunology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
  • Biofertilizers and Biopesticides
  • Bioconversion of Organic Materials
  • Mushroom Biotechnology
  • Instrumentation Techniques and

Research Methods

  • Microbial Genetics
  • Plant physiology
  • Plant Resources Utilization and Conservation
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b. Research Experience (at Ph.D., M.Phil., & M.Sc., levels):

Total Experience : 11Years

Area of Specialization :

          • Microbial Technology
          • Mushroom Technology

    • Done M.Phil dissertation work entitled "Isolation and Characterization of Pesticide Degrading Microorganisms from Agricultural Soil", under the supervision of Dr.Thilagavathy Daniel, Professor of Biology, Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram, May 2003.

    • Guided dissertation work for 3 M.Phil students of Microbiology and since 2006

    • Guided dissertation work for 41 post graduate students of M.Sc.- Microbiology and M.Sc.- Applied Biology programme since 2000.

    • Motivated 11 post graduate students of M.Sc.- Microbiology and M.Sc.- Applied Biology programme for submitting project proposals to Tamilnadu State Council for Science and Technology, Chennai for funding.

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5. Involvement in Institute Development:

    • Member and Convener (Hall arrangement and Decoration) in National Science Day Celebration, Organized by Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, Gandhigram since 2002.
    • Served as Deputy superintendent for University Examination Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, Gandhigram, during November 2006, April 2009 and October – November 2009.
    • Deputy Chief Examiner – External and Internal Valuation for Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, Gandhigram, during December 2002.
    • Served as an External Observer for Departmental Association – Office Bearer Election for the Department of Rural Technology Centre, Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram. 8th August 2005 and 2006-07.

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6. Research Guidance

1.M.Phil., Dissertation Guided:3

S.No.

Name

Year

Title of the Work

1

  

2009

  

2

Mahalakshmi.R

2008

Disease Prevalence among the employees working in a company(HTMT)

3

Sivasankari.B

2007

Bioefficacy of Microorganisms Isolated from Vermicompost of Agro-residues

2. M.Sc., Dissertation Guided:42

S.No.

Name

Year

Title of the Work

1

V.Anupradha

2009

Isolation and characterization of microflora and enzymes in the gut extract of earthworm, Eisenia fetida

2

K.E.Rajeshwari

2009

Isolation and characterization of microflora and enzymes in the gut extract of earthworm, Eudrilus eginiae

3

Abirami

2009

Study on amylolytic activity of bacteria isolated from fruit peel wastes

4

Sugapriya

2009

A study on the production of vermiwash enriched microorganisms, plant growth nutrients and hormone

5

Karthikai Deeban

2009

An evaluation study on phosphate solubilizing activity using bacterial and fungal cultures in rhizosphere soil

6

Karthikai Deeban.S

2009

"An evaluation study on phosphate solubilizing activity using bacterial and fungal cultures in rhizosphere soil"

7

Arunachalam.K

2008

Isolation and characterization of oxalotrophic bacteria from rhizosphere

8

Nathiya.T

2008

Isolation And Characterization Of Gut Microflora Of Earthworm Eudrilus Eugineae

9

Shangphung Gachui

2008

Microbiological Analysis Of Soft Drinks And Fruit Juices"

10

Mangalam.H

2008

"A Study on Mycoremediation as a Novel Treatment for Textile Mill Effluent"

12

Chitra

2008

Isolation and characterize the dye degrading bacteria from textile mill effluents

13

Nathiya Devi.R

2007

Isolate and Characterize the phosphate solubilizing microorganisms from compost

14

Prabhu.R.k

2007

Isolation and Characterization of Cellulolytic Microorganisms from compost of Agroresdiues

16

Hemalalatha. T

2007

A Study on Screening and Immobilization of Cellulolytic Microorganisms

17

Maheshkumar. V

2007

A Study on Isolation and Improvement of Cellulolytic Fungi from Compost ff Agrowastes

18

Sivasankari. M

2007

Isolation and Characterization of Lignolytic Microorganisms from Compost of Agroresidues

19

Selvendran. M

2006

Isolation and Characterization of Lignin Degrading Microorganisms from Termite Gut

20

Mahalakshmi. R

2006

Evaluation of Microbial Succession during Vermicomposting

21.

Vanitha. P

2006

Isolation and Characterization of Gut of Eisenia fetida

22.

Prameswari. A

2006

Microbial production of Ethanol using Kitchen wastes as a an Alternate substrate

23.

Jayapriya

2006

Isolation and Partial Characterization of Hydrogen Degrading Microorganisms from Petroleum Polluted Soil

24.

Sudha. P

2005

Production of lipase enzyme from bacteria and fungi and a comparative study of lipase activity in wild and mutant strains of Aspergillus niger.

25.

Sankari. C

2005

A comparative study on bacterial and fungal protease

26.

Lekshmi. S

2005

Isolation and characterization of pesticide degradation from agricultural soil.

27.

Andal Jothi. S

2005

Isolation characterization of dye degrading microorganisms from textile mill effluent

28.

Anandhi. V

2005

A study on the microbial liquefaction of adhesive material

29.

Panneerselvsm. I

2004

Isolation and characterization of lipolytic microorganisms from agricultural soil.

30

Prasath B.

2004

Isolation and partial characterization of PHA’s producing microorganisms from root nodules.

31

Nasini. B

2004

Isolation and partial characterization of pesticide degrading microorganisms from agricultural soil.

32

Ramya Pratha. B

2004

Isolation of pesticide degrading of microorganisms from grape garden soil.

33

Marichamy. V

2004

Isolation and characterization of biosurfactant producing microorganisms from tannery soil.

34

Anandha Kumar S.

2003

Isolation and partial characterization of endosulfan degrading microorganism from agricultural soil.

35

Tamil Selvi. P

2003

Isolation and partial characterization of herbicide degrading microorganism from agricultural soil.

36

Dhayanand. K.C

2002

Solid waste management in dindigul municiality

37

Amalthiya Prasath

2001

Isolation and partial characterization of pesticide degrading microorganism from estuarine sediments.

38

Sheela S.

2001

Production of plant growth substances by pseudomonas aeruginosa

39

Arpita. K

2001

Sterility checking of pharmaceutical products

40

Sowmiya Nagarajan

2001

Isolation of mesophillic bacteria from ice cream

41

Manjusha Warrier V.

2001

Production of biosurfactant by bacteria pseudomonas aeruginosa

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7. Research Projects Undertaken

  1. Major Project with details:

  • Name of the Project : "Promotion of Oyster, Milky Mushroom Technology for Income Generation among SC/ST Population".

    Position : Principal Investigator

    Funding Agency : Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, New Delhi

    Total Sanctioned : 10.98 Lacks

    Projects Period : 3 Years (June 2004 – May 2007)

    Target Group : SC/ST members

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                    Project Objectives : To train 300 SC/ST populations on the future and prospects of Oyster and Milky mushroom.

     

    (B) Minor Student Project with details:

                    Name of the Project : A Study on the Preparation of an Effective Microbial Consortium for Rapid Composting Process

                    Position                 : Project Guide

                    Funding Agency : Recognition and Mentoring Programme (L-Ramp) Chennai

                    Total Sanctioned : Rs. 10,000 /-

                    Projects Period : 6 months (December 2006 – May 2007)

                    Project Objectives : "Screen the cellulolytic, lignolytic & phosphate solubilizing microorganisms from the agroresidues and to prepare an

                                                   effective microbial consortium for rapid composting process".

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    8. List of Publications:

    A. In Journals:

      1. Mahalingam, P.U. and Daniel, T. 2008. Gut micro flora of earthworm, Eisenia fedita. J.Environment and Ecology. 26(1A):297-299.
      2. Mahalingam, P.U. and Daniel, T. 2008. A study on phosphate solubilizing microorganisms of an orchard eco-system in Tamilnadu. J. Pure & Appl. Micro. 2(1):219-222.
      3. Mahalingam, P.U. and Daniel, T 2007. Isolation and partial characterization of lignin degrading microorganisms from termite gut. J. Pure & Appl. Micro. 1(2):327-330.

    B. In Seminar/Conference proceedings:

    1. Mahalingam, P.U. and Daniel, T. 2008. Microbiological evaluation of agro waste composts. In: Proceedings of National Conference on Environmental Pollution, Management and Sustainable Development, Department of Biology, Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigram, Tamilnadu. Pp.75-79.

    2. Karmegam, N., Mahalingam, P.U. and Daniel, T. 2006. Organic farming with vermicompost as a way for sustainable agriculture. In: Proceedings of National Seminar on Organic Farming: Trends and Challenges. Arul Anandar College, Madurai, Tamilnadu, Pp.82-84.

    1. Research Abstracts Published in Seminars at International/National /

    Regional / State Levels):

    At International Level:

        1. R.Mahalakshmi., P.U. Mahalingam and Thilagavathy Daniel (2006). Evaluation of microbial succession during vermicomposting. Abstract Proceeding. International Conference "Biotechnology – Promises and Realities", Organised by Dept of Plant Biology & plant Biotechnology, P.S.g.R. Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore,Tamilnadu.India.

    At National Level:

    1 . Mahalingam P.U And Thilagavathy Daniel (2008). Isolation and characrerization of cellulolytic bacteria from natural sources of decayed organic wastes and the gut of earthworm Eisenia fetida savingy for solid waste management. Abstract Proceeding. National Conference on "Environment Science and Technology" Organised by Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University, Trichy. 28-29, November.

    2 . Mahalingam P.U And Thilagavathy Daniel (2008). Recycling agroresidues using microbial consortium and earthworm Eisenia fetida saingy Abstract Proceeding. National Conference on "Environment Science and Technology" Organised by Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University, Trichy. 28-29, November.

    3. B.Sivasankari and Mahalingam P.U (2008). A study on isolation and identification of lingo-cellulolytic and phosphate solubilizing microorganisms from vermicompost. Abstract Proceeding. National Seminar on "Organic Farming and Sustainable Agriculture for Food Security", Organized by Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigram.

    1. Mahalingam P.U And Thilagavathy Daniel (2006). Microbiological evaluation of Agrowaste composts. Abstract Proceeding, National Conference on "Envoronmental Pollution Management and Sustainable Development", Organized by Department of Biology, Gandhigram University, Gandhigram. 14-15 December.
    2. Andol Jothi. S and Mahalingam P.U (2006). Evaluation of decolorization of textile mill effluent using microorganisms as an alternate treatment system. Abstract Proceeding, National Conference on "Envoronmental Pollution Management and Sustainable Development", Organized by Department of Biology, Gandhigram University, Gandhigram. !4-15 December.
    3. Lekshmi.S and Mahalingam.P.U (2005). Microbial Transformation of Toxic Metals for Solid Waste Management. Abstract Proceeding, National Conference on "Advances in Solid Waste Management" Organized by Department od Biology, Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram. 22nd and 23rd February.
    4. R.Kumuthakalavalli, P.U.Mahalingam and M.S.Myil Murugan (2005). Awareness Creation on Agrowaste Recycling through Oyster Mushroom production. Abstract Proceeding. National Conference on "Advances in Solid Waste Management" Organized by Department of Biology, Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram. 22rd and 23rd February.

    5. P.U.Mahalingam and V.Marichamy (2004). Isolation and Characterization of Biosurfactant Producing Microbes from Tannery Soil. Abstract Proceeding, UGC-Sponsored National Seminar on "Biodegradation & Bioremediation", Organized by Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Sourashtra College, Madurai. 17th and 18th September.
    6. Nasini.B., Ramya Pradha. B and Mahalingam.P.U (2004). Isolation and Partial Characterization of Pesticide Degrading Microorganism from Agricultural Soil. Abstract Proceeding, National Seminar on "Rural Biotechnology for Sustainable Development", Organized by Department of Biology, Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram. 19th and 20th February.
    7. Mahalingam.P.U and Thilagavathy Daniel (2004). Isolation and Characterization of Pesticide Degrading Microorganism from Agricultural Soil. Abstract Proceeding, National Seminar on "Rural Biotechnology for Sustainable Development", Organized by Department of Biology, Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram. 19th and 20th February.
    8. Kumuthakalavalli.R, Mahalingam. P.U and Suganthi (2003). Pleurotus Florida, a Potent Oyster Mushroom for Recycling Agroresidues. Abstract Proceeding, National Seminar on "Current Environmental Issues", Organized by Department of Environmental Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. 5th March.
    9. Thilagavathi Daniel, Mahalingam. P.U, Anandakumar. S and Tamil Selvi.P (2003). Isolation of Pesticide Degrading Microflora from Agricultural Soil. Abstract Proceeding, National Seminar on "Current Environmental Issues", Organized by Department of Environmental Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. 5th March.
    10. Kumuthakalavalli.R, Mahalingam.P.U and Manjusha Warrier (2003). Microbial Biosurfactants and Bioremediation. Abstract Proceeding, National Seminar on "Current Environmental Issues", Organized by Department of Environmental Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. 5th March.
    11. Thilagavathy Daniel, P.U.Mahalingam, J.A.John Paul and N.Karmegam (2002). Recent Trends in Bioscience Research for Rural Development. Abstract Proceeding, UGC-Sponsored National Seminar on "Status Trends and Supervision of Research in Rural Development", Organized by Department of Applied Research, Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram 12th April.
    12. Arpita.K and P.U.Mahalingam (2000). Sterility Checking of Pharmaceutical Products. Abstract Proceeding, National Symposium on Medical, Plant and Industrial Biotechnology, Organized by Department of Biotechnology and Centre for Neuroscience, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Society for Biotechnologists (India) and Neuroscience Society of India, 1st and 2nd December.
    13. Sheela.S and P.U.Mahalingam (2000). Production of Plant Growth Substances by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Abstract Proceeding, National Symposium on Medical, Plant and Industrial Biotechnology, Organized by Department of Biotechnology and Centre for Neuroscience, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Society for Biotechnologists (India) and Neuroscience Society of India, 1st and 2nd December.

    14. Amalthiya Prasad and P.U.Mahalingam (2000). Isolation of Pesticide Degrading Microbes from Estuarine Sediments. Abstract Proceeding, National Symposium on Medical, Plant and Industrial Biotechnology, Organized by Department of Biotechnology and Centre for Neuroscience, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Society for Biotechnologists (India) and Neuroscience Society of India, 1st and 2nd December.

    1. Seminars at Regional Levels:

    1 S.Kalaiselvi, Nasini B. and P.U.Mahalingam (2004). Antibacterial Effects of Spices. Abstract Proceeding, Regional Seminar on "Post-Harvest Technologies for Rural Development", Organized by Department of Home Science, Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram. 12-14, March.

    2 P.U.Mahalingam and Sowmya Nagarajan (2004). Microbiological Assessment in Ice Cream. Abstract Proceeding, Regional Seminar on "Post-Harvest Technologies for Rural Development", Organized by Department of Home Science, Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram. 12-14 March.

    3. Mahalingam.P.U , Anandakumar.S, Tamil Selvi.P and Amalthiya Prasad (2003). Biodegradation of Pesticide and Conservation of Environment. Abstract Proceeding, Regional Seminar on "People, Plants and Future", Organized by Centre for Futures Studies and Department of Biology, Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram. 21st and 22nd February.

    At State Levels:

    1. Umapathi M., Mahalingam P.U And Thilagavathy Daniel (2005). Biodegradation of Municipal Solid waste using fungal isolates of Vermicompost. Abstract Proceeding, Sate Level Symposium on vermicompsting Technology for Rural Development. Organised by PG Department of Zoology, Vivekananda College, Tiruvedakam West and School of Biological Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. 22 -23 December.

    1. P.U.Mahalingam and S.Sheela (2003). Production of Plant Growth Regulators by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Abstract Proceeding, UGC-Sponsored State Level Seminar on "Indigenization of Indian Farming: Problems and Prospects", Organized by the Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram. 7th and 8th March.

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    9. Short Term Courses / Symposium / Conferences / Training organised
    Short Term Courses / Symposium / Conferences attended

    A. International Level

    1 International Conference on "Biotechnology – Promises & Realities",organized by Department of Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology, P.S.G.R.Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore. 14.07.2006 15.07.2006 2 days
    B. National Level
    1 National Seminar on "Issues and Impact of Climate Change on Community", Organised by WASH Institute, Kodaikanal and coordinated by Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigram. 20.03.2009 21.03.2009 2 days
    2 Science Conclave: A Congregation of Nobel Prize Winners, Organised by Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad, Utter Pradesh

    15.12.2008

    		 21.12.2008 7 days
    3 National Conference on "Environment Science and Technology" Organised by Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University, Trichy. 28.11.2008

    29.11.2008

    2 days
    4 National Seminar on "Food Processing Industry in India: Growth Potential and Challenges", Organised by Department of Rural Industries and Management, Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigram. 22.10.2008 23.10.2008

    2 days
    5 National Seminar on "Organic Farming and Sustainable Agriculture for Food Security", Organized by Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigram. 29.02.2008

    01.03.2008

    2 days
    6 National Biotechnolgy Conference, organised by Department of P.G.Studies & Research in Botany, Sanatana Dharma College, Alappuzha, Kerala. 09.02.2007 11.02.2007

    3 days
    7 National Seminar on ICT Related Research on "Serving Farmers and Saving Farming", Organized by Department of Applied Research, Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram.

    20.12.2006

    		 21.12.2006 2 days
    8 National Conference on "Envoronmental Pollution Management and Sustainable Development", Organized by Department of Biology, Gandhigram University, Gandhigram.

    14.12.2006

    		 15.12.2006 2 days
    9 National Seminar on "Organic Farming:Trends and Chalenges", organized by Department of Rural Development science, Arul Anandar College, Karumathur, Madurai. 27.09.2006 28.09.2006 2 days
    10 Task Force Meeting on "Aquaculture and Marine Biotechnology", Conducted by Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi. 29.04.2005 ---

    1 day
    11 National Conference on "Advances in Solid Waste Management", Organized by Department of Biology, Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram. 22.02.2005 23.02.2005 2 days
    12 XXVIII (28th) Indian Social Science Congress, Organized by Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram. 16.01.2005 20.01.2005 5 days
    13 UGC-Sponsored National Seminar on "Biodegradation & Bioremediation", Organized by Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Sourashtra College, Madurai. 17.09.2004 18.09.2004 2 days
    14 National Seminar on "Rural Biotechnology for Sustainable Development", Organized by Department of Biology, Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram. 19.02.2004 20.02.2004

    2 days

     
    15 National Seminar on "Current Environmental Issues", Organized by Department of Environmental Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. 05.03.2003 --- 1 day
    16 UGC-Sponsored National Seminar on "Status Trends and Supervision of Research in Rural Development", Organized by Department of Applied Research, Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram. 12.04.2002 --- 1 day
    C. Regional Level
    1 Regional Workshop on "Impact of Mushroom Training and Evolving Strategies to Promote mushroom Trade", Organized by Department of Biology, Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigram. 31.01.2008

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    		 1 day
    2 Regional Seminar on "Schemes for Women Coverage and its Impact on Target Groups", Organized by Department of Home Science, Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigram. 21.02.2007 22.02.2007 2 days
    3 Regional Seminar on ‘Pandemic Diseases & Management", Organized by Department of Biology, Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram. 23..02.2006

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    		 1 day
    4 Regional Seminar on “Post-Harvest Technologies for Rural Development” , Organized by  Department of Home Science, Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram

    12.03.2004

    14.03.2004

    		 3 days
    5 Regional Seminar on "People, Plants and Future", Organized by Centre for Futures Studies and Department of Biology, Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram. 21.02.2003 22.02.2003 2 days
    (c) State Level
      State level symposium on "Vermicomposting Technology for Rural Development", organized by PG Department of Zoology,Vivekananda College,Tiruvedakam,Madurai. 22.12.2005 23.12.2005

    2 days
      UGC-Sponsored State Level Seminar on "Indigenization of Indian Farming: Problems and Prospects", Organized by the Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram. 07.03.2003

    08.03.2003

     

    2 days

     
      State Level Workshop (BIO EXPO- 2001) on "Laboratory Methods in Biotechnology", Organized by Department of Biotechnology, D.G.Vaishnav College, Arumpakkam, Chennai. 28.03.2001 29.03.2001

    2 days

    (d) Local Level
     

    One Day Workshop on CBCS (Choice Based Credit System), Organised by the Controller of Examinations, Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigram 624 302.

    26.06.2009

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    One day
      One Day Taining on Vermicomposting, Orgganised by Department of Soil and Environment, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Madurai. 24.03.2009 -- One day
      Workshop on "Electrophoretic and Immunological Techniques (WEIT)", organized by P.G.Department of Zoology, Jamal Mohamed College.Trichy. 26.12.2006 30.12.2006

    5 days
      ICMR-Sponsored Workshop on "Medicinal Plants – Perspectives, Prospects and Challenges", Organized by Department of Chemistry, Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram. 20.12.2003 21.12.2003 2 days
      Workshop on " Designing Extension Programmes", Organized by Adult Continuing Education and Extension, Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram. 21.03.2002 --- 1 day

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    10. Training Programmes Conducted:

    Particulars

    Period

    No. of Days

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    1. Expert Member of the "On hands Training Programme in Microbial Techniques", Conducted for the 38 students of Jeyarai Annapakkiam College for Women, Periyakulam, Organized by the Department of Biology, Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram. 04.02.2002

    15.02.2002

    		 12 days
    2. One day hands on training on "Plasmid Isolation, PCR and Electrophoretic Techniques" Organised for P.G., Students, Department of Biology, GRU, Gandhigram.

    02.03.2009

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    3. As Principal Investigator of the DBT-Sponsored Project entitled "Promotion of Oyster, Milky Mushroom Technology for Income Generation among SC/ST Population". offered Mushroom Training for 300 Rural SC/ST population in 12 batches the  

    Batch I (20 participants)

    		 01.11.2004 17.11.2004 15 days

    Batch II (20 participants)

    		 15.12.2004 30.12.2004 15 days

    Batch III (40 participants)

    		 25.04.2005

    08.05.2005 &13.05.2005

    		 15 days

    Batch IV (20 participants)

    		 27.05.2005 10.06.2005 15 days

    Batch V (20 participants)

    		 05.10.2005 21.10.2005 15 days

    Batch VI (40 participants)

    		 12.12.2005 27.12.2005

    15 days

    Batch VII (30 participants)

    		 15.05.2006 29.05.2006 15 days

    Batch VIII (30 participants)

    		 15.06.2006 29.06.2006 15 days

    Batch IX (22 participants)

    		 08.12.2006 22.12.2006 15 days

    Batch X (23 participants)

    		 26.02.2007 12.03.2007 15 days

    Batch XI (39 participants)

    		 09.04.2007 23.04.2007 15 days

    Batch XII (16 participants)

    02.05.2007

    16.05.2007

    15 days

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    11. Memberships in Scientific Bodies / Associations

    12. Resource Person (Guest Lectures delivered)

    1. Served as Resource Person for Content Enrichment Training offered for School Teachers of Nilakottai Block, Organised by SARVA SHIKSHA ABIYAN, Block Resource Centre, Nilakottai, Dindigul District on 30.06.2009.
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    2. Served as Resource Person for Content Enrichment Training offered for Upper Primary School Teachers of Dindigul Urban, Organised by SARVA SHIKSHA ABIYAN, Urban Resource Centre, Dindigul on 06.02.2009.

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    3. Served as Resource Person for In-Service Training programme offered for the Tamil plantation Shool Teachers of UpCountry,SRI LANKA, Organised by Indian High Commission, Kandy, Sri Lanka during 20-08-2008 to 31.08 2008(12 days)

    4. Served as Chief-guest and delivered an inaugural address on the occasion of Inauguration of Biological Science Association, organized by Lakshmi College of Education, Gandhigram on 06.02.2008.

    5. Served as Chair- Person in one of the technical session of UGC-Sponsored National Seminar on "Biodegradation & Bioremediation", Organized by Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Sourashtra College, Madurai on 05.03.2003

    6. Member and Served as a Rapporteur for Session II of paper presentation, National Conference on Advances in Solid Waste Management, Organized by Department of Biology, Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, Gandhigram. 19-20 February 2005.

    7. Chairperson for the paper presentation session in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Biodegradation and Bioremediation, Organized by Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Sourastra Colllege, Madurai. 17-18 September 2004.

    8. Member and Served as a Rapporteur for Session IIIA of paper presentation, National Seminar on Rural Biotechnology for Sustainable Development, Organized by Department of Biology, Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, Gandhigram. 19-20 February 2004.

    9. Served as a Rapporteur for the Technical Sessions: Concept of Ethanobotany, Traditional Knowledge in Biodiversity Conservation and Anthropological Sociology and. Biodiversity Conservation. Regional Seminar on "People, Plants and Future", Organized by Centre for Futures Studies and Department of Biology, Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, Gandhigram. 21-22 February 2003.

