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Dr Alexander T

Dr Alexander T

Assistant Professor of Environmental Science

Biography:
Having graduated in Zoology (2002) and post graduated in Environmental Science (2004) from St. John’s College Anchal under University of Kerala, he had his Doctoral degree in Environmental Science from Mahathma Gandhi University, Kottayam. His Doctoral thesis was “Studies of Environmental Resources and Sustainable development in selected panchayats in the Pamba river basin of Kuttanad wetlands”.
He has been a Co-author of one book and author of four book chapters and two scientific articles. He has been published about 10 research papers in various National and international journals, among which “Pollen Morphology of Garcinia gummi-gutta Linn.” Has got public attention, being it was one of the pioneer and vital publication which evidenced the ecotypic variation of exine structure of pollen grain. It has been published in Journal of Palynology (2011) published by Palynological Society of India.
Mail ID: alexerrc@gmail.com/dralexsjc@gmail.com
Phone No. 09447362162, 7025211138
Teaching Experience in Years: 6
Award/Recognitions: NO
Educational Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Zoology from the University of Kerala with first class in April 2001
  • Post Graduation in Environmental Science from the University of Kerala with first class in June 2004
  • Doctoral Degree (Ph.D) in Environmental Science under Mahatma Gandhi University in December 2014.
  • Worked as a Research Assistant in Environmental Resources Research Centre (ERRC), Thiruvananthapuram, from 2004 to 2014.
Areas of Interest / Current research area
Environmental Management, Environmental Quality Monitoring (air, water, soil, biodiversity), Wetland Research and its conservation, Sustainable development of natural resources, Environmental Impact Assessment Studies, Wild Life Research.
Faculty Development Program.
  1. National Workshop on Syllabus Revision for post graduate course in Environmental Science in the colleges affiliated to university of Kerala conducted by department of Environmental Science University of Kerala on 11 and 12 August 2022.
  2. One day orientation Programmme on valuation of answer script conducted by University of Kerala at NSS College Nilamel on 27.08.2022.
 
