CURRICULUM VITAE- SUMMARY SHEET

S.No Particulars Details1 Name Dr. R. AZHAGU RAJ2 Date of Birth & Age 03 June 1985; 32 yrs3 Gender& Marital Status Male & Unmarried4

Address for Communication

8/89, Middle Street, K. Reddia Patti Kurukkal Patti Post, Sankarankovil Taluk, Tirunelveli (DT)- 627 953, Mobile : +919629475399 E- mail: drazhaguraj@gmail.com azhaguloyolascholar@gmail.com

5Educational Qualifications

M.Sc., M. Phil., Ph.D., SET. F.I.A.Z .R (ZOOLOGY) St. Xavier’s College and Loyola College, Chennai

6 Awards and Prizes 09 (Nine)7

Research Experience/Area of interest

(09) (Nine Years)General and Applied Zoology, Biodiversity, Bioinformatics, Ethnozoology and Bio-nanomaterial’s

8 Post Graduate level (PG)Teaching Experience

Four Academic years From 20/06/2013 To till date

9 Conferences/Seminars/Workshops/ Training Programs participated/ attended

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10 Academic Projects guided (M. Sc Level)

09 students, (02 Presently guiding 2016-2017)

11 Research Papers published in National/ International Journals/ Proceedings

24- papers published, (under review 06), Total 30 papers, (SCI-Cumulative Impact factor-10, Total citations- 26, h-index- 2 as per Google scholar, Total SJIF- 16.50, Total NASS score:8.00

12 Research Abstracts/Paper presented in National and International conferences

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13 Book /Book Chapters/Proceedings 01+01+01 (Total 03)14 Memberships 04 Four Memberships15 Fellow member 01- F.I.A.Z.R16 Reviewer in International Peer

Reviewed- Indexed Journals 04 Four journals

17 Associate Editor in Indexed /UGC approved Journals

03 Three journals

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CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name & Designation : Dr. R. AZHAGU RAJ, M.Sc., M. Phil., Ph.D. F.I.A.Z.R

Assistant Professor

Department of Zoology

St. Xavier’s College, (Autonomous)

Palayamkottai

Educational

Qualifications : M.Sc., M. Phil., Ph.D., SET (ZOOLOGY)

Father Name : Mr. M. Ramakrishnan

Date of Birth & Age : 03 June 1985, 32 yrs

Place of Birth : K. Reddia Patti (Village) Rural Area

Gender : Male

Nationality : Indian

Languages Known : Tamil & English (Read and Write)

Present Address : 8/89, Middle Street, K. Reddia Patti,

Kurukkal Patti, Post, Sankaran Kovil, Taluk,

Tirunelveli, District – 627 953, Tamilnadu, India

Permanent Address : 8/89, Middle Street, K. Reddia Patti,

Kurukkal Patti, Post, Sankaran Kovil, Taluk,

Tirunelveli, District – 627 953, Tamilnadu, India

Mobile number : 7373371441; 9629475399

E. Mail : azhaguloyolascholar@gmail.com

drazhaguraj@gmail.com

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EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Yearof

Study

Degree/Diploma/

NET/SLET/SET

SubjectsColleges/Schools

Universities/Boards

Class/ Percentage of Marks

2010-2014

Ph.D Zoology

Loyola College Chennai-34

University of Madras,Chennai34,Tamilnadu,India

Highly commanded

2012 SET Zoology -Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

Cleared/passed

2008-2009

M. Phil Zoology

Loyola College Chennai-34

University of Madras,Chennai-34, Tamilnadu

83.00 with Distinction

2006-2008

M. Sc Zoology

St. Xavier’s College,PalyamkottaiTamilnadu

M.S. University Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu

69.8 First class

2003-2006

B. Sc Zoology

P.M.T.College,M. N. Nallur,Sankaran kovil,Tamilnadu

M.S. University Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu

64.83 First class

2001-2002

H. Sc General

G.A. Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Sankaran kovil,Tamilnadu

Tamil NaduState Board Exams

76.58 First class

2000 S.S.L.C General

36, G.S.T.Hr.Sec. School,Sankarankovil,Tamilnadu

Tamil Nadu, State Board Exams

64.80 First class

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POST GRADUATE (P.G.) LEVEL TEACHING EXPERIENCE (04 Years)

1. Presently working a s an Assistant Professor in the Department of

Zoology St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai, from 16/06/2017 onwards

(Subjects Handling: Cell and Molecular biology, Bioinformatics, Economic

Zoology, Apiculture and Ethics).

2. Worked a s an Assistant Professor in Department of Animal Sc ience ,

(DAS), Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu from

24/07/2015 to 30/04/2017 (Subjects Handled: Biodiversity, Genetics and

Cell biology, Bioinstrumentation, Environmental Biology, Animal

Physiology, Economic Zoology, Ethnozoology and Sericulture).

3. Worked as an Assistant Professor in Zoology, Post Graduate Department of

Zoology, Pachaiyappa’s College for Men, Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu affiliated

to University of Madras, Chennai from 20/06/2013 to 23/07/2015 (Subjects

Handled: Immunology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Research Methodology,

Developmental biology, and Fishery biology).

RESEARCH EXPERIENCES

1. Worked as Project Assistant (PA-UGC) in School of Biodiversity and

Environmental Monitoring, Department of Advanced Zoology&

Biotechnology, Loyola College, Chennai funded by, University Grants

Commission (UGC), New Delhi, from 01.06.2011 to19.06.2013.

2. Research Scholar (RS) in School of Biodiversity and Environmental

Monitoring, Department of Advanced Zoology& Biotechnology, Loyola

College, Chennai from 01.11.2010 to19.06.2013

3. Worked as Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in Crop Protection Research

Center (CPRC), Department of Advanced Zoology& Biotechnology, St.

Xavier’s College (Autonomous) Palayam kottai funded by, Ministry of Earth

Sciences (MoES), New Delhi (MOES/MRDF/1/33/P/07) from 01.06.2009 to

06.07.2010.

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PROJECTS /DISSERTATION/ THESIS/ DETAILS

1. 2010-2014: Ph.D., Thesis entitled “Studies on animal associates, trace

metal content and bio-potentials of the marine alga Chaetomorpha aerea

(Dillwyn) Kutzing”.

2. 2008-2009: M. Phil., Dissertation entitled on “Homology modeling of COX

and Advanced Biotechnological Directory (ABD)”.

3. 2007-2008: M.Sc., Project entitled on “Computational Analysis and

Methodology of Structure Prediction of Cox and Phylogeny of 16S rRNA

in Chosen Fish Species”.

4. 2005-2006: B.Sc., Project entitled on “Documentation of Zootheraptic

species in Sivakiri Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

RESEARCH INTEREST

General and Applied Zoology

BiodiversitySpiders and Ants Diversity in various ecosystems

Seaweeds

o Phytochemistry

o Associated Fauna

Bioinformatics

Prediction of Activity Spectra for Substances (PASS),

Homology modeling and Docking studies

Agricultural Entomology

o Crop production (Natural enemies, plant/algal based

biocides against pests)

Chemical Ecologyo Isolation and identification of Insect cuticular

hydrocarbons.

Ethnozoology

o Documentation of Zootherapetic species in Tamilnadu Bio-nanomaterial’s

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o Biosynthesis of Nanomaterials /Nanoparticles and Characterization

o Crystal growth (inorganic materials) and Characterization

MAJOR/MINOR /COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS DETAILS

1. Dr. R. Azhagu Raj, Principal Investigator, for KSU, Saudi Arabia

collaborative project titled “Nanotechnology for Animal Health and

Mankind” (Subject Category: Life Science) for the period of (2017-2019).

M.SC., PROJECTS GUIDED

1. Sahayarani.M (2016-2017). Morphometric and Phylogenetic Analysis of

Chosen frog Species. M.Sc. Dissertation submitted to M.S.University

Tirunelveli-12.

2. Vanesh.M. (2016-2017). In-silico and Phylogenetic Analysis of Chosen

Spider Species. M.Sc. Dissertation submitted to M.S.University Tirunelveli-

12.

3. Saravanakarthick .P. (2015-16).Effect of solar radiation on biochemical and

histopathological changes in Puntius bimaculatus (Bleeker) (cypriniformes:

cyprinidae) M.Sc. Dissertation submitted to M.S.University Tirunelveli-12.

4. Krishna kumar.K. (2015-16) Effect of ultra violet radiation on biochemical

and histopathological changes in Glossogobius giuris (Hamilton)

(Perciformes: Gobiidae) M.Sc. Dissertation submitted to M.S.University

Tirunelveli-12.

5. Sathish.R (2014-15). Checklist of Spiders in mulberry ecosystem in

Kanchipuram District, Tamilnadu,India. M.Sc. Dissertation submitted to

University of Madras, Chennai

6. Cijomol. P.J (2014-15). Studies on sleep quality index of cancer patients.

M.Sc. Dissertation submitted to University of Madras, Chennai.

