Dr. K. Fousi

Associate Professor M.Sc,NET,B. Ed.,Ph. D. Department of Zoology
Korambayil Ahamed Haji Memorial

UNITY WOMEN’S COLLEGE

Govt. Aided & Affiliated to University of Calicut

Reaccredited by NAAC with CGPA 2.77 & B⁺⁺ Grade

 

FACULTY PROFILE

 

Faculty Name Dr. K. Fousi
Department Name Zoology
Designation Associate Professor
Mobile Number 9446164197
E-Mail ID drkfousi@gmail.com
Official Address Associate Professor, Dept. of Zoology, KAHM Unity Women’s College, Manjeri
Residential Address Harafa House Pokkunnu P. O. Kozhikode -673007
Date of Joining 16/01/1997
Total Teaching Experience UG 27years 6 months PG –
Subject with Specialization Zoology with Wildlife biology
Subject with Specialization Applied Entomology- Insect systematics

 

 

Educational & Professional Qualifications
Sl.No. Degree Name Specialization University
1. M. Sc. Zoology with Wildlife biology University of Calicut (1994)
2. NET

 

   UGC-CSIR (Dec. 1994)
3. Ph. D. Applied Entomology University of Calicut (2004)
4. B. Ed. Natural Science University of Calicut (1995)

 

 

 

Refresher / Orientation Courses Attended
Sl. No. Type of Programme University/ Institution Period
1.       Orientation Farook College, Calicut 16-09-1999 to 13-10-1999
2.       Refresher ASC, University of Calicut 26-11-2003 to16-12-2003
3.       Refresher ASC, University of Calicut 01-12-2005 to21-12-2005
4.       Refresher ASC, University of Calicut 02-01-2009 to22-01-2009
5.       FDP (One week) Swami Ramanda Theerth Marathwada University, Nanded 27-04-2020 to 02-05-2020
6.       FDP (Three days)) Kerala Private College Teachers’ Association, Regional Committee, Calicut University 03-06-2020, 04-06-2020 & 06-06-2020
7.       Ten days Short Term Training Programme Sree Neelakanta Government Sanskrit College, Pattambi 07-06-2020 to 21-06-2020
8.       FDP (One week) (MHRD Sponsored) Ramanujan College, University of Delhi 08-06-2020 to 14-06-2020
9.       FDP (Two weeks) B S Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai 11-07-2020 to 25-07-2020
10.   FDP (One week) Kerala State Higher Education Council, Thiruvanandapuram 13-07-2020 to 17-07-2020
11.   FDP (3- Day) Korambayil Ahamed Haji Memorial Unity Women’s College, Manjeri 27-07-2020 to 29-07-2020
12.   FDP (One week) Kerala State Higher Education Council, Thiruvanandapuram 13-03-2023 to 17-03-2023
13.   NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitzation Programme of UGC MMTTC, University of Calicut 06-05-2024 to 15-05-2024

 

 

                            Online Non-credit Courses Attended
Sl. No. Name of Course Offered through Month & Year
1 Covid-19: What you need to know Coursera May 2020
2 Introduction to Google docs Coursera May 2020
3 Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases Coursera May 2020

 

 

Seminars/ Conferences/ Workshops/ Symposia Attended
Sl.No. Seminars/ Conferences/ Workshops/ Symposia Theme/Title Resource Person / Participant Organizing Institution Period
1 Workshop NAAC and Quality Assurance in Higher Education Participant Korambayil Ahamed Haji Memorial Unity Women’s College, Manjeri 17th July 2024
2 Seminar

(National)

 Human Wildlife Conflict: The Way Ahead Participant Govt. Arts and Science College, Meenchanda 19th Dec. 2023
3 Webinar Why Spoken Tutorials Participant St.Teresa’s College (Autonomous) Ernakulam 8th March 2023
4 Seminar

(National)

 Transformational Role of NEP 2020 in Higher Education” Participant Korambayil Ahamed Haji Memorial Unity Women’s College, Manjeri 24th Feb.2023
5 Workshop Review, Analyse, Plan Participant Korambayil Ahamed Haji Memorial Unity Women’s College, Manjeri 6th Jan. 2023 FN
6 Workshop Digital Content Development Participant Korambayil Ahamed Haji Memorial Unity Women’s College, Manjeri 6th Jan. 2023 AN
7 Conference Two day virtual conference on Quality Enhancement of Institutions of Higher Learning: Transformational Role of NEP 2020 Participant St. Aloysius College, Elthuruth,Thrissur 28th & 29th Nov. 2022
8 Workshop Quality Enhancement and Accreditation Participant Korambayil Ahamed Haji Memorial Unity Women’s College, Manjeri 2nd &3rd Nov.2022
9 Workshop NAAC Participant Korambayil Ahamed Haji Memorial Unity Women’s College, Manjeri  8th May. 2022
10 Seminar Workplace Professionalism, Ethics & Team building Participant Korambayil Ahamed Haji Memorial Unity Women’s College, Manjeri 2nd Mar.2022
11 Workshop

(International online)

 Academic writing and Communication skills, Research methodology, Reference management and Academic publishing Participant National Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, MG University Library, LORE and ED Research Associates 23rd Nov.2021 to 31st Dec.2021
12 Seminar

(State)

 Intellectual Property Legislation Participant Korambayil Ahamed Haji Memorial Unity Women’s College, Manjeri 8th Feb. 2021
13 Webinar Culture & Society of Himachal Pradesh Participant Korambayil Ahamed Haji Memorial Unity Women’s College, Manjeri 20th Aug. 2020
14 Webinar The digitally transformed educational scenario- A teacher friendly view Participant Korambayil Ahamed Haji Memorial Unity Women’s College, Manjeri 7th Aug. 2020
15 Webinar Career Advancement Scheme & UGC Regulations Participant Mar Thoma College, Chungathara 3rd Aug. 2020
16 Online Workshop Going Online: Classroom, Field work & Research (JNU- WETOM IV) Participant Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 11-12th July 2020
  17 National webinar From classroom to studio: How to set up Media production Centre at Educational Institution Participant Malabar College of Advanced Studies, Vengara 31st May 2020
18 Online Workshop Empowering teaching through Online mode (JNU-WETOM II) Participant Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 9th & 10th May 2020
19 Seminar Integrating Technology in Higher Education Participant Korambayil Ahamed Haji Memorial Unity Women’s College, Manjeri 22nd Jan. 2019
20 Seminar Life after the Deluge: Impact of the recent flood on Wildlife of Kerala Participant Govt. Arts and Science College, Calicut 30th &31st Oct. 2018
21 Workshop Bird Identification Participant Zoological Survey of India, Kerala Forests & Wildlife Department, Malabar Natural History Society 8th Mar. 2017
22 NAAC sponsored National Seminar Quality Enhancement in Higher Education Participant Malabar Christian College, Kozhikode 18th Feb. 2017
23 Science Congress 28th Kerala Science Congress Participant Kerala State Science Technology and Environment & University of Calicut 28th to 30th Jan. 2016
24 Seminar Computational chemistry Participant KAHM Unity Women’s College, Manjeri 20th to 21st Jan. 2016
25 Seminar Quality in Higher Education: Nuances and Parameters Resource Person Govt. College, Malappuram 10th Mar.2014
26 Seminar Strategies for Quality Sustenance in Higher Education Participant Providence Women’s College, Calicut 23rd July 2013
27 Seminar Environmental management and its future perspectives Participant DGM MES College, Mampad 12 & 13th Feb.2013
28 Conference Principals of Women’s Colleges in Kerala Participant Sacred Heart College, Chalakudy 9th Feb. 2013
29 Seminar Maintenance of Quality in HigherEducation Institutions: Prospects & Problems Participant Farook College, Calicut 7th &8th Feb. 2013
30 Seminar E-waste- A question of future Participant St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri 15th Oct. 2011
31 Seminar Harmful/ Beneficial insects of agricultural importance with special reference to the nuisance pest Luprops tristis in rubber plantations Participant St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri 17th & 18th Feb. 2011
32 Workshop Innovative pedagogy for laboratory exercises in zoology curriculum Participant Farook College, Calicut & Mahatma Gandhi Doerencamp Centre, Trichy 7th Oct. 2010
33 Seminar Role of Women in combating climate change Participant KSCSTE, Trivandrum & Department of Science and Technology 8th Jan. 2010
34 Science Congress Indian Science Congress Participant VSSC & University of Kerala, Kariavattom 3rd to 7th Jan. 2010
35 Workshop Capacity building for Women Managers in Higher Education Participant  UGC& Centre for Women Studies, University of Calicut 4th to 8th May 2009
36 Workshop Bioinformatics Participant NIT, Calicut 1st Apr. 2009
37 Seminar Exploring New Frontiers in Nanotechnology & Biotechnology Participant SAFI Institute of advanced studies, Vazhayoor 2nd Mar. 2009
38 Workshop Restructuring Undergraduate Education Participant Kerala State Higher Education Council & ASC, University of Calicut 4th & 5th Dec. 2008
39 Seminar Medicinal properties of Botanicals Participant Mathoma College,Chungathara 28th & 29th Nov.2008
40 Workshop Climate change Participant Centre for Environment and Development 22nd Nov. 2008
41 Seminar Women in Science: A Career in Science Participant I.I.S.C.Bangalore & CUSAT 6th Apr. 2008
42 Workshop Enhancing classroom effectiveness of College teachers Participant IQAC, Unity women’s College 24th Feb. 2007
43 Seminar Environmental Laws Participant Malabar natural History Society 4th Jun. 2005
44  Science Congress 17th session of Kerala Science Congress Participant Kerala State Science Technology and Environment & KFRI, Peechi 29th to 31st Jan.2005
45 Seminar Mangrove diversity & conservation Participant Malabar natural History Society 4th Jun. 2004
46  Science Congress 16th session of Kerala Science Congress Participant Kerala State Science Technology and Environment & CWRDM,Calicut 29th to 31st Jan.2004
47 Seminar Modern aspects of molecular biology Participant Providence women’s college, Calicut & Regional Science Centre, Calicut 27th & 28th Feb. 2003
48 Workshop Modern trends and developments in Research methods and methodology Participant All Kerala Research scholars’ association 19th Sept. 2000

