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Dr. S. M. Sundarapandian

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Welcome to the Department of Ecology and Environmental Sciences!

The Department of Ecology and Environmental Sciences  is one of oldest departments of the Pondicherry University established on 1 July 1987. The department’s vision is to become a ‘Centre of Excellence’ in ecological research, environmental education, and sustainable solutions. This vision reflects the department’s aspiration to contribute significantly to the understanding and conservation of ecosystems and wildlife, the promotion of environmental stewardship, and the development of innovative approaches to address environmental challenges. By cultivating a culture of excellence, collaboration, and engagement, the department aims to produce graduates who are well equipped to make meaningful contributions to the field of ecology, conservation biology and environmental sciences.

We provide a rigorous and comprehensive education in ecology and environmental sciences, foster cutting-edge research and innovation, and promote environmental sustainability through partnerships and outreach. The department is committed to nurturing a learning environment that emphasizes critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and interdisciplinary approaches. By integrating theoretical knowledge with practical skills, the department prepares students to address complex ecological and environmental issues effectively.

Curricula of MSc Ecology and MSc Environmental Sciences courses have been meticulously developed and implemented to address the pressing local, national, regional, and global developmental needs. These programs are designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and expertise to tackle the complex challenges faced by our environment and contribute to sustainable development.

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Programmes Offered

M.Sc. Ecology and Environmental Sciences
Ph.D. Ecology and Environmental Sciences
M.Sc. Ecology (Offered upto 2025-26)
M.Sc. Environmental Sciences (Offered upto 2025-26)

Faculty

Dr. SM Sundarapandian

Dr. S. M. Sundarapandian

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Dr. S. Jayakumar

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Dr. K. Sivakumar

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Dr. T. Jayakumar

Associate Professor
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Dr. Mathimaran Natarajan

Associate Professor
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Dr. Subhankar Chatterjee

Associate Professor
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Dr. Gurjeet Kaur

Assistant Professor
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Dr. Gobardhan Sahoo

Assistant Professor

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Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF) is available in the Pondicherry University to strengthen technological infrastructure to carry out advanced research in various science disciplines under one roof and make their services available to academic schools and departments. CIF is housed with various sophisticated equipment. Further the department has well equipped laboratory with sophisticated equipment such as Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, Skalar Auto Analyzer; UV Spectrophotometer, Gel-apparatus, Cooling high speed Centrifuge, FTIR Stereoscopic microscopes and Flame photometer, etc. Field equipment including camera traps, binoculars, GPS, Range Finders, etc are available for field-oriented classes.

Biodiversity and Conservation; Ecology of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems; Population and Community Ecology; Wildlife Behaviour; Evolutionary Ecology; Environmental Pollution; Land use Planning; Natural Resources Management; Remote Sensing and GIS; Coastal Zone Management; Ornithology; Environmental Impact Assessment; Environmental Laws and Policies; Environmental Chemistry; Environmental Biotechnology. Eco-remediation; Climate Change and Sustainability.

Alumni of the Department have been working as scientists, teachers, professionals, etc in various organizations in India as well as abroad contributing towards conservation of biodiversity and sustainability. Further, department provides advisory roles and technical inputs to various national and international institutions to strengthen biodiversity research and conservation (e.g. DST-SERB, MoEF&CC, WII, ZSI, iCED, UNEP-CMS, UNEP-CBD, IUCN, State Forest Departments, etc).

Our alumni are placed in various renowned research institutions and Universities in India and abroad, Government Organizations and NGOs. Department is offer internships to other students to complete their short-term dissertation works especially for post-graduate students.

RESEARCH PROJECTS
Name of the Faculty Project Title Funding Agency Amount (in INR) Duration Status (Ongoing/ Completed)
Prof. S. Jayakumar Assessment of changes for the conservation and management of sathymangalam tiger reserve” MOEF&CC   49,63,400/-   2021-2024 Completed
Urban Resilience and Adaptation for India and Mongolia: curricula, capacity, ICT and stakeholder collaboration to support green & blue infrastructure and nature-based solutions European Union 60,53,814/- 2021-2024 Completed
Prof. D. Ramamoorthy Biodiversity Monitoring and indexing of the Chunnambar and Arasalar Rivers in the Union Territory of Puducherry, to assess the efficacy of River Cleaning Programme DST&E, PPCC, Govt. of Puducherry.   2,75,000/- 2019-2021 Completed
Dr. K. Sivakumar (PI & Co-PI) National Dugong Recovery Programme (Co-Investigator and administration of theproject handled by WII) CAMPA, MoEF&CC 24,00,00,000 2016-25 ongoing
Dr. K. Sivakumar (PI) Management Plan for Human-Crocodile Conflict in Andaman and Nicobar Islands NITI Aayog 19,00,000 2019-20 completed
Dr. K. Sivakumar (PI & Co-PI) Ramsar Dossier for Bagul and Dhora wetlands Government of Uttarkhand 15,00,000 2021-22 completed
Dr. K. Sivakumar (Co-PI) Development of Management Plan of Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary, Uttar Pradesh Government of Uttar Pradesh 20,00,000 2021-22 completed
Dr. K. Sivakumar (Co-PI) Identification of Critical Habitat of Malvan Marine Sanctuary, Maharashtra Maharashtra Forest Department 25,00,000 2021-23 completed
Dr. K. Sivakumar (Co-PI) Long Term Ecological Observatories (Fish – Uttrakhand) MoEF&CC, GoI 45,00,000 2021-25 ongoing
Dr. K. Sivakumar (Co-PI) Status of Salt water crocodiles in Andamans Andaman and Nicobar Island Forest Department 17,00,000 2022-23 Completed
Dr. K. Sivakumar (PI & Co-PI) Pan India assessment and monitoring of endangered species covered under the IDWH Scheme of Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Government of India (Co-Investigator, administration of the Project handled by WII) MoEF&CC, GoI 19,50,00,000 2022 Ongoing
Dr. T. Jayakumar Molecular Mechanism of Newly Synthesized Ruthenium (II) Metal Complexes in the Treatment of Lung Adenocarcinoma: Innovative Therapeutic Advantages. DST-SERB-CRG   43,00,000/- 2024-2027 Ongoing
Dr. Subhankar Chatterjee Biological Removal of plastics and microplastic component polyethylenes with special focus on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) DST-SERB-CRG   41,47,264/- 2022-2025 Ongoing
Dr. Subhankar Chatterjee Fate of Fluoroquinolone antibiotics in the Environment – quantitative method development for detection, environmental samples analysis, and microbial remediation study with special focus in Ciprofloxacin CSIR 28,00,000/- 2023-2026 Ongoing
Dr. Mathimaran Natarajan  Using millet-legume model intercropping systems to establish mycorrhiza-facilitated bio irrigation in dryland agriculture” DBT 1,06,12,728/- 2022-2026 Ongoing
CONSULTANCY PROJECTS
Dr. D. Ramamoorthy Brief Details f Five Lakes in and around Pondicherry.     Dept. Of Forest & Environment, Govt. Of Puducherry. 2,50,000 2019-2020 Completed
Dr. T. Jayakumar   Biodiversity assessment in the designated quarry sites in Theni District, Tamilnadu. Private Firm 6,00,000 January to September, 2024 Completed
Dr. T. Jayakumar   Biodiversity assessment in the designated quarry sites in Karur District, Tamilnadu.   Private Firm 3,50,000 June to December, 2024   Ongoing
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