National Academy of Agricultural Sciences

Dr. Appunu Chinnaswamy
FELLOW, ELECTED 2026

Born in Karimangalam, Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu, India on 4 June 1977. Educated at Anbhil Dharmalingam Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, 1995-1999; College of Agriculture, Achanrya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendra Nagar, Andhra Pradesh, 2000-2002; Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 2002-2007; M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 2007-2008; Institute of Natural Resources, Centre of Environmetal Sciences, Spanish National Centre of Reseach, Madrid, 2010-2012; B.Sc. (Ag.) 1999; M.Sc. 2002; Ph.D. 2007.

Principal Scientist, ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute (ICAR-SBI), Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 2023 to date.

Scientist, 2008-2012; Scientist (Senior Scale), 2012-2017; Senior Scientist, 2017-2023; Principal Scientist, 2023 to date, ICAR Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

Awards/Honours: Tamil Nadu Merit Scholarship, 1995-1999; ICAR-Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), 2000-2002; Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Merit Scholarship, 2002-2005; Junior Research Fellowship & Senior Research Fellowship from Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), 2005-2007,European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)Short Term Fellowship, 2005; National Eligibility Test (NET)f rom University Grant Commission, 2002; NET from ICAR, 2006; Department of Biotechnology (DBT) Postdoc Fellowship, 2007-2008; Dr. Rana Memorial Award, 2008; Young Doctor Foreign Mobility Award from Ministry of Education and Innovation, Government of Spain, 2010-2012, Young Scientist Award by Science and Engineering Research Board, Department of Science and Technology, 2014-2017; Editor, Legume Research Journal, 2016-2024, Editorial Board Memberof Crop Research Journal & Research on Crops (2015 to date), Journal of Sugarcane Research (2018) and Legume Research (2024 to date); Consulting Editor, Sugar Tech Journal, 2016-2024; Joint Secretary (2019-2021) and General Secretary (2021-2025), Society for Sugarcane Research and Development (SSRD), STAI Noel Deerr Gold Medal Award, 2017, 2019 & 2023; Young Scientist Award by Society for Scientific Development in Agriculture and Technology (SSDAT), 2018; Best Biotechnologists Award by National Agriculture Development Co-operative Ltd, 2019; Best Scientist Award (Senior Scientist category), ICAR-SBI, 2020; IBSC – External Expert Member, Bharathiar University, 2018-2020, DBT Nominee, IBSC, Rasi Seeds Private Ltd., Atur, Salem, 2023 to date; Member Secretary, IBSC, ICAR-SBI, 2024 to date; Dr. B. P. Pal Memorial Best Scientist Award, NABS (2024).

Fellow: Society of Applied Biotechnology (SAB), 2013; Bose Science Society (BSS), 2022; Society for Advancement in Agricultural Technology and Development (SAATD), 2022; National Academy of Biological Sciences (NABS), 2023; Society for Sugarcane Research and Promotion (SSRP), 2024.

Research Areas: Genetics and Plant Breeding, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

Address: Principal Scientist, Division of Crop Improvement, ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore 641007, Tamil Nadu; 15-1, First Cross Street, Perumal Naidu Layout, Vedapatti, Coimbatore 641007, Tamil Nadu; [Tel: Off. (0422) 2472621 (Ext 311); Res. Cell: 7845858518; Fax: (0422) 2472923; Email: cappunu@gmail.com; c.appunu@icar.gov.in]