Academic Degrees

• Ph.D. in Physics from University of Missouri–Rolla, USA
• M.Sc. in Physics, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, India
• Bachelors from University of Madras, India

Description

• Dr. Varadharajan is an accomplished educator and data science professional with extensive experience in AI/ML applications across healthcare, finance, and education sectors.
• He has a strong foundation in physics and computational vision and has led numerous research initiatives in AI, vision science, and data-driven technologies.
• A seasoned mentor, he has guided undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as junior faculty, in research and academic development.
• He has contributed significantly to the development of academic curricula in engineering, computer science, and allied health disciplines.
• He has authored several peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and conference papers.
• Served as an associate editor for a special issue on Vision Science and as a reviewer for various scientific journals.
• Played a key role in developing affordable, computer-based vision screening tools.
• Supervised the creation of video-based courses for allied health professions.

Areas of Expertise

• Computational models of human vision and Statistics.
• AI and Machine Learning Applications
• Statistical Modeling and Research Methodology
• Vision Science and Optical Physics
• Computer Programming.

Professional Activities

• Served on Institutional Review Boards
• Reviewer for scientific journals
• Supervised video-based course development