Professor Lt Col Arunachalam Ravikumar
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Professor Lt Col Arunachalam Ravikumar MS, Dip NB, DLORCS (England), FRCS (Glasgow), FAMS.
Pro-Vice Chancellor, Medical & Health Sciences
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
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Formerly Director, Head of Clinical Services (ENT),
Dean Education of 12 Faculties,
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research (Deemed to be University), Chennai.
Member, Academic Council, University Development Council, Advisory Council, BOS.
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Awards & Positions
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Central Air Command Silver Medal for First rank in MS – 1985.
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National Travel Fellowship, Association of Otolaryngologists of India, 1991.
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Dr PN Berry, Travel Fellowship, UK, 1992 to 1994.
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GOC in C, West Command Commendation Card, 2002.
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Member, National Academy of Medical Sciences (MAMS), 2009.
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Fellow, National Academy of Medical Sciences (FAMS), 2015.
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Fellow of Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow, (FRCS), 2017.
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Assessor for NAAC; National Board of Examinations (DNB); Member, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
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Nominated Member, Planning & Development Board, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (DU), Puducherry.
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Awarded, Col Sangham Lal Memorial Award for 2018 – 19, by NAMS on 12th October 2019.
Research
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85 Publications National, International Journals.132 Conference presentations Guest lectures.
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PhD Guide for 6 scholars & Co- Guide for 4 scholars. Research Projects Completed 3; Current1.
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Research Ambassador Mentor of the University since 2017.
Current Focus
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Cochlear implantation (Director of Cochlear Implant program of SRIHER since 2006).
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Laryngo Tracheal Stenosis; Noise Protection Devices; Medical Education.
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Hearing Awareness Camps in Districts of Tamilnadu for children with Hearing impairment.