Dr. K. Madhusudhanan joined the Department of Botany, St. Albert’s College
(Autonomous) Ernakulam as an Assistant Professor in 2005. Before joining St. Albert’s
College, he served as a Scientist at the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation for four
years. Dr. K. Madhususdhanan obtained his MSc, M.Phil. and Ph.D. Degrees from
Mangalore University as well as a PG Diploma in Agricultural Journalism from CCS
Haryana Agricultural University, Hissar. He has 24 Research Papers, 3 Books, 5 edited
books, 6 extension publications, 4 book chapters, 36 popular articles, 2 book reviews
and 2 agricultural CDs to his credit. Dr. K. Madhusudhanan is Promoted to Professor level by 15-3-2020.
He has over 10 years of research experience in Plant Tissue Culture, Mushroom
Biotechnology, Mycorrhizal Studies, Plant Pathology, Organic Farming, LEISA Farm,
Mushroom Cultivation and Sustainable Agricultural Practices. He is a recognized Ph.D.
Guide of MG University, Kottayam for the subject, Applied Botany and two PhD
students were awarded doctoral degree under his guidance. Two more scholars are
presently working under his guidance.
He is currently engaged in the study of rare endangered endemic orchids
(terrestrial/epiphytic orchids) of Western Ghats and their orchid mycorrhizal association.
He is presently holding the post of 1. Head of the of the Department of Botany, 2.Coordinator of the
Professional Development Committee, 3. Staff coordinator of Committee on students with disability, 4. Coordinator Curriculum restructuring committee and Chairman on Students Grievance Redressal Committee of
St. Albert’s College. He served as NSS Programme Officer of the college from 2016-19.
He is also a member of Question paper setters in PG and UG board of Kerala and
Calicut Universities and many autonomous colleges of Kerala