Dr. T. Mythili, a highly accomplished educator, joined the prestigious SRM group in 1995 and has since then played a pivotal role in helping the institute achieve remarkable milestones. With a deep commitment to shaping young minds, she has dedicated her efforts as the Director of Student Affairs at SRM Institute of Science and Technology to go beyond textbook education and instilling valuable life lessons in her students. Recognizing her exceptional qualities and shared vision, SRM acknowledged Dr. T. Mythili as a kindred spirit and entrusted her with the important task of assisting in the establishment of the Career Development Centre approximately a decade ago. Her strong leadership skills and guidance have been instrumental in directing the successful execution of the National level cultural fest MILAN, which provides an impressive platform for students to showcase their talents and explore their potential.

Academically, Dr. T. Mythili boasts an impressive array of qualifications. She holds a Ph.D. in Soft Skills and has completed her MA, M.Phil, M.Ed, and MBA from the esteemed Madras University. However, her contributions extend far beyond her administrative duties. Over the years, she has made a profound impact on the lives of countless students who have walked through the portals of this esteemed institution. Driven by the belief that “A good education can change anyone; a good teacher can change everything,” Dr. T. Mythili has dedicated her life to empowering students and assisting them in achieving their objectives. She is committed to upholding the institution’s excellent vision of helping students discover their ‘ikigai’ – the convergence of their passion, career, vocation, and mission.

Dr. R. Jayanthi is a distinguished academic leader, clinician, and medical administrator with over three decades of exemplary service in medical education, clinical practice, research, academic governance, and public healthcare. She brings to SRM Institute of Science and Technology a rare blend of visionary leadership, administrative acumen, and deep commitment to institutional excellence.

Prior to joining SRMIST, Dr. Jayanthi served with exceptional distinction as Dean of Government Medical Colleges for more than six years, including a highly impactful tenure of three years as Dean of Madras Medical College and Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, Chennai. This institution stands among Asia’s oldest and largest public medical and tertiary care hospitals. She retired from Tamil Nadu Government service in March 2023.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Jayanthi played a pivotal leadership role as Head of the Task Force at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital and Omandurar Government Hospital, guiding large-scale clinical operations and emergency response during an unprecedented public health crisis.

Her contributions to institutional development are significant and far-reaching. They include establishing NABL accreditation for pathology laboratories, securing the first-ever NIRF ranking for Madras Medical College, and pioneering the Emergency Medicine Department at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital.

An accomplished academician and researcher, Dr. Jayanthi has published extensively in reputed indexed journals. She served as Editor-in-Chief of a COVID-19 reference book and has been the Principal Investigator for two international and two national clinical trials.

Dr. Jayanthi holds Fellowships from the Royal Colleges of Physicians of London, Edinburgh, and Glasgow (FRCP). She also serves as an International Expert Advisor to the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

Her numerous honours include the Best Performing Dean Award, Government of Tamil Nadu awards for COVID-19 management and Emergency Services, the Prof. M. S. Ramachandran Oration Award, and the Tamil Nadu Medical Council Award for Excellence in Medical Teaching (2022).

As Dean (Medical) at SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. R. Jayanthi provides strategic leadership focused on advancing medical education, strengthening healthcare delivery, fostering research excellence, and upholding the highest standards of academic and clinical practice.

Dr. D. Jagadeswaran is a senior academician, administrator, researcher, and clinician with over 23 years of extensive experience in Allied and Healthcare Professions. His career reflects sustained contributions to academics, institutional leadership, policy development, research, and clinical practice.

He holds a unique national distinction as the first Allied and Healthcare Professional in India from the field of Dialysis Technology to have completed a Ph.D. in accordance with University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations, marking a significant milestone for the profession.

Dr. Jagadeswaran currently serves as the President of the Professional Council for Medical Technologists, Physician Associates, Biomedical and Medical Equipment Technology under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. In this role, he actively contributes to shaping national standards, regulatory frameworks, and professional advancement within the allied health sector.

His academic and governance roles extend across multiple institutions. He serves as a member of the Board of Studies, Academic Council, and Governing Council of various universities across India. He is also a NAAC Assessor and a Member of the Course Evaluation Committee under the Nan Mudhalavan initiative of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

Dr. Jagadeswaran’s professional excellence has been recognised through 12 awards, reflecting his impact in academics, leadership, and healthcare education.

As Dean (Allied Health Sciences) at SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D. Jagadeswaran provides strategic leadership aimed at strengthening academic quality, fostering research and innovation, enhancing clinical training, and advancing the national and global standing of allied health sciences education.

Basic Details Name : Dr. R. Venkatraman Designation :Medical Superintendent & Professor of Anaesthesia Address with Telephone:  Medical Superintendent Quarters SRM Medical College Campus SRM Nagar, Potheri Kattankulathur – 603 203 Off :044 – 47432304 No. Fax & E-mail ID:ms.ktr@srmist.edu.in Qualifications: Academic Experience:

• Postgraduate Certificate Programme in Healthcare Management and Analytics from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode in May 2022
• Worked in a JCI accredited Trauma Centre in Dubai for 14 months

Publications:20 Publication of abstracts in supplemental edition:03

Dr.K.V.Leela currently capacitating as Associate Dean (Undergraduate Studies) and Head of Microbiology Department of the SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRMIST. She has 32 years of total experience and 20 years as UG & PG Teacher.

Prior to joining SRMIST, Dr. Leela was Vice Principal and a tenured Professor cum Head of Microbiology Department at the Government Kilpauk Medical College and Hospital. She has also taught and held leadership positions such as The Registrar, The Controller of Examinations (COE) in the State Government University at The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.

