Resume Dr. V.Gokula

Dr. V.Gokula
Nationality Indian
Date of Birth 3 rd April 1969
Resume
Present address: V.Gokula
Plot No.5A,
Kurinji Nagar West
Railway Station Road, K.K.Nagar
Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India,
Pin: 620 021, Ph: 0431 2457442, + 91 94435 78753
E mail: gokulae@yahoo.com
Permanent and communication address:
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V.Gokula
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Zoology
National College
Tiruchirapalli, 620 001, Tamil Nadu, India
Off. Ph: (0431) 2482995, 2481997, 2480055
Qualification: M.Sc. (Wildlife Biology), M.Phil. & Ph.D. (Zoology)
(Ph.D Specialisation in Field Ornithology, Submitted to Bharathiyar University, Tamil
Nadu in 1999.
Topic `.' Bird communities of the thorn and dry deciduous forests in Mudumalai
Wildlife Sanctuary, South India)
1
2 Past Assignment
M.Sc (Geography)
(Madras University, 2010)
1994-98: Impact of human interference on plant and bird community in NBR
Designation: Junior Research Fellow till 1995, Senior Research Fellow till 1998
1998-99: Rare and endangered Biodiversity of Gujarat
Designation: Research Associate
1999-00: Status of Nilgiri Laughing Thrush in Western Ghats
Designation: Senior Research fellow
Present status: 2001, August 31 joined as Lecturer, from 2005 August 31 onwards as Lecturer (SS), and 2011 August
31 onwards as Assistant Professor (SG)
Languages known: English, Tamil
Computer knowledge: Well versed with soft ware packages such as MS Office, Statistical Package for
Social Studies (SPSS), UNIX and Windows.
Area of expertise:
Ecological research of species, estimation of populations, assessment of habitat quality and threats.
Wildlife Art (landscape and portrait in oil, watercolour, pen and pencil mediums), Wildlife Photography

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4 Research Experience
1990-1991:
1991-93:
1993-98:
1998-99:
1998-00:
2000-01
2005-07:
2007-2010:
2010-12:
ONGOING
COMPLETED
Project Title: Some Aspects On The Feeding Habit Of Sloth Bear At Mundanthurai Wildlife Sanctuary.
Species: Slothbear; Habitat: Thorn, Dry And Moist Deciduous; Geographical Area: Western Ghats;
Nature Of Work: Assessment Of Population Of Slothbear, Evaluation Of Threats, Ecological Research
On Slothbear.
Project Title: A Comparative Study On The Status And
Management Of Temple Elephants With Camp And Zoo Elephants. Species: Elephant;
Nature Of Work: Assessment Of Management Of Elephants In Captivity, Evaluation Of
Problems In The Management.
Project Title: Impact Of Human Interference On Plant And Bird Communities In Nilgiri Biosphere
Reserve. Species: Bird Community; Habitat: Thorn, Dry And Moist Deciduous; Geographical Area:
Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve; Nature Of Work: Assessment Of Population Of Birds In Different Habitat
Types; Evaluation Of Threats; Ecological Research On Birds In Thorn And Dry Deciduous Forest.
Project Title: Rare And Endemic Biodiversity Of Gujarat. Species: Endemic Birds Reptiles
And Mammals Of Gujarat; Habitat: Arid And Scrub; Geographical Area: Arid Zone; Nature Of
Work:Assessment Of Population Of Endemic And Endangered Birds, Reptiles And
Mammals Of Gujarat, Evaluation Of Threats, Ecological Research On Birds.
Project Title: Ecology Of The Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary: A Management Perspective. Species:
Great Indian Bustard; Habitat: Grasslands; Geographical Area: Kutchh, Nature Of Work: A
Conservation Action Implementation Programme That Advocates The Conservation Of The Great
Indian Bustard And Its Economically Important Habitat.
Project Title: Status Of Nilgri Laughing Thrush In Western Ghats Species: Nilgiri Laughing
Thrush; Habitat: Sholas And Evergreen Forest; Geographical Area: Upper Nilgiris, Nature Of Work:
Assessment Of Population, Evaluation Of Threats.
Project Title: Status And Distribution Of Raptors In Kolli Hills Species: Raptors; Habitat: Scrub
To Moist Forest; Geographical Area: Kolli Hills, Nature Of Work: Assessment Of Population,
Evaluation Of Threats.
Project Title: Status and Ecology Of Spot-Billed Pelican In Kolli Hills Species: Pelican;
Habitat: Wetland; Geographical Area: Tiruchirappalli, Nature Of Work: Assessment Of
Population, Evaluation Of Threats.
Project Title: Status of colonial waterbirds of Vaduvoor Lake, Tamil Nadu, India:
Habitat:Wetland; Geographical Area: Tanjure: Nature Of Work: Assessment Of Population,
Evaluation Of Threats.
PROJECTS
Status and distribution of raptors in kolli hills, UGC sponsored minor research project, File No.
MRP-704/05 (UGC-SERO): Link No. 1704.0, for 2 years, amount ` 95,000 (2005-2007)

Status and ecology of Spot-billed Pelican in karaivetti bird sanctuary, Tamil Nadu. DST
sponsored project under SERC- Young Scientist Fast Track Scheme. 3 years, amount `. 4.14
lakhs (2007-2010).
Status of colonial waterbirds of Vaduvoor lake, Tamil Nadu, India. UGC sponsored Minor
Research Project. 18 months ` 1.2 lakhs (2010-21\011) file no. mrp-3379/10 (MRP/UGC-SERO): link
no. 3379 dated July 2010
Book
PUBLICATIONS
1. Gokula.V. 2012. Status of colonial waterbirds of Vaduvoor Lake, Tamil Nadu, India. Lap
Lambert Academic Publishing GmbH & Co. KG. Germany. ISBN:978-3-8484-4675-3.
2. Venkatraman C., Gokula.V. 2009. Coastal Birds of Tamilnadu. Rec. Zool. Surv. Indiia,
Occ. Paper No 303:1-59. (Published by the Director, Zool. Surv. India. Kolkata) ISBN 978-
81-8171-233-2
Contributed
1. Yamazaki, T., Nitani Y., Murate, T., Lim, K.C., Kasorndorkbua, C., Rakhman, Z., Supriatna,
A. & Gombobaatar, S. 2012. Field Guide to Raptors of Asia: Migratory Raptors of
Oriental Asia. Vol.1. Asian Raptor Research and Conservation Network. Japan. 119 pp.
ISBN No. 978-602-19635-3-1. (for Indian species)
2. Gokula, V., Vijayan, L. and Zarri, A.A. (2004) Mudumalai National Park. In: Important Bird
Areas in India: Priority sites for conservation (Islam, M. Z. and Rahmani, A. R).Indian Bird
Conservation Network: Bombay Natural History Society and Birdlife International, UK. pp
972-973.
Chapters in Books/Manuals
3. V.Gokula and N.Jawahar Raj 2012. Status of vultures in Kolli Hills, Tamil Nadu, India: (in)
Recent advances in biodiversity of India (Eds. Raghunathanm C., Sivaperuman, C. and
Venkataraman, K.) Director, Zool. Surv. Kolkata, India. p-375-380
4. C.Venkatraman and Gokula.V. 2011. Avian Classification (In)Perspectives of Animal
Taxonomy and systematics (Ed. John Milton, J.C) Loyala Collge, Chennai p 235 –256
5. C.Venkatraman and Gokula.V. 2008 Shorebirds of India: identification Manual (In)Training
manual on GIS and Marine Biodiversity, Loyala Collge, Chennai p 399 – 436
6. Joshua, J., S.F. Wesley Sunderraj, V. Gokula and H.B. Soni (2008) Status and
Conservation of Some Threatened Faunal Biodiversity of Arid Kachchh. In: Forest
Biodiversity (Vol. I) (EDS. K. Muthuchelian, S.
Kakkaiyan Assng Company, New Delhi. 272 p. (ISBN 81-85211-76-0)
7. Gokula, V. 2008. Foraging pattern of birds during the breeding season in dry deciduous
forest of Mudumalai Willife Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu, India. (In) M.V. Reddy (Ed). Wildlife
Biodiversity Conservation. Daya publishing house, Delhi. 126-139.

8. Joshua, J., S.F.W. Sunderraj, V.Kumar and V. Gokula. 2008. Avifauna of Narayan Sarovar
Sanctuary: A management perspective. (In) M.V. Reddy (Ed). Wildlife Biodiversity
Conservation. Daya publishing house, Delhi. 114-125.
Full-length scientific articles
IN FOREIGN JOURNALS
9. Gokula.V. 2012 Breeding ecology of the Crested Serpent Eagle spilornis cheela in Kolli
hills, Tamil Nadu, India Taprobanica Vol 4, No. 2: pp 77- 82
10. Gokula.V. 2012 Nest-site selection of the Crested Serpent Eagle spilornis cheela in Kolli
hills, Tamil Nadu, India Ornis Mongolica I:60-62
11. Gokula.V. 2011 An ethogram of Spot-billed Pelican Pelecanus philippensis in Karaivetti
Bird Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu, India Chinese Birds 2(4):183-192
12. Gokula.V. 2011 Breeding biology of Spot-billed Pelican Pelecanus philippensis in Karaivetti
Bird Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu, India Chinese Birds 2(2):101-108
13. Gokula.V. 2011. Nocturnal foraging by spot-billed Pelican Pelecanus philippensis in
Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu, India. Journal of Marine Ornithology 39:267-268
14. Lalitha V and Gokula.V 2006. Human impacts on forest bird communities in the Western
Ghats, India ACTA ZOOLOGICA SINICA 52 (Supplement) 692-696.
15. Gokula, V and Lalitha Vijayan 2003 Nesting and foraging behaviour of paradise flycatcher
(Terpsiphone paradisi) in Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu. FORKTAIL 18:76-78
16. Gokula, V., Venkatraman, C 2003 Some ecological aspects of Malabar Parakeet Psittacula
columboides in Siruvani, Tamil Nadu, India. FORKTAIL 18:72-73
17. Gokula, V. 2001 Nesting ecology of Spotted Munia in Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary. ACTA
ORNITHOLOGICA 36:1-5
18. Gokula, V. 2001 Foraging patterns of birds in the thorn forest of Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary.
JOURNAL SOUTH ASIAN NATURAL HISTORY vol 5 (2) 143-152
19. Gokula, V. 2000. Foraging and nesting ecology of Baybacked Shrike in Mudumalai Wildlife
sanctuary JOURNAL SOUTH ASIAN NATURAL HISTORY vol 5(1):97-100
20. Gokula, V. and L. Vijayan 2001 Nest-site characteristics of spotted Munia (Lonchura punctata)
in Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, southern India. JOURNAL SOUTH ASIAN NATURAL
HISTORY 5(2): 187-190
21. Gokula, V and Justus Joshua 2001 Galliformes in Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary of kachchh,
Gujarat, India: a management perspective TRAGOPAN 13/14:34-36
22. Gokula, V. and Vijayan, L. .1997. Birds of Mudumalai wildlife Sanctuary. FORKTAIL 12; 107-
117.

23. Gokula, V. and M. Varadharajan 1996. Status of temple elephant management. GAJAH (15).
37-41.
IN INDIAN JOURNALS
24. Gokula, V. 2011. Status of distribution and potential breeding and foraging sites of Spotbilled
Pelican in Tamil Nadu, India J. Sci. Trans. Environ. Technov Vol 5 (2):59-69
25. Gokula, V. and P.Ananth Raj 2011. Birds of Vaduvoor Bird Sanctuary, Tamilnadu, India.
Zoo’s Print, Vol XXVI, No 6: 20-24.
26. Gokula, V. and L. Vijayan 2011. Foraging and nesting niche segregation among three
minivet species in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Tamil Nadu, India. J. Sci. Trans. Environ.
Technov 116-120.
27. Gokula, V. 2008. Human-bird competition for plant resources in and around Masinangudi
Area, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, South India J. Sci. Trans. Environ. Technov. 2(1), 37-
48.
28. Justus Joshua, V.Gokula , S.F. Wesly Sunderraj 2007 Status of Whitewinged black Tit
(Parus nuchalis) in Narayan sarovar sanctuary, Gujarat, India. Indian Birds 3 (3):91-93
29. Gokula, V. and L. Vijayan 2007. Foraging strategies of birds in partitioning of food
resources in dry deciduous forest of Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary, Tamil Nadu, India. J.
Sci. Trans. Environ. Technov. 2007 1(1), 36-42.
30. Gokula, V., Vijayan, L. and Zarri, A.A. (2004) Mudumalai National Park. In: Important Bird
Areas in India: Priority sites for conservation (Islam, M. Z. and Rahmani, A. R).Indian Bird
Conservation Network: Bombay Natural History Society and Birdlife International, UK. pp
972-973.
31. Gokula, V. 2001 Nest-site selection of Whitebrowed Fantail Rhiphidura aureola in Mudumalai
Wildlife sanctuary. Journal Of Bombay Natural History Society 98(2)179-183.
32. Gokula, V. and L. Vijayan 2000. Foraging patterns of birds during the breeding season in the
thorn forest of Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary, Tamil Nadu, Southern India. Tropical Ecology 41
(2): 195-208
33. Gokula, V., C.Venkatraman., S. Saravanan and S Swatharanyam 1999. Inter and intra
specific variation in the resource use of Blossomheaded and Bluewinged Parakeets in Siruvani
Forests, South India. Journal Of Bombay Natural History Society 96 (2): 225-232
34. Vijayan, L. S.N.Prasad, P.Balasubramaniyan, V. Gokula, N.K. Ramachandran, D.Stephen
and M.Mahajan. 1998. Impact of human interference on plant and bird communities in NBR.
Biosphere Reserves and Management (Eds. Maihuri,R.K.Rao,K.S and Rai,R.K)G.B. Pant
Institute of Himalayan Environment and development, Kosi-Katarmal, Almora 263 643, India.
155-163.
35. Gokula, V. 1997. Impact of vehicular traffic on snakes in Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary.
Cobra 27:26-30.

36. Gokula, V. , Sivaganesn, N. and Varadharajan, M. 1995. Food items of Sloth bear
(Melursus ursinus) in Mundanthurai plateau. Journal Of Bombay Natural History Society
92(3): 408-410.
37. Gokula, V. 1994. Status and management of temple elephants with forest camp and zoo
elephants x (iv). Zoo Zen 1-28
Short notes
38. Justus Joshua, V. Gokula and S.F. Wesley Sunderraj 2005. Territorial fighting behaviour of
Great Indian Bustard Ardeotis nigriceps Journal Of Bombay Natural History Society 102(1):
114-115
39. Justus Joshua, S.F. Wesley Sunderraj, V. Gokula, S.V. Subba Rao, Pravita Narayanan
and Rashmi Dinesan 2001 Sighting of Sociable Lapwing (Vanellus gregarius) in Kachchh
District, Gujarat. Journal Of Bombay Natural History Society 98(1): 111-112
40. Justus Joshua, S.F. Wesley Sunderraj, V. Gokula, S.V. Subba Rao, Pranita Narayanan
and Rashmi Dinesan 2001 Sighting of Ortolan Bunting (Emberiza hortulana Linn.) in
Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary, Kachchh District, Gujarat. Journal Of Bombay Natural History
Society 98(3): 453-454
41. Gokula, V. 1997. Notes on newly born Gaur calf. Journal Of Bombay Natural History Society
94 (2): 394.
42. Gokula, V. 1997. Notes on foetuses of Mouse deer (Tragulus memmina) in Dr. J.Jayalalitha
Sanctuary (Mudumalai). Journal Of Bombay Natural History Society 94 (1) : 148.
43. Joshua, J., V. Gokula and P.Sampathkumar 1997. Rare sighting and range extension of
European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster). Newsletter For Bird Watchers 37 (1): 15.
44. Gokula, V., Prabakar, A. and G. Umapathy. 1997. Aiming at higher standards - a reply.
Newsletter For Bird Watchers 37 (1): 13
45. C. Venkatraman and V. Gokula 1997. Occurrence of Brown whip Snake in Siruvani Foothills.
Cobra. 28: 36-37
46. C. Venkatraman and V.Gokula 1996. Mating of Bluewinged Parakeeet in Siruvani Newsletter
For Bird Watchers 36 (4) ; 79.
47. Gokula, V. and N.K.Ramachandran 1996. A record of Nilgiri Marten (Martes gwatkinsi) in
UpperBhavani. Journal Of Bombay Natural History Society 93(1): 82.
48. Prabakar, A., V.Gokula and Umapathy, G. 1995. A new record of little Pied Flycatcher
(Muscicappa westermeni) in NBR. Newsletter For Bird Watchers .34 (2): 33.
49. Gokula, V. and Varadharajan, M. 1995 Food habits of sloth bear in Mundanthurai plateau.
Tiger Paper. 22 (4): 27-28
SYMPOSIUMS / SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS
Abroad

50. Joshua, J., Gokula.V. and Himani Kala 2012. Raptor conservation in India In: Choi, C.Y.,
H.Y.Nam, G.C.Bing, and H.Y. Chae (eds). Proceedings of the 7 th Symposium on Asian
Raptors: raptors Migration and Conservation in asia. National Park research Institute,
Nawwon, Korea.
51. Gokula.V. 2012. Some ecological aspects of crested serpent eagle Spilornis cheela in kolli
hills, tamil nadu, India. Raptor conservation in India In: Choi, C.Y., H.Y.Nam, G.C.Bing, and
H.Y. Chae (eds). Proceedings of the 7 th Symposium on Asian Raptors: raptors Migration and
Conservation in asia. National Park research Institute, Nawwon, Korea.
52. Gokula, V. 2010. (Abstract) Nest-site selection of Crested Serpent Eagle (Spilornis cheela) in
Kolli Hills, Tamilnadu, India. Pages 44-45 in G. Sundev, R. Watson, M. Curti, R. Yosef, E.
Potapov, and M. Gilbert (eds.) , Asian raptors: science and conservation for present and
future: The 6th International Conference on Asian Raptors. Asian Raptor Research and
Conservation Network, Mongolian Ornithological Society, and National University of Mongolia,
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
53. Gokula, V. Status and distribution of Raptors in Kolli Hills, Tamil Nadu, India. 5 th ASIAN
RAPTOR RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION NETWORK, 5 th SYMPOSIUM ON ASIAN
RAPTO`APRIL 3-6, 2008, Tam Dao, Vinh Phuc Province, Viet Nam.
54. Vijayan, L. and Gokula, V. 2002 Human impact on the forest bird communities in the Western
Ghats, India. In Res. Sem. 23 RD INTERNATIONAL ORNITHOLOGICAL CONGRESS, AUG
11-17, 2002, BEIJING, CHINA (First author presented the paper)
55. Gokula, V. Ecology of Crested Hawk-eagle in Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary. II SOUTH
ASIAN RAPTOR RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION SYMPOSIUM. July 25-27, 2000,
INDONESIA
India
56. A. Job Martin Durai, V.Gokula, A.Muthukrishnan and S.Kalavathy 2011 Identification of
potential wetlands in Tiruchirappalli District, tamil Nadu, India. In International Seminar on
Status of Indian Birds and their Conservation, Nov 19 th to 23 rd 2011, Organized by Salim Ali
centre for Ornithology and Natural History, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu.
57. Ananath raj and V.Gokula 2011 Temporal variation in abuandance, Species richness and
diversity of avifauna in Vaduvoor bird sanctuary, tamil nadu, India. In International Conference
on Status of Indian Birds and their Conservation, Nov 19 th to 23 rd 2011, Organized by Salim
Ali centre for Ornithology and Natural History, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu.
58. DST-SERC meeting in Bird Biology organized by Salim Ali centre for Ornithology and Natural
History during 5-7 August 2011-Participated and presented a research proposal.
59. P. Ananth Raj and V.Gokula 2011 Birds of Vaduvoor Bird Sanctuary. In National Seminar on
environmental challenges in conservation of resources of one planet for sustainable
development, Feb 10 th & 11 th 2011, Organized by PG and Research Department of Zoology,
Bishop Heber College, Trichy, Tamilnadu.
60. V.Gokula and P. Ananth Raj 2010 “Avifauna Of Vaduvoor Bird Sanctuary, Tamilnadu: A
Conservation Perspective” In National Conference on conservation of biodiversity for holistic
development, Dec 3 rd and 4 th 2010, Organized by Loyola College, Chennai, India

61. Venkatraman. C and V. Gokula 2007. Habitat use by shorebirds in Gulf of Mannar Marine
Biosphere Reserve, Southern India. In: International Workshop on “Gulf of Mannar Biosphere
Reserve: An Ecological Model for Biodiversity Conservation, Livelihood and Sustainability” 20 th
September 2007. Organized by UNESCO, SACEP and NBA, India
62. Vjayan, L and Gokula. V, 2007. A survey of rufous-breasted laughing thrush Garrulax
cachinnans in upper Nilgris, Tamil Nadu, India. In: National Seminar on “Emerging scenario in
Zoology” 27 th September 2007, National College, Tiruchirappalli-1, Tamil Nadu
63. Joshua, J. Sunderraj, S.F.W, Gokula.V and Soni, H.B. 2006. Status and conservation of some
rare and threatened Faunal biodiversity of arid Kutchchh, Gujarat, India. Pp: 11-112. In:
NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF FOREST BIODIVERSITY RESOURCES: EXPLOITATION,
CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT. 21-22 nd March, Organised by the centre for
biodiversity and forest studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai- 625021, tamil Nadu. 121
p. (First author presented the paper)
64. Invited Teacher –seventeenth mid-year meeting- Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore 13 th
July 2006
65. Invited Teacher – Biology Today Symposium- Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore 14 th
and 15 th July 2006
66. Seventy-first annual meeting-Indian Academy of Sciences, November 11-13, 2005,
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli.
67. Workshop on electrophoretic and immunological techniques-UGC sponsored- 2-12 th June
2004, P.G.Department of Zoology, Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirapalli-620 020
68. University level workshop for college teachers on advanced practical in zoology-TNSCST –
Chennai, NCSTC-New Delhi, Bharathidasan University, Trichy sponsored-24 th and 25 th
January 2003-Department of Zoology, Periyar E.V.R College, Trichy.
69. Vijayan, L. Gokula, V. Ashok Kumar and S.N. Prasad 2001 Population and habitat of the
Nilgiri (Rufous-breasted) Laughing Thrush: A remote sensing perspective. In Res. Sem
NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON ADVANCES IN REMOTE SENSING TECHNOLOGY WITH
SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGERY & ANNUAL CONVENTION OF
INDIAN SOCIETY OF REMOTE SENSING (ISRS), DEC 11-13, 2001, AHMEDABAD, INDIA.
70. Vijayan, L. Gokula,V. Impact of human interference on some rare endemic birds in the Upper
Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. Proc. National seminar on endemic and endangered plant and animal
species of Eastern and Western Ghats, 22-23 March, 1999, Chennai. Tamil Nadu Forest
Department.
71. Gokula, V. and Vijayan 1997. Impact of human interference on bird communities in
Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary. In Res sem . IInd National symposium on applied Ornithology
(theme: Birds in changing environment) Baroda, India.
72. Gokula, V. and Vijayan, L. 1997. Diversity of birds in Mudumalai Wildlife sanctuary. In Res.
Sem. Biodiversity Conservation. Tanjore, India. Mar 13-14 1977
73. Vijayan, L., S.N.Prasad, P.Balasubramaniyan, V.Gokula, N.Ramachandran D.Stephan, and
M.Mahajan 1998. Impact of human interference on the plant and bird communities in NBR. In
Res.Sem. Recent research findings in the field of Wildlife, habitat, and biotic pressure in the
NBR and adjoining areas. Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary 6 th March 1998.

74. Gokula, V. and Vijayan, L. 1996. Nest-site characteristics of Crested hawk-eagle in
Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary. In Res. Sem., PAN ASIAN ORNITHOLOGICAL CONGRESS,
Coimbatore, India. 9-16 Nov 1996
75. Workshop on the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve Action Plan. 30-31 August 1994 at Sacon
Coimbatore. SACON & M.S.SWAMINATHAN Research foundation.
76. Gokula, V, and Varadharajan, M 1990. Status of Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus) in India. In
Res. Sem. Environmental protection and Wildife conservation. A. V. C. College
77. National environmental awareness campaign. State level teacher training workshop.
(Sponsored by CEE, Ahammadabad) , A.V.C. College, 4-6 th Dec 1989.
78. BIRDLIFE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE for preparing RED DATA BOOK OF BIRDS IN
ASIA, Coimbatore, India.
79. PAN ASIAN ORNITHOLOGICAL CONGRESS, 9-16 Nov 1996, Coimbatore, India..
80. South Asian Raptor Research and Conservation Symposium, 24-27 Th July 2000, Indonesia
81. State level workshop on application of biostatistics with statistical packages for college
teachers in Biology, Sponsored by TNCST, Chennai-13 & 14 October 2008, P.G.Department
of Zoology, Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirapalli-620 020
Ph.D and M.Phil GUIDED
Guided and supervised three candidates for M.Phil under Distant education programme,
Bharathidasan University and Periyar University.
P.Alaguvel- EnRol.No. 6MZ0 12350003, Reg. No. 06dcc12093, Status and distribution
of Falconiformes in Kolli Hills, Tamil Nadu Dec.2007, Periyar University, Salem
M.Balsubramaniyan – Reg.No. 06CD-30444, Impacts of brakes India limited on Air,
water and soil, Bhrathidasan Univerity Dec 2007
S.R.Jeevanram, Reg.No. 06CD-30445, Assessing environmental impacts of brakes
India division (BIBD): a quantitative perspective. Bhrathidasan Univerity Dec 2007
Two Ph.D under my supervision are ongoing
Refresher /Orientation course
1. Orientation course-UGC sponsored-Academic staff college, Pondicherry University,
Pondicherry-14 th November 2002 to 11 th December 2005.
2. Refresher course (Special summer school in biosciences) -UGC sponsored-Academic staff
college, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-23. 22 nd July to 11 th August 2008
3. Refresher course - UGC sponsored - Academic staff college, Madras University, Chennai- 5 –
04.02.2010 to 24.02.2010

BOARD OF STUDIES
1. Member of Board of Studies, A.V.C. College, Mannampandal, Mayiladuthurai for B.Sc
Zoology, from 10.11.2005 to 10.112007
2. Member of Board of Studies, Nehru Memorial College, Puthanampatti for B.Sc Zoology,
from 08.03.2011 to two years
MEMBER OF DOCTORAL COMMITTEES
Member of Doctoral committee for Mr.N. Ramesh (18657/Ph.d.1/WLB/FT/JAN.2004/),
Mr.S.Sandilyan, (11395/ph.d-1/wlb/pt/july2004), A.V.C College Bharathidasan University,
Mr.S.Rajendra kumar (27061/Ph.D1/Envir.Sci/F.T/July.2006/Date.1.8.2006) Bishop Heber
College, Trichy and Mr.P.Suresh Kumar (7212/Ph.D-1/Envi.Sci?F.T/Oct.2006/3.8.2007) Bishop
Heber College, Trichy
Section Editor:
Subject:Ornithology, Taprobanica, Srilanka
Reviewer
Chemical Speciation & Bioavailability (ISSN 0954-2299 ), Taprobanica (ISSN 1800-
427X). Integrative Zoology ( Edited By: Zhibin Zhang, Impact Factor: 1.208, ISI Journal Citation
Reports © Ranking: 2011: 64/146 (Zoology), Online ISSN: 1749-4877), Journal of Threatened
Taxa, Zoos print, Avian Biology (science review 2000 ltd), Agricultural Science Research Journal
REPORTS
1. Status And Distribution Of Raptors In Kolli Hills, Annual Report (Submitted To University Grants
Commission (UGC Sponsored Minor Research Project, File No. Mrp-704/05 (UGC-SERO): Link No.
1704.0, For 2 Years, Amount ` 95,000 (2005-2007)
2. Impact Of Human Interference On Plant And Bird Communities In The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Sacon
(Submitted To The Ministry Of Environment And Forests, Govt. Of India).
3. An Ecological Perspective Of Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary, Katchchh, Guide (Submitted To Forest
Department, Gujarat)
4. A Study On The Population And Habitat Of The Rufous-Breasted Laughing Thrush Garrulax
Cachinnans (Submitted To Oriental Bird Club, UK)
5. Ecology Of The Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary: A Management Perspective (Submitted To Forest
Department, Gujarat)
POPULAR ARTICLE
An unholy bondage: temple elephants live in utter misery (2004) DOWN TO EARTH: Dec. 15, 2004:
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ABROAD VISITED: Indonesia, Viet Nam
WILDLIFE PAINTINGS (Appeared in following National /International magazines)

Identification manual for Indian Wildlife species and derivatives in Trade-1996. Eds. Malik and Menon,
WWF. India (prepared by Traffic-India) New Delhi, Oriental Bird Club (Bulletin 25, 1997), Trogopan
Newsletter of the WPA/Species survival commission /Birdlife Pheasant Specialist group. 7. 1997 and in
various scientific \non-scientific reports
Paintings are available at http://www.artmajeur.com/?go=user_pages/display_all&login=gokula
RADIO TALKLETS
Delivered seven talklets from 18.10.2010 to 24.10.2010 in All India Radio, Tiruchirappalli in
the “SOZHAL KAPPOM” programme.
Delivered seven talklets from 6.7.2009 to 12.7.2009 in All India Radio, Tiruchirappalli in the
“SOZHAL KAPPOM” programme.
Given interview in All India Radio for the programme “ILAYA BHARATHAM”
Resume and publications in PDF format are available at
http://sites.google.com/site/varadharajangokula/system/pages/matureConfirm?path=http://sites.google.
com/site/varadharajangokula/
REFERENCE:
Dr. Lalitha Vijayan, Principal Scientist, SACON, Anaikatti, Coimbatore - 641 108. Dr. Justus
Joshua, Manager, Address FES Aravali Cell 33 Subhash Nagar Extn, East Bhilwara, Rajasthan –
311001, India, Tel: 91-1482-265197 (O), 91-9829307827 (Cell), email:
justmonk@rediffmail.com, website: www.fes.org.in
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