7. Gnanasundari.G (2013-2014). Preliminary phytochemical analysis of marine

macroalga Sargassum tenerrimum (J. Agardh). M.Sc. Dissertation submitted

to University of Madras.

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8. Mala, K. (2013-2014). Preliminary phytochemical analysis of marine

macroalga Caulerpa racemosa (J. Agardh) M.Sc. Dissertation submitted to

University of Madras.

9. Sumathi,S.R. (2013-2014). Prediction of biological activity of analgesic drugs

using PASS. M.Sc. Dissertation submitted to University of Madras

10. Rajeswari.P (2013-2014).Ethnoveterinary practices for cattle diseases in

Vellore district of Tamilnadu, India. M.Sc. Dissertation submitted to

University of Madras.

11. Revathi. B (2013-2014). Survey on factors influencing Dysmenorrhoea

among women students of Colleges in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu-2014. M.Sc.

Dissertation submitted to University of Madras.

PAPERS PUBLISHED/UNDER REVIEW/ COMMUNICATED IN PEER

REVIEWED JOURNALS

1. R. Azhagu Raj , Mohamad. S. AlSalhi, S. Devanesan. Microwave-assisted

synthesis of nickel oxide nanoparticles using Coriandrum sativum.L leaf

extract and their structural-magnetic catalytic properties. Materials 2017,10

(460) 1-12 IF- 2.728

2. Saranya.R., Azhagu Raj R., M. S. AlSalhi., S. Devanesan.2017. Dependence

of Catalytic Activity of Nanocrystalline Nickel Ferrite on Its Structural,

Morphological, Optical, and Magnetic Properties in Aerobic Oxidation of

Benzyl Alcohol. J. Supercond. Nov. Magn. DOI. 10.1007/s10948-017-4305-

0. IF- 1.2.

3. Azhagu Raj R ., M. Gomathi., A. Prakasam., Krishna Priya.,V. Narayanayyar,

P. Mahesh and S.Sivasubramanian. 2017. Preliminary phytochemical analysis

and biological activity of Hyptis Suaveolens (L.) (Lamiaceae). The Pharma

Innovation Journal 6(9)1-11.

4. Raja G. S.Gopinath, R. AzhaguRaj, ArunK.Shukla , MansourS.Alhoshan ,

K. Sivakumar.2016.Comparative investigation of CuFe2O4 nano and

microstructures for structural, morphological, optical and magnetic properties.

Physica E 83,69–73. IF-2.1.

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5. Mohammed Baith, Azhagu Raj.R and Raghupathi 2016. Structural, magnetic,

optical and catalytic properties of Fe3O4 nanoparticles of Sol Gel method.

Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism. JOSC-D-16-00143R1 .

IF-1.2.

6. Ragupathi,C. R. Azhagu Raj, G. Ramalingam, K. Arun Kumar, and N.

Mohamed Basith. 2016. Preparation and Physicochemical Characterization of

Ag Nanorods Phytosynthesis by the Petroselinum crispum Plant Extract.

Advanced Science, Engineering and Medicine. Vol. 8, 11, 862-867

7. Azhagu Raj R, R Sathish, A Prakasam, D Krishnamoorthy and M

Balachandar. Diversity and distribution of Ant species (Hymenoptera:

Formicidae), in Pachaiyappa’s College, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu,

India.Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 2017; 5(1): 459-464. NASS

Rating .5.53

8. Azhagu Raj R , J Ganesh, A Prakasam, D Krishnamoorthy, Majesh Tomson

and MC John Milton. Fauna associated with the marine macro alga

Chaetomorpha aerea (Dillwyn) Kutzing, (Chlorophyceae) in Pulicat estuary,

Tamil Nadu, India. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies

2017; 5(1): 319-326. (ICV-Poland) Impact Value: 5.62; (GIF) Impact Factor:

0.549. NASS Rating .3.99

9. Azhagu Raj R , R Sathish, A Prakasam, D Krishnamoorthy, M Balachandar

and Majesh Tomson. Extraction and analysis of cuticular hydrocarbons in the

weaver ant Oecophylla smaragdina (Fabricius) (Hymenoptera: Formicidae).

International Journal of Fauna and Biological Studies 2017; 4(1): 102-107

10. Majesh Tomson T.V. Sajeev and R. Azhagu Raj. Compatibility of Beauveria

bassiana strains on the biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles. Journal of

Research in biology. 2016.

