Kp Joy
Zoology
Indian National Science Academy
India
Biography
Keerikkattil Paily Joy obtained B Sc (1971) and MSc (1973) in Zoology from University of Kerala, Thiruvanathapuram. He was awarded Ph D (1977) from Banaras Hindu University under late Dr. A. G. Sathyanesan, FNA. He conducted post doctoral research in University of Utrecht, The Netherlands with Prof. Dr. P.G.W.J. van Oordt under a UNESCO/IBRO-NUFFIC visiting fellowship (1985-86). He was appointed Lecturer (1977), Reader (1987) and Professor (1997) in Department of Zoology, BHU. He served the department as Head (2008-11) and Programme Coordinator, Centre of Advanced Study of UGC-SAP during 2005 to 2010 and 2011-15 till retirement in February 2015. He has visited several countries in connection with research.
Research Interest
Neuroendocrinology, Reproductive Endocrinology
