DR. THIRUNAHARI UGANDHAR

Brief CV – Dr Thirunahari Ugandhar Name: Dr. Thirunahari Ugandhar Date of Birth: 10th February 1969 Designation: Associate Professor, Department of Botany & Biotechnology Institution: Kakatiya Government College (Autonomous), Hanumakonda, Telangana, India Contact: tugandharbiotech@gmail.com | dhartudr@gmail.com | Mobile: +91-8179687881 Researcher IDs: • ORCID: 0000-0001-7586-424X • Scopus ID: 8667296800 • Web of Science: AFS-1310-2022 • Google Scholar: Link • ResearchGate: Link Academic Qualifications • Ph.D. in Botany (Plant Tissue Culture), Kakatiya University, 2002 • M.Sc. (Botany), Kakatiya University, 1995 • M.Sc. (Biotechnology), Periyar University, 2010 • B.Ed., Osmania University, 2003 • B.Sc. (BZC), Kakatiya University, 1991 Teaching & Research Experience • Teaching: 24 years (UG: 15 years, PG: 9 years) • Research: 24 years in Plant Tissue Culture, Plant Biotechnology, Micropropagation, and Phytochemistry Publications & Books • Research Papers: 125 (National & International) • Books Authored/Edited: 10 • M.Phil. Students Guided: 8 (Periyar University, Vinayaka Mission University) • Ph.D./M.Phil. /PG Projects Supervised: 12+ Awards & Honours (Selected) • Best Research International Award – Scientific Laurels, International Science Day, 2025 • Gurubrahma Award – Mother Theresa Institution, 2025 • Research Excellence Award – ICMIRD-2023, Sidvi Foundation • District Best Teacher Award – Govt. of Telangana, 2023 • Telangana State Best Teacher Award – Telangana Govt., 2022 • Society of Plant Research Fellow Award – Pondicherry University, 2023 • Outstanding Scientist Award – International Scientist Awards, 2021 • Outstanding Research Faculty Award – International Faculty Awards, 2019 • Best Academician Award – 2019 • Best Teacher in Botany Award – GSBA Science Summit, Dubai & Mumbai, 2019 Conferences, Seminars & Invited Talks • Conferences Attended: 100+ • Papers Presented: 25+ (National & International) • Resource Person / Guest Speaker: Delivered 10+ invited talks at reputed national & international conferences. Editorial & Reviewer Roles • Editor-in-Chief: Advances in Agricultural Technology & Plant Sciences (AATPS) • Associate Editor: International Journal of Life Sciences, Plantae Scientia, Journal of Plant Science and Research • Editorial Board Member: International Journal of Botany Studies European Journal of Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Sciences International Journal of Clinical Biology & Biochemistry World Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Sciences Journal of Medical Pharmaceutical and Allied Sciences International Journal of Biology Research, and others (30+) Reviewer: International Journal of Science & Research (IJSR), International Journal of Pharma & Bio Science, ABCD International Journal, IJRAR, TIJER, and many more. Memberships • Indian Botanical Society • Society for Plant Research (Life Member & Fellow) • International Association of Plant Tissue Culture (IAPTC) • Society for Plant Physiology & Biochemistry • Inspira Research Association (IRA) – Life Member • APCBEES – Asia-Pacific Society Key Research Areas • Plant Tissue Culture & Micropropagation • Phytochemistry & Medicinal Plants • Plant Biotechnology • Nanobiotechnology (Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles)