Dr. Gopinath Thiruvalluvin is a public health academician and clinician currently serving as Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Meenakshi Medical College Hospital & Research Institute (MMCHRI), Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. He joined the institution as an Assistant Professor in May 2018 and was promoted to Associate Professor in June 2022.

He has over 8 years of postgraduate teaching experience and 8 years of undergraduate teaching and clinical experience, working previously at Shri Sathya Sai Medical College & Research Institute, where he played key roles in academic coordination, field postings, and community outreach programmes.

Research Contributions & Publications

Dr. Gopinath has published multiple original research articles in indexed peer-reviewed journals, focusing on community health, non-communicable diseases, geriatric mental health, under-nutrition, and infectious diseases. Key publications include:

1. Under-nutrition among under-five children in tribal populations (2018)

2. Urinary tract infections in Type 2 diabetes patients (2019)

3. Computer Vision Syndrome – Knowledge assessment study (2021)

4. Depression among rural elderly (2021)

5. Depression and anxiety in COPD patients

His research reflects strong grounding in epidemiology, biostatistics, and applied public health, with consistent contributions to high-impact community-based studies.

Workshops, Conferences & Professional Engagements

Dr. Gopinath has actively participated in a wide range of national and international academic events, including:

• Workshops in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, SPSS, Critical Appraisal

• Delegate and e-poster presenter at National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Hyderabad

• Participation in WCID (World Conference of Infectious Diseases)

• Numerous CMEs, webinars, and speaker sessions during COVID-19

• Resource person in Faculty Development Programmes and Research Methodology Workshops

• Judge for scientific sessions at Saveetha Medical College & Research Institute

He has also represented WHO initiatives as a WHO Monitor (IPPI 2014).

Field & Administrative Experience

Dr. Gopinath has held major responsibilities in community health centres and institutional committees, including:

• In-charge of Urban Health Training Center (UHTC) and Rural Health Training Center (RHTC)

• Nodal Officer, Bio-medical Waste Management, MMCHRI

• Coordinator, Antibiotic Resistance Committee (ARC)

• CRRI In-charge for Community Medicine posting

• Contributor to NAAC Criteria 1 documentation

• Team member of Primary Care Clinic (PCC) initiative

• Leader in community surveys, under-nutrition assessments, public health camps, and Swachh Bharat activities

His extensive field engagement includes work in tribal and rural areas, dengue outbreak surveillance, and health education programmes for vulnerable communities.

Areas of Expertise

• Community Health & Field Epidemiology

• Infectious & Non-Communicable Disease Surveillance

• Geriatric Mental Health

• Public Health Training & Curriculum Implementation

• Research Methodology & Biostatistics

• Community-based interventions and health programme coordination

Eligibility for the Excellent Researcher Award

Dr. Gopinath Thiruvalluvin is highly eligible for the Excellent Researcher Award under Scientific Laurels based on the following strengths:

• Consistent original research publications in reputable indexed journals

• Significant contributions to community-based research with public health impact

• Active participation as speaker, resource person, and judge in academic scientific events

• Proven leadership in public health programmes, outbreak investigations, and field research

• Demonstrated commitment to advancing community medicine through teaching, research, and service

His academic output, public health engagement, and multidisciplinary expertise align strongly with the criteria typically evaluated for research excellence awards.