About Latchoumanan Curriculum Vitae LATCHOUMANAN MUTHU ANDAVAN #2, Murugesa Counder Illam,Srinivasa Counder Street, Sellaperumal Pet, Lawspet Post, Pondicherry-605 008. S. India. Email: andavanin@gmail.com M: 9488944572 Career and Educational Profile I had completed the schooling both Matriculation and H.S.C studies from - Fatima Higher Secondary School (FHSS), Muthialpet, Pondicherry, and Diploma in French (Dip.Fr.) (Degree Moyen) from French School-Foyer de soldat in Pondicherry and Graduated in B.Sc., (Zoology) Tagore Arts College (TAC) in Pondicherry Central University. And as Multipurpose Health Worker (Male) in Pondicherry, Government General Hospital, under the Board of Medical Education, Pondicherry for period of two years and obtained Diploma in Multipurpose Worker (DMPWS). I had also completed B.A. in Hindi (Rasthra Bhasha Praveen Poorvardh) from Dhakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Madras. I had obtained Post-Graduate Diploma in Science and Technology Communication (PGDST&C)-Pondicherry Central University in Centre for Science and Technology, and worked in the six months project entitled “Studies of AIDS–Campaign in the Union Territory State of Pondicherry”-(1997-1998) under the guidance the Lecturer Mr. P. Thirumal. I was awarded M.S. (Ecology,1998-2000) from Pondicherry Central University in Salim Ali School of Ecology and Environmental Sciences and worked in two year research project entitled “Studies on the East Coast of Tamil Nadu and its Environs-III (1998-2000)” under the guidance and supervision of Professor Dr. C.B.S.R. Sharma. Other minor projects were part of theory and practical papers in course are in different disciplines in Ecology and Environmental ranging from structural and functional aspects of ecosystem to computer modelling and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). Research Profile: Presently working as a Environmental Engineer in the M/s. Mukesh & Associates-Architects & Engineers-No.11, Second Floor, Ist Cross, Ajees Nagar, Reddiyarpalayam, Pondicherry, India. Now, I am engaged in the project-“Study on Environmental Impact Assessment and Management Plan for the Proposed Fish Markets at Puducherry, Karaikkal. And the Project completedforthe-Environmental Assessment and Management Plan for the Proposed Improvements to the Existing Fish Markets at Puducherry-Funded by Government of Puducherry through Emergency Tsunami Reconstruction Project (ETRP), Project Implementation Agency (PIA) Submitted on Sep. 2009 and Feb.2010. I had worked as a Senior Research Fellow (SRF) from 2005 to 2008 in the Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology (GUIDE), Bhuj, Kachchh, Gujarat, in the research project entitled “Assessment of Biodiversity and Preparation of Conservation plan for the Forests of North Gujarat Region (NGR)”-2005. Under the Principle Investigator Dr. Justus Joshua, Scientist & Dr.S.F.Wesley Sunderraj, Senior Scientist Cum Deputy Director, Funded by Ministry and Environment of Forests (MoE&F)-New-Delhi. Major responsibility in the above project was Mammals diversity, habitat use, ecological parameter, Threatened faced mammals species and their status. This includes using-Camera and Sherman or box traps, tracing of pug marks and recording indirect evidences like tracks, scats, dropping, dung and pellets beside this recording of wild animals road kill and Wood cut count around the forest area. As a researcher in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) a project entitled “Ecological appraisal on Floral and Faunal status in and around Gujarat Ambuja Cement Ltd-Kodinar-Junagardh, Gujarat. Under Principle Investigator Dr. S.F.Wesley Sunderraj & Dr. Justus Joshua, Scientist-Funded by Ambuja Cement Foundation - Kodinar. I had worked as Junior Research Fellow (JRF) from 2001 to 2004 in the Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve (KMTR), Southern Western Ghats, of Tamil Nadu, Manommainam Sundanarar University Tirunelveli and Forest Department, funded by the Word bank under Forestry Research Education and Extension Project (FREEP)-Research project entitled “Study on Biodiversity and Sociological Assessment and Monitoring of Eco-Development Initiatives in Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve (KMTR)-2002”. Under the Principle Investigator Dr. M.B. Viswanathan. Major responsibilities in Mammals diversity related to predator species like Tiger (Panthera tigris), Leopard (Panthera pardus) and Wild dog (Cuon alpinus) and prey species Spotted deer (Axis axis) and Sambar (Cervus unicolor) and improvement of their habitat and their rise in population in relation to Eco-Development in the buffer zones of Kalakkad-Mundanthurai reserve in the Southern Western Ghats of India. Educational Career: Latchoumanan Muthu Andavan born on 13th November, 1972 in Union Territory Pondicherry earned B.Sc., Zoology from the Pondicherry Central University and M.S. Ecology, also from the same University and Ph. D. in Environmental Sciences from University of Madras. He was a Research Assistant while doing M.S. Ecology course in the Road Ecology and Environmental Project from Madras to Kanayakumarai. He had attended National conference Jammu and Calcutta in 1998 and 1999 under Ecological Programme and joined as a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in the Centre for Environmental Sciences, Alwarkurichi, Tirunalveli, Tamil Nadu India affiliated by the Manomanniam University later he joined as a Senior Research Fellow (SRF) in Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology (GUIDE), Bhuj, Kachchh district of Gujarat. He had contributed several research articles; papers on the Tiger paper, Journal of Animal sciences, Zoo out reach Journal. He presented papers at the National and State level seminars and co-authors in several research articles. He had involved in wildlife Ecology i.e., Prey-predator relationship in the Kalakkad- Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve (KMTR), Southern Western Ghats of India and also in North Gujarat Region of Gujarat, the main objective was to study Mammals and its Ecology. He also involved in Environmental Impact Assessment studies in a. Gujarat Ambuja Cement Limited (GACL) Kodinar district of Gujarat, India. b. Environmental Impact Studies of Flora and Fauna in and around the Tata Chemical Limited (TCL) –Porbander, Gujarat. c. Jakkau Salt Limited, Bhuj, Kachchh district, Gujarat. d. Field oriented study on Sanghi Cement Factory, Gujarat (Marine (Mangrove survey Zooplankton and Phytoplankton and Terrestrial Ecosystem) in the Core and Buffer Zone in and around the Cement factory. At present, as a Environmental Engineer and working in Environmental Impact Assessment, by Project Implementation Agency (PIA), Puducherry funded by World bank through Govt of Puducherry Design and Construction of Modern Hygienic Fish Market in Puducherry and Karaikkal. 1. Environmental Impact Assessment and Management plan for the Proposed Construction of Modern Hygienic Fish Market in Puducherry and Karaikkal. 2. Rapid Environmental Assessment on Existing vacant place (Old bus stand, and Vanoli thedal Mudhylarapet, Pondicherry). CURRICULUM VITAE 1. Name : LATCHOUMANAN MUTHU ANDAVAN 2. Father’s Name : M. LATCHOUMANAN (Ex-Serviceman) 3. Date of Birth : 13-11-1972 4. Gender : Male 5. Address : #2, Murugesa Counder Illam, Srinivasa Counder Street, Sellaperumal Pet, Lawspet Post, Pondicherry-605 008. South India. Email:andavanin@gmail.com Mobile: 09488944572 6. Nationality : Indian 7. Proficiency in Language : Tamil, English, Hindi & French 8. Passport details : A-9503618-Regional Passport office, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, South India 9. Research Publications and Reports: S. No Research Publications Published Research Publications Communicated National International National International 1 7 8 4 3 2 Technical Report Completed: 8 3 International Proceeding report : 1 10. Educational Qualifications: S. No. Name of the Exam Passed Year Passed Name of the Board/University Reg. No Class 1 Ph.D. Environmental Sciences From 2007- In progress University of Madras, Chennai - - 2 M.S. (Ecology) 1998-2000 Salim Ali School of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Pondicherry Central University 1981109 I-class 3 P.G.D.S.T&C (Post Graduate Diploma in Science & Technology Communication) 1997-1998 Centre for Science, Technology and Communication Pondicherry Central University 3970201 I-class 4 B.A.,(Hindi) Rashtrabhasha Praveen Poorvardh 1997 Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Madras- South India 12108 II-class 5 DMPWS (Male) 1996-1997 Board of Medical Education, General Hospital, Pondicherry 326 I-class 6 B.Sc., (Zoology) 1995 Tagore Arts College-Pondicherry Central University 2065509 II-class 7 Diploma in French 1995 French School- Foyer dé Soldat-Pondicherry-605001 - Trés bien 8 H.S.C. 1991 Fatima Higher Secondary School Pondicherry - Board of H.S. Examination, Tamil Nadu, South India 741318 II-class 9 Matriculation 1989 Fatima Higher Secondary School Pondicherry- Board of Matriculation, Tamil Nadu, South India 204755 II-class 11. Position held with details and responsibilities: Nature of Profession/ Organization Time period 1. Presently as a Environmental Engineer – Project Implementation Agency (PIA) , Government of Pondicherry, funded by World Bank- 20.08.2009 to Till date 2. Senior Research Fellow (SRF)-Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology,P.O. Box # 83. Opp.Changleshwar Temple, Mundra Road, Bhuj Kachchh-370001.Gujarat-India. Email: desert_ecology@yahoo.com 2005-2008 3. Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Centre for Environmental Sciences, Manomanniam Sundanar University,Alwarkurichi, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu-627412-India. email: regismsu@md5.vsnl.net.in 2001-2004 4. Research Assistant, Salim Ali School of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry- 605 014. 1998-2000 12. Membership: Name of the Institute /Organisation/Society Membership Number Date of Registration 1. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)-Environmental Science Mutagen Society-Mumbai AN-13/2001 30/03/2001 2. Pondicherry Post-Graduates in Ecology and Environment Science Association, Reg.No.635/2003, Pondicherry-605 008 PPGEESA-001/2003 18/11/2003 3. International Bird Conservation Network-(IBCN)-Mumbai-400 032. Email: ibcn@ibcn.in with Wellbrook Court,Girton Road Cambridge CB3 0NA,UK. Email: birdlife@birdlife.org.uk - 01/04/2006 4. Zoo Out Reach Organisation-Coimbatore- 641 004. India. Rodentia, Insectivora, Logomorpha & Scandentia Conservation & Information Networkof South Asia- (RILSCINSA).email:zooreach@vsnl.com - 30/12/2005 5. Chennai Snake Park Trust-COBRA-Chennai-600 022, Tamil Nadu, S. India. email: cspt1972@md5.vsnl.net.in - 01/04/2006 6. IUCN-SS-Re-Introduction Species RSG-SA-Zoo out Reach Organisation- Coimbatore- 641 004. India - From April, 2010 13. Technical Qualification:  Typewriting Lower passed-1991  Data Entry Operator. 14. Extra curricular activities:  National Service Scheme (NSS)–College level from 1993-94 and 1998-2000 in Pondicherry Central University.  