BIODATA
Name
:
DR. ZOTHANSIAMA
Designation
:
Assistant Professor
Father`s Name
:
R. Ramthangliana (L)
Date of Birth
:
23rd December, 1984
Sex
:
Male
Present Address
:
T/44, Chanmari West
Aizawl, Mizoram
796007
Permanent Address
:
V-105, Lengpui, Mizoram, 796001.
Email Address
:
zothans@gmail.com
Mobile Number
:
9856430671 / 9862316746
Research Interest
:
Conservation Biology & Molecular
Biology
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Examination
Passed
Name of
University/Board
Year of
Passing
Division
HSLC
Mizoram Board of School Education
2000
I
HSSLC
Mizoram Board of School Education
2002
I
B.Sc B.Ed.
UTKAL University
2006
I
M.Sc
Banaras Hindu University
2008
I
NET
UGC-CSIR
2008
JRF
Ph.D
Mizoram University
2013
Title of Ph.D Thesis
Socio-Ecology and Breeding Behaviours of Stump-tailed macaques (Macaca
arctoides) in Mizoram.
Ongoing Project: Socio-ecological studies on Hoolock Gibbon (Hoolock hoolock)
and Molecular characterization of primates in Mizoram. 6 lakhs from UGC.
Paper published
1. Zothansiama, & Solanki, G. S. (2011). Male-male sexual behaviour in adult
captive stump-tailed macaque, Macaca arctoides. Science Vision, 11(1), 31-39.
2. Solanki, G. S., & Zothansiama. (2012). Male homosexual behavior among
different age groups in captive stump-tailed macaque (Macaca arctoides): sociosexual or sexually motivated? International Multidisciplinary Research Journal,
2(2), 22-27.
3. Solanki, G. S., & Zothansiama. (2013). Infanticide in captive stump-tailed
macaque (Macaca arctoides) is in accordance with the sexual selection
hypothesis. Current Sciences, 104(8), 1081-1083. Impact Factor: 0.935.
4. Solanki, G. S., & Zothansiama. (2013). Births in captive stump-tailed macaques
(Macaca arctoides). Folia Primatologica, 84, 394 - 404. Impact Factor: 1.037.
5. Zothansiama, G.S. Solanki and C. Lalfamkima Varte (2014). Monopolizing
females and the cost incurred in male Stump-tailed macaques (Macaca arctoides).
In Proceeding: Issues and Trends of Wildlife Conservation in Northeast India.
6. V.L.Hrima, V.L.Hriatzuala Sailo, Zodinliana Fanai, Samuel Lalronunga,
C.Lalrinchhana, Zothansiama and H.T.Lalremsanga (2014). Nesting ecology of
the King Cobra, Ophiophagus hannah, (Reptilia: Squamata: Elapidae) in Aizawl
District, Mizoram, India. In Proceeding: Issues and Trends of Wildlife
Conservation in Northeast India.
7. Lalrosangpuii, V. L. Famkima Varte, Julie Hmingthantluangi, Esther
Lalhmingliani, Zothansangi Khiangte, C. Lalhmingliana, Lalrotluanga, C.
Lalrinchhana, Samuel Lalronunga, Zothansiama, Sangzuala Sailo and H.T.
Lalremsanga (2014). A case study on the nest occupation of birds in the artificial
nest boxes in Mizoram. In Proceeding: Issues and Trends of Wildlife Conservation
in Northeast India.
8. Lalrinthara Pachuau, Zaithanzauva Pachuau and Zothansiama (2015).
Comparisons of Non specific Health Symptoms faced by Inhabitants Exposed to
High and Low Power Density Phone Tower Radiation. International Journal on
Recent and Innovative Trends in Computing and Communication. 3 (2), 94-98.
Impact Factor: 5.837
9. Zothansiama and G. S. Solanki (2015). Male Mate Choice in Captive StumpTailed Macaques (Macaca arctoides). The International Journal of Science &
Technoledge. 3 (3), 137-143. Impact Factor: 1.002.
10. Zothansiama and G. S. Solanki (2015). Influence of maternal dominance on
mother-infant relationship and allomothering in captive stump-tailed macaques
(Macaca arctoides). Science Vision. 15(2), 47-53.
11. H. T. Lalremsanga and Zothansiama (2015). Morphological variations in
Sinomicrurus macclellandi macclellandi (Serpentes: Elapidae), the only coral
snake species in northeast India. Science Vision. 15(4), 212-221.
12. Zothansiama and G. S. Solanki (2016). Sleeping site selection in wild stumptailed macaques. Current Science. 110(2), 157-158.
PAPER PRESENTATION IN SEMINAR/SYMPOSIUM
1. Zothansiama, & Solanki, G. S. (2011). Male-male sexual behaviour in adult
captive stump-tailed macaque, Macaca arctoides. National symposium on
“Biodiversity Status and Conservation Strategies with Special Reference to NorthEast India. March 17-18, 2011 at the Department of Life Sciences, Manipur
University Canchipur, Manipur.
2. Solanki, G. S., & Zothansiama. (2012). Male homosexual behavior among
different age groups in captive stump-tailed macaque (Macaca arctoides): sociosexual or sexually motivated? National Seminar on Emerging Trends in
Biosciences and Future Prospects. November 29-30, 2011 at the Seminar Hall,
Pachhunga University College, Mizoram.
3. Zothansiama, G.S. Solanki and C. Lalfamkima Varte (2014). Monopolizing
females and the cost incurred in male Stump-tailed macaques (Macaca arctoides).
National Seminar on “Issues of Wildlife Conservation in India with special
reference to Mizoram”. Department of Environmental Science, MZU and
Department of Zoology, PUC.
TRAINING/WORKSHOP PROGRAMME ATTENDED
1. XXXI All India Cell Biology Conference & Symposium on ‘Stem Cells:
Application and Prospects’ from December 14 to 16, 2007. Organized by
Department of Zoology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.
2. Training on “Bioinformatics- General Concepts and Applications” organized
by the Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility, Department of Biotechnology,
Mizoram University under the sponsorship of DBT, Ministry of Science and
Technology, Govt. of India during March 26-27, 2009.
3. National Level Technical Workshop on “Remote Sensing, GIS and GPS
Application In natural Resource manangement” organized by Department of
Botany, under the sponsorship of North Eastern Council, Shillong and Mizoram
University during March 9-10, 2010.
4. Workshop on “Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution” organized by
Department of Biotechnology, Mizoram University under the sponsorship of
DBT, Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India during November 2224, 2010.
5. Training on “Bioinformatics- Proteins and their Structure Prediction”
organized by the Department of Biotechnology, Mizoram University under the
sponsorship of DBT, Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India during
November 23-24, 2011.
6. State level workshop on “Status and Conservation of Forest Resources in
Mizoram” organized by Department of Environmental Science, Mizoram
University in collaboration with Regional Centre, NAEB, NEHU, Shillong during
April 7th to 8th, 2011.
7. Workshop on “Applied Statistics from 23rd July to 28th July, 2012” organized
by the Academic Staff College, Mizoram University.
8. Workshop on “Data Analysis through SPSS from 27th August to 1st
September, 2012” organized by the Academic Staff College, Mizoram
University.
9. Workshop on “Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) Marker and its
Applications” organized by the Department of Biotechnology and Zoology,
Mizoram University during May 20-21, 2011.
10. Advocacy Workshop on “Bird Conservation in Mizoram” held on 21 February,
2014 at Seminar Hall, Pachhunga University College, Aizawl with support from
the Mizo Academy of Science.
11. India-UK Scientific Seminar on “Structural Elucidation of Microbial Natural
Product: Opportunities and Challenges’ organized by Department of
Biotechnology, Mizoram University, India, jointly funded by Department of
Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India, New Delhi and The Royal
Society, London, UK. February, 2014.
12. UGC sponsored short term course on “Instrumentation” held from 22th-28th July,
2014. Organized by Academic Staff College, Mizoram University.
13. Workshop on ‘Statistical and Computing Methods for Life-Science Data
Analysis’ organized by the Biological Anthropology Unit, Indian Statistical
Institute, Kolkata, during 9th February to 16th February, 2015 at Department of
Environmental Science (Pachhunga University College), Mizoram University.
ORIENTATION/REFRESHER COURSE ATTENDED
1. UGC-Sponsored Orientation Course from 16th July to 12th August, 2013. Organized
by Academic Staff College, Mizoram University.
2. UGC-Sponsored Refresher Course on Science and Technology (ID) held from 1st to
21st March, 2016. Organized by Human Resource Development Centre, Mizoram
University.
INVITED LECTURES
1. ‘Status of Biodiversity in Mizoram’ on Finishing School 2013 for B.Sc. Nursing
Students organized by Department of Nursing, Regional Institute of Paramedical
and Nursing Sciences (RIPANS) held during 23rd July to 2nd August 2013.
2. ‘Environmental Awareness’ on Finishing School 2014 for B.Sc. Nursing Students
organized by Department of Nursing, Regional Institute of Paramedical and
Nursing Sciences (RIPANS) held during 21st July to 1st August 2014.
3. ‘Climate Change’ on Personal Development Course 2014 conducted for Final
Year B.Sc. Optometry & Ophthalmic Techniques organized by the Department of
Optometry, Regional Institute of Paramedical and Nursing Sciences (RIPANS)
from 15 to 27 October 2014.
4. ‘Mizoram and Climate Change’ on the occasion of the World Environment Day,
2014 organized by Environment & Forest Department, Govt. of Mizoram.
5. ‘Environmental Awareness’ on Finishing School 2015 for B.Sc. Nursing Students
organized by Department of Nursing, Regional Institute of Paramedical and
Nursing Sciences (RIPANS) held during 27th July to 7th August 2015.
6. ‘Climate change and its effect on Biodiversity’ on 61st National Wildlife Week,
held at DIET Conference Hall, Aizawl on 9th October, 2015 organized by
Environment & Forest Department, Govt. of Mizoram.
7. ‘Basic Concept of Biology’ on State Level Sensitization Workshop on Basic
Sciences, organized by Directorate of Science & Technology, Govt. of Mizoram
held at Mizoram Science Centre, Aizawl on 28th January, 2016.