2012 VELUTHAMBI, Karuppannan (b. 1953) PhD,FASc,FNA, Formerly Professor and INSA Senior Scientist, School of Biotechnology, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai – 625021; Res. Plot 3, North 1st Street, Palkalai Nagar East, Kalvi Nagar, Madurai – 625021; Tel: (0452) 2458458(R), 09443927365(M); Email: ; Sp. Plant Molecular Biology/Genetic Engineering/Plant MolecularVirology.