Palanisamy A

Biography

Dr. A. Palanisamy is Professor and Head, Department of Physical Education and Yoga, and Coordinator of the Centre for Spirituality and Yogic Science at Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. He holds a Ph.D. in Physical Education (Sports Psychology) from Alagappa University and postgraduate qualifications in Yoga from Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, alongside 29 years of teaching and academic administration. His administrative roles at Bharathidasan University have included Director of the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Senate Member, Secretary (Sports), and Chief Hostel Administrator. His research spans sports psychology, sports training, indigenous games (particularly Kabaddi), and yoga, with 125 publications (h-index 7), five authored books, and supervision of 9 completed and 8 ongoing Ph.D. scholars. He has presented at international conferences in Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, and serves on the Board of Studies at several universities across Tamil Nadu, alongside editorial roles on multiple national and international journals.