Research works
1. K. LALCHHANDAMA
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PhD Thesis Title: Studies of the Efficacy of Some Indigenous Medicinal Plants in Mizoram upon Helminth Parasites. Assam University (2008)
Academic seminar/symposium/conference/workshop attended:
1. Regional Seminar on Recent Trends in Zoology, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya, India, September 14, 2000.
2. National Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation – The Post-Rio Scenario, Assam University, Silchar, Assam, India, April 19-21, 2006.
3. Symposium on Bamboo Flowering and Its Consequenses, October 3 2006, Mizoram Science Society, Aizawl, Mizoram, India, pp 5-37.
As resource person:
Population dynamics of rats in relation with bamboo flowering. In: Documentary Papers of the Symposium on Bamboo Flowering and Its Consequenses, October 3 2006, Mizoram Science Society, Aizawl, Mizoram, India, pp 5-37
2. H. LALTHANZARA
PhD Thesis Title: Ecological Studies on Earthworm Population in Agroforestry System of Mizoram. Mizoram University (2008)
Academic seminar/symposium/conference/workshop attended:
1. National Seminar on Recent advances and Rebuilding of Fish and Fisheries in North East India. St. Anthony’s College, Shillong, Meghalaya, 22-23 August 2007
2. National Symposium on Advances in Zoology: faunal Diversity and Ecophysiology. Dept. of Zoology, 13-14 March 2008
3. State Level Symposium on Recent Advances in Science & Technology. Mizoram Science Society & MCST&E, Govt. of Mizoram, 30 May 2008
4. 96th Indian Science Congress. Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkatta NEHU, Shillong, Meghalaya, 3rd -7th January 2009
5. Regional Seminar on Intellectual Property and Innovation Management in Knowledge Era. National Research Development Corporation (NRDC), N. Delhi, Aizawl, Mizoram, 14-15 May 2009
6. Workshop on Wildlife Research Initiatives in North East India. Dept. of Science & Technology, India, Guwahati, Assam, 21-25 September 2009
7. National Level Technical Workshop on Remote Sensing, GIS and GPS Application in Natural Resource Management, Department of Botany, Mizoram University, 9-10 March 2010
As resource person
Vermicomposting Techniques and its Application with Reference to Mizoram. Eco-Club Master Trainers Training. Aizawl, Mizoram. 30 March, 2008
Paper Presented
1. Population dynamics of earthworm in agroforestry ecosystems of Mizoram, north-east India, Shillong, Meghalaya, 2008
2. Worm Cast production and its nutrient status in relation to adjacent soil in agroforestry system of Mizoram, India; Aizawl, Mizoram, 2008.
3. Effect of fertilizer (NPK) on earthworm population in agroforestry system of Mizoram, India; Shillong, Meghalaya, 2009.
4. Application of Radiation in Biological Sciences, P.U. College, Aizawl; 2011
5. Pheasants of Mizoram (India): Present status of diversity and distribution, P.U. College, Aizawl; 2011
6. Diversity and habitat preferences of earthworms in subtropical rainforests of northern Mizoram, India; Assam University, Silchar, 2012.
3. LALRAMLIANA
PhD Thesis Title: Faunal Composition and Distribution of Entomopathogenic Nematodes and their Bioefficacy against Major Insect Pests in Ri-bhoi District, Meghalaya.
North Eastern Hill University (2007)
Academic seminar/symposium/conference/workshop attended:
1. 3rd Global Meet on Parasitic Diseases. Centre for Applied genetics, bangalore University, Bangalore and The Indian Society for Parasitology. Bangalore, India, Jan. 12- 16, 2004
2. 17th National congress of Parasitology. Regional Medical research centre, N.E region (ICMR) and The Indian Society for Parasitology. Dibrugarh, Assam, India, Oct. 24 – 26, 2005
3. Regional Symposium Current research thrust in animal sciences. NEHU, Shillong, Meghalaya, India, Mar. 24 – 25, 2006
4. Regional Symposium on Current research thrust in animal sciences: Interface with end use researchers and stake holders. NEHU, Shillong, Meghalaya, Mar. 15 – 16, 2007
5. 20th National congress of Parasitology. NEHU and The Indian Society for Parasitology. Shillong, Meghalaya, Nov. 3-5, 2008
6. Workshop on Wildlife Research Initiatives in North East India. Dept. of Science & Technology, India, Guwahati, Assam, 21-25 September 2009
Paper presented
1. Influence of temperature and relative humidity on the emergence of infective juveniles of Heterorhabditis sp. - a locally isolated entomopathogenic nematode in Meghalaya, India.
2. Effect of different soil moistures level on the pathogenicity of locally isolated entomopathogenic nematodes (Steinernematidae and Heterorhabditidae) in Meghalaya, India.
3. Biocontrol potentials of entomopathogenic nematodes against colocasia corm borer, Haplosonyx chalybaeus Hope (Coleoptera: Chrysomellidae).
4. Infectivity and production of three locally isolated entomopathogenic nematodes in brinjal fruit and shoot borer, Leucinodes orbonalis Green (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae).
5. Compatibility of chemical pesticides with locally isolated entomopathogenic nematodes in Meghalaya.
4. VANRAMLIANA
PhD Research Title: Entomological and Ecological Studies of Malaria in undivided Aizawl District, Mizoram. Mizoram University (ongoing)
Academic seminar/symposium/conference/workshop attended
Paper published:
1. Lalthanzara, H, Vanramliana and Lalramliana(2011). Pheasants of Mizoram (India): Present status of diversity and distribution Department of Zoology, Pachhunga University College, Aizawl 796001, India. Sci Vis 11 (4),218-223
2. Anti-Malarial Plants of Mizoram (North East India)(2012) Vanramliana and Lalramnghinglova, H. (2012). Proceedings of National Seminar on Recent Advances in Natural Products Research © 2012 MIPOGRASS ISBN 987-81--924321-2-0.
3. Vanramliana & Lalramnghinglova, H. (2013). Anopheline diversity in Undivided Aizawl district of Mizoram, India. Sci Vis Vol 13 Issue No 1,January-March 2013,ISSN (print) 0975-6175 ISSN (online) 2229-6026
Books Published:
1. Vanramliana & H. Lalruatsanga.(2009). Environmental Studies for Graduate Students.
PUC Publications. 2&3 reprints 2011 & 2013.
Seminars/Training Organized
1. Organizer. Three days Hands of training on DNA Barcoding. 14-16th March 2013, Department of Zoology, Pachhunga University College in Collaboration with Paul Hebert Centre for DNA Barcoding and Biodiversity Studies, Aurangabad. Sponsored by IBT Hubs, DBT.
2. Organizer. Innovative techniques of teaching in Higher Educaation. 9-10th March 2013. Pachhunga University College, Aizawl, Mizoram. Sponsored by National Accreditation and Assessment Council, India.
3. Organizing board, National Seminar on Recent Advances in Natural Products Research Products Research RANPR-2012. Nov 29-1 Dec. Pachhunga University College, Aizawl, Mizoram.
Seminar/Training Attended
1. One month Training on Malaria Entomology at ICMR Malaria Research Centre, New Delhi. (Ref- icmr.nic.in/annual/2004-05/nimr/training.pdf).
2. Regional workshop-3 day’s workshop on Research Methodology at the Regional Medical Research Centre from 24 to 26 April, 2007.
3. National level seminar on Statistical Method with Application, 21-23 Nov 2011 ISI Kolkata & Dept. of Statistics, Pachhunga University College.
4. UGC Sponsored National Seminar On "Emerging Trends in Biosciences and Future Prospects" (29th – 30th November, 2011). Organized by Department of Zoology, Pachhunga University College, Aizawl
5. Regional Workshop on Environmental Service Learning, Conservation of Hotspots of Biodiversity & Ecotourism, at St Anthony’s College, Shillong, 21-23 Nov 2012. Organized by United Board Herber Partnership for Environmental Action
Orientation/Refreshers Course Attended
1. 60th Orientation, UGC- Accademic Staff College Jawaharlal Nehru University,26 Days( 08-01-2008 to 02-02-2008)
2. 18th Refreshers Course In Life Science, UGC- Accademic Staff College Jawaharlal Nehru University, 26 days (07-01-2013 to 01.02.2013)
Special Lecture Delivered.
