Advanced Institute for Wildlife Conservation
A Government of Tamil Nadu Institute
Mr.A. Udhayan, I.F.S., has been the Director of the Advanced Institute for Wildlife Conservation, Vandalur in the Tamil Nadu Forest Department since 14th June 2022. He belongs to 1991 batch of Indian Forest Service of Tamilnadu. He holds a M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences from Jawarharlal University, New Delhi, and Post Graduate diploma in wildlife Management from Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun and Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy and Management, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. He has several years of experience in the field of wildlife and biodiversity conservation, having worked in various positions in the Tamil Nadu Forest Department. He had also served as Principal of the Eastern Forest Rangers College in Kurseong on deputation. As Deputy Director of the Forest Survey of India, as a Scientist at the Wildlife Institute of India, and a Specialist at the SAARC Forestry Centre in Thimphu, Bhutan Most recently, he served as Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.
Ms. Senbagapriya, IFS has been the Deputy Director (Administration) of AIWC (R, T & E), Vandalur in the Tamil Nadu Forest Department since 19th January 2024. She belongs to the 2013 batch of IFS of Tamil Nadu Cadre, She holds a Bachelors degree in Agriculture from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore and Post Graduation in Geography from Madras University, Chennai, She has eight years’ experience in the field of wildlife and biodiversity conservation, having worked in two territorial division and two wildlife division in the Tamil Nadu Forest Department.
Mr. D. Eswaran, SFS has been the Deputy Director (Technical) of AIWC (R, T & E), Vandalur in the Tamil Nadu Forest Department since 14h March 2024. He belongs to the SFS batch of 2017, he holds a Bachelors degree in Commerce and Post Graduation in Business Administration. He worked as Liasion Officer at Madras High Court for 15 years, and worked in Sriperumbudur, Gudalur and forest extension centre.
Completed B.Sc., Zoology (1984), M.Sc., in Wildlife Biology (1986),M.Phil in Zoology (1988) and Ph.D in Zoology(2001) from AVC College. Gold medalist and University first rank holder in PG and college Silver medalist in the UG degree. Attended 4 month training with fellowship by Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust (JWPT), Jersey, U.K. with special reference to Captive breeding of Wild animals (Reptiles, Birds and Reptiles). Recipient of Jaganatha Rao Memorial ward in the year 2022 for research contribution in Arignar Anna Zoological Park (AAZP). Recipient of Lions club (Chennai) meritorious award in the year 2021 for long term contribution to the captive management of wild animals in AAZP. Attended around 40 National and international seminars /conferences /workshops. Published more than 50 scientific research articles in various national and international journals on animal behavior, breeding, captive management etc Worked as Biologist in Arignar Anna Zoological Park from 1988 to 21th November 2022 and transferred and posted as Scientist “C’ in Advanced Institute for Wildlife Conservation (Research, Training & Education), Vandalur on November’ 2022.
M.V.Sc. Veterinary and Animal husbandry extension, Madras Veterinary College, Chennai Co-ordinator of research unit
PG in Environmental Sciences from PSG College of Arts and Sciences Coimbatore.
M.Sc in Biotechnology from Alagappa University, Karaikudi B.Sc in Biotechnology from JJ College of Arts and Science, Pudukkottai
B.Sc. Zoology Assistant at Morphometry lab - Centre for Wildlife Forensic Sciences and Animal care lab – Centre for Animal Care Sciences
Dr. C. Bala Amarnath done his PhD in Biotechnology and Pathology from ICAR - Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture, Chennai, TamilNadu and the Doctoral degree awarded by the University of Madras, Chennai, Tamilnadu. He was the Scientific Officer in Orbito Asia Diagnostics, Chennai, Tamilnadu and he has wide experience in the molecular diagnostic platform via Real-time PCR, Development of Monoclonal Antibodies, and RNAi technology. Currently, he is working as a Scientist (TANII Project); his research is devoted to the Development of a LAMP-ELISA detection system for Anthrax and Tuberculosis infection in Elephants, Deer, and Gaur. He has qualified for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) – 2016 -Biotechnology; awarded the Department of Biotechnology (Govt. Of India) fellowship for pursuing the Advance Post Graduate Diploma in Molecular Diagnostics. Also, he has secured 60th Rank in the All India Biotechnology talent search by Biotech Helpline Foundation.
Dr. Kalaiyarasan obtained his PhD from DRDO-Defence Institute of High Altitude Research, Leh, J&K, India in the field of Nanobiotechnology. He was a Scientist at ICMR- Regional Medical Research Centre, Dibrugarh, Assam; Project Scientist (World Health Organization) at CSIR- Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, New Delhi and Project Scientist at Punjab Biotechnology Incubator, Punjab. Currently, he is working as a Scientist (TANII Project); his research focuses on the Identification of modified or altered or degraded meat derivatives of deer species to the species level using high though put DNA high-resolution melt. He has been awarded DRDO-Fellowship-2015, GATE-2013, CSIR-NET-2015 and Building Bharat-Boston Biosciences (B4) Young Scientist by South Asia Institute, Harvard University and Department of Biotechnology, India.
Dr. T.T. Shameer holds a Ph.D. in Wildlife Biology from Government Arts College, Ooty, affiliated with Bharathiar University. He specializes in Landscape Ecology, Population Ecology, Community Ecology, Ecological Modeling, and Climate Change. He has worked with organizations such as the Wildlife Institute of India, UNDP, and various State Forest Departments, conducting research on carnivores from Tigers to Fishing Cats. Dr. T.T. Shameer is a prolific researcher with a notable publication record. He has authored 19 scientific articles published in various international peer-reviewed journals. Additionally, he has served as a reviewer for high-impact journals such as Scientific Reports and Global Ecology and Conservation, further contributing to the scientific community through peer review and evaluation of research work. He served as a Project Scientist at AIWC Under APO projects 2021-2022, focusing on Human-Wildlife Conflict and wetland identification. Currently, he works as a Project Scientist under TBGPCCR projects, his research focus on Wildlife Policy, Species Recovery, Migratory Species Ecology, and Capacity Building.
Dr. Paulraj acquired his Ph.D. in Zoology from Bharathidasan University, Trichy in 2001; B.Sc. in Zoology and M.Sc.in Zoology from St Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. He was a Scientist at Entomology Research Institute, Loyola College, Chennai, from 2003 to 2021 and Scientist at G.S. Gill Research Institute, Guru Nanak College, Chennai, from 2021 to 2022. Currently, he is working as a Scientist under APO projects; his research work is primarily focusing on ‘Surveillance of Chronic kidney disease by analysis of serum symmetrical dimethylarginine (SDMA) in captive tigers of AAZP’ and ‘Hematological and biochemical assessment of health in camp elephants in Anamalai and Mudhumalai Elephant camps’.
Having completed Master's and Doctorate in Veterinary Anatomy from Madras Veterinary College, Dr. Kumar joined as Scientist in AIWC from August 2023. As a researcher he has worked with various animal models and has worked in coordination with Medical doctors and researchers of IIT Madras. Also has experience in teaching Veterinary Anatomy for Vet students and Animal husbandry for Agri students.
B.Sc. Environmental Management at Jawahar Science College, Neyveli, Cuddalore, M.Sc. Environmental Sciences at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
M.Sc in Zoology from University of Madras, Chennai.B.Sc in Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology from Guru Nanak College, Chennai
M.Sc in Biotechnology from Pondichery University, Ponidcherry. B.Sc in Biotechnology from Achariya Arts and Science College, Pondicherry
M.sc zoology From A.V.C College (Autonomous) Mannampandal, Mayiladuthurai. B.Sc Zoology From A.V.C College (Autonomous) Mannampandal, Mayiladuthurai.
M. Sc. Animal Biotechnology
