Speakers

Dr. B. Sendilkumar, Dean and Director of School of Allied Health Sciences, Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation-DU hails from the beautiful temple city of kanchipuram in India and has acquired the following Qualifications starting from BDS, MBA, MPH,MPhil-HHSM,Phd, D.Litt,D.sc. Administering nearly 20 UG and 11 PG courses in Allied Health Sciences at 3 different campuses in Salem, Pudhucherry & Karaikal. With a rich 25 years of experience including Academics ,He has published 25 Research Papers and Articles,Had been invited as a Guest speaker and Panelist in around 30 International and National events, Organized 20 International and National Conferences and 100+ webinars. As a recognition for His Outstanding and Excellent Contribution to various academic and research activities he had been awarded 21 prestigious and honorary awards by different International and National conclaves. The CSR activities organized by him for the benefit of the society has been well appreciated and acclaimed by people of all sectors. He is dynamic and versatile person having a quest for knowledge and continuously marching towards success.

Dr. Balakrishna Shetty is the Vice-Chancellor of Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education (Deemed to be University). He is recipient of National Merit Scholarship and DGHS Scholarship for Higher studies. He completed his Medical Education (MBBS) (1986) from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore with Distinction in many subjects. Later he did his Masters degree (MD) in Radio diagnosis (1989) from the prestigious Kasturba Medical College Manipal with highest marks for the University. In July 1995 Dr. Shetty joined as Asst. Professor of Radiology in Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur to became Professor of Radiology and Director of PG Studies in 1999. He continued to head the department till he became Vice-Chancellor of Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education in January 2012. He is known in the International arena for developing the MR PET technology for early detection and staging of Cancer without Radiation. As an eminent Radiologist, Dr Shetty has worked in many International hospitals and Universities like Yale University Connecticut USA, Texas Children Hospital, MD Anderson Cancer Hospital, St Lukes Episcopal Hospital Houston, Hamad International Hospital, Doha, and Cleveland Clinic, USA. He has many Scientific Publications for his credit. He is very well known for his guest lectures not only in India but also in USA, Malaysia and Middle East.

Dr. S.N. Sridhara is the Vice Chancellor of Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science. He has completed his B.E. (Mechanical) from Bangalore University, M.E. (Aerospace Engineering) and Ph.D. (Aerospace Engineering) from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. He has 32 years of experience working in academic institutions, during which he has developed expertise in Pedagogy, Research & Education Administration; and has contributed in terms of developmental activities in these fields. Dr. Sridhara has guided several scholars through their Ph.Ds. and produced more than 150 research papers in reputed international journals and conference proceedings. He has also successfully carried out several research and consultancy projects from government and private agencies. He has been awarded with ‘Best-Principal’ award from ISTE, New Delhi, and by Visvesvaraya Technological University, Karnataka. He has also won the Vocational Excellence Award from Rotary International. He is the life member of prestigious professional bodies such as Aeronautical Society of India, Combustion Institute (India), and Fellow of Institution of Engineers (India). Dr. Sridhara was previously Director at Amity University Haryana, Gurugram before joining HITS.

Dr. S. Sriman Narayanan, currently serves as the Vice-Chancellor at Vels Institute of Science, Technology, and Advanced Studies (VISTAS). With a Ph.D. in Chemistry from IIT-Madras and an illustrious career, he boasts 31 years of teaching, 36 years of research, and 24 years of administrative leadership experience. Previously, he held key roles at the University of Madras, including Pro Vice-Chancellor and Head of Analytical Chemistry. His academic journey includes noteworthy positions such as Director of Guindy Campus and Chairperson of the School of Chemical Sciences and School of Photonics and Nanosciences. A distinguished scholar, he has earned numerous honors, including the Tamil Nadu Scientist Award and fellowship from the Chennai Academy of Sciences. Dr. Narayanan has facilitated grants amounting to Rs. 141.62 Crores, contributed significantly to research with 28 Ph.D. completions, and boasts an impressive publication record with 121 papers. His impactful leadership and academic contributions have left an enduring mark on the institutions he has served, reflecting his dedication to the advancement of education and research in India.

Prof. K.V.B. Raju is the Pro Vice-Chancellor, at Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, popularly known as Bharath University, Chennai. Earlier he was GITAM University, Bangalore working as Director, School of Technology, Bangalore Campus. He did his B.E in Civil Engineering during 1979-84 from Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore and obtained First Class with Distinction. Later he completed his Ph.D. in 1992 in Civil Engineering with Specialisation in Geo-technical Engineering from Indian Institute of Science (I.I.Sc), Bangalore. He started his teaching career as Lecturer in Dayanada Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore. He was a Research Scholar in Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. He was the Assistant Professor & Head in charge of Civil Engineering, Bharath Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai from 1992(July) – 95(March); Principal, Bharath Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai during 2002(February) – 2002(May); Principal, Sakthi Mariamman Engineering College, Chennai. During 2002(May) – 2012(November). His Research Publications include 3 Text books and more than 39 Technical Papers in National and International conferences and Journals)