Dr. A.M. Ananda Kumar is an Assistant Professor of Botany at NGM College, Pollachi, with over 8 years of research and teaching experience. His expertise includes plant taxonomy, biodiversity, forest genetics, ecology, and medicinal plants. A Ph.D. awardee and M.Sc. rank holder, he has worked with IFGTB, Suguna Poultries, and CICR. He received the Best Research Scholar award and was named Distinguished Teacher (2021) by IIOR. He has published 33+ research papers, presented 20+ papers, authored a book on sacred groves, organized 20+ academic events, and serves as a reviewer for reputed journals.