Dr. Thangavel Rajagopal
Thiagarajar College, Bharathidasan University, Madurai Kamaraj University
0000-0001-7380-8092
About
I obtained my PhD degrees in Zoology (specialization with Wildlife Biology) in 2010 from Bharathidasan University and I studied the “Reproductive behaviour and Pheromones of an endangered Indian Blackbuck (Antelope cervicapra L.) to enhance Captive Breeding and Conservation. Currently I am working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology, Thiagarajar College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
I have received research grants from different funding agencies in India viz., Young Scientist Awards from Science and Engineering Research Board (FAST TRACK - Young Scientist - 2012), Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology (TNSCST-Young Scientist Fellowship - 2017) and Indian National Science Academy (INSA-Scientist Visiting Fellowship - 2017). International travel grant awarded from DST & UGC for attending the International symposium in abroad (2008 and 2011 Malaysia respectively).
My research is mainly deals on understanding and addressing the issues in related to improve the reproductive efficiency and successful reproduction in endangered species of wild captive zoo animal in order to enhance captive breeding especially for Indian Blackbuck, Lion tailed Macaque, Indian Bison and Sloth Bear etc.
My research interest includes various aspects of Pheromone Biology; Ethology; Captive Zoo Animal Management & Welfare; Behaviour ecology & Sociobiology; Chemical Ecology; Biodiversity Conservation; Limnology; Myrmecology etc.
Employment
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Thiagarajar College Assistant Professor2013 - 2033
Education
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Bharathidasan University PhD2003 - 2010
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Madurai Kamaraj University M.Phil.,2001 - 2002
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Madurai Kamaraj University M.Sc.,1999 - 2001
Projects & Funding
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Publications (57)
- Ecological Health Assessment of Vandiyur Lake, Madurai, India: A Multi-parametric Approach using Physico-chemical and Planktonic Indicators Save
- A scientometric analysis of global research on mealybugs and trends in control measures (1996–2022) Save
- Gross morphological and histological study of the interdigital gland of Ramnad white sheep (Ovis aries) Save
- Biological synthesis, characterization and applications of silver nanoparticles Save
- Mammalian Pheromones. Save
- Novel Drug Discovery and Development from Medicinal Plants – Steps from Concept to Commercialization Save
- Insect pheromones: Chemistry and Applications. Save
- Identification of urinary sex pheromones in female Rajapalayam breed dog and their influence on stud male reproductive behaviour Save
- Ponerine ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) as vectors for bacteria in Public Health Centre, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India Save
- A survey on avifauna diversity in some selected localities in and around Madurai city Save