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About the Professor (Brief outline)

Dr. M RAMACHANDRA MOHAN, M Sc, PhD Fellowships - FSESc, FABP

Honors - D.Sc. Doctor of Science (Honorius Cause) Total Teaching & Research 1991-to date 29 Years

Professor since 2000 (19.10 Years),

Dept. of Zoology, Bangalore University, India.

Research Experience - 33 Years

Administrative Experience - 15 Years

Office Address Bangalore University Govt of India abroad positions

1.Dean, Faculty of Science , 2 Professor Dept of Zoology Since Aug 2000 (20 years) Bangalore University Bangalore 560056,India 3 Member,Syndicte,Acedimic Council,Acedimic Senete,Finance Committee & Purchase

committee 4 Members, Committee for the Purpose of Control And Supervision of Experiments on

Animals. (CPCSEA) 2018. Statuary Body, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Govt of India

IUCN Commission Member • Commission Member - IUCN CEC Higher Education, Knowledge Management and

Capacity Development Specialist Group 2017-2020 • Commission Member - IUCN CEC Media and Communications Specialist Group 2017-

2020 • Commission Member - IUCN CEC NatureForAll, CEPA, Social and Behaviour Change

Communications Specialist Group 2017-2020 • Commission Member - IUCN CEC South and Southeastern Asia 2017-2020 • Commission Member - IUCN WCPA Climate Change : Network 2017-2020 • Commission Member - IUCN WCPA Freshwater : Network 2017-2020 • Commission Member - IUCN WCPA Indigenous People and Protected Areas :

Network 2017-2020 • Commission Member - IUCN WCPA Science of Management and Biodiversity :

Network 2017-2020 • Commission Member - IUCN WCPA South Asia Region 2017-2020 • Commission Member - IUCN CEESP Asia 2017-2020 • Commission Member - IUCN CEC Community Management, Traditional Knowledge,

Empowerment Specialist Group 2017-2020 • Commission Member - IUCN WCEL Water and Wetlands Specialist Group 2017-2020 • Commission Member - IUCN CEM Sustainable Use and Management of Ecosystems

Thematic Group 2017-2020 • Commission Member - IUCN CEM Wetland Ecosystems Specialist Group 2017-2020 • Commission Member - IUCN CEM South Asia 2017-2020 • Commission Member - IUCN SSC Freshwater Fish Specialist Group 2017-2020 • Commission Member - IUCN CEESP People in Nature Working Group 2017-2020 • Commission Member - IUCN CEESP Sustainable Use and Livelihoods Network 2017-

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Phone E Mail Web

Ph: 080-28485166( LL ), 9448241251 (Mobile) mohanramachandr@gmail.com ramachandramohan.com

Served as Dean, Faculty of Engineering (i/c) 6-12-2018 to 11-12-2019 Chairman - Dept of Zoology, 2009-2011(Centenary year) & 2014-2016

University level positions/ Expertise - Dr M Ramachandra Mohan is an educationist, researcher and an administrator working as Professor (19 years) since the year 2000 in the Department of Zoology Bangalore University. He having PG Teaching Experience (33 Years) and Post Doctoral Research Experience from the year 1991 (28 Years). At present holding the position as Dean, Faculty Science, (Dean, and Faculty Engineering. 6-12-2018 to 11-12-2019) Prof. Mohan is now serving as a Member of Syndicate and Academic Council, Central Purchase Committee and Governing Council Member in Bangalore University and also served as a Centenary year Chairman, Dept. of Zoology .

Research Expertise - He has doctoral conferment based on thesis viz. Ph.D. (Topic - Fish Physiology and Endocrinology) in Zoology Subject of Bangalore University). He is conferred D Sc Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa by International Agency for Standards and Ratings 2019),

Ph.D Guiding / adjudicated Expertise - He successfully guided 10 Research Scholars for the award of Ph.D. degrees and also awarded 04 M.Phil. and 10 M Sc Dissertations. For more than 100 students. He adjudicated 130 Ph.D. theses from 20 universities and He conducted 45 PhD Viva Boards as Chairman in Many Indian Universities.

Awards- He has been awarded. G.P. Chatterjee Memorial National Award. (Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India), and he carried out post-doctoral research in Ceske Budejvice, (Czech republic) during 1997 and also worked as Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Osaka Otsu, (Japan), 2001.With the funding support of (United Nation Environmental Programme (UNEP) & International Lake Environmental Committee(ILEC). He won Best Research Awards viz. Distinguished Scientist of the Year Award – 2008, Environmentalist of the Year Award – 2002, Scientist of The Year Award – 2001. He was also awarded UGC-SRF, 1990 and UGC JRF 1886.

Fellowships. He earned fellowships like 1 Association of Biotechnology and Pharmacy, India (FABP). 2 Fellow-National Environmental Science Academy. (FSESc), 3 ILEC (International Lake Environmental Committee),UNEP (United Nation Environmental Programme ) Fellowship (2001), To attend the Workshop in Japan. 4 UNEP-ILEC, Fellowship, 1999 To attend the Training in Czech republic,

Projects - He has successfully completed research projects with the funding support of the University Grants Commission. Dr Mohan contribute his expertise as a National Statuary Body Member, (CPCSEA) reviewed and clearance of All Indian animal research projects. He served as a UGC Committee Member for more than 100 scientific projects for College/University Teachers

Publications - He published 210 research papers in both national and International Journals of repute. Published 06 Books, 24 Book Chapters. He has participated in more than 100 seminars / conferences and presented more than 100 findings., All his research and extension activities are presented in Live Telecasted of Television as a Programme and many of the findings are shared in the conferences organized by him sell as a chairman of National and International level.

Editorial Board - Prof. Mohan is a reviewer for 150 papers covering 70 International Journals and Member Editorial board for 60 National and International Journals.

Conference Organization - As an Organizing Chairman Conducted 1) International Conference on Environmental Pollution, Water Conservation and Health (ICEPWCH2010) 2).International Conference on Water, plumbing, sanitation and health; Issues and challenges- a Trans disciplinary approach, 3.National Workshop on Biodiversity Awareness, Conservation and Utility. 2009. As a Organizing Secretary Conducted National Conference on 1).

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Fish and their Environment” at Bangalore,1997 2).National Conference on Recycling of Water Source at Bangalore 1999. Member of the experts committee for judgment of the research papers presented by Young Scientist under Veterinary Science, Animal Husbandry and Dairy Technology discipline Chhattisgarh council of Science & Technology is organizing “14th Chhattisgarh Young Scientist Congress CYCS-2016” on February 28-29, 2016 at Bilaspur University, Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh). Member Advisory Committee for more than 100 National and International Conference

New academic programmes - Involvement with formulation of new academic programmes like (1) PG & UG Course in Forensic Science, (2) PG &UG Course in Criminology, (3) PG Course in Solid waste Management, (4) M.Sc. Zoology Introduction of Project CBCS for PG &UG Course as a Chairman BOS Creation of Zoology Centenary Year Postal Cover & Logo

Selection/ Expertise - He served as a Member for more than 106 Selection/Expert Committees for UPSC,UGC, MHRD/KPSC,SSC & Universities and various Govt Bodies for Academic /Administrative/Research posts,. Experience in Selection Boards - Union Public Service Commission, New Delhi, Govt of India (03 Boards) Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt of India (06 boards) Ministry of Human Resource Development (Kendriya Vidhalaya Sangathan) Govt of India (03 Boards) Staff Selection Commission, Karnataka Kerala region Govt of India, (17 Boards) Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying ,& Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Government of India(15 Boards)University Grants Commission (05 Boards) National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Govt of India(5 Boards) . Orissa State Public Service Commission (01 Board) Govt of Karnataka (07 Boards) Karnataka Public Service Commission, Karnataka (03 Boards) Indian Universities, Selections of Professor, all India (41 Boards) Total Boards Attended 106 Boards

National Level positions/ Expertise - He is. Member National Statuary Body (CPCSEA) Selected by Govt of India since 2018 for 3 Year term: The Committee for the Purpose of Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Government of India and Member in Various National level Sub-Committee viz 1) selection of Nominees for CPCSEA all India basis, 2 Framing guidelines for Fish/ Zebrafish, 3 Assessing the standard protocols for animal experimentation in countries other than India. Nominee CPESEA For National Institute Of Mental Health And Neurosciences ( NIMHANS ) Chairman, and Biological Scientist Institutional Animal Ethics committee (IAEC), Bangalore University 2010 President, Indian Society for Comparative Physiology, ISCAP since 2009 to date– 10 Years. Convener, National Environmental Science Academy, New Delhi, since 2002. He also Expert Committee member for assessment of Major Research Projects funded by the UGC Grants Commission, New Delhi. His association with National Assignments as Expert Member in UGC, UPSC, MHRD, NAAC, CSIR, MOEF, KPSC, Universities and SSC, Many Government of India Departments. And Member in selection committees of many Indian Universities

International Level positions/ Expertise - His collaborated with World Communities - He is working with IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature).as a Commission Member 1) World Commission on Environmental Law, in the area of Water and Wetlands (2017-2020), and also Commission Member 2 World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA), in the area of Climate Change: Network ,Freshwater Network , Indigenous People and Protected Areas Specialist Group Science and Management Network and South Asia Region (2017-2020) Commission Member 3 Commission on Education and Communication (CEC) on Higher Education, Knowledge Management and Capacity Development , Media and Communications , Nature For All, CEPA, Social and Behavior Change Communications, South and South-eastern Asia , Community Management, Traditional Knowledge, Empowerment (2017-2020) 4 Commission Member Commission on Environmental, Economic, and Social Policy (CEESP) on CEESP Working Group People in Nature 2017-2020 , CEESP Asia (2013-2020) Commission Member 5 Species Survival Commission (WI-IUCN SSC) on Freshwater Fish Specialist Group (2013-2020) 6 Commission Member Commission on Ecosystems Management (CEM) on South Asia Sustainable Use and Management of Ecosystems CEM Wetland Ecosystems (2017-2020) Presently Working with IPBES-The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services 2017 as a Stake holder , Member - Global Initiative on Food Loss and Waste Reduction (SAVE FOOD) (FAO) Expert Member FSIN, Food

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Security Information Network 2017- Member - Agriculture-Nutrition Community of Practice, World Health Organization (WHO) Knowledge Gateway, United Nations System Standing Committee on Nutrition, UNSCN 2017 has globally enable him to share and find solutions.

Abroad visits positions/ Expertise - He Visited 13 Countries VIZ 1) Ceske Budejvice, Czech republic, (1997). 2) Athens, Greece.(2000). 3) Osaka Otsu, Japan,(2001). 4) Hong Kong, China, (2001) 5) Singapore, 6 ) Austin Texas, New York, Orlando Las Vegas, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Dallas (2011) , 7) Keelung, Taiwan,(2013). 8) Bangkok, Thailand, (2013) 9) Sydney, Melbourne, Australia,(2014). 10) Frankfurt, Germany, (2014) 11) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,(2014) 12) Paris, France,(2016) 13) Interlaken, Zurich, Lucerne Of Switzerland, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA,2016 enabled him for global assessment of certain problems of Indigenous peoples since he also belongs to indigenous community on Indian region and dilate only microscopic peoples uses.

Invitation - International Lake Environmental Committee (ILEC). United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) and UN Based IPBES. He attained International Post Doctoral Training (2001), funded by International Lake Environmental Committee (UNEP) on “Numerical Modelling of Lakes and Reservoirs” by Hydro biological Institute, Kusatsu, Japan. He Also received Travel grant Awards for attending the International conference of conservation on management of lakes, Otsu, Japan (11-18 November 2001).He obtain grant from International Lake Environmental Committee (ILEC). For Training on Integrated Management of Reservoir Water Quality in Cesky Budejovice, Czech Republic during 1997. UN Based IPBES-The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services invited his as a observer during 2017, 2018 From India.

Public life - President, (Elected) for Indian Society for Comparative Animal Physiology: 2009 to date. Convener (2002 Present) the National Environmental Science Academy, Karnataka Chapter New Delhi. Executive Member (elected), Bangalore Teachers Council, 1994 -2000.Treasurer (Elected), Bangalore Teachers Council, 1995-96. Chief Patron Zoology Teachers Association 2009-11. Secretary, (elected) Zoology Association, During Under graduation in a College, 1985. Further served as Warden of University P G Hostels 1992-93 Chief Warden of University P G Hostels1993-94.Deputy Director Student Welfare Bangalore University1994-98.Member SC/ST Amelioration committee, from 1994 – 2000 Member, Advisory Committee for University Hostel,1993 to 1998.

NOTE - Dr Mohan born in Dalit family of remote Untouchable colony. He made a Progress as; he is the senior most professors in the Bangalore University and one among few Senior Professor in the State as well as in the Country. His overall expertise was recognising by V C Search committee and Shortlisted his name. His overall expertise was recognising by Central Govt of India and selected him for a Statutory National body as a Member (CPCSEA). UN Based IPBES-The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services invited as a Observer to Global Policy making Exercise. IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature).Selected as Commission Member in 1) World Commission on Environmental Law, 2 World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA), 3 Commission on Education and Communication (CEC), 4 Commission on Environmental, Economic, and Social Policy (CEESP), 5 Species Survival Commission (WI-IUCN SSC) and 6 Commission on Ecosystems Management (CEM)

His Mission and Vision With the slogan he promotes “Back to village for better lively wood and sustainable Indigenous habitat for rural

Indian – Prevention of Habitat loss, Pollution, Food security and Climate Change”

He has found solutions to the rural issues by formulating topics which has greatly benefited rural masses and has also identified more than 5000 indigenous peoples and Farmers, and provided them education and material support and uplifted them by giving a tryst to their destiny. He was engaged in a relentless battle against unemployment in the past by a fusion of the market requirements and the technical skills of the trainees He established Centre for Sustainable Eco Technology for the development of organic green technologies, such as not only vermicomposting and termite and bees for remover of dead garbage and pollination for the benefit of the farming community and trained them on technological applications for effective abatement of pollution hazards due to toxic constituents. The organic humus developed using composting technology has provided succour to marginal farmers by unfolding indigenous job market. Many farmers below the poverty line have

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reaped the benefits of these programmes. Aiming Bridging Gaps between Promises and Action on sustainable development and initiation of eradication of poverty (food Security and Water Management Areas).