Dr. Rajesh K. P.

Fellow of Linnean Society (FLS), United Kingdom

Professor SS Bir Gold Medal in Pteridology of the Indian Fern Society. (2022)

Fellow of the Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy (FIAAT) (2007)

Life Member & Executive Committee, Gregor Mendel Foundation (GMF), University of Calicut

Life Member, Aranyakam Nature Foundation (ANF); Executive Committee member

Life Member, Indian Fern Society (since 2021)

Life Member, Indian Botanical Society (since 2019)

Member, Association for Tropical Biology & Conservation (ATBC), USA (2005 Through Clifford Evans fund)

Member, Pteridophyte Phylogeny Group (PPG)

Member, Linnean Society, UK (since 2024)

Member, Pteridophyte Phylogeny Group (PPG)

Life member, Kerala Academy of Sciences (KAS) (since 2012)

Life member and Secretary, Centre for Research in Indigenous Knowledge, Science & Culture (CRIKSC) (since 2005)

Life member and Executive Committee member, Malabar Natural History Society (MNHS). (since 2003)

Life member, Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy (IAAT). (since 04.09.1997) (Fellow of IAAT 2007)

Life member, Society for Environmental Education in Kerala (SEEK)

Coordinator of the International Seminar on Molecular Photobioenergetics organised by PG & Research Department of Botany & IQAC, The Zamorin’s Guruvayurappan College, with support of Kerala State Higher Education Council & University of Calicut on 27.10.2022.

Coordinator of the International Seminar on Environment for Humans and Beyond organised by PG & Research Department of Botany, The Zamorin’s Guruvayurappan College, with support of Kerala State Higher Education Council & St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri, Kozhikode on 23.10.2024.

Participated in 35th Annual Conference of the Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy (IAAT) and International Symposium on Global Perspectives in Angiosperm Systematics, Traditional Knowledge and Biodiversity Conservation, organized by St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Devagiri, Kozhikode, during 21-23 November, 2025

Co-chaired a session in the 18th Annual meeting of the Indian Fern Society and International conference on "Seedless vascular plant research and transdisciplinary approaches: Biodiversity exploration and sustainable livelihood" Organised by Department of Botany Kalyani University, Kalyani Nadia, West Bengal and Indian Fern Society, in collaboration with Botanical Survey of India (BSI) and West Bengal Biodiversity Board on 22 to 24.11.2023.

International Symposium on Phytochemistry and Prof. Dr. A. Hisham Endowment Award Ceremony-2016 organised by Kerala Academy of Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram and supported by DBT, KSCSTE and JNTBGRI on 27th February 2016 at Malabar Botanical Garden and Institute for Plant Sciences, Kerala.

Attended International Seminar on Advances in Angiosperm systematics and conservation and Silver Jubilee Conference of IAAT and Council meeting of IAPT  held at the University of Calicut , Kerala from 19th -21st November 2015, organised by IAAT and University of Calicut.

International Conference of Plant Biosystematics at St. Berchmans College from January 22nd-24th 2013

International Conference ‘Conserving Nature in a Globalizing India’ organised by Bombay Natural History Society at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore during 17th to 19th February 2009.

Co-Chaired a session in the International Seminar on ‘Advances in Angiosperm Systematics & Conservation’ organised by the IAAT and University of Calicut on 20/11/2015.

Co-chaired a session in the International Symposium on ‘Research in Pteridology: priorities and challenges’ organised by Indian Fern Society at University of Calicut from 17-19 March 2022. Also awarded with the Certificate of Merit by the Indian Fern Society.

Participated in the international seminar 'Plant systematics: Present status and future prospects' organised by Department of Botany, University of Calicut 15-17.02.2024; Also chaired and co-chaired two sessions.

Short term FDP course: Digital Learning - New Normal Mode by DB College Thalayolaparambu & TLC Kerala University 04.09.2020 to 10.09.2020.

Short term FDP course 'Pedagogical and E-learning tools for teaching' by SD College Alappuzha 04.08.2020 to 10.08.2020

Short Term FDP Course: "Implementation of Information and Communication Technology in Teaching” 18.07.2020 to 24.07.2020, organised by School of Legal Studies, CUSAT.

Short Term FDP Course: "Open Source Tools for Research" from 08.06.2020 to 14.06.2020 by Ramanujam College, University of Delhi.

Refresher Course in Bioscience (Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Microbiology, Zoology) from 10.01.2018 to 30.01.2018 at Academic Staff College, University of Calicut.

Refresher Course in Life Sciences (MD) from 22.11.2013 to 12.12.2013 at Academic Staff College, University of Calicut

Orientation Programme (I.T. Oriented) from 23.07.2010 to 19.08.2010 at Academic Staff College, University of Calicut.

Nair, M.C., Rajesh, K.P. and Madhusoodanan, P.V. 2005. Bryophytes of Wayanad in Western Ghats. Malabar Natural History Society, Kozhikode, i-iv + 284pp.

Hameed, C.A., Rajesh, K.P. and Madhusoodanan, P.V. 2003. Filmy Ferns of South India. Penta Book Publishers and Distributors, Calicut.

Manju, C.N. and Rajesh, K.P. 2017. Bryophytes of Kerala, Liverworts Vol.1 Centre for Research in Indigenous Knowledge Science and Culture & Malabar Natural History Society, Kozhikode. Pp. 162. ISBN 978-81-903430-3-9.

Mufeed, B., Manju, C.N and Rajesh, K.P. 2021. Bryophytes of Anamudi Shola National Park in the Western Ghats of Kerala, India. Centre for Research in Indigenous Knowledge Science and Culture & Malabar Natural History Society, Kozhikode. Pp. i-xii + 458. ISBN 978-81-903430-5-3.

Manjula, K.M., Manju, C.N. and K.P. Rajesh. 2022. Fissidentaceae (Bryophyta) of the Western Ghats, India.  Centre for Research in Indigenous Knowledge Science and Culture. ISBN 978-81-90343-4-6.

Nair, M.C., P.V. Madhusoodanan and Rajesh, K.P. 2002 Bryophyte diversity in Kerala- an introduction In: Augustine, J. and Puthur, J.T. (eds.). Proc. Nat. Conf. Recent Trends in Plant Sci. Res. Nov. 14-15, pp. 116-121, Department of Botany, St. Thomas College, Pala.

Madhusoodanan, P.V. and Rajesh, K.P. 2004. Plant systematics at the verge of extinction. In: Krishnan, K.R.S., Prakashkumar, R., Kumari, P.P., Kokkal, K. and Shaji, P.K. Kerala State Council for Science, Technology & Environment (KSCSTE), Thiruvananthapuram. ISBN 81-86366-46-6.

Deepa, K.M., Leena, T.N., Suhana, M., Manju, C. N. and Rajesh, K.P. 2012. Bryophyte diversity of Malabar wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala, located in the Western Ghats of India. Pp. 11-24. In: Nagarajan, B., Kunhikannan, C., Sasidharan, K. R. and Krishnakumar, N. (eds.)   Tropical Ecosystems: Structure, Function and Services. Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding, Coimbatore. ISBN: 978-81-900346-4-7.

Manju, C.N., Rajesh, K.P and Prakashkumar, R. 2012. Life forms of Bryophytes in the Western Ghats, India. Pp. 1-10. In : Nagarajan, B., Kunhikannan, C., Sasidharan, K. R. and Krishnakumar, N. (eds.)   Tropical Ecosystems: Structure, Function and Services. Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding, Coimbatore. ISBN: 978-81-900346-4-7.

Rajesh, K.P., Manju C.N. and Sumila S. 2013. Ferns and Lycophytes of Kakkavayal Forest (Vanaparvam) in the Western Ghats of Kozhikode district, Kerala, India. Proceedings of the UGC National Seminar, Western Ghats- Biogeography, Biodiversity and Conservation. Pp. 134-136. [ISBN 978-81-926618-0-3].

Manju, C.N. and K.P. Rajesh. 2014. Systematic studies on the mosses of Southern Western Ghats in Kerala, India. In: Perspectives on Biodiversity of India. (Eds.) Kumar, B., Rajendran P.N., and Peethambaran C.K., Centre for Innovation in Science and Social Action (CISSA), Thiruvananthapuram pp. 337-346. [ISBN 9788192989600]

Manju, C.N., Chandini V.K. and K.P. Rajesh. 2020. An overview of the family Calymperaceae  (Bryophyta) in Western Ghats with special reference to Kerala and its status in India. In: Alam, A (Edt.) Recent Advances in Botanical Science, Contemporary Research on Bryophytes,  Bentham Science & Publishers Pte. Ltd, Singapore; Vol. 1: 52-80.  Pp. 52-80. (eISBN: 978-981-143376-4; ISBN 978-981-143378-8) [DOI https://doi.org/10.2174/9789811433788120010009]  (January 2020)

Rajesh, K.P. 2022. Pteridophytes of Kerala - an overview. In: Seethalakshmi, K.K., Haridasan, K., Nair, M.C. & Vasudevan, A.R. (Eds.). Conspectus on realms of Biodiversity- Commemorative volume to Prof. R. Vasudevan Nair. VIBA, Palakkad. Pp. 183-192. (February 2022) [ISBN: 978-93-5593-568-7]

Manju, C.N., Rajesh, K.P., Manjula, K.M., Mufeed, B. and Chandini, V.K. 2024. Bryophytes of the Western Ghats: a look into the distribution pattern. In: Pullaiah, T. (ed.). Biodiversity Hotspot of the Western Ghats and Sri Lanka. Apple Academic Press, Inc. Co-published with CRC Press (Taylor & Francis), Pp. 109-120. (February 20, 2024)  [ISBN: 9781774913758; E-Book ISBN: 9781003408758]

Rajesh, K.P., 2024. Pteridophytes of the Western Ghats of India: A look into the patterns. In: Pullaiah, T. (ed.). Biodiversity Hotspot of the Western Ghats and Sri Lanka. Apple Academic Press, Inc. Co-published with CRC Press (Taylor & Francis). Pp. 121-136. (February 20, 2024) [ISBN: 9781774913758; E-Book ISBN: 9781003408758]

Chandini, V.K., Manju, C.N. and Rajesh, K.P. 2024. Lejeuneaceae (Marchantiophyta) in Kerala: a look into the distribution patterns. In: Nampy, S., Pramod, C., Manju, C.N. and Sunojkumar, P. (eds.). Glimpses of Diversity: Fungi and Plants. Festschrift in honour of AK Pradeep. Indian Association of Angiosperm Taxonomy, University of Calicut, Malappuram. pp. 94-122. (March, 2024) [isbn 81-901637-7-9]

Manjula, K.M., Manju C.N. and  Rajesh, K.P. 2024. Distribution pattern of the family Fissidentaceae Schimp. (Bryophyta) in the Western Ghats of India. In: Dan, S., Kumar, S.P., Thomas, V.P., Omalsree, M., Sreejith, P.E. and Thomas, B.T. (eds.). Tropical Plant Genetic Resources: Characterisation and Perspectives. pp. 99-113. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Dehra Dun. (19 October, 2024) [ISBN: 978-93-6028-030-7]

Easa, P.S. and Rajesh, K.P., 2025. Forests and its biodiversity in the Western Ghats of Kerala. In Vincent, S.G.T., Jennerjahn, T., Kunjupillai, S. and Chattopadhyay, S. (eds.). Ecohydrology of Kerala: River Catchments and Coastal Backwaters. pp. 77-95. Elsevier. (1 January, 2025) [ISBN: 978-0-323-95606-2] [https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-95606-2.00014-0]

Balakrishnan, V.C., Palot, M.J and Rajesh, K.P. 2010. Observations on the flora of Madayipara, a midland laterite hill in Kannur District, Kerala. Malabar Trogon 8: 14-29.

Published in Malabar Trogon 15 (1&2), Jan-Aug 2017, pp. 14-34.

Pramod, C., Balakrishnan, V.C., Rajesh, K.P., Muhammed Jafer Palot and Pradeep, A.K. 2017. An updated checklist of flowering plants of Madayipara, Kannur district, Kerala.

Rajesh, K.P. 2020. Kurinji pustakam thurakkumpol (Malayalam). Malabar Trogon 18: 80-91

Kumar, K.K., Rajesh, K.P. and Salim, P.M. 2023. Flora of Ponkunnu - A lateritic hill with long term conservation potential in Kakkur panchayat of Kozhikode, Kerala - A preliminary account. Malabar Trogon 21: 85-100.

Rajesh, K.P. 2023. Chuvanna pookkalulla ethrayinam Chedikalundu Keralathil (Malayalam). Malabar Trogon 21: 25-39.

Forest and Wildlife Department, 44 (5): 13-19. (January 2024)

Rajesh, K.P. 2024. Cholavanangalile Fernukal (Malayalam). Aranyam Magazine, Kerala

In The Hindu- Young World, Malabar Trogon, Soocheemukhi, Samakalika Malayalam Varika, Malayala Manorama Daily, Balabhoomi, etc.