Dept of Botany - Faculty Details


Faculty NameDr. Suresh V
Email sureshmagnolia@gmail.com
Designation Assistant Professor
Experience Details 6 Years
Qualifications M.Sc, Ph. D NET-JRF
Areas of Interest Plant Systematics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Evolutionary Biology.
Field of Research Plant Systematics, Biotechnology
Guideship Details Botany, University of Calicut
Subjects Handled Plant Systematics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Evolutionary Biology
Academic Responsibilities Undertaken CCES Coordinator, Edusat Coordinator 2015-16
Duties Performed CCES Coordinator, Edusat Coordinator 2015-16
Research Projects Undertaken UGC -Minor Project
Research Publications 1. Sojan Jose, *Suresh V , Hareesh VS, Robi AJ, Resmy PS, Dinesh Raj R, Asha VV, Prakashkumar R and Madhusoodanan PV. (2017); PILEA VICTORIAE (URTICACEAE), A NEW STRIKING SPECIES FROM THE MURAL FLORA OF WESTERN GHATS, INDIA. Int. J. of Adv. Res. 5 (8). 1636-1641] (ISSN 2320-5407)
2. Sojan Jose, Suresh. V, Prakashkumar R. and Madhusoodanan P.V. (2015) “Granite Quarrying Leads to Biodiversity Loss - A Case Study from Two Granite Quarries in Palghat Gap of Western Ghats.” Paper presented at National seminar on Patents , Plant breeding, Biotechnology and Conservation at Malabar Botanical Garden and institute for Plant Sciences, Calicut
3. Suresh, V., Krishnakumar, K., & Asha, V. (2015). A new fluorescent based screening system for high throughput screening of drugs targeting HBV-core and HBsAg interaction. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 70, 305-316.
4. Jose, S., Nair, M. C., Prabhukumar, K., Asha, V., Kumar, R. P., Madhusoodanan, P., & Suresh, V. (2015). Oldenlandia dineshii (Rubiaceae: Spermacoceae), a new species from the Palakkad Gap region of Western Ghats, India. Kew Bulletin, 70(1), 13.
5. Suresh, V., Sojan, J., Radhika, N. K., & Asha, V. (2014). Anti-HBV activity of the different extracts from Phyllanthus rheedei Wight in cell culture based assay systems. Journal of ethnopharmacology, 156, 309-315.
6. Sojan Jose; V. Suresh; R. Prakash Kumar and P. V. Madhusoodanan Dipcadi montanum (Dalzell) Baker. An Addition to the Flora of Kerala, India. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc., 110(3), Sept-Dec 2013
7. Sojan Jose, Suresh V, Prakashkumar R and Madhusoothanan P V. (2013) Oxystelma esculentum R.Br. (Asclepiadaceae) - A little known medicinal plant of the wetlands of Kerala, S. India. Flora and Fauna 19 : 29 -31
8. Sojan Jose and Suresh V, 2012; Investigations on Meiotic Abnormalities In Cestrum nocturnum L. Proceedings of the National Conferance on Recombinant Technology and Molecular Biology December 12-14, Bishop Moore College, Mavelikara, Kerala.
9. Suresh, V., Sruthi, V., Padmaja, B., Asha, V.V., 2011. In vitro anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer activities of Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 134, 872-877.
10. Suresh, V., and Asha, V.V., 2008. Preventive effect of ethanol extract of Phyllanthus rheedii Wight. on D-galactosamine induced hepatic damage in Wistar rats. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 116, 447-453.
11. Suresh, V. and Asha V.V., 2008. Hepatoprotective and antiviral activities of Phyllanthus rheedii Wight. A plant used in Traditional Medicine. Proceedings of 20th Kerala Science Congress. 561-564.
12. Asha, V., Sheeba, M., Suresh, V., Wills, P., 2007. Hepatoprotection of Phyllanthus maderaspatensis against experimentally induced liver injury in rats. Fitoterapia 78, 134-141.
13. Wills, P.J., Suresh, V., Arun, M. and Asha, V.V., 2006. Antiangiogenic effect of Lygodium flexuosum against N-nitrosodiethylamine-induced hepatotoxicity in rats. Chemico Biological Interactions 164, 25-38.
Popular Articles
Suresh V, Sojan Jose. Parada kadannalukalude vismaya lokam (???? ???????????? ?????? ????) Koodu Environmental Magazine. February 2017
Suresh V, Sojan Jose. Thavalakum thankunju ponkunju (???????? ?????????? ???????????) Koodu Environmental Magazine. January 2017
Suresh V, Sojan Jose. Yuccayude Swantham Nishashalabham (???????? ??????? ???? ????) Koodu Environmental Magazine December 2016
Suresh V, Sojan Jose. Eucaliyude theekkali (???????????? ???????) Koodu Environmental Magazine, November 2016
Suresh V, Sojan Jose.. Pooppal manthravadi (?????? ??????????), Sasthragathi Science magazine Dec 2016
Suresh V, Sojan Jose. Aalinte Swantham Kadannal (??????? ??????? ????????) Koodu Environmental Magazine, August 2016
Suresh V, Sojan Jose. Pooppal Manthravadhi (???????? ??????????) Eureka, Childrens Science Magazine of KSSP 1st September 2016.
Sojan Jose, Suresh V. Marichittum jeevikkunna Henreitta Lacks. (???????????? ??????????? ????????????? ??????!) LUCA, Online science magazine of KSSP August 23, 2016 (http://luca.co.in/henrietta-laks/)

Sojan Jose, Suresh V. Urumbin koottile shalabha mutta (?????????? ???????? ??? ????? – ???????? ?????????? ????? ??????) LUCA, Online science magazine of KSSP July 8, 2016 (http://luca.co.in/alcon-blue-butterfly-life
Books Published Nil
Paper Presentations Nil
Seminars / Workshops Organized Nil
Seminars Attended 2. Two-day National Seminar \"Modern Trends in Phytochemistry\" organized by the Department of Botany, Maharaja\'s College, Ernakulam on 1st and 2nd of February 2016.
3. Attended National workshop on ”Western ghat biogeography challenges in conservation” at Govt. Victoria College, Palakkad from 03.12.2015 to 05.12.2015
4. One Day National Seminar on the Biodiversity of Cryptogams in South India. 10th December 2014. Department of Botany, Mercy College, Palakkad.
5. LV Vaidyanathan Memorial Commemoration lecture on the conservation of Biodiversity conducted by the Dept. of Botany, Govt. Victoria College, Palakkad on 30.01.2015
6. Two day national Seminar on ‘Technical Writing in Science’ Organised by the Dept. of Botany, Govt. Victoria College, Palakkad on 13 November 2014.
7. “National Seminar on Plant bio diversity and conservation organised by Dept. of Botany Govt. College, Chittur, on 3rd and 4th September 2013
8. National Seminar on ‘Biodiversity Conservation and Challenges’ organized by Department of Botany, Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram on 29th November, 2013
Workshops Attended 1. Participated in the “Two Day Workshop on Academic Writing and Publishing” March 24-25, 2015 Organized by Kerala State Higher Education Council
Refresher Courses Attended Special Summer School (Refresher Course - Thrust area: Environmental Studies) organized by the UGC –Human Resource Development Centre, University of Calicut from 06th to 26th May 2015 at the Human Resource Development Centre, Calicut University Campus
Orientation Programmes Attended UGC Sponsored 84th Orientation Program, Academic Staff College, University of Calicut 05.06.2014 – 02-07-2014
Awards / Honours / Patents Conferred UGC – Raman Fellowship
Membership (s) in Nil
Assigned Office Charges Website,Edusat,PTA Committee,Alumni Association
Countries Visited USA, Poland