About Me

Dr.V.M.Palaniappan, also known as Dr. Palani, had his early education in his hometown Taiping, Perak. He then studied in different universities to obtain B.Sc (Biol.), M.Sc. (Physiol.) (Annam), M.Sc. (Ecol.), Ph.D. (Microb. Ecol.) (Malaya), Post-Doc. (Nutri Ecol.) (L'pool), Post-Doc. (Toxicol.) (IRRI). He has been a recipient of the following high-level, merit awards: (1) Academic Staff Fellowship of the Assn. of Commonwealth Universities in London. (2) UNESCO Research Fellowship Award. (3) Fellowship Award of Liverpool University, England. (4) Fellowship Award of the International Rice Research Institute. (5) Faculty Adjunctship Award of San Diego State University, Ca, USA.

After, serving as a Science Teacher in Maxwell School, KL, for a short while. Dr. Palani joined Radio Malaysia as a Broadcasting Assistant in early 1964. He was a playwright, producer, newsreader, commentator, announcer, and a creative storyteller: he has narrated 980 stories for children during a period of 23 years, and that earned him the name "Palani Mama".

He joined Univ. Malaya in 1967 to be a researching Tutor initially, and then a Lecturer, and an Associate Professor in subsequent years. All his lecturer and researches centred around various disciplines of Ecology, including Plant Nutrient Ecology, Enviromental Ecology, Acid Rain Ecology, Microbial and Decomposition Ecology, Reclamation Ecology, Soil Nutrient Ecology, Ecology of Medicinal Plants, etc.

By 1993, Dr. Palani already had to his credit some 105 publications on different subjects, from science to demography. He has also been a free-lance writer to newspaper "The air-conditioner in your vehicle can turn into a killer" (NST), "Carbon monoxide may be a killer in our midst" (NST), Ecologist's tips on coping with haze" (NST), etc. are a few of his popular articles. His book "Hair Problem" was a sold out in the 80's. His latest book "Obesity" has been marvelled as a "masterpiece of scientific research", "an outstanding contribution of the century", "a scientific tome" etc. by senior scientists and medical professionals.

Dr. Palani has guided a total of 57 BSc Hons, Msc and PhD research projects during his long career as an academician - a number that should be considered quite an achievement, for such a task in the area of Ecology is not easy to accomplish! He has also conducted several international conferences and workshop sessions.

Dr. Palani has been an active member of some 22 organisations and scientific bodies. He has given some 36 noteworthy consultations, which includes being a Consultant Ecologist to His Royal Highness the Prince of Japan. He was a member of the "Botanical Exploration Tea to Nilgiri Upper Montane Regions".

He has created/ formulated "Palani's Seehai Kai Shampoo", "Palani's Digester". "Honey Ginger", "Palani's cH Meter", several motivating hypnotic cassettes, and herbal medicines meant for serious illnesses such as breast lumps, heart blockage, kidney stones, psoriasis, erectile dysfunction, etc. which are in the process of being registered and/or patented.

Dr. Palani keeps himself occupied by giving Group Therapy consultations to the sick and needy through the practise of the complimentary medicine he has pioneered - the "Ecological Healing System".