Harsha Rao

@ksoumysuru.ac.in

Chairman and Assistant Professor

Harsha Rao
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
8

Scopus Publications

119

Scholar Citations

6

Scholar h-index

4

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

  • Biodiesel production from various nonedible plant seeds via transesterification process as an alternate feedstock
    Angel Benny, Raghuram Achar, T.S. Harsha, K.T. Vadiraj
    Handbook of Emerging Materials for Sustainable Energy, 2024
  • 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.
  • Heterotrophic free-living and particle-bound bacterial cell size in the river Cauvery and its downstream tributaries
    T S Harsha, Sadanand M Yamakanamardi, M Mahadevaswamy
    Journal of Biosciences, 2007
  • 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