Monday, July 15, 2013

Brief Personal Information



1. Name : Dr M.C. Agrawal,
2. Date of Birth : 2nd January, 1943, Firozabad, U.P.
3. Nationality : Indian
4. Address : Dr MAHESH CHANDRA AGRAWAL
¾,Datt Arcade Phase Three
South Civil Lines, JABALPUR 482001, Madhya Pradesh (India)
Phone : +91-761-2621772 (R) Mobile +91-9993224849
E-mail : drmcagrawal@gmail.com, mcagrawal@yahoo.com


Academic Qualifications.

1. 1st B.V.Sc. & A.H. 1964 I J.N.K.V.V. Jabalpur -
2. 2nd B.V.Sc. & A.H. 1965 I* - J.N.K.V.V. Jabalpur -
3 3nd B.V.Sc. & A.H. 1966 I* - J.N.K.V.V. Jabalpur -
4. Final B.V.Sc & A.H. 1967 I* - J.N.K.V.V. Jabalpur -
5 M.V.Sc 1974 I* J.N.K.V.V. Jabalpur
Major Parasitology : Minors Pathology, Microbiology
6 Ph. D. 1978 I* J.N.K.V.V Jabalpur
Major Parasitology : Minors Pharmacology, Biochemistry
5. M.V.Sc (Hons
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· Placed first in order of merit in the University ( J.N .Agriculture University).

Awards.


1. Emeritus Scientist Award of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) ,New Delhi , 2005
1. Fellow of National Academy of Veterinary Sciences (India). - 1997
2. Fellow of Indian Association for Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology-2003
3. Fellow of Zoological Society of India (ZSI). - 1998
4. Dr G.D.Bhalerao memorial Gold medal of ZSI in 1998
5. I.C.A.R. National Fellow Award. Jan,1995
6. Prof. B.V.Rao Gold medal award 1991 of Indian Veterinary Association
7. Research Fellowship of ICAR for Ph.D. in 1974
8. University Gold Medal for first in order of merit in B.V.Sc & A.H ,1967
9. University Gold Medal for first in order of merit in M.V.Sc. Examination.1974
10. Certificates of Honors in M.V.Sc. 1974
11. Certificate of Honors in Ph.D.1978
12. Certificate of best student of the College.1967
13. First prize from ICAR, New Delhi. 1967
14. First prize from CAB Surrey, United Kingdom.1967
15. Dr SC Parija oration award of Indian Academy of Tropical Parasitology-2012


Appointments.

Member ,Board of Management, Kamdhenu Chattisgarh University,Durg Since June 2013
Emeritus Scientist,ICAR. Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya,Jabalpur 1/8/05-31/7/07
Dean College of veterinary Science & A.H. JN Agri University Jabalpur 1-10-2003- 31.1.2005
Professor & Head Department of Parasitology 29-12-2001-31.1.2005
Professor Department of Parasitology 28.7.1998-31.1.2005
National Fellow- Deptt. of Parasitology Vety.College Jabalpur 12.01.95 - 31.7.2000.
Professor & Head Deptt.of Vety.Parasitology CCSHAU,Hisar - 28.09.94 -09.01.95
Associate Prof./ Scientist Deptt.of Parasitology, Vety. College, Jabalpur 05.12.84 -27.09.94
Assistant Prof. Deptt. of Parasitology, Vety. College, Jabalpur01.01.73 -04.12.84
S.R.A./Demonstrator Deptt. of Parasitology, Vety. College, Jabalpur 15.01.68 -31.12.72
Vety.Assist. Surgeon. Deptt. of Animal Husbandry. Govt. of U.P.Lucknow 22.08.67-10.01.68

Experiences.


1. Teaching UG and Guiding postgraduates (M.V.Sc. & Ph.D.) for their theses in Vety Parasitology / Zoology / Life Sciences.
2. External and Internal Examiner of various Universities including I.V.R.I.
3. Short term courses for field Veterinarians.
4. Had been major Advisor for 6 Ph.D. and 5 M.V.Sc. theses and minor advisor for several theses.
5. Administrative experience as Dean of the Veterinary College (including planning for new veterinary college as per VCI norms) and running several ICAR research schemes.

Research.


1. Collaborated with Professor of Parasitology (Dr. M.Sano) Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Japan under JSPS and INSA for work on epidemiology, chemotherapy and diagnosis of schistosomiasis (15.10.89 to 17.11.89 and 17.10.91 to 4.11.91)
2. Meeting with World Bank team at Bhopal with regard to spread of schistosomiasis through Narmada Valley Project.
3. Special Invitee in the National meeting on schistosomiasis held on 22.11.85 in National Institute of Communicable Diseases, Delhi.
4. Referee : of various scientific journals.
5. Co-Chairman/Reporter : in different scientific conferences including Asian Congress.
6. Reviewer : of research projects of ICAR and ICMR.
7. Member , Editorial Board, Journal of Parasitic Diseases, Journal of Veterinary Parasitology
8. Lead Papers : In Scientific Congresses, including Global Meet on Parasitic diseases.
9. Lectures : Delivered during various advance courses/ symposia/under UGC program.
10. Visiting scientist to Centre de biologie, University of Perpignan, France from 26th nov to 3rd Dec,2001 for discussion on schistosomes and schistosomiasis
11. Supervisor/Inspector for Veterinary Council of India, New Delhi

Research Schmes Handled.

1. Principal Investigator : Zoonotic potentials, Zooprophylaxis serodiagnosis and quick identification of cercariae of some mammalian schistosomes of Indian origin. I.C.M.R., New Delhi from 1.7.82 to 30.6.85
2. Supervisor : Development of Schistosoma spindale and S.indicum in laboratory and their diagnosis in final hosts. I.C.M.R., New Delhi from 18.2.87 to 17.2.90.
3. Parasitologist/Scientist : Sarcocystis and sarcocystosis in goats. Indian Council of Agriculture Research, New Delhi. 5.12.1984. 30.9.1987
4. National Fellow : Studies on strain identification, epidemiology, diagnosis, chemotherapy and zoonotic potentials of Indian schistosomes .Sponsored by ICAR, New Delhi from. 12.1.95 to 31.7.2000
5. Principal Investigator (collaborating center) Diagnosis of parasitic diseases of domestic animals. NATP-Mission mode, ICAR project from 1.7.2000 to 31.12.2004
6. Emeritus Scientist. Control of schistosomiasis under field conditions. Indian Council of Agriculture Research , New Delhi 1st Aug 2005 to 31st July 2007.

Present interests.

To investigate schistosomiasis / helminthic diseases/helminthic zoonosis in new geographical areas/ tribal population ; Dealing with wild life parasitic diseases; diagnosis and treatment of schistosomiasis/helminthic diseases ; guidance for new Veterinary college ; Establishment of new research laboratory for biological work/ to assist NGO/any other organization in public health related problems / preparation of scientific reports related to parasitic diseases/ public health related issues.
 
Books Published :
M C Agrawal (editor) 2002. Remembering Dr S C Dutt : The Parasitologist. Department of Parasitology,College of Veterinary Science and AH, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur MP
 
M C Agrawal  2012. Schistosomes and Schistosomiasis in South Asia. Springer India Private Limited, New Delhi . Page 351
 
Under Preparation
Research as a career in Parasitology

Research Publications :
 Books-2 ; Book chapters - 4 ; Research Review Papers -12 ; Research papers-110 ; Papers in Scientific conferences -53 ;Technical Reports-17 ;Scientific lectures delivered -13
 
My Blogs :
 
 
3.www.indianparasitologist.blogspot.com
 
4. A letter from USA ( www.dragrawalfromboston.blogspot.com )
 

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