Field of specialization: Ornithology, Ecology

(1) PhD programmes

Number of Ph.D. produced: 1;

Ongoing Ph.D. programmes:2

Research Projects

1. Habitat and group size in the Rufous Babbler, Jungle Babbler and in the White headed babbler. Duration – 2 years. UGC funding

Member/ Official Position In Academic Bodies

At University Level

(1) Member board of studies in Zoology(UG) Calicut University; 2007-2010.

(2) Member Board of Studies M.Sc Zoology Calicut University, 2010-2013.

(3) Member Faculty of Science Calicut University; 2013- 2016

At College Level

(1) Member, Discipline Committee; 2010-18

(2) Convenor, Discipline Committee; 2018 onwards

(3) Convenor, Birds Club International; 2017 onwards

(4) Convenor, Admission Committee; 2017-18

Member/ Official Position In Administrative Bodies

(1) Member, Devagiri College Governing Council; 2014- 2018

(2) Elected Member, College Council

Extension Activities

(1) Co-ordinator, Blood Donors Forum; 2003- 2007.

Achievements

(1) Best Blood Donor Institution Award; 2007

Orientation/Refresher Course attended

1. Orientaation Course at ASC, Calicut University from 3-7-92 to 30-7-92

2. Refresher Course at ASC, Calicut University from 18-11-98 to 8-12-98

3. Refresher Course at ASC, JNU, New Delhi from 8-4-2002 to 3-5-2002

4. Refresher Course at ASC, Manglore University from 16-9-2002 to 7-10-2002

Publications

Research Papers

Narayanankutty, A., Krishnaprasad K., Jose B., Ramesh V., Rajagopal R., Alfarhan A. (2021). Analysis of the chemical composition of root essential oil from Indian Sarsaparilla (Hemidesmus indicus) and application as ecofriendly insecticide and pharmacological agent. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, (Accepted). Impact factor: 4.219. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.08.028

Malayil, D., Jose B., Narayanankutty, A., Ramesh V., Rajagopal R., Alfarhan A. (2021). Phytochemical profiling of Azima tetracantha Lam. leaf methanol extract and elucidation of its potential as a chain-breaking antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative agent. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, (Accepted). Impact factor: 4.219. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.07.090

VJ Zacharias, B Jose (2020) An account of snake specimens in St. Joseph’s College Museum Kozhikode, India, with data on species diversity. Journal of Threatened Taxa 12 (11), 16622-16627. https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.4995.12.11.16622-16627

V.Ranjith and Boby Jose (2016)-Habitat preference of Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus) in selected areas of Palakkad district,Kerala,India - Current Science,Vol.110,NO.11-2177 -2182

Ajitha K V and Boby Jose (2015)- Seasonal abundance of Waterfowls,Belongs to Various Ecological Groups in Muriyad Kole Wetland,Thrissur,Kerala. IJSR- Vol 4(12).pp;1232-1236.ISSN-2319-7064

Ajitha K V, Boby Jose and Vineesh P .J (2015)- Grey Musk Shrew (Suncus murinus) a favorite Prey of Barn Owl(Tyto alba) in Calicut, Kerala.IJSR Vol.4(7) pp.1268-1270.ISSN-2319-7064

Ajitha K V and Boby Jose (2015) - Kallettumkara Heronry,An ideal Breeding Site For Waterbirds in Kerala,South India. International Journal of Science and Research- Vol.4(3)pp. 923-927.ISSN 2319-7064

Aparnna K S and Boby Jose (2014)- A study of the incidence of various Genetic Syndromes in kozhikode District,Kerala,India with special reference to Down Syndrome.IJISET,Vol.1(10)pp;599-603

Boby Jose and V.J.Zacharias -(2003) Distribution of birds in relation to vegetation structure in the Calicut University campus -Zoos Print Journal 18(9):1187 -1192

Boby Jose and T.R .Deepthi -(2005) Green Mussel Perna viridis a new host for the Pea crab Pinnotheres placunae along the Malabar coast ,Kerala . Current Science Vol 89-No-7 ,1090-1091

T.K.Sabu,K.V.Vinod,M.Latha,S.Nithya and J.Boby (2011)- Cloud forest dung beetles(Coleoptera; Scarabaeinae) in the western ghats,a global biodiversity hotspot in southwestern India. Tropical Conservation science Vol.4 (1); 12-24. ISSN 1940-0829

Dileep K and Boby Jose - (2014) Food preference and feeding habit of Bonnet Macaque(Macaca radiata) International Journal of pure and applied Zoology .Vol 2(3)pp;256-260. ISSN;2320-9577

Dileep K and Boby Jose (2014) Social behaviour in Bonnet Macaque(Macaca radiata)with reference to grooming. IJISET, Vol 1(8) pp;340-343, ISSN 2348-7968

(b) Books

1. Boby Jose (2011) - Developmental Biology,Reproductive Biology and Teratology - Manjusha publications Calicut -text book for Sixth Sem.B.Sc Zoology Calicut University

2. Boby Jose , Aswathi P., and P.Cyril (2021) - Biotechnology Microbiology Immunology- Manjusha Publications Calicut- Text book for Sixth Sem.B.Sc Zoology Calicut University

3. Boby Jose ,A.T.Thomas and P.Cyril (2011) - Biotechnology Microbiology Immunology- Manjusha Publications Calicut- Text book for Sixth Sem.B.Sc Zoology Calicut University

4. Boby Jose (2021) - Reproductive Biology and Developmental Biology- Manjusha Publications Calicut- Text book for Sixth Sem.B.Sc Zoology Calicut University

5. Boby Jose,Vijaya Kumari and Sulekha (2012) - Developmental Biology and Experimental Embryology -Manjusha publications Calicut- Text book for Sixth sem.B.Sc Zoology Kerala University

6. Boby Jose and K.K.Bhaskaran- (2012)- Genetics and Biotechnology -Manjusha publications Calicut- Text book for fifth sem. B.Sc Zoology Kerala University

Bact to Top

Seminars- organized attended/ chaired

(1) UGC sponsored national seminar on Autonomy and Quality assurance organized by IQAC Devagiri College on 27^th February 2016

(2) Govt of Kerala sponsored One day seminar on Walk with a scholar programme organized by Farook College Calicut on 29-1-2016

(3) DST-UGC –KSCSTE sponsored National seminar on Harmful/Beneficial insects of agricultural importance with special reference to the nuisance pest Luprops tristis in Rubber plantations.Organised by Dept.of Zoology on 17^th and 18^th February 2011

(4) UGC sponsored seminar on The impact of ASEAN Agreement on the agriculture sector in Kerala Organized by Dept.of Botany Devagiri College on 14^th January 2010

(5) Restructuring Undergraduate Education in Zoology at Calicut University from 19-1-09 to 23-1-09.

(6) Kerala State Biodiversity sponsored seminar on Biodiversity and sustainable development organised by the Dept. of Zoology on 27 February 2008

(7) National seminar on Biodiversity and Bioresources Conservation Awareness organised at IISR, Calicut by NBA , Govt of India, 21/01/2006

(8) UGC sponsored national seminar on, Insect growth regulators and natural products in insect pest management, organised By the Dept. of Zoology 11/01/2005

(9) Govt.of Kerala sponsored seminar on Integrated Management of Wetlands organised at CWRDM,Calicut,11/02/05

(10) KSCSTE ( Govt. of Kerala) sponsored national seminar on Biodiversity and participatory forest management organised by the Dept. of Zoology on 11/12/2003

Workshops- organized/ attended/ chaired

(1) Second school in Herpetology at Wild life Institute of India Dehradun. 1-09-08to 14-09-08

(2) Basic BioInformatics workshop held at St. Josephs College, Devagiri, 20-03-2018 to 21-03-2018