The faculty of Zoology department, university of Lucknow, boasts a great diversity in research specializations, ranging from the smallest organisms (Protozoa), to parasitic helminths, insects, fishes, reptiles, birds, mammals and humans. Faculty in the department engage in research in a wide variety of fields:
Thrusts | Faculty | Strengths |
---|---|---|
Endochronology & Reproductive Physiology |
Prof. Shalie Malik Dr. Rajesh Kumar Kharwar Dr. Madhu Gupta Dr. Aakansha Sharma Dr. Ashutosh Ranjan |
Biological rhythms & seasonal behaviour Postmenopausal osteoporosis, Osteosarcoma & Diabetic osteopathy.. |
Entomology & Pest Management |
Prof. Geetanjali Mishra Dr. Kalpana Singh Dr. Ashish Kumar Dr. Tripti Yadav |
Specialists in Ladybird Beetles |
Fish and Fisheries |
Prof. M.Serajuddin Dr. Manoj Kumar Dr. Hadiya Husain |
Fish Genetic Research |
Molecular Genetics |
Prof. Monisha Banerjee Dr. Paramjeet Singh Dr. Nidhi Mishra Dr. Nitish Rai |
Nanotechnology, Environmental Toxicology, Genotoxicity, |
Parasitology |
Prof. Amita Kanaujia Dr. Amit Tripathi Dr. Suchit Swaroop |
Identification & Characterization of parasites. Wildlife census, ecological investigations and threat assessment. |
The UGC-SAP DRS-II program, however, recognizes four broad inclusive thrust areas in the department.