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Dr. M. Sreenivasan

Principal/Director


Dr. M. Sreenivasan, D.Litt, Ph.D is an accomplished academic administrator with over 23 years of national and international experience in higher education. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Engineering from NTUU, Kyiv, Ukraine, with a consistent academic record of excellence. Dr. Sreenivasan has served in leadership roles such as Principal and Director at reputed institutions including Pace Institute of Technology & Sciences, Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering, and VEL TECH University. His visionary leadership led to successful NBA accreditation processes, the initiation of Indo-Russian research collaborations, and MoUs with global universities. A prolific researcher and innovator, he has published over 60 papers, delivered numerous guest lectures, and filed 11 patents. His futuristic R&D vision includes establishing India’s first Radio Frequency Plasma Spheroidization Unit for advanced additive manufacturing research. A strong advocate of NEP 2020, Dr. Sreenivasan champions interdisciplinary learning, internationalization, and innovation-driven education, aiming to position the institution at the forefront of technological excellence and global collaboration.

Education

  • Ph.D. in Engineering

    NTUU, Kyiv, Ukraine (2002)

  • M.S. (Engineering) with Honors

    NTUU, Kyiv, Ukraine (1998) | CGPA: 4.86/5.0

  • B.S. (Engineering) with Honors

    NTUU, Kyiv, Ukraine (1996) | CGPA: 4.86/5.0

Professional Experience

2017-2022 Principal/Director, Pace Institute of Technology & Sciences, Ongole, AP
2014-2017 Professor, Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering, Chennai
2011-2014 Professor, GKM College of Engineering & Technology, Chennai
2009-2011 Professor, VEL TECH Dr. RR & Dr SR Technical University, Chennai
2002-2009 Assistant Professor, Dr. M.G.R. University, Chennai

Key Achievements

Accreditation Leadership

Successfully led NBA accreditation for four UG programs under Washington Accord standards.

International Collaborations

Established MOUs with Technical University of Košice (Slovakia), Tomsk Polytechnic University (Russia), and Moscow Aviation Institute.

Research & Innovation

11 patents filed including nano-powder synthesis using plasma technology for additive manufacturing.

Industry Partnerships

Collaborated with Infosys Springboard to bridge academia-industry gap through COE setup.