W. Selvamurthy

William Selvamurthy
Born February 15, 1949
Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India
Residence New Delhi
Citizenship India
Nationality Indian
Fields Physiology, Psychology, Life Sciences
Institutions Amity University, Noida and DRDO
Alma mater St. Xaviers College, Palayamkottai. Christian Medical College, Vellore. Delhi University
Doctoral advisor Prof. H. S. Nayar
Doctoral students Air Marshal P Bandopadhyay, G. Ilavazhagan, Alka Chatterjee, Shoba Sharma
Other notable students Air Marshal P Bandopadhyay (Retd. Director General, Medical Services, Indian Air Force), G. Ilavazhagan (Director, Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS))
Known for Life Support Technologies for Armed Forces
Influences A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, V. S. Arunachalam, M. S. Swaminathan, Raja Ramanna, V. K. Aatre, Shri. M. Natarajan
Influenced V. K. Saraswat, Air Marshal P. Bandopadhyay, G. Ilavazhagan
Notable awards Atma-Swasthya Sri (2012), National Award for S&T Innovations (2012) by Prime Minister, Prize named after Academician Mirsaid Mirrakhimov "For Contribution to High Altitude Medicine" (2012), AchantaLakshmipathi Oration (2011), DRDO Technology Leadership Award (2010), Life Time Achievement Award from A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, President of India (2006 and 2007), ICMR National Award – Shakuntala Amirchand Award (1976)

Presently Dr William Selvamurthy is working with Amity University as President of Amity Science, Technology and Innovation Foundation and Director General for Amity Directorate of Science and Innovation. Selvamurthy is a Distinguished Scientist and served as a Chief Controller, Research & Development (Life Sciences & International Cooperation) at Defence Research and Development Organisation, Government of India.[1] He is a post-graduate in Human Physiology from Christian Medical College, Vellor (1972) and PhD from University of Delhi (1982) and Doctorate of Science (DSc) from Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (Deemed University), Bangalore (2006). He has been awarded the Degree of Doctorate of Science (DSc) (Honoris Causa) in recognition of his eminent attainment in the field of science and his distinctive place in the scientific world by Fakir Mohan University, Balasore (2008). He has also been awarded Doctor of Science (DSc) (Honoris Causa) from Fakir Mohan University, Balasore (2008), Bharathiar University, Coimbatore (2009), Amity University (2011) and Karunya University (2011). He is spearheading the research and development activities for the health and wellbeing of the armed forces.[2]

Education

He did his post-graduation in Human Physiology from Christian Medical College, Vellore[3] (1972) and PhD from University of Delhi[4] (1982) and Doctorate of Science (DSc) from Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (Deemed University), Bangalore[5] (2006). Recently he was awarded the Degree of Doctor of Science (DSc) (Honoris Causa) in recognition of his eminent attainment in the field of science and his distinctive place in the scientific world by Fakir Mohan University, Balasore[6] (2008).[7] He was awarded another honorary degree of Doctor of Science (DSc) from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore[8] (2009). Amity University (2011) and Karunya University (2011).

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Selvamurthy Joined Amity in 2013 as President (Honorary) for Amity Science, Technology and Innovation foundation before that W. Selvamurthy rendered his services in DRDO in 1973 and during the 40 years of service in DRDO he has had a meritorious career and became Director of two DRDO institutes i.e. Defence Institute of Physiology & Allied Sciences (DIPAS)[9] and Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR)[10] in 1992 and held this position for over 10 years. He has personally made significant research contributions for the benefit of the soldiers in the fields related to:

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References

  1. Dr W. Selvamurthy
  2. Nerve centre. Hinduonnet.com. Retrieved on 2013-03-05.
  3. DU Portal. Du.ac.in. Retrieved on 2013-03-05.
  4. Official Website of Fakir Mohan University. Fmuniversity.nic.in. Retrieved on 2013-03-05.
  5. 1 2 3 4 Bio-data of Dr W. Selvamurthy
  6. Welcome to the official website of Bharathiar University. B-u.ac.in. Retrieved on 2013-03-05.
  7. Archived 30 May 2010 at the Wayback Machine.
  8. Defence Institute of Psychological Research
  9. DIPAS Awards Archived 25 January 2010 at the Wayback Machine.
  10. "List of Fellows - NAMS" (PDF). National Academy of Medical Sciences. 2016. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
  11. Review of Advances in Ergonomics, Occupational Health and Safety
  12. ''Soaring High: A Biography of V. K. Aatre''. Flipkart.com (2005-06-01). Retrieved on 2013-03-05.
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