Prof. Dr. Binoy T Thomas | Algal Studies | Excellence in Innovation Award
Professor at Catholicate College Pathanamthitta | India
Prof. (Dr.) Binoy T. Thomas is a distinguished Professor of Botany at Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta, whose academic journey spans transformative contributions in algal taxonomy, phycotechnology, microalgal biotechnology, and environmental sustainability, with pioneering work that includes the discovery of multiple new algal species and numerous new distributional records, the development of innovative prototypes such as the Phycoscrapper, Bio-oxygenator, and Herbarium Mobile Applications, the leadership of major research projects funded by esteemed scientific bodies focusing on epiphyllous algae, harmful algal blooms, bioremediation, biofuel potential of aquatic weeds, and microalgal biodiversity, alongside an extensive publication record across leading journals in phycology, ecology, soil biology, ethnobotany, and plant sciences, complemented by notable editorial responsibilities such as serving as Subject Editor of Vegetos, and academic honors including prestigious recognitions for research excellence and scientific contributions, with wide-ranging national and international collaborations involving premier institutions including Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, KDISC, and multiple engineering colleges, strengthened by his role as Research Guide in Botany supervising doctoral candidates, his active membership in scientific bodies such as the Linnean Society of London, SPR, and ISEB, and his significant administrative service as Head of the Department, Bursar, Council Member, IQAC Coordinator, BOA Member, and Coordinator of major academic and extension programmes, all of which reflect his enduring commitment to advancing plant science, promoting quality education, fostering innovation, and translating microalgal research into sustainable community-oriented applications.
Featured Publications :
Ray, J. G., & Thomas, T. B. (2012). Ecology and diversity of green-algae of tropical oxic dystrustepts soils in relation to different soil parameters and vegetation.
Jiji, M. G., Ninan, M. A., Thomas, V. P., & Thomas, B. T. (2024). Edible microalgae: Potential candidate for developing edible vaccines. Vegetos, 37(3), 788–793.
Thomas, B., & Thomas, V. (1997). Photoperiodism in plants. Academic Press.
Binoy, T. T., & Ray, J. G. (2016). Diversity and ecology of diatoms in oxic dystrustepts soils under three different vegetation of the Western Ghats, Kerala, South India. Journal of Ecology, 111, 465–475.
Ray, J. G., Dhanya, V., & Binoy, T. T. (2014). Globally unique Kuttanadu wetland paddy soil of South India: Soil fertility in relation to seasons and different stages of crop. International Journal of Agriculture Photon, 125, 296–304.