Dr. Kanchana Jeganathan is a distinguished academician, researcher and global education leader with over 35 years of teaching, research and international academic collaborations across India, UK, USA, Germany, Australia and South Africa. She currently serves as Director – Global Engagement at PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, leading International partnerships and academic exchange programs that bridge PSG institutions with renowned universities worldwide. She also administrates the research activities of the Nanotechnology Research, Innovation and Incubation Centre (NRIIC) and plays a key role in fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, advancing innovation-driven research initiatives, and facilitating the translation of laboratory research into industrial and societal applications.

EXTENSIVE INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE & COLLABORATIONS:

Dr. Kanchana has played a crucial role in shaping international education strategies at PSG Institutions by:

• Managing international credit transfer programs in collaboration with leading universities in USA, Germany, Australia, UK and South Africa
• Frequently visiting international partner universities, strengthening global academic alliances and enhancing cross-border learning opportunities.
• Mentoring students on global education and research pathways, fostering a culture of international exposure and academic excellence.
• Serving as an Academic Leader with IUCEE (Indo-US Consortium for Engineering Education), where she actively promotes Indo-US academic collaborations and student mentoring.

RESEARCH LEADERSHIP & ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY:

Dr. Kanchana has been a Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator for multiple high-impact, government-funded research projects, contributing to the advancement of aerospace, defence and healthcare technologies. She has worked with:

• Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
• Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA)
• Department of Science and Technology (DST)
• Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL)

Her international exposure extends beyond academia into significant industry-linked research and consultancy projects. She has successfully led over 100 consultancy projects for aerospace, automobile, and textile industries, integrating global best practices in design, analysis, manufacturing and reverse engineering. 

INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH COLLABORATIONS INCLUDE:

• Development of clinical database software for NHS patients with severe complex disabilities (UK), focusing on system study, design and application development in a client-server environment.
• Contributions to UK higher education quality frameworks, having held esteemed roles such as: 
• Subject Learning Coach – Engineering, Learning Skills Council, South East Region, UK
• External Quality Nominee for Engineering Education, QIP, South East Region, UK
• Assessment Associate, Manufacturing Engineering, Edexcel, London, UK

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITIONS:

A respected figure in the global engineering community, Dr. Kanchana is:

• A Fellow of IMECH (UK)

• A Member of the Institution of Engineers (IE, India)

• A Member of the Women in Engineering Society (UK)
• Editor for the Manufacturing Engineering Journal and the Composites Journal, actively contributing to international research dissemination.

PRESTIGIOUS INTERNATIONAL AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS:

Dr. Kanchana’s exceptional contributions to global engineering education, research and leadership have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards:

With an extensive career spanning academia, research and industry, Dr. Kanchana Jeganathan remains at the forefront of global education and engineering innovation. Her deep-rooted international exposure, cross-border collaborations and strategic leadership continue to drive the next generation toward global excellence and technological advancement.