Mr. Madhaiyan Sakthivel is an emerging agricultural researcher specializing in Plant Pathology. He completed his M.Sc. (Ag) in Plant Pathology at Visva-Bharati University, where he secured the First Position in the university examination, earning the Sudip Kumar Lahiri Memorial Foundation Day Award (2022). His academic excellence continued as he successfully cleared major national-level competitive examinations such as the ASRB-NET (2023) in Plant Pathology and the ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF Examination (2024) with an impressive All India Rank 22. His consistent performance in academics and research has been recognized through multiple commendations, including a Certificate of Appreciation from Visva-Bharati (2025).

Research Contributions & Publications

Mr. Sakthivel’s research primarily focuses on plant disease epidemiology, pathogen management, and diagnostic innovations. His M.Sc. research on Fusarium wilt of chilli established important insights into disease prevalence and management strategies in red and lateritic zones of West Bengal. He has authored several peer-reviewed articles in reputed journals, contributing to disease surveys, pathogen management, and mushroom cultivation studies. His book chapters span topics such as biochar applications in environmental remediation, advancements in PCR-based pathogen detection, and modern techniques in plant pathology—reflecting versatility across both fundamental and applied research.

• He have reviewed three manuscripts and received a Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing
• He also served as the Second Editor of an edited book- Innovations in Bio-control for Plant Pathogens

Innovation & Intellectual Property

Demonstrating a strong orientation toward practical innovation, Mr. Sakthivel secured a Design Registration (2024) from the Government of India for his device titled “Plant Pathogen Identifying Microscope” (Design No. 436471-001). This achievement highlights his commitment to developing tools that improve diagnostic efficiency in plant disease detection.

Professional Training & Field Experience

His professional experience includes multiple hands-on training programmes such as RAWE and RAE, during which he engaged with rural communities to understand indigenous farming systems and socio-economic frameworks. He also completed an industrial internship focusing on agricultural marketing and fertilizer advisory services. These experiences have strengthened his ability to link scientific expertise with field-level agricultural challenges.

Awards & Distinctions

• Certificate of Appreciation, Visva-Bharati University (2025)

• ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (2024) — AIR 22, Category Rank 14

• ASRB-NET (Plant Pathology), Qualified (2023)

• Sudip Kumar Lahiri Memorial Foundation Day Award (2022) — University Topper

• Government of India Design Registration (2024)

Eligibility for Young Researcher Award

With a strong academic record, competitive national rankings, peer-reviewed publications, a registered scientific design, and multiple recognitions highlighting both merit and innovation, Mr. Madhaiyan Sakthivel meets the key criteria commonly evaluated for Young Researcher Awards. These typically include research productivity, innovation, academic excellence, early-career impact, and contributions to scientific advancement—all of which are evident in his achievements. His combination of scholarly publications, field-based research, and patented design innovation makes him a highly suitable candidate for Young Researcher Award categories in scientific and agricultural sciences laurels.