National Centre for Earth Science Studies

In Journals:

1. Archana M Nair and George Mathew 2010 Lithological discrimination of the Phenaimatha mafic- ultramafic complex, Gujarat, India using the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER ) Int. Journal of Remote sensing (accepted)
2. George Mathew; Archana Nair, T. K. G Rao and Kanchan Pande 2009 Quantitative Thermal Emission Spectroscopy for Geological Applications : Laboratory Technique JESS (vol.118, no.4 pp. 391-404)
3. S. Anbazhagan and Archana M. Nair 2004 Geographic Information System and groundwater quality mapping in Panvel Basin, Maharashtra, India. Environmental Geology, Vol.45, April 2004 pp.753-761
4. B.C. Sarkar and Archana M. Nair 2002 A geostatistical Modelling Approach to Gold Mineralisation at Hutti Mine, Raichur District, Karnataka. Journal of Geological Society of India ,Vol. 60, Dec. 2002 pp.639-648

In Proceedings/Conferences:

1. Archana M. Nair and S. Anbazhagan 2003 GIS and Spatial Analysis for Groundwater Potential Mapping in Panvel Basin, India. Proc. 6th Inter-Regional Conference on Environment-Water Albacete, Spain, September 3-5.
2. S. Anbazhagan and Archana M. Nair 2003 Remote Sensing and GIS for Land and Groundwater Resource analysis in Panvel basin, India. Proc. 6th Inter-Regional Conference on Environment-Water Albacete, Spain, September 3-5.
3. Archana M. Nair and S. Anbazhagan 2003 Hyperspectral Remote Sensing for Mineral Exploration – A Review Proc. ISRS Symposium 2003, Trivandrum, India, December 9-12.

Education:

Research Interests:

• Surface Runoff modeling.
• Hyperspectral Remote Sensing for Terrestrial and Planetary exploration.
• Thermal Emission Spectroscopy.
• GIS for mapping Particularly Vulnerable Tribal settlements.

Refereed International Journals:

