CURRICULUM VITAE
Name:
Dr. D. E. Babu
Profession:
Professor
Department: Zoology, Andhra University
Visakhapatnam-530 003
E mail. babucrabd@yahoo.com
Date of birth:
30-11-1955
Educational qualifications.: M. Sc. Ph.D.
Educational career.
S. No. Degree obtained
University
1
B. Sc.
Andhra University
Year
1973
2
M. Sc.
Andhra University
1975
3
4.
Ph. D
German
language
Andhra University
1979
Goethe Institut,
Mannheim, Germany
Hamburg University
1986
5.
Post-doc
1986-87
Professional career :
1. J.R. F. (C.S.I.R. ) 1976- 1979
2. S.R.F. (C.S.I.R), 1979- 1980.
3. P.D.F. (C.S.I.R.), 1980-1981
4. Research Associate , (C.S.I.R) 1981-1984.
5. Scientist’s Pool (C.S.I.R) 1984.
6. Lecturer – 1984, Department of Zoology, Andhra University
7. Reader - 1989, - 1998
8. Professor- 1998 till date
9. Head, Department of Zoology, Andhra University 2007-2010.
10. Chairman, Board of Studies (PG) 2013 till date
11. Chairman, Faculty of Sciences 2015
Teaching experience in Andhra University: 30 years.
Research experience: 38 years
Class/grade
I
College first
Animal
PhysiologyI
Animal
Physiology
GII
Areas of Research specializations
Biodiversity, Fisheries, Mangrove Ecology and Mangrove Fisheries, Aquaculture.
Physiology of Marine organisms, Endocrinology
Environmental impacts including Environmental pollution on human health and
Animal diversity
Tribal populations and common diseases and causes.
Research Contribution:
(i). Books.
(ii). Research papers.
(iii). Popular articles.
6
56
~ 30
Number of research degrees awarded under my guidance.
M.Phil. : 21
Ph. D. : 16
Masters dissertations : > 70,
International: 3 (Sweden) :
Important contributions in science
i.
Discovery of a moult (growth) acceleratory hormone in crustaceans, University of
Bonn, Germany, 1994.
ii.
Establishing a one year PG Diploma course on “Prawn and crab Farming and
Management” 1994 onwards.
iii.
Establishment of an Aquaculture Shore laboratory with facilities of running
seawater and aeration for commercial operations (1996).
iv.
Development of Mud crab Culture Technology for the first time (1995).
v.
Development of Mud crab Hatchery Technology for the first time (2003).
vi.
Establishment of a two year M. Sc. Course in Industrial Fisheries, 2002.
vii.
Establishment of a two year M. Sc. Course in Aquaculture, 2002.
AWARDS/MEMBERSHIPS
i.
ii.
iii.
DAAD fellowship under Indo-German Academic Exchange Service, 1986-87.
(International Marine Biology Labs, Helgoland, Biologische Anstalt Helgoland,
Meerestation, Helgoland)
DAAD Re-invitation, visiting scientist, Germany, 1993-94, University of Bonn,
Germany.
vi.
vii.
Received Best Scientist award, National Symposium on Aquaculture for 2000
A.D., Madurai Kamaraj Univeristy, Madurai, 1994.
Panel of expert on shrimp diseases-NABARD head quarters, Mumbai, November
1994.
Panel of Expert “ Candidate Species for Aquaculture other than shrimp”,
MPEDA, Min. Commerce, Govt. India (1995).
Executive member, Indian Society for Comparative Animal Physiology (ISCAP).
Life member, Indian Science Congress Association.
viii.
Member Andhra Pradesh Academy of Sciences.
ix.
Life Member, Marine Biological Association of India.
x.
Life Member, Indian Association of Aquatic Biology.
xi.
Member New York Academy of Sciences.
xii.
Member, Crustacean Society, USA.
xiii.
Dr. Belsare Gold medal, Zoological Society of India (ZSI), 2005.
xiv.
Research Board of Advisers, ‘The American Biographical Institute’.
xv.
Fellow of the Zoological Society of India (FZSI)
xvi.
Advisory board member, Idira Gandhi Zoological Park, Visakhapatnam, 20092014.
xvii.
Consultant – UNDP Project “UNDP-GEF-GOI-GOAP- EGREE Project on
Mainstreaming Coastal and Marine Biodiversity .
iv.
v.
Ph. D. Degrees awarded
C. Manjulatha
Studies on moulting, growth,
autotomy and regeneration in the
estuarine mud crabs Scylla serrata
and Scylla oceanica
1990
1992
2.
Y. Arunadevi
Studies on moulting, growth and
reproductive behaviour of the
fresh water prawns
Macrobrachium malcolmsonii and
M.rosenbergii
1994
1996
3.
K. Rama Rao
1994
1997
4.
D.V.S.N.Raju
Studies on feeding behaviour,
oxygen requirements and growth
of larval and adult Penaeus
monodon
The fishery, Reproductive and
larval behavior of the mud crabs
Scylla serrata and Scylla oceanica
1997
2003
5.
M. Ratna Raju
Studies on Rock lobsters from
Andhra Pradesh coast.
1996
2001
6.
A. Vinayaka
Rao
Studies on the fish and fishery of
Thandava Reservoir, Andhra
Pradesh, India.
1996
2003
7.
B. Krishna
1998
2003
8.
A.V.V.
Subrahmanyes
wara Rao
1998
2004
9.
T. Samuel
David Raj
Manas Kumar
Sinha
Studies on the mangrove crabs of
Gautami-Godavari estuary,
Andhra Pradesh India.
Zooplankton Spatial and Temporal
Distribution in the Mangrove
Habitat of Godavari Estuary with
particular reference to the Role of
Organic Carbon and Nitrogen,
based on Stable Isotopic Studies
The Reproductive behaviour of the
mud crab, Scylla oceanica (Dana)
Studies on the culture of giant
freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium
rosenbergii (de Man)
Studies on the water quality
management, larval development
1999
2005
1998
2005
2002
2005
1.
10.
11
Sheik Khaseem
12
D. Padmavathi
13
Tsegeye Gadisa
Belachew
14
P. Srinivas
15.
R. Praveen
\
16.
K. Sarada
and mud crab hatchery technology
Fish faunal diversity of Gautami
Godavari esturary and mangrove
fed fishery off Kakinada coast, AP
Studies on the population ecology
of pest Rodents in some selected
Agricultural fields of South-west
Ethiopia.
Nutritional and Environmental
studies on the health and
Longevity of the tribal populations
of Paderu division, Visakhapatnam
district, A. P. India.
Freshwater fish diversity and
fishery of river Godavari, Andhra
Pradesh, India.
Studies on cadmium toxicity on
length weight relationship,
Fecundity, Blood glucose levels
and Biochemical composition in
four species of fish, Channa
punctatus, Channa striatus,
Clarias dussumeri and
Heteropneustes fossilis.
2006
2009
2008
2011
2008
2011
2006
2015
2008
2015
Registered
during the
year
1988
Complete
d during
the year
1989
1988
1989
1989
1990
1989
1991
1988
1992
No. of students awarded M. Phil.
Courses Name
Title of Dissertation
M. Phil. G. Talpasai
(1)
Studies on autotomy and
regeneration in the mud crabs,
Scylla serrata & Scylla oceanica.
Studies on the feeding mechanism,
structure of the integument in
Clibanarius longitarsus.
Studies on the functional
organisation of the mouthparts,
feeding mechanism and structure
of the digestive tract in
Clibanarius virens.
Growth patterns of the fresh water
prawn, Macrobrachium
malcolmsonii fed on artificial diet
Studies on the isopod, Corralina
2
C. Manjulatha
3
V. Sailaja
4
D. Uma
5
S.B. Shaik
6
C. Varalakshmi
7
T. Udayabhanu
8
K. Kirankumari
9
K. Nirmala
10
B. Krishna
11
12
T. Samuel
David Raj
K. Sarada
13
S.K. Khasim
14
S. Dayamadhuri
15
16
V. Narayana
Rao
P. Vijayakumar
17
P. Srinivas
18
T. Sreedhar
19.
K. V.
Vijaykumar
20.
R. Murali Rao
Dana 1852, new species from the
river Godavari.
Structure of the integument in
crabs
Studies on the oxygen
requirements in mud crab culture
Oxygen requirements of the fresh
water prawn Macrobrachium
malcolmsonii.
The reproductive behavior of the
freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium
rosenbergii (De Man, 1879
Cuticle composition of
commercial crustaceans
The nutritive value of commercial
crustaceans
Tissue accumulation and influence
of copper on calcium metabolism
in the edible mud crab, Scylla
oceanica .
Studies on the impact of industrial
pollution on the bio-accumulation
and energy budget in edible fish
and shellfish
Nutritive value of finfish and
shellfish
Studies on dry fish landings and
usage in Andhra Pradesh
Studies on Tuna fishery off
Visakhapatnam coast
Studies on the impact of infective
and deficient diseases on the
height-weight relationships of
tribal populations of
Visakhapatnam Agency.
Water quality parameters, fish
faunal diversity and production of
Madduvalasa Reservoir,
Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh.
Faunal diversity of North coastal
Andhra pradesh
Fish diversty and fishery of
Raiwada Reservoir
1994
1995
1994
1995
1996
1998
1996
1997
1996
1997
1996
1997
2000
2002
2006
2007
2008
2009
2008
2010
2009
2010
2010
2012
2011
2013
2011
2013
T.
Nandakishore
21.
22.
K. Balaji
Effect of salinity, season and
stocking density on nitrogen
metabolism and production in
shrimp culture.
2012
2014
Studies on the diversity and
behaviour of wild life fauna of
East and West Godavari districts,
Andhra Pradesh India.
2014
2015
Research Projects.
S. No.
Title of the Project
1
Name of the
funding
Agency
Duration Year
of the
Project
Sanction
ed
amount
Studies on Autotomy,
UGC minor
Regeneration and growth in mud
Research
crabs, Scylla serrata & S. oceanica Project
1 year
19881989
Rs.
15,000/-
2
Studies on the Reproductive and
Larval behavior of the mud crabs
Scylla serrata and S. oceanica.
UGC Major
Research
Project
4 years
19961999
Rs. 5.51
lakhs.
3.
Studies on the development of
Technology for mud crab larval
hatchery.
DBT R&D
Research
Project
3½
years
19961999
Rs. 20
lakhs
4
Studies on Fishery and
CEC,
Aquaculture in the vicinity of
Sweden
Godavari mangroves- Mangrove
degradation and Resilience.- a case
study.
1 year
20002002
Rs. 2.5
lakhs
5.
Larval development in Rock
lobsters
DST Major
Research
Project
3 years
20002003
16.204
lakhs
6.
Mud crab hatchery technology and
crablet production
DBT major
Research
Project
3 1/2
years
20002004
15 lakhs
7
Dry fish landings and usage in
Aquaculture in India
8
Prevalence of Epidemic and
Endemic diseases in Tribal
populations of Andhra Pradesh
9
UNDP-GEF-GOI-GOAP- EGREE
Project on Mainstreaming Coastal
and Marine Biodiversity –
Aquaculture Sector Specialist
Swedish
International
Development
Agency
(SIDA)
ITDA
3 years
20072010
2.5
lakhs
2 years
20082010
2.94
lakhs
UNDP
One
year
2014
4.99
lakhs
Symposia/Seminars conducted
1. Organising Secretary, 12th All India Symposium on Comparative Animal Physiology and the
Marine world, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, March, 1990.
2. One day Seminar on Emerging Trends in Aquaculture, 3rd March 1995
3. Organization Committee member (OMC) International summit on Aquaculture 2016,
Malaysia.
ACTED AS CHAIRPERSON
International
1. INCO-DC final workshop on “Assessment of Mangrove Degradation and Resillence in
the Indian sub continent – the cases of Godavary estuary and south west of Sri Lanka.
21st – 25th October 2002, French Institute of Pondichery –
2. International Symposium on “Environmental Impacts, Health Implications and
Therapeutic Approaches” (ISEHT-2012), 15-17th July 2012, Vikram Simhapuri
University, Nellore.
3. International Symposium on “Global Summit on “Emerging Science and Technologies:
Impact on Environment & Human Health,” (ESTIEH-2014), 01-03 August 2014 –” (ISEHT2014), Vikram Simhapuri University, Nellore.
National
4. 12th All India Symposium on Comparative Animal Physiology, Kerala University,
Trivandrum, November, 1991.
5. National Symposium on Aquaculture for 2000 AD., Madurai Kamaraj University,
Madurai, November, 1994.
6. Indian Aqua and Marine Trade Fair ’94, Aqua International, Hyderabad,
December,1994
7. National Symposium on Technological Advancements in Aquaculture and its impact on
Rural Development., University of Cochin, Cochin, December 1995.
8. II National Seminar on Recent trends in Aquaculture. Nagarjuna University
Nagarjunanagar, February 1997.
9. National Seminar on Conservation and Management of Shrimp Resources of the East
Coast of India. Fishery Survey of India and the Forum of Fishery Professionals,
Visakhapatnam, 20th March, 1999.
10. 16th National Symposium on Recent trends in Life Sciences. 7-9th February 2000,
Department of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, University of Kerala, Trivandrum.
11. National Symposium on Physiology and Biochemistry of cultivable crustaceans. 18-19th
March 2002. University of Madras, Chennai.
12. National Conference on Recent Trends in Aquatic Biology, Department of Zoology,
Nagarjuna University, Nagarjunanagar, 30th January 2003.
13. Chairperson and Judge for best paper presentation -Symposium on Physiological
Approaches to conserve Biodiversity and to tackle environmental health hazards. Dept. of
Zoology, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, 25th February, 2003.
14. 16th All India Congress of Zoology, Dr. Babasheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad, 21st- 23rd October 2005.
15. “ Fish resources of the AP coast” Fishery Survey of India, Ministry of
Commerce, Govt of India, 2010, State Institute of Fishery Technology (SIFT),
Kakinada, India.
16. National Seminar on “Impact of climate change and Industrial pollution on Biodiversity
and the need for community conservation initiative”, 28-29th March 2012.
Invited Lectures delivered before professional bodies, departmental seminars etc.:
1. Feeding mechanism and physiology of digestion in Pagurus bernhardus (L).
Biologische Anstalt Helgoland, Helgoland, Germany, August 1987.
2. Role of hormones in crustacean growth and moulting. Academic Staff college, Andhra
University, 1992.
3. Aquaculture techniques - Association of Government and private junior lecturers,
Rajahmundry, May 1993.
4. Aspects of feeding behaviour and physiology of digestion in crustaceans. Institute fur
Zoophysiology, Universitat Bonn, Germany, November 1993.
5. Role of neurohormones in the control of growth in crustaceans. Institute fur Zoophysiology,
Universitat Bonn, Germany, January 1994.
6. Crab culture in India - Present status, future prospects. Indian Aqua and Marine Trade fair,
Aqua International, Hyderabad, December 1994.
7. Measures for sustainable Aquaculture - Meeting convened by the chairman, National Bank
for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Bombay, November 1994.
8. Pond design for mud crab culture. National workshop on Aquaculture for 2000 AD, Madurai
Kamaraj University, Madurai, 1994.
9. Candidate species for Aquaculture other than shrimp. INDAQUA 95, January 1995,
Organised by the The Marine Products Export Development Authority, Min, Commecrce,
Govt. of India, Madras, 1995.
10. Control of growth in commercial crustaceans. Academic Staff college, Sri Venkateswara
University, Tirupati, October 1995.
11. Role of crab culture in Indian Aquaculture Academic Staff college, Sri Venkateswara
Universirty, Tirupati, October 1995.
12. Importance of crab farming in Indian Aquaculture. Indian Aqu Expo 95, Vijayawada,
November 1995.
13. Mud crab culture in the diversification of Brackish water aquaculture activities. All
India Symposium on Recent developments in Aquaculture, A.P. Agriculture.
University, Kakinada, April 1995.
14. Status of seed production and farming of crabs in India. Invited plenary lecture at the
National Symposium on Technological Advancements in Aquaculture and its impact on
Rural development. Cochin University, December1995.
15. Moulting and growth in commercial crustaceans. Academic Staff college Andhra
University, January 1997.
16. Mud crab culture. Academic Staff college, Andhra University, January, 1997.
17. Prospects of mud crab farming in India – Invited lecture, Forum of Fisheries
Professional, Fishery Survey of India, Visakhapatnam, July, 1998.
18. Bio-technology & Aquaculture – Academic Staff College, Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam, 1998.
19. Status of Aquaculture in India – Academic Staff College, Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam. 1999.
20. Application of biotechnology in Aquaculture. Academic Staff college, Andhra
University, August, 1998.
21. Hormonal control of growth in crustaceans. Academic Staff college, Sri Venkateswara
University, Tirupati, October, 1998.
22. Prospects of coastal aquaculture in Andhra Pradesh. Academic Staff college, Sri
Venkateswara University, Tirupati, October, 1998.
23. Recent trends in Aquaculture, Plenary lecture at 4th International/16th National
Symposium on Recent trends in life Sciences, Department of Aquatic Biology and
Fisheries, University of Kerala, 8th February 2000.
24. “Importance of Mud crab culture in Indian Aquaculture” at National Symposium on
Fishery Technologies and their commercialization. 11-12the January 2001. Central
Institute of Fishery Education (CIFE), Mumbai.
25. International Symposium on Fish for Nutritional Security in the 21st Century. Central
Institute of Fishery Education, (CIFE), Versova, Mumbai, 4-6th December 2001.
26. Crustacean Edndocrinology, Academic Staff College, Nagarjuna University, Jan, 02.
27. Mud crab culture in India, Academic Staff College, Nagarjuna University, Jan, 2002.
28. Crab culture in the diversification of aquaculture. Academic Staff College, Andhra
University, October 2004.
29. Aquaculture and the contributions of Andhra University. Andhra University Research
forum, July, 2005.
30. Crab culture in the diversification of aquaculture July 10th on the occasion of Hiralal
Chowdury gold medal for best farmer, 2005.
31. The impact of oil explorations on mangroves and fishery in the vicinity of Godavari
mangroves, August 2005 –Amalapuram, Eastern delta JAC.
32. Mud crab fishery, culture and hatchery technology – Plenary lecture delivered at the 16th
All India Congress of Zoology, Dr Babashaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad, 21st October 2005.
33. Invited talk on “Fishery Resources of Godavari mangroves and impacts of recent
Industrialization”- 95th Indian science Congress, Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam.Jan. 2008.
34. Rocky shore macrofauna of Visakhapatnam coast-importance and need for
conservation. – AP Forest department, 24th and 25th Nov. 2008, Hotel Green
Park, Visakhjapatnam.
35. Invited talk on “ Fish resources of the AP coast” Fishery Survey of India,
Ministry of Commerce, Govt of India, 2010.
36. Concepts of Endocrinology. Refresher course in Life Sciences, Academic staff college,
Andhra University, 30th Jan. 2011.
37. Concepts of Blue revolution –Indo-Netherlands program in Biotechnology,
Department of Biotechnology, Andhra University 4th Feb. 2011.
38. Blue revolution in India and contributions of Andhra University” Andhra University
Research Forum 28th Feb. 2011.
39. Environment and Biodiversity conservation” DST “INSPIRE” programme, Andhra
University, Visakhapatnam, 29th March 2011
40. “ Environment and Biodiversity” DST “INSPIRE” programme, Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam, 28th December 2011.
41. “Endocrinology and Human metabolic regulations” Orientation programme, Academic
staff College, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, 16th February 2012.
42. Invited talk on “ Impact of environment and industrial effluents on the biodiversity of
the marine macrofauna and food security in India” at National Seminar on “Impact of
climate change and Industrial pollution on Biodiversity and the need for community
conservation initiative”, 28-29th March 2012. organized by Mahatma Gandhi National
Institute of Research (MGNIR) and social action, National Biodiversity authority and
Department of Sericulture, Govt. of A.P.
43. “Fisheries education” one day interactive meeting on expert consultation on Academic
partnership for excellence and networks. 29th April. 2012. conducted by Central Institute
of Fisheries Education (CIFE), Mumbai, organized at Visakhapatnam.
44. Hormones and human metabolic regulations lecture delivered at UGC Refresher course
in Biology 13th June 2012, Academic Staff College, AU.
45. Biodiversity and food security- Inspire lecture, Andhra University March 2013.
46. Blue Revolution in India” “National Symposium on Fisheries & Aquaculture, Swamy
Ramanand Teerth University, Nanded, MS. 2013.
47. Human Body regulations- Biological Principles – Inspire lecture, Andhra UniversityMarch 2014.
48. Food Security and Environmental implications – 12th August 2014, Andhra University
Research Forum.
49. Blue Revolution- Food Security – UGC Refresher course 20th August 2014.
50. “Godavari Mangrove faunal diversity and need for conservation” National Seminar on
Fisheries & Aquaculture. MSN Charities, Kakinada, 22nd Jan 2013.
51. “Godavari Mangrove faunal diversity and need for conservation” National Symposium
on Fisheries & Aquaculture, Govt. College, Tadepalligudem, 13th Feb, 2013.
52. “Aquaculture & Environmental Implications” National Symposium on Fisheries &
Aquaculture, St. Theresa’s College, Eluru, 23rd Nov. 2013.
53. National Consultation workshop on Coastal and Marine Biodiversity Management plan
finalization for Coringa Wild life Sanctuary, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, 15th Feb. 2014,
Organised by East Godavari River Estuarine Ecosystem (EGREE) foundation, A.P.
Forest Department, Government of A.P. and GOI- UNDP- GEF.
54. Human Body regulations- Biological Principles – “DST INSPIRE” talk, Andhra
University- March 2014.
55. Food Security and Environmental implications – June 2014 UGC Refresher course.
56. Food Security and Environmental implications – 12th August 2014, Andhra University
Research Forum.
57. Blue Revolution- Food Security – UGC Orientation Programme 20th August 2014.
58. Human Body regulations- Biological Principles – Inspire lecture, Andhra UniversityMarch 2015.
59. “Impacts of Climate change on Biodiversity” Organised by WWF, Visakhapatnam, 25th
March 2015.
60. One day National workshop on digital alternatives to animal dissections &
Experimentation, 9th January 2015, organized by Dr. V. S. Krishna Govt. Degree
College, Visakhapatnam and Co-sponsored by Mahatma Gandhi-Doerenkamp Center
(MGDC), Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu.
61. Turtle Conservation Workshop of the East coast states of India 2015, 15th -17th April
2015, Visakhapatnam, organized by EGREE foundation and GOI-UNDP-GEF.
62. One day workshop on Mainstreaming Coastal and Marine Biodiversity Conservation
into production Sectors in the East Godavari River Estuarine Ecosystem (EGREE),
Andhra Pradesh, organized by EGREE foundation in association with GOI-UNDP-GEFGoAP, Rajahmundry, July 2015.
63. “Mangrove Ecosystem services to mankind” UGC Orientation program, Academic Staff
College, Andhra University, 3rd June 2015.
64. ‘Role of Hormones in Human diseases’ UGC Orientation Program, Academkic Staff
College, Andhra University, July, 2015.
List of papers published in conferences/Symposia/Seminars, etc.:
INTERNATIONAL
1. 3rd Crustacean Symposium held at Biologische Anstalt Helgoland, Hamburg, West Germany,
February, 1987.
2. International Symposium on Food resoures, production and processing technology held at
Artemia Research and Training centre, Nagercoil, 28-30 December, 1991.
3. INDAQUA’95, The Marine Products Export Development Authority, Min. Commerce, Govt.
of India, January 1995, Madras.
4. . International Symposium on Mangroves. 25-27 March, 1997, Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam., India.
5. 4th International /16th National Symposium on Recent trends in Life Sciences. 7-9th
Februuary 2000, Department of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, University of Kerala,
Trivandrum, Kerala.
6. INCO-DC workshop on “ Assessment of Mangrove Degradation and Resillence in the Indian
sub continent – the cases of Godavary estuary and south west of Sri Lanka. 8-10th March
2000, University of Ruhuna , Matara, Sri Lanka.
7. International Symposium on Fish for Nutritional Security in the 21st Century. Central
Institute of Fishery Education, (CIFE), Versova, Mumbai, 4-6th December 2001.
8. INCO-DC final workshop on “Assessment of Mangrove Degradation and Resillence in the
Indian sub continent – the cases of Godavary estuary and south west of Sri Lanka. 21st – 25th
October 2002, French Institute of Pondichery, India.
9. Anthrax as a food contaminant disease of tribal populations presented at the International
Symposium on Environmental Impacts, Health Implications and Therapeutic Approaches”
(ISEHT-2012), 15-17th July 2012, Vikram Simhapuri University, Nellore.
10. Impact of Godavari basin oil explorations on food security- a case study of Hilsa fishery in
Andhra Pradesh, India, presented at the International Symposium on “Environmental
Impacts, Health Implications and Therapeutic Approaches” (ISEHT-2012), 15-17th July
2012, Vikram Simhapuri University, Nellore.
11. Across Landscapes- Conserving Coastal and Marine Biodiversity – Global meet UNDPGEF-GOI-GOAP- EGREE, Visakhapatnam 9-11 May 2014.
NATIONAL
1. All India Symposium on Comparative Animal Physiology and Endocrinology, held at
Karnataka University, Dharwad, November, 1977.
2. 65th Indian Science Congress, held at Gujarat University, Ahammedabad, January,
1978.
3. All India Symposium on Comparative Endocrinology held at Utkal University,
Bhubaneswar, September, 1978.
4. All India Symposium on Comparative Animal Physiology and Endocrinology, held at
Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi, December, 1978.
5. IV All India Congress of Zoology, held at Bodh Gaya, 1978.
6. 66th Indian Science Congress, Osmania University, Hyderabad, January 1979.
7. .All India Symposium on Endocrinology of arthropods, Aurangabad, 1980.
8. All India Symposium on Comparative Animal Physiology and Endocrinology,
Pune University, Pune, June 1980.
9. !st All India Symposium on Endocrinology of non-arthropods, Marathwada University,
Aurangabad, June 1980.
10. 1st All India Symposium on invertebrate reproduction, Madras University, July, 1980.
11. 1st All India Congress of Zoology, Bhopal University, Bhopal, October 1980.
12. . 2nd All India Symposium on Experimental Zoology, M.S. University Baroda, January, 1981.
13. 69th Indian Science Congress, Mysore University< Mysore, January, 1982.
14. All India Symposium on Comparative Animal Physiology and Endocrinology,,
Rajasthan University, Jaipore, March 1983.
15. All India Congress of Zoology, Jiyaji University, Gwalior, 1984.
16. All India Symposium on Comparative Endocrinology, Marathwada University,
Aurangabad, 1985.
17. All India Seminar on Intertidal Ecology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam,
February, 1985.
18. 12th All India Symposium on Comparative Animal Physilogy and the Marine world,
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, March, 1990.
19. 12th All India Symposium on Comparative Animal Physiology, Kerala University,
Trivandrum, November, 1991.
20 National Symposium on Aquaculture for 2000 AD., Madurai Kamaraj University,
Madurai, November, 1994.
21. Indian Aqua and Marine Trade Fair ’94, Aqua International, Hyderabad, December,
1994.
22. XVII Annual Conference of Indian Society for Comparative Animal Physiology and
Symposium on Physiology and marine resources. Goa University, Goa, August 1995
23. All India Symposium on Recent developments in Aquaculture, A.P. Agriculture
University, Kakinada, April 1995.
24. One day seminar on Emerging trends in Aquaculture. Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam, March 1995.
25. Indian Aqua Expo ’95, Vijayawada, November 1995.
26. National Symposium on Technological Advancements in Aquaculture and its impact on
Rural Development., University of Cochin, Cochin, December 1995.
27. National Conference on Aquaculture-1996 (CONFAQUA-96). St. Xavier College,
Palayankottai, T. N. , December 1996.
65. II National Seminar on Recent trends in Aquaculture. Nagarjuna University,
Nagarjunanagar, February 1997.
66. National Symposium on Oceanography and coastal zone management. National
Institute of Oceanography (CSIR). Visakhapatnam April 1997.
67. National Seminar on Conservation and Management of Shrimp Resources of the East
Coast of India. Fishery Survey of India and the Forum of Fishery Professionals,
Visakhapatnam, 20th March, 1999.
68. National workshop on Freshwater Prawn Farming, 20th –21 April 1999, Central Institute
of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA), Bhubaneswar.
69. Brain Storming Colloquium on Biodiversity maintaining, conservation and management.
26-27th August 1999, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati.
70. National Symposium on Man and Environment, Reflections and Vision for future.
Department of Zoology, Andhra University, 2-4th December 1999.
71. 16th National Symposium on Recent trends in Life Sciences. 7-9th February 2000,
Department of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, University of Kerala, Trivandrum.
72. National Symposium on Fishery Technologies and their Commercialization. 11-12the
January 2001. Central Institute of Fishery Education (CIFE), Mumbai.
73. National Seminar on Trends in Biotechnology in the 21st century-perspectives in
Bioactive molecules. 12-14 February 2001, Department of Biotechnology, Gandhi
Institute of Technology and Management, A. U. Visakhapatnam.
74. National conference on Fish and Fisheries-challenges in the millennium. 14-15th March,
2001, P.G. College, Saifabad, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
75. National Symposium on Physiology and Biochemistry of cultivable crustaceans. 18-19th
March 2002. University of Madras, Chennai.
76. Brainstorming Session on Government-Industry Partnership in Fisheries and
Aquaculture, 30th November 2002, Visakhapatnam. Forum of Fisheries Professionals
and Central Institute of Fishery Education (CIFE), Mumbai.
77. National Workshop on Biotechnology and Intellectual Property Rights, National Law
School, Vijayanagara, Bangalore, 8th- 15th December 2002.
78. National Conference on Recent Trends in Aquatic Biology. Department of Zoology,
Nagarjuna University, Nagarjunanagar, 29-31st January 2003.
79. Symposium on Physiological Approaches to conserve Biodiversity and to tackle
environmental health hazards. Department of Zoology, Sri Venkateswara University,
Tirupati, 25-28th February, 2003.
80. Seminar on Sustainable Fisheries Development Focus on Andhra Pradesh. Central
Institute of Fisheries Technology, Visakhapatnam, 2004.
81. 16th All India Congress of Zoology, Dr. Babashaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad, 21st – 23rd October 2005.
82. Workshop on Technology needs of Aquaculture industry with special reference to
Andhra Pradesh. 20th September 2006, Kakinada. OSTC, Andhra Unniversity.
83. National Seminar on Responsible Aquaculture Practices. Department of Aquaculture,
Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjunanagar, Guntur, January 23-24, 2007.
84. Workshop on Fish parasites- Taxonomy capacity building. Department of Zoology,
Andhra University, 23-24th February, 2007.
85. Two day seminar on “Bay of Bengal Large Marine Ecosystem (BOBLME)” the national
task force. Fishery Survey of India (FSI), Min. Commerce, Govt of India.
Visakhapatnam, 6-7th May 2010.
86. . One day seminar on “Packaging of fish and processed fish & sea foods” Indian
Institute of Packaging, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Govt. of India. 22nd Jan.
2011, Hotel Green Park, Visakhapatnam.
87. “Godavari Mangrove faunal diversity and need for conservation” National Seminar on
Fishries & Aquaculture. MSN Charities, Kakinada, 22nd Jan 2013.
88. “Blue Revolution in India” “National Symposium on Fisheries & Aquaculture, Swamy
Ramanand Teerth University, Nanded, MS. Jan 2013.
89. “Godavari Mangrove faunal diversity and need for conservation” National Symposium
on Fisheries & Aquaculture, Govt. College, Tadepalligudem, 13th Feb, 2013.
90. “Aquaculture & Environmental Implications” National Symposium on Fisheries &
Aquaculture, St. Theresa’s College, Eluru, 23rd Nov. 2013.
91. Human Body regulations- Biological Principles – “DST INSPIRE” talk, Andhra
University- March 2014.
92. Food Security and Environmental implications – June 2014 UGC Refresher course.
93. Food Security and Environmental implications – 12th August 2014, Andhra University
Research Forum.
94. Blue Revolution- Food Security – UGC Orientation Programme 20th August 2014.
95. Human Body regulations- Biological Principles – Inspire lecture, Andhra UniversityMarch 2014.
List of Publications in International and National journals.
1. The structure and cytochemistry of the oocytes in the crab Xantho bidentatus H.M.
Edwards. Folia Histo. Cytochem. 16,57-64,1978.
2. The structure and cytochemistry of the neurosecretary cells in Ocypoda platytarsis.
(Crustacea:Brachyura). Z. Micros. Anat Forsch. 93, 1085-1099,1979.
3. Presence of elastin and collagen in the inner lining of the oesophagus in the crab Xantho
bidentatus (H. M. Edwards). Current Science, 48, 224-225, 1979.
4. The structure and histochemistry of the oesophageal glands in the crab Menippe
rumphii (Fabr) (Crustacea:Brachyura). Proc. Ind. Acad. Sci., 88, 277-285, 1979.
5. Effect of bilateral ablation of eyestalks on the brain and moulting in the crab, Menippe
rumphii (Fabricius). Ind. J. Exp., Biol. 17, 1394-1396, 1979.
6. Correlative changes in neurosecretion and ovarian growth after bilateral ablation of
eyestalks in the crab Menippe rumphii. Ind. J. Exp., Biol. 18, 265- 268, 1980.
7. Neurosecretory system of the eyestalk in the crab Menippe rumphii (Fabricius). Ind.
Biol. J., 2(2), 15-20, 1980.
8. Cytochemistry of the neurosecretory cells in the crab Menippe rumphii
(Fabricius).(Crustacea:Brachyura). Folia Histochem Cytochem, 18, 133-140,1980.
9. Effect of long term starvation on the biochemical composition of the muscles and
hepatopancreas in the crab Menippe rumphii.,Hydrobiologia, 93, 395-401, 1981.
10. The neurosecretory cell tyupes and their seasonal secretory activity in relation to
reproduction and moulting in the crab Menippe rumphii (Fabricius). Zool. Poloniae,
28,423-435, 1981.
11. Studies on the digestive system of the crab Menippe rumphii (Fabricius)
(Crustacea:Braschyura). J. Exp. Mar Biol. Ecol, 58, 175-191, 1982.
12. Some pre-ecdysial and post-ecdysial changes
of the hepatopancreas in Menippe
rumphii.
Ind. J. Comp., Anim.Physiol. 1, 53-60 1983
13. Biochemical composition of the muscles and Hepatopancreas in various stages of
moulting in the crab Menippe rumphii (Fabricius). Ind. J. Comp. Anim.Physiol.2,6471,1984.
14. Studies on the female reproductive system of Menippe rumphii (Fabricius): Some
histochemical and biochemical changes during growth of the ovary Proc. Nat.Sci. Acad.
50,266- 276, 1984.
15. Experiments on blood glucose levels in relation to eyestalk ablation in the crab Menippe
rumphii (Fabr).
Proc. Nat.Sym Endocr. 1985.
16. Histochemistry of the cuticle of the crab, Menippe rumphii (Fabricius) in relation to
Moulting.
J. Exp. Mar. Biol. Ecol. 88, 129-144, 1985.
17. Observations on the embryonic development and energy source in the crab Xantho
bidentatus.
Marine Biol., 95, 123-127, 1987.
18. Histological and histochemical studies on regeneration and tissue differentiation in the
crab Menippe rumphii (Fabricius). J. Exp. Mar Biol. Ecol,111,213-230, 1987.
19. The structure and modification of integumental tissues in Pagurus bernhardus (L)
(Crustacea: Anomura). J. Exp. Mar. Bio. Ecol, 112, 267-281,1987
20. “Glandualr pockets of the integument and feeding mechanism in Pagurus bernhardus
(L). (Crustacea:Anomura). Marine Biol., 99,315-323, 1988.
21. Functional organisation of the mouth parts and filter feeding in Clibanarius longitrasus.
(Crustacea:Anomura). Marine Biol., 109,121-127, 1991.
22. Fishery and culture of edible crabs. Fishing Chimes 11,10-12,1991
23. Autotomy and growth patterns in the crabs, Scylla serrata and Scylla oceanica. Ind. J.
Comp.,Anim. Physiol. 11,54-59,1993
24. A pond design for mud crab culture. Proc. Natl Symp. Aquaculture 2000 AD, 166-188,
1994.
25. Oxygen requirements in edible crab culture, Proc. Natl Symp. Aquaculture 2000 AD,
170-174,1994.
26. Role of petasma in the breeding behaviour of the freshwater prawns, Macrobrachium
rosenbergii and Macrobrachium malcolmsonii.
Proc.Nat.Sym Aquacul. 2000 AD.
147-152,1994.
27. Oxygen requirements in edible crab culture. Proc. Natl Symp. Aquaculture 2000 AD,
170-174,1994.
