• Doctorate Degree (Ph. D.) in Interdisciplinary (Statistics, Computer applications and Geography), University of Madras
• Post Graduate Degree in Statistics, Madras Presidency College, University of Madras, 1991
• Graduate Degree in Statistics, Madras Presidency College, University of Madras, 1989

• 2022 onwards Principal Scientist, ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research, Ministry of Agriculture, GOI, Coimbatore
• 2014-2022 – Senior Scientist, ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research, Ministry of Agriculture, GOI, Coimbatore
• 2011-2014 – Scientist (Selection Grade), ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research, Ministry of Agriculture, GOI, Coimbatore
• 2006-2011 – Scientist (Sr. Scale) ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research, Ministry of Agriculture, GOI, Coimbatore
• 2001- 2006- Scientist, ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research, Ministry of Agriculture, GOI, Coimbatore
• 2000-2001 – Scientist, ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research, Ministry of Agriculture, GOI, Nagpur
• 1998-2000 – Statistical Inspector at RRII, Rubber Board, Ministry of Commerce, GOI, Kottayam
• 1997-1998 – Research Associate at Madras School of Economics, Chennai
• 1992-1997 – Research Associate at Madras Institute of Development Studies, ICSSR, Chennai

• Computer Applications in Agriculture
• Expert System, Decision Support System
• Android mobile applications
• Web Portal Development
• Geographic Information System
• Economic analyses of cotton
• International Studies on Cotton

• Co-Principal Investigator- Harnessing digital tools for responsive and climate smart cotton farming, 2025-2028.
• Co-Principal Investigator- Detection of key insect pests of cotton using AI powered mobile applications, 2025-2028.
• Co-Principal Investigator- Development and dissemination of AI enabled digital extension tools for responsive and climate smart cotton farming, 2025-2028.
• Principal Investigator – Development of Web-based Cotton Data Query System, 2021-2026
• Co-Principal Investigator – Development of AI enabled pheromone trap for lepidopteran pests and multi-fin glue trap for sucking pests on cotton, 2022-2025
• Co-Principal Investigator – Landscape Diagnostic Survey (LDS) of cotton production practices and crop performance in Maharashtra, 2023-24 (Externally funded project – Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technology Commission, Government of Maharashtra)
• Co-Principal Investigator- Awareness extension services on best farm practice for cotton farmers to improve quality, yield and sustainability, 2023-2024 (Externally funded project – Cotton Corporation of India, Ministry of Textile, GOI)
• Nodal Officer for Nagarkarnool District of Telangana State – Special Project on Targeting technologies to agro-ecological zones – Large scale demonstration of best practices to enhance cotton productivity, 2023-2024 (Externally funded project – NFSM, Ministry of Agriculture, GOI)
• Co-Principal Investigator – Development of Extension Model for Promoting the Production of Extra Long Staple Cotton in India, 2019-2021
• Associate – Research study to find the feasibility of conducting AICRP evaluation and research programme for the domain of Agro-Ecological Regional (AER)/ Agro-Ecological Sub-Region (AESR).
• Principal Investigator – Development of interactive decision support systems for cotton pest management with pre-recorded voice modules (ICAR), 2016-2019.
• Co-Principal Investigator – Identifying edaphic & climatic factors influencing Fibre quality parameters in cotton and low micronaire management in ELS Cotton. , 2017-2020
• Co-Principal Investigator – Exploring the productivity potential of long-linted G. arboreum cotton, 2017-2020
• Co-Principal Investigator – Development of IPM strategies to combat whitefly and emerging pests in cotton (NICRA), 2016-2020
• Co-Principal Investigator – Simulation Models/ Sensor based gadgets for Cotton (TMC – MMI- 1.5), 2012-2017
• Co-Principal Investigator – E-Kapas Network and Technology Documentaton (TMC – MMI- 1.6), 2012-2017
• Principal Investigator – MCDA based decision support system for selecting cotton cultivars for different agro climatic conditions, Institute Project (ICAR), 2010-2016.
• Principal Investigator – Indian Cotton Portal, (TMC- MMI), 2007-2012.
• Co-Principal Investigator – Value chain for cotton fiber, Seed, Stalk : an Innovative higher economic return to farmers and allied stake holders (NAIP), 2008-2012
• Co-Principal Investigator – Research into development of Decision Support Systems for insect pests of major rice and cotton-based cropping systems (NAIP), 2008-2012.
• Consortium Partner Associate – AGROWEB (NAIP), 2008-2011
• Co-Principal Investigator – Role of women in cotton-based cropping systems of Tamil Nadu (ICAR), 2003-2008
• Principal Investigator – Development of Information System on Cotton (TMC- MM1), 2002-2007.
• Principal Investigator – Development of Expert System on Cotton Insect/Pest (ICAR), 2004-2007.
• Co-Principal Investigator – Study of crop pest interactions for improving cotton pest management (ICAR), 2003-2007
• Co-Principal Investigator – Technology Assessment and Refinement (TAR/IVLP- NATP), 2002-2006
• Co-Principal Investigator – Socio economic characterisation of cotton-based cropping system (NATP), 2002-2004
• Associate- Rubber Demand and Supply Forecasting Model Development, RRII, Rubber Board, Ministry of Commerce, Govt of India, 1999-2000
• Research Associate – Economic Analysis of Environmental Damages by Tanneries and Textile Dyeing industries in Tamil Nadu, funded by UNDP & Ministry of Environment and Forest, Govt of India, 1997-1998
• Research Associate – Natural Resource Accounting for Water Resources in Bhavani River Basin, funded by UNDP. 1997.
• Research Associate – Urban Water Supply, funded by Ministry of Urban Affairs and Employment, Govt of India, 1996.
• Research Associate – Solid Waste Management, funded by Environment Resource Management, UK, 1995
• Research Associate – Adult Education Evaluation, funded by Ministry of Human Resource and Development, Govt of India. 1993-94

• Trainer’s Training programme on SAS: A Comprehensive Overview, Conducted by CIFE, Mumbai under NAIP from July 12 to August 13, 2010
• Training programme on Team building, conducted by Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration, under NAIP from June 13 to 15, 2009
• Management Development Programme (MDP) on Data Mining & GIS for Decision Support in Agriculture at IIM Lucknow under NAIP during Aug 25-Sep 5, 2008
• Training programme on Recent Advances in the Analysis of Survey Data, conducted by IASRI, New Delhi from November 18 to December 8, 2005
• Introduction to GIS and its Applications, conducted by National Remote Sensing Agency (NRSA), Hyderabad, from February 2 to February 27, 2004
• Foundation Course for Agricultural Research Service, conducted by NAARM from
  December 1, 2000 to March 30, 2001
• Training of trainers’ course on GIS application in Decentralised Planning, conducted by NIRD, Hyderabad from November 25 to December 6, 1996
• Application of Statistical Techniques in Hydrology, conducted by Institute of Water Studies, Chennai from January 29 to February 2, 1996

• M. Sabesh, awarded the financial grant for US$ 1400 to attend the World Cotton Researchers Conference – 7 (WCRC-7) in Cairo, Egypt between October 4th and 7th 2022 and present the research paper on Changing Pattern of Cotton Whitefly Infestation Vis-à-Vis Climate Change in India
• M. Sabesh, Novel Ideas to enhance cotton production and value of by-products in Africa, awarded best paper at 14th Network Meeting of southern and Eastern African Cotton Forum by ICAC, Washington in Zimbabwe, 2018 (with financial assistance of US$ 1000 for participation in the meeting)
• M. Sabesh, Dr. S. Vennila, Dr. B. Dharajothi, Dr. N. Gopalakrishnan, 2009, Expert system on Cotton Insect Pest under the thematic area Crop Protection. Awarded best poster at the National Symposium on Bt Cotton: Opportunities and Prospects, organized by CRDA, Hisar, 2009
• M. Sabesh, Dr. N. Gopalakrishnan, G Majumdar, 2009, Indian Cotton Portal under the thematic area Crop Production. Awarded best poster at the National Symposium on Bt Cotton: Opportunities and Prospects, organized by CRDA, Hisar, 2009

K. Sankaranarayanan, A H Prakash, A Manivannan, M Sabesh, 2020, Identification of soil parameters influencing yield and fiber quality in ELS cotton. Awarded best poster at the National Symposium on “Cotton production Technologies in the Next Decade: Problems & Perspectives, organised by OUAT, Bhubaneshwar and CRDA, Hisar, 2020

International

• M. Sabesh, A. H. Prakash, Rishi Kumar. (2022). Changing Pattern of Cotton Whitefly Infestation Vis-à-Vis Climate Change in India, Book of papers, World Cotton Researchers Conference – 7 (WCRC-7), between 4th and 7th October 2022, Cairo, Egypt.
• A. H. Prakash, K. Sankaranarayanan, M. Sabesh. (2022). Source-sink manipulation to induce reproductive synchrony and enhanced productivity in cotton by plant growth regulators Book of papers, World Cotton Researchers Conference – 7 (WCRC-7), between 4th and 7th October 2022, Cairo, Egypt.
• K. Sankaranarayanan, A. H. Prakash, M. Sabesh. (2022). Effect of sowing time and foliar application of potassium on seed cotton yield on production, Book of papers, World Cotton Researchers Conference – 7 (WCRC-7), between 4th and 7th October 2022, Cairo, Egypt.
• A. H. Prakash, M. Sabesh. (2022). Contribution of AICRP on Cotton in changing Indian cotton scenario. Cotton Innovation, ICRA, Vol-1, issue-11, January 2022
• Sabesh. M. and Prakash. A.H. (2018) Higher Cotton Productivity in Africa – A Socio-Economic Analyses, The ICAC Recorder Volume XXXVI, No. 4. pages 4-14
• Sabesh. M. (2018) Hope and Scope for Enhancing Cotton Production in Africa, The ICAC Recorder. Volume XXXVI, No. 3. pages 18-24 
• Sabesh. M. (2018) Novel Ideas to enhance cotton Production and value of by-products (Selected best paper in the best paper category in the 14th SEACF conference, Harare, Zimbabwe), The ICAC Recorder. Volume XXXVI, No. 3. pages 15-16 
• Joy Das, Raghavendra. K.P., Santosh. H.B., Sabesh. M. and Kranthi. K. R. (2017) Cotton DNA Traceability Technologies, The ICAC Recorder, Vol. XXXV No. 3, September 2017, (Pages 5-15).

National

• Sabesh M, Venugopalan M V, Sankaranarayanan K, Prakash A H (2025). Stability analysis of G. arboreum cotton yield under different agronomical practices. Journal of Cotton Research and Development. Volume 39 (2) July 2025, Pp 103- 112.
• Sabesh M, Prakash A H, Hema S, Sathiyamoorthi. G. (2025). Transformation whitefly infestation in cotton due to climate change in North India. Journal of Cotton Research and Development. Volume 39 (2) July 2025, Pp 142-150.
• A.H. Prakash, M Sabesh, S Yogaraj, R Venkatesan. (2025). Assessment of the interplay between macro and micronutrient uptake in the hydroponically grown cotton. Journal of Cotton Research and Development. Volume 39 (2) July 2025, Pp 151-158.
• D. Blaise, M. Sabesh, A. H. Prakash and Y.G. Prasad 2024) Fertilizer Use Trends and Partial Factor Productivity in Cotton Growing Regions of India, Indian Journal of Fertilisers 20 (8):744-751, August 2024
• M V Venugopalan, G I Ramkrushna, A J Bagadkar, M. Sabesh, and S B Giredkar (2021). Evaluation of the productivity potential of contemporary G.arboreum cotton genotypes on vertic haplustepts under rainfed conditions. Agropedology, 2021, 30(02), 105-112
• K Sankaranarayanan, A H Prakash, A Manivannan and M Sabesh (2021) Assessing production potential and quality parameters of ELS cotton (Gossypium barbadense) genotypes. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences 91 (6): 876–9, June 2021
• M. Sabesh and A H Prakash. 2022. Window of opportunity in natural fiber for Atmanirbhar Bharat. Journal of cotton Research and Development: 36(1), 9-18, January 2022
• Sabesh. M., Prakash A. H. (2020) Inconclusive Price Structure of Indian Textile Fibers: An Analyses, Cotton Statistics & News, Cotton Association of India.2020-21. No 15, 22nd September, 2020 (link)
• Sabesh. M., Prakash A. H. (2019) Fibres for Future – an Indian Perspective, Cotton Statistics & News, Cotton Association of India. 2019-20. No 25, 17th September, 2019
• Sabesh. M., Prakash A. H. (2019) Does Indian Cotton Engine Need New Track?, Cotton Statistics & News, Cotton Association of India.2019-20. No 20, 13th August, 2019. 
• Prakash. A.H., Sankaranarayanan. K., Sabesh. M. (2019) AICRP on Cotton- Fifty years of tireless Research on Nutritional Management for sustainable cotton production. Indian Journal of Fertilisers 15(4): 450-464, April 2019.  
• Sabesh. M., Prakash. A. H. and Bhaskaran. G. (2014) Shift in Indian Cotton Scenario due to Shift in Cotton Technology, Cotton Research Journal, 6(1): 75-82 (2014).  
• Sabesh. M., Ramesh. M., Prakash. A. H. and Bhaskaran. G. (2014) Is there any shift in cropping pattern in Maharashtra due to introduction of Bt Cotton, Cotton Research Journal, 6(1): 63-70 (2014). 
• Usha Rani. S, Wasnik. S.M., and Sabesh. M. (2014) A critical analysis on issue faced by cotton growers and laboureres in hybrid cotton seed production, Cotton Research journal, 6(1): 71-74 (2014). 
• Sabesh. M., Gopalakrishnan. N. (2010) Application of Information and Communication Technology in Cotton Farming, Cotton Research Journal, 1(2): 220-232 (2010).

Nandini Gokte-Narkhedkar, Mathur. V.K., Ramasundaram. P., Sabesh. M. Reproductive Variations in Aphelenchoides besseyi Population. Indian J. Nematol 31(2): 115-119 (2001)

Books authored/edited

• S K Sain, D Monga, M. Sabesh, Y G Prasad, A H Prakash and R K Singh (2023) Diseases and Disorders of Cotton: A Field guide for symptom-based identification and management. ICAR-AICRP on Cotton, ICAR-CICR, Regional Station, Coimbatore-641003, Tamil Nadu. Pp 140, ISBN:978-93-5813-167-3

A H Prakash, K Baghyalakshmi, S Manickam, M. Sabesh, S Sathyakumar, Y G Prasad, and R K Singh (2023) Ajourney of AICRP on Cotton- Compendium of Indian Cotton Varieties and Hybrids. ICAR-AICRP on Cotton, ICAR-CICR, Regional Station, Coimbatore-641003, Tamil Nadu. Pp 396, ISBN:978-93-5659-385-5