Dr. Simimole Sebastian Assistant Professor, HOD M. Sc, B. Ed., M. Phil., Ph. D

 

 

Faculty Profile

Name Dr. Simimole Sebastian
Designation Assistant Professor, PG and Research Department of Zoology
Qualification M.Sc. – Vikram University, Ujjain, M.P. (II Rank)
B.Ed. – Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala (VI Rank)
M.Phil. – Vikram University, Ujjain, M.P. (II Rank)
Ph.D. – Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala (2013)
Ph.D / M.Phil Thesis Ph.D Thesis: “Study on Physico‑chemical characteristics, plankton diversity and ichthyofauna of Idukki reservoir, Kerala, India.”
M.Phil Thesis: “Study on growth rate, condition factor and fecundity of Aorichthys seenghala from Kshipra river, Ujjain, M.P.”
Diploma in Human Resource Development in Counselling Skills – Christian Medical Association of India.
Date of Entry into Service 17/01/2014
Full‑time Guest Lecturer, Deva Matha College, Kuravilangad (09/06/2001 – 31/12/2008).
Full‑time Guest Lecturer, Alphonsa College, Pala (16/06/2012 – 10/01/2014).
Research Guideship and Associating University Research Guide in Zoology, Alphonsa College, Pala, affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.
Number of research scholars: 2.
Research Area Environmental Science, Fisheries, Plankton Studies
Chapters Published in Books
  • “Influence of four plant‑based carotenoids on the coloration of two ornamental fishes” (with Riya Jose), 2022.
  • “Arthropod Morphology”, Encyclopedia of Animal Cognition and Behaviour, 2021.
  • “Conservation of Biodiversity”, Environmental Biology and Human Rights, 2019.
Selected Papers Published
  • “Studies on length‑weight relationship of two Cichlid fish species”, Journal of Survey in Fisheries Sciences, 2023.
  • “Assessment of phytoplankton diversity in Meenachil river”, International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research, 2023.
  • “Heavy metal‑induced toxicity in fish”, Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology, 2023.
  • “Phytoplankton diversity in midstream region of Meenachil river”, Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology, 2023.
  • “Temporal variation of phytoplankton in Idukki reservoir”, Indian Journal of Ecology, 2016.
  • “Ichthyofaunal composition in Idukki reservoir, Kerala, India”, Indian Journal of Ecology, 40(2), 2013.
  • “Seasonal variations in fish abundance and biomass of Idukki reservoir, Kerala, India”, Ecology, Environment and Conservation, 19(4), 2013.
Papers Presented (Selected)
  • “Ichthyofauna of Chittar river, a tributary of Meenachil river, Kottayam District, Kerala” – National Seminar on Recent Trends in Molecular Taxonomy and Captive Breeding Techniques of Freshwater Ichthyofauna, Govt. College, Kottayam, 2017.
  • “Antibacterial effect of plant extracts on E. coli” – International Conference on Traditional and Alternative Medicine, St. Thomas College, Pala, 2017.
  • “Opportunities for livelihood enhancement of fisherwomen and environment safety” – National Seminar on Role of Women in the Protection and Sustenance of Environment, Alphonsa College, Pala, 2017.
  • Multiple papers on fish, phytoplankton and zooplankton diversity in Idukki reservoir at national seminars in Thiruvananthapuram, Irinjalakuda and other centres (2015).
Positions Held (University Level) Member, Subject Expert Committee of Studies in Aquaculture and Industrial Fisheries, M.G. University, Kottayam.
Member, Syllabus Revision Committee 2017, M.G. University, Kottayam.
Member, Panel of Question Paper Setters – University of Kerala and various autonomous colleges (S.H. College, Thevara; M.A. College, Kothamangalam; S.B. College, Changanassery).
Member, NSS Advisory Board Committee, M.G. University.
Member, Zoological Society of Kerala.
Positions Held (Institution Level) Head of the Department – 2024 onwards.
NIRF Co‑ordinator – 2024 onwards.
‘Snehaveedu’ Project Co‑ordinator – 2023 onwards.
NSS Programme Officer – 2021–2024.
IQAC Member – 2015–2019; IQAC Co‑ordinator – 2018–2019.
Returning Officer for College Union Election – 2021 onwards.
Co‑ordinator, Birds Club International – 2017–2024.
Co‑ordinator, Tutorial and Mentoring – 2015–2017.
Member, Admission Committee – 2015–2017.
Co‑ordinator, AZARA – 2014–2018.
Co‑ordinator, Add‑on Courses (Food Processing & Preservation; Sericulture) – 2014–2018.
Member, Staff Council – 2018–2019; 2024 onwards.
Internal Mentor, WWS – 2016–2018.
Moral Instructor for non‑Catholic students – 2014 onwards.
Class Teacher – 2015 onwards.
Member, Value Education Committee and Ethics Committee – 2020–2023.
Training Programmes Attended Refresher Course – University of Calicut (05/08/2022 – 19/08/2022).
Refresher Course – Central University of Kerala (09/03/2021 – 22/03/2021).
Refresher Course – University of Hyderabad (15/02/2019 – 07/03/2019).
Orientation Programme – University of Hyderabad (23/11/2016 – 20/12/2016).
Awards and Achievements Kerala Contingent Leader, NSS Republic Day Parade Camp, New Delhi (01–31 January 2024).
Participant, NSS Pre‑Republic Day Parade Camp, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu (30 October – 08 November 2023).
NSS Award for Best Programme Officer, M.G. University – 2023–2024.
NSS Award for Best Programme Officer, M.G. University – 2022–2023.
NSS Appreciation Award from Mahatma Gandhi University for outstanding performance – 2021–2022.
E‑mail Id simirosejoice@gmail.com