Department of Zoology

Since its establishment in the year 1997, it has been the endeavor of the Department to excel in teaching and research in Zoology. In this, the primary focus has been to mould students who would have the wherewithal to meet all emerging needs of the new century. The Department is, in essence, a nurturing ground dedicated to inspiring young minds to develop a scientific outlook on life.
The students are encouraged to study the rich biodiversity of the region, especially the rich and endemic fauna. The Department is also actively involved in community -based outreach activities to make the general populace aware of the fruits of conservation of animal diversity. The taxonomy and status of various faunal resources is also being actively studied. Awareness of parasite-influenced health related problems, their prevention and cure are also another major thrust area.
Our mission is to develop the Department into a center of excellence where students from all over the country and overseas would want to come for their advanced studies and degrees. Towards this end, the curriculum is designed with major thrust areas being endocrinology, fish biology, entomology, genetics, molecular biology, ecology, parasitology, physiology, development biology etc. This will enable them to understand the real-world relevance of biological sciences, and lay the foundation for lifelong learning and meaningful, productive contributions to society.
We hope to generate more research grants to support quality research leading to an increasing number of publications in high-quality national and international, peer-reviewed journals. The Department works closely with the students for their programs of study and research, and to pursue special internship opportunities to acquire rewarding jobs in the biological sciences. Our intention is to introduce the students to high level of education, and state-of-the-art research in-house.

Highlights of Research activities and Thrust areas

• Biodiversity and ecology of ant species of forest ecosystem in Nagaland.
• Understanding Neurodegeneration and Rescuing Pathology, Pathophysiology of Sexual Dysfunction associated with Parkinson’s disease in Drosophila Model.
• Evaluation of Symptomatic and Neuroprotective Efficacy of Certain Phytochemicals in Drosophila Model of Parkinson’s Disease.
• Cancer biology, Cytogenetics, Microbiology and Public Health.
• Biomonitoring of water quality of Dikhu River in Nagaland through micro-invertebrate fauna.
• Assessment of water Quality and Possibility of Pisciculture in Certain Lakes of Nagaland.
• Effects of formulated feeds on different physiobiological parameters during development of Cyprinus carpio Var. Communis.
• Edible insects as food security: diversity, nutritional and microbiological studies.
• Diversity of bird species in Nagaland.
• Effects of photoperiod on seasonality in certain bird species of Nagaland.

School

Head of the Department

Point of contact