Professor Kadarkarai Murugan, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc., is a distinguished scientist globally recognized for his pioneering research in entomology, biopesticides, predatory copepods, crustacean biology, and estuarine ecology. He currently holds the position of CSIR-Emeritus Scientist in the Department of Zoology at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India (Email: kmvvk@buc.edu.in).

With an extensive career spanning several decades, Professor Murugan has earned recognition as one of the leading experts in his field. He is ranked 19th globally in Biology and Biochemistry (Research.com, 2024) and consistently ranks among the top 2% of scientists worldwide in Mycology and Parasitology (Stanford University, 2020-2024). His prolific contributions to science include over 460 peer-reviewed publications, an h-index of 80, and more than 23,000 citations, demonstrating the global impact of his work. Professor Murugan has also mentored over 55 Ph.D. scholars, 100 M.Phil. students, and numerous Master's candidates, shaping the careers of emerging scientists around the world.

Professor Murugan's academic journey includes an M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., and D.Sc. from the University of Madras, India. He has held several prominent leadership roles, including serving as Vice-Chancellor of Thiruvalluvar University (2016-2019) and Registrar at Bharathiar University. He is currently collaborating with esteemed researchers such as Professor Megha Parajulee at Texas A&M University, Professor FaJun Chen at Nanjing Agricultural University, China, and Professor Jiang Shiou Hwang at National Taiwan Ocean University. Together, they are focusing on the critical intersection of climate change and ocean sciences.

Professor Murugan's achievements have been recognized through prestigious awards, including the STA Fellow (1995), Commonwealth Fellow (2000), and 100 Talents Fellow at Shanxi University, China. He also serves as an Associate Editor for IET Nanobiotechnology and has made invaluable contributions to the scientific community through his editorial and advisory roles, further solidifying his reputation as a key figure in the global scientific arena.

Prof. K. MURUGAN, PhD
CSIR-Emeritus Scientist
Department of Zoology, School of Life Sciences
Bharathiar University
Coimbatore, India