Special Training Received:
  1. Training on Coconut Nursery held under joint auspice of the Coconut Development Board and Environmental Resources Research Center Thiruvananthapuram on 2nd and 3rd December-2004.
  2. Training on Environmental Impact Assessment of Water Resources Projects Conducted by Center for Water Resources Development and Management (CWRDM) from 11-15 January 2005 at Peechi, Thrissur.
  3. Training for the Capacity Building of NGO’s on the use of Environmental Laws and Policy for Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development conducted by M. C. Metha Environmental Foundation held at Eco-Ashram, Medawala, Rishikesh, Utharanchal from 28th September to 1st October 2006.
  4. Training on Pollen as a tool in the pharmacognosy of floral drugs and flower based natural products organized by Environmental Resources Research Centre on 2-3 December 2011 at Thiruvananthapuram.
  5. Received a basic course on “Remote Sensing, Geographical Information System and Global Navigation Satellite System” conducted by Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Department of Space, Govt. of India from 04.08.20214 to 14.11.2014
Publications:
BOOKS:
“Biodiversity and Conservation of Sasthamkotta Fresh Water Lake of Kerala” a book (ISBN: 978-81-211-07761) by M. P. Nayar, T. Alexander and L. Thushara Published by Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh Dehra Dun on 2010.
BOOK CHAPTERS:
  • Geophysical quality of selected areas under Kuttanad wetland region; T. Alexander (Book Chapter; ISBN: 978-93-89719-38-3) in Impact of climate change – Biodiversity and Environment (2021); edited by Ajaya Kumar Vashisht and Anila George; Astral International Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi.
  • “Foraging and Migratory aspects of marine and backwater fishes – A case study”; T. Alexander (Book Chapter; ISBN: 978-81-930193-4-4) in Marine Debris – Problems and Management (2021) edited by Ayona Jayadev, Smitha Asok V and Katie Conlon Chintha Publishers, Tiruvananthapuram.
  • “Biodiversity assessment of five different ecosites of Ashtamudi Lake: The second largest Ramsar Site in Kerala”; Devi K. Balan, T. Alexander, M. P. Nayar and P. K. Shaji, (Book Chapter; ISBN: 978-81-929896-0-0) In Perspectives on Biodiversity of India (2014): Edited by Biju Kumar, A., Rajendran, P.G. and Peethambaran, C.K.; Centre for Innovation in Science and Social Action (CISSA). pp: 121-127.
  • “Diversity and distribution of phytoplanktons in Ashtamudi lake – The second largest Ramsar site in Kerala”; Devi K. Balan, T. Alexander, M. P. Nayar and P. K. Shaji, (Book Chapter) In Biodiversity and Taxonomy (2012): Edited by A. Biju Kumar, M. P. Nayar, R. V. Verma and C. K. Peethambaran; Narendra Publishing House. pp: 23-28.
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
  • “Assessment of water quality and plankton communities of pond ecosystems of Kulathupuzha Gramapanchayat, Kollam District, Kerala”; Vincy M. V., Shimi S. S., Brilliant, R., Anila G., and Alexander, T., (2018): Eco-Chronicle Journal (ISSN: 0973 – 4155). Vol. 13, No. 2, pp 61-68
  • “Agrobiodiversity of Kuttanad wetlands in the context of promising agroforestry practices and resource sustainability”: T. Alexander., (2018); Indian Journal of Agroforestry (ISSN: 0972 0715); vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 73-79.
  • “Status and seasonal distribution of plankton diversity in Sasthamkotta Lake - the largest fresh water Lake of Kerala”, T. Alexander M. P. Nayar and L. Thushara, Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering (ISSN: 0367-827 X) Vol. 56 No. 4. 2014: 423-430.
  • “Pollen Morphology of Garcinia gummi-gutta Linn.” T. Alexander, P. K. K. Nair and M. P. Nayar, Journal of Palynology (ISSN: 022 – 3379) Vol. 47. 2011: 143-155.
  • “Assessment of Natural Resources and Ecosystem Services of Kainakari Grama Panchayat, under the Kuttanad Wetland System of Kerala”; T. Alexander, P. K. K. Nair and P. K. Shaji; Eco-Chronicle Journal (ISSN: 0973 – 4155), Proceedings of National seminar on Managing Fragile Ecosystems, 2012.
  • “Environmental perceptive of Kuttanad Wetland with special reference to Kainakari Panchayat”; T. Alexander, P. K. K. Nair and P. K. Shaji in the Journal of Basic and Applied Biology (ISSN: 0973 – 8207) an International Journal of Biological Research, Volume 4(3) 2010 Published by Centre for Biological Research, Puthalam, Tamil Nadu.
SCIENITFIC ARTICLES
  • “Ecodevelopment in the context of Environmental Concerns”; P. K. K. Nair, P. K. Shaji and T. Alexander published in Environews International Society of Environmental Botanist Newsletter April 2011, Vol. 17, No. 2.
  • “Eco-development as a tool for the control of climate change hazards of Kuttanad wetlands of Kerala”; P. K. K. Nair, P. K. Shaji and T. Alexander published in Environews International Society of Environmental Botanist Newsletter April 2010, Vol. 16, No. 2.
Presentations
  1. National seminar on Climate change impacts on biodiversity, Environment and its management held at P G Dept. of environmental Sciences, St. John’s College, Anchal, Kerala on 19 and 20 February 2019.
  2. National seminar on Environmental Education in India: Scope and Challenges held at Dept. of environmental studies, Kannur University during 29 – 31 January 2019.
  3. National Seminar associated with Third Indian Biodiversity Congress - IBC 2014 held at Chennai on 18-20 December 2014.
  4. National Seminar associated with Second Indian Biodiversity Congress - IBC 2012 held at Bengaluru on 09-11 December 2012.
  5. Lake 2012: National Conference on conservation and Management of wetland Ecosystems held at School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam on November 06-08, 2012.
  6. Exposure workshop in Geoinformation Science and Technology conducted by Dr. R. Satheesh Centre for Remote Sensing and GIS, School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University at Kottayam on 13 – 16 September 2011.
  7. National Workshop on Research Methodology Conducted UGC Academic Staff College University of Calicut on 02 and 03 November 2011 at University of Calicut, Kozhikode
  8. National Seminar associated with First Indian Biodiversity Congress - IBC 2010 held at Thiruvananthapuram on 28-30 December 2010.
  9. National seminar on Managing Fragile Ecosystems: Research needs and priorities in the Peninsular Indian region on 15th & 16th September 2010 at M E S Asmabi College, Kodungallur, Thrissur, Kerala.
  10. National seminar on Conservation and Management of Wetlands in an era of Climate Change on March 1 and 2, 2010, at Nesamony Memorial Christian College Marthandam, Kanyakumari district.
  11. Workshop on Modern Biotechnology in Indian Agriculture Conducted jointly by Environmental Resources Research Centre (ERRC), Thiruvananthapuram, Foundation for Biotechnology Awareness and Education (FBAE), Bangalore and All India Crop Biotechnology Association, New Delhi on 14 and 15 December 2009 at Priyadarshini Planetarium, Thiruvananthapuram
  12. Kerala Environment Congress - 2007 conducted by Center for Environment and Development (CED) from 8th to 10th May, 2007, held at Thiruvananthapuram.
  13. Seminar on Water Conservation and Management conducted as a part of Global Eco Meet, Prithvi-2005 on February 20-25, 2005 organized by Swadeshi Science Movement at Thiruvananthapuram.
  14. National Seminar on Inland Water Resources and Environment Conducted by Limnological Association of Kerala and Department of Environmental Science, University of Kerala from 2-4 February 2004 at Thiruvananthapuram.
Biography:
Having graduated in Zoology (2002) and post graduated in Environmental Science (2004) from St. John’s College Anchal under University of Kerala, he had his Doctoral degree in Environmental Science from Mahathma Gandhi University, Kottayam. His Doctoral thesis was “Studies of Environmental Resources and Sustainable development in selected panchayats in the Pamba river basin of Kuttanad wetlands”.
He has been a Co-author of one book and author of four book chapters and two scientific articles. He has been published about 10 research papers in various National and international journals, among which “Pollen Morphology of Garcinia gummi-gutta Linn.” Has got public attention, being it was one of the pioneer and vital publication which evidenced the ecotypic variation of exine structure of pollen grain. It has been published in Journal of Palynology (2011) published by Palynological Society of India.
Mail ID: alexerrc@gmail.com/dralexsjc@gmail.com
Phone No. 09447362162, 7025211138
Teaching Experience in Years: 6
Award/Recognitions: NO
Educational Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Zoology from the University of Kerala with first class in April 2001
  • Post Graduation in Environmental Science from the University of Kerala with first class in June 2004
  • Doctoral Degree (Ph.D) in Environmental Science under Mahatma Gandhi University in December 2014.
  • Worked as a Research Assistant in Environmental Resources Research Centre (ERRC), Thiruvananthapuram, from 2004 to 2014.
Areas of Interest / Current research area
Environmental Management, Environmental Quality Monitoring (air, water, soil, biodiversity), Wetland Research and its conservation, Sustainable development of natural resources, Environmental Impact Assessment Studies, Wild Life Research.
 
Faculty Development Program.
  1. National Workshop on Syllabus Revision for post graduate course in Environmental Science in the colleges affiliated to university of Kerala conducted by department of Environmental Science University of Kerala on 11 and 12 August 2022.
  2. One day orientation Programmme on valuation of answer script conducted by University of Kerala at NSS College Nilamel on 27.08.2022.
 
Special Training Received:
  1. Training on Coconut Nursery held under joint auspice of the Coconut Development Board and Environmental Resources Research Center Thiruvananthapuram on 2nd and 3rd December-2004.
  2. Training on Environmental Impact Assessment of Water Resources Projects Conducted by Center for Water Resources Development and Management (CWRDM) from 11-15 January 2005 at Peechi, Thrissur.
  3. Training for the Capacity Building of NGO’s on the use of Environmental Laws and Policy for Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development conducted by M. C. Metha Environmental Foundation held at Eco-Ashram, Medawala, Rishikesh, Utharanchal from 28th September to 1st October 2006.
  4. Training on Pollen as a tool in the pharmacognosy of floral drugs and flower based natural products organized by Environmental Resources Research Centre on 2-3 December 2011 at Thiruvananthapuram.
  5. Received a basic course on “Remote Sensing, Geographical Information System and Global Navigation Satellite System” conducted by Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Department of Space, Govt. of India from 04.08.20214 to 14.11.2014
 
Publications:
BOOKS:
“Biodiversity and Conservation of Sasthamkotta Fresh Water Lake of Kerala” a book (ISBN: 978-81-211-07761) by M. P. Nayar, T. Alexander and L. Thushara Published by Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh Dehra Dun on 2010.
BOOK CHAPTERS:
  • Geophysical quality of selected areas under Kuttanad wetland region; T. Alexander (Book Chapter; ISBN: 978-93-89719-38-3) in Impact of climate change – Biodiversity and Environment (2021); edited by Ajaya Kumar Vashisht and Anila George; Astral International Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi.
  • “Foraging and Migratory aspects of marine and backwater fishes – A case study”; T. Alexander (Book Chapter; ISBN: 978-81-930193-4-4) in Marine Debris – Problems and Management (2021) edited by Ayona Jayadev, Smitha Asok V and Katie Conlon Chintha Publishers, Tiruvananthapuram.
  • “Biodiversity assessment of five different ecosites of Ashtamudi Lake: The second largest Ramsar Site in Kerala”; Devi K. Balan, T. Alexander, M. P. Nayar and P. K. Shaji, (Book Chapter; ISBN: 978-81-929896-0-0) In Perspectives on Biodiversity of India (2014): Edited by Biju Kumar, A., Rajendran, P.G. and Peethambaran, C.K.; Centre for Innovation in Science and Social Action (CISSA). pp: 121-127.
  • “Diversity and distribution of phytoplanktons in Ashtamudi lake – The second largest Ramsar site in Kerala”; Devi K. Balan, T. Alexander, M. P. Nayar and P. K. Shaji, (Book Chapter) In Biodiversity and Taxonomy (2012): Edited by A. Biju Kumar, M. P. Nayar, R. V. Verma and C. K. Peethambaran; Narendra Publishing House. pp: 23-28.
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
  • “Assessment of water quality and plankton communities of pond ecosystems of Kulathupuzha Gramapanchayat, Kollam District, Kerala”; Vincy M. V., Shimi S. S., Brilliant, R., Anila G., and Alexander, T., (2018): Eco-Chronicle Journal (ISSN: 0973 – 4155). Vol. 13, No. 2, pp 61-68
  • “Agrobiodiversity of Kuttanad wetlands in the context of promising agroforestry practices and resource sustainability”: T. Alexander., (2018); Indian Journal of Agroforestry (ISSN: 0972 0715); vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 73-79.
  • “Status and seasonal distribution of plankton diversity in Sasthamkotta Lake - the largest fresh water Lake of Kerala”, T. Alexander M. P. Nayar and L. Thushara, Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering (ISSN: 0367-827 X) Vol. 56 No. 4. 2014: 423-430.
  • “Pollen Morphology of Garcinia gummi-gutta Linn.” T. Alexander, P. K. K. Nair and M. P. Nayar, Journal of Palynology (ISSN: 022 – 3379) Vol. 47. 2011: 143-155.
  • “Assessment of Natural Resources and Ecosystem Services of Kainakari Grama Panchayat, under the Kuttanad Wetland System of Kerala”; T. Alexander, P. K. K. Nair and P. K. Shaji; Eco-Chronicle Journal (ISSN: 0973 – 4155), Proceedings of National seminar on Managing Fragile Ecosystems, 2012.
  • “Environmental perceptive of Kuttanad Wetland with special reference to Kainakari Panchayat”; T. Alexander, P. K. K. Nair and P. K. Shaji in the Journal of Basic and Applied Biology (ISSN: 0973 – 8207) an International Journal of Biological Research, Volume 4(3) 2010 Published by Centre for Biological Research, Puthalam, Tamil Nadu.
SCIENITFIC ARTICLES
  • “Ecodevelopment in the context of Environmental Concerns”; P. K. K. Nair, P. K. Shaji and T. Alexander published in Environews International Society of Environmental Botanist Newsletter April 2011, Vol. 17, No. 2.
  • “Eco-development as a tool for the control of climate change hazards of Kuttanad wetlands of Kerala”; P. K. K. Nair, P. K. Shaji and T. Alexander published in Environews International Society of Environmental Botanist Newsletter April 2010, Vol. 16, No. 2.
 
Presentations
  1. National seminar on Climate change impacts on biodiversity, Environment and its management held at P G Dept. of environmental Sciences, St. John’s College, Anchal, Kerala on 19 and 20 February 2019.
  2. National seminar on Environmental Education in India: Scope and Challenges held at Dept. of environmental studies, Kannur University during 29 – 31 January 2019.
  3. National Seminar associated with Third Indian Biodiversity Congress - IBC 2014 held at Chennai on 18-20 December 2014.
  4. National Seminar associated with Second Indian Biodiversity Congress - IBC 2012 held at Bengaluru on 09-11 December 2012.
  5. Lake 2012: National Conference on conservation and Management of wetland Ecosystems held at School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam on November 06-08, 2012.
  6. Exposure workshop in Geoinformation Science and Technology conducted by Dr. R. Satheesh Centre for Remote Sensing and GIS, School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University at Kottayam on 13 – 16 September 2011.
  7. National Workshop on Research Methodology Conducted UGC Academic Staff College University of Calicut on 02 and 03 November 2011 at University of Calicut, Kozhikode
  8. National Seminar associated with First Indian Biodiversity Congress - IBC 2010 held at Thiruvananthapuram on 28-30 December 2010.
  9. National seminar on Managing Fragile Ecosystems: Research needs and priorities in the Peninsular Indian region on 15th & 16th September 2010 at M E S Asmabi College, Kodungallur, Thrissur, Kerala.
  10. National seminar on Conservation and Management of Wetlands in an era of Climate Change on March 1 and 2, 2010, at Nesamony Memorial Christian College Marthandam, Kanyakumari district.
  11. Workshop on Modern Biotechnology in Indian Agriculture Conducted jointly by Environmental Resources Research Centre (ERRC), Thiruvananthapuram, Foundation for Biotechnology Awareness and Education (FBAE), Bangalore and All India Crop Biotechnology Association, New Delhi on 14 and 15 December 2009 at Priyadarshini Planetarium, Thiruvananthapuram
  12. Kerala Environment Congress - 2007 conducted by Center for Environment and Development (CED) from 8th to 10th May, 2007, held at Thiruvananthapuram.
  13. Seminar on Water Conservation and Management conducted as a part of Global Eco Meet, Prithvi-2005 on February 20-25, 2005 organized by Swadeshi Science Movement at Thiruvananthapuram.
  14. National Seminar on Inland Water Resources and Environment Conducted by Limnological Association of Kerala and Department of Environmental Science, University of Kerala from 2-4 February 2004 at Thiruvananthapuram.
 
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