Profile of Dr. V. Chellamuthu

Chellamuthu, V.

Elected Fellow –2010

Agricultural Sciences and Forestry: Agronomy

DB: 11-02-1958

Birth place

Manikattienthal, Viruthunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

Education

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, (B.Sc.(Ag.), 1980); (M.Sc.(Ag.), 1982; Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun, Uttar Pradesh, (P.G. Diploma in Remote Sensing, 1989).

Positions held 

Professor and Head, Department of Agronomy, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture & Research Institute (affiliated to TNAU, Coimbatore), Karaikal (2000 to date); Associate Professor of Agronomy, Department of Cotton, TNAU, Coimbatore (1997–2000); Assistant Professor of Agronomy, Department of Forage Crops, TNAU, Coimbatore (1995–1997); Assistant Professor of Forestry, Agricultural Research Station, Ramanathapuram (1994–1995); Assistant Professor of Remote Sensing, Department of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, TNAU, Coimbatore (1993–1994); Assistant Professor of Forestry, Forest College and Research Institute, Coimbatore / Mettupalayam (1990– 1993); Assistant Professor of Agronomy, Department of Agronomy, Directorate of   SCMS, TNAU, Coimbatore (1989-1990);Assistant Professor of Agronomy on deputation for 10 months training on Remote Sensing at the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun, Uttar Pradesh ( 1988 –1989); Assistant Professor (Education), Office of the Dean, Agricultural College & Research Institute, TNAU, Coimbatore (1985-1988); Assistant Professor of Agronomy, Agricultural Research Station, Kovilpatti (1983 – 1985).

Research Area

Cropping System and Soil Fertility, Agro-ecology, Agroforestry, Remote Sensing

Awards and fellowships

 

Address

Professor and Head, Department of Agronomy, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture & Research Institute, Karaikal, Puducherry– 609 603.

Residence

No.44, 2nd Cross Street, Kamban Nagar, Keezhakasakudi, Kottucherry Post, Karaikal, Union Territory of Puducherry – 609 609.
[O:04368-261182; M: 9443527164; drvcmuthu@yahoo.co.in, drvcmuthu@pajancoa.ac.in]