TEACHERS DAY - September 5
Many thanks to all my teachers
First to My parents - they are my first and the best teachers throughout my life.
Special thanks to all my teachers from elementary school to Ph.D.
திரவிய சகாய ஆரம்ப பாடசாலை- தெற்குபுதுப்பாளையம்.
1st Grade - Mr. James -1965
2nd Grade- Mrs. Devadoss-1966
3rd Grade-Mr. Vadivel-1967
4th Grade-Mr.Ramasamy-1968
5th Grade-Mr.Milton-1969
SSV Boys High School- Kodumudi
6th Grade-Mr.Gurusamy-1970
7th Grade-Mr.Kuppusamy-1971
8th Grade- Rama Rathina Velusamy-1972
9th Grade-Mr.Murugan-1973
10th Grade-Mr.Paramasivam-1974
11th Grade-1975-76
Mr.K.P.Kandasamy-Mathematics
Mr.K.Sivasubramanian-Geography
Mr.P. Jegadeesan-Biology
Mr.K.M. Periasamy-Headmaster
Mr.K.Ganapathy-Mathematics
Mr.L.Subramanian-History
Mr.A.Palanisamy-Physics
Mr.Arunachalam-Tamil
Mr.Loganathan-PT
Mr.Marimuthu-PT
Mr.Palanisamy-PT
Pre-university Course-1976-1977
Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore.
Dr.Velusamy-Physics
Dr. Natarajan-Physics
Dr.Subbarayan-Physics
Dr. R.Jeganathan-Biology
Dr. T.Kulandaivalu-Biology
Dr.Kamalaveni-Biology
Dr.Kurunthachalam-Chemistry
Mr.Thomas-Botany
Dr.Rajkumar David-Biology
Dr. Aruchami-Principal
BSc-1978-81(Zoology)
Kandasamy Kandar’s College, Velur, Salem
Mr.Kaliaperumal
Mr. Ilavazhagan
Mrs.Chandrabanu
Mr.J Subramaniam
Mr. Muthuraj
MSc-Zoology-1981-1983
Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore.
Dr. T.Kulandaivelu-biology, Genetics
Dr. R.Jeganathan-Biology
Dr. Rajkumar David-Biostatistics
Dr. Kamalaveni-Biology
Dr. Shanthi-Biophysics
Mrs. Pachainayaki-Biochemistry
Dr. Sivakumar-Biology
Dr. M. Arumugam-Biology, research
Dr. Kumarasamy-Chemistry
Dr.R.S. Ramasamy-Mathematics, statistics
Dr.Kurunthachalam-Chemistry
MPhil-1984-85
PGIBMS, Taramani- University of Madras
Dr.K.M.Marimuthu -
Vice-Chancellor-Bharathiar University (Two terms).-
Human Cytogenetics, Medical Genetics
Dr.P.M.Gopinath-Mutagenesis
Dr.Ramesh Arabandi-Statistics
Dr.Rita Sarkar-Medical Genetics
Prof.Dr.K.M.Marimuthu-Vice-Chancellor, Bharathiar University.
Thanks to all my mentors during my Postdoctoral Research and recruited me for faculty appointments.
Dr. Muthu Periasamy, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT;
Dr. Reuben Matalon, Miami Children's Hospital, Miami Floria;
Dr. Rajinder Kaul, Miami Children's Hospital, Miami, Florida
Dr. Raju Chaganti. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NewYork.
Prof. Edison Liu, Genome Institute of Singapore
Prof. Arul Chinnaiyan, University of Michigan, USA
Prof. Mani Menon, Henry Ford Health, USA
There are many more great people to thank who have made a difference in my life
sincerely
NP
To all my Educators and Mentors,
As I reflect on the journey that has led me to where I am today, I am filled with immense gratitude for each and every one of you who has played a pivotal role in shaping my life and career. Today, on Teachers' Day, I extend my deepest thanks to all of you for being beacons of knowledge, wisdom, and inspiration.
From my first steps into the world of learning with Mr. James in 1st grade to my enlightening years under the guidance of my Ph.D. Thesis Mentor, Prof. Dr. K.M. Marimuthu, and every enlightening moment in between—each of you has left an indelible mark on me.
To my parents, my first and greatest teachers, thank you for instilling in me the values and principles that serve as the foundation of all my endeavors.
I am grateful for the high standards you set and the faith you placed in my abilities. Your lessons extended beyond academics; they included morals, values, and the importance of hard work and perseverance.
As I moved through my academic and professional life, mentors during my Postdoctoral Research and faculty appointments further honed my skills and enriched my perspective. Special thanks to those who believed in me and took a chance by recruiting me, allowing me to contribute to the field that I am deeply passionate about.
Each one of you has contributed to my life in a unique and invaluable way. Your teachings have not just educated me; they have empowered me, and for that, I am eternally grateful.
With the warmest regards and utmost respect,
Sincerely,
NP
