Utilizing Aeroponics Techniques for Improved Farming

Edited by:   Chelladurai G.
Imprint:   Engineering Science Reference
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 254mm,  Width: 178mm, 
ISBN:   9798369350812
Pages:   324
Publication Date:   20 March 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Primary ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

G. Chelladurai is currently an Assistant Professor of Zoology at St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India. During his doctoral studies, he worked on a project with the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Science, Government of India, focused on monitoring and locating fisheries-rich areas and a satellite-mediated tsunami warning system using a wave rider buoy system in southeast coast zone. He is an accomplished researcher in coastal aquaculture, with a particular focus on marine gastropods and immunomodulation. He has published a total of 70 research papers in prestigious journals, many of which are indexed in SCOPUS and Web of Science. He has also published 18 books with ISBNs and 28 book chapters. Dr. Cheladurai has reported the occurrence of two new fish ectoparasites on Gulf of Mannar region and registered several Indian patents in biotechnology and aquaculture field, contributing to innovations in sustainability and health science. He has been recognized with multiple awards and is actively engaged in community programs promoting intellectual property rights and environmental safety. He was awarded two research grants from the TNSCST, NCST as well as five additional research grants from government and private organizations for program implementation. Recently, he received the Swachhta Saarthi Fellowship (Cohort 2023) from the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, and an Innovative Voucher Programme Grant from the Entrepreneurship Development Cell, Government of Tamil Nadu.