Dr. Shalini Sivadasan is an accomplished pharmacy academician, researcher, administrator, and women leader with extensive experience in Pharmacy Practice, clinical pharmacy education, research, and academic leadership. Her strong record of research publications, citations, funded projects, patents, doctoral supervision, and national and international recognitions makes her a strong candidate for the Women Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels.

Dr. Shalini Sivadasan has built a distinguished academic career spanning more than two decades in pharmacy education and clinical pharmacy practice. She currently serves as Professor & Head, Department of Pharmacy Practice, KMCH College of Pharmacy, Coimbatore, a position she has held since March 2019. Earlier, she served as Associate Professor and Head of the Department at the same institution.

Her international academic experience includes serving as Senior Lecturer and Lecturer at the Faculty of Pharmacy, AIMST University, Malaysia, where she was involved in clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice education. She has also held teaching positions at Al Shifa College of Pharmacy and other pharmacy institutions in India.

Academic Leadership & Professional Responsibilities

Dr. Sivadasan has demonstrated significant leadership in pharmacy education and research administration. She serves as Head of the Department and Pharm D Coordinator at KMCH College of Pharmacy and he is recognized as a Ph.D. research guide under The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.

She has also contributed as an External Expert on Doctoral Committees at Kerala University of Health Sciences and SRM Institute of Science and Technology. Her professional memberships include the Indian Pharmacy Graduates' Association, ISTE, APTI, and ISPOR.

Research & Scholarly Contributions

Dr. Sivadasan has an impressive research portfolio comprising 59 publications, reflecting sustained scholarly productivity in pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice. Her research has addressed areas including pharmacovigilance, adverse drug reactions, clinical pharmacy, pharmacotherapy, medication safety, diabetes, hypertension, and other healthcare-related topics.

Her scholarly impact is further demonstrated by 2,132 Google Scholar citations, an h-index of 15, and an i10-index of 21, indicating substantial visibility and influence of her research.

Research Grants

She has secured approximately ₹28.83 lakh in research and seminar grants as Principal Investigator and co-investigator. Her funded research includes an ICMR-supported project on evidence-based guidelines for empirical antibiotic use co-investigator, as well as projects involving green synthesis of silver nanoparticles, pharmacovigilance, community pharmacy practice, and anti-HIV drug research.

Her ability to obtain competitive research funding demonstrates strong research leadership and capacity to develop clinically and socially relevant research programmes.

Patents & Innovation

Dr. Sivadasan has contributed to pharmaceutical and healthcare innovation through multiple intellectual-property activities. Her portfolio includes:

• A Herbal Composition for the Treatment of Breast Cancer – published application.
• Painless Procedural Device for Monitoring Blood Glucose Level – published design.
• Device for Detection of Vitamin Deficiency – granted design.

These innovations demonstrate her interest in translating pharmaceutical and healthcare research into practical solutions.

Awards & Professional Recognition

Dr. Sivadasan has received numerous national and international recognitions for her achievements in research, teaching, academic leadership, and women’s empowerment. Notable distinctions include the Research Excellence Award in 2025, the Outstanding Excellence Award for Research and Grants in 2024, and the Dr. P.D. Patil National Award 2023 for Best Thesis in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Her educational contributions have also been recognized through the Global Teacher Award 2021 and Global Eminent Academician Award. She has received several women-focused recognitions, including the Best Women Administrator Award and Outstanding Women in Health and Medical Sciences Award.

Books & Academic Contributions

She has contributed to several academic books and chapters, including works on Human Anatomy and Physiology, Metformin pharmacology and drug interactions, hypertension in pregnancy, and osmotic drug delivery systems. These contributions complement her research publications and demonstrate her commitment to academic knowledge dissemination.

Conferences & Academic Engagement

Dr. Sivadasan has actively participated in the academic community through 13 conference papers/presentations, organising 23 conferences, workshops, seminars and webinars, and participation in 53 conferences. Her extensive involvement in academic events highlights her contribution to professional education, scientific communication, and capacity building.

Key Research Strengths

Her major strengths include:

• Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy
• Pharmacovigilance and medication safety
• Pharmacotherapy and patient care
• Pharmaceutical research and innovation
• Research grant development
• Academic and institutional leadership
• Doctoral research supervision
• Healthcare education and professional development

Eligibility for Women Researcher Award 

Dr. Shalini Sivadasan is highly eligible for the Women Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels. Her eligibility is strongly supported by her extensive academic career, leadership as Professor and Head, 59 research publications, 2,132 citations, h-index of 15, i10-index of 21, approximately ₹28.83 lakh in research and seminar grants, multiple patents/design registrations, doctoral research supervision, and national and international research and teaching awards.

Her recognition through the Research Excellence Award, Outstanding Excellence Award for Research and Grants, Best Thesis Award, Global Teacher Award, Best Women Administrator Award, and Outstanding Women in Health and Medical Sciences Awards further establishes her sustained contribution to research, education, pharmaceutical sciences, and women’s leadership. Collectively, these achievements make her a strong and deserving candidate for the Women Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels.