Chengalvarayan Padmanaban
| 18 October 1953 | |
| Born | P. Chengalvarayan 18 October 1953 Moodoor, Tiruvannamalai District, Tamil Nadu |
| Pen name | P. Chengalvarayan |
| Occupation | Writer, Researcher |
| Language | Tamil Telugu, English |
| Nationality | India |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Alma mater | Alagappa University |
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Introduction
Dr. P. Chengalvarayan is a retired Deputy Registrar of Alagappa University, Karaikudi, a writer and a researcher.
Birth
Dr. P. Chengalvarayan was born on 18 October 1953 in Moodoor, a remote village in Vandavasi Taluk of Tiruvannamalai District, Tamil Nadu.
Early life
Dr.P.Chengalvarayan got his his B. Sc. and B. Ed. degrees from the University of Madras. In January 1977, he got the job of a head clerk at the college of Physical Education attached to Alagappa University, previously managed by Dr.Alagappa Chettiar Educational Trust at Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu.
Higher Education and Retirement
He received his M. A. (Sociology) degree from Annamalai University, Chidambaram in 1983 and Ph. D. (Women’s Studies) degree from Alagappa University, Karaikudi in 1999.[1][2] He has been working as an academic administrator at Alagappa University for 33 years and 9 months and retired on superannuation in September 2009.
Dr.Chengalvarayan has been serving as a Deputy Controller of Examinations at Dr.M.G.R. Educational & Research Institute (Deemed to be University), Maduravoyal, Chennai for about 10 years.
Residence
He is residing in the area located Backside Mosque, Thiru. Vi. Ka. Nagar, Melmaruvathur post retirement.
Books published
He has published books in the areas of Women's Studies, Mathematics, Literary Criticism, Spirituality, Environmental Education and History on the following topics:
Women Mathematicians, Their Contributions: A Critique (New Delhi: Regal Publications, 2007)[2][3][4]
The Fascinating World of Numbers (New Delhi: Regal Publications, 2012)[5]
Vinai Vithaiththavanum Thinai Vithaiththavanum (Tamil), Narmadha Publication, 2022
Pallavar Aatchi Thoatramum Veezhchchiyum (Tamil), Rajmohan Publication, 2024
Ilakkiyangalum Thirai Isai Paadalgalum (Tamil), Universal Publishers, 2024
Sigaram Thotta Pengal (Tamil), Universal Publishers, 2024
Indhiya Sudhanthira Poaraatta Varalaarum Ulaga Poargalum (Tamil), Rajmohan Publication, 2025
Kamban Ilakkiya Maatchimai (Tamil), Sankar Pathippagam, 2025
Nanneri Kathaigal (Tamil), Sri Senbaga Pathippagam, 2025
Vaazhum Boomiyai Vaazha Vaippoam (Tamil), Crow Nest Publication, 2025
On the intellectual capabilities of women he advocated “Women could establish their intellectual capabilities on par with men and in some cases they excelled men in the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge in the male-dominated subjects like mathematics even during the period when they were deprived of their educational opportunities.” [6]
With regard to the understanding of mathematics as a subject at various levels of learning, he wrote “To motivate the students for better performance in mathematics, the content portion may be taught with the related history of mathematics. This will not only motivate the students to learn mathematics as a subject more interestingly, but also persuade him/her to undertake further research at fundamental level.” [7]
Research Works
Chengalvarayan has made research contributions in the multidisciplinary areas of knowledge of Mathematics, Education, Management, Women’s Studies and Environmental Studies [8] that includes the following research papers.
- Pythagorean Triples – A Historical Perspective, Mathematical Education, 9, 108 – 110 in 1992
- Facts Relating to Two Consecutive Natural Numbers, The Mathematics Teacher, 28, 138 – 139 in 1993
- Use of Computers in University Administration, Electronics For You, 39 – 42 in 1995
- Research Promotion Strategies in Universities, Journal of Higher Education, 20, 395 – 401 in 1997
- Preservation of Environment against Pollution in Educational Institutions, Radio programme through All India Radio, Madurai on 8, 18 and 28 October 1996.
- Life and Works of Srinivasa Ramanujan, Radio programme through All India Radio, Madurai on 5th May 1997
- Few other articles in Pure Geometry for the understanding of geometrical principles.
Awards
He has been certified by Ammazing World Records, Chennai (2016) and Assist World Records, Puducherry (2017) as an achiever of research in multidisciplinary areas of knowledge.
Recognition
He has been acknowledged as an Indian writer by Sahitya Akademi of India (2016) and researcher by World Book of Researchers, Oxford (2018). He is a member of Indian Academicians and Researchers Association, a professional body. [9].His profile has been featured in Marquis Who's Who published from America [10]
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References
- ↑ "Dr.P.Chengalvarayan". World Book of Researchers. 2018-06-11. Archived from the original Check
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- ↑ "9788189915728: Women Mathematicians: Their Contributions - P. Chengalvarayan S. Gokilavani: 818991572X" Check
|url=value (help). Retrieved 2026-05-24. - ↑ Chengalvarayan, P; Gokilavani, S (2007). Women mathematicians, Their contributions : A Critique. New Delhi: New Delhi : Regal. ISBN 9788189915728. Search this book on
- ↑ "The Fascinating World Of Numbers by Chengalvarayan P.: Regal Publications 9788184841886 -". www.abebooks.com. Retrieved 2026-05-24.
- ↑ "Women Mathematicians, Their Contributions". www.amazon.in. Retrieved 2026-05-24.
- ↑ P.Chengalvarayan (2012). The Fascinating World of Numbers. New Delhi: Regal Publishers. ISBN 9788184841886 Search this book on . Search this book on
- ↑ www.assistworldrecords.com/2017/Dr.P.Chengalvarayan/linked in http://www.assistworldrecords.com/recent-details.php?rid=671&record=RESEARCH. Retrieved 2026-05-24. Missing or empty
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9. Dr.P.Chengalvarayan/M - 974/Indian Academicians and Researchers Association. Retrieved 2026-05-31
10. Marquis Who's Who/Dr.P.Chengalvarayan Padmanaban.Retrieved 2026-05-31
