BIODIVERSITY SEMINAR 2025-2026
National Seminar on “Biodiversity aimed at fostering dialogue, innovation, and collaborative action for environmental sustainability.” Sponsored by the Kerala State Biodiversity Board (KSBB) on 03rd & 04th December 2025. We would be honoured to have your presence and participation in this significant seminar as we explore into crucial discussions on the topic.
PRINCIPAL
Dr. Vijoy P.S
Co-ordinator
Dr. Santhosh P.P
Associate Professor & Head
Department of Zoology, Sree Krishna College, Guruvayur
Organizing Committee
Dr. Brinesh R (Associate Professor, Department of Zoology)
Dr. Raji R, (Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology)
Dr. Aja M (Assistant Professor (on contract), Department of Zoology)
Student Co-ordinators
Malavika (Zoology Association Secretary)
Adithyan M.V (IInd year Zoology)
Vismaya A.K (IIIrd year Zoology)
Collaborative excellence
IQAC, Biodiversity Club, Department of Botany & Department of Biochemistry
Thrust Areas
Biodiversity Conservation
Floristics
Sustainable Development
Invasive species and biodiversity loss
Biodiversity documentation tools: Taxonomy, DNA bar-coding, GIS mapping
Climate change
Plant-animal interactions
Other related areas
Day 1, 03/12/2025
8.30 AM: Registration
Inaugural session - 9.30 AM- 11.00 AM
Presidential Address:
Prof (Dr) Vijoy P.S
Principal, Sree Krishna College, Guruvayur
Inaugural address:
V.K Vijayan, Chairman, Guruvayur Devaswom
Tea Break: 11.00 AM
11.30 AM- Special Invited Lecture
Prof (Dr) A.V. Santhosh kumar
Professor & Head
Department of Forest Biology & Tree Improvement
College of Forestry
Kerala Agricultural University (PO)
Vellanikkara - 680 656
Member - Kerala State Biodiversity Board
Thiruvanathapuram. Kerala
Topic: Climate change and biodiversity loss
12.30 PM: Lunch Break
1.30 PM – Technical Session I
Dr. Raghu A.V
Principal Scientist and Head
Extension and Training Division,
Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi, Thrissur, Kerala
Topic: Echoes of Life: Crafting a conservation Epic for the Western Ghats
2.30 PM – Technical Session II
Dr. Swapana Johny
Associate Professor
Expert Member, Kerala Biodiversity Board
Dept. of Zoology
Little Flower College(Autonomous), Guruvayur
Topic: Ichthyofaunal Diversity of Kole Wetlands of Kerala
Day 2, 04/12/2025
9.30 AM- 10.45AM - Technical Session III
Dr. MV Radhakrishnan
Associate Professor
PG & Research Department of Zoology
Chikkanna, Govt. Arts & Science College, Tiruppur-2
Topic: Invasive species and biodiversity
Tea Break: 10.45AM
11.15 AM -12.15 PM - Technical session IV
Dr. K.V Anoop Das
Assistant Professor & Head
Centre for Conservation Ecology & Department of Zoology
M.E.S Mampad College (Autonomous- University of Calicut), Malappuram, Kerala,
Topic: Topic: Biodiversity in the least known ecosystem
12.30 PM: Lunch Break
1.30 PM- 2.30PM - Technical Session V
Dr. JAIN THERATTIL · Asst.Professor & Head of the Department, Dept. of Zoology, St. Aloysius College (Autonomous) , Thrissur
2.30 PM – 3.30 PM: Paper presentation
Call for Paper
We invite original research papers/ review articles/ case studies from UG or PG students,
Research scholars and faculty in the thrust areas.
Prizes will be awarded for the best oral presentations. Full papers will be published in seminar proceedings with ISBN number
Send abstract / paper: [email protected]
Venue: Mini Auditorium
Sree Krishna College, Guruvayur
Important dates
Last date of Registration: 25/11/2025
Last date to submit Abstract: 28/11/2025
Date of Seminar: 03rd & 04th December 2025
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Students: 100/-
Professionals, Research Scholars & Faculties: 200/-
Contact Us: Dr.Santhosh P. P (9497836365), Dr.Brinesh R (7907443628), Dr. Raji. R (9946163302) & Dr.Aja M (9497697301)