Chennai, June 30 : Tamil Nadu Governor and Chancellor of the Periyar University, Salem, Banwarilal Purohit Today appointed Dr R.Jagannathan, as Vice-Chancellor of the University.
The appointment would be for a period of three years with effect from the date of his assumption of office, a Raj Bhavan release here said.
Dr Jagannathan, has a rich teaching experience of 39 years.
He has worked as the Dean Agriculture, Professor and Head, Agricultural Meteorology/Agro-climatic Research Centre and Adjunct Faculty in Tamil Nadu Agriculture University, Coimbatore.
He has a vast research experience having published 55 research papers in Indexed Journals, presented 14 papers in International events and organised five International Academic/Research events.
He has presented seven research papers in National Level Conferences and authored one book and co-authored four books.
In addition, he has executed eight research projects worth Rs.764 lakhs and has guided 14 Ph.D Scholars.
He is having one patent and two International Memorandum of Understandings to his credit.(UNI)