Curriculum vitae Dr. M.B. Hiremath Scientist, KLES KLES PK Hospital & MRC, BELGAUM -590010 Mobile: +919886187432 E-mail: murigendra@gmail.com http://www.kleskf.org/urology/hiremath.html Research Interests: Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Environmental Stewardship & S&T policy studies Qualifications: MSc. PhD (2001) Career: Research Position in National Institute Advanced Studies, IISc campus, Bangalore-12 (From Nov 2005- December 2006) Worked for the research project entitled “An Analysis of Regional and Sectoral Imbalances in the Development of Science & Technology in India”, Sponsored by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India & National survey on use and misuse of pesticides in India” in National Institute of Advanced Studies, IISc campus, Bangalore-12 (From Feb 2003- October 2005) Worked for Research project entitled “Mapping the distribution of Pests of Major crops of Karnataka” in Dept. of Genetics and Plant Breeding, & Entomology, Dept. UAS, GKVK Bangalore- 65 (From May 2002-February 2003). Worked as Resource person and reviewed the book entitled “Biosphere” published by Govt. of Karnataka. Worked as Research Fellow and Guest Lecturer for 6 years in Dept of Biotechnology and Zoology, Karnatak University, Dharwad. Scientist, Chief Coordinator for Clinical Trial and Research, KLES Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital & MRC, Belgaum. August 2011- till now Scientist (Senior Research Officer), KLES Kidney foundation, KLES Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital & MRC, Belgaum. Jan 2007 – July 2011 ACADEMICS PhD from Karnatak University, Dharwad 2001. MSc from Karnatak University, Dharwad in April 1996. BSc from Karnatak University, Dharwad in April 1994. 1 RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS 1. M. B. Hiremath, B. S. Hiremath, R. B. Nerli and P. K. Shetty (2011). Planting Cycas. Current Science, 101(3):261, 10 August 2011. 2. Muthusamy Murugan, P. K. Shetty, Raju Ravi, Alappan Subbiah, M B. Hiremath (2011) Environmental Impacts of Intensive Cardamom (Small) Cultivation in Indian Cardamom Hills: The Need for Sustainable and Efficient Practices. Recent Research in Science and Technology, 3(2): 9-15. 3. P. K. Shetty, M. Murugan, M. B. Hiremath and K.G. Sreeja (2010). Farmers education and perception on pesticide use and crop economies in Indian agriculture. Journal of Experimental Sciences, 1(1): 03-08. 4. P. K. Shetty, M. B. Hiremath, M. Murugan and K.G. Sreeja (2010). Research and higher education scenario in select Indian state universities: an analysis. Indian Journal of Science and Technology, 3(3): 355-361. 5. K.G. Sreeja, P.K. Shetty, M. Murugan and M.B. Hiremath (2010). Reading the agricultural landscape in a river basin: integrating agro-ecological and social perspectives. Recent Research in Science and Technology, 2(8): 48-52. 6. P K Shetty, Hiremath MB, Sabitha M., and Murugan M. (2009). Integrated Pest Management Strategies and Agricultural Sustainability in India. International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development, 11(2): 45-51. 7. M. Murugan, V. Mukund, R. Ramesh, M.B. Hiremath, A. Josephrajkumar and P. K. Shetty (2008). Contennial rainfall variation in semi arid and tropical humid environments in the cardamom hill slopes, southern Western Ghats, India. Caspian Journal of Environmental Sciences, 6(1): 31-39. 8. P. K. Shetty, Hiremath MB, Sabitha M., and Murugan M. (2007). Relating the changes in cropping pattern and farming methods to the incidence of insect pests, diseases in India from the farmer's field study. J. Asian Agri History 11(4): 265-289. 9. M. Murugan, P. K. Shetty and M. B. Hiremath (2007) Atmospheric warming induced changes in future rainfall and implications on water and agriculture in India. Caspian Journal of Environmental Sciences 3(2): 132- 141. 