Orientation/Refresher Courses attended:
1. Attended UGC sponsored Orientation Course from 02.05.2007 to 29.05.2007 and obtained the A grade at UGC- Acadamic Staff College, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-620 024. Tamil Nadu.
2. Attended UGC sponsored Refresher Course in Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary) from 11.09.2012 to 01.10.2012 and obtained A grade at UGC- Academic Staff College, Bharathiar University, Coimabatore-641 046, Tamil Nadu.
3. Attended UGC sponsored Refresher Course in Life Sciences (Interdisciplinary) from 18.07.2014 to 07.08.2014 and obtained ‘A’ grade at UGC- Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-620 024, Tamil Nadu.
4. Attended the Science Academies’ Refresher Course on “Plant Taxonomy” held during 12-26 December 2018 at The Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University), Gandhigram, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu.
2. Attended UGC sponsored Refresher Course in Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary) from 11.09.2012 to 01.10.2012 and obtained A grade at UGC- Academic Staff College, Bharathiar University, Coimabatore-641 046, Tamil Nadu.
3. Attended UGC sponsored Refresher Course in Life Sciences (Interdisciplinary) from 18.07.2014 to 07.08.2014 and obtained ‘A’ grade at UGC- Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-620 024, Tamil Nadu.
4. Attended the Science Academies’ Refresher Course on “Plant Taxonomy” held during 12-26 December 2018 at The Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University), Gandhigram, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu.
Training/Workshops/Conferences/Seminars/Meetings Attended:
Scientific Sessions Chaired:
Trainings Undergone:
TRAININGS/CONFERENCES ASSOCIATED
1. Training programme on Identification of Flora and Fauna in mangrove ecosystems, CAS in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu, (India), 16-25, August 2001.
2. UNU- UNESCO International training course on Coastal Mangrove Biodiversity, CAS in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu, (India), 5-19, March 2001.
3. UNU-UNESCO International training course on Coastal Mangrove Biodiversity, CAS in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu, (India), 10-24th March 2003.
4. Campus Festival on National Education Day, Department of Marine Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24 on 11th November, 2008.
5. Brainstorming Session on Nanogeoscience, Department of Marine Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24 during 20-21st August, 2009.
6. National Conference on Exploration of Bioactive Compounds from Marine Resources, Department of Marine Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24 during 10-11th February, 2011.
7. National Conference on Coastal Typology, Department of Marine Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24 during 15-17th March, 2011.
8. World Ocean Day-Fine Arts Competition, Department of Marine Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24 during 29th July, 2011.
9. National level Training cum Workshop on Analytical Techniques of AAS and GC (WATA-AG), Department of Marine Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24 during 23-24 January, 2012.
10. National Conference on Marine Environmental Challenges and Coastal Zone Management Strategies (MARINA-2012), Department of Marine Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24 during 18-19 February, 2012.
11. International Conference on Environmental Security for Food and Health (ICESFH-2012), organized by The MDT Hindu College, Tirunelveli, K.K. Trust Chidambaram and EPS Global Medical Development Inc., Canada, at Kanyakumari during 16-18 February, 2012.
12. National Training cum Workshop on DNA Barcoding of Fish and Marine Life-Molecular Analysis & Bioinformatics Approaches (FISHCODE-2012) organized by the Department of Marine Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24 during 12-14 September 2012.
13. National Workshop cum Training on “Toxic Heavy Metals in Environmental and Seafood Samples using AAS” (THEMES-2016) organized by the Department of Marine Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24 during 03-05 February 2016.
14. National workshop on “Climate Change Impact on the Marine Environment (CCIME-2017)” Department of Marine Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24 during 2-3 February, 2017.
15. Served as a Co-Coordinator for the BDU-AIU Students Research Convention-2019 held on 22nd January 2019 at Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli.
Paper Presentations:
- Chaired the scientific technical session in 2nd National Conference on Bio-prospecting of natural products and drug discovery organized by the Department of Oceanography and Coastal Area Studies, Alagappa University, Thondi Campus, Thondi, during 24-26th August, 2010.
- Chaired the scientific technical session in International Conference on Aquatic Microbiology (Status, Challenges and Opportunities) organized by C.A.S. in Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, Annamalai University, Parangipettai-608 502, during 2-4th September, 2010.
- Acted as a Judge for evaluation of poster presentation in the National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Biotechnological Approaches for Infectious Disease Management organized by the Department of Biotechnology, Periyar University, Salem-636 011 during 29th November, 2010.
- Chaired the scientific technical session in the International Symposium on Environmental Risk Assessment 2011 (ISERA 2011) organized by Unit of Toxicology, Department of Zoology, School of Life Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore-641 046 during 17-19 October, 2011.
- National Conference on Marine Environmental Challenges and Coastal Zone Management Strategies (MARINA-2012) organized by the Department of Marine Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24 during 18-19 February, 2012.
- Chaired the scientific session on Biology and Biotechnology in 12th Tamil Science Congress organized by Periyar University and Sudhesi Iyikkam during 23-25th August, 2012 at Periyar University, Salem.
- Served as Judge in the National Conference on “Evolutionary Trends in Biological and Pharmacological Chemistry (NCETBP-2014)” organized by the Department of Chemistry, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli in collaboration with the Department of Animal Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24 on 31st January 2014.
- Chaired the Scientific Session in National Conference on Innovations, Implementations and Controversies of Animal Biotechnology (NCIICAB-2014) organized by Department of Animal Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24 on 21 March 2014.
- Co-chaired the Scientific Session in National Conference on Perspectives and Prospects in Aquatic Research” organized by PG and Research Department of Zoology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore on 16 February 2016.
- Chaired the Scientific Session on “Green Synthesized Nanoparticles Biomedical Applications” in National Conference on Emerging Trends in Plant Science (ETPS-2016) organized by Department of Plant Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24 on 11 March 2016.
- Chaired the Scientific Session on “Marine Biology & Fish Immunology” in National Conference on Immune Response of Marine Fishes with Respect to Heavy Metal Pollution organized by Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, Annamalai University, Parangipettai-608 502, Tamil Nadu, held on 5-6 August 2016.
- Chaired the Scientific Session on “Bioenergy” in International Conference on “Microalgal and Cyanobacterial Biotechnology” organized by Department of Marine Biotechnology, National Facility for Marine Cyanobacteria, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24, Tamil Nadu, on 30th August 2016
- Chaired the Scientific Session on “Microbiology & Environmental Biotechnology” in International Conference on “Environment and Health in Changing Climate” organized by Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24, Tamil Nadu, on 14th September 2016.
- Chaired the scientific session in “International Conference on “Biotechnology and its role in Aquaculture and Fisheries” organized by Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, Annamalai University, Parangipettai-608 502, Tamil Nadu on 23-25 August 2017.
- Chaired the scientific technical session on Fisheries/Aquaculture in the National Conference on Biology and Medicine (NCBM-2019) jointly organized by Department of Zoology and Human Genetics & Molecular Bioogy, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore-46 on 8th February, 2019.
Trainings Undergone:
- XI Workshop on Research Methodology. Dept. of Economics, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu, (India) during 13-17, November 2000.
- Training Programme on Freshwater Prawn Breeding and Culture at M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai during 6-7, March 2001.
- Summer School on Advances in Fish and Crustacean Nutrition and Aquafeed Biotechnology, CMFRI, Kochi, Kerala during 6-26, June 2001.
- Training programme on Seabass (Lates calcarifer) seed production and culture conducted at Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (ICAR), Chennai during 28th July to 6th August 2004.
- National Workshop on Remote Sensing for Environmental Studies at Department of Geography, School of Geosciences, Bharathidasan University, Thiruchirappalli during 21-25, February, 2005.
- Participated and successfully completed the Multi-Disciplinary Oceanographic Cruise in the Bay of Bengal onboard ORV Sagar Kanya (cruise 224) during 25th November to 14th December 2007.
- Participated and successfully completed the Winter School on “Seed Production and Culture of Brackishwater Finfishes with special reference to Asian Seabass, Lates calcarifer at Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (Indian Council of Agricultural Research), Chennai-600 028, held between 20th January to 9th February, 2009.
