 Dr. Priya Joseph  Associate Professor Head of the Department View Profile Dr. Priya JosephAssociate Professor , Head of the Department
Address: Kuravilangad P.O
Kottayam - 686633
Email: priya.joseph@devamatha.ac.in Mobile: 9446889751 
Educational Qualifications
Programme
Institute
Year
Achievements Ph.D. in Zoology
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
2003 B.Ed in Natural Science
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
1996 M.Sc. Zoology
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
1995 B.Sc Zoology
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
1993 First class Pre degree
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
1990 First class Title of the Ph.D. Thesis
Comparative study on Fiber type composition and Enzymatic profile in the Locomotory Muscles of Snakes
Area of Specialisation
Ophiology, Muscle Physiology and Histochemistry
Ecological and Biodiversity studies
Membership in Professional Bodies
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Name of the Society/Association Nature of Membership Year of Membership 1
Zoological Society of Kerala Life Membership 2008 Professional Experience
#
Institution
From
To
Designation
1
Deva Matha College, Kuravilangad
2000
2001
Guest Lecturer
2
Deva Matha College, Kuravilangad
2002
2004
Guest Lecturer
3
Deva Matha College, Kuravilangad
2005
2007
Guest Lecturer
4
Assumption College, Changanacherry
2000
2000
Guest Lecturer
Courses Attended for Professional Development
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Name of the Course
Organizing Institute
Period
1
Orientation programme (IT Oriented)
UGC Academic Staff College, Thiruvanathapuram
27 July - 23 August 2012
2
Refresher course in Life sciences- Interdisciplinary (Zoology)
UGC Academic Staff College, Thiruvanathapuram
02-22 July 2014
3
Two week Faculty Development Programme
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
30 July - 12 August 2015
4
Short term Workshop on Research Methodology
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
20-24 January 2020
Seminars/ Workshops/Conferences Attended/ Papers Presented/ Delivered Talks
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Title- Seminar
-
Venue/Agency
Dates
-
Title- Paper
1
Six days Lecture series -Wildlife week Celebration 2021
Participation
Online
1-6 October 2021
2
Two day workshop on Lizard Taxonomy
Participation
Online
3-4 June 2021
International
Lizard Taxonomy
3
Two day workshop on Snake Taxonomy
Participation
Online
15-16 May 2021
International
Snake Taxonomy
4
Webinar on Ecology and Behaviour of Asian Elephants
Participation
Online
24 July 2021
National
Introduction to the Ecology and Behaviour of Asian Elephants
Official Roles in Administration/Corporate Life of the the College/ University
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Position
Period
Achievement
1
Head of the Department
2011 onwards till date
Administration of the Department of Zoology
2
Senior Assistant and Superintendent of Examinations
2022 onwards till date
Conduct of Internal and University Examinations
3
Chairperson, Internal Compaints Committee
2023 onwards
Addresses issues of girl students
4
Chairperson, Student Grievance Redressal Committee
2023 onwards
Addresses student grievances
Courses Taught at the U. G. Level
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Programme
Semester
Course
1
BSc Zoology
Three
Animal Diversity-Chordata
2
BSc Zoology
Four
Research Methodology, Biophysics and Biostatistics
3
BSc Zoology
Five
Cell biology and Genetics
4
BSc Zoology
Five
Environmental biology, Toxicology and Human rights
Papers Taught at the P. G. Level
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Programme
Semester
Course
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Books/Chapters in Edited Book
Title of the Article
Title of the Book
Editors
Publisher
ISBN
Year
Cell Permeability
Cell Biology and Genetics
Dr. Joe Prasad Mathew & Dr. Reethamma O.V.
Zoological Society of Kerala
978-81-936818-5-5
2019
Cell Permeability
Cell Biology and Molecular Biology, Revised Edition
Prof. Koshy Thomas & Dr. Joe Prasad Mathew
Zoological Society of Kerala
2014
Cell Permeability
Cell Biology and Molecular Biology, First Edition
Prof. Koshy Thomas & Dr. Joe Prasad Mathew
Zoological Society of Kerala
2013
Practical
A Text book of Practical Zoology
KEEDS Educational Society, Pala
2000
Research Papers Published
Title of the Article
Journal
Vol., Issue
Page Nos.
Year
Indexed
Review on heavy metals and trace metal studies in Vembanad Lake ecosystem:special reference to Cochin backwaters.
Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology
42(24)
253-264
2021
UGC-CARE
A review on effect of organophosphate pesticides on non-target organisms with special reference to fish.
Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology
42(24)
519-531
2021
UGC-CARE
Evaluation and comparison of water quality of three major water bodies of Kottayam, Kerala
Research Lines.
XIII (1&2)
17-23
2020
NA
Antibacterial activity of mucus from five selected fishes against pathogenic microbes.
Research Lines
XIII (1&2)
11-16
2020
NA
Editorial and Referee Positions
#
Journal
Position held
Period
1
Research Lines
Chief Editor
2015-2019
Research Guidance
Name of the Scholar
Title
Year
University
Status
Year of Award
-- No records---
Projects undertaken
Title of the Project
Type of Project
Funding Agency
Period
Amount
Co-investigators
An investigation into the Ecological and Health Hazards associated with sand mining in the coastal zones of Kerala
Minor Project
UGC
2010
Rs 90,000
Dr.Joe Prasad Mathew
Additional Information
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 Ms. Arunima Sebastian Assistant Professor View Profile Ms. Arunima SebastianAssistant Professor
Address: Muthukulathil (H), Neezhoor P.O., Kottayam-686612.
Email: arunima.sebastian@devamatha.ac.in Mobile: 9447553286
Educational Qualifications
Programme
Institute
Year
Achievements -- No records---
Area of Specialisation
Environmental Toxicology
Membership in Professional Bodies
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Name of the Society/Association Nature of Membership Year of Membership -- No records---
Professional Experience
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Institution
From
To
Designation
-- No records---
Courses Attended for Professional Development
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Name of the Course
Organizing Institute
Period
1
One week Faculty Development Programme in online education inhigher education institutions.
The kerala state higher education council (KSHEC)
13 – 17 July 2020
2
Refresher Course on in Life Science (multidisciplinary)
University of kerala
12 -25 august 2020
3
One Week Short term Course on Learning Advanced E tools for MOOCs development and Research
Ramanujan college and Motilal Nehru College (E), university of Delhi
1-14 September 2020
4
Refresher course on Women studies and Women Empowerment (multidisplinary)
UGC, ASC University of kerala
4 – 17 January 2023
Seminars/ Workshops/Conferences Attended/ Papers Presented/ Delivered Talks
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Title- Seminar
-
Venue/Agency
Dates
-
Title- Paper
1
TWO DAY INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON YOGA FOR HUMANITYNURTURING UNITY AND WELL BEING
Contributed
DEVAMATHA COLLEGE,KURAVILANGAD
21 AND 22 JUNE 2023
International
PRANAYAMA: A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO STUDENT WELL BEING
Official Roles in Administration/Corporate Life of the the College/ University
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Position
Period
Achievement
-- No records---
Courses Taught at the U. G. Level
#
Programme
Semester
Course
1
BSc ZOOLOGY
FIRST SEMESTER
GENERAL PERSPECTIVES IN SCIENCE AND PROTISTAN DIVERSITY(ZY1CRT01)
2
BSc ZOOLOGY
FIRST SEMESTER
(P)GENERAL PERSPECTIVES IN SCIENCE, PROTISTAN DIVERSITY, BIODIVERSITY & ANIMAL DIVERSITY - NON CHORDATA(ZY2CRP01.)
3
BSc BOTANY
FIRST SEMESTER
NON CHORDATE DIVERSITY(ZY1CMT01)
4
BSc BOTANY
SECOND SEMESTER
CHORDATE DIVERSITY(ZY2CMT02)
Papers Taught at the P. G. Level
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Programme
Semester
Course
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Books/Chapters in Edited Book
Title of the Article
Title of the Book
Editors
Publisher
ISBN
Year
-- No records---
Research Papers Published
Title of the Article
Journal
Vol., Issue
Page Nos.
Year
Indexed
Effect of Organophosphate Pesticide on Histological Changes in the Kidney of Anabas testudineus After Exposure to Organophosphate Pesticide
Journal of Eco-Biology
Vol 35(1)
Pp.65 - 70
2018
Indexed
Sublethal toxicity of Organophosphate pesticide, Quinalphoson Haematological parameter of Anabas testudineus
Research Lines
Vol.XINo.1&2.
Pp.23-26
2018
Indexed
Organophosphate induced Histopathological Changes in Anabas testudineus
proceedings of national seminar in zoology. ISBN.978-81-936506-0-8
Pp.73-79
2017
Indexed
Seasonal fluctuation in Fish Diversity in Correlation with Trace Element Distribution
Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology.
42 (24)
741 - 761
2021
NA
Editorial and Referee Positions
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Journal
Position held
Period
-- No records---
Research Guidance
Name of the Scholar
Title
Year
University
Status
Year of Award
-- No records---
Projects undertaken
Title of the Project
Type of Project
Funding Agency
Period
Amount
Co-investigators
-- No records---
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 Dr. Sunil Jose K Associate Professor Research Guide View Profile Dr. Sunil Jose KAssociate Professor , Research Guide
Address:
Email: sunil.jose@devamatha.ac.in Mobile: +919447828347
Educational Qualifications
Programme
Institute
Year
Achievements Master of Science
Maharjas College, Ernakulam
1995 I Class Ph.D
Mahatma Gandhi University
2007 Bachelor of Science
St.Joseph Training College, Mananam
1996 I Class GATE
Ministry of Education
1996 CSIR NET
CSIR
2000 Title of the Ph.D. Thesis
Faunistic survey of spiders of Kerala, India (Arachnida: Araneae)- https://indian-spiders.blogspot.com/
Area of Specialisation
Arachnology, Spiders of western ghats, Biodiversity of westsern ghats.
Qaulification: M.Sc, B.Ed, Ph.D, GATE, SET, NET
Researchgate Id : Sunil Jose. K (researchgate.net)
Youtube Channel- Dr. Sunil Jose - YouTube
World ranking of the researcher: Sunil Jose K - AD Scientific Index 2025
Membership in Professional Bodies
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Name of the Society/Association Nature of Membership Year of Membership 1
Western Ghat Society of Arachnology Founder 2020 2
Asian Society of Arachnology Member 2014 3
International Society of Arachnology Member 2013 Professional Experience
#
Institution
From
To
Designation
1
St.Albert's HSS
1998
2009
HSST (Jn) Zoology
Courses Attended for Professional Development
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Name of the Course
Organizing Institute
Period
1
FDP on Use of GIS & Remote Sensing in Agriculture and Natural Environment
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
02/08/2021 to 06/08/2021
2
FDP on Remote Sensing and GIS
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
13/09/2021 to 17/09/2021
3
Winter School on Marine Nutrients for fighting malnutrition
ICAR CIFT
01-02-2018 to 21-02-2018
4
FDP on Research Ethics and Plagiarism
Mahatma Gandhi University
26-12-2020 to 30-12-2020
Seminars/ Workshops/Conferences Attended/ Papers Presented/ Delivered Talks
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Title- Seminar
-
Venue/Agency
Dates
-
Title- Paper
1
4th Asian Conference of Arachnology,
Invited
Chonqing, China,
2017
International
2
20th International Congress of Arachnology,
Golden, USA
2016
International
3
5th Asian Conference of Arachnology
Invited
Bangkok, Thailand
2018
International
4
2nd Asian Conference of Arachnology
Chiang Mai, Thailand
2014
International
Official Roles in Administration/Corporate Life of the the College/ University
#
Position
Period
Achievement
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Courses Taught at the U. G. Level
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Programme
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Course
-- No records---
Papers Taught at the P. G. Level
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Programme
Semester
Course
-- No records---
Books/Chapters in Edited Book
Title of the Article
Title of the Book
Editors
Publisher
ISBN
Year
Mygalormorph spiders (Arachnida), Chapter in
Threatened animals of Kerala,
Suresh PS & Subramaniam
Zoological Survey of India
2022
Research Papers Published
Title of the Article
Journal
Vol., Issue
Page Nos.
Year
Indexed
45 publications
Indexed
https://indian-spiders.blogspot.com/
Indexed
Editorial and Referee Positions
#
Journal
Position held
Period
1
Arachnology, Journal of British Arachnological Society
Reviewer
2017 onwards
Research Guidance
Name of the Scholar
Title
Year
University
Status
Year of Award
Reshmi Sekhar
Taxonomy and Diversity of Theridiidae (Araneae) in Kerala
2017
Mahatma Gandhi University
Submitted
Anusmitha Domichan
Systematics and natural history of Linyphiidae (Araneae) in Kerala
2020
Mahatma Gandhi University
Aswathy S.
Systematics and natural history of the genus Haploclastus in Western Ghats, Kerala
2020
Mahatma Gandhi University
Linta Joseph
Systematics and natural history of the genus Annandaliella
2022
Mahatma Gandhi University
Projects undertaken
Title of the Project
Type of Project
Funding Agency
Period
Amount
Co-investigators
Diversity of Theraphosid spiders in the Western Ghats, India (Araneae: Theraphosidae)
Major Research Project
UGC
2013-17
11.6 Lakhs
Genetic diversity of mygalomorph spiders in the Western Ghats of Kerala, India
Core Research Grant
SERB
2019-2022
39.76 Lakhs
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 Mr. Justin Jose Assistant Professor IQAC View Profile Mr. Justin JoseAssistant Professor , IQAC
Address: Sasthamchirayil (H), Thrikkodithanam, Changanachery
Email: justin.jose@devamatha.ac.in Mobile: 04812445027
Educational Qualifications
Programme
Institute
Year
Achievements BSc
St Berchmans College Changanassery
2005 ‘SB Luminary 2005 Best Student Award' MSc Zoology
St Berchmans College Changanassery
2007 ‘SB Luminary' 2007 Best Student Award'
Area of Specialisation
Aquatic Entomology
Membership in Professional Bodies
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Name of the Society/Association Nature of Membership Year of Membership -- No records---
Professional Experience
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Institution
From
To
Designation
1
CSIR URDIP Pune
2008
2009
Project Assistant
2
St Berchmans College Changanassery
2009
2011
Assistant Professor (FDP vacancy)
3
Deva Matha College Kuravilangad
2012
2022
Assistant Professor
Courses Attended for Professional Development
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Name of the Course
Organizing Institute
Period
1
Orientation Course
UGC HRDC HP University Shimla
7 Nov 2016 to 3 Dec 2016
2
Science Academies Refresher Course on Foundations of Plant and Animal Biology
CAS University of Madras
1-16 Feb 2019
3
FDP on Learning Advanced E Tools for MOOC's development and Research
MHRD, PMMMNMTT, Teaching Learning Centre Ramanujan College & Motilal Nehru College, University of Delhi
1-14 Sep 2020
4
Faculty Development Programme: on 'Art of Framing Questions, Applying Blooms Taxonomy'
UGC STRIDE & MG University
7 to 12 June 2021
Seminars/ Workshops/Conferences Attended/ Papers Presented/ Delivered Talks
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Title- Seminar
-
Venue/Agency
Dates
-
Title- Paper
1
Invited Talk
Invited
St Thomas College Kozhencherry
5 Aug 2010
Regional
Delivered a Talk on “Introduction to Intellectual Property and Opportunities for Life Science Students”
2
Sastrajalakam
Invited
State Institute of Education Technology, General Education Dept Govt of Kerala
2 Dec 2018
Regional
Resource person for Talk on Diversity of Aquatic Animals
3
National Workshop on Research and Publication Ethics
Participation
Deva Matha College, Kuravilangad
4 to 5 March 2021
National
NA
4
International Webinar on 'Crisis Management- When Alarming Floods and COVID -19 Encounters in Kerala'
Participation
Deva Matha College Kuravilangad,
13 Aug 2020
International
NA
Official Roles in Administration/Corporate Life of the the College/ University
#
Position
Period
Achievement
1
Placement Cell Coordinator
1 Oct 2012 to 30 May 2021
Conducted Mega Job Fair 2022 in association with Kottayam Employability Centre
Courses Taught at the U. G. Level
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Programme
Semester
Course
1
BSc Zoology
1
Protistan Diversity
2
BSc Botany
1
Complementary Course Non Chordate Diversity
3
BSc Zoology
2
Animal Diversity Non Chordata
4
BSc Botany
2
Complementary Course Chordate Diversity
Papers Taught at the P. G. Level
#
Programme
Semester
Course
1
Testing
2
Testing Course
Books/Chapters in Edited Book
Title of the Article
Title of the Book
Editors
Publisher
ISBN
Year
Title of Art testing
Title of book testing
xyz
abc publisher
1237654-345
2012
Research Papers Published
Title of the Article
Journal
Vol., Issue
Page Nos.
Year
Indexed
Aquatic Insect Diversity and Bioassessment of Meenachil River at three sites near Teekoy Adukkom in Kottayam District, Kerala
Research Lines
XII(1 & 2), 10–15
10-15
2018
NA
Cytotoxic Study on the effect of Baby Powders in Cultured Liver Cells
Research Lines
XII (1 & 2)
23-30
2019
NA
Editorial and Referee Positions
#
Journal
Position held
Period
-- No records---
Research Guidance
Name of the Scholar
Title
Year
University
Status
Year of Award
-- No records---
Projects undertaken
Title of the Project
Type of Project
Funding Agency
Period
Amount
Co-investigators
Aquatic Insect Biodiversity of Western Ghats: Effects of pH, Dissolved Oxygen and Temperature
Minor
UGC
2015-17
270000
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