Dr. A. Pandiarani Ph.D.,

Principal i/c

Dr. A. Pandiarani was appointed as Principal In-Charge of the college with effect from 01.06.2026. She began her teaching career as a temporary Lecturer at St. Mary's College, Thoothukudi, in 1994. She secured a permanent appointment at G. Venkataswamy Naidu College, Kovilpatti, on 03.04.1996 and has completed 30 years of distinguished service in higher education. During her tenure, she has held several important academic and administrative positions, including that of NSS Programme Officer.

Her academic journey is marked by strong educational achievements. She obtained her B.Sc. degree from St. Mary's College, Thoothukudi, in 1988, her M.Sc. degree from V.O.C. College, Thoothukudi, in 1990, and her M.Phil. degree from Aditanar College, Tiruchendur, in 1991. She earned her Ph.D. degree from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University in 2012. Her area of specialization is Sequence Spaces. In addition to her classroom teaching responsibilities, she has made significant contributions to academic research and curriculum development.

As an approved Doctoral Research Guide under Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, she actively supervises seven research scholars. She has published around 40 research papers in Scopus-indexed, international, and peer-reviewed journals. She has participated in numerous national and international conferences and has presented research papers at prestigious institutions such as IITs, Pondicherry University, and Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. She has also served as a Convener and member in the design and development of academic curriculum.

She is an active reviewer for AMS Reviews and referee for several international refereed journals. She successfully completed a Minor Research Project in 2017 under the UGC XII Plan. Her long-standing dedication to teaching, research, and academic excellence has been formally recognized with the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Lifetime Achievement Award.