10. M. Murugan, S. Backiyarani, A. Josephrajkumar, M.B. Hiremath and P.K. Shetty (2007) Yield of small cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum M) variety PV1 as influenced by levels of nutrients and neem cake under rain fed condition in southern western ghats, India. Caspian Journal of Environmental Sciences 5: 19-25. 2 11. M. B. Hiremath, M. Murugan and P.K. Shetty (2006). Atmospheric warming induced changes in future rainfall and implications on water and agriculture in India. Caspian Journal of Environmental Sciences 4(2). 137-148. 12. Mahadevaswami M.P, M. B. Hiremath and B.B. Kaliwal. Effect of mancozeb on ovarian compensatory hypertrophy and biochemical constituents in hemicastrated albino rat. Reprod. Toxicol., (2000). 14, 127-134. Number of Citations: 24 13. M. B. Hiremath and B.B. Kaliwal. Effect of Endosulfan on ovarian compensatory hypertrophy in hemicastrated albino mice. Reprod. Toxicol., (2002) 16, 783-790. Number of Citations: 14 14. M. B. Hiremath and B.B. Kaliwal. The anti-implantation action of endosulfan in albino mice: possible mechanisms. J Basic. Clin Physiol Pharmacol. 2002; 13(4):329-40. Number of Citations: 8 15. M. B. Hiremath and B.B. Kaliwal. Evaluation of Estrogenic activity and effect of endosulfan on biochemical constituents in ovariectomized (OVX) swiss albino mice. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. (2003) 71: 458- 464. Number of Citations: 9 16. M. B. Hiremath. Saraca asoka Curr.Sci., (2005). 88 (9). 1359. Number of Citations: 3 17. S.E. Neelagund, S.S. Ingalhalli, C.J. Savanurmath, S.B. Hinchigeri and M.B Hiremath (2007). Purification and characterization of antiviral protein from silkworm fecal matter, Caspian J. Env. Sci., 5, 77-85. 18. Murigendra B.H, Nandeshwar. S. P and R. B. Nerli (2007). Gap in funding among universities (2007). Curr.Sci., 92(5). 567. 19. P. K. Shetty, Murigendra B. Hiremath, Marium Sabitha and Muthusamy Murugan (2008). Integrated Pest Management Strategies and Agricultural Sustainability in India. International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development. 11(2): 45-51. 20. M. B. Hiremath and R. B. Nerli (2007). Stem cell Research & Therapy Curr.Sci. 93(4), 450. 21. M. B. Hiremath and R. B. Nerli (2007). Seminar on Male infertility Curr.Sci. 93(12), 1654-55. 22. M. B. Hiremath and R. B. Nerli (2008). Hypospadias. Curr.sci. 95(2), 156157 23. M. B. Hiremath and R. B. Nerli (2008). Advances in stem cell research. Curr.Sci. 95(3), 305-06. 3 24. M. B. Hiremath, Nandeshwar. S. P and R. B. Nerli (2009). Experimental Animal Research in India. Life Line, XVI. 25. Nerli .R. B, Amarkhed S S, M.B.Hiremath (2009). Vascularized Tunica Vaginalis Interposition Flap for the Treatment of Recto-Urethral Fistulas. Indian Journal of Urology, 25(4). 467-469. 26. Nerli .R. B, M. Reddy, Ashish Koura, Vikram Prabha, Shishir Devaraju, Hiremath M. B. (2009). Secondary Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction Following Primary Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty. Medicine Update. 16(12); 2327. 27. M. B. Hiremath and R. B. Nerli (2010). Paediatric Urology. Curr.Sci. 98(1), 18. 28. M. B. Hiremath R. B. Nerli and S E Neelgund (2010). Pesticide Use In India: Etiology of Hypospadias Life line 2010; XVII; 15-21. 29. Dinsh Bilehal, Yong Ho Kim, R. B. Nerli, M. B. Hiremath (2010). Non invasive magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis of dementia and drug treatment (Alzheimer's disease model). Life line 2010; XVII; 50-52. 30. Rajendra Nerli, Poonacha Santhoshi, Ajaykumar Guntaka, Shivagouda Patil, Murigendra Hiremath (2010). Modified Koyanagi's Procedure For Proximal Hypospadias - Our Experience. International Journal of Urology; 17( 3): 294 - 296. 31. Sujatha M Jali, Dyanesh Kamble, M. B. Hiremath, Earl (2010). More coordinated education and management of haemophilia patients required for India. Curr.Sci. 98(6): 736-7. 32. M. B. Hiremath, R. B. Nerli and S. V. Vidya (2010). Indian healthcare sector needs more robots. Current Science, 98(12): 1553. 33. Nerli. R. B, Tanmaya Metgud, Hiremath M B, Ajay Guntaka, Shivagouda Patil, Vikram Prabha (2010). Prevalence of renal disorders among the residents of Canacona: analysis of the data from a free urological medical camp. Indian Journal of Science and Technology. 3(3):396-8. 34. Nerli .R. B, M. Reddy, MD Dixit, Mohan Gan, Vikram Prabha, Shishir Devaraju, Hiremath M. B. (2010). Renal Cell Carcinoma with Vena Caval Thrombus Extending Into The Right Atrium: Our Experience. Int. J. Neph. Urol. 2(4): 497-503. 35. Rajendra B Nerli, Mallikarjun N Reddy, Ajaykumar Guntaka, Shivagouda Patil, Murigendra Hiremath (2010). Laparoscopic adrenalectomy for adrenal masses in children. J. Pediatric Urology. 7, 182-186. 4 36. R B Nerli, Tanmaya Metgud, M B Hiremath, Ajay Guntaka and Shivagouda Patil (2010) Teaching and assessing urethral catheterization procedure: A structured model to assess skill. Global Journal of Surgery 1(1): 94-98 37. Tanmaya Metgud, V.D. Patil, S. M. Jali, M. B. Hiremath. Clinical and Metabolic Profile of Diabetes Mellitus in Children – One Year CrossSectional Study. Recent Research in Science and Technology 2010, 2(5): 8195. 38. Rajendra B. Nerli, Murigendra B Hiremath, Vikram Prabha, Prakash Malur, Anita Borges Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET) Of The Kidney With Level Iv Inferior Vena Caval Thrombus: A Case Report. Recent Research in Science and Technology 2010, 2(6): 38-41. 39. Dinsh Bilehal, Chetti M.B, Praveen Goroji, Khetagoudar M C, Deepa G.T, M. B. Hiremath, R. B. Nerli. Breath Analysis: A new frontier in medical diagnostics. Life line 2010; XIX; 8-11. 40. Jali M.V., Sanjay Kambar, S. M. Jali, Rajendra Deginal and M. B. Hiremath. Lipid Abnormalities in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients –Prospective Cross-Sectional Study. Recent Research in Science and Technology 2010, 2(7): 41. Nerli RB, Reddy MN, Hiremath MB (2010) Minimally Invasive Approach to Urogynecologic Fistula. Indian Journal of Maternal and Child Health. 2010; 12(3): 1-9. 42. Shobhana Patted, Baburao Desai, Yashita Pujar, Bhavana Sherigar, Jasneet Kaur, Nandeshwar Patil, Murigendra Hiremath. Diagnostic Value of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) For Detection of Genital Tuberculosis in Evaluation of Female Infertility. Indian Journal of Maternal and Child Health. 2010; 12(3): 1-7. 43. M.V.Jali, Arati Dharshan, Sanjay Kambar, Sujata Jali and M. B. Hiremath. Diabetes a report on the “New Frontiers in Diabetes” held at KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital & MRC, Belgaum during 7-8 august 2010). Recent Research in Science and Technology 2010, 2(8): 05-06. 44. Nerli R B, Bindu S, Guntaka A K, Patil S M, Neelgund S E, Hiremath M B (2010). Maternal Risk Factors Associated with Hypospadias. Recent Research in Science and Technology 2010, 2(8): 30-34. 45. Nerli R B, Mallikarjun Reddy, Shishir Devaraju, Murigenda Hiremath (2010). Laparoscopic Approach to Vesicovaginal Fistula: Our Experience. Recent Research in Science and Technology 2010, 2(8): 35-38. 46. Prabha Vikram, Vernekar Ritesh, R.B. Nerli, S.B. Alur, M.B. Hiremath (2010). Acute Urinary Retention in Pregnancy. Recent Research in Science and Technology 2010, 2(8): 53-54. 5 47. Metgud Tanmaya, Patil V D, Wali Rajshekar, Hiremath M. B.(2010).The Role of Antibiotics in Childhood Diarrhoea. Recent Research in Science and Technology 2010, 2(8): 55-56 48. Ajay Kumar. G, Sangolli. M.S, Gogate A.S, Sindhuri. G, Hiremath. M.B (2010). Comparision of Properitoneal Non Tension Sutured Mesh Repair Versus Conventional Mesh Repair for Reducing Postoperative Pain in Direct Inguinal Hernia - A Randomised Control Trial. Recent Research in Science and Technology 2010, 2(8): 57-60 49. Nerli R B, Guntaka A K, Patil S M, Hiremath M B (2010). Flexible Ureteroscopy for Upper Ureteric Calculi in Children. Journal of Endourology 25(4):1-4. 