Ph.D RESEARCH DEPARTMENTS

Economics Estd.- 1994

Dr. K.V. Raju HoD
Dr. N. Ajithkumar (Cochin College, Coohi)

Commerce Estd.- 1998

Dr. Joseph K.X. HoD
Dr. S. Venugopal, Cochin College, Kochi
Dr. Thomas John Catholicate Colleage, Pathanamthitta
Dr. Vasanthagopal, Cochin College, Kochi

Physics Estd.- 1998

Prof. Kurian M.A., HoD
Rev. Dr. Geroge Peter
Dr. Palson T.I.

Chemistry Estd.- 1998

Prof. M.T. Mathew HoD.
Rev. Sr. (Dr.) Eliamma Zacaria
Dr. George M

Botany Estd.- 1998

Prof. Joseph T.J. HoD
Dr. Joseph Jose
Dr. Joy P. Joseph
Dr. Joy C.M.
Dr. Francis M.S.

Zoology Estd.- 1998

Sr. Samson Davis HoD
Dr. P.A. Sebastian
Dr. Philip Mathew
Dr. John Joseph
Dr. Sebastian P.C.
Dr. James T.J.
Dr. N.D. Inasu, Christ College, Irinjalakkuda
Dr. John Thomas, Christ College, Irinjalakkuda

DIVISION OF ARACHNOLOGY -Estd. 1997

The Division of Arachnolgy is the only centre in South India engaged in Arachnology (study of spiders and related animals) research under the Department of Zoology. The areas of research include taxonomy of the spiders present in Kerala, spiders as bio control agents, study of the feeling potential of spiders present in rice and vegetable agro ecosystems and the effect of insecticides on spiders as part of integrated pest management, effect of monsoon on spider population, diversity of spiders associated with human habitation (synanthropic spiders), behavioural study of the jumping spiders of Kerala etc.

The Division has so far identified more than 400 species of spiders from Kerala including 35 species new to science, 47 first reports and 55 endemic species. The division conducted field surveys in different parts of Western Ghats. Araneus himalayensis, a rare spider reported only in the Himalayas has been collected from Mannavan Shola, near Kanthalloor by the researchers. The research finding also include the documentation of 9 species of mygalomorph (primitive) spiders including the tiger spiders (Tarantuals), of which 4 are new to science.

The Division published more than 30 research papers in various national international journals during this short span. The projects are financed by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), University Grants Commission (UGC) and Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE)

The Division also launched a website on spiders for the first time in India www.southindianspiders.com.
Actiong as a centre for spider taxonomy in Kerala, the division has been doing spider identification services for numerous research institutions and colleges. Bothe within and outside the State and includes Indian Institute (CPCRI) Regional Station, Vittal, Karnataka; Entomology Researcg Institute, Loyola College, Chennai; KFRI, Peechi, Thrissur; TBGRI, Thiruvananthapuram. etc.

Division of Arachnolgy led by Dr. P.A. Sebastian, Dept. of Zoology

'MITHRADHAM' Estd. 1996

Renewable Energy Centre

The first fully solar educational institution in India, dedicated to promotion of environment and renewable energy.
Renewable energy research centre functions under the department of Physics.
The main building was inaugurated in the year 2000.
Solar drying and processing unit started in 2001.
Solar photo-voltaic centre started in 2003.

Renewable Energy Systems at Mithradham

1 KW solar power station
1 KW wind generator
Concentrating type water system
Solar dryers
Solar street lighting systems
Rainwater harvesting systems
Organic farming
Waste water purification systems.
Solar cooker
Hybrid solar home lighting system
Fuel cell model
Different types of panels

TRAINING PROGRAMS CONDUCTED

One week international training programs in solar photo-voltanic stand alone system, solar drying and energy from biomass
One day study tour program with renewable energy exhibition
Special programs on request.

Founder Director : Dr. George Peter Pittappillil CMI,Dept. of Physics

Contact Address

Renewable Energy Centre, Mithradham.
Chunangamveli - Aluva-683 105, Kerala, India.
Phone - 91-484-2839185; Fax :91-484-2838441,
e-mail:mithram1@satyam.net.in
Web : www.mithradham.org