Dr. M. Palanisamy
St. Peter’s Institute of Higher Education and Research (SPIHER), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Dr. M. Palanisamy currently holds the position of Dean of Planning, Development, and Accreditation (Dean-PDA) at St. Peter’s Institute of Higher Education and Research (SPIHER), a deemed-to-be university located in Chennai as of 2023. This role entrusts him with critical institutional responsibilities related to planning, accreditation processes, and developmental strategies at SPIHER.
Dr. Palanisamy earned his Doctorate in Biotechnology from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore in 1998. His career spans over 25 years of teaching experience and 30 years of research experience in biotechnology, focusing on applied research areas such as microbial enzyme technology, food biotechnology, and healthcare sciences. Prior to his current position at SPIHER, he served in leadership academic roles including Head of the Department of Microbiology and Dean of Faculty of Arts, Science and Humanities at Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore. Additionally, he held the administrative position of Registrar at Karpagam Academy of Higher Education from 2020 to 2022, where he was responsible for preparing institutional documentation for major national frameworks including NIRF, NAAC, and AISHE.
His academic and research profile is substantiated by 143 publications in reputed scientific journals, and he has successfully filed seven patents. Dr. Palanisamy has led and completed five major research projects funded by prominent Indian research bodies such as the UGC, DST, DBT, and SERB. He has also supervised 20 PhD scholars through their doctoral research, indicating extensive mentorship experience. His name is included in the Marques Who’s Who in Biotechnology, and he holds fellowship status as a Fellow of Applied Biotechnology, India.
Dr. Palanisamy’s professional exposure extends internationally, having visited countries including Singapore, Thailand, Eritrea, Malaysia, and Qatar for academic collaborations and activities. Earlier in his career, he served internationally as an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Biology at the Eritrea Institute of Technology for one year.
He is an active member of institutional committees at SPIHER, evidenced by his inclusion in the Finance Committee alongside the Vice-Chancellor and other senior academicians. His expertise in accreditation and institutional development planning positions him as a key decision-maker in academic quality assurance and strategic growth initiatives at SPIHER.
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Key Professional Highlights:
- Position: Dean, Planning, Development and Accreditation at SPIHER (since 2023)
- Highest Qualification: PhD in Biotechnology, Bharathiar University (1998)
- Teaching Experience: 25+ years
- Research Experience: 30+ years
- Research Contributions: 143+ research publications; 7 patents filed; 5 major funded projects (UGC, DST, DBT, SERB)
- PhD Scholars Guided: 20+
- Previous Roles: Head, Department of Microbiology; Dean, Faculty of Arts, Science and Humanities; Registrar at Karpagam Academy of Higher Education (2020-22)
- Professional Recognition: Marques Who’s Who in Biotechnology; Fellow of Applied Biotechnology, India
- International Academic Exposure: Singapore, Thailand, Eritrea, Malaysia, Qatar
- Committee Membership: Member of the Finance Committee at SPIHER
His enduring focus on biotechnology and his administrative stewardship in accreditation and institutional development underscores a comprehensive blend of scientific expertise and academic leadership valuable for strategic academic partnerships and institutional collaborations.
