Dr. William Selvamurthy
President, Amity Science, Technology and Innovation Foundation, Amity University
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. 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. He is a post-graduate in Human Physiology from Christian Medical College, Vellor (1972) and PhD from University of Delhi (1982) and Doctorate of Science (DSc) from Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (Deemed University), Bangalore (2006). He has been awarded the Degree of Doctorate of Science (DSc) (Honoris Causa) in recognition of his eminent attainment in the field of science and his distinctive place in the scientific world by Fakir Mohan University, Balasore (2008). He has also been awarded Doctor of Science (DSc) (Honoris Causa) from Fakir Mohan University, Balasore (2008), Bharathiar University, Coimbatore (2009), Amity University (2011) and Karunya University (2011). He is spearheading the research and development activities for the health and wellbeing of the armed forces.