ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
2012	Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam	Ph. D  in Environmental Science	Awarded
2007	UGC	NET in Environmental Science
2005	Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam	M. Phil in Environmental Science	70.25%
2003	University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram	M. Sc in Environmental Science	70.33%
2001	University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram	B. Sc in Zoology	84%

PROFESSIONAL & RESEARCH ACHIEVEMENTS
Teaching Experience	Dept. of Environmental Science St. John’s College, Anchal	From 03.02.2012 to till date
Research Experience	National Centre for Earth Science Studies-NCESS	3.5 years
Publications	International journals	30
	National journals	6
	International conference papers	9
	National conference papers	17
Reference in News paper	The Hindu	1
Contribution to Magazine		1
Book review		5
Google Scholar Citations	Citations	324
	h-index	8
	i10-index	8

 Area of Research Interest – Pollution Studies, Eco tourism and carrying capacity, Micro biology and biotechnology, molecular biology, Phytochemistry

Achievements – Kerala State FLARE National Intern – Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi

Radio talk – All India Radio on 23.07.2022 on conservation of Mangrove ecosystem

Radio talk – All India Radio on 22.09.2023 World Rhino Day 2023

PhD. Produced/ Ongoing

SI.No.	Name of Student	University	Status
1	Prasanth Joseph	Bharathiar University, Coimbatore	Awarded
2	Athira A. R	University of Kerala	Ongoing
3	Midhuna V. L	University of Kerala	Ongoing
4	Rahim. A	Bharathiar University, Coimbatore	Ongoing

 

Invited Talks

1. Resource person for an Expert talk on Sustainable Science: Microbial and Biochemical Applications in Ecology organised by Dept. of Microbiology & Biochemistry, St. Berchmans College, Changanacherry on 12.08.2024.
2. Resource person in the three-day capacity building workshop on Wetland Monitoring and Management Organised by Dept. Of Chemistry, School of Physical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri and Directorate of Environment and Climate Change Govt. of Kerala on 12.02.2024.
3. Resource person in the seminar conducted in Kerala University College of Teacher Education, Kulakkada in connection with National Science Day on 24.02.2021
4. Resource person in the Environment and Biodiversity Club, Lyola College of Social Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram as part of world nature conservation day on 5^th August 2021 .
5. Talk on Solid Waste Management for the environment management training sponsored by Directorate of Environment and Climate Change Govt. of Kerala held at the Dept. of Botany St. Stephen’s College Pathanapuram on 16.03.2022
6. Resource person in the seminar, Protection of Ozone layer for the Protection of Life on Earth held in connection with world Ozone day conducted in Kerala University College of Teacher Education KUCTE Anchal on 13.10.2022
7. Delivered an invited lecture on Disaster Management in the Department of Microbiology & Biochemistry at St Berchmans College Changanassery on 20.12.2023
8. Presented an invited paper in the two day National Seminar on Recent Trends and Challenges in Environmental Biotechnology, Sponsored by the University Grants Commission and organized by Department of Zoology, Sree Narayana College, Punalur, Kerala on 21 Feb 2014
9. Presented a paper titled Environmental Rights as part of human rights in the context of International Conventions in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Human Rights in the Era of Information Technology t St. John’s College, Anchal organized by the Post Graduate Department of Political Science and Public Administration, St. John’s College, Anchal on 10-11 January 2013
10. Resource person for the seminar on World Wetland Day Celebration Organised by Bhoomitrasena Club and Dept. of Botany CMS College Kottayam on 19^th Feb 2020
11. Resource person for the Ozone day Celebrations 2018 organised by St. Berchmans College Changanassery on 18/09/2018
12. Invited lecture on Importance of wetland and its restoration during world wetland day organised by Dept. of Botany K.E College Mannanam on 09.02.2018.
13. Radio Talks- World Rhino Day 2023 – All India Radio Thiruvananthapuram on sept.15, 2023
14. Radio Talks – Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystem at All India Radio, Thiruvananthapuram on 12 July 2023

Member in Higher body – Former Academic council Member – University of Kerala

• Member Board of Examinations - University of Kerala
• Chairman Board of Examinations - University of Kerala
• Member Board of Examinations – Mahatma Gandhi University
• Member Board of Examinations – University of Calicut
• Member Board of Examinations – Kannur University
• Member Board of Examinations – Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (KUFoS)
• Member Board of Examinations – St. Berchmans College (Autonomous), Chenganassery
• Member Board of Examinations – Christ College (Autonomous), Iringalakkuda
• Member Board of Examinations – SreeNarayana Guru Open University, Kollam
• Member Board of UG Syllabus Revision – University of Calicut
• Member Board of PG Syllabus Revision – University of Kerala

 

Memberships             -           Member Bombay Natural History Society

                                                Life Member (L-3080 ) Indian Society of Remote Sensing

Programmes Organized

1. National Science Day 2017, 27 & 28 Feb.2017 on the topic Science and technology foe specially abled Persons venue on Dept. of Environmental Science, St. John’s College Anchal.
2. Wetland Day 2019 on 04 & 05 Feb 2019 – Wetland and Climate change at Dept. of Environmental Science, St. John’s College Anchal.
3. National Science Day 2020, 24 & 25 Feb.2020 on Women in Science at Dept. of Environmental Science, St. John’s College Anchal.
4. Hands on Training and workshop on GEOGRAPHIC Information System & Remote sensing from 27.12.2021 to31.12.2021 Dept. of Environmental Science, St. John’s College Anchal.
5. Organised a talk on Ricks and Minerals of Kerala a Research Approach on 28.11.2022, Dept. of Environmental Science, St. John’s College Anchal.
6. World Environment Day 2023 – Plastic Pollution our collective responsibility for sustainable future on 09 June 2023, Dept. of Environmental Science, St. John’s College Anchal.

Participations / Seminars /Webinars attended

SI.No.	Date	Type of Seminar	Title & Venue
1	9 June 2021	National webinar	Corona Virus and wild life trade, Pope’s College Sawyerpuram, Thoothukudi
2	17 -31 May, 2021	FDP	Research Methodology and Data Analysis” Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College University of Delhi
3	10 may 2021	Online webinar	Role of NSS in conservation of Biodiversity, Smt. Meenalben college, Panchgani
4	(April 15th – April 19th , 2021	FDP	Ethics and Values in Technical Education in Context of National Education Policy 2020” ) Organized by Centre for Value Based Education, Delhi Technological University Delhi
5	5 June 2021	National Webinar	Effect of Environmental Degredation in the current Scenario organized by Environmental Warriors
6	20 sept 2021	International webinar	Introduction of nanotechnology and its application in microbiology and biotechnology, St.Berchmans college Changanassery
7	18th September 2021	National Training Workshop	“Research Article Writing and Plagiarism Govt. Girls’ P.G. College, Ujjain (M.P.) A centre for Excellence, ‘A’ Graded by NAAC
8	09.06.2021	International Webinar	Wetland Restoration: Prospects and Challenges” Research Centre and Post Graduate Department of Environmental Sciences, All Saints’ College, Thiruvananthapuram on
9	on 30-04-2021	Webinar	On ‘????????????? ?????????? ??????????? ?????????’ Sree Narayana College, Kollam as part of AGORA-2021
10	22 May 2021	International Webinar	“ CLOSE TO NATURE ” on the occasion of “ International Day for Biological Diversity” TELANGANA SOCIAL WELFARE RESIDENTIAL ARMED FORCES PREPARATORY DEGREE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, BHONGIR, TELANGANA
11	31-05-2021	Webinar	r on ‘Butterflies of Kerala: A Review' organised by Sree Narayana College, Kollam as part of AGORA-2021
12	4th June 2021	WEBINAR	ON CHALLENGES IN CONSERVATION OF BIODIVERSITY IN THE WESTERN GHATS, Organized by Zoological Society of Kerala
13	12-05-2021	Webinar	‘Connecting Science with Society: Why is it Important?’ organised by Sree Narayana College, Kollam as part of AGORA-2021
14	on 06-05-2021	Webinar	on ‘What lies beneath? Subterranean biodiversity of the Western Ghats’ organised by Sree Narayana College, Kollam as part of AGORA-2021
15	10/05/2021 - 11/05/2021	Two Day National virtual seminar on	“Plant Systematics - Biodiversity & Environment” held on Department of Botany & Department of NSS Govt. Degree College for Women, Jagtial, Telangana State
16	26 MAY to June1, 2021	FDP	Research Methodology by Kamala Nehru Mahavidhyalaya , Nagpur
17	09-05-2021	Webinar	‘Human Evolution and Migration: The Stories Told by DNA!’ organised by Sree Narayana College, Kollam as part of AGORA-2021
18	08-05-2021	Webinar	oAnts of Kerala’ organised by Sree Narayana College, Kollam as part of AGORA-2021
19	01-05-2021	Webinar	‘Scientific Thinking for Better Democracy’ organised by Sree Narayana College, Kollam as part of AGORA-2021
20	from 31 August 2021 to 7 September 2021	FDP	National Level 7-Day Faculty Development Programme on` Accreditation Framework, organised by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell of Christ Nagar College, Maranalloor, Trivandrum .
21	4th June 2021	International Webinar	Challenges and its precaution of  Pandemic Viral Diseases, M.R Govt. Arts College, Mannargudi
22	23-24 sept.2021	Web Conference	Environmental Science, Technology and Management, Mangalayatan University, Aligarh
23	23-24 October 2013	Training course	Village level Aquifer Management Plan held at Anchal, Kollam, Kerala
24	25-27 March 2008	Training Workshop	Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) organized by Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI), Thrissur, Kerala
25	25th February to 26th March, 2008	training in laboratory techniques	Bacteriology and Mycology at Tropical Institute of Environmental Sciences (TIES)
26	10-11 January 2008	Training Workshop	Lichen Diversity, Significance and Taxonomy organized by Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI), Thrissur, Kerala
27	January 2004	Training  on Remote Sensing & GIS	Centralized Remote Sensing & GIS Facility, School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
28	10 October 2014	Participation	People's Commission on Vembanad Ecosystem constituted by KSSP held at the School of Marine Sciences, CUSAT, Foreshore Road, Ernakulam
29	July 25 - August 10,2020	Faculty Development Programme	"MANAGING ONLINE CLASSES AND CO-CREATING MOOCS 3.0" Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College University of Delhi
30	10th to 14th Aug 2020.	FDP	“Insights into Marine Biodiversity and Taxonomy”, organized by the Centre for Climate Change Studies, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
31	8-10 Feb.2018	State level Workshop	State level Workshop on Environmental Impact Assessment (SWEIA)
32	25-26 March 2019	Workshop	UG Syllabus Revision in Environmental Sciences Affiliated to University of Kerala – 2019 by the Dept. of Environmental Sciences, University of Kerala, Thiruvanathapuram
33	29-31 Jan 2019	National Seminar	Environmental Education in India: Scope and Challenges organised by Dept. of Environmental Studies, Kannur University.
34	29-31 Jan 2020	National Knowledge Conclave	National Knowledge Conclave at the AAETI Campus in Nimli Alwar, Rajasthan
35	17 Aug 2020	Webinar	Conservation of Water organized by Dept. of Civil Engineering Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering Mysuru
36	18 July2020	Webinar	Say No to Plastic Organized by ENVIS RP on Environmental Biotechnology, University of Kalyani
37	19 July 2020	Webinar	State level multidisciplinary webinar on Biodiversity of Birds Organized by Dept. of Zoology Indraraj Arts, Commerce and Science College, Sillod, Aurangabad
38	17-18 Aug 2020	National Webinar	Coastal Erosion- Consiquences and Mitigatory Measures : A Kerala Approach Organized by Dept. of Environmental Sciences, University of Kerala, Thiruvanathapuram
39	05 Aug 2020	International Webinar	Concominant Production of Bioethanol and biodiesel from Micro- algal feedstock organized Centre for waste management, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
40	03 sept.2020	International webinar	Food Science, Nutrition and Global Food Security Organized by Vikral Simhapuri University Vellore and University of Malaysia
41	03-06 Aug2020	International Webinar	Medicinal Plants Research and Drug Discovery Organized by Dept. of Botany, St.Joseph’s College, Tiruchirappalli
42	15 July 2020	Webinar	Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity in India Organized by STLLES India, New Delhi and EcoR Foundation, Kochi
43	12/09/2020	Webinar	COVID 19Diagnosis: Fundamentals, Current Diagnostic Techniques & Future Directions Organized by T.K.M.College of Arts and Science, Kollam
44	20 Aug2020	Webinar	Biomedical Applications of nanotechnology organized Dept. of Microbiology and Biotechnology, St. Berchmans College Changanassery
45	23 July 2020	Virtual Class	ICT in Teaching-Learning process in Covid Times organized Christ College Irinjalakkuda

 

Journal Publications

1. Vincy, M. V. and Brilliant, R. (2024). Assessing Riparian Floristic Diversity & Vegetation Dynamics in the Vamanapuram River Basin, Kerala: A Comprehensive Analysis. Nature, Environment & Pollution Technology, 23(2): 695-710. (SCOPUS). ISSN: 0971-4871.
2. Rajan, Brilliant and Vincy, M. V. (2023). Assessment of physico chemical characteristics and plankton diversity of Anchuthengu lake ecosystem, Thiruvananthapuram district – South India. Internat. J. Agric. Sci., 20(1): 165-174.
3. Brilliant, R., Vincy, M. V. and Greeshma, G.  (2023). Climate Change, Heavy Rainfall, Drastic Flood and Soil Fertility of Crop Lands of Southern Western Ghats India.  International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 5(5): pp: 1-8.
4. Prasanth J, M V Vincy and R Brilliant (2022). Screening and Quantification of Pesticide Residues in Indian Honey samples by LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS. Indian Journal of Science and Technology, 15(23): 1112-1123. (SCOPUS). ISSN: 0974-5645
5. Vincy M. V., Shimi, S. S., Brilliant, R., Anila, G. and Alexander, T. (2018). Assessment of water quality and plankton communities of pond ecosystems of Kulathupuzha Grama Panchayat, Kollam District, Kerala. Ecochronicle, 13(2): 61-68. (UCG Approved Journal NO. 63657)
6. Raheem, P. and Brilliant, R. (2018). Determination of ground water quality index as a tool for assessing the quality of ground water for drinking and other purpose in a coral atoll in Indian Ocean Kavaratti Island, Lakshadweep, India. International journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, 5(4): 9-15.
7. Raheem, P., Vincy M. V. and Brilliant, R. (2018). Evaluation of groundwater quality and its suitability for drinking and agricultural use in Kavaratti Island in the Lakshadweep Archipelagos, India. International Research Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences, 5(3): 64-87.
8. Prasanth, J., Vincy M. V. and Brilliant, R. (2018). Study on photo-degradation of Sulfamerazin in honey samples by accurate mass LC-MS/MS.  International Journal of Research in Chemistry and Environment, 8(1): 31-36.
9. Prasanth, J., Vincy M. V. and Brilliant, R. (2017). Determination of oxidation byproducts of carbaryl in honey by Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry. International Journal of Recent Scientific Research, 8(9): 20301-20307. (UCG Approved Journal NO. 46629)
10. Raheem, P., Vincy M. V. and Brilliant, R. (2017). Estimation of Beach Carrying Capacity for Lakshadweep Islands, South India. Global Journal of Current Research, 5(3): 120-127. (UCG Approved Journal NO. 47359)
11. Prasanth, J., Vincy M. V. and Brilliant, R. (2017). High resolution accurate mass multi-class multi-residue screening method for the analysis of honey samples collected from various parts of Kerala state, India using LC-QTOF. Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment, 21(6): 16-30. (UCG Approved Journal NO. 10451)
12. Vincy M. V., Brilliant, R., and Pradeepkumar, A. P. (2017). Prevalence of indicator and pathogenic bacteria in a tropical river of Western Ghats, India. Applied Water Science, 7: 833-844. ISSN 2190-5487 (print)/ISSN 2190-5495 (online). (SCOPUS).
13. Brilliant, R., Jude, E., Vincy M. V. & Pradeepkumar, A. P. (2016). Analysis of Socio-economic and cultural impacts of tourism for sustainable development – A Case Study of Varkala. Amal International Journal of Economic & Social Sciences, 2(1): 47-52.
14. Vincy M. V., Brilliant, R. and Pradeepkumar, A. P. (2016). A Checklist of Odonata species as indicators of riparian ecosystem of a tropical river, the southern Western Ghats, Kerala, S. India. Journal of Entomology & Zoology Studies, 4(2): 104-108.
15. Vincy M. V., Brilliant, R., Prasanth Narayanan, S. and Pradeepkumar, A. P. (2016). A Checklist of riparian avifauna of Meenachil River Basin, Kerala, South India. International Journal of Fauna & Biological Studies, 3(2): 24-28.  
16. Vincy M. V., Brilliant, R., and Pradeepkumar, A. P. (2015). Hydrochemical characterization and quality assessment of groundwater for drinking and irrigation purposes: a case study of Meenachil River Basin, Western Ghats, Kerala, India. Environmental Monitoring & Assessment. 187: 4217. DOI 10.1007/s10661-014-4217-4. ISSN 0100-8404 (print)/ISSN 1806-9959 (online). Impact factor: 1.804 (UCG Approved Journal NO. 19804) (SCOPUS).
17. Vincy M. V., Brilliant, R., and Pradeepkumar, A. P. (2015). Comparison of riparian species diversity between the main river channel and subwatersheds of Meenachil River Basin, Kerala, Southern India. Brazilian Journal of Botany, 38(1): 81-98. ISSN 0100-8404 (print)/ISSN 1806-9959 (online) Impact factor: 0.779 (UCG Approved Journal NO. 9165) (SCOPUS).
18. Soorya, R. B., Bhadran, V., Vincy, M. V., & Rajan, B. (2015). Rare earth elements and heavy metals in coastal springs of southern Kerala: a hydrogeochemical analysis. Indian J. of Research Foundation, 4: 19-25. ISSN 2454-6577
19. Shari, S. P., Vincy M. V. and Brilliant, R. (2014). Invitro Antibacterial Efficacy of Medicinal Plants Against Multi-Drug Resistant Bacteria A Comparative Analysis. Asian Academic Research Journal of Multidisciplinary, 1(27): 356-368.
20. Brilliant, R., Vincy M. V. and Pradeepkumar, A. P. (2013). Coastal Water Recreation and Public Health of South India – A Case Study in Varkala Beach. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 2(5): 247-255. ISSN 2319-7706.
21. Brilliant Rajan, Vincy Mary Varghese and Pradeepkumar, A. P. (2013). Beach Carrying Capacity Analysis for Sustainable Tourism Development in the South West Coast of India. Journal of Environmental Research, Engineering & Management, Nr. 1(63): 67-73. ISSN 1392-1649 (print)/ISSN 2029-2139 (online).
22. Vincy M. V., Brilliant, R., and Pradeepkumar, A. P. (2013). A Checklist of Butterflies of Meenachil River Basin, Kerala, India. Journal of Research in Biology, 3(1): 768-774.  ISSN 2231 –6280 (print); ISSN 2231- 6299 (online).
23. Brilliant, R., Vincy Mary Varghese and Pradeepkumar, A. P. (2013). Landuse/Land Cover Evaluation for Sustainable Coastal Tourism Development of Varkala, Kerala. International Journal of Plant, Animal and Environmental Sciences, 3(1): 44-49.  ISSN 2231-4490.
24. Vincy M. V., Brilliant Rajan and Pradeepkumar, A. P. (2012). Water Quality Assessment of a Tropical Wetland Ecosystem with Special Reference to Backwater Tourism, Kerala, South India. International Research Journal of Environmental Sciences, 1(5): 62-68. ISSN 2319-1414.
25. Brilliant, R., Vincy Mary Varghese and Pradeepkumar, A. P. (2012). Vegetation Analysis of Montane Forest of Western Ghats with special emphasis on RET species. International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation, 4(15): 652-664. ISSN 2141-243X.
26. Vincy M. V., Brilliant Rajan and Pradeepkumar, A. P. (2012). Geographical Information System based Morphometric Characterization of Sub-Watersheds of Meenachil River Basin, Kottayam district, Kerala, India. Geocarto International, 27(8): 661-684. ISSN 1010-6049 (print)/ISSN 1752-0762 (online). Impact factor: 1.759 (UCG Approved Journal NO. 27560) (SCOPUS).
27. Brilliant Rajan, Vincy Mary Varghese and Pradeepkumar, A. P. (2011). Recreational Boat Carrying Capacity of Vembanad lake Ecosystem, Kerala, South India. Journal of Environmental Research, Engineering and Management, 56(2): 11-19. ISSN 1392-1649 (print)/ISSN 2029-2139 (online).
28. Paul, J., Thomas, R. P., Brilliant, R. and Unni, K. S. (2015). Phenology of trees in the Riparian Forests of Pamba River Basin, Southern Western Ghats, India. mRNA, 4(3): 4-11.
29. Brilliant Rajan, Vincy Mary Varghese and K. V. George. (2009). Comparative Analysis of Phytoplankton Diversity of Two Rivers of Kerala in relation to Water Quality. Ind. J. Bot. Res., 5(1 & 2): 131-136. ISSN 0973-2233
30. Raju, K., Suchindan, G. K. and Brilliant Rajan. (2007). Terrain Evaluation for Sustainable Coastal Tourism Development of Varkala, Kerala. Indian Catrographer, pp: 114-119.

