Department of Mathematics Pretheesh Abraham Varghese Department of Economics Sunil Abraham Thomas Department of English Suma Mary Scariah Sheenu Varghese Department of Physics Dr Rachel Reena Philip Department of Botany Dr Manju M George Faculty doing PhD Department of English Cheri Jacob K. Alwin Alexander International Seminars Attended Department of English Suma Mary Skariah, Cheri Jacob K, Sheenu Varghese and Alwin Alexander- International Seminar, ‘Subaltern Readings’, conducted by the M. G. University in April 2010 Sheenu Varghese-International Seminar ‘Multimodality, Multilingualism, Multiliteracies: New Pedagogies for New Times’ organized by St. Tereasa’s College, Ernakulam in 2011 National Seminars Attended Department of English Dr. Sonia Chacko-National Seminar ‘Negotiating Contemporaneity in Indian English Literary Genres’ conducted at St. Xavier’s College Aluva 2010.
8-01-11 Youth Leadership Programme World Malayalee Council, ‘ALTIUS’ Psychology 12-02-10 Recent Trends in Organizational Behavior Dr. S. Raju, HOD, Dept. of Psychology, University of Kerala Chemistry 26-11-2010 “Modern Perspectives in Chemistry,” (Prof. Anantharaman Memorial Annual Lecture) 1. Electrochemical Energy Systems, 2. Green Chemistry. 1. Dr. S A Ilangovan, Head, Energy System Group, VSSC, Thiruvananthapuram. 2. Dr. SajanJoseph, Scientist, Discovery Chemistry Research &Technologies, Indiana, USA 27-11-2010 (Dr. A.M. Chacko Endowment Lecture) 1. Chemistry of Nanomaterials 2. The Methodology and Perspective of Science 1.Dr. Sreekumar, Professor and Head, Department of Applied Chemistry, Cochin University of Science and Technology. 2.Dr. K P Unnikrishnan, Associate Professor, Dept. of Chemistry, U C College, Physics 18-11-10 Flexible Electronics Dr. Rajesh M, Senior Research Scientist, TNO/Holst Centre, Netherlands Mathematics 8-12-2010 Probability and measure Dr. Rajeevan Pillai, Maharajas College 6 – 8 January 2011 INFORMATICS Mr. Eldho Varghese, Union Christian College. MCA Division 14-01-2011 Advanced Computing Prof. M V Rajesh, Govt. Engineering College, Cherthala, Dr. M Wilscy, Kerala University and Dr. Philip Samuel, Cochin University. History Symbiosis seminar Dr A.K Baby Memorial Lecture and Seminar Mr Anoop. Research scholar, Malayalam department, U.C College
sponsored National Seminar Dr Sunil Pealyidom, Associate Professor, Departent of Malayalam, SSUS, Kalady 19-6-2010 Seminar in Archaeology Rock art in Europe, Mr Arun Peter, NMNH, Paris, June 19th 2010 Malayalam 02-02-11 to 04-02-11 Vidwan PG Nair Smaraka National Seminar. Topic: ‘ Samakalika Malayalam Cherukatha’ Physical Education 22-3-2011 UGC sponsored one day workshop on “Sports Related Injuries” Dr.George Mathews, Dr.Arshad.A.A, Dr.Binu George Varghese Economics 10 -2-2011 One day Workshop on Stock Market Literacy Mr. V. Sreenivasan, Executive Director, Cochin Stock Exchange. 7-10- 2010 Lecture on Fiscal Federalism Dr Rajan Varughese, Pro-Vice Chancellor, MG University. 9. RESEARCH PROJECTS Project: Dr. Anil M , and Mrs. Anumol Jose- Co-Investigator KBC –KSCSTE Major Research Project on “Anti-inflammatory studies in the leaf extracts of Litsea quinqueflora Dennst Suresh.” Rs.16,11,500/- Major research project( KSCSTE) on Thin film preparation and valence band splitting studies of compounds and Solar cell device Fabrication; Dr Rachel Reena Philip, Physics Dept. Projects:
“Phytochemical Screening and Antimicrobial studies in Simarouba glauca DC.” Rs.1,25,000/- Dr. Anil M. Chemistry Preparation of super tough thermoplastic from polystyrene and powdered nitrile rubber Rs. 1,45,000/- Dr.P V Sreenivasan Development of particulate modified epoxy resins Rs. 1,40,000/- Dr. K P Unnikrishnan Synthesis of toughened unsaturated polyester resin Rs. 1,30,000/- Dr. A Benny Cherian Physics 1.Major research project on Thin Film preparation and Valence band splitting studies of I-III-VI compounds and solar cell device fabrication (funded by KSCSTE) Rs.948200/- Dr.Reena Rachel Philip 2. Studies on the effect of Flux on the structural and optical properties of SrS:Cu Phosphor- UGC minor Rs.25000/- Dr. E.I Anila 1.A major project of the NBHM –Dept. of Atomic Energy Rs.7,60,000/- Dr.E.S.Jeevanand
4 Niji C. I Giving to the silenced. An Eco feminist study of selected works of Arundhati Roy, Maheswata Devi, & Sara Joseph PT 5 Bindhu Jamal Frontiers of Part space: A study time in J. M- Coetzees fiction FT 6 Mini V.S The Plays of Harold Pinter PT 7 Rose Mary Varghese Developing an ESP course for Management Students in Kerala PT 2. Dr. Joseph Kachappilly 1 Reena V. I Revisioning the Manichaean World. A study of selected novels of Wilson Haris FT Department of Malayalam (Approved Research Centre of the ) 1. Dr. C. M. Jose 1 Divya D Studies on the stories by N S Madhavan PT 2. Anoop .V Cutural and political aspects of Mandravadam FT 3 Paul Baby Kerala Culture in Udayamperoor Sunnahados & Contemporary PT 2. Dr. Aju K.N. 1 Arun O. Thullal: Prathi Bodhathinte Arangupatam FT
2 Girija K.D. Ecological and Phytochemical Studies of Podostemaceal of Kerala Rivers; PhD Awarded FT Dr P.Thomas Mathew 1 Eggy T Paul Taxonomy and Phytochemistry of family Apocyanaceae Awarded FIP 2 3. 4. Sreejith M Sri. Thomas T Thomas, Joshy K. Simon Quantitative Ethnobotany and PhytoChemistry Taxonomy and phytochemistry of Solanaceae Angiosperm flora of Thrissur District. FT FIP FIP 3. Dr. K.I.Mani Varghese 1 Justin R Nayagam technology for seven indigenious medicinal and Avenue tree species of kerala FT 4. Dr.P.M.Kuriachan 1 Sijo Thomas Histological and Histotaxonomical studies in some Rutacea fruits in Kerala JRF, FT e) Department of Zoology Dr. Thomas Philip T 1 Praveen.M.V (Thevera College-Centre Nucleic Acid and Auto antibody profiling a spossible diagnostic tools in Alzhiemers disease PT f) Department of History (Approved Research Centre of the M.G. University) Dr. P.J.Cherian 1 Mr. Philip Cherian , Evolution of Land Tenure Systems in Travancore1865-1959 at the Department-Degree awarded in 2010 FIP
Devika S Bose. Pwersonality and Life satisfaction in people with internet addicition disorder. International Conference at JNU, Dec 2010 UG students ‘The Psychologist Competition’ conducted by Christ University, Banglore, 15 December 2010 Vidya N - Criminal Behaviour – a retrospective exploration Sharanya V & Sruthy Vijayan Menon – Appearance sensitivity rejection among youth – influence of media. 15th International Conference on ‘life skill and quality of life’ January 2011 at Vidya N – Criminal Behaviour Naila Abdul Kareem – Attitude towards homosexuality Tanya Francis – Driving – contributor to self efficacy National Conference on ‘Psychology of Sport’ January 2011 at , Andhra Pradesh Sajin Xavier – Predictors of self efficacy among competitive, non-competitive and Paul John – Influence of Perceived Autonomy Support on the motivational level of players Department of Botany Paper presented in the Kerala Botanical Society Project Competition- Two students from M.Sc. Rose Kooran Snitha Sukumar Paper presentation in National Symposium organized by Society on Applied Biotechnology, Title of the paper: Search for Bioprospection for phytoecdysoids in Kerala flora: Value addition to biodiversity- Best paper award for oral presentation by Shri. Sreejit C.M, Research Scholar 37. ACTIVITIES IN THE GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING UNIT