11. Narayanan,.S. Judith Vijaya., S.Sivasanker .,L. John Kennedy.,P.

Kathirgamanathan and R.Azhagu Raj . 2015. Synthesis of hierarchical ZSM-5

hexagonal cubes and their catalytic activity in the solvent-free selective

oxidation of toluene. J Porous Mater. DOI 10.1007/s10934-015-9964-2/a. IF-

1.5.

12. Azhagu Raj R , Sumathi S.R ,Siva Subramanian.S .,Lenin E.A., Ragupathi C,

Prakash .A. Prediction of Activity Spectra For Analgesics Drugs. 2016.

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Journal of Biotechnology and Biosafety, 4. (2). 159-177.

13. Azhagu Raj R ., Gana Sundari G ., Mala K ., and A. Prakash 2015.

Preliminary physico-chemical properties of marine macroalga Sargassum

tenerrimum (j. Agardh) (Fucales, Sargassaceae) . International Research

Journal of Chemistry. 11. 27- 43.

14. Azhagu Raj R .,Mala K ., and A. Prakash 2015. Phytochemical analysis of

marine macroalga Caulerpa racemosa (J. Agardh) (Chlorophyta -

Caulerpales) from Tirunelveli District, Tamilnadu, India. Journal of Global

Biosciences, 4(8) 3055-3087.

15. Viswanathan C., R. Azhaguraj, M. Selvanayagam and S.M. Raffi .2013.

Heavy metal levels in different tissues of the Blue Swimming crab (Portunus

pelagicus, Portunidae) collected from Ennore Estuary. International Journal

of Research in Fisheries and Aquaculture, 3(1): 1-6.

16. R. Azhaguraj , M.C. John Milton, J. Ganesh, G.Justin Zenith kumar,

M.Ramakrishnan and Stalin antony. 2012. Predication of Biological Activity

Spectra for Secondary Metabolites from Marine Macroalgae Caulerpa Spp

(Chlorophyta - Caulerpals). International Research Journal of Pharmacy ; 3

(5) 320-323.

17. Rajkumar, J. S. I, John Milton, M. C, Uthiralingam, M, Azhaguraj R,

Ganesh, J and Ambrose, T. 2011. Toxic Effects and Bioaccumulation of

Cadmium, Copper, Lead and Zinc in Post Larval Stages Of Penaeus

Monodon. International Journal of Development Research.1 (2):001-005.

18. Mary Josephine Rani A, John Milton M.C, Uthiralingam M and Azhaguraj R.

2011. Quantitative Variation of Protein in the tissues of a fresh water fish

Clarias batrachus exposed to Mercury and Chromium. International Journal

of Current Research. 33 (3):230-236.

19. Mary Josephine Rani, John Milton MC, Uthiralingam M and Azhaguraj R.

2011.Acute Toxicity of Mercury and Chromium to Clarias batrachus (Linn).

Bioresearch Bulletin, 5: 368-372.

20. Mary Josephine Rani A, John Milton MC, Uthiralingam M and Azhaguraj R

2011.Bioaccumulation of Mercury and Chromium in a Freshwater Fish

Clarias batrachus. International Journal of Current Research and Review.

3(5): 64-72.

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21. Azhaguraj, R . Viswanathan, C. Sangeetha, B. and Selvanayagam, M. 2010.

ABD: Advanced Biotechnological Directory for Protein Sequence and

Structure Analysis. International Journal of Biological Technology: 1(2):60-

63.

22. Azhaguraj, R . and Selvanayagam, M. 2010. Homology modeling and Insilco

analysis of COX from Channa punctata. Bioresearch Bulletin: 2:46-50.

23. Azhaguraj, R . Arockia Lenin, E Viswanathan, C. Sangeetha, B. and

Selvanayagam, M. 2010. Predication of Biological Activity of Brown Algal

Antitumor Drugs Using PASS. Pharmacologyonline: 3: 22-34. IF-0.5

24. Sukantha T Azhagu Raj R,.2017. Data on the role of synthesis, crystal

structures, morphological and magnetic properties of a new iron oxide

nanoparticles. Data in Brief, Under review (Feb,16,2017).

ABSTRACTS PRESENTED IN NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL

CONFERENCES

1. Azhagu Raj R., J.Ganesh., M.C. John Milton and Palavesam. A. 2016.

Presented a paper entitled “Phytal fauna associated with the marine macro alga

Chaetomorpha aerea (dillwyn) kutzing, (Chlorophyceae) in Pulicat Estuary,

Tamilnadu” in National Seminar on “Marine Resources” held at M.D.T.Hindu

College,Tirunelveli on 03/03/2016 to 4/3/2016.