Prof. Leela was the State Vice President of Research Committee, Operational Research Committee of TB. She is also serving as Chairman of Ethics Review Committee of ALRAC under AYUSH and as a scientific review member for numerous journals. Currently a Board of Studies (BOS) Member at the Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital and Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research (SRIHER).

A highly accomplished scholar in Clinical Microbiology and Medical Research, Professor herself has published 04 books and more than 120 journal articles cum book chapters. Her work has been supported by grants from DST agencies and foundations, including the ICMR & WHO.

Dr.Leela holds membership in several professional organizations, including the Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organization (CAHO), Indian Academy of Tropical Parasitology (IATP), Forum of Ethics Review Committee of India (FERCI), Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists (IAMM), and Indian Medical Association (IMA).

The Quality Assurance (QA) and the related practices are now an integral part of SRM Medical College Hospital and Allied educational institutions. since its establishment in 2005 has been emphasizing the importance of QA in every stage of programme planning, development, delivery and review in educational and hospital service with an aim of offering quality education to the students and health care to the community in and around SRM Medical College Hospital. The College has been paying every effort in engaging the stakeholders, including students, employers and teachers, effectively in its internal QA at the institutional level and programme level.

The College requires every learning programme to go through a rigorous internal QA process so that the planned programme is ensured to meet the stated objectives and the standards of Indian Medical Graduates. As such, students, being one of the major stakeholder groups, can be effectively facilitated to attain the learning outcomes as required by the the community as a whole and global relevance. For the purpose of quality enhancement, all of the College’s programmes are subject to regular reviews and changes such that the relevancy of the expected learning outcomes can always be assured. Our college is ranked 20 under NIRF Ranking in 2021and the University with Highest NAAC Rank of A++.

Dr. J. S. Kumar is Associate Dean, PG Academics (MHS) professor and Head of Department of General Medicine. He has a strong background in General Medicine and Diabetology, with an MD degree in General Medicine. Throughout his career, he has published 26 research papers and has accumulated 25 years of teaching experience.

Dr. Kumar completed his MBBS in 1989 from Medical College, Trivandrum, affiliated with Kerala University. Afterward, he pursued his residency at Sri Ramachandra Medical College from June 1997 to June 2000. Following his residency, he joined as an Assistant Professor at the same institution until April 2005, totaling four years and nine months.

Later on, Dr. Kumar was appointed as an Assistant Professor at SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Center from August 2005 to January 2006, albeit for a brief period of four months. Subsequently, he served as an Associate Professor at the same institution from January 2006 to March 2010, accumulating four years and two months of experience. Presently, he holds the esteemed position of Professor at SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Center, where he has been working since March 2010.

Overall, Dr. J. S. Kumar is an accomplished medical professional with extensive teaching experience and a significant contribution to the field of General Medicine and Diabetology.

Dr.Rajiv obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Delhi in 2003 with specialization in the areas of Microbial Ecology and Bioprospecting. Subsequently, he went to premier institutions such as Mayo Clinic (Rochester) in United States for advanced training in interdisciplinary areas of signal transduction pertaining to in vitro and in vivo studies on unmet clinical needs. He joined Amity University in 2012 as a Professor in Amity Institute of Biotechnology and from July 2014 till October 2021, he was heading the Amity Institute of Public Health, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida.

Dr. Rajiv has recently joined the Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Kattankulathur campus as Dean (Research). His current research interests include Restenosis, Fibrosis, Diabetes, Renal Physiology, Cell Biology, Signal Transduction, Vascular Biology, Public Health and Artificial Intelligence. His research is currently funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India and Indian Council of Medical Research, Government of India.

Teaching Pharmacology passionately the past 25 years for M.D (Pharmacology), M.D.S., M.B.B.S, B.D.S. graduates. Actively participated in medical education and guiding MD, PhD scholars.

Area of Interests: Value based education, Neuropsychopharmacology, Pharmacovigilance and Medical Education.

Dr.S.Sundarapandian is a distinguished academician and medical educator with over three decades of dedicated service in the field of Anatomy. Currently serving as Associate Dean – Alumni Affairs, he also holds the position of Professor and Head of the Department of Anatomy and Senior warden of the Boys Hostel at SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre. His leadership has been instrumental in advancing anatomy education through digital innovation and interdisciplinary research.

An alumnus of Thanjavur Medical College, Dr. Sundarapandian earned his MS in Anatomy and completed his PhD in Interdisciplinary Biotechnology at SRM Institute of Science and Technology. His teaching portfolio spans Embryology, Microanatomy, and the integration of ICT-based methodologies, with a deep commitment to fostering student-centric and research-informed learning environments.

A respected guide and mentor, he has supervised numerous students and spearheaded initiatives in curriculum development and faculty capacity-building. His scholarly contributions include over 60+ research publications and active engagement with indexed journals. His recent work includes studies on anatomical variations, game-based learning in medical education, and immunohistochemical markers in placental pathology. He currently guides eight numbers of PhD scholars and postgraduates in anatomy.

Dr. Sundarapandian is the recipient of multiple prestigious awards, including the Global Faculty Award (2020), Mahatma Gandhi Leadership Award (2019), and the Bharat Vidya Gaurav Puraskar (2016), recognizing his excellence in teaching, leadership, and research. He is also a recipient of the Best Teacher Award at SRMIST and the DR. M. M. Cooper Best Paper Award by the Association of Anatomists, Tamil Nadu.

With a vision for academic excellence, institutional growth, and alumni engagement, Dr. Sundarapandian continues to lead with integrity, innovation, and a lifelong dedication to medical education.