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Dr Kaladevi V

Dr Kaladevi V

Assistant Professor & Head of Environmental Science

Recognized Research Guide (University of Kerala)
B.Ed (Natural Science), M.Sc (Environmental Science), M.Phil, UGC-NET, Ph.D
Areas of Interest: Environmental Biotechnology, Pollution Monitoring, Waste Management,
Hydrochemistry, Metagenomics, Phytochemistry.
Contact: +91 9495958325
Teaching Experience: 11 years 10 months
Biography
Dr Kaladevi V completed Ph.D in Environmental Sciences from Department of Environmental Sciences University of Kerala 2019 and recognised as a research supervisor in Environmental Sciences in 2023. Her broad area of research was on microbial recolonization and their role in rehabilitation processes. She was worked as a guest lecturer in the department of Environmental Sciences St John’s college Anchal during 2007-2011 and joined as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences, St John’s College Anchal in 2012 and completed 11 years of service. Her teaching experiences in almost all branches of environmental sciences and experience in handling M.Sc. Student Projects since 2007. Experience in Organizing Academic Programmes like Seminars, Conferences and Workshops and outreach activities through Bhoomithrasena club, while working as a Convenor and involved in extension activities and Environment Conservation Activities. She is designated as the Member of Board of Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Kerala. She is a resource person in the field of Environmental Sciences and convenor in-charge of various clubs in the college and handling sophisticated equipments in the department. She held on positions like external examiner both theory and practicals, Chairman, Question paper setter in various universities.
Publications
  1. Arya A S, Kaladevi V, Preetha S S (2021). Hydrochemistry and Planktonic diversity of Gangayar streamwith special reference to different pollution sources in Venganoor Panchayat, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Proc.National Seminar on Climate Change Impacts on Biodiversity, Environment and its Management. ISBN: 978-93-89719-38-3 St.John’s College Anchal.
  2. Preetha S S,Kaladevi V,Shincy S S (2021). Effect of indigenous products on physico-chemical characteristics of drinking water boiled in different vessels. National Seminar on Climate Change Impacts on Biodiversity, Environment and its Management. ISBN: 978-93-89719-38-3 St.John’s College Anchal.
  3. Kaladevi V, Soumya L,Preetha S S (2021). Effect of organic ammedments inoculatedwith Trichoderma microbial consortium on reclamation of degraded mine sites. Proc.National Seminar on Climate Change Impacts on Biodiversity, Environment and its Management. ISBN: 978-93-89719-38-3 St.John’s College Anchal.
  4. Kaladevi V,Preetha S S (2020). Myristica Swamp Forest-Geochemical approach, Kulathupuzha Forest Range, Kerala, Journal of advances in Biological Science, Volume 7, Issue 1&2 ISSN 2394-7837.
  5. Preetha S S, Kaladevi V (2020). The Qualitative and Quantitative analysis of Phytoconstituents of fruit extracts of Oxalidaceae family, Journal of advances in Biological Science, Volume 7, Issue 1&2 ISSN 2394-7837.
  6. Kaladevi V and Preetha S S, Veenalekshmi P R (2018). Semidiurnal variations of selected ground water quality parameters with special reference to data quality assurance. Proc. International conference on water resources. University of Kerala. ISBN 978-81-9370530-8 (24).
  7. Preetha S S and Kaladevi V, Arya N S (2018). Salt water intrusion on fresh water coastal aquifers with respect to consecutive tidal variations in Kadakkavoor panchayat, Thiruvananthapuram. Proc.International conference on water resources. University of Kerala.ISBN 978-81-9370530-8 (96).
  8. Kaladevi V, Preetha S S (2018). The diversity, abundance, distribution and identification of medicinal plants in Jadayu Earth,s Centre, Chadayamangalam, Kollam, Kerala. Proc.Emerging challenges in biodiversity conservatio nwith special reference to recent trends in Ecotoxicology (ECBCRTET-2018). M S M College, Kayamkulam,Alappuzha. Kerala. Pp.255-276.
  9. Kaladevi V and Thanga, S.G.(2017). Mine-pit hydrogeochemistry based on water quality with respect to different seasons. Journal of Advances in Biological Science. Vol. 4 (1) : 25-31. ISSN 2394-7837.
