Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, is presently working as Assistant Professor (Forestry), Department of Silviculture, Forest College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Mettupalayam. He holds 12 years of teaching and research experience. He has handled five research projects. He has handled more than 80 courses for students in under graduate, post graduate and doctoral level. He has guidedfive  students for their M.Sc. (Forestry) programme. To his credit, he has published five books and more than 100 research papers in international and national journals, international and  national conferences, seminars and symposiums. Dr. Radhakrishnan is honored with five awards for his contribution in the field of forestry research and education.