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Dr. AR. Saravanakumar

Also known as: Arumugam Saravanakumar

Alagappa University

ORCID iD 0000-0003-0251-2918
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Dr. AR. Saravanakumar is a Professor at the Department of Education, (CDOE), at Alagappa University. He has made significant contributions to both academic and administrative domains. His leadership roles include serving as Head In-charge of the Department of History, Coordinator of the Vallal Dr. Alagappar Museum, Overall Campus Coordinator, Coordinator for Campus Development, and Nodal Officer for the Indian Electoral Forum since 2018. He also plays an important role as the Deputy Director of the Ilanthakarai Archaeological Excavations, and as the Coordinator of the Centre for Tamil Antiquity, Culture, and History. Presently, he serves as Chief Warden of Men’s Hostels and Coordinator of the Anti-Drug Club, reflecting his versatile contributions to institutional development.

Dr. Saravanakumar’s research primarily focuses on Education with an interdisciplinary approach. As a Research Supervisor, he has guided 23 Ph.D. scholars, including international candidates, and currently supervises four more. His academic contributions include 176 publications in reputed journals such as Scopus-indexed, Web of Science, and UGC-CARE listed journals. He has completed 16 major and minor funded projects and led a special project on "Unsung Freedom Fighters," recognized by the Hon'ble Governor/Chancellor of Tamil Nadu.

His scholarly achievements extend to holding four patents, authoring 35 books, and contributing eight book chapters to prestigious publications. Dr. Saravanakumar has organized numerous academic events including conferences, symposia, webinars, and workshops, facilitating robust academic exchange. Recognized for his excellence, he has received 29 honors and awards and has participated in international academic engagements in Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, and Dubai.

Beyond academics and research, he actively contributes to university extension activities and outreach programmes, exemplifying a strong commitment to community engagement. Through his dynamic leadership, interdisciplinary research, and passion for education and heritage preservation, Dr. AR. Saravanakumar continues to inspire academic and social transformation.

Employment

  • Alagappa University Professor
    2009 - Present

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