About Me
Born on 15 February 1949 at Sivakasi in Tamilnadu. Dr. William Selvamurthy, graduated in Human Physiology from Christian Medical College, Vellore in 1972 and PhD from University of Delhi in 1982 and Doctorate of Science (DSc) from Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (Deemed University), Bangalore (2006). I Started my career in DRDO as a Junior Scientific Assistant I in 1973 and during the 40 years of service in DRDO, he had a meritorious career and became Director of two DRDO institutes i.e) Defence Institute of Physiology & Allied Sciences (DIPAS) and Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR).
Dr. William Selvamurthy is presently working with Amity University as President of Amity Science, Technology and Innovation Foundation and Director General for Amity Directorate of Science and Innovation. W Selvamurthy is a Distinguished Scientist and served as a Chief Controller, Research & Development (Life Sciences & International Cooperation) at Defence Research and Development Organisation, Government of India.
160+
Journal Publications
15+
Books
2
Patents
Vision
India will be Knowledge Super Power by 2030 for Which i Dedicate Myself For this Transmission.
Mission
“Happy World”
Mission For 2020- To enable, students to build their capacity and realize their full value.
I will certainly need the help and participation of all our friends and relatives.
Let us create a wave and movement of Happy World where everyone is happy, blissful, and make others happy.
My Journey
Present
President at Amity University.
Senior Officials of Amity University welcoming Dr. W Selvamurthy by showering rose petals.
Award
'Atma-Swasthya Sri' Endowment Award presented by His Holiness Sri Siddharam Swamiji, Naganur Shri Rudrakshimath, Belgaum (Karnataka)
Award
DRDO Technology Leadership Award (2010)
Award
Life Time Achievement Award received from Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam (2006-2007).
Award
Titanium Trophy from Honorable PM
Award
Receiving Scientist of the Year Award form Honorable Defence Minister on 7 Feb.1989.
Award
Major General Amir Chand Award by DGAFMS
Award
Thangam Vasudevan Research Prize by Indian Association of Biomedical Award Scientist (1981)
Grand Children
Ms.Harshita Suryakumar,Mr.Karthick Suryakumar, Mr.Sushant Kadirvel Murugan.
Daughter’s Birth
Birth of First Daughter: Ms.Geetha Suryakumar, who is now Scientist at DIPAS,Delhi.
Birth of Second Daughter: Ms.Anitha Kadirvel Murugan.
Wedding Day
I married to Saradhamani Selvamurthy.
Scientist (DRDO)
Started my career in DRDO as Junior Scientific Assistant in 1973 and he went on to become the director of two DRDO institutes ie) Defence Institute of Physiology & Allied Sciences (DIPAS) and Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR).
Graduation
B.SC- St. Xavier's College, Palayamkottai
M.SC-Master Degree in Physiology from the Christian Medical College,Vellore in 1972.
Doctorate in Human Physiology (PhD) from the University of Delhi in 1982.
D.SC-Doctor in Science in Yoga science from Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, Bangalore in 2005.
School Days
My Days at Vel VellaiSamy Middle School, KeelaEral in Thoothukudi District, Tamilnadu.
Higher Secondary at Raja’s Higher Secondary School, Ettayapuram.
Family background
My father Ramaiah William and mother Thenrose belonged to two highly cultured and Influential families of tamilnadu. My Parents migrated from my Native Village Keelaeral to Sivakasi.
Born On 15 feb 1949