G. Mayakkannan
Name: Dr. G. Mayakkannan
Designation: Chief Scientist
E-Mail: mayakkannan@algaetech.com.my
Researcher ID link: http://www.researcherid.com/rid/A-2269-2012
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
- Ph.D., (Phycology) – Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, University of Madras, Chennai, India
- M.Sc., (Applied Plant Science) - Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
- B.Ed., (Biological Science) – Institute of Advanced Study in Education, University of Madras. Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
- B.Sc., (Botany) – University of Madras, Tamil Nadu, India.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
- Science Club Meet, CLRI, India
- Botany Club active member, CAS in Botany, University of Madras, India
- Life time active member, Krishnamoorthy Institute of Algology. India
- Algal, Bacterial, Fungal and Plant analyst, Acme ProGen Biotech (India) Private Limited.
- Algal analyzer and Taxonomical Adviser, Nowgong College, Assam, India
- Phycological member, CAS in Botany, University of Madras, India
ADMINISTRATIVE/Research Experience
- Chief Scientist, Algaetech International Sdn. Bhd, Malaysia.
- Lead Scientist, Aquatic Energy LLC, Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA.
PUBLICATIONS/POSTERS
Poonguzhali. V. and G. Mayakkannan. 2009. “Physico – chemical characterization and phytoplankton studies of water from Dal lake, Kashmir Himalaya. Ind. J. Bot. Res. 2009. 5 (3 & 4): 211 – 218.
Mayakkannan. G. and N. Anand. 2008. “Effect of Sub- Aerial Cyanobacteria in Organogenesis of Solanum nigrum. Current Trends in Algal Biodiversity and Biotechnology. Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Mayakkannan. G. and N. Anand. 2007. “Inventorying of Soil Algae from Different Types of Forest in Tamil Nadu”. Recent Advances in Phycology: From Moleculae to Ecosystem. Department of Botany, Punjab University, Chandigarh, India.
Mayakkannan. G. and N. Anand. 2007. “Medicinal Plant Diversity of Dharmapuri District, Tamil Nadu”. Recent trends on Medicinal Plants Research. Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Mayakkannan. G. and N. Anand. 2006. “Algal flora of Tamil Nadu State”. Algal Biodiversity and its role in Bioremediation. R.K.M. Vivekananda College, Chennai, India.
Mayakkannan. G. and N. Anand. 2006. “Subaerial Algal Flora of Tamil Nadu After the onset of Cyclonic Storms”. I Applied Phycology Algae in Biotechnology and Environment New Delhi, India.
- A. BOOKS/ARTICLES
Mayakkannan. G. and N. Anand. Desmid Flora of India under preparation for Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Publishers Dehra Dun.
Mayakkannan. G. and N. Anand. Cyanobacterial Biodiversity of TamilNadu under preparation for Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Publishers Dehra Dun.
Mayakkannan. G. and N. Anand. Microalgal diversity of South India under preparation for Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Publishers Dehra Dun.
Yasmin, F. Mayakkannan. G. and N. Anand. Microalgae of Assam state under preparation for Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Publishers Dehra Dun.
FELLOWSHIP AWARDED
- Project Fellow, Tamil Nadu Forest Department (TNFD)
- Project Fellow, University with Potential for Excellence (UWPFE)
AREA OF EXPERTISE
Phycology (Algal Isolation, Identification, Algal cultivation, Algal Bio-processing, Algal strain improvement, Long time storage techniques, Bioremediation and CO2 sequestration)
Microbiology (Bacterial Taxonomy, Fungal Taxonomy, Industrial Microbiology, Microbial Biotechnology, Fermentation and Microbial enzyme production)
Tissue Culture (Plant tissue culture techniques)
Biochemistry (Compositional analysis (Lipids, Carbohydrates, Proteins, Ash content))
Bio-informatics (BLAST, Sequence analysis, Phylogenetic tree construction)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Co-guide M. Sc, M. Phil., B. Tech and M. Tech students in Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Co-organised seminars on Algal Biodiversity in Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Co-organised and worked as Algal expertise in “Workshop on Taxonomy of Algae” Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Co-worked as Herbal Expert and Tissue Culture Expert for the diploma courses: Diploma in Herbal Science and Diploma in Tissue Culture conducted by in Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
SEMINAR/SYMPOSIA/WORKSHOP/CONFERENCE
National symposium on “New Vistas for Mycology in Meeting Global Challenges” and 35th Annual Meeting of the Mycological Society of India. Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (2009).
National seminar on “Modern Trends in Applied Biology and Chemistry”. VELS University Campus, Chennai, India (2009).
Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi sponsored National “Workshop on Taxonomy of Algae”. Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (2008).
Department of Bio Technology (DBT) sponsored workshop on “Integrated Knowledge System of Soil Nutrient Analysis through Image processing of Chromatograms”. Shri AMM Murugappa Chettiar Research Centre (MCRC), Taramani, Tamil Nadu, India (2008).
Department of Bio Technology (DBT) sponsored training programme on “Blue Green Algae
and Azolla Biofertilizers”. Centre for Conservation and Utilization of Blue Green Algae, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi (2008).
International Seminar & Workshop on “Techniques in Biotechnology – Immunocytochemistry”. Department of Biotechnology, University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (2007).
Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi sponsored National “Workshop on Taxonomy of Algae”. Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (2007).
National Medicinal Plants Board Department of AYUSH, ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, New Delhi Sponsored National symposium on “Current trends in Medicinal Plants and Herbal Technology”. Department of Plant Science, Pondicherry University, India (2006).
National symposium on “Biology and Biodiversity of freshwater algae”. Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (2004).
Department of Bio Technology (DBT) sponsored National Workshop and Training Course on Protoplast Fusion Technology for Strain Improvement in Filamentous Fungi”. Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (2002).
Summer Training Programme on “Molecular Techniques in Bioscience”. Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (2002).
