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Dr. BABITHA. G. S.

Associate Professor-ZOOLOGY

Dr. BABITHA. G. S. - Associate Professor | ZOOLOGY
Academic qualifications M Sc., M. Phil., B Ed., PhD
Date of Joining 2010-02-25
Current Professional status Assistant Professor
Doctoral Research Experience 10 years
Academic Achievements 1. 10 years teaching experience 2. Question paper setter 3. Internal and external Practical examiner (PG & UG) 4. Member of malpractice prevention squad (2016-17) 5. Member of college Council 6. Assistant Co-ordinator and Academic counsellor In IGNOU (2012 onwords). 7. QAC coordinator (2018-20) 8. RUSA Coordinator 9. Staff Adviser 10. Fine Arts Adviser(2011-12) 11. Committee member in the INSPIRE internship Science Camp. 12. Internal mentor-SSP 13. Co-ordinator of The Tutorial system 14. Co-ordinator of the Anti-Ragging Cell 15. Worked as Member of IQAC 16. Co-ordinator of Student Aid Fund 17. Discipline committee convenor
Areas of Academic Interest Fish Endocrinology
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Papers presented in National/International Seminars Dr. Babitha. G. S (2020) Effects of Water-borne kerosene on thyroidal activity and hydromineral homeostasis in freshwater fish, Anabas testudineus Bloch. International Seminar on Current Status and challenges for Conservation and Sustainable use of Biodiversity, Department of Zoology, Sree Narayana College, Kollam, Kerala, India, January 22-24.
Dr. Babitha G.S. and Radhika. S (2018). Histological changes in Oreochromis mossambicus exposed to detergent, Dr. Wash. National Seminar on "Emerging challenges in Biodiversity conservation with special reference to recent trends in ecotoxicology", Department of Zoology, MSM College, Kayamkulam, Alappuzha, February 26-27.
Dr. Babitha G.S. (2018). Detergent induced stress response in Anabas testudineus: impact on histopathology. National seminar on Reaching the unreached through Science and technology RURTST-2018, Sree Narayana college, Kollam, February 12-14.
Dr. Babitha G.S. (2017). Reflections on haematological changes in Anabas testudineus exposed to sublethal doses of detergent. National seminar on :Biodiversity - A Conservational Approac", Department of Zoology,Universitycollege, Thiruvananthapuram, Novemer 14-15.
Dr. Babitha G.S. and Shibina. K. (2015). Impact of Azodye -Coomassie violet as a stressor in freshwater North African Catfish, Clarias gariepinus (Burchell). National seminar on Threat Status and Biodiversity of fish fauna of Western Ghats, Department of Zoology, Iqbal College, Peringammala, Thiruvananthapuram, October 14-15.

Dr. Babitha G.S. and Arya C.S. (2015). Studies on the Parasitic Isopod Norileca indica infesting the Indian Mackerel Rastrelliger kanagurta. National seminar on Threat Status and Biodiversity of fish fauna of Western Ghats, Department of Zoology, Iqbal College, Peringammala, Thiruvananthapuram, October 14-15.

Dr. Babitha G.S. and Krishna Prabha P.S. (2015). Studies on the occurrence of various parasites infesting the edible marine fishes of Southern Kerala. National seminar on Threat Status and Biodiversity of fish fauna of Western Ghats, Department of Zoology, Iqbal College,Peringammala, Thiruvananthapuram,October 14-15.

Dr. Babitha. G. S (2020) Effects of Water-borne kerosene on thyroidal activity and hydromineral homeostasis in freshwater fish, Anabas testudineus Bloch. International Seminar on Current Status and challenges for Conservation and Sustainable use of Biodiversity, Department of Zoology, Sree Narayana College, Kollam, Kerala, India, January 22-24.

Dr. Babitha G.S. and Radhika. S (2018). Histological changes in Oreochromis mossambicus exposed to detergent, Dr. Wash. National Seminar on "Emerging challenges in Biodiversity conservation with special reference to recent trends in ecotoxicology", Department of Zoology, MSM College, Kayamkulam, Alappuzha, February 26-27.

Dr. Babitha G.S. (2018). Detergent induced stress response in Anabas testudineus: impact on histopathology. National seminar on Reaching the unreached through Science and technology RURTST-2018, Sree Narayana college, Kollam, February 12-14.

Dr. Babitha G.S. (2017). Reflections on haematological changes in Anabas testudineus exposed to sublethal doses of detergent. National seminar on :Biodiversity - A Conservational Approac", Department of Zoology,Universitycollege, Thiruvananthapuram, Novemer 14-15.

Dr. Babitha G.S. and Shibina. K. (2015). Impact of Azodye -Coomassie violet as a stressor in freshwater North African Catfish, Clarias gariepinus (Burchell). National seminar on Threat Status and Biodiversity of fish fauna of Western Ghats, Department of Zoology, Iqbal College, Peringammala, Thiruvananthapuram, October 14-15.

Dr. Babitha G.S. and Arya C.S. (2015). Studies on the Parasitic Isopod Norileca indica infesting the Indian Mackerel Rastrelliger kanagurta. National seminar on Threat Status and Biodiversity of fish fauna of Western Ghats, Department of Zoology, Iqbal College, Peringammala, Thiruvananthapuram, October 14-15.

Dr. Babitha G.S. and Krishna Prabha P.S. (2015). Studies on the occurrence of various parasites infesting the edible marine fishes of Southern Kerala. National seminar on Threat Status and Biodiversity of fish fauna of Western Ghats, Department of Zoology, Iqbal College,Peringammala, Thiruvananthapuram,October 14-15.

Babitha G.S. and Jayaprakas.V. (2013). Growth promoting potential of Livol (IHF - 1000) on giant freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii (De Man). International Seminar on Advances in Aquaculture Technologies, Department of Zoology, All Saints College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, July 18-19.
Babitha G.S. and M. C. S. Peter (2009). Effects of RU 486 on endogenous and perfused cortisol action in the African catfish Clarias gariepinus. 27th Ann. Symp. Reprod. Biol. Comp. Endocrinol., Hyderabad, January 19-21.
Peter V. S, Babitha G.S., Wendelaar Bonga S. E. and Peter, M. C. S. (2008) "Influence of water-borne carbaryl on hydromineral homeostasis, thyroid and interrenal activities in the air-breathing perch, Anabas testudineus Bloch". 6thInternational Symposium on Fish Endocrinology, University of Calgary, June 22-27.
Babitha G.S. and M. C. S. Peter (2007). Phenol exposure modifies the thyroid activity and the hydromineral performance of the climbing perch, Anabas testudineus. 25th Ann. Symp.Reprod. Biol. Comp. Endocrinol, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, January 15-17.
Peter. M. C. S, Leji, J., Babitha. G.S., Joshua, E. K. and V. S. Peter (2006).Impact of effluents of coconut husk retting on the physiological responses in Tilapia. 49th Ann. Conf. Internatl. Asso. Great Lakes Research, University of Wisconsin, Toronto May 24-28.
Peter. M. C. S, Leji. J. and Babitha. G.S. (2005). Stress tolerance in air-breathing perch (Anabas testudineus) exposed to effluents of coconut husk retting: Metabolic, ionoregulatory and thyroidal responses. Ann. Con. Internatl. Asso. Greats lakes Res. University of Michigan, May 22-27, pp. 148-149.
Peter. M. C. S, Leji. J and Babitha. G.S. (2005). Dynamics of sodium pump and thyroid activities in the African catfish Clarias gariepinus exposed to waterborne iron. 23rd Ann. Sym. Rep. Biol. Comp. Endocrinol. Viswabharathi, W. Bengal, Feb, pp. 23.
Peter. M. C. S, Leji, J and Babitha. G.S. (2004). Osmoregulatory performance of perch (Anabas testudineus) exposed to detergent: Effect on sodium pump and thyroid activities. 22nd Ann. Sym.Reprod. Biol. Comp. Endocrinol. University of Madras, Chennai, January, pp. 21-22.
Books Chapters Co-auther of book entitled 'Immunology and Microbiology' by Manjusha Publications, Calicut, Kerala. ISBN 978-93-86218-35-3
Invited Lectures/Resource person Resource Person: Online tutorial project initiated by AKPCTA for BSc Zoology Core and Complementary students under University of Kerala, MG University, Kannur and Calicut University
Projects (Major/Minor) Nil
Symposia/Conference/Workshop/ Conducted/ Attended Babitha. G.S attended the International Seminar on Current Status and challenges for Conservation and Sustainable use of Biodiversity, Department of Zoology, Sree Narayana College, Kollam, Kerala, India, 22-24 January, 2020.

Babitha G.S. attended the Two day National Seminar on Natural resources and Human development: the Kerala Perspective organized by Department of Economics, Sree Narayana College, Sivagiri, Varkala, 25th and 26th March, 2019.

Babitha G.S. attended Technical session entitled "Biodiversity Conservation for a Safe Future" in Trendz Seminar Series 2019 organized Sree Narayana College, Varkala, 25-31 January, 2019.

Babitha G.S. attended the Three Day National Level Environment Management Training 2018 organized Sree Narayana College, Varkala, 19-21 December, 2018.

Babitha G.S. attended the National Conclave on Accreditation framework for Higher Education Institutions - NAAC/SAAC/QCI, organized Sree Narayana Training College, Nedunganda, Varkala, 14th November, 2018.
Babitha G.S. attended Two Day workshop on UG Syllabus Revision organized by University of Kerala on13-14 August, 2018

Babitha G.S. participated in the National workshop on Integrative Biology: " innovative Teaching in Biology" organized by Inter University Centre for evolutionary and Integrative Biology (iCEIB), University of Kerala, 21st May, 2018.
Babitha G.S. participated Three-day Academic seminar on Higher education; retaining Scientific Temper and Spirit of Enquiry organized by All Kerala Private College Teachers Association held on 9th March 2018 at Trivandrum.

Babitha G.S. participated in the Two day National Seminar on "Emerging challenges in Biodiversity conservation with special reference to recent trends in ecotoxicology" organized by Department of Zoology, MSM college, Kayamkulam, Alappuzha, 26-27 February, 2018

Babitha G.S. attended International Seminar on women: Privacy, Profession and Position organized by All Kerala Private College Teachers Association, Malabar Christian College, Kozhikode, 4th January, 2018.

Babitha G.S. attended the Three Day National workshop research Methodology organized by PG & research Department of Economics, Sree Narayana College, Varkala, 18-20 December, 2017.


Babitha G.S. attended National Seminar on "Biodiversity-A Conservational Approach" organized by Department of Zoology, University College, Thiruvananthapurram, 16-17 Novemberr, 2017.

Babitha G.S. attended the orientation programme on "Submission of Annual Self Assessment Performa for the Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS) organized by IQAC SN College, Kollam 13th Octoberr, 2017.

Babitha G.S. attended Workshop on Career Advancement Scheme for College Teachers under UGC Regulations conducted by IQAC SN College, Kollam, 17th April, 2017.

Babitha G.S. attended Two day workshop on "Research methodology, writing practices, language and soft skills" conducted by PG & Research department of Chemistry, Sree Narayana College, Kollam, March 27-28, 2017.

Babitha G.S. attended GIAN (Global Initiative of Academic Network) course "Principles and Application of Wide-field and Confocal Microscopy/Image and Live Cell Imaging" conducted by University of Kerala and MHRD, Govt. of India, 27th February-4th March, 2017.

Babitha G.S. attended National Seminar on Protection of Western Ghats, Issues, Concerns and Policy Alternatives Organized by the Post Graduate and Research Department of Political Sciences, Sree Narayana College, Kollam, October 27-28, 2016.

Babitha G.S. attended National seminar on Threat Status and Biodiversity of fish fauna of Western Ghats, Department of Zoology, Iqbal College, Peringammala, Thiruvananthapuram, October 14-15, 2015.

Babitha G.S. attended International "Symposium on Comparative Endocrinology and Integrative Physiology CEIP 2015" Centre for Evolutionary and Integrative Biology CEIB, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram, August 4-7, 2015.

Babitha G.S. attended Academic seminar on "Revivalism and Higher Education" organized by All Kerala Private College Teachers Association, 57th annual conference, Palakkad, 20th March, 2015.
Babitha G.S. attended Refresher Course in Environmental Sciences (multidisciplinary) conducted by UGC- ASC, University of Kerala from 09-01- 2015 to 29-01-2015.

Babitha G.S. attended Multidisciplinary National Seminar conducted by PM Sayeed University Centre, Androth, Lakshadweep. January 12-14, 2014.

Babitha G.S. attended Seminar on "Technological Advances in Modern Biology" Department of Zoology & Research Centre, Sree Narayana College, Kannur.March13-14, 2014.

Babitha G.S. attended Training Programme for Academic counsellors conducted through teleconferences', IGNOU, Regional Centre, Vatakara, and 19th October 2013.

Babitha G.S. attended International Seminar on "Advances in Aquaculture Technologies (ISAAT-2013)", Department of Zoology, All Saints College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. India. July 18-19, 2013.

