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 |
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S.S.C. |
Board of Sec. Edu.
Hyderabad |
1972 |
First; 68% |
English, Maths, Gen. Sci., S. S. |
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Intermediate |
Board of Inter. Edu.,
Hyderabad |
1974 |
Second; 51.57% |
Biological and Physical Sciences |
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B.Sc. |
Nagarjuna University, Nagarjunanagar (A.P.) |
1977 |
First; 61.57% |
Botany (Main); Zoology & Chemistry (sub.) |
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M.Sc. |
Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar |
1979 |
‘B’ Grade; 71.04% |
Botany |
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Ph.D. |
Sardar Patel University |
1983 |
-- |
Botany |
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Title of thesis |
Studies in some Gentianales |
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Postdoctoral |
Sardar Patel University |
Oct. 1983-Sept. 1984 |
Studies in some Gentianales |
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Basic certificate |
-do- |
1984 |
Pass |
Computer Programming (Basic language) |
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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 |
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2. |
-do- |
Technician |
15.7.1985 |
28.2.1986 |
-do- |
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3. |
-do- |
Lecturer |
1.3.1986 |
28.2.1991 |
Research and P.G. Teaching |
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4. |
-do- |
Lecturer (Sr. Scale) |
1.3.1991 |
6.9.1998 |
-do- |
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5. |
-do- |
Lecturer (Selection Grade) |
7.9.1998 |
29.6.2000 |
-do- |
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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 |
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1. |
Ph.D. students |
Two |
Four students joined for Ph.D. programme
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2. |
M.Phil students |
-nil- |
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3. |
M.Sc. Dissertations |
Three (Biotechnology) One (Botany) |
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4. |
Others |
One S.R.F. |
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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.