The post was earlier held by P R Krishnakumar Warrier, who died of Covid-19 in September.
Thyagarajan, who holds a doctorate in science (microbiology) in addition to PhD and MD degrees, had earlier served as the dean of research at Sri Ramachandra University.He has 51 years of teaching and research experience in Tamil Nadu medical colleges, University of Madras and Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research.
Known for his passion for research, Thyagarajan has completed 60 research projects that were funded by the national and international funding agencies with grants of more than Rs 50 crore. He has published 347 research papers and 20 books in the areas of infectious and non-communicable diseases like hepatitis, HIV, H1N1, Covid-19 and diabetes/lifestyle diseases, and drug-discovery projects. He has guided 32 PhD candidates and 12 post-doctoral research candidates.
New Chancellor for Avinashilingam Institute assumes office
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Share Article Former Vice-Chancellor of University of Madras S.P. Thyagarajan assumed office as the Chancellor of Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, on Thursday.
A prominent academic and scientist, he has 51 years of experience in teaching and research. He has completed 60 research projects funded by national and international agencies at various institutions, according to a press release. Mr. Thyagarajan has also published 347 research papers and 20 books in the areas of infectious and non-communicable diseases.
Mr. Thyagarajan also invented a drug for the treatment of chronic jaundice or Hepatitis-B using the medicinal plant