Prof. M. Daniel is an eminent academician, teacher and a scientist. He had served as The Head, Department of Botany and Dean, Faculty of Science of the prestigious Maharaja Sayajirao University  of  Baroda, Vadodara.  He has a research experience of over 40 years and teaching experience of 35 years. He has  more than 150 research articles in various peer-reviewed National and International  journals to his credit. Prof. Daniel has authored 11 books of International  repute. His areas of research interest are Phytochemistry, Medicinal plants, Chemotaxonomy and Herbal Technology for which he is considered as an authority. He has guided 17 students for their Ph. Ds and conducted a number of research projects funded by UGC, DST and NMPB. Known widely for his oratorial skills, he has travelled far and wide to popularize Plant Sciences especially Angiosperm Taxonomy and Medicinal Plants.