Biju Dharmapalan

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ADJUNCT FACULTY
Department

Biju Dharmapalan is a well-known National Award-winning science communicator, columnist and educator from Kerala. He is the first PhD holder in science communication from the prestigious CSIR- NIScPR (AcSIR). He had his B.Sc. and M.Sc. from the University of Kerala and M.Phil. from the Cochin University of Science and Technology. An academically meritorious person, Biju Dharmapalan is a University Rank Holder and recipient of University Merit Scholarships throughout his studies (B.Sc./M.Sc and M.Phil.) and has qualified national level examinations like GATE and NET. He is also a recipient of Summer Research fellowships from the Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore. 

He has over 20 years of experience in academics and served as the Head of the postgraduate research department of Biosciences at Mar Athanasios College for Advanced Studies,Thiruvalla. He has handled research projects funded by KSCSTE, Govt. of Kerala and National Medicinal Plant Board,Govt. of India. He was in various academic bodies of M.G.University,Kottayam, University of Kerala, and Bhartiyar University.

Biju Dharmapaln has authored several textbooks and regularly writes for national-level science magazines and newspapers. He is the recipient of the prestigious ‘P.T. Bhaskara Panicker Science Writing Fellowship’ instituted by the Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment and  the National Award for Outstanding Efforts in Science & Technology Communication through Print Media Including books and magazines.

He is a life member of various professional bodies and is currently serving as the executive

committee member of the Kerala Academy of Sciences.

Biju Dharmapalan
Harnessing Solar Energy for the Common Man
Science India .Vol 19(89): pp. 22-26
28 September 2023
Journal Articles
Biju Dharmapalan
Reaching for the sun
Science India .Vol 19(89): pp.09-16
28 September 2023
Journal Articles
Plastic Isn’t the Villain—Our Throwaway Culture Is Biju Dharmapalan
Plastic Isn’t the Villain—Our Throwaway Culture Is
Sikkim Express
8 June 2025
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Future of Farming: India Debuts Game-Changing Super Rice Biju Dharmapalan
Future of Farming: India Debuts Game-Changing Super Rice
Sikkim Express
1 June 2025
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How a tiny protein tweak could help rice brave the salt Biju Dharmapalan
How a tiny protein tweak could help rice brave the salt
The Statesman
28 May 2025
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Escalating Juvenile Delinquency in the Digital World Biju Dharmapalan, Varsha E
Escalating Juvenile Delinquency in the Digital World
Sikkim Express
22 May 2025
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AI and Journalism: Catalyst for Press Freedom or Threat in Disguise? Biju Dharmapalan
AI and Journalism: Catalyst for Press Freedom or Threat in Disguise?
Daily Excelsior
20 May 2025
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The Enduring Value of Books in a Digital Age 
Sikkim Express
30 April 2025
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India’s Space Odyssey A Journey of Innovation and Determination
Daily Excelsior
27 April 2025
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Thirty Meter Telescope A Step Closer to Solving the Mystery of the Universe
Science India
9 April 2025
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Need for pragmatic reforms in higher education
The Pioneer
5 April 2025
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Starliner Mission redefines space exploration
The Pioneer
22 March 2025
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Will AI make Lamarckian theory a reality?
The Pioneer
18 March 2025
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Crafting a Responsive Email: A game-changer in unlocking opportunities
Daily Excelsior
16 March 2025
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The Unmatched Multitasking Skills of Women
The Pioneer
11 March 2025
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The Role of Men In Women’s Empowerment
Sikkim Express
8 March 2025
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Declining PhD enrolments threaten the research in the country
The Pioneer
28 February 2025
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Is the internet rewriting our minds? Technology reshaping the way we remember
The Statesman
26 February 2025
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Empowering women, transforming science – A new culture in the offing
Sikkim Express
15 February 2025
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Higher Secondary Science Education Needs Urgent Transformation in India
Sikkim Express
31 January 2025
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Neanderthals and modern humans: An ancient love story
The Statesman
22 January 2025
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Digital shield: Safeguarding children from the digital trap
The Pioneer
8 January 2025
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India’s Expectations in Science and Technology for 2025
Daily Excelsior
5 January 2025
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Crowdfunding can transform science research funding
The Pioneer
3 January 2025
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Reviving Indigenous Farming Techniques for Sustainable Living
Science India (Magazine).Vol. 19, Issue. 97, pp 32-35.
11 June 2024
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