Principal

Principal

Dr. Ezhili Natarajan

Greetings from the Principal, P.K.R. Arts College for Women (PKR).

Mahatma Gandhi said, “By Education I mean an all round drawing of the best in child and man in body, mind and spirit”. With this in mind PKR, a premier educational institution affiliated to the Bharathiar University, Coimbatore and situated in Gobichettipalayam has emerged as a leading place for women in academics, extra-curricular and co-curricular activities. Established in 1994 by late Shri P.R.Natarajan, the institution has come a long way since its early years. Today, the PKR community has produced several outstanding students from the different departments who have been placed in different institutions and companies.

Even during challenging times like the pandemic, PKR emerged as a beacon of excellence adapting well to the new conditions of online teaching. The institution seeks to actively combat the challenges brought about by the online education. Its rich and culturally vibrant community works in myriad ways to ensure equal access to education, be it online or offline.

PKR is a truly global community that partakes in multiple outreach programmes, both nationally and internationally where the students are given the opportunity to transform their lives and the world around them. We have ICT-enabled classrooms, state-of-the-art seminar halls, open space and common rooms.

Our faculty members get the best to update themselves consistently and our teaching-learning process is constantly evolving and with the changing times, we aspire and successfully create global leaders. The highest education is that which does not merely give us information but makes our life to be in harmony with all existence.

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

Dr. N. Ezhili

Principal

PKR Arts College for Women

Gobichettipalayam

Email: ezhilinatarajan@gmail.com

Mobile: 09443913635

Date of Birth: 08.03.1962

EDUCATION

  • University of Madras, Chennai – B.Sc. Zoology – 1983
  • Bharathiar University, Coimbatore – M.Sc. Zoology – 1985
  • Bharathiar University, Coimbatore – M. Phil. in Zoology – 1987
  • Annamalai University, Chidhambaram – B.Ed. – 1995
  • Bharathiar University, Coimbatore – Ph.D. in Zoology – 2009

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS

 I’m an Environmental Biologist, the main goals of which are interpreting plankton biodiversity of fresh water ecosystem and detecting the events that produced in pollution biology. My research interests include species diversity of aquatic animals in fresh water deterioration / discovery of the eutrophication of wetlands in Coimbatore and the plant animal interactions from 2003 onwards, traditional way of purification of potable water by phytoremediation. Much of this work focuses on water purification of wetlands. I have developed a water bottle which is handy and portable which has the changeable filtration technology. As I have the interest in designing, created and generated more than thousand Bio-designs using the butterfly wing patterns and fish scale patterns which are patented, commercialized and application oriented.

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • July 2022 – Present – Principal, PKR Arts College for Women, Gobichettipalayam, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • 2013- 2022- Associate Professor & Head, Department of Zoology, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore-641004, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • 2000-2012 – Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore-641004, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • 1992-2000 – As a Biology Teacher for Higher Secondary School at Tirupur, Tamil Nadu, India.

 

PUBLICATIONS

S.No. Title of the Paper Year of
Publication
Name of the Journal Impact Factor
1. Assessment of Physical Properties of Monoculture, Polyculture and Termitoria Soils in Pollachi,

Udamalpet Taluks, Coimbatore and Tirupur Districts

Tamil Nadu, India

 2017 International Journal of Applied Environmental Sciences.  
2. Phosphorus Supplementation Alleviation of the Cadmium-Induced Toxicity by Modulating Oxidative Stress Mechanisms in Vetiver Grass

[Chrysopogonzizanioides(L.) Roberty]

2016 J. Environ. Eng.,C4016003
3. Assessment of Physicochemical Characteristics and the Level of Nutrient Contents as Well as Heavy Metal Ions in Waters of Three Lakes at Coimbatore,Tamil Nadu, India 2016 J. Mater. Environ. Sci. 7(7) (2016) 2259-2266Manikandan et al. ISSN:2028-2508 CODEN:JMESC2259
4. Development of eco-friendly herbal mosquito repellent 2014 Journal of Innovative Biology September, 2014, Vol.1,Issue3, P.132-136 Available online at www.jibresearch.com; ISSN:2348-6473

(online)

5. Diversity and Distribution of Aquatic Insect Population in Singanallur Lake, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. 2014 Journal of international academic research for Multidisciplinary, ISSN:2320-5083,

Volume2,Issue5, June

2014

ImpactFactor1.393
6. Studies on Phytoplankton Population and Species Diversity in Three Wetlands of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India 2014 International Journal of Current Research SJIF–3.845
7. Potential Ecological Assessment of Sediment Quality and Heavy Metals Contamination in Kuruchi Lake, Tamil Nadu, India 2014 Journal of Materials and Environmental Science 1.092
8. Diversity and Seasonal Variationof Zoo plankton in Ukkadam Lake, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India  

2013

International Journal of Current Research, Vol.5, Issue 08, pp.2091-2094, August, 2013 Sjif– 3.845
9. Effects of Phosphorus on Physiological, Photosynthetic Pigments and Oxidative Status in Vetiver Grass (Vetiveria Zizanioides L.) Under Lead(Pb) Treatment 2013 International Conference on Biotechnology, Biological and Biosystems Engineering (ICBBBE’2012) December18-19, 2012 Phuket(Thailand)
10. Combined Effect of Phosphorus and Lead Heavy Metal Ions on Growth and Biochemical Changes in Vetiver Grass (VetiveriaZizanioidesL) 2013 NHBB
11. Impact of Acid pollution on the haemolymph cholesterol of crab. 2008 Indian Journal of Environ. Eco-planning. Vol.15(1). pp.12-13
12. Effect of Acid pollution on the haemoglobin and haematological picture in the frog, Ranahexadactyla(Lesson)  

2003

Journal of Eco-Physiol. 6(1-2)25-32
13. Effect of Acid pollution on the blood glucose in the frog Ranahexadactyla (Lesson) 2002 Journal of Eco-Physiol.Vol.5 (3-4): 83–

86.2003.

 

PRESENTATIONS 

Seminars/Workshops organized/attended-National/International

  • Organized–Seminars-3,Workshops-7
  • Attended–National-12
  • International- In India-3
  • Abroad-3
  • Malaysia in 2008, 2010
  • Thailand in 2012
  • USA in 2014

Sponsorship from external agency

  • Indian science Academy-Banglore-2013
  • Indian science Academy-Banglore-2014
  • Indian science Academy-Banglore-2015

 

EXCHANGE PROGRAMABROAD 

In the department of Biological sciences, Wichita State University-Kansas–United States of America in 2014 in the Department of Biological Sciences, with Professor Mark Scheegut.

 

EXTERNAL RESEARCH GRANTS 

  • University Grants Commission-Delhi-Rs. 7,85,806 for a major project on Monitoring and Remediation of heavy metal contamination in the wet lands of Coimbatore by Green approach.
  • Department of Science and Technology for 5 minor projects from 2009 onwards consecutively. Each Rs.5,00,000 for five IEDC Projects.

 

NO.OF M.PHIL./PH.D.SCHOLARS–GUIDED/PURSUING 

  • M.Phil.-1
  • Ph.D.-4

 

OUTREACH PROGRAM 

  • ICT Enabled Teaching and Learning in Biology – (Sponsored by NCSTC) – 2020-2021
  • Fish Bio-fertilizer at 4 villages – 2019- 2020.
  • Estimation of Bone Density for the people at Vellanaipatti – 2019 – 2020.
  • Intercollegiate workshop on bee-keeping -Awareness on KVIC subsidy for entrepreneurs, to become a charming young entrepreneur and placement opportunities – 2018-2019 and 2019-2020.
  • Popularization of Fold scope – Science with fun, Science with ease -2018-2019
  • Biochemical Analysis of Blood samples at four villages in Annur panchayat – 2017 – 2018.
  • A community service programme on Liquid Fish fertilizer in PSGR Krishnammal College for Women for 50 SHGs-2015.
  • A community service programme on Organic Vegetable garden in open terrace in Krishnammal College-2014.
  • A community service programme on Liquid Fish fertilizer in PSGR Krishnammal College for Women for 150 SHGs-2013.
  • A community service program on production of Bio-Briquettes in Pollachi with Pollachi Municipality to 200 SHGs-2012.
  • A community service program on production of herbal mosquito repellant in Kalapattivillage-2012.
  • A community service program on vermin compost in Kalapatti village -2011.
  • A community service program on the primary health Centre- Kovilpalayam village-in the estimation of Hemoglobin in pregnant women in Tuesdays for six weeks in2010.

 

MINOR/MAJOR PROJECTS-COMPLETED/ONGOING

DST-IEDC projects -5– Rs.60,00,000 – Consecutive five years

  • 2009- Quantitative preparation of Vermi compost from Echhorniacrassipes.
  • 2010-Creation of designs from fish scale designs and printing of Digital designs on fabrics, tiles, glass, plastic, on cudappa stones, wall papers.
  • 2011-Production of herbal mosquito repellants from flower wastes-2011
  • 2012-productionofliquidfishfertilizerfromfishwastes.
  • 2013-developmentofaPotablecopper bottle with a bio purifying and filtration unit.

 

 UGC MAJOR Project – Rs.7,85,000

  • 2012-2015-“Monitoring and Remediation of Heavy Metal Contamination in Coimbatore Wetlands by Green Approach” with Mr. S. Manikandan as SRF from Periyar University.
  • This MRP is appreciated and Dr. S. Manikandan got PDF to Extend this work in South Hunan University, China in 2017 – 2020 in Mine wastes.

DST-DISR Major project-Rs.72,00,000-APPLIED On05.02.2015

  • Mass multiplication of Spirulina (ArthrospiraSps.) for an Alternate supplementary protein feed for Human health and Value added within sect protein to poultry industry.

 

ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE COLLEGE –MEMBER IN BOS/ACADEMIC COMMITTEE/IQAC/DOCTORAL COMMITTEE/ M.PHIL/PH.D COMMISSION/ ANY OTHER

  • Member of Board of studies in Saradha college for Women, Salem/Vellalar College for Women, Erode/ Govt. Arts College, Coimbatore/PSG College of Arts and Science.
  • Committee member in the Faculty selection committee in 2013-14 –in Zoology in GVG Visalakshi College for women, Udumalpet.
  • Member, Advisory Committee, GVG Visalakshi College for women, Udumalpet.
  • Ethical committee member in Bharathiar University in 2014.
  • Evaluation panel member for Commercial products presentation by companies in PWD, Coimbatore to clean up programme for Ooty Lake-DPR project
  • Guiding as a co-guide for PWD -EE- Er.Elangovan for his Ph.D.
  • An active participant in all research works carried out by the PWD–Coimbatore by giving suggestions and discussions with PWD officers.

 

 CONSULTANCY SERVICES 

  • Creation of designs and giving consultancies for designs in weaving and printing on sarees for PSR silks, Coimbatore from 2003 to till Date.
  • Consultancy in Plankton analysis in the lakes of Coimbatore and Ooty to the PWD Office, Coimbatore-in 2012.
  • Consultancy service in PWD in Plankton studies and enhancing the food chain and food web in the lakes of Coimbatore and in Ooty Lake in 2013.
  • Guided and consultancy given to 20 Municipal commissioners and Sanitary Inspectors from all over Tamil Nadu from 2011 to 2013.
  • Consultancy services given to Sulochana Cotton mills groups-1.For–Organic conversion in 60 acres of their coconut farm–in 2015-2016.
  • Consultancy service given for the establishment of a clinical Lab at Tirupur in 2015-2016.
  • Consultancy given on Outcome Based Education Pattern of Syllabus Framing and Curriculum Designing to 20 science departments of Dr.NGP College, Coimbatore in 2017.
  • Ideation and consultancy service for the manufacture of liquid fertilizer, organic cleaning powder for metals in a vedhic approach to Apex associates and igreen at Erode and Coimbatore.

 

OTHER DETAILS 

  • Patent- I. Published in the government website and requested for presentation
  • Second patent and Third patents are under process.
  • Copyrights-25digitaldesigns generated from fish scales designs applied.
  • Guided 6 projects for 5 municipal commissioners and 10 sanitary inspectors for their course in solid waste management. And three of these projects are adapted by Pollachi, Karur and Tuticorin municipalities.

 

AS RESOURSE PERSON 

  • Served as an advisory committee member with Dr. Rajendran (task force member) for DBT Star College Scheme – to
    • N.G.P. College of Arts and Sciences, Coimbatore, SNR College, Coimbatore, Krishna College, Coimbatore, G.V.G. Visalakshi College, Udumalpet from 2018 onwards.
  • Delivered more than 15 guest lectures and special lectures in various colleges in and around Coimbatore.

 

 SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS 

  • Developed an Apiary unit at Nilgiri Biosphere National Park at Anaikatty funded by GRG Trust (Rs.500000) and selling pure honey till date, from Department of Zoology and generating money.
  • Developed a Butterfly garden at NBNP – is a remarkable project – generating money.
  • A public funded project at Sri Rangam Ranganadhar temple – creation of a Nandhavanam in the peripheral area of the temple in 2019.

 

 COMMUNITY ORIENTED PROGRAMME

  • Biochemical Analysis of Blood samples at four villages in Annur panchayat – 2017 – 2018.
  • Intercollegiate workshop on bee-keeping -Awareness on KVIC subsidy for entrepreneurs, to become a charming young entrepreneur and placement opportunities – 2018-2019 and 2019-2020.
  • Fish Bio-fertilizer at 4 villages – 2019- 2020.
  • Popularization of Fold scope – Science with fun, Science with ease -2018-2019
  • ICT Enabled Teaching and Learning in Biology – (Sponsored by NCSTC) – 2020-2021