Sagathevan Kuppusamy

Sagathevan Kuppusamy

Sagathevan Kuppusamy

  • Taxidermy Mangrove Biology and Ecology
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Biography

KS Sagathevarn is a highly experienced lecturer with over 30 years of teaching experience and holds a PhD from University Malaya.  He is currently the Head of the Science and Engineering Resources Department at Sunway College, where he manages the operations of 14 Science labs conducting practical for 6 pre-university programs.

Dr. Sagathevarn’s interests lie in various fields of science such as Ecology, Marine Biology, Biodiversity and taxidermy.  He has set up the Biological Specimen Collection, Aquarium lab, Pet House with exotic pets, and pond with water lilies and aquatic plants.  His latest initiative involves the establishment of a Highland Plant Conservatory that houses rare and endangered carnivorous plants.

In addition to his scientific interests, Dr. Sagathevarn is a member of Mensa and served as the National Testing Officer for several years.  He is also a founding member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM- Malaysian Ring). He also has a collection of science puzzles and optical illusions.

Furthermore, Dr. Sagathevarn has a wide range of interests that include Yoga, Meditation and the Science of Vastu (original Feng-Shui).  He is currently the Adjunct Principal Teaching Fellow in the MSDM program in JSC – Sunway University.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

  • Bachelor or Science (Education) Hons., USM 1984
  • PhD – Mangrove Ecology, University Malaya 1994

Research Interests

  • The Science of Meditation – Yoga Sciences
  • Teaching Resources: Exotic Animals
  • Teaching Resources: Exotic Plants
  • Taxidermy & preservation
  • Science Puzzle
  • MENSA: IQ testing
  • Noetic Sciences : Vastu, Feng Shui

Notable Publications

  1. Tidal Mudflats – An invaluable natural resource.  Paper presented at the 12 Annual Seminar of the Malaysian Society of Marine Sciences.  University Malaya. K.LNovember 1989
  2. Ecology and Bioenergetics of some crab species with special reference to Macropthalmus teschi and Metaplax elegans .  PhD. Thesis University Malaya, December 1992.
  3. Gut bacteria of cockroaches are a potential source of antibacterial compound (s)
    N Akbar, R Siddiqui, M Iqbal, K Sagathevan, NA Khan
    Letters in applied microbiology 66 (5), 416-426
  4. Crocodiles and alligators: Antiamoebic and antitumor compounds of crocodiles
    R Siddiqui, S Jeyamogan, SM Ali, F Abbas, KA Sagathevan, NA Khan
    Experimental parasitology 183, 194-200
  5. Gut bacteria of Cuora amboinensis (turtle) produce broad-spectrum antibacterial molecules
    N Akbar, NA Khan, K Sagathevan, M Iqbal, A Tawab, R Siddiqui
    Scientific reports 9 (1), 17012
     

Professional Associations

  1. National Testing Officer for MENSA Malaysia
  2. Founding Member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians IBM – Ring 373 Malaysia
  3. Qualified Vastu Consultant – Vastu Veda Academy (UK)
  4. Member of the Malaysian Sudoku Society
  5. Member of the Rajayoga Meditation Society Malaysia