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Dr. Awadhesh Kumar

Professor

Wildlife Ecology, Animal Behaviour, Wildlife Conservation, Rangeland conservation & management, Ethnozoology/Ethnobiology

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PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
FromToDesignationOrganisation
30th December, 2014Till dateAssociate ProfessorDepartment of Forestry, NERIST (Deemed University), Nirjuli (Itanagar), Arunachal Pradesh, India.
29th June, 200629th December, 2014Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Forestry, NERIST (Deemed University), Nirjuli (Itanagar), Arunachal Pradesh, India.
16th May 200525th June 2006Zoo RangerNational Zoological Park (Delhi Zoo), Mathura Road, New Delhi, India
HONORS AND AWARDS
AwardInstituteYear
International travel grantDST, New Delhi2011
Best paper presentation awardInternational conference from 27-29th March 2017 on “Natural Resources Management and Technology Trends” organized by Center of Advanced Study, Dept. of Life Sciences, Manipur University, Imphal and SLNA Planning Deptt. Of Manipur, India.2017
EDUCATIONAL DETAILS
DegreeSubjectUniversityYear
Ph.D.  Zoology (Primate behavioural ecology)North Eastern   Hill University,  Shillong, Meghalaya2006
M.Sc.Forestry, Wildlife & Environmental Science.Guru Ghasi Das University, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh1999
B.Sc.Zoology, Botany and ChemistryGuru Ghasi Das University, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh1997
ADMINISTRATIVE BACKGROUND
FromToDesignationOrganisation 
20062010Hostel WardenP.G. Hostel, NERIST 
2010ContinuingMemberCentral Library Advisory Committee, NERIST 
20102012MemberCentral Time Table Committee, NERIST 
2010ContinuingProgramme OfficerNSS Unit, NERIST 
20102012MemberEntrance Exam Committee, NERIST 
26-08-2014ContinuingMemberProcurement Unit-Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme-II (TEQIP-II), NERIST 
Jan- 2015ContinuingHorticulture In-chargeNERIST 
2006ContinuingLaboratory In-chargeWildlife Conservation Lab., Department of Forestry, NERIST 
2010ContinuingDepartmental Library In-chargeDepartment of Forestry, NERIST 
21-July-2014ContinuingDepartment Central Computer Facility In-chargeDepartment of Forestry, NERIST 
Jan. 2015ContinuingIn-charge, Horticulture sectionNERIST 
2016ContinuingDepartment CoordinatorET Cell, NERIST 
15th Sept. 2016ContinuingDepartment CoordinatorAutomation of academic section, NERIST 
23 June-2016ContinuingDepartment students' counsellorsDepartment of Forestry, NERIST 
SPONSORED RESEARCH PROJECTS
TopicFunding AgencyYear
(i) Preliminary Survey of Distribution, Population Status and Anthropogenic Threats of Red Panda (Ailurusfulgens) in Arunachal Pradesh, India.Wild, Coimbatore2009-2010
(ii) Monitoring Development activities in Protected Areas of Arunachal Pradesh.State Forest Department, Arunachal Pradesh2011-2012
(iii) Land use and land cover dynamics and impact of human dimension in Indian river basins.ISRO, Hyderabad2009-2012
(iv) Spatial mapping of Habitat Distribution, Assessment of Population Status and modeling  of Conservation strategies for Eastern Hoolock Gibbon (Hoolock leuconedys) in Arunachal Pradesh, Northeast India.NRDMS, DST, New Delhi2010-2013
(v) Assessment of population structure and regeneration pattern of most preferred food plant species of Hoolock Gibbons in protected and non-protected areas of Northeast India.CSIR, New Delhi2011-2014
(vi) Development of digital database on bio-resources of northeast India: Through network approach among North Eastern States.DBT, New Delhi2012-2014
(vii) Studies on contribution of Agroforestry systems in wildlife and biodiversity conservation in Northeast India.CSIR, New Delhi2013-2015
(viii) Studies on distribution, behavioural ecology, habitat structure and conservation of newly discovered Arunachal Macaque (Macaca munzala) in Western Arunachal Pradesh, India.DST, New Delhi2013-2015
(ix) Sacred groves of Assam: Biodiversity status and strategies for their conservation.GBPIHED2014-2017
(x) Exploration of Biodiversity and conservation issues of Talley Valley Wildlife sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh with reference to wildlife species distribution along climate and topographical gradientsMoEF, New Delhi2016-2018
MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES
  1. Zoo Outreach organization, Coimbatore.
  2. Zoological Society of India.
  3. International Primatological Society, USA
  4. South Asian Primate Network
  5. Important Bird Conservation Network (IBCN) (Membership No. 19334)
  6. Indian Science Congress Association (Membership No. A2680)
  7. South Asian Hoolock Gibbon Network (SAHGN)
  8. Member, IUCN Primates Specialist Group.
  9. Range Management Society of India, Jhansi, U.P. India [Life Member]
  10. National Institute of Ecology, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, [Life Member]
  11. International Society for Tropical Ecology, Vanaras, U.P. India, [Annual Member]
TEACHING ENGAGEMENTS
TitleCourse CodeModuleSemester
FR-3102Wildlife BiologyB.Sc.I
FR-4106Forest  ProtectionB.Sc.I
FR-4201Wildlife ManagementB.Sc.II
FR-5104Forest Entomology & IPMB.Sc.I
FR-6104Rangeland ManagementB.Sc.I
FR-7103Forest ProtectionM.Sc.I
FR-7204Community Forestry & Agro forestryM.Sc.II
FR-7205Wildlife Conservation  and Ecotourism          M.Sc.II
FR-8001Concepts of Forestry - IPh.D. 
FR-8005Wildlife ManagementPh.D. 
FR-8007Agroforestry Systems and ManagementPh.D. 
FR-8014Research MethodologyPh.D. 
PROJECTS AND THESIS SUPERVISED/ CURRENTLY SUPERVISING

Undergraduate Level: (B.Sc.)

(i) Assessment of Conservation Efforts Made for Protection and Conservation of Hornbill Species in Arunachal Pradesh, India.Bhanu Riba (DS/08/FO/06)
(ii) Avifaunal Diversity and Conservation Issues OfJatinga Bird Sanctuary In Assam, India.Bakorlang Rupsi  (DS/08/FO/03)
(iii) Current Distribution, Population Status, Habitat Characteristics and Conservation of Red Panda in Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary, Sikkim, India.Jeje Lhamu Bhutia  (DS/07/FO/105)
(iv) Studies on Population Distribution, Status and Conservation of Indian Bison (Bosgaurus) in Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary, Tripura, India.Jewel Debbarma  (DS/007/FO/05)
(v) Habitat characteristics of the critically endangered Pigmy Hog (Porculasalvania) of Manas National Park and Sonairupai Wildlife sanctuary in Assam, Northeast India.Mintu Medhi (DS/06/FO/102)
(vi) Habitat Characteristics of the Critically Endangered Pigmy Hog (Porculasalvania) of Manas and Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park in Assam, Northeast India.Radha Raman  (DS/06/FO/107)
(vii) Invertebrate’s animal diversity of NERIST campus, Nirjuli, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh.N. Ronesh Kumar (DS/04/FO/03)
(viii) Behavioural observation of captive breeding of Eastern Hoolock gibbon in Itanagar biological Park, Arunachal Pradesh, India: a case study of ex-situ conservation.Arup Mark (DS/04/FO/09)
(ix) The winter migratory birds of Kaziranga National Park, Assam.Vidya Raj R.K. (DS/04/FO/04)
(x) Present distribution, population status and conservation of Eastern Hoolock gibbon (Hoolock leuconedys) in Namdapha National Park.  Pushkal Bakchhi (DS/02/FO/102)
POST-GRADUATE LEVEL: (M.SC.)
Status and conservation of wildlife species in and around Talle Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh, India.  2016Hage Tatu (MS/14/FO/02)
Behavioural ecology and habitat characteristics of Malayan Giant squirrel (Ratufa bicolor) in Jeypore Reserve Forest under Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam, India.2015Papori Khatonier  (Ms/13/FO/02)
Exploration on status of Hornbill species and its habitat in Sikkim, Eastern Himalayas2014 Krishna Prasad Dahal (MS/12/FO/02)
Exploration of Population Status and Habitat Structure of Hornbills in Intanki National Park, Nagaland, Northeast India.2013Lansothung Lotha  (MS/11/FO/01)
Biodiversity Assessment and Conservation of Kane Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh, India.2012Khumukcham Ronald (MS/10/FO/009)
Assessment of anthropogenic impact on wildlife: with special reference to Eastern Hoolock Gibbon (Hoolock leuconedys) in Lower Dibang Valley District, Arunachal Pradesh, India.2012Kabuk Lego (MS/10/FO/004)
Assessment of Small and Medium Sized Mammalian Species in Isolated Fragmented Forest Stand in Balipara Reserve Forest, Assam, North-East India.2011Diana Ethel Amonge (MS/08/FO/008)
Study on Distribution Pattern and Population Status of Mammalian Species in Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary, Tripura, India.2011Soyala Kashung  (MS/09/FO/04)
Studies on activity pattern and time budget of Eastern Hoolock Gibbon in Biological Park, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, India.2011Hage Kani (MS/08/FO/09)