National Cadet Crops (NCC) from 1991-93 “B” Certificate Passed. 15. Field of Specialization: a) Studies in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Management Plan (EPM). b) Road Ecology related to - Health and Environmental Survey (EIA). a. In Wildlife Research: a) Small mammals and its Ecology. b) Study on Prey-Predator relationship in mammalian species. c) Scat and pellets, hook marks, bones and scars identification for the wild animals. d) Hair analysis with Microtome technique and slide preparation. e) Pug mark casting and Tracing for Bigger cats. f) Wild animals Road kills - data collection and analysis in the forest. 16. National level seminar attended: 1. Participant in the Bird Census programme in the Charithan proposed Ramasar Wetland in Bhuj Kachchh district - Conducted by Forest department of Kachchh- 3rd and 4th Jan. 2007. 2. Tenth Foundation for Amity and National Solidarity (FANS)-New Delhi-All Inter University Integration youth Camp-Jammu University-from 14th to 19th Dec. 1999. Title of talk on Eco-Sociology. 3. Ninth Foundation for Amity and National Solidarity (FANS)-New Delhi-All Inter University Integration youth Camp-Shantiniketan University (Calcutta) from 26th to 31st Dec. 1998. Title: General Talk on Environment information and Pollution in the Union Territory of Pondicherry. 17. Work Experience in Research Project: 1. Presently working as a Environmental Engineer in the Project “Design and Construction of Modern and Hygienic Fish Markets and Improvments to Existing Fish Markets at Puducherry and Karaikkal” Funded by World Bank through Project Implementation Agency, Government of Puducherry. 2. As a Senior Research Fellow (SRF)–(From 2005 to 2008) “Assessment of Biodiversity and Preparation of Conservation plan for the Forests of North Gujarat Region”-funded by Ministry and Environment of Forests (MoE&F) - New Delhi-India. 3. As a Researcher in the project “Ecological appraisal on Floral and Faunal status in and around Gujarat Ambuja Cement Ltd-Kodinar-Junagardh, Gujarat. Funded by Ambjua Cement Foundation (ACF)-Kodinar. 4. Junior Research Fellow (JRF)-2001. “Study on Biodiversity and Sociological Assessment and Monitoring of Eco-Development Initiatives in Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Paper (KMTR)” of the FREEP programme funded by World Bank and Tamil Nadu Forest Department, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, South India. 5. M.S. (Ecology)-Dissertation- 1998-2000. “Studies on the East Coast of Tamil Nadu and its Environs-III”. 6. Science & Technology Communication-Project work on-1997-98. “Studies of AIDS–Campaign in the Union Territory of Pondicherry. 18. International Research Publications: 1. Muthu Andavan. 2002. Present Population Status and Conservation the Chital (Axis axis) in the Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve, Tamil Nadu, South India. Tiger Paper. 29 (4): pp. 30-31. 2. Latchoumanan Muthu Andavan. 2003. Indian Brone-Back Tree Snake (Dendrelaphis trisitis) (Daudin) preying on Indian Chameleon (Chameleo zeylanicus) (Laurenti) in Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve, peninsular India. Tiger Paper. 3. L. Muthu Andavan. 2003. A successful rescue operation of a leopard (Panthera pardus)-a thrilling experience in Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve, Southern Western Ghats of India. Tiger paper. 4. L. Muthu Andavan. 2003. Occurrence of tree frog (Hyla goeldii) in the higher elevation of Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve, Southern Western Ghats of Peninsular India. Tiger paper. 5. Latchoumanan Muthu Andavan. 2004. Mollusks in the Scat of Leopard. Tiger Paper 31(1): 29. 