Prof. Dr. P. Gunasekaran, popularly known as Dr. PGS, Vice-Chancellor, VIT University, Bhopal, India, is a Senior Professor of Microbiology in India. He has more than 35 years of teaching, administrative and research experience in Microbiology, Biotechnology and Genomics. He taught courses in Biology, Integrated Biology, Microbial Gene Technology, Biochemical Technology and Genomics. The areas of his expertise includes the following.
Industrial Microbiology
Fermentation Technology
Genetics and Molecular Biology
Recombinant DNA Technology
Microbial Genomics
Proteomics
Prof. PGS has held and is continuing to hold various note-worthy academic & research, administrative and universally recognized international titles and positions not only within India but also globally. Learn more about his list of his positions here
Prof. PGS has received numerous awards, acclaims, accreditations, and honors both nationally and internationally in his career for his commendable academics and research achievements. Learn more about his awards and honors here.
Prof. PGS has been teaching microbiology and related subjects for more than 30 years. He has introduced courses, created infrastructures, endowments and research centers all over India. Learn more about his achievements here.
Prof. PGS has produced over 40 doctoral thesis in the field of microbiology, biotechnology and genomics during his career of more than 30 years. Learn more about the complete list of his doctoral research projects under his guidance.
Prof. PGS has contributed to over 130 research publications in the field of microbiology, biotechnology and genomics since 1980s in well-known international scientific journals. Learn more about his complete list of publications here.
Prof. PGS has authored over 50 scientific books and book chapters which has been widely accepted and recognized internationally. Learn more about his complete list of books, book chapters, and year published here.
Prof. PGS have authored 20 laboratory manuals in the field of microbiology, biotechnology and genomics since 1980s which has been critically acclaimed globally. Learn more about the complete list of laboratory manuals here.
Prof. PGS has generated over ₹5500 lakhs (~$11m USD) in funding from governments and private institutes towards various research projects for the university. Learn more about his complete list of funding generated for research projects here.
Prof. PGS have authored research papers that have been presented in 80+ national and 100+ international conferences. Learn more about his complete list of papers and posters presented in and around national and international conferences.