Speakers

Current Position:

• Vice-Chancellor, Central University of Tamil Nadu

Previous Positions:

• Vice-Chancellor, Madurai Kamaraj University
• Professor of Biochemistry, Central University of Rajasthan
  • Dean of Academics
  • Dean of Accreditation, Ranking, Collaboration, and Internationalization (ARCI)
• Key role in establishing the Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University

Education and Fellowships:

• UGC-BSR Fellowship awardee
• Fellow, Royal Entomological Society of London

Research and Academic Contributions:

• Renowned for pioneering research in insect molecular biology, particularly silkworm biotechnology, significantly impacting India’s sericulture industry
• Developed patented methods in silkworm nutrition, enhancing silk yield and benefiting farmers
• Focused on interdisciplinary academic programs and enhancing national and international rankings at various universities
• Established cutting-edge research facilities and secured funding through major projects, including the DST PURSE Program

Environmental Research and Impact:

• Innovated microbial biodegradation methods for pollutant control in industries, supporting cleaner practices in tanning and textiles
• Notable contributions to environmental sustainability and public health

Awards and Recognition:

• INSA Young Scientist Award
• Tamil Nadu Government Scientist Award (TANSA)

National and International Contributions:

• Member, UGC expert committee for evaluating major research projects
• Member, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation monitoring committee
• Participant in international collaborations with institutions in Germany, Japan, the UK, and recently, through summits in Vietnam, South Korea, and Australia

Discoveries and Additional Contributions:

• Discovery of a new insect species, Gryllotalpa krishnani, contributing to biodiversity research
• Guided numerous Ph.D. scholars and post-doctoral researchers, with significant societal impact through biotechnology and environmental research