Dr. Dheepan George is a distinguished academician and researcher in the field of Microbiology. He currently serves as the Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Microbiology, AVS College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Salem, since 2021. His academic career spans over a decade, marked by dedicated teaching, active research, and leadership in higher education.

Previously, he contributed to the PG and Research Department of Microbiology at Kandaswami Kandar’s College, Velur, where he played a pivotal role in organizing academic events and mentoring budding researchers.

Research Contributions

Dr. Dheepan George has authored 15 research papers published at both national and international levels, reflecting a consistent record of quality research output. His works have earned an H-index of 3, I-index of 2, and an average impact factor of 3.5, showcasing the relevance and influence of his contributions in microbiological sciences.

He was the recipient of a funded project from the Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology (TNSCST) (2022–2023) for his study titled “In Vitro Evaluation of Biological Activities and Pharmacological Analysis of Ceropegia juncea Roxb. (Asclepiadaceae) Plant Extract.”

Academic Leadership & Conference Organization

As an academic leader, Dr. George has successfully organized multiple national and state-level conferences, symposia, and workshops, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and research culture.
Some of the notable events include:

• National Conference on “Recent Advances in Microbial Research and Pharmacological Innovations (NCRAMRPI-2024)”

• National Conference on “Exploring Research Advances in Microbiology (NCERAM-2023)”

• State-Level Symposium on “Opportunities for Early Stage Entrepreneurs” (2023)

These events have significantly contributed to academic networking and knowledge dissemination in the field of microbiology.

Awards & Recognitions

• First Prize – Best Paper (Oral) Presentation, National Seminar on Recent Trends in Secondary Metabolic Engineering, Bharathidasan University (2010).

• Rashtrapati Scout Award, presented by Dr. K. R. Narayanan, President of India (2002).

• Rajya Puraskar Scout Award, presented by Dr. Fathima Bevi, Governor of Tamil Nadu (2000).

These honors highlight both his scientific excellence and his commitment to personal and professional development from an early stage.

Academic Engagements & Professional Development

Dr. George has presented 8 research papers in national-level conferences and participated in over 50 seminars and workshops (including 7 international and 46 national-level). His continuous engagement with the academic community demonstrates his commitment to lifelong learning and research collaboration.

Eligibility for the Best Researcher Award

Dr. Dheepan George’s extensive contributions to research, academic leadership, scientific publication, and funded project execution make him highly eligible for the Best Researcher Award under Scientific Laurels. His achievements exhibit:

• Proven research productivity and publication record.

• Successful acquisition of competitive research funding.

• Leadership in organizing national-level scientific events.

• Recognized excellence through prior academic awards and national honors.

His sustained commitment to advancing microbiological research and education establishes him as a deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award.