Prof Dr Sadanand M Yamakanamardi

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Location: Mysore, India.
Work: Environmental Biology Aquatic Microbial Ecology Zoo-plankton analysis Heterotrophic Bacterial analysis Microbial Ecology of running and standing freshwater bodies
Biographical: CURRICULUM VITAE Name: Prof. Dr. Sadanand Mallappa Yamakanamardi. Official Address: Department of Zoology University of Mysore Manasagangotri, MYSORE – 570 006 KARNATAKA STATE, INDIA. Email: mesadamy@gmail.com Fax : ++91-821 - 2419363 Tel: (O) ++91-821-2419776. (R) ++91-821-2517004 Mobile - 9449087004. Date of Birth: 27-10-1957. Marital Status: Married (one Son and one Daughter). Education: B. Sc. (First Class) 1979, Zoology, Karnataka College, Dharwad, India. M. Sc. (First Class) 1981, Zoology (Specialization-Fisheries Biology), Karnataka University, Dharwad, India,. Ph. D. (1995) in Applied Biology, from the Dept. of Biological Sciences,The University of Hull, England, UK. Title of Ph.D. thesis: Microbial Ecology of three contrasting lowland watercourses in Northeast England. Name of the research supervisor: Dr. Raymond Goulder, Ph.D., D.Sc. FNESA (2003) – Fellow of the National Environmental Science Academy, New Delhi. FAEB (2007) – Fellow of the Academy of Environmental Biologists, India. Post-Doctoral: Investigative research on the microbial ecology of the river Cauvery and its nine important tributaries in Karnataka State, the DST-Govt. of India project sanctioned to me as Principle Investigator, for Rs. 14.00 lacs, for a period of three years and this project got completed in June 2002. Four students have been awarded Ph.D. degrees (1 in Zoology and 3 in Environmental Science, and one has submitted his Ph.D. degree thesis in Zoology) and four more students are working for their Ph.D. degree thesis in Zoology, under my guidance and supervision. Two students have been awarded M. Phil degrees in Zoology, under my guidance and supervision. Visits abroad and nature of assignment: • On Govt. of India’s National Overseas Scholarship, I was in England for my doctoral studies from January 1992 to June 1995. • I have also visited other European countries and USA during the above period. Professional Positions: Administrative Experience: 1. Serving as Coordinator, M Phil Programme in Zoology, since 2007. 2. Served As Chairman, PG & UG Board of Studies in Zoology ( Since August 2004 to 2007). 3. Served as Chairman, Dept. of Zoology, University of Mysore, Mysore (from 01-01-2001 to 31-12-2001), and 4. Served as Chairman, Board of Examiners in Zoology, University of Mysore, Mysore (from 1998 to 1999) Teaching Experience: 2 Years (UG Teaching – 05 Yrs and 04 months and PG Teaching – 22 Years, as on July 2009). Research Experience: 25 Years (from 1985 onwards) Employment details (In Chronological order, latest being first): Professor (Nov 1996 – To date) at PG DoS in Zoology, University of Mysore, Karnataka State, India. - Teaching to PG Students and supervising research work leading to the award of Ph. D & M. Phil Degrees, in the Faculty of Science and Technology, in the University of Mysore, State of Karnataka, India. Sr. Lecturer (July 1990 – Oct 1996) at PG DoS in Zoology, Gulbarga University, State of Karnataka, India - Teaching to PG Students. Demonstrator (Jan 1992 – May 1995) in The Department of Biological Science, The University of Hull, England, UK-Teaching to UG Students. Lecturer (Nov 1987 to June 1990) at PG DoS in Zoology, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga,State of Karnataka, India -Teaching to PG Students. Lecturer (July-1982 to Oct-1987) DVS College of Science, Shimoga, State of Karnataka, India. Teaching to UG Students. Broad field of research interest with specific areas of involvement: Environmental Biology / Sciences – Aquatic Microbial Ecology: 1. Investigations on the Abundance, Size, Biomass and Biodiversity of Zooplankton in Lakes and Rivers of State of Karnataka, India 2. Study of about 21-Environmental variables and their relationships with Abundance, size, biomass and Biodiversity of Zooplankton in Lakes and Rivers of State of Karnataka, India 3. Temporal and spatial study of protozoa and heterotrophic bacteria of rivers, streams and ponds, and the Ecological role of protozooplankton and heterotrophic bacterioplankton in freshwaters of State of Karnataka, India. 4. Ecological relationships between bacteria and protozoa via “Microbial Loop” in freshwaters. 5. Protozoa, Heterotrophic bacteria, Zooplankton and freshwater pollution. RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS : (A) In the field of AQUATIC MICROBIAL ECOLOGY: 1. Koorosh jalilzadeh, Sadanand M. Yamakanamardi and K Altaff (2009) Abundance of copepods from three contrasting lakes of Mysore, Karnataka , India. Journal of Aquatic Biology 24 (3) 26 – 30. 2. Koorosh jalilzadeh, Sadanand M. Yamakanamardi and K Altaff (2009) Physico-chemical parameters of three contrasting lakes of Mysore, Karnataka , India. Journal of Aquatic Biology 24 (3) 90 9830. 3. Farzaneh Shaik Khatibi, Sadanand M. Yamakanamardi and M Indira (2008) NGOs and their role in involvement of women in conservation of lakes in Mysore, city, Karnataka. National Environmental and Pollution Technology, 7 (2) 287 – 298. 4. Farzaneh Shaik Khatibi and Sadanand M. Yamakanamardi (2008 , Role of Self Helf Groups in Water shed Management and Conservation of Lakes: Experience of “MYRADA” in Karnataka State, India.. National Environmental and Pollution Technology, 7 (2) 287 – 298. 5.Wadie Ahmed Mokbel, Sadanand M. Yamakanamardi and T.S.Harsha. (2008) Temporal variation in the specific Growth Rate of heterotrophic bacteria of the ground water from three different Agricultural, Domestic and Industrial areas, Mysore district, Karnataka State, India. Indian Hydrobiology 9 (2: 269 - 294). 6.T S Harsha, Sadanand M Yamakanamardi and M Mahadevaswamy (2006) Temporal variation in the abundance of heterotrophic bacteria in the river Cauvery and its down stream Tributaries. Indian Journal of Microbiology 46 (3) 249 – 257. 7. T. S. Harsha, Sadanand. M. Yamakanamardi and M. Mahadevaswamy (2006) Physico- chemical (Environmental) study of Lotic Ecosystems of main river Cauvery and its four down stream tributaries in Karnataka State, India Indian Hydrobiology 9 (2: 269 - 294). 8. M. Mahadevaswamy, Sadanand M. Yamakanamardi and T.S.Harsha. (2006) Microbial Ecology of main river Cauvery and its four important upstream tributaries in Mysore district of Karnataka state, India, Indian Hydrobiology 9 (2: 247 - 268). 9. T. S. Harsha, Sadanand. M. Yamakanamardi and M. Mahadevaswamy (2006) Heterotrophic free living and particle bound bacterial cell size in the river Cauvery and its down stream tributaries: a first report from India, Journal of Biosciences 32 (2) 363 – 374. 10. M. Mahadevaswamy, Sadanand M. Yamakanamardi and T. S. Harsha. (2006) Bacterial (free living and particle bound) cell –size in the surface waters of river Cauvery and its up stream tributaries, in Karnataka state, India, International Journal of Applied Ecology and Environmental Research, 9 (2: 247 - 268). 11. S M Yamakanamardi and R Goulder (1995).Activity and Abundance of Bacterioplankton in Three Diverse Lowland Watercourses. Regulated Rivers: Research and management, 10 (1), 51-67, 12. S M Yamakanamardi and R Goulder (1999) Growth Rate of Bacterioplankton, Determined at Constant Temperature, as An Indicator of Deterioration in Water Quality. Environ Toxicol14: 309-312. (B) In the field of ENDOCRINOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY: 13. S M Yamakanamardi and (1992).Annual changes in the fat bodies of female toad, Bufo melanostictus (Schn.). Gulbarga University Science Journal (Science & Technology) 2 (122), 179-182. 14. R D Kanamadi and S M Yamakanamardi (1991).Cytomorphological changes in the gonadotrophs (B2 cells) of the south Indian toad, Bufo melanostictus (Schn.). The Journal of the Karnatak University: Science, Vol. XXXV, 229 – 239 (1991). 15. R D Kanamadi and S M Yamakanamardi (1991).Effect of fat body excision on spermatogenesis in the toad, Bufo melanostictus (Schn.).Environment and Ecology 9 (2), 399– 401 16. R D Kanamadi, S K Saidapur, N U Bhuttewadkar and S M Yamakanamardi (1989).Annual changes in the fat body of the male toad, Bufo melanostictus (Schn.) inhabiting the tropical zone of the south India. Proceedings of the Indian National Science Academy. B55 No. 4, 261 – 264 17.Ravishankar Dundappa Kanmadi, Sadnand Mallappa Yamakanamardi and Srinivas Kishanrao Saidapur (1989). A study of ovarian cycle in the laboratory maintained toad, Bufo melanostictus (Schn.) with special reference to vitellogenesis, resting phase and follicular kinetics. Zoologisher Anglisher (West Germany), 222, 3/4s.197 – 204. 18. R D Kanamadi and S M Yamakanamardi (1988).Ovarian cycle in the Bufo melanostictus (Schn.): A quantitative analysis of follicular kinetics and ovarian cycle. The Journal of the KarnatakaUniversity: Science, Vol. XXXIII, 6 – 14. Any other information (which has not already been covered in the above items): BASIC SKILLS: • Good written and spoken English (International language), Hindi (National language) and Kannada and Marathi (Regional languages). Can comprehend Urdu, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telagu and Malayalam languages also. • Good working knowledge of modern computing facilities, viz. most Word processing packages, graphic packages like Sigma Plot (Jendel, USA), and Statistical packages like SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences, Chicago, USA), Bioinformatics Packages, etc. • Full clean Indian Driving License since 1992 for both Two Wheeler and Four wheel – Light Motor Vehicles only. SKILLS PROFILE: • Adaptable: My work experience demonstrates my ability to get on with people from all walks of life. • Can work on my own / part of a team: My teaching work and research projects involved both working with other people and on my own, decisions and solving problems as they arose. • Enthusiastic: I am very sincere, committed and hard working, and enjoy variety and constant challenges. I welcome responsibility. POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITIES: • Serving as Coordinator for M Phil degree program in Zoology, since 2007. • Serving as Member, BoA, BoS and BoE of Various Universities in India. • Served as Chairman, PG & UG Board of Studies in Zoology, ( Since August 2004 to 2007). • Serving as Member for the UGC’s COSSIST and SAP-II Programmes, sanctioned by the University Grants Commission, Ministry of Human Resources Development, Govt. of India, New Delhi, to the Department of Zoology, UoM, Mysore. • Serving as Chairman / Member of the Local Inquiry Committee of the UoM, for judging the suitability of the colleges for continuation of either temporary or permanent affiliations to the University of Mysore. • Serving as External Member for the Board of Examiners in Zoology and Board of Studies in Zoology, of various Universities in India. • Serving as Member (Non Thrust Area) for the Advisory Committee of the UGC-COSIST and SAP, UoM, Mysore. • Serving as Member for the Purchase Advisory Committee of the UGC- COSIST and SAP, UoM, Mysore. • Guiding and supervising the research students for the award of Ph.D. degree in Zoology, Environmental Science and Microbiology subjects. • Served as Honorary Director, Center for Ecotechnology & Environment, University of Mysore (UoM), Mysore • Served as Chairman, Post-Graduate Department of Studies in Zoology, UoM, Mysore, from January 2001 to December, 2001. • Served as Programme Co-Coordinator, DST-FIST Programme (Level – I) sanctioned by the Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, New Delhi, to the Department of Zoology, UoM, Mysore. • Served as Principal Investigator for the DST, GOI sponsored research project on the "Microbial ecology of the river Cauvery and its tributaries in Karnataka state". • Served as Academic Council Member, UoM, Mysore, from 1996 to 2001. • Served as Chairman, Board of Examiners in Zoology (PG), UoM, Mysore • Served as External Expert on the Faculty of Science and Technology, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga. • Served as Officer In charge of Equipment's, of the PG Dept of Zoology, UoM, Mysore. • Served as Staff Secretary, for the Zoological Society of the PG Dept of Zoology, UoM, Mysore. • Taught to PG students of Environmental Science and Microbiology Departments of the UoM, Mysore. • I was on the "Editorial Board" of Pollution Research Journal. • Taken graduate and postgraduate students to Educational-cum-collection Study Tours, which is a part of the B.Sc. and M.Sc. Course in Zoology. • Served as Joint Secretary-cum-Treasurer to Gulbarga University Postgraduate Teachers Association (GUPTA), Gulbarga. • Served as Senior Supervisor, for Invigilation of MBBS Theory Examination of MR Medical College, Gulbarga. • Served as Vice President of Zoological Society of Gulbarga University, Gulbarga. CAREER OBJECTIVES: • Try to be a good teacher, researcher and administrator. • Try to do good and original research work for publishing in standard and reputed and peer reviewed national or international research Journals, as I have plans to submit (within coming 05-10 years) the same for D.Sc. degree at the University of Hull, England, UK. • Try to construct some "mathematical models of the aquatic ecosystem", which would be of immense help in forecasting and controlling, both man - made and natural global disasters. INTERESTS AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES: • I taught myself to play the flute, drums (tabala) and solo singing. • I enjoy getting together with family and friends for a musical Evening. • Now and then I play Cricket, Snooker and Shuttle Badminton during leisure time. • I do Yogasanas every day morning from 4.30 to 6.30 am to keep myself physically fit, as I believe in strong body and a sound mind. REFERENCES: 1. Dr. Raymond Goulder, Ph. D., D.Sc. 2.Dr. S. K. Saidapur, Ph.D.,F.N.A Dept. of Biological Sciences Professor of Zoology and Vice Chancellor The University of Hull Karnataka University HULL, HU6 7RX DHARWAD - 580 003 ENGLAND, UK. State of Karnataka, INDIA Tel: Direct line 00 44 1482 465161. Email:saidapur@hotmail.com Email: r.Goulder@biosci.hull.ac.uk 3. Prof. Dr. Prakash R Naik, Ph.D., 4. Prof. Dr. S N Hegde, Ph.D. Department of Zoology Department of Zoology University of Mysore University of Mysore MYSORE - 570 006 MYSORE - 570 006 State of Karnataka, INDIA. State of Karnataka, INDIA. Email: prakashrnaik@yahoo.co.in Email: malerhegde@yahoo.com

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05/06/10 09:09:16AM @chief-admin:
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