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Centre for International Relations (CIR), Alagappa University explores opportunities for association with Overseas Universities and Institutes for Collaborative Ventures of mutual benefit. CIR extends its arms for building warm relationship with like-minded Overseas Institutions of Higher Learning. CIR also commits to evaluate Capability, Character and Candidness of Institutions before forging alliances. In addition to research collaborations, building MoU and inviting visiting Professors, the CIR assumes responsibility for exchanging Faculty and Students under Exchange programs to globalized learning and research.
CIR is responsible for admission of students under categories of Foreign Nationals, Non-Resident Indians, People of Indian Origin and Children of Indian workers in Gulf Countries for Post Graduate degree (M.A.,M.Com., M.Sc., MBA) and M.Phil. / Ph.D. programs in all disciplines. The essential qualification for enrolment is 10 + 2+ 3 years of education or its equivalent. The medium of Instruction is English.
CIR takes privilege to welcome committed overseas students, scholars and faculty members to Alagappa University to build / enrich knowledge for great learning as well as career.
Advisory Committee
Dr. C. Sekar
Director
Centre for International Relations
Senior Professor and Head
Department of Bioelectronics and Biosensors
Dr. J. Jeyakanthan
Dean, Faculty of Science
Professor and Head Department of Bioinformatics
Dr. J. Sujathamalini
Professor and Head
Department of Special Education
Dr. S. Thanuskodi
Dean, Faculty of Arts
Professor and Head
Department of Library and Information Science
Dr. V. Sivakumar
Dean, College Development Council
Professor and Head
Department of Logistics Management
Director
Dr. C. Sekar
Director
Centre for International Relations
Alagappa University, Karaikudi – 630003
Tamil Nadu, India.
(+91) 04565 226385
sekar2025@gmail.com
sekar2025@alagappauniversity.ac.in
Dr. C. Sekar has been serving as the Director of the Centre for International Relations since March 2016. He has received his Ph.D. degree in materials science from Anna University, Chennai in the year 1997 with specialization in the area of nanotechnology. He has served as Post Doctoral Researcher for three years (1997-2000) at NTT Corporation, Japan and as Guest Scientist in the Institute for Solid Sate and Materials Research (IFW)-Dresden, Germany for about 5 years (2000-2005). After serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics and as Coordinator of the Centre for Nanoscience and Technology at Periyar University, Salem for about 5 years (2005-10), Dr. Sekar has joined Alagappa University as Professor and Head of the Department of Bioelectronics and Biosensors in March 2010 and continues his service till date. He had participated and delivered lectures in several international conferences in Japan, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, South Korea, The Netherlands, USA, Singapore and China. With this good exposure to the international institutions, Dr. Sekar is keen in building warm relationship with like-minded Overseas Institutions of Higher Learning and internationalisation of Alagappa University.
Deputy Director
Dr. R. Raja
Deputy Director
Centre for International Relations
Alagappa University, Karaikudi – 630003
Tamil Nadu, India.
(+91) 04565 226385
sekar2025@gmail.com
sekar2025@alagappauniversity.ac.in
Dr. R. Raja has been serving as a Deputy Director for Centre for International Relations since 2018. He received his M.Sc., M.Phil., and PhD degrees in Mathematics from Periyar University, Salem, India, in 2005, 2006 and 2011, respectively. He is currently working as an Assistant Professor in Ramanujan Centre for Higher Mathematics, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, India. He received the Sir.C.V. Raman Budding Innovator Award for the year 2010 from our former president of India Dr.A.P.J. Abdul Kalam in the award ceremony organized by Periyar University, India. Recently he has received the "365 Years of Fractional Calculus Award" which is a notable award in the research field concerned from Brunei University, Turkey. His research interests include fractional differential equations, neural networks, genetic regulatory networks, robust nonlinear control, stochastic systems, stability analysis of dynamical systems, synchronization and chaos theory. He has authored and co-authored for more than 110 publications in these research areas in Science Citation Indexed Journals. He was a Guest Editor for special issues in Mathematical Problems in Engineering, Mathematics and Computers in Simulation, MDPI, AIMS Mathematics and Contemporary Mathematics, also he served as a reviewer for more than 25 SCI journals.
Ph.D. - PDF Fellowships
Postdoctoral/Doctoral Fellowships for Overseas Candidates in Alagappa University International Fellowships
| Opportunities and Fellowship for Ph.D/Post Doctoral Fellow/Scientist |
Scholarships for International Students |
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| Information for foreign Students | Indian Missions Abroad |
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| http://india.gov.in/overseas/study_india/studyinindia.php | IndianMissions.html |
MoU
Centre for International Relations
Alagappa University
International Research Collaboration – MOU
| S.No | Associating Institutions | Country | Status | Date | |
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| From | To | ||||
| 1 | Centre for International Relations, Alagappa University | Tianjin University, China. | Ongoing | 10.04.2019 | 09.04.2024 |
| 2 | Centre for International Relations, Alagappa University | Tangshan Polytechnic College, Caofeidan New-City, China. | Ongoing | 08.04.2019 | 07.04.2024 |
| 3 | Alagappa University | Cornell University, USA. | Ongoing | 19.03.2019 | 18.03.2024 |
| 4 | Department of Nanoscience & Technology, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, India | Department of Semiconductor Science, Dongguk University, South Korea. | Ongoing | 18.03.2019 | 17.03.2024 |
| 5 | Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, India | The Faculty of Agricultureand Life Science, Hirosaki University, Japan | Ongoing | 07.08.2023 | 06.08.2028 |
| 6 | Faculty of Arts, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, India | Hirosaki University, Japan. | Completed | 07.08.2018 | 06.08.2023 |
| 7 | Alagappa University | Persatuan Kesusasteraan Tamil Malaysia | Completed | 17.04.2018 | 17.04.2023 |
| 8 | Department of Animal Health and Management, Alagappa University | Open University Malaysia. | Completed | 02.04.2018 | 02.07.2021 |
| 9 | Alagappa University | Tharshal Training Academy SDN, Malaysia | Completed | 28.02.2018 | 28.02.2023 |
| 10 | Alagappa University | Sun Logistic Services Muscat, Sultanate of Oman | Completed | 28.02.2018 | 28.02.2023 |
| 11 | Centre for International Relations, Alagappa University | Binary University, Malaysia. |
Completed | 21.02.2018 | 21.02.2023 |
| 12 | Department of Bioinformatics, Alagappa University | Konkuk University, South Korea | Completed | 21.12.2017 | 21.12.2022 |
| 13 | Centre for Tamil Culture, Alagappa University | Tamil Arts and Culture Association Incorporated, Australia. | Completed | 14.12.2017 | 14.12.2022 |
| 14 | Department of Bioinformatics, Alagappa University | National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center (NSRRC), Taiwan. | Completed | 01.12.2017 | 01.12.2020 |
| 15 | Department of Biotechnology,Alagappa University | Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China. | Completed | 09.11.2017 | 09.11.2022 |
| 16 | Department of Biotechnology, Alagappa University | Shanghai Jiao Tong University,China | Completed | 22.06.2017 | 22.12.202 |
| 17 | Department of Physics, Alagappa University | Chung Yuan Christian University, Taiwan. | Completed | 12.06.2017 | 11.06.20230 |
| 18 | Centre for Tamil Culture, Alagappa University |
Singapore Tamil Teacher's Union, Singapore | Completed | 01.04.2017 | 01.04.2022 |
| 19 | Department of Tamil, Alagappa University | Pertubuhan Tamil Kapagam, Malaysia Taman Sri Muda, Shah Alam Selangor, Malaysia | Completed | 16.03.2017 | 15.03.2022 |
| 20 | Centre for Tamil Culture , Alagappa University | Kelab Bell Tamil Malaysia, taman Sri Muda, Shah Alam Selangor, Malaysia | Completed | 14.03.2017 | 14.09.2022 |
| 21 | Centre for International Relations , Alagappa University | Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan-China | Completed | 09.12.2016 | 09.12.2019 |
| 22 | Department of Microbiology, Alagappa University | The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, South Africa. | Completed | 21.11.2016 | 21.11.2019 |
| 23 | Department of Bioelectronics & Biosensors, Alagappa University | Department of Engineering University of Messina, Italy |
Completed | 21.11.2016 | 20.11.2019 |
| 24 | Department of Animal Health and Management, Alagappa University | National Institute of Health, USA | Completed | 06.09.2016 | 06.03.2022 |
| 25 | Alagappa University | Institute of Experimental Medicine, Czech Republic | Completed | 06.09.2016 | 06.03.2022 |
| 26 | Alagappa University | University of Manchester, Manchester, U.K. | Completed | 06.09.2016 | 06.03.2022 |
| 27 | Alagappa University | Laurea University of Applied Science, Finland | Completed | 07.07.2016 | 07.07.2019 |
| 28 | Department of Animal Health and Management, Alagappa University | National pingtung University of Science And Technology, Taiwan | Completed | 30.09.2015 | 30.09.2020 |
Click Here to ViewForeign students in AU
| Country | Name | Department | Degree | Duration of Stay |
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Kenya |
Patrick Kipkorir Labosa | Department of Computer science | M.Sc Computer Science | 2018 - 2020 |
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Kenya |
Meshack Kiplimo Tanui | Department of Computer science | M.Sc Computer Science | 2018 - 2020 |
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China |
Liu Zhaoqi | Department of Bioelectronics and Biosensors | Ph.D (Bioelectronics and Biosensors) | 2018 |
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China |
Ren Ling Xiang | Department of Computer science | Ph.D (Computer science) | 2018 |
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China |
Wang Xiaomiao | Department of Logistics Management | Ph.D (Logistics Management) | 2018 |
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Nigeria |
Mrs. Amirah Abdulhadi | Department of International Business | MBA (IB) | 2019 - 2021 |
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Bangladesh |
Md Omar Faruq | Alagappa Institute of Management | MBA (G) | 2020 – 2022 |
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Bangladesh |
Farah Naj Jahan | Department of Social work | MSW | 2020 – 2022 |
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Kenya |
Wycliffe Abuga Mogeni | Alagappa Institute of Management | MBA (G) | 2021 - 2023 |
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Sri Lanka |
Sangarapillai Priyasaravanan | Department of Fine arts | Master of Performing Arts (Parathanatiyam) | 2021 - 2023 |
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Sri Lanka |
Rasarathinam Thaneshkumar | Department of Fine arts | Master of Performing Arts (Parathanatiyam) | 2021 - 2023 |
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Sri Lanka |
Rasiah Thanarajah | Department of Fine arts | Master of Performing Arts (Parathanatiyam) | 2021 - 2023 |
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Sri Lanka |
Mr. Selvakumaran Kuganesh | Department of Commerce | B.Com | 2021 -2024 |
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South Africa |
Khwezi Sisanda Bhengu | Department of Catering Science & Hotel Management | B.Sc Catering Science & Hotel Management | 2022 -2024 |
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Kenya |
Collince Omondi Awere | Department of Biotechnology | Ph.D (Biotechnology) | 2022 – till date |
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Malaysia |
Mageshwari Muruganathan | Department of Fine Arts | MFA (Painting) | 2022 -2024 |
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Mauritius
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Mr. Khenraj Beetun Goorah | Department of Catering Science & Hotel Managements | B. Sc Catering Science & Hotel Management | 2022 -2024 |
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Liberia |
Ms. Konah Marie Johnson | Alagappa Institute of Management | M.B.A (Logistics &Supply Chain Management) | 2022 -2024 |
| Name | Purpose | Department | Country | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanyatorn Yincharoen | Research Training | Biotechnology |
Thailand |
22.08.14 to 30.11.14 |
| Marian Del Valle Herrera | Research Training | Animal Health and Management |
Mexico |
04.07.14 to 04.01.15 |
| S.no | Name / Department | Image | University / Institute / country |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2012 to march 2018 | |||
| 1 | Mr. M. Nachiappan Department of Bioinformatics |
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RIKEN SPring-8 Center, Japan (2nd to 8th December 2012) |
| 2 | Mr.S.Radhakrishnan Department of Bioelectronics and Biosensors |
Jeju National University Republic of Korea (08th May 2013 to 31st March 2014) |
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| 3 | Ms. N. LAVANYA Department of Bioelectronics and Biosensors |
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ICTP Trieste, Italy (14th to 18th October 2013) |
| 4 | Ms. P. Sindhuja, Ph.D Research Scholar, Department of Women’s Studies |
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3 rd World Conference on Women's Studies-2017, Colombo, Sri Lanka. (04th to 06th May 2017) |
| 5 | Ms. N. LAVANYA |
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Department of Electronic Engineering, Chemistry and Industrial Engineering, University of Messina, Messina, Italy. (April 2015 to July 2015) |
| 6 |  |
Biosensors 2016, Gothenburg, Sweden (23rd to 27th May 2016) |
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| 7 |  |
Visiting Researcher, Department of Engineering, University of Messina, Italy (28th May 2016 to 28th June 2016) |
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| 8 | A.C. Anithaa Department of Bioelectronics and Biosensors |
5th Nano Today Conference, Hawaii United State of America (6th to 10th December 2017) |
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| 9 | N. Sudhan Department of Bioelectronics and Biosensors |
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2017 International Conference on Environmental Medicine And the 14th Symposium of the Frontiers of Biomedical Sciences, Taiwan (08th to 21st november 17) |
Contact Us
Prof. C. Sekar
- Director
- Centre for International Relations (CIR)
- Alagappa University, Karaikudi – 630 003, Tamil Nadu, India.
- +91-4565-226385
- directorcir@gmail.com
Dr. R. Raja
- Deputy Director
- Centre for International Relations (CIR)
- Alagappa University, Karaikudi – 630 003, Tamil Nadu, India.
- +91 4565-226385, 4565-223360
- cir@alagappauniversity.ac.in