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Publication Statistics

Number of publications:          89

Citation:                                      3240

h-index:                                        31

i10-index:                                     58

Highest Impact Factor:              69 (Nature)

 High Impact Papers

• Wall JD, Stawiski E, Ratan A, Kim HL, Kim C, Gupta R, Suryamohan K, Gusareva ES, Purbojati RW, Bhangale T, Stepanov V, Kharkov V, Schroder MS, Ramprasad V, Tom J, Durinck S, Bei Q, Li J, Phalke S, Basu A, Stinson J, Nair S, Malaichamy S, Biswas NK, Chambers JC, Cheng KC, George JT, Khor SS, Kim CU, Kim BJ, Menon R, Sattibabu T, Verma A, Gopalan V,xa0 Md-Zain BM, Chan KG, Shin J-Y, Pratapneni M, Santhosh S, Tokunaga K, Parani, M, Natarajan P, Hauser M, Allingham RR, Santiago-Turla C, Ghosh A, Gadde SGK, Sudoyo H, Lansing JS, Friedlaender J, Cox M, Hammer M, Karafet T, Ang KC, Mehdi SQ, Radha V, Mohan V, Majumder PP, Seshagiri S, Seo J-S, Schuster S, Peterson AS (2019) The GenomeAsia 100K Project: Enabling Genetic Discoveries Across Asia By Sequencing 100,000 Genomes. Nature 576: 106–111
• Natarajan P, Murugesan A, Govindan G, Ayyaru Gopalakrishnan A, Kumar R, Duraisamy P, Balaji R, Tanuja,Puhan SS, Parida AK, Parani M (2021) A reference-grade genome identifies salt-tolerance genes from the salt-secreting mangrove species Avicennia marina. Nature Communications Biology 4, 851.

Other Selected Papers

• Tanuja, Parani M (2023) Whole transcriptome analysis identifies full-length genes for neoandrographolide biosynthesis from Andrographis alata, an alternate source for antiviral compounds. Gene 851:146981
• Harini P, Raju Balaji R, Parani M (2021) The complete chloroplast genome of Ocimum tenuiflorum subtype Rama Tulsi and its phylogenetic analysis Mitochondrial DNA Part B, 6:8, 2224-2226
• Kumar R, Brinda Chandar B, Parani M (2018) Study of the antimicrobial activity of organic acids shows the potential for the use of succinic and oxalic acid in reducing the dosage of colistin against NDM-1 bacteria. Indian Journal of Medical Research 147: 97-101
• Lokhande G, Carrow JK, Thakur T, Xavier JR, Parani M, Bayless KJ, Gaharwar AK (2018) Nanoengineered injectable hydrogels from kappa-carrageenan and two-dimensional nanosilicates for wound healing application. Acta Biomaterialia 70: 35-47
• Bindusree G, Natarajan P, Kalva S, Parani M (2017) Whole genome sequencing of Oryza sativa L. cv. Seeragasamba identifies a new fragrance allele in rice PLoS One. 12(11) 1-9
• Sundar Poovitha, Muddineni Siva Sai, Madasamy Parani (2017) Protein extract from the fruit pulp of Momordicadioica shows anti-diabetic, anti-lipidemic and antioxidant activity in diabetic rats. 33: 181-187
• Rathinasabapathi P, Purushothaman N, Parani M (2016) Genome-wide DNA polymorphisms in Kavuni, a traditional rice cultivar with nutritional and therapeutic properties. Genome 59(5): 363-6
• Pasupathi R, Natarajan P, Ramprasad VL, Parani M (2015) Whole genome sequencing and analysis of Swarna, a widely cultivated indica rice variety with low glycemic index. Scientific Report. 11(5): 11303
• Poovitha S, M Parani. (2016) In vitro and in vivo α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibiting activities of the protein extracts from two varieties of bitter gourd (Momordicacharantia L.). BMC Complementary and alternative medicine. 16(1): 1-8
• Vassouxa0 SL, S Nithaniyal., B Raju., M Parani. (2016) Creation of reference DNA barcode library and authentication of medicinal plant raw drugs used in Ayurvedic medicine. BMC Complementary and alternative medicine. 16(1): 9-15
• Sundar P, N Stalin., B Raju., P Madasamy. (2016) Multi-locus DNA barcoding identifies matK as a suitable marker for species identification in Hibiscus L. Genome. 59(12):1150-1156
• Vassou SL, Kusuma G, Parani M (2015) DNA barcoding for species identification from dried and powdered plant parts: A case study with authentication of the raw drug market samples of Sidacordifolia. Gene 559(1):86-93
• Purushothaman N and Parani M (2015) First complete genome sequence of a probiotic Enterococcus faecium strain T-110 and its comparative genome analysis with pathogenic and non-pathogenic Enterococcus faecium. Journal of Genetics and Genomics 42(1): 43-6
• Nithaniyal S, Newmaster SG, Ragupathy S, Krishnamoorthy D, Sophie LV, Parani M (2014) DNA Barcode Authentication of Wood Samples of Threatened and Commercial Timber Trees within the Tropical Dry Evergreen Forest of India. PLoS ONE 9(9): e107669
• Deepa K, Rodionov RN, Weiss N, Parani M (2013) Transgenic expression and functional characterization of human platelet derived growth factor BB (hPDGF-BB) in tobacco (Nicotianatabacum L.). ApplBiochemBiotechnol. 171(6): 1390-404. Impact Factor 2.1
• Purushothaman N, Parani M (2011) De novo assembly and transcriptome analysis of five major tissues of Jatropha curcas L. using GS FLX titanium platform of 454 pyrosequencing. BMC Genomics 12: 19
• Purushothaman N, Deepa K, GnanasekaranG,xa0 Jasintha P, Noopurshree , Priyanka AS , Kavita KS, Parani M (2010) Gene discovery from Jatropha curcas by sequencing of ESTs from normalized and full-length enriched cDNA library from developing seeds. BMC Genomics 11: 606