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    13. Committee Member

          1. Member in Accommodation Committee for "South Zone Vice-Chancellor’s Conference", Organized by Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, Gandhigram. October 2003.

          2. Member and Convener (Hall arrangement and Decoration) in National Science Day Celebration, Organized by Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, Gandhigram since 2002.

          3. Committee Member in Selecting Lecturer for M.Sc., Microbiology Programme, Dept of Biology, Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, Gandhigram.

          4. Purchase committee member in Dept of Biology, Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, Gandhigram.

    14. Foreign Countries Visited

    Dr.P.U.Mahalingam Lecturer (S.S) in Biology has served as Resource Person for In-Service Training Programme offered for the Tamil plantation Shool Teachers in the UpCountry of SRI LANKA, Organised by Indian High Commission, Kandy, Sri Lanka during 20-08-2008to 31.08.2008 (12 days)

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    15. Administrative Experience

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    Position Held

    Institution / University

    Periods

    Nature of Duties

    1.

    Lecturer (S.S) & Head i/c,

    Dept of Biology

    Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram

    May –June 2008

    (2 months)

    Conducting Entrance Examination and Admission Work for M.Sc., Botany/ Zoology/Microbiology Programmes

    2.

    Principal Investigator – DBT Project

    Mushroom Centre, Dept. of Biology, Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram.

    01.03.2004 to

    20.07.2007 (3 years)

    Mushroom Cultivation Trainings for Rural SC/ST Population

    3.

    NSS Programme Officer

    Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science Chennai.

    01.09.2002 to 31.12.2001 (1.4 years)

    Extension activities

    4.

    Deputy Chief Examiner – External Valuation

    Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram

    07, 08, 14 & 15.12.2002 (4 days)

    Assisting Chief Examiner for Central Valuation

    5.

    Deputy Chief  Superintendent

    Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram

    27.10.2009 To

    13.11.2009 (18 days)

    Assisting Chief Examiner for conducting End Semester Examination

    6.

    Deputy Chief Superintendent

    Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram

    November 2005

    Assisting Chief Examiner for conducting End Semester Examination

    7.

    Deputy Chief Superintendent

    Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram

    23.04.2009 To 30.04.2009

    Assisting Chief Examiner for conducting End Semester Examination

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    16. Others:

    Extension Activities:

    Nature of Extension work done

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    1. Extension through Major Funded Project - Conducted mushroom training for 300 SC/ST members in 12 batches. 01.11.2004 17.11.2004 15 days
      15.12.2004 30.12.2004 15 days
      25.04.2005 08.05.2005 & 13.05.2005 15 days
      27.05.2005 10.06.2005 15 days
      05.10.2005 21.10.2005 15 days
      12.12.2005 27.12.2005 15 days
      15.05.2006 29.05.2006 15 days
      15.06.2006 29.06.2006 15 days
      08.12.2006 22.12.2006 15 days
      26.02.2007 12.03.2007 15 days
      09.04.2007 23.04.2007 15 days
      02.05.2007 16.05.2007 15 days
    2. Village Placement Programme for PG students organized / attended:      

    Sirumalai

    		 23.01.2002 26.01.2002 4 days

    Sivalsaragu

    		 18.12.2002 21.12.2002 4 days

    Kunuvarankottai

    		 23.01.2003 26.01.2003 4 days

    Kuttaladampatti

    		 13.10.2003 19.10.2003 7 days

    Kuttaladampatti

    		 21.08.2005 27.08.2005 7 days

    Athoor

    		 02.10.2006 08.10.2006 7 days

    Kuttaladampatti

    		 20.09.2008 27.09.2008 7 days

    Athoor

    		 20.09.2009 21.09.2008 2 days
    3. Coordinated the Extension work (course paper) for Students of M.Sc. applied Biology and M.Sc. Microbiology programmes at various schools and villages.

    July 2002

    July 2003

    July 2004

    12.08.2005

    July 2006

    July 2007

    July 2008

    Nov. 2002

    Nov. 2003

    Nov. 2004

    02.09.2005

    Nov. 2006

    Nov. 2007

    Nov. 2008

    12 days

    12 days

    12 days

    5 days

    12 days

    12 days

    12 days
    4. Creation of Model Village Programme

    25.01.2005

    30.01.2005

    6 days

    Others:

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