
Medoseno Genevieve Thapo, Assistant Professor (HOD)
M.Sc. Anthropology (UGC NET) (Delhi University)
M.Sc. EVS (The Global Open University)
Email: medoseno.thapo@gmail.com

Dr. Petevino Chase, Assistant Professor (HOD)
PhD on “Environmental and Socio-Economic Benefits of Khonoma Forests” (Nagaland University)
M. Sc. Environmental Science (Bangalore University)
Email: petechs@gmail.com
Award : Best paper award at 2nd International Conference on Emerging Trends in Agriculture, Horticulture and Environmental Engineering (ETAHEE2 2014) at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Publications
Journals
- (2019) “Assessment of urban heat island using remote sensing application: A case study from Nagaland”, Rüsie 6:64-70: ISSN 2348-0637
- (2016) “Bioresources of Nagaland: A Case of Wild Edible Fruits in Khonoma Village Forest”, Springer 45-60, Bioprospecting of Indigenous Bioresources of North East India: DOI 10.1007/978-981-10-0620-3_4
- (2016) “Trace elements analysis in some medicinal plants using graphite furnace - Atomic absorption spectroscopy”, Environmental Engineering Research: eISSN2005-968X http://dx.doi.org/10.4491/eer.2016.007 pISSN1226-1025
- (2014) “Soil Nutrients and Fertility in Three Traditional Land Use Systems of Khonoma, Nagaland, India”, Resources and Environment 4(4), 181-189, Scientific and Academic Publishing, CA, USA: ISSN 2163-2618 (Print version); ISSN: 2163-2634 (Online version)
- (2013) “Uses and Conservation of Ethnomedicinal Herbs by Angamis of Nagaland, India”, Journal of Tropical Medicinal Plants, 14:51-58, Medi Botanics Sdn Bhd, Malaysia: ISSN: 1511-8525
- (2013) “Ethnomedicinal Plants Used by Angami tribe of Nagaland, India”, Indian Journal of Tropical Biodiversity 21(1&2), 29-42, Society for Promotion of Tropical Biodiversity, Jabalpur, India: ISSN 0971-4642
- (2012) “People’s Initiative for Conservation of Forests and Natural Resources: A Success Story of Khonoma Village Forest, Nagaland”, Nebio 3(3): 61-67, North East Centre for Environmental Education and Research (NECEER), Imphal, Manipur: ISSN2278-2281 (Online); ISSN 0976-3597 (Print)
Published Conference Proceedings
- (2014) “Indigenous Agricultural Systems and Soil Fertility Management in Khonoma, Nagaland, India”, In Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Emerging Trends in Agriculture, Horticulture and Environmental Engineering (ETAHEE2 2014): 0034 – 0043, Janparishad, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: ISBN NO. 978-93-5196-081-2
Papers Presented
- (2015) “Traditional Wild Edible Vegetable Use of the Khonoma Angamis of Nagaland, India” at a Two-Day National Conference themed Prospects & Challenges in Indigenous Food and Drinks Sector, Organised by Central Agricultural University, Iroisemba, Imphal, Manipur
- (2015) “Plants and Animal Substances used in Traditional Healing Practices of the Khonoma Angamis” at a National Seminar themed Folk Medicine and Traditional Healing in India: Theory and Practice, Organised by Department of Cultural and Creative Studies, North Eastern Hill University Shillong, Meghalaya
- (2014) “Indigenous Agricultural Systems and Soil Fertility Management in Khonoma, Nagaland, India”, at the 2nd International Conference themed Emerging Trends in Agriculture, Horticulture and Environmental Engineering (ETAHEE2), Organised by Janparishad, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- (2014) “Benefits from Floral Diversity: A Case from Khonoma Community Conserved Area, Nagaland” at a National Symposium themed Himalayan Biodiversity: Prospects and Challenges, Organised by North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya
- (2014) “Bamboo use for Livelihood Improvement in Khonoma Community Conserved Area in Nagaland, India”, at a National seminar themed Recent Advances on Bamboo Research and Development in India, Organised by Rain Forest Research Institute, Jorhat, Assam
- (2013) “Traditional medicine system of Khonoma village in Nagaland, North- East India”, at a National seminar themed Recent trends in bioresource management & biodiversity conservation, Organised by Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar
- (2013) “Bioresource Conservation in the Khonoma Community Conserved Area, Nagaland” at Young Ecologists Talk and Interact (YETI), Organised by Nagaland University, Lumami, Nagaland, India
Posters presented:
- (2014) “Effects of Traditional Land Use Systems on Soil Fertility in Khonoma, Nagaland, India”, at a National Conference themed Sustainable Development of Environmental Systems, Organised by IIT Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam
- (2014) “Traditional Management of Fuelwood in Khonoma, Nagaland, India” at Tropical Ecology Congress 2014 themed Tropical Ecosystems in a Changing World, Organised by Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi