Former Principal Scientist & Head (Retd.)
Plant Genetic Resource Division
Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden & Research Institute
Palode, Thiruvananthapuram 695 562, Kerala

Address for Correspondence:
Dr. Mathew Dan
Munjanattu, Ebenezer Gardens,
Kudappanankunnu, Thiruvananthapuram 695 043
danmathew2002@gmail.com
Mobile: 9447730214.

Area of specialisation: Conservation and characterization of tropical plant genetic resources with special emphasis on medicinal and aromatic plants.

Period of experience: 37 years

Academic Achievements at a glance

• Described seven species of flowering plants, new to science. Thottea abrahamii M Dan et al, Hedychium larsenii M Dan et Sathish, H. sirirugsae M Dan et Sathish, Acrotrema agastyamalayanum Santhosh, M Dan et G M Nair, Amomum andamanicum V P Thomas, M Dan et M Sabu, Myristica trobogarii Govind et M. Dan and Knema flavostamina Govind et M. Dan
• Research papers published in National / International Journals: 97
• Chapters in Books/Proceedings: 28
• Books authored/edited: 13.
• Booklets: 4. Popular Articles: 19
• Recognised as Research Guide in Kerala and Kannur Universities.
• Ph. Ds produced : 10, Ph. Ds supervising: 1.
• Paper presentations in National and International Conferences/Seminars: 40
• Externally funded Projects Completed : 22

Recognitions:
Recipient of:

• Sponsorship from British Council for internship at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, UK in 1995.
• Award for Informative Literature 1998, from Christian Literature Academy, Trivandrum for the popular book Lebanonile Devadaru (Plants of the Bible).
• Prof. T. R. Sahu Award 2002, for the best paper on Medicinal Plant Systematics by IAAT.
• Dr. P D Sethi Award 2010 for the best research paper on application of TLC/HPTLC in Pharma, Herbal Analysis.
• Nominee for Prof. Y. D. Tiagi Gold Medal 2025, constituted by Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy in recognition of the contribution for strengthening the discipline of Angiosperm taxonomy in India.

• Google Scholar Status: Citations: 1370, h-index: 17, i10-index: 32
• Research Gate Status: Research Interest Score : 884.7, Citations : 1203, h-Index : 16

Served as Member of:

• Executive Committee, Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy 2015-2017.
• Kerala State Medicinal Plant Board during 2017-2021.
• Research Advisory & Management Committee, Botanical Survey of India during 2022-2023.
• Expert Group on Assistance to Botanic Garden (ABG) Prgamme by BSI & MoEF&CC, Govt. of India, during 2022-2023.
• Board of Studies in Fatima Matha National College, Kollam; Mar Ivanios College, Trivandrum and Sacred Heart College, Thevara.
• Served as Examiner for M. Sc, M. Phil and Ph. D. in several Universities.

Membership in National Bodies

• Fellow of Indian Association for Angiosperm taxonomy
• Life Member; Indian Association of Spices and Aromatic Crops

Countries visited officially: UK, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Thailand