IntroductionProfessional Summary
Senior Ayurveda academician with more than 25 years of teaching, research, and academic administration experience. Currently serving as Professor and Head of the Department of Kriyasharira at Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Ayurveda College, Chennai. Active researcher with extensive publications in national and international journals, conference presentations, and funded research projects. Experienced in curriculum development, postgraduate research guidance, and interdisciplinary collaboration in traditional and integrative medical sciences.
Education
PhD in Ayurveda (Samhita & Siddhanta), SCSVMV University,
Kanchipuram
MD (Ay) – Ayurveda Siddhanta, Govt. Ayurveda College, Trivandrum,
University of Kerala
BAMS, VPSV Ayurveda College, Kottakkal,
University of Calicut.
Academic Appointments
Professor (2022 – Present), Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Ayurveda
College, Chennai
Associate Professor (2017 – 2021), Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Ayurveda
College, Chennai
Assistant Professor (2006 – 2017), Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Ayurveda
College, Chennai
Lecturer & HOD (In‑charge) (1997 – 2000), Ayurveda College,
Coimbatore
Research Experience
Principal Investigator – Assessment of Atistholya (Obesity), funded
by SCSVMV University
Research proposal on Dantadhavana Choorna for dental caries
submitted to SUTRA PIC, Govt. of India.
Funded Project – Comparative antimicrobial evaluation of Classical
Dantadhavana Choorna and Gomaya Bhasma enriched formulation.
Publications
Author of 38+ research publications in national and international journals Including Journal of Vishwa Ayurveda Parishad, International Journal for Applied Ayurved Research, International Journal of Ayurveda Pharm Chem, World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Journal of Oriental Research (Madras), Springer CSI Transactions, and Aryavaidyan Journal.
Book
Adolescence – The Estuary of Baalya and Youvana. Chaukamba Prakashan, Varanasi. ISBN: 978-93-86735-69-0.
Awards & Honors
Ayurvedacharya Endowment Award for highest marks in BAMS – 1997
Ayurveda Sevaratnam Award – 2016
Ayurveda Sevaratnam Award – 2017
Appreciation Award from SCSVMV University – 2017
NPTEL Elite Silver Certification – 2021 and 2022
Certificate of Honour – Lions Club of Chennai AYUSH (National
Doctors Day) – 2025
ICMR Certification – Scientific Writing in Health Research (Score:
96%) – 2025
Professional Memberships
Life Member – Vishwa Ayurveda Parishad
Executive Member – Tamil Nadu Chapter of Vishwa Ayurveda Parishad
Joint Secretary – Vishwa Ayurveda Parishad
Life Member – NASYA
Academic & Administrative Roles
Head, Department of Kriyasharira
Additional Medical Superintendent – SJS Ayurveda Hospital
Member – Board of Studies, SCSVMV University
Chairperson – Internal Complaints Committee
Chairperson – College Admission Committee
Studies
University Examination Coordinator
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