Prof Krishnaswamy Jayachandran | Innovation | Best Researcher Award
Distinguished University Professor at Florida International University, United States
🎓 Education:
- Ph.D. in Plant Pathology (Soil Microbiology), Kansas State University, 1991
- M.Sc. in Agricultural Microbiology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, India, 1983
- B.Sc. in Agriculture Sciences, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, India, 1981
🏫 Academic Journey:
- Currently serving as Distinguished University Professor at FIU since August 2022
- Co-Director of the Agroecology Program and STEM Transformation Institute Founding Fellow
- Extensive academic roles from Assistant Professor to Professor since joining FIU in 1996
🌿 Research Interests:
- Expertise in Agroecology, Sustainable Agriculture, and Organic Agriculture Systems
- Focus on soil microbiology, nutrient cycling, wetland soil characterization, and microbial diversity
- Research extends to biofertilizers, vermicompost, pesticide degradation, and bioenergy production
🏆 Professional Honors and Awards:
- Distinguished University Professor, 2022
- American Society of Agronomy Fellow, 2020
- University Faculty Excellence Engagement Award, 2021
- Israel Scientific Exchange Faculty Fellow, 2023
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Krishnaswamy Jayachandran | Innovation | Best Researcher Award