Publications

	Anindya Sinha co-edited Professor, Animal Behaviour and Cognition Programme Elephants on the Move https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/97810032166 The Crisis of Climate Change, September 2021 In this chapter, using empirical data, the authors assess the behavioural adaptability of elephants, as determined by their innate biological variables, such as age, sex and grouping patterns at the population level. They also discuss the impacts of global climatic changes on the behaviour and distribution of Asian elephants, as evidenced through studies conducted on these aspects. They discuss how elephants, in general, avoid areas of high human use.
	Rudrodip Majumdar Covid-induced pulmonary fibrosis and the possible linkages with the tuberculosis infection: An observation http://eprints.nias.res.in/2383/ TBInfo, 1(3). pp. 1-7. Till August 30th, 2021, a whopping number of 21.75 crore people have been known to be infected globally by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, and 45.19 lakh people have succumbed to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Research has shown that progressive fibrotic lung disease is one of the possible consequences of pulmonary pneumonia induced by the novel coronavirus and is one of the most worrisome complications following the recovery from the COVID-19. Considering its importance and sensitivity in the human body, lung performance is a good indicator for understanding the host tolerance to infectious diseases. Therefore, in lung functionality, the discussions revolving around pulmonary fibrosis are even more relevant.
	R Srikanth co-authored Professor, Energy, Environment and Climate Change Programme Dispersion of Particulate Matter and Sulphur Oxides from Thermal Power Plant: A case study https://doi.org/10.1007/s10666-021-09790-6 Co-authored with Singh J and Ramasesha S.K .Environ Model Asses. Vol. 26 763-778
	Tejal Kanitkar, R Ramakumar co-authored Associate Professor , Energy, Environment and Climate Change Programme Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Indian Economy: A Critical Analysis
	Jayasree Vaidyanathan co-authored Principal Investigator, School of Natural Sciences and Engineering Analysis of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) with special reference to drinking water in Alleppey district Kerala and evolve effective management practices https://res.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4c96385cee36c21eb5f2510c4&id=8d9077531c&e=2eb0e0e188 In Environment Sustainability. Green Growth and Disaster Resilience. A knowledge compendium under project CAP-RES supported by DST (GOI). (New Delhi: National Institute of Disaster Management, New Delhi, ISBN : 978-93-82571-63-6)
	Jayasree Vaidyanathan co-authored Principal Investigator, School of Natural Sciences and Engineering Assessment of flood disaster, vulnerability and mapping using HEC-RAS: A case study of Neerasagar Reservoir, Karnataka https://res.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4c96385cee36c21eb5f2510c4&id=f4491f88f5&e=2eb0e0e188 In Environment Sustainability. Green Growth and Disaster Resilience. A knowledge compendium under project CAP-RES supported by DST (GOI). (New Delhi: National Institute of Disaster Management, New Delhi, ISBN : 978-93-82571-63-6)
	R Srikanth, J Singh, S K Ramasesha Professor and Head, Energy, Environment and Climate Change Programme Dispersion of Particulate Matter and Sulphur Oxides from Thermal Power Plant: A Case Study https://rdcu.be/crQaW Envrionmental Modeling and Assesmnet, August 2021 Power generation from Thermal Power Plants (TPP) in India forms the backbone of the power system. In this study, the dispersion of particulate matter and sulphur dioxide from a TPP with a 275 m-high stack are studied under different atmospheric conditions up to a distance of 30 km from the stack. Based on the results, policy changes that need to be implemented are suggested.
	Nikhil Thejesh, Shyam Sundar R, A V Krishnan, R Srikanth NIAS Transition Plan for an Integrated Approach to Development and Environment in the Power Sector https://cms.nias.res.in/sites/default/filesefs/2022-07/Workshop%20Report%20on%20NIAS%20Transition%20Plan.pdf NIAS Research Report, August 2021 The NIAS Transition plan for India’s power sector involving the progressive retirement of 36 GW of capacity in 211 obsolete Thermal Power Plants (TPP)s based on key performance parameters and shifting their load to upcoming modern TPPs and Nuclear Power Plants. Implementation of the NIAS Transition Plan will enable the National Grid to meet the peak demand up to March 2030 with lower Capex and tariffs while reducing coal consumption, water requirement, air pollution, and CO2 emissions.