1. M. Ratheesh Kumar, K. Anoop Krishnan, Grazing behaviour of tropical calanoid copepods and its effect on phytoplankton community structure. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, Accepted (2021) (Impact Factor: 1.903).
2. S. Gayathri, K. Anoop Krishnan, A. Krishnakumar, T.M. Vishnu Maya, Vinu V. Dev, Sibin Antony, V. Arun, Monitoring of heavy metal contamination in Netravati River basin: Over view of pollution indices and risk assessment. Sustainable Water Resources Management, 7 (2021) 20
3. A. Riyas, N. Dahanukar, K. Anoop Krishnan, A. Biju Kumar, Scyphozoan Jellyfish blooms and their relationship with environmental factors along the Southeastern Arabian Sea. Marine Biology Research, 17 (2021) 185-199.(Impact Factor: 1.298)
4. Vinu. V. Dev, Basil Wilson, Kripa. K. Nair, Sibin Antony, K. Anoop Krishnan, Response surface modeling of Orange-G adsorption onto surface tuned ragi husk. Colloid and Interface Science Communications, 41(2021)100363.(Impact Factor: 2.831)
5. Sandhya Sudhakaran, Harsha Mahadevan, V. Arun, A. Krishnakumar, K. Anoop Krishnan, A multivariate statistical approach in assessing the quality of potable and irrigation water environs of the Netravati River basin (India). Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 11 (2020) 100462 (CiteScore: 3.7)
6. Sibin Antony, Vinu V. Dev, Harsha Mahadevan, S. Kaliraj, Anila Ajayan, K. Anoop Krishnan, Environmental influences on zooplankton diversity in the Kavaratti lagoon and offshore, Lakshadweep Archipelago, India. Regional Studies in Marine Science, 37 (2020) 101330 (Impact Factor: 1.462)
7. M. Ratheesh Kumar, K. Anoop Krishnan, Revathy Das, V. Vimexen, Seasonal phytoplankton succession in Netravathi-Gurupura estuary, Karnataka, India: Study on a three tier hydrographic platform. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 242 (2020) 106830 (Impact Factor: 2.611)
8. Sibin Antony, Vinu V. Dev, S. Kaliraj, M.S. Ambili, K. Anoop Krishnan, Seasonal variability of groundwater quality in coastal aquifers of Kavaratti Island, Lakshadweep Archipelago, India. Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 11 (2020) 100377 (CiteScore: 3.7)
9. Harsha Mahadevan, K. Anoop Krishnan, Renjith R. Pillai, Sandhya Sudhakaran, Assessment of urban river water quality and developing strategies for phosphate removal from water and wastewaters: Integrated monitoring and mitigation studies. SN Applied Sciences, 2 (2020) 772
10. Vinu V. Dev, Gayathry Baburaj, Sibin Antony, Vijayan Arun, K. Anoop Krishnan, Zwitterion-chitosan bed for the simultaneous immobilization of Zn(II), Cd(II), Pb(II) and Cu(II) from multi-metal aqueous systems. Journal of Cleaner Production, 255 (2020) 120309 (Impact Factor: 7.246)
11. P. Saranya, A. Krishnakumar, Sudhir Kumar, K. Anoop Krishnan, Effect of reservoirs and drought on water cycle dynamics in the tropical Periyar basin draining the slopes of Western Ghats. Journal of Hydrology, 581 (2020) 124421 (Impact Factor: 4.500)
12. Harsha Mahadevan, K. Anoop Krishnan, Renjith R. Pillai, Sandhya Sudhakaran, Stirring-ageing technique to develop zirconium pillared bentonite clay along with its surface profiling using various spectroscopic techniques. Research on Chemical Intermediates, 46 (2020) 639-660 (Impact Factor: 2.064)
13. Ashok K. Srivastava, Neelam K. Kandwal, A. Krishnakumar, K. Anoop Krishnan, Clay minerals from the Lameta Formation of Pandhari area, districts Amravati, Maharashtra and Betul, Madhya Pradesh: Its paleoclimatological implications. Journal of Earth System Science, DOI: 10.1007/s12040-019-1297-0 (2020) (Impact Factor: 1.104)
14. Harsha Mahadevan, A.R. Nayana, V. Viswadas, Sibin Antony, Vinu V. Dev, Sandhya Sudhakaran, Helan Priya Pious, K. Anoop Krishnan, A pilot level approach to remove anionic species from industrial effluents using a novel carbonate-steam pyrolysed activated charcoal system. Advanced Powder Technology, 30 (2019) 98-110 (Impact Factor: 4.217)
15. J.H. Salahudeen, R.R. Resmi, K. Anoop Krishnan, M.S. Ragi, S.G.T. Vincent, Denitrification rates in estuarine sediments of Ashtamudi, Kerala, India. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 190 (2018) 323-338
16. Harsha Mahadevan, Vinu V. Dev, K. Anoop Krishnan, Ancy Abraham, O.C. Ershana, Optimization of retention of phosphate species onto a novel bentonite-alum adsorbent system. Environmental Technology & Innovation, 9 (2018) 1-15
17. K. Anoop Krishnan, K.G. Sreejalekshmi, Vinu V. Dev, Sibin Antony, Harsha Mahadevan, Removal of Cu(II) from aqueous phase using tailor made sulphur impregnated activated carbon inspired by Claus Process. Desalination and Water Treatment, 80 (2017) 214-222
18. K. Anoop Krishnan, K.G. Sreejalekshmi, V. Vimexen, Vinu V. Dev, Evaluation of adsorption properties of sulphurised activated carbon for the effective and economically viable removal of Zn(II) from aqueous solutions. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 124 (2016) 418-425
19. M. Ratheesh Kumar, V.L. Greeshma, Sibin Antony, V. Vimexen, A.K. Faisal, Mohind Mohan, R. Ajayakumar Varma, K. Anoop Krishnan, Bioluminescent glows of Cypridina hilgendorfii in Kavaratti lagoon, Lakshadweep archipelago, India. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies, 4 (2016) 128-131
20. K. Anoop Krishnan, K. Ajmal, A.K. Faisal, T.M. Liji, Kinetic and isotherm modeling of methylene blue adsorption on to kaolinite clay at the solid-liquid interface. Separation Science and Technology, 50 (2015) 1147-1157
21. K. Anoop Krishnan, S. Sini Suresh, S. Arya, K.G. Sreejalekshmi, Adsorptive removal of 2,4-dinitrophenol using active carbon: Kinetic and equilibrium modeling at solid-liquid interface. Desalination and Water Treatment, 54 (2015) 1850-1861
22. P. Udayakumar, A. Chandran, J.J. Jose, R. Shibu, K. Anoop Krishnan, Nutrient - characteristics, stoichiometry and response stimulus of phytoplankton biomass along the southwest coastal waters of India. Journal of Marine Biology and Oceanography, 3 (2014) 1-7
23. P. Udayakumar, J. Jean Jose, K. Anoop Krishnan, C.S. Ratheesh Kumar, M.N. Manju, P.M. Salas, Heavy metal accumulation in the surficial sediments along southwest coast of India. Environmental Earth Sciences, 72 (2014) 1887-1900
24. K. Anoop Krishnan, K.G. Sreejalekshmi, R.S. Baiju, Nickel(II) adsorption onto biomass based activated carbon obtained from sugarcane bagasse pith. Bioresource Technology, 102 (2011) 10239-10247
25. K. Anoop Krishnan, K.G. Sreejalekshmi, Sumol Varghese, Adsorptive retention of citric acid onto activated carbon prepared from Havea braziliansis sawdust: Kinetic and isotherm overview. Desalination, 257 (2010) 46-52
26. K. Anoop Krishnan, K.G. Sreejalekshmi, Sumol Varghese, T.S. Anirudhan, Removal of EDTA from aqueous solutions using activated carbon prepared from sawdust of rubber wood: Kinetic and equilibrium modeling. CLEAN – Soil, Air, Water, 38 (4) (2010) 361-369
27. K.G. Sreejalekshmi, K. Anoop Krishnan, T S. Anirudhan, Adsorption of Pb(II) and Pb(II)-Citric acid on sawdust activated carbon: Kinetic and equilibrium isotherm studies.Journal of Hazardous Materials, 161(2009)1506-1513
28. K. Anoop Krishnan, T.S. Anirudhan, Kinetic and equilibrium modelling of cobalt(II) adsorption onto bagasse pith based sulphurised activated carbon. Chemical Engineering Journal, 137 (2)(2008) 257-264
29. K. Anoop Krishnan, Adsorption of nitrilotriacetic acid onto activated carbon prepared by steam pyrolysis of sawdust: Kinetic and isotherm studies. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 317 (1-3) (2008) 344-351
30. K. Anoop Krishnan, Ajit Haridas, Removal of phosphate from aqueous solutions and sewage using natural and surface modified coir pith. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 152 (2) (2008) 527-535
31. K. Anoop Krishnan, T.S. Anirudhan, Removal of cadmium(II) from aqueous solutions by sulphurised activated carbon prepared from sugarcane bagasse pith: Kinetics and equilibrium studies.Water SA, 29 (2003) 147-156
32. K. Anoop Krishnan, A. Sheela, T.S. Anirudhan, Kinetic and equilibrium modeling of liquid-phase adsorption of lead and lead chelates on activated carbons. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 78 (2003) 642-653
33. K. Anoop Krishnan, T.S. Anirudhan, Removal of mercury(II) from aqueous solutions and chlor-alkali industry effluent by steam activated and sulphurised activated carbons prepared from bagasse pith: Kinetics and equilibrium studies.  Journal of Hazardous Materials, B 92 (2002) 161-183
34. K. Anoop Krishnan, T.S. Anirudhan, Uptake of heavy metals in batch systems by sulfurized steam activated carbon prepared from sugarcane bagasse pith. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 41 (20) (2002) 5085-5093
35. D.M. Manohar, K. Anoop Krishnan, T.S. Anirudhan, Removal of mercury(II) from aqueous solutions and chlor-alkali  industry wastewater using 2-mercaptobenzimidazole – clay.Water Research, 36 (2002) 1609-1619
36. G.N. Manju, K. Anoop Krishnan, V.P. Vinod, T.S. Anirudhan, An investigation into the sorption of heavy metals from wastewaters by polyacrylamide-grafted iron(III) oxide. Journal of Hazardous Materials, B 91 (2002) 221-238

National Journals:

1. Salom G.T. Vincent, Junaid H. Salahudeen, Prince S. Godson, S.R. Abhijith, Athul V. Nath, K. Anoop Krishnan, N.S. Magesh, S. Krishna Kumar, Sheela A. Moses, Environmental factors influencing methanogenic activity in two contrasting tropical lake sediments. Journal of Environmental Biology, Accepted (2020) (Impact Factor: 0.660).
2. K. Anoop Krishnan, Harsha Mahadevan, H.S. Aswathy, K. Suranya, Vinu V. Dev, Sibin Antony, Geochemical aspects of estuarine system in the Cochin Port Trus area: Appraisal of adsorption properties of Pb(II), Cd(II), Zn(II) and Cu(II) onto the sediment-clay fraction. Journal of Applied Geochemistry, 21 (2019) 398-403.
3. V.S. Karthika, Harsha Mahadevan, V. Viswadas, Vinu V. Dev, K. Anoop Krishnan, An integrated approach on evaluation of hydrochemical parameters of riverine system in Trivandrum urban area along with phosphate removal studies. Bulletin of Pure and Applied Sciences Section C-Chemistry, 37 (2018) 126-130
4. M.S. Ragi, P. Saranya, A. Krishnakumar, B. Upendra, T.M. Liji, K. Anoop Krishnan, D. Padmalal, Geochemistry of heavy metals and CHNS composition in the sediments of Netravati River Basin: Insight into the pollution aspects. Journal of the Indian Association of Sedimentologists, 34 (2017) 121-125
5. M. Ratheesh Kumar, Vishnu S. Raj, V.S. Sudhanandh, A.K. Faisal, R. Shibu, V. Vimexen, K. Ajmal, K.S. Aneesh, Sibin Antony, K. Anoop Krishnan, Proliferation of dinoflagellates during pre monsoon season in Kochi bar mouth, Kerala. Journal of Environmental Biology, 35 (2014) 877-882
6. Sibin Antony, S. Arya, K.N. Noufal, A.K. Faisal, K.K Mathew, T.M. Liji, R.S.Baiju and K. Anoop Krishnan, Conserving the spring water environs of southern western ghat region (SWGR), India: A hydro-geochemical and environmental perspective. Vidarbha Journal of Science, 8 (1-2) (2013) 67-82
7. K.K. Mathew, K. Anoop Krishnan, Evaluation of coagulation property of extracts of moringa oleifera seed in removing turbidity from clay processing industrial wastewaters. Vidarbha Journal of Science, 8 (1-2) (2013) 35-43
8. K. Anoop Krishnan, T.S. Anirudhan, A preliminary examination of the adsorption characteristics of Pb(II) ions using sulphurised activated carbon prepared from bagasse pith. Indian Journal of Chemical Technology, 9 (2002) 32-40
9. K. Anoop Krishnan, T.S. Anirudhan, Removal of lead(II) in the presence of organic ligand from aqueous solutions using activated carbon. Indian Journal of Environmental Protection, 22 (2002) 52-59
10. Beena T. Abraham, K. Anoop Krishnan, T. S. Anirudhan, Characterisation of the adsorption of mercury(II) from aqueous solution by humus-boehmite complex. Indian Chemical Engineer, 44 (3) (2002) 174-179

National/International Proceedings:

1. Pavithra V. Prabhu, A. Krishnakumar, K. Anoop Krishnan, S. Kaliraj, Geospatial Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination in the Tropical Agricultural Soils and its Environmental Implications: A Study from the Southern Western Ghats In: Proc. ‘Annual National Conference on Sustainable ecosystems, Aquaculture, Fisheries and Fisherfolk (ANCOSEAFF-2021) held at Department of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Trivandrum, Kerala, India, 4-5th March 2021
2. V. Arun, Bamandla Sneha, Sibin Antony, Vinu V. Dev, A. Krishnakumar, Babu Nalluswamy, K. Anoop Krishnan, Environmental assessment of Periyar River with reference to the Eloor industrial hub in Kerala, South India In: Proc. ‘International Conference on Water Resources (ICWR)’ held at Department of Geology, School of Earth Sciences, Centra University of Karnataka, Kalaburagi, Karnataka, India, 16-17th October 2020 (online mode)
3. K. Reghunadh, Sibin Antony, V. Arun, Vinu V. Dev, A. Krishnakumar, K. Anoop Krishnan, Degradation of water resources due to aggregate quarrying on the Achenkovil River basin, Pathanamthitta District, South Western Ghats, Kerala, India In: Proc. ‘International Conference on Water Resources (ICWR)’ held at Department of Geology, School of Earth Sciences, Centra University of Karnataka, Kalaburagi, Karnataka, India, 16-17th October 2020 (online mode)
4. R. Shiny Raj, A. Krishnakumar, K. Anoop Krishnan, Identification of pesticide residues in the cardamom plantations spread out in the highlands of Idukki district, Kerala, India In: Proc. ‘International Conference on Water Resources (ICWR)’ held at Department of Geology, School of Earth Sciences, Centra University of Karnataka, Kalaburagi, Karnataka, India, 16-17th October 2020 (online mode)
5. Dinesh P. Shirole, Vinu V. Dev, Sibin Antony, V. Arun, K. Anoop Krishnan, Hydrogeochemical characteristics of Cochin estuary around Willington Island, Kerala, India In: Proc. ‘International Conference on Water Resources (ICWR)’ held at Department of Geology, School of Earth Sciences, Centra University of Karnataka, Kalaburagi, Karnataka, India, 16-17th October 2020 (online mode)
6. V. Arun, K. Anoop Krishnan, Hydrochemistry of Karamana river around the Parasurama Swami temple at Thiruvallam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. In: Proc. ‘National Conference on Contemporary Environmental Issues and Conservation of Southern Western Ghats’ held at Department of Botany and Research Centre, Nesamony Memorial Christian College, Marthandam, Tamil Nadu, India, 7-8th February 2019.
7. V. Arun, M.G. Lekshmi, Vinu V. Dev, Sibin Antony, K. Anoop Krishnan, Ethylene diamine modified chitosan in heavy metal pollution mitigation: Removal of Pb(II) from aqueous medium. In: Proc. ‘State Level Seminar on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology’ held at PG and Research Department of Chemistry, Fatima Mata National College, Kollam, Kerala, India, 16th January (2019) 5-9.
8. Harsha Mahadevan, Midhu P. Alex, Sandhya Sudhakaran, Helan Priya Pious, K. Anoop Krishnan, Adsorptive removal of methyl red from aqueous solution using kaolinite: Kinetics and Isotherm studies. In: Proc. ‘State Level Seminar on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology’ held at PG and Research Department of Chemistry, Fatima Mata National College, Kollam, Kerala, India, 16th January (2019) 21-24.
9. Vinu V. Dev, P.S. Anjana, Sibin Antony, V. Arun, K. Anoop Krishnan, Carrageen strengthened pyrolysed rice husk filter in heavy metal pollution mitigation: Removal of Pb(II) and Cu(II) from aqueous medium. In: Proc. ‘State Level Seminar on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology’ held at PG and Research Department of Chemistry, Fatima Mata National College, Kollam, Kerala, India, 16th January (2019) 39-45
10. Sandhya Sudhakaran, Elezabeth V. Abraham, Harsha Mahadevan, Sibin Antony, Vinu V. Dev, A. Krishnakumar, K. Anoop Krishnan, Fate and transport of nutrients in the paddy fields of Netravati river basin, India along with phosphate removal studies. In: Proc. ‘International Conference on Innovations and Sustainable Research in Environment and Life Sciences’ held at PG and Research Department of Zoology, Fatima Mata National College, Kollam, Kerala, India, 07-09th August (2018) 43-45
11. A.R. Nayana, Harsha Mahadevan, Sandhya Sudhakaran, Sibin Antony, V. Viswadas, K. Anoop Krishnan, Adsorptive removal of nitrite from aqueous solution using modified activated charcoal: Mechanism and batch adsorption studies. In. Proc. ‘State Level Seminar on Advanced Spectroscopic Techniques’ held at Post Graduate & Research Department of Chemistry, Fatima Mata National College, Kollam, Kerala, India, 22nd November (2017) 3-6
12. K. Suranya, Harsha Mahadevan, Vinu V. Dev, M. Ratheesh Kumar, R. Shiny Raj, K. Anoop Krishnan, Hydrochemistry of Cochin estuary around Willington island: Evaluating the potential use of clay separated from estuarine sediments for heavy metal removal. In. Proc. ‘State Level Seminar on Advanced Spectroscopic Techniques’ held at Post Graduate & Research Department of Chemistry, Fatima Mata National College, Kollam, Kerala, India, 22nd November (2017) 33-36
13. Shiny Raj R., K. Saranya, Pavithra V. Prabhu, A. Krishnakumar, K. Anoop Krishnan, Assessment of types and characteristics of pesticides used in the cardamom plantations located in Periyar river basin, Idukki, Kerala, India. In: Proc. State Level Seminar on Medicinal Chemistry-Fundamentals and Applications, (2017) 17-21
14. M. Ratheesh Kumar, A.K. Faisal, V.L. Greeshma, K. Anoop Krishnan, D. Padmalal, On the temporal bloom of Trichodesmium erythraeum in Kavaratti Lagoon Waters. In: Proc. International Seminar on Coastal Biodiversity Assessment (COBIA-2017), (2017) 63-72
15. V.L. Greeshma, V. Vimexen, M. Ratheesh Kumar, A.K. Faisal, K. Anoop Krishnan, D. Padmalal, An investigation of seasonal variation of phytoplankton community in Kochi estuary. In: Proc. International Seminar on Coastal Biodiversity Assessment (COBIA-2017), (2017) 73-85
16. Harsha Mahadevan, K. Anoop Krishnan, Ancy Abraham, O.C. Ershana, Adsorptive removal of phosphate by using bentonite in presence of alum: Isotherm and thermodynamic studies. In: Proc. National Seminar on Photonics, Medicine and the Environment (NSPME-2016), (2016) 47-51
17. L. Vijayalekshmi, O.C. Ershana, Harsha Mahadevan, K. Anoop Krishnan, Distribution of physico-chemical and biological components in Trivandrum urban water-sediment system: A case study. In: Proc. National Seminar on Photonics, Medicine and the Environment (NSPME-2016), (2016) 41-43
18. K. Anoop Krishnan, Seema K. Nair, M. Ratheesh Kumar, Vinu V. Dev, S. Arya, Adsorption properties of cassava starch in removing malachite green from aqueous phase. In: Proc. State Level Seminar on Solar Photochemistry-Fundamentals and applications, (2016) 12-23
19. K. Anoop Krishnan, Ocean chemical processes: Special reference to ocean acidification and speciation. In: Proc. International Conference on Ocean Acidification Research (ICOAR 2015), (2015) 16-25
20. K. Anoop Krishnan, Ocean Acidification: Chemistry and Impacts. In: Proc. National Workshop on Ocean Acidification Research (NWOAR 2015), (2015) 16-22
21. K. Anoop Krishnan, Ocean Chemistry: Impacts of Ocean Acidification on Phosphorous and Silicon Speciation. In: Proc. National Workshop on Ocean Acidification Research (NWOAR 2015), (2015) 23-27
22. Vinu V. Dev, S.R. Sachin, A.K. Faisal, S. Arya, T.M. Liji, K. Anoop Krishnan, Aqueous nutrient flux and sediment heavy metal contamination in Cochin Backwaters: A systematic spatial pattern study on monthly basis. In: Proc. National Seminar on ‘Recent and Emerging Advances in Chemical Science (REACS-2015), (2015) 69
23. V. Vimexen, K.S. Aneesh, A.S. Sheena, A.K. Faisal, K. Ajmal, K. Anoop Krishnan, R. Ajayakumar Varma, Geochemical aspects and uptake mechanism of Pb(II) onto nano sized clay fractions of littoral sediments in Kochi, South-West of India. In: Proc. National Conference on Recent Trends in Quantum Chemistry (QUANTUM 2014), Journal of Research in Science, 2 (2014) 115-119
24. Seema K. Nair, A.K. Faisal, T.M. Liji, R.S. Baiju, K. Anoop Krishnan, Comparative study of malachite green adsorption onto china clay and cassava starch: Kinetic and isotherm profile. In: Proc. International Conference on Emerging Frontiers and Challenges in Chemistry, (2014) 17-19
25. A.S. Sheena, R.S. Baiju, V. Vimexen, K. Ajmal, K.S. Aneesh, K. Anoop Krishnan, Geochemistry and Characteristics of Pb(II) Uptake by the Coastal Sediments of Kochi, Southwestern India. In: Proc. International Conference on Emerging Frontiers and Challenges in Chemistry, (2014) 19-22
26. L. Lakshmi, S. Arya, A.K. Faisal, T.M. Liji, K. Anoop Krishnan, Adsorptive removal of methyl red from aqueous solution using tea waste and fruiting branches of pepper. In: Proc. International Conference on Emerging Frontiers and Challenges in Chemistry, (2014) 74-76
27. J. Saranya Bose, Sibin Antony, K.S. Aneesh, M. Ratheeshkumar, K. Anoop Krishnan, Adsorption characteristics of congo red at solid-liquid interface using titanium dioxide as adsorbent. In: Proc. International Conference on Emerging Frontiers and Challenges in Chemistry, (2014) 76-78
28. S. Arya, K.N. Noufal, A.K. Faisal, Sibin Antony, K.K. Mathew, R.S. Baiju, T.M. Liji, K. Anoop Krishnan, Conservation of spring sources in the Western Ghats: Focus on its quality and management for preserving the biodiversity. In: Proc. National Seminar on Western Ghats Biogeography, Biodiversity & Conservation, (2013) 152-160
29. S. Sajeer, R. Arunima, K. Anoop Krishnan, R.S. Baiju, T.M. Liji, K. Narendra Babu, Removal of Pb(II) from aqueous solution using activated carbon: An overview of batch adsorption studies. In: Proc. National Conference on Emerging Trends in Biodiversity Conservation & Sustainable management, (2011) 47-57
30. K. Anoop Krishnan, V.P. Vinod, T.S. Anirudhan, Mercury(II) adsorption from aqueous solutions and wastewaters using surface modified clay and metal oxide gel. In: Proc. International Conference on Water and Environment, (2003) 151-168
31. I.G. Shibi, K. Anoop Krishnan, T.S. Anirudhan, Kinetic and equilibrium models for the sorption of heavy metals from aqueous solutions by polymer-grafted lignocellulosics. In: Proc. International Conference on Water and Environment, (2003) 169-184
32. K. Anoop Krishnan, V.P. Vinod, T.S. Anirudhan, Adsorption of performance of activated carbon prepared from sawdust using single-step steam pyrolysis: Removal of lead(II) and lead(II)-chelates from aqueous solutions. In: Proc. National Conference on Utilization of Bioresources, (2002) 262-274
33. V.P. Vinod, K. Anoop Krishnan, T.S. Anirudhan, Mass transfer process during the removal of phenol and phenolic compounds from aqueous solutions and oil refinery effluents. In: Proc. National Conference on Utilization of Bioresources, (2002) 247-261

Books/Edited Volumes:

1. S. Gayathri, A. Krishnakumar, K. Devi Chandana, Sibin Antony, Vinu V. Dev, V. Arun, K. Anoop Krishnan. Multivariate statistical tools in assessing the quality of water resources in Netravati River basin, Karnataka, India In: “Groundwater Resources Development and Planning in the Semi-Arid Region” Ed. Pande Chaitanya Baliram. Springer (2021) Accepted.
2. R. Resmi, A. Krishnakumar, K. Anoop Krishnan, GIS-based water quality assessment of Chalakudy River basin, Southern Western Ghats, India. In: "Groundwater Resources Development and Planning in the Semi-Arid Region" Ed. Pande Chaitanya Baliram. Springer (2021) Accepted.
3. A. Krishnakumar, S.K. Aditya, Kaliraj Seenipandi, K. Anoop Krishnan, JeenuJose, Evaluation of suspended sediment concentration and heavy metal distribution in Ashtamudi Lake, a Ramsar site in the southwest coast of India using remote sensing and GIS techniques. In: “Remote Sensing of Ocean and Coastal Environments” Eds. Meenu Rani, Sufia Rehman, Haroon Sajjad, Kaliraj Seenipandi, Pavan Kumar. Elsevier (2021) 251-275.
4. V. Vimexen, R.S. Baiju, A.K. Faisal, K.S. Aneesh, K. Ajmal, K. Anoop Krishnan, R. Ajayakumar Varma, Evaluation of water chemistry along the coastal and lagoon segments of Kavaratti tropical island, south west of India. In: “Environmental Sustainability: Concepts, Principles, Evidences and Innovations” Ed. Govind Chandra Mishra. Excellent Publishing House (2014) 420-426.
5. Vishnu S. Raj, V.S. Sudhanandh, R. Shibu, M. Ratheesh Kumar, A.K. Faisal, K. Ajmal, V. Vimexen, K.S. Aneesh, R.S. Baiju, F.G. Benno Pereira, K. Anoop Krishnan, Effect of TTP effluents on the biological productivity with emphasis on biodiversity at veli coast, Trivandrum. In: “Perspectives on Biodiversity of India” Eds. A. Biju Kumar, P.G. Rajendran, C.K. Peethambaran. Centre for Innovation in Science and Social Action (2013) 181-187.
6. M. Ratheesh Kumar, R. Shibu, V.S. Sudhanandh, Vishnu S. Raj, A.K. Faisal, V. Vimexen, K. Ajmal, K.S. Aneesh, R. Sooraj Krishna, R.S. Baiju, K. Anoop Krishnan, An investigation on phytoplankton community structure and species diversity along southwest coast of India. In: “Perspectives on Biodiversity of India” Eds. A. Biju Kumar, P.G. Rajendran, C.K. Peethambaran. Centre for Innovation in Science and Social Action (2013) 423-431.
7. R. Shibu, V.S. Sudhanandh, Vishnu S. Raj, M. Ratheesh Kumar, A.K. Faisal, K. Ajmal, V. Vimexen, K.S. Aneesh, R.S. Baiju, R. Sooraj Krishna, K. Anoop Krishnan, Biodiversity of benthic species in Kavaratti Lagoon-A case study from 2010-2012. In: “Perspectives on Biodiversity of India” Eds. A. Biju Kumar, P.G. Rajendran, C.K. Peethambaran. Centre for Innovation in Science and Social Action (2013) 465-471.
8. M. Ratheesh Kumar, V.S. Sudhanandh, A.K. Faisal, S. Raj Vishnu, R. Shibu, M.I. Sreejith, K. Anoop Krishnan, Diurnal phototaxic migration of phytoplankton in Kochi waters and its correlation with limiting nutrient flux. In: ‘Prospects in Bioscience: Addressing the Issues’ Eds. A. Sabu, A. Augustine. Springer (2013) 263-271.
9. K.G. Sreejalekshmi, K. Anoop Krishnan, Chemical aspects of polyphenols. In: “Chemistry and Biotechnology of Polyphenols: Fundamentals and Applications” Eds. A. Sabu, C.N. Aguilar, S. Roussos. CiBET Publishing House (2011) 124-134
10. K. Anoop Krishnan, V.P. Vinod, T.S. Anirudhan, Preparation and application of sulphurised activated carbon as sorbent for the removal of heavy metals from water and wastewater. In: Ecology of Polluted Waters – APH Publishing House – New Delhi (2002) 549-561
11. K. Anoop Krishnan, Sumol Varghese, T.S. Anirudhan, Effect of complexing agents on liquid-phase adsorption of lead(II) using steam-pyrolysed activated carbon: Adsorbent for industrial pollution control. In: Environmental Challenges of the 21st Century – APH Publishing House – New Delhi (2002) 391-403
12. V.P. Vinod, N. Rema Rani, K. Anoop Krishnan, T.S. Anirudhan, Removal of humic and tannic acids from aqueous solutions by adsorption on zirconium pillared clay: Kinetics and isotherm studies. In: Ecology of Polluted Waters – APH Publishing House – New Delhi (2002) 537-547

Articles in Magazine:

• K. Anoop Krishnan, Tips for individuals for environmental sustainability (TIES), Smrithi, School Magazine, Pattom Thanupillai Memorial Vocational Higher Secondary School, Maruthoorkonam, Kottukal, Trivandrum, Kerala, India. 54-56 (2019).

Conferences/Seminars/symposia:

1. National Symposium on (Innovations in Geospatial Technology for Sustainable Development with Special Emphasis on NER” organized by Indian Society of Geomatics & Indian Society of Remote Sensing, held at North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, Meghalaya, India, 20-22 November 2019.
2. Seminar on “Marine Pollution” organized by Indian Coast Guard and held at Hotel Trident, Willington Island, Kochi, Kerala, India, 16 November 2018
3. National Conference on “Basin Dynamics, Facies Architecture and Paleoclimate” held at Amravati University, Amravati, Maharashtra, India, 19-21 December 2017
4. National Seminar on “Advanced Materials (NSAM-2017)” held at Department of Chemistry, Kariavattom, University of Kerala, India, 04 October 2017
5. National Conference on “Multidisciplinary Research in Geo Environment Studies for Sustainable Development (MRGESSD – 2017)” held at Solapur University, Solapur, Maharashtra, India, 15-16 September 2017
6. National Conference on “Geology, Geochemistry, Tectonics, Energy and Mineral Resources of Northeast India” held at Department of Geology, Nagaland University, Kohima, India, 09-11 November 2016
7. National Seminar on “Soil Pollution and Paradigms for Sustainable Soil Management” (SPSSM 2015) held at Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Trivandrum, India, 04-05 December 2015
8. National Seminar on “Recent and Emerging Advances in Chemical Science (REACS-2015) held at Department of Chemistry, All Saint’s College, Trivandrum, India, 08-09 January, 2015
9. National Conference on “sedimentation and Tectonics with Special Reference to Energy Resources of North-East India” held at Department of Earth Sciences, Manipur University, Imphal, India, 28-30 November 2013
10. National Seminar on “Emerging Trends in Chemical Sciences (ETCS-2013)” held at Department of Chemistry, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Trivandrum, India, 29-31 May 2013.
11. National Seminar on "Western Ghats-Biogeography, Biodiversity & Conservation" held at NSS College, Manjeri, Malappuram, India, 14-16 February 2013.
12. National Seminar on “Frontiers in Chemistry” (NSFC-2012) held at Department of Chemistry, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Trivandrum, India, 25-27 April 2012.
13. International Conference on “Advances in Biological Sciences” (ICABS-2012), held at Kannur University, Kannur, India, 15-17 March 2012.
14. National Seminar on ‘Recent Trends in Chemical Sciences: Frontiers and Challenges (RTCSFC-2011)’ held at Department of Chemistry, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Trivandrum, India, 25-26 August 2011.
15. International Conference on ‘Sustainable Water Resources Management and Treatment Technologies’, held at NEERI, Nagpur, India, 19-22 January 2011.
16. International Conference on ‘Water and Environment’, held at RRL, Bhopal, India, 15-18 December 2003.
17. National Conference on ‘Utilization of Bioresources’, held at RRL, Bhubhaneswar, India, 24-25 October 2002.

Invited Lectures:

1. TEQUIP III Sponsored Two Days Webinar organized by Department of Industrial Biotechnology, Government College of Technology (GCT), Coimbatore on 29th and 30th July 2020. Topic: Integrated monitoring and mitigation practices in managing water pollution: Biological and Engineering aspects.
2. MoES-Webinar Series-2020 as part of Swachhata Pakwada Programme (1-15 July 2020) coordinated by IITM, Pune on 16th July 2020. Topic: Need for integrated monitoring and mitigation practices in containing pollution - The NCESS Initiative
3. National Webinar held at Department of Chemistry, Vimala College (Autonomous), Thrissur on 08th July 2020. Topic: Hydrochemical aspects of certain river basins in Kerala
4. National Seminar on “Climate Change, Biodiversity Conservation & Sustainable Development: Challenges and Prospects in 21st Century” held at Department of Postgraduate Department of Zoology & Research Centre, MG College, Trivandrum on 25th January 2020. Topic: Ocean Acidification: A threat to Marine Ecosystems
5. Panel discussion on “Social Environmental and Technical Aspects of Rebuilding Kerala in the light of Disaster Management (MEDHA 2020)” at Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, Kerala, India on 4th February 2020. Topic: Initiatives of NCESS in view of flood events in Kerala (2018 and 2019)
6. Sasthrarangam, Educational Programme of Department of Education, Govt. of Kerala, Kaniyapuram Sub District level at UP School, Kariavattom, Trivandrum, Kerala, India on 14th January 2020. Topic: Motivational talk on importance of education
7. Annual National Conference on Sustainable Ecosystems, Aquaculture, Fisheries and Fisherfolk (ANCOSEAFF-2019) at Department of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, Kerala, India on 9th January 2020. Topic: Biological Implications of Ocean Acidification
8. World Ozone Day Celebrations-2019 at School of Earth System Sciences, Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, Kerala, India on 19th September 2019. Topic: Chemistry of Ozone
9. Two Day Workshop on CHNS Analyser and Simultaneous Thermal Analyser (TGA-DTA-DSC) held at Central Laboratory for Instrumentaion and Facilitation (CLIF), University of Kerala, Trivandrum, Kerala, India on 17th December 2019. Topic: Techniques and applications of CHNS analyser
10. World Environment Day Celebration-2019 at Department of Chemistry, Mahatma Gandhi College, Trivandrum, Kerala, India on 28th June 2019. Topic: Significance of water-air pollution in river basin concept
11. National Seminar on “Advanced Functional Materials for Analytical. Energy, Environmental and Biomedical Applications (NSAFM 2019)” at Department of Chemistry, University of Kerala, Kariavattom Campus, Trivandrum, Kerala, India on 26th March 2019. Topic: Hydrochemistry of River Basins: Monitoring and Mitigation Studies
12. National Seminar on “Modern Trends in Chemical Sciences” at Department of Chemistry, Scott Christian College, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India on 19th March 2019. Topic: Hydrochemistry: Significance of the study in river basin point of view
13. Residential Sahavasa Camp at St. Mary’s Public School, Valiyavila, Kulathoor, Neyyattinkara, Trivandrum, Kerala, India on 22nd February 2019. Topic: Environmental Protection and Waste Management
14. Chief Guest and delivered keynote address in One day Seminar on “Wetlands: Threatened Land Scape” at Department of Zoology, St. Thomas College, Kozhencheri, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India on 04th February 2019. Topic: River basins of Western Ghats: Hydro biogeochemical aspects of wetlands
15. Chief Guest in “World Wetland Day Celebrations 2019, Wetlands and Climate Change” at Deaprtment of Chemistry, Sree Narayana College, Chengannur, Kerala, India on 01st February 2019. Topic: River basins of Western Ghats: Hydrochemistry of Groundwater Resources
16. National Seminar on “Recent Research and Developments in Chemistry (RRDC-2018)” at Department of Chemistry, B.J.M. Govt. College, Chavara, Kollam, Kerala, India on 30th October 2018. Topic: Importance of Chemistry in view of mega flood in Kerala-2018
17. Awareness Programme on “Environmental Protection and Management of Achancovil River” at Department of Zoology, NSS College, Pandalam, Kerala, India on 12th March 2018. Topic: The Water
18. National Science Day Celebration-2018, focal theme on “Science and Technology for Sustainable Future” at Department of Zoology, St. Gregorios College, Kottarakkara, Kerala, India on 28th February 2018. Topic: Water Resources and Pesticide Pollution
19. National Science Day Celebration-2018, focal theme on “Science and Technology for Sustainable Future” at Department of Zoology, SN College, Kollam, Kerala, India on 27th February 2018. Topic: Water Chemistry and Monitoring Studies
20. Training programme is on water, sanitation and related issues at GVHSS, Kaipattoor, Kerala, India, organized by Communication and Capacity Development Unit, Water Resources Department, Government of Kerala on 30th November 2017. Topic: Water Quality and Analysis
21. Training programme is on water, sanitation and related issues at YMCA Hall, Kollam, Kerala, India, organized by Communication and Capacity Development Unit, Water Resources Department, Government of Kerala on 29th November 2017. Topic: Water Quality
22. Training programme is on water, sanitation and related issues at at Chadayamangalam, Block Development Office, Kollam, Kerala, India, organized by Communication and Capacity Development Unit, Water Resources Department, Government of Kerala on 11th October 2017. Topic: Water Quality and Issues
23. Inaugurated the World Environment Day-2017 celebrations on the theme: Connecting People to Nature, held at Department of Chemistry, NSS College, Nemmara, Palakkad, Kerala, India on 19th June 2017. Topic: Chemistry of Water Pollution: Riverine, estuarine and ocean systems
24. Inaugurated the National Seminar on “Exploring the Plethora of Research” at Women’s Christian College, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India on 23rd February 2017. Topic: Research on Environmental Chemistry: Water Resources, Analysis and Projects
25. Colloquium on “Interactive Effects of Climate Change in Riparian Ecosystem” at Department of Botany, Mar Thoma College, Chungathara, Malappuram, Kerala, India on 17th February 2017. Topic: Climate Change and Water Resource Management
26. National Seminar on “Green Chemistry for Environmental Sustainability” at Department of Chemistry, Bharata Mata College, Thrikkakara, Kochi, Kerala, India on 08th February 2017. Topic: Hydrochemistry of riverine, estuarine and coastal ocean systems: Overview of monitoring studies
27. National Seminar on “Visualization of Molecular Acrobatics through Computational Chemistry (VMACC-2017)” at Department of Chemistry, Govt. College, Chittur, Kerala, India on 13th January 2017. Topic: Ocean Chemistry in View of Pollution Aspects
28. International Seminar on “Coastal Biodiversity Assessment (COBIA-2017)” at Department of Zoology, St. Gregorios College, Kottarakara, Kerala, India on 05th January 2017. Topic: Chemistry of Coastal Ocean System: Overview of Acidification and Chemical Speciation
29. Seminar on “Augmentation of Groundwater Resources: Problems, Constraints & Challenges” at Department of Chemistry, Sree Narayana College, Kollam, INDIA on 29th June 2016. Topic: Health and Chemistry of Surface and Groundwater System: Methods and Data Analysis
30. National Seminar on “Photonics, Medicine and the Environment (NSPME-2016)” at Department of Chemistry, All Saint’s College, Trivandrum, INDIA on 22nd June, 2016. Topic: Environmental Chemistry of Water Resources: Sampling and Analysis
31. International Conference on “Ocean Acidification Research (ICOAR-2015)” at Department of Marine and Coastal Studies, School of Energy, Environment and Natural Resources, Madurai Kamaraj University, Pudumadam, Ramanathapuram, INDIA on 15th December, 2015. Topic: Ocean Chemical Processes: Special Reference to Ocean Acidification and Speciation
32. National Seminar on “Preservation of Ozone Layer: 30 years of Healing the Ozone Together” at Department of Fisheries Aquaculture & Biochemistry, St. Albert’s College, Ernakulam, INDIA on 16th September, 2015. Topic: Chemistry of Ocean Acidification: Role of CO2 and its impacts on Environmental Systems
33. UGC Sponsored “National Workshop on Ocean Acidification Research, NWOAR-2015” held at Department of Marine & Coastal Studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, INDIA during 25-27th February, 2015. Topic: Ocean Chemistry: Impacts of Ocean Acidification on Phosphorus and Silicon Speciation
34. World Environment Day Celebrations on “Impact of Climate Change on Environment” at Department of Environmental Sciences, St. John’s College, Anchal, Kollam, INDIA, 17-18, June, 2014. Topic: Seawater quality monitoring: Ocean acidification as a case study of impact of climate change on marine ecosystem.
35. International Conference on “Emerging Frontiers and Challenges in Chemistry (ICEFCC-2014)” at Department of Chemistry, All Saint’s College, Trivandrum, INDIA, 18, February, 2014. Topic: Chemistry of Seawater: Quality Monitoring and Challenges.
36. Lecture to the students of “Project on excellence of gifted students” programme of Govt. of Kerala at H.H. The Maharaja’s Govt. College for Women, Trivandrum, INDIA on 13-04-2013. Topic: The Water.
37. National Workshop on "Ocean Acidification Research (OAR-2012)" at Department of Marine and Coastal Studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, INDIA on 12-12-12 in the Subject area: Marine Chemistry and Ocean Acidification. Topic: Ocean Acidification: Chemistry and impacts.
38. Workshop on ‘Students Project for B.Sc. Chemsitry (Core)’, held at Department of Chemistry, University of Kerala, Trivnadrum, INDIA, 07, September, 2012. Topic: Minor Projects on Water and Soil Analysis.
39. Visiting programme at Department of Environmental Studies, Payyanur Campus, Kannur University, Kannur, INDIA, 28, September 2012. Topic: Water Analysis: Field Programme, Lab Analysis and Data Interpretation.
40. International Workshop on “Interdependencies between rivers and back waters: Consequences for water quality, ecology, economy and environmental governance-A case study in Kerala, India”, held at Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Ecology (ZMT), Bremen, GERMANY, 20th January 2012. Topic: Interaction of riverine wetlands and a tropical estuarine system: Pamba basin-Vembanad lake-Arabian Sea transfer mechanisms, Kerala, India.
41. International Workshop on ‘Asian Water Environments (JSPS Asian Core Program)’, held at Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, JAPAN, 25-26, January 2011. Topic: Water quality status in Peninsular India-Problems and possible remedies.
42. National Seminar on ‘Potential of Biotechnology & Biofertilizers and Conservation & Cultivation of Medicinal Plants and Exhibition’, held at Govt. College, Chittur, Kerala, INDIA, 08-09 December 2005. Topic: Environmental Pollution: Minimization Strategies.

Education:

Professional career:

Areas of Specialization:

• Biogeochemistry, Physical and Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry and Surface Chemistry

Research Interests:

• Biogeochemical studies, River basin studies, Coastal ocean & estuarine monitoring studies, Water resources management, Synthesis and characterisation of novel surface modified adsorbents, Adsorption kinetics and thermodynamics, Removal of heavy metals and micronutrients, Solid-liquid interfacial Chemistry & colloid Chemistry, Development of value-added products from agri-wastes, Synthesis of metal oxide based nanosorbents for photocatalysis, Design of wastewater treatment strategies, Integrated monitoring & mitigation studies, Pesticide dynamics, Speciation studies.

