Prof. Daniel Tamilselvan is an experienced nursing academic and educator currently serving as Principal cum Professor at Sonekar College of Health Sciences, Bailwada, Nagpur, Maharashtra. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Padmavathi College of Nursing, Dharmapuri, followed by an M.Sc. in Child Health Nursing from Vinayaka Missions College of Nursing, Karaikal.

With more than 15 years of experience in nursing education, he has progressed through various academic positions, including Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor. His major teaching and academic expertise encompasses Paediatric Nursing, Child Health Nursing, and Nursing Research.

Teaching & Academic Contributions

Prof. Tamilselvan has been actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate nursing education and has contributed to academic development through teaching, research guidance, seminars, workshops, and professional programmes. His experience as a resource person at state-level and national-level conferences, workshops, and seminars demonstrates his active engagement in professional education and knowledge dissemination.

He has also served as a Member of an Institutional Ethics Committee, contributing to ethical oversight and responsible conduct of academic and clinical research.

Research & Publications

Prof. Tamilselvan has developed a research portfolio addressing important issues in child health, maternal health, nutrition, community health, and nursing education. His documented publications include studies on:

• Breastfeeding knowledge among antenatal mothers
• Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown
• Knowledge, attitude, and practices related to nutritional anemia
• Video-assisted teaching for anemia prevention
• Anemia among college students
• Expression and storage of breast milk
• Detection of visual impairment in children
• Complementary feeding among mothers of young children

His publication record reflects a particular interest in health education interventions and evaluation of knowledge, attitudes, and practices among mothers, adolescents, students, teachers, and community populations.

Professional Memberships & Academic Roles

Prof. Tamilselvan maintains active involvement with several professional and academic organizations. His memberships and academic responsibilities include:

• Life Member – Nursing Research Society of India (NRSI)
• Life Member/Member – Indian Association of Neonatal Nurses
• Member – Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organizations
• Member – Trained Nurses’ Association of India (TNAI) since 2013
• Board of University Examiners since 2019
• Approved faculty under Statute 16 of Ayush University of Health Sciences, Raipur and Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), as stated in the supplied biodata

These roles demonstrate his continued engagement with nursing education, professional organizations, university examination systems, and academic governance.

Research Areas

His academic and research interests primarily encompass:

• Paediatric and child health nursing
• Maternal and neonatal health
• Breastfeeding and complementary feeding
• Nutritional anemia and its prevention
• Community health nursing
• Nursing education and teaching methodologies
• Health awareness and knowledge assessment
• Visual health in children
• Evidence-based nursing education

Overall Academic Profile

Prof. Daniel Tamilselvan combines more than 15 years of teaching experience, academic leadership, professional nursing involvement, research publications, conference participation, and contributions to nursing education. His progression to the position of Principal cum Professor reflects sustained professional development and leadership in the field of health sciences education. His research activities, particularly in paediatric nursing, maternal-child health, community health, and innovative teaching interventions, complement his academic responsibilities.

Eligibility for Nobel Researcher Award 

Prof. Daniel Tamilselvan is eligible for the Nobel Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels based on his substantial academic experience, research engagement, professional contributions, and leadership in nursing education. His 15+ years of teaching experience, progression through multiple academic positions, research publications, participation as a resource person in state and national academic programmes, institutional ethics committee involvement, professional memberships, university examination responsibilities, and approved faculty roles collectively demonstrate a meaningful contribution to nursing education and research. His continuing research in paediatric nursing, maternal-child health, community health, nutritional anemia, breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and nursing education further supports his recognition as an active academic researcher and educator.