Working Papers:

• Nel: An open-source rice genome mapping and annotation pipeline with a web interface
• Whole genome sequencing of Irulas

• Gene editing in rice to develop semi-dwarf indica rice cultivars
• Authentication of saffron by DNA barcoding, HPLC and HPTLC
• Elucidation of genes responsible for rare genetic diseases through whole genome sequencing

Patents:

Goldman Stephen L, Rudrabhatla Sairam Venkata, Parani Madasamy, Styczynski Mark, Raab R. Michael(2012) Plants Expressing Environmental Stress Tolerances Having Petunia CBF Genes therein. U.S. Patent No. 8,173,869, Date: 8.5.2012

FUNDED PROJECTS OBTAINED

Consultancy Projects

1. Principal Investigator: Molecular analysis of commercial probiotic bacteria, 2010, Tablets India, Puduchery. (Rs. 55, 350)
2. Principal Investigator: Whole genome analysis of probiotic bacteria (2012) Alliance Bioscience, Puduchery. (Rs. 10.00 Lakhs)

Research Projects

1. Principal Investigator: Development of enzymatic technology for the production of Cefadroxyl. Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute, Chennai, Government of Tamil Nadu. 2.5 Lakhs (No:2270/EDII/JD/2018)
2. Principal Investigator: Generation of inheritable, transgene free abiotic stress (salinity and drought) tolerant and semid-warf indica rice cultivars using new plant breeding approach. Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India. 65.00 Lakhs. (BT/PR14603/GET/119/64/2015)
3. Co-Coordinator: SRM-DBT Partnership Platform for Contemporary Research Services and Skill Development in Advanced Life Sciences Technologies” Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India. 1583.5 Lakhs. (No. BT/PR12987/INF22 / 205 / 2015)
4. Mentor: DST-SERB National Post-Doctoral Fellowship. Authentication of selected Ayurvedic plants for diabetes and hepato-protection based on DNA barcodes and chemical signatures. Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. 19.2 Lakhs. (No. PDF/2015/000935)
5. Principal Investigator – Isolation of the active compounds from the plant extracts that were identified to be effective against NDM1 positive bacteria, ICMR, Govt. of India. 44. 88 Lakhs. (No.5/3/3/18/2010/ECD-1)
6. Co-Principal Investigator – Developing a Zebra fish model to characterize SDH-mediated tumorigenesis, Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India. Rs. 24.91 Lakhs. (No.6242-P16/RGCB/PMD/DBT/SKKR/2015) 
7. Principal Investigator – Cloning of Oil Biosynthesis Genes from Jatropha curcus, Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India. 54.69 Lakhs (BT/PR8647/PBD/26/38/2007) 
8. Principal Investigator – DNA Barcoding of Medicinal Plants Mentioned in Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, Department of AYUSH, Govt. of India. 22.2 Lakhs (Z.31014/08/2010/EMR/CCRAS)
9. Course Director – Gene cloning Technologies and Automated DNA Sequencing. Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India. 2.5 Lakhs. (BT/HRD/02/25/2006)
10. Co-Principal Investigator – Microbial community for sulfur transformation in rice, Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India. 30.3 Lakhs (BT/PR5988/AGR/21/191/2005)
11. Co-Principal Investigator – Genetic Engineering for drought tolerance in corn (Zea mays) using HVA1 gene, Ohio Plant Biotechnology Consortium, USD 55, 000
12. Co-principal Investigator – Isolation of novel salt tolerance genes from the mangrove species Avicennia marina by differential display and large-scale sequencing of expressed sequence tags, Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India. 45.03 Lakhs
13. Co-Principal Investigator – Analysis of genetic diversity and mapping in minor millets, Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India. 20.12 Lakhs

Workshop/Conference funding

1. Hands-on training on gene cloning techniques and automated DNA sequencing. March 4-23, 2007. DBT, Government of India, Rs. 2,50,000 (BT/HRD/02/25/2006)
2. 5^th Annual Conference on Genetic and Molecular Diagnosis in Modern Medicine, Jan 26-29, 2012, DBT, Government of India, Rs. 50,000 (DBT/CTEP/01/201100982)
3. 5^th Annual Conference on Genetic and Molecular Diagnosis in Modern Medicine, Jan 26-29, 2012, ICMR, Government of India, Rs. 25,000 [No. 7/469/11-AdmnII (Seminars)]
4. 5^th Annual Conference on Genetic and Molecular Diagnosis in Modern Medicine, Jan 26-29, 2012, MCI, Government of India, Rs. 1,00,000 [(No. MCI-311(4)(184)/2011-CME 59972)]
5. Indian Genetics Congress, March 4-6, 2015, DBT, Government of India, Rs. 75,000(DBT/CTEP/01/201500148)

Patents

Goldman Stephen L, Rudrabhatla Sairam Venkata, Parani Madasamy, Styczynski Mark, Raab R. Michael(2012) Plants Expressing Environmental Stress Tolerances Having Petunia CBF Genes therein. U.S. Patent No. 8,173,869, Date: 8.5.2012

 PhD Guidance

PhD awarded:          11

PhD registered:       6

Awards Received

• DBT-Cutting Edge Research Enhancement and Scientific Training Award, 2012 ·
• Prof. Uma Kanth Sinha Memorial Award for Young Scientists, Indian Science Congress, Jan 2002, India
• UNESCO-Biotechnology Action Council Fellowship (May-July 2000)
• Research Assistant Fellowship – Department Biotechnology, Govt. of India, March 1994 – April 1997Junior Research Fellowship -Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Govt. of India, May 1992 – March 1994

Workshops/Seminars/Conferences organized

1. Indian Plant Science Congress, 23-25 January, 2019
2. Rice Genome Mapping and Annotation, 25 January, 2019
3. Plant Genetics and Genomics Conference, 23-24 January, 2020
4. Nobel Laureate Lecture – Dr. Ada Yonath, 19 September, 2022
5. HPLC Analysis of Plant Metabolites, 24 January, 2019
6. Authenticationn of herbal raw drugs by DNA barcoding, 23 January, 2019
7. Recent Trends in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, 25-26 September, 2017
8. Indian Genetics Congress, 4- 6 March, 2015
9. Indian Youth Science Congress, 26-28 June, 2010
10. National Symposium on Gene Revolution, 17-18 October, 2007
11. Training program on gene cloning and DNA sequencing, 4-23 June, 2007
12. Conference on Genetic and Molecular Diagnosis, 26-29 January, 2012
13. Detection of allele-specific variation in FMR1 Gene, 25 January, 2012
14. Workshop on PCR, DNA Sequencing and Real-Time PCR, 25 February, 2012
15. DECODE – Genetic Engineering Workshop, 30 July, 2010
16. DECODE – Genetic Engineering Workshop, 10 October, 2011
17. DECODE – Genetic Engineering Workshop, 5 October, 2012
18. DECODE – Genetic Engineering Workshop, 11 October, 2013
19. DECODE – Genetic Engineering Workshop, 14 August, 2014
20. DECODE – Genetic Engineering Workshop, 7, August, 2015
21. DECODE – Genetic Engineering Workshop, 6^th September, 2016
22. DECODE – Genetic Engineering Workshop, 19^th September, 2017

Workshops/Seminars/Conferences attended

1. Ravichandiran Kumar, Madasamy Parani (2020) De novo assembly of the root transcriptome of Achyranthus aspera L. Plant Genetics and Genomics Conference, SRM IST, Chennai, Jan 23-24
2. Rathnagiri Akilan, Kusuma.G, Madasamy Parani (2020) Detection of adulteration in the traditional medicine AKARAKARABHA (Anacyclus pyrethrum) by DNA barcoding. Plant Genetics and Genomics Conference, SRM IST, Chennai, Jan 23-24
3. Ashwin CT, Madasamy Parani (2020) Plant species identification using artificial intelligence. Plant Genetics and Genomics Conference, SRM IST, Chennai, Jan 23-24
4. Raju Balaji, Madasamy Parani (2020) Molecular authentication of single plant herbal powders by DNA barcoding. Plant Genetics and Genomics Conference, SRM IST, Chennai, Jan 23-24
5. Tanuja, Madasamy Parani (2020) De novo assembly and functional annotation of the leaf transcriptome of Ocimum gratissimum using RNA-seq. Plant Genetics and Genomics Conference, SRM IST, Chennai, Jan 23-24
6. Nagendra Prasad Amritha, Varadharajan Bhooma, Madasamy Parani (2020) DNA barcoding detects significant botanical adulteration in the market samples of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). Plant Genetics and Genomics Conference, SRM IST, Chennai, Jan 23-24
7. Senthilkumar Umapathy, Parani Madasamy, Nandhini Sundaresan, Ilango Kaliappan (2019) Two-tired authentication of Nilavembu Kudineer, an herbal decoction treating dengue and chikungunya using DNA barcodes and HPTLC fingerprints. iBOL2019 Conference, Norway June 17-20
8. Bhooma V, Parani M (2019) Study of adulteration in the market samples of saffron from fourteen countries using pharmacognosy, HPLC, HPTLC, and DNA barcoding. iBOL2019 Conference, Norway, June 17-20
9. Madasamy Parani, Durairaj Sherlin, Durga Jayabalan, Pandian E, Booma V (2018) A Plant DNA Barcode Database for Species Identification and Herbal Material Authentication. Second International Conference on DNA technology for authentication, quality control and conservation of herbal material. The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Dec 2-5
10. Parani M (2018) Whole exome analysis and identification of genes associated with Otosclerosis in a six-generation south Indian family. NextGen Genomics, Biology, Bioinformatics and Technologies (NGBT) Conference, Jaipur, India, Sept 30 – Dec 2
11. Vinoth S, Rekha S and Parani M (2018) Study on genetic association between rs1800472 variant of TGFβ1 and otosclerosis in south Indian population. NextGen Genomics, Biology, Bioinformatics and Technologies (NGBT) Conference, Jaipur, India, Sept 30 – Dec 243
12. Amritha N, Bhooma V and Parani M (2018) Authentication of market samples of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) by DNA barcoding. NextGen Genomics, Biology, Bioinformatics and Technologies (NGBT) Conference, Jaipur, India, Sept 30 – Dec 2
13. Bhooma V, Sophie Lorraine Vassou and Parani M (2018) Authentication of market samples of saffron by DNA barcoding. NextGen Genomics, Biology, Bioinformatics and Technologies (NGBT) Conference, Jaipur, India, Sept 30 – Dec 2
14. Bhooma V, Ilango K and Parani M (2018) Authentication of market samples of saffron by HPLC and HPTLC analysis International Conference on Recent Advances in Food Processing Technology (iCRAFPT) IIFPT, Tanjavur, India, Aug 17-19
15. Bhooma V and Parani M (2018) Molecular and chemical fingerprinting tools for the identification of adulterants in Saffron. ISCB Frontier Research in Chemistry & Biology Interface, Manipal University, Jaipur, India, Jan 11-13
16. Senthilkumar Umapathy, D Kasthuri Bai Narayanan, Ilango Kalliappan, Parani M (2017) Phylogenetic framework on chemo-systematics of genus Solanun using HPTLC fingerprints of steroids and glyco-alkaloids based on DNA barcodes. International symposium on Plant Systematics: Priorities and Challenges, New Delhi, India, Nov 10-12
17. V Bhooma, M Parani (2017) DNA Barcoding after cloning identifies taxonomically diverse botanical adulterants in the market samples of saffron. Recent Trends in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, SRM IST, Chennai, India, Sep 25-26
18. Parani M (2017) Complete genome assembly of a Bacillus subtilis from a probiotic capsule BIFILAC using Illumina sequencing. Recent Trends in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, SRM IST, Chennai, India, Sep 25-26
19. Ramakrishna Iyer Dhanya and M Parani (2017) Screening of patients with Gilbert’s syndrome from South India identifies UGTIAI*28 as the most predominant mutation in UGTIAI gene. Recent Trends in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, SRM IST, Chennai, India, Sep 25-26
20. Ramakrishna Iyer Dhanya, Madasamy Parani (2017) Screening of (TA)7 and C.211G>A alleles of UGTIAI gene in Gilbert Syndrome in the Indian population. International Symposium on Trends in Human Genetic Research & Management. Indian Institute of Sciences, Bangalore, Mar 2-4
21. Senthilkumar Umapathy, Dhatchanamurthy Narayanasamy, Kasthuri Bai Narayanan, Ilango Kalliappan, Parani Madasamy (2017) Identification of natural product leads (Andrographolide) based on phylogenetic approach in genus Andrographis Wall. ex Nees using DNA barcodes. 7^thInternational Barcode Of Life Conference, Kruger National Park, South Africa. Nov 20-24.
22. Bindusree Ganigara, Natarajan Purushothaman, Madasamy Parani (2016) Whole genome sequencing and analysis of the Oryza sativa L. cv. Seeragasamba with aromatic and medicinal properties. NextGen Genomics, Biology, Bioinformatics and Technologies (NGBT) Conference, Bhubaneshwar, India, Oct 2-4
23. Parani M (2016) Deep whole-genome sequencing of a male and a female individual from from the Irula tribal population of South India. NextGen Genomics, Biology, Bioinformatics and Technologies (NGBT) Conference, Cochin, India, Oct 3-5
24. Senthilkumar Umapathy and Parani Madasamy (2016) Potential chloroplast DNA barcodes in highly complex plant system for herbal authentication: A case study from “Parpadagam” (Genus: Mollugo; Family Molluginaceae). First International Conference on DNA Technology for Authentication, Quality Control and Conservation of Herbal Material (ICDNA2016). The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Dec 12-14
25. Varadharajan Bhooma, Sophie Vassou, Mariappan Vairamani, Madasamy Parani (2016) Authentication of commercial saffron samples by HPLC and DNA barcoding. First International Conference on DNA Technology for Authentication, Quality Control and Conservation of Herbal Material (ICDNA2016). The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Dec 12-14
26. Poovitha S and Parani M (2015) In vitro Alpha-amylase and Alpha-glucosidase Inhibiting Activities of the Total Protein Extracts from Two Varieties of Bitter gourd. 6^th Indian Youth Science Congress, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, India, Jan 19-21
27. Sophie Lorraine Vassou, Parani Madasamy (2015) DNA Barcoding of Medicinal Plants from the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India. 6^th Indian Youth Science Congress, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, India, Jan 19-21
28. Nithaniyal S, Vassou SL, Sundar P, Raju, B, Parani M (2015) DNA barcoding for identification of market adulteration in traded raw drugs used in the Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 6^thIndian Youth Science Congress, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, India, Jan 19-21
29. Nithaniyal S, Vassou SL, Sundar P, Raju, B, Parani M (2015) Identification of species adulteration in the medicinal plant raw drugs by DNA barcoding. 6th International Barcode of Life Conference, University of Guelph, Canada, Aug 18-21
30. Nithaniyal S, Devanathan K, Ilango K, Parani M (2013) DNA barcoding for accurate identification of the plants and plant materials that are used in traditional medicine. Integrated Approach to Herbal Technology (IAHT), Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai, Jan 4-5
31. Dakshina Moorthy Janani,Shalini R.K, Rekha Namachivayam, Parani M (2012) Screening of common variants in Abra1 of Breast cancer patients in South India.4^th Indian Youth Science Congress, Raisoni group of Institutions, Nagpur, India, Nov 9-11.

Projects:

1. Principal Investigator: Development of enzymatic technology for the production of Cefadroxyl. Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute, Chennai, Government of Tamil Nadu. 2.5 Lakhs (No:2270/EDII/JD/2018)

2. Principal Investigator: Generation of inheritable, transgene free abiotic stress (salinity and drought) tolerant and semid-warf indica rice cultivars using new plant breeding approach. Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India. 65.00 Lakhs. (BT/PR14603/GET/119/64/2015)

3. Co-Coordinator: SRM-DBT Partnership Platform for Contemporary Research Services and Skill Development in Advanced Life Sciences Technologies” Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India. 1583.5 Lakhs. (No. BT/PR12987/INF22 / 205 / 2015)

4. Mentor: DST-SERB National Post-Doctoral Fellowship. Authentication of selected Ayurvedic plants for diabetes and hepato-protection based on DNA barcodes and chemical signatures. Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. 19.2 Lakhs. (No. PDF/2015/000935)

5. Principal Investigator – Isolation of the active compounds from the plant extracts that were identified to be effective against NDM1 positive bacteria, ICMR, Govt. of India. 44. 88 Lakhs. (No.5/3/3/18/2010/ECD-1)

6. Co-Principal Investigator – Developing a Zebra fish model to characterize SDH-mediated tumorigenesis, Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India. Rs. 24.91 Lakhs. (No.6242-P16/RGCB/PMD/DBT/SKKR/2015)

7. Principal Investigator – Cloning of Oil Biosynthesis Genes from Jatropha curcus, Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India. 54.69 Lakhs (BT/PR8647/PBD/26/38/2007)

8. Principal Investigator – DNA Barcoding of Medicinal Plants Mentioned in Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, Department of AYUSH, Govt. of India. 22.2 Lakhs (Z.31014/08/2010/EMR/CCRAS)

9. Course Director – Gene cloning Technologies and Automated DNA Sequencing. Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India. 2.5 Lakhs. (BT/HRD/02/25/2006)

10. Co-Principal Investigator – Microbial community for sulfur transformation in rice, Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India. 30.3 Lakhs (BT/PR5988/AGR/21/191/2005)

11. Co-Principal Investigator – Genetic Engineering for drought tolerance in corn (Zea mays) using HVA1 gene, Ohio Plant Biotechnology Consortium, USD 55, 000

12. Co-principal Investigator – Isolation of novel salt tolerance genes from the mangrove species Avicennia marina by differential display and large-scale sequencing of expressed sequence tags, Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India. 45.03 Lakhs

13. Co-Principal Investigator – Analysis of genetic diversity and mapping in minor millets, Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India. 20.12 Lakhs

Academic Experience:

• Professor, SRM IST, Chennai, India (July 2021 – present)
• Adjunct Professor, Kansas State University, Kansas, USA (June 2020 – present)
• Professor & Head, SRM IST, Chennai, India (June 2008 to July 2021)
• Assistant Professor & Head, SRM IST, Chennai, India (Apr 2006 to May 2008)
• Assistant Professor, SRM IST, Chennai, India(Feb 2006 to April 2006
• Research Assistant Professor, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA (July 2002 to Dec 2005)
• Post-Doctoral Scientist, University of Florida, Florida, USA (Feb 2002 to July 2002)
• Scientist, M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai, India
• Visiting Professor, University of Guelph, Canada (July-Aug 2012)
• Visiting Professor, Texas A&M University, USA (May to Nov 2015)
• Visiting Scientist, University of Heidelberg, Germany (May-June 1999)
• Visiting Fellow, University of Bologna, Italy (Dec 1999 – Jan 2000)
• Visiting Scientist, International Rice Research Institute, Philippines (May-July 2000)

Other Professional Experience:

Industry Experience

• Scientific Advisor: Micha Life Sciences, Chennai (2020-present)
• Scientific Advisor: Symbiont Life Sciences, Channai (2020-present)
• Scientific Advisor: Bversity, Chennai (2021-present)

Professional experience

• Chairman, Board of Studies, Dept Genetic Engineering (2006 – 2021)
• President, Genetic Engineering Association (2006 – 2021)
• Member Secretary, Institutional Biosafety Committee, SRM IST (2016-present)
• Member, Institutional Biosafety Committee (2009 to 2016)
• Member, Research Coordination Committee, School of Bioengineering, (2010-present)
• Member, Academic Council, SRM IST (2006 – 2021)
• General Secretary, Indian Youth Science Congress Association (2008 – present)
• Editorial Board Member: Mitochondrial DNA Part B: Resources – Taylor & Francis, UK
• Editorial Board Member: Agriculture – MDPI, Basel, Switzerland
• Guest Editor: Plant Physiology Reports (Elsevier) Special Issue (2020): Heat Stress on Crop Growth and Development

1. Society for Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology (Life Member since 2008, No. L397)
2. Indian Society for DNA Fingerprinting & other DNA Technologies (Life Member Since 1999, L364)
3. Indian Society of Human Genetics (Life Member since 2012, No. L/1634/2012)
4. Indian Science Congress Association (Life Member since 2015, No. L31142)
5. Society of Biological Chemists (India) (Life Member since 2021, No. 4379)
6. Associate Member, Board of Genetic Counseling, India (No. BGC 2019-13)

1. Head of the Department (2006 to 2021)
2. Chairman, Board of Studies, Dept Genetic Engineering (2006 – 2021)
3. Member, Academic Council, SRM IST (2006 – 2021)
4. President, Genetic Engineering Association (2006 – 2021)
5. Co-coordinator and Group Leader Genomics SRM-DBT Platform (2016-present)
6. Member Secretary, Institutional Biosafety Committee, SRM IST (2016-present)
7. Member, Institutional Biosafety Committee (2009 to 2016)
8. Member, Research Coordination Committee, School of Bioengineering, (2010-present)
9. Academic Advisor (2022 – present)