| Kaliraj, P. Elected Fellow – 2008 Basic Sciences: Biotechnology DB: 05-01-1953 | |
Birth place | Kanniseri Pudhur, Virudhunagar, Tamilnadu, India | |
Education | Nagpur University, Nagpur, (Ph.D. 1981); Madras University, Chennai – (M.Sc., 1976); Madurai Kamraj University, Madurai, (B.Sc., 1974) | |
Positions held | Professor & Director, Centre for Biotechnology, Anna Univeristy (2008 till date); Dean, Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University (2006 – 2008); Professor, Centre for Biotechnology, Anna Univeristy (2002 – 2006); Coordinator, PG studies (Biotech), Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University (2002–2006); Director & Professor, Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University (1996–2002); Professor, Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University (1992–1995); Reader, Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University (1986–1992); Research Director, Span Research Centre, Surat (1982–1986); Scientist, Span Research Centre, Surat (1981–1982). | |
Research Area | Biotechnology: Molecular Immunotechnology, Recombinant technology, Parasite vaccine technology. | |
Awards and fellowships | BRSI Industrial medal award of Biotechnology Research Society of India, (2003); Prof. B.K.Aikat Oration award of ICMR, (2002). Fellow of American Society for Tropical Medicine & Hygiene, USA; Royal Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene, UK. | |
Address | Director and Head, Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai –600 025. | |
| Residence | No. 29, II Avenue, Sashthri Nagar, Adyar, Chennai – 600 025. | |
