T. Rajagopal

Assistant Professor

  • Name:

    Rajagopal

  • Qualification:

     M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.

  • Email:

     deer_raj@yahoo.co.in

  • Date of Join: 2013-12-15

Publications

  • Surulinathi, M., Rajkumar, N., Jayasuriya, T., Rajagopal, T. 2021. Indian Contribution in Animal Behaviour Research: A Scientometric Study. Library Philosophy and Practice 4897, 1-18.
  • Rajagopal, T., G. Ramya Vaideki, G. Saibaba, P. Ponmanickam, S. Achiraman, S. Rajanarayanan, M.A. Akbarsha, G. Archunan. 2020. Histomorphological perspectives of preputial and clitoral glands of soft-furred field rat Millardia meltada. Acta Biologica Szegediensis 64 (2) 181-189.
  • Ranjini, S., S. Muniasamy, G. Rameshkumar, T. Rajagopal, T. Sivakumar, P. Ponmanickam. 2020. Bactericidal activity of skin mucus and skin extracts of Catla catla and Channa striatus. Acta Biologica Szegediensis, 64(1), pp. 11-16. doi: 10.14232/abs.2020.1.11-16.
  • Rajagopal, T., M. Surulinathi, A. Manimozhi, P. Ponmanickam, G. Archunan. 2020. Global research output in Antelope species: A case study. International Journal of Zoology Studies, 5 (2): 31-43.
  • Malathi, S., G. Rameshkumar, R.L. Rengarajan, T. Rajagopal, S. Muniasamy and P. Ponmanickam. 2019. Phytofabrication of silver nanoparticles using Annona reticulata and assessment of insecticidal and bactericidal activities. Journal of Environmental Biology 40, 626-633.
  • Rajagopal, T., P. Singam, S. Kulandaivel, S. Selvarani, S. Sevarkodiyone, P. Ponmanickam. 2019. Survey of red weaver ants (Oecophylla smaragdina) and their host plants in urban and rural habitats of Madurai District, Tamil Nadu, India. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies 2019; 7(1): 938-943.
  • Rajagopal, T., P. Singam, S. Kulandaivel, S. Selvarani, S. Sevarkodiyone, P. Ponmanickam. 2019. The red weaver ant, Oecophylla smaragdina as vectors of bacteria in urban environments. International Journal of Entomology Research 4 (1): 46-49.
  • Muthukumar, S., S. Muniasamy, M. Srinivasan, A. Ilangovan, S. Satheshkumar, T. Rajagopal, V. Ramesh Saravana Kumar, G. Archunan. 2018. Evaluation of pheromone‐based kit: A noninvasive approach of estrus detection in buffalo. Reproduction Domestic Animal 53(6):1466-1472.
  • 5. Ramachandran, R., S. Achiraman, T. Rajagopal, D. Sankarganesh, S. Kamalakkannan, P. Ponmanickam, R. Rajkumar, G. Ramya Vaideki, P. Padmanabhan, G. Archunan Govindaraju. 2018. Localization of α 2u-globulin in the acinar cells of preputial gland, and confirmation of its binding with farnesol, a putative pheromone, in field rat (Millardia meltada). PLoS ONE 13(6): e0197287.
  • 6. Rajagopal, T., A. Chinnathambi, P. Padmanabhan, B. Gulyas and G. Archunan. 2018. Inter-relationship of behaviour, faecal testosterone levels and glandular volatiles in determination of dominance in male Indian blackbuck. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology 56: 781-794.
  • 6. Dhivagar, S., C. Sabarinathan, T. Rajagopal and T. Arumuganathan. 2017. Vanadium pincer complex: Synthesis, Characterization, Catalysis and Biological studies. Journal of Advanced Applied Scientific Research 1: 7-15.
  • Rajagopal, T., I. Anto Amal Jemimah, P. Ponmanickam and M. Ayyanar. 2015. Synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Catharanthus roseus root extract and its larvicidal effects. Journal of Environmental Biology 36 (6): 1-7. [ISSN: 0254-8704]
  • Rajagopal, T., R. Rajkumar, P. Ponmanickam, S. Achiraman, P. Padmanabhan and G. Archunan. 2015. Identification of pheromone-carrying protein in the preorbital gland post in the endangered species of Indian male Blackbuck Antelope cervicapra L. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology 53 (12): 1-8.
  • Vaishnavi, B., G. Rameshkumar, T. Rajagopal and P. Ponmanickam. 2015. Evaluation of Bactericidal and Fungicidal Properties of Silver Nanoparticles Fabricated Using Jasminum sambac (L.). Global Journal of Biotechnology & Biochemistry 10 (1): 22-31.
  • Saranya, S., S. Shekinah, T. Rajagopal, J. Vijayakumar and P. Ponmanickam. 2014. Isolation and Characterization of cholesterol degrading bacteria from soap and vegetable oil industrial waste. Indian Journal of Biotechnology 13(4): 508-513.
  • Raji, S., M. Ayyanar, P. Ponmanickam and *T. Rajagopal. 2014. In vitro morphogenesis and RAPD analysis of Justicia tranquebariensis L.f.-an important medicinal plant. Asian Pacific Journal of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology 22 (1): 152-163.
  • Elavarasi, K., S. Ranjini, T. Rajagopal, G. Rameshkumar, P. Ponmanickam. 2013. Bactericidal proteins of skin mucus and skin extracts from fresh water fishes, Clarias batrachus and Tilapia mossambicus. Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 37: 194-200.
  • Rajagopal, T., G. Archunan, M. Surulinathi and P. Ponmanickam. 2013. Research output in pheromone biology: A case study of India. Scientometric 94 (2): 711-919.
  • Lakshmi Priya, G., P. Rameshkumar, P. Ponmanickam, R. Eswaran, D.N.P. Sudarmani and *T. Rajagopal. 2013. Identification of volatile and protein profiles in the sting and mandibular glands of the worker honey bee, Apis cerana indica. Journal of Biochemistry and Physiology 2 (1): 1-7.
  • Archunan, G. and T. Rajagopal. 2013. Detection of estrus in Indian blackbuck: Behavioural, hormonal and urinary volatiles evaluation. General and Comparative Endocrinology 181: 156-166.
  • Ponmanickam, P., S. Muniasamy, K. Priya Tharshini, R.L. Rengarajan, T. Rajagopal and G. Archunan. 2013. Protein and volatile profiles of Mouse (Mus musculus) vaginal mucus across the oestrous cycle. World Journal of Zoology 8 (1): 67-74.
  • Rajagopal, T., G. Archunan and M. Sekar. 2011. Impact of zoo visitors on the fecal cortisol and the behaviour of an endangered species, Indian Blackbuck (Antelope cervicapra L.). Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 14 (1): 18-32.
  • Achiraman, S., Archunan, G., Sankar Ganesh, D., Rajagopal, T., Rengarajan, R.L., Kokilavani, P., Kamalakkannan, S. and S. Kannan. 2011. Biochemical analysis of female mice urine with reference to endocrine function: A key tool for estrus detection. Zoological Science 28(8): 600-605.
  • Rajagopal, T., Sekar, M., Manimozhi, A., Baskar, N. and G. Archunan. 2011. Diversity and community structure of butterfly of Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Journal of Environmental Biology 32 (2): 201-207.
  • Rajagopal, T. and G. Archunan. 2011. Histomorphology of preorbital gland in territorial and non-territorial male Blackbuck Antelope cervicapra L., a critically endangered species. Biologia 66 (2): 370-378.
  • Rajagopal, T., Manimozhi, A. and G. Archunan. 2011. Diurnal variation in preorbital gland scent marking behaviour of captive male Indian Blackbuck (Antelope cervicapra L.) and its territorial significance. Biological Rhythm Research 42 (1): 27-38.
  • Rajagopal, T., Thangamani, T. and G. Archunan. 2010. Comparison of physico-chemical parameters and phytoplankton species diversity of two perennial ponds in Sattur area, Tamil Nadu. Journal of Environmental Biology 31 (5): 787-794.
  • Rajagopal, T., Archunan, G., Geraldine, P. and C. Balasundaram. 2010. Assessment of dominance hierarchy through urine scent marking and its chemical constituents in male blackbuck Antelope cervicapra, a critically endangered species. Behavioural Processes 85 (1): 58-67.
  • Rajagopal, T., Thangamani, A., Sevarkodiyone, S.P., Sekar, M and G. Archunan. 2010. Zooplankton diversity and physico-chemical conditions in three perennial ponds of Virudhunagar district, Tamilnadu. Journal of Environmental Biology 31 (3): 265-272.
  • Sekar, M., Rajagopal, T. and G. Archunan. 2008. Influence of zoo visitor presence on the behaviour of captive Indian gaur (Bos gaurus gaurus) in zoological park, Chennai. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 11: 352-357.
  • Ponmanickam, P., T. Rajagopal and M.K. Rajan. 2007. Density and relative abundance of macroinvertebrates in Vembakottai reservoir, Virudhunagar district, Tamil nadu. Bionotes 9 (3): 83-84.
  • Ponmanickam, P., T. Rajagopal, M.K. Rajan, S. Achiraman and K. Palanivelu. 2007. Assessment of drinking water quality of Vembakottai reservoir, Virudhunagar district, Tamil nadu. Journal of Experimental Zoology, India 10 (2): 485-488.
  • Ponmanickam, P., T. Rajagopal, M.K. Rajan. 2006. Diversity of birds of the Vembakottai Reservoir, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, Bionotes 8 (3): 65-66.
  • Rajagopal, T., S. P. Sevarkodiyone and G. Archunan. 2006. Diversity of social insects in Sattur town, Virudhunagar district, Tamil nadu. Insect Environment 12 (2): 90-92.
  • Rajagopal, T., A. Thangamani, G. Archunan and A. Manimozhi. 2006. Studies on diurnal variation certain physico-chemical parameters and zooplankton components of Chinnapperkovil pond in Sattur. Journal of Nature Conservation 18 (1): 97-105.
  • Rajagopal, T., S. P. Sevarkodiyone and M. Sekar. 2005. Ant species richness, diversity and similarity index at five selected localities of Sattur Taluk. Indian Journal of Environmental Education 5: 7-12.
  • Rajagopal, T., S. P. Sevarkodiyone and A. Manimozhi. 2005. Ant Diversity in some selected localities of Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar district, Tamil nadu. (Currently Journal of Threatened Taxa) Zoos print Journal 20 (6): 1887-1888.
  • Rajagopal, T., A. Thangamani and M. Sekar. 2005. Diversity of molluscan community in a perennial pond in Vithudhunagar district, Tamil nadu. Bionotes 7 (3): 88-89.
  • Rajagopal, T., A. Thangamani and S. Baskaran. 2002. Density and relative abundance of insect in a pond in Tamil Nadu. Bionotes 4(3): 71-72.
      Abstracts published International Conference/Seminar/Symposium
    1. Rajagopal, T and G. Archunan, 2006. Agonistic and non-agonistic behaviuour interactions in Indian blackbuck (Antelope cervicapra L.) during dominance hierarchy formation. 6th International Deer Biological congress held at Czech Republic. Prague. Pp. 111-112.
    2. Rajagopal T, Thangamani A, Ponmanickam P, Sevarkodiyone SP, Archunan G. 2006. Limnological evaluation of a three perennial ponds with special reference to physico-chemical parameter and zooplankton density. Proceedings of the 8th AANESWM, Anna University, Chennai, pp. 311-312.
    3. Rajagopal, T, G. Archunan and S. Achiraman. 2007. Scent marking, conflict and courtship behaviours in Indian Blackbuck, Antelope cervicapra L.: A study in Arignar Anna Zoological Park. Australasian Society for the Study of Animal Behaviour & the International union for the study of Social Insects (Australian Chapter) held at Australian National University, Canberra. Pp. 22.
    4. Rajagopal, T. and G. Archunan. 2007. Scent over-marking hypothesis: a reliable assessment for competitive ability by potential male. 11th Congress of European society for evolutionary Biology held at Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden. Pp. 79.
    5. Archunan, G. and T. Rajagopal. 2009. Preorbital gland of male blackbuck (Antelope cervicapra L.): Behavioural assessment and chemical identification in view of dominance. Beijing Internal meeting on Research in Taste and Smell held at Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing China, pp. 38.
    6. Ponmanickam, P, T. Rajagopal and G. Archunan. 2013. Identification of volatiles in the urine of Little Indian Field Mouse, Mus booduga. International Chemical Ecology Conference held on 19 ? 23 August 2013 at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, Victoria, Australia.

    • Conference/Workshop Attended

    Attended Orientation/ Refresher course/ Faculty Induction programme

  • Participated in the Science Academies Refresher course on Evolutionary Ecology of Plants and Animals from 11th November – 26th November, 2013 at PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore.
  • Participated in the Orientation Programme for Newly Recruited Teachers, organized by NAAC-IQAC-Internal quality assurance cell, Thiagarajar College, Madurai during 02.12.2013 to 03.12.2013.
  • Participated in the Faculty Induction and Improvement Programme for Newly Recruited Teachers, organized by NAAC-IQAC-Internal quality assurance cell, Thiagarajar College, Madurai during 01.03.2014 to 02.03.2014.
  • Participated in the Orientation Programme, organized by Academic Staff College Bharathidasan University, Trichy during 28.01.2015 to 24.02.2015.
  • Participated in the UGC sponsored Refresher course in Life Sciences (Interdisciplinary) from 16th July 2019 to 29th July 2019 at UGC-HRDC Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli.
  • Participated in the UGC sponsored Online Refresher course in Environmnetal Studies (Interdisciplinary) from 22nd September 2021 to 5th October 2021 at UGC-HRDC University of Mumbai.
      Details of Professional Training and Research Experience
    1. Participated the Zoo club volunteer training programme held at Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Vandalur, Chennai during 15th & 16th January 2005.
    2. Participated the one-week Animal welfare training programme held at National Institute of Animal Welfare, Ballabgarh, Haryana during 23rd to 27th January 2006.
    3. Participated the workshop on E-Resources and Higher Academic Research, held at Central Library, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli during 26th May 2007.
    4. Participated the National workshop on Biodiversity Assessment held at Mangalore University, Mangalore, during 15th to 17th February 2008.
    5. Participated the National workshop on GIS for Natural Resources & Disaster Management held at Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, during 3rd to 7th March 2008.
    6. Participated the International workshop cum seminar on Advances in Modern Biotechnology and Molecular Techniques in Veterinary Parasitological: Diagnosis, Chemotherapy and control, held at Alagappa University, Karaikudi, during 17th to 21st March 2008.
    7. Participated the workshop on 2nd Asian Lepidoptera Symposium cum Workshop, held at Penang Butterfly Farm, Penang, Malaysia during 24th November to 28th November 2008.
    8. Participated the workshop on One day Expert Lecture Series on Intellectual property rights held at Center for Bioresource Research and Development, Sathyabama University, Chennai during 27.08.2010.
    9. Participated in the Science Academies refresher course on Evolutionary Ecology of Plants and Animals from 11th November 26th November, 2013 at PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore.
    10. Participated in the One workshop on “Reformation and Innovation in Evaluation” held at Thiagarajar College, Madurai during 13.03.2017.
    11. Participated in the One workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation” held at Thiagarajar College, Madurai during 13.03.2017.
      Paper Presented in the Conferences/Seminars/Symposium (Oral/Poster)
    1. Participated and presented a paper entitled Effect of some allelochemics (Abrine, andrographolide, Gossypin and Solasonine) on fecundity in the Tobacco Cutworm, Spodoptera litura (Fabricius) on National Seminar on Molecular Reproduction and Biomedicine held at ANJA College, Sivakasi during 12th to 14th October 2001 (Oral).
    2. Participated and presented a paper entitled Density and Relative abundance of insect in Chinnapperkovil pond, Sattur taluk, Virudhunagar District on Intercollegiate Students Seminar on Biodiversity held at Thiagarajar College, Madurai during 16th October 2001(Oral).
    3. Participated and presented a paper entitled Water pollution indicators (phytoplankton and zooplankton) in Nallanchettipatti pond, Sattur taluk, Virudhunagar District. State level Seminar on pollution-A death knell to the Environment held at Raja Doraisingam Govt. Arts College, Sivagangai during 21st and 22nd January 2002 (Oral)
    4. Participated and presented a paper entitled ?Scent marking and its territorial significance of male dominant blackbuck (Antelope cervicapra L.) on 28th Annual conference of the Ethological Society India held at Sarah Tucker College and Tamil Nadu Mundanthurai Forest Department, Tirunelveli during 7th and 8th February 2003 (Oral).
    5. Participated and presented a paper entitled Frequency and duration of Flehmen behaviour in the Indian blackbuck (Antelope cervicapra L.) with special reference to Estrus on XXIII Annual symposium on reproductive biology and comparative endocrinology held at IBMS, University of Madras, Taramani campus, Chennai during 25th to 27th January 2004 (Poster).
    6. Participated and presented a paper entitled Frequency of scent marking behaviour of lek male (Indian Blackbuck, Antelope cervicapra L.) with special reference to estrus on XXIX Annual conference of the Ethological Society of India and National symposium on Unconventional pests held at Bangalore University during 23rd and 254th February 2005 (Oral).
    7. Participated and presented a paper entitled Observation of courtship behaviour and distribution of estrus in Indian Blackbuck, Antelope cervicapra L. on XXIII National symposium on reproductive Biology and Comparative Endocrinology held at Visva-Bharati (a Central University) Santinikatan during 7th to 9th February 2005 (Poster).
    8. Participated and presented a paper entitled Flehmen behaviour in the dominant breeding buck (Antelope cervicapra L.) with reference to estrus on 30th Annual conference of the Ethological Society of India and Biodiversity and Molecular Basis of organismal behaviour held at Sri Padavati Mahila Visvavidylayam (Womens University), Tirupati during 4th and 5th February 2006 (Oral).
    9. Participated and presented a paper entitled Dominant suppress subordinate through scent marking in Indian Blackbuck, Antelope cervicapra L. A captive study on XXIV Annual symposium of reproductive biology and comparative endocrinology on Therapeutic and diagnostic products for reproductive health: Recent trands and future prospects held at Indian Institute Technology, Roorkee during 14th to 16th February 2006 (Poster).
    10. Participated and presented a paper entitled Inter-relationship of physico-chemical parameters and phytoplankton diversity with respect to pollution status of three perennial ponds of Sattur taluk on National seminar on advanced plant sciences held at Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli during 24th and 25th February 2006 (Oral).
    11. Participated and presented a paper entitled Diurnal variations in scent marking behaviour in endangered species of Indian Blackbuck, Antelope cervicapra L. on National seminar on wildlife biodiversity conservation held at Pondicherry University, Pondicherry. During 13th to 15th October 2006 (Oral)
    12. Participated and presented a paper entitled Mammalian Exocrine secretion: Identification of low molecular mass protein in preorbital gland secretion of endangered species of Indian Blackbuck (Antelope cervicapra L.) on International Conference on Biotechnological Approaches in Bioresopurces mamgement. Department of Biotechnology held at Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, during 23rd to 26th January 2007 (Oral).
    13. Participated and presented a paper entitled Histomorphology and the chemical profiles of the preorbital gland of male blackbuck (Antelope cervicapra L.) on XXVI National symposium of Society for Reproductive Biology and Comparative Endocrinology (SRBCE) held at the Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu during 23rd to 25th January 2008 (Oral).
    14. Participated and presented a paper entitled Non-invasive assessment of Reproductive status in endangered species of Indian Blackbuck (Antelope Cervicapra L.) by urinary volatiles on International conference on Biodiversity conservation and Management, held at Rajiv Gandhi Chair in Contemporary Studies, Cochin during 3rd to 6th February 2008 (Oral).
    15. Participated and presented a paper entitled Conservation of an endangered species, indian blackbuck, through (non-invasive) pheromonal investigation on 96th Indian Science Congress Young Science award programme for in animal, veterinary and fishery sciences held at North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong during 17th October 2008 (Oral).
    16. Participated and presented a paper entitled Impact zoo visitor density on the fecal cortisol and the behaviour of an endangered species, Indian Blackbuck (Antelope cervicapra L.) on International conference on Wildlife conservation, health and disease management at Madras Veterinary College, Chennai, during 3rd -5th February 2010 (Oral).