6. L. Muthu Andavan. 2004. Reappearance of Bamboo or Green pit Viper (Trimeresurus gramineus) (Shaw) in the Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve, Southern Western Ghats of India. Tiger Paper. 31 (1): 32. 7. Latchoumanan Muthu Andavan and Manoj Kumar Pradeshi. 27/05/05. Rediscovery of Land Starred Tortoise (Geochelone elengans) in the Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve, South India. Tiger Paper. 8. Latchoumanan Muthu Andavan. 2006. Paradise of Spotted deer (Axis axis) in the KMTR. Tiger paper. 33 (1). 18. Technical and Research Reports: 1. Presently engaged in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) studies for the Existing and Proposed Fish Markets at Puducherry and Karaikkal regions. Funded by World Bank (WB) through Government of Puducherry by Emergency Tsunami Reconstruction Project (ETRP) assigned to the M/s. Mukesh & Associates, Puducherry. 2. Rapid Environmental Assessment on Existing vacant place (Old bus stand, and Vanoli Thidal Mudhylarapet, Pondicherry) funded by World Bank (WB) through Government of Puducherry by Emergency Tsunami Reconstruction Project (ETRP) assigned to the M/s. Mukesh & Associates, Puducherry. 3. Justus Joshua, S.F. Weseley Sunderraj, S. Rajendra Kumar, Himani K.P. Kala, Manoj Kumar Pardeshi, L. Muthu Andavan, Jagadeesh M. Menon, Pankaj N. Joshi and Sanjay K.Das. 2006. Assessment of biodiversity and Preparation of conservation Plan for the forests of North Gujarat Region, Gujarat. Proc. Paper. Int. conf. Bhuj. Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology. 4. Sunderraj, S.F.W, J. Joshua, P. N. Joshi, S. Rajendrakumar, H.K.P.Kala, M. Pardeshi, L. Muthu Andavan and J.M. Menon. 2006. Biodiversity status in and around Solaj Limestone Mines of Gujarat Ambuja Cements Limited (GACL) Sutrapada, Junagagh district of Gujarat. Report submitted to Gujarat Ambuja cements Limited (GACL) Ambujanagar. Kodinar. Gujarat, Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology, Bhuj, Kachchh. Gujarat. 60p. 5. Joshua, J., S.F.W. Sundarraj, J.M. Menon, S. Rajendrakumar, H.K.P. Kala, P. Manoj Kumar and L. Muthuandavan, P.N. Joshi, S.K., Das, and T. Mewada. 2007. Assessment of Biodiversity and Preparation of Conservation Plan for the Forests of North Gujarat Region, Gujarat. Final Report submitted to: E.I Division, Ministry of Environment and Forests, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi. Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology (GUIDE), Bhuj, Kachchh, Gujarat. 207pp. 6. Joshua, J., S.F.W. Sundarraj, J.M. Menon, S. Rajendrakumar, H.K.P. Kala, P. Manoj Kumar and L. Muthuandavan, 2006. Assessment of Biodiversity and Preparation of Conservation Plan for the Forests of North Gujarat Region, Gujarat. Second Annual Report submitted to: E.I Division, Ministry of Environment and Forests, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi. Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology (GUIDE), Bhuj, Kachchh, Gujarat. 45p. 19. International Research Paper Communicated: 1. Latchoumanan Muthu Andavan and Manoj Kumar Pradeshi. 03.04.06. Puthupet-A Sacred Groves-Tropical Dry Evergreen Forest in the Southern East Coast of Tamil Nadu, S.India. Tiger Paper. 2. Manoj Kumar Pradeshi and Latchoumanan Muthu Andavan. Anatomical study on the Skull and Scapula of Nilgiri Langur (Trachypithecus johnii). Comm. On. 07.04.06. Tiger Paper. 3. Manoj Kumar Pradeshi and Latchoumanan Muthu Andavan. Shell anatomy of Land Starred Tortoise (Geochelone elegans). Comm. on 07.04.06. Tiger Paper. 20. National Research Publications 1. K. Geetha Naiyak, S. Suresh Babu and Latchoumanan Muthu Andavan. 2003. A List of Butterflies Recorded in the Pondicherry Central University Campus, Southern Eastern Coast of India. Insect Environment. 