HT LALREMSANGA | Zoology | Excellence in Research

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Prof Dr. HT LALREMSANGA| Zoology |Excellence in ResearchĀ 

Prof Dr HT LALREMSANGA Mizoram University India

Dr. H.T. Lalremsanga is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Zoology at Mizoram University, specializing in ecology, herpetology, and taxonomy. With a Ph.D. from North Eastern Hill University (2011), his research emphasizes the ecology and breeding behavior of amphibians in Mizoram, India. Dr. Lalremsanga has made significant contributions, including discovering three new vertebrate species, earning him recognition from the Mizoram Science and Technology Department. He is actively involved in several academic committees, professional networks, and conservation initiatives, and has received numerous awards, including international research grants and the prestigious Best Citizens of India Award (2019).

Publication Profile

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šŸŒŸ Strengths for the Award

  1. Significant Research Contributions: Dr. Lalremsanga has made substantial contributions to ecology, herpetology, and taxonomy, particularly in the field of amphibian ecology and breeding behavior. His discovery of three new vertebrate species in Mizoram highlights his impact on biodiversity research.
  2. Academic and Professional Recognition: His receipt of prestigious awards like the “Best Citizens of India Award (2019)” and the “Balipara Foundation Award (2015)” demonstrates his standing in both national and regional academic communities. International research grants from notable organizations like the Rufford Foundation and Chicago Zoological Society underscore his global research impact.
  3. Leadership and Administrative Roles: Serving as Head of the Department since 2020 and his role as Warden reflect his leadership capabilities, making him an asset to Mizoram University.
  4. Professional Engagement and Networks: Active participation in organizations like the IUCN Species Survival Commission and the Mizo Academy of Sciences, along with being a reviewer for reputable journals, positions him as a well-regarded expert in his field.
  5. Extensive Research Publications: His publication record in peer-reviewed journals adds substantial weight to his research excellence. The fact that heā€™s regularly invited to review articles for international journals further reflects his expertise and credibility.

šŸ“ˆ Areas for Improvement

    1. Broader Public Engagement: While Dr. Lalremsanga is highly respected within academic circles, increasing public science outreach or engaging in policy advocacy could elevate his visibility and societal impact.
    2. Interdisciplinary Collaborations: While his work is highly specialized, integrating broader interdisciplinary research efforts or collaborating with other scientific fields may enhance the applicability of his research to global environmental challenges.
    3. Global Presence and Conferences: Although he has international recognition, further participation in global conferences or collaborative projects could expand his research influence and foster larger international networks.

 

šŸ“š Educational Qualifications

Ph.D. (2011): North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Thesis: Studies on the Ecology, Breeding Behaviour, and Development of Anurans in Mizoram. M.Sc. (2002): NEHU. B.Sc. (2000): NEHU

šŸŽ“ Research Interests

  • Amphibian Ecology & Breeding Behavior
  • Herpetology & Taxonomy
  • Limnology & Biosystematics

šŸ† Awards & Honors

Junior Research Fellowship (NET-JRF, CSIR-UGC) (2001). Best Citizens of India Award (2019) Balipara Foundation Award (2015). Multiple international research grants, including from Rufford Foundation and Chicago Zoological Society

āœļø Professional Contributions

  • Numerous peer-reviewed research papers in renowned journals.
  • Reviewer for journals like Herpetology Notes, Zootaxa, and Journal of Threatened Taxa.