    17. Participated and presented a paper entitled Assessment of heavy metals in the water, plant and animal tisue of three wate reservoir of virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu on Natinal symposium on current perspective in animal biotechnology helad at Bharathidasan Universitry, Tiruchirappalli during 3rd and 4th February 2011 (Oral).
    18. Participated and presented a paper entitled Detection of estrus in Indian blackbuck: Behavioural, hormonal and urinary volatiles evaluation on 82nd Annual Session of The National Academy of Sciences India - Swarna Jayanti Puruskars, Young Scientist, held at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi during 29th November to 31st December 2012 (Poster).
    19. Participated and presented a paper entitled Photocatalytic degradation of textile dyes using silver (Ag) nanoparticles synthesised from Oceanimonas denitrificans in the 12th National Conference of Indian Association of Applied Microbiology, held at Dr. MGR Janaki College, Chennai during 5th December to 6th December 2014 (Oral).
    20. Participated and presented a paper entitled Synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Catharanthus roseus root extract and its larvicidal effects in the National Conference on Role of Biopharmaceuticals in achieving health by 2020 held at Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore during 10th July to 11th July 2015 (Oral).
    21. Participated and presented a paper entitled Analyses of putative pheromones and proteins in the urine of South Indian breed of Rajapalayam dog (Canis lupus familiaris) during estrous cycle in the International symposium on Comparative Endocrinology and Integrative Physiology held at Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram during 4th August to 7th August 2015 (Oral).
    22. Participated and presented a paper entitled “Detection of estrus in South Indian breed of Rajapalayam dog (Canis lupus familiaris): Behavioural and Urinary volatile evaluation” in the International symposium on Recent Advances in Comparative Endocrinology held at Madras Christian College, Chennai during 29th November to 1st December 2017 (Oral).
    23. Participated and Presented a paper entitled “Identification of pheromone carrying protein in the urine of South Indian Breed of Rajapalayam dog by MALDI-TOF/MS analysis” in the National Seminar on “Taxonomy, Biodiversity and Conservation” held at Department of Zoology, Loyola College, Chennai, on 11th and 12th January 2019 (Poster).
    24. Participated and presented a paper entitled “Observations on reproductive behaviours and urinary volatiles in estrus and non-estrus period of captive lion-tailed macaques, Macaca silenus” in the National Seminar on “Animal Behaviour” at Department of Zoology, Auxillum College, Vellore, on 29th November 2019 (Poster).
      Participation in Conference/Seminars/Symposium
    1. Participated in the National symposium on ?Green pesticides for Insect pest Management held at Entomological research Institute, Loyola College, Chennai during 5th and 6th February 2004.
    2. Participated in the National Seminar-Cum special Lectures on Emerging trends in Animal biotechnology held at Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli during 4th and 5th March 2005.
    3. Participated in the National Conference on Environment and Sustainable development held at Department of Environment Management, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, during 16th and 17th February 2006.
    4. Participated the National symposium on ?Recent Trends in Insect pest Management? held at Entomological research Institute, Loyola College, Chennai during 1st and 2nd February 2007.
    5. Participated the National symposium on Ecofriendly Insect Pest management held at Entomological research Institute, Loyola College, Chennai during 7th and 8th February 2008
    6. Participated in the National seminar on ?Emerging issues in Biodiversity management? held at Department of Environmental management, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, on 8th & 9th January 2009.
    7. Participated in the one-day seminar on ?Recent trends in chemical signaling? held at Center for Pheromone Technology, Department of Animal Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 2nd February, 2009.
    8. Participated in the National seminar cum workshop on quality in higher education-issues and challenges, organized by IQAC-Internal quality assurance cell, ANJA College, Sivakasi during 28.10.2010 and 29.10.2010.

    • Books Published

    Books/ Chapter Book

  • Rajagopal, T. and G. Archunan. Scent marking by Indian Blackbuck: characteristics and spatial distribution of urine, pellet, preorbital and interdigital gland marking in captivity. Biodiversity and Wildlife Conservation, Chapter 8, M.V. Reddy (Ed.). Daya publishing house; New Delhi. Pp.71-80 (2008).
  • Rajagopal, T. and G. Archunan. Chemical communication in Indian Blackbuck (Antelope Cervicapra L) with special reference to dominance. Chemical Signals in Vertebrates 13, Chapter 16, Bruce A. Schulte, Thomas Goodwin (Eds.). Springer-Verlag International Publishing Switzerland, pp. 217-228 (2016) DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-22026-0_16 [ISBN: 978-3-319-22026-0].
      Lab Manuals
    1. Protein Characterization and Plant Tissue Culture Techniques - A laboratory Manual, 2013. Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, New Delhi sponsored Short Term Training Course, Department of Biotechnology, Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi.

    • Lectures

  • Special lecture on “Wild Animal conservation through Pheromone Technology” at Saiva Bhanu Kshatriya College, Aruppukottai, 1st October 2019.
  • Alumni guest lecture on “Project Tiger” at Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi, on 19th October 2020.
  • Guest lecture on “Animal Conservation via Pheromone Technology” at Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi, on 7th October 2020.

    • Working History

    • Assistant Professor of Biotechnology

      3 years

      Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi

    • SERB-Young Scientist Fellow

      00 Years and 04 Months

      Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College (Autonomous), Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu

    • UGC - JRF

      01 Years and 11 Months

      Department of Animal Science, Bharathidasan University, Trichy

    • UGC - SRF

      02 Years and 11 Months

      Department of Animal Science, Bharathidasan University, Trichy

    Abroad

  • Malaysia- Visited Malaysia to participate The 2nd Asian Lepidoptera Conservation Symposium 2008 held at Penang Butterfly Farm during 24 to 28th November 2008.
  • Malaysia- Visited Malaysia to participate The 2nd World Biodiversity Congress 2011 held at Four Point by Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, during 8th September to 12th September 2011.