Studies on Winter Habitat Utilization and Diet composition of Capped Langur (Trachypithecus pileatus) in Fragmented Forest Stand in Balipara Reserve Forest Assam, India”2011Asha Rana (MS/08/FO/07)
Assessment of Present distribution status and anthropogenic impact of red panda (Ailurus fulgens) in Arunachal Pradesh, India.2010Tai Dora (MS/08/FO/01)
Identifying degraded sites and fostering co-existence with Asian elephants for conservation in Golaghat district, Assam.2010Amarjit Lahkar (MS/O8/FO/I3)
Local use of wildlife resources by ethnic people inhabited in the fringe villages of Pakke Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh and its impact on wildlife species and their welfare factors.2009Tajum Yomcha (MS/07/FO/08)
PH.D. SUPERVISED
TopicScholar NameStatus of Ph.D.Registration Year
 (i) Studies on population status, behavioural and habitat ecology of Eastern Hoolock gibbon (Hoolock leuconedys) in Arunachal Pradesh, India.Kuladip SarmaAwarded in 201551026, 27-07-2010
(ii) Diversity and ecology of Flying Squirrel’s in Arunachal Pradesh, India- with special emphasis to ecology of Red Giant Flying Squirrel. C. Murali KrishnaAwarded in 2017.51111; 17.08.2011
(iii) Suitability of Various Larval diets on Growth and Development of Corcyra cephalonica (Stainton) and its Effects on Parasitic Efficiency of Trichogrammatoidea bactrae Nagaraja. Michi MamungAwarded(24/03/2017)50917;  27-07-2009
(iv) Ecology of Western Hoolock Gibbon (Hoolock hoolock) and Regeneration status of their most preferred food plant species in Namdapha National Park, Arunachal Pradesh, IndiaParimal Chandra RaySubmitted (24/03/2017)51112; 27.07.2011
 (iv)Ethology and Reproductive biology of Eastern Hoolock gibbon (Hoolock leuconedys) in Conservation breeding Centre, Biological Park, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, IndiaDiana Ethel  AmongeOn-going40817; 26.07. 2011
(v) Faunal diversity and its threat assessment in Agro-forestry systems in Northern Assam, India. Ulman Yashmita NitinOn-going25.07.2013
(vi) Ecology Macaca munzala in Western Arunachal Pradesh, India. (Tentative titled) Bidyut SaraniaOn-going2014
(vii) Ecology and human-Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus) conflict in and around Khangchendzonga National Park, Sikkim, India. Rakesh BasnettOn-going27.07.2015
(viii) Conservation of threatened mammalian species of grassland of Manas National Park. (Tentative titled)Barin Kumar BoroOn-going27.07.2016
PARTICIPATION IN SHORT TERM COURSES
Course NameSponsored ByDate
Weather and Climate in Tropic”Centre for Atmospheric Sciences, IIT, Delhi.3rd -26th June, 2013
Teaching Methodology”Organized by National Institute of Technical Teachers’ Training and Research, Kolkata and NERIST03-7th  Jan. 2011
Cheetah Conservation Biology”Cheetah Conservation Fund at Otjiwarongo, Namibia.5th June-3rd July 2011.
NSS Orientation courseTraining Orientation & Research Centre, R.K. Mission LokasikshaPrarishad, Narendrapur, Kolkata, West Bengal.21-30th July, 2009
Behavioural Competency Development: Psychological aspectsDepartment of Humanities and Social Science, NERIST23-27th March
2009
Innovative food processing technologies for food securityDepartment of Agricultural Engineering, NERIST16h - 20th  March 2009
Bioinformatics Application in Computational Biology  Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility (BIF), Dept. of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Tezpur University, Assam.22-28th December 2008
Recent Advance in Microbial Biotechnology & Molecular BiologyDepartment of Forestry, NERIST at NERIST, Nirjuli, Itanagar,6-10th Oct. 2008
Disaster Management with special reference to flood risk mitigation in and around Sonitpur District, AssamTezpur University, Tezpur, Assam.18-20th June 2008
Low-cost Eco-friendly Vermi-composting TechnologyDepartment of Forestry, NERIST at NERIST, Nirjuli, Itanagar,9th February 2008
Helping Hoolock gibbons Hang On an  effort to make every teacher a conservationist and every conservationist a teacherZoo Outreach Organization and Wildlife Information Liaison Development Society, Coimbatore.5-7th
February 2007
XIV Zoo Management Course (with emphasis on rescue and rehabilitation)Center Zoo Authority, New Delhi & Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun09-19th January 2006
Teachers for TigersWildlife Trust of Bangladesh and Zoo Outreach Organization with the collaboration of Wildlife Conservation Society, Bombay Natural History Society and wildlife Information Liaison Development.20-22nd  February 2005
Application of GIS for study of land use / land cover, vegetation density mapping of Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary”State Remote Sensing Application Centre (SRSAC), Department of IT and Science & Technology, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh15th December, 2003 to 3rd April 2004
Multidisciplinary training on Sustainable Environmental TechnologiesG. B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment & Development (GBPIHED) and Arunachal Pradesh SewaSangh (APSS).22- 25th, Sept. 2003
Applied Research Methods and Approaches in Biodiversity Conservation”Dept. of Zoology, Arunachal University, Itanagar in collaboration with ATREE.15-21 March 2001
COURSES OR CONFERENCES ORGANISED
Conference NameSponsored ByDate
Statistical Data Analysis using SPSSCSSC, ISI, Kolkata and Forestry Department, NERIST at Nirjuli, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, India31st Oct -4th Nov 2011
SPECIAL LECTURES DELIVERED
TitlePlaceDate
Melting Ice: Impact on terrestrial ecosystemKing Kup School, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, India5th June 2007
Traditional knowledge System: Wild animal resources utilization pattern in Arunachal Pradesh, Indiasummer training programme on ‘Bio-resources Conservation’ organized at Department of Forestry, NERIST, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, India2008
Jatropha Plantation: techniques and management procedures” in five days farmers’ training programme on ‘Bio-diesel and its economic benefits.Dept. of Mechanical engineering, NERIST20-24th January, 2011.
Books Chapters Authored
  1. P.P. Mary, J. Debbarma, Awadhesh Kumar and A.K. Gupta (2014) Population Density and conservation status of Indian Gaur (Bosgaurusgaurus) in Tishna Wildlife Sanctuary, Tripura state, India. Publisher: Bentham Science. (eISBN:978-1-60805-485-5; ISBN:978-1-60805-629-3).
  2. Awadhesh Kumar, Ashalata Devi, Atul Kumar Gupta and Kuladip Sarma(2013). Population and Behavioural Ecology and Conservation of Hoolock Gibbon in Northeast India: A Review Status. In: Singaravelan (Ed.), Rare animals of India. Pp. 242-266. Bentham Science Publisher, (eISBN:978-1-60805-485-5; ISBN:978-1-60805-629-3).
  3. P.P. Mary, Radha Raman Sinha, Awadhesh Kumar, Mintu Medhi, Gautam Narayan, Parag Deka (2013). Habitat Characteristics of the Critically Endangered Pigmy Hog (Porculasalvania) of Manas National Park and Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park in Assam, Northeast India. In: Knowledge systems of societies for Adaptation and mitigation of impacts of climate change, (eds. Nautiyal S., Rao, KS., Kaechele H., Raju K.V. and Schaldach R.), Pp.-405-421. Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg. ISBN 978-3-642-36143-2.
  4. Awadhesh Kumar , G.S. Solanki and B.K. Sharma (2011). Zoo therapeutic use of capped langur in traditional healthcare and the market value: view from Western Arunachal Pradesh, India. In: S.C. Tiwari (Ed.), Ethnoforestry: The future of Indian forestry. 524pp. Publisher: Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Dehradun, India. ISBN: 978-8121107280.
PUBLICATIONS
  1. Yashmita-Ulman, Awadhesh Kumar and Madhubala Sharma (2017) Traditional home garden agroforestry systems: habitat for conservation of Baya Weaver Ploceus philippinus (Passeriformes: Ploceidae) in Assam, India. Journal of threatened taxa,  | 9(4): 10076–10083.
  2. Murali C. Krishna, Awadhesh Kumar, O.P. Tripathi and John L. Koprowski (2016). Diversity, Distribution and Status of Gliding Squirrels in Protected and Non-protected Areas of Eastern Himalayas in India. Hystrix- Italian Journal of Mammology, doi:10.4404/hystrix-27.2-11688.
  3. Yashmita-Ulman, Madhubala Sharma and Awadhesh Kumar (2016). Agroforestry systems as habitat for avian species: assessing its role in conservation. Proceedings of the Zoological Society, DOI 10.1007/s12595-016-0198-3.
  4. Bidyut Sarania, Ashalata Devi1,| Awadhesh Kumar, Kuladip Sarma, Atul Kumar Gupta (2016). Predictive distribution modeling and population status of the endangered Macaca munzala in Arunachal Pradesh, India. American Journal of Primatology, DOI 10.1002/ajp.22592
  5. Michi Mamung and Awadhesh Kumar (2016) Effect of different diets of Corcyra cephalonica on fecundity, longevity, and emergence percentage of Trichogrammatoidea bactrae Nagaraja (Hymenoptera :Trichogrammatoidea) under laboratory condition in Arunachal Pradesh. International Journal of Applied and Pure Science and Agriculture, 2 (4): 122-126.
  6. Kuladip Sarma and Awadhesh Kumar (2016). Daily Path Length And Home Range Of Eastern Hoolock Gibbon Hoolock Leuconedys (Mammalia: Primates: Hylobatidae) In Arunachal Pradesh, India.Journal of Threatened Taxa.8(4): 8641–8651.
  7. Murali C. Krishna and Awadhesh Kumar (2016). Using gliding behaviour study to understand the conservation needs of Red giant flying squirrel (Petaurista petaurista) in Tropical Rainforest of Indian Eastern Himalaya. Wildlife Biology, 22(1):7-12. ISSN: 0909-6396.
  8. Kuladip Sarma, Kripaljyoti Mazumdar and Awadhesh Kumar (2016) Conservation need for Eastern Hoolock Gibbon in Privately owned Landscapes through education and awareness.ZOO’s PRINT, 31 (3): 12-13
  9. Kuladip Sarma and Awadhesh Kumar (2015). Micro habitat use and activity budget of four Himalayan river-birds, India. TAPROBANICA, 07 (4): 246–249. ISSN: 1800–427X.
  10. Biddut Sarania, Ashalata Devi and Awadhesh Kumar (2015). "A record of Scutiger nyingchinesis Fei, 1977 (Amphibia: Anuran: Megophryidae), in Eastern Himalaya of Northeast, India". Current Science, 109 (3):414-413. ISSN: 0011-3891
  11. Murali C. Krishna and Awadhesh Kumar (2015). Occurrence of Grey-headed Gliding Squirrel (Petaurista caniceps) in Arunachal Pradesh, India with a Note on its Taxonomy.  Proceeding of Zoological Society, DOI 10.1007/s12595-015-0158-3.
  12. Bhanu Riba and Awadhesh Kumar (2015). Assessment of Effectiveness of Conservation Action adopted for Hornbill Species Conservation in Arunachal Pradesh, India: With reference to Great-Pied Hornbill.  Conservation Science, 6 (1): 125-134.
  13. KuladipSarma, Awadhesh Kumar, Murali Krishna and O.P. Tripathi(2015). Predicting suitable habitats of vulnerable eastern hoolock gibbon hoolock leuconedys in India using Maxent model.  Folia Primatologica, 86 (4): 387-397. ISSN: 0015-5713, 1 (P) & 421-9980 (OL).
  14. Parimal Chandra Ray, Awadhesh Kumar, Ashalata Devi, Murali C. Krishna, M.L. Khan and Brokelmann, W. Y. (2015). Role of Habitat Characteristics on Group Density of Western Hoolock Gibbon (Hoolock hoolock) in Namdapha National Park, Arunachal Pradesh, India".  International Journal of Primatology, 36   (3):  445-459. ISSN: 0164-0291[P] 1573-8604 [OL].
  15. Mrigakhi Borah, Ashalata Devi and Awadhesh Kumar (2014). Feeding on non-plant food items by Western Hoolock Gibbon (Hoolock hoolock).  Current Science, Vol. 107 (10):1657-1660. ISSN: 0011-3891.
  16. Awadhesh Kumar and G.S. Solanki (2014). Observation of grooming behaivour in Capped langur Trachypithecuspileatus.Journal of Primatology,3:2:1-5,  http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2167-6801.1000119.
  17. G.S. Solanki and Awadhesh Kumar (2014). Role of mother and allomothers in infant independence in the wild Capped langurTrachypitheucspileatus.Journal of Bombay Natural History Society,Vol. 111 (1): 3-9. ISBN: 0006-6982.
  18. Kuladip Sarma, Murali Krishna, Awadhesh Kumar (2015). Fragmented populations of the Vulnerable Eastern Hoolock Gibbon Hoolock leuconedys in Lower Dibang Valley District, Arunachal Pradesh, India.  Oryx, 49 (1) :133-139. ISSN: 0030-6053.
  19. Krishna, C.M. and Awadhesh. Kumar (2014). Why the Red Giant Gliding Squirrel Petauristapetauristais often mistaken for the Namdapha Gliding Squirrel Biswamoy­opterusbiswasi(Mammalia: Rodentia: Sciuridae) in Namdapha National Park, Arunachal Pradesh, India.  Journal of Threatened Taxa 6 (8): ISSN: 6138–6141. 0974-7907 (OL). 0974-7893 (P].
  20. Awadhesh Kumar, Kuladip Sarma, Jikom Panvor, Krapal Jyoti Mazumdar, Ashalata Devi, Murali Krishna  Parimal Chandra Ray (2014).Threats to the Bengal slow loris Nycticebus bengalensis in and around Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh, India: impediments to conservation.  Endangered Species Research, 23: 99-106. 1863-5407 (P) 1613-4796 (OL).
  21. Murali C. Krishna, Awadhesh Kumar, Sunita Khatiwara, Chewang Bonpo (2014). Further observations of Small-toothed Palm Civet Arctogalidiatrivirgatain Namdapha National Park, Arunachal Pradesh, India.  Small Carnivore Conservation, 50: 45–46, ISSN: 1019-5041.
  22. Murali C. Krishna, Awadhesh Kumar, Kuladip Sarma, Parimal C. Ray (2013). Feeding observations of Binturong Arctictis binturong (Temminck, 1824) on Ficusdrupacea in Namdapha National park, Arunachal Pradesh, India.  Small Carnivore Conservation, 49: 28-30. ISSN: 1019-5041.
  23. Awadhesh Kumar, Kuladip Sarma, Murali Krishna and Ashalata Devi (2013). The Eastern Hoolock Gibbon (Hoolock leuconedys) in Eastern Arunachal Pradesh, India.  Primate Conservation, 27:115-123. ISSN: 0898-6207 (P) & 2162-4232 (OL).
  24. Awadhesh Kumar, Soyala Kashung and Atul Kumar Gupta (2013). Population status and conservation issues of mammalian faunal diversity in Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary, Tripura, Northeast India. NeBio, 4 (1): 35-41. ISSN: 0976-3597 (P)  2278-2281 (OL).
  25. Murali Krishna C, Parimal Chandra Ray, KuladipSarma and Awadhesh Kumar (2013). Observation on Particolored Flying Squirrel Hylopetesalboniger (Hodgson 1836) in Northeast India. ZOO’S PRINT (28 (8):18-20. ISSN: 0973-2535 (P) 0973-2551 (OL).
  26. Murali Krishna C, Awadhesh Kumar, Parimal Chandra Ray, Kuladip Sarma, Ashalata Devi, M.L. Khan (2013).Impact of road widening on wildlife in Namdapha National Park, Arunachal Pradesh, India: a conservation issue.  Asian Journal of Conservation Biology, 2 (1): 66-68. ISSN: 2278-7666 (OL).
  27. KuladipSarma, Awadhesh Kumar, Murali Krishna, O.P. Tripathi, P.R. Gajurel (2013).Ground feeding observations on corn (Zea mays) by Eastern hoolock gibbon (Hoolock leuconedys).  Current Science, 104 (05): 587-589. ISSN: 0011-3891 (OL).
  28. Kuladip Sarma, Awadhesh Kumar, Ashalata Devi, Kripaljyoti Mazumdar, Murali Krishna, Prathana Mudoi and Nabanita Das (2012). Cibtech Journal of Zoology, 1 (2):67-77. ISSN: 2319-3883 (OL).
  29. Murali Krishna. C, Parimal C Ray, Kuladip Sarma and Awadhesh Kumar (2012).  Notes on less known Gunter’s Reed Snake Liopeltisfrenatus(Günther, 1858). NeBio, 3, (03): 126-127. ISSN: 0976-3597 (P)  2278-228 (OL).
  30. Murali Krishna, KuladipSarma and Awadhesh Kumar(2012). Rapid Assessment of Wreathed Hornbill Acerosundulates (Aves: Bucerotidae) populations and conservation issues in fragmented lowland tropical forests of Arunachal Pradesh, India.  Journal of Threatened Taxa, 4 (14): 3342-3348. ISSN: 0974-7893 (P) 0974-7907 (OL).
  31. P.C. Ray, A. Kumar,  J. Biswas, N. Das, A. Sangma, K. Sarma, M. Krishna (2012). Red Giant Flying Squirrel (Petaurista petaurista) in Assam, India.  TAPROBANICA- The Journal of Asian Biodiversity, 4 (02): 108-111. ISSN: 1800-427X (OL).
  32. C. Murali, Kuladip Sarma, Parimal C. Ray and Awadhesh Kumar (2012). Conservation of White-bellied Heron Ardeainsignis (Hume, 1878) habitat in Namdapha National Park, Arunachal Pradesh, India.  Current Science, 102 (8): 1092-1093. ISSN: 0011-3891 (OL).
  33. C. Murali Krishna, Kuladip Sarma, Parimal C. Ray, Awadhesh Kumar (2012). Birding around the Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary, an IBA, in Arunachal Pradesh.  Mist Net, 13 (1): 6-8.
  34. G.S. Solanki and Awadhesh Kumar (2010). Time budget and activities pattern of Capped langursTrachypithecus pileatus in Pakke wildlife sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh, India. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society, 107(2): 86-90. ISBN: 0006-6982 (P).
  35. Awadhesh Kumar (2010). Preliminary survey of distribution, population status and anthropogenic threats to the red panda (Ailurus fulgens) in Arunachal Pradesh, India. LifeLines, 110: 8-9.
  36. Awadhesh Kumar and Ashalata Devi (2010). Status and Conservation of slow lorisNycticebus bengalensis in Northeast India. Ecotone 2 (1): 18-20.
  37. Awadhesh Kumar and G.S. Solanki(2009). Cattle-Carnivores Conflict: A Case Study of Pakke Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh, India.  International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences 35 (1): 121-127. ISSN: 0377-015X (P) 2320-5199 (OL).
  38. Awadhesh Kumar, Mary P.P. and Pushkal Bagchie (2009). Present distribution, population status, and conservation of Western Hoolock Gibbons Hoolock Hoolock (Primates: Hylobatidae) in Namdapha National Park, India.  Journal of Threatened Taxa 1(4): 203-210. ISSN: 0974-7893 (P) 0974-7907 (OL).
  39. Awadhesh Kumar and G.S. Solanki(2008). Population Status and Conservation of Capped langurs (Trachypithecus pileatus) in and around Pakke Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh, India.  Primates Conservation, 23: 97-105. ISSN: 0898-6207 (P) 2162-4232 (OL).
  40. G.S. Solanki, Awadhesh Kumar and B.K. Sharma (2008). Winter Food Selection and Diet Composition of Capped langur (Trachypithecus pileatus) in Arunachal Pradesh.  Tropical Ecology, 49 (2):157-166. ISSN:0564-3295.
  41. G.S. Solanki, Awadhesh Kumar and B. K. Sharma (2008). Feeding Ecology of Trachypithecuspileatusin India.  International Journal of Primatology, Volume 29, (1): 173-182. ISSN: 0164-0291 (P) 1573-8604 (OL).
  42. G.S. Solanki, Awadhesh Kumar and B.K. Sharma (2007). Reproductive Strategies of Trachypithecus pileatus in Arunachal Pradesh, India.   International Journal of Primatology 28 (5): 1075-1083. ISSN: 0164-0291 (P) 1573-8604 (OL).
  43. G.S. Solanki and Awadhesh Kumar (2006). Study on aggressive behaviour in wild population of capped langur (Trachypithecus pileatus) in India.  Proceeding of Zoological Society of India, 6 (1):15-30.
  44. Awadhesh Kumar, G.S. Solanki and B.K. Sharma (2005). Observation on 9parturition behaviour of capped langur (Trachypithecus pileatus).  Primates 46 (3):215-217. ISSN: 0032-8332.
  45. G.S. Solanki, BengiaChongpi and Awadhesh Kumar (2004). Ethnology of the Nishi tribes and wildlife of Arunachal Pradesh.  Arunachal Forest News 20: 74-86. ISBN: 0970-9487.
  46. Awadhesh Kumar and G.S. Solanki(2004). Ethno-sociological Impact on Capped langur (Trachypithecus pileatus), And Suggestions for Conservation: A Case Study of Reserve Forest in Assam, India.  Journal of Nature Conservation 16 (1): 107-113.
  47. Awadhesh Kumar and G.S. Solanki(2004). A rare feeding observation on water lilies (Nymphaea Alba) by the capped langur, Trachypithecus pileatus.  Folia Primatologica 75 (3):157-159. ISSN: 1421-9980 (OL).
  48. Awadhesh Kumar and G.S. Solanki(2003). Food Preference of Rhesus monkey Macaca mulatta during the Pre-Monsoon & Monsoon Season, Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary Arunachal Pradesh. Zoos’s Print Journal 18 (8):1172-1174. ISSN: 0973-2535 (P)  0973-2551 (OL).
  49. G.S. Solanki, K. Kitshe and Awadhesh Kumar (2002). Foraging behaviour and conservation of Mithun (Bros frontalis). Arunvet 1 (2): 25-31.
RESEARCH: (LAST TWO YEARS)

Area of research

  • Animal behaviour and behavioural ecology
  • Conservation and management of wildlife
  • Ethnozoology/Ethnobiology

Recent Publication

  • Yashmita-Ulman, Awadhesh Kumar and Madhubala Sharma (2017) Traditional home garden agroforestry systems: habitat for conservation of Baya Weaver Ploceus philippinus (Passeriformes: Ploceidae) in Assam, India. Journal of threatened taxa,  | 9(4): 10076–10083.
  • Murali C. Krishna, Awadhesh Kumar, O.P. Tripathi and John L. Koprowski (2016). Diversity, Distribution and Status of Gliding Squirrels in Protected and Non-protected Areas of Eastern Himalayas in India. Hystrix- Italian Journal of Mammology, doi:10.4404/hystrix-27.2-11688.
  • Yashmita-Ulman, Madhubala Sharma and Awadhesh Kumar (2016). Agroforestry systems as habitat for avian species: assessing its role in conservation. Proceedings of the Zoological Society, DOI 10.1007/s12595-016-0198-3.
  • Bidyut Sarania, Ashalata Devi1,| Awadhesh Kumar, Kuladip Sarma, Atul Kumar Gupta (2016). Predictive distribution modeling and population status of the endangered Macaca munzala in Arunachal Pradesh, India. American Journal of Primatology, DOI 10.1002/ajp.22592
  • Michi Mamung and Awadhesh Kumar (2016) Effect of different diets of Corcyra cephalonica on fecundity, longevity, and emergence percentage of Trichogrammatoidea bactrae Nagaraja (Hymenoptera :Trichogrammatoidea) under laboratory condition in Arunachal Pradesh. International Journal of Applied and Pure Science and Agriculture, 2 (4): 122-126.
  • Kuladip Sarma and Awadhesh Kumar (2016). Daily Path Length And Home Range Of Eastern Hoolock Gibbon Hoolock Leuconedys (Mammalia: Primates: Hylobatidae) In Arunachal Pradesh, India.Journal of Threatened Taxa.8(4): 8641–8651.
  • Murali C. Krishna and Awadhesh Kumar (2016). Using gliding behaviour study to understand the conservation needs of Red giant flying squirrel (Petaurista petaurista) in Tropical Rainforest of Indian Eastern Himalaya. Wildlife Biology, 22(1):7-12. ISSN: 0909-6396.
  • Kuladip Sarma, Kripaljyoti Mazumdar and Awadhesh Kumar (2016) Conservation need for Eastern Hoolock Gibbon in Privately owned Landscapes through education and awareness.ZOO’s PRINT, 31 (3): 12-13
ACTIVITIES (LAST FIVE YEARS)
NoProject TitleName of P.I./Co-P.I.DurationFunding AgencyAmount
1.Sacred groves of Assam: Biodiversity status and strategies for their conservation”.  Awadhesh Kumar3 yearsGBPIHED9,96,600
2.Exploration of Biodiversity and conservation issues of Talley Valley Wildlife sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh with reference to wildlife species distribution along climate and topographical gradientsAwadhesh Kumar3 YearsMoEF, New Delhi38,96,640
Dept. Association
Short Term Course:

1. Attended 24th days SERB summer school on “Weather and Climate in Tropic” organized by Centre for Atmospheric Sciences, IIT, Delhi from 3rd-26th June 2013.

Worksop / Conference:
  1. Attended four days workshop from 21-24th August 2014 on “Forest Wildlife and Ecotourism” and presented a paper on “Human-wildlife conflict: challenges for species conservation and management” being organized by Indian Institute of Bhopal and Department of Forestry, NERIST, at Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh, India.
  2. Attended two days workshop from 2-3rd April 2014 on “Capacity Development for Forest Management and Training of Personnel” being organized by Forest Department of Arunachal Pradesh and TERI, New Delhi at Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh.
  3. Attended  two days short-term course on “Pedagogical Training for Engineering Teachers” organized by IIT, Guwahati at NERIST from March 21-23rd , 2014.
  4. Attended two days workshop on “National Consultation for Delineation of Boundary and Preparation of feasibility document on Brahmaputra-Salven Landscape (BSL), India” organized by GBPIHED, North East Unit, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, India at Itanagar from 3rd-4th January, 2014.
  5. Attended four days International workshop on “Red panda Population and Habitat Viability Assessment” organized by Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Darjeeling at Siliguri, West Bengal, from 26-29th November 2013.
  6. Attended five days faculty Development programme on “Ergonomics and safety in product design” organized by Department of Agriculture Engineering, NERIST from 14-18th May 2013.
  7. Attended one day “INDEST user convention-E-journal user training workshop’ on 19th January, 2014 organized by the AICTE-INDEST User Committee at NERIST.
  8. Attended and presented papers in “The 1st International Gibbon Husbandry Conference”organized by Natural Science Centre of Greensboro, at Greensboro, North Carolina, USA from 3-7th June 2012.
  9. Attend faculty Development Workshop on “Remote Sensing and GIS Applications in Natural Resources Management”, organized by Department of Agricultural Engineering at NERIST, Nirjuli, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, India from 14--18th  May, 2012.
  10. Attended and presented paper in International conference on “Planet Under Pressure” at International Convention Centre, New Excel, London, UK from 26-29th March, 2012.