  10. Kaladevi V and Thanga, S.G.(2017). Geochemistry and microbial population of soil samples in different sites of clay mining areas,Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. Global Journal of Current Research. 5(4) : 168-178. ISSN 2320- 2920.
  11. Preetha S S, Kaladevi V, Aswathy A J (2017). An assessment of carbon sequestration potential of different land use patterns in southern region of Kerala. Journal of Advances in Biological Science. Vol. 4 (1).40-44 ISSN 2394-7837.
  12. Kaladevi V, Preetha S S (2017). Soil less vegetable cultivation by using different organic nutrient solutions. Journal of Advances in Biological Science. Vol. 4 (2).60-67 ISSN 2394-7837.
  13. Preetha S S, Kaladevi V (2016). Education for Sustainable Environment. Proc. International Seminar on Rising India,Higher Education and the World Order in the 21st Century. St.John’s College, Anchal. Kerala. pp.20.
  14. Kaladevi V, Preetha S S, Anoop S (2016). Green treatment for the Sustainability of crop production with special reference to vegetable cultivation.Proc. UGC sponsored National seminar on Advances in the Frontier areas of Chemical Sciences. PG Department of Chemistry, St. John’s College, Anchal. Pp.43-44.
  15. Kaladevi V, Preetha S S (2016). Phytochemical screening and evaluation of antioxidant activity of sacred plant Cynodon dactylon (Linn.)pers: Karuka in the context of western Gnats Biodiversity conservation of Kerala. Journal of Advances in Biological Science. Vol. 3 21-24 issue 1&2. ISSN 2394-7837.
  16. Kaladevi V.and Preetha S.S. (2015). “Ethanoveterinary important plants in Kulathupuzha reserve forest area,Kerala”.International Journal of Advanced Biological research,Society for Science and Nature. Volume 5(1)2015:50-53 ISSN 2250-3579 Impact Factor 0.826.
  17. Kaladevi.V. Preetha S.S and Athulya A (2015). “The study on the fate of physico-chemical characteristics of insecticide amended soil” Proc. UGC sponsored National seminar on Recent and Emerging trends in Chemical Sciences (REACS-2015) at Al Saint’s College, TVPM. pp- 39-43. ISBN978-81930193-0-6.
  18.  Naveena Isahak, Kaladevi.V. and Preetha S.S (2015) “Removal of physico-chemical pollution load of industrial effluent by using macrophytes” Proc. UGC sponsored National seminar on Recent and Emerging trends in Chemical Sciences (REACS-2015) at Al Saint’s College, TVPM. pp- 44-49. ISBN978-81930193-0-6.
  19.  Rincy Ashraf .Kaladevi.V. and Preetha S.S (2015) “ Phytochemical screening and evaluation of antioxidant activity of a sacred plant Cheroola among Dhasapushpam in the context of Westernghut biodiversity conservation ,Kerala” Proc. UGC sponsored National seminar on Recent and Emerging trends in Chemical Sciences (REACS-2015) at Al Saint’s College, TVPM. pp-39-43. ISBN978-81930193-0-6.
  20. Kaladevi.V (2015). “Eco-Feminism –The role of woman in the Environmental management and Conservation” .Proc.UGC sponsored National seminar on Towards a Humane Environment-Responsibilities of State,Role of Civil Society and Rights of Citizens at NSS College ,Nilamel,Kollam.pp.167-172.ISBN 978-93-5128-069
  21.  Kaladevi.V, Preetha S S (2015). “Environmental and Ethanobotanical studies of Thespesisa populnea Linn.” Proc.UGC sponsored National seminar on Flowering plant reproduction and Diversity, FMN College, Kollam.
  22. Preetha SS and Kaladevi.V, (2015). “Mikania scandens B.L.Rob., Climbing hembvine (Asteraceae)-a fast naturalising exotic weedin Indian subcontinent. Proc.UGC sponsored National seminar on Flowering plant reproduction and Diversity, FMN College, Kollam.
  23. Kaladevi V and Preetha S S (2014). “An assessment of water quality of surface and ground water near solid waste disposal area in Muhamma Panchayat, Alapuzha.” Proc. National Seminar on Contemporary Techniques in Environmental Research and Conservation (CTERC-2014) Thiruvananthapuram March 13-14, 2014, pp: 66-68. ISBN 978-93-83083-81-7.
  24. Preetha S S and Kaladevi V, (2014). “Sustainable Agricultural practices in Rice cultivation by a local fungicide-Eupatorium”. Proc. National seminar on Contemporary Techniques in Environmental Research and conservation at Al Saint’s College, TVPM. pp- 106-108.ISBN978-93-83083-81-7.
  25. Preetha S. S. and Kaladevi V. (2014). Phytoremediation of Heavy Metals Using Aquatic Macrophytes.World Journal of Environmental Biosciences. Volume 3, Issue 1: 34-41 e ISSN 2277-8047.
  26. Kaladevi V and Preetha S S (2014). “Medicinal Plants used by the traditional healers in Kulathupuzha reserve forest area, Southern zone of Westernghuts, Kerala India” Proc.UGC sponsored National seminar on Ethnic Knowledge of Biological Resources in contemporary plant Sciences, SN College for Women, Kollam.
  27. Preetha S S and Kaladevi.V, (2014).“ Ethanobotanical uses of some plants in Euphorbeaceae by Malampandaram Tribes in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala, India” Proc. UGC sponsored National seminar on Ethnic Knowledge of Biological Resources in contemporary plant Sciences, SN College for Women, Kollam.A
  28. Kaladevi.V,Preetha S S(2014).“An ethnic knowledge of the sacred plants dhasapushpam in Western ghat zone of Kerala-An ethanobotanical approach” Proc.UGC sponsored National seminar on Ethnic Knowledge of Biological Resources in Contemporary Plant Sciences,SN College for Women, Kollam.
  29. Preetha S S Kaladevi V (2014). “Environmental Management for sustainable development using vetiver grasses” Proc. National seminar on Ecobiotech at S N College, Punalur.
  30. Kaladevi V, Preetha S S, Naveena Isahak (2014).“A lab scale study on the phytoremediation of Industrial effluents using aquatic macrophytes” Proc. National seminar on Ecobiotech at S N College, Punalur.
  31. Kaladevi V, Preetha S S (2014). “Study on traditional plants utilised for the treatment of palm oil mill industrial effluents- Biotechnological Approach.” Proc. 26 th Kerala Science Congress, Wayanad, Kerala. pp. 109.
  32. Kaladevi V, Rincy, A, Preetha S S (2014). An Ethinic Knowledge of the sacred plants Dashapushpam in Western Ghats zone of Kerala an Ethnobotanical Approach. Proc. UGC sponsored National seminar on Ethnic Knowledge of Biological Resources in contemporary plant Sciences, SN College for Women, Kollam.
  33. Preetha SS and Kaladevi.V, (2014). “Floristic diversity of St.John’s College,Anchal,Kerala” Proc. of UGC sponsored national seminar on Plant systamatics and Herbarium Techniques” at KKTM Government College, Pullut, Kerala.
  34. Kaladevi V, Preetha S S (2013). “A Green technology for the sustainable management of Palm oil Mill Industrial effluents” Proc. International seminar on Ecosystem conservation, Climate change and Sustainable development” at TVPM. pp. 157.
  35. Kaladevi V and Preetha S S (2013). “Study on Traditional Plants Utilized for the Treatment of Effluent with Special Reference to Palm Oil Mill Industry“.Universal Journal of Environmental Research and Technology. Volume 3, Issue 4: 490-496.eISSN 22490256. (IC Value 5.09) .
  36. Kaladevi.V (2012). “Carbon sequestration a remedy for Global Warming- An Overview” Understanding the Environmental History of India PG Dept of History and Research centre ISBN 978-81-9124182-0-9.pp.127-133.
  37. Kaladevi V (2012). “A preliminary study on the need for the conservation of sustainable energy resources that lead to sustainable Development” Proc. National seminar on Recent trends and future prospects of biodiversity and conservation at S N College, Punalur. pp.70 -71.