    • Awards / Recognitions

  • Sri A. Grahadurai award for best drawing in ANJAC manuscript magazine (1998).
  • Awarded as Senior Research Fellowship by University Grant Commission, Govt. of India, New Delhi (2007-2010).
  • Awarded as Student Travel grant from Department of Science & Technology (Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India), New Delhi for attending ?The 2nd Asian Lepidoptera Conservation Symposium 2008? held at Penang Butterfly Farm, Malaysia, during 24 to 28th November 2008.
  • Awarded as Student Travel grant from Indian Science Congress Association for attending Young Scientist awarded programme held at North- Eastern Hill University, Shillong, during 17-18th October 2008.
  • Awarded as Best Paper (oral) presentation in the International conference on Wildlife conservation, health and disease management at Madras Veterinary College, Chennai, during 3rd -5th February 2010.
  • Awarded as Travel grant from Department of Science & Technology (Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India), New Delhi for attending The 2nd World Biodiversity Congress 2011 held at Four Point by Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, during 8th September to 12th September 2011.
  • Awarded as SERB-FAST TRACK - Young Scientist from Department of Science & Technology (Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India), New Delhi (Receive recommendation Letter dated on 2nd November 2012: Registration No. SERB/LS-605/2012).
  • Awarded as Certificate of Appreciation (Case Rs.10,000/-) - 2016 in securing Major Research Project from the Management, Thiagarajar College, Madurai.
  • Awarded as TNSCST-Young Scientist Fellowship - 2017 from Tamil State Council for Science and Technology (TNSCST) to visit the Professor Dr. M. Singaravel Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.
  • Awarded as INSA - Scientist Visiting Fellowship - 2017 from Indian Natioanl Science Academy to visit the Professor Dr. K. Kirubagaran, Scientist G and Head, Division of Maine Biotechnology, National Institute of Ocean Technology, Chennai.
  • Awarded as Best Paper presentation in the National Senimar on Taxonomy, Biodiversity and Conservation held at Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai, during 11th to 12th January 2019.
  • Awarded as Certificate of Appreciation (Case Rs.5,000/-) - 2019 in securing Research Paper Publication from the Management, Thiagarajar College, Madurai.
  • Awarded as Best Paper Presentation in the National Seminar on Animal Behaviour held at Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore during 29th November 2019.

    • Event Organised

    Organized Seminar/Conference/Symposium

  • Organized One day Intercollegiate Students Seminar on ?Biodiversity: Conservation & Management (BCM) held at Department of Zoology and Microbiology, Thiagarajar College, Madurai on 18.09.2014.
      Resource Person
    1. Acted as resources person in the BDT-Short Term Training Course on Protein Characterization and Plant Tissue Culture Techniques organized by Department of Biotechnology, Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi held from 3rd July 2013 to 17th July 2013.

    • Achievements

    Radio Talk

  • Talk in Tiruchirappalli All India Radio on the Program of International Wildlife Year (Pooyaiar Poonga) in the title of Status of Wild Animal and Conservation on the mode of Tamil.

    • Ph.D Guidelines




    Scholar name Research area Status Year
    T.R. Gayathri Pheromone Biology Pursuing 2021

    Sponserd Research




    Title Agency Responsibility Status
    Study of reproductive behaviour in Lion-tailed Macaque (Macaca silenus) with special reference to identification of estrus specific compounds: A new approach for natural conservation. SERB (Ref.No.: SERB/LS-605/2012 dated on 02.11.2012) Principal Investigator Completed
    Population Ecology of South Indian Breed of Rajapalayam Dog (Canis Lupus Familiaris) With Special Reference to Detection of Ovulation via Non-Invasive Pheromone Technology: A Novel Approach for Natural Conservation and Management UGC (Ref.No.: 4-4/2015-16 (MRP/UGC-SERO) PN.: 746) Principal Investigator Completed
    Behavioural patterns, urinary hormones and volatiles as indicators of phases in reproductive cycle of Sloth bear (Melursus ursinus) housed in a zoological park: A new approach for zoo animal conservation and management TNSCST (Ref. No.: TNSCST/STP/BS-01/2019-20/3710 dated 29.03.2021) Principal Investigator On going

    Membership




    Society Detail Period
    Member in Ethological Society of India (ESI) Life Member N.A.
    Member in Society for Reproductive Biology and Comparative Endocrinology (SRBCE) Life Member N.A.
    Member of Indian Science Congress Life Member N.A.
    Member of The National Academy of Science, India Life Member N.A.
    Member of Society for Evolutionary and Integrative Biology Life Member N.A.