Prof. Dr. P. Gunasekaran Ph.D., D.Sc., FAMI, FBRS, FNABS, FTA
Prof. Dr. P. Gunasekaran, popularly known as Dr. PGS, Vice-Chancellor, VIT University, Bhopal, India, is a Senior Professor of Microbiology in India. He has 32 years of teaching and research experience in Microbiology, Biotechnology and Genomics. He taught courses in Biology, Integrated Biology, Microbial Gene Technology, Biochemical Technology and Genomics. The areas of his expertise includes the following.
- Industrial Microbiology
- Fermentation Technology
- Genetics and Molecular Biology
- Recombinant DNA Technology
- Microbial Genomics
- Proteomics
Positions
Prof. PGS has held and is continuing to hold various note-worthy academic & research, administrative and universally recognized international titles and positions not only within India but also globally. Learn more about his list of his positions here.
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Prof. PGS has received numerous awards, acclaims, accreditations, and honours both nationally and internationally in his career for his commendable academics and research achivements. Learn more about his awards and honours here.
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Prof. PGS has been teaching microbiology and related subjects for more than 30 years. He has introduced courses, created infrastructures, endowments and research centers all over India. Learn more about his achivements here.
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Prof. PGS has produced over 40 doctoral thesis in the field of microbiology, biotechnology and genomics during his career of more than 30 years. Learn more about the complete list of his doctral research projects under his guidance.
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Prof. PGS has contributed to over 130 research publications in the field of microbiology, biotechnology and genomics since 1980s in well-known international scientific journals. Learn more about his complete list of publications here.
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Prof. PGS has authored over 50 scientific books and book chapters which has been widely accepted and recognized internationally. Learn more about his complete list of books, book chapters, and year published here.
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Prof. PGS have authored 20 laboratory manuals in the field of microbiology, biotechnology and genomics since 1980s which has been critically acclaimed globally. Learn more about the complete list of laboratory manuals here.
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Prof. PGS has generated over ₹ 5500 lakhs in funding from governments and private institutes towards various research projects for the university. Learn more about his complete list of funding generated here.
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Prof. PGS have authored research papers and posters that have been presented in over 80 national and almost 100 international conferences. Learn more about his complete list of papers and posters presented in national and international conferences.
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Prof. Dr. PGS is currently the Vice-Chancellor of VIT Bhopal University, India (formerly, Vellore Institute of Technology), is a progressive educational institution that is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence.