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The Department of Speech Language Pathology is committed to advancing research with a strong emphasis on translational research, bridging academic insights to real-world applications.

Research Highlights (last 5 years)

Over 50 National and International Publications with 60% of them in Q1 and Q2 journals
70+ scientific conference presentations at National and International conferences
Eligible Ph.D. Guides: 06
11 Full Time and Part-Time Ph.D. Scholars
60+ PG Dissertation submissions
Faculty with Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Fellowship – Dr. Prakash Boominathan

SRFASLP has been the center for cleft lip and palate care alongside Transforming Faces (Canada) for the past 20 years paving the way for community engagement and care for children with cleft lip and palate in Tamil Nadu.
Ongoing Projects: Community-Based Model of Comprehensive Cleft care – 1.6 crores (Investigators: Dr. Aishwarya Nallamuthu and Dr. Krupa V) funded by Transforming Faces, Canada in collaboration with Sri Ramachandra Dental College.

Thrust Areas in Research

Professional Voice Care and voice disorders
Cleft lip and palate and other craniofacial anomalies
Neuro Communication disorders
Feeding and Swallowing disorders
Autism and Neurodevelopmental disorders
Cognitive communication disorders
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Community and outreach services