Speakers

Prof. Dr. K. Tharanikkarasu

Pondicherry University, India

Contemporary Relevance of School Psychology Initiatives in the Asia Pacific Region

Current Position:

  • Vice Chancellor, Pondicherry University (2023-Present)

Previous Positions:

  • Professor, Department of Chemistry, Pondicherry University (2010-2023)
  • Head of Department (HoD), Department of Chemistry, Pondicherry University (2015-2018)
  • Registrar (i/c) and Controller of Examinations (i/c), Pondicherry University (2015-2018)
  • Faculty Member, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi (2003-2010)
  • Project Officer, Department of Chemistry, IIT Madras (2000-2003)

Education:

  • PhD in Polymer Chemistry, University of Madras
  • MSc in Polymer Chemistry, University of Madras
  • BSc in Chemistry, University of Madras

Fellowships and Research Experience:

  • Korea Research Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow
  • Postdoctoral Fellow, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology and JSPS

Key Contributions:

  • Expertise in polymer chemistry and extensive academic and administrative leadership roles at Pondicherry University
  • Over two decades of experience in teaching, research, and university administration

 

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