Publications:

  1. A new species of Leptolalax (Anura: Megophryidae) from Mizoram, north-eastern India
    • Authors: S. Sengupta, S. Sailo, H.T. Lalremsanga, A. Das, I. Das
    • Journal: Zootaxa
    • Year: 2010
    • Citations: 56

 

  1. A new genus and species of natricine snake from northeast India
    • Authors: V. Giri, D.J. Gower, A. Das, H.T. Lalremsanga, S. Lalronunga, A. Captain, …
    • Journal: Magnolia Press
    • Year: 2019
    • Citations: 37

 

  1. Taxonomic reassessment of the Pareas margaritophorus-macularius species complex (Squamata, Pareidae)
    • Authors: G. Vogel, N. Tan, H.T. Lalremsanga, L. Biakzuala, V. Hrima, N. Poyarkov
    • Journal: Vertebrate Zoology
    • Year: 2020
    • Citations: 26

 

  1. Three additional lizard (Squamata: Sauria) records for Mizoram, India
    • Authors: H.T. Lalremsanga, L. Khawlhring
    • Journal: Journal of Threatened Taxa
    • Year: 2010
    • Citations: 23

 

  1. A second species of the genus Blythia Theobald, 1868 (Squamata: Colubridae) from Mizoram, India
    • Authors: G. Vogel, H.T. Lalremsanga, V. Vanlalhrima
    • Journal: Zootaxa
    • Year: 2017
    • Citations: 20

 

  1. Diversity of snakes (Reptilia: Squamata) and role of environmental factors in their distribution in Mizoram, Northeast India
    • Authors: H.T. Lalremsanga, S. Sailo, H. Chinliansiama
    • Journal: Advances in Environmental Chemistry
    • Year: 2011
    • Citations: 20*

 

  1. A new cryptic species of green pit viper of the genus Trimeresurus LacĆ©pĆØde, 1804 (Serpentes, Viperidae) from northeast India
    • Authors: Y.S. Rathee, J. Purkayastha, H.T. Lalremsanga, S. Dalal, L. Biakzuala, …
    • Journal: PLOS One
    • Year: 2022
    • Citations: 16

 

  1. Bacterial diversity of Murlen National Park located in Indo-Burman Biodiversity hotspot region: A metagenomic approach
    • Authors: S. De Mandal, H.T. Lalremsanga, N.S. Kumar
    • Journal: Genomics Data
    • Year: 2015
    • Citations: 15

 

  1. An annotated checklist of amphibians in and around Dampa Tiger Reserve, Mizoram, India
    • Authors: H. Decemson, S. Gouda, G.Z. Hmar, H.T. Lalremsanga, L. Biakzuala, …
    • Journal: Journal of Threatened Taxa
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 14

 

  1. Ingerana borealis (Annandale, 1912): a new record from Mizoram (India), with notes on its systematic position and natural history*
    • Authors: S. Sailo, H.T. Lalremsanga, R.N.K. Hooroo, A. Ohler
    • Journal: Alytes
    • Year: 2009
    • Citations: 14*

 

šŸ” Conclusion

Dr. H.T. Lalremsanga is a distinguished researcher with a clear impact on both his academic field and the conservation community. His deep expertise in amphibian ecology, coupled with his discoveries and leadership roles, make him a strong contender for an “Excellence in Research” award. Enhancing public engagement and expanding global collaborations could further strengthen his already impressive portfolio.

Chandan Shivamalli | Life Sciences | Excellence in Research

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Assoc Prof Dr. Chandan Shivamalli | Life Sciences | Excellence in Research

 

Assoc Prof Dr at JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research India

Assoc Prof Dr Chandan S is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Mysore and currently serves as an Assistant Professor and Coordinator at Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara University. Assoc Prof Dr. Chandan has extensive research experience, having worked on projects funded by prestigious agencies like DST-SERB and ICMR. He has led various projects, including studies on anti-mucosal inflammatory effects, Alzheimer’s disease therapy, and leptospiral peptidomimetics. Assoc Prof Dr. Chandan’s contributions to the field have earned him awards such as the DST-SERB Young Scientist Award and the ICMR Senior Research Fellowship.

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šŸ“š Educational Qualification

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) University / College: University of Mysore, JSS College, Mysore Period: 2002-2005. M.Sc University / College: University of Mysore, JSS College, Mysore Period: 2005-2007 . Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) University / College: Vinayaka Missions University (Deemed), Vinayaka Missions University Period: 2007-2008 . Ph.D University / College: University of Mysore, University of Mysore Period: 2010-2013

šŸ’¼ Work Experience

1. Project Directorate on Animal Disease Monitoring and Surveillance, ICAR Designation / Department: Post Graduate Research Assistant Period: June 02, 2007 – March 31, 2010 Duration: 2 Years 9 Months. 2. Department of Studies in Biotechnology Designation / Department: Project Fellow Period: May 17, 2010 – May 21, 2011 Duration: 1 Year 0 Months. 3. Indian Council for Medical Research Designation / Department: Senior Research Fellow Period: May 21, 2011 – December 13, 2013 Duration: 2 Years 7 Months. 4. Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara University Designation / Department: Lecturer, Biotechnology & Bioinformatics Period: December 13, 2013 – January 31, 2016 Duration: 2 Years 1 Month 5. Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara University Designation / Department: Assistant Professor & Coordinator, Biotechnology & Bioinformatics Period: February 01, 2016 – Till Date Duration: 5 Years 9 Months

šŸ† Awards

1. DST-SERB Young Scientist Awarding Agency: DST-SERB, Purpose of Award: Sanction of Project, Award Type: National, Award Date: June 1, 2016 2. Senior Research Fellow Awarding Agency: ICMR, Purpose of Award: To pursue PhD, Award Type: National, Award Date: May 21, 2011

šŸ”¬ Projects

1. Evaluation of anti-mucosal inflammatory effect of Acacia fernesiana using Zebra fish as model organism Principal Investigator: Dr. Chandan S Duration: 1 Year(s) Institute: School of Life Sciences – Mysuru Department: Biotechnology & Bioinformatics 2. A prospective study of synergistic effect of combination therapy of FDA approved drugs and in silico characterization against Alzheimer’s disease Principal Investigator: Dr. Chandan S Duration: 2 Year(s) Institute: School of Life Sciences – Mysuru Department: Biotechnology & Bioinformatics 3. Genomic and proteomic analysis of outer membrane vesicles from clinical isolates of Leptospira and development of antileptospiral peptidomimetics Principal Investigator: Dr. Chandan SDuration: 3 Year(s) Institute: Faculty of Life Sciences [FLS] Department: Bioinformatics [BIOINFO]

Publications Top NotesšŸ“

 

  • Title: A systematic review on ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry and pharmacological aspects of Thymus vulgaris Linn.
    Authors: SM Patil, R Ramu, PS Shirahatti, C Shivamallu, RG Amachawadi
    Year: 2021
    Journal: Heliyon
    Volume and Issue: 7(5)
    Article Number: 134

 

  • Title: Antiviral and immunomodulatory activity of curcumin: A case for prophylactic therapy for COVID-19
    Authors: RK Thimmulappa, KK Mudnakudu-Nagaraju, C Shivamallu, …
    Year: 2021
    Journal: Heliyon
    Volume and Issue: 7(2)
    Article Number: 133

 

  • Title: Bioactive compounds effective against type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review
    Authors: C Egbuna, CG Awuchi, G Kushwaha, M Rudrapal, …
    Year: 2021
    Journal: Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry
    Volume and Issue: 21(12)
    Pages: 1067-1095

 

  • Title: In silico evaluation of flavonoids as effective antiviral agents on the spike glycoprotein of SARS-CoV-2
    Authors: AS Jain, P Sushma, C Dharmashekar, MS Beelagi, SK Prasad, …
    Year: 2021
    Journal: Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
    Volume and Issue: 28(1)
    Pages: 1040-1051

 

  • Title: Genetic typing of recent classical swine fever isolates from India
    Authors: SS Patil, D Hemadri, BP Shankar, AG Raghavendra, H Veeresh, …
    Year: 2010
    Journal: Veterinary Microbiology
    Volume and Issue: 141(3-4)
    Pages: 367-373

 

