BIODATA

 

1. Name                                               : Dr. JAMPALA SIVA SATYA MOHAN

2. Date of Birth                         : 26.04.1957

3. Address                                           : Department of Biosciences,

  Sardar Patel University

                                                              Vallabh Vidyanagar – 388 120, Gujarat, India

                                                              Phone : (02692)226884 ext.210 (Lab), 229253 (R)

                                                              Email:jampalamohan@yahoo.com,  Mohanjss@rediffmail.com

 

4. Qualifications

 

Exams passed

Name of the University

Year

Class; % of marks

Subject/s

S.S.C.

Board of Sec. Edu. Hyderabad

1972

First; 68%

English, Maths, Gen. Sci., S. S.

Intermediate

Board of Inter. Edu., Hyderabad

1974

Second; 51.57%

Biological and Physical Sciences

B.Sc.

Nagarjuna University, Nagarjunanagar (A.P.)

1977

First; 61.57%

Botany (Main); Zoology & Chemistry (sub.)

M.Sc.

Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar

1979

‘B’ Grade; 71.04%

Botany

Ph.D.

Sardar Patel University

1983

--

Botany

Title of thesis

Studies in some Gentianales

Postdoctoral

Sardar Patel University

Oct. 1983-Sept. 1984

Studies in some Gentianales

Basic certificate

-do-

1984

Pass

Computer Programming (Basic language)

 

5.                  Particulars of the present post:

            (a)  Present post           : Reader

(b)    Date of appointment: 30.6.2000

(c)     Present pay: Rs.14520/-                 scale: Rs.12000-420-18300

 

6.                  Details of experience (Teaching, laboratory, Industry etc.)

 

Sr. No.

Name of the Institute

Designation

Period with date

From                    To

Duties

1.

Sardar Patel University

Technician (Temporary)

7.2.1985

14.7.1985

Pre-Ph.D. Courses and Research

2.

-do-

Technician

15.7.1985

28.2.1986

-do-

3.

-do-

Lecturer

1.3.1986

28.2.1991

Research and P.G. Teaching

4.

-do-

Lecturer (Sr. Scale)

1.3.1991

6.9.1998

-do-

5.

-do-

Lecturer (Selection Grade)

7.9.1998

29.6.2000

-do-

6.

-do-

Reader

30-6-2000

Till date

-do-

 

 

 

 

7.                  Research Experience

 

From                To                    Years               Months

 

            P.G.                 1.3.1986          Till Date           17                   

            M.Phil

            Ph.D.               30.12.1989      Till Date           13                    3

 

                                                            Total                17 years

 

8.                  Details of the research projects undertaken:

 

S. No.

Title of the project

Total cost (Rs.)

Agency

Present Status

1.

Generation of know how for certain commercially important forest tree species using tissue culture techniques

4,000

UGC (minor)

Completed

(1991-92)

2.

Screening and generation of effective propagation methods for certain forest tree species of Gujarat state utilizing tissue culture methods for biodiversity conservation programme.

3,52,000

UGC

Completed (1994-97)

3.

Evaluation of reproductive patterns of some rare taxa of Gujarat state in relation to biodiversity conservation

5,77,875

DST

Completed (1996-99)

4.

Plant Morphogenesis

35,00,000

UGC-SAP

Completed (1994-1999)

5.

Development of protocols for micropropagation of some indigenous forest tree species

2,33,200

Gujarat Forest Department

Completed (April 1997- Dec. 99)

6.

Collection, Characterization and ex-situ conservation of medicinal plants of Gujarat (Co-PI)

10,50,000

NATP-PB (ICAR)

On-going (1.10.1999 onwards)

7.

Plant morphogenesis, Biodiversity conservation and sustainable environment (Co-PI)

70,00,000

UGC-DSA

On-going (1.4.2000 onwards)

8.

Development of protocols for clonal propagation of safed musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum) for its possible commercial exploitation

15,000

UGC (Minor project)

Completed (2000-2001)

 

 

9.                  (a) No. of students awarded Ph. D : Two

(b) No. of students working for Ph.D. : Four

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.              Details of summer/ winter school, symposium, seminar, workshop etc. attended

 

1.      National symposium on “Current trends in biological research” sponsored by UGC from Dec. 1-3, 1989.

2.      National symposium on “Genetics and biotechnology for crop improvement” sponsored by University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad and Indian Society of Genetics and Plant Breeding and APIDC from Feb 8-10, 1991.