2. R. Azhaguraj and M.C. John Milton,. Studies on trace metal contents in

sediment, water and macro alga Chaetomorpha aerea(Dillwyn) Kutzing, in

Pulicat Estuary, Tamilnadu, India” Paper was presented in the National

conference on Bioscience for 21st century(NCBSC) organized by PG &

Research Department of Zoology, Auxilium College, Katpadi, Vellore 632006

on 05/2/2015 to 06/02/2015

3. R. Azhaguraj and M.C. John Milton, A Comparative Phytochemical Analysis

of macroalga Chaetomorpha aerea (Dillwyn) Kutzing, from Pulicat Estuary,

Tamilnadu, India”. Paper was presented in the National conference on

Bioscience for 21st century(NCBSC) organized by PG & Research

Department of Zoology, Auxilium College, Katpadi, Vellore 632006 on

05/2/2015 to 06/02/2015

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4. R. Azhaguraj , K. Loganathan., J.Ganesh, and M.C. John Milton. Occurrence

of Ectoparasitic mite Hemipteroseius indicus (Acari: Otopheidomenidae) on

the cotton stainer Dysdercus cingulatus (Hemiptera : Pyrrhocoridae) in

Tamilnadu. Paper was presented in the National Conference on Zoology for

Future Education and Research held at Queen Mary’s College

(Autonomous),Chennai from 23 to 24 January 2014.

5. R. Azhaguraj , J.Ganesh and M.C. John Milton, Ecological interactions

between Red Seaweed Hypnea musiformis (Wulfen) Lamour, (Rhodophyceae

– Hypneaceae) and its phytal fauna in Pulicat lake. Paper was presented in the

National Seminar on Cyclonic changes and its impact on Marine Biodiversity,

held on 9 &10 February 2012 at VHNSN College, Virudhunagar- 626 001.

6. R. Azhaguraj, J.Ganesh and M.C. John Milton, Diversity and Distribution of

Epifauna associated with the alga Hypnea musiformis (Wulfen) Lamour,

(Rhodophyceae – Hypneaceae) in Pulicat Estuary. Poster was presented in the

National Conference on “Recent Advances in Algal Biotechnology (NCRAAB

– 2012) held on 16&17 February 2012 at Centre for Advanced Studies,

University of Madras, Chennai.

7. R. Azhaguraj , J. Ganesh and M.C. John Milton, Diversity and Distribution of

Phytal Fauna associated with the alga Chaetomorpha aerea (Dillwyn)

Kutzing, (Chlorophyceae - Cladophoracea) in Pulicat Estuary. Poster was

presented in the National Conference on “Recent Advances in Algal

Biotechnology (NCRAAB – 2012) held on16&17 February 2012 at Centre for

Advanced Studies, University of Madras, Chennai.

8. Azhaguraj R ., M.C. John Milton, J. Ganesh. Studies on animal associates

and phytal faunal diversity of the marine macroalgae Chaetomorpha aerea

(Dillwyn) Kutzing in Pulicat Estuary. Paper presented in National Conference

on “Relevance of Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Bioresources

held at Department of Zoology, Auxilium College, (Autonomous), Vellore-

632 006, during 13&14 December,2012.

9. Azhaguraj R., D. Arun kumar, J. Ganesh, C. Raghupathy and M.C. John

Milton. Presented a Paper on “Growth and Characterization of Silver doped

Zinc Pottassium Phosphate (SZPP) Single Crystals” in the National seminar

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on Recent Advances in Materials Research organized by Department of

Physics, Scott Christian College, Nager kovil during 19 &20 July 2012.

10. Ganesh J., M.C. John Milton R. Azhaguraj. Species composition of phytal

fauna in the seagrass Syringodium isoetifolium (Cymodoceaceae) in

Kattumavadi, Palk Pay, India. Paper presented in National Conference on

“Relevance of Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Bio resources held

at Department of Zoology, Auxilium College, (Autonomous), Vellore-632

006, during 13&14 December,2012.

11. R. Azhaguraj J.S.I. Rajkumar., J. Ganesh., Uthiralingam., and M.C. John

Milton. Predication of Pesticide Toxicity- By Using Pass. Paper was presented

in the National Conference on Environmental Protection and Management

held on August 29&30, 2011 at Loyola College, Chennai -34

12. Sahayaraj, K. Azhaguraj. R. and Rajesh, S. Presented a Paper on “Insecticidal

activity of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles using Padina pavonica (Linn.)

against four cotton pests” in the National Conference on Interplay of

Biological and Chemical Sciences (NCIBCS-2010), held at Thiruvalluvar

University, Vellore, from 6-8th January, 2010.

13. Sahayaraj, K. Mary Jeeva, Y. and Azhaguraj, R. Presented a Paper on

“Insecticidal and ovipositional efficacy of Sargassum tenerrimum (J. Agardh)

extracts on Dysdercus cingulatus (Fab).” (Hemiptera: Pyrrhocoridae) in the

Second Biopesticide International Conference (BIOCICON) held at St.

Xavier’s College, Palayam kottai, from 26-28 November, 2009.

BOOKS/ BOOKCHAPTERS /PROCEEDINGS PAPERS/ TRAINING MANUALS

1. R. Azhaguraj. “The Ants” Erumbugal in Tamil, Puthiya vithaigal

Publishers ,Kancheepuram. pp 80.

2. R. Azhaguraj and Palavesam.A. “Handbook of Ethnozoology”

University press (in press), pp 210.

3. R. Azhaguraj and M.C. John Milton. MICROSCOPY: PRINCIPLES AND

TYPES. Published in the training manual “Perspectives of Animal

Taxonomy and Systematics” edited by Dr. M.C. John Milton, School of

Biodiversity and Environmental Monitoring, Department of Advanced

Zoology and Biotechnology, Loyola College, Chennai-34.

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4. Azhagu Raj R., J.Ganesh ., M.C. John Milton and Palavesam. A. 2016.

Phytal fauna associated with the marine macro alga Chaetomorpha aerea

(dillwyn) kutzing, (Chlorophyceae) in Pulicat Estuary, Tamilnadu. Published

in Proceedings in National Seminar on Marine Resources held at

M.D.T.Hindu College,Tirunelveli on 03/03/2016 to 4/3/2016

AWARDS/ PRIZES AND HONOURS

1. 2015-16. M.S. University Silver Jubilee celebration (Won II prize in 4*100

relay) Organized by Department of Physical Education, M.S. University,

Tirunelveli, Tamil nadu.

2. 2015-16. M.S. University Silver Jubilee celebration (Won III prize in long

jump) Organized by Department of Physical Education, M.S. University,

Tirunelveli Tamil nadu..

3. 2007-2008 Academic year Best out going P.G. Student Award, St. Xavier’s

College, Palayamkottai Tamil nadu..

4. 2007: District Level Elocution Competition (Won III Prize), Organized by

Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency (Ministry of New and

Renewable Energy Govt. of India New Delhi), Tirunelveli,Tamilnadu.

5. 2007: Society of St. Vincent de Paul Youth Wing Organized Elocution

Competition (Won III Prize) at St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai Tamil

nadu..

6. 2006: State Level Elocution Competition (Won III Prize), Organized by

Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi, Tamil nadu.

7. 2006: Inter Departmental Cultural Competition (INDECO-2006) Elocution

Competition (Won III Prize), at St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai, Tamil

nadu.

8. 2004 -2005: District Level Essay Competition (Won I Prize), Organized by

Tamil Development Department, Goverment of Tamilnadu, Tirunelveli,

Tamil nadu.

9. 2004: University Level Essay Competition (Won III Prize), Organized by

Youth Red Cross, M .S. University, Tirunelveli, Tamil nadu.

10. Participated in State level Essay Competition (2004-2005) organized by

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Tamil Development Department, Government of Tamilnadu, Chennai.

WORKSHOPS / TRAINING PROGRAMMES PARTICIPATED

1. Participated in the National workshop on “IPR and Patent rights” organized by

the Department of Animal Science M.S. University, Tirunelveli, held on 23 &

24 March 2017.

2. Participated in the National workshop on “Next Generation Sequencing Data

Analysis” organized by the Department of Biotechnology, M.S. University,

Tirunelveli, held on 28 & 29 January 2016.

3. Participated the National Workshop on “Molecular Dynamics Simulations,

Cheminformatics and Drug Designing” from 8th to 12th January, 2013 (5 days)

organized by the School of Biodiversity and Environmental Monitoring, PG &

Research Department of Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology, Loyola

College (Autonomous), Chennai 600034.

4. Participated Defense Research Development Organization (DRDO) and

Council of Scientific Research (CSIR) sponsored “ Workshop on Preparation,

Characterization of Crystalline Materials and their Applications (WPCCMA -

2012)” during 16th & 17 July, 2012, held at Department of Physics, Anna

University, Chennai – 25.

5. Participated Workshop on “ Live feed and Formulated Feed for Murrels”

under the sub project entitled, ‘ A value chain on murrel production in

Tamilnadu and Orissa’ organized by the Unit of Reproductive Biology and

Live Feed Culture (URBLFC), Department of Zoology, The New College

(Autonomous), Chennai – 14, during 29th & 30th March, 2012.

6. Participated in the Workshop on “Recent Advances in Proteomics” held on 21st

December 2011 at the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT),

Chennai- 100.

7. Participated in one day workshop on Frontiers in Materials Science organized

by Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) - South India and Dept of Physics and

Chemistry, RKM Vivekananda College, Chennai-04, on 11th Feb 2011.

8. Participated in National level training cum workshop on Recent Trends in

Animal Taxonomy and Systematics organized by the School of Biodiversity

and Environmental Monitoring, Department of Advanced Zoology and

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Biotechnology, Loyola College, Chennai-34 from 23rd to 26th Feb 2011.

9. Participated in Department of Biotechnology (DBT) sponsored short term

training course on Methods and Protocols for Practical Biotechnology

organized by the School of Biodiversity and Environmental Monitoring,

Department of Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology, Loyola College,

Chennai-34, from March 14th to 03rd April 2011.

10. State Level Training Program on Bio-inputs in Agriculture organized by Crop

Protection Research Centre, St. Xavier’s College, Palayam kottai, 10th

October, 2009.

11. National level Training Cum Workshop on Modern Approaches to Research

Methodology, Electronic Research Tools, E-Content and Biotechnological

Tools for Biodiversity Conservation organized by Department of Advanced

Zoology and Biotechnology, Loyola College, Chennai, from 10-13th March

2009.

12. State level Workshop on “Biodiversity and Conservation Strategies on the

Threatened and Endangered Species of Gulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere”

organized by Dept of Fisheries Biology and Capture Fisheries, Fisheries

College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi, from 29-30 March, 2007.

13. Participated in National level training cum workshop on “Advanced Training

in Molecular Biology” organized by the Department of Advanced Zoology

and Biotechnology, Sri Paramakalyani College, Alwarkuruchi-412, from

30.07.2007 to 01.08.2007.

14. Participated in National level training cum workshop on “Bio-safety

Regulatory Frame Work: Assessment, Decision, Implication and Public –

Private Interface” organized by the Centre for Biodiversity and Forest

Studies, School of Energy, Environment & Natural Resources, Madurai

Kamaraj University, Madurai- 21, from 26 to 28 September, 2007.

15. State Level Workshop on “Breeding, Rearing and Marketing of Ornamental

Fishes” organized by Department of Zoology, VHNSN College,

Virudhunagar, from 15 to 16 March, 2007.

16. State Level Workshop on “Recent Trends in Environmental Science”

organized by Dept of Chemistry, Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar College,

Melaneelithanallur, on 19th October, 2005.

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17. State Level Workshop on “Developed India 2020” organized by Pasumpon

Muthuramalinga Thevar College, Melaneelithanallur, on 21st September, 2005.

18. State Level Workshop on “Legal aspects of Emergency Care” organized by

Ignatius College of Education, Palayam kottai, from 19 & 20 August, 2004.

SYMPOSIA / CONFERENCES PARTICIPATED

1. Participated in the National conference on “ The pivot of biotechnology to

revitalize the unrevealed PBR-17” organized by microbial biotechnology

laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, M.S. University, Tirunelveli, held

on 17 February 2017.

2. Participated in the National Seminar on “Marine Resources” held at organized

by Dept of Zoology, M. D. T. Hindu College, Tirunelveli on 03/03/2016 to

4/3/2016

3. Participated in the National conference on Bioscience for 21st

century(NCBSC) organized by PG & Research Department of Zoology,

Auxilium College, Katpadi, Vellore 632006 on 05/2/2015 to 06/02/2015

4. Participated in “National Conference on Conservation and Management Of

Faunal Resources For Sustainability (CMFRS 2012)” held during 3rd October

to 5th October 2012 at Department of Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology,

Guru Nanak College, Chennai-600 042.

5. Participated in the National Seminar on “Current Trends in Biotechnological

Strategies for Eco – friendly Crop Protection” organized by the Sun Agro

Biotech Research Centre (SABRC), Chennai – 600 116 and Department of

Zoology, University of Madras, Chennai – 25, held on 16 & 17 December

2011

6. Attended National level Conference on Aquatic Bio-toxins- 2011 held on 14-

16, September 2011 at Centre for Advanced Studies in Marine Biology,

Faculty of Marine Sciences, Annamalai University, Parangipettai.

7. Participated in 98th Indian science Congress held at SRM University, Chennai

from 03-07 January 2011.

8. Participated in International Conference on Recent Trends in Sensor-

Development for the Assessment and Management of the Environment held at

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Loyola College, Chennai, from 8-10 January, 2009.

9. Participated in State Level Symposium on Role of Laboratories in Trauma

Care and Preemptive Prevention Human Diseases held at Loyola College,

Chennai, from 17-18 December, 2008.

10. Participated in National Seminar on Stem Cell Research-The Present and

Future held at Woman’s Christian College, Chennai, from 4 -5 September,

2008.

11. Participated in International Costal Cleanup Day-2008 Organized by UNEP-

South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme and Loyola College,

Chennai, from 20th September 2008.

12. Participated in National Seminar on Diversity and Conservation of Montane

Ecosystem held at Kumara Gurapara Swamy College, Srivaikuntam, from 13 -

14, December, 2007.

13. Participated in International Conference on Biopesticide (BIOCICON) held at

St. Xavier’s College, Palayam kottai, from 28 to 30 November, 2007.

14. Participated in National Seminar on Human Rights and Value Education held

at Ignatius College of Education, Palayam kottai, from 21-22 September,

2007.

15. Participated in National Conference on Bio-secured Aquaculture an Eco-

Friendly Approach held at Fisheries College and Research Institute,

Thoothukudi, from 29 to 30 June, 2007.

16. Participated in State Level Seminar on Solid Waste Management (SESOM)

held at Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College (Autonomous), Sivakasi, from 27 -

28 February, 2006.

17. Participated in state level seminar on Youth Leadership organized by NSS,

M.S. University, Tirunelveli, on 23 January 2004.

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18. Participated in intercollegiate seminar on Consumer Education and Protection

organized by NSS, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University held at Pasumpon

Muthuramalinga Thevar College Melaneelithanallur, on 18th September, 2003.

PROGRAMME ORGANIZED /RESOURCE PERSON

1. Organized Intra-departmental Quiz Programme for National Science Day

celebrations at Department of Animal Science, M.S. University Tirunelveli on

26/02.2016.

2. Delivered a special lecture -“Biodiversity and Environmental issues” at

Department of Computer Science & Engineering, M. S. University,

Tirunelveli on 21 August 2015.

MEMBERSHIP IN THE SCIENTIFIC BODIES

1. Fellow Member :Fellow International Association of Zoology Research

(F.I.A.Z.R), New Delhi

2. Member-International Society of Zoological Sciences (ISZS),China

3. Life Member in Journal of Bio-pesticide, India

4. Member in Indian Science Congress, Kolkata, India

5. Member in Phycological Society of India (PSI)

REVIEWER IN PEER REVIEWED JOURNALS

1. Medicinal Chemistry Research (Springer publications)

2. Revista de Biología Tropical

3. International Journal of Tropical Biology and Conservation.

4. International Journal of Pure and Applied Zoology(IJPAZ)

5. Neurology

ASSOCIATE EDITOR IN JOURNALS

1. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies

2. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies

3. International Journal of Fauna and Biological Studies

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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY

1. National Cadet Corps (NCC) ‘B’ and ‘C’ Certificates (Army Wing) 2003-

2006 .

2. Participated in National Cadet Corps (NCC) -Army Attachment Camp

(AAC) at 1st Battalion The Maratha Light Infantry, Bangalore, Karnataka from

16th June to 30th June 2005.

3. Participated in National Cadet Corps (NCC)- Combined Annual Training

Camp (CATC) at Raju’s College, Rajapalayam, Tamilnadu from 30th August

to 10th September 2004.

4. Participated in National Cadet Corps (NCC)- Combined Annual Training

Camp (CATC) at Arulmighu Kalasalingam College of Engineering,

Krishnankovil, Tamilnadu from 07 June to 18 June 2004.

5. Participated in National Cadet Corps Cycle Rally- “World AIDS Day

Awareness”- (NCC) 2004-2005.

DECLARATION:

I hereby declare that’s the above stated particulars are true.

Yours Sincerely,

(R. AZHAGU RAJ)Date:Place:

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