50. Rajendra B Nerli, Ashish C Koura, Shivagouda Patil, Ajaykumar Guntaka, Murigendra B Hiremath. Our experience with dorsolateral onlay urethroplasty for anterior urethral strictures by a unilateral urethral mobilization approach. Global Journal of Surgery 1(2), 1(2), 134-138. 51. Nerli R B, Tanamaya Metgud, Bindu S, Ajay Guntaka, Shivagouda Patil, Neelgund S E, Hiremath M. B. (2011). Solitary urethrocutaneous fistula managed by patio repair. J. Pediatric Urology.7(2):166-9 52. Nerli. R. B, Ashish Koura, Vikram Prabha, S.B. Alur, Shishir Devaraju, S.A. Godhi, Hiremath M B, (2011). Malignant priapism secondary to osteogenic sarcoma. Indian Journal of Cancer. 48: 111-112. 53. MS Prshanth, R B Nerli, Hiremath MB. Impact of Biomedical Waste (BMW) on Health and Its Management, Life Line, 2011: 20; 54. Rajendra B. Nerli Ritesh Vernekar Ajay Kumar Guntaka Shivagouda M. Patil Sujata M. Jali M. B. Hiremath. Laparoscopic hemi/partial nephrectomy in children with ureteral duplication anomalies Pediatr Surg Int 2011; 27(7):769-774. 55. Nerli R. B, Tanmaya Metgud, Shivagouda Patil, Ajay Guntaka, Umashankar P, Hiremath M. B, Suresh S.N. Severe renal injuries in children following blunt abdominal trauma: Selective management. Pediatr Surg Int 2011 DOI 10.1007/s00383-011-2908-2 56. R. B. Nerli, S. E. Neelagund, Ajay Guntaka, Shivagouda Patil, Siddayya C. Hiremath, Sujata M. Jali, Ritesh Vernekar, Murigendr B. Hiremath. Staged buccal mucosa urethroplasty in reoperative hypospadias. Indian Journal of Urology, 2011; 27(2). 194-197. 57. Rajendra B. Nerli, Mallikarjun Reddy, Shishir Devraju, Vikram Prabha, Murigendra B. Hiremath, Sujatha Jali. Laparoscopic mitrofanoff appendicovesicostomy: Our experience in children Indian Journal of Urology, 2012. 28: 28-31 58. Nerli R.B, Shishir D, Bindu S, Hiremath M.B. Use of vascularized tunica vaginalis barrio closure in the management of urethrocutaneous fistula following hypospadias repair. KLE HS 2011: 4(2); 43-45. 6 59. Jali M. V., Vinay Mahishale, M. B. Hiremath. Screen all patients with tuberculosis for diabetes. Current Science, 2013; 104(2): 158. Editor: 1. Guest Editor / Section Editor (Health Sciences) - Recent Research in Science and Technology (ISSN: 2076-5061) 2. Guest Editor / Section Editor (Applied Sciences) -Journal of Experimental Sciences (ISSN: 2218-1768) 3. Editorial Board Member- International Multidisciplinary Research Journal (ISSN: 2231-6302 ) 4. Editorial Board Member- World Journal of Science and Technology (ISSN:22312587) 5. Editorial Board Member (Medical Sciences) -International Journal of Recent Scientific Research (ISSN No. 0976- 3031) 6. Assistant Editor, Lifeline - Indexed Multidisciplinary Research Journal (ISSN 09745475) BOOK Environmental Biotechnology (2011) ISBN 978-93-80626–17-8 Pratheeksha Publication, Jaipur. BOOK CHAPTERS: 1. Nerli R B, Reddy MN, Hiremath M. B. (2011). Laparoscopy For The Undescended Testes "Laparoscopy", ISBN: 978-953-307-205-0 2. Nerli R. B, Aseem Shukla, Hiremath M. B. (2012). Benign Testicular Tumors in Children: Testicular Preserving Surgery, Springer Verlag Pediatric Cancer, Volume 3 Pediatric Cancer Volume 3, 2012, pp 281-287 3. Nerli RB, Hiremath M B. Urinary incontinence in the elderly. Advances in Geriatrics. PS Shankar, M.V. Jali (Eds). KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Nehrunagar, Belgaum 590010, Karnataka, India. 2012. 185 pp AWARENESS PROGRAMS & HEALTH CAMPS He works with many non-governmental organizations in the field of health, environment and society. He co-ordinates and organizes lectures, seminars and dialogues to create awareness of the environment, reproductive health and development in S&T among medical college students, policy makers, administrators and the general public across Karnataka. Coordinated many free health camps on a monthly and regular basis. These camps are held to offer good urological care to the poor and needy. As a Research Guide Recognized PhD guide Vinayaka Mission University, Salem Singhania University, Two M.Phil degrees awarded 1. Shivakumar.S.G.V (2008). Effects of Lyophilized Azadirachta indica Leaf Extract on Rat Testis and Cauda Epididymal Spermatozoa: A Transmission Electron Microscopic Study. 7 2. Basavaraj C. Chinivalar (2008). Effect of graded doses of aqueous leaf extract of lyophilized Azadirachta indica on rat sperm: a scanning electron microscopic study. Board of Studies member (Biotechnology, Life sciences) Sikkim- Manipal University (Manipal Universal Learning Pvt. Ltd) Abstracts published in the Conference Procedings 1. Effect of Endosulfan on compensatory ovarian Hypertrophy in hemi castrated albino mice. II Congress of Federation of Indian Physiological Societies, Tirupati, September 1997. 2. Effect of Endosulfan on differential follicular dynamics in hemicastrated swiss albino mice. XVI National Symposium on Reproductive Biology and Comparative Endocrinology, Trivandrum January 1998. 3. Endosulfan induced changes in ovarian follicular development in mice. National Symposium on Reproduction and Comparative Endocrinology, K.U. Dharwad. September, 1999. 4. Assessment of toxicological effects of endosulfan in mice after acute oral exposure. National Symposium on the trends in environmental and evolutionary biology. K.U. Dharwad. March, 2001. 5. Temporal effect of endosulfan on testes, epididymides and biochemical constituents in mice. XX National Symposium on Reproductive Biology and Comparative Endocrinology, Tirunchinapalli, December, 2001. 6. Evaluation of durational effect of endosulfan on estrous cycle, follicular kinetics and biochemical constituent’s albino mice. SRBCE XXI Symposium on Reproductive Biology & Comparative Endocrinology, Department of Zoology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, February, 2003. 7. Evaluation of estrogenic/antiestrogenic activity of endosulfan in ovariectomized mice. XXII Symposium on Reproductive Biology and Comparative Endocrinology. Department of Endocrinology, University of Madras, Chennai. 2004. 8. Effect of graded doses of Azadirachtin- A on sperm morphology and parameters in albino rats. ICGCD-ISSRF Meeting. Dept of MRDG. Indian Institute of Science. 2008. 9. Ultrastructural changes in cauda epididymal epithelial cell types on treatment with benzene extract of Ocimum sanctum leaves in albino rats: a reversible histoarchitechture study of testis and cauda epididymis. International Conference on Laboratory Animal Science: Applications in biomedical research Mumbai 1-3 October 2009. 10. Multidisciplinary Live and Video Urology Workshops and faculty resident exchange programs. NCPHE, YASHADA, Pune. 2009 11. Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) in urology for PG’s and Residents. NCPHE, YASHADA, Pune. 2009. 12. Effect of Pesticides on Genital Growth in Rats. USICON 2010, Agra 13. Rajendra Nerli, Shivagouda Patil, S. Bindu, Sharanabasavesh Alur, Mallikarjun Reddy, Murigendra Hiremath. Placental Insufficiency and hypospadias The Journal of Urology April 2010 (Vol. 183, Issue 4, Supplement, Page 206) AUA, 2010 14. Ajay Kumar Guntaka, Shivagouda Patil, Rajendra B Nerli, Murigendra B Hiremath Our Experience With Dorsolateral Onlay Urethroplasty For Anterior Urethral Strictures By A Unilateral Urethral Mobilization Approach. SZUSICON, Trissur, 6-8 Aug 2010 8 15. Ajay Kumar Guntaka, Shivagouda Patil, R. B. Nerli, M. B. Hiremath Solitary Urethrocutaneous Fistula Managed By Patio Repair. SZUSICON, Trissur, 6-8 Aug 2010 16. Ajay Kumar Guntaka, Shivagouda Patil, Rajendra B Nerli, Murigendra B Hiremath Modified Koyanagi's Procedure For Proximal Hypospadias - Our Experience. SZUSICON, Trissur, 6-8 Aug 2010 17. Ajay Kumar Guntaka Shivagouda Patil, R.B. Nerli, S. Devaraju, M.N. Reddy, M.B. Hiremath. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy for adrenal masses in children. WCE 2010, Chicago Sept 1-4 2010. 18. S Devaraju, P Umashankar Ajay Kumar Guntaka, Rajendra B Nerli, M. B. Hiremath, M. N. Reddy. Laparoscopic Orchidopexy in Children WCE 2010, Chicago Sept 1-4 2010. 19. Shivagouda Patil, R.B. Nerli, Ajay Kumar Guntaka, S. Devaraju, M.N. Reddy, M.B. Hiremath. Laparoscopic right heminephrectomy for non functioning upper moiety. WCE 2010, Chicago Sept 1-4 2010. 20. Alur SB, Rajendra B Nerli, MN Reddy, M. B. Hiremath. Flexible Ureteroscopy for upper ureteric calculi in children. ESPU 2011, Copenhagen, Denmark April 27-30, 2011. 21. Functional Outcome following laparoscopic VVF repair in comparison with vaginal repair at 22nd Annual Conference of the Urological Society of India- South Zone Chapter, SZUSICON 2011, 8-10th July 2011, Mahabalipuram. 22. Trans-Obturator tape in previously irradiated women presenting with SUI at 22nd Annual Conference of the Urological Society of India- South Zone Chapter, SZUSICON 2011, 8-10th July 2011, Mahabalipuram. 23. Using systematically observed clinical encounters (SOCEs) to assess post graduate students’ skills in clinical settings. National Conference on Health Professions Education, Sept 16-17 2011, Christian Medical College, Vellore. 24. Market Survey of Health Foods in selected districts of North Karnataka, National workshop on “Recapturing Millets for Health and Management of Diseases – Farm Gate to Consumer Plate” from 16th to 17th December, 2011 University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad. 25. Efficacy of value added therapeutic foods in the management of diabetes in the selected human volunteers. National workshop on “Recapturing Millets for Health and Management of Diseases – Farm Gate to Consumer Plate” from 16th to 17th December, 2011 University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad. OVERSEAS VISITS: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ALGETA Pharma Meeting, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, December 2008 22nd Annual Congress of ESPU 2011, Copenhagen, Denmark, April, 2011 Switzerland (Zurich, Luzern, Interlaken, Bern) Sweden (Malmo) Austria (Vienna) 30th World Congress of Endourology, Istanbul, Turkey, 2012 9 OTHER ACCOLADES Membership in Professional Organizations / Societies 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Society for Reproductive Biology and Comparative Endocrinology (SRBCE) Novel Foundation for Science, Bangalore. Life member of Laboratory Animal Scientists Association, Hydarabad. Advanced Research Institute, Bangalore. Indian Society for the Study of Reproduction & Fertility, Mumbai. National Environmental Science Academy, New Delhi. Natural History society, Department of Zoology, Karnatak University, Dharwad. Bombay Natural History Society, Mumbai Indian Society for Education and Environment (ISEE), Chennai Computer Knowledge: Operating System Internet Browsers Document creation with an HTML editor Spreadsheet basics Word processor Presentation packages Database basics Statistical Package Multimedia GIS : Windows, DOS : MS Internet Explorer, Netscape : Dreamweaver : Excel : MS Word : MS PowerPoint : MS Access : SPSS, MS Excel, Graphpad : Dreamweaver; Flash, Fireworks; CorelDraw; Adobe Photoshop : Mapinfo. Other interests: Nature exploration and conservation (especially animal and plant life); Reading Teachings of J. Krishnamurthy and Osho. Personal details: 1.NAME 2.DATE OF BIRTH 3.FATHERS NAME 4. PERMANENT ADDRESS 5.MARITAL STATUS Dr. Murigendra Hiremath 05-02-1973 Dr.B.S.Hiremath (Retd. University Professor) Murigendra Hiremath S/o Dr.B.S.Hiremath. 14th cross road. Navodaya nagar. DHARWAD-580 003. Married 10