सीएसबी - केंद्रीय रेशम उत्पादन अनुसंधान एवं प्रशिक्षण संस्थान , मैसूरु

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CSB – Central Sericultural Research & Training Institute (CSRTI), Mysuru

Manandavadi Road, Srirampura, Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India

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Dr. Karan S

Scientist-B
Designation :

Scientist-B


Present Posting :

CSB - Central Sericultural Research & Training Institute (CSRTI), Mysuru


Specialization :

Environmental Science


Qualification :
Degree / Examination Discipline / Specialization University / Board Institution Duration CGPA / Percentage
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Environmental Science G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology College of Basic Sciences and Humanities (CBSH) 2021 – 2025 7.771 (CGPA)
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Agriculture (Environmental Science) University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru Gandhi Krishi Vigyana Kendra (GKVK) 2019 – 2021 8.83 (CGPA)
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Agriculture Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Agricultural College and Research Institute 2015 – 2019 8.53 (CGPA)
Intermediate (10+2) State Board (Matriculation) Gandhi Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Namakkal 2013 – 2015 94.67%
Secondary (10th) State Board Thiru-Vi-Ka High School, Kulithalai 2011 – 2013 94.00%
Research Work Experience :
  • Ph.D. Doctoral Research:
    PhD research completed on “Synthesis, Characterization, and Evaluation of Hydrochar-Based Nutrient-Enriched Slow-Release Fertilizer for the Reclamation of Saline and Sodic Soils”
  • M.Sc. Master’s Research:
    Masters research done on ‘Changing Land Use Due to Urbanization and It’s Impact on Soil Fauna’
  • B.Sc. Undergraduate Project:
    Undergraduate project work done in ‘Purification of Sewage Water Using Sand Column Filter’

Research publications :
Publications Numbers
Full-length Research Papers 11
Research Short Notes 6
Books 1
Book Chapters 7
Research Abstracts 5
Popular Articles 8
TV / Radio Programmes

Ten best publications :
  1. Sathish, K., & Saraswat, S. (2025). Screening and characterization of thermally modified biowaste-derived hydrochars for slow-release fertilizer for alkaline soil reclamation. Cleaner Waste Systems, 100257.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clwas.2025.100257
  2. Sathish, K., AS, D. (2024). Composition of soil mesofauna in changing cropping systems due to urbanization in Bengaluru, India. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 196, 335.
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-024-12452-1
  3. Shifa, S., Sathish, K., & Saraswat, S. (2025). Assessment of upstream and downstream surface water microplastic pollution in lower Himalayan Gaula River, Uttarakhand, India. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 114, 85.
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s00128-025-04061-6
  4. Sathish, K., Saraswat, S., Anusha, B. S., et al. (2024). Assessing microplastic pollution in Indian lake ecosystems: A mini review. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 235, 219.
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-024-07014-7
  5. Karan, S., Shweta Saraswat, & Anusha, B. S. (2023). Light pollution and the impacts on biodiversity: the dark side of light. Biodiversity, 24(4), 194–199.
    https://doi.org/10.1080/14888386.2023.2244920
  6. Sathish, K., Naudiyal, N., Kandpal, H., Joshi, A., Saraswat, S., Sakthivel, M. (2026). Application of Biochar for Remediation of Textile Industry Waste. In: Bhat, R.A., Singh, V., Hamid Dar, G., Geelani, S.M. (eds) Biocentric Approaches in Textile Waste Management. Textile Science and Clothing Technology. Springer, Cham.
    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-04974-2_8
  7. Sathish, K., Karan, C. Vairavan, A. Kokila, Chethan Kumar K. B., Tharun Kumar C. J., Shankar M., Moorthy A. V., & V. Kousalya. (2024). “Evaluating the efficacy of sand filtration for greywater treatment: Impact of column length on water quality and irrigation suitability”. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 14(9), 172–179.
    https://doi.org/10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i94403
  8. Sathish, K., Karan, A. S. Devakumar, A. Kokila, C. Vairavan, Thrilekha D., Chethan Kumar K. B., Shankar M., Narayanaswamy Jeevan, Saleemali Kannihalli, Moorthy A. V., V. Kousalya, Shruthi G. S., & Shweta Saraswat. (2024). “Effects of urbanization on soil quality in the rural–urban gradient of Bengaluru, India”. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 14(9), 393–405.
    https://doi.org/10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i94424
  9. Sathish, K., Karan, A. S. Devakumar, A. Kokila, C. Vairavan, Thrilekha D., Chethan Kumar K. B., Shankar M., Narayanaswamy Jeevan, Saleemali Kannihalli, Moorthy A. V., V. Kousalya, Shruthi G. S., & Shweta Saraswat. (2024). “Assessment of land use systems on soil quality in the semi-arid region of Bengaluru, India”. Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International, 28(9), 33–43.
    https://doi.org/10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i9810
  10. Sathish, K., & Saraswat, S. (2024). Characterization and use of hydrochars from wheat straw, fruit peels, and sewage sludge: A potential biofuel source. Pantnagar Journal of Research, 22(2).