THESES OF THE MONTH FEBRUARY 2013

Vol. 51 No. 06

February 11-17, 2013

THESES OF THE MONTH

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

A list of doctoral theses accepted by Indian Universities

(Notifications received in AIU during November-December 2012)

 

Agricultural & Veterinary Sciences
Agronomy

1.  Ganga Devi, M. Nutrient management in direct sown and ratoon crops of sweet Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L), Moench. (Dr. V Sridhar),  Department of Agronomy, Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad.

2.  Venkata Rao, P. Effect of plant density and N P rates on productivity of Rice - fallow Maize (Zea mays L.), under zero - tillage conditions. (Dr G Subbaiah), Department of Agronomy, Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad.

Entomology

1.  Ramesh Babu, V.  Toxicity of Bacillus thuringensis (Berliner), crystal toxins against Rice leaf folder cnaphalocrosis medinalis (Guenee). (Dr. Shashi Bhushan), Department of Entomology, Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad.

2.  Upendhar, S.  Characterization of insecticide resistant Helicoverpa Armigera (Hubner) to study the molecular association of cross resistance patterns. (Dr. J Satyanarayana), Department of Entomology, Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad.

Extension Education

1.  Chinnam Naidu, D.  Study on farming performance and entrepreneurial behaviour of Sugarcane farmers in North Coastal Zone of Andhra Pradesh. (Dr. S V Prasad), Department of Extension Education, Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad.
Genetics and Plant Breeding

1.  Donda, Padmaja. Genetic studies and marker validation for Late leaf spot tolerance in Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.). (Dr M V Brahmeswara Rao), Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad.

2.  Ramesh, M.  Studies on sex expression and combining ability in castor (Ricinus communis L.). (Dr. C Lavanya), Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad.

3.  Sudha Rani, M. Genetic analysis of components of salinity tolerance in Rice (Oryza sativa L). (Dr P Raghava Reddy), Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad.

4.  Sulthana, Razia. Studies on genetic architecture of important traits of restorer lines in Rice (Oryza sativa L.). (Dr. N A Ansari), Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad.

5.  Venkata, Padmavathi. Genetics and stability of promising CMS and restorer lines for yield and quality traits in Rice (Oryza Sativa L.), (Dr P V Satyanarayana), Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad.

Plant Pathology

1.  Madhavi, M.  Variability in Rhizoctonia solani f.sp. sasakii (Kuhn), exner the incitant of banded leaf and sheath blight of Maize (Zea mays L.). (Dr P Narayan Reddy), Department of Plant Pathology, Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad.

Plant Physiology

1.  Jayalalitha, K. Physiological basis of drought tolerance in Bt cotton genotypes (Gossypium hirsutum L.). (Dr. Y Ashoka Rani), Department of Plant Physiology, Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad

2.  Renuka Devi, K. Physiological and molecular characterization of Rice (Oryza Sativa L.), Genotypes for intrinsic tolerance of drought suitable for aerobic cultivation. (Dr. A Siva Sankar), Department of Plant Physiology, Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad.

Soil  Science

1.  Bodkhe, Ashwini Ashokrao. Molecular characterization of rhizobial diversity in soybean and influence of biofertilizer inoculants on yield and quality in soybean-safflower cropping system. (Dr. Sayed Ismail), Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani.

2.  Jayan, Vandana L. Urease and phosphomonoesterase activities in soil: Their distribution, kinetics and influence of management practices on their activities. (Dr P Chandrasekhar Rao), Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad.

3.  Revathi, D. Evaluation of integrated use of Poultry Manure, Sewage Sludge, FYM with chemical fertilizers in maize - Chilli cropping system. (Dr. K Jeevan Rao), Department of Soil Science and Agri Chemistry, Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad.

4.  Srinivasan, R,  Assessment of soil quality, residual effect and yield of organic and inorganically grown cabbage-baby corn cropping system. (Dr K Jeevan Rao), Department of Soil Science, Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad.
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Biochemistry

1.  Abhinav Kumar. Application of silRNA technology in generating resistance to cotton leaf curl disease. (Dr. Deepak Bhatnagar and Dr. Jawaiad Ahmad), Department of Biochemistry, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore.

Botany

1.  Ambasta, Nirbhay. Floristic survey of the sedges and grasses of Gautam Budha wild life sanctuary Hazaribag. (Dr C T N Singh), Department of Botany, Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag.

2.  Bala, Goutam. Survey of wetlands in Nadia District, West Bengal, India with special reference to their macrophytes. (Prof.Ambarish Mukherjee), Department of Botany, University of Burdwan, Burdwan.

3.  Bhattacharya, Archan. Ecofloristic studies on forests in Bardhaman District, West Bengal. (Prof.Ambarish Mukherjee), Department of Botany, University of Burdwan, Burdwan.

4.  Biswas, Gunjan. Studies on the medicinal properties of astraeus hygrometricus (Pers.), Morg. (Dr. Krishnendu Acharya and Dr Sagartirtha Sarkar), Department of Botany, University of Calcutta, Kolkata.

5.  Salunkhe, Sopan Mohan. Studies on hyphomycetous fungi from soils of Aurangabad. (Dr. Nilima Wahegaonkar), Department of Botany, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad.

6.  Vijaya Durga, A. Assessment of bacteriological and physico-chemical characters of domestic drinking water sources in selected rural areas of Vizianagaram District, Andhra Pradesh,India. (Prof. A Janaki Bai), Department of Botany, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.

Life Sciences

1.  Minuara Begum. Harvest management of patchouli (Pogostemon cablin benth. Family Lamiaceae), to get optimum return in Assam climate. (Dr P Gogoi), Department of Life Science, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh.

2.  Phukon, Hemakanchan. Investigation on ecology, biology and rearing feasibility of certain Iarvicidal fish in Upper Assam. (Dr. S P Biswas), Department of Life Sciences, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh.

Marine Biology

1.  Sini, P.J.  Investigations on phaeocystis SP: A harmful bloom-forming alga isolated from cochine estuary. (Dr. A.V.Saramma), Department of Marine Biology, Microbiology and Biochemistry, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi.

Microbiology

1.  Ahire, Jayesh Jagannath. Studies on probiotic microorganism (s), and its biogenic metabolite(s). Dr. Bhushan L Chaudhari), Department of Microbiology, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon.

2.  Trivedi, Minal Janardan. Microbial utilization of cellulosic material for organic acid production. (Dr. S. R. Dave), Department of Microbiology, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.

Zoology

1.  Anand, Sunil Kamlakar. Comparative morphological studies of the gastrointestinal tracts of some fresh water fishes in relation to their food. (Dr S R Sonawane), Department of Zoology, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad.

2.  Chatterjee, Soroj Kumar. Role of some Phytochemicals in curing fish disease caused by bacteria resistant to common antibiotics and heavy metals. (Dr. Goutam Chandra), Department of Zoology, University of Burdwan, Burdwan.

3.  Gollapudi, Vinod Kumar. Studies on the bio-chemical and histophathological changes of liver during ancylostoma caninum infection in Mice. (Prof V Viveka Vardhani), Department of Zoology, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar.

4.  Goswami, Riddhi. Effects of folic acid, beta-carotene and curcumin against the cytotoxicity and clastogenicity of arsenic in albino mice(Mus musculus L.). (Prof.C.S.Chakraborty), Department of Zoology, University of Burdwan, Burdwan.

5.  Pathak, Prabhash Mani. Studies on genetical diversities in zaprionus indianus: A Member of family drosophilidae in Jharkhand. (Dr K K Gupta), Department of Zoology, Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag.

6.  Sabyasachi Nath. Earthworm resources in rubber plantations of Tripura with special reference to their ecological characteristics. (Dr Priyasankar Chaudhuri), Department of Zoology, Tripura University, Suryamaninagar, Tripura West.

Earth System Sciences

Atmospheric Science

1.  Bhowmick, Suchandra Aich. Impact of satellite data in wind and wave predictions over Indian coastal region. (Prof Sutapa Chaudhuri and Dr Raj Kumar), Department of Atmospheric Science, University of Calcutta, Kolkata.

2.  Viswambharan, Nithin. Southern hemispheric features and their teleconnection with Indian summer monsoon. (Prof.K. Mohan Kumar), Department of Atmospheric Sciences, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi.

Environmental Science

1.  Anita Singh. Enzymatic bioconversion of lignocellulosic biomass for ethanol production. (Prof N R Bishnoi), Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar.

2.  Sharma, Susheel Kumar. Impact assessment of Rampur hydroelectric project on Satluj in relation to Ecology, physical socio-economic environment. (Prof. Anubha Kaushik and Dr Aman Sharma), Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar.

Engineering Sciences

Applied Mechanics

1.  Patil, Sanjay Govind. Computational intelligence in prediction of wave transmission for horizontally interlaced multi-layer moored floating pipe breakwater. (Dr Arkal Vittal Hegde and Dr. Sukomal Mandal), Department of Applied Mechanics and Hydraulics, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, Mangalore.

Computer Science & Engineering

1.  David, Julie M. Statistical machine learning techniques for the prediction of learning disablities in school-age children. (Dr. B. Kannan), Department of Computer Applications, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi.

2.  Deshpande, Mahesh. Distributed algorithmic design and implementation for enabling autonomic computing over ad hoc sensor networks. (Dr Vijay Bhatkar and Dr. A K Rmani), Department of Computer Science, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore.

3.  Patchikolla, Satheesh. Computer aided drug design for cancer: Protein structure prediction and ligand binding. (Prof Allam Appa Rao), Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagarjuna.

4.  Srinivasa Rao, Bhukya. High density noise removal techniques using different non-linear filter designing methods. (Prof L S S Reddy), Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar.

5.  Sudheep Elayidom, M. Design and development of data mining models for the prediction of manpower placement in the technical domain. (Prof. Suman Mary Idicula), Department of Computer Science, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi.

6.  Sudhir Reddy,K. Web information SIFT: An effective approach to identify behavioral patterns for business intelligence. (Prof G Partha Saradhi Varma), Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar.

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

1.  Deepa Sankar. Fractal based techniques for classification of mammograms and identification of microcalcifications. (Prof.Tessamma Thomas), Department of Electronics, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi.

2.  Sarin, V.P. Investigations on the radiation characteristics of broadband strip loaded slotted microstrip antennas. (Prof.K. Vasudevan), Department of Electronics, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi.

3.  Shameena, V.A. Design and development of compact printed ultra wide band antennas. (Dr. P Mohanan), Department of Electronics, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi.

Mechanical  Engineering

1.  Chatha, Sukhpal Singh. Post treatment of thermal spray coatings for improving their corrosion resistance at high temperature. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Punjabi University, Patiala.

2.  Navin Karanth, P. Modeling and experimental studies on polyvinylidene fluoride(PVDF), film for actuation and sensory applications. (Dr. S M Kulkarni and Dr Vijay Desai), Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, Mangalore.

3.  Rambabu, G. Some eoq models under permissible delay in payments and inflation with time dependent deterioration. (Prof. K Venkata Subbaiah), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.

Mathematical Sciences

Mathematics

1.  Bhatia, Neha. Some linear programming techniques in fuzzy environment. (Dr Amit Kumar), Department of Mathematics, Thapar University, Patiala.

2.  Borgohain, Bhairab. Studies on the effects of variable viscosity and thermal conductivity on some hydromagnetic flow problems of micropolar fluid. (Dr G C Hazarika), Department of Mathematics, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh.

3.  Chouhan, Suresh. A study on fixed point theorems for single valued and multivalued mappings in varios spaces and its applications. (Dr Bhavna Deshpande), Department of Mathematics, Vikram University, Ujjain.

4.  Dey, Debashis. Investigation on fixed points of mappings in certain spaces. (Dr. Mantu Saha), Department of Mathematics, University of Burdwan, Burdwan.

5.  Harish, V K.  A study on shift invariants suspaces of L²( Rⁿ), under shift metric. (Dr. M S Balasubramani), Department of Mathematics, University of Calicut, Calicut.

6.  Jacob, Varghese. Queues with customer induced interruption. (Dr. A.Krishnamoorthy), Department of Mathematics, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi.

7.  Joseph Deva Raaj, V. Some contributions to circular statistics. (Prof A V Dattatreya Rao), Department of Mathematics, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar.

8.  Joshi, Varsha. A study on fixed point theory and contraction mappings on abstract spaces. (Dr V H Badshah), Department of Mathematics, Vikram University, Ujjain.

