CAHNRS > Institute of Biological Chemistry > News > Student News > Pappachan Kolattukudy, IBC founding director, passed away on January 4. Pappachan Kolattukudy, IBC founding director, passed away on January 4. January 4, 2026 Pappachan was an outstanding scientist with broad interests. While at WSU, his research focused on waxy biopolymers.