Dr Anuratha Rajasegaram
Senior Lecturer, Department of Indian Studies, Universiti Malaya

Dr Anuratha Rajasegaram is an internationally recognized social research scientist and interdisciplinary scholar whose work bridges classical Tamil wisdom with contemporary science, law, international relations, governance, public policy and medical humanities.

She specialises in conflict management, Tamil literature, complementary and alternative medical governance, behavioural changes and humanities. Her research explores these intersection where she advances its relevance as a comprehensive ethical framework for modern psychology, mental health, governance, law and justice, international relations, and socio‑economic development.

Her research integrates Eastern philosophical traditions with current scientific inquiry, promoting culturally grounded approaches to wellbeing, leadership, and institutional ethics.

Dr Rajasegaram holds a PhD and a Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) from Universiti Malaya, as well as a BSc from Middlesex University, England. She currently serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Indian Studies at Universiti Malaya, where she continues to engage in research and teaching that emphasises the human dimensions of health and healing. Previously was engaged as a research consultant at the Clinical Research Centre, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang, Selangor, where she contributed to guiding interdisciplinary research.

She is actively involved in research and is currently accepting PhD students for 2026 and 2027.