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Prof Jacob Solomon Raju Aluri

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Professor, Department of Environmental Sciences
Andhra University

Expertise

  • Reproductive Biology

Publications

Total Articles 435
Books 0
Proceedings 0

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Professional Recognition

1991

Distinguished Achievement Award

University of Akron, Akron, USA
1999

Best Paper Presentation Award

Loyola College, Chennai
1999

Best Researcher Award

Andhra University
2002

Loyola Environmental Award

Loyola College, Chennai
2006

Andhra Pradesh Scientist Award

Andhra Pradesh Council of Science & Technology, Government of Andhra Pradesh
2006

Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Best Academician Award

Andhra University
2016

State Level Teacher Award

Government of Andhra Pradesh
2017

Fellow of Andhra Pradesh Academy of Sciences

Andhra Pradesh Academy of Sciences, Amaravati
2014

BSR Faculty One-Time Award Grant

University Grants Commission, New Delhi
2018

BSR Faculty Mid-Career Award

University Grants Commission, New Delhi
1996

Visiting Professor (September-October 1996)

University of Colima, Colima, Mexico
2015

President , Asia Section

GLOBAL SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY, USA
2000

CONSULTANT FOR CONVENTION ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY- FAO, ROME

Food and Agriculture Organization, ROME
1989

National Overseas Scholarship

Ministry of Welfare, Government of India
2019

Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Vasanthraj David Foundation, Chennai
1983

Merit Incentive Scholarship

Government of Andhra Pradesh
2025

GABPRF Honors Award

Global Agro-Biotech & Pharma Research Foundation (GABPRF), Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Community & Membership

EXPERT GROUP-A ON CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE UTILIZATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES, MINISTRY

Member

PROGRAMME ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC) ON CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OF MANGROVES AND CORAL

Member

PLANT-ANIMAL INTERACTIONS - BRAINSTORMING MEETING FOR NETWORKING AS PART OF PROGRAMME SUP

Chairman

Steering Committee on Environmental Research and Development Programme (ERDP), Ministry of

Hon.Professor

Indian Society of Environmental Scientists

1999
Member

International Society for the Study of Plant Species Biology, Japan

1993
Member

Sigma Xi, USA

1990
Elected Member

Botanical Society of America

1989
Member

Birdwatchers’ Society of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad

Life Member

Association of Hydrologists of India, Visakhapatnam

Life Member

Palynological Society of India, Trivendrum, Kerala

Life Member

Andhra Pradesh Academy of Sciences, Amaravathi

Life Member

International Bird Conservation Network Programme, Bombay & UK

Member

Society for Applied Ornithology, Hyderabad

Life Member

Indian National Science Congress

Member

Bio

I am currently Head of Environmental Sciences, Chairman, Board of Studies of Microbiology and a Member of Academic Senate. I am the Expert Member of the MoEFCC. I have expertise in plant reproductive ecology, entomology, wetland ecosystems, ornithology, apiculture, pollution, bio-based traditional knowledge, microbiology, lepidopterology, ecotourism, eco-restoration and energy resources.

Personal Details

  • Male
  • Professor , Andhra University
  • Andhra University South Campus, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (Visiting Scientist)
Other Institute 1991
Ph.D.
Andhra University 1987
M.Sc.
Andhra University 1982
B.Sc.
Andhra University 1980
Professor Aug 2008 – Present
Andhra University | Department of Environmental Sciences
Chairman Aug 2015 – Aug 2008
Andhra University | Department of Microbiology
Chairman Aug 2014 – Nov 2017
Andhra University | Department of Environmental Sciences
Former Head Jul 2009 – Sep 2012
Andhra University | Department of Environmental Sciences
Associate Professor Aug 2000 – Jul 2008
Andhra University | Department of Environmental Sciences
Assistant Professor Mar 1994 – Jul 2000
Andhra University | Department of Environmental Sciences
Post-Doctoral Fellow Aug 1991 – Mar 1994
Andhra University | Department of Environmental Sciences
Junior Research Fellow Jun 1983 – May 1986
Andhra University | Department of Environmental Sciences

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Scholarly Work

Pollination and fruiting ecology of Jatropha curcas (Euphorbiaceae)

Funding Agency: University Grants Commission, New Delhi, India

Principal Investigator

249,560

2021 - 2004

Completed
Pollination ecology of Rhynchosia beddomei Baker (Fabaceae), a rare and endemic plant species in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh

Funding Agency: University Grants Commission, New Delhi, India

Principal Investigator

1,290,000

2015 - 2018

Completed
Phenology, pollinator guilds, breeding systems and seed ecology of some keystone plant species in selected forest sites of Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve of Southern Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh

Funding Agency: Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India

Principal Investigator

2,942,880

2014 - 2017

Completed
Pollination ecology of Wendlandia glabrata DC. and Wendlandia tinctoria (Roxb.) DC. (Rubiaceae), the rare tree species of Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh

Funding Agency: CSIR

Principal Investigator

888,000

2011 - 2014

Completed
Reproductive biology of some mangrove plant species at Coringa mangrove forest

Funding Agency: MoEF

Principal Investigator

2,377,200

2011 - 2014

Completed
All India Coordinated Research Project on Reproductive Biology of Four Rare Endangered and Threatened (RET) Tree species namely, Hildegardia populifolia (Roxb.) Schott. & Endl., Eriolaena lushingtonii Dunn (Sterculiaceae), Syzygium alternifolium (Wt.) Wal

Funding Agency: MoEF

Principal Investigator

3,442,240

2010 - 2014

Completed
Reproductive biology, conservation and management of endemic and globally endangered tree species, Boswellia ovalifoliolata (Burseraceae) and Terminalia pallida (Combretaceae) at Seshachalam Hills, Andhra Pradesh

Funding Agency: University Grants Commission, New Delhi, India

Principal Investigator

856,283

2009 - 2012

Completed
All India Co-ordinated Project on Morphometry and Phylogeography of honeybees and stingless bees of Andhra Pradesh

Funding Agency: DBT

Principal Investigator

2,317,000

2008 - 2011

Completed
Reproductive ecology, conservation and management of Cycas beddomei Dyer and Cycas sphaerica Roxb. (Cycadaceae)

Funding Agency: CSIR

Principal Investigator

538,000

2007 - 2010

Completed
Pollination biology of endemic and endangered plant species, Decalepis hamiltonii (Asclepiadaceae) and Shorea tumbuggaia (Dipterocarpaceae)

Funding Agency: Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India

Principal Investigator

1,032,000

2007 - 2010

Completed
Pollination Biology of Ceriops tagal and Ceriops decandra (Rhizophoraceae) at Coringa Mangrove Forest, Andhra Pradesh

Funding Agency: MoEF

Principal Investigator

879,550

2005 - 2008

Completed
Reproductive Biology of an important oilseed tree species, Pongamia pinnata (Fabaceae)

Funding Agency: CSIR

Principal Investigator

1,200,000

2003 - 2006

Completed
Passerine birds versus floral syndromes and seed dispersal in Eastern Ghats of Visakhapatnam and East Godavari Districts of Andhra Pradesh

Funding Agency: MoEF

Principal Investigator

933,515

2001 - 2004

Completed
Reproductive Ecology of Acacia concinna (Shikakai) and Semecarpus anacardium (Marking nut)

Funding Agency: Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India

Principal Investigator

995,338

1999 - 2002

Completed

Sexual systems and pollination in some tropical wild plant species

University Andhra University
Year 1997

The floral ecology of some tropical plant species

University Andhra University
Year 2000

A study on floral phenology, floral biology and floral calendar of honey bees in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

University Andhra University
Year 2003

Reproductive ecology of some dry season blooming ornithophilous tropical tree species

University Andhra University
Year 2004

Reproductive ecology of some viviparous and non-viviparous mangrove plant species

University Andhra University
Year 2009

Reproductive ecology some viviparous and crypto-viviparous mangrove tree species

University Andhra University
Year 2010

A study on plant-butterfly interactions in the southern Eastern Ghats forests of Andhra Pradesh, India

University Andhra University
Year 2010

Foraging ecology of honey bees in relation to flower morphology, floral biology and chemical constituents of floral rewards of some plant species

University Andhra University
Year 2011

A study on reproductive ecology of some non-viviparous mangrove plant species

University Andhra University
Year 2011

Reproductive ecology of four endemic and endangered tropical tree species of southern Eastern Ghats forests of Andhra Pradesh, India

University Andhra University
Year 2011

Morphometric analysis, floral rewards and floral calendar of the Asiatic honey bee, Apis cerana in Andhra Pradesh, India

University Andhra University
Year 2012

Psychophily and melittophily in some plant species with special reference to some chemical constituents of floral nectar

University Andhra University
Year 2012

Spatio-temporal analysis of Ethiopian rift valley lake Chamo watershed utilization practices and environmental implications using geo-spatial technology

University Andhra University
Year 2012

A study on land use/cover dynamics, environmental degradation and management practices in Hare river watershed, Abaya Chamo Basin, Ethiopia, using geospatial technology

University Andhra University
Year 2012

A study on morphometrics, floral rewards and floral calendar of the rock honey bee, Apis dorsata F. in Andhra Pradesh, India

University Andhra University
Year 2012

Morphometric analysis, floral rewards and floral calendar of the dwarf honey bee, Apis florea F. in Andhra Pradesh, India

University Andhra University
Year 2012

A study on the ecology of black-backed Jackal, Canis mesomelas in Nech Sar National Park, Ethiopia

University Andhra University
Year 2013

Nesting activity and foraging ecology of large carpenter bees, Xylocopa latipes and Xylocopa pubescens (Xylocopidae) in relation to flower morphology, floral biology and floral rewards of some plant species

University Andhra University
Year 2013

A study on soil quality, resilience and strategies for maintenance of soil organic carbon in semi-arid tropical region of Andhra Pradesh, India

University Andhra University
Year 2013

A study on the reproductive ecology of four rare, endemic and endangered tropical tree species of Eastern Ghats forests of Andhra Pradesh, India

University Andhra University
Year 2014

An ecological study of sexual reproduction in some tropical herbaceous weeds

University Andhra University
Year 2014

An ecological study of sexual reproduction in some non-viviparous mangrove plant species

University Andhra University
Year 2015

Environment-friendly and cost effective ultra high performance liquid chromatography/rapid resolution liquid chromatography technique for the characterization of three active pharmaceutical ingredients – zafirlukast, lansoprazole and clopidogrel bisulphat

University Andhra University
Year 2015

An ecological study of pollination in some mangrove associates

University Andhra University
Year 2015

Floral biology, pollination, fruiting aspects and importance of some herbaceous weeds of Amaranthaceae family

University Andhra University
Year 2015

An ecological study of pollination and seed dispersal in some tropical herbaceous species of Rubiaceae family

University Andhra University
Year 2015

A study on the potential of some aquatic weeds for phytoremediation of paper and sugar industry effluent waters and for phytosorption of some heavy metals and synthetic mono azo-dyes

University Andhra University
Year 2015

An ecological study of sexual reproduction in some tropical herbaceous species (Indigofera linnae, Evolvulus alsinoides, Evolvulus nummularius and Merremia tridentata) at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India

University Andhra University
Year 2015

Secondary pollen presentation, psychophily and anemochory in some Asteraceae species

University Andhra University
Year 2017

Reproductive ecology of some tropical plant species of Lamiaceae

University Andhra University
Year 2017

An ecological study of sexual reproduction in three exotic weed species of Asteraceae - Bidens pilosa L., Parthenium hysterophorus L. and Synedrella nodiflora (L.) Gaertn.

University Andhra University
Year 2017

Reproductive ecology of some carpet weed species of Molluginaceae

University Andhra University
Year 2018

Assessment of noise levels in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India

University Andhra University
Year 2019

Reproductive ecology of tree species Maerua apetala (Roth) M. Jacobs (Capparaceae) and Mesua ferrea L. (Calophyllaceae) in the tropical deciduous forests of Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh, India

University Andhra University
Year 2021

Reproductive ecology of Canavalia gladiata (Jacq.) DC., Tephrosia purpurea (L.) Pers. and Tephrosia villosa (L.) Pers. (Family Fabaceae: sub-family Faboideae)

University Andhra University
Year 2021

A study on marine fishery resources of Andhra Pradesh : ecological aspects and morphometrics of common marine fishes of Visakhapatnam - protein content and bioaccumulation of heavy metals in pomfret fish species

University Andhra University
Year 2021

A study on hydro-geo-chemical environment in and around zone 5 of Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, Andhra Pradesh, India - A GIS Approach

University Andhra University
Year 2021

A study on phyto-chemical analysis and anti-bacterial activity of spices on pathogenic bacteria isolated from commercially important edible marine fishes, Euthynnus affinis (Cantor), Katsuwonus pelamis L. and Auxis thazard (Lacepede) (Family Scombridae)

University Andhra University
Year 2021

Reproductive ecology of Asystasia gangetica (L.) T. Anderson (Acanthaceae), Boerhavia diffusa L. and Boerhavia erecta L. (Nyctaginaceae)