9.  Nair, Saneev S. On(s,S), inventory policy with/ without retrail and interruption of service/production. (Dr. A. Krishhnamoorthy), Department of Mathematics, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi.

10.                 Pandey, Alok. Coincidence and fixed point in metric and others spaces. (Dr. Sushil Sharma), Department of Mathematics, Vikram University, Ujjain.

11.                 Pariya, Aklesh. A study on random fixed point theorems. (Dr. V H Badshah), Department of Mathematics, Vikram University, Ujjain.

12.                 Rani, M.J. A study of fuzzy sets on lattices and some applications. (Dr Mangalambal N R), Department of Mathematics, University of Calicut, Calicut.

13.                 Sagar, Devesh. A study of compatibility and common fixed point theorems in probabilistic metric space. (Dr Suman Jain and Dr Brijender Singh), Department of Mathematics, Vikram University, Ujjain.

Statistics

1.  Anisha, P,  Modelling and analysis of recurrent event data with multiple causes. (Dr. P.G.Sankaran), Department of Statistics, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi.

2.  Muluneh, Essey Kebede. Studies on EPQ models with stock dependent production and weibull decay. (Prof. K Srinivasa Rao), Department of Statistics, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.

3.  Ray, Barundeb. Some contributions to the theory of reliability. (Prof.S.B. Bagchi), Department of Statistics, University of Burdwan, Burdwan.

Medical Sciences

Biochemistry

1.  Mazumdar, Goutameswar. Assessment of glycemic control efficacy of Pioglitazone and metformin both in monotherapy and in combination therapy with glibenclamide/ Insulin in patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus. (Prof. Indranil Chakraborty and Dr.Bikash Chandra swaika), Department of Medicine, University of Burdwan, Burdwan.

Medicine

1.  Chatterjee, Subhamay. Change of microbial flora in the birthcanal with duration of labour pain and internal examination and it's correlation with early neonatal sepsis. (Prof.N. Choudhury Burdwan and Dr. Bhattacharyya), Department of Medicine, University of Burdwan, Burdwan.

2.  Chattopadhyay, Tapan Kumar. A study of Microbiological and Haematological aspects of early onset neonatal septicaemia. (Prof. N Choudhury and Dr. S. Bhattacharyya), Department of Medicine, University of Burdwan, Burdwan.

Pharmaceutical Sciences

1.  Anand Gaurav. QSAR, molecular modeling, design and synthesis of some phosphodiasterase antagonists. (Prof.Ranit Singh), Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shobhit University, Meerut.

2.  Bipul Nath. Design and development of oral colon targeted drug delivery system using biodegradable polymers. (Dr L K Nath), Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh.

3.  Goyal, Naveen. Studies on some chemoprotective indigenous plants. (Prof S K Sharma), Department of Pharmaceutical Science, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar.

4.  Gularia, Rajender. Solubility enhancement and development of solid oral dosage form of some drug(s). (Prof. Ranjit Singh and Prof. N S Kaith), Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shobhit University, Meerut.

5.  Hariharan, A.G.  Isolation production, optimization of L- asparginase producing bacteria from soil and targeted delivery of L-asparginase. (Prof.Ranjit Singh and Dr. Sanjay Jain), Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shobhit University, Meerut.

6.  Rehni, Ashish Kumar. Exploring novel pharmacological approaches to attenuate experimental opioid dependence induced withdrawal syndrome in mice. Department of Pharmaceutics Science, Punjabi University, Patiala.

7.  Sharma, Bhupesh. Studies involving novel pharmacological interventions in experimentally induced vascular dementia. Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Punjabi University, Patiala.

Pharmacy

1.  Vaishnav, Gajanan Anandrao. Studies on neuro-pharmacological efffects of certain natural products. (Dr. G K Kulkarni), Department of Pharmacy, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad.

2.  Vaishnav, Sushma Gajanan. Effects of cyclodextrin combination on bio-activity of certain natural products. (Dr. G K Kulkarni), Department of of Pharmacy, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad.

Physical  Sciences

Chemistry

1.  Baliarsingh, Sasmita. Behaviour of some bis-styryl pyridinium dyes in organic and aquo=organic solvents. (Prof.B.K. Mishra), Department of Chemistry, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar, Sambalpur.

2.  Chaudhuri, Tandrima. Studies on the effects of electron donor-Acceptor, supramolecular and solvent enviornmental interactions on the photophysical properties of some fluorescent probe molecules. (Prof. Manas Banerjee), Department of Chemistry, University of Burdwan, Burdwan.

3.  Dey, Sourav. Chemistry of some NN/NS donor sets:Synthesis, characterization and application of Cu(II),Complexes. (Dr. P Chattopadhyay), Department of Chemistry, University of Burdwan, Burdwan.

4.  Ghosh, Kalyan. Study of the formation of weak intermolecular complexes and their application. (Prof.Manas Banerjee), Department of Chemistry, University of Burdwan, Burdwan.

5.  Malviya, Neelu. Modeling of DNA binding afffinity of N-phenylacridine derivatives : 2 D Topological approach. (Prof. Arpan Bhardwaj and Prof. T R Thapak), Department of Chemistry, Vikram University, Ujjain.

6.  Mohamed Kutty, C P. Studies on molecular transport characteristics of ethylene propylene diene monomer/polyvinyl chloride systems. (Dr M Jahfar), Department of Chemistry, University of Calicut, Calicut.

7.  Neelaiah Babu, G,  Studies in the synthesis characterization and biological activity of some 5- membered heterocyclic compounds by using domino reaction. (Prof. Shubha Jain), Department of Chemistry, Vikram University, Ujjain.

8.  Nidhi. Synthesis of organotin (IV), complexes and their characterization using various spectroscopic techniques. (Dr Sonika), Department of Chemistry, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar.

9.  Patra, Prasanta. Synthesis of structurally dsigned y-Lactams and other Oxa-aza Heterocycles as possible antibacterial agents. (Dr. Gandhi Kumar Kar), Department of Chemistry, University of Calcutta, Kolkata.

10.                 Renjusha, S. Transition metal complexes derived from ketone based N(4)-substituted thiosemicarbazones: Crystal structures and spectral studies. (Prof. M. R. Prathapachandra Kurup), Department of Applied Chemistry, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi.

11.                 Vishnumurthy, K A. Design and synthesis of new donor-acceptor type conjugated polymers for photonic applications. (Prof. A Vasudeva Adhikari), Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, Mangalore.

Photonics

1.  Nithyaja, B. Photonic applications of biomaterials with special reference to biopolymers and microbes. (Dr. V.P.N.Nampoori), International School of Photonics, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi.

Physics

1.  Chahan, Yougeshwar. Study of processes following L and M shell photoionization using EDXRF technique and analytical application. Department of Physics, Punjabi University, Patiala.

2.  Garai, Sisir Kumar. some new analytical approaches of developing all-optical logic processors. (Prof.Sourangshu), Department of Physics, University of Burdwan, Burdwan.

3.  Modak, Solagna. Investigations of magnetic and hyperfine behaviors of some chemically prepared nanocrystalline and nanocomposite systems. (Dr. P.K.Chakraborti), Department of Physics, University of Burdwan, Burdwan.

4.  Saha, Biswajit. Secondary emission of MCsn+ molecular ions and its applications in compositional analysis of MBE grown Si-Ge structures. (Prof Purushottam Chakraborty), Department of Physics, University of Calcutta, Kolkata.

5.  Sujaya, C. Effect of pulsed laser deposited creamic coatings om microhardness and corrosion behavior of titanium, Ti6AL4V and inconel. (Prof H D Shashikala), Department of Physics, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, Mangalore.

6.  Thomas, Sanjeev. Optimization of quality of images in steotactic radio surgery procedures. (Dr M M Musthafa), Department of Physics, University of Calicut, Calicut.

7.  Vanshpal, Ravi. Optical nonlinear instabilities in semiconductor plasmas: Quantum effects. (Dr Swati Dube and Dr. S K Ghosh), Department of Physics, Vikram University, Ujjain.

8.  Verma, Sreekanth J. Investigations on polyaniline based systems for technologically important applications and some novel polymers as prospective candidates for fabricating polymer light emitting diodes. (Prof. Jayalekshmi), Department of Physics, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi.