Dean and Professor, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Parul University Goa
Dr. Arunachalam Ramachandran is an accomplished physiotherapist, researcher, and educator with over 20 years of extensive experience in clinical practice, academic leadership, and research supervision. He holds a Ph.D. in Neurological Physiotherapy from Saveetha University and multiple advanced qualifications in Yoga, Naturopathy, Acupuncture, and Diabetic Education. Dr. Arunachalam is the innovator behind the “Trunk Dissociation Retrainer” for stroke rehabilitation, and has contributed to over 80 research publications in reputed national and international journals, including several SCOPUS and Q1-indexed journals. His leadership roles span across prominent institutions, and he has successfully guided numerous Ph.D. scholars in the field of physiotherapy. A distinguished speaker and workshop resource person at national and international platforms, Dr. Arunachalam’s academic philosophy integrates evidence-based practice with innovative teaching methodologies. At Parul University Goa, he envisions developing a globally competent, research-driven, and patient-centered physiotherapy education ecosystem.