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Dr. Mumthas Y.

curriculum vitae

Education

CERTIFICATIONS

  • 2007   –  Certificate of Merit – Equivalence to level 4 of ICB Qualifications
  • 2007   –  Certificate of Merit – Tally Financial Accounting

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

  • Working as Assistant Professor at TKM College of Arts and Science, Kollam 
  • Working as Assistant Professor (Adhoc) at TKM College of Arts and Science, Kollam 
  • Working as Assistant Professor (Adhoc) at Fatima Mata National College, Kollam    
  • Worked as Higher Secondary School Teacher at KMJ Central School, Kollam
  • Worked as a IT Teacher at MEA English Medium School, Kollam

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

  • Over 10 years of Research experience and data analysis
  • Completed one UGC project
  • Completed 10 M.Sc. Projects and 08 Degree Projects
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office programmes
  • Proficient with Statistical Programmes (SPSS V.24, PAST 3.14, XL statistics 2015, MATLAB and PRIMER 7)
  • Proficient with Instrument operations (GC, GC-FID, Water Analyzer, Olympus CX21i, Labomed, ICP-AES Etc.,

PATENT/AWARD /HONORS

  • Attended  the National Level UGC Sponsored  Faculty  Orientation/Induction programme at HRDC, Calicut University 12.07.2023  to 10.08.2023.
  •  Attended  the  Refresher Course in Women’s Studies and Women Empowerment (Multidisciplinary-Online) is from 04-12-2024 to 17-12-2024 at University/College teachers  conducted  by  the  UGC-Malaviya  Mission  Teacher Training  Centre,  University  of  Kerala,  sponsored  by  the  University  Grants Commission. 

REVIEW ARTICLES IN SCOPUS-INDEXED INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS

  1. Kiri Rodgers 1*, Holly Walder 2, Ronnie Mooney 2, Tatyana Peshkur 2, Iain McLellan 3,Roderick Williams 1, Andrew S. Hursthouse 3, Fiona L. Henriquez 2 and Charles W. Knapp (2025) Source tracking of polyaromatic hydrocarbons in estuarine sediments and the    influence of dioxygenase biodegradation. PeerJ Life & Environment. https://peerj.com/life-environment/

POPULAR ARTICLES

  1. Dr Mumthas Yahiya ‘Interaction of Human with Nature’- Gadgil Report and Conservation of Western Ghats Ashtamudi Live news 2021.
  2. Dr Mumthas Yahiya International day of observing wild life week – Detailed Report Ashtamudi Live news  2021
  3. Dr Mumthas Yahiya Joy and Income from pets Ashtamudi Live news 2021
  4. Dr Mumthas Yahiya & Dr. Jasin Rahman V. K Students need to line up for Ecosystem restoration  Ashtamudi Live news 2021
  5. Dr Mumthas Yahiya, International Oceans Day Ashtamudi Live new 2021.

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

Books
  1. Proceedings of the International Seminar on Blue Growth Initiative Sustainable fishery development strategies and advanced technologies for aquaculture (BISFAA).2019.Dr Sherly Williams E ,Prof. Nisha Thomas P ,Dr. Mumthas Y, Dr.Vijayasree AS and Mrs. Lekshmipriya V. PG & Research Department of Zoology, Fatima Mata National College(Autonomous), Kollam. ISBN 978 93-5382-468-6.
  2. Zooplankton  as  Bio-indicators  of Pollution.  2018.Mary Miranda,  Mumthas  Yahiya,     Don D’Cruz, Lap Lambert Academic Publishing, Mauritius – ISBN 978-613-9-87461-3
  3. Impact of Anthropogenic Stressors on Marine Benthos. 2018. Mumthas Yahiya, Mary Teresa P Miranda, Don Wallace Freeman D’Cruz, Lap Lambert Academic Publishing, Mauritius – ISBN 978-613-9-89105-4.
  4. Effects of pollution on Marine Benthic Assemblages.2018. Mary Miranda, Mumthas Yahiya, Don D’Cruz, Lap Lambert Academic Publishing, Mauritius – ISBN 978-613-9-91103-5.
  5. Fish Diversity of Ashtamudi Lake, A Ramsar site India. 2018.Usha NS, George F D’Cruz and Mumthas Yahiya Lap Lambert Academic Publishing, Mauritius – ISBN (in Press).
Book chapters
  1. George F D’Cruz and Mumthas Yahiya (2019). Kerala Science Congress detailed presentation, Sasthrakeralam, April 2019.
  2. MTP Miranda and Mumthas Y and Bincy PK, Value added products from fish and shell fishes Book – 2015, CMFRI, Kochi.
  3. MTP Miranda and Mumthas Y, Marine Litter: Issues and Concerns, Science India – Year Book 2014, Science India Forum, UAE.

PAPERS PUBLISHED IN JOURNALS

International
  1. C. Latha, Neena Narayanan, Mumthas Yahiya and S. Seethal Lal, 2025.Microplastic Accumulation in Edible Fish Species from Kayamkulam Kayal, Kerala. Indian Hydrobiology, 23(2): 431–446, 2024 Received: 29.10.2024; Accepted: 01.12.2024.ISSN  0971-6548 UGC-CARE List since 2019. https://indianhydrobiology.yolasite.com/
  2. Remya Babu R, Sherly Williams E, Mumthas Yahiya, Seethal Lal S , Lekshmi Priya V.2024. Analysis of heavy metal concentration and its bioaccumulation in Gerres filamentosus (Cuvier, 1829) from Ashtamudi Lake, Kollam, Kerala, South India. Copyright (c) 2024. Journal of Advanced Zoology. Vol. 45 No. 3 (2024.  https://jazindia.com/index.php/jaz/article/view/4494.https://doi.org/10.53555/jaz.v45i3.4494
  3. Pranay Punj Pankaj, Ravneet Kaur, Tanmay Ghosh and Mumthas Yahiya. 2024. Exploring The Intricate Web: How Fishery Management And Zoology Unite In The Governance Of Aquatic Diseases, Journal of Advanced Zoology, Volume:45 (S2), Pages:394–400. ISSN:0253-7214 Impact Factor:0.1. https://doi.org/10.53555/jaz.v45iS2.4178.
  4. Mumthas Yahiya, Seethal Lal S and  Latha C., 2023. Environmental Risk of Heavy Metals in the Southern Coast of Kerala, India, Journal of Chemical Health Risks. ISSN:2251-6727 Impact Factor:0.22. https://www.jchr.org/index.php/JCHR/article/view/983.
  5. Mumthas Yahiya & MTP Miranda, Comparison of Proximate and Mineral Analysis of Pila Scutata (Mousson,1848). 2023. Eur.Chem.Bull., Volume:12(Special Issue5), Pages:560–570. ISSN:2063-5346 Impact Factor:0.5. https://www.eurchembull.com/archives/volume-12/special%20issue-5(part-a)/2706.
  6. Mumthas Yahiya, and MTP Miranda, 2020. Distribution, Sources   and   Potential   Toxicological    Significance of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the South West Coast of Kerala, India. Material today Proceedings. Elsevier Material today Proceedings. Materials Today: Proceedings MATPR16724. PII. S2214-7853(20)35550-4 Elsevier. https://www.academia.edu/43311406.
  7. Mumthas Yahiya & Latha Chin.2019. Macrobenthic Invertebrate Assemblages along the Ayiramthengu Mangroves, West Coast of India. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR) E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138 | Impact factor: 5.75. Volume 6 | Issue 2 | 2019.
  8. Mumthas Yahiya, Kanni J. Mohan & Miranda M T P.2018. Trace metal accumulation in marine molluscs (Perna indica & Bursa sp) along the southern coast of Kerala, India. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies 2018; 6(6): 332-335.
  9. Mumthas Y, and MTP Miranda,2016. Planktons as Indicators of Heavy Metal Pollution along South West Coast of India International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) ISSN (Online): 2319-7064 Index Copernicus Value (2015): 78.96 | Impact Factor (2015): 6.391.
  10. Ambili,  T.,  Mumthas.Y.,  Reenamole,  GR.,  Athira  Raj  and  George  D’Cruz .2018. Ecological aspects of Ayiroor river in south India with special reference to hydrographical characteristics. International Journal of Current Research in Life Sciences Vol. 07, No. 03, pp.1335-1341, March, 2018.
National
  1. Mumthas Yahiya. 2022. Comparison of Hydrological Parameters along the TS canal in relation with Microbial content and Plankton diversity. TKM Arts College International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (TIJMR) Vol. 2 No. 2 July, 2022, Pp 24-36. 
  2. Mumthas Y and Miranda MTP, 2017. Assessing Multiple Stressors on Macrofaunal communities along the coastal ecosystems of southern Kerala coast. J. Mar. Biol. Ass. India,59(1) doi: 10.6024/jmbai.2017.59.1.1954-06.
  3. Mumthas Y, and MTP Miranda, 2016. Effects of organic and inorganic pollution on macrobenthic communities along the coast of Kerala, south west coast of India Journal of Applied Science and Research, 2016, 4 (2):1-11, ISSN 2348-0416 –  USA CODEN: JASRHB- (IF:4.427).
  4. Reenamol GR, Mumthas Y, Ambili T and George D’Cruz F. 2016 – Conservation Needs of Vellayani Fresh water lake, Kerala with reference to the Assessment of Productivity. Millennium Zoology Vol.17(1), 2016. ISSN 0973-1946.
  5. Mumthas Y and MTP Miranda, 2015 – Macro benthos and anthropogenic stressors – the need for bio-monitoring along the Coast of Kerala, India, Ind.J.Sci.Res.and Tech.2015,3 (5):62-71/ISSN: 2321-9262.

