Dr Anila George

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Dr Anila George

Dr Anila George

Assistant Professor of Environmental Science

Recognized Research Guide, University of Kerala
B.Sc in Zoology, M.Sc in Environmental Science, M.Phil, Ph.D
Areas of Interest: Hydrochemistry, Biodiversity Conservation, Solid waste management
Contact: +91 9496195458, 9895287544
Email Id: anila.george44@gmail.com, anilageorge@stjohns.ac.in
Teaching Experience: 11 years
Biography
Dr. Anila George joined at St. John’s College in 2012. Holding positions in academic bodies and Guideship granted from University of Kerala in 2020. She is teaching M. Sc students various courses like Environmental Biology, Environmental Pollution and Toxicology, Environmental Meterology and Climate Change and she is presently guiding Ph.D students. Has been working hard to achieve the academic goals to fulfill the mission and vision of St.John’s College.
Membership in Academic or Professional Bodies
  • Approved Research Guide, University of Kerala.
  • Member, Board of Studies in Environmental Sciences, University of Kerala.
  • Chairperson for conducting PG and UG Examinations, University of Kerala.
  • Chairman - Question Paper Setter for various Universities.
Publications
  1. George, A., Venugopal,A &Vashisht,A.K. Heavy metal contamination in soil and groundwater around industrial areas of Kollam District, Kerala, India. Environmental Monitoring Assessment. 195,265(2023).
  2. George, A., Najila,N. Heavy metal absorption and phytoremediation capacity of macrophytes of Polachira wetland of Kollam District, Kerala, India. Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment 26(1)90-96, (2022).
  3. George, A., Morvin Mathew Kizhakekara., Nilja Arjun. Status and distribution of medicinal plants in the Malamel rock exposure of Edamulakkal grama panchayat, Kollam district. Trends in Advanced Biology. Published by iCEIB,University of Kerala.ISBN:978-81-956634-0-8.
  4. George,A., Current status of water resources of Kerala, Impact of Climate Change: Biodiversity and Environment ISBN No.978-93- 8971-938-3(HB) Pages xvi+320978-93-89719-38-3 (2021).
  5. Bindhu,P .,George,A. Water quality assessment of selected sites of Ithikkara river of Kollam district, Kerala with special reference to bacteriology. Impact of Climate Change: Biodiversity and Environment ISBN No.978-93-8971-938-3(HB) Pages xvi+320978-93-89719-38-3. (2021).
  6. George,A;Vashisht,A.K. Impact of Climate Change: Biodiversity and Environment ISBN No.978-93-8971-938-3(HB) Pages xvi+320978-93-89719-38-3.(2021)
  7. George,A .Chlorine status and drinking water quality monitoring within a public distribution system of Kollam district. In Book: Environmental and Sustainable Development Through Forestry and other Resources.ISBN :13:978-1-77188-811-0. Apple Academic Press, CRC Taylor and Francis Group. (2020)(Book Chapter).
  8. Vincy M.V., Shimi,S.S,Brilliant,R., George,A., Alexander,T. Assessment of water quality and plankton communities of Kulathupuzha Gramapanchayat of Kollam District, Kerala. Ecochronicle. 13(2). ISSN 0973-4155 (2018).
  9. Anila,G., S.M.Nivedi., Najila Nizar. Ecological studies on Polachira wetland of Kollam district with special reference to avian fauna and water quality. Emerging Challenges in Biodiversity Conservation with special reference to recent trends in Ecotoxicology. ISBN:978-93-5291-469-2. (2018).
  10. George,A., Jensy R.F., Emmanuel,J. :Moringa oleifera-A herbal coagulant for wastewater treatment. International Journal of Science and Research 5(7),1866-1869,ISSN 2319-7064,(2016).
  11. Jensy Roshan F.,George,A. Osmotic response of cortisol treated fresh water fish-oreochromis mossambicus exposed to pesticides. International Journal of Science and Research ,5(7) .ISSN 2319-7064.(2016).
  12. George,A and V.R.Prakasam. Assessment of seasonal variation on water quality of dug wells of Edamulakkal grama panchayat of Kollam District, India. Pollution Research 33 (2),363-366, (2014).
  13. Nansi S.S., Anila ,G & Jensy Roshan F. Microbial Contamination of some Indian Currency Notes in Circulation. Contemporary Techniques in Environmental Research and Conservation, 2014.ISBN:978-93-83083-81-7. (2014).
  14. Jyothiram P. K, George,A & Jensy Roshan F. Vermicomposting of leaf litter and vegetable waste using Eudrillus euginae. Contemporary Techniques in Environmental Research and Conservation, 2014 .ISBN:978-93-83083-81-7. (2014)
  15. Jensy Roshan F & George A. Drinking water quality, awareness and its impact on student’s health in government schools of Anchal Panchayat. Contemporary Techniques in Environmental Research and Conservation, 2014. ISBN: 978-93-83083-81-7. (2014).
  16. George,A “Potential impacts of climate change on ground water resources of Kerala”. In Proceedings: National conference on Understanding the environmental history of India: Re-looking Environment protection in the context of global warming and climate change” on 20 & 21 March, 2012 held at S N College, Chempazhanthy, Thiruvananthapuram.
  17. George A &V R Prakasam. Distribution of fluoride in Kerala with special reference to Edamulackkal grama panchayat, Kollam district. Indian Journal of Environmental Protection, 28(4)340-344.(2008).
  18. George, A & V R Prakasam. Occuernce of fluoride in water-A panchayat wise study of Kollam District. Indian Journal of Environmental Protection, 27(8)729-732,(2007).
Research papers presented and published in International/National seminars
  1. Bindhu,P & Anila George.(2019).Study on hydrochemistry and microbial characteristics of groundwater in the basins of Neyyar River..One Day National Seminar on Advances in Earth and Environmental Sciences organized by The School of Earth System Sciences,University of Kerala on 20.09.2019 at Thiruvananthapuram.
  2. Nivedi, S. M &Anila George. (2018).Water quality analysis of groundwater for drinking purpose by using water quality index method in Azhoor Grama Panchayat, Thiruvananthapuram. International Conference on Water Resource: Innovation in Quality and Quantity, Sustainable Development Challenges and Management organized by Dept. of Environmental Sciences &Geology, University of Kerala, Trivandrum.
  3. Aleesha, A and Anila, George (2018).Comparison of sediment properties of two mangrove areas in Kollam district. National seminar on conservation of wetland ecosystem for long term ecological security organized by Dept. of Botany, SN College, Kollam.
  4. Anila George & Jensy Roshan F. (2014).Ecotourism as a social -ecological system: A case study of Thenmala Ecotourism project.UGC sponsored National seminar on Role of plant systematics in biodiversity and its conservation, Department of Botany,S.N College, Cherthala, March 2014.
  5. Jensy Roshan F & Anila George. (2014) . Waste-management in the coastal villages of Kollam City. UGC sponsored National seminar on Role of plant systematics in biodiversity and its conservation. Department of Botany, S.N College, Cherthala, March 2014.
  6. Sharika R. N., Anila George & Jensy Roshan F. (2014). Study of Water Holding Capacity of different treated and untreated soils using various admixtures in a UGC sponsored National Seminar on Recent Trends and Challenges in Environmental Biotechnology held at S. N College, Punalur on 20 & 21 Feb 2014.
  7. Jensy Roshan F and Anila George. (2014). Effect of Different Doses of Ashwagandha on Growth Performance of Oreochromis mossambicus in a UGC sponsored National Seminar on Recent Trends and Challenges in Environmental Biotechnology held at S.N College, Punalur on 20&21 Feb 2014.
  8. Anila George., Jensy Roshan F & Dhanuja P. A. (2014). Effect of cow dung ,vermicompost, saw dust, neemcake and chemical fertilizers(NPK) on Pisum sativum and Marigold’. Proc. of 26th Kerala Science Congress, Pookode, Wayanadu: 28-31 Jan 2014.
  9. Anila George and Anusha C. M. (2013). Presented a paper entitled on ‘Treatment of Diary Waste Water by using a traditional herbal coagulant Moringa Oleifera.”in an international conference on Ecosystem Conservation ,Climate Change And Sustainable Development on October 3-5 ,2013 held at Thiruvanathapuram.
  10. Anila George. (2013). Presented a paper on ‘Solid Waste Management’ in State Awareness Campaign- Paristhikam 2013-2014 held at St. John’s College Anchal on 02nd-31st Dec 2013.
  11. Anila George (2013). Presented a paper on ‘Gandhi as an Environmentalist’in the National seminar on Gandhian vision of development for a progressive nation organized by the Centre for Gandhian studies on 11-13 March 2013.
  12. Anila George and Dhanuja, P. A (2012). Effect of organic manure and chemical fertilizers on the growth of Pisum sativum. Proc, of Kerala Environment Congress on 16-18 August, 2012 held at Thiruvananthapuram.
  13. Anila George and Dhanuja, P. A (2012). Comparitive study on the effect of cow dung ,vermicompost ,saw dust, neemcake and chemical fertilizers(NPK) on Pisum sativum and Marigold’ National seminar on Recent trends and future prospects of biodiversity and conservation on March 15&16 held at S.N College ,Punalur.
  14. Anila George and Dhanuja, P.A (2012). Treatment of soil by adding organic manure and chemical fertilizers on the growth of Marigold” on National Biodiversity Congress December 27-30, 2012 held at Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala.
  15. Anila George and Jyothiram P. K (2012). Vermicomposting of leaf litter and vegetable waste using Eudrillus Euginae”. National seminar on Waste management with special reference to Vermiculture and Vermicompost held at Iqbal college, Peringammala, Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala on 19-20 September 2012.
  16. Anila George and V. R. Prakasam. (2011) Survey on water status of drinking water in Edamulakkal panchayat, Kerala. Proc. of National seminar on Emerging Trends in ‘Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management’ held at Christian College, Chengannur, Kerala from 25-26 August 2011.
  17. Anila George and V. R. Prakasam. (2011).Evaluation of ground water potential zones using remote sensing and GIS ’. International conference on Climate Change, Forest Resource and Environment organized by Dept. of Environmental Sciences on 9-11, Dec 2011.
  18. Anila George (2009). Investigation on Water Resources of Edamulakkal grama panchayat of Kerala’ National seminar on Emerging Trends in Environment and Development with a focal theme on Climate Change and Water Resources held at department of Environmental sciences, University of Kerala , Kariavattom on 8-9 Oct 2009.
  19. Anila George and V. R. Prakasam. (2008). Conference on rivers of Kerala-Problems and prospects (2008): Presented a paper entitled “Water quality of Ithikkara river passing through Edamulackkal panchayat” held at St. Albert’s College, Ernakulam on 17-18 October 2008.
  20. Anila George. (2007). Survey on status of drinking water in Edamulackkal panchayat, Kerala” in National Seminar on Hydrology with a special colloquim on rainfall versus water resources in North East India, held at NEHU at Shillong, Meghalaya on 26-28 October, 2007.
  21. Anila George. (2007): Presented a paper entitled “Distribution of Fluoride in Kerala with special reference to Edamulackkal grama panchyat”. National Conference on Environmental Challenges and Management held at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore on 8-9 March 2007.
  22. Anila George. (2007). Presented a paper entitled “Occurrence of fluoride in water- A panchayat wise study of Kollam district” in Kerala Environment Congress held at Thiruvananthapuram on 8-10 May 2007
 
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