Department of PG Studies and Research in Environmental Science
The Department of Post Graduate Studies and Research in Environmental Science was started in the year 1991 for promoting research and studies in environmental science. The department is located in the magnificent Jnana Sahyadri campus surrounded by green landscapes of Bhadra reservoir and Bhadra wildlife sanctuary. The commitment of the department is to prepare the students for their careers in environmental and civic professions. The department awards the degree of Master of Science, Master of Philosophy and Doctor of philosophy. The department has qualified faculty and has organized National Seminars, Outreach activities and Workshops sponsored by CSIR, DBT, State Government and University. Post graduates of this department are placed in Karnataka State and Central Pollution Control Boards, Universities, Colleges, Research Institutions, Industries and Environmental consultant groups.
Vision & Mission
The Vision of the Department is to make every effort to become a center of excellence in teaching, research and outreach activity in different areas of environmental science, through various modes to provide solution for local environmental problems, national and global challenges. The department is working with a mission to cultivate creativity in teaching, learning and research to build environmental knowledge base and to promote quality education and research; develop human resources in environmental and civic professions by providing excellent education, research opportunities and technological know-how.
Academic Activities
- Research in the areas of Aquatic Ecology, Habitat Ecology, Ecotoxicology of amphibians, Air pollution Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Biotechnology, Vermitechnology, Water and Waste water treatment, Bioremediation of waste water.
- Seminars and workshops on various issues related to biodiversity and climate change.
- Refresher courses for Lecturers working in various under graduate science colleges.
- Public awareness programmes to local people.Appreciation Certificate from United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Open
- Formal education in Environmental Science and Industrial Safety.
- Inviting resources persons and experts for interaction with students and staff members.
- Undertaking research projects sponsored by Government and private organizations.
- Outreach activities and consultancy services.
Chairperson
Dr. Yogendra K
Year of Establishment
1991
Address
Department of PG Studies & Research in Environmental ScienceKuvempu University
Jnanasahyadri, Shankaraghatta-577451
Shimoga Dist., Karnataka State, INDIA +91(0)8282-256301-307 08282-256255 eshinakousar@gmail.com
Teaching Faculty of Environmental Science in Kuvempu University
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Dr. S.V. Krishnamurthy SENIOR PROFESSOR (HAG)
Qualification:M.Sc., Ph.D,
Area of Specialisation: Amphibian Ecology, Ecotoxicology- Environmental Contaminants -
Dr. Narayana J SENIOR PROFESSOR
Qualification:M.Sc., Ph.D,
Area of Specialisation: Wetland Ecology and Biodiversity Sustainable waste management practices Water and waste water treatment Occupational Health and Industrial safety -
Dr. Yogendra K Professor
Qualification:M.Sc., Ph.D,
Area of Specialisation: Environmental Chemistry -
Dr. Hina Kousar Professor
Qualification:M.Sc., Ph.D,
Area of Specialisation: Bioremediation, Air Pollution Studies -
Dr. Basavarajappa S.H Assistant Professor
Qualification:M.Sc.,K-SET.,NET.,Ph.D,
Area of Specialisation: Water and Wastewater treatment, Aquatic Ecology -
Dr. Ananthnag B Guest Lecturer
Qualification:M.Sc. Ph.D..B.Ed,
Area of Specialisation: Environmental Engineering and Pollution -
Dr. ARJUMAND BANU SS Guest Lecturer
Qualification:M.Sc.Phd.,
Area of Specialisation: Aquatic Ecology, Environmental Microbiology -
Dr. MADHUSUDHANA N Guest Lecturer
Qualification:MSc., Ph.D., PDF,
Area of Specialisation: ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY, WATER MANAGEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
Research Project of Environmental Science in Kuvempu University
| Sl No | Title | Funding Agency | Principal Investigator | Co-Investigator | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Studies on the effects of a few Organophosphorus insecticides on the fauna of amphibians to understand their decline in Western Ghats | UGC | 400000 | Completed | ||
| 2 | Comparative Studies on Amphibian Diversity and Habitat Ecology in Various Types of Forests and Agriculture Fields of Malnad Regions of Western Ghats in Karnataka | DST, GOI | 750000 | completed | ||
| 3 | Identifying agents of amphibian decline in the central Western Ghats: the impact of nitrate fertilizer on reproductive success | THE DECLINING AMPHIBIAN POPULATION TASK FORCE, (IUCN/SSC), UNITED KINGDOM | 2300 | completed | ||
| 4 | Combined effects of Nitrate and Malathion (organophosphate pesticide) on growth and development of anuran amphibians in Western Ghats | UGC | 949800 | Completed | ||
| 1 | Studies on Ecological conditions on water bodies and aquatic biodiversity in Chikmangalur Districts, Western Ghats range of Karnataka� | DST-SERB | Dr J Narayan | 550000 | Completed | |
| 2 | Bioprospectus of medicinal plants | DBT-BUILDER PROJECT | Dr. V Krishna | Dr J Narayana | 5 | Completed |
| 3 | Studies on freshwater ecology in westernghats s of Shimoga district | UGC | Dr J Narayan | .. | 700000 | Completed |
| 4 | Degradation and removal of basic dyes by electrochemical methods with reference to pulp and paper industry | UGC | .. | 1029800 | Completed | |
| 5 | Peoples Biodiversity Report | Biodiversity Board | .. | 520500 | completed | |
| 6 | Production and supply of tissue culture plantlets of Banana varputtabale to the rural farmers & weaker sections of Shimoga District Karnataka for economic development | DBT | Dr J Narayana | 2000000 | Completed | |
| 7 | Climate changes | KRVP MOEF (New Delhi) | .. | 10000 | completed | |
| 8 | Agricultural Waste Utilization biotechnology for SC/ST and Weaker sections Economic Development | DBT | .. | 2600000 | Completed | |
| 9 | Vermicompost biotechnology for socioeconomic development of rural SC/ST and weaker sections in Shimoga district | DBT | .. | 1414000 | Completed | |
| 1 | Application of nanosized metal oxide particles as photocatalyst in the degradation of azo dyes | UGC New Delhi | Dr. Yogendra K | - | 860657 | Completed |
| 2 | An Investigation on sand mining activity in River Tunga | Kuvempu University | Dr. Yogendra K | - | 50000 | Completed |
| 3 | Synthesis and application of metal oxide nanoparticles on Photocatalytic degradation of Industrial dyes and colored effluents | VGST,Government of Karnataka | Prof. Yogendra K. | - | 2500000 | Completed |
| 1 | Impact of emissions from iron and steel and paper industries on the ambient air quality of Bhadravathi town, Karnataka, India. | UGC | Prof. Hina Kousar | - | 881800 | Completed |
| 2 | Phytotreatment of pulp and paper industry effluent using certain aquatic macrophytes. | Kuvempu University | Prof. Hina Kousar | - | 38000 | Completed |
| 1 | Isolation and characterization of nitrifying bacteria for degrading biomass in eutrophicated water bodies. | Kuvempu University | Dr.Basavarajappa S H | --- | 2 | Completed |
| Sl No | Faculty | Name of the Supervisor | Name of the Ph.D. Scholar with Aadhaar number/Photo ID | Mode of Ph.D. | Registration Number | Date of Registration | Research Topic | Likely date of completion of Ph.D | Availing Fellowship | Funding Agency of Fellowship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Science | Dr. Yogendra K | Sujeeth kumar Dongre/681103147063 | Part Time | 217 | 2023-08-10 | Spatio temporal studies of Macro funal communities in cosatl rockpools of Goa. | 2028-08-10 | NO | NO |
| 2 | Science | Dr. Narayana J | DEEPAK KADAPPA PHASHI | Full Time | 101 | 2022-07-20 | An ecological study of ungulates in Shettihalli wildlife sanctuary of Western Ghats, Shivamogga district, Karnataka, India. | 2027-07-20 | YES | OBC State Government |
| 3 | Science | Dr. Narayana J | RAKESH NAIK A C/ 779775697094 | Full Time | 102 | 2022-07-20 | A study on reuse and recycling methods of Areca nut husk and leaf sheath wastes of Tarikere taluk, chikmagaluru district, Karnataka. | 2027-07-20 | YES | SC-ST Fellowship Kuvempu University |
| 4 | Science | Dr. Narayana J | SEEMA MALI | Part Time | 103 | 2022-07-20 | Assessment of plant species richness and carbon sequestration potential across vegetation types of Sandur hills, Karnataka | 2027-07-20 | NO | - |
| 5 | Science | Dr. Narayana J | VENKATESH C.S | Part Time | 104 | 2022-07-20 | Assessment of agricultural waste management in Channarayapatna taluk of Hassan district, Karnataka. | 2027-07-20 | NO | - |
| 6 | Science | Dr. Basavarajappa S.H | Parameshwara G 667895281009 | Part Time | 105 | 2022-07-20 | A study on water quality status of Narihalla Reservoir and its command area of Sandur taluk, Bellary district, Karnataka. | 2027-07-20 | NO | - |
| 7 | Science | Dr. Yogendra K | Pratibha T Bhagawad/ 440520975779 | Full Time | 212 | 2023-08-10 | An investigation on the toxicity of selected nanoparticles CaAl2O4, CaZnO2 and CaMgO2 on Eisenia foetida (L) | 2027-01-01 | NO | NO |
| 8 | Science | Dr. Yogendra K | Prasad M S/249280252211 | Part Time | 213 | 2023-08-10 | A Study on enhanced Carbon capture performance of Carbon based matel oxide nano composites | 2028-08-10 | NO | NO |
| 9 | Science | Dr. Yogendra K | Kallesh B R/ 428295057830 | Part Time | 214 | 2023-08-10 | Comparative Study on Green and Chemical Synthesis, Techniques of nanoparticles for evaluating their efficacy on dye degradation | 2028-08-10 | NO | NO |
| 10 | Science | Dr. Yogendra K | Shiva Naik H/ 386305050269 | Full Time | 215 | 2023-08-10 | Photocatalytic application of ZnO, CaO, NiCaO2, NiZnO2 and NiCaZnO3 of nanoparticle in Industrial dye | 2027-01-01 | YES | UNIVERSITY SC/ST |
| 11 | Science | Dr. Yogendra K | Rakshit G Hosamani/447474027612 | Full Time | 216 | 2023-08-10 | Temperature driven synthesis and characterization of metal oxide nanoparticles BaAl2O4 and MgAl2O4 using Urea and Acetamide and their application. | 2027-01-01 | YES | OBC Karnataka Government |
| 12 | Science | Dr. Hina Kousar | Srinivasa Naik 655633572836 | Full Time | 219 | 2023-08-10 | Application of isolated bacterial strains for the remediation of textile industry effluent | 2027-12-31 | YES | sc/st developmental cell, Kuvempu University. |
| 13 | Science | Dr. Hina Kousar | Priyadarshini V 570205206923 | Full Time | 220 | 2023-08-10 | Remediation Of distillery effluent by using coconut coir and sawdust as adsorbents | 2027-12-31 | YES | sc/st developmental cell, Kuvempu University. |
| 14 | Science | Dr. Basavarajappa S.H | Latha C 502886129427 | Full Time | 222 | 2023-08-10 | Removal of excess nitrate from eutrophicated water bodies in Tarikere taluk using potential ammonia-oxidizing and nitrifying microorganisms | 2028-08-10 | YES | SC-ST Fellowship, Kuvempu university |
| 15 | Science | Dr. Hina Kousar | Chaithra C 431436292684 | Full Time | 522 | 2018-12-28 | A Study on Potential Fungal and Bacterial Strains for the Remediation of Textile Industry Effluent | 2013-12-28 | YES | Department of Science and Technology |
| 16 | Science | Dr. Narayana J | Prema S S | Part Time | 645 | 2020-02-04 | - | 2026-02-04 | NO | - |
| 17 | Science | Dr. Basavarajappa S.H | Hanumanthappa B 278473917053 | Full Time | 647 | 2020-02-04 | Efficiency of selected fresh water Chlorophyceae members for the production of biodiesel | 2025-02-04 | YES | SC-ST Fellowship, Kuvempu university |
| 18 | Science | Dr. Narayana J | Shilpakala 4265 7275 1451 | Full Time | 662 | 2020-08-28 | A Study On Ground Water Quality And Effective removal Of Fluoride by adsorption method | 2025-08-28 | YES | General Fellowship kuvempu university |
| 19 | Science | Dr. Yogendra K | Veena S R/703442379052 | Full Time | 666 | 2020-08-28 | Application of synthesized metal oxide nanoparticles on the degradation of textile dyes. | 2025-01-01 | YES | University SC/ST |
| 20 | Science | Dr. Narayana J | NAYANA KUMARA G / 255030588252 | Full Time | 809 | 2021-08-19 | Ecological Studies of Plankton and Macrophytes Diversity of Selected Water Bodies of Shivamogga Taluk and Their Socioeconomic Importance | 2026-08-19 | YES | OBC State Government |
| 21 | Science | Dr. Narayana J | NANJU B SRIYUTH | Full Time | 810 | 2021-08-19 | Study on Ground Water Quality Parameters of Pavagada Taluk With Reference To Removal of Fluoride Content Using nano-adsorbents | 2026-08-19 | YES | SC-ST Fellowship Kuvempu University |
| 22 | Science | Dr. Yogendra K | Balachandra Hegde/466029909098 | Full Time | 812 | 2021-08-19 | Study of climate sensitivity and microclimate of vegetation functional clusters of central western ghats landscape. | 2025-01-01 | NO | NO |
| 23 | Science | Dr. Basavarajappa S.H | N M Guruprasad 693129169045 | Full Time | 813 | 2021-08-19 | Water Quality and its Influence on Distribution and Diversity of Bivalve Resources of Aghanashini and Sharavati Estuaries of Karnataka, India | 2026-08-19 | NO | - |