PAPERS PRESENTED IN SEMINARS/ SYMPOSIA

International
  1. Mumthas Y, Soumya Mathunny, Meharunnisa K.M, Sooria S, Alfiya. N, Fathima . A & Mahamutha Thazneem Gastropod diversity along the inter-tidal coast of Kavaratti Island, Lakshadweep, India. 2022. MInternational Conference Impact on Impact of climate change on Aquatic Life and Mitigation Measures For a sustainable Blue Economy ICCAMS -2022 organized by PG & Research Department of Zoology, Fatima Mata National College, Kollam on 23-25 November 2022.
  2. Mumthas Yahiya & Latha Chin. 2020.International Conference on “Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystem: Synergies for Fishery Potential” (CMESFP- 2020) Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India & Estuarine & Coastal Sciences Association, U 2020 ISSN 2321-340X.
  3. Dr Mumthas Yahiya, Maria Jenifer, Arya, and Annet mathew. Metazoan Parasites in Two Edible Fish Species. 2019. International Seminar on Blue Growth Initiative Sustainable fishery development strategies and advanced technologies for aquaculture (BISFAA).2019. PG & Research Department of Zoology, Fatima Mata National College (Autonomous), Kollam- ISBN 978 93-5382-468-6.
  4. Dr Geethu G and Dr Mumthas Yahiya. 2019. Optimization of Drosophila melanogaster culture media to study the developmental stages. International Seminar on Blue Growth Initiative Sustainable fishery development strategies and advanced technologies for aquaculture (BISFAA).2019. PG & Research Department of Zoology, Fatima Mata National College (Autonomous), Kollam- ISBN 978 93-5382-468-6.
  5. Dr Mumthas Yahiya, Nisha Thomas P and Athira R. 2019. Comparison of sedimentological parameters along the Kollam canal relation with microbial content. International Seminar on Blue Growth Initiative Sustainable fishery development strategies and advanced technologies for aquaculture (BISFAA).2019. PG & Research Department of Zoology, Fatima Mata National College (Autonomous), Kollam- ISBN 978 93-5382-468-
  6. Mumthas Y , NG Deepthi, and Miranda MTP, 2018 – Toxic effects of copper and zinc on cell division and chromosomal morphology of Allium cepa – Poster presented at International Conference on innovations and sustainable research in Environment and Life Sciences conducted in the PG and Research Department of Zoology (DST- FIST Assisted) Fatima Mata National College (Autonomous), Kollam, Kerala on 07-09 August; 2018. 63-65 (p) – ISBN 978-81-89152-06-2.
  7. Lata C, Mumthas Yahiya, and Divya MS, 2018 – Macrofaunal diversity along Ayiramthengu mangroves – Oral presentation on International Conference on innovations and sustainable research in Environment and Life Sciences conducted in the PG and Research Department of Zoology (DST- FIST Assisted) Fatima Mata National College (Autonomous), Kollam, Kerala on 07-09 August; 2018. 101-103 (p) – ISBN 978-81-89152-06-
  8. Mumthas Yahiya, Mary Teresa P Miranda. 2018. Proceedings of the International Conference on Innovations and Sustainable Research in Environment and Life Sciences- PG and Research Department of Zoology, Fatima Mata National College, Kollam. 2018 ISBN 978-81- 89152-06-2
  9. Mumthas Y, and Miranda MTP, 2017. Gastropod diversity: Relation with environmental parameters along the coast of Neendakara, Kollam, Kerala, India. Paper presented at International Seminar on Coastal Biodiversity Assessment, COBIA 2017 at St. Gregorios College, Kottarakara, Kerala, India, Marine Biodiversity,196(p), D-07. January 5 – 7, 2017.
National
  1. Mumthas Yahiya Participated and Presented a paper titled Effects of plastic pollution. National Science Day Celebration Department of Botany, TKMCA 07-02-2025.
  2. Akhil Ignus, Miranda MTP, Mumthas Y and Vijay laxmi saxena. 2017. Zooplankton as candidate biomonitors of coastal trace metal contamination in Kerala India, Paper presented at 104th  Indian Science Congress, Tirupati, and January 3-7, 2017.   Sub Section –V, Faunal Diversity(FD) P (362).
  3. Mumthas  Y  and  Miranda  MTP,  2016  –  Macrobenthic  community  –  Relation  with environmental stressor along the coast of Kerala, south west coast of India, National Seminar on recent challenges in biodiversity conservation, Department of Zoology, University of Kerala, 22 – 23rd March 2016, OR 8, p22.
  4. 3.   Reenamol GR, Ambili T, Susmitha M, Jithin Murali, Mumthas Y and Sajin SP, Invasion of fish species in Vellayani freshwater lake in Kerala, South west coast of India, National   Seminar on recent challenges in biodiversity conservation, Department of Zoology, University of Kerala, 22– 23rd March 2016, OR 10, p42.
  5. Ambili T, Mumthas Y, Reenamol GR, Athira Raj, Ahima Raj, and George F D’Cruz, Water Quality assessment in Ayiroor  Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala South west coast of India, National Seminar on recent challenges in biodiversity conservation, Department of Zoology, University of Kerala, 22 – 23rd March 2016, OR 19, p32.
  6. Mumthas Y, Deepthi NG and Miranda MTP, 2016 – Heavy Metal Induced Cellular Damage on Allium cepa, Directorate of Collegiate education – National Seminar on Current Trends in Life Sciences, 10-12 February 2016 at Department of Biotechnology, Govt. College, Kariavattom (Received first place for Oral presentation).
  7. Mumthas Y, Miranda MTP, Ambili T and Reenamol GR, 2016 – Benthic assemblages    
  8. and Anthropogenic stressors along the South west coast of India – 28th Kerala Science Congress,28-30 January, 2016, 2638-2643pp.
  9. Fousiya Musthafa, Mumthas Yahiya, Mary Teresa P Miranda, Ambili Thankamma and Reenamol G Ramani, 2015 – Anthropogenic Stressors and its impacts on the Plankton diversity along the Coast of Kollam, Kerala – 25th Swadeshi Science Congress, 15-17, December 2015, LS 23.
  10. Reenamol GR, Mumthas Y, Ambili T and George F D’Cruz, 2015 – Seasonal variations of productivity of water in Vellayani fresh water lake in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 25th Swadeshi Science Congress, 15-17 December 2015, LS 30.
  11. Fousiya M, Mumthas Y and Miranda MTP, 2015 – Plankton Diversity along the coast of Neendakara, Kollam, Coast of Kerala, South west India – National Symposium on changing perspective of Life Sciences, 16-17, December 2015, School of Life Sciences, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Theme 4: Ecology and Conservation biology, MARC-  Life 2015, P:44 (Received Best Paper Award).
  12. Mumthas Y and MTP Miranda, 2015 – Gastropod diversity along the inter-tidal coast of Neendakara, Kollam, Kerala, India, UGC National Seminar on Bio-sciences in the Genomic Era at SN College, Cherthala, July 2–3, 2015.
  13. Mumthas Y, MTP Miranda and F.G. D’Cruz, 2015 – Impact of Anthropogenic stressors on the dynamics of the macrobenthic invertebrate assemblages of the Kerala coast, South
  14. west coast of India, paper presented at 102nd Indian Science Congress, Mumbai, January 03-07, 2015.
  15. Mumthas Y, 2010. Exercise and Immune system, 2010. UGC’s sponsored National conference organized by Department of Physical Education, MSM College, Kayamkulam. 2010. ISBN 978-81-92144-3-0-6.160-170pp.

SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

  1. Workshop State Optimising Research-Steps towards Centre of ExcellenceTKMCAS 22 March 2023 Participated.
  2. Workshop State Awareness/Training Programme under National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission Intellectual Property Office, India 24 June 2022Participated.
  3. Mumthas Yahiya Coordinated and  Participated Workshop on Value addition of Aquatic Weeds CRAR, Eichhotech, SD College, Cherthala 28-June 2022.
  4. Chaired a session as Resource person in a state Workshop- ‘Sasthtrapadham’ Kerala Higher Secondary Samagra shiksha Abhiyan, Thiruvananthapuram and TKM College of Arts and Science, Kollam, January 24-26,2020.
  5. Chaired an organizing committee member – Day Observance State   International day of Elderly and Breast Cancer month Awareness Health Club and Department of Zoology, TKMCAS, Kollam 1st October 2019.
  6. Chaired an organizing committee member in World Environment Day 2019, organized by Post Graduate and Research Department of Zoology, Fatima Mata National College (Autonomous), Kollam; 14 th June 2019 sponsored by KSCST and Environment, Government of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.
  7. Chaired an organizing committee member in World Wet Land Day 2019, organized by Post Graduate and Research Department of Zoology, Fatima Mata National College (Autonomous), Kollam; 08 Feb 2019 sponsored by KSCST and Environment, Government of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.
  8. Participated and Handled a Practical Session in workshop on practical training higher secondary teachers in biology – ‘Disha’ – held during 15-16 February, 2019. sponsored by: parent teacher association-2019 conducted in the PG and Research Department of Zoology (DST- FIST Assisted) Fatima Mata National College (Autonomous), Kollam.
  9. International Conference on innovations and sustainable research in Environment and  Life Sciences conducted in the PG and Research Department of Zoology (DST- FIST  Assisted) Fatima Mata National College (Autonomous), Kollam, Kerala on 07-09 August; 2018.
  10. International workshop on micro seeds and marvelous research organized by Post Graduate  and Research Department of Botany, Fatima Mata National College (Autonomous), Kollam; 02 Nov 2018.
  11. Participated  and  presented  a  paper  in  UGC  sponsored  International  Seminar  on  Coastal Biodiversity Coastal Biodiversity Assessment, COBIA 2017 at St. Gregorios College, Kottarakara, Kerala, India.
  12. Participated in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Blue Economy: Fostering sustainable development and Profitable Resource Utilization conducted in the PG and Research Department of Zoology Fatima Mata National College (Autonomous), Kollam   Kerala; 2017.
  13. Participated and presented a paper in UGC sponsored National Seminar on Bio – sciences in the genomic era sponsored by KSCST and Environment, Government of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram; 2016.
  14. Participated in the 28th Kerala Science Congress held at University of Calicut Malappuram;2016.
  15. Participated and presented a paper in the National Seminar on recent challenges on the Bio – diversity conservation – University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Trivandrum; 2016.
  16. Participated in Competition for PG Students National Seminar on Current trends in  Life Sciences; 2015.
  17. Participated in the 27th Kerala Science Congress held at Alappuzha – Cameliot   Convention Centre; 2015.
  18. Participated in the two- day workshop on Fundamental and applications of Bio-  statistics;2014.
  19. Participated in the National Seminar on Climate Change, Global Risk – Challenges   and Decisions; 2011.
  20. Participated in Nature Camp held by Forest and Wild life department at Thattekad Salim Ali bird Sanctuary; 2010
  21. Participated as delegate and presented a paper in UGC’s sponsored National conference organized by Department of Physical Education; 2010.
  22. Participated in the personality development programme conducted in the Kerala State Women’s Development Corp. Ltd and Centre for Management Development; 2009.

MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES

  1. ife Member : The Ethological Society of India
  2. Life member : Indian Science Academy 
  3. Life Member : Kerala Sasthra Sahithya Parishath
  4. Content writer : @ Ashtamudi Live news

  5. Sessional Member : Indian Science Congress,2017

  6. Life Member : Indian Ecological Society for Environment safety and Food Security

  7. Sessional Member : Marine Biological Association of India
  8. Life member : WWF

  9. District Co-ordinator : Nanma Maram Global Foundation

  10. Member : IPBES 

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