  38. Kaladevi V (2012). “The role of Soil nutrients floral diversity status of riparian zone of Kallada River, Weastern Ghats, Kerala”. Proc. International seminar on World bioheritage concerns over climate change with special references to ethnic vegetables” at S N College, Chempazhanthy, Kerala. pp. 81-82.
  39. Kaladevi.V (2012).“Study on the nutrient status of different crop cultivated soil samples-with special emphasis on organic farming.” Proc. 1st National Biodiversity Congress NBC at TVPM, Kerala. pp.75.
  40. Kaladevi V (2012). “A preliminary studies on wetland ecosystem with special reference to biodiversity conservation”. Proc. 1st National Seminar on Emerging trends in Biodiversity Conservation and sustainable management at Christian college, Chenganoor, Kerala. pp.155-162.
  41. Kaladevi V (2012). “Conversion of waste into wealth- special emphasis on solid waste management” Proc.National Seminar on Waste Management with special reference to vermiculture and vermi compost at Iqbal College, Peringamala, Kerala.pp. 89-96.
  42. Kaladevi V, Thanga S.G (2011).“Geological and physico-chemical characteristics of soil profile in clay mined area, Mangalapuram, TVPM”. Proc. International Conference on Climate change, Forest resources and Environment conducted by University of Kerala and National Environmentalist Association. pp.189-190.
  43. Kaladevi V, Georgekutty, M I. (2009). “Impact of Latex effluent on the fertility and microbial content of the soil”. Proc. International Conference on Climate change, Forest resources and Environment conducted by Kerala University and National Environmentalist Association. pp.189-190.
Partipated/Attended Seminars & Workshops
  1. Attended two-day Faculty Development Programme on Statistical Analysis for Research by using SPSS and AMOS at St. Berchman’s College, Changanachery, Kottayam, Kerala. 2018
  2. Participated in the workshop on “Research Methodology, writing practices, Language and soft skills organised by the KSCSTE, Sasthrabhavan, Pattam,TVPM. 
  3. Participated in the KSCSTE sponsored International Ozone day celebrations at St.John’s College, Anchal on Sep 2014
  4. Participated in the Judgement of State Science Fair (INSPIRE) –District wise selection. Aug 2014
  5. Participated in the workshop for “Implementinting the recommendations of Prof. Hridaya Kumari Committee Report “from 20th to 21st March 2014, organised by Board of studies in Environmental Sciences, University of Kerala, Kariavattam, TVPM.
  6. As a resourse person in the World Environment Day Celebrations seminar on “Aberrations in Global climate and Oddments of Biorhythms” on 4th June 2014 at Kerala University of Teacher Education, Kayamkulam, Kollam.
  7. Participated and Successfully completed the training course on “Village level Aquifer management Plan” held at Anchal Oct 23-24 2013 organised by Central Ground water Board, Govt of India.
  8. Participated Kerala Environment Congress 2013 Culture Heritage for Environment Management at TVPM.
  9. Attended an One-Day workshop on Geospacial technologies in research,development and teaching: harnessing free and open source GIS conducted by School of EVS, MG University, Kottayam.10th April 2012.
  10. Participated Kerala Environment Congress 2012Agriculture and Environment at TVPM.
  11. Attended the workshop on Environmental Awareness for “College Teachers and Students” conducted by Kerala State Biodiversity Board.
  12. National Science Day-2012, One day Regional Seminar on “Clean Energy option And Nuclear Safety” organised by PG Dept of Environmental Science, All Saint’s College Thiruvananthapuram on 27th  February 2012.
  13. Participated in the KSCSTE sponsored national Workshop on “Nanotechnology and its Biomedical Applications” at St. John’s College Anchal.
  14. Participated a seminar on “current Environmental issues” organized by Dept. Of Environmental Sciences, University of Kerala, TVM, 1st Nov 2008.
  15. Attended an Environmental Awareness Training camp conducted by CPR Foundation, Chennai held at St. John’s College, Anchal on 7th Dec 2001.
  16. Participated in Bio-diversity Kids Discovery and Teacher Orientation Programme of Sasthrolsavam 2010 jointly organized by the University of Kerala and Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan at University Campus, Kariyavattam, TVM Environment and Development” by Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Kerala.
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