
Dr. P. Santhanakrishnan has become the first Provost of the Atmiya University on July 2018. He graduated from Annamalai University, India and pursed Ph.D at the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, India.
A microbiologist, researcher and administrator, Dr Santhanakrishnan has brought several innovative practices in sustainable agriculture and established a few technology oriented courses and research stations.
Before coming to Atmiya, Professor Santhanakrishnan was Dean for Research in PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Tamil Nadu. Prior to that he was the acting Vice Chancellor, Registrar and Controller of Examination at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University where he enjoyed a successful career spanning almost 43 years.
He worked in different processes from state Agricultural University, deemed university and college of excellence and practiced in broad areas of Agriculture, Horticulture, Food science, Agricultural Engineering, Management, and Environmental Science. He developed extensive network with academic and industrial partners in Canada, United Kingdom, Middle East, South Korea, Singapore, and New Zealand. He also has interests in social relevant and community engagement projects across Agriculture, Liberal Arts and-Engineering domains and has been reported in over 72 scientific publications and has guided many doctoral level students.
Background
Academic Expansion from 1988 Onwards.
- 1988
Sarvoday Kelavani Samaj has been given responsibility of handling the academics.
Sarvoday Kelavani Samaj has been given responsibility of handling the academics.
January 2, 1988Sarvoday Kelavani Samaj has been given responsibility of handling the academics. - 1988
Commencement of Self Finance.
Commencement of Self Finance.
January 28, 1988Commencement of Self Finance. - 2000
Science Programs and Management Program.
Science Programs and Management Program.
January 28, 2000Science Programs and Management Program. - 2000
Commencement of Engineeriing Program.
Commencement of Engineeriing Program.
January 28, 2000Commencement of Engineeriing Program. - 2005
Few Polytechnique Courses and Pharmacy Programs.
Few Polytechnique Courses and Pharmacy Programs.
January 28, 2005Few Polytechnique Courses and Pharmacy Programs. - 2007
Commencement of MBA & MCA Program.
Commencement of MBA & MCA Program.
January 28, 2007Commencement of MBA & MCA Program. - 2018
Establishment of ATMIYA UNIVERSITY
Establishment of ATMIYA UNIVERSITY
January 28, 2018Establishment of ATMIYA UNIVERSITY