Prof. N. Anand, D.Sc.,

Education

B.Sc., (Botany), Loyola College, Madras (1967);

M.Sc., (Botany), Annamalai University. 1st Rank Gold Medalist (1969);

Post M.Sc., Diploma (Algology), University of Madras (1970);

Ph.D., University of Madras (1976);

Sahithya Siromani in Sanskrit, University of Madras (1996);

D.Sc., University of Madras (2003).

Positions held 

First Vice-Chancellor, VELS University, Pallavaram, Chennai; 

Director, Centre for Advanced studies in Botany, University of Madras (2003-2007);

Dean (Research), University of Madras (2004-2006);

Professor - Centre for Advanced studies in Botany, University of Madras (1990-2003);

Reader - Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, University of Madras (1984-1989);

Lecturer - Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, University of Madras (1972-1983).

Life member in Indian Science Congress Association,

Life member Indian Officers association

Member, Seaweed Research Utilisation Association,

Vice President, Phycological Society, India,

Chief Editor, PHYKOS,

Member, National Academy of Science, Allahabad, International Society for Tropical Ecology 

Research Area

Awards and fellowships

Fulton Fellowship at University of Wales, Swansea (1992);

Award of Excellence in Academic Records, Madras Educational Trust (1995);