  • Title: Genistein: a potent anti-breast cancer agent
    Authors: SS Bhat, SK Prasad, C Shivamallu, KS Prasad, A Syed, P Reddy, CA Cull, …
    Year: 2021
    Journal: Current Issues in Molecular Biology
    Volume and Issue: 43(3)
    Pages: 1502-1517

 

  • Title: Palladium (II) complexes as biologically potent metallo-drugs: Synthesis, spectral characterization, DNA interaction studies and antibacterial activity
    Authors: KS Prasad, LS Kumar, S Chandan, RMN Kumar, HD Revanasiddappa
    Year: 2013
    Journal: Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy
    Volume: 107
    Pages: 108-116

 

  • Title: Aqueous Extract of Saraca indica Leaves in the Synthesis of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles: Finding a Way towards Going Green
    Authors: KS Prasad, A Patra, G Shruthi, S Chandan
    Year: 2017
    Journal: Journal of Nanotechnology
    Volume and Issue: 2017(1)
    Article Number: 7502610

 

  • Title: Quinazolinones linked amino acids derivatives as a new class of promising antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents
    Authors: KP Rakesh, S Ramesh, HMM Kumar, S Chandan, DC Gowda
    Year: 2015
    Journal: European Journal of Chemistry
    Volume and Issue: 6(3)
    Pages: 254-260

 

  • Title: Diorganotin(IV) complexes of biologically potent 4(3H)-quinazolinone derived Schiff bases: Synthesis, spectroscopic characterization, DNA interaction studies and …
    Authors: KS Prasad, LS Kumar, S Chandan, B Jayalakshmi, HD Revanasiddappa
    Year: 2011
    Journal: Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy
    Volume and Issue: 81(1)

 

Sanaz Hazraty Kari | Coral reef | Women Researcher Award

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Ā Dr. Sanaz Hazraty Kari | Coral reef |Women Researcher Award

Ā Dr at The university of the Ryukyus, Japan

Sanaz Hazraty-Kari is a post-doctoral researcher specializing in coral reef ecology, particularly the resilience of corals to thermal stress. She holds a Doctor of Science in Marine and Environmental Sciences from the University of the Ryukyus, Japan, where she researched the acclimation potential of Acropora tenuis to consecutive thermal stress. Her work includes multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences. Dr. Hazraty-Kari is experienced in molecular genetics, coral reproduction, and drone-based coral reef monitoring. She is affiliated with several professional societies, including the International Coral Reef Society, and has received numerous academic scholarships and awards.

Profile

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  1. Orcid

 

  1. Scholar

šŸŽ“ Educational Background

Doctor of Science in Marine and Environmental Sciences (2017/10-2023/3) University: Graduate School of Engineering and Science, University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan Thesis Title: Acclimation potential against consecutive thermal stress on adult and early life stages of the reef-building coral Acropora tenuis Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Masaya Morita. Master of Science in Natural Resource Engineering – Aquatic Animals Proliferation and Farming (2012-2014) University: Azad University, Bandar Abbas Branch, Bandar Abbas, Iran. Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Engineering ā€“ Fisheries (2007-2011) University: Azad University, Bandar Abbas Branch, Bandar Abbas, Iran

šŸ› ļø Vocational Record

Ā Technical Assistant

  • Institution: Sesoko Station, Tropical Biosphere Research Center, University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan
  • Duration: 2020/12 – 2021/04

Ā Laboratory and Field Assistant

  • Institution: Sesoko Station, Tropical Biosphere Research Center, University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan
  • Duration: 2017/11 – 2018/03

šŸ“Š Researcher and Project Manager

  • Institution: Persian Water Fisheries and Marine Science Research Institutes, Iran
  • Duration: 2014/01 – 2017/04

šŸ“‘ Research Projects

  • Project: Interaction between Non-Coral Species and Scleractinian Corals in the Persian Gulf Year: 2016. Project: Bioerosion of the Sea Urchin Echinometra mathaei on Two Porites Species in the Persian Gulf Year: 2016. Project: Impacts of Fish Biting and Macroalgal Cover on Coral Reefs of Qeshm Island, the Persian Gulf Duration: 2012 – 2016. Project: Assessment of Coral Bleaching Events in Iranian Waters of the Persian Gulf Duration: 2012 – 2017. Project: Assessment of Coral Disease in the Persian Gulf

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

  • Hazraty-Kari, S., Tavakoli-Kolour, P., Nakamura, T., Morita, M.
    • Susceptibility of Acropora tenuis to consecutive thermal stress, Under Review

 

  • Tavakoli-Kolour, P., Sinniger, F., Morita, M., Hazraty-Kari, S., Nakamura, T., Harii, S. (2023)

 

  • Hazraty-Kari, S., Morita, M., Tavakoli-Kolour, P., Harii S. (2023)
    • Response of resistant larvae of the coral Acropora tenuis to future thermal stress, Marine Pollution Bulletin, 192, 115060
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.115060

 

  • Das, R-R., Tavakoli-Kolour, P., Hazraty-Kari, S., Reimer, J-D (2023)
    • Survey of Black Band Disease-affected scleractinian corals via drone-based observations in Okinawa, Japan, Journal of Threatened Taxa, 15(6): 23397ā€“23402
    • DOI: 10.11609/jott.8215.15.6.23397-23402

 

  • Hazraty-Kari, S., Morita, M., Tavakoli-Kolour, P., Nakamura, T., Harii, S. (2023)
    • Reactions of coral juveniles to three years consecutive thermal stress, Science of the Total Environment, 863, 161227
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.161227

 

  • Hazraty-Kari, S., Tavakoli-Kolour, P., Kitanobo, S., Nakamura, T., Morita, M. (2022)
    • Adaptations by the coral Acropora tenuis confer resilience to future thermal stress, Communications Biology, 5, 1371
    • DOI: 10.1038/s42003-022-04309-5

 

  • Hazraty-Kari, S., Morita, M., Kawachi, M., Harii S. (2022)
    • The early acquisition of symbiotic algae benefits larval survival and juvenile growth in the coral Acropora tenuis, Journal of Experimental Zoology Part A, 337 (5), 559-565
    • DOI: 10.1002/jez.2589

 

  • Tavakoli-Kolour, P., Farhadi, A., Ajdari, A., Bagheri, D., Hazraty-Kari, S., Ghasemi, A., Vazirzadeh, A. (2022)
    • Genetic species identification and population structure of grouper Epinephelus coioides (Hamilton, 1822) collected from fish markets along the Persian Gulf and the Oman Sea, PeerJ, 10, e14179
    • DOI: 10.7717/peerj.14179

 

  • Hazraty-Kari, S., Tavaloli-Kolour, P., Das, R.R., Farhadi, M., Barkhordari-Ahmadi, A., Yahyavi, M., Rezai, H. (2021)
    • Baseline assessment of coral diseases in an environmentally extreme environment of the northern Persian Gulf, Marine Pollution Bulletin, 171, 112707
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112707

 

  • Kavousi, J., Tavakoli-Kolour, P., Hazraty- Kari, S., Goudarzi, F. (2021)
    • Four consecutive coral bleaching events in the Northern Persian Gulf: 2014ā€“2017, Annals of Marine Science, 5(1)
    • DOI: 10.17352/ams

 

Parviz Tavakoli-Kolour | Coral reef ecology | Best Researcher Award

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Ā Dr. Parviz Tavakoli-Kolour | Coral reef ecology|Best Researcher Award

Ā Dr at University of the Ryukyus, Japan

Dr. Parviz Tavakoli-Kolour is a marine scientist with a Ph.D. in Marine and Environmental Science from the University of the Ryukyus, Japan. His research focuses on the physiological responses of corals to environmental changes, with a particular interest in coral reef acclimation and adaptation mechanisms. Dr. Tavakoli-Kolour has extensive field and laboratory experience, including molecular genetics, coral reproduction, and drone-based reef monitoring. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles on coral ecology and genetics and is actively involved in several scientific communities. Currently, he serves as a Technical Assistant at the Sesoko Station, University of the Ryukyus.

Profile

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  1. Scholar

šŸŽ“ Educational Background

Ph.D. of Marine and Environmental Science (2018-2023) Graduate School of Engineering and Science, University of the Ryukyus, Japan Thesis Title: Impact of depth on physiological responses of different life stages of the shallow coral species. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Masaya Morita. Master of Science in Natural Resource Engineering – Aquatic Animals Proliferation and Farming (2008-2012) Islamic Azad University, Bandar Abbas Branch, Bandar Abbas, Iran Supervisor: Prof. Hamid Farahmand Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Engineering ā€“ Fisheries (2004-2008) Islamic Azad University, Bandar Abbas Branch, Iran

šŸ§‘ā€šŸ« Training and Employment

2023-Present: Technical Assistant, Prof. Takahashi Lab, Sesoko Station, Tropical Biosphere Research Center, University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan. 2019-2023: Research Assistance, Prof. Kurihara Lab, Sesoko Station, Tropical Biosphere Research Center, University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan. 2014-2018: Project Manager and Researcher, Persian Water Fisheries and Marine Science Research Institute, Tehran, Iran. 2011-2014: Research Assistant, Islamic Azad University, Bandar Abbas Branch, Iran. 2012: Executive Manager of 1st National Conference of Fisheries & Aquatic Animals in Iran, Islamic Azad University Bandar Abbas Branch, Iran. 2010-2011: Internship, Molecular Genetic Laboratory, Persian Gulf and Oman Sea Ecological Institute (for nine months)

šŸ”¬ Research Experience

2020: Comparison of Coral Biodiversity and Coral Communities Structure in Subtropical and Tropical Mesophotic Coral Reef Ecosystems, Indonesia (Funded by the University of the Ryukyus). 2016: Project Lead Researcher, Bioerosion of the sea urchin Echinometra mathaei on two Porites species in the Persian Gulf (Funded by Persian Water Fisheries and Marine Science Research Institute, Iran). 2012-2017: Project Lead Researcher, Assessment of coral bleaching events in Iranian waters of the Persian Gulf (Funded by Persian Water Fisheries and Marine Science Research Institute, Iran). 2016: Project Lead Researcher, Interaction Between Soft-Coral Species and Scleractinian Corals in the Persian Gulf (Funded by Persian Water Fisheries and Marine Science Research Institute, Iran). 2012-2016: Project Lead Researcher, Impacts of Fish Biting and Macroalgal Cover on Coral Reefs of Qeshm Island, the Persian Gulf (Funded by Persian Water Fisheries and Marine Science Research Institute, Iran). 2012-2015: Project Researcher, Molecular Identification and Population Genetics of the Persian Gulf Squids (Mollusca: Cephalopoda) (Funded by Azad University, Bandar Abbas Branch, Iran). 2020-2011: Project Researcher, Coral Species Richness, Abundance, Health, and Degradation Factors of Coral Reef Around Coastal Waters of Larak Island and Preparation of Environmental Management Plan (Funded by Azad University, Bandar Abbas Branch, Iran). 2010: Project Researcher, Diversity and Species Richness of Coral Reef Fishes in the Larak Island, Persian Gulf (Funded by Azad University, Bandar Abbas Branch, Iran). 2008-2009: Project Researcher, Feeding Habitat and Diet of Sillago sihama in Coastal Water of Bandar Abbas (Funded by Young Researchers and Elites Club, Bandar Abbas Branch, Azad University, Iran)

šŸ† Awards and Scholarships

2023: Japan Coral Reef Society (JCRS), Travel Award. 2022: Suzuki Shohei Foundation, Research Grant. 2021: Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO), Scholarship (February & October). 2020: Suzuki Shohei Foundation, Research Grant. 2020: JGC-S Scholarship Foundation, Young Researcher Scholarship. 2020: University of the Ryukyus, ORCHID Travel Award. 2018: Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO), Scholarship. 2015: Young Researchers and Elite Club, IAUBA, Top Researchers Award. 2015: Young Researchers and Elite Club, Elite Member. 2014: Hormozgan Province, Top Researchers Award

šŸ“š Teaching Experience

2022ā€“Present: Mentoring in Peer Review in Web of Science Academy, 2017: Workshop in Marine Ecotourism, Mashghe Afarinesh Institute, Iran, 2012ā€“2013: Teaching Laboratory Methods of Aquatic Animals Molecular Genetics, Azad University, Bandar Abbas, Iran

šŸŒ Other Experiences

2010: International Workshop on Marine Biotechnology of the Persian Gulf, Persian Gulf Biotechnology Park and Research Center, Qeshm Island, Iran. 2009: Workshop on Coral Reef in the Persian Gulf, Hormozgan University, Iran

 

šŸŒ Scientific Communities Membership

2019-Present: ICRS – International Coral Reef Society, 2018-Present: JCRS – Japanese Coral Reef Society, 2018-Present: ASLO ā€“ Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography, 2015-Present: Mideast Coral Reef Society, 2010-Present: Member of Project Aware, 2010-Present: Member of Coral Watch

šŸ”¬ Research Interest

Physiological response of corals in environmental changes, Coral reef acclimation and adaptation mechanisms in different life stages

šŸ’» Computers and Lab Skills

Computer Skills

  • Skilled in R Studio
  • ImageJ Software
  • CPCe Software
  • Population genetic and phylogenetic data analysis software (Arlequin, DAMBE, MEGA, Clustal X, BioEdit)

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

  1. Mass coral bleaching in the northern Persian Gulf, 2012 (2014)
    J. Kavousi, P. Tavakoli-Kolour, M. Mohammadizadeh, A. Bahrami, et al.

 

  1. Baseline assessment of coral diseases in an environmentally extreme environment of the northern Persian Gulf (2021)
    S. Hazraty-Kari, P. Tavakoli-Kolour, R. R. Das, M. Farhadi, et al.

 

  1. Coral reefs and community around Larak Island (Persian Gulf) (2013)
    M. Mohammadizadeh, P. Tavakoli-Kolour, H. Rezai

 

  1. Four-Year Field Survey of Black Band Disease and Skeletal Growth Anomalies in Encrusting Montipora spp. Corals around Sesoko Island, Okinawa (2022)
    R. R. Das, H. Wada, G. D. Masucci, T. Singh, P. Tavakoli-Kolour, N. Wada, et al.

 

  1. Mass Mortality of Porites Corals on Northern Persian Gulf Reefs due to Sediment-Microbial Interactions (2013)
    J. Kavousi, P. Tavakoli-Kolour, A. Barkhordari, A. Bahrami

 

  1. Adaptations by the coral Acropora tenuis confer resilience to future thermal stress (2022)
    S. Hazraty-Kari, P. Tavakoli-Kolour, S. Kitanobo, T. Nakamura, M. Morita

 

  1. Nudibranchs from the Northern Persian Gulf (2016)
    H. Rezai, S. A. Mohtarami, H. Dehghani, P. Tavakoli-Kolour, H. R. Bargahi, et al.

 

  1. Outbreak of growth anomalies in coral communities of Qeshm Island, Persian Gulf (2015)
    P. Tavakoli-Kolour, J. Kavousi, H. Rezai

 

  1. First record of Cephalopholis formosa (Shaw, 1812)(Perciformes: Serranidae) in the Persian Gulf (2015)
    P. Tavakoli-Kolour, S. Khatami, A. Barkhordari, A. Farhadi

 

  1. Reactions of juvenile coral to three years of consecutive thermal stress (2023)
    S. Hazraty-Kari, M. Morita, P. Tavakoli-Kolour, T. Nakamura, S. Harii