3.      79th Annual session of Indian Science Congress held at the M.S. University of Baroda, Baroda Jan.3-8, 1992.

4.      National symposium on “Frontiers in Plant Science Research” organized by Nawab Shah Alam Khan Center of Postgraduate Studies & Research, Anwarul Uloom College (Osmania University), Hyderabad, Feb.13-14, 1994.

5.      DST organised Brain storming session in Reproductive Biology” held at Department of Biosciences, University of Jammu, Jammu, March 22-24, 1994.

6.      UGC sponsored Inter-disciplinary seminar on “Exploring R&D potentials between universities and industries” organized by the forum for Inter-disciplinary activities, Dardar Patel University, 1994.

7.      UGC sponsored Inter-disciplinary seminar on “New Challenges in the 21st Century: Priorities and foci for higher education” organized by the forum for Inter-disciplinary activities, Dardar Patel University, 1994.

8.      All India symposium (UGC-DRS) on “Contemporary studies on Plant structure and morphogenesis: In vivo and in vitro morphogenesis organized by Department of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, Oct. 11-12, 1996.

9.      National symposium on “Emerging trends in plant tissue culture and molecular biology & XX meeting of plant tissue culture association (India) organized by the Department of Genetics, Osmania University, Hyderabad Jan. 29-31, 1997.

10.  XXII Gujarat Science Congress held at V. P. Science College, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Feb. 11-12, 1997.

11.  National seminar-cum-workshop on “Prospectives of research in medicinal plants” organized by Anoopam Mission, Mogri, Gujarat Agricultural University, Anand Campus, Anand, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar and South Gujarat University, Surat, March 1-3, 1997.

12.  Mid-term review committee meeting at UGC office, New Delhi for evaluation of the progress of the UGC major research project, March 11, 1997.

13.  World Bank funded National Agricultural Technology Project (NATP) meeting to present department research proposal for funding at National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi, Oct. 14-15, 1997.

14.  National Seminar-cum-workshop on “Plant morphogenesis” under UGC-SAP held at Department of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, Dec. 29-30, 1997.

15.  A seminar on “Strategies for sustainable agriculture” held at Sardar Patel University, organized by Biotechnology Interest group, Baroda and Department of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, Feb. 1998.

16.  A seminar on “Medicinal plants” held at Gujarat Agricultural university, organized by Research center for Medicinal and aromatic plants, Gujarat Agricultural University, Anand Campus, Anand, June 20, 1998.

17.  National seminar on “Medicinal plants resources development” held at Ahmedabad and organized by Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar from October 4-5, 1998.

18.  An International seminar on “Conservation of tropical species, communities & ecosystems” held at Thiruvananthapuram and organized by Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, Palode, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala from Dec. 2-6, 1998.

19.  UGC-SAP National symposium on “Plant morphogenesis: Biochemical and molecular approach” held at Department of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, Dec. 21-22, 1998.

20.  Jai Vigyan National Science & Technology Mission on conservation of Biodiversity (PGR) First consultation-cum-workshop on Plant –Biodiversity (NATP) organized by NBPGR, New Delhi, August 24-25, 1999.

21.  The World food day on the theme” Youth against hunger” organized by National Research Center for medicinal and aromatic plants, Boriavi, Oct. 16, 1999.

22.  Seminar on “Gujarat and its environment and challenges” organized by N. V. Patel College of Pure and Applied Sciences, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Oct. 19, 1999.

23.  National symposium on “Mycology – its relevance in the next millenium” organized by Mycological Society of India and Sardar Patel University during December 18, 21, 1999.

24.  One day symposium on “ Recent advances in Biochemistry” organized by the Society of Biological Chemists, Vallabh Vidyangar Chapter, Jan. 22, 2000.

25.  Participated in one day zonal group meeting for cooperators on Conservation of Agro-biodiversity held at Sardar Patel University and organized by NBPGR Regional research station, Jodhpur on June 20, 2000.

26.  One day seminar on Bio-resource wealth of Gujarat: Its conservation and sustainable utilization organized by N.V.Patel College of Pure & Applied Sciences and SICART, Vallabh Vidyanagar on Nov. 19, 2000.