Babitha G.S. attended Two days orientation programme for academic counsellors and meeting of the co-ordinators and programme in charges of Indira Gandhi National Open University, MC College, Calicut, Kerala, October 13-14, 2012.

Babitha G.S. attended Two day workshop on "Methodology Course in science for College Teachers" Sree Narayana College, Kannur, August 11-12, 2011.
Babitha G.S. attended Vth Orientation Programme conducted by UGC- ASC, Kannur University from 04-07 2011 to 30-07-2011

Babitha G.S. attended Training programme in General Informatics for College Teachers, Sree Narayana College, Kannur, January 20-22, 2011.

Babitha G.S. attended 1st Kerala Women's Science Congress, SHAKTI, A National Movement for Women, Ernakulam, August12, 2010.

Babitha G.S. attended 97th Indian Science Congress, Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram, January3-7. 2010.

Babitha G.S. attended Seminar on "Human Genome Study: Impacts and Implications"Department of Molecular Biology, Dr, P.K.Rajan Memorial Campus, Nileshwaram, Kasargode, June 5th, 2010.

Babitha G.S. attended 27th Annual Symposium of Reproductive Biology and Comparative Endocrinology, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, January 19-21, 2009.

Babitha G.S. attended One day seminar on "Climate Change and its Impacts "British Council, Trivandrum, 25th March, 2009.

Babitha G.S. attended One Day seminar on "Recent Advances in Biology" Department of Zoology, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, 20th March, 2009.

Babitha G.S. attended International Workshop on Stress Physiology and Endocrinology, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, September 16-18, 2008.

Babitha G.S. attended 25thAnnual Symposium of Reproductive Biology and Comparative Endocrinology, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, January 15-17, 2007.

Babitha G.S. attended National seminar on Aquaculture in the "Changing Environmental Perspectives"Department of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries.University of Kerala. Trivandrum, 27th March, 1998.
Colloquia organized Organizing committee member on "World Environment Day Celebrations 2019" organized by Department of Zoology, Sree narayana College, Varkala, 12-13 June, 2019.
Organizing committee member on Ornamental Fish Farmers Meet organized in collaboration with Dept. of Zoology, Sree Narayana College, Kollam and Amity University Thiruvananthapuram Center for Marine Science and Technology, 29th November, 2017.
Organizing committee member of Workshop on Environment conservation practices and green technology in daily Life organized by Department of Zoology and Green Tree Nature Club , Sree Narayana College, Kollam in relation with World Environment Day Celebrations, 13th June, Kollam, 2017.
Organized Lecture on Ragging : Awareness and Prevention organized by Anti-Ragging Cell, Sree Narayana College, Kollam, 20th March, 2017.
Regional Seminar on" In to the world of snakes" Organized by Dept. of Zoology, Sree Narayana College, Kollam on 14-03-2016.
Organizing committee member of Seminar on "Technological Advances in Modern Biology" organized by Department of Zoology & Research Centre, Sree Narayana College, Kannur.March13-14, 2014.
Honours/Awards Nil
Administrative distinction Senate member, University of Kerala
Membership Professional Bodies Member of the Indian science congress association
Research Output Guideship in Zoology , University of kerala - One research scholar
Publications in National/ International Journals Valsa S. Peter, G.S. Babitha, S.E. WendelaarBonga, M.C. Subhash Peter (2013). Carbaryl exposure and recovery modify the interrenal and thyroidal activities and the mitochondria-rich cell function in the climbing perch Anabas testudineus Bloch, Aquatic Toxicology 126, 306- 313.

Babitha, G.S. and Jayaprakas. V. (2013). Growth promoting potential of Livol (IHF - 1000) on giant freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii (De Man). Journal of Basic and Applied Biology, pp 101-103.

Babitha, G. S. and Peter, M. C. S. (2010). Cortisol integrates osmotic competence in the organs of North African catfish (Clarias gariepinus Burchell): Evidence from in vivo and in situ approach. Gen. Comp. Endocrinol. 168, 14-21.

Leji, J., Babitha, G. S., Rejitha, V., Vijayasree, A. S., Oommen, O.V., Ignatius, J., Peter, V. S. and Peter, M. C. S.(2007). Thyroidal and osmoregulatory responses in tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus) to the effluents of coconut husk retting. J. Endocrinol. Reprod. 11(1), 23-30.

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