About Department
About Department
University Department of Zoology, Kolhan University was established in 2011 in the core of Singhbhum district of Jharkhand state to facilitate quality education to young and bright youth of this rural area. Right from its inception, M.Sc. and Ph.D. courses are being offered for the students. Zoology as a subject provides a deep understanding of the structure, behaviour and evolution of animals by using molecular and systems biology approach. It has wide applications in environment, industry, pharmacology, forensic as well as clinical sciences. In recent years, the study of this paper has also tried to induce world-wide interest in students, researchers and the industry. The revision and restructuring of the syllabus of the course are done from time to time, keeping aim of enabling students to acquire the out-of-the-box thinking and technical skills that are needed to excel in today's multi-faceted science of Zoology. Department has adopted blended teaching learning approach along with the implementation of several innovative teaching-learning methods and pedagogies. Active learning strategies such as peer review, group discussions, book reviews, paper presentations, assignments and e-posters are emphasized. Learning in the field is accomplished through field-based research projects.
Aims & Objective:
The primary aim and objective of the University Department of Zoology, Kolhan University is to impart quality education in the subject as a basic science and its applied branches to the students from rural area. The Department is having following objectives:
- To provide quality education in Zoology and its applied specializations.
- To facilitate higher education and research in Zoology.
- To motivate students for self-employment in applied branches of Zoology e.g. sericulture, apiculture, fishery, forestry etc.
- To develop entrepreneurship skills in students.
- To conduct field studies and exposure to students via visits to zoological parks, national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.
Faculty Members
- Dr. Anjna P.V. Khalkho (In charge Head & Assistant Professor)
- Dr. Shovit Ranjan (Assistant Professor)
- Dr. Nitish Kumar Mahato (Assistant Professor)
Research
Research Specializations in the Department
- Entomology
- Molecular Neurobiology
- Microbiology
Research Articles (during last 5 years):
- Ranjan, S., & Panda, A.K. (2023). Association of Toll-Like Receptor 7 (TLR7) Polymorphisms with Predisposition to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): A Meta and Trial Sequential Analysis. Biochemical Genetics. (ISSN 1573-4927).
- Panda, A.K., Ranjan, S., & Sahu, J.K. (2023). Efficacy of baricitinib for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus patients: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases. (ISSN 1756-185X).
- Ranjan, S., & Gautam, A. (2023). Pharmaceutical prospects of Silymarin for the treatment of neurological patients: an updated insight. Frontiers in Neuroscience. 17: 1159806. (ISSN 1662-453X).
- Sood, U., Dhingra, G.G., Anand, S., Hira, P., Kumar, R., Kaur, J., Verma, M., Singhvi, N., Lal, S., Rawat, C.D., Singh, V.K., Kaur, J., Verma, H., Tripathi, C., Singh, P., Dua, A., Saxena, A., Phartyal, R., Jayaraj, P., Makhija, S., Gupta, R., Sahni, S., Nayyar. N., Abraham, J.S., Somasundaram, S., Lata, P., Solanki, R., Mahato, N.K., Prakash, O., Bala, K., Kumari, R., Toteja, R., Kalia, V.C., Lal, R. (2022). Microbial Journey: Mount Everest to Mars. Indian J Microbiol. 62: 323-337 (ISSN 0046-8991).
- Anand, S., Lal, S., Sood, U., Gupta, V., Dhingra, G.G., Solanki, R., Kaur, J., Kumar, R., Saxena, A., Dua, A., Tripathi, C., Talwar, C., Rawat, C.D., Kaur, H., Verma, H., Kaur, J., Verma, M., Singh, M., Hira, P., Singhvi, N., Mahato, N.K., Prakash, O., Malhotra, J., Lal, R., Kalia, V.C. (2021). The Alphabet of the Elementary Microbiology: Revisited. Indian J Microbiol. 61: 397-400 (ISSN 0046-8991).
- Dhingra, G.G., Saxena, A., Nigam, A., Hira, P., Singhvi, N., Anand, S., Kaur, J., Kaur, J., Dua, A., Negi, V., Gupta, V., Sood, U., Kumar, R., Lal, S., Verma, H., Verma, M., Singh, P., Rawat, C.D., Tripathi, C., Talwar, C., Nagar, S., Mahato, N.K., Prakash, O., Singh, M., Kuhad, R.C., Singh, Y., Lal, B., Pabbi, S., Singh, N., Kalia, V.C., Lal, R. (2021). Microbial World: Recent Developments in Health, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences; An Annual Conference Organized by Association of Microbiologists of India and Indian Network for Soil Contamination Research. Indian J Microbiol. 61:111-115 (ISSN 0046-8991).
- Ranjan, S. (2020). Gender Specific Effect of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) Gene SNP G196A on Susceptibility to Alzheimer’s Disease: A Meta- Analysis. Bulletin of Pure and Applied Sciences-Zoology. 39A(2): 246-260. (ISSN 0970-0765).
- Ranjan, S., & Sharma, P.K. (2020). Study of learning and memory in type 2 diabetic model of zebrafish (Danio rerio). Endocrine and Metabolic Science. 1(3-4):100058. (ISSN 2666-3961).
- Ranjan, S., & Sharma, P.K. (2020). Study of stress, anxiety and depression in type 2 diabetic model of zebrafish (Danio rerio). Bulletin of Pure and Applied Sciences-Zoology. 39A(1): 25-35. (ISSN 0970-0765).
- Ranjan, S., & Sharma, P.K. (2020). Study of BDNF protein expression in type 2 diabetic model of zebrafish (Danio rerio). Research journal of biotechnology. 15(3): 58-60. (ISSN 2278-4535).
- Sahay, U., Khalkho, A.P.V., Ekka, P.P. & Mandal, D. (2019). The existence of Lytocestus paithanensis Kale, 2017 is questionable- a critical study. Trends in Fisheries Research. 8(2): 62-68. (ISSN 0970-0765).
- Mahato, N.K., Sharma, A., Singh, Y. & Lal, R. (2019). Comparative Metagenomic analyses of a high altitude Himalayan geothermal spring revealed temperature constrained habitat-specific microbial community and metabolic dynamics. Arch Microbiol 201:377-388 (ISSN 0302-8933).
- Sahay, U., Khalkho, A.P.V., Singh, R.R. & Mandal, D (2018). On the status of Lytocestus mastacembellusi (Caryophyllidae: Lytocestidae) Pardeshi, 2016: A critical study. Asian Journal of Agriculture. 4(1): 13-21. (ISSN 2455-6149).
- Ranjan, S., & Sharma, P.K. (2018). Development of high-sugar induced hyperglycemia or Type 2 Diabetes in Zebrafish (Danio rerio) model. Research & Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions. 8(3): 60-66. (ISSN 2277-6192).
- Ranjan, S., & Sharma, P.K. (2018). Comprehensive In silico Analysis of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) in Human BDNF Gene. Research & Reviews: A Journal of Life Sciences. 8(3): 128-139. (ISSN 2348-9545).
- Ranjan, S., & Sharma, P.K. (2018). Association of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) gene SNPs G196A and C270T with Parkinson's disease: A Meta- Analysis. Biomed J Sci&Tech Res. 6(2): 1-13. (ISSN 2574-1241).
- Sharma, A., Schmidt, M., Kiesel, B., Mahato, N.K., Cralle, L., Singh, Y., Richnow, H.H., Gilbert, J.A., Arnold, W. & Lal, R. (2018). Bacterial and archaeal viruses of Himalayan hot springs at Manikaran modulate host genomes. Front Microbiol. 9:3095 (ISSN 1664-302X).
- Maji, A., Misra, R., Dhakan, D., Gupta, V., Mahato, N.K., Saxena, R., Mittal, P., Thukral, N., Sharma, E., Singh, A., Virmani, R., Gaur, M., Singh, H., Hasija, Y., Arora, G., Agrawal, A., Chaudhry, A., Khurana, J.P., Sharma, V.K., Lal, R. & Singh, Y. (2018). Gut microbime contributes to impairment of immunity in pulmonary tuberculosis patients by alteration of butyrate and propionate producers. Environ Microbiol 20:402-419 (ISSN 1462-2912).
Books/ Book Chapters (during last 5 years):
- Ranjan, S., & Gautam, A. (2020). Bilateral Symmetry. In: Vonk J and Shackelford T (eds) Encyclopedia of Animal Cognition and Behavior. Cham, Springer International Publishing. 1-2 (ISBN 978-3-319-47829-6).
- Ranjan, S., & Gautam, A. (2020). Radial Symmetry. In: Vonk J and Shackelford T (eds) Encyclopedia of Animal Cognition and Behavior. Cham, Springer International Publishing. 1-2 (ISBN 978-3-319-47829-6).
- Ranjan, S. (2019). Hibiscus sabdariffa - Roselle. In: Medicinal Plants in India: Importance and Cultivation (Volume – II). Jaya Publishing House, New Delhi. 215-227 (ISBN 978-93-89235-03-6).
- Ranjan, S., & Gautam, A. (2018). Heritability Estimate. In: Vonk J and Shackelford T (eds) Encyclopedia of Animal Cognition and Behavior. Cham, Springer International Publishing. 1-4 (ISBN 978-3-319-47829-6).
- Ranjan, S., & Gautam, A. (2018). Gene Frequency. In: Vonk J and Shackelford T (eds) Encyclopedia of Animal Cognition and Behavior. Cham, Springer International Publishing. 1-3 (ISBN 978-3-319-47829-6).
Achievement
Awards & Achievement
Faculty of University Department of Zoology, Kolhan University has received several awards and recognition both at the national as well as international forums.
- Dr. Anjna P.V. Khalkho received Madhawi – Shyam Educational Trust Fellowship.
- Dr. Anjna P.V. Khalkho received 2nd International Conference on Bio-wealth management for Sustainable Livelihood (ICBMSL) – Young Scientist Award 2009.
- Dr. Anjna P.V. Khalkho received International Consortium of Contemporary Biologists – Senior Scientist Award 2021.
- Dr. Shovit Ranjan received Young Scientist Award-2023 by Academic Council of Centre for Social and Environmental Research (CSER) at International Conference on Ethnobotany, Environmental Sustainability and Multidisciplinary Researches (ICEESMR-2023) held at K.O. College, Gumla, Jharkhand, India.
- Dr. Shovit Ranjan received international travel grant from ICMR for attending and presenting the research work on “Role of BDNF in Type 2 Diabetes” in the Federation of European Neuroscience Society (FENS) Regional Meeting, 2017 at Pecs, Hungary.
- Dr. Shovit Ranjan received CBSE Central Sector Scholarship Scheme (CSSS)-2008 by MHRD for pursuing graduation and post- graduation in 5 years.
- Dr. Nitish Kumar Mahato received international travel grant from DST-SERB to attend 7th Congress of European Microbiologists (FEMS-2017) held at Feria Valencia, Valencia, Spain.
Activities
Departmental Activities (2022-23):
- Celebration of Wildlife Day, 2023 on 3rd March, 2023.
- Celebration of National Science Day, 2023 on the theme “Global Science for Global Welbeing”, organized by University Department of Zoology, Kolhan University, Chaibasa on 28th February, 2023.
- Celebration of World Cancer Day on the theme “Close the Care Gaps” on 6th February, 2023.
- One Day Educational Tour to Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary organized by University Department of Zoology, Kolhan University, Chaibasa on 12th January, 2023.
- Celebration of National Voter’s Day, 2023 on the theme “Nothing Like Voting: I vote for sure” on 25th January, 2023.
- Celebration of National Constitution Day, 2022 on the theme “Bharat: Loktantra ki Janani” on 26th November, 2022.
