Highest Degree
D.Sc. in Biological Sciences from Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Dr. S. Vincent is an eminent scientist, academician and administrator who served as Dean of Research at Loyola College (College of Excellence), Chennai and currently working as Distinguished Adjunct Professor, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences Chennai. With his able scientific and administrative skills, he had facilitated the Loyola College to attain the College of Excellence status from UGC, Govt of India. Prior to this position, he served as Member Secretary in Tamil Nadu State Council for Science & Technology, Government of Tamil Nadu during the year 2007-2011 and he was instrumental for developing science and technology policy for the state. He established IPR cells in the major universities of Tamil Nadu. On behalf of DST, Govt of India, he has organized the “National Children Science Congress” during 2010 as the Chairman of the Congress. He has served as a Taskforce Member in 10 Member “Elephant committee” and visited more than 15 states of the Elephant Corridor and compiled a report 3 “Gajah” on Elephant Conservation Strategy, which was approved by the parliament. He also served as Member in the project ‘Elephant Committee’ for six years. He is a recipient of Tamil Nadu Scientist Award for his outstanding contributions on Biology in 2015, Tamil Nadu Senior Scientist Award-2018 and Environment Award in 2012 awarded by the Government of Tamil Nadu for his outstanding contributions on Environmental Awareness and Conservation. He is recognized the awardee of the Fellow of Royal Society of Biology (FRSB), London also the awardee of the Fellow of National Academy of Biological Sciences (FNABS). Recognizing his noteworthy contributions, he was selected as Member of the National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI), a distinguished scientific body of the Nation. The International Economics University also recognizing his commendable contribution towards Education, Student's Empowerment he was selected for the awardee of Doctor of Letters (D.Litt). The technology developed by him has helped the society greatly in terms of health and hygiene in the environment. The recent project handled by him has acquired good appreciation from the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India. He has completed more than 10 major projects funded by many govt. funding agencies. He has an excellent track of academic performance besides serving as an able administrator with a productive vision to promote nation’s growth through R&D accomplishments.
