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Murugesan, Ganesan Arunachalam Elected Fellow – 2014 Basic Sciences (Environmental Sciences) DB: 10-04-1960 | |
Birth place |
Ariyapuram, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu , India | |
Education |
Sri Paramakalyani College, Alwarkurichi- B.Sc. Zoology, (1977); Thiagarajar College, Madurai -M.Sc. Zoology (1982); Madurai Kamaraj University- Ph.D. Zoology (1988). | |
Positions held |
Professor, (Since 2007); Reader, (2005-2007);, Senior Lecturer, (2000-2005); Lecturer, MSU – SPKCES, Alwarkurichi (1999-2000); Scientist Pool Officer (CSIR), Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (MSU) Sri Paramakalyani Centre for Environmental Sciences (SPKCES), Alwarkurichi (1995-1998); Assistant Professor of Biology, Sri Paramakalyani College, Alwarkurichi, (1987-1988). | |
Research Area |
Environmental Pollution and Mitigation, Bioremediation, Industrial Toxicology, Biopolymer (PHB) and Ethanol Production from Industrial Wastes and Aquatic weeds, Hydrogen generation from Agrowastes, Solid Waste Management, Biocontrol of Water hyacinth, Water Resources Management, Environmental Impact Assessment. | |
Awards and fellowships |
Awards TANSA Award - 2004 for Environment – by Higher Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu; Environmental Protection Award - 2003 - 2004 – by Department of Environment, Government of Tamil Nadu; Academic Excellence Award – 2008 by M. S. University; Shri P. K. Das Best Faculty and Life Time Achievement Award – 2011 by Nehru Group of Institutions; Rotary – Green Ambassador Award 2012. Fellow Academy of Environmental Biology; Society of Toxicology; Academy of Zoology; Society of Environmental Sciences; Academy of Sciences for Animal Welfare | |
Address |
Professor, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University , Sri Paramakalyani Centre of Excellence in Environmental Sciences , Alwarkurichi - 627 412, Tamil Nadu. | |
Residence |
6/54-5, Ariyapuram, Mettur Post, Tenkasi Tk. , Tirunelveli Dist.,
Tamil Nadu. |