Honours/Awards/Fellowships :

1. CSIR-Senior Research Associateship (2010), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Govt. of India.
2. UKIERI-Postdoctoral Fellowship (2008), UK-India Education and Research Initiative, British Council.
3. CSIR-Research Associateship (2005), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Govt. of India.
4. CSIR-Senior Research Fellowship (2002), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Govt. of India.
5. Junior Research Fellowship (1999), University of Kerala, Trivandrum, India

Ongoing Projects:

1. Hydrogeochemistry and nutrient fluxes of the rivers of Western Ghats (W.P.3B.1) Funded by: MoES, Govt. of India (2017-2021).
2. Environmental monitoring of water and sediment quality parameters in the backwaters of Cochin Port Trust (CPT-4). Funded by: Cochin Port Trust, Govt. of India (2017-2022).
3. Phase-II Expansion of Central Chemical Laboratory (Institutional Development Programme) Funded by: MoES, Govt. of India (2020-2023).

Completed Projects:

1. Upgradation of Central Chemical Laboratory with sophisticated analytical instruments for water/soil/sediment analyses (Phase-I) Funded by: MoES, Govt. of India (2014-2020).
2. Environmental Studies of Periyar-Chalakkudy River Basins of Kerala and Netravathi and Gurupur River Basins of Karnataka Funded by: MoES, Govt. of India (2014-2017).
3. Sea Water Quality Monitoring Programme (SWQM) Funded by: MoES, Govt. of India (2012-2017)
4. Environmental monitoring of water and sediment quality parameters in the backwaters of Cochin Port Trust (CPT-3) Funded by: Cochin Port Trust, Govt. of India (2012-2017).
5. Environmental studies of Kollam-Neendakara wetlands and associated inlands Funded by: Fisheries and Port Department, Govt. of Kerala (2013-2014) .
6. Appraisal of drinking water potential of springs in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and Idukki districts of Kerala Funded by: CESS under Plan Project Scheme (2011-2014) .
7. Coastal Ocean Monitoring and Prediction System (COMAPS) Funded by: MoES, Govt. of India (2007-2012).

EIA Studies:

1. Team member in: Environmental Impact Assessment of proposed clay mining industry at Madikai and Perole, Hosdurg, Kasaragod, Kerala, Ashapura Minechem Limited, Mumbai, March, 2006.
2. Team member in: Preliminary Environmental Impact Assessment of proposed Hodiedah Refinery at Al Homrah, Hodiedah, Republic of Yemen. Yemen Gulf Oil Refinery Company, April 2007.
3. Team member in: Environmental Impact Assessment study for the proposed heavy mineral sand mining at Alappad, Panmana & Ayanivelikulangara, Kollam district, Kerala. Indian Rare Earths Limited, Chavara, Kollam, December, 2009.

Moderator:

1. A National Level Debate Competition for School Students, Heam Parliamentarian 2015, “Awareness about hydrogen energy” organized by Indian Association of Hrdrogen Energy and Advanced Materials Christ Nagar School, Kowdiar, Trivandrum, Kerala, India, 31st October 2015 .
2. A National Level Debate Competition for School Students, Heam Parliamentarian 2017, “Necessity of Hydrogen and other renewable energy sources based startups in India” organized by Indian Association of Hrdrogen Energy and Advanced Materials at St. John’s College, Anchal, Kerala, India, 7th December 2017.
3. A National Level Debate Competition for School Students, Heam Parliamentarian 2018, “Necessity of hydrogen and biofuelsbased renewable energy sources in the current Indian scenario” organized by Indian Association of Hrdrogen Energy and Advanced Materials at St. John’s College, Anchal, Kerala, India, 31st October 2018.

Training Programmes/Workshop/Town Meeting:

1. “Risk Assessment for Processes Involving Use of Hazardous Substances” – organized by Safety Office, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK, July 24, 2008UGC-ISF International Workshop on Ecosystem service assessment for the sustainable management of Ashtamudi and Sasthamkotta Lakes, Kerala organized by Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, Kerala, India. 17-18th January 2020.
2. Republic of Korea-ADB: Environment Cooperation Forum held at Four Seasons Hotel, Bengaluru, India, 27th November 2019.
3. R&D Industry Meet at CSIR-NIIST, Industrial Estate, Trivandrum, Kerala, India, 23rd February 2018.
4. “3D Groundwater flow and contaminant transport modeling (3D GFCTM 2014)” – organized by Department of Civil Engineering, NIT Calicut, Kerala, India, 5-7th May 2014.
5. National Workshop on Water, Air and Soil: Sampling and Analysis (WASSA-2014) organized by Department of Civil Engineering, NIT Calicut, Kerala, India, 11-12th March 2014.
6. Workshop on Characterization of Advanced Materials HEAMCAM-2012, held at Department of Chemistry, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, INDIA jointly organized by IAHEAM and DoC and sponsored by KSCSTE, October 11-12, 2012.
7. Pre ICORS-International workshop on Raman Spectroscopy: Recent Advances, Techniques and Applications, held at Hotel Mascot, Trivandrum, INDIA organised by KSCSTE in association with EduWorld Foundation, August 10, 2012.
8. Workshop on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), held at Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom Trivandrum, INDIA organized by CWRDM, June 16, 2011.
9. Attended a Town Meeting on Grand Challenges for Nanotechnology Solutions for the Environment at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom organized by the EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) of UK, March 6, 2009.
10. Received training in the use of inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) coupled to high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) for speciation analysis, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK, May-June 2008
11. Attended a lab safety induction course and is involved in the preparation of risk assessments, Division of Environmental Science, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK, April 28-30, 2008
12. Organized, Honour Farm Meeting-2020 as part of the Environmental Roadshow 2019 hosted by Korea Trade Office and KEITI (Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute) on 16th January 2020 at National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS), Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Visiting Faculty:

1. UGC-Remedial Coaching Scheme, Government of India, Visiting Faculty Programme (2016-17) at School of Chemical Sciences, Kannur University, Payyanur, India for Post Graduate & PhD course Programmes.
2. UGC-Academic Staff College, University of Kerala, 26th Refresher Course in Chemistry (04-24, March, 2014), delivered talks on 21st March 2014 at Kariavattom Campus, Trivandrum, India. Topics: 1. Environmental Chemistry, 2. Design of Wastewater Treatment Strategies.
3. University Grants Commission, Government of India, Visiting Faculty Programme (2012-13) at School of Chemical Sciences, Kannur University, Payyanur, India for Post Graduate Programmes.

Membership in Organizations:

1. Life time member of Centre for Innovative Biology and Environmental Technology (CiBET)
2. Life time member of Materials Research Society of India (MRSI)
3. Life time member of Society for Polymer Science India (SPSI)
4. Life time member of Chemical Research Society of India (CRSI)
5. Life time member of Indian Association of Sedimentologist (IAS)
6. Life time member of Indian Society of Applied Geochemists (ISAG)
7. Life time member of Indian Association of Hydrologists (IAH)
8. Life time member of Indian Association of Soil and Water Conservationists (IASWC)
9. Life time member of Indian Society of Analytical Scientists (ISAS)

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