Dr. B. Makesh Kumar is the Director-in-charge (SFC) of G. Venkataswamy Naidu College (Autonomous), Kovilpatti, and an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Botany. With over two decades of experience in higher education, research, and academic leadership, he has significantly contributed to strengthening institutional governance and quality assurance. He served as the Controller of Examinations from 2020 to 2025, during which he played a key role in implementing transparent examination systems, outcome-based assessment practices, and academic reforms aligned with NAAC benchmarks and autonomous college guidelines.
A distinguished scholar in Plant Sciences and Environmental Research, Dr. Makesh Kumar holds a Ph.D. from Madurai Kamaraj University and completed his Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Quebec, Canada. He has published more than 60 research papers in peer-reviewed national and international journals and has successfully executed several funded research projects supported by UGC, ICSSR, TNSCST, and international agencies. His academic work reflects the NEP-2020 emphasis on research-integrated, multidisciplinary, and experiential learning.
In addition to his research contributions, Dr. Makesh Kumar has organized and coordinated numerous funded conferences, seminars, workshops, and faculty development programmes, fostering a vibrant research and academic culture within the institution. He is the recipient of several prestigious honours, including the Tamil Nadu Government’s Arignar Anna Award, Environment Patron Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, and the NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship (Canada). His contributions to student mentoring, NSS activities, community outreach, and environmental awareness initiatives strongly align with NAAC’s focus on extension, outreach, and societal engagement.
As Director-in-charge of self-financing courses, Dr. Makesh Kumar envisions G. Venkataswamy Naidu College as a future-ready, learner-centric institution that integrates Indian Knowledge Systems, digital innovation, research excellence, and global perspectives, in the true spirit of NEP-2020. His leadership is dedicated to nurturing academic excellence, ethical values, employability, and social responsibility, thereby preparing students to emerge as competent professionals and responsible citizens.
