I am Dr. Harsha, 48 years gentleman with an M. Sc., Ph. D in Environmental Sciences. My research specialization is Aquatic Microbial Ecology. My research interest includes attempting to identify role of heterotrophic bacterial community in natural aquatic ecosystems and the factors controlling this important biopurification activity in lotic aquatic ecosystem. My future research endeavor would be to identify the factors responsible for decomposition/mineralization process, chemical nature of these factors, pathogenesis, mass-production of responsible bacterial communities by genetic engineering, so as to bring about maximum decomposition in these ecosystems as biological tool in the biopurification process.
My Professional ambition is to be a good researcher, try to do original research work for publishing in standard peer reviewed national and international research Journals.
EDUCATION
M.Sc Environmental Sceince Kuvempu University 01-08-1996 -To 12-06-1998 12-06-1998 76.09
First
Ph.D., Environmental Sceince University of Mysore 10-11-2000 to 31-06-2006 18-03-2008 --
Diploma Environmental Education Center for Environmental Education 01-09-2005 to 01-09-2006 01-09-2006 58.5
Second
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Environmental Science, Aquatic Science, Waste Management and Disposal, Pollution
Ethical issues in open and distance education with special reference to expectations and reality Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education, 2013
Ethical perspectives in open and distance eduation system Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education, 2013
Studies on groundwaters of mysore city with special reference to fluoride concentration Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, 2012
Bacterial (free living and particle bound) cell-size in the surface waters of river Cauvery and its upstream tributaries in Karnataka State, India M. MAHADEVASWAMY Applied Ecology and Environmental Research, 2008 Cell-size here refers to mean length, as only the lengths of bacterial cells were measured in this study. Cell breadths were not measured, hence calculation of biovolume and biomass was not possible. In this study, the mean cell-lengths of heterotrophic bacterioplankton as well as their relation with environmental (water-quality) variables were analyzed for two years in the main river Cauvery and its four important upstream tributaries from February 2000 to January 2002. The initial hypothesis that all the five water courses have similar bacterial mean cell-lengths was rejected, because mean cell-lengths of free living and particle bound planktonic bacteria was more and was also significantly different in the river Lakshmanatheertha, when compared to the other four water courses studied. Season-wise grouped data revealed that, the mean cell-length of free-living bacteria was significantly less in winter season as compared to rainy and summer seasons during the second year of study only in the river Lakshmanatheertha. A correlation (r) analysis between the mean cell-lengths of heterotrophic bacteria and environmental (water-quality) variables revealed significant relations. Also with the help of regression analysis (r) the effect of some important environmental variables on the mean cell-length of heterotrophic bacteria has been discussed in the light of recent investigations in the field of fresh water microbial ecology.
Temporal variation in the abundance of heterotrophic bacteria in the river Cauvery and its down stream tributaries Indian Journal of Microbiology, 2006
Assessment of phytoplankton density in relation to environmental variables in Gopalaswamy pond at Chitradurga, Karnataka Journal of Environmental Biology, 2004
RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
The Impact of Workplace Ergonomics on Employee Productivity, Comfort, and Health: A Mixed-Methods Study in the Department of State GST, Karnataka TSH Wilfred Dsouza Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy 20 (1), 154-162 , 2026 2026
A study on zooplankton abundance, diversity, and physicochemical parameters in Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, India VKT Arjun K.S. , Harsha T.S. , Achar R.R. Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences 25 (2), 333-347 , 2026 2026
Evaluation of Rice Husk and Neem Leaf Powder as Sustainable Biosorbents for Sewage Treatment L Raveendran, TS Harsha Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology 25 (1), 102-119 , 2026 2026
Floral Waste Management Through Bio-Enzyme Production and Development of Eco-Friendly Herbal Insect Repellent Incense Sticks TK Bhoomika, TS Harsha Environmental Reports; an International Journal , 2026 2026
Comparative Assessment of EQuIS and EIM for Efficient Environmental Data Management and Remediation Decision-making HSD Kumar, TS Harsha Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology 24 (11), 129-136 , 2025 2025
Nature’s Arteries in the Western Ghats: A Review of Forest Stream Ecology S Raksha, TS Harsha Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology 24 (9), 8-16 , 2025 2025
On the conservation of bird sanctuaries, importance and challenges: A review A Roy, TS Harsha, KT Vadiraj Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology 24 (5), 162-180 , 2025 2025 Citations: 2
Efficacy of Bat Guano as a Plant Fertiliser on Growth of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.)in Sustainable Agriculture TTSH ean Simon , Pooja V , Almas Khannam Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International 25 (6, Page), 147-155 , 2024 2024 Citations: 3
The Response of Inorganic and Organic Fertilizers on Growth, Yield and Quality of Cluster Bean [Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub.] in the Village Chikkenahalli of Challakere … NRHTS Meghana R. S.,Shruti P Gondi. Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 10 (04), 323-330 , 2024 2024
1. Biodiesel Production from various nonedible plant seeds via transesterification process as an alternate feedstock KTV Angel Benny , Raghuram Achar , T.S. Harsha Handbook of Emerging Materials for Sustainable Energy 1 (01), 451-456 , 2024 2024 Citations: 5
Record of Vulture Nests in Bandipur Tiger Reserve DSTSHR Rajkumar Devaraje Urs¹ Indian Journal of Natural Sciences 14 (79), 58985-58987 , 2023 2023
Sighting of Greater White Fronted Goose in Hadinaru Kere, Mysore RKDUTSH Shiva Kumar Basavaraj International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology 8 (7 … , 2023 2023
Assessment of Water Quality Index: A Case Study of Two Lakes of Mysore District MM K.M. Namratha1, T.S. Harsha2 Indian Hydrobiology 22 (1), 35-46 , 2023 2023
A Study on Zooplankton Diversity and Some Physicochemical Parameters of Gobli Lake, Mysuru NDD Nijagal B S1*, Harsha T S2 , Neha khanum R3 Indian Journal of Natural Sciences 14 (77), 53972-53978 , 2023 2023
A Sustainable Way for Integrated Farming System: A Case Study on Bellary District of Karnataka, India VKT Haripriya Holachi, Harsha Tandoti Sathyanarayana Rao , Raghu Ram Achar World Journal of Environmental Biosciences 12 (1), 10-15 , 2023 2023 Citations: 9
Ergonomics Impact on Government Employees Work Performance at Office of the Assistant Commissioner, Madhugiri Sub-Division, Madhugiri, Tumakuru District BGNTS Harsha International Journal for Research in Engineering Application & Management … , 2023 2023
A Comparative Study of Two Freshwater Lakes of Mysore with Different Pollution Status KM Namratha, M Mahadevaswamy, TS Harsha Indian Journal of Natural Sciences 13 (73), 4500-4512 , 2022 2022
Multifunctional aspect of Mycosporine like Amino Acids: a review NP Prathima R, Harsha TS International Journal of Innovations in Biological and Chemical Sciences 14 … , 2021 2021
SRI NARASIMHA HOMA –A COMPARITIVE STUDY WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO SEASONS HTSAN S Priyadarshini,Mythrey* GJRA - GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS 8 (4), 21-22 , 2019 2019
Comparative Analysis of Bacterial and Fungal Counts in 'Vastu Homa', A Traditional Air Purification Process. MRC Priyadarshini.S., Harsha T. S. Indian Journal of Research-Paripex 6 (2), 44-45 , 2017 2017
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Assessment of phytoplankton density in relation to environmental variables in Gopalaswamy pond at Chitradurga, Karnataka. HTS Malammanavar Journal of Environmental Biology. 25 (1), 113-116 , 2004 2004 Citations: 46
Ethical Perspectives in Open and Distance Education System., CATS Harsha Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education(TOJDE) 14 (1), 193-201 , 2013 2013 Citations: 21
LEARNING SCIENCE THROUGH DISTANCE EDUCATION- A CHALLENGE AT KARNATAKA STATE OPEN UNIVERSITY H T S The Online Journal of Distance Education and e-Learning, 5 (1), 62-65 , 2017 2017 Citations: 10
Heterotrophic free living and particle bound bacterial cell size in the river Cauvery and its down stream tributaries SMYMM T. S. Harsha Journal of Biosciences 32 (2), 363-374 , 2007 2007 Citations: 10
A Sustainable Way for Integrated Farming System: A Case Study on Bellary District of Karnataka, India VKT Haripriya Holachi, Harsha Tandoti Sathyanarayana Rao , Raghu Ram Achar World Journal of Environmental Biosciences 12 (1), 10-15 , 2023 2023 Citations: 9
Ethical issues in Open and Distance Education with Special reference to Expectations and Reality TSHVRBP S.N. Vikram Raj Urs Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education(TOJDE) 14 (4), 46-53 , 2013 2013 Citations: 6
Temporal variation in the abundance of heterotrophic bacteria in the river Cauvery and its down stream Tributaries. MMSMY T. S. Harsha Indian Journal of Microbiology., 46(3): 249-257 46 (3), 249-257 , 2006 2006 Citations: 6
1. Biodiesel Production from various nonedible plant seeds via transesterification process as an alternate feedstock KTV Angel Benny , Raghuram Achar , T.S. Harsha Handbook of Emerging Materials for Sustainable Energy 1 (01), 451-456 , 2024 2024 Citations: 5
Efficacy of Bat Guano as a Plant Fertiliser on Growth of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.)in Sustainable Agriculture TTSH ean Simon , Pooja V , Almas Khannam Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International 25 (6, Page), 147-155 , 2024 2024 Citations: 3
On the conservation of bird sanctuaries, importance and challenges: A review A Roy, TS Harsha, KT Vadiraj Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology 24 (5), 162-180 , 2025 2025 Citations: 2
Studies on Groundwaters of Mysore City with special Reference to Fluoride Concentration TSHNL C Nagalabika, S Mahadevamurthy Nature Environment and Pollution Technology., 11 (4), 711-716 , 2012 2012 Citations: 1
The Impact of Workplace Ergonomics on Employee Productivity, Comfort, and Health: A Mixed-Methods Study in the Department of State GST, Karnataka TSH Wilfred Dsouza Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy 20 (1), 154-162 , 2026 2026
A study on zooplankton abundance, diversity, and physicochemical parameters in Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, India VKT Arjun K.S. , Harsha T.S. , Achar R.R. Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences 25 (2), 333-347 , 2026 2026
Evaluation of Rice Husk and Neem Leaf Powder as Sustainable Biosorbents for Sewage Treatment L Raveendran, TS Harsha Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology 25 (1), 102-119 , 2026 2026
Floral Waste Management Through Bio-Enzyme Production and Development of Eco-Friendly Herbal Insect Repellent Incense Sticks TK Bhoomika, TS Harsha Environmental Reports; an International Journal , 2026 2026
Comparative Assessment of EQuIS and EIM for Efficient Environmental Data Management and Remediation Decision-making HSD Kumar, TS Harsha Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology 24 (11), 129-136 , 2025 2025
Nature’s Arteries in the Western Ghats: A Review of Forest Stream Ecology S Raksha, TS Harsha Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology 24 (9), 8-16 , 2025 2025
The Response of Inorganic and Organic Fertilizers on Growth, Yield and Quality of Cluster Bean [Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub.] in the Village Chikkenahalli of Challakere … NRHTS Meghana R. S.,Shruti P Gondi. Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 10 (04), 323-330 , 2024 2024
Record of Vulture Nests in Bandipur Tiger Reserve DSTSHR Rajkumar Devaraje Urs¹ Indian Journal of Natural Sciences 14 (79), 58985-58987 , 2023 2023
Sighting of Greater White Fronted Goose in Hadinaru Kere, Mysore RKDUTSH Shiva Kumar Basavaraj International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology 8 (7 … , 2023 2023