Prof. S. Thanuskodi is an accomplished academician and researcher in the field of Library and Information Science (LIS). He is currently serving as the Professor & Head of the Department of Library and Information Science at the Central University of Tamil Nadu (from 5 September 2024 to present). Earlier, he served as Professor & Head of the Department of Library and Information Science at Alagappa University. With a strong academic foundation and three decades of experience, he has contributed extensively to teaching, research, and academic administration in the LIS discipline.

Research Areas

Prof. Thanuskodi’s research expertise spans several core and emerging domains, including:

• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

• Knowledge Organisation

• User Studies & Bibliometrics

• Web Technology
  His multidisciplinary approach has strengthened both theoretical and applied aspects of Library and Information Science.

Research Output & Publications

Prof. Thanuskodi has an exceptional publication record, reflecting sustained scholarly productivity:

• 146 Journal Articles

• 19 Books

• 39 Book Chapters

• 81 Scopus-indexed Publications

• 83 Conference Presentations

Citation Metrics

• Google Scholar: h-index 27 | i-10 index 60 | Citations 2977

• Scopus: h-index 16 | Citations 585

These metrics reflect his strong global academic visibility and influence.

Patents Published

He has contributed to innovation and applied research, evidenced by multiple patents:

1. A Device with a Multi-Lingual Semantic Search Facility for Libraries (2024)

2. Book Preservation Device (2024)

3. IoT-Based Hydroponic Farming System (Design Patent, 2024)

Completed Research Projects

Prof. Thanuskodi has successfully led major funded projects from national agencies including ICSSR, UGC, STRIDE, and RUSA, covering themes such as information literacy, green libraries, e-resource usage, and research information systems.
Total funding handled: over ₹75 lakhs.

Awards & Honours

Prof. Thanuskodi has received several prestigious awards that acknowledge his significant academic contributions:

• UGC Research Award (2016–18)

• Alagappa Excellence Award for Research (2016–17)

• Appreciation Award (2017) for securing the UGC Research Award

• Outstanding Research Faculty (2017–18) – CAREERS 360

• SALIS National Best LIS Teacher Award (2017)

• Vallal Alagappar Research Recognition Award (2020)

• Outstanding Researcher Award (2022) – Alagappa University

These distinctions highlight his excellence in teaching, scholarship, and research leadership.

Eligibility for the Distinguished Researcher Award

Given his high research productivity, strong citation impact, multiple patents, successful project leadership, and recognized excellence through numerous national-level awards, Prof. Thanuskodi is highly eligible for the Distinguished Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels.

His sustained contributions to Library and Information Science, interdisciplinary innovations, and national research capacity-building align strongly with the criteria typically evaluated for distinguished scientific recognition.