About Suresh Pillai

Professor and Associate Department Head

Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology, University of Arizona

Master’s in Industrial Microbiology, University of Madras

Bachelor’s in Botany, University of Madras

Research Interests:

• Harnessing eBeam technology for the development of novel vaccines and therapeutics, for food quality and safety, and for environmental remediation to improve public health.

• Identifying links between the human microbiome and criminal behavior.

• Fate and transport of microorganisms and microbial populations in man-made and natural ecosystems.

Interests: DJing, Traveling, and Badminton

suresh.pillai@ag.tamu.edu