R Jagannathan appointed Periyar University VC

Salem: Governor Banwarilal Purohit has appointed R Jagannathan the new vice-chancellor of Periyar University on Wednesday for a period of three years from the date of assuming office.

Jagannathan has 39 years of teaching experience. He has served the Tamil Nadu Agriculture University as the dean (agriculture), professor and head of department of agricultural meteorology and adjunct faculty. He has a vast research experience and published 55 research papers in indexed journals, presented 14 papers in international events and organized five international academic, research events.

Jagannathan has presented seven research papers in national-level conferences and authored a book, besides co-authoring another four books. He has executed eight research projects worth Rs 764 lakh and guided 14 PhD scholars. He also has a patent and two international memoranda of understandings to his credit.

The Association of Agrometeorologists had conferred on Jagannathan the award of service for agro meteorology in India in 2017.


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