Pro Vice-Chancellor
Sri Venkateswaraa University
Prof. (Dr.) Rajesh E. Jesudasan is a distinguished academician, researcher, and academic administrator with over 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical education, research, institutional development, and higher education leadership. He currently serves as the Pro Vice-Chancellor at Sri Venkateswaraa University.
He holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, an M.S. (Research) in Chemical Engineering from IIT Bombay, an M.Pharm. in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, a DBA from ICFAI University, and a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy.
Throughout his career, Prof. Jesudasan has held leadership positions as Dean, Director, Principal, Professor, and Head of Department at reputed pharmacy institutions across India. His contributions include academic planning, research promotion, accreditation, institutional development, faculty mentoring, quality assurance, and strengthening research ecosystems.
Experienced in academic planning, institutional development, faculty mentoring, and quality assurance.
Promoting research, interdisciplinary collaboration, doctoral development, and high-impact academic publications.
Fostering innovation, patents, technology transfer, entrepreneurship, and emerging research opportunities.
Strengthening academic programmes, advanced laboratories, research ecosystems, and institutional partnerships.
His research interests encompass pharmaceutical biotechnology, nanotechnology-based drug delivery, natural product research, artificial intelligence in drug discovery, pharmacology, and translational pharmaceutical sciences. He has authored more than 30 research publications in reputed national and international journals, filed multiple patents, authored books and book chapters, and actively collaborates with researchers across disciplines.
As Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Jesudasan is committed to fostering a culture of innovation, research excellence, entrepreneurship, and industry collaboration. His vision is to strengthen funded research, intellectual property generation, high-impact publications, start-up incubation, and global academic partnerships, positioning Sri Venkateswaraa University as a centre of excellence in research and innovation.
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Drug Delivery and Nanotechnology
Natural Products and Phytopharmaceuticals
Artificial Intelligence in Pharmaceutical Research
Research Methodology and Scientific Writing
Innovation, Patents and Technology Transfer
Academic Leadership and Quality Assurance
Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA)
Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI)
Registered Pharmacist, Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)
Pro Vice-Chancellor
Sri Venkateswaraa University