Research Advisory Council

MAHER is committed to promote research and innovation among its faculty members, students and scholars so as to enhance their professional prowess while giving back significantly to the society. With this vision in mind, MAHER has established various committees in their constituent colleges for systematic execution of research related activities. The overall supervision is done by the Board of Research, MAHER which is further advised by a superior body-The Research Advisory Council (RAC). MAHER has established the RAC to guide and recommend the Board of Research in matters related to research and development. The RAC consists of experts from within the Institution as well as a large percentage of members from outside of the Institution, from diverse geographic regions and backgrounds with distinct achievement in their respective fields. The diversity in the Council provides a myriad of perspective and culmination of expert ideas that directs MAHER to excel in the area of scientific research and innovation. MAHER fosters the highest level of research environment within the Institution under the expertise and direction of the RAC.

S.NoName and DesignationPosition
1.Prof. Dr. C. Sridhar
Vice Chancellor
Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research
Chennai
Chairperson
2.Prof. Dr. C. Krithika
Pro-Vice Chancellor
Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research
Chennai
Co-Chairperson
3.Prof. Dr. V. Sureka Varalakshmi
Registrar
Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research
Chennai
Internal Member
4.Prof. Dr. N. Velmurugan
Principal
Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital
Chennai
Internal Member
5.Prof. Dr. Jaideep Mahendra
Director of Post Graduate Studies
Professor and Head, Dept. of Periodontology
Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital
Chennai
Internal Member
6.Prof. Dr. Alex Eapen
Scientist ‘F’/Deputy Director (Sr Grade) & Officer-in-Charge
ICMR – National Institute of Malaria Research, Chennai
Professor, Faculty of Biological Sciences, AcSIR
External Member
7.Dr. Luke Elizabeth Hanna
Scientist ‘F’ & Head
Department of Virology & Biotechnology
ICMR – National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis
Chennai
External Member
8.Dr. C. Sheela Sasikumar
Director-Research and Education
Dr.RK Diabetic Foot Care and Podiatric Institute, Chennai
Member of Seed Fund Technical Sub-Committee-Golden
Jubilee Women Biotech Park
Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Expert member – Clinical
trail Center of Global Research in Saveetha Medical College and
Hospitals Startup TN Mentor Naan Mudhalvan Mentor
Advisory Committee Member, BIRAC E- YUVA Centre
PSGRKCW, Coimbatore
External Member
9.Prof. Dr.George Priya Doss C
Professor
Department of Integrative Biology
School of Bio – Science & Technology
Vellore Institute of Technology
Vellore
External Member
10.Dr.Thiyagaraj Mayuranathan
Scientist -D
Centre for Stem Cell Research
Christian Medical College Campus, Bagayam
Vellore
External Member
11.Prof. Dr.N.Arunagirinathan
Dean Research
Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research
Chennai
Member Secretary