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Dr. B. Sivapathasundharam - Pro Vice-Chancellor
Dr. B. Sivapathasundharam

Pro Vice-Chancellor

Sri Venkateswaraa University

About Our Pro Vice-Chancellor

Dr. B. Sivapathasundharam is a distinguished dental academician, researcher, oral and maxillofacial pathologist and academic administrator with more than 36 years of experience in dental education, research, academic administration and professional service. He holds an MDS in Oral Pathology.

Throughout his career, Dr. Sivapathasundharam has made significant contributions to dental education, oral pathology, scientific research and academic leadership. He has served in several senior academic and administrative positions, including Director and Principal, Priyadarshini Dental College and Hospital; Principal, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College; and Registrar (Academic) and Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research.

An active researcher and author, he has published more than 200 scientific articles in reputed national and international journals. His academic interests include oral and maxillofacial pathology, potentially malignant disorders, oral cancer, research methodology, scientific writing and contemporary developments in dental and health sciences.

Academic Leadership

More than 36 years of experience in dental education, academic administration, institutional leadership and professional service.

Research Excellence

Published more than 200 scientific articles with research contributions in oral pathology, oral cancer and potentially malignant disorders.

Scientific Publishing

Experienced editor and academic author with leadership roles in several reputed dental and scientific journals.

Academic Excellence

Committed to strengthening research, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, academic quality and ethical scholarship.

Dr. Sivapathasundharam has also made substantial contributions to scientific publishing. He has served as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Indian Society for Dental Research, Journal of Education and Ethics in Dentistry, and Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences, and as Editor of the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology.

He is the author of Shafers Textbook of Oral Pathology and Textbook of Oral Embryology and Histology, developed for undergraduate dental education. He has also contributed to several other academic and scholarly initiatives that support dental education and scientific learning.

His contributions to dental education and the profession have been recognised through several honours and professional distinctions, including the prestigious IAOMP Lifetime Achievement Award.

At Sri Venkateswaraa University, Dr. Sivapathasundharam is committed to strengthening research, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, academic quality and ethical scholarship. His vision is to promote an academic environment that encourages excellence in education and research and enables the University to make meaningful contributions to healthcare and society.

Areas of Expertise

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

Potentially Malignant Oral Disorders

Oral Cancer

Dental Education

Research Methodology

Scientific Writing and Publishing

Academic Administration

Interdisciplinary Health Sciences

Academic Quality and Ethical Scholarship

Editorial & Publishing Leadership

Editor-in-Chief - Journal of Indian Society for Dental Research

Editor-in-Chief - Journal of Education and Ethics in Dentistry

Editor-in-Chief - Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences

Editor - Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

Academic Publications & Contributions

200+ Scientific Articles in National and International Journals

Author - Shafers Textbook of Oral Pathology

Author - Textbook of Oral Embryology and Histology

Contributor to Dental Education and Scholarly Initiatives

Recognition & Distinctions

IAOMP Lifetime Achievement Award

Recognised for significant contributions to oral pathology, dental education and the profession.

Dental Education

More than three decades of contribution to dental education and academic development.

Academic Leadership

Extensive experience in senior academic and administrative leadership roles.

Vision for Sri Venkateswaraa University

As Pro Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Sivapathasundharam is committed to strengthening research, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, academic quality and ethical scholarship. His vision is to promote an academic environment that encourages excellence in education and research and enables Sri Venkateswaraa University to make meaningful contributions to healthcare and society.

Dr. B. Sivapathasundharam

Pro Vice-Chancellor

Sri Venkateswaraa University