Ganapathi Thanikaimoni (1 January 1938 – 5 September 1986), often referred to as Thani was an Indian palynologist.

Known for

  • Contributions to the science of palynology

Scientific career

Thani took a position of scientist in the newly founded (1960) Palynology Laboratory of the French Institute of Pondicherry (French: Institut Français de Pondichéry) under the direction of Dr. Prof. Guinet. In a few years Thani’s scientific and administrative abilities were recognized by his promotion to the directorship of the laboratory.

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