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Department of PG Studies and Research in Applied Zoology

The Post Graduate Department of Applied Zoology was started in 1993. The Department offers P.G., Programme M.Sc., in Zoology and Ph.D., in Applied Zoology. Major thrust areas of the Department include Genetics, Biodiversity, Toxicology. M.Sc students are trained in various aspects of Zoology including Genetics, Molecular Biology, Toxicology, Biotechnology, Computational Biology, Biodiversity etc. Department has got a very good placement record of students. The faculty have completed many research projects funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi, Vision Group on Science and Technology, ICFRE, Government of Karnataka. In addition, Department has been part of the inter-disciplinary BUILDER Project (4.5 Crores) associated with Departments of Biotechnology, Botany and Environmental Science. Department has conducted many national conferences, symposia, seminars, workshops and refresher courses.


Eligibility: B.Sc. Degree from any recognized university or any other equivalent qualification with any of the following sets of optionals - Chemistry / Botany / Zoology; Biochemistry / Chemistry / Zoology; Zoology / Biochemistry / Botany; Zoology / Sericulture / Biochemistry; Botany / Zoology / Microbiology or any combination with Zoology in B.Sc.
 

Programms Offered

 
Sl No Programmes Nature & Duration Eligibility Intake
1 M.Sc., CBCS - Semester Scheme (4 Semesters) B.Sc., Degree with Biological Sciences. 44
2 Ph.D Three Years Minimum M.Sc., Degree with Biological Sciences. -

Chairman

Dr. Nagaraj K


Year of Establishment

1993


Address

Department of PG Studies & Research in Applied Zoology
Kuvempu University
Jnanasahyadri, Shankaraghatta-577451
Shimoga Dist., Karnataka State, INDIA
+91(0)8282 256263
08282-256255
zoology@kuvempu.ac.in

Teaching Faculty of Applied Zoology in Kuvempu University

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    Dr. Nagaraj K Professor

    Qualification:M.Sc., Ph.D.,
    Area of Specialisation: Molecular Genetics, Developmental Neuroscience

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    Dr. Shwetha A Assistant Professor

    Qualification:M.Sc., M. Phil., Ph.D,
    Area of Specialisation: Aquatic Toxicology, Biodiversity, Fisheries

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    Dr. Dayananda G Y Guest Lecturer

    Qualification:M Sc., M Phil., Ph D.,
    Area of Specialisation: Ornithology, Hydrobiology, Biodiversity

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    Dr. Chandrakala E Guest Lecturer

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    Dr. Krishnappa G R Guest Lecturer

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    Ms. Nutan R Shettimani Guest Lecturer

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Research Project of Applied Zoology in Kuvempu University

Sl No Title Funding Agency Principal Investigator Co-Investigator Amount Status
1 Studies on Fish Habitat and Diversity of Tunga and Bhadra River Systems of Western Ghats, Karnataka UGC Dr. M. Venkateshwarlu nil 634556 Compleated
1 Molecular screening and Identification of Novel human L1CAM mutations in patients with L1 syndrome UGC Dr. Nagaraja NIL 1288800 Completed
2 Molecular screening and Association analysis of Neuronal Cell Adhesion Molecular (NRCAM) gene mutations in Autism DST-SERB, New Delhi. Dr. Nagaraja NIL 1100000 completed
3 DBT-BUILDER programme DBT, New Delhi Dr. V. Krishna Dr. Nagaraja 44983600 completed
4 Molecular genetics of Human diseases. VGST-K-FIST, Govt. of Karnataka, Bengaluru. Dr. Nagaraj NIL 2000000 completed
1 "Ecological studies on some water reservoirs around the shettihalli wildlife sanctuary, shivamogga dist, Karnataka with special reference to avifauna" University start-up grant Dr. Shwetha. A .. 2 completed
Sl No Faculty Name of the Supervisor Name of the Ph.D. Scholar with Aadhaar number/Photo ID Mode of Ph.D. Registration Number Date of Registration Research Topic Likely date of completion of Ph.D Availing Fellowship Funding Agency of Fellowship
1 Science Dr. Venkateshwarlu M Naga Chaitanya B. 4341 2967 6335 Part Time 02 (71) 2012-01-19 Isolation, Purification and Molecular Characterization of Antimicrobial peptides From ants of The Genus Monomorium (Formicidae Hymenoptera)" 2018-01-01 NO Nil
2 Science Dr. Venkateshwarlu M Jnaneshwari S Joshi 5816 9248 3897 Part Time 03 (72) 2012-01-19 Studies on Biodiversity of Spiders of Dakshina Kannada 2018-01-01 NO Nil
3 Science Dr. Venkateshwarlu M Sathish P.M 953225898797 Part Time 213 2015-01-12 Neuratoxicity and Safety Assessment of Momordica Dica Charantia (LINN.) Fruit During Pregnancy in Wistar Rats" 2019-01-01 NO Nil
4 Science Dr. Venkateshwarlu M Shivaraju 828314747936 Part Time 328 2016-02-27 Ecology and Icthyofaunal Diversity of Bheemasandra and Mydala Lakes of Tumkur 2020-01-01 NO Nil
5 Science Dr. Nagaraj K Chethan Kumara G.P 711892459176 Full Time 399 2017-09-13 Studies on phytochemical and pharmacological activities of few bioactive compounds from Alseodaphne semecarpifolia Nees 2021-01-01 YES DBT, New Delhi
6 Science Dr. Shwetha A Ms. V Hamsa rekha ADHAAR: 882474114097 Full Time 553 2019-02-13 ECOLOGY OF MALABAR GIANT SQUIRREL (RUTUFA INDICA INDICA) IN UMBLEBYLE RANGE FOREST, BHADRAVATHI DIVISION, SHIMOGA, KARNATKA 2024-08-23 YES UNIVERSITY
7 Science Dr. Shwetha A Mr. KRISHNAKUMARA ADHAAR: 479079988514 Part Time 554 2019-02-13 STUDIES ON DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTION OF AVIFAUNA IN HANUMANAHALLI AREA, GANGAVATHI TALUK, KARNATAKA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO BEE EATERS (MEROPS PHILLIPINUS AND MEROPS ORIENTALIS) 2025-02-16 NO -
8 Science Dr. Shwetha A MR. KESHAVA MURTHY M V ADHAAR: 761660433611 Part Time 642 2020-02-19 STUDIES ON ECOLOGICAL DISTRIBUTION AND POPULATION DYNAMICS OF SOIL NEMATODES IN UDUPI DISTRICT, KARNATAKA 2026-02-19 NO -
9 Science Dr. Shwetha A Mrs. Poornima B.S Adhaar: 398106346377 Part Time 643 2020-02-19 STUDIES ON AVIFAUNAL DIVERSITY AND THEIR STATUS IN SELECTED PONDS OF ARSIKERE TALUK, HASSAN DISTRICT, KARNATAKA. 2026-02-02 NO -
10 Science Dr. Nagaraj K Nithya. T P 732262722436 Full Time APZ - 140 2023-08-16 "Epigenetic Regulations of Neuroimmune Responses in Drosophila" 2027-08-16 YES Government of Karnataka
11 Science Dr. Nagaraj K Mruthunjaya. N B 964959118378 Part Time APZ - 141 2023-08-16 "Molecular Phylogenetic studies in Drosophila" 2027-08-15 NO NO
12 Science Dr. Nagaraj K Sowmya. D 514423386173 Full Time APZ - 70 2022-08-12 molecular genetic studies of Siddi tribal populations 2026-08-12 YES kuvempu university
13 Science Dr. Nagaraj K Harshitha. L 763353141432 Full Time APZ - 807 2021-09-06 "Studies on the immune response of Drosophila Melanogaster against bacterial infections" 2025-09-06 YES Government of Karnataka
14 Science Dr. Nagaraj K Bhargavi. H 318324004540 Full Time APZ- 640 2020-02-19 "Genetic Association Analysis of Copy Number Variations of Cell Adhesion Molecules in Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD)" 2026-02-19 YES DST- Karnataka Science and Technology Society , government of Karnataka
15 Science Dr. Nagaraj K SHAMAPARI. R 543750004201 Full Time APZ-560 2019-02-13 Teratogenic and Genotoxic studies of Antiepileptic drugs using Drosophila model system. 2024-12-30 YES Minority Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka
16 Science Dr. Nagaraj K MEGHASHREE R NAIK 738981414581 Full Time APZ327 2016-02-27 STUDY OF ANTIBACTERIAL IMMUNE RESPONSE IN DROSOPHILA SPECIES 2019-02-27 YES DST - INSPIRE
17 Science Dr. Nagaraj K Madhan S 708880987895 Full Time APZ82 2014-01-04 MOLECULAR SCREENING OF NOVEL HUMAN L1CAM MUTATIONS IN PATIENTS WITH L1 SYNDROME 2018-01-08 YES GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA
18 Science Dr. Nagaraj K CHANDRAKALA E 855090633964 Full Time APZ83 2014-01-04 GENETIC ASSOCIATION OF HUMAN NRCAM GENE IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS (ASD) 2018-01-08 YES DST - SERB
19 Science Dr. Nagaraj K SAVITHA A V 371710482897 Full Time APZ84 2014-01-04 STUDY OF GENOTYPE - PHENOTYPE CORRELATIONS IN HUMAN L1CAM ASSOCIATED DISEASES 2018-01-04 YES DST - INSPIRE
20 Science Dr. Venkateshwarlu M Shantha A. R 8682 7212 6718 Part Time APZ: 80 2014-01-04 Comparative Study on Ichthyofaunal Diversity in Linganamakki and Tunga Reservoirs 2018-12-01 NO Nil
21 Science Dr. Venkateshwarlu M Prashantha Kumara S.M 387138030036 Full Time APZ: 81 2014-01-04 "Spider Diversity in Semimalnad Region, Western Ghats, Karnataka, India" 2018-04-01 YES Government of karnataka

Workshops/Seminars/Conferences organized and Funding Agency :

 
Title Level Year Funding Agency
A two day workshop on ?Aquaculture for Rural Development? Regional Level 2006-07

 Un assigned Grants of U.G.C.
?Biotechnology Strategies for biodiversity conservation? National 2008 Kuvempu University & ISCAP
?Strategies for Biodiversity Conservation & Management? National 2010 Kuvempu University

Awards / Recognition / Achievements of Faculty:

 

Prof. B. B. Hosetti:

1 Vijayshree? Award by India International Society, 2005, Delhi.
2 Best paper presentation award by Academy of Environmental Biology (AEB) MP.
3 Post doctoral Award: The University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 2005, USA.
4 INSA visiting Professor Award, 2009: Visited Tribhuvan University,  Katmandu , Nepal.

Dr. Nagaraja:

1 Post doctoral fellowship: The University of Texas, USA, 2003-2004.
2 The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA, 2004-2007.

Future Expansion/Diversification Plans :

 

The Department is aiming at the establishment of well equipped research laboratories to take up research in thrust areas of the dept, namely Molecular Genetics, Neurobiology, Biodiversity, Aquaculture, Toxicology etc. To train M.Sc., students in modern biological disciplines such as Genomics, Proteomics and Genetic Engineering, Computer laboratory will be established. The curriculum of the department including syllabus would be modified comprehensively. That would help our students better taught and trained.