 

 

 

Participation in College Level & University Level Academic and Co-Curricular Activities
1.       16 hours of teaching per week
2.       Attended Centralised Valuation Camps & Centrally Monitored Valuation Camps
3.       Taken Invigilation duty and External examinership for Theory and Practical examinations of the University
4.       Question setter for autonomous colleges
5.       Steering Committee Coordinator, NAAC Re-accreditation (Cycle 2, 2014)
6.       Coordinator, IQAC (2010-’14)
7.       HoD (2001-2003) (Dec 2011- Nov. 2012) (Since May 2020)
8.       Coordinator, Research Cell (2007-’10)
9.       Director, Fine Arts (2006-’07)
10.   Secretary, Parent Teacher Association (2009-’10)
11.   Coordinator, Compulsory Social Service Scheme (2003-’06)
12.   Dean, Student Welfare (2008 – ‘09) & 2000-’01)
13.   Member, Staff council (2010-’12)
14.   Member, PTA Executive Committee (2010- ’12) (2003-’05)
15.   Counselling cell Convenor (2021-22)
16.   Member, Anti- Ragging Cell (2021-23)
17.   Secretary, College Staff Council (2022-‘23) (2023-‘24)
18.   In-charge of Students’ Handbook & Academic calendar
19.   Member, Director Board, College Co-operative Store
20.   Member, College Canteen Committee
21.   As part of Science day celebration, Dept. conducted an exhibition for the school children of local schools to create awareness on science on 28th Feb.2005.

 
22.   Attended a 6-day training programme on “Skill enhancement computer training” and selected as resource person for Women Resource Centre of Kerala state IT Mission from 21st to 26th
23.   Engaged extension lecture on ‘Reproductive physiology’ for NSS students at SS College, Areacode on 24th Dec. 2012
24.   Engaged extension lecture on ‘Environmental Disasters’ at Govt. Women’s Polytechnic College, Calicut on 14th Mar. 2013
25.   Part of one day photo and poster exhibition on ‘Wildlife and Energy conservation’ organised at the college as a joint venture of the Department of Zoology & Nature and Eco club on 19th Jan.2017.

 
26.   In collaboration with MNHS, Calicut distributed field guide for identification of common birds prepared by Kerala Forests and Wildlife Department & Social Forestry to the Nature club members in a function held on 16th Mar. 2017.

 
27.   Coordinated the exhibition on “Faunal Diversity” for the Senior secondary & secondary students of the District on 25th Feb. 2019.

 
28.   Served as Subject expert for RAC for award of SRF to JRF fellow of Dept. of Zoology, MES Mampad College, Mampad  in 2021
29.   Served as Subject expert for selection of Assistant Professor of Zoology (adhoc) at Govt. Arts and Science College for Women, Malappuram and MES College, Mampad in May and June 2021
30.   Served as External Subject Expert for the Research Advisory Committee meeting MES College, Mampad  in June 2022
31.   Served as University nominee and subject expert for promotion of faculty in one of the Govt-aided colleges in Thrissur on 15th Dec. 2022
32.   Served as External Subject Expert for the Research Advisory Committee meeting MES College, Mampad on 22nd December 2022
33.   Coordinated “Cancer Awareness Programme” held as part of observing World Cancer Day 2023 held on 8th Feb. 2023
34.   Coordinated “Renal Disorder Preventive Measures” held in association with CH Centre Malappuram (Dubai Chapter) and Wellness foundation, Thrissur held on 13h Feb. 2023
35.   Jointly coordinated the district level inauguration of the programme ‘VIVA’ (Vilarchayilninnu Valarchayilaek), a project of Health Department of Govt. of Kerala on 2nd March 2023
36.   Coordinated the camp conducted for ‘Screening Anaemia among women of the campus’, in collaboration with Govt. Medical College Hospital, Manjeri on 13th & 14th March 2023
37.   Coordinated the awareness programme on ‘Menstrual hygiene & menstrual cup usage’ conducted in collaboration with Women and Child Development Department &ICDS, Malappuram urban on 27th Sept. 2023

 

 

 

Research Experience: Thesis Details
M.Phil. Title –
Subject –
Faculty –
Ph.D. Title Alpha Systematics of Some Genera of Eulophidae (Hymenoptera) of Kerala
Subject Zoology
Faculty Science

 

 

Research Experience: Projects Details
1.       Type Minor
Title Biosystematic and Distribution studies of Eulophidae (Hymenoptera : Chalcidoidea) of Malppuram district at the Generic level
Order No MRP (S)344/2005(X Plan)/KLCA 045/UGC- SWRO Dated 30/3/2005
Duration 2 years (2005-07)
Amount 1,00,000/-
2.       Type  Minor
Title Systematic studies and Biodiversity Assessment of the Superfamily Chalcidoidea (Hymenoptera: Apocrita : Parasitica) if Malappuram District
Order No MRP (S) 319/08-09/KLCA 045/UGC- SWRO Dated 30/3/2009
Duration 18 months (2009-10)
Amount 1,55,000/-

 

 

 

Papers Published
SNo. Name of Paper Name of Journal ISSN / ISBN Issue, Year, Page1111
1.       A new genus and a new species of Eulophidae (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) from the rice ecosystems of central Kerala, India Journal of Ecobiology 0970-9037 14(20:137-141 (2002)
2.       A new species of Eulophidae (Hymenoptera; Chalcidoidea) parasitoid on slug caterpillar pest, Contheyla rotundaHampson Journal of Zoological Research   13(1): 31-34 (2002)
3.       A taxonomic study of a new genus of Eulophidae (Hymenoptera) from Southern Malabar (Kerala) Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology 0256971x 23(3): 223-228 (2003)
4.       A newgenus of Tetrastichinae (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) from Kerala Perspectives on Biosystematics and Biodiversity   T. C. N. Commemorative volume 597-600 (2004)
5.       A taxonomic study of Anaprostocoetus Graham (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) Oriental Insects 0030-5316 39: 273-280 (2005)
6.       Parasitic interaction between non-pollinating and pollinating fig wasps of Ficus Geobios 0251-1223 36 (2-3) 197-199 (2009)
7.       Olfactory attraction of fig pollinating wasps to their respective figs Scientia 0976-8289 36 (1); 50-52 (2010)
8.       Scope of Eulophid parasitoids in biocontrol Proceedings of National seminar sponsored by UGC & DST   36 (2011)
9.       Resource utilization in mutualist: Fig (Moracea) and Fig wasp (Chalcidoidea) Scientia 0976-8289 12(1): 85-88 (2016)

 

 

Seminar Proceeding Published
SNo. Name of Paper Name of Journal ISSN / ISBN Issue, Year, Page
1.       Scope of Eulophid parasitoids in biocontrol Proceedings of National seminar sponsored by UGC & DST   36 (2011)

 

 

 

 

Books / Chapter Publication Details
Sl. No. Book / Chapter Name Publisher Name ISSN / ISBN Year
1.       Eulophid Parasitoids as Biocontrol Agents KAHM unity Women’s College, Manjeri , Narukara (PO) Pin; 676122, malappuram (DT), Kerala , India 978-93-5396-526-6 Jan. 2020

 

 

Extension Activities

 
1.     Served as member in inspection committee for approval of UG programme in self- financing institution in December 2023
2.     Served as Evaluator of 31st National Children’s Science Congress held on 4th Nov. 2023
3.     Assisted Public Service Commission in Selection committee in September 2023
4.     Served as expert in Selection committee for Govt. Aided Higher Education Institutions in August 2023
5.     Served as Evaluator of 30th National Children’s Science Congress held on 1st Dec.2022
6.     Served as Presiding Officer to LAC (Kondotty) and HPC byelection held in April 2021
7.     Member, Technical Support Group, Kerala State Biodiversity Board (2017-2020)
8.     Served as Presiding Officer to three-tier election to Panchayat (Areacode)  held in December 2020
9.     Served as Presiding Officer to HPC election (Manjeri) held in 2009
10. Served as Presiding Officer to HPC election (Perinthalmanna) held in 2004
11. Executive and Life member of Malabar Natural History Society