Dr. Needhidasan Santhanam is an accomplished academician with over 27 years of total experience, including 23 years of the teaching and 4 years in industry. He has contributed significantly to the fields of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences through teaching, research, and active participation in academic forums. His commitment to learning and knowledge sharing is reflected in his extensive involvement in workshops, conferences, and faculty development programs across India.
Workshops, Conferences & FDPs Attended
He has participated in 67 workshops/seminars and has organized 25 programs over these years. His engagements range from topics like "Green Concrete,” “Innovations in Urban Resilience," and "Outcome Based Education and Application of Generative AI in Teaching and Research." His participation in both national and international forums, such as the ISRD-2024 and SPACE-2025 conferences, showcases his commitment to interdisciplinary research and sustainable development.
Research & Publications
Dr. Needhidasan Santhanam has an impressive record of 125 publications, including 71 journal articles and 54 conference papers. He is having 875 Citations in Web of Science (h-index of 11), 1196 Citations in Scopus (h-index of 14) and 1697 Citations in Google Scholar (h-index of 16). He has co-authored books such as Globalization and Manpower Planning and contributed to research on environmental pollution, global warming, and manpower planning at international levels. He is a Doctoral/Research Committee member for six candidates, of which two have already completed their research at VIT, Vellore, and one in the Faculty of Engineering, Anna University, Chennai.
Awards & Distinctions
He has received numerous awards recognizing his contribution to education, research, and leadership:
- 2025 – I2OR International Academic Excellence Award
- 2024 – Research Excellence Award, International Distinguished Teacher Award
- 2019 – Distinguished Professor, Academic Leadership Award
- 2018 – Sir M. Visvesvaraya Best Scientist Award
- 2016 – Teaching Excellence Award at the Indo-American Education Summit
- 2007-08 – Best NSS Programme Officer Award, Anna University
- Among other recognitions, he has been acknowledged as a Certified International Mentor and Chartered Environmentalist.
Eligibility for the Outstanding Professor Award
Dr. Needhidasan Santhanam exemplary academic and research achievements, extensive teaching experience, contribution to environmental and civil engineering fields, and numerous awards establish his eligibility for the Outstanding Professor Award. His global engagements, mentorship roles, and dedication to sustainable development and academic excellence make him a deserving candidate for recognition at the highest scientific platforms.