National Academy of Agricultural Sciences

Dr. Pandian Krishnan
FELLOW, ELECTED 2021

Born at T. Kallupatti, Madurai, Tamilnadu, India on 26 July 1973. Educated at Gandhi Niketan Ashram, T. Kallupatti, 1984-1989 and PKN Hr. Sec. School, Thirumangalam, 1989-91; Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukkudi, 1991-1998; ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Eduication (CIFE), Mumbai, 2005-2008; BFSc, 1996; MFSc, 1998; MBA, 2000; PhD, 2008; PGDEL, 2016.

Principal Scientist (Agricultural Reseach Management), Division of Research Systems Management, ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM), Hyderabad, 2016 to date.

Fisheries Science Teacher, Ministry of Education, Republic of Maldives, 1998-2003; Scientist, ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Instuitute (CIARI), Port Blair, 2003-2012, Scientist E, MoEFCC-National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM), Chennai, 2013-16.

Awards/Honours: Fakhrudhin Ali Ahmed Award of ICAR, 2014; Rajendra Prasad Puraskar of ICAR, 2011; Best Trainer Award by ICAR-NAARM, 2019; Best Scientist Award by ICAR-NAARM, 2018; Best Scientist Award by ICAR- CIARI, Port Blair, 2013; Best Young Scientist Award by Hiralal Chaudhari Foundation, ICAR- CIFE, Mumbai, 2010; Dr. Karunasagar Best PG Thesis Award by Professional Fisheries Graduates Forum, 2010; Young Scientist Award by Asian Fisheries Forum (Indian Br.), 2008; 1st Rank in 78th FOCARS by ICAR-NAARM, 2004; University Gold Medal by Tamilnadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS), Chennai, 1998; Sardar Buta Singh Medal by TANUVAS, 1998; University Gold Medal by TANUVAS, 1995; Mrs. J. Gopalan Nair Memorial Medal by TANUVAS, 1995; Prof. Rangaswamy’s Prize (Gold Medal) by TANUVAS, 1995; Vice-President, Professional Fisheries Graduates Forum (PFGF) during 2008-14 & 2018-20.

Fellow: Andaman Science Association, Port Blair.

Research Areas: Fisheries Resource Management, Aquatic Animal Health and Environment Management; Fish Biotechnology; Coastal Zone Management, Agricultural Research Management

Address: Principal Scientist (Agril. Research Mgmt.), Division of Research Systems Management, ICAR-National Academy for Agricultural Research Management, Rajendra Nagar, Hyderabad 500030, Telangana; Flat No. 301, 3-301, Sirimalle Classiq Apartment, Nalanda Nagar, Upparpally, Hyderguda, Hyderabad 500048, Telangana; [Tel: Off. (040) 24581293; Cell: 9848050062; Fax: (040) 24015912; Email: krishnanars@yahoo.com; krishnanars@naarm.org.in]