- Participated the Second Regional International Training Course on Applying Project Cycle Management to support Integrated Coastal Management organized by Mangroves for the Future and Bay of Bengal Large Marine Ecosystems collaborated with Ministry of Environment and Forest, Govt. of India and M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation at Chennai during 04-10 October, 2010.
- Participated National Training cum Workshop on Analytical and Technical Advancement in AAS and GC (WATA-AG) organized by the Department of Marine Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24, during 24 and 25 January, 2012.
- Participated the NFDB sponsored training programme on Management of emerging diseases of shrimp with special reference to Pacific white shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei organized by Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture, ICAR, Chennai from 10-14th December 2012.
TRAININGS/CONFERENCES ASSOCIATED
1. Training programme on Identification of Flora and Fauna in mangrove ecosystems, CAS in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu, (India), 16-25, August 2001.
2. UNU- UNESCO International training course on Coastal Mangrove Biodiversity, CAS in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu, (India), 5-19, March 2001.
3. UNU-UNESCO International training course on Coastal Mangrove Biodiversity, CAS in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu, (India), 10-24th March 2003.
4. Campus Festival on National Education Day, Department of Marine Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24 on 11th November, 2008.
5. Brainstorming Session on Nanogeoscience, Department of Marine Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24 during 20-21st August, 2009.
6. National Conference on Exploration of Bioactive Compounds from Marine Resources, Department of Marine Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24 during 10-11th February, 2011.
7. National Conference on Coastal Typology, Department of Marine Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24 during 15-17th March, 2011.
8. World Ocean Day-Fine Arts Competition, Department of Marine Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24 during 29th July, 2011.
9. National level Training cum Workshop on Analytical Techniques of AAS and GC (WATA-AG), Department of Marine Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24 during 23-24 January, 2012.
10. National Conference on Marine Environmental Challenges and Coastal Zone Management Strategies (MARINA-2012), Department of Marine Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24 during 18-19 February, 2012.
11. International Conference on Environmental Security for Food and Health (ICESFH-2012), organized by The MDT Hindu College, Tirunelveli, K.K. Trust Chidambaram and EPS Global Medical Development Inc., Canada, at Kanyakumari during 16-18 February, 2012.
12. National Training cum Workshop on DNA Barcoding of Fish and Marine Life-Molecular Analysis & Bioinformatics Approaches (FISHCODE-2012) organized by the Department of Marine Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24 during 12-14 September 2012.
13. National Workshop cum Training on “Toxic Heavy Metals in Environmental and Seafood Samples using AAS” (THEMES-2016) organized by the Department of Marine Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24 during 03-05 February 2016.
14. National workshop on “Climate Change Impact on the Marine Environment (CCIME-2017)” Department of Marine Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24 during 2-3 February, 2017.
15. Served as a Co-Coordinator for the BDU-AIU Students Research Convention-2019 held on 22nd January 2019 at Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli.
Paper Presentations:
- International Conference on “Natural Resource Management & Conservation”, Kerala University, Trivandrum (India), 19-21, November 1998.
- National Symposium on Algae and Environment, Dept. of Environmental Sciences, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, 13-15 February, 2003.
- Third Indian Fisheries Science Congress, organised by Indian Society of Fisheries Professionals, Mumbai held at Pusa, New Delhi, November 4-6, 2004.
- National symposium on Marine Plants, Their Chemistry and Utilization, Suganthi Devadason Marine Research Institute, Tuticorin, 23-25, June, 2005.
- National conference on Bioprospecting of Marine Resources with special reference to Marine Natural Products and Drug Discovery at Department of Oceanography & Coastal Area Studies, Alagappa University, Thondi Campus, Thondi, Ramanathapuram Dt., during 26-26, April 2007.
- National Symposium on Marine and Coastal Ecosystems at the Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies, School of Energy, Environment and Natural Resources, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-625 021 during 27-29th August 2007.
- National Conference on Coral Reef Ecosystem at Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Thoothukudi-620 008, during 18-19, September 2008.
- Aquasem’09 at Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin, during 26-28th March, 2009.
- National Seminar on “Wealth from Livestock and Agriculture Waste” at Veterinary College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Namakkal during 12-13th November 2009.
- International Conference on Climate Change and Bioresource (ICCCB-2010) organized by Department of Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24 during 9-12th February, 2010.
- National Seminar on Recent Trends in Microbial Technology with reference to Extremophiles at Department of Microbiology, Periyar University, Salem-636 011 during 21-22, October, 2010.
- First Indian Biodiversity Congress (IBC 2010) organized by University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala during 27-31 December, 2010.
- National Seminar on Emerging Trends and Challenges in Aquatic Biotechnology at P.G. and Research Department of Zoology, Khadir Mohideen College, Adirampattinam, Tamil Nadu during 12th & 13th February, 2011.
- National Conference on Coastal Typology, Organized by Department of Marine Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24, during 16-17 March, 2011.
- “Chennai Aquaculture Technology Meet” organized by Fisheries Research and Extension Centre, Directorate of Centre for Animal Health Studies, Tamilnadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai-51 during 16th & 17th November, 2011.
- National Conference on Biotechnological Approaches in Aquaculture (LIVE AQUA 2012), Department of Zoology, School of Life Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore-641 046 during 1-3 February, 2012.
- National Symposium on Current Trends in Marine Plants Research and Utilization, organized by Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Arts College, Puducherry-605 107 and Seaweed Research and Utilization Association, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, India, during 26-28 October 2012.
- 100th Indian Science Congress organized by Calcutta University and Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata during 3-7 January 2013.
- International Conference on “Natural Resource Management & Conservation”, Kerala University, Trivandrum (India), 19-21, November 1998.
- National Symposium on “Recent Trends in Marine Algal Research in India”, CAS in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, Parangipettai (India), 27-29, December 1999.
- Fifth Indian Fisheries Forum, Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, Kausalyaganga, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, (India), 17-20, January 2000.
- Participated the meeting and Boat Rally in connection with the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) conducted by Ministry of Environment and Forest, Govt. of India and CAS in Marine Biology, Annamalai University on Friday the 31st August 2001 at Parangipettai.
- Participated the Interactive meeting on Fishery Resources, conducted by M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Field Center, Chidambaram, on 7th September 2001.
- National Symposium on Algae and Environment, Dept. of Environmental Sciences, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, 13-15 February, 2003.
- Regional Seminar on “Recent Trends in Marine Biodiversity Research in India”, CAS in Marine Biology, Parangipettai, 10-11th March, 2003.
- Third Indian Fisheries Science Congress, organised by Indian Society of Fisheries Professionals, Mumbai held at Pusa, New Delhi, November 4-6, 2004.
- UGC-National Seminar on Biovision-2005, Dept. of Zoology, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, 21 & 22 January, 2005.
- National symposium on Marine Plants, Their Chemistry and Utilization, Suganthi Devadason Marine Research Institute, Tuticorin, 23-25, June, 2005.
- National conference on Bioprospecting of Marine Resources with special reference to Marine Natural Products and Drug Discovery at Department of Oceanography & Coastal Area Studies, Alagappa University, Thondi Campus, Thondi, Ramanathapuram Dt., during 26-26, April 2007.
- National Symposium on Marine and Coastal Ecosystems at the Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies, School of Energy, Environment and Natural Resources, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-625 021 during 27-29th August 2007.
- National Conference on Coral Reef Ecosystem at Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Thoothukudi-620 008, during 18-19, September 2008.
- Aquasem’09 at Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin, during 26-28th March, 2009.
- International symposium on Marine Biotechnology, Biovision 2009 at Sahrdaya College of Engineering and Technology, Thrissur, Kerala, held between 01.10.2009 and 03.10.2009.
- National Seminar on “Wealth from Livestock and Agriculture Waste” at Veterinary College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Namakkal during 12-13th November 2009.
- 97th Indian Science Congress held at Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram during 3-7th January 2010.
- National Conference on Nanotechnology: Current Approaches and Applications at Sri Paramakalyani Centre for Environmental Sciences, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Alwarkurichi during 5-6th February 2010.
- National Symposium on Climate Change and Marine Biodiversity (CCMB-2010) at Faculty of Marine Sciences, C.A.S in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, Parangipettai on 26th February 2010.
- International Conference on Eliminating Hunger and Poverty, at M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai, during 7-9th, August, 2010.
- Second National Conference on Bio-prospecting of natural products and drug discovery, Department of Oceanography and Coastal Area Studies, Alagappa University, Thondi Campus, Thondi, during 24-26th August, 2010.
- International Conference on Aquatic Microbiology (Status, Challenges and Opportunities), C.A.S. in Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, Annamalai University, Parangipettai-608 502, during 2-4th September, 2010.
- National Symposium on Marine Plants at C. A. S. in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, Parangipettai-608 502, during 23-25th September, 2010.
- National Seminar on Recent Trends in Microbial Technology with reference to Extremophiles at Department of Microbiology, Periyar University, Salem-636 011 during 21-22, October, 2010.
- National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Biotechnological Approaches for Infectious Disease Management at Department of Biotechnology, Periyar University, Salem-636 011 during 29th November, 2010.
- National Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation and Management of Aquatic resources (NSBCMA’2010) organized by Directorate of Research and Extension (Fisheries), Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University during 09-10th December, 2010.
- First Indian Biodiversity Congress (IBC 2010) organized by University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala during 27-31 December, 2010.
- 98th Indian Science Congress organized by SRM University, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur, during 3-7 January, 2011.
- Participated in the Group Monitoring Workshop under the Fast Track Scheme (Life Sciences) of Department of Science & Technology held at Institute of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad campus, Hyderabad during 10th -12th February, 2011.
- National Seminar on Emerging Trends and Challenges in Aquatic Biotechnology at P.G. and Research Department of Zoology, Khadir Mohideen College, Adirampattinam, Tamil Nadu during 12th & 13th February, 2011.
- Seminar on “Role of MPEDA in Diversified Aquaculture in Tamil Nadu organized by Centre for Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, Bharathidasan University, Trichy and The Marine Products Export Development Authority, Thanjavur on 29th March, 2011.
- National Seminar on “Challenges in Animal Biotechnology and Environmental Management Research” organized by Department of Animal Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli during 23rd June, 2011.
- 11th Tamil Science Symposium organized by at Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigramam-624 302, Dindigul Dt, Tamil Nadu during 26 to 27th June, 2011.
- National Conference on Aquatic Bio-Toxin organized by C.A.S. in Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, Annamalai University, Parangipettai-608 502 during 14-16th September, 2011.
- International Symposium on Environmental Risk Assessment 2011 (ISERA 2011) organized by Unit of Toxicology, Department of Zoology, School of Life Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore-641 046 during 17-19 October, 2011.
- Chennai Aquaculture Technology Meet organized by Fisheries Research and Extension Centre, Directorate of Centre for Animal Health Studies, Tamilnadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai-51 during 16th & 17th November, 2011.
- National Conference on Biotechnological Approaches in Aquaculture (LIVE AQUA 2012) organized by Unit of Aquatic Biotechnology and Live feed Culture, Department of Zoology, School of Life Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore-641 046 during 1-3 February, 2012.
- National Conference on Marine Environmental Challenges and Coastal Zone Management Strategy-Marina’12) organized by the Department of Marine Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24, during 13-14th February, 2012.
- Participated and presented the Academic and Research curricular of Marine Science Department in the Expert Consultation on Academic Partnership for Excellence and Networks in Fisheries Education and Research held at Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Versova, Mumbai, during 17-18 April, 2012.
- Participated “National Consultation on Coastal and Marine Biodiversity for livelihood” organized by M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation and IUCN during 16 & 17th August, 2012 at Chennai.
- Participated 12th Tamil Science Congress organized by Periyar University and Sudhesi Iyikkam during 23-25th August, 2012 at Periyar University, Salem.
- National Symposium on Current Trends in Marine Plants Research and Utilization, organized by Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Arts College, Puducherry-605 107 and Seaweed Research and Utilization Association, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, India, during 26-28 October 2012.
- Participated 100th Indian Science Congress organized by Calcutta University and Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata during 3-7 January 2013.
- Participated Workshop on “Demonstration of Asian Seabass (Lates calcarifer) farming in pond system” organized by Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture, Chennai-28, on 23rd February 2013.
- Participated “Brain Storming Session (BSS) and Working Group Meeting on Management of RO rejects of Leather and Textile Industries and its related issues” held on 9-10 March 2013 organized by Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India at Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai-25.
- Participated 11th IAAM National Conference on “Recent Development in Microbiology, Biochemistry & Biotechnology” organized by PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore-14 on 29th & 30th November 2013.
- Participated National Workshop on “Recent Advances in Aquatic Research” organized by PG & Research Department of Zoology, Kongunadu Arts & Science College and Dr. M. Aruchamy Research Foundation, Coimbatore-29 on 12th December 2013.
- Participated 11th IAAM National Conference on “Recent Development in Microbiology, Biochemistry & Biotechnology” organized by PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore-14 on 29th & 30th November 2013.
- Participated in National Workshop on “Recent Advances in Aquatic Research” organized by PG & Research Department of Zoology, Kongunadu Arts & Science College and Dr. M. Aruchamy Research Foundation, Coimbatore-29 on 12th December 2013.
- Participated as Resource Person and made presentation on “The Scientific Community Perceptin on PFZ” in the panel discussion in the State Level Stakeholder Meeting on Sustainable Fisheries and New Technologies held at M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai-113 on 28.02.2014.
- Participated in Workshop on Seabass Culture in Freshwater Habitat “An Innovative Approach” organized by PG & Research Department of Zoology, Govt. Arts College (Autonomous) Kumbakonam-1 on 6-8 March 2014.
- Participated in National Conference on Innovations, Implementations and Controversies of Animal Biotechnology (NCIICAB-2014) organized by Department of Animal Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24 on 20-21 March 2014.
- Participated International Meet on Aquaculture Chennai-2014: Sustainable Shrimp Farming-Way Forward (ACCI’14) organized by Tamil Nadu Fisheries University during 13-14th June 2014.
- Participated in Brainstorming Workshop on “Interventions for the sustainable management of the Palk Bay” organized by GIZ & Ministry of Environment and Forest, Govt. of India, on 25 Septemebr 2014 at Hotel Daiwik, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Participated in Regional Seminar on “Current Status and Future Prospect of Coastal and Marine Biodiversity in Gulf of Mannar” organized by Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve Trust, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, on 23 January 2015 at Hotel Daiwik, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Participated in National Symposium on Current Advances in Immunology Research organized by C.A.S. in Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, Annamalai University, Parangipettai-608 502 on 07-08 August 2015.
- Participated in CME National Seminar on Advances in Basic and Clinical Immunology organized by Department of Zoology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore-641 046, Tamil Nadu, during 15-16 September 2015.
- Participated in International Conference on Ocean Acidification Research (ICOAR 2015) held on 15-17 December 2015 at Department of Marine and Coastal Studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-21, Tamil Nadu.
- Participated the UGC and DBT sponsored National Seminar cum Workshop on “Microbial Omics: From Genome to Proteome” held on 24-26 February 2016 at Department of Biotechnology, Alagappa University, Karaikudi-4, Tamil Nadu.
- Participated in MHRD sponsored Training Programme on “Microalgae Culture for Large Scale Production” held on 4 March 2016 at C.A.S. in Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, Annamalai University, Parangipettai-608 502, Tamil Nadu.
- Participated in MHRD sponsored Training Programme on “Shrimp Culture Techniques” held on 22 March 2016 at C.A.S. in Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, Annamalai University, Parangipettai-608 502, Tamil Nadu.
- Participated in the National Workshop on “Sustainable Aquaculture Production Systems (RAS, IMTA, ZWEAPS)-Towards Nutritional Security and Conservation of Oceans for Posterity” as a part of Indo-US 21st Century Knowledge Initiative, 2015, University Grants Commission, Govt. of India, held on 22-24 July 2016 at National Centre for Aquatic Animal Health, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, Kerala.
- Participated in the National Conference on Immune Response of Marine Fishes with Respect to Heavy Metal Pollution organized by Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, Annamalai University, Parangipettai-608 502, Tamil Nadu, held on 5-6 August 2016.
- Participated in the National Seminar on Immunodiagnosis-System and Methods in Aquaculture” organized by Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, Annamalai University, Parangipettai-608 502, Tamil Nadu on 07-08 October2016.
- Participated in the National workshop on “Mud banks of Kerala: Status, issues and societal concerns” organized by CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography, Regional Centre, Kochi- 682018, Kerala on 07-08 October2016 on 10-11 February 2017.
- Participated in the International Seminar on “Biology for Sustainable Environment” organized by Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, on 7 & 8 March 2017.
- Participated in the Stakeholders meeting and presented the proposal on “Assessment on diversity and abundance of plankton in the Mandapam Group of Islands, Gulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve, India, with special emphasis on primary and secondary productivity” organized by Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve Trust, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Ramanathapuram, on 12 January 2018.
- Participated in one day National Workshop on “Utilizing Internet Resources in Class Room Instruction (UIRCI-2018) organized by the Department of Education, CDE, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, on 12 January 2018.
- Participated in the Science Academies Lecture Workshop on “Conservation and Protection of Bioresources” organized by Department of Botany, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. On 24 & 25 January 2018.
- Participated in the National Seminar on “Advances in Animal Science for Sustainable Development (AASSD-2018) organized by P.G. and Research Department of Zoology, Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, on 15 February 2018.
- Invited as Subject Expert and presented the project proposal on “High Density Culture of Marine Copepods for the Broodstock Supply and Technology Demonstration” in DBT sponsored Branstorming Session on “Nutrition and Live Feed for Aquaculture Species” held on 21st-22nd February, 2018 at Fakir Mohan University, Balasore Orissa.
- Invited as Scientific Advisory Committee Member and Subject Expert and participated in Harvest Function of Asian Seabass held at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Aquaculture, Aquaculture Demonstration Farm, Karaikal, UT of Puducherry-609604 on 18 May 2018.
- Invited as Scientific Advisory Committee Member and Subject Expert and participated in Scientific Advisory Committee meeting (1st meeting of the reconstituted SAC) of RGCA
- Participated in DBT sponsored National Conference on Biology and Medicine (NCBM-2019) jointly organized by Department of Zoology and Human Genetics & Molecular Bioogy, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore-46 on 7-8th February, 2019.
- Participated in the one day International Virtual Conference on MICROPLASTICS 2020 organized by Centre for Nanobiotechnology (CNBT), Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India on 30th June.
- Participated in National Webinar on “Marine Ornamental Aquaculture: Challenges and Opportunities in India” organized jointly by Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai and Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi held during 10-13 July 2020
- Participated in the International Webinar on “Applications of Algae” organized by the Department of Microbiology, K. R. College of Arts & Science, Kovilpatti on 18th July 2020.
- Participated in the National Level “Industry-Academia Conclave 2020 on Aquaculture: Avenues, Opportunities and Challenges” organized by the PG & Research Department of Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology, Guru Nanak College, Chennai-600 042, Tamil Nadu, held during 27-31st July 2020.
- Participated in the Five Day Faculty Development Programme on “Insights into Marine Biodiversity and Taxonomy”, organized by the Centre for Climate Change Studies, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai during 10-14th August 2020.
- Participated in the Webinar on “Biodiversity and Bio-Prospecting of Mushroom” organized by C.A.S. in Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, Annamalai University, Parangipettai on 18th August 2020.
- Participated in the National Webinar on “Role of Taxonomy in Faunal Diversity and Conservation” organized by PG & Research Department of Zoology, Govt. Arts College (Autonomous), Kumbakonam on 10th October 2020.