Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Activities
Languages
Hobbies and Interests
References
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VISHNULAL CL

N Paravur

Summary

Dedicated Marine Biologist with experience in plankton taxonomy, analyzing benthic samples,Molecular biology techniques, and contributing to scientific knowledge. Proficient in utilizing advanced laboratory techniques, fieldwork methodologies, and data analysis software.I'm dedicated to contributing to marine science, collaborating with fellow researchers, and securing a sustainable future for our oceans.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Senior Research Fellow

CENTRE FOR MARINE LIVING RESOURCES AND ECOLOGY(CMLRE)
KOCHI
02.2024 - Current
  • Participating in scientific cruises to explore seamounts in the Indian EEZ as a part of the Deep Ocean Mission.
  • Collecting samples, preserving, and creating reports.
  • Collaborating with other researchers to develop new approaches for analyzing data collected during fieldwork.

Project Associate-i

CSIR- NIO
GOA
01.2024 - 02.2024
  • Analyzed marine plankton samples.
  • Performed community analysis and identification of meso zooplankton in marine ecosystems.

Msc Thesis

KUFOS
KOCHI
05.2023 - 09.2024
  • Conducted research on the interrelationships between phytoplankton and zooplankton in a tropical estuary using a microcosm approach.
  • Collected samples and created experimental set ups. Monitored water quality periodically and performed phytoplankton-zooplankton enumeration and analysis. Prepared reports.

Education

HSE - Biology

S N V SANSKRIT HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL
01-2013

Masters in Marine biology -

KERALA UNIVERSITY OF FISHERIES&OCEAN STUDIES(KUFOS)

Bachelors in zoology -

MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY

Skills

  • Proficient in the operation of Advanced Laboratory Instrumentation
  • DNA Extraction, PCR,and quantitative and qualitative analysis
  • Maintaining Microalgal Cultures
  • Taxonomy of phytoplankton and zooplankton groups
  • basic taxonomical knowledge in benthos and fishes
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • basic knowledge in GIS software
  • Report Writing

Accomplishments

  • UGC NET (JUNE-2023) Qualified.
  • University 5th Rank
  • University Third prize- Poster competition organized by Directorate of Research and Department of AAHM, KUFOS

Activities

  • Participated in the Biodiversity day short write up competition organized by EIACP, SACON, WII on International day for biodiversity 2023
  • Volunteered in mararikulam beach cleaning program conducted by FOST, KUFOS, June-2022
  • Volunteered in Beach clean up programme on Arthungal Beach organized by MPEDA as part of "Swachhata hi seva" campaign of Government of India, October-2023

Languages

Malayalam
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Hobbies and Interests

  • Fish keeping
  • Music
  • Reading

References

  • Dr.S Suresh Kumar, Dean of FOST, KUFOS,Panangad,Kochi, 9447508065, suresh.kufos@gmail.com
  • Dr.Nevin KG, Head of department, Dept. of Marine Biosciences, FOST, KUFOS, 9645631807, nevinkgekufos.ac.in
  • Dr. V P Limnamol, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Marine Biology, 9500051434, limnamol.vp@kufos.ac.in

Timeline

Senior Research Fellow

CENTRE FOR MARINE LIVING RESOURCES AND ECOLOGY(CMLRE)
02.2024 - Current

Project Associate-i

CSIR- NIO
01.2024 - 02.2024

Msc Thesis

KUFOS
05.2023 - 09.2024

HSE - Biology

S N V SANSKRIT HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL

Masters in Marine biology -

KERALA UNIVERSITY OF FISHERIES&OCEAN STUDIES(KUFOS)

Bachelors in zoology -

MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY
VISHNULAL CL