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Strong research professional with her Post Doctoral Research focused on heavy metal and microplastic pollution natural wetlands and its fauna. Skilled in Zoology, Ecology, Microbiology, Molecular Techniques, and Teaching. Experienced Assistant Professor with a demonstrated 13 years history of working in the higher education industry. Current research interests include shorebird ecology, antimicrobial resistance and heavy metal tolerance in bacteria in ecologically important samples.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD
Award Date: 12 Feb 2021
External positions
Assistant Professor, MES College Marampally
7 Jan 2013 → 22 Jan 2024
Keywords
- QL Zoology
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Assessing environmental change and population declines of large wading birds in southwestern India
Aarif, K. M., Nefla, A., Rubeena, K. A., Xu, Y., Bouragaoui, Z., Nasser, M., Shifa, C. T., Athira, T. R., Jishnu, K., Anand, J., Manokaran, S., Moosa, P. P., Gopinath, A., Reshi, O. R., Rajaneesh, K. M., Byju, H., Joydas, T. V., Manikandan, K. P., Naikoo, M. I. & Sonne, C. & 1 others, , Feb 2025, In: Environmental and Sustainability Indicators. 25, 100572.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access6 Scopus citations -
Bio-concentration of hazardous metals in migrant shorebirds in a key conservation reserve and adjoining areas on the west coast of India
Aarif, K. M., Rubeena, K. A., Nefla, A., Musilova, Z., Musil, P. & Bin Muzaffar, S., 1 Jan 2025, In: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 289, 117690.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access22 Scopus citations -
Comparative dietary analysis of Eurasian Curlew Numenius arquata and Bar-tailed Godwit Limosa lapponica along the west coast of India
Athira, T. R., Angarita-Báez, J. A., Rubeena, K. A., Jobiraj, T., Thejass, P., Muzaffar, S. B. & Aarif, K. M., Dec 2025, In: Ornithology Research. 33, 1, 29.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Scopus citations -
Declining kingfisher assemblages in the face of hazardous metal pollution in tropical wetlands
Shifa, C. T., Angarita-Báez, J. A., Rubeena, K. A., Jobiraj, T., Thejass, P., Muzaffar, S. B., Mir, M. N. & Aarif, K. M., Sep 2025, In: Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences. 17, 3, p. 395-405 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
4 Scopus citations -
Over-Summering Shorebird Recruitment to Unconventional Habitats on the West Coast of India
Athira, T. R., Babu, M. G., Rubeena, K. A., Nefla, A., Jobiraj, T., Thejass, P., Reshi, O. R. & Aarif, K. M., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: National Academy Science Letters.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Scopus citations