27.  Participated in UGC-DSA National symposium on “Sustainable environment: Achievements and future prospects” organized by Department of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar on Jan. 4-6, 2001.

28.  Participated and presented the progress of the work in second Zonal group meeting for cooperators under NATP project on “Conservation of Agro-biodiversity in arid region” held at NBPGR regional station, Jodhpur on Feb. 3, 2001.

29.  Participated and presented the work  done during the year 2000-2001 in 2-day Zonal  workshop on “Conservation of Agro-biodiversity in arid region” for cooperators under NATP project   held at Central Institute of Arid Horticulture, Bikaner on Feb. 28- March 1, 2001.

30.  Participated in National symposium on “Environmental Biotechnology and Biodiversity Conservation” organized by Department of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar  during January 31- February 1, 2003.

 

 

11. Details of refresher course/training programme/equivalent course

 

1.      Participated in short term training course on “Techniques for plant regeneration from aseptic cultures” organized by Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore under Biotechnology training programme from Dec. 1-6, 1986.

2.      Attended the University Grants Commission sponsored refresher course in Botany (Cytogenetics) held in Department of Botany, Patna University, Patna from Jan. 23 to Feb. 11, 1989.

3.      Participated in computer appreciation programme conducted by G. H. Patel Computer Center, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar from May 11-June 16, 1990.

4.      Attended a four-week orientation course organized by Academic Staff College, Pondicherry University under the Academic Staff orientation scheme of UGC from Nov. 7 – Dec. 4, 1990

5.      Attended training course on “Plant tissue culture and genetic engineering techniques” sponsored by Department of Biotechnology, Government of India and organized by Biomedical group, Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Mumbai from 31-3-1991 to 20.4.1991.

6.      Attended the UGC sponsored refresher course in Botany organized by Department of Botany, Gujarat University under the auspices of Academic staff college, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad from March 14- April 3, 1997.

7.      Participated in a training programme on “Techniques in exploration and collection of Agri-Biodiversity” organized by National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), New Delhi under INDO-USAID PGR project from Sept.20-29, 1997.

 

1.      Research students

 

                                   

Sr.No.           

No. of students

Those who have completed

Those who are working

1.

Ph.D. students

Two

Four students joined for Ph.D. programme

2.

M.Phil students

-nil-

 

3.

M.Sc. Dissertations

Three (Biotechnology)

One (Botany)

 

4.

Others

One S.R.F.

 

 

2.      Publications:

 

a)      Books                                : Nil

b)      Article                                : 21 Research papers

 

PUBLICATIONS

1.      J. A. Inamdar, Venigella S. Rao and J. S. S. Mohan. 1981. Leaf dichotomy in Codiaeum variegatum Blume. Curr. Sci. 50:462-463.

2.      J. S. S. Mohan and J. A. Inamdar. 1982. Leaf architecture of Apocynaceae. Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. (Plant Sci.) 91:189-200.

3.      Venigella S. Rao, J. S. S. Mohan and J. A. Inamdar. 1982. Effect of gibberellic acid and colchicine on the vessel elements of Gossypium hirsutum L. var. varalakshmi. Ceylon J. Sci. 15: 71-83.

4.      J. S. S. Mohan and J. A. Inamdar. 1983. Studies on the leaf architecture of Oleaceae with a note on the systematic position of the genus Nyctanthes. Feddes Repertorium, 94:193-204.

5.      J. S. S. Mohan and J. A. Inamdar. 1984. Leaf venation studies in some Asclepiadaceae. Phytomorphology. 34:36-45.

6.      J. A. Inamdar, J. S. S. Mohan and R. B. Subramanian. 1985. Extrafloral nectaries of Holarrhena antidysenterica (L.) Wall ex. G. Don: Development, ultrastructure and secretion. Trends in Plant Research pp. 137-148.

7.      J. S. S. Mohan and J. A. Inamdar, 1985. Studies in some Loganiaceae and Buddlejaceae. JOPAM 2: 25-32.

8.      J. A. Inamdar, J. S. S. Mohan and R. B. Subramanian. 1986. Stomatal Classifications – A Review. Feddes Repertorium, 97: 147-160.

9.      J. S. S. Mohan and J. A. Inamdar, 1986. Ultrstructure and secretion of extrafloral nectaries of Plumeria rubra L. Ann. Bot. 57: 189-201.