28. Effect of 20-hydroxy ecdysone on protease release from crustacean epidermis. European
J., Enttomol.1984
29. Zymogen secreting cells in the hepatopancreatic duct of Pagurus bernhardus and
Clibanarius longitarsus (Crustacea:Anomura). Crustaceana,
68, 616-628, 1995.
30. Importance of crab farming in Indian brackish water Aquaculture-Marketing based
technology. Export Inspection Journal., 12,17-19,1995.
31. Candidate species for aquaculture other than shrimp. INDAQUA ’95, Proc. MPEDA,
1995. 1-8.
32. Methods in crab culture-a need in Indian coastal
Aquaculture. Fishing Chimes, 15,4143,1995.
33. Structure of the integument and locomotory behaviour of Clibanarius longitarsus.
Ind. J. Comp., Anim Physiol., 13, 9-14, 1995.
34. Role of androgenic gland on the primary and Secondary sexual characters of
Macrobrachium malcolmsonii H. M. Edwards and M. rosenbergii Ind. J. Comp.
Anim. Physiol 14, 95-98, 1996
35. Status of seed production and farming of crabs in India. Tech. Advn Fish, 69-75. 1998.
36. Phenomenon of moulting and growth in the crabs, Scylla serrata and Scylla oceanica in
the laboratory and ponds. Tech. Advn. Fish, 1998,76-81.
37. Highlights of mud crab hatchery project. Fish.Chimes, 18, 30-40, 1998.
38. Mud crab hatchery project. Fish. Chimes. 19, 81-82, 1999
39. Larval Rearing in mud crabs. Infofish International 2, 30-33, 2000.
40. Mud crab hatchery technology. Fishing Chimes Vol. 20, 2000
41. A Review on the status of mud crab culture” Proc. International symposium on Fish for
Nutritional Security in 21st Century, Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai
232-235, 2001.
42. Ecological Economics of Fisheries supported by the Godavari mangroves, Andhra
Pradesh, India. Assessment of mangrove degradation and resilience in the Indian subcontinent: The cases of Godavari estuary and southwest Sri Lanka. Proc. Mangrove
degradation and Resilience 120-130. 2002.
43. Mangrove dependence and Socio-economic concerns in shrimp hatcheries of Andhra
Pradesh India. Environmental Conservation, 30 (4), 344-352, 2003.
44. The advent of crab culture. Fishing Chimes, 22, 20-22. 2003.
45. Androgenic gland in crustaceans. Fishing Chimes, Vol. 23, 10-11. 2004.
46. Temperature and nutrition as key factors in mud crab hatchery technology. Fishing
Chimes. Vol. 24, 158-159, 2004.
47. Shrimp Hatcheries in Andhra Pradesh, India- Why is the Industry Dependent on
Mangrove Preservation? (Submitted AMBIO)
48. Technology of mud crab farming. Fishing chimes. 25, 79-81, 2005.
49. Harvesting of natural and cultured Mud crabs and their transportation. Sustainable
Fisheries Development, Focus on Andhra Pradesh, Society of Fisheries Technologists
(India), Cochin, India, 82-86, 2005.
50. Mud Crab Fisheries, Food Security and Shrimp Aquaculture Development: The case of a
coastal fishing community in Andhra Pradesh, India. (Manuscript).
51. Probiotics as an alternative therapy to minimize or avoid antibiotic use in aquaculture.
Fish. Chim. 26, 112-114, 2006.
52. Species diversity, Fishery and Economic importance of Stingrays. Fishing Chimes, Vol.
26, No. 10, pp. 50-52, 2007.
53, Promotion of mud crab culture, need for national level planning. Fishing
Chimes: 29, 142-147, 2009.
53. Chapter written “ Aquaculture practices and Environmental im[placations” in
Environmental management Edited by P. Sasibhushana Rao, pp. 276-284, 2008, Regal
Publications.
1. Biodiversity and food security- Inspire lecture, Andhra University, 2013.
28. Human Body regulations- Biological Principles – Inspire lecture, Andhra University- March
2014.
29. Food Security and Environmental implications – 12th August , Andhra University Research
Forum.
30. Blue Revolution- Food Security – UGC Refresher course 20th August 2014.
12. Across Landscapes- Conserving Coastal and Marine Biodiversity – Global meet UNDPGEF-GOI-GOAP- EGREE, Visakhapatnam 9-11 May 2014.
1. “Godavari Mangrove faunal diversity and need for conservation” National Seminar on
Fishries & Aquaculture. MSN Charities, Kakinada, 22nd Jan 2013.
2. “Blue Revolution in India” “National Symposium on Fisheries & Aquaculture, Swamy
Ramanand Teerth University, Nanded, MS. 2013.
3. “Godavari Mangrove faunal diversity and need for conservation” National Symposium
on Fisheries & Aquaculture, Govt. College, Tadepalligudem, 13th Feb, 2013.
4. “Aquaculture & Environmental Implications” National Symposium on Fisheries &
Aquaculture, St. Theresa’s College, Eluru, 23rd Nov. 2013.
5. Human Body regulations- Biological Principles – “DST INSPIRE” talk, Andhra
University- March 2014.
6. Food Security and Environmental implications – June 2014 UGC Refresher course.
7. Food Security and Environmental implications – 12th August 2014, Andhra University
Research Forum.
8. Blue Revolution- Food Security – UGC Orientation Programme 20th August 2014.
9. Human Body regulations- Biological Principles – Inspire lecture, Andhra UniversityMarch 2015.