Dr. MATHEW M. OOMMEN Professor, Department of Zoology, University of Kerala, Karyavattom, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 695581
Resume of Dr. MATHEW M. OOMMEN as on January, 2008
Dr. MATHEW M. OOMMEN Professor, Dept of Zoology, University of Kerala, Kariavattom-695581, Thiruvananthapuram. Residence: Mammoottil, Madathuvila Lane, Medical College PO, Trivandrum. 695 011 Tel: 0471- 2555494
Academic Qualifications
Course University Subject Year M.Sc. Ph.D. University Of Kerala UniversityOf Kerala Zoology Zoology Muscle Physiology 1972 1980
Research Area
Muscle Physiology, Reproductive Behaviour, Habitat Ethology of Bats, Avian and Bio – Acoustics, Behavioural Neurobiology of Small Mammals and Birds. Animal-Plant interaction in Mangrove ecosystem.
Professional Profile
Lecturer - Department of Zoology, C.M.S. College, Kottayam. 1978 – 1988. Reader - Department of Zoology, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Trivandrum. 1988 – 1998. Professor - Department of Zoology,University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Trivandrum. 1998 –
Teaching Experience
Twenty nine Years of Teaching Experience at Under Graduate, Post Graduate, and M.Phil levels.
Research, and Research Guidance
University approved Research Guide since 1986
Membership in University Academic Bodies
Member, P.G. Board of Studies of Kannur University, Member, P.G. Board of Studies, Kerala University, P.G. Board Member of Calicut University, Was Member of the Academic Committee of Kerala University, Member- Faculty of Science of Kerala University.
Significant University Responsibility Occupied
Was Vice – Chairman of the Academic Committee from 2001 to 2003
Involvement in Scientific Body
Member, Ethological Society of India
Special Skill
Micro Photography, Electron Microscopy