Mr. Sankar Viswanathan, Vice President, was born on 13 April 1966. He completed his Advanced Diploma in Engineering Technology at Chisholm Institute, Melbourne, Australia. He has held honoured positions as the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of Vellore Engineering College, Vellore, before taking over charge as the Pro-Chancellor (Academic) at VIT. He has also served as the Secretary of the North Arcot Educational & Charitable Trust of Vellore.
He has always been very proactive and has played a key role in all the university’s activities. He has always evinced a keen involvement with the VIT family. He is an active member of the Board of Management, VIT, and displays a keen interest in the affairs of the college. Being a student-friendly person, he is avidly interested in the academic progress of the students and staff.
Mr. Sankar Viswanathan’s extensive travels have enriched his perspective and broadened his knowledge. His tours to the USA, Australia, Singapore, Italy, China, Greece, Malaysia, Jordan, Oman, Lebanon, Syria and Rwanda have given him valuable international experience. As an active member of the Australian Engineers Association in Melbourne, he has further expanded his professional network. His hobbies, including playing tennis, cricket, cooking, and surfing the net, reflect his diverse interests.
