WESTERN GHAT RESEARCHER ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
(Registered under Section 8 Organization, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India)
National Governing Body (2024-2026)
Dr. M. DANIEL JEBARAJ M.Sc.,(Agri)., Ph.D.
Dr. A. PAL PANDI M.E., Ph.D., M.B.A., Ph.D.,
National President & Executive Director
Managing Director, Agri Amigos.
Professor of Practice, TNAU, Coimbatore
Managing Trustee, PROSPER Foundation
National Secretary
Former Principal., Professor & Head (Research),
Bharath Niketan Engineering College,
Affiliated to Anna University,
Aundipatti, Theni Dt., Tamil Nadu.
Dr. R. Nageswari M.Sc.,(Agri)., Ph.D.
National Coordinator
Agricultural Sciences - Research
Associate Professor (Agronomy),
Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute, TNAU,
Aduthurai, Thanjavur Dt., Tamil Nadu.
Dr. A. Kannan M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awardee 2023
National Coordinator - Public Administration &
Rural Development
Professor,
Dept. of Humanities and Social Sciences,
Saveetha School of Law, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Dr. S. Rajaram, ISEEF
Chief Advisor, RAAST INDIA.
Director, METVSO Research Foundation,
Madurai, Tamil Nadu
(Former Senior Scientist/Joint Director,
Central Silk Board,
Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India)
Prof. Ram Singh
Advisor, RAAST INDIA.
Former Director – Human Resource Department &
Head, Entomology,
CCS Haryana Agricultural University,
Hisar, Haryana
Dr. A. Venugopal M.Sc., Ph.D
Dr. N. Murugesan M.Sc.,(Agri)., Ph.D.
Advisor, RAAST INDIA.
Former Director,
Basic Tasar Silkworm Seed Organization,
Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles,
Govt. of India, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Advisor, RAAST INDIA.
Former Professor & Head,
Cotton Research Station,
TNAU, Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu.
Dr. J. Jayakumar M.E., Ph.D.,
National Treasurer
Principal & Head in Charge
Department of Agricultural Engineering,
Bharath Niketan Polytechnic College,
Aundipatti, Theni Dt., Tamil Nadu.
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Dr. S. Mohamed Sheik Ibrahim MBA., LLB., D. Lit
National Legal Advisor
Legal Measures & Grievances
Managing Director, AHM Trust,
B. Dharmathupatti
Bodi Taluk, Theni Dt., Tamil Nadu
Dr. M. Paramasivan M.Sc.,(Agri)., Ph.D.
National Coordinator
Agricultural Sciences - Academics
Associate Professor (Plant Pathology),
Regional Research Station, TNAU,
Vridhachalam, Cuddalore Dt., Tamil Nadu
Dr. K. Venkatesan M.Sc., Ph.D.
National Coordinator
Agriculture & Women Empowerment
Associate Professor, Department of Home Science,
Indira Gandhi National Tribal University,
Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh.
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Dr. G. Sathish M.Sc.,(Horti)., Ph.D.
Dr. H. Kesava Kumar M.Sc.,(Agri)., Ph.D.
National Coordinator
Horticultural Sciences - Academics
Associate Professor (Hort.).,
Horticultural College & Research Institute,
TNAU, Periyakulam, Theni Dt., TN
National Coordinator
Horticultural Sciences - Administration
Senior Scientist, Division of Crop Protection,
ICAR- Central Tuber Crops Research Institute
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Dr. Manjunath Hubballi M.Sc.,(Agri)., Ph.D.
National Coordinator
Horticultural Sciences - Research
Assistant Professor (Plant Pathology),
College of Horticulture,
University of Horticultural Sciences,
Bagalkot, Karnataka
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Dr. V. Shanmugaiah M.Sc., Ph.D.,
National Coordinator
Biological Sciences
Assistant Professor,
Department of Microbial Technology,
School of Biological Sciences,
Madurai Kamaraj University,
Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Dr. P. Kamaraj, M.E.(Ag.), Ph.D., BGL.,
National Coordinator
Agricultural Engineering- Research
Associate Professor,
Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering,
Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute,
TNAU, Kumulur, Tiruchirappalli Dt., Tamil Nadu.
Dr. D. Rajkumar M.Sc.,(Agri)., Ph.D.,
National Coordinator
Agricultural Engineering- Academics
Professor and Head (Agricultural Engineering)
RVS Technical Campus,
Affiliated to Anna University,
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
Dr. B. Deivasigamani M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Dr. S. Ramasamy M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
National Coordinator - Marine Biology
Associate Professor
CAS in Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences
Annamalai University
Parangipettai, Cuddalore Dt., Tamil Nadu.
National Coordinator - Biochemistry
Associate Professor,
Department of Biochemistry,
School of Biological Sciences,
Madurai Kamaraj University,
Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Dr. S. Elayabalan M.Sc.,(Agri)., Ph.D.,
National Coordinator – Biotechnology
Associate Professor & Head,
Dept. of Crop Improvement,
Imayam Institute of Agriculture and Technology
Affiliated to TNAU, Thuraiyur,
Tiruchirappalli Dt., Tamil Nadu
Dr. R. Rajesh M.Sc.,(Agri)., Ph.D.
National Coordinator- Microbiology
Research Assistant
Centre for Water and Geospatial Studies
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Dr. R. Vinoth M.Sc.,(Agri)., Ph.D.
National Coordinator- Agriculture Studies-
Career Guidance & Fellowships
Teaching Assistant (PBG),
Institute of Agriculture, TNAU,
Kumulur, Tiruchirappalli Dt., Tamil Nadu.
Dr. S. Prakash M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
National Coordinator - Training & Internship
Principal Scientist,
Plant Tissue Culture Centre
FinuraAgro Tech LLP,
Thovalai, Kanyakumari Dt., Tamil Nadu.
Dr. N. Aananthi M.Sc.,(Agri)., Ph.D.
Dr. V. Alex Albert M.Sc.,(Agri)., Ph.D.
National Vice President
Agricultural Sciences - Administration
Associate Professor
Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics
Agricultural College and Research Institute,
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University,
Madurai, Tamil Nadu,
National Vice President
Agricultural Sciences - Research
Associate Professor,
Department of Seed Science and Technology,
Agricultural College and Research Institute,
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University,
Madurai-625104, Tamil Nadu,
Dr. B. Mallaiah,M.Sc.,(Agri)., Ph.D.
National Vice President
Agricultural Sciences - Academics
Senior Scientist (Plant Pathology),
Maize Research Center,
Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University,
Hyderabad, Telangana
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Dr. K. Kalpana M.Sc.,(Agri)., Ph.D.
National Vice President –
Horticultural Sciences – Academics
Associate Professor (Plant Pathology),
Department of Plant Protection
Horticultural College & Research Institute,
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Periyakulam, Theni Dt., Tamil Nadu
Dr. C. Tamil Selvi M.Sc.,(Agri)., Ph.D.
National Vice President – Agricultural Sciences –
Technology Transfer
Associate Professor (Crop Physiology),
ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra,
Agricultural Research Station, TNAU,
Tirur, Thiruvalluvar Dt., Tamil Nadu
Dr. P. Arul Arasu M.Sc.,(Horti)., Ph.D.
National Vice President – Horticultural Sciences –
Technology Transfer
Associate Professor (Horticulture),
ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra,
AC&RI, TNAU, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Dr. V. David Chella Baskar M.Sc.,(Agri)., Ph.D.
National Vice President –Agricultural Sciences –
Startup Development
Assistant Professor (Agricultural Economics),
College of Agriculture,
Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University,
Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
Dr. M. Velmurugan M.Sc.,(Horti) ., Ph.D.
National Vice President - Horticultural Sciences- Administration
Associate Professor (Horticulture)
Tapioca and Castor Research Station
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Yethapur, Salem Dt., Tamil Nadu.
Dr. S. Susikaran M.Sc.,(Agri)., Ph.D.
National Vice President- Sericulture - Academics
Assistant Professor (Sericulture)
Directorate of Open Distance Learning
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University,
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
Dr. K. Kannan M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
National Vice President Biological Sciences - Research
Former Professor and Head,
Dept. of Agricultural Engineering
Sethu Institute of Technology, Virudhunagar Dt.,
Tamil Nadu &Faculty, Chettinad Public School,
Karaikudi, Sivaganga Dt., Tamil Nadu
Dr. S. Ayyanar M.Sc.,(Agri)., Ph.D.
National Vice President – Agricultural Sciences-
Higher Studies & Fellowships
Associate Professor,
Dept. of Agri Engineering,
Sethu Institute of Technology,
Affiliated to Anna University
Kariapatti, Virudhunagar Dt., Tamil Nadu
Dr. R. Anitha M.Sc.,(Agri)., Ph.D.,
National Joint Secretary
Agricultural Sciences- Academics
Assistant Professor (Crop Physiology),
Sugarcane Research Station,
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University,
Cuddalore Dt, Tamil Nadu
Dr. P. Meenakshi M.Sc., Ph.D.,
National Joint Secretary – Biochemistry
Assistant Professor (Biochemistry),
Department of Renewable Energy Engineering,
Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute,
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University,
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
Dr. S. Rani, M.Sc.,(Agri)., Ph.D.
National Joint Secretary
Agricultural Sciences- Research
Assistant Professor
Department of Agronomy,
Agricultural College and Research Institute,
Tamil Nadu Agricultural College,
Madurai – 625104, Tamil Nadu.
Dr. M. Rajesh M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D
National Joint Secretary – Zoology - Academics
Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology,
The American College,
(Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai)
Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Dr. M. Viji M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
National Joint Secretary – Botany- Academics
Assistant Professor,
Department of Botany,
Thiagarajar College,
(Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai)
Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Dr. B. Harinathan M.Sc., Ph.D.
National Joint Secretary –Marine Biology
Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology,
Krishna Institute of Allied Sciences,
Faculty of Allied Sciences,
Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University),
Karad, Malkapur, Satara Dt., Maharashtra, India.
Dr. S. Vivekanandhan M.Sc., Ph.D.,
National Joint Secretary – Microbiology
Head, Department of Microbiology,
K.S.R College of Arts and Science for Women
(Affiliated to Periyar University, Salem)
Tiruchengode, Namakkal Dt, Tamil Nadu.
Dr. D. Gopi M.E., Ph.D.,
National Joint Secretary -
Engineering & Technology allied with Agriculture
Associate Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering,
Rohini College of Engineering and Technology,
Kanyakumari Dt., Tamil Nadu
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Dr. J. Deny M.E., Ph.D.,
Dr. S. Parthasarathy M.Sc.,(Agri)., Ph.D.,
National Joint Secretary -
Business & Entrepreneurship Development
Deputy Director,
Innovation Entrepreneurship Development Cell
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education,
Krishnankoil, Virudhunagar Dt., Tamil Nadu
National Joint Secretary -
Agricultural Research & Publications
Assistant Professor,
Department of Plant Pathology,
School of Agricultural Sciences,
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Dr. M. Annam M.Com., M.Phil., Ph.D
National Joint Secretary –
Finance and Entrepreneurship Development
Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce (Aided),
V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women (Autonomous),
Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University,
Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India.
Dr. Amit A. Shahane M.Sc.,(Agri)., Ph.D.
National Joint Secretary –
Agricultural Sciences - Innovations
Assistant Professor (Agronomy),
College of Agriculture
(Central Agricultural University, Imphal),
Kyrdemkulai, Ri-Bhoi Dt., Meghalaya, India.