Dr. K. K. Seethalakshmi, Chief Scientist (Rtd), and Former Coordinator, Bamboo Technical Support Group, and Programme Coordinator, SFM Division, KFRI, Peechi. Kerala.
Nearly 40 years of research and extension experience in bamboo. Author of several publications including Bamboos of India - A compendium. National awardee for development of Women through Application of Science and Technology from DST. Govt. of India in 2005.