Dr Senthilmurugan P

Experienced academician and agricultural researcher with 24 years of multidisciplinary expertise in higher education, agricultural research, molecular plant pathology, extension services, and institutional administration. Specialized in Plant Pathology, Mycology, Plant Bacteriology, Plant Virology, Plant Disease Epidemiology, Seed Pathology, Forest Pathology, Plant Nematology, Molecular Plant Pathology, Post Harvest Pathology, Agriculture Micro Biology, Horticulture, Molecular Diagnostics, Plant-Microbe Interactions, Biological Control, and Sustainable Crop Disease Management. Demonstrated success in securing and managing Government-funded research projects, academic leadership, curriculum innovation, accreditation processes, and interdisciplinary collaborations.

Proven ability to mentor students, develop industry-academic partnerships, and contribute to impactful agricultural research with practical applications for sustainable farming systems. Currently serving as Associate Professor & HOD (Plant Pathology) and Principal Investigator for a major Department of Science & Technology (Government of India) funded research initiative.

Associate Professor & Principal Investigator - KL University - Department of Plant Pathology, Vaddeswaram, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh

(2021-06 - 2026-06)

• Leading teaching, research, and funded project activities in Plant Pathology.
• Coordinating interdisciplinary agricultural research and student mentoring.
• Managing DST-funded research initiatives focused on sustainable agriculture and rural development.

Associate Professor & ICAR Accreditation Coordinator - Kalasalingam University - Kalasalingam School of Agriculture and Horticulture, Virudhunagar, Tamilnadu

(2018-01 - 2021-06)

• Led ICAR accreditation activities and academic quality initiatives.
• Delivered undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Plant Pathology and Horticulture.

Assistant Professor & Warden - Adhiyamaan College of Agricultural Research - Athimugam, Shoolagiri, Krishnagiri District, Tamilnadu

(2015-01 - 2016-12)

• Taught Plant Pathology courses for undergraduate agricultural programs.
• Guided practical training and student research activities.

Senior Research Fellow - Horticultural Research Station, Yercaud - Salem District, Tamilnadu

(2012-01 - 2015-02)

Worked on DST Scheme 'Cold tolerant rhizobacteria is a bionematicide for Black Pepper and Coffee in Hilly areas'.

R&D Head - GROTEC Biotech Products - Dharmapuri, Tamilnadu

(2008-11 - 2013-11)

Senior Research Fellow - Tamilnadu Precision Farming Project, Tamilnadu Agricultural University - Krishnagiri, Hosur, Dharmapuri, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu

(2006-12 - 2008-10)

Technical Coordinator - MGP Herbals Private Company Limited - Attur, Salem district, Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram districts, Tamilnadu

(2005-06 - 2006-10)

Quality Control Manager - Eswar Herbs Private Limited - Chennai, Tamilnadu

(2003-12 - 2005-05)

Sister Concern of Rumi Herbals, Malaysia.

Ph.D. - Plant Pathology - Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (2014)

M.Sc. - Plant Pathology - Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (2003)

B.Sc. - Horticulture - Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (2000)