Dr. Arun Arunachalam

Dedicated and detail-oriented researcher with extensive expertise in plant-parasitic nematodes, genetic mapping and molecular biology. Adept at utilizing advanced instrumentation and techniques to investigate plant-nematode interactions, disease resistance and biological control. Passionate about scientific exploration and committed to delivering high-quality research.

Senior Research Fellow - Department of Nematology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University - Coimbatore, India

(2023-01 - 2024-01)

Project Title: F37 APX - Basic and applied research with newer insecticide, fungicide and herbicide molecules on agricultural and horticultural crops (Project 9). Sponsor: M/s. Syngenta. Objective: Study the bio-efficacy, phytotoxicity and effect on Natural enemies of test product (Syngenta) against Root Knot Nematodes and Lesion nematodes in Rice, Guava, Chilli and Brinjal.

• Conducted research about chemical ecology on plant-parasitic nematodes
• Utilized nematode toxic assays to analyze nematode-drug interactions
• Published high-impact research articles and presented at national and international conferences
• Handled UG courses (ANM 201 & ANM 311) as Course Associate for undergraduate students

Assistant Professor (Nematology) - Don Bosco College of Agriculture, Sahaaya thottam - Sahaaya thottam, India

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

Teaching and research in nematology

• Trained graduate students and technicians in laboratory protocols

Assistant Professor (Nematology) - SRS Institute of Agriculture and Technology, Vedasanthur - Vedasanthur, India

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

Teaching and research in nematology

• Trained graduate students and technicians in laboratory protocols

Assistant Professor (Nematology) - Don Bosco College of Agriculture, Sahaaya thottam - Sahaaya thottam, India

(2019-01 - 2020-12)

Teaching and research in nematology

• Trained graduate students and technicians in laboratory protocols

Assistant Professor (Nematology) - JSA College of Agriculture and Technology, Ma. Podaiyur - Ma. Podaiyur, India

(2019-01 - 2020-12)

Teaching and research in nematology

• Trained graduate students and technicians in laboratory protocols

Marketing Development Officer - Dow Agro Sciences India (p) Ltd. - India

(2016-01 - 2017-12)

Involved farm advisory, Pest diagnostic and market development activities.

Ph.D. - Plant Nematology - Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (2023-06)

M.Sc. - Agriculture (Nematology) - Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (2019-06)

B.Sc. - Agriculture - Annamalai University (2016-06)

PG Diploma - Ornamental and Landscape Gardening - Annamalai University (2016-06)

Diploma - Agri Business Management - Annamalai University (2015-06)

HSC - General - Sacred Heart Hr. Sec. School, Iruppukurichy (2012-06)

SSLC - General - Sacred Heart Hr. Sec. School, Iruppukurichy (2010-06)

ICAR ASRB NET - ASRB - ICAR (2020-06)