University Andhra University
Year 2021

Assessment of land degradation/desertification vulnerability risk in Sangli District of Maharashtra State using geospatial techniques

University Andhra University
Year 2022

A study on land use/land cover changes in the catchment areas of Meghadrigedda reservoir, Gambhiramgedda reservoir, Mudsarlova reservoir and Kambalakonda Lake in Visakhapatnam city using geospatial technology

University Andhra University
Year 2022

Studies on concentrations of heavy metals in agricultural soils around NTPC-Simhadri Super Thermal Power Plant (Coal fired), Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India

University Andhra University
Year 2022

Phytochemical and biological evaluation of traditional medicinal plant species, Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa (Rutaceae) and Bombax ceiba L. (Malvaceae)

University Andhra University
Year 2023

Studies on biosorption of heavy metal ions Cr (VI) and Ni (II) from aqueous solutions

University Andhra University
Year 2022

Reproductive ecology of Cipadessa baccifera, Walsura trifoliata (Meliaceae) and Syzygium cumini (Myrtaceae) in the tropical deciduous forests of Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh, India

University Andhra University
Year 2023

Assessment of groundwater quality using water quality index, heavy metal evaluation index and heavy metal pollution index in the villages of Atchutapuram mandal, a special economic zone in Anakapalli District, Andhra Pradesh, India

University Andhra University
Year 2023

A study on groundwater quality in sub-urban zone V of Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, Andhra Pradesh, India

University Andhra University
Year 2024

A geospatial study on malaria risk prediction and mapping of integrated tribal development agency, Paderu region, India, using SAMRR” by Kodamala Prathyusha

University Andhra University
Year 2024

A study on plant diversity and its conservation aspects in wetlands around Polihali Dam, Lesotho, Southern Africa using geospatial technology

University Andhra University
Year 2024

Phytoremediation of sugar industry effluent water using some aquatic plant species and phytosorption of some heavy metals and synthetic mono azo-dyes by Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms (Pontederiaceae) and Ipomoea aquatica Forssk. (Convolvulaceae)

University Andhra University
Year 2024

Evaluation of major key air pollutants levels in relation to meteorological factors at selected stations in Visakhapatnam City, Andhra Pradesh, India

University Andhra University
Year 2024
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Scholarly Publications

An ecological study of sexual reproduction in Cissus quadrangularis L. and Cissus vitiginea L. (Vitaceae)

Open Access
article
Authors: P Suvarna Raju and A J Solomon Raju

Nectar robbing by sunbirds on the flowers of Morinda pubescens J.E. Smith (Rubiaceae)

Open Access
article
Authors: A J Solomon Raju, S Sravan Kumar, G Nagaraju, C V Reddy, T P Raliengoane, L Kala Grace, K Punny, K Prathyusha, P Srikanth

Pollination ecology of three Ipomoea species, I. cairica, I. marginata and I. trilobata (Convolvulaceae)

Open Access
article
Authors: G Lakshminarayana, G Umamaheswara Rao, K Venkata Ramana, Ch Prasada Rao and A J Solomon Raju

Floral biology and pollination in Diospyros chloroxylon (Ebenaceae) and Hybanthus enneaspermus (Violaceae)

Open Access
article
Authors: K Venkata Ramana, G Lakshminarayana, A J Solomon Raju and Ch Prasada Rao,

The Camel’s foot climber, Phanera vahlii (Wight & Arn.) Benth. (Fabaceae: Cercidoideae): traditional economic uses and livelihood provider for tribals

Open Access
article
Authors: S Sravan Kumar and A J Solomon Raju

The ornithophilous tree species, Butea monosperma (Lam.) Taub. (Fabaceae: Faboideae), an important nectar source for birds during dry season

Open Access
article
Authors: S Sravan Kumar, A J Solomon Raju, Ch Prasada Rao and K Venkata Ramana

Melittophily and censer seed dispersal mechanism in Argemone mexicana L. (Papaveraceae)

Open Access
article
Authors: P. Suvarna Raju, K. Henry Jonathan, S. Sravan Kumar and A.J. Solomon Raju

Bee and butterfly pollination in Abutilon crispum, Malvastrum coromandelianum and Melochia corchorifolia, and thrips and sunbird pollination in Grewia orbiculata (Malvaceae)

Open Access
article
Authors: K Venkata Ramana, S Sravan Kumar, G Lakshminarayana, G Umamaheswara Rao, A J Solomon Raju and Ch Prasada Rao