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Devaraj Sankarganesh

Vellore Institute of Technology University, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Bharathidasan University, Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Bharathiar University

ORCID iD 0000-0001-7200-7816
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Chemical Signals include molecules secreted into the body fluids and exocrine glands. In insects, animals, and humans, these meaningful molecules (e.g., pheromones) convey vital information (physiology, status, sex, species, etc.) and are involved in chemical communication. The chemical communication system interlinks signaler and receiver through meaningful signals that are processed using a sophisticated olfactory system and result in specific physiological/behavioral/neuroendocrinological changes. Chemical signals are key compounds in social and sexual communication, and are crucial for the success of reproduction and survival. Many vertebrates rely heavily on chemical signals; therefore, identification of chemical signals have many advantages, specifically in the development of applications. In this purview, our major interests include the following; the characterization of chemical signals in the body secretions of various animals, the formulation of synthetic mixtures to study the behavioral consequences, the study of olfactory and neuronal pathways involved in chemical signaling, and the development of applications (commercial products) to improve reproduction (farm animals) and to control populations (rodents).

Employment

  • Vellore Institute of Technology University Assistant Professor Senior Grade 2
    2022 - Present
  • Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology Scientist D and Head
    2021 - 2022
  • Bharathiar University Post Doctoral Fellow
    2018 - 2021
  • Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education Assistant Professor
    2018 - 2018
  • HH The Rajahs College Guest Lecturer
    2017 - 2018
  • Texas Tech University Post Doctoral Research Associate
    2015 - 2017
  • Research Institute and Applied Ethology in Semiochemistry Post Doctoral Researcher
    2014 - 2015
  • Bharathidasan University Project Assistant
    2010 - 2013

Education

  • Bharathidasan University Ph.D., Environmental Biotechnology
    2010 - 2015
  • Bharathidasan University M.Sc., Eco-Biotechnology
    2007 - 2009
  • Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College B.Sc., Microbiology
    2004 - 2007

Projects & Funding

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Publications (26)