Theivanayagam Maharajan

Dr. Theivanayagam Maharajan

Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi, India
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Open to collaborations in plant genomics

Biography

Dr. Theivanayagam is an International Specialized Researcher at the National Institute of Agricultural Sciences (NIAS), Rural Development Administration (RDA), Republic of Korea. His research focuses on elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying plant development, abiotic stress tolerance, seed biology, nutrient stress adaptation, and sustainable crop improvement. Dr. Theivanayagam has authored more than 70 peer-reviewed scientific publications, including research articles, reviews, and book chapters in internationally recognized journals. His publications have received more than 2,500 citations, reflecting the broad scientific impact of his work. In recognition of his research excellence and sustained scientific contributions, he has been recognized among the World's Top 2% Scientists, highlighting his international research impact in the field of plant sciences. Throughout his academic career, he has received several prestigious awards and fellowships recognizing his outstanding research achievements and academic excellence. He actively serves as a reviewer for numerous high-impact international journals in plant science, biotechnology, genomics, and crop improvement. He is also engaged in editorial activities, including serving as a Guest Editor and Editorial Board Member for international journals, and has contributed to organizing special issues on emerging topics in plant biology, functional genomics, and sustainable agriculture.

Affiliations

Rajagiri College of Social Sciences

Kochi, India

Honors and Awards

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Top 2% Scientist

Stanford University, Stanford, USA

Recognized among the World's Top 2% Scientists, based on the global ranking of standardized citation indicators developed by researchers at Stanford University and published by Elsevier, acknowledging sustained research impact and citation performance within the field.

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Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Seal of Excellence

University of Leeds, Leeds, UK

Awarded the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Seal of Excellence by the European Commission in recognition of a high-quality research proposal that successfully passed the rigorous Horizon Europe evaluation criteria but could not be funded due to budget limitations. The award certifies excellence in scientific quality, impact, and implementation

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Best Poster Presentation Award

Central University of Kerala, Kāsaragod, India

Awarded the Best Poster Presentation Award by the Central University of Kerala during the International Conference on Plant Genetics (PlantGenetics Conference) for the poster entitled "Reducing Phytic Acid Content in Seeds of Foxtail Millet through Genome Editing Approaches", recognizing the scientific quality, innovation, and presentation of the research.

Experience

University Educator/Researcher

Rural Development Administration, Jeonju, Republic of Korea

13 Apr 2026 - present

Post Doctoral Researcher

Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi, India

06 Aug 2021 - 25 Jul 2025

University Educator/Researcher

Loyola College, Chennai, India

11 Mar 2015 - 31 Jul 2021