Conferences:

1. Kalsi, R.S. and Kalsi, M. 2015. Nest protection behaviour in lapwings - an evolutionary perspective. National Conference on Ethology and Evolution. IISER, Mohali. October 30 - November 1, 2015.

2. Kalsi, R.S. and Kalsi, M. 2014. Survival on the edge - Status of Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas in Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. National Seminar on "Threats to Biodiversity and Ecosystems: Impacts of Developmental Projects and Climate Change". Department of Zoology and Environmental Science, Gurukula Kangri University, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India. 17 - 19 November, 2014.

3. Kalsi, R.S. 2012. Spatially explicit modelling of human – leopard conflict in Himachal Pradesh, India. Biodiversity Asia 2012: Science, Policy and Governance. The 2nd Asian Regional Conference of Society for Conservation Biology. Bangalore, India. August 7 – 10, 2012.

4. Kalsi, R.S. and Kalsi, M. 2012. Wildlife monitoring and abundance estimation through camera trapping. In: Goyal, V.K., Chander Shekhar and Saini, R.C. (eds.). UGC sponsored National Seminar cum Workshop on “Study of Biodiversity in Today’s Perspective”. Dyal Singh College, Karnal, Haryana, India. 10 – 12 March, 2012. ISBN: 81-8045-088-0.

5. Mukesh, Fernandes, M., Sathyakumar, S., Kaul, R. and Kalsi, R.S. 2011. Purity assessment of captive Red Junglefowl Gallus gallus populations using morphological traits and microsatellite markers. In: Bhupathy, S., Prusty, B.A.K., Kumara, H.N., Jayaraj, R.S.C., Quadros, G. and Pramod, P. (eds.). Status of Indian Birds and their Conservation. Proceedings of the First International Conference on Indian Ornithology, Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History, Coimbatore, India. 301 pp. 19-23 November, 2011.

6. Kalsi, R.S., Kalsi, M. and Lal, M. 2011. Species distribution modelling as a tool for mapping and monitoring biodiversity and the role of educators. UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Global Warming and its Impacts on Biodiversity”, G.M.N. College, Ambala Cantt., Haryana, India. 8-9 November, 2011.

7. Mukesh, M. Fernandes, Kalsi, R.S., Kaul, R. and Sathyakumar, S. 2011. Genetic characterization of Red junglefowl (Gallus gallus) in India. Abstract accepted in 100^th Annual Meeting of PSA (Poultry Science Association), St. Louis, Missouri, USA. July 16-19, 2011.

8. Mukesh, Sathyakumar, S., Kalsi, R.S., Vijh, R.K., Fernandes, M. and Mandhan, R.P. 2010. Assessment of Genetic Diversity of Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus) population in Himachal Pradesh, India. 5th International Galliformes Symposium, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 7 – 10 November, 2010.

9. Mukesh, Fernandes, M., Sathyakumar, S., Kalsi, R.S., Kaul, R. Mandhan, R.P. 2010. Evaluation of Genetic Diversity and Admixture Analysis of Red Junglefowl with Domestic Chicken in India: Preliminary Findings. 5th International Galliformes Symposium, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 7 – 10 November, 2010.

10. Kalsi, R.S. and Kalsi, M. 2010. Dynamics of incubation and behavior of Red-wattled and Yellow-wattled Lapwings nesting in hot climate. 13th International Behavioral Ecology Congress 2010, Perth, Western Australia. 26 September - 1 October 2010.

11. Kalsi, R.S. 2010. Spatial analysis of human-leopard conflict in Himachal Pradesh, India. 2010 US-IALE Twenty fifth Anniversary Symposium, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA. April 5 – 9, 2010.

12. Mukesh, Fernandes, M., Sathyakumar, S., Kaul, R., Kalsi, R.S., Vijh, R.K. and Mandhan, R.P. 2010. Discrimination of Red Junglefowl and Domestic chicken using morphological traits and STR markers and its application in wildlife forensics. International Symposium on Emerging Trends in Forensic Science. Department of Forensic Science, Punjabi University, Patiala, India. February 22 - 24, 2010.

13. Kalsi, R.S. 2008. Biodiversity conservation in temperate forests of Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, India – role of awareness, education and community participation. IUCN World Conservation Congress, 6-9 October, 2008, Barcelona, Spain.

14. Kalsi, R.S., Fernandes, M., Thakur, M., Sathyakumar, S., Kaul, R. and Sharma, D. 2007. Genetic purity and conservation of Red junglefowl Gallus gallus in India – A collaborative research initiative. UGC sponsored National Symposium on Biodiversity, Cell and Molecular Biology. Panjab University, Chandigarh. 26-27 February, 2007.

15. Kalsi, R.S. and Kalsi, M. 2007. Using bird diversity as an indicator of ecosystem health – a case study from wetlands in Haryana. UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Water Conservation: Need of the hour”. GMN College, Ambala Cantt. On 28-29 September 2007.

16. Kalsi, R.S. and Kalsi, M. 2007. Wintering bird biodiversity of some wetlands in Haryana. TAAL 2007: 12^th World Lake Conference – Conserving Lakes and Wetlands for Future. Jaipur. 28 October – 2 November, 2007.

17. Fernandes, M., Mukesh, Sathyakumar, S., Kaul, R., Kalsi, R.S. & Sharma, D. 2007. Conservation of Red junglefowl Gallus gallus in India – A collaborative research initiative. 4^th International Galliformes Symposium, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, 14-21 October, 2007.

18. Jandrotia, J.S. and Kalsi, R.S. 2006. Status and distribution of pheasants in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India. U.G.C. Sponsored National Seminar on Biodiversity in Northwestern India: Status, Conservation and Future Prospects. Mukand Lal National College, Yamuna Nagar, Haryana. 25^th November, 2006.

19. Rana, S., Kalsi, R.S. and Gupta, R.C. 2006. Calling behaviour in Grey (Francolinus pondicerianus) and Black francolins (Francolinus francolinus). U.G.C. Sponsored National Seminar on Biodiversity in Northwestern India: Status, Conservation and Future Prospects. Mukand Lal National College, Yamuna Nagar, Haryana. 25^th November, 2006.

20. Kalsi, R.S. & Kalsi, M. 2006. Threat assessment and priority setting in the conservation and management of wetlands in Haryana. U.G.C. Sponsored National Seminar on “Environmental Stresses & Biodiversity”, KVA DAV College for Women, Karnal, Haryana. November 8-9, 2006.

21. Kalsi, R.S., Singh, R. and Kalsi, M. 2006. Landscape scale habitat use by Himalayan Brown Bear (Ursus arctos isabellinus) in district Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India. 21^st National Symposium on Recent Advances in Life Sciences and Environmental Conservation in Welfare of Human Society. February 3-5, 2006. Department of Zoology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra and Indian Society of Life Sciences.

22. Rana, S., Kalsi, R.S. and Gupta, R.C. 2006. Morphometric variations in Grey francolin Francolinus pondicerianus. 21^st National Symposium on Recent Advances in Life Sciences and Environmental Conservation in Welfare of Human Society. February 3-5, 2006. Department of Zoology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra and Indian Society of Life Sciences.

23. Shah, J. N., Sathyakumar, S., Kalsi, R.S. & Khan, J.A. 2005. Habitat use by Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus) at Majathal-Harsang Wildlife Sanctuary, Himachal Pradesh, India. 16th International Conference on Bear Research and Management, September. 27 – October 2005, Riva Del Garda, Trentino, Italy.

24. Kalsi, R.S., Kalsi, M. and Rana, S. 2004. Human-wildlife conflict: A case study of Leopard Panthera pardus in Himachal Pradesh. National Seminar on Ecology and Environmental Management: Issues and Research Needs. January 8 – 9, 2004. Department of Botany, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra.

25. Kalsi, R.S. 2004. The successful use of radio-transmitters made in India. 2004. Third International Galliformes Symposium – 2004. April 5 – 10, 2004, Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun, and Corbett National Park, Uttaranchal, India.

26. Kalsi, R.S. and Rana, S. 2004. Habitat preferences of breeding Grey francolins in agricultural landscape. Third International Galliformes Symposium – 2004. April 5 – 10, 2004, Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun, and Corbett National Park, Uttaranchal, India.

27. Rana, S. and Kalsi, R.S. 2004. Home ranges of Grey francolins Francolinus pondicerianus during their breeding season in northern India. Third International Galliformes Symposium – 2004. April 5 – 10, 2004, Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun, and Corbett National Park, Uttaranchal, India.

28. Shah, J.N., Kalsi, R.S., Kaul, R. and Khan, J.A. 2004. Monitoring cheer populations in western Himalayas: a case study at Majathal-Harsang Wildlife Sanctuary, Himachal Pradesh, India. Third International Galliformes Symposium – 2004. April 5 – 10, 2004, Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun, and Corbett National Park, Uttaranchal, India.

29. Kalsi, R.S. 2002. Status and distribution of pheasants in India. National Symposium on Galliformes. Division of Wildlife Biology, A.V.C. College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. February 20-22, 2002.

30. Kalsi, R.S., Rana, S. and Singh, R. 2002. Habitat preferences by Grey and Black Francolins in Yamuna Nagar district, Haryana – preliminary results. National Symposium on Galliformes. Division of Wildlife Biology, A.V.C. College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. February 20-22, 2002.

31. Sathyakumar, S., Kaul, R & Kalsi, R.S. 2002. Conservation of Red Junglefowl in India: Problems and Initiatives. National Symposium on Galliformes, A.V.C.College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu, 20-22 February 2002.

32. Shah, J.N. & Kalsi, R.S. 2000. Habitat use by cheer and kalij pheasants in Majathal Wildlife Sanctuary, India. The International Symposium on Galliformes 2000, Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation, Nepal and World Pheasant Association – International, 24 September to 1 October 2000, Nepal.

33. Kalsi, R.S. 1999. Threat assessment and priority setting in the conservation and management of wetlands in Haryana. Seminar on Environmental Problems of 21^st Century. Sponsored by University Grants Commission. Dyal Singh College, Karnal. 11 September 1999.

34. Kalsi, R.S. & Kaul, R.1997. Density index and habitat associations of the Cheer Pheasant Catreus wallichii in Himachal Pradesh, India. The International Symposium on Galliformes 1997. Department of Wildlife & National Parks, Peninsular Malaysia, and World Pheasants Association – International. 8 – 14 September 1997.

35. Kalsi, R.S. 1997. Design and fabrication of radio-collars using indigenous components in India. The International Symposium on Galliformes 1997. Department of Wildlife & National Parks, Peninsular Malaysia, and World Pheasants Association – International. 8 – 14 September 1997.

Invited Talks:

1. Wildlife Conservation in India – Role of Science and Technology. Academic Staff College, Guru Jambheshwar University Hisar, Haryana. September 9, 2016.

2. Biodiversity. S.D. College, Ambala Cantt., Haryana. March 20, 2015.

3. Measuring Biodiversity. University College, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana. November 6, 2012.

4. Wetlands – their Role in Bird Conservation and Tourism. World Wetlands Day, 2 February, 2012. Panjab Technical University, Jalandhar, Punjab, India.

5. Biodiversity and Wildlife Conservation in India. October 18, 2006. Govt. College for Women, Sector 42, Chandigarh.

6. Educational Satellite (EduSat) Lecture: Ecosystem Energetics and Energy Flow. 2006.

7. Educational Satellite (EduSat) Lecture: Population Ecology. 2006.

8. Educational Satellite (EduSat) Lecture: Concept of Species – Part 1. 2006.

9. Educational Satellite (EduSat) Lecture: Concept of Species – Part 2. 2006.

10. Educational Satellite (EduSat) Lecture: Wildlife Conservation in India. 2006.

11. RS and GIS – Their Role in Biodiversity Conservation. 2005. IX^th Annual Conference of Indian Association of Biology Teachers (Colleges). February 20, 2005. M.L.N. College, Yamuna Nagar, Haryana, India.

12. Leopard Menace in Himachal Pradesh: fallout of Human vs Environment. 2005. State Level Seminar on “Social Issues and the Environment”. February 9, 2005. S.D. College, Ambala Cantt., Haryana, India.

13. Transmitters for Galliformes: Types and Attachment Methods. 2004. Scientists Workshop – Young Asian Biologist Training Workshop, April 11 – 15, 2004. Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Mukteshwar, Uttaranchal.

14. Basics of ArcView and Radiotelemetry. 2004. Scientists Workshop – Young Asian Biologist Training Workshop, April 11 – 15, 2004. Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Mukteshwar, Uttaranchal.

15. Propagation of Electromagnetic Waves. 2004. Scientists Workshop – Young Asian Biologist Training Workshop, April 11 – 15, 2004. Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Mukteshwar, Uttaranchal.

16. Wetlands of Haryana. SACON – ZSI Workshop on Wetlands of North India. Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehra Dun, Uttaranchal. December 10, 2002.

17. Status and Distribution of Pheasants in India. National Symposium on Galliformes. Division of Wildlife Biology, A.V.C. College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. February 20-22, 2002.

18. An Introduction to Indian Birds. S.D. College, Ambala Cantt. Haryana. 2001.

19. Biodiversity and Conservation, Teacher’s Training Workshop, Shivalik Public School, Chandigarh, 20 – 21 August, 1998.