1. Presented paper on Introduction to Nature Photography, World Forestry Day 2012 Dept of Environment & Forest , Government of Mizoram.
2. Presented paper on Climate Change at Seminar on Climate Change 30th March 2007 The Indian National Trust For Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) Mizoram and Youth Hostel Association of India (YHAI).
3. Presented paper on Physical Environment of Mizoram at Interaction of Academics with the Chief Minister of Mizoram at Chief Minister Conferrence Hall, Aizawl Mizram. 4th May 2008.
4. Presented paper on Natural Resource Management Planning and implementation of Integrated watershed Management Project(IWMP),Organized by State Institute of Rural Development at Agriculture Conference Hall, Aizawl. 14th – 16th December, 2010.
5. Presented paper on Food Security and Biotechnology in National Science Day 2013 at Pachhunga University College Seminar Hall. 28th February 2013.
Research Projects
1. Bionomics of malaria vectors ( Anopheles minimus and Anopheles dirus) and Epidemiological study among Jhum Cultivators in Un-divided Aizawl District of Mizoram.
2. Establishinhment of Institutional Biotehnology Hubs (IBT Hubs) at Pachhunga University College Under Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi.
5. Ksh. BIRLA SINGH
PhD Thesis Title: Study on the Efficacy of Low Cholesterol Modified Egg and Chick Muscle Enriched with Vitamin E, Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Minerals on Oxidative Stress of Metabolic Syndrome-X induced Wistar Rats. Panjab University University, Chandigarh (2008)
Academic seminar/symposium/conference/workshop attended:
1. Emerging Trends in Biochemistry. Department of Biochemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 9-10 February 2006
2. Fishery, Aquatic Bioresources and Sustainable Development. Department of Life Sciences, Manipur University, 28-29 January 2005.
3. New Trends in Fishery Development in India. Department of Zoology, Panjab University Chandigarh, 16-18 February 2005
4. Recent Concept in Cell and Animal Physiology. Department of Zoology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 9-10 February 2006
5. Stem Cell: Futuristic Therapy in Making. Department of Biotechnology, Panjab university, Chandigarh. November 11-12, 2006
6. Inferring Biological Relationships: A Bioinformatics Approach. Bioinformatics Centre, NEHU, Shillong, November 27 to December 1, 2007
7. Data Mining and Computational Biology. Machine Intelligence Unit, Indian Statistical Unit, Kolkata and Department of Computer Science, Manipur University, Imphal January 28 - February 01, 2008.
8. Recent Advances in Microbial Biotechnology and Molecular Biology. Department of Forestry, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST), Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh, 6-10 October, 2008.
9. Statistical Quality Control and Operation Research, Practices- Methods and Application using Software. Department of Statistics, Pachhunga University College, 17-18 November, 2008.
10. Regional Seminar on Intellectual Property and Innovation Management in Knowledge Era. National Research Development corporation (NRDC), New Delhi and Zoram research foundation (ZRM), Aizawl, 14 -15 May, 2009
11. International Congress of Nutrition 2009. International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS), Bangkok, Thailand. 4-9 October 2009
12. UGC-SAP Sponsored National Conference on Nanomaterials and Coordination Chemistry. Department of Chemistry, Manipur Univesity, 26-27 March 2010
13. State Level Seminar on Climate Change and Biodiversity, Mizo Post Graduate Science Society, Aizawl, Mizoram, 20 August 2010
Paper Presentation at International Conferences/Seminars:
- One paper entitled ‘Long term excessive Zn supplementation induced oxidative stress in wistar rat fed on semi-synthetic diet’ was presented in the 19th International Congress of Nutrition (ICN, 2009) during 4th to 9th October, 2009, at Bangkok, Thailand.
Research Projects on-going: