VIT VP honoured with honorary doctorate by Thai University

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21 Feb 2026

Vellore, Feb 20: VIT Vice President, Sankar Viswanathan, has been conferred the honorary degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering and Technology Management by the Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep (RMUTK), Thailand. According to a statement issued here, this honour recognises Sankar’s exceptional leadership, professional achievements, and his significant contributions to the advancement of engineering and technology management from Palakorn Suwanrath, Privy Council of Thailand and Dr. Pichai Janmanee, President Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep (RMUTK), The honorary degree symbolises the highest level of academic recognition bestowed by the institution for distinguished service and professional excellence. In his acceptance address Dr. Sankar acknowledged the shared culture and knowledge systems of India and Thailand and urged for more active academic collaboration between the two countries. The Ceremony was attended by VIT Chancellor G Viswanathan, Ramani Balasundaram, Assistant Vice President Kadhambari S. Viswanathan, Dr. Sravan Krishna.