Professor
Ph.D., 1974, Imperial College of Science & Technology, University of London, England
BS, 1968, University of Peradenia, Sri Lanka
Office Location:
Natural Products Center
Mailing Address:
250 E. Valencia Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85750-6800
520-621-9932
Program:
Arid Lands
Research:
Discovery of small-molecule natural products from plants & associated microorganisms as potential drugs to treat cancer and neurodegenerative diseases; development of alternate agricultural systems for sustainable utilization of natural resources.
Teaching:
Medicinal Plants (PLS 480/580): Contribution of plants to traditional and modern medicines worldwide.
Plant Biochemistry and Metabolic Engineering (PLS 448A/548A): to gain an understanding of how biochemical components in plants are synthesized.
Research Topics:
Natural Products Discovery and Development