Faculty

• BVSc & AH- Kerala Agricultural University
• MVSc (Veterinary Anatomy)- Karnataka Veterianry Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, Bidar
• PGDLEFM- Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Pookode
• PhD (Veterinary Anatomy)- Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Pookode

Neuroanatomy

Hoof anatomy

Bovine digital cushion 

• Seniro Research Fellow in the Department of Microbiology, CVAS, Mannuthy- 1 yr 1 month
• Veterinary Surgeon in the Department of Animal Husbandry, Kerala- 9 yrs 6 months
• Assistant Profesor- Kerala Veterianry and Animal Sciences University- From 25/03/2015 and continuing
   

• Junior Research Fellowship of ICAR during 2003
• University Gold Medal for securing highest GPA in Veterinary Anatomy and Histology from Karnataka Veterinary Animal and Fisheries Sciences University during 2004-05
• Best Paper award in the 20th IAVA conference held at Jabalpur during 2006
• Best Veterinarian award of Animal Husbandry Department, Kerala during 2012
• Dr. C. Vijayaragavan Memorial silver jubilee medal and award for best paper presented in Avian Anatomy in the XXXV Annual Convention of IAVA &National Symposium on “Modern concepts in Anatomy: New era tools in Health and Diseases" organized by Department of Veterinary Anatomy, College of Veterinary Science, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar conducted from 10^th to 12^th of March, 2022. 
• Best second oral presentation award in the Session 1: Basic Veterinary and Allied Sciences of the 14th Kerala Veterinary Science Congress- 2022- “One Health Approaches in Management of Animal Health Care – New Paradigms” organized by Indian Veterinary Association, Kerala at College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy on 12^th and 13^th November, 2022.
• Faculty Excellence Award-2022 constituted by Indian Veterinary Association, CVAS, Mannuthy Unit
• Best second oral presentation award in the Session 1: Basic Veterinary and Allied Sciences of the 15th Kerala Veterinary Science Congress and International seminar- 2023- “Exploring the boundless horizons of Veterinary Profession- unleashing a new era worldwide” organized by Indian Veterinary Association, Kerala at College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pookode from 17th to 19th November, 2023.

1.Long term Training Programmes attended

• Induction training for Veterinary Surgeons organized by Institute of Management in Government, Thiruvananthapuram from 3-7-2006 to 14-07-2006 (10 Days).
• Model training course on Recent Advances in Practical Livestock Nutrition conducted by National Institute of animal Nutrition and Physiology (NIANP), Bangalore from 18-08-2009 to 25-08-2009 (8 Days).
• Developing Resource Pool on Entrepreneurial Advisory services on Livestock Farming for the state of Kerala- organized by Directorate of Entrepreneurship, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University from 12-06-2013 to 02/07/2013 (21 days).
• Hands-on training on basic molecular biology techniques organized by centre for Advanced Studies in Animal Genetics and Breeding, CVAS, Mannuthy from 14/07/2015 to 21/07/2015 (8 days).
• CAFT training programme on ‘Prospects of diversified poultry and its impact in enhancing the rural economy’ organized by CAFT, VCRI, Namakkal from 8/11/2017 to 28/11/2017 (21 days)
• Orientation training programme on “Strategic management of human resources among academia” conducted by Academic Staff College, KVASU from 20.07.2018 to 16.08.2018. (28 Days)
• SWAYAM- ARPIT Online Refresher course for Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) Promotion in Teacher and Teaching in Higher Education- Offered online through SWAYAM portal by Savithribai Phule Pune University, Pune from 01.09.2019 to 15.01.2020.
• MOOC course on Academic Writing offered by Dr. Ajay Semalty of HNB Garhwal University and Consortium for Educational Communication (CEC) Newdelhi through SWAYAM portal during September 2020. (4 credits) 
• Web-based training programme on “Current Concepts of Methodology in Research” organized by Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Directorate of Entrepreneurship, Academic staff College from 12^th to 25^th January 2022 at Academic Staff College, Mannuthy, Thrissur
• Web-based training programme on “Veterinary Anatomy on Multidisciplinary Mindscape” organized by Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Directorate of Entrepreneurship, Academic staff College and Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Histology from 16^th February to 1^st March 2022 at Academic Staff College, Mannuthy, Thrissur

2.Short term Training Programmes Attended

• a. Training Programme on Office Management and Public relation conducted by Extension Training Centre, Kottarakkara, Department of Rural Development, Govt. of Kerala from 16-11-2005 to 19-11-2005 (4 Days).
• b. Subject Matter Training on Leadership for Co- ordinators of Animal Husbandry Department conducted by Institute of Management in Government, Trivandrum from 01-06-2006 to 03-06-2006 (3 Days).
• c. Exclusive State level Leadership training Programme organized by Indian Veterinary Association, Kerala from 12-08-2006 to 13-8-2006 (2 Days).
• d. Training on Modern Diagnostic Techniques for Emerging Parasitic Diseases at College of Veterinary And Animal Sciences, Pookot from 20-11-2006 to 24-11-2006 (5Days)
• e. Refresher Training for Veterinary Officers under NPCBB conducted by KLDBoard training centre, Mattupatti from 22-01-2007 to 26-01-2007 (5 Days)
• f. State level workshop on farm Journalism- visual media Organized by Indian Veterinary Association Kerala from 22-02-2007 to 23-02-2007 (2 Days).
• g. Southern Regional Leadership Training Programme conducted by Indian Veterinary Association, Kerala from 23-02-2008 to 24-02-2008 (2 Days).
• h. Training Programme on commercial Farming for Veterinary Officers conducted by Institute of Management in Government, Thiruvananthapuram from 09-06-2008 to 13-06-2008 ( 5 Days).
• i. District Level training programme on Avian Influenza organized by SRDDL, Bangalore and Animal Husbandry Department, Kerala from 20-11-2008 to 22-11-2008 (2 Days).
• j. Training programme on Disaster risk reduction- a Veterinary Perspective conducted by Institute of Land and Disaster Management , Thiruvananthapuram from 21-05-2009 to 23-05-2009 (3 Days).
• k. ICT application in Livestock sector organized by Directorate of Entrepreneurship, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University from 12-05-2014 to 14-05-2014 (3 Days).

l. Training on advances in broiler production organized by Kerala State Poultry Development Corporation (KSPDC) from 27-05-2014 to 29-05-2014 (3 Days

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• N.S.Sunilkumar, Chintu Ravisankar, V.Jayaprakasan, M.Mini and G. Krishnan Nair. Indian Veterinary Journal, May 2005, 82(5): 568. Seroprevalence of Bluetongue among cattle in Kerala.
• N.S.Sunilkumar, Chintu Ravisankar, V.Jayaprakasan, M.Mini and G. Krishnan Nair. Indian Veterinary Journal, May 2005, 82(5): 570. Seroprevalence of Peste Des Petits ruminants in Kerala
• N.S.Sunilkumar, K.V.Jamuna, R.V.Prasad and M.H.Girish. Indian Veterinary Journal, April 2011, 88(4): 82-84. Morphology of Trochlear Nucleus in Buffalo (Bubalusbubalis).
• N.S.Sunilkumar, K.V.Jamuna, R.V.Prasad and M.H..Girish. Indian Veterinary Journal, April 2011, 88(4): 84-86.Cytoarchitecture of Trochlear Nucleus in Buffalo (Bubalusbubalis).
• SunilkumarN.S. and K.V.Jamuna. 2014. Studies on cytoarchitecture of Abducent Nucleus in the Bufffalo (Bubalusbubalis). Journal of Indian Veterinary Association, 12(1): 91-94.
• SunilkumarN.S.,K.V.Jamuna, R.V.Prasad and M.H.Girish.2011. Morphology of Trochlear Nucleus in Buffalo (Bubalusbubalis).Indian Veterinary Journal, 88(4): 82-84.
• Sunilkumar, N.S.,K.V.Jamuna, R.V.Prasad and M.H. Girish. 2011. Cytoarchitecture of Trochlear Nucleus in Buffalo (Bubalusbubalis). Indian Veterinary Journal, 88(4): 84-86.
• N. S. Sunilkumar, K.V.Jamuna, N.M. Rajashailesha, M.H.Girish and R.V.Prasad. 2016. Studies on the morphology of abducent nucleus in Buffalo (Bubalusbubalis).Ind.J.Vet.&Anim.Sci.Res., 45(1): 530-533.
• N.M. Rajashailesha, R.V. Pradad, K.V.Jamuna and N S Sunilkumar. 2017. Study of morphology of gracile nucleus in Buffalo (Bubalusbubalis). Ind.J.Vet.anat.29(2): 46-48.
• N. S. Sunilkumar, K.V.Jamuna,  M.H.Girish, N.M. Rajashailesha, K.T.Lakshmishree and R.V.Prasad. 2018. Histomorphological studies on the mortor division of  oculomotor nucleus in Buffalo (Bubalusbubalis). J.Vet.Anim.Sci. 49(2): 13-16.
• N.S.Sunilkumar, K.V.Jamuna, R.V. Prasad, N.M.Rajashailesha, M.H.Girish, and K.T.Lakshmisree. 2019. Studies on Cytoarchitecture of Parasympathetic Oculomotor Nucleus in the Buffalo (Bubalusbubalis). The Pharma Innovation Journal. 8(2): 569-571.
• N S Sunilkumar, K B Sumena, S Maya, N Ashok, K M Lucy, V R Indu and A R Sreeranjini. 2019. Gross anatomical studies on the sternum of crow (Corvussplendens). International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry. 4(2): 34-35.
• N S Sunilkumar, K V Jamuna, R V Prasad. 2019. Cytoarchitecture of Oculomotor Nucleus in the Buffalo (Bubalusbubalis). International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology. 4(5) :186-190.
• K AnjuSasidharan, N S Sunilkumar. 2019.  Proximate analysis of hoof capsule in buffaloes. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development. 6 (4) : 144-145.
• K Karthika, N S Sunilkumar, B A Dixy, Honey Sebastian. 2019.  Comparative studies on the morphometry and percent organ weights of digestive tract in commercial broiler and layer chicken. The Pharma Innovation Journal. 8(4): 994-997.
• N S Sunilkumar, K B Sumena, S Maya, N Ashok, K M Lucy, V R Indu and A R Sreeranjini. 2019. Gross anatomical studies on the sternum of crow (Corvussplendens). International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry. 4(2): 34-35.
• Maya, S.,  Ashok, N. Vasudevan, V.N., Lucy, K.M., Indu, V.R., Sreeranjini, A.R., Sunilkumar N.S. and Sumena K.B. 2019. Estimation of hydroxyproline and collagen in the skin of deer, sheep and goat. JIVA. 17(2): 23-26.
• K B Sumena, N S Sunilkumar, K M Lucy, S Maya, V R Indu and A R Sreeranjini. 2019. Gross anatomical studies on the cranium of barred jungle owlet (Glaucidiumradiatummalabaricum). Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. 50: 145-148.
• K Karthika, N S Sunilkumar, B A Dixy, Honey Sebastian and  KAnjuSasidharan. 2019.  Comparative studies on the percent organ weights in commercial broiler and layer chicken. Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. 50: 133-137.
• K AnjuSasidharan, N S Sunilkumar, M S Indu, Honey Sebastian and  KKarthika. 2019.  Morphometric study on the hoof of buffalo. Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. 50: 138-144.
• Rajashailesha. N.M,  Prasad. R.V, Sunil Kumar. N.S, Girish. M.H, Jamuna. K.V, SugunaRao, Ganga Naik. S, and Vinuthan. M.K. 2019. Studies on Morphology of Medial Cuneate Nucleus in Buffalo (Bubalusbubalis).  Indian Journal of Veterinary Anatomy. 31 (2):141-143.
• NS Sunilkumar, K Karthika, S Maya, KM Lucy, N Ashok, VR Indu, AR Sreeranjini and KB Sumena. 2020. Comparative studies on the live bodyweight and meat protein percentage in commercial broiler and layer chicken. International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry. 5(2): 17-18.
• N.M. Rajashailesha, R.V.Prasad, N.S.Sunilkumar, M H Girish, S. Ganga Naik, M K Vinuthan and K V Jamuna. 2021. Cytoarchitecture of medial cuneate nucleus in the buffalo (Bubalusbubalis). The Pharma Innovation Journal. 10(1S): 171-174.
• Books published
• S. Maya, Usha Narayana Pillai, A R Sreeranjini, G Radhika, N S Sunilkumar, Biya Ann Joseph, B Dhanush Krishna, S Sujith and R Uma. 2019. Second Refresher course on sharpening soft skills for academic excellence- Compendium- 2019. Published by Dr S Maya, Director, Academic Staff College. KVASU. ISBN: 978-93-5361-819-3.
• S. Maya, Usha Narayana Pillai, Indu V Raj, A R Sreeranjini, G Radhika, N S Sunilkumar, Biya Ann Joseph, B Dhanush Krishna, S Sujith, R Uma and K B Sumena. 2019. Seminar Digest- Second Refresher course on sharpening soft skills for academic excellence 2019. Published by Dr S Maya, Director, Academic Staff College. KVASU. ISBN: 978-93-5382-054-1.
• S. Maya, K.D.John Martin, R. S. Jiji. Indu V Raj, M.Shynu, N S Sunilkumar, Aziz Zarina, S Harikumar, R Uma, S Sujith and M K Narayanan. 2020. A roadmap to enhance core teaching competencies in academic landscape- Compendium. Published by Dr S Maya, Director, Academic Staff College. KVASU. ISBN: 978-93-5396-866-3.
• S. Maya, K.D.John Martin, R. S. Jiji. Indu V Raj, M.Shynu, N S Sunilkumar, Aziz Zarina, S Harikumar, R Uma, S Sujith and M K Narayanan. 2020. A healthy ecosystem for effective pedagogy. Published by Dr S Maya, Director, Academic Staff College. KVASU. ISBN: 978-93-5406-189-9.
• S.Maya, N.S.Sunnilkumar, A. Irshad and K.Raji. 2020. Proceedings of National online seminar on Environmental protection for animal and human health and national level online paper presentation competition organized by Indian Veterinary Association Kerala and Kerala Veterinary and Animal Science University. Published by Secretary, IVA, CVAS, Mannuthy Unit. ISBN: 978-93-5407-090-7.