2. K. Geetha Naiyak, S. Suresh Babu and Latchoumanan Muthu Andavan. 2003. Study of Density and Diversity of Butterfly in the Pondicherry Central University campus, Coromandel Coast of India. Insect Environment. 3. L. Muthu Andavan. Anatomy of pelvic girdle of Sambar (Cervus unicolor). 2004. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences 74 (1): 43. 4. K. Geetha Naiyak, S. Suresh Babu and Latchoumanan Muthu Andavan. 2004. Biodiversity of Kolli hills, Tropical Evergreen forest, Southern Eastern Ghats of Peninsular India. Tropical Ecology. 5. L. Muthu Andavan, S.F.Wesley Sunderraj and Justus Joshua. Bat Colony in and around the Kodinar Taluka of Junagadh district, Gujarat State. 2008. Bat Net Newsletter, Vol. 9. No.1 Jan-July, P.18. 6. Justus Joshua, S.F. Wesley Sunderraj, Sham Davande, Himani Kala, S. Rajendra kumar and L. Muthu Andavan. 2008. Identification and Prioritization of High Biodiversity sites for Restoration in the Forested Landscape of the North Gujarat Region, Gujarat, India Conservation and Landscape Restoration. 7. Ilangovan K, Debahish Pattnaik, Kavitha D, Sundeep P., Smitha Krishnan, Mary M.S., Anbazhagi S., Muthu Andavan L., & Sharma C.B.S.R. 2002. Reconnaissance of the East Coast of Tamil Nadu Survey on the Status of Wetlands and Potable water for Evolving Conservation and Developmenta Strategies. www.wgbis.ces.iisc.in/energy/Lake2002abs/ses114.html. Chairman: Prof. Patil H.S and Rapporteur: Sudhira H.S 21. Research Paper Communicated: 1. Latchoumanan Muthu Andavan and Manoj Kumar Pradeshi. 31.05.04. Anatomy of humerus, skull, antlers of sambar (Cervus unicolor Kerr, 1792) and spotted-deer (Axis axis Erxleben, 1777). Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 2. Latchoumanan Muthu Andavan. 31.05.05. Anatomy of Skull of sambar (Cervus unicolor Kerr). Zoos’ print Journal, M.S. No: 1368; M. No.: 114. 3. Latchoumanan Muthu Andavan. 06.06.05. Anatomy of skull and scapula of Nilgiri Langur (Trachyithecus johnii). Zoos’ print Journal, Manuscript no: 1371; mailing no: 116. 4. Latchoumanan Muthu Andavan. 2003. Sighting of Indian King Cobra in KMTR, Southern Western Ghats of India. 22. Professional Referees: 1. Dr. Priya Davidar, Professor-Salim Ali School of Ecology and Environmental Sciences-Pondicherry Central University, Kalapet, Pondicherry-605 014. South India. M:09442066819-Email: pdavidar@yahoo.com 2. Dr. Justus Joshua, Scientist,Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology, P.O.Box.#83. Opp.Changleshwar Temple, Mundra Road, Bhuj-Kachchh- 370 001-Gujarat, India. Tel: 02832-290335; 329408; Tele/Fax: 290335. M: 09824479598. Email: justmonk@rediffmail.com 3. Dr. S.F. Wesley Sunderraj, Senior Scientist cum Deputy Director- Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology, P.O.Box. #83. Opp.Changleshwar Temple, Mundra Road, Bhuj-Kachchh-370 001. Gujarat, India. Tel: 02832-290335; 329408; Tele/Fax: 290335. Email: wesley@rediffmail.com 4. Dr. C. Venkatraman, Scientist-Government of India, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)-Marine Biological Station, #130, Santhome High Road, Chennai-600 028. Tamil Nadu, S. India. Tel: 044-24641577, 24643191. Fax:044-24642680; M: 09444428011-Email: cvramanmbs@yahoo.com 5. Dr. Marcel P. Huijser-Vereniging voor Zoogdierkunde en Zoogdierbescherming (VZZ),-Oude Kraan 8, NL-6811 LJ Arnhem,-The Netherlands. Email: mhuijser@coe.montana.edu I hereby declare that the above information provided in this Curriculum Vitae is correct and complete with my best of knowledge. Yours sincerely, (Latchoumanan Muthu Andavan) Date: Place: Lawspet, Pondicherry-605 008

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