International Conference Publications

31. Greeshma Giresh, Brilliant Rajan, Rahim P and Vincy Mary Varghese (2022). Coral deterioration as an indicator of Global warming and Climate Change, Proceedings of the International online conference on Environmental Status of Estuarine and Coastal ecosystems in India ECEI – 2022, 26-28 January 2022.
32. Brilliant, R. & Ardra, A. S. (2016). Climate Change & Prevalence of Diseases – A Case Study from India. International Seminar on Rising India, Higher Education & the World Order in the 21^st century, March 10-11, 2016, St. John’s College, Anchal, pp: 67-68.
33. Brilliant Rajan, Vincy Mary Varghese, Prasanth Narayanan, S., Toms Augustine and Pradeepkumar, A. P. (2012). Study of Avian Associated with Patched Shola Forests and Grasslands of Vagamon hills, Western Ghats, Kerala, S. India. International Conference on Wildlife with special emphasis on Human-Animal Conflict (ICWHAC), 16-18 August 2012, St. Berchmanns’ College, Changanacherry.
34. Vincy Mary Varghese,Brilliant Rajan, A. P. Pradeepkumar and Riju Stephen. (2010). GIS-Based Landuse/Land Cover Change Characterization in the Humid Tropical Meenachil River Basin, Kerala, South India. Proceedings of the Applied Geoinformatics for Society and Environment, August 2-7, 2010, Universidad Catolica de Santa Maria, Arequipa, Peru, Volume 109, pp: 45-50.
35. George, K. V., Brilliant Rajan and Vincy Mary Varghese. (2008). Impacts of Tourism on Agroecosystem of Kumarakom – A Case Study. Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture, February 6-7, 2009, CMS College, Kottayam. Pp: 124-129.
36. George, K. V., Brilliant Rajan and Vincy Mary Varghese. (2010). Wetland and Mangroves for carbon Sequestration with Special Reference to Vembanadu Lake, A Ramsar Site in Kerala, S. India. Proceedings of the International Conference on Climate Change and Developing Countries from February 19-22, 2010, Hotel Windsor Castle, Kottayam. Pp: 101-102.
37. Brilliant Rajan. (2005). Physico Chemical characteristics of Kallada River in Punalur Municipality Area. Proceedings of the International Conference on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development, August 10-13, 2005, St. Berchmanns’ College, Changanacherry, pp: 39.

National Conference Publciations

38. Brilliant R. and Alexander T. (2023). Lentic wetland ecosystems - A Food Web Approach for conservation and Management. National Conference on "Water and Environment: Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Development" (NCWE 2023), 18^th - 20^th December 2023 at National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
39. Jasmeya Beevi, Vincy M. V. and Brilliant Rajan. (2019). Analysis of physic-chemical characteristics of groundwater samples of Pallikal Grama Panchayat, Thiruvananathpuram District, Kerala. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Climate Change Impacts on Biodiversity, Environment and its Management, organized by PG Department of Environmental Sciences, S. John’s College, Anchal, sponsored by Directorate of Environment & Climate Change, Govt. of Kerala and KSCSTE, Thiruvananthapuram, held on 19^th and 20^th February, 2019.
40. Brilliant Rajan, Alexander, T. and Vincy M. V. (2019). GIS based Landuse Planning for Sustainable Tourism Developments in Western Ghat Grassslands, South India. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Environmental Education in India: Scope and Challenges, organized by Department of Environmental Studies, Kannur University, Kannur in association with Directorate of Environment and Climate Change, held on 29^th – 31^st January 2019.
41. Soorya, R. B., Varsha Bhadran, Vincy M. V. and Brilliant Rajan. (2015). Rare earth elements & heavy metals in coastal springs of southern Kerala: A hydrogeochemcial analysis. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Nanomaterials and its Applications (NSNA-2015), organized by the Department of Chemistry, Mar Ivanios College (Autonomous), Nalanchira, Thiruvananthapuram, held on October 1, 2015, pp: 33-34.
42. Brilliant Rajan, Soorya, R. B., Vincy M. V. and Pradeepkumar, A. P. (2015). Solid Waste Generation and Associated Problems of selected Tourism Destinations in Kerala – A Comparative Approach. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Solid waste Management: Emerging Trends and Challenges (SWMETAC-2015), organized by the Post Graduate & Research Department of Zoology, St. Stephen’s College Pathanapuram, pp: 25-29.
43. Varsha Bhadran, Soorya, R. B., Vincy, M. V. and Brilliant, R. (2015). Analysis of Dissolved Minerals in different Ground water samples of Varkala Coast area – South India. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Solid waste Management: Emerging Trends and Challenges (SWMETAC-2015), organized by the Post Graduate & Research Department of Zoology, St. Stephen’s College Pathanapuram, pp: 153-157.
44. Brilliant Rajan and Vincy Mary Varghese. (2014). Hydrochemical characteristics of a highland tourism destination in India with emphasis on potability of water. National Seminar on Recent Trends in Chemical Sciences (NSRTCS-2014) organized by the Department of Chemistry, St. John’s College, Anchal, October 23-24, 2014, pp: 24.
45. Shari, S. P., Suja, S., and Brilliant, R. (2014). Analysis of Soil nutrients in Different Agricultural Practices in India for Sustainable Fertilizer Options. Proceedings of the Two-Day National Seminar on Contemporary Techniques in Environmental Research and Conservation (CTERC-2014) organized by the PG Department of Environmental Sciences, All Saints’ College Thiruvananthapuram from March 13-14, 2014, pp: 103-105.
46. Shari, S. P., Vincy, M. V., and Brilliant, R. (2014). Traditional Medicinal Plants -Alternative Source of Antibiotics. U.G.C. Sponsored National Seminar on Recent Trends and Challenges in Environmental Biotechnologyorganized by the Department of Zoology, Sree Narayana College, Punalur, Kollam, Kerala from 20^th and 21^st February 2014
47. Shari, S. P., Vincy, M. V. and Brilliant, R. (2014). Prevalence and Antibiotic Susceptibility of traditional medicinal plants on pathogenic bacteria using Agar Well Diffusion Method. Proceedings of the 26^th Kerala Science Congress, January 28-31, 2014, Pookode, Wayanad, pp: 2312-2321.
48. Brilliant Rajan, Vincy Mary Varghese and A. P. Pradeepkumar. (2012). Faunal diversity status of a coastal tourism destination in Kerala, South India. Proceedings of the First National Biodiversity Congress at Kanakakkunnu Palace, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala from 27-30 December 2012. pp: 161
49. Brilliant, R., Vincy Mary Varghese, Joby Paul and Pradeepkumar, A. P. (2012). Floristic diversity & associated fauna in a high-altitude tourism destination of Western Ghats, Kerala, India. National Seminar of the Second Indian Biodiversity Congress held at Bengaluru, Karnataka from 9^th to 11^th December 2012. pp: 13.
50. Brilliant Rajan, Vincy Mary Varghese and A. P. Pradeepkumar. (2012). A Statistical Modelling Approach for Forecasting of Tourism Developments and its impact on biodiversity on the largest wetland ecosystem in South India. Proceedings of the National Conference on Conservation and Management of Wetland Ecosystems, November 06-08, 2012, School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, pp: 190-191.
51. Brilliant Rajan, Vincy Mary Varghese, Joby Paul, Toms Augustine, Prasanth Narayanan S. and Pradeepkumar A. P. (2011). Environmental risk assessment & vulnerability analysis of tourism in a high-altitude destination in Kerala, South India. Disaster, Risk and Vulnerability Conference held at School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. March 12-14, 2011.
52. Brilliant Rajan, Vincy Mary Varghese, Toms Augustine, Babu Padmakumar and Pradeepkumar A. P. (2010). Butterfly Diversity of Western Ghats Grasslands of Kerala – A case Study in Vagamon, Book of Abstracts: First Indian Biodiversity Congress December 2010 Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Pp: 22.
53. Brilliant Rajan, Vincy Mary Varghese and George, K. V. (2010). Correlation analysis on water quality parameters ofBackwater Tourism Destination: A Ramsar Site in Kerala, S. India.v Proceedings of the 22^nd Kerala Science Congress, January 28-31, 2010, KFRI, Peechi, pp: 666-667.
54. George, K. V., Brilliant Rajan and Vincy Mary Varghese. (2010). Sustainable Development of a Backwater tourism Destination in Kerala with Special Reference to Agritourism. Proceedings of the National Seminar on Sustainable Agriculture, January 15-16, 2010, CMS College, Kottayam. Pp: 38-40.
55. Brilliant Rajan and Vincy Mary Varghese. (2007). Influence of Nutrient flux on Phytoplankton Diversity and its Impacts on Water Transport Systems – A Case Study of Karamana River, Kerala, India. BIOVERVE 2007. Proceedings of the National Level Seminar on Genomics and Stem Cell Research, November 22-23, 2007, Department of Biosciences, Marthoma College, Thiruvalla. Pp: 31-35.
56. Vincy Mary Varghese and Brilliant Rajan. (2007). Phytoplankton Diversity of Neyyar River of Kerala with Special Reference to Hydrogeochemistry.BIOVERVE 2007. Proceedings of the National Level Seminar on Genomics and Stem Cell Research, Nov. 22-23, 2007, Department of Biosciences, Marthoma College, Thiruvalla. Pp: 35-41.
57. Brilliant Rajan, Muraleedharan Nair, M. N. and Suchindan, G. K. (2007). Water Quality Study of Varkala Coast with special reference to Tourism Carrying Capacity. Proceedings of the 19^thKerala Science Congress, January 29-31, 2007, Kannur, pp: 736-739.

Book Chapters

58. Brilliant Rajan, Vindhuja S Vinod, Greeshma Gireesh and Vincy Mary Varghese (2022). The study of Invasive species, nativity and possible impacts on natural vegetation. In: Trends in Advanced Biology, ICEIB, University of Kerala pp:391-399
59. Brilliant Rajan, Vincy M.V. and Pradeepkumar A.P (2021), Environmental Impacts of Coastal Tourism in South India. In: Marine Debris Problems and Management pp :126-144
60. Joby Paul, Rojimon P. Thomas, Brilliant Rajan and Sankaran Unni. (2012). Phytodiversity of Riparian Forests (Chapter 6) In: BIODIVERISTY: Issues, Impacts, Remediation and Significances. Ed. V. I. Paul, pp: 96-108.
61. Brilliant Rajan, Vincy Mary Varghese, Joby Paul and Pradeepkumar, A. P. (2014). Floristic diversity and associated fauna in a high-altitude tourism destination of Western Ghats, Kerala, S. India. In: Perspectives on Biodiversity of India, Volume I, edited by Biju Kumar, A., Rajendran, P.G. and Peethambaran, C.K., Centre for Innovation in Science and Social Action (CISSA), Thiruvananthapuram, pp: 114-120.
62. Bhagyalekshmi, C. L., Athira, U. R., Sreekutty, S. A., Nair, A. V. & Rajan, B. (2015). Coastal zone biodiversity assessment of Chavara, Kollam, Kerala with respect to groundwater pollution by the Kerala Minerals and Metals Ltd. In: Marine and Coastal Biodiversity. Edited by Joshua, N. S., Koshy, P. M., Biju, A. and Sreejai, R. APH Publishing Corporation, New Delhi. Pp: 219-226. ISBN 978-93-313-2566-2.
63. Special mention in the national daily The Hindu dated 31 Jan 2011

                                                                                                      

Ph. D GUIDESHIP
Guideship in Bharathiar University, Coimbatore	ENV-GU3258
Guideship in Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Guideship in University of Kerala in the subject of Environmental Science and in the Faculty of Applied Science & Technology 1345/2020/UOK Dtd. 22.05.2020

 

 

 

Projects/Researches Guided
SI.No	Name of Student	Title of work	Course	Year
1	Sruthi, P.	Assessment of water quality and diversity of Phytoplankton in Kulathupuzha river – Western Ghats, India.	M. Sc	2012
2	Shumaisy, A.	Analysis of Nutrient Flux in Different Landuse practices of Anchal Panchayat – Kerala.	M. Sc	2012
3	Sari S. Pillai	Comparative analysis of antibiotic sensitivity of selected antibiotics and medicinal plant extracts.	M. Sc	2013
4	Veena Ganasan	Analysis of potability of drinking water in different groundwater samples of Nellanadu panchayat with special emphasis on fluoride and iron contamination. KSCSTE funded Project.	M. Sc	2013
5	Sujamol, A	Analysis of nutrient flux in different land use practices in the border districts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.	M. Sc	2013
6	Bhagyalekshmi, C. L	Assessment of Biodiversity with Respect to Water Pollution by the KMML (Kerala Minerals and Metals Ltd), Chavara Kollam. KSCSTE funded Project.	M. Sc	2014
7	Sreekutty, S.	Health Impact of Synthetic, Chemicals Present in Cosmetics and Food Additives - An Imperative Approach.	M. Sc	2014
8	Thara Thankachan	A Study on Linkage between Traditional Knowledge, Biodiversity and Community Health: Kerala.	M. Sc	2014
9	Varsha Bhadran.B	Analysis of dissolved minerals in Ground water samples of Varkala coastal area, Kerala	M. Sc	2015
10	Soorya.R.B	Hydrogeochemical and trace elements analysis of coastal springs of Varkala cliff, South India	M. Sc	2015
11	Bhagyalekshmi, C. L	Analysis of Hydrogeochemistry of different Pond ecosystems of Kollam District	M.Phil	2016
12	Jasmiaya Beevi.J	Analysis of Physico-chemical charecteristics of Ground water samples of Pallikal Gramapanchayat- Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala	M. Sc	2016
13	Neenu.M	Marine algae as a Biological indicator of Heavy metal Accumulation-A case study, Kollam coast, Kerala	M. Sc	2016
14	Anu.V.S.	Analysis of Physico-chemical charectiristics of Ground water samples of Kavarathi-Lakshadweep Islands- India	M. Sc	2016
15	Shimi.S.S.	Analysis of Plankton Diversity and Hydrogeochemical Characteristics of Pond ecosystems of Forest and Non forest areas of Kulathupuzha Gramapanchayat, Kollam District, Kerala	M. Sc	2017
16	Saranya Prasad.A.S.	Comparative analysis of Nutrient status in different soil layers from various Landuse practices of Kollam District, Kerala	M. Sc	2017
17	Ardra.A.S	Hydro-geochemical and Socio-economic Impacts of two Cashew Factories in Thiruvananthapuram Distrct, Kerala	M. Sc	2017
18	Greeshma T.V	Analysis of hydrogeochemistry and Fluctuations of Groundwaterbaround pond ecosystems of Anchal Gramapanchayat, Kollam	M. Sc	2018
19	Soorya.M	Identification of Planktons and macrobenthos in selected pond ecosystems of Anchal Gramapanchayat	M. Sc	2018
20	Sruthy.S	Analysis of Hydrogeochemical and biological characteristics of pond ecosystems of Anchal Gramapanchayat, Kollam	M. Sc	2018
21	Aparna S	Identification of Aquatic weed species of Alappuzha District with reference to sustainable utilization in eco economic perspectives.	M. Sc	2019
22	Ajimol.R.S	Hydrogeochemistry Of Anchuthegu River Near Ponnumthuruthu Island	M. Sc	2019
23	Anupama.P	Study on the influence of Mangroves on the hydrogeochemistry of Manroe Island	M. Sc	2019
24	Aparna B.S	Hydrogeochemical analysis and planktonic identification of a major tributary of Kallada river, Kulathupuzha Kerala	M. Sc	2019
25	Akshara S.A	The Study Of Carrying Capacity Of Selected Pilgrimage Sites In Kerala	M. Sc	2020
26	Adithya P Nair	Evaluation Of Water Quality And Potability Of Ground Water Samples Around Vellayani Lake In Comparison With Lake Water	M. Sc	2020
27	Amrutha Mohan	Hydrobiogeochemical Candidature Of Groundwater Resources Nearby Kadinamkulam Kayal, Trivandrum, India: Evaluation Of Quality Aspects	M. Sc	2020
28	Prasanth Joseph	Analysis of Pesticide contaminants in Honey samples of Kerala	Ph.D	(Awarded on 03.05.2021)
29	Rahim.A	Analysis of tourism Carrying Capacity of selected Islands of Lakhadweep Islands of India	Ph.D	-
30	Aaliya.S	Hydrogeochemical Analysis of mangrove areas of Monroe Island Kerala	M.Sc	2021
31	Vinduja.S.Vinod	The study of invasive species on hydrochemistry and its impacts on natural vegetation in Kollam District Kerala	M.Sc	2021
32	Bincy S Raj	Quantitative Assessment of Floral Diversity and hydrochemistry of Vembayam Panchayat for sustainable development	M.Sc	2021
33	Athira.S	Assessment Of Physicochemical Characteristics And Plankton Diversity Of Anchuthengu Lake, Thiruvananthapuram	M.Sc	2022
34	Kavya Mohan	Floristic Diversity And Vegetation Analysis Of Pazhayakunnummel Panchayat, Thiruvananthapuram District With Reference To Soil Nutrients	M.Sc.	2022
35	Greeshma Gireesh	Impact Of Flooding On The Soil Fertility Of Lowland, Midland And Highland Soils Of Southern Western Ghats	M.Sc.	2022
36	Midhuna. L	Bioprospecting of selected medicinal plants as modulators of micro organisms	Ph.D	2022
37	Athira .A.R	Study on ecological charecteristics and potential nishes of nitrogen fixing bacteria from selected soils of southern western ghats	Ph.D	2022
38	Ancy .V.S	Analysis of soil nutrients in selected agro ecosystem of southern western ghats.	MSc	2023
39	Sumayya.J	Analysis of antibacterial activity of selected     medicinal plant extracts with